THE SCILITTOn TEIBUin3-FIlIDAT lIOmmTO, .DECE1UIER 6, 1899.
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Biscuit, cake, pot pies and buns.
Dumplings, puddings, Sally Luns,
Muffins, waffles, griddle cakes,, -The
very best it always makes.
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FIRE INSURANCE,
120 Wyoming Ave.
BIG BARGAINS IN SHOES
RUSSET SHOES IT COST
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COMMONWEALTH SHOE STORE
Washington Avenue.
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LOOKS RIOHT
' FEELS RIUHT
WEARS RIOHT
WHEN LAUNDRIED
TKE LACKAWANNA
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127 WYOMING IVERUE.
CITY MOTES.
A smoker will be conducted by the Green
Rlsge Wheelmen tonight.
Two wagons for carrying the mails have
just been put on the road by the Union
Transfer company. .
The first ahhualC1clum bait under Mj.
urplces of the Nonpareil club will be held
IruMualc Hall on Tuesday evening.
. . rhritlan Endeavor
Tflfl wmjwm ,
nd i Epworth League union will meet in
r." . Mtdlumvi e today at J
W.WIaVH w
A'elnck.
The ladles of the Second Pre'0.1"'?"
... l. ni u..r. a tnrknv auDDer in tne
CDHrLB Will ' ' . a
'church parlors tonight, commencing at
'o'clock. .
The election of officers of the Rowing as
seclltlon. which was to have taken place
. .. niuiiuiiMd until next
Thursday night.
A recital and dance will be given by
ma j.iii Allen In the Bicycle club house
on Washington avenue Wednesday even
ing, beginning at ..
Den' forget (The cake sale of the Wo
men's Guild at 8t. lAIKeS parinn ruv...,
comer Linden street and Adams avenue,
today, from I to 5 p. m.
The Will 01 AO ACKeny, " v.
-chills, was admitted to probate Tester-
h j.it.r of Wills Hopkins and let
ters testamentary were granted to Nor
man Leach.
The ladles of the Asbury Methodist
Episcopal church will serve supper in Net
tleton's hall this evening. comme,nc,n" "
a'elnck. Price. esnts. Useful articles
will also be for sale.
-n.. (....t nt Mrs. Catherine Shea will
take place Saturday morning from her
fete residence, til Beech street, at 9.30
o'clock. Instead of this morning, as an-
SMMnced In the Truth,
Nicholas Bathkawaller. of Theodore
unrih Rnd. arrested by Patrolmen
Reese Jones and John Hawks for abusing
his wife and son, was sent up for ten days
by Alderman Miliar, y.sieraay nrarmm,
n,i ninr Tckawanna lodite, No. 291
.4.n,tnt Order of Odd Fellows, will
hold t memorial service for the late
George B. Chase. The exercises will take
place In the lodge's rooms on Wyoming
venue.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and West.
nald vesterdar at the Belle.
we, Dodge and Oxford mines. The Dela
ware and Hudson Canal company paid
yesterday at tbe Olyphant and Eddy Creek
at .oiypnant.
fw wiu he a meeting of the New Eng
land society at the board of trade rooms
this evening at I o'clock to arrange for the
admission of members from Wllkes-Barre.
At this time also reports will be received
from committees.
J. D. Helstand, late chief clerk of the
ewniiin ainmtxinv'a office, left yesterday
let Philadelphia, to accept a very desira
ble position with the nwaaeipma. ir.-
Moe company, unaer nis ioraw
Maaaaer J. B. Beetem,
At a meeting of the Young People's
fVrtaHan ir.nri.avnr society Of MS Becon.i
ehwreh held last nlsht the following offi
cers were elected: President, Ansey Kver-
0U; tlee-presldent, miss Ayers; swBi-r,,
flaarse ROss. lr.. treasurer. Mr. Bloane,
' Resorts from a. number of committees
were heard.
A social and reception was given
sTedtiesdsy evening by Scranton union,
a. 474. Eoultable Aid association. An In
(resting programme of recitations, vocal
ind Instrumental selections was rendered
Si pleasing manner. Refreshments were
nail knr th. ladle, of I ha union after
which there was dancing.
Marriage licenses wer granted yester-
av of Clerk or tne court Thomas to ei
' gar Davis and Tillle Havard, Scranton
nnkllll Afut HrUMl t vnnh Uirmn.
aaai Charles A. Mablns. Carbondale. and
jaasw J. Klngsberry, lake Coma, Wayne
. county, Fa.; Michael Luckas, Dunmore,
and Mary Messa, Hasieton, ,
The women or te neeiey league met
t M Madlsofl avenue yesterday and de
. t4s4 te KeM a- teeeptioBi stew Toan
rm atao an entertainment In the even
ire. The membership baa Increased flf-
tea sines the last meeting. The object
a th Women's league Is to sustain and
'. prevKM entertainment for the graduates
.. J t pTOrrav m lbw ivr nwe WRQ
e te mke the cere and. have not the
jg , - i :.
, AeUt)n 'KnyH to be held
t mi BHO fount wimn'i
a sMoiatln. Miss Marr . Dunn.
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"Association Work." which will be of In
terest to all members and friands of the
Young; Women's Chrtitlan association.
Home fine music has also been, arranged
for unci it la hoped that many will attend.
We Nave Dad need
The price on all children's coats and
nearly all ladles' lacKeta and capes.
Now la tne time to buy new and stylish
garments cheap.
HEARS St HAQEN.
FROM JAIL TO THE CHURCH.
At Latter Place .Michael I.uckss Took
Miss Mcsia Tor U.-ttor or Worse
There was a quiet marriage cere'
mony in the Hickory Street Greek
Catholic church yesterday which was
witnessed by Constable T. J. Walsh,
of the Sixth ward. The contracting
parties were Michael Luckas, of Dun-
more, and Miss Mary Mesza, of Has
leton, Austrlans by birth, and 22 years
of age.
Doth resided In Hazleton until a Bhort
time bro. They were lovers and more
over Miss alesza declares they wore
engaged to be married. Some time ago
Luckas' love began to grow cold, and
soon after he moved to Dunmore. This
action Miss Messa did not like, and
Tuesday she came to this city and
swore out a warrant for the arrest of
her recreant lover, and in default of ball
he was lodged tn the county Jail.
There he quickly decided to marry,
and yesterday he was released from
the county jail and In the custody of
Constable Walsh a marriage license
was secured, and the ceremony per
formed in the church above mentioned
THE NEW CLUB,
Committee Will Inspect the Strsnton
Hesid.nce This Afternoon.
The directors of the new Scrantffrt
club met yesterday afternoon In the
olllce of the president, Colonel H. M
Boles, and appointed a committee to
Inspect the residence property of W.
W. Scranton, corner of Monroe avenue
and Linden street. Investigate the cost
of equipping and maintaining it as a
temporary club house, and to report
at a meeting next week, Saturday ar
ternoon. The committee Is composed of
Colonel Boles, Major J. W. Oakford,
H. Watklns, J. B. Dlmmlck,
W. T. Smith. H. W. Kingsbury and E,
L. Fuller. They will meet at the Scran
ton nronerty this afternoon.
Steps have already been taken to
Incorporate the club. The matter Is In
the hands of an attorney and a charter
will soon be obtained.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
MART STUART, A TRAGEDY. The
great artist. Modjeska will make ner
last appearance In this city previous to
permanent retirement rrom me krc,
t lha Apnnemv this evening. The
local management has worked hard to
stcure her. and tne pudiic snoum ac
cord a most generous suport She will
present Schiller's great tragedy, "Mary
Stuart," for In the role of the unhappy
and Ill-fated queen, Modjeska Is seen
at her best. It was also this play that
oatnt.llaheii her refutation in ionaon,
and it was also In this portrayal that
sne first won success In America. The
audience Is Introduced to Mary Stuart
shortly before the tragic event wnicn
hrnu.ht to an end her long Imprison
ment of nearly twenty years. The most
notable scenes In tne play are xne ones
between her and Lord Burleigh, that of
her meetlngQueen Elisabeth, the mono
logue of Elisabeth before signing the
death warrant, and the final and most
affectln one In wnicn Mary mas iare
well to the faithful retainers and to
Leicester. Every detail In connection
with the production has been carefully
looked after, resulting In a most perfect
renresentatlon. MoajesKa orings ine
same cast that has this season won ap
nmval In New York. Chicago and else
where, as well as the Identical scenery
and properties that have made her
stage pictures ones long to be remem
bered.
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MINSTRELS AT FROTHINOHAM,
.tin to date Is what Is claimed and ad
mitted for the well known manager, HI
Henry and his superb minstrel company
of forty stars, among whom are Arthur
Demlng, Frank Mcrtisn, iarry mm-
v.vnv. the Lansel s. urawrora orotners,
T.eRov Millard, the eminent London
tpnnr. l.lovd Wilson, the popular barl
tone J. Albert Gates, the wonderful boy
soprano, Joe Williams, the famous rtex
fords and other well known celebrities
who appear at the Frothlngham Satur
day In two performances, matinee and
evening.
SILVER KINO. The ever welcome
"Sliver King" will be the attraction at
the Academy Saturday evening- "The
Silver King" contains an honest, whole
some story, not destitute of surprise or
intrigue; the Interest Is sound and pro
gresses step by step and stage by stage.
Carl A. Haswln, who has played the
role of Wilfred Denver almost since
its original production, has surounded
himself with an able company of play.
ers and an almost perfect performance
Is promised.
M'LLE JANE MAY.-Uudoubtedly
one of the most Important events of the
theatrical season will be the coming ap
pearance of the great Parisian corned'
lenne. M'lle Jane May. in the beautiful
and most striking pantomime, "Miss
Pygmalion." M'lle Jane May has al
ready won the admiration of both the
public ana press while appearing a
Daly's theater. New York. Mr. Au
gustln Daly, seeing the importance of
this charming actress, has concluded to
give tne smaller cities an opportunity
to witness ner wonaeriui impersona
tion of Pierrot and Miss Pygmalion In
the exquisite pantomime, "Miss Pyg
malion." She will appear at the Froth
lngham Monday evening, December .
S9ft
Dont Forget This Crest Sscrlflee 'Sate
That Is on Now at the Coal
Exchange Clothiers ,
and will continue until Saturday night
only. These are without doubt the great
est bargains -ever offered in Scranton
or any other city. To satisfy yourself
you must come and look these bargains
over before purchasing elsewhere and
you will find them the best the market
affords, at SS.tS in Ulsters, Overcoats
and Suits for men's and and boys' wear.
Commencing next Monday, December
t, and continuing ail that week until
Saturday, December 14, we Will add an
other areat sacrifice sale of Ulsters.
Overcoats and Suits of clothing for
men nd boys' wear, which formerly
solu at 110, IIS, 1. fit, 120 end 125. at
17,15, These goods comprise some of
the finest tlpet Cheviot and diagonals
unfinished worsted cheviots and fancy
eassltnere suits and the nest of makes
in Fur Beavers. Meltons, Freeses and
Kerseys In Ulsters and Overcoats the
market produces. Call at once at the
Coat Exchange Clothiers, 180 and 1SS
'Wyoming avenue1, lormeny martin
Delany's old jrtand. , -
Java and Mocha. Mc. lb. CoiiMtn,, f
POLICE ram EEGMS
Dr. Robltsoi's Star ltitss . Ad
mitted Himself a bad Ckiracter.
WAS ARRESTED LAST WINTER
tearing Was Unfinished and Was Ad-
Josfraed Until Te-aight-Dr. Robin,
son's Charge Basea on Only On
Wltn.ss-Chsrie Mo Proved.
The much anticipated Investigation
Into the pulpit charge of Rev. Dr.
Charles E. Robinson against the Scran
ton police force was conducted last
night by Mayor Connell, assisted by
three well-known business men. In his
large reception office.
Some startling revelations were made.
The revelations were somewhat unex
pected, as the evidence besmirched the
witnesses of the prosecution rainerthan
the two accused officers. First Lieuten
ant John Davis and Patrolman Block.
The Inquiry was not completed and was
continued until 7.30 o'ctock tonight
The young man upon whose accusa
tions Dr. Robinson based his charge in
the pulpit Is George Young, 19 years of
age, of 804 Jefferson avenue. Accoralng
to his testimony, he reformed a year
ago.
The other three witnesses were young
men who were not known to Dr. Rob
inson, until Tuesday of this week. They
were revealed by, Young three days
after Dr. Robinson's Thanksgiving ser
mon and made affidavits In the case at
the solicitation of J. W. Guernsey, who
nas Deen Dr. Robinson s chief represen
tative and who prompted Attorney
Charles L. Hawley In conducting the
case last night They are Frank Kar-
cher.!0 years old, of 518 Lackawanna a ve
nue, a tile laying apprentice, 8. B.Koeh-
ler, 22 years old, a clerk, who lives with
his mother at 627 Olive . street, ''and
Laverne B. Lyons, of Adams Avenue,
driver of an express wagon, who work
ed for Jones & Shelley at the time the
alleged evidence against the policemen
was obtained.
Long before the time announced for
the beginning of the Investigation, 7.30
o clock, the mayor's reception office,
doorways and the corridor were occu
pled by at least 160 persons and equally
that number left the building, being un
able to get within hearing distance of
tne witnesses. Of those present Drob
ably half were Immediately Interested
as friends of the principal parties: tne
otner nair were curiosity seekers.
Conducting the Investigation.
Mayor Connell was seated behind the
same table from behind which on Tues
day ho addressed the policemen and
witnessed their signatures denying the
charges. He was attended by Luther
Keller, Thomas J. Foster and Captain
W. A. May. who were present by the
mayor's request as his advisors. Lieu
tenant Davis and Patrolman Block
were represented by Attorney John F,
Scragg. Mr. Guernsey throughout the
two and one-half hours that the In
qulry lasted, stood behind Attorney
Hawley'a chair. Chief of Police Simp
son sat near the mayor, and his ad'
visors, but took no part In the proceed
ings. Mayor Connell opened the Inves
tigation by reading a letter from Dr.
Robinson naming Lieutenant Davis and
Patrolman Block as the men accused
he also read the following purported
excerpt of Dr. Robinson's sermon:
"I have personal knowledge that a
certain police officer of the Scranton
police department led young men Into
dens of Infamy of this city."
"Not guilty," was the response of the
two accused men who stood before
the mayor and then seated themselves
r.ear their counsel.
At this point Attorney Hawley read
the following, which, he averred, was
the real phraseology contained in Dr.
Robinson's charge:
"I haprien to know that some young
men In whom I was Interested, wore
guided to a place of Infamy by the
very police officer who was set in the
street to defend and uphold Tight llv
Ing."
Whichever was the real utterance, It
was Indicated between Mr. Hawley and
the mayor that the phraseology of the
two were synonymous. Mr. Hawley then
stated It was not his purpose, as Dr.
Robinson's counsel, to attempt a con
vlctlon; he should simply confirm the
charge.
Karcherthe First Witness.
Frank Karcher. the tile laying ap
prentice, was the first witness called
by Mr. Hawley. He proved to be
very bad witness from a technical
standpoint and. from his own admls
slons knew the location of various
houses of prostitution and assignation,
and had. as recently as last winter,
been arrested at night on a charge ot
belno- drunk and fighting over a dis
reputable woman Jn a questionable lo
oulity. Attorney BcraGtf asked the wit
ness if he knew the woman was Kitty
Woods, who last August Jumped from
a four-story window while trying to
elude a policeman. Karcher said he did
not know the woman's name.
How old are you, Mr. Karcher? 20.
Where do you live? Lackawanna ave
nue. How long have you lived In this city?
About ten rears.
Do you recollect the time of the fireman's
parade In this city about six weeks or two
months shot ih, sir.
In whose company were you that even
Ing? Two band men from Blnghamton
and Mr. Koehler. .
About what time did you first see Officer
Davis? I should Judge about 11 o'clock,
Now state to the mayor Just what oc
curred. Well, coming up Lackawanna
avenue we met the two band men, and at
the corner of Penn and Lackawanna. Offl
cer Davis and another officer was there at
the time and we stopped to talk to them,
One of the Blnghamton men asked a ques.
Hon about different houses which one
was the best bouse. The officers said
there was several good places around
Just then a girl known as "Lou" Brown
by everybody came across the street. Shs
spoke to the officers and very vulgar lan'
guage was used. After she had gone one
of these Blnghamton fellows asked about
har house and they said it was a first
class place.
Do you know which officer said It was
flrst-class place? I think It was the other
officer.
Which officer was it that took part In
the vulrar conversation? It was neither
officer. It was the Brown woman.
Where Is the Brown woman's place?
Behind tne uiooe store.
What Mayor Connell Mid,
Ttie mayor here called attention to
the fact that the witness was under
oath and that any testimony he might
give against the place would be suf
Scent ground for proceeding against
It
I now ask you to state what was Mid,
If anything, by Officer Davis in reply to
the question . about different houses?
Both officers were talking. -They . told
where they were leeated.
Was there anything said about whether
they were safe pieces or net? No, sir.
Who wa the other officer with Office
Davis? I don't know.
Did the officers inform you that this
woman, Lou Brown, was running
house? No, sir.
It wasn't necessary, was It? No. sir.
Did you ever Inform the Rev. Dr. Robin
so of this remarkable coaversatloa?
NO.
Who did you first inform at H? Mr.
Suernssy. last Tuesday, I think. He
asked me about It.
Was there anything said there mat
night Jby either of the officers that would
lead a person to a housa of Infamy or
III fame? Not to me, no, sir. Probably
was to the Blnghamton Men. I left them
then, I don't know whether they went to
one or not
Have nil .var been arrested by tne po
lice of thts city for frequenting houses ot
111 fame? No, sir.
Have any charges of any kind ever been
presented against you at any time? Yea,
sir, I was arrested this year, I think, for
fighting; I defended myself and was ar
rested.
Were you not arrested for nghting over
woman, and wasn t sne arrested at me
same time lor disorderly conuueu no,
sir.
At the time you were arrested the wo
man was arrested, too? Yes, sir. I don't
now who she was. I know I didn't get
fair play In the police court. I was fined
$2.50.
Did you spend the night in tne station
house? No, sir, I went home.
Didn't Officer Davis hold you there, ana
didn't he make you put up a forfeit to re
lease you until next morning? I didn't put
up any forfeit. A iriena put it up.
Nerearks of Officer Blocti.
Witness referred to conversation he
heard In a lunch wagon on Lackawan
na avenue between Officer Block and a
young man by the name of Young In
which Officer Block said that certain
houses of 111 fame were all right. A
Mr. Lyons was also present. By Mayor
Connell:
Mr. Karrhnr. when you were arrested a
year ago. did you give your right name?
No. sir, I Winn my name was pui
as Hmun,
Did you deny or affirm tne cnarges
made against you? 1 don't think I said
anything. I was lined (2.50 or Vi.
Have you been Derore tne eiuers oi i
Second Presbyterian church? No, sir.
Have you ever directly or indirectly
given any Information relative) to being
guided by any police officers of the city
to houses of III rameT ino, sir.
B. 8. Koehler was called to the stand
by Mr. Hawley, who questioned him as
follows:
Please state to the mayor ana tne com
mittee Just what was said In the con
versation that you have heard Mr. Kar
cher relate. Well, we were walking down
the street with these two firemen from
Blnghamton and stopped at the corner
of Penn and Lackawanna end talked with
Officer Davis and another officer. These
gentlemen said they were strangers In the
city and wanted to go out for a good time.
These gentlemen asked for a good house
nd asked about raids. The officers saia
that there was not going to be any to
their knowledge.
Who said that? Officer Davis. Different
houses on the avenue were mentioned, Hat
Bright's and Jones'.
By Mr. Scragg:
Who was the officer with Officer Davis?
don't know.
Who did you first tell this story to?
never thought any more about it until
Mr. Ouernsey came Into the market
Tuesday afternoon.
What time did you retire Tuesday night?
I refuse to answer.
By the mayor:
Mr. Koehler, have you ever been directly
or Indirectly guided by any police officer
of this city to any house of 111 fame? No,
sir.
George Young's Ktory.
George Young was called by Mr.
Hawley.
Are you acquainted with Officer Block?
Yes, sir.
Have you had any conversation with
him at any time? Yes, sir.
What has been the character of these
conversations? About houses of 111 fame.
asked htm about certain places and
asked him If they were safe and he said
yes.
How many times has that occurred?
From ten to fifteen times.
What is the character of the houses
mentioned? Sporting houses; Hut Bright's
and Duffy's.
Here followed a series of questions
and answers relative to Young's discus
sing houses of 111 fame with Block. The
witness said Block had recommended
Duffy's, and that the conversation,
however brief, might have Influenced
him.
During the cross-examination by Mr.
Scragg the testimony was as follows:
wnere cim you nrst ten or the uonver
satlon you had with Block? When they
brought me up before the church.
Now has Officer Block or have any of
the police officers of the city, either direct'
ly er indirectly assisted you In any way
to frequent houses of 111 fame? Yes, Offi
cer Block referred me to Hat Bright's and
Durrys in isai.
You knew of these houses before? Yes.
sir.
Will you explain to this investigating
committee why it was necessary to ask
where they were whan you knew already?
Well, I just asked; I didn't go to the
places any time when I asked.
I asked him tiow Is It tonight? He said:
They are safe enough, I guess.' Then
said 'which Is the safest place.' He said
Hat Bright's.' I said 'How about Duf
fy's?' He told me he thought it was pret
ty safe. I don't know whether he meant
it or whether he was Joking.
un tne strength or what he said vou
wer lead to visit these places? I had never
been to Duffy's; I had been to Bright's,
in answer to questions by the mayor.
Young said he had been before the ses
slon of the Second Presbyterian church
In 1894 and made this statement to Mr,
Guernsey,
What Mr. Lyons Knew.
L. B. Lyons, the express driver, was
examined by Mr. Hawley.
Do you recollect -being In company with
George Youngs and Frank Karcher In the
summer of W and having a conversation
with Offioer Block? Yes, sir. I was going
down the avenue. At the corner of It ank
Un and Lackawanna Joe Block was stand
ing. I think It was Young spoke up and
said: 'Joe, Is It safe tonight?' He says
'yes,' and turned around end walked
way.
Lieutenant Davis was called by Mr.
Scragg and after some Important pre'
Ilmlnary questioning he testified that
he was unacquainted with Karcher and
had heard of the charges Wednesday
night.
Now did you have any conversation
on the corner of Lackawanna, and Penn
avenues with these two men and two
band men from Blnghamton, In which
you used the tengu-.i that they charge
you wunr i ueny u. i aen-t remember
ever speaking to these men In my life.
Did you direct this Mr. Karcher or B. S,
Koehler or any other young men or the
band men from Blnghamton to any house
or inramy or in rameT no, sir.
There was no cross-examination of
Lieutenant Davis by Mr. Hawley.
patrolman hiock was called by Mr.
Scragg. After immaterial preliminary
questions Mr. Scragg asked:
Block Under Examination.
Did you In a conversation at the corner
or Franklin and Lackawanna avenue say
to tnis ueorge loung in a tone loud
enough to toe heard two rods away that
it wouia oe sate to go to faddy Duffy's
or Hat Bright's or words to that effect?
No, lr.
Have you. Officer Block, either directly
er Indirectly, at any time, since you have
seen on tne ponce xorce or this cltr. ill
reeled any person to any bouse of Infamy
or jii i.mv( no, air.
Patrolman John Molr. a son of the
present candidate for the Republican
mayoralty nomination, was called by
Mr. Scragg. Molr was patrolling the
Penn avnue beat the night of the Are'
men's parade when, as alleged by Kar
cher and Koehler, they had stood at
the corner of Penn and Lackawanna
avenues talking about ' houses of 111
fame, Molr said he was not the officer
and did not know of the group having
stood there. The only other officer
likely to have been with Lieutenant
Davis and the young men was the offi
oer covering the beat In that vicinity
on Lackawanna avenue.
- Mayor Connell here remarked that
the officer on ta Lackawanna avenue
beat that Blent wu Patrolman Mar
ker, who la now on day duty and who
will be called to testify at tonight's pro
ceedings. " Mr. Scrags; asked Patrol
man Molr:
Quite a Rounder.
What knowledge have you of this man
Koehler? He Is quite a rounder.
. How. long has he bad that reputation
among the police officers of the city? For
the past two or three years to my knowl
edge. Has he been the kind of a man that fre
quents houses of 111 fame? Yes, sir.
Do you know that? Yes, sir.
Can you nam. any house that he has
been In the habit of frequenting? Mrs.
Carlisle's.
What kind ot a place ta that? A sport
ing house
That Is, a bawdy house, a house of pros
titution? Yes, sir.
Do you know whether the Carlisle house
is closed or not? I couldn't say.
Have you any personal knowledge of
any of these houses being kept open? No,
sir. My beat Is not now In that locality.
Molr, In response to questions by the
mayor, said the patrolmen reported all
newly-opened houses of 111 fame and
disorderly houses to the chief of police.
The accused officers have not been re
lieved from duty pending tne result of
the Investigation. Lieutenant Davis
was last night In Immediate charge ot
the central city precinct and, as rank
ing lieutenant, was In general charge
or tne entire night force of the city.
ratroiman Block was doing duty on the
hill.
Lottor From Br. Robinson.
As was announced in yesterday's
Tribune, Dr. Robinson did not person
ally present the names of the accused
officers to Mayer Connell. He sent by
W. Guernsey a letter ot which the
following is a copy:
Dec. 5. 189!;.
To His Honor. Mayor William h. Connell
The namoa of the officers against whom
the allegations were made by me. I have
since learned to be John H. Davis, lieu
tenant oi police, and Joseph Block, po
liceman, i ne witnesses necessary to sun
ism me allegations made will be pro
duced at tne time nxea by the mayor on
receiving aue nonce or tne same.
Respectfully yours.
Charles E. Robinson.
Early in the morning Mr. Guernsey
appeared in Mayor Connell's office and
continued his attempt, begun on tno
preceding evening, to Induce Mayor
uonnell to receive . from him. as Dr.
Robinson's representative, the names of
the accused officers. Mayor Connell
clung to his original stipulation that
Dr. Robinson should present the names.
and reminded Mr. Guernsey of tne fact
that the matter should be performed by
10 o'clock. If the names were not forth
clmng by that hour he remarked that
the whole matter would be Ignored. Mr.
Guernsey then left the city hall, but re
turned a few moments after 10 o'clock
with the foregoing letter signed by Dr.
Robinson. Subsequent events followed
in rapid succession.
Dr. Robinson was notified by letter
that the inquiry would be conducted in
the mayor's office at 7.30 o'clock, and
Lieutenant Davis and Patrolman Block
were Informed of the charges against
them. The mayor's private secretary
was dispatched to Alderman Fuller's
office to procure copies of the affidavits
by the young men, upon whose Infor
mation of a year ago Dr. Robinson
made his pulpit charge. The alderman
refused to furnish the copies, but later
in the day the Identity of the young
men, whose names had earlier only been
guessed at, was clearly established,
Asked to Advls. Mayor Connell.
It was during the afternoon that
Mayor Connell solicited the presence at
the hearing of Luther Keller, Captain
W. A. May and Thomas J. Foster. Their
presence was requested only In the na
ture of aa advisory capacity. They
readily consented.
Dr. Robinson, who, In the morning
had remained In the store of a florist
opposite the city hall, while Mr. Guern
sey was delivering his letter of ac
cusation, entered the city hall at
o'clock, and disappeared Into the of
flee of City Solicitor Torrey, who has
been one of Dr. Robinson's chief friends
and adviaora from the beginning of
the controversy. He was closeted with
Mr. Torrey a few moments and then
went to the board of health office on
the third floor, where he secured some
Information relative to the board's sum
mons to over a score of clergymen to
appear before the board this afternoon
and explain why they had not com
piled with the law in making reports
of marriages.
As he was leaving the building he
warded off the attempt of a reporter to
Interview him, and hurried from the
building. He made no Inquiries con
cernlng the mayor's presence in the
building and did not approach the may'
or's office.
The Aooused Officers
Lieutenant of Police John Davis Is
about 65 years old and was appointed
to the police department eight years
ago by Colonel E. H. Ripple, then may'
or, and served under the regimes
of
John H. Fellows and Mayor Connell
His Integrity and uprightness of char
acter were never before questioned. He
lives on tho West Side, is married and
has several grown-up children. Per
sonally, he Is of good habits, kind
hearted, always cheerful and might be
referred to as everybody's friend. As
aa officer, he nas always oeen con
sidered one of the best and most popu
lar on the force. The entire police force
throughout the city Is at night sub
Ject to his orders, he being the ranking
lieutenant. Much of the ponce worg
requiring tact, fidelity and bravery la
entrusted to him,
The application of Block for an ap
polntment on the police force was en
dorsed by twenty-nine well known and
representative business men. He was
appointed .April 20 of last year. Fol
lowing ia a copy of his application and
the names of those who recommended
him
To the Honorable William i uonneu,
M.vnr nf the eltv or scranton
OW underalsned. a citizen of the SIX'
teenth ward of the city of Scranton, most
respectfully asks an appointment on the
police force or tne city ana iinei ne
a sound, able-bodied man, 2? years of age,
Ave feet and eight Inches In height and
walrha 151 pounds: that he has served five
years In the United States army and has
an honorable aiscnarge insreirom nun
certificate of character "excellent"
(Signed) Joseph Block.
We certify that we are well acquainted
with Joseph Block, the applicant above-
named, and can most cneeriuny recent'
mend him for the appointment ot police
man. Ms was born in Kussia, is a era
sen of th. United States, Is at present out
of employment. Is a Hebrew and can speak
fluently live languages, Hebrew, German,
Polish. Russian and English: J. George
Elsel. D. M. Jones, B. H. Ripple, A.
Raub. M. Brown, L. Wehlau, P. B. Fin'
ley, 6. O. Kerr, John H. Fellows, Henry
Armbrust William Kellow, C. E. Pryer,
E. J. Lynett, W. H. Stanton, Charles
Tropp, D. W. Powell, T. F. Williams,
William Frans. Charles F. Wagner, S.
Oallen, J. L, Connsll, C. Seybolt - H. M.
Williams, M. L. Cohen, Charles Koempel,
R. M. flcrsnton, F. M. HalHtead, Max
Rice, Joseph Levy. .
' lute's Rasa's Reverie. '
Should I buy Kate a button hook?
Or paper cutter for her book.
Or curling Irons to frls her hair.
Or tools her dainty nails to pare.
Or Is she, aa she does pretend,
A thrifty maid who'l sew and mend
I'd buy her scissors? Well, not much.
Th costliest diamond not too much
To bur for such a prise.
I'd hie me straight to Turnquesf Store,
wnere diamonds rare ar rouna galore
I u search well tin l rouna tne best
For her, and think that I was blest,
And raaUjr wouderou wit.
RUN IS 03 THE TRAIL
ere to Secure Evidence Regan! a
Mrs. Brian's Komintlc Ntrriage.
SAYS SHE WAS NOT DIVORCED
Armed with Certified Copy of the
Record of Her Marriage to Ern
est U. Schnabsl, Ue Will
Start for the West.
E. S. Brian,. of Lynn, Mass., dropped
Into the clerk of the courts' office yes
terday Just before it was closed for the
day and asked for a certified copy of
the record with regard to the marriage
of ErneBt H.Schnabel.of San Jose, Cala
to May Brian, of Washington, D. C,
which was performed by Rev. F. S. Bal-
lentine, pastor of the Church ot the
Good Shepherd, at the parsonage at
Green Ridge on Sept. 8, ls4.
Mr. Brian Is a prosperous looking
man. Is engaged in business In Lynn,
and says he is the lawful husband of
May Brian and that she committed
perjury when she swore in her applica
tion for a marriage license to Clerk of
the Courts' Thomas that she was di
vorced from E. S. Brian at Lynn, Es
sex county, Mass., on Dec. 11, 1893.
Mr. Schnabel and Brian's wife are
now in San Jose, Cal., and for that
place Mr. Brian intends to start at once
armed with the proof which he con
tends shows that his wife Is a bigamist
and a perjurer. This appearance of Mr.
Brian hunting for proofs of his wife's
second marriage Is the sequel or a ro
mantic marriage performed In this city
on the date above mentioned, the de
tails of which were exclusively set forth
In The Tribune of Oct. 1. 1894. It Is a
story that Is stranger than fiction and
would furnish abundant material for a
modern drama.
Her First -Marriage at l.vnn.
Six years ago Miss May Hammond.
then seventeen years of age, petite and
blooming Into a young woman of rare
beauty, won the heart of E. S. Brian, of
Lynn, and they were married. Two
children were born to them and then
came a domestic clash and they separ
ated. Mrs. Brian's father was Qeorae
Hammond, at one time a prominent
and respected resident of Lynn, who
took his own life when May was less
than four years of age. Her mother re
sided in Washington, D. C, and after
Mrs. Brian's separation from her hus
band she decided to go on the stage.
The latter part of the spring season of
1VH saw her In the west traveling with
the Clay Clement company, whlcn was
producing "The Balls'' and "Tne New
Dominion" to small but enthustastlo
audiences.
Ernest H. Schnabel, son of a wealthy
resident or Han Jose, Cal., saw this
company when It was at Garden City.
Cal., became enamored of May Brian.
who was known on the stage as May
miiman, ami to pe near her gave up
tne real estate business, in which he
was engaged and the study of law he
was pursuing, braved the displeasure
of relatives and became the proprietor
and manager of the Clay Clement com
pany. For the remainder of the season
he remained with the comiianv and
when ho sot his face westward in the
summer Miss Hlllman was i.is affianr-eit
bride and there was an understanding
between the young Deoole. both of
whom were 22 years of age. that thev
wouiu oe weuded in the fall.
Thoy Met at Soheneotadv.
At the beginning of the theatrical
season in the fall of 1894 Miss Hlllman
became a member of "The Burglar'
company. Mr. Schnabel was Informed
of thts fact and the route the company
would traverse. He sent a telegram
to himself to deceive his relations and
in response to it came east and met
"The Burglar" company at Schenec
tady, N. Y., on Sept 24. On Friday.
Sept. 28, the company arrived in this
city and that night gave a perform
ance at the Frothlngham. During the
afternoon Mr. Schnabel and Mrs. Brian
went to the clerk of the court's office.
secured a marriage license and calling
a can were driven to the residence of
Rev. F. S. Ballentlne at Green Ridge,
where they were married. Mr. Schnabel
had no suspicion that his wife was
not a divorced woman.
The marriage was not made known
to any of the members of "The Burglar"
company and the first intimation they
had of such an event was when a Trib
une reporter called on A. J. Scammon,
the manager of the company, that even
Ing to get the particulars ot the event,
Mr. Schnabel when accosted was very
much averse to having anything
printed with regard to the marriage
and made an earnest plea to have the
story suppressed.
The Heir to a Fortune.
He said he was an only son and an
heir to a fortune of 1100,000 and that
he would be disowned If he married
against the wishes of his parents. He
declared that his wife was one of the
sweetest little women In the whole
world and that he loved her most de
votedly. It was his desire to present
her to his relatives and let her win
place in their affections as he was sure
she 'would. A report ot the marriage
If heralded in advance might create a
prejudice against her that she could
not overcome.
Two weeks after the company was In
this city Mrs. Schnabel left "The llnr-
glar" company and with her husbund
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started for the west. Some time inter
an announcement of the marriage wu
published in a paper at Garden City,
Cat This paper In the course of time
foil Into the hands of Husband Brain
at Lynn, and he went to Garden City
to verify the report and there learned
that the marriage was performed in
this city. His next step was to return
to the cast and yesterday he appeared
at the clerk's office to secure document
ary evidence ef the performance ot a
marriage ceremony between his wife
and Mr. Schnabel.
What lie Proposes to IK).
Armed with a certified copy of thu
record he Intends to start at once for
the west and proceed te San Jese, Cat.,
wbere he says his wife and Mr. Schna
bel are new living and there lift the
veil from tho latter's eyes and expose
Ms wife's conduct. It Is his intention
to recure a divorce and he may also
bring Mrs. Brlan-Schnabel back to this
city ai d have her tried on charges of
bigamy and perjury. As to that, how
ever, he has not yet definitely decided.
What steps he will take largely de
pend on developments after he reaches
San Jose.
Mr. Brian said yesterday that one
of tho two children that blessed his
muri'laee with Miss Hammond died
The other Is a bright and promising boy.
Three attempts have of late been made
to abduct him end feeling that his
wife Is inspiring these attempts has de
crmtned him on the course he is now
about to pursue.
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