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THE SCRANTON TUIB TOE-FRIDAY MORNING, AUGUST G. 3 897.
John R, Jones, Esq,, District Attorney of Lackawanna County, Issues a Call to All the
District Attorneys of Pennsylvania to leet in Convention at Scranton in November,
Mr, Jones Says the Object Is for Professional Improvement, Promoting Necessary
and Beneficial Legislation and Preventing Objectionable Legislation District Attorney
Olcott, of New York City, Will Probably Deliver the Principal Address-Will Bring
the Lackawanna County Bar Into Prominence-Distinguished Visitors Will Be
Royally Entertained.
Dsrjpt Attornoy John It. Jones has
iMUcd n call to all tho District Attor
neys of this Commonwealth, to meet
In runyentnh. in tho Court homo, at;
Scranton, (jurlnfj th month nf Novomi"
her, jij form an tirRanlssatlon to U9
known as "Th'e DlHtrlflt Attorney's
Association of Ihu Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania," The ubJeetB of Iho or
Kuniaril(i as stated In his lfltter ad.
dressed t tho QutnmnnweMthVi attor
neys, throughout tin? Btato, In for pro.
ft-simia) Improvement, the formation of
necessary legislation pertaining to orlm.
inal law anil the prevention of objeo,
tlnnnl legislation. The County Coin.
Dllsioners jiavq glVfll him tho uso of
ilia main court roym at any time when
court will no( lie In session,
A three day's programme will ho ar.
tanged, District Attorney Olcott, of
New VorH ultv, will prohahly deliver
ho principal addiesa, Tho convention
V'UI he addressed hy well-known dls-
trim Bt(ornoya, and sonin of the promt.
ne;it lawyers of the Laoltawnnna liar
Ytill ho Invited to participate In tho ex.
trelseo,
Ail', ioneti will give tho distinguished
vlflJltn's an excursion to Hanofldnle over
tho fumou; gravity railroad of the Del
aware ami Hudson Canal company.
Ha will talie thiiii through the mills
cod ir.lnei, uf Scranton, and hy means
1,1? a Imlly party on the hrllllnntly IN
laminated and gaily decorated cms of
the Hoi union Traction company will
ehovv them the -ifjhtB of our heautlful
city, The following letters chow with
v'.iat unanimity the Idea of thn nesoel
n.'ett lias been recolvedi
(I'luiu DiatriiH Attorney of Allegheny
Ctitinty,)
I'lUalnirn ln., July 15th, 1897.
Jnjin It, June?, I;q., District Attorney,
ficranifin, Pa,
Hy Dear Hli'jYoup letter relating
tf tfirt fi?f.B.:iii.ailnn iif thy District At.
tatrty'fj APtflKiRtlnn nf tho Common.
Vnaitii of SeniiKyivanIa" v,ns received,
I r. he.r, II!;' Jn sympathy with tho
MriVoijioiid (itiil hojieyo I can bee where.
In the association, If properly organiz
ed and conduced, may he able to exert
considerable Influence, for the good of
tits profession. I will endeavor to attend
tho invention,
Yours wry truly,
(Signed) John C. Haymaker,
District Attorney of Allegheny county,
(From District Attorney of Armstrong
County.)
Knttanninjr, P July 17th, 1807.
JoJt.i It, Jones, Etq., Bcranton, Pa.
Duv Kir: 1 moist heartily approve
tit your pruuntied organization and be
lieve that gfpnt good might he accom
plished liy it. I expect to bis ablo to
l.ttcsiu.
Yours truly,
(Signpd) Harvey N. Snyder,
District Attorney of Armstrong county,
(Ii'nim District Attorney of Beaver
County.) Beaver, Pa., June 26th, 1S97.
John II. Jones, errq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Blr: Your letter duly received.
In answer would eay that I approve
of such an organization, and If there
13 no pievontlng providence I will cer
tainly attend.
Very truly yours,
(Kilned) Daniel M. Twlford,
DlUricl Attorney of Beaver county.
(From DUirlct Attorney of Bedford
County.)
Bedford, Pa., June 21st. 1S97.
John It, Jones, esq., Scranton, Pa.
Sly Dear Plr: In reply to your favor,
1 he;; -av.-' to ray that I approve of
fJicnlrlr' ' District Attorneys' As
(.gflatlo:) -' the Commonwealth of
I'or.njylva:iiu, Bo far as I can tell at
this tinw, 1 will attend the meeting.
Sincerely yours,
(Rlgr.ed) John S. Weller,
Dlst. Att'y of Bedford County.
(From District Attorney of Eerks
County.
Ttocdlng, Pa., July 17th, 1897.
John H, Jones, Esq., District Attorney,
fjeranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your letter at hand and
contents noted. The formation of an
organization of District Attorneys of
tVln Btatc meets my hearty approval. If
prcpirly conducted, no doubt much
good can be accomplished by such an
uMoclallon. It nothing unforseen hap
pen!, I will certainly attend. Of course
Ue meeting should not he called on
Monday, nor latter In the week than
Thursday,
Yours truly,
(Signed) Adam B. Rleser,
DIM. Att'y of Berks county.
(From District Attorney of Blair
County)
Altoona, Pa.. July 19th. 1897.
llr, John R. Jones, District Attorney,
Hcranton, Pa.
7Jy Dear Sir: I have your letter ad
vteir.f; ma that the District Attorneys
cf I't-a State will meet In convention at
S-rrantcn, Pa., during the month of
IfcvcKtov next, for the purpose of
orsanlsir.s "The District Attorneys'
Association of the Commonwealth of
1'wnsylvania," and fatatlng the object
of such an organization.
I -write to eay that I heartily aprove
ni thlu movement, ond will be glad to
Join with you and nil other prosecuting
.attorneys In forming such an organlza
tlin for tho purposes set forth In your
Utter, "V7I11 you kindly oblige me by
advising me of tho time that may be
Jlzd for the convention?
Voirra 'truly,
(Sinned) "William S. Hammond,
DlBt. Att'y of Blair county.
(From District Attorney of Bradford
County.)
Troy, Pa., June 2tth, 1S97.
John R. Jonee, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Yours of the 13th Inst, at
hand, and I answer as follows:
CJLKEX!
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ScrrtUton,aU grades and prices. We also carry a full line
of Draperies and Window Shades that we can save you
WMcy by purchasing of us. Fancy Chairs in Upholstery,
Willow and Rattan at about one-half the prices others are
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Window display. Remember we are closing out our Wall
'Paper stock at less than half price.
-- .
SCOTT INGLIS,
1, I aprove of the organization.
2. I will try to attend.
Toia-a respectfully;
(Signed) James J. McCollom,
Dlst. Att'y of Bradford county,
(From District Attorney of Butler
County.)
John It. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Yours with reference to
convention received.
In reply would say, I approve of the
convention, but at present cannot say
JOHN R.
postlvely that I can be nt the meeting.
Will go If possible.
Yours truly,
(Signed) A. M. Chrlstley.
Dlst. Att'y of Butler County.
(From District Attorney of Bucks
County.)
Doylestown, Pa., June 25th, 1897.
John It. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pn.
Dear Sir: Yours relative to tho or
ganization of a District Attorneys' As
soclation at hand. Would 8ay approve
of the object and will endeavor to at
tend. Hope the organization may be
affected, and that the enterprise may
bo a success. I remain,
Sincerely yours,
(Signed) J. F. Hendricks,
Dlst. Att'y of Bucks County.
(From District Attorney of Cambria
County.)
Johnstown, I'a., June 24th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: I havo your favor, and nn
earlier reply fould have been mailed
had not circumstances pervented.
In answer to the Interrogatories, I
can heartily say that I upprove of the
organization; that I would like very
much to attend, and that, If possible, I
shall do so. I therefore express the
hope that I may he with you on that
occasion. I lemain, sir.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) Robert S. Murray,
Dlst. Att'y of Cambria County,
(From District Attorney of Carbon
County,)
Mauch Chunk, Pa., July ICth, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your favor relative to the
meeting of the District Attorneys, at
Scianton, is at hand. I approve of tho
organization and will attend the meet
ing. Yours,
(Signed) Eugene O. Xothsteln,
Dlst. Att'y of Carbon County.
(From District Attorney of Center
Countyl)
Bellefonte, Pa., June 23, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: Your favor Just re
ceived on my return from a week's ab
sence. I heartily approve of the proposed
convention of District Attorneys, and
will arrange to nttend,
Very truly yours,
(Signed) William J. Singer.
Dlst. Att'y Centre County.
(From District Attorney of Chester
County.)
West Chester, Pa., July 20th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., District Attorney,
Scrnnton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: In reply to your favor,
I beg leave to state that I shall be
pleased to attend the proposed con
vention. Very truly yours,
(Signed) Joseph H. Baldwin,
Dlst. Att'y of Chester County.
(From District Attorney of Clinton
County.)
Lock Haven, Pa., July 10th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: I am In receipt of your
kind invitation to attend the District
Attorneys' convention, to be held in
Scranton. I certainly do abprove of
the object of tho organization, and will
nttend If my health at alll permits.
With thanks for your kindness, I am
Yours very tiuly,
(Signed) II. T. Hall,
Dlst. Att'y of Clinton County.
419 LACKA. AVE.
(From District Attorney of Cumber
land County.)
Carlisle. Pa., July 16th, 1897.
John It. Jones, Esq., District Attorney,
Scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: Your letters camo to
hand. I neglected answering samo un
til this date, thinking that I could mora
Intelligently answer your questions
after deliberation.
I know of tho hardships experienced
by District Attorneys of our State In
discharge of their duties, for tho want
JONES, ESQ.
of more Intelligent legislation. Our
laws are too hastily prepared and pass
ed by our legislators, many of whom
have no knowledge whatever of crim
inal law and the method of criminal
procedure.
We have In our Quarter Sessions
Court every term, cases of a more ser
ious nature than the offenses provided
ngalnst by our Acts of Assembly,
thereby necessitating the cumbersome
practice under the common law. There
fore, I can see tho great benefit to be
derived through an organization such
as you mention. I will give an or
ganization of this chaiaoter my full
support. Any date will suit me. I beg
to remain.
Yours very respectfully,
(Signed) Arthur R. Rupley,
Dlst. Att'y of Cumberland County.
(From District Attorney of Columbia
County.)
Blonmsburg, Pa., July 1st, 1897.
John It. Jones, Esq., District Attorney.
Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: In regard to your letter,
I beg leave to say that I am heartily
In favor of the organization you pro
pose, that I will attend, If possible, and
see no reason why I cannot.
Anything that I can do In assisting
you to perfect the organization kindly
indicate to me.
Very truly,
(Signed) Thomas II. Hanly,
Dlst. Att'y of Columbia County.
(From District Attorney of Dauphin
County.)
Ilarrlslmrg, Pa., June 30th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: I have your esteemed
favor, and beg to state In reply that I
approve of the organization such as
mentioned, and will gladly attend the
same, if possible,
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) Meade D. Detweller,
Dlst. Att'y of Dauphin County.
(From District Attorney of Delaware
County).
Chester, Pa., June 28th, 1897.
John It. Jones, Eq District Attorney,
Lackawanna County.
My Dear Sir: I have your favor In
reference to a convention of thp Dis
trict Attorneys of the State, and In re
ply assure you that I am heartily In
favor of the project. I have thought
several times of suggesting to some of
the "'trk.'t Attorneys such a move
ment. I will bo glad to co-operate with
you, In any way that I can to maki
the matter a success. If I can assist
you In the matter In any way, com
mand me and believe me.
Very slncorely yours,
(Signed) William I. Schaffer,
Dlst. Att'y of Delawnro County.
(From District Attorney of Elk
County.)
Rldgeway, Pa., Juno 29th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., DistrictAttorney
of Lackawanna County, Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your favor received.
I approve of the organization of the
District Attorneys of tho Common
wealth most heartily, and hope to be
able to attend tho meeting.I have no
choice of date of meeting, but believe
that tho latter part of September will
Bult me as well as any time.
Yours very truly,
(Singed) Fred H. Ely,
DIs.t Att'y of Elk county.
(From District Attorney of Erie
County,)
Erie, Pa., July 2nd, 1S97.
John R. Jones, Esq,, Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Answering your lines
would say that I thoroughly approve
of the Idea of forming "The District
Attorneys' Association of the Common
wealth of Pennsylvania." I will try to
attend.
Yours truly,
(Signed) U. P. Rosslter,
Dlst. Att'y of Erie County.
(From District Attorney of Fayettt
County,)
Unlontown, Pa June 28th, 1B97,
John U. Jones, EBq Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your letter In resjard U
the formation of the "District Attor
neys' Association" Is at hand, and In
reply, will say that I think tho Idea a
good one, nnd will attend the meeting
If I can make It suit to do so. At this
time would havo no preference of
dates.
Respectfuyiy,
(Signed) Irn E. Partridge,
Dlst. Att'y of Fayetto County.
(From District Attorney of Forest
County,)
Tioncstn, I'a., Juno 18th, 1S97.
Dear Sir: Yours relative to coven
tlon of District Attorneys received, I
npptovo of tho convention. Will at
tend. Very truly,
(Signed) P. M. Clark,
Dlst. Att'y of Forest County.
(From District Attorney of Franklin
County.)
Oreencastle, Pa., July Cth, 18D7.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: Yours of recent dato
to hand, and In reply will say that I
am In favor of nuch an organization as
referred to In your letter and think It
a capital Idea. I will attend unless
something should occur at tho time
to prevent. It will suit mo at any dato
agreed upon by those in charge.
Youro 'very truly,
(Signed) J. H. Light,
Dlst. Att'y of Franklin County.
(From District Attorney of Fulton
County.)
McConncllsburg, Pa., Juno 19, 1897.
Jolin It. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: I am In receipt of a couplo
of communications from you in regard
to tho District Attorneys' Association
of Pennsylvania.
I hare no doubt that such an as
soclatlnn will be of Interest and benefit.
It would give me great pleasure ti
Tlslt Scranton, as I havo always want
ed to visit your city, but 1 do not see
my way clear at present. Private In
terests occupy so much of my time,
particularly October to November, that
It 13 dlfllcult for mo to get away.
Hoping you will havo a pleasant
mooting, I remain,
Very respectfully,
(Signed) F. McN. Johnson.
Dlst. Att'y of Fultou County.
(From District Attorney of Green
County.)
Waynesburg, Pa., July 3rd, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your letter In relation to
a meeting of the District Attorneys of
tho State, to form an association, Is
received.
I am In most hearty sympathy with
the purpose as set forth In your letter,
and shall try to bo present at tho meet
ing If our affairs here shape themselves
so that I can conveniently come. I
have felt for some time that a move
ment of this kind should be started.
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) II. J. Ross,
Dlst. Att'y of Greene County.
(From District Attorney of Huntingdon
County.)
Huntingdon, Pa., July 22nd, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., District Attorney,
Scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: I think It would be ad
visable and will attend, If possible,
October would suit me better than any
other month.
Yours truly,
(Signed) II. II. Walto.
Diet. Att'y of Huntingdon County.
(From District Attorney of Indiana
County.)
Indiana, Pa., June 23th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir I am In receipt of your
favor relative to a convention of Dis
trict Attorneys.
In answer to your questions, wouKl
reply, first, I am heartily In favor of
the proposed association. Have thought
of the matter a great deal, and It al
ways seemed strange that such an or
ganization was never affected. Second
ly, I shall attend If possible. At this
early date I cannot assure you of my
attendance; if nothing Interferes I shall
make the effort to be present.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) John L. Getty,
Dlst. Att'y of Indiana County.
(From District Attorney of Jefferson
County.)
Brookvllle, Pa., June 21,1897.
John R. Jones., Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Replying to your favor In
regard to organizing "The District At
torneys' Association," I would say In
kMm0wmM mm
answer to first question, yes, I npprovo
of the organization. Secondly, I would
like very much to attend, but private
matters may keep mo from doing so
this time. Will go If possible.
Hoping the movement will be suc
cessful, I remain,
Yours very truly,
(Singed) N. L. Strong,
Dlst. Att'y of Jefferson County.
(From District Attorney of Juniata
County.)
MlftHntown, Pa July 1st, 1897.
John R. Jones., Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your favor with reference
to tho proposed District Attorneys' or
ganization received.
In reply would say, I approve of the
organization, but It will be Imposiblo
for mo to say at this early date whether
I can attend tho mooting, Keep mo In-
formed as to the time of meeting, and I
will come If possible.
Respectfully yours,
(Signed) Wllbcrforce Schweycr,
Dlst. Att'y of Juniata County.
(From District Attorney of Lancaster
County.)
Lnncnster, Pa., July 8th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pn.
Dear Sir: I have your letter In re
ference to the organization of the
District Attorney's Association.
In nnRwer to the questions you pro
pound, would sny, I approve of thu or
ganization. I will attend If nothing
unforseen occurs.
Very respectfully,
(Signed) George A. Lnne,
Dlst. Att'y of Lancuster County.
From District Attorney of Lawrence
County.)
Newcnstle, Pa., June 23th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq,, Hcranton, Pn.
Dear Sir: Youm In reference to tho
convention of District Attorneys re
ceived. I am heartily in favor of tho
proposed organization, and will attend,
If possible, the meeting in your city.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) Robert K. Alkon,
Dlst. Att'y of Lawrence County.
(From District Attorney of Lebanon
(County.)
Lebanon, Pa., July 13, 1S97.
John R. Jones, Esq., District Attorney
of Lackawanna County, Scrnnton,
I'a.
Dear Sir: In reply to your valued
favor, would say that I am heartily
In accord with your plan of affecting
a District Attorney's Association.
I emphatically nppiove of the or
ganization. I will nttend. If there Is
any assistance that I can render, com
mand me. Kindly advise mo how the
project Is progressing.
Very truly yours,
(Signed) J. M. Shindel,
Dlst. Att'y of Lebanon County.
(From District Attorney of Luzerne
County.)
Wilkes-Barre, Ta., Juno 16th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: Your letter In refer
ence to organizing "The District At
torneys' Association of tho Common
wealth of Pennsylvania," received.
I approve of such association. I will
be present If such a thing Is possible.
Very truly yours.
(Signed) D. A. Fell,
Dlst. Att'y of Luzerne County.
(From District Attorney of Lycoming
County.)
Wllllamsport, Pa., July 2nd, 1S97.
John R. Jones., Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your letter In refenence
to the District Attorneys' Association
received.
First, I approve of such organiza
tion, and believe that, rightly conduct
ed, would be a means of accomplishing
much good In relation to legislation
pertaining to criminal business of tho
courts of our State. Second, I will at
tend If possible.
Yours truly,
(Signed) N. M. Edwards,
Dlst. Att'y of Lycoming County.
(From District Attorney of McKean
County.)
Smethport, Pa., July 9th, 1S97.
John R. Jones., Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Scranton, Pa.
Dear sir: I am In receipt of your
favor, and while I approve of tho or
ganization I do not think I shall be in
attendance on account of tho fact that
business of the district attorney's of
fice In this county Is not very remun
erative, and tho distance from here to
your city Is considerable.
Yours truly,
(Signed) Sheridan Gorton,
Dlst. Atty. of McKean County.
(From District Attorney of Montgom
ery County.)
Norrlstown, Pa July 8th, 1897.
John R. Jones., Esq., Scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: In answer to your
letter, notifying mo of the convention
of the District Attorneys of the Com
monwealth, to bo held at Scranton, Pa.,
for the purpose of organizing "The
District Attorneys' Asssclatlon of the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," for
the purpose of professional Improve
ment and promoting necessary and
beneficial legislation relating to the
profession, and preventing objection
able legislation, I am pleased to say
that I heartily approve of the organl-
LACKAWANNA COUNTY COURT
zatlon and of the laudable objects
which such an organization must be
able to attain. I expect to attend.
Yotirs truly,
(Signed) Jacob A. Strassburger,
Dlst. Att'y of Montgomery County.
(From District Attorney of Mercer
County.)
Mercer, Pa., Julv 1st, 1697.
John R. Jones., Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your letter rdatlvo to the
proposed convention of District Attor
reys of Pensylvnnla, to be held In your
city, received. And In reply will say
that I will be unable to attend tho pro
posed convention, but heartll ttpprcve
of the meeting.
Very truly,
(Signed) W. J. Whleldon.
PJ?1, Att'y ofjiercer County.
(From District Attorney of Mllllln
County.)
Lowistown, Pa Juno 30th, 1S97.
John R. Jones, Esq., District Attorney,
Scrnnton, Pn.
My Dear Sir: Yours of lato dato at
hand nnd contents noted.
In reply jiermlt mo to sny that I
heartily approve of the organization
as outlined In your letter. I will at
tend If possible.
Very sincerely yours,
(Signed) H. O, Lantz,
Dlst. Att'y of Mllllln County.
(From District Attorney of Monroe
County,)
Stroudsburg, Pa., June 22nd, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq,, District Attor
ney, Scrnnton, Pn.
Dear Sir: I have read with much In
terest the press comments of the pro
posed meeting of tho District Attor
neys of Pensylvnnla, nt Scranton, and
am most heartily In nccord with the
project.
You can count on mo as Monroe
County's representative and If I can do
anything else to promote the scheme, I
shall be pleased to respond to your call.
Very respectfully yours.
(Signed) J. B. Williams.
Dlst. Att'y of Monroo County.
(From District Attorney of Montour
County.)
Danville, Pa., July 1st, 1897.
Scranton, Pa.
John R. Jones, Esq., District Attorney,
Scrnnton, Pn.
My Dear Sir: Your letter duly re
ceived. Will answer your Inquiries as fol
lows: I approve of the association. I
will attend. Any time between tho
dates specified by you will BUlt me for
the convention.
Respectfully,
(Signed) R. Scott Ammermnn,
Dlst. Att'y of Montour County.
(From District Attorney, of Perry
County.)
New nioomfleld, Pn., Juno 28th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa,
Dear Slr:f-Replying to your letter, I
would say tnnt I approve of the organ
ization of a "District Attorneys' As
sociation," but am sorry to say that
I will not bo nble to attend the pro
posed meeting at the time suggested.
Yours truly,
(Signed) Luke Baker,
Dlst. Att'y of Perry County.
(From District Attorney of Philadel
phia County.)
Philadelphia, Pa., June 17th, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., District Attorney,
Scrnnton, Pa.
My. Dear Mr. Jones: It would
give me pleasure,,lf I were so situated
that I could do so, to attend the meet
ing of the District Attorneys' of the
Commonwealth, which It Is proposed to
convene at Scranton, I would be glad
to accept your Invitation to address
the meeting, but since I cannot be
present, this also Is Impossible. I do
not exnect to be In the city at that
time, nor within reach of your city.
Thanking you for the honor of your
invitation, I am,
Yours truly,
(Signed) George S. Graham,
Dlst. Att'y of Philadelphia County.
(From District Attorney of Pike Coun
ty.) Mllford. Pa., July 20, 1S97.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: I now make effort to ex
cuse the neglect In not answering your
letters. The principal reason Is my
continuous 111 health. When a little at
eise I neglected to write, anticipating
a trip, to tho valley nnd to do myself
the pleasure to call upon you.
The object of your effort a meeting
of District Attorneys of tho state meets
my approval fully. It must necessar
ily end for good to tho commonwealth.
All I dare venture now Is to sav It will
bo my effort to meet the convention.
Yours truly,
(Signed) D. M. Van Auken,
Dlst. Att'y of Plko county.
(From District Attorney of Potter
County.)
Coudersport, Pa., July 9, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: In reply to your favor, giv
ing notice that the District Attorneys
of this state are about to form an asso
ciation, will say that such a move meets
my hearty approval, and I will gladlj
co-operate to make the movement a
sur ebs.
HOUSE.
I will nttend the gathering unless
something now unknown should pre
vent. Should any mlschancs prevent
my being pres nt at the organization
of the association, I desire to become a
member and will do all I can to further
the Interests of the aoclety. I can Bee
much gocd that can como out of a Dis
trict Attorneys' association. I hope
you will bo hucceesful In obtaining
George S. Graham to address tho con
asjoclatlon. Yours truly,
(Signed) A. S. Heck,
Dlst. Att'y. of Potter County.
(From District Attorney of Susquehan
na. County.)
Montrose, Pn., Juno 17, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq.,
District Attorney of Lack'a. County,
Scranton Pa,
Dear Sir;! havo before mo your let
ter touching tbo proposed organization
Of District Attorncvn nt Mm .t.i. n,iJ
. " w uu M,Vt !
uin jicoruiy in accord with tho move
menu I shall gladly avnll myselt ot
tho opportunity to be present.
Very respectfully yours,
(Signed) W. D. B. Alnoy,
Dlst, Att'y. of Susquehanna County.
(From District Attorney of Snydes
County.)
Beaver Springs, Pa Juno 23, 1897
John R. Jones, Esq.,
District Atorney, Scranton, Pa,
Dear Sir: Yours in reference to Dis
trict Attorneys' Association at hand.
Keplylng would sny that I am In fav
or of such an association, nnd will bo
In attendance Jf possible.
Respectfully,
(Signed) J. M. Baker,
Dlst. Att'y. Snyder County.
(From District Attorney of Tioga,
County.)
Wellsboro, Pa., Juno28, 1897.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: Your letter concerning
the proposed organbatlon of "The Dis
trict Attorneys' Association of tho
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania," at
hand.
In response to your Inquiries, permit
mo to sny: 1, I heartily approve of tho
proposed organization; 2, I hopo to bo
able to attend; 3, the days suggested
would best suit me for the convention.
Very truly,
(Signed) A. B. Dunsmore,
Dlst. Att'y. of Tioga County.
(From District Attorney of Union
County.)
MliHInburg, Pn., July 7th, 1897.
John R. Jones, esq., Scranton, Pa,
Dear Sir: Your favor received, and,
In response to the questions put I can,
say most emphatically (1) that I ap
prove of the 'organization; (2) will at- .
tend If possible.
I wish thp enterprise the utmost suc
cess, and will be glad to lend any aid
within my power, even though tho
work of tho oillce is light in my coun
ty, being a purely agricultural district,
and my experience is quite limited In
the work. Yours truly,
(Signed) David L. Glover,
Dlst. Atty. of Union County
(From District Attorney of Vennngo
County.)
Franklin, Pa., July 10th, 1897.
John R. Jones, esq,, District Attorney,
Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: I am In receipt of your
communication In relation to the pro
posed meeting of district attorneys,
etc., nnd In reply thereto would answee
the questions propounded as follows:
1st. I most heartily approve of tha
organization.
2d. I will attend with pleasure, un
less prevented by some unavoidable oc
currence. Yours truly,
(Signed) A. R. Osmer,
Dlst. Atty, of Venago County.
(From District Attorney of Warren
County.)
Warren, Pa,, July 9th, 1897.
John R. Jones, esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your notice of a meetlnff
of the District Attorneys of this com
monwealth, to be held at Scranton,
duly received.
I approve of such an organization as)
you propose In your notice, but will not
be able to attend and therefore havo
no suggestions to offer as to date of,
meeting. My term of office expires In
December of this year, and my suc
cessor will no doubt have moro Interest
in the matter than myself.
Yours truly,
(Signed) J. W. Dunkle,
Dlst. Atty. of Warren County.
(From District Attorney of Wayna
County.)
Honesdale, I'a., June 21, 1897.
John R. Jones, esq., District Attorney
of Lackawanna County.
Dear Sir: Your letter conveying In
formation of the Intended convention
of the District Attorneys of Pennsyl
vania, to be held at Scranton, duly re
ceived. I heartily approve of tho
movement for the purposes set forth
in your communication, and will ar
range to be present at the time you
may decide upon.
Respectfully,
(Signed) M. M. Treadwell,
Dlst. Atty. of Wayne County.
(From District Attorney of Washing'
ton County.)
Washington, Pa., June 22nd,1897.
John R. Jones, esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Yours relative to tho or
ganization of the "District Attorney's
Association of the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania," at hand. Allow me to
say that I heartily approve of the pro
posed organization. I will endeavor
to be present at the first meeting, and
at this time know nothing to prevent
my doing so. I am.
Yours very truly, '
(Signed) T. B. H. Brownlee,
Dlst. Att'y of Washington county.
(From District Attorney of Westmore
land County.)
Greenshurg, Pa., July 7, 1897.
John R. Jones, esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear sir: I owe you an apology for
neglecting to reply at once to your let
ter. It found me In the midst of a
term of court with two courts and a
grand Jury all running at the samo
time. I am heartily with you In the
project you have on hand and will do
all I can to further it. I will attend It
It Is at all possible. I think such an
organization as Is proposed Is very
much needed, and can be made of
great benefit to the legal profession at
large.
Yours truly,
(Signed) William C. Peoples.
Dlst. Att'y of Westmoreland county.
(From District Attorney of Wyomlnff
County.)
Tunkhannock. Pa., June 17, 1897.
John R. Jones, esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: Your communication In
regard to tho organization of a "Dis
trict Attorneys' Association" was duly
received, nnd I heartily approve of the
plan, believing It would accomplish de
sirable results. If the meeting la at a
time when business will permit, I will
attend. Respectfully,
(Signed) Francis F. Drake,
Dlst. Atty. of Wyoming County.
(From District Attorney of York Coun
ty) York, Pa., June 19, 1SD7.
John R. Jones, Esq., Scranton, Pa.
Dear Sir: I thank you very kindly,
for Informing mo of the proposed meet-
Ing of the "District Attorneys' Associa
tion of tho Commonwealth of Pennsyl
vania," In your city, some time In tho
month of November, and for Inviting
mo to bo present. I shall certainly en
deavor to bo present, and hope that you
will Inform me ns soon ns possible of
tho exact time of meeting. I certainly
approve of tho organization and will en
deavor to attend.
If I were allowed to suggest tho time,
I would suggest tho latter part of thn
month of October as the tlmo of hold
ing tho convention. Hoping that tho
convention can bo held, that It will b
well attended, and that I will bo able n
Yours respectfully,
(SIsnod) Joseph R. Strawbrtdg,
put. Att'y. of York. Couotft