THE SCRAOTOtf TRIBUNE-MONDAY, APRIL 2, 1900. ! r Solid as a Rock The Dime Deposit and Discount Bank li barked by men of mark, money nml nnmiclal 'kill. MnnuRemcnt conpfrvntlvoi vault buiRlar proof nml fire proof: mellltlra modern In ovrrv rcfpirt: ofllrlulM courteous to rfrh nnd poor alike, Kciiutullon In town and Ktuto not excellrd nnyr.hci-o. That reputu tlon Ktmidf bark f evorv dollar deposited with It. Thfw facti ex plnln the popularity of the Dime Deposit Discount Bank Cash Capital JIOO.OOO Surplus and Profits 100,000 DR. TAYLOR, Dentist. 131 Wyoming avenue, ncM door to Ho tel Jermyn Residence liW Sanderson nvenup. Experienced, practical, scjcn tine. No complaints against charges, or work. L acka wanna "THE" aundry. ,oS Penn Avenue. A. 11. WARM AN. PERSONAL W. It. Storrs lb serloubly 111 at his home on Wyoming avenue. Major and Mr." W. S Millar returned last night from their honeymoon In the Bermudas. They arc at the Jermyn. Henry .1. CHrr. librarian of tho Scran ton public library, Is In WashlnRton at tending a convention ot tho librarians of New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Washing ton. TJie following ScrnntonlaiiH wero reg istered ut tho Hotel Albert, Now York city, last week: P. H. Warren nnd wltc. John T. Wntklns and wife, O. F. Lynch, I,. J. Norlhrup, P. J. McCunn, William II. Campbe'J and J. K. Swift. Mrs. A. II. Shoplcnd, of Wyoming ave nue, who went to visit friends in West field about a month ago, was taken 111 while, thtre. and har been under care of a trained nurse for three weeks. On Tuesday her condition was considered se rious when sho was removed to St. llar nabah's hospital, Newark, N. J. Dr. A. J. Connell and F. S. Barker, ot Scranton, Pa., arrived In town List night ind will make a protracted stay. It terns iiood to see the rotund counti-- inco and hear tho Jolly laugh of neigh .or Barkci again. Ho has many friends nere and they all told Mm before he left for Scranton last fall that he would be luck aghtn soon. Every lsltor comes back. Alamogordo News. Very Interesting. There are many novelties in White Vash Goods this season. Fee them any time after today at the Globe Warehouse. ITALIAN CHURCH BLESSED. Bishop Hoban Preached the Dedica tory Sermon. The. new Italian Catholic church of St. Mary ot tho Graces, on Chestnut street. West Scranton. was blessed by Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban yesterday in the presence of n large gathering. Rev. Dominic Landio, pastor of the church, assisted in the services. Tho dedica tory sermon was preached by Bishop Hoban in Italian and English. A number of Italian Catholic soci eties from this city and vicinity par ticipated in the pxerclses, which were preceded by a short parade, in which the Roma band discoursed music. Dur ing the services music was furnished by Flora's orchestra. The new church building was for merly occupied as No. 16 school, nnd has been remodelled to incut tho re quirements of the Italian congregation. It Is also used as a school, chapel nnd convent. They Come with Spring. White goods and spring time come together. There's a lovely display of all the new styles and weaves at the Globe Warehouse. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE. Under this heading short letters of in terest Will bo published when accompa nied, for publication, by tho writer' name. The Tribune does not assume re sponsibility for opinions here expressed. Kindness Acknowledged. Editor of Tho Tribune. Sir: Tho Howard Place African Meth odist Bplscopal church hereby acknowl edges Its lasting giatltudo to Messrs. R. H. Ripple, Churlcs II. Schadt, Thomas ft. Brooks and Luther filler, for their very cheerful gltt of coal, by means of which we were enabled to f.uccessfully prosecute our work during tho past winter. Geo. W. Brown. Trustee. Per Campbell Hughes. Lakewood in the Pines, Lakewood, situated in the balmy pine belt of New Jersey, is noted as the best midwinter and early spring resort of the Middle States. In addition to the curative power of the air, impreg nated with tho peculiar qualities of pine forests and the medicinal quali ties of its mineral springs, it has be come known as tho winter headquar ters of tho ultra-fashionable sports, nnd offers, great advantages for golf ing, drag hunting, cycling, riding, etc. The introduction of the new fast ex press train between Atlantlo City and New York, via the Philadelphia and Reading Route (Atlantlo City Railroad and the Central Railroad of New Jer sey), stopping each way at Lakewood and connecting with trains to and from Philadelphia, at Wlnslow Junction, places Philadelphia and Lakewood In close touch. Train leaves Chestnut Street and South Street Ferries. Phil adelphia at 2.00 p, m., arriving Lake wood iUS. Returning, leaves i Lake wood 5.00 p. m. arriving Philadelphia 6.55 p. in. Additional trains leave Philadelphia 8.00 a. in., and 440 p. m., and Lakewood 7,40 a. in. and 3.40 p. in. On application In advance to any of principal agents Philadelphia and Rending Railway arrangements can be mado far through tickets and baggage checks. Take a Look Tomorrow or following days this week at tho new beauties in Whlto Wash Goods shown nt the Globo Warehouse, ' & .3mJ iiiiiKirtwiifinin' -limn ilfnilf"" i lii i lffi SUDDEN DEATH OF BENJAMIN HUGHES EX MINE SUPERINTENDENT SUCCUMBS TO PNEUMONIA. While Attending to Some Legal Bus iness In the West Side Bank Last Wednesday lie SufTcied n Chill, Whlah Resulted In a Heavy Cold nnd Finally Caused His Death. Deceased Was General Superinten dent of tho D., L. & W. Coal Mines for Thirty-five Years. HcnJainiM Hughes, ex-gcncral mine superintendent of the Delaware, Lack awanna nnd Western company, died at S.lfi o'clock yesterday afternoon at hta home. 1201 Washburn street, nfter nn Illness of only a few days. His death wns so sudden and unex pected that It camo as a shock to the entire community, but fow people out side the Immediate relatives having been aware of his illness. Despite his advanced ngp, his rugged constitution and regular habits bespoke for him many more years of usefulness, but ho succumbed to tho dreadful results of pneumonia within live days after be ing stricken. Last Wednesday Mr. Hughes had an appointment with a friend nt tho West Hlilo bank and at 10 o'clock went there to meet hhn. Shortly after his arrival he took a chill and was hastily assisted to his home, where ho immediately took to his bed and Dr. W. E, Allen, his physician, was summoned. He pro nounced Mr. Hughes' ailment a heavy cold, and was conlident of his ultimate! recovery, but pneumonia set In and the patient grow worse, until it was apparent to all In attendance that there was slight hopes for his recovery. A trained nurse was engaged, nnl everything possible was done to pro long his life, but tho end came peace fully, nnd he was conscious almost to tho last, surrounded by the members of his family, who had been in constant attendance upon him. He died as he lived, at peaco with tho world. Ilia death is a great loss to the entire com munity, as he was loved and respected by everybody who knew him. . LOSS TO THE CHURCH. Probably the most affected people will be found among the members of the First Welsh Baptist church, con gregation and Sunday school, where Mr. Hughes' counsel and advice was as much revered as within the confines of his home. For over fifty years he had been the leader of that flock, serving them constantly in one capacity or another, including the presidency of the trustees, deacons nnd elders, and for thtrty-flvc years superintended tho Sunday school work in all Its depart ments. It was not until the first of the pres ent year that he relinquished that hon ored position, feeling that his advanced age would not permit him to accept another term, and it was with the deepest feelings of regret that the members accepted his resignation. He continued, however, up to the time of his dnth In the several offices bestowed upon him by the church. Mr. Hughes was born near Bryn Mawr, Hreconshlre, South Wales, on October 23, 1821, and came ot a family Identified for many generations with the history of that locality. He was the son of Daniel and Esther Hughes, the latter of whom died at the age of ninety-sever, and the former at sixty- eight. The education of deceased was limited to the knowledge acquired dur ing a brief uttendanco at tho pay schools of his native land. When ten years old he began to assist his father in the mine, but afterwards returned to assist In the management of his father's business. In tho fall of 1818, when twenty-four years of age, ho left Liverpool, and after a voyage of thirty-six days, dur ing which he had a narrow escape from drowning, arrived In Philadelphia, and afterwards went to Potts ville. Theio he was employed in mining; for the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad company until January, 1830, when he came to this region and entered tho employ of the Scranton Iron and Coal company. That position he resigned In July, 1833, to accept a position with the Delaware, Lackawanna and AVestern company in the Diamond mine. INSIDE FOREMAN. In 1833 he was appointed inside fore man of the Diamond, nnd remained In that oosltlon until 1S62, when he ac cepted a better position at the Luzerne slope in the North End. While en gaged at tho last named plate, Mr. Hughes was selected by the late J. J. Albright fo conduct a prospecting tour in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. In thl3 capacity he arranged several leases for extensive mining interests and when he returned to Scranton at the con clusion of his mission was appointed superintendent of the Storrs shaft, operated by tho Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company. In 1RG5, Mr. Hughes was promoted to be general mine superintendent under the company. In which capacity lie served until July 1, 1899, when he re signed. At the time he became con nected with tho company there were only five shafts here, but this number has since been lncerased to thirty, with twenty-one bieakers. During all of this lenghty period Mr. Hughes was one of the most success ful mine experts In the anthracite re gion and his advice was constantly sought by operators nnd superintend ents of other mines In cuses of diffi culty, where his skill and extensive experience always proved of supremo value. As an ofTlcer of a great cor poration, having under his chifrge thousands of men Mr. Hughes was singularly successful. While faithfully adhering to the Interests of his em ployers, ho was over ready to listen to tho complaint or application of the men who . wero under his cave, nnd It may be surmised that the number of callers with real and imaginary grievances were sufficient to require tho exeiclsa of more than ordinary patience. Nevertheless, Mr. Hughes was never found without a genial smile and kind greeting and listened patient ly to all comers and, whether their mission was successful or not, his visi tors departed with a favorable Im pression of a man who was willing to tecelve them at all hours. In West Scranton the name of Ben jamin Hughes was more than the pro verbial "household word." We was al ways loyal to the West Side, its people, Its Interests and institutions, and as sisted In a material manner to the marvelous growth of the Important suburb pf Scranton. Above all other Institutions, however, his constant at tention was earnestly devoted to tho development of the First Welsh Bap tist church, on South Main avenue. In this direction eternity alone will re veal the fruitful results of his work. As superlntrndcnt of the Sunday school for n number of years ho was never content unless planning and arranging some feature for tho extension of the work, nnd by theBC means lie Imparted so much of his undoubted eneigy Into the Institution that its progtcss from year to year Indicated in n substantial manner the worthy, excellent and last ing work of Its faithful superintendent. His cardinal point In conducting tho school was "Example: Not Precept," and he furnishes a great example ot the value of the tnto saying. Ho strove to be punctual nnd regular In attendance and thus Impressed the golden rules upon the teachers and scholars. He always showed his will ingness to perforin In a thorough man ner nil tho duties of his olhce, even to the most minute details, and In this he expected the large corps of teachers to do likewise, Jn this respect his ex ample wus also Inculcated and the passing years In recording the prog ress of the school, have proved the wisdom of his methods. After having accomplished the desired ends In Sun day school work, he resigned in favor of one of his most nrdent supporters, A large number of the Baptists of the West Side and other sections of the city, ns well ns those who havo left for various portions of the ,world, have always testified to thi thoroughness of Mr. Hughes' work ns a Sunday school teacher. A PRIZED ADDRESS. In his life nnd teachings Mr. Hughes wns a Christian first and a Baptist afterward. In 18S7 the -young men of his class presented him with an il luminated address, as a slight token of their deep and sincere appreciation of his sorrvlces and Mr. Hughes said of the address: "I prize that more than any gift ever given to me outside my family," and ho explained the lea sons for his preference by stating the gratification It gave him to witness tho young men who had sat under his discipline grow up Into a life of use fulness and consecration, and that he could reflect upon the onany happy hours spent In their company and en joy the thought that his slight services had been of some value. But when, he added, they came and thanked him and showed that they appreciated his work, it was easy to surmise why he expressed some pride as the receiver of the address. As president of the official board of the same church Mr. Hughes rendered Invaluable services and It has been a matter of comment that, while a strict disciplinarian, his ripened intellect has always kept under control any pre mature step which might be proposed In church administration. His liberali ty In the cause of religion, und partic ularly to his own church, will never be known, as ho acted upon the prin ciple of always giving according to his ability While encouraging others to subscribe liberally he never forgot to set an example which compelled others to follow. The First Welsh Baptist church loses In him their greatest pil lar. In all respects ho was eminently a leader and It will be absolutely Im possible, at all events for the present, to supply his place. Tho members will mourn his loss as a family would mourn the loss of an affectionate father and a wise counsellor. ASSISTED THEM ALL. Although a devoted and strong Bap tist, Mr. Hughes, however, rns al ways ready to assls"t other churches and found it impossible to turn a deaf ear to appeals for any charitable and deserving object. His philanthropic work was not confined to religious In stitutions, and it would be Impossible to enumerate the many Institutions and organizations which he has befriended and supported. As president of the Hyde Park Welsh Philosophical society ho has upon many occasions showed his zeal In th' cause of assisting the young men of West -Scranton In the work ot self-education and mental Im provement. In other directions he ha3 shown his desire to encourage the Us ing generation to avail themselves nf the opportunities to Improve their po sitions, and there are numbers of young men, ready to attest their suc cess In life to his ready advice and willing assistance. Before leaving Wales, Mr, Hughes married Miss Mary Davis, who accom panied him to this country und re mained hero until her death on Octo ber 6, 1SS0. Of their children, live daughters are living, namely, Mrs. Esther Evans, widow of Rev. John Evans, of Westerly. R. I.: Mrs. Eliza Jones, widow of Luther Jones; .Mrs, .utile Eynon, wife of A 11 Eynsn, cashier of the West SIdi bank; Mrs. William Stephens and Mrs. Jen'dn T. Reese. In November, 1SS1, Mr, Hughes married Mrs. Ann Rosser, or Shamokln, who also survives him. Daniel, a brother of Mr. Hughes, died at the age of sixty-six years; Evan, another brother, was killed in the Avondalc disaster, and Ellas, also a brother, died in West Plttston In Sep tember, 1894. Three sisters survive him, Charlotte, of Pittsburg: Rebecca, in Wales, and Mrs. Rachel James, of1 North Hyde Park avenue. Fourteen grandchildren of Mr. Hughes' are liv ing. Mr. Hughes was one of a family of twenty-one children, all of whom lived to enjoy long life. His second wife, who survives him. Is over eighty years of age, and has been an invalid for several years, and Is now In an enfeebled condition. MEMBER OF COUNCIL. In 1859 Mr. Hughes was elected a member of the council of the borough of Hyde Park and served until 1802. In 18C1 he was schooUdlrector; and for three years was a member of the select council of Scranton, serving one year as president ot that body. In 1892 lie was a delegate to the convention at OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO r. rant)' Jersey Eggs 14c Per Dozen. E. G. Coursen ooooooooooooooooo Miifclt'iiiiii?nniri (LtTItl TO MRS. MXKttAM HO, ;8,4S1 "I was a sufferer from fcmala weak ness. Every month regularly as tho menses came, I suffered dreadful pains in uterus, ovaries wero affected and had lcucorrhcca. I had my children very fast and It .leftmo very weak. A year ago 1 was taken with flood ing and almost PERIODS OF SUFFERING GIVE PLACE TO PERIODS OF JOY died. The doctor even gavo me up and wonders how I ever lived. " I wrote for Mrs. Plnkham's advlco at Lynn, Mass., and took her medicine and began to get well. I took several bottles of tho Compound nnd used the Sanative Wash, and can truly say thot I am curod. You would hardly know me, I am feeling and looking so well. Lydia E. Plnkham's Vcgctablo Com pound made mo what I am." Mns. J. F. Strktcu, 401' Mecuajjio Sr,, Camden, N. J. IIow Mn. Drown Wan Ilelped. "I must tell you that Lydla E. Pink ham's Vegetable Compound has done mora for mo than any doctor. " I was troubled with irregular menstruation. Last summer I began tho use of your Vcgotablo Compound, and aftdr taking two bottles, I have been regular every month since. I recommend your medicine to all." Mns. Maggie A. Brown, West Pi. Pleasant, N. J. Minneapolis that nominated Benjamin Harrison for the presidency, and ho had the honor of casting one of the oilginal eleven votes from Pennsylva nia for Harrison. He also attended the national convention of 196 at St. Louis, with Hon. William Cor.nell as dele gates from this congressional district When the West Side bank was or ganized in the early '70s, Mr. Hughes was vice-president and assisted In Its establishment, and was recently re elected president, which ofllco he has held for over fifteen years. He was also one of the organizers of the Cambrian Mutual Fire Insurance company, and continued as Its president from the or ganization to the close of the com pany's business about a year ngo. Fraternally, he was a member of Hyde Park lodge. No. 339, Free and Accepted Masons, nnd assisted In organizing the Ivorltes society in this city, and was the first grand president, which otllce he held for about nine years. In addition to the above offices, Mr. Hughes was president of tho Chamber lain Coal company, which operates In Schuylkill county.1 and also active as general manager of the company since he resigned from the Delaware, Lacka wanna and Western company. The Welsh Philosophical society, now the Hyde Park Free Library association, also honored him with the highest office within their gift. The funeral services will be conduct ed at the First Welsh Baptist church on South Main avenue Wednesday af ternoon nt 2.30 o'clock. Rev. D. D. Hopkins, the pastor, will have charge of the services. The interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery. Mr. Hughes' death was announced while the Sunday school was in session yesterday afternoon, and adjournment was made shortly afterwards. At last evening's service one of his favorlto hymns was sung by the congregation as a mark of respect. PASSED UPON FAVORABLY Thero Is a Strong Probability That Sub-Postofflce Will Be Lo cated in West Scranton. The movement recently Instituted by the West Side board of trade for tho establishment of a branch postofflce In that populous section of the city was vigorously promoted at Washington by Congressman Connell and word has Just been received by him from the post office department that It has been passed favorably. The details will be made known In a few days. Tho next step which Congressman Connell will take In the effort to Im prove the postal facilities of the dis trict will be In the direction of having Lackawanna county Included In the limits of the rural free delivery sys tem which Is being tried experiment ally In a number of states. It success ful this will mean a very great con venience to residents of the townships living some distance from the post ofliee, as it will bring the malls at stated intervals to their doors. Mr. Connell Is hopeful that he cun Induce the department to give the system a trial In this county. The new United States court bill Is In the hands of a sub-committee of the house judiciary committee. This com mittee has not yet made any reports to the house, but there Is reason to hope that when the present bill shall come before it for consideration Its uction will not be unfavorable. LEBECK & COBIN FAILURE. Sensational Testimony Given by O. E. Bradbury, Expert Accountant. At a meeting of the representatives of the creditors of the late firm of Le- beck & Corin, proprietors of the Lead er, held in the office of Referee In Bankruptcy Van Wormer Saturday afternoon. Expert Accountant C. E. Bradbury testified that there was a discrepancy of $75,000 between the net amount of the Inventory taken Just after the failure and tho amount of the goods purchased during 1899. This fact was discovered by Mr. Bradbury after an exhaustive examination of the books ot the concern. Both Messrs. Lcbeck and Corln, who wero themselves examined later; ex plained that this was due In a large extent to the low value placed upon the goods by the men who took the Inventory. They contended that In many Instances that came under their personal observation this valuation wns away below the cost of the goods. They further explained that a very large amount of "goods wero sold by them at figures below their cost dur ing the last few months of their busi ness career. Ex-County Commissioner William Franz has opened a smoking parlor and cigar store at 310 Washington ave nue, opposite the Tribune, where he will be pleased to see his friends, and promises them something new in his line. v , White Goods Tomorrow. The first display of the season will be mado tomorrow at. the Globe Ware house. , " Flatulence Pills. Is cured by Beecham's ii,kmmdMiti0i . a. 1 - i AND INTIMATED THAI" THERE WERE OTHERS GRAND JURY RETURNS TRUE BILLS AGAINST NINE. Twenty-three Indictments, All Told, Charging Bribery in Two Cases and Slot Machine Illegalities in tho Othors Select Councilman Fel lows, E. J. Moloney, Constables Ira Mitchell and J. F. Woelkers, Detective "Ike" Seidman, H. O. Pease, E. A. Knight, Martin Clark and Harry Obllnger the Victims. Twenty-three Indictments against nine different persons Is the result of the grand Jury's Lexow, which kept tho city nil agog during the post two weeks. The return was j made at 11 o'clock Saturday morning. Indictments for bribery were re turned against Select Councilman H. T. Fellows, of the Fifteenth ward, and E. J. Maloney, superintendent of the Central Pennsylvania Tele phone and Supply company. Constable Ira Mitchell, of the Ninth ward; Constable Joseph F. Woelkers, of the Eleventh ward; Detective "Ike" Seidman, of Cor coran myrder fame; Martin Clark, H. C. Pease, E. A. Knight and Harry Obllnger were indicted for various offenses in connection with the slot machine scandals. The offense charged against Council man Fellows Is that he solicited a bribe either for himself or some other coun cilman, during the first Lackawanna telephone fight. One vote was needed to carry the measure through and Mr. Fellows, It Is alleged, told one of tho Lackawanna company's lobbyists that a vote could be secured for $500; that ho knew where to get the vote, and that If $300 was left In nn envelope at a certain place he would see that the voto was forthcoming. The offer wus not taken. Mr. Fellows' vote was re corded against the measure. The charge against Mr. Maloney li said to be based on the testimony of Common Councilman Zlzelman, of the Eighth ward, who. It will be remem bered, admitted to tho grand Jury tho truth ot a story to the effect that ha had refused $150, offered by Mr. Ma loney, to vote against the Lackawanna telephone ordinance. AS TO THE SLOT MACHINES. Pease Is charged with maintaining slot machines in seven saloons, as fol lows: Joseph Cassesse's, J. J. McDon ald', Charles Kaestner's, Oram's hotel, Martin O'Boyle's, Conway house, J. J. Brogan's. A separate Indictment Is re turned in each case. Six Indictments are returned against Knight for maintaining slot machines In tho hotels of George Mabey, M. Leonard, Charles Miller, E. J. Loftus, Harry Chappell and Mulherln & Guth rie. Clark Is Indicted for collecting money from three saloonkeepers on the plea that It was to be expended for the pur pose of buying police protection for the slot machines which these parties maintained In their premises, Mitchell, Seidman and Woelkers, who are charged with larceny and receiv ing, are accused of seizing slot ma chines in Cassesse's hotel, the Grand Cntral, Horn's hotel and Callahan's hotel, removing them to Mitchell's res taurant and never accounting for the machines or the money they contained. A further charge Is mado against Constable Woelkers to the effect that he endeavored to levy tribute on a South Side saloonkeeper who ran a slot machine. Judge Edwaids directed thatcaplases be Issued for each of the nine Indicted parties and that they be brought In bv the sheriff. Clark left town before the Lexow began and Is still away. The others are about the city, or at least wero last week. That the Indicted parties are not the only offenders, in the opinion of the grand Jury, can be gathered from the detailed report which follows: LIST OF TRUE BILLS. Bribery Horatio Fellows; Thomas Designs in Neckwear, is Otip Hobby. Oar 50c Line Will Please Yoii. "On the Square." 203 Washington Ave. I PIE C. F. BECK WITH & CO., DEALERS IN Mine and Mill Supplies, Machinery, Etc. OFFICE-Dimc Bank Building. Mi.a.l . J.I Leyshon. pros, E. J. Maloney; Thorn as Leyshon, pros. Larceny and Receiving Ira Mit chell, Hyman Seidman, Joseph F. Woelkers; Thomas Leyshon, pros. Conspiracy to Compound a Misde meanor Martin Clark: Thomas Ley shon, pros. 'Martin Clark: Thomas Leyshon, pros. Martin Clark! Thomas Leyshon, pios. Misdemeanor In Office Joseph Woel kers; Thomas Leyshon, pros. Keeping a Gaming House H. C Pcnso; Thomas Leyshon, pros. H. C. Peasp; Thomas Leyshon, pros, H. C. Pease: Thomas Leyshon, pros. E. A. Knight: Thomas Leyshon, pros. E. A. Knight: Thomas Leyshon, pros. E. A. Knight; Thomas Leyshon, pros. II. C Pease; Thomas Leyshon, pros. II. C. Pease: Thomas Leyshon, pros. E. A. Knight; Thomas Leyshon, pros. Harry Obllnger: Thomas Leyshon, pros. K. A. Knight; Thomns Leyshon, pros. II. C. Pease; Thomas Leyshon, pros. Besides these the Jury made a vol uminous report concerning the inves tigation, recommendations concerning the court houee and Jail. Tho full re port Is as follows: To the Honorable the Judges of the Court of Oyer nnd Terminer and Quarter Sessions of the Peace, In nnd for the County of Lackawanna. The grand Inquest Inquiring In nnd for the county of Lnckawanna, re spectfully report as follows, to wit: In relation to the matters especially entrusted to us and concerning which tho honorable court referred generally In the first charge to the Jury and more particularly thereafter, to wit: First The rumors prevalent In the city of Scranton that gambling devices known ns slot mnchlncs were permit ted to bo operated in saiu city or Scrnnton, and that ccitaln city of ficials nnd others veto demanding and receiving large sums f money for al lowing said gambling devices to be operated. Second Tho rumors current nnd Continued on IMge S. OF LINERY Tinsday. Wednesday and Thursday, April 3d, 4th and 5th The latest Millinery fashions for Spring and Summer will be exhibited in our magnificent nev diow room. This is the most beauti.ul and com prehensive showing of Pattern Hats including many reproductions of the French Models as well as a grand assortment of American designs. 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