THE SCRANTON TMBTJNE-FRIDAY, AP11IL 20, 1000. Nevt; Before Have we enjoyed such a. good piano trade as vre are having now. Knabe, Briggs, and Vose Are all getting their share. Where can you And threo such good pianos in one store P KNABE pianos have been made for slxty-threo years. The DBIOOS has been made thirty years, while the VOSE & SON has been on the market forty-nine years. Call and see our specialties, the Angelus is almost a perfect piano player. Music Boxes, Phonographs, Oraphophones and Supplies. Piano tuning and repairs. PERRY BROTHERS 805 WYOM1NO AVENUE. Ice Cream. BEST IN TOWN. r Per liy Quart LACKAWANNA DAIRY CO Telephone Ordtn Promptly Delivered jjj-317 Adams Avenue. Scranfon Transfer Co. Baggage Checked Direct to Hotels and Private Residences. Office D., L. & W. Passenger Station. Phone 025. C. S. SNYDER, The Only Dentist Id (be City Who Ii n Graduate la MedlclneL 420-422 SPRUCE STREET. TEETH If you have nny work to bo done call and take advantage of tho following prices: Gold Crowns, Best $5.00. Gold Fillings $1.00. Best 5et of Teeth $5.00. Silver Filling 50c. Crown and bridge work a specialty. All the latest electric appliances used for the alleviation of pain. Call and have your teeth examined free of charso. Ab solutely painless extraction. Dr. Edward Reyer d A SPRUCE 8T.OPP. COURTHOUSE. Open Wednesday and Saturday evenings. DR. H. B. WARE, SPECIALIST. Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Office Hours 9 a. m. to 12.50 p. ra.: 2 to 4. Williams Building. Opp. Poatotnce. -t----- : CITY NOTES : CIRCUS COMING. Vorepaugb'a circus will ex. Mbit in this city on May 10. DEGREES CONTEIIRED.-The Knights ol the Ancient tsscnlo Oriler conforrid ilogrees on c. cul menbers in Malta temple last night. .. k II. l'AYS. The Delaware and Hudson completed their payments tor the month ter day by pa)intr the employes ot No. 0 and No. I at riyraouth. HORSB KJLLKD.-Dr. William lUggerlj's horse, hlch win injured in j runaway in South Scrantonjp Wednnday, was to badly Injured that it fu to be (hot. AMATKUIl OTK.-The Klcctiic City Stari ould like to orcanirc league. If (here is any team under fifteen jears of age would like to or ganlte. Answer in The Tribune. BOARD OnaAXIZED. The board ol engineers ot the fire department met hat night in city hall and elected Chief John II. Walker chairman and Hugh A. Jones ai semtary. WALL WAS CONDEMNED. Dulldlns Inspector T. B. Jackson yesterday condemned a consider able portion ot the 1'enn avenue wall of the Coyne house, M Is now being remodeled and ordered It torn duwn. MEDICAL m.lTE BOOK. Morris Williams has Just Issued the "Medical Blue Book of Scrantan" which contains the names addresses and dike hours ot the phy.idana ot ficranton, the medical societies, hospitals and graduated nurses, DELIOIITKUL SOCIAL.-At Biegel's dancing academy latt night the married folks' dancing class conducted a coctal to which they halted a number of their friends. It was attended by about 100 couples and proved a delightful affair. TO ATTEND FUNERAL. The members of the Lady Oaktord Woman's Veteran union are re quested to meet at the residence ot the late Mm. William Ilam, corner ot Irving avtnuo and Lo cust atreet, .at 8.30 i. in. Friday, to attend the fuueral eerWces. LIST MEETINO OF SEASON. The household economic! section of the Women's club will hold the last meeting of the season In the Creen Bldf Library today at 3.30 p. ra. On Monday the election of offlcera ot the club will be held at the tame Iicur. SOPCZAK INQUEST. Coroner Ilobettl will to. night hold an inquest in the case of Joseph 8oiiak, who was killed it the blast furnace Wednesdsy and with whose death Joseph Kosba is charged. It will be conducted in the srbltra. tlon room of the court house at 8 o'clock. SERVICE TO ItUSSIA. The money order ser. vice to Russia, as arranged in the recently made agreement with that country, has now gone into effect, and sny one desiring to send any money to tht domains ot the czar can obtain an order at the poatomce. The system provides for the direct exchance Ot poatofflce money order and fol- no lows the same plain as those adopted with other continental powers, the reiralar International form, receipt, coupon end letter of advice bclnj uied. FUNERAL OF MRS. JOYCE. The funeral of Mrs. Patrick Joyce will be held this morning at 8 o'clock from the late residence, 344 Third street. A solemn ldgh mast of requiem will be celebrated at Holy Cress church, Bellcvue. In. terracnt 1U be mado In the Cathedral cemetery. INJURED MINER DlE8.-Ilobeit Eddy, of niakely, the miner In Johnson's shaft at Trice. burg, who was taken to tho Lackawanna Irts pltal Thursday as the result of a premature blast, died yesterday afternoon. The man suffered from a compound fracture of the skull and his recovery was despaired of from the first. ABUSED 1113 WIFE. James Flnnlgsn, of North Washington acnue, was arrested Wed nesdsy night at the complaint of his wife, by Tatrolmen Connery and Jones. He was In an In toxicated condition and had driven her oat of the house. Mayor Molr yesterdar sentenced hhn to pay a $10 fine orgo to the county Jail for thirty days. FOR STARVING INDIA. Iter. Robert V. Y. Pierce, D. D., pastor of the Penn Avenuo Bap. tlst church, 1 arranging tor u special service next. Sunday evening in that church when a col lection will be taken up for tho benefit of the starring millions of India. He will rrcach a sor. mon appropriate to the occasion and Bauer's or. thestra will furnish special music CO. K. INSPECTION. Major W. S. Millar, in spector of the Third brigade, yesterday afternoon left for Honesdale, where he last night Inspected Company E, of the Thirteenth regiment. Thote ho accompanied him him were Major B. Rush field, of Easton, commander of the Second bat talion; Adjutant D. B. Athcrton, Quartermaster Frank M, Vandllng and Inspector of little Prac tlco Ccorge Mcrriman. JONES FUNERAL.-The funeral ot the late Rev. Charles Jones, of Nantlcoke. will tako place Saturday mcrning at O.JO o'clock. Services will be held In the Welsh Baptist church. Rev. Jacob Dal, of Plymouth, agisted by other clergymen, will conduct the senlces, alter which the fu neral paVty will leave tor this city on the 11.13 Delaware, Lackawanna and Weslcrn train. Inter ment In Washburn street cemetery, II dc Park. All pascrgers that wish to go to NanticoKe leave en the 0.30 train in the morning. Crimson Ramblers Given Away. This beautiful and popular rose bush will be given gratis to customers buy ing J5.0O worth of goods, Friday, Sat urday or Monday. Nurserymen ask $1 each. Come and get a fine two-year-old bush free. It will bloom this year. You can see one in blossom In our win dow. Mears & Hagen. MILITARY P.AL.L. Given Last Night by Company B at Music Hall. Company B of the Thirteenth regi ment gave a military ball last night at Music hall, which was very largely attended and proved a great success. The stage was handsomely decorated, a great flag forming the background, and arms being stacked on the plat form. Bauer's orchestra was In at tendance. Captain J. W. Kambeck was master of ceremonies, and the other floor ofllcers were: Assistant master of ceremonles.Lleu tenant B. K. Berry; floor manager, Corpornl George Malott; floor commit tee, Corporal Arthur P. Rldgway, Cor poral John Cokley, Corporal Charles Colwell, Corporal William Savllle, Pri vate Thomas Reed; reception commit tee, Sergeant Eugene Blesecker, Ser geant Orle ColwelJ, Sergeant Chester Smith, Sergeant Bert Kellow, Sergeant Alfred Berry.Corporal John Lack, Cor poral Arthur Weeks, Corporal Harry Colony; prompter, Private George Kern. Spalding Bicycles. Some of our competitors being un able to meet us In fair competition and hold their own, on account if the superior quality ot tho SPAt.DIV" BICYCLES, have circulated the report that the manufactute of the SPALD ING BICYCLE would be discontinued ufter this season, and to assure the nu merous riders and prospective buyers wo publish the following letter from Mr. A. B. Barkman, manager of the Spalding Sales Department "Office, S3 Chnmbers St., New Yoik. "April IS. HMO. "Messrs. Florey & Brooks, Sc-anton. "Gentlemen: Replying to yours of April 13th, In which you state that a rumor Is afloat by travelling men to the effect that the Spalding Bicycle will not be on the market another season, we would say that repots of this kind are simply absurd, and nave no foundation of truth wh'atevoe. The same report has been circulated re garding the Crawford and seve -al oth ers controlled by the American Blcy cfe Co., that had nothing whatever In them. All bicycles of recognized merit and standing will be manufactured nhd their names kept prominently before tho public, and you need have no fears regarding either the Spalding or Craw ford lines for next year, and In every case where this rumor comes to your notice you have our full authority to contradict It flatly. "Yours very truly, "A. B. BARKMAN." We have sold more Spalding Bicycles this season than the combined sale of our competitors of all other makes of high grade wheels. The prices on Spaldlngs are: For chain wheels, $33.00, $40.00, and $30 00. Chalnless, $60.00 and $73.00. FLOREY & BROOKS, " 211 Washington ave. George W. Okell Retires from the Contest for Sheriff. To my friends and supporters for the nomination for sheriff: Finding that I can not attend to my employment and at the same time run for office, ns matters now exist, I hereby withdraw from tho ;onte8t for sheriff In favor of my life-long friend, ex-Mayor John H. Fellows, and I shall be more than thankful to all my friends If they will do all they can -to aid Mr. Fellows to procaro the nomination for this office. With sincere thanks for what has already been done for mo, and regretting that circumstances and conditions will not permit me to eontlnuo In tho contest, I am sincerely yours, George W. Okell. Scranton, Pa,, April' 19, 1900. The store of Gunster & Forsyth, 323 327 Penn avenue, will be closed today and tomorrow, owing to the death of Mrs. Gunster. Down They Go We always drop in price before any other house, and don't wait to follow. WE LEAD, and it pays to keep your eye on us. 19 pounds Granulated Sugar $1.00 Elgin Creamery Butter 22c. lb. Delicious Mocha and Java 2Jc. lb. Tho ONLY HOUSE that actually saves you cash for cash. The, Gfeat Atlantic and 1 Pacific Tea Co. 411 Lackawanna avenue, 123 South Main avenue, Thone 732. Prompt delivery. FIRST BLOOD FOR THE LEXOW VICTIMS MITCHELL, SEIDMAN AND WOELKERS EXONERATED. Commonwealth Utterly Palled to to Make Out a Case Against Them and a Verdict of Not Guilty Was Directed H. C. Pease, owner of Slot Machines, on Trial Guilhot and Merllcr Reiterate Their Story Before Judge Kelly. Through some misadventure, not at present made clear, the last grand jury found Indictments against Detec tive Iko Scldman, Constable Ira. Mit chell and Constable Joseph Woclkers, charging them with larceny and receiv ing. The allegation was that they Il legally carried away four slot ma chines and abstracted therefrom the nickels they contained. Justice, how veer, has prevailed, tho mistake shown up, and the defendants quitted. This all happened yesterday after noon beforo Judge Swnrtz In . tho su perior court room. The story, as the grand jury had it, was to the effect that the three ofllcers, in September last visited tho hotels of" P. F. Dur kln, Frank Callahan and Joseph Cas sesse, of Lackawanna avenue, and Edward Horn, ot Franklin avenue, took away a slot machine from each place, carried them to Mitchell's din ing room, kept them there for three or four days, and that when they wore returned they were devoid ot whatever they had contained in the way of coin. The stories of tho witness, however, did not bear out the misdemeanor charged. Mr. Durkln said they came to his Grand Central hotel and they said they were there toi confiscate the slot machines. Seldman drew nn ofll clal looking paper from his pocnet and started to read It, but was Interrupted by Mr. Durkln with, "Never mind any warrant; take It away if you want to. I don't care." Mr. Durkln did not know whether or not there was any money in the machine at the time and was not about when tho mahclno was returned four days later, so could not tell who brought It back. CALLAHAN'S TESTIMONY. Frank Callahan testified that the ma chine that was in his place was taken away by Seldman, Woelkers and some other man he did not know. Seldman offered to read a warrant, but Calla han told him he didn't care to hear It and bade him take the machine if he cared to. He supposed It contained some nickels, but could not say posi tively that It did. He was away from the place when the machine was re turned. It had a different look on It, but further than that it was Just the same as when It was taken away, as far aa he knew. Joseph Cassesse testified that the there ofllcers came to his place and announced that they were about to confiscate the slot machine In his bar room. Seldman offered to read a war rant but Cassesse said he didn't care to hear it, and addressing his barten der, said, "Go ahead, and let them tako It." Four or five days later It was returned, but he happened to bo away at the time and could not tes tify as to who brought it back. He did not know positively that there was any money In it when It was taken away. The witness was asked if there war any money In the machine when it came back, but the court ruled the question out on the ground that the defendants were not charged with loading the machine up with money before allowing it to be returned. HORN DID NOT KNOW. 13. J. Horn could not tell who took the machine away as he wart not In his saloon at the time. His barten der, John Keagen, however, testified that Mitchell, Woelkers nnd some third man, unknown to him, were tho parties who took the machine. Some one of them announced that they had a warrant for the arrest of the ma chine and Inquired for Mr. Horn, that they might read it to him. When they learned he was not In, they took the machine away. P. F. Callahan and Frank Agll were called by the commonwealth but did not respond. Then the commonwealth rested. The defense at once moved for bind ing Instructions on the ground that no larceny had been shown. Address ing Assistant District Attorney Soper and County Detective Leyshon, the prosecutor. Judge Swnrtz said; "Un less you can do better than that, wo can't help you out. These defendants have not been shown to be guilty of any crime. These were gambling ma chines and from the evidence adduced here they confiscated them as they had a right to do." Then he directed the Jury to And a verdict of not guilty. "There Is some chance fon innocent men, after all," remarked Mr. Scragff, as he turned to tell the defendants they were free to go. The defendants' attorneys were John F. Scragg, Joseph O'Brien, Ralph L. Levy and R. J. Mur ray. The Pease Cases. Messrs. O'Brien and Scragg suc ceeded In having the seven cases against II. C. Pease called nexrbeforn Judge Swartz. He was indicted as a result ot thu Lcxow for maintaining slot machines at seven different saloons, Judge Archbald hesitated somewhat before consenting to having tho cases called for court room No. 3, as he thought they ought to be tried before some local Judge. "You know, there might bo a motion for a new trial," he explained. After some argu ment It was decided to proceed with the four cases set down for yesterday, nnd if the witnesses can be gotten around, include the three cases which were down for last Thursday and had to be put over. With this understand ing, the Jury was sworn In all seven cases. Tho Jury was selected with the great est care. It Is made ud as follows: . Thomas Collins, laborer, Scranton. John J. Morgan, miner, Scranton. William Pctherlek, miner, Scranton. J. D. Kai'fTman, conductor, Srranton. David S. Thomas, mason, Scranton. Kirhard Roberts, miner, Scranton. James F. Fincen, merchant, Tojlor. J, J. Feeiey, Janitor, Scranton. P. J. Nealls, conductor, Scranton. Martin Mannion, laborer, Carbotdjle. Roland D. Thomas, street commissioner, Scran ton. Thomas R. Williams, gateinan, Scranton. Mr. Soper made an eloquent opening address, urging upon the jurors the Im portance of tho duty they were enter lug upon, and charging them that tho community would expect them to curry on the grand work so well and cour- (Continued on Page 9. A WEST SCRANTON CANDIDATE. P"rnl B. Reese Seeks corder of Herewith Is presented the portrait of Frank B. Reese, of West Scranton, of which section ho has been n resident since birth. He is a candidate for the Republican nomination for Recorder ot Deeds, and was tho first candidate in tho field. Frank, as ho Is best known, received his education In the Scranton public schools, and later pursued a course In the English and bookkeep ing departments at tho State Normal school at Mlllersville, and was a gradu ate with tho class of '91 at Wood's Business college, this city. He Is an excellent penman, a splendid account ant, and has held a position as such at Storr's shaft of the Delaware, Lacka wanna and Western Railroad company for the post eight years. These experi ences fully qualify him for the respon sible duties of the ofllce of Recorder of Deeds. At the Mlllersville Normal school ho developed exceptionally fine athletic ability, and on coming home he associated himself with the Young Men's Christian association, on whoso athletic teams he has gained such a widespread acquaintance throughout the countv. Ho was one of the pro moters of all athletic contests, nnd worked hard In the interests of tho young men who many times called him MRS. J. H. GUNSTER DEAD. Sudden Stroke of Apoplexy Resulted in Her Demise Yesterday After noon at 3 O'clock. Mrs. Lucina Gunster, wife of Joseph II. Gunster, of 402 Jefferson avenue, brother of the late Judge Frederick Gunster, died yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock, a sudden stroke of apoplexy being the cause of death. She waa sixty-four years of age, and was sub ject to apoplectic attacks. Yesterday morning she seemed in the best of health, but about 2 o'clock In the afternoon suddenly received the at tack. Dr. P. F. Gunster, tho brother of her husband, was summoned, and Mrs. Gunster's five sons were notified of their mother's illness. Before any of Ihem could reach the house, she was dead, the only member ot tho family present being Dr. Gunster. Mrs. Gunster was formerly Miss Lucina Lutz, and was born In Scran ton, December 22, 1830. On February 21, 1857, she married Joseph II. Gunster, and begarj housekeeping with him In the family homestead on Jefferson ave nue, where they have lived ever since. Five sons were the fruit of their union. They are: Henry J. Gunster, Choicest Rose Bushes Given Away.... Friday, Saturday and Tlonday, April 20, 21 and 23. We will give our customers 2,000 2-year-old Hardy Hybrid Perpetual Rose Bushes, low budded. We pledge our honor that they are not culls, but the finest imported Holland bushes, such as nurserymen charge from 50 cents to $1.00 each. VARIETIES. 2 August Mte, glossy pink. 1 Couitesse of Oxford, bright carmine. 3 Giant of Battles, crimson. 3 3 2 2 4 4 5 6 5 Qloire Lyonnaise, yellow. Ololre de Margottin, dark red. Louise Odier. bright rose. Madam Plantier, white. flagna Charta, bright pink suffused with cnrmlnc. firs. John Laing, soft IMac rose. Paconia, extra large, crimson. Perle des Blanche, white. Archduchess of Austria. 2 Honte Christo. 3xPius IX. 2 Van Houten. 2 Queen of Bedders, bright red. These Rose Bashes Bloom the First Year Bushes will be given gratis in the following manner aud in no other way. Please do not ask for anything different. Customers Buying $1.00 Worth or Goo lis 1 Dush Customers Buying $3.00 Worth or Goods 2 Bushes. . Customers Buying $5.00 Worth or Goods 3 Bushes. Customers Buying $10.00 Worth of Goods 5 Bushes UCADO O. Uhdril 415-417 IllfcinilV w UsTlUsbilvi tkio Nomination for Re Doed to carry their colors to victory. He feels that he has that calling n grain, and promises to carry their standard on to victory In the coming primaries. He is one ot the recognized young lead ers of his party, and has given them nine years of faithful service. Ho was one of the chief factors in the amalga mation of the West Side Republican league and club about one year ago. He Is Identified with many societies of prominence, occupying positions of honor and trust in each. Mr. Reese is president of tho West Side Central Re publican club, one of the best known and strongest club3 In the state; sir knight commander of Anthracite com mandery. No. 211, ot the A. and I. O. K. of M.; president of the Storr's Mine Accidental fund; an ofllcer of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Mutual Aid society; president of the City Fire Department drum corps; re cording secretary of Nay Aug Hose company, No. 1, and treasurer ot the Pilgrim club of Anthracite oinmand pry. Ho is a resident of the Fifth ward, has always been a staunch Re publican and has never sought ofllco before. He is genial, courteous and trustworthy, and lias a host of friends who arc working hard In his Interests. of tho plumbing firm ot Gunster & For syth, on Penn avenue; Charles W. Gunster, cashier In tho Merchants' and Mechanics' bank; George N. Gunster, also Interested In the firm of Gunster & Forsyth; Walter E. Gunster, attor ney, and Arthur Gunster, silk manu facturer. Mr. Gunster and these sons arc the survivors, together with two brother and one sister of Mrs. Gunster. They are John Lutz nnd George Lutz and Mrs. Elizabeth Brandt, the latter two living In this city. Mrs. Gunster was a woman of exem plary character. She led a pious. Chris tian llfe.and her death will be mourned by many who loved and respected her. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon nt2 o'clock, with private ser vices at tho home. The funeral also will bo private, with Interment in tho Forest Hill cemetery. DE ORO IN THE LEAD, Special to the Scranton Tribune. New York, April 19. The first ot the series of games In the pool match for tho championship of the world was played tonight at Daly's, between Al fred De Oro and Jerome R. Keogh. De Oro scored 201 to 179 scored by Keogh. Tho match is 600 points up, 200 to bo played each night. Lackawanna Aye. a. i WWsVWVkWyVsWsWs'rtVifWrt JJ ' Yes, Nature's wise, we J In all her hidden 2 But In her "Types of Are there so many 'J's?" Why do so many buy imitations when they can get the genuine for less money? Haviland & Co.'s French China, Lib bey's Cut Glass, RooRwood and similar wares have no imita tions by comparison. Our line suited for Wedding Gilts was never rger. iVmT VJ. V. iYllliar CC VO mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm KKH..KKKKKK,KKKK.KtiK.KHKKKK,KK:KKr,,n Do You Wonder S Where to Purchase J Your New Suit? Of course you want it Up-toLDate in style, perfect in lit and finish, and at the lowest price. At the same time you may want a Silk Waist to match. You may be sure of procuring the correct garment of whatever kind whether Ladies' Suit, Jacket, Cape, Silk or Washable Shirt Waist. Handsome Dress Silk Waist, Misses' and Children's Suits, Jackets, Etc. at F. L. CRANE'S, 324 LackauJa&na fluenlie. Golf Coats. VMU''4iliMllttstMMUiMllillMiMstMillM)t1l3s1ff 4- x i I Scranton Carpet Company.: iSSpecial attention is called to our new line of Floor Coverings unequalled display of the, newest and most reliable i fabrics in the market. We have saved $ money for others, we can for you. X Scranton Carpet Company i 422 Lackawanna Avenue. 4-4-f-f-f4-f4-f"H"f-f-f4-f-f-V-f Spring Hats and New Neckwear NOW BEING SHOWN AT 109 Wyoming Avenue. rassn Ift S FL ifrt S2BJESSfJJi The Best in Scranton If you aie looVlne for the beat flour in Scranton, aaiil a lady to n frltnd the other day, buy "Snow White." Thii waa acni. Mr acHlrc bated on sound JuJc nient. Ituy "Snow White" and you are aure ot getting a flour that will mate the beat bread you ever at' Vor aale In bt(i and barrel all good groceri. rTtiWCnNMlkVC. MtANteM cm imuii' mnmnrti a a t . t a a , , . . . -L. iJM'U 'I DO BBi)ltftuiiryutiitTrirrriis,i UIMUNl.lt(tHt. rrir, W. J ttULZ,), M. i.. 404 NrU Blsth L, MU4eU nhts. 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