4 Home Paper —-For tie Home Ihe circulation ol this paper is in creasing rapidly. It will pay you to advertise in the AMERICAN. SUBSCRIPTION $1 PER YEAR DR. IKYING 11. .JENNINGS, DENTIST. Office Hours 9 A. .»/. to VI M ">4 MM /1\ M.to 4 I'. M. Danville, I'u. eilllil/rz, HI. l>. 42f» Mii.l.St., Danviixk, I'A. Disease* of the Stomach and Intestines a Specialty W. P. A HULK, DENTIST Office: -MS Mu.i.Strkkt. eetli Kx traded without Pain. Crown aud l!rldi;e Work a Specialty. Equipped with the Intent aud liWHt Improved Instruments and prepared I<> eviciile the most difficult work. DR. C. H. REYNOLDS, —DF.NTIST Offiofl, Opposite Boston Store, Danville, Pa. Dentistry in all its branches. Charges Moderate and all work Guaranteed. Established 1H92. iSST SEWS. William B. Reeve,organist of Christ Episcopal church. Williamsport, for merly organist of the Episcopal church, Danville,has accepted a triple position at Shreveport, La..beginning Oct. 1. He will heorgauist aud choir master of St. Mark's Episcopal church aud of the Jewish synagogue, and the instructor of music in the public schools. Danville merchants are preparing for the most prospeious Fall in the history of the citj. Those who make use of the newspapers will have no trouble disposing of their goods. Food inspector Simmers caused the arrest of seven dealers in Allentown | last week on the charge of selling im pure milk and eieam It was alleged that Itoracic acid and formaldehyde were found. They were each lined SSO aud the costs. Since the beginning of the cool weather many oil stoves have been sold by the local dealers, and are be ing substituted for coal stoves owing to the difficulty in securing a supply of anthracite as a result of the sus pension at the lu^pes. The great Allentown fair will at tract people from all parts of the State this week. There will Ik* a big demand for tick ets for the Y. M. C. A. Star Course of Entertainments. The stork visited the home of Paul P. Swentek,Mill street, Sunday morn ing. Our genial townsman is the fath er of a healthy baby girl. Jesse Wyant tias opened a restaurant in the Foust room. Mill and Front streets. From the seventh to ninth of Octo ber the convention of tin* Epworth League of the Danville District will be held in Shamokiu and the sessions will take place iu the first M. E. church. Between one aud two hundred delegates are expected and one of the best conventions ever held iu the dis trict is anticipated. The Montour and Columbia Christian Endeavor Union will hold their Bi- County Convention Oct. 23rd and 24th, at Berwick. An interesting program is being arranged by the Executive Com mittee, and uoted speakers are expect ed to be present. All Endeavorers are urged to attend. Many of the front yards are being dismantled of their flowers and plants The school children of this city are making good records for themselves in attendance. The chestnuts are coming down. The mountains are donning their autumn hues. The man with a full coal bin has taken the place of the man with the new Panama in the scale of wealth and creature comforts. The Danville High School team will opeu the foot ball season on Saturday afternoon with a stunning good game. There will be plenty of excitement on the Park gridiron this fall. There will be quite a difference this winter between a coal house and one that's coaled. Autumn is here, according to the almanac, but the real thing might have held off uiiril the coal strike is settled. The equinox is due to do some knock lug. Mauy mail boxes have already been putin place on the rural delivery routes. The majority of those living on these routes have taken advantage of this service. Coal shipped as salt is the latest extremity to which consumers are driv en as a result of the coal strike. This week a Sunbury merchant received ten barrels of the precious fuel,which was picked from a coal hank by Mt. Carmel strikers and shipped in barrels labeled "salt." The members of Trinity M. E. church will hold their annual outing ou William Suter's farm, Friday, Sept. 26th. Hacks will be run from the church all day. In case of rain the outing will be held on Saturday. Many Danville people will attend the fair at Milton next week. John C. Foulk, of Limestone town ship, is in this city attending court. The base ball scores of the Ameri can Association are watched with great interest by the local enthusiasts. Montour JS& American. "THIS COINTRY WII.L NEVER HE ENTIRELY FREE UNTIL IT SUPPLIES ALI.OE ITS OWN DEMANDSWITII ITS OWN PRODUCTIONS" VOL. 17--NO :«). MUNICIPAL MATTERS DISCUSSED Tlir Water Com uiissioners object to the notion of council taken on the evening of September (Sth, which re quested them to grant a week's vaca tion to the employes of the Water Works with pay. A communication from that body was read before council Friday eve acknowledging the receipt of the notice. It stated that the Water Commissioners upon consulting sec tions 2 and 3 of the borough ordinance and getting the opinion of the Borough Solicitor feci firmly of the opinion that they are powerless to grant coun cil's request "as long as the above sections of the ordinance are in force.'' By the sections quoted they claim they are empowered to appoint "five" per sons at the Water Works, one as Sup erintendent. employed bv the month ; two as engineers employed as such by the day and two as iiremen employed also by the day. Mr. Kenuner called attention to the fact that sections 2 and II quoted by the Water Commissioners were repeal ed on August 2, I'.HH), and the power of appointing the employes at the Water Works was delegated to the borough council. He took the position that the ordinance being repealed and council having the power to appoint that body is not limited to "five." President Vastine held that whether the sections in question were repealed or not the limit of "five" persons to be employed set in the ordinance still holds good and council has no right to employ a greater number. Water Superintendent Koefer being called upon declared that he never heard of day men getting a day off, much less a week, with pay. He ask ed that no such a precedent be estab lished while he is superintendent. While the men employed are good men, he reminded council that they have good jobs and receive pay for all overtime. Mr. Lloyd said the proposition made by council at its previous meeting was e.;u-ing much dissatisfaction among tax payers. Borough Solicitor Gearhart agreed that it would be establishing a had precedent and advised against it. Mr. Kemmer declared that the mo tion to grant the vacations with pay was legally made and carried by council and that until repealed, under its provisions the employes at the Water Works are entitled fo their vacations without loss of pay. At this point the question was drop ped without any attempt to define the position of affairs relating to it. The new pavement at the Grier building, Mill street, elevated a foot higher than the side walk at either end, came in for a full share of dis cussion, which was participated in by Borough Solicitor Gearhart, Borough Surveyor West, Burgess Pnrsel and the members of council. A special meeting will be held within a week to take some action to solve the difficul ty presented at this point. Meanwhile an inclined footway will be erected at each end of the new pavement to prev ent accidents by falling. Mr. Swank reported the sidewalk between the Shovel Works and the upper canal bridge as badly in need of repairs. On motion the matter was referred to the committee on streets and bridges. The following bills were approved for payment: BOROUGH DEF'ARTMENT Regular employes. . $82.50 Labor and hauling 56.34 George Reifsnyder 24.50 Harman Rupp 1.00 WATE R I )KPA RTMENT. Regular employes #144.30 Labor and repairs . 75.44 Hoover Bros 2.40 Atlantic Refining Co. . 3.75 Harrison Bros. & Co. 150.00 Structural Tubing (Jo 10.94 Harry B. Patton 20.00 May Organize Basket Ball Team. An effort is now being made to or ganize a basket ball team for the winter and it will be composed of players who will put up the same quality of ball as the champions of several years ago. That team went through an entire season without the loss of a game. Danville would sup port such a team and it would be much in demand throughout the state. This city is looked upon as being cel ebrated in athletics and the name of Danville always draws big crowds. The preliminary steps for the organ ization of the team are now being taken and the list of players will be announced within a short time. First Game of Foot Ball. The foot ball season in this city will open next Saturday with a game be tween the teams of the Northumber land and Danville High Schools. The game will be played at DeWitt's Park and a big turn out is anticipated. The Danville team, under the capt aincy of Charles Leniger, has been doing good practice work and expects to be victorious in this opening con test. The local eleven will line-up in this order: centre, Raver; right I guard, Campbell; left guard, Jones; • right tackle, Snyder; left tackle, Slat tery; right end, Edmondson; left end, ; Pegg; right half back, McClure.assist ! .nit captain; left half back. Harman; I quarter back, Rosenthal; full back, I Leniger, captain. A return game is scheduled at Northumberland on Sat urday, October 1. Danville i- having its share of Fall weddings. PRETTY HOME WEDDING The wedding of Miss Jane G. Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Long, this city, to Valentine Chester Trout of Philadelphia, has furnished one of the most attractive social events of the week. It took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the residence of the bride's parents, West Mahoning street, Rev. Harry Curtln Harman officiating. The ceremony employed comprised the entire marriage service according to the Methodist Episcopal church including the ring ceremony. Mendelssohn's wedding march was ren dered by Miss Lillian Corkins of Ber wick. Messrs. Conway Dickson and Charles Housonick of Berwick and Howard Patton and Joseph Divel of this city were ushers. The bride was dressed in her traveling costume. The newly wedded couple left on the 4:31 Pennsylvania train for the home of the groom's parents at York where a wedding reception will be hold tonight. Mr. and Mrs. Trout will reside in Philadelphia,where the groom holds the position of hook keep er under the Knickerbocker Lime Company. Among tho presents were two checks, each for SIOO, one from the father of the bride and the other from the father of the groom. Many other valuable presents were received. Among the guests were the follow ing: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Trout, Mr. nd Mrs. Thomas Trout of York ; Mr. Fulton of Philadelphia; Mr. and Mrs. Duval Dickson aud son Clark, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Dickson and son David, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Long and sou Clark, Mr. aud Mrs. John A. Kepner, Miss Grace Fenstermacher and Miss Ada Hansenick of Berwick ; Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Kepner of Memphis, Tenn., Mr. P. D. Werkheiser, of Limestone township, this county, Mrs. Trench of Bloomsburg; Mr. aud Mrs. Thomas A. Adams of South Danville. House Burglarized. While Mr. and Mrs. George A. Ort man, who live in Valley township, were absent from home their house was ransacked by burglars. They went to Bloomsburg Tuesday morning and on their return late iu the day found the doors open aud the whole house showed that tho intruders had ; made a thorough search for booty. A suit of clothing belongiug to Mr. Ort man, a bed room clock and a pocket book were taken. In tho pocket book was a negotiable uote for 1115.18. There is no cluo that will lead to the discovery of the burglars, although the authorities of this city and vicin ity have been notified. Going Over Rural Routes. The carries of the four rural mail routes, which are to be established ill this county on October 1, are prepar ing for duty. They have all gone over the routes, in company with Post master Harder, and will make anoth er trip to get tho names of those to be served. The wagons have been ordered and are expected to arrive here soon. They are manufactured at Adrian, Michigan, and cost s4»> each. They are built especially for the service and are ap proved by the government. They are closed, with a glass front and are similar in api>earance to a dairy or laundry wagon. There are sliding doors, and a desk, drawers and pigeon holes are inside for the distribution of mail. Small stoves can be putin the wagons if needed. Mr. Wertmau's Odd Injury, Edward Wertman, Water street, has been confined to his home for a period of twelve weeks as the result of a very singular injury. He was employed as wheelman at tho Shovel Works. His employment necessitated frequent step ping down from a platform aud in this way the big toe of his right foot was constantly pressed against the end of his shoe, which happened to bo a little too short for comfort. A soreness developed in the joint at the ball of the foot which has now settled into a case of stubborn inflammation. Mr. Wertman is very much discourag ed. N early Run Down by Train. Margaret Moody, aged a year and a half was nearly run down by the special train which went through Danville Sunday. She is a daughter of Robert Moody, who lives on D. L. & W. avenue, and was on the track when tho special came up from North umberland, running at a high rate of speed. Th<* little girl managed to get out of the way just as the train rush ed by and her escape from being struck was very narrow. Presented With a Sword. The officers of the Twelfth Regi ment on Sunday presented Colonel O. M. Clement with a handsome gold and silver mounted sword. The presenta tion speech was mad" by General Gob in at the Columbia Park. The Colonel was taken by surprise, but in a neat speech thanked the officers and the General, after which all sat down to a hearty meal in camp. Notice to Enforce Ordinance. Dr. Benjamin Lee, secretary of the state board of health, is sending out notices to the effect that the board has adopted a resolution requiring cities and boroughs to enforce the ordinance prohibiting the spitting on sidewalks, floors of cars and public places. Tho penalty for a violation of the ordin ance is $5 to $25 fine or imprisonment. DANVILTJ], PA., TiIUIiKDAY SEPTEMHEIi 25. 1002. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. Mrs. Anna Freeman, Ash street, spent Sunday with friends at Blooms burg. Miss Bertha Keefer of this city, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Austin llart man, at Berwick. Miss Hattie Sterner of Bloomsburg, spout Sunday with Miss Gertrude Robson, 1). L. andon ed the idea of building a hose house for the Continental fire com pany. The shortage of fuuds makes it necessary for the borough to pursue a policy that shuts out any improve ment that is not absolutely necessary. While unsafe in its present condition Architect Brugler and other experts who condemned it agreo that by par tially rebuilding the present hose house it might be made perfectly safe and durable. Tho difficulty lies with the poor foundation under a portion of tho building, which rests 011 sand. The rear wall and probably a part of tho side wall, it is stated, must be toru down, after which an excavation will have to be made deep enough to lay bare a solid bottom to build upon. Once ou a proper foundation the wall removed can be rebuilt at little expense, the whole cost probably not oxceediug S3OO. The first proposition was to abandon the present hose house and build one 011 a wholly new site. By the plan adopted the borough will save considerable money. Work on the rebuilding necessary will be begun iu the very near future. Mr. and Mrs. Coraelison Bereaved. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Coruelisou, Valley township, are called upon to mourn tho death of their son, Ray mond, who departed this life Sun day morning, after a short illness. The deceased was 12 years of age, a very bright and affectionate child whose untimely death proves a sad blow for his parents to bear. Ho was ill but little over a week the cause of death being abscess iu tho jaw. The funeral was held Tuesday at 10 a. 111. from the family residence 011 tho Washingtonville road. Interment taking place in Odd Fellows' ceme tery. Quail 011 Our Streets. Our local sportsmen are much in terested by the appearance of a con siderable number of quail in town. Sunday a flock of half a dozen took possession of one the trees at the Mont our House. A similar number were flitting about the trees in Market square while at other parts of town they were to be seen iu greater or less numbers. The presence of the quail in town does not necessarily indicate a super abundance of the game in the country, as they are often known to seek tho haunts of man when pursued by hawks or other enemies. Quail come into season on October 15. W Lloyd Savidge Dead. W. Lloyd Savidge, a former resid ent of Suuhury, died at the German hospital in Philadelphia Tuesday. Deceased was aged IS years. Ho was a son of S. G. Savidge, ot Upper Augusta township, and a brother of Mrs. W. D. Bachman, of Sunbury and Mrs. W. C. Doise, of Cleveland. He is survived by a widow and one I daughter. WILL HORN WOOD AND SOFT COAL The subject of fuel for the school buildings came in for a full share of discussion at a meeting ot the school board Monday evening. A couple of the buildings are already in need of fuel of some kind. It was decided to begin with the use of wood, which it was thought could he made to answer the purpose during tho mild weather of the present month anil October. As colder weather approaches it was de cided to experiment with the use of soft coal, in case the miners' strike is still on. Tho board was in communication I with P. H. Cotnor and J. H. Johnson of this city, both of whom have been dealing in wood on a large scale. The prices quoted range from SI.BO per net ton to $4.50 per cord. It was ordered that several loads of wood at the former figure be purchased of Mr. Cotnor. Bids for the revolving chairs, which tho hoard decided to purchase at the previous meeting, were received from John Dostor's Sons, George W. Roat and Frederick Roam. On motion the order was placed with John Dostor's Sous at $4.75 pel chair. Ralph Kisner, attornoy for the school board, was present at the meet ing. Ou Friday last, he said, he re ceived a visit from tho factory in spector representing this district, Col. J. K- Kobison, who is looking after the enforcement of the law relating to tho employment of children. The in spector took occasion to commend the Danville School Board for tho pains it has taken to see that the school law as it relates to attendance is obeyed and assured the attorney that tho board could always rely upon his sup port aud co-operation. Tho attorney reported that he had investigated the stream at Welsh Hill, which threatens to uiidermino the public school building at that point. In his opinion, he said, the borough is responsible for whatever damage may occur through tho water there and not the Reading Iron Company, as was supposed. He found that a portion of the stream had at 0110 time boon cobbled, which establishes tho fact that it was adopted as a system of drainage by the borough,which makes the latter responsible. On motion Mr. Kisner was requested to notify the borough authorities of the condition of the stream. The following members of the school board were present at tho meeting: Barber, Ortli, Curry, Keefer, Byerly, Werkheiser, Haipel, Green, Burger, Redding and Fischer. The following bils were approved for payment: American Book Co $20(5.14 A. G. Harris Mitt C. H. Schmidt 511.27 Washington Hose Co 2.5A5 P. 11. Cotuer 3.90 Werner School Book Co 2.00 Adams Ex. Co 2. HO Reading Iron Co .77 John P. Lester .50 Ginn & Co 8.34 Charles Scribner's Sons 4.20 Educational Pub. Co 12.06 McMillan & Co 3.70 Mayuard Merrill &Co 11 i».i>4 Butler, Sheldon &-Co. 4.20 Danville Stovo Co. . ... 132.35 George W. Roat 12.00 The first school month closes with the end of the present week and on motion it was decided that an order be drawn for the payment of teachers aud janitors amounting to $1558. Many Go Chestnutting. In these beautiful September days the chestnutting party becomes popular and already many can be seen wend ing thoir way in search of chestnuts. It will require about two more weeks before the burrs crack and the nuts drop so that those who succeed in get ting them now do so by climbing the trees for them. Noticeable about this years' crop is the abundance of burrs and freeness from worms. Tho squirrels and *"*• gen erally made their appea tf this time are conspicuous by V - 'absence. Presbytery Will Meet. Tho Presbytery of Northumberland will meet in the Presbyterian church at Lewisburg beginning Monday, Sept. 29. It is expected to bo in session four days. Wednesday, Oct. 1, has been sot aside as a special day for de votional exercises. Delegates from this city will attend representing the Mahoning and Grove churches. Missionary in India. Miss Anna Soesholtz, a missionary in India, spent Sunday in this city as the guest of Miss Gertrude Mapstone, Bloom street. Miss Seesholtz, whose home is in Northumberland,arrived in this country from India last spring. She will return to her missionary labors yet during the present month. Surprise Party. Miss Lizzie Evorhart, Lower Mul berry street, was tendered a surprise party on Friday night. About forty guests wore present, among them be ing Mr. Fry of Williamsport, and Mr. John Van Houston of Philadelphia. Miss Evorhart was presented with a handsome rocking chair. Millor-Wolf. Mr. Harry Miller and Miss Lillian G. Wolf, both of Milton, were marri ed in this city yesterday. The nuptial knot was tied by Rev. Harry Curtin Harman at his residence at 2:30 o'clock in the afternoon. KSTAISIJSIIKD IN 1855. PROCEEDIHGS lll siii'Tßiiiiiit form 'Joort convened Monday morning at feu o'clock. President .bulge R. R. Little iind the two associates. Dr. S. Y. Thompson and Frank (I. Bice, wore on the bench. Thomas Bailey of Limestone township, McClellan Diebl of Washingtonville and (». W. Ben nett ot Valley township were appoint ed tipstaffs, the firsi mentioned to at tend the grand jury and the two latter to wait upon the court. M H. Schram was sworn as foreman of the grand jury. Richard Rogers, boss roller at the Reading Iron Works, drawn as a grand juror, was excused. The session of court opened with a mild sensation. The constables of the county were presenting their returns when Thomas Bailey of Limestone township, reported neglect on tin part of supervisors. The roads, he said, are in had condition, at many places being full of loose stones and in need of lepair. The plank on bridges woro reported a. unsafe and index boards as down or so badly defaced by time as to he of little service. The court thought this a serious matter mid instructed the District At torney to present a bill of indictment against the supervisors of the town ship. The action of trespass brought against the Imron ' " ,* W. H. J. Bliz zard, which was . e conic up for trial at this term h** ..ecu carrn d over to next court. Judge Little decided upon a continuance in order to consid er a petition presented by Edward S. Gearhart, attorney for the borough, praying that a rule be granted ui>on W. 11. J. Blizzard to show cause why < * the several suits untried and undispos ■ ed of shall not be consolidated into one action for the purpose ot trial. I In this connection it may interest our citizens to know that of the sever > al actions of trespass brought against the borough by Mr. Blizzard twelve i are still pending. All are upon precise ly the same cause of action,namely,the alleged maintenance and continuance of a certain nuisance in the alleged L use, pollution, etc.of a certaie stream ■ of water flowing through the premises i of W. H. J. Blizzard. The first of these damage suits was i tried in September, lH'.tl, when a ver dict was rendered in favor of the plain- I tiff for the sum of $375. Subsequent ly actions were tried and disposed of as follows: March term, 185)7, which ! brought a verdict of #•275 in favor oi the plaintiff; October term. 181*7, which resulted in a verdict of #loofor the plaintiff; June term, 18i»s, in which a verdict was rendered on October '2l, HK)I, in favor of the plaintiff for £.">'.>o. The aggregate of these verdicts is $1340, all of which has been paid. Add to this the heavy items of cost inci dental to the several actions and it will be seen how dearly the borough has already paid for the alleged nuisance in Blizzard's run. Mr. Gearhart in his petition states that in the said actions brought to Nos. 14, 4."), 4('i and IS of September term, li>ol, the summons were issued but *24 hours apart for the avowed pur pose of oppressing the said defendant and of mulcting it in useless unneces sary and burdensome costs and ex penses. He reminded the court that a separ ate trial for each of the twelve actions pending would still further involve a vast and unnecessary amount of the public time of court and still further entail large burdensome and unneces sary outlays of money for witness fees and other expenses. Further the petition explained since 1 the last trial the Lyon's drain lias been ' removed, which in that action con- ' stituted and still constitutes the sole basis of complaint. It was,therefore, ! asked that the causes of action remain- 1 ing untried and undisposed of be properly joined in the same declara- ' tion or statement. Hon. H. M. Hinckley for the plaint- ' iff addressed the Court opposing the 1 measure and urging that the trial 1 proceed the present term. The court, 1 however, decided to hold the matter 1 under advisement. The traverse jurors drawn for the September term according to instruc tions putin their appearance at court Tuesday morning. The case of Com- 1 luonwealth vs. Francis Woll proceed- ' ed promptly to trial. The defendant was charged with violating the act of ISiKi which prohibits the purchase of ' brass or junk in any form from minors • or from unknown or irresponsible part ies. On September 23, 11*01, Woll'sresid- 1 ence was searched when a small box of brass or spelter, such as is nsed for brazing at the Structural Tubing Works, was found in a chest in his cellar Testimony was adduced to show that at the hearing before Justice of the Peace Bare the defendant stated that he had purchased the brass of a peddler whom he did not know When placed on trial Tuesday Woll testified that he puichased the spelter from a well known local junk dealer whom he named. The trial occupied the forenoon. The defendant was represented by Harry Bare. District Attorney Welsh looking after the Commonwealth. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, dividing the costs equally be tween the defendant and tlie prosecut or. Thomas .T. Price. The afternoon was mainly occupied with the case of Commonwealth v- Jacob Engle, the charge being the same as the case above. Simon P. , Wolverton, Jr.,representing the P. K. Railway company,assisted District JOB PRINTING The furnished with a lar;< 3u>sottnir u of job letter and fancy type and jot material -,efor« y u place your orders. J Attorney Thomas W< Kb, wbik K s I Oearhart nod Harry I! »r r»- >.. :»r. >1 for the defendant. During !»-« tlBtT th« P <% l; Kail way company wa< much annoy '1 by the theft of hra*« from It- rolling , stock. Daring ibr latter p»rt of April the lira*.- viilr- - of lb#* air brak" * l« longing to car* on tl» siding af thi« city wert' wr «ted loos. from th> Inl and stolen. Special c iffieer* of tin- P. nd»-y were sent to thi* city. In (Mr effort to locate tin- llnev» - a - if It warrant wan sworn out ami on April ,t»th and May :iii a«> Tnefiday in addition to the two «p».c. ialofficerswereChief-of Poliei Mine, moyer and J. I*'. Whal< 11. foreman of the P. A- K. shops af • »t»wi--i» Tie latter confirmed officer Si mm* r« and Pert*ley in their testimony identifying the valve i»nd otle r article- found »»n Engle's premisi * a* P. A- H. property Officer Persley testified that on tie occasion of the search when the valve was found the defendant stated that he bad purchased the bra*-, hut did not know of whom. Being placed uj*m the stand Tuesday Engle testified differently. He stated from whom he purchased the bras- giving the name of a wcdl known man of the Third Ward, lie explained why b- told the officers that he did not know from whom he had obtained the bra— He doubted their motives, he said, and was afraid that they came there mere ly to get him into trouble. To prove that he kept a record of the purchaee of brass as required by law, Engh- re ferred the court to a small memoran dum book in his possession. The en tries, however, were all in Hebrew and the hook was not admitted in evid euce. The case was given to the jury aUiut 5 o'clock. At :> o'clock Tuesday night a verdict bad no* been reached. James McCoy, Joe Rogers and Rich ard Wilson, the three men arrested for burglarizing a car on the I) L. ft W. railroad on August 10th, were next ar raigncd They were represented by Ralph Kisner and Harry Bare. Spec ial officer J. M. Casey, representing the D. L. & W. Railroad was present as prosecutor. The three defendants, who have been in jail since the arrest were brought into court handcuffed. The most important witnesses were Chief-of-Poliee Mince mover, who made the arrest,and Norman Nagle conduct or ot the local freight, who testified as to the contents of the car broken open, the record of seals, Ac. Judge Little decided to hold court Tuesday. During the evening ses sion , McCoy,Rogers and Wilson,were placed upon the stand. They swore that they were not guilty of the burg lary but that the whiskey, hog ring-, ringers, &c.,found in their possst --ion which had been stolen from the rail road company had been given tliem by another gang, strangers to them. The case was given to the jury shortly In fore 1» o'clock after which court ad journed. The jury in the case of Common wealth vs. Jacob Engle, which retir ed about five o'clock Tuesday evening, returned a verdict yesterday at '■! p m. They found the defendant not guilty as charged and placed the cost upou the prosecutor. Officer W. A Persley,representing the P A H. rail way company. With reference to the disposition of costs in the case Judge Little said be would suspend sentence. He regarded the prosecution as a meritorius one brought in good faith and he declined to direct the prosecutor to pay the costs. James McCoy. Joe Rogers and Rich ard Wilson, charged with breaking in to a car on the D. L. &W. railroad, were found guilty. They will N s,.tit enced on Saturday morning. John Sniull charged with tli larceny of oats pleaded guilty. He wa.- -ent enced by the court to pay the erwts <»f prosecution and a tine of ten dollar restore the stolen property and under go an imprisonment of thirty days in the county jail. In the case of Commonwealth v- William Jv «ies. in which th> eharg was assault and battery, the jury re turned a verdict of not guilty and placed the costs upon the pros. Tutor. Andrew B. Magitl The ease of Commonwealth v» Joseph Dietrick was tried during the afternoon. The charge was vagrancy The defendant being without rouii-el the court appointed William \ Oglesby and Jam. - Marks to n-pn ent him during trial. The jarv r.- turned a verdict of guilty. Dietrick was remanded to jail until Saturday moniing when sentence will he pil ed. A bill of indictment against Civile Biddle and Charles Uoag r. -nj*rvi ors of Limestone township, ebarg. <1 with neglect in office, a- directed by the court Monday, wa- pn -.-nted t» the grand jury. Yesterday a true bill was returned. The District Attor»e\ however, was unable tr prm «. d will the action this term and tin.»-• «»- carried over until Dis mber court. Court adjourned at 4 o'clock yester day afternoon tore convene on Satur day next at :S0 a, m. M.iny Pears on One Branch. Lloyd Krumm, of Kast l>anvill bad on i xhibition Saturday • vmng. at Cole's hardware store, a branch from a |»-ar tree, about three ft*t long, which contained -i*te. a full grown |>ears. These wete the only I tears on the tree and fl" v gr- w at th»- | very top.