davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

Eleven of counterfeitng gang, which
foated $l0@00 in two years, are under ar
rest at Perkins, o. II.
At the end of long spree, Edward
Houghton, cartoonist of the Toronto
Evening Star, shot himself.
Avail Johnson, who robbed n Southern
Pacific train at Roscoe station, Cal, has
been sent to prison for life.
on an increase of 1900 Republican and
1900 Democratic votes over 1892, in Utah,
the former won the new state by 2,S23
plurality.
In fracas over toll-gate payment near
Nashville, Tenn, two unknown men killed
officer Edward Manlove and dangerously
wounded H. w. Wilkinson.
In the hope of making converts to
Buddhism, Bishop Gimyo Adachi, Of
Japan has come to this country and will
establish temple at Frisco.
United States Circuit Judge Goff has
decided that in consequence of an act of
congress, the Washington Light infan-
try, of Charleston, S. c., could notebe de-
prived by Governor Tillman OF their arms
because of refusal to obey his orders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
STORIES LACK TRUTH.
Ex'Prcsidcnt Harrison Is Pursued by the
Ananias Club.

BY the United Press.
indianapolis, Ind, Dec. 17.-During
the last few days many newspaper re-
ports concerning Benjamin Harrison
have been put in circulation. Mr.. Har-
rison or his friends have good naturedly
denied all Of them. First was the
statement of u. NJ. Alexander. sent
out from Buffalo, that Mr.. Harrison
would not accept a denomination in
1896. Next II was announced that
George w. Turner, editor of the New
York Recorder, had made secret call
on Mr.. Harrison in reference to the
nomination in 1896 Investigation
showed that Mr.. Turner came to In
dianapolis as one of the persons inter-
ested in the fight between the tobacco
trusts and not for the purpose of see
ing Mr.. Harrison.
Yesterday there was printed in out
Of town papers q story that Mr. Harri-
son, w, II. Miller and John G. Will
Jams, general manager Of the Vandalia
railroad, had formed a partnership for
the practice of law, and would open
an office here the first of the year. Mr..
Harrison authorized the statement to-
day that there was no truth in the
story.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

was at first inclined to doubt the state
ment, but upon being assured of the
fact, appeared pleased at the result,
but not inclined to talk on the subject.
'Of course you will accept, now that
you have been elected?"
II would prefer to wait until officially
notified of the action of the federation
before expressing a desired opinion on
that point" said he, but since the
organization has, as you state, honored
me with an election as its president
see no reason why / should decline to
serve"
Concerning the policy of the organi2a-
tion when he shall assume the duties
as its executive officer, Mr.. Mcbride
preferred not to talk at this time, but
considering his conservative course
through his long years as the recog-
nized head of the miners organization
of the country, the friends Of the new
president will naturally expect a con-
tinuaton of this course in his new posi-
tiOn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
JOHN CRONIN HANGED.
Murderer of Albert Skinner Pays the
Penalty The Automatic Gallows Works
SuccessfuIIy

Penalty The Automatic Gallows Works
Successfully
BY the United Press.
Hartford, Conn, Dec. 1S.--John Cronin
was hanged at 1O2 and at 1.O9h his
pulse had stopped beating. He was
snatchedin the air twenty seconds after
he stepped ont he platform. The auto
matte gallows worked perfectly. There
We're no sensational features.
The new hanging machine used at
the execution is thus briefly described
The condemned man steps upon a plat
form threee feet square that is directly
under the moose After the moose and
the black cap are aujdsted the warden
releaGes thirty-fve pOunda of small
shot, which runt through a valve. The
shot is exhausted in forty seconds, and
the lessening weight releases a 80
pound weight, which falls and jerks the
condemned man seven feet into the air.
If his neck is not broken by this jerk
it is apt to be broken when the body
drops back and is suspende.
All of the apparatus is concealed
from view save the small platform, the
| beam and the dial that tells off the sec
onds. If any bungle is made in pre-
pairing the victim the flow of shot can
be stopped. On the other hand it can
be fastened so as to expedite the kill
ing. The idea for this apparatus came
from Colorado, but it was improved by
James II. Rabbett, a convict, who was
| pardoned for his services. The appa-
| ratus is in a one-story brick building
that was erected expressly for this pur-
| pose in the prison yard.
Early in the fall of 1898 Albert j.
/ Skinner, a carpenter and joiner of
| South Windsor, went hunting with
Jack" Cronin as his companion. As
| he passed along the road a neghbor
| greeted him and inquired "Where' S
| you dog?' skinner made no verbal re-
| ply, but nodded his head toward
/ Cronin, who was following about twen-
| ty feet behind, as if to say, There's my
| dog"
That nod cost Skinner his life, as it
undoubtedly furnished the motive
which induced Cronin to murder him
on the morning of oct G. 1893, when
he entered SINNERS house and shot
him to death as he sat eating his break
| fast.
The murder was one of the most
brutal ever committed in Hartford
county, the victim being an inoffensive
man; the murderer a man of sodden
and brutal instincts, who, taking a
slight at the careless reference to him
self, deliberately planned and for weeks
thought out the murder of the man
who made it. Cronin has never, from
the moment of the murder, expressed
any contrition for the deed, nor shown
by his conduct that he was affected 10y
the transaction in anyway.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
SEELY PLEADS GU. WY.
The DefauItiug Bookkceper OF tho Shoe
and Leather Bank viii Be Ser need on
Eridcy
BY the United Press.


and Leather Bank VIII Be Ser need on
Friday.
By the United Press.
New York, Dec. 17.-Samuel C. Seely,
the 1884, National Shoe and Leather
bank defaul'er, this morning pleaded
guilty before Judge Benedict to the
crimes charged in the indictment, and
was remanded until Friday for SEN
tence. The plea was entered in the
United States district criminal court
and in the presence of as many per-
sons as could crowd into the court
room Seely did not look we'll Not
even the intense gaze of a hundred
eager eyes was sufficient to bring back
to his face the slight color which the
anticipation of his ordeal had taken
away. He was thin and sallow and
those near him noticed that sometimes
the lips moved convulsively with
emotion. AS he proceeded up the aisle
there was silence; not a mouth opened.
His step was firm. At the bar the
clerk said; Samuel c. Seely, the in
dctment charges you with making false
entries in the bank books and with alb
stracting funds. How TO you plead?
Casting his eyes to the floor, in tone
steady and not above a whisper, said:
Guilty"
You are remanded for sentence until
next Friday" said the court, after eX-
amining the calendar. Seely was then
returned to Ludlow Street Jail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

the retirement of the paper money of
all kinds now issued by the govern
ment, and the substitution therefor Of
a single paper issue to be denominated
United States notes; no note of this
character below the denomination of So
to be issued; the retirement Of all ma
tional bank note clrculatlons; the ma
tional banks to be conducted, with this
exception, as at present, and under as
at present, governmental control and
supervision; and the free coinage Of
gold and silver alike at the mints of the
United States.
It is pointed out by the advocates Of
this plan that all the good qualities Of
the national banking system will be re-
tanned by the proposed method and the
only dangerous power they possess
that of issuing money-will be eliml-
natp1
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
REFERRING TO DEBs' CASE.
Attorney barrow Seeks the Advice of
Judge Woods on Appeal.
By the United Press.

pii'ON Owns ihS -ANNlSS VI
Judge Woods on Appeal.
By the United Press.
Chicago Dec 17-Attorney C. S. Dar-
row, representing Debs and the other
directors of the American Railway
union sentenced to Jail by Judge
Woods, has telegraphed Judge Woods
to come to Chicago next Wednesday or
Thursday to give his advice concerning
the legal course to pursue with refer
ence to appealing the case which would
be most agreeable to the judges of the
United States court in this district If
Judge Woods refuses to come Mr.. Dar-
row will go to- Indianapolis, where the
judge lives. The hearing of the motion
to quash the indictments for conspiracy
against Debs and sixty-eight others,
which was to have come up tomorrow
has been postponed until Jan. 4.
The hearing of the case itself in case
the motion to quash should be denied,
will come up four days later. Tomor-
row is the date set for moving the head
quarters Of the union from this city to
Tene Haute. Debs brother, Theodore,
will be placed in charge Of them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
OPPOSE CARLISLE'S PLAN.
Philadelphia Board of Trade Offers a
Currency Scheme.

by lne UHlteu ITeSS.
Philadelphia, Dec. 17.-Opposition to
Secretary Carlisles plan of currency
reform cropped out today at meet
ing of the board of trade, resulting
after protracted discussion, in the adop-
tion of the following resolutions which
will be sent to congress-:
Resolved, That the Philadelphia board
of trade recommend to congress to con-
fine the proposed amendments to the ma
tional bank laws to the simple authorlza-
ton of the issue of Sl25 or bank notes for
every 800 of the par of their bonds now or
hereafter deposited.
Resolved, That the Philadelphia board
of trade recommend that congress shall
enact such legislation as will provide for
the issuance of short term bonds with
low rate of interest, sufficient in amount
to retire such notes OF the United States
now in existence, or authorized to be in
existence which may be construed to be
payable in gold.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
= BAKER WELL RECEIVED.
Military Parade Is Given in Honor of the
American Minister.

1'3 VIIV y TTIVVU T IV'7'7'
Washington, Dec. 17.--Secretary
Gresham has received the following
telegram, dated today from Jesus
Velasco, minister of foreign relations
of San Salvador:
"A military parade was given today
by the government of Salvador in
honor Of the American minister as evil
dence Of its friendship for the people
and the government which he repre-
sents and of the distinguished esteem
In which it holds him."
Minister Baker Is now visiting Sal
vador which is one of the Central
American countries to which he is ac-
credited, for the first time since the
Ezeta affair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
EARTHQUAKE AT ALBANY.
The Capital City of the Empire State
Slightly Agitatcd.

Albany, N. Y, Dec. IA special to
the Journal says: The residents of the
village of Cohmans, thirteen miles
south of this city, were startled from
their beds early this morning by
rumbling sound and severe jarring of
their houses
1t is thought that the noise and rum
bling of the earth was due to earth
quake disturbances. The jar lasted
fully a minute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
THE NEW WAGE SCALE.
Miners of pittsburg Urged to Accept Il
Reduction.

10y tle OHltSu ITeSS.
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 1.-THE railroad
coal operators of the Pittsburg district
held a prolonged meeting today to hear
the report of the committee which went
to the Columbus meeting, and to take
action upon q new wage scale. Late
this afternoon the committee on wage
scale reported a So cent rate per ton for
the Pittsburg district,
This report was adopted by the meet
ing in resolutions setting forth the
necessity for reduction and eXhorting
the miners to accept the same.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
Bounty for Agriculturists.


Washington, Dec. 17-Leonard Rhone,
chairman of the State Grange of Penn
sylvanla; Alexander b. Wedderburn of
the State Grange of Virginia, and David
Lubn, of California, appeared before the
house agricultural commission today IN
support of the proposition to levy a
bounty for the benefit of the agricultural
lists upon all farm products exported from
the country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18

is unaccounted for is $500 check. This
cannot be found and the theory is ad-
vanced that Huntington kept the check
and either secreted it or destroyed it,
fearing detection in case he got it
cashed. Huntington stood high in pub
lie esteem and public sentiment regards
him as innocent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
CONDENSED STATE TopICs.

The question of 100000 loan for Read
ing will be submitted to the voters at the
spring election
The clothing of 5-year-old Blanche Daw-
son, of Gilberton, ignited from brush
fire and she was fatally burned.
Hundreds of windows in houses at
Springfield station, on the French Creek
Branch of the Wilmington and Northern
railroad, have been broken by the heavy
cannonading at the government proving
ground.
Constable Hawk, of Parkersburg
stepped out of room in Lancaster for a
few minutes, and John Bryson, charged
with horse stealing, whom he was taking
to the Huntington reformatory, escaped
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
GENERAL PORTER BURIED.
The Funeral of the Dead Soldier Accord
ing to Military Law.

The Funeral of the Dead Soldier Accord.
ing to Military Law.
BY the United Press.
New York, Dec. 1.-THE last honors
accorded to a dead soldier were paid
the late Adjutant General Porter this
afternoon. At the request of General
Porters family, General Fitzgerald,
who was in charge of the ceremonies,
confined them to the requirements of
the military law.
Governor Flower, with his staff, and
Governor-elect Morton's staff were
present. The religious ceremony was
conducted by the Rev. DR.. Dunnell and
the Rev. DR.. Vandcwater. The inter
ment will be in Cambridge, Mass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
For New BatiIcships.

BY the UnlItU TTess.
Washington, Dec. 17.-secretary Her.
bert and his naval aide, Lieutenant South
erand appeared before the house naval
affairs committee today in support of the
recommendation for three battleships, one
to be named the Kearsage, and twelve
torpedo cruisers. From opinions adj
vanced by members of the committee Sec
retary Herbert is confident that the pro-
posed increase in the force afoat will be
reported favorably to congress.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
GREEN GOODS PLAN.
Latest Developments in the Cling Murde

latest DcycIOpmcnts IN The Cling Murder
Case.
BY the United Press.
Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. 1.-THE lat
est development in the Cling murder
case is the discovery of evidence that
leads the authorities to believe for a
certainty that Harry Hayward is the
western agent of green goods" COM
bination, whose headquarters are in
New York, with principal branch at
Chicago.
BliXt, the acutual murderer of Miss
Cling, this morning, pleaded not guilty
in his arraignment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
M'BRIDE INTERVIEWED.
Pleased at the lIonors Conferred by the
Federation of Labor.
pv thp Tinted Press

by llt UHlltu i ltSS'
Columbus. o., Dec. 17-Hon. John
Mcbride, electedpresident of the Amer-
can Federation of Labor, Is well known
throughout the country, and especially
through the mining region, because of
his activity in all matters affecting the
miners. He Is recognized as one of the
ablest and most conservative of the
labor leaders Of the country and has
many friends who will congratulate
him on his elevation to the head of what
is perhaps the strongest of the labor
organizations in America.
The news of his election as president
of the National Federation of Labor
was first taken to Mr. Mcbride at his
rooms on West Broad street, where he
is slowly recovering from the effects of
a bad case of nicotine poisoning.
He was so much surprised that he
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
Andy BoMen's FuneraI.

BY the United Press
New Orleans, Dec. 1.-THE funeral Of
Andy Bowen, the puglllst killed in prize
fight with Lavigne, took place at II
o'clock today, There was q large attend
ance of sporting men and u great profu-
sion of flowers. Lavigne attended and
Hail. Dempsey and other fighters were
present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
MURDERERS ARRESTED.
Atkins and Fields Arc in the Custody of
the Sheriff.

By the United Press.
Barboursville Depot, KY, Dec. H.
Sheriff Combs and posse from Perry
county have arrived here with Atkins
and Fields, murderers of Judge Josiah
Combs, in custody. Sheriff Combs said
that they had encountered no difficulty
with mobs on the road, as had been re-
ported. Atkins and Fields, the defend
ants, secured a change of venue to this
county and will likely be tried at once,
as court is now in session.
Sheriff Combs declares that things
Were as quiet in Perry county as any
county in the state and there is no pros
pect of any immediate trouble between
the French and Eversole factions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
THEY WANT ASPHALT.
Main Street Property Owners Overwhelm.
ingly Favor That Pave.

mulh ouSSd fiopSlty OWhSrS ONCrWnclln'
ingly Favor That Pave.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Pittston Dec 17-At tonight's special
council meeting property-owners repre-
senting 2,34l feet frontage on Main
street declared in favor of asphalt;
others representing l291s feet frontage
wanted brick, and others representing
1271a feet frontage were non-committal.
Council authorized the drawing-up of
contract with the Barber Asphalt
company obligating the borough to the
extent of $4,000, which is all the addi-
tional bonded Indebtedness that the
law permits.
The borough attorney was authorized
to take steps making Water street
bridge free bridge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
CRUSHED BY ROCK.
Serious Accident TO Miners at the Stevens
COllicry.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Pittston, Dec. 17,-Stevens colliery, the
engine house Of which was destroyed
by fire Saturday night, was the scene of
an accident this morning. William
Donahue, miner, and John Kiretsky,
his laborer, were engaged at work try
ing to loosen some treacherous coal
when a large piece of rock weighing
over three tons fell upon them.
Donahue's spine was injured and his
condition is critical. Kiretskys in
juries are not so serious. They consist
Of number of bruises about the body.
Donahue is married and resides on Luz
2erne avenue, Klretsly is single and
boards at Sturmerville
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
CROMWELL'S CONDITION.
The Victim of Cashier Huntington Not
Out of Danger.

Council Bluffs, Ia, Dec. 1L-F. N.
Hayden, Of Chicago, and Cromwell of
Minneapolis, the two representatives of
the Fidelity and Casualty company, Of
New York, who were yesterday shot by
John Huntington, collection clerk of
the Citizens bank, are under the care
of physicians at the Grand hotel.
Hayden will recover, but Cromwelrs
condition Is critical.
An inquest was held today over the
remains OF Huntington. The officials
of the bank are still prosecuting an in
vestigation into the shortage. All that
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
Mr.. cleveland in the Marshes.

by lne UHlteu 1reSS.
Charleston, S. c.. Dec. 17-President
Cleveland and party reached Georgetown
at G,l5 a. m. today. Immediately on their
arrival the president and his friends
boarded the lighthouse tender Wlstarla
and went to the marshes hunting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
To Increase the Army.

By the United Press.
Washington, Dec, 17.-In the senate to-
day Mr. Hawley introduced an importent
bill for the reorganization and increase of
the army The total number of enlisted
men, including Indian scouts and the
hospital corps is limited by the bill to go
600.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
TO MEET OPPOSITION.
Carlisle Currency Bill Has Rival in
New Measure.
Px tho TTnifa1 Urne,

Washington, Dec. 17.--When the Car
Isle currency reform bill reaches the
senate, If 1t ever does so it is asserted
that 1t Will probably be antagonlzed by
a measure which is now receiving con-
sideratlon of some of the leading Demo-
cratic senator's. This senate scheme is
not yet perfected in all its details, but
in, the language of one Of the senators
who has taken an active interest in
the matter, the senate bill is designed to
bring the currency question back to
solid Democratic foundations. AS out
lined in general way, the new scheme
contemplates:
The issue by the United States of all
the money necessary for the people;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
LEHIGH ON HER MUSCLE.
Trustees of the University Have Endorsed
Athletics.

Bethlehem. Pa, Dec. H.-The trustees
of Lehigh university have endorsed
athletics and have decided to place its
management in the hands of a COM
mittee to be known as the Lehigh Uni
versity athletic committee, to consist of
n member each from the faculty, board
of trustees, board of instruction, gym
nasium instructor, four alumni and FIVE
under graduates.
Heretofore it is said favoritism was
shown, the fraternities figuring fore
most. No partiality is now to be shown
and athletics at Lehigh will surely
boom.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
Predictions of a Crank.

BY the United Press.
Harrisburg, Dec. IA crank in Wash
ington, ID. c., has written Governor Patti
son that Harrisburg and other cities will
be utterly destroyed within two years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
ACCUSED OF AWFUL CRIME.
Hemp Awaits an Unknown Negro at Nor
rilltown.

BY the United Press.
Morrilltown, Dec. 17.--Last evening
one and half miles east of here an
unknown negro assaulted a German
girl named Brigenbottom, from the eff
fects of which she died this morning.
The girl, who was about l3 years old,
was on her way from church in COM
pany with a smaller sister
The negro when caught will be strung
up without ceremony.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
Another So, 100000 Withdrawn.

New York, Dec. 1.-THE sum of $2,2OO,-
coo was withdrawn from the sub-treas-
ury today for export and of this amount
81, 100000 will be exported tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
knocked Ont hy the coffee Cooler.

BY the United Press.
London, Dec. 17.-Frank Craig, the Har-
lem coffee cooler knocked out Ted Prltch-
in the first round this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
BYRNES PREFERS CHARGES.
A Number of Members of the Police Force
Accused.
~, 40 Ivnito1 Dracc

By the Unlteu lreSS.
New York, Dec. 7.-Superintendent
Byrnes has preferred charges against
the following members of the police de-
partment:
Captain Schmittberger, Sergeant
William O'Toole, Detective Sergeant
William II. Frink, Patrolman William
Mulcahy and ordinance men Bernard
o. Reilly, John Townsend and Hickey.
The charges are for bribery and cor
ruption, except against the ordinance
men,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
LIEUTENANT GENERAL.
Mr.. Outhwaitc Introduces Bill TO Revive
the Grade for General Schoficld.

By the United Press.
Washington, Dec 17.-Mr. Outhwaite,
of Ohio, introduced in the house today
a joint resolution to revive the grade
of lieutenant general in the army, The
bill is drawn to carry out the recon-
mendation of Secretary Lamont to
make General Scholield a lieutenant
general.
When General schofield retires the
grade is to expire
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-18
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, fair; cooler
north winds,