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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
ABOUT the STATE.

In the northeastern section Of Reading
early Yesterday morning tho people were
aroused by violent trembling and tremor
of the earth as II by an earthquake.
The residence Of James Scanlon, at
Meadvile was destroyed by fire. His two
children, Anna and James, aged and
respectively, were burned to death.
Albert Llchtenwalter an extensive lum-
Der dealer of Lewsburg, has failed,
with liabilities of 10000. His assets,
which consist Of 80 miles of tramway, en-.
gine, etc, are $780, 600.
A Philadelphii aud Reading express
struck a carriage at grade crossing at
Pottstown. George Keifer sustained seri-
ous injuries aud George Levengood was
badly hurt.
Next week the Economy society will
foreclose mortgage on the file works 10.
Gated in, Beaver Falls The company on.
Grating the plant borrowed SlS0,OO0 from
the society during the past fifteen years.
Mrs. Margaret Lewis the great-great-
granddaughter Of Rev. John f. Salkeld,
the chaplain aboard William Penn's fleet
when the Quakers first came to Philadel-
phia, died at Hollidaysburg, aged 50 years.
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TROUBLE At RcM G.
The Montgomery Miners on the War
pnth-rhn RhntiM On tho Snnnn

The Montgomery Miners on the War
path--The Sheriff on the Soene
CHARLESTON, w. Va, Feb. 2.-The
Montgomery miners are marching with
force at 300 on Stevens coal mines at
Acme to make the miners quit work,
1t ia also reported from number of
sources that armed men crossed the
mountains en-routs for Acme from
Powelton and other points No news
Of violence has yet reached here nor
has there been anything reported Of
disorder or drunkenness. 1t seems to
be the result OF concerted action.
1t is impossible to secure news OF
what has occurred Mt thu mines, but ex
perisnced men say that the Stevens
men will stop work and that no vlo-
lance will be offered, Sheriff Selman
is on tho spot with M armed posse.
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NO MORE LIZARDS.
New York Girls Must Cease Their Tor
turing of Chamsleons.

NEW ofh dlrlS muhJ Seuao LholT Aoi
turing OF ChamSlSons.
NEW YORK, Fob. 2.-The sale OF the
little lizards, which have been brought
to this city recently in large quanti-
ties from the south. has been stopped
by tho Society for theaPrSvention of
Cruelty to Animals. The lizards
have been sold az chsmeleons. They
were fastened to cushions. mantel
scarfS, aud the like. by means OF tiny
collars and chains. and they had be-
come quite aplaything with mauy peo-
Pile. Sometimes they were worn in
the streets by women, who had them
attached to their bodices
At meeting Of the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals 1t
was decided that the manner of con-
fning the lizards and the ignorance of
buyers as to how and when to feed
them constituted cruelty, Agents of
the society yesterday visited the'stores
where they were sold and ordered the
sale stopped
In obedience with this order notices
were posted that no moro of the lizards
would be sold in this city. 1t has not
been decided what is TO be done with
about TO- 600 of the little reptiles which
it is belived are now in New York. and
with two carloads now on the way
here from Mobile bay
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
WRANcLE OVER A WILL.
A Bitterly Fought Contest in Whiel
So, 900, 900 Are Involved.

A Bitterly Fought Contest in Which
So, 900, 900 Are Involved.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 2.-The long and
bitterly fought contest over the will Of
G, orge Dawson Coleman, son of Rob
ert Coleman, of the we'll known fami.
lies of that name IN this city and LIB
anon, was brought to a termination
today by Register Shields. The reg
lister dismissed tbe caveat filed against
the writing and admitted the will to
probate, by revoking the ancillary let
ters of administration granted nearly
two years ago to J. Haselton Merkel,
aud granting regular letters to the lat
ter, he being the elect of Mrs. Rosalie
Parent Coleman, the mother of the
testator, and the sole legstee under the
will,
Mr.. Coleman died in Paris on Oct
16, 1891, leaving will 10 which h,
devised his entire property, amounting
to about So, 600, 900 to his mother, but
directed that in the event Of the latter
not surviving him, then the estate was
to 20 to various French institutions,
no provision being made for his widow.
When copy of the instrument was
brought here for probate, its admission
was stopped by caveats filed by Harriet
Drayton, an aunt of the dscendeut,
Mrs, Coleman, the testator's widow,
Philip p. Peace, Florence Smith, Char
lotte Rawle and other heirs, on the
ground that it was not correct copy
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RIO De JANEIRo via Montevideo.

RIO De JANEIRo. via MontevideO.
Feb ..
GT7HE negotiations for arbitration Of
the differences between the gov
ernment and the insurgents have
u been continued during the past
week Admiral Da Gama's written
proposition has been submitted to Roar
Admiral Benham. The governments
propositions were completed yesterla
and were placed in the hands of G5n-
eral CarvalhO last night to be- deliv-
cred to Rear Admiral Benhnm today
&. NJ Roilings has been Admiral Da
Gama's agent in tho negotiations He
says that his chief is anxious for a
peaceful settlement. The government
is willing to make a compromise de-
spite all war like reports. The trouble
over discharging the cargoes of Ameri.
can vessels interrupted the negotia-
tions. but did not stop them perma.
neutly.
The spectacle of the American fleet
ready for action yesterday was mag
niicent, All Americans in the city are
rejoicing over:Rsar Admiral Benham's )
decisive action in behalf of United
States commerce. The British minister
cabled 1000 words concerning the in.
cident to the London foreign office.
Persons sympathizing with the insur-
gents are bitter toward the. American
commander. They say that he acted
solely in the interest of President
Peixoto and otherwise misreDresented
his course.
DA GAMAs POSITION GROWS WORSE
Admiral Ds Gama's position in the
harbor grows worse daily. Three des-
perate night attacks on Armscso have
failed, while the government has
mounted several new finch guns at
that point. Rear Admiral Bsnham
said yesterday: Admiral Da Cana
will not be able to leave the harbor,
even, unless he act soon, but he can
surrender and obtain asylum with US
at any time.
Admiral Da Cana said yesterday
that Admiral Mello, with the insurgent
cruiser Repubica and three Transports
Of troops was approaching Santos, Co
operating with an army that was
marching on the city. The naval and
military forces ought to reach Santos
today, he said, and proceed at once to
the attack. The insurgent commander
expects that Santos will surrender at
once, Only the insurgents believe the
reports Of the coming attack on Santos.
The younger officers of the insur.
gent fleet in the harbor are impatient
for action. They urged Admiral De
Cana fercely yesterday to fight the
United States feet, and they may per-
suads him at any time to lombard Rio
de Janeiro The foreign fleets might
not prevent the bombardment in case
two days notice should be given, for
Rio, with its forts on the hills and its
cannon on the beach, is not an open
city,
The government feet was reported
off the harbor last night, and the cap
tain of the America came ashore to get
orders. The America may go south be.
fore attacking the insurgent feet.
Many new cases of yellow fever are
reported here. The deaths Snum ber
more than thirty daily. The heslth OF
all aboard the United States warshipS
is perfect.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
HIDDEN TREASu RE.
A Box Of Coin and Jewels Found in an
Old House

Old House.
WALTHAM. Mass, Feb. "A re
markabls find is reported by S. A
lsaacSon. who is remodeling an old
building at the corner Of Main and
Lexington streets. II was leather
box containing old coin, jewelry, and
other articles TO the value of several
thousand dollars, and no hint has been
obtained as to how they got tsere.
The box was in a space between the
ceiling of the room and floor Of the
second story. In it were two watches
of antique appearance, Spanish coin
worth several hundred dollars, several
gold rings. pearl necklace, and dia
mond, which. Mr. Isaacson says. an
expert tells him is worth abnt 81 900
There slso WAS n number of old papers.
The stuff evidently was 100 years old.
The building was used AS 4 jewelry
store about forty years ago, and was at
one time used for post Office. OF late
years it has been hardware store
None OF the former tenants now living
can give any hint as TO how the tres-
sure could have found its way there.
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The PROSECUTION FAILED.

Case Against Alleged bank Emb'zzlSrs
at Lebanon Falls Through.
LEBANON. Feb. 2 The case OF the
commonwealth against the officers and
directors of the Lebanon Trust and
Safe Deposit bank, VINO are charged
with embezzlemsut on tho plea that
they had received deposits while cog
infant of the insolvOnt character of the
bank. was heard before Alderman
Miller tonight.
The prosecution failed to make out
their case and the defendants were dis
charged. They claim that tho prosecu.
ton was brought by enemies OF the
bank for the purpose OF gratifying u
petty spite
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
WILSON TARIFF
PUSHING ALONG
MeSSaSed Over 10 the Senate and Laid Before
That Body.
IS NOW BEFORE The committee
Mcpherson viii Vote with the Repub-
licans in Favor of Hearings--The
Fight Over the Income Tax Prom
ises to Be Warm-The Bill viii
Probably Remain in the Hands Of
the Committee Month.
w AShlNNlON, reus =
TT WAS exactly 1 10 o'clock this af-
teruoon when the Wilson tariff
bill was messaged over TO ths sen
WASHINGTON. Feb. .

w AShlNNlON. reus =
TT WAS exactly 1 10 o'clock this af-
teruoon when the Wilson tariff
bill was messaged over TO ths sen,
u ats and laid before that body.
Upon motion of the chairman Of the
committee it was refsrrel to the fl
nance committee. better have sn
order made for the printing OF the bill
as a document, said Mr. Allison. FOR,
my word for it, there will be great
demand for tat document. 80 be
it, said Mr. Voorhees,, and almost be-
fore the words were out Of his mouth
Mr.. Hoar walked down toward the
front aud remarked: Lets have it
iudexsd. too it will come in handy"
The document was ordered as thus
amended.
Now that the bill is fairly before the
committee much interest is manifested
as to whether or not the committee will
permit extended hearings TO be had on
the bill in its present shape. In this
connection it is said that Senator Nc.
Pherson returned to the city for the
purpose of assisting in the settlement of
this question, and thst his vote will be
cast with the Republicans in favor OF
hearings.
Mr.. VOORHEES,, it is understood, does
not look with very much favor upon
the proposition to have hearings in as
extensive a manner as they were con-
ducted before the house committee on
ways and means. He believes the cir
culars sent out by this committee will
do much to obviate the necessity for
such work. and that unless some i'm
portant changes have been made
there will be no need of extending
the hearings. Republican members
of the committee, while admitting that
the circulars will DO good and throw
lightin the pathway of the committee
do not believe that they will accom-
plish all that is hoped for, and holding
to this belief they will, aided by Mr.. Nc
Pherson, insist that hearings be bad
A MONTH WITH THE COMMITTEE.
The probability is, therefore, based
upon the Judgment OF members of the
committee who have been giving this
subject much attention, that the bill
will be in committee at least month,
The fight over the income tax
promises to be warm and ex.
cited. There are a number of Re.
publicans, notably those who opposed
the repeal of the Sherman law.
who will vote TO keep the income tax
on the bill for the reason that If it is
taken off the decrease in the revenue
will, from their point of view. be made
up by the issue Of bonds So that.
while voting to keep this tax on the
bill, these senators will vote against
the whole measure on it's final passage
So far as can be gathered at 80 early
n day the indications are that the bill
will be passed by the senate by strict
party vote, and Democratic members of
the finance committee asserted today
that they believed no very material
change could be made in it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
JURY TAM Pc RING.

A Discovery at Doylestown Causes POST
ponement of Murder Trial
DoYLEsTowN. Feb, "A discovery
was made today that will prevent what
would probably have caused post.
ponement Of tho second trial of Wal
lace Burt for the murder Of the Right
leys. 1t was found that the closet in
which the jury wheel is kept was open
and the wheel itself was open, and the
names of the jurors could easily have
been tampered with.
When the discovery was made Judge
Yerkes Immediately ordered that new
panel of jurors be drawn. =
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Uuon. Reissue d. Carey de-
ceased), West Franklin. Bradford;
James r Campbell, Transfer, Mercer;
jonas Hoks, Good Springs, Schuylkill.
Original widows-Li2zie b. Neff,
Knox, Clarion; Mary l. Roberts, West
Grove. Chester; Mary Miller, Green
Spring, Cumberland; George Kessler
(father), Richland, Lebanon; Eliza A.
Irwin, Carlton. Mercer; Susannah L.
Lookman, Philadslphia; MSnhale Allen.
Philadelphia; Elizabeth Doughsrty.
BraddOck, Allegheny; Eleanor Brewer.
Stroudsburg. Monroe; Mary Jane VOL
ford, Hillside, Westmoroland, Joseph
Wolf (tatheD, Rock Glen, Luzerne.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
SECOND TERM HAS COST THE COUNTRY MORE THAN TE CIVIL WAR

Bob Fitzsimmons met this afternoon
for the purpose OF completing arrange
ments for the proposed Creedon Fitz-
simmons fight Colonel Hopkins re-
ported that the new club at Jackson
Vile had offered a $4,000 purse. with
81, 900 for each man as training OK
penses.
FtzSimmons said he would not fight
fol less than $l5 900 purse, He also
wanted the club TO put up S., 900 to re-
imburse the men in case il failed to
bring off the fight and further insisted
that esch man should put up 81, 500 to
guarantee his appearance at the ring =
side.
Colonel Hopkins said these terms
were exorbitant and refused to agree
to them, So they parted without any
arrangements being made.
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ON ONE TICKET ONLY.

Haneock's Name Withdrawn from the
Regular Democratic Party"
HARRISBURG. Pa. Feb. 2.-The name
of James Denton Hancock as the can
ddate of the Regular Democratic
party" for congress at large, has been
withdrawn at the state department,
and he will appear on the official bal =
lot as the candidate of the Democratic
party in the regular column only.
Itisintimated that Galusha A. Grow,
the Republican candidate, who was
also nominated by certificate and nomi
nation papers, will do likewise, there
being no necessity for appearing In two
columns
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
SENATOR QUAY'S
AMENDMENT
He Proposes 10 Provide for The Free Coinage
Of Silver.
CATCHINGS CALLED TO ORDER
Senator Stewards Resolution Deny
ing the Right of the Secretary of
the Treasury to Issue Bonds Mr..
Villas Defends the Secretary--LiveIy
Discussions in the House for and
Against the Hawaiian Policy.
WASHINGTON. Eeb, 2
GPHE resolution Of Senator Stewart
denying the right of the secre-


denying the right Of the secre-
tary Of the treasury to issue
bonds, which became a subject
for discussion during the morning
hour several days ago. today succeeded
in Hide-tracking everything else, Mr.
Villas, OF Wisconsin. occupying almost
the entire afternoon in defense of the
secretary of tho treasury.
Mr.. Villas prSdicAted his remarks
upon an amendment to the resolution
declaring the authority OF the secrs-
tary to apply the proceeds from the
sale of bonds to appropriations made
by congress, and proceeded to make his
argument from legal standpoint At
times the discussion partook of ma
ture of collOquy, such Republican
senators as Hoar, Aldrich Allison and
Platt taking issue with Mr. Villas.
Ma. Quay gave notice of an amend
ment he intended to offer to the tariff
bill, which provides for the free coin
age Of silver under ths act of Feb 2S
1873 the purchase of gold bullion and
the issuance Of forty year treasury
notes bearing low interest, all of which
| DIOIulebb w EOubW Iuo luuuClhl ulb
cusslon of the extra session.
Shortly after o'clock the tariff bill
was laid before the senate aud referr.
ed to the finance committee. At 5.15
the senate adjourned until Monday
next.
DICUssIoN IN THE HOUSE
A lively discussion was prscipitated
today over report from the committee
on rules setting aside the next three
legislative days for the consideration of
Mr.. Creary's Dem, Ky..) resolution
censuring Minister Stevens and the
Republican administration for their
share in the Hawaiin imbroglio. Mr..
Boutelle (Rsp., Me-. endeavorsd
to call up his privileged
resolution relating to Hawaii /;
but the previous question was ordered
and the committees report adopted
Ia discussing this. however, Mr.. Catch
ings Dem. Miss }, who reported the
special order, made some cau3tic re-
marks about Mr.. Boutelle. referring
to his "bsdlamite actions" AMI his
harmless mania for making a spectacle
OF himself, and twice Mr. Boutelle had
the words taken down and Mr.. Catch
ings called to order.
The presidents letter transmitting
another batch of Hawaiian correspond
ence was read and the correspondence
referred to the foreign affairs COM
mittee.
Mr.. McCrsary Dem, Ky.) spoke for
the administrations Hawaiian policy,
and Mr.. Hit rep, Ill) against it. At
8 o'clock the house adjourned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
IRON BUSINESS IMPROVES.
Dun & Co.'s Weekly Trade Review Notes
Changes for the Better.

NEW York, Feb. 2. 2.-According to
Dua, industrial recovery continues
though it is but gradual, in response to
the demand of a people whose con
sumption at it's lowest is greater than
any other country.
Larger demand for structural iron
and steel, for railway materials, except
rails. for barbed wire and especially
for wire nails and wire rods, gives a
better outlook to the iron industry
both east and west. Chicago notes dis
tiuct improvement: at Pittsburg bust .
ness is larger though prices do not
gain, and even at Philadelphia trade is
better both for pig and finished pro-
ducts, while encouragement is found in
the fact that prices do not further de -
cline.
Commercial failures tor the week
number 366 in the United States
against 255 last year, and 50 ia Canada
against As last year, the list including
two of over a quarter of a million dol
lars,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
OUNCE OF PREVENTION.
Uniontown Coke Operators Are Getting
Rid of Disturbing Elements.

Uniontown Coke Operators Are Getting
Rid of Disturbing Elements.
UNIoNTowN. Pa, Feb .2.-Ths coke
operators in the vicinity of Uniontown
have commenced the wholesale dis
charge of Hungarian. Slsv and Polish
employees. A large number were dis.
missed yesterday and others have been
notified to leave The exodus of the
foreign element from the coke region
during the past six months has been
very great, many them retur ming to
their own country, others going to the
western part of the United States.
The recent riots in the Mansfield val
ley have had much to do with the re-
newal of the determination on the part
of employers to get rid of the disturb
ing elements in the coke regions
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
Or. MARKLEY ACCEPTS.
He Will Represent the Psnnsylvan

He Will Represent the Pennsylvania
Democracy as Candidate
PHILADELPHIA, Feb 2 ORA. d. Mark.
ley, OF Montgomery, the candidate of
the "Pennsylsnia Democracy for con
gresham at-lsrge, has sent his letter
of acceptance of the nomination to the
committee.
In his letter DR. Markley severely
arraigns and scores the state admins
tration for what he calls its System
Of boss organization" that lhas made it
impossible for self respecting and
honest Democrats TO remain in the or
ganization, except upon terms of sub
serviency, humiliation and practical
serfdom.
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York aud SusquohSnna Railroad com
pany across the Meadows.
The jury in their verdict said that
the testimony submitted showed that
the temporary structure was unsafe
and that the contractors realizsd its
weakness
1t is said that some Of the wounded
Italians have already engaged counsel
to bring nit against tho contractors
for injuries sustained.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
THE RETURNS ARRIVING.

PittsburR Manufacturers Universally
Protest Against the Wilson Bill
PITTsBURG, Feb. 2 "A storm Of pro
tests went up from Pittsburg manufac.
turers today against the passage of the
Wilson tariff bill.
With one notable exception every
manufacturer interviewed and the
Republican politicians predicted dire
distress should the tariff measure pass
the senate and become law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
DR.. ooYLE's CONDITION.

The Eminent Wilkes Barre Physicians
Death Momentarily Expected.
WILKES. BARRE, Feb. 2.-Dr ]. I.
Doyle. the eminent physician. known
throughout the state. who has been i'll
for the pasl month, is rapidly sinking
tonight and death is momentarily OK.
pected. Father Kelly is at his bed
side.
Dr. Doyle has practicsd medicine
mere siucS 1869, when he came here
from Philadelphia. He is a gradute
from the Royal College of Surgeons in
Dublin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
RED NOSE MIKES FRIENDS.
Aocomplioss Of the Murderer Of Mcclure
In Prison.

hccompliSes VI bho muIuoIeE VI mSSiure
In Prison.
WHKEs-BARRE, Feb. 2.-The dis
trict attorney Of Luzarns county was
notified today by w y Gresham, secre-
tary of state at Washington, that the
two Italians, Giuseppe Bevivsno and
Vincsnzo Villela, accomplices Of Red
Nosed Mike, we're convicted Of murder
in the Italian courts The former was
sentenced 10 twenty years imprison-
ment, and the latter to fifteen years.
The crime alluded TO is the murder
Of Contractors Mcclure, Of Philadei.
phia and Flanagan, Of Qnakertown on
the mountains near Here 10 1889. Red
Nosed Mike was hanged here, but the
others escaped.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
TIE TRoURLE is OVER.
Mansfield Mine Owners Confident That
the Crisis Has Passed.

MANSFIELD, Feb. 9. There are now
but fifteen deputies guarding the inter
ests of the operators in this district
Sheriff Richard and the mine owners
are confident tho trouble is at an end.
No more arrests have been made
and while further raids are contem-
plated. there is no time set for them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
DEATH OF Or. KOCH.
uthor Of Educational and Devotional
Wnrka Paaaaa Awav

Author OF Educational and Devotional
Works Passes Away.
ALLENTOWN. Feb. 2-Charles Joseph
Koch, d. D., a native of Mayence, Ger
many, died here today aged SO years
In earlier life he was Catholic priest,
being ex communicated when he mar
ried his servant girl II. was an author
Of devotional and educational works,
metrica1 translation of Psalms, can.
ticles and lamentations
Since his wife's death, Koch has
been very eccentric, having attempted
suicide once. He has lived at the
poor house the last eight years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-03
SAND BAGGED AN ARABIAN.
A Bold Robbery That Has Caused Ex-
element at Ha2lston.

HA2LEToN, Pa. Feb. "A daring
robbery was committed on SevSert
street here this morning by an un-
known man The victim was Hamod
Nabod. an Arabian merchant, He was
behind the counter in his store when a
stranger entered aud asked for a pair
of gloves
Nabod showed his stock aud while
bending over the counter was struck
on the head with u sandbag and
knocked iusensible The robber then
ransacked the store aud took $50 from
the till. He is still at large.