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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
suNpRY STATE NEWS NOTES.

Water taxes have been lowered in Read.
ing.
Attempting to tow a log ashore Will
liam ID. Hoffman was swept over dam in
abe Schuylkill river above Reading and
drowned.
The Game and Fish Protective associa.
tion Of Schuylkill county favors the taxing
Of hunting dogs and the sale Of dead game
prohibited by law.
A great number Of Berks county citi-
zens have petitioned the commissioners TO
build a $4,000 bridge over the Schuylkill
above Shoemakersville.
II. b. Griggs, Media Republican, who
was dismissed from the Philadelphia post
office, after twenty yeurs' services, has
asked the civil service authorities for
hearing.
1t is understood that Factory inspector
Watchorn will proceed against certain
firms and corporations for violating tho
semi-monthly pay law. 1t is stated that
he has already proceeded against the
United collierles at Houtzdale, Clearfield
county.
The appointment of Freeman G. Gay,
Henry B, Temple, OF Westmoreland; Sam
uel Igenfritz, York; james Cleaver, John
w. Eichelberger, OF Bradford, and General
John A. Wiley, Venaugo, as members OF
the Pennsylvania commission to assist the
Antietam battlefield board in surveying,
locating and marking the lines OF the bat
tie at Antietam has been announced at
the executive department at Harrisburg.
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latest FROM HONOLULU.
Hawaiian Provisional Government De-
sires Shelter Under the Wing
of the American Eagle.

SAN Francisco, March Z. - The
schooner Transit arrived from Homo
lulu at II o'clock this morning bring
ing advices up to Feb. 20. Adviees
sent by the Oceanic, on Feb 10, report
ed important action having been taken
by the provisional government in the
matter Of preparing for constitution
al convention to orgauizs a representa-.
tive government.
This was followed on the nth after
an evening meeting of che annexation
club, by action on the part Of the lead
ing members of the club as citizens in
organizing formally as political party
in support of the government, This
movement embraces all CLASSES and
divisions hitherto arising among the
supporters of the provisional govern
ment.
Among the principles Of the platform
agreed upon are the following: To
support the provisional government
Resist the restoration of monarchy.
Establish practicable form OF repre-.
sentative government. The govern
ment to be united as soon as posi- BILE
with that of the United States. No
class legislation discriminating against
any class of loyal citizens. No persons
to be employed by the government un-
less loyal to it,
The Monowai yesterday brought the
news of the passage of the McCrery
resolution. The second paragraph is
generally regarded as final and decisive
that the United States will not inter,
fere to restore the queen.
The native royalist dailies, however,
loully insist that in supporting the
principle of non-interference, it means
that Mr.. Stevens violation Of that
principle must be redressed and that
the queens immediate restoration is
accordingly to be expected
This teaching will doubtless be more
or less believed for some time by the
majority of the natives.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
cALoRoFoRMsD BY ROBBERS.
Four Women Are Rendered Insansib's .
by Burglars.

PHILADELPHIA Pa, March IA bold
burglary took place last night at the
residence of Mrs, Anabel Long on
Washington street, in the heart of the
town. Mrs, Longs household consists
of herself, her three daughters and her
son.
Some time last night burglars en-
tered the house, and after ransacking
the first floor, made their way to the
second story Mrs Long ana her eld-
est daughter were sleeping together in
one room and in an adjoining room the
two other daughters were asleep.
The burglars chloroformed the four
women and tied the oldest daughters
hands together While the robbers
were searching the room the effect Of
the chloroform passed off from Mrs
Long and she recovered consciousness
and her Outcries frightened the men
off and brought her son to her from the
floor above.
Long fred n half dozen shots from
the window to alarm the neighborhood,
but the burglars made Oft. In their
hurry to escape they left most of the
booty they had collected,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
ANARCHIST CELEBRATION.

A Demonstration VIII Be Allowed at
Berlin, on March 10
BERLIN, March 7-Anarchists have
decided upon, and are already perfect.
ing arrangements, to march in process
sion to Friedrichshain cemetery on
Sunday, March ~, to place wreaths on
the graves Of the anarchists who were
killed in 1848.
The police authorities have signihed
that they will offer no objection to the
procession, provided it shall take place
In the early hours Of the day. On the
occasion the socialist organ. Der Sosial-
ist, will be printed on red paper.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
THE BEST WAY ITO WT HOUSE is ITO ADVERTISE FOR T DIN THE BEST PAPER

post office department.. The number
mailed today and Thursday will prob
ably aggregate 800, but after that daily
average between 1876 and 300.
1t was stated at tho bureau yesterday
that margin of niuO or ten days in
addition to the required thirty days
from time of receipt OF notice in which
additional evidence could be filed
would undoubtedly be allowed, Fur
ther time will be given if asked for by
the pensioner.
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lives. On January "a last he was or
dered to vaoate the premises by the
board of health, and it is said that he
believed that Alderman Lomasney was
responsible for this order.
In conversation with a policeman.
Dunau when asked why he shot the
alderman said: Il had a good reason
for doing it. If you knew as much as
| do you would have done it yourself.
He is a villain and anything but q
friend of the unemployed.
This was all the prisoner would say.
He will be arraigned tomorrow.
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confronted with the question whether
it shall afford hearing to the antago-
nists of the resolution,
Requests for an audience have been
made by free thought societies of New
York, Chicago and Washington. There
is an apprehension on the one hand
that these people may present their
views in manner which would bring
down criticism upon the committee for
listening to them, On the other hand,
a refusal to listen to both sides Of the
case would involre a charge Of prsju'
dice and illiberality.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
nnnu NJ Y March z

TROY, N, Y, March T.
0PHE excitement of yesterday,
caused by the killing Of Robert
Ross. Republican watcher,
u and the wounding of his brother
William at polling place in the Thir-
tesnth ward has not snbsided this
morning. Never before in the his
tory Of this city. remarkable
for election contests, was there one
like that which has just termi-
tated in the election by small plurality
on the face of the returns of Francis j.
Malloy, the candidate Of the Murphy
Democrats The street corners this
morning were crowded with groups of
excited men The crowds consisted
largely of employees who had failed to
return TO their work.
1t is learned that John McGough, :,
one OF the men who did the shoe ting
in yesterdays tragedy at the election
polls was seriously Woundel in the hip,
although he escaped after the shooting
of Robert and William Ross. The po-.
lice know bul will not divulge the To-
cation of McGough. but it is intimated
that his wounds may prove fatal.
"Bat" Shea. who, 1t is alleged, mur-
dersd Robert Ross, is in Jail. The pis.
tol wound he received in the head dur
ing the melee was not serious.
THE CONDITION OF WILLIAM ROSS.
The condition of William Ross is said
to be improved. and it is not believed
fatal conse0uences in his case will en-
sue.
John H. Boland, who surrendered
himself to the police yesterday when
it was learned that the police were
looking for him in connection with the
shooting, was in police court this morn
ing Magistrate Donohue stated that
as the coronel's jury had the investiga'
tion relative to the tragedy in hand, he
would adjourn all proceeding in police
court until after the coroner's jury had
returned a verdict. and Mr., Bolsnd
was rsmanded to Jail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
FREE THINKERS DEMANDS.

Desire to Be Heard in Opposition to Put.
ting tho Deity In the Constitution.
WASHINGTON, March 7.--Muoh feel
ing has been aroused in religious cir
cles. and among free thinkers as we'll,
over the resolution Of Representative
Morse, OF Massachusetts,, to secure rec
ognition Of the Deity in the constitu.
ton. Having heard the statements OF
the church people, the committee is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
CUTTING DOWN PENSIONS.

Eight Hundred Notices Of Reductions
WIN Be Mailed Today and Tomorrow.
WASHINGTON. March Thereafter
all notices of reduction Of pension will
be sent to pensioners by registered
letters. This plan has been adopted by
Commissioner Lochren. and necessary
arrangements have been made with the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
NOTES FROM OVER THE SEA.

Kossuth is said to be improving in
health.
Kaiser William has bought villa near
Potsdam palace for his eldest son, and ho
will remain under tutors there until ready
for the university.
or l06 anarchists arraigned in Paris
courts thirty-four were held for further
examination, and the rest were discharged
for lack Of evidence.
French papers applaud the speech of
Lord Dufferin, the English Ambassador
who declared the prospects for European
peace even brighter than in 1893.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
BALD HEADED ROW ANXIOUS.
Rush for Seats at the Pollard -BrSokin-
ridge Trial.

Rush for Seats at the Pollard-B Breokin-
ridge Trial.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March THE
trial of the suit against Congressman
Breckinridge. Of KNntucky, by Made.
line V. Pollard, for breach of promise,
and in which is involved the charge of
seduction. will begin tomorrow morn
ing in this city.
A. A, Wilson, the marshal of the
District OF Columbia. has received hun
dreds of applications for seats at the
trial In view Of these applications,
Marshal Wilson has asked the judges
Of the district supreme court to allow
the largest court room in their jurisdic 9.
tiOn to be used, and the request will be
granted. This chamber, known ~
criminal court room No. 1, was used
for the trial of Guiteau.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
ANOTHER FIGHT IN CAMBRIA.
The West India Regiment Infots Heavy
Loss on the Natives.

LOSS on tna NATIVES.
LONDON. March THE admiralty
Office is in receipt of dispatches from
Bathurst, Cambria, this morning re.
porting another engagement between
British troops--a detachment Of the
West India regiment-and a strong
band Of followers OF Chief Fodisilah.
Rear. Admiral Bedford, of the n u
snip Raleigh. reports that the West
Indians we're attacked by the natives
while advancing upon the village of
Bamjur yesterday, fight ensuing, in
which seven of the British soldiers
were wounded.
The West Indians opened deadly
fire upon the natives, causing them to
retreat. The advantage was followed
up until the British took possession of
Bamjur, which they burned The
loss to the natives in killed and wounded
was very heavy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
SHAKES HANLoN'S TEAM.
Another Club Will Represent Allentown
in the State, League.

Another Club VIII Represent Allentown
in the State Lsague.
ALLENTOWN, Pa, March Albert
L. Johnson, president of the Lehigh
Valley Traction company and former
owner of the Cleveland Brotherhood
Baseball team, today said that Allen
town would be represented in the
State league but not by the team signed
by Manager Hanlon.
Mr.. Johnson is negotiating with an
ex-national league player for manager
and the majority of the local team will
be reserve players held by the Ma.
tional league and who will be leased to
the Allentown club when not needed
by their own team.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
WOUNDED BY a CRANK.


Leg.
BosToN, March Alderman Martin
Lomasney was shot at noon today in
the city by crank named James Doo-
nan, 81 years old, He fired five shots.
one taking effect in one of the alder.
mans legs, Doonan was Immediately
arrested.
The alderman was removed to the
city hospital. His assailant is evident.
ly laborer, who has been hanging
around the city hall for several weeks
The motive for the assault is not dis
closed.
The assailnnt's name is James H.
Dunan, an oil flnisher by trade. He is
the owner of the house in which he
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
STRUCK BY THE "oWL."


New YORK, March AT 8 o'clock
this morning train No. 7, known rs
the "Owl, eastbound, on the Pennsyl
vana railroad, when near Elizabeth
struck party of men who had been
put off freight train, The men were
thrown in all directions
When the crew made a search one
was found with a crushed head and
both legs cut off. Hs WAS taken to the
hospital in Elizabeth. where he died
an hour later. Another victim was
found between the tracks terribly in
iured. He was taken to the hospital,
where ne will probably die.
The men are unknown, and were
evidently in search of work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
Fire at Hinghnmton.

BINGHAMToN, N, y, March Z, 2 n. m.-
At |. 10 this morning fire broke out In c.
G. Smiths large cigar factory on Noyes
Island, this city, 1t is now burning fierce.
ly. The blaze has spread to an old build
ing near by and has also set fire to the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western rail.
road bridge over the Chennngo river.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
THE FAMOUS cRoNIN CASE.
After Four M onth's Trial viii be Sub
,,,{It al 20 tha Jurv

mitted to the Jury.
CHICAGO, March After n trial oc-
cupying four months. and involving
an expenditure of $1OO, OOO the case of
the people of Illinois, against Daniel
Coughlin, charged with complicy in
tho murder of DR.. P. H. Cronin was
submitted for verdict of twelve men
this afternoon.
Only Judge Tuthill's instructions re-
main to be delivered. Prosecutor
Bottum concluded his address at 80
o'clock, and on account of the hour the
court deferred the reading Of the charge
until morning
A long retirement of the jury is sx-
pscted by everybody. The general
sentiment is that the jury will dis
agree.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
JACK is STILL AT LARGE.

1u0 oEVTy OF MS OApIWI0 SHOWN Up as
Canard.
LONDON, Maroh Q. The most careful
inquiry on the part of the United Press
fails to reveal any foundation whatever
for the sensational story cabled to
America today 10y certain news
agency to the effect that the Simon
pure Jack the Ripper" had been dis
covered in London.
Not single newspaper in London
prints anything OF the kind today, nor
do the police know anything about the
alleged discovery of the Waite Chapel
butcher. The story sent abroad today
Is silly and utterly baseless cauard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
GETTING OUT LIFE BOATS.

Citizens Of wilkes-Barre Preparing for
Their Annual Soak.
WILKES BARRE, Pa. March THE
SuSquehanna river at this point 10
rapidly rising, and at o'clock tonight
the water was eighteen feet above low
water mark.
There is aprobability Of the West
Side being flooded by tomorrow morn
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
ESCAPE OF JAIL BIRDS.
A Number Of Prisoners Break Out Of
Naw raatia prison

A Number Of Prisoners Break Out of
New Castle Prison.
NEW CASTLE. Pa, March Z William
Hart, a notorious robbsr; William Ash =
ton, common thief; Samuel Scheli,
charged with robbery and assault and
battery; Perry Henry, charged with
larceny, effected their escape from the
county Jail last night by forcing a cell
door fastenings and saving two sets Of
iron bars over the Jail windows
The discovery was made at o'clock
this morning. There is no clue to their
RhersaboutH.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
STRIKE At YOUNGSTOWN.

The Cars of the Electric Street Railway
Are Still Tied Up.
YOUNGSTOWN. O., March THE
Electric Street Car company made no
effort to run their cars last night nor
today,
Sixty men have been sworn in as
deputy sheriffs, and another attempt
will be soon made to run cars il the
militia has to be called out to protect
the non union men.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
SHAKING The PLUM TREE.

Numerous Appointments arc Confirmed
by the Senate.
WASHINGTON, March THE senate
has confined the following nomina-
tion: Charles Jonas, OF Wisconsin,
consul general at st. Petersburg
The injunction Of secrecy was re-
moved from the following nominations
which were confirmed Yesterday: st.
Clair A. Mulholand, pension agent; p
Gray Meek, surveyor Of customs John
r. Read, collector OF customs, all at
Philadelphia,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
HAS AROUSED THE cRANKs.
Representative Meredith In Receipt Of
Numerous Lstters

NumeIOus ENbtSiS'
WASHINGTON D. c., March Rep
resentative Meredith, Of Virginia, who
had a hea ted colloquy with Repressn-
tativs Fink, OF Illinois, on Friday last,
growing out Of the consideration of the
appropriation bill. has received num-
Der of abusive OF abusive letters from
various parts Of the east
These writers of letters are located in
Pennsylvania and New York, Some of
the writer's express a desire to come to
Washington and thrash Mr.. Meredith.
while all Of the number write him in
the most intemperate language.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
TO STAMP OUT SWEATING.
The Society of Practical Progress Will
Take Action

IHb buVIeIY OF IIHVIIUHI ITVBT6HH VIII
Take Action.
HARRISBURG, Pa. March THE So
ciety Tor Practical Progress is cooper
ating with the factory department in
its crusade against the sweating"
shops OF Philadelphia. Pittsburg, and
ether large cities of the state.
Mr.. Watchorn and his deputies are
eudeavoring to locate these establish
ments, but with poor success. He
says: with the cooperation Of the
Society for Practical Progress and
Kindred organizations we hope to
eventually stamp out this great evil. )"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
FIRE At PLYMOUTH.

Engine House Of the Delaware and Hud
son Breaker IL Destroyed.
WILKES BARRE, Pa, March THE
extensive engine house and pumping
station of the Delaware and Hudson
Coal company, at breaker No. 9 ut Ply.
mouth was destroyed by fire this morn
ing.
The large trsstling near tho boiler
house was also badly damaged. The
loss is estimated at $4,000 The ori =
gin il unknown. Work at the breaker
has been suspended for n few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
WEATHER FORECAST.

HClFkAl WASHINGTON. March Fore
cast for Thursday; For east
+ ern PennsylUdnid, generally
fair, pdriable winds. For icest-
e,n Pennsylvania, threatening and liqht
showerS, probably slightly warmer on The
lakes, northeast ipindS becoming rariab!e,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
THE LAST BODY RECOVERED.

Inquest on the Victims of the Slatington
Cave In.
ALLENTOWN, March 7--Tbe body Of
the fourth and last victim of the
quarry accident at Slatington was re-
covered this afternoon.
Like the other three bodies found, it
was in n horribly mutilated condition.
The coroner's jury tonight returned a
verdict that the deaths of the four
Hungarians were accidental.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
CHARLES coGHLAN SUED.
= Manager Wants Damages for Failur

= Manager Wants Damages for Failure
to Fill Bis Engagement.
PITTsBURG, March Manager 2. Han
derson, of the Duquense theater, has be-
gun proceedings against Charles Cogh-
Ian, now sick in the hospital here. for
damages for non'fulillment of con-
tract.
The engagement at the Chicago
opera house next week has also been
cancelled,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
TROY ELECTION
MURDERERS
One Of the ASjaSSinS Said to Have Been SeTl-
OuSly Injured.
The Police Protect The THUG

Excitement Still High Over Yester-
days AfFair-Crowds Of Excited
Men Throng the Streets-Arraign-
ment of John Boland-Bat Shea Still
Believed by Many to Have Shot
Ross-The Election to Be Contested
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The Part
OF wisdom is to embrace
such an opportunity before
it eludes your grasp. See
page 6.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-03-08
Bear in Mini

That only TWENTY FOUR
DAYS remain in which to
secure a TRIBUt6 sI
clopedia. See page 6.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-09
IN MISSOURI.
Republican by at Least B.ooO-onIy
-Four Democratic Congress man Safe

Republican by at Least 6.ooO-onIy
-Four Democratic Congress man safe
~. LOUIS. Mo, Nov. 9.--The result
of the Missouri election is becoming
clearer, and the extent of Repu blican
success tOlerably well defined There
is no doubt that the Repu blican state
ticket has been successful, and that
W. NJ Robinson for supreme Judge,
j. R. Kirk for superintendent of
schools, and Joseph F1ory for rail
road commissioner, are elected by not
less than 8. 900 plurality.
Two congressional districts are still
in doubt. the Second (HalFs) and the
Ninth, Champ Clark's) Both are
claimed by the Republicans and Dem
ocrats. and it VIII take the official
returns To settle the contest in them.
De Almond, Dem ocrat, in the Sixth,
according to the latest returns, has
carried that district By a plurality of
81. This may be overcome, however,
when the official count IS made As
the delegation now stands it is com
posed OF nine Republicans and four
Democrats. with the above two dis
tricts in dOub BIT
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1894-11-09
wAsHRuRN NOTES.


Ed leland came in from Troy yester-
day.
&. G. Goodno has returned from White
Q. E. Kropf came in from BeIvoir to-
T. S. secrest returned from Randolph
J. E. Hyatt has returned from St
Marys.
f. X. Hammerst the college stationer.
has returned from Clearwater.
Miss Blanche BARLEY viii sing At the
open meeting Of the Gamma Sigma SO
ciety
Miss Edith Cotton has gone to Kansas
City to spend few weeks with her sis
ter. Mrs. Hetrick.
Those who took part in the recital
Monday evening were Messrs. Behan,
White. McVicar, Harrison and Pond.
of the instrumental department. and
Misses Blssell. Chamberlain and BARLEY
and Dir. Gould of the vocal department
The football ground is being put in
order for the game with Midland Of
Atchison Saturday.
Several former Washburn boys visited
the open meeting of the W. G. L. 3
Among them Marx Gilmore OF the X S.
u Pharmacy department, d. D. Nc
Neen OF the National Normal of OHIO.
and Geo. Lux, Of the Kansas City Dental
college. The Midland team, which plays
Tashburn Saturday on Washburn
grounds. is said TO be doing good work.
Their captain il Mr.. Guthrie, graduate
IF Yale