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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
WANTS THE MINNEAPOLIS.
Japan Desires to Purchase Uncle Sans
New Cruiser.

BY the United Press.
Washington, Dec. 20.-The Chinese
government is negotiating for the pur"
chase of the dynamite cruiser, Niothe
roy, of the Brazilian navy, and it is re-
ported that 1t also wishes to secure the
Brazilian cruiser America. Both these
vessels were formerly steamers of the
Morgan line and were purchased by
Brazil and fitted as men of war in the
recent revolution.
In connection with the proposed sale
of these two shipe it was learned
through excellent authority, that the
Japanese government made overtures
to the Cramps, of Philadelphia, for
the purchase of ships under construc-
tion by that firm. The United States
cruiser Minneapolis was nearly com.
pleted at the Cramp ship yard and the
japanese agents were so pleased with
the vessel that they expressed them
slves as willing to pay a round price,
stated as high as $1,OOO,000 over the con-
tract price for her, If the United States
government would consent to the sale.
Charles Cramp came to Washington
and saw Secretary Herbert on the sub
ject, but the secretary would not con-
slider such proposition. claiming that
he had no right to do SO.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
monument erected by the same firm at
Fredericksburg, Va, last spring in
memory of the mother of Washington.
BARNIE REINSTATED.
National League Magnates Say That He
May play Ball.

May play Ball.
By the United Press.
New York, Dec. 20.-The national
board Of arbitration of the National
Base Ball league. met in executive ses-
sion in the Fifth Avenue hotel for the
purpose of Strengthening out minor
league difficulties and to consider the
statements of Fred Pfeffer and Billy
Barnie, the suspended base ball play
ers and manager respectively
President Young said just before the
board went into session that after the
minor grievances of the different
leagues were disposed of the board
would take up the cases of Pfeffer and
Barnie.
Barnie was present and presented his
claims in person, while Pfeffer sub
mitted a written statement of his case.
This evening long typewriter
statement was given out in which the
board finds in the case of Pfeffer that
his written statement is indefinite and
unsatisfactory and that they find no
reason for removing the disability i'm
posed in his case.
In the case of Barnie the board, after
receiving the testimony taken, finds
that in the absence of any positive
evidence affecting Mr.. Barnie's loyal
ty, this board has no other alternative
but to remove the suspension imposed
on him on Nov. 16.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
UNLOCKING THE DOORS.
Board of PardOns Recommends Release
of Another Batch of Criminals.
D,r ba TIpftad Draec

Board of PardOns Recommends Release
of Another Batch OF Criminals.
By the United Press.
Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 20.-The board
of pardons tonight announced its ac-
tion in a number of cases as follows:
Pardons recommended Edwin Both
eras, Luzerne, murder; Walter b. Nc
Mullen, Philadelphia, forgery; Powers
Pittenturf, Adams, larceny and receiv-
ing, and Charles Beymer, Allegheny,
keeping gambling house. A commuta-
tion Of the death sentence was recon-
mended in the case of George Dukovic,
Allegheny, murder.
These were refused: Edward Dillon
Montgomery county, murder; Lena
AMAZING, Fayette, selling liquor with
out license; Joseph Ragan, Philadel-
phia, rape; Robert B. Mckee, Craw-
ford, breaking and receiving. A num-
ber of cases were held under advise
ment until special meeting to be held
early in January and others for re-
argument before the new board. Among
those held under advlsement for the
special meeting in January is the case
of Hugh Dempsey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
EX-SPEAKER CROWS plan
Proposed Amendment to the National
Bank Act.
AN OUTLINE OF HIS MEASURE
Susquehanna Statesman unfolds n
Scheme Calculated to Keepthc Gold in
the United States Treasury-Notes
to Be Deposited Instead Of Bonds.
By the United Press.

By the United Press.
Washington, Dec. 20.-Representa-
tive Grow Pa) inetroduced a bill today
to amend the national bank act.
"The purpose Of my BILL" said Mr..
Grow, sis to allow the banks to deposit
United States legal tender notes in
lieu of bonds as security for their cir
culation, the treasury to issue on every
$lO0 for value in such treasury notes
$40 in circulation bank notes in the
same way that bank notes are issued
now; all the treasury notes thus depos-
tied to be cancelled; the circulating
notes issued in their place to have all
the legal qualities of the bank notes
now in circulation; the government to
be liable for redemption and final pay
ment, just the same as now under the
national bank act.
''There will be no tax on circulating
bank notes. 1t would be tt, the interest
of the bank to deposit these treasury
notes instead of bonds at their pres
ent premium. The advantage to the
government would be that as soon as
all the treasury notes should be de-
posted there would be no demand
notes to take gold out of the treasury
as fast as it is put in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
TELEGRAPHIC WAITS.

The stevedores' strike at New Orleans
has broken out again and the cotton trade
is paralyzed.
Mistaken for a burglar by his own dog,
George Hageman, of Flatbush, l.. l., was
terribly bitten and is now in hospital
Suing to recover sS,OOO,OOO in uncollected
taxes, State Comptroller Harris will ac-
cept Is per cent. of the amounts in set
tlement.
Charges of embezzllng s25,OOO against
ex-City Treasurer Boggs, of Tacoma,
Wash, were found unfounded and he was
acquitted.
Charged with embezzling $4,000 in in
vested stock from Mrs. Amanda McClel-
Ian, Joseph d. Lowe, Boston broker,
was arrested.
Antl-Kolb Alabama editors propose to
omit entirely publication of the name of
the defeated Popullst-Republican candl-
date for governor.
A free show" organization at Mayn-
ardsville, Tenn, threatens to break into
Jail If John Stanley and Clarence Cox
are not hanged publicly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
ANOTHER DIPHTHERIA CURE.
A St. Louis Doctor Claims to Have Made
Great Discovery.

BY the United Press.
cry Of new diphtheria cure is claimed
by DR.. Heine Marks, chief of the staff
of physicians at the City hospital.
Speaking Of his discovery, DR.. Marks
says:
For over year have been expert
menting with two Incompatible chemi-
Gals. If could once get them united l
was certain that l had the best cure
in the world for diphtheria. Several
months ago the secret of amalgamating
them was discovered, and l set about
testing my theory. The union of these
liquid resembling whisky. The medi-
cine has a pleasant aromatic odor and
peculiar pungent taste.
MY method of administering it is
with the hypodermc syringe and swab-
bling the throat. The effects of the in
lection are to reduce the temperature
and destroy the micro-organsms
Swabbing the throat destroys the false
membrane. Thus all the remedial
qualities claimed for anti-toxine are
contained in my discovery, but my
remedy has several advantages over
the anti-toxine cure"
The doctor refuses to make known
the formula Of the new discovery until
its efficacy has been satisfactorily
demonstrated to specialists in throat
diseases.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
EFFECTS OF ANTI.TOXIN.
The Diphtheria Cure Sometimes Produces
Rash Upon the Patients.

Inc Dlphtherla Cure sometimes produces
aRash Upon the Patients.
By the United Press.
New York, Dec. 2O.-Rumors have
been current in Yonkers for several
days that patient treated with anti
toxin serum had been poisoned by it to
such an extent that his body. had
broken out in sores. The patient was
Alexander Laird, of Yonkers. He had
lost his three children from diphtheria
within three days, and ten days ago he
was taken sick with the disease.
DR.. j. Lindsey Porteous suggested
the use Of anti-toxin and secured some
of the serum from this city. Mr.. and
Mrs. Laird were both inoculated with
it. In the case of Mr.. Laird the result
was beneficial at once. Mrs. Laird al
though constantly exposed to the dis
ease, has not contracted it. The ad-
ministration Of the serum results in
the breaking out of a rash, which to
an unprofessional eye appears much
like chicken poX. This is accompanied
by an itching. DR.. Porteous said last
evening there is nothing to be feared,
that the remedy had worked with per-
feet success, so far as he could see.
Other doctors agree in this statement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
DESIGN SELECTED.
A Monument 10 Mark the Birthplace of
Washington.
tlo


Washington, Dec. 20. = Secretary
Gresham today selected the design of
John Crawford & Son, of Buffalo, N. Y,
for the monument to mark the BIRTH
place Of Washington, at Wakefield, Va,
among thirty-three proposals submit
ted in competition. 1t was stipulated
that the monument should be visible
from vessels passing on the Potomac,
from which the site of the homestead
is distant three and one-half miles. The
successful competitors offer, for S11 900,
to erect shaft of light Barre, Yer
mont granite fifty-one feet in height
on base twelve feet square.
The monolithis to be AZ IT. In. high,
3 IT. 10 in. square at its base, and will
weigh thirty-fve tons. 1t is similar in
all respects except size to the smaller
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
GROWING STORM.
Decision of Board of Arbitration May
Cause Trouble at Massillon.

Massillon, o., Dec. 20.-The decision
of the board of arbitration was not
generally known throughout the dis
triot this morning and a storm of wrath
that is hourly growing will eliminate
in meeting, for which a definite date
has not yet been fixed.
Thoughtful miners, who have thus
far expressed themselves, are in favor
of accepting the verdict in good faith,
at least until May /, but they have no
idea of holding to it as a permanent
settlement.
The operators declare their intention
of working the mines every day and
will try to furnish steady employment
SO as to prevent dissatisfaction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
IS STEVENSON DEAD?
Relatives in Scotland Doubt the Report of
the Noyelist's Death.
tla TTp;toj Drog.

Edinburgh, Dec. 2O.-Dr. Balfour,
uncle of Robert Louis Stevenson, has
written letter to the Scotsman in
which he says that the relatives of the
novelist believe that Robert Louis
Stevenson is not dead, but that his
wife is. Mrs. Stevenson, DR.. Balfour
writes, had been treated for aneurism
of the brain while in Scotland. More
over, she said to relatives in Edinburgh
last spring: do not believe any report
about Louis unless write you"
No message has been received from
Mrs. Stevenson, although there has
been ample time since Mr.. Stevenson
was reported to have died.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
SNAPPED LIKE A DOG.
Police Have q, Hard Struggle with Vic.
tim of Hydrophobia.
BV the limited Press

oy lIle OHlleu IIeSS.
South Bend, Ind, Dec. 20.-William =.
Smith, of 80 Laurel street, Fall River,
Mass, is locked in Jail here. He was
found today in the Chicago and Grand
Trunk railroad station biting at the
floor and swapping like a dog. The po-
lice overpowered him after fierce
fight. In a lucid interval this evening
Smith said he was bitten by a dog five
months ago, and has had four series Of
these attacks.
He says he has been examined by
prominent physicians, who pronounce
his mefady a form of hydrophobia and
incurable. Smith says he was educat
ed for the priesthood at st. Mary's,
Baltimore. He came here from Otta-
wa, ILL.,, and will be held to await word
from friends or relatives. In Jail he
snaps and hops in the bed on all fours.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
FOREIGN SNAP SHOTS.

Wayne MacVeagh, ambassador to Italy,
will give his official reception today.
Berlin Socialists have spent $4,000 to
maintain the beer boycott, which is now
in collapse.
Cotton manufacturers of Manchester,
England, are much concerned about the
proposed Indian duties on cotton cloth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
TWAS NOT JOHN KOCH.
Mystery of the Man Found Dead at Pitt

Mystery of the Man Found Dead at Pitts
burg Not Solved.
BY the United Press.
York, Pa, Dec. 2O,-The man found
dead on the railroad near Fort Wayne
is not John Koch, Of this city. Mr..
Koch is living here. He says that al
though the description of the dead man
tallies with his own, he does not know
who the stranger Is.
He does not believe it is brother of
his. either, as the description does not
fl him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
OLD FORTS LOCATED.
Markers to BE Placed in the Vicinity of
Stockadcs.


Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 2O.-The report
Of the commission appointed by Gov
ernor Pattison, under the date of May
23, 1S93 to make inquiry in relation to
the various forts erected by the early
settlers OF this commonwealth prior to
the year 1888 as defense against the
Indians, has been formulated and will
be presented to the legislature.
1t was recommended that marker
be placed at each of the defences, to
consist, wherever practicable, of sub
stantial rough boulder of stone, having
one face sufficiently polished to allow
of an inscription giving the name of the
fort, when built, etc.; that the marker
be placed, when practicable, by the side
of public road, and that 5000 be appro-
priated for each marker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
WASHINGTON CHAT.

A favorable report has been ordered on
the commercial treaty with Japan.
Bland will offer a free coinage bill as a
substitute for Carllsle's financial plan.
Secretary Herbert will have a sub
marine boat built on designs by John =.
Holland, of Newark, N. ].
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
HER LOVE GREW COLD.
The Man Sues Woman for Breach of
Promise.

By the United Press.
New Haven, Conn.,, Dec. 20.-At Man.
chester in this state, Robert Edgar has
brought suit for breach of promise and
$1,000 damages against Sarah Edgar,
his cousin, claiming that she became
engaged to him in Ireland, that he
paid her passage over, and that she re-
fused marriage after all preparations
had been made, including the license,
The defendant is q years old, and the
plaintiff 54, a widower with several
children. 1t is said to be the first case
on record in this states of a suit of the
kind by male plaintiff.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
FEE FROM BOTH SIDES.
Judge Clarkc's Law Firm Charged with
Unprofcssionnl Conduct.

by tne Unlteu ITeSS.
Washington, Dec. 20-The senate
held brief executive session today to
permit Senator Harris, of Tennessee,
to enter motion for a reconsideration
of the vote by which the nomination of
Judge Clarke to be district judge of the
Eastern and Middle district of Tennes-
see could be confirmed. In entering the
motion Mr.. Harris said that he had
been informed of serious charges
against Mr.. Clarke, which he thought
should be Investigated while there was
yet opportunity. This opportunity was
found in the fact that the time for the
reconsideration had not elapsed since
his confirmation, which took place on
Dec. IS.
1t is charged that the law firm of
which Mr. Clark is member had been
guilty Of unprofessional conduct in, ac-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
Ilighbindcrs at Work.

tIIV
San Francisco, Dec 2O.-Chlnatown Is
again in a state of terror because of the
lawlessness of band of highblnders who
have been driven by poverty and their
criminal inclinations to commit all kinds
of crimes. The chief victims of the rob-
berries, shooting and stabbing ARRAYS,
are disreputable women and small trad
ers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
DAWN OF PEACE.

A Cessation Of Iiostiltics in Field Between
China and Japan.
BY the United Press.
Washington, Dec. 20.-The late hour
ait which cable advices from London
were received in this city tonight indi-
eating at least a cessation of hostilities
in the field between the governments
of China and Japan procluded "a very
thorough canvess Of diplomatic quar-
ters as to the tenor of advices received
by the officials of foreign governments
While some Of the ambassadors were
courteously willing to be interviewed
as to information received by them, no
one could say more than that the lat
est advices in their possession would
lead to hopes of very early peace be-
tween China and Japan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
Ex-Governor Alcorn Dead.
BY the United Press.

by the united Iress.
Jackson, Miss, Dec. 2O.-Ex-Governor
]. l.. Alcorn died at his home at Eagles
Nest this morning at l o'clock. He had
been in very low state of health for
months. He was elected governor Of Mis-
sissippi in 1869. defeating Judge Lewes
Dent, brother-in-law of General U. S.
Grant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
Treasury's Balance.
. tho Tinted Press

washington, Dec. O2.-The treasury's
stated balance today was $l547O,1S2, of
which $9o,S4S541 was in gold, u slight in
crease from mlntage sources over yes
terday. No gold Withdrawals had been
reported up to the close of business to-
daV
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
Million Dollar White House.

By tne Unlteu IresS.
Washington, Dec. 20y-Mr. Richardson,
Dem, Tenn, introduced in the house TO-
day bill appropriating $1,0OO,OOO to pro-
vide suitable residence for the president
Of the United States. The bill proposes to
locate the structure at the head of Four
teenth street, known as Columbia heights.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
JOHN L. IS RESTLESS.
He Desired Little Excitement Over in
Ohio.

Ohio.
By the United Press.
Lima, o., Dec. 20-The John L. Sulli-
van company arrived this morning
from the south en- route to st. Mary's.
John was drunk and abused Agent
De Roe, of the United States Express
company, shamefully. De Roe went
after his gun, while officer Wingate at
tempted to quiet the burly ex-cham.
pion, but he turned on the officer and
threatened Ito knock his head off. He
was finally put in the smoker by MEM
bers Of the company sand bystanders
and made to behave himself.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
SOCIETIES UNDER BAN.
The Pope's Decree viii BE Published from
the Affairs.
a. ILL

By IHG UIIIItU TtS5.
Wilmington, Del, Dec. 2O.-Bishop
Alfred Curtis has received a decree,
written in Latin and signed by the
Pope, putting the knights of Pythias,
Odd Fellows and Sons of Temperance
under the ban Of the Catholic church.
Vicar General Lyons tonight stated
that when the bishop returns tomor-
row the work of translating the decree
into English will begin.
If completed in time the decree will
be published from the altars of the
churches in this diocese on Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21

BY the UnIteu PTeSS.
Chicago, Dec. 2O.-The grand jury this
afternoon voted to indict thirteen persons
for violation Of the election law on cleo
ton day. Three of the number are po-
licemen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
Bicyclc Race score.

BY the United Press
Philadelphia, Dec 2O.-The score in the
six days bicycle race at midnight was:
Ashinger, 1,0i5; Forster, $50; Cannon, Si2.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
Hart TO BE Hanged.

BY the United Press.
Defiance, o., Dec. 2O,-After pleading
guilty, Judge Snooks this afternoon sem
fenced Charles Hart, the murderer of the
Good children, at. Paulding, to hang on
Anril 20 1925.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
In Jail for Contempt of Court.

Plttsburg Dec. 20.-George M. Irwin,
the discretionary pool operator, was sent
to Jail this afternoon by Judge Ewing for
contempt of court in refusing to turn his
books over to the receiver for his firm.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
Prohibition Convention.

BY the UnIleu PTess,
Harrisburg, Dec. 2O.-At meeting Of
the State Prohibition executive commit
tee today it was decided to hold the next
state convention in Harrisburg on June
G, 1895.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
Nine Ships Overdue.

by IIIt UIIIltU TTISS.
San Francisco, Dec. 20.-There are now
nine marine ships carrying nearly 300 peo-
pie overdue on this coast. The storms on
the Pacific have been terrible
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
CAPTURE OF STEFANKO.
Wanted for Murder Committed at Perth
AIhboy.

NIHUUy,
By the United Press.
Pottsvllle, Pa, Dec. 2O.-Chief of Po-
lice Patrick j. Burke and Special Off
Ger Joseph +, Stuckie, Of Perth Amboy,
N. j., arrived here last night. They
had located George Stefanko, wanted
for murder, at Perth Amboy, of
Stephen Macy, at Blackwood, a small
mining village near here, and he was
arrested this morning.
Stefanko was given hearing before
Justice of the Peace Batdorff, where he
waived the formality of requisition
from the governor and was taken to
Perth Amboy on the p. m. Reading
train.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
Still Hunting Ducks.

BY the United Press.
Georgetown, s. c.. Dec. 2O.SThe presi-
dent did not go on the deer drive today as
anticipated, but instead, he, Captain Ev-
ans and Mr.. Jefferson went into the
marshes hunting ducks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
WILL GROW LEMONS.

Newspaper Men Propose TO Develop North
Carolina Fruit Districts.
By the United Press.
Bradford, Pa, Dec. 2O.-SoutheTn
Pines, N. c., is attracting the attention
of western Pennsylvania and western
New York fruit men.
A syndicate headed by 3. II. Butler,
editor of the Bradford Era, and j. N.
Perrine, business manager of the Oil
City Derrick, has purchased tract of
1900 acres of land at Southern Pines
and will go into the fruit industry on
q large scale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
wife Murderer Convicted. r
BY the United Press.

Columbus, o., Dec. 2O.-The jury in the
case of George Geschwilm, uxoricide, az
ter being out all night returned verdict
of murder in the first degree this morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, fair; warm
er; variable winds, becoming southerly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21
A BOMB EXPLODED.
Efforts to Blow Up the Austrian Consul.
ate in Rome.
N. A Anln

BY the United Press.
Rome, Dec. 20.--A gun powder bomb
was exploded at the Austrian consulate
here this evening. No injury to life or
property was done. The persons who
placed the bomb are not known to the
police, and none Of them Gave been
arrested.
Their object is supposed to have been
revenge for the death of the emigrant
Oberdan, as this is the anniversary Of
his execution at the Austrian cover
ment's orders in Trieste.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-21

cepting a fee on both sides of the case.
The case was referred to the committee
on the judiciary.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-09-05
Had a Little Authority.

Monday afternoon, while the little
girls race was about to begin at Limbur-
gers Garden Labor Day celebration, some
OficiouS fellow, clothed with a
little brief authority, e]ndeavored to keep
the crowd back off the course on which
the race was to be u on River
avenue. He did this by kicking
everybody who was over the line,
on the ShinS, and in pursuing this method
finally kicked a little girl. She cried and
a crowd gathered and as SoOn as the Ger
mans in that vicinity heard of it, they
nearly mObbed the fellow, aud he would
have no doubt been handled very rough
ly had not the policemen came TO his as.
lStaDce.