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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
SCANDAL AT P0TTSNILLE.
Lizzie o'Brien's Charges Are Not Corrobo.
rated but Much Other Interesting Tes.
timony Is Heard in Almshouse Case.

rated but Much Other Interesting TeS.
timony Is Heard in Almshouse Case.
By the United Press
Pootsvile, Pa, Dec. 27.-This was the
third day Of the almshouse scandal
investigation. EX-Stewards Elijah
limerick and Louis Brown were eX-
amined and both testified that the
stewardship was usually sold to the
highest bidder, and Brown said he had
heard that $500 had been paid SO that
Hartman could have the position this
year. 1t was also shown that the sal
aries and whiskey bills amounted to
nearly $4,000, or nearly one-half of the
total sum used in the running of the
| almshouse.
Clerk O'Connor testified that Director
Ebling had used up five mileage books
this year at cost of 500. Director
Derr had used five mileage books, and
Director May had used three. For the
year to date the expenses of the direc-
tors averaged. over $500 each. Dl
| OHara, the almshouse physician, con.
demned the system of political patron
age in the hospital and insane depart.
ments and said that trained nurses
would cost less and be better in every
way.
There was nothing brought out today
to corroborate the charges preferred
I against Steward Hartman by Lizzie
| O'Brien,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
NEW SHELL PERFECTED.
Washington Inventor Produces Move
Implement of Warfare.
By the limited Press

Washington Inventor Produces Novel
Implement Of Warfare.
By the United Press.
Washington, Pa, Dec. H.-James S.
Wolf, machinist, of this place, has per-
fected shell which, If 1t fulfills all
that is claimed for it by its inventor,
would revolutionize warfare. On Christ
mas night he made his first test on the
Washington and Jefferson Athletic
grounds in the presence Of few spec
tators. The shell was exploded by
fuse and ascended to height Of about
forty feet, exploding when 1t reached
the ground, and burning flercely for
twenty minutes. The shell Is double
one. Mr.. Wolf claims that it will throw
more missiles than single one, re-
quiring but one half the powder that
would be necessary for single one.
Its inventor also claims that one or
two Of these shells fired into city
would completely destroy the latter and
that it would demoralize any army into
which 1t fell that it can be fired from
any mortar and timed to explode as
desired. To fire an 8-inch shell, he
says, would cost but % cents If the in
gradients he has discovered are used.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
SHOT AT THREE PERSONS.
August Pcrmontier, a Demented French.
man, Wounds Two Of His Intended Vic.
tins and Then Commits Suicide.


BY the United Press.
New Castle, Pa, Dec. 27.-At Ellwood
last night August Permontier, a French
man, employed at the Peerless Lamp
Chimney factory and a boarder at the
residence of James Meister, attempted
a triple murder and then killed him
self. Permontier has for several days
acted queerly. At 10 o'clock last night
he went to the second floor of his board
ing house and without warming shot
twice at the youngest Miss Melster, a
girl Of 16 years of age. Fortunately his
aim was untrue, and the intended VIC
tim escaped injfiury.
Permontier then ran down the stairs
and shot another Of Melster's daugh-
ters, who Is Is years old. The shot en-
tered her left breast, inflicting a very
dangerous wound, which may cause
death. Robert Charles, another board
err tried to overpower the demented
would be assassin, and was also dan
gerously shot, the bullet entering his
groin. Permontier then went out to
the front porch and fired shot through
his head. Death was instantaneous.
Permontier was 26 years of age.
Nothing of his history is known.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
PARSONAGE BURNED.

Residence of Rev. MIR. Mills, of Wilkes.
Barre Memorial Church, Destroyed.
by the United Press.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Dec. 27.-The par
sonage of the Memorial church of this
city was destroyed by fire today. The
loss on building will reach $4,000, COW
by insurance.
The loss to Rev. Mr.. Mills, pastor Of
the church, on furniture is estimated at
81 500
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
REVOLVER WARNED THEM.
Remarkable Escape Of the Lcfeyre Family
from Cremation.

York, Pa, Dec. 27.-The dwelling Of
Jacob Lefevre, five miles east of this
city, was destroyed by fire about
O'clock this morning. The house was
occupied by family of six, who were
forced out into the snow storm bare
footed and in their night clothing. Mr..
and Mrs. Lefevre were painfully
burned while escaping.
The entire family would have been
burned to death, but for a remarkable
circumstance. A loaded revolver in a
bed room was discharged by the heat
of the fire, which awakened the family
Just in time to escape.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28

car conductor, he fired two shots,
neither of which took effect. After
making their escape the men swore out
warrants for the treasury agents ar
rest. They charged that the action was
wholly without warrants. On the other
hand, Mclaughlin alleges that the two
men were in league with a ring of coun-
terfeiters Of Chinese registration certi-
ficates. and that one of them has a
quantity Of bogus certificates in his
possession.
Mclaughlin is endeavoring to have
the charges heard before the federal
court
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
BIG FIRE AT BUFFALO.
Business Portion of the City Visited by a
100000 Blaze.
BY the United


Buffalo, N. Y, Dec. 27.-Fire occurred
tonight in the three-story brick build
ing at the corner of Broadway and
Fillmore avenue. The building was oc-
cupied by Eckhardt & Co., Oswald
Thinker and Charles Weisman as stores.
The fire spread over the whole block
and across Broadway to the three-story
brick block extending from Fillmore
avenue to Gibson street, burning out
John H. Eckhardt, furniture; Atlantic
and Pacific Tea company's store; Frost's S
grocery, Cobler's furnishing goods,
Kakurs real estate ofiie and Stover's
grocery.
The loss will reach 100000. Owing to
frozen hydrants 1t was thirty minutes
before the firemen could turn a stream
of water on the flames after their ar
rival.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
Football Tabooed.

BY the United Press.
Indianapolis, Dec. 27.--The presidents
of colleges in this state at meeting held
in this city decided to prohibit inter-col-
leglate foot ball games henceforth. Ex-
hibition sports of any kind only will be
allowed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
WASHINGTON SMALLPOX.
Four Colored Persons Sent TO the Pest
house.
nv tba ITnitnd Press

Washington. Dec. 27.-Four new cases
of smallpox were discovered here yes
terday and several other persons are
under suspicion of having the disease.
All the victims are colored people, liv-
Ing in the alleys and small streets near
the government printing office, the To-
cality where most of the previous cases
have existed. They have all been sent
to the pest-house and their houses and
belongings quarantined.
There Is some fear Of further spread
Of the disease, as those taken Ill with II
have been riding around town in public
conveyances'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
No Truth in the Report.

New York, Dec. H.-Colonel f. X. Ham,
general manager of the Manhattan Ele-
waited lines, was asked today as to the
truth of report from Plttsburg Pa,
that the elevated roads here were about
to adopt an electric motor for use on
their lines. He said there was absolutely
no truth In the report.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
RECEIPTS WERE ATTACHED.
Col. Breckinridge Lectures at Cincinnati
TO on Audience of $50.

by tne OHlteu PreSS.
Cincinnati, o., Dec. 27.-Colonel
Breckenridge spoke at the Pike Opera
house tonight on "Eras of American
Development and Their Great Men,"
He had an audience of $50, seventy
five of whom were women. His lecture
was flowery and pleasing to the ear,
but was received with little enthusiasm.
In the midst of 1t a rumor spread over
the house that the door receipts had
been attacked by Miss Pollard, but this
proved a mistake. The receipts were
attached, but 1t was by local notary
public to secure $500 fee for taking a
deposition for Desha Breckenridge in
his fathers case.
When the constable served the writ,
Desha Breckenridge got obstreperous
and he was struck on the jaw by the
constable. For time the scene looked
squally, but outsiders separated the
men.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
State Tax Cases Decided.
Nv the limited Press.

Harrisburg, Dec. 27.-Two state tax
cases were decided by the Dauphin county
court today. In the case against the
American Water Works and Guarantee
company, limited, judgment il given the
commonwealth In the sum Of sS,4S6. In
the case against the ]. +. Morris COM
pany Judgment is directed to be entered
for the commonwealth in the sum OF
S29, ,762.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
Kid Lavigne Discharged.
BY the United Press.

New Orleans, Dec. H.-Kld Lavigne and
party were discharged this morning by
Judge Aucoin on the finding Of the cor
oner's jury that Bowen, the prize fighter,
had met his death by concussion of the
brain produced by striking the unpadded
floor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
EARTHQUAKES mt Sicily.

By the United Press
Rome, Dec. H-Sicily has suffered from
severe earthquakes in the last twenty
four hours and much damage is reported
to have been done. Messina and Milazzo
| felt the shocks most keenly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
CAUGHT BY THE TIDE.
perilous predi:ament of Parties Attend.
ing Funeral Who We're Overtnken by
the Water on Atlantic City Meadows.
nv tha ITnited Press

By the United Press.
Atlantic City, N. j., Dec. 27.-In going
across the meadows this morning, a
funeral bearing the body Of shild was
caught by the rapid rise Of the tide and
the mourners were compelled to aban-
don the hearse. In attempting to re-
gain the road the horses became un-
manageable and had to be cut loose
to prevent the carriages from being
overturned, and the mourners were
compelled to take to the tops of the
vehicles to get out Of the reach of the
rising water. They suffered acutely
from the stnging cold and wind.
4 special train was sent to their as
sistance, but had to return for life
boats to reach the imperilled people.
They were safely brought to this city
about o'clock this afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
Gladstone in Good Health.

London, Dec. Elm anticipation of Mr..
Gladstone's birthday which comes on Dec.
%, the Daily News has gathered the latest
information as to his physical condition.
1t learns that he is in almost perfect
health and is able to read ten or twelve
hours daily.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
ALLAN TIC BALL LEAGUE.
Ted Sullivan Organizing Circuit to In
clude Pennsylvania.

By the United Press.
New Haven, Conn, Dec. 27,--Ted
Sullivan, formerly manager of the
Washington Base Ball team, is in town
today in the interest of the Atlantic
league, and 1.-THE prospects are that a
club will be formed here.
The league is to consist Of eight teams
two ito be located in Pennsylvania, two
in New Jersey and four in Connecticut.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
THE STORY A FAKE.
Mexican Desperadoes Are as Gentle as
Maltese Kittens.
By the United Press,

BY the United Press.
City of Mexico. Dec. 27,-Oaxaca tele-
grams published in the United States
announcing CONSERVATION on the from
tier and that the people of Chiapas are
fleeing from Guatemalan desperadoes
are wholly without confirmation. OFF,
cials on the frontier announce every
thing quiet, and very few Guatemalan
troops on the frontier, while Mexican
troops are doing nothing but drilling.
The "norther" is abating on the Gulf
but it is feared that some of the fishing
boats which were out are lost with their
crews.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28

against Mr. Comstock, If it is true"
said Chairman Lexow.
The last witness corroborated all his
brothers story as to the interview with
Mr.. Comstock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
VIII Go to pittsburg.

Harrisburg, Dec. 27.-At the morning
session of the State Music Teachers as
ISOLATION the convention reconsidered its
action of yesterday in deciding to 20 to
Williamsport next year and will 30 to
| Pittsburg instead.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
Last King of Naples Dead.

I BY the United Press.
Vienna, Dec 1.-Francis II, the last
king of Naples, or the Two Sicilies, died
at Arco today, aged 5S years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
TREASURY AGENTS PISTOL.

San Francisco Laundrymen Bring a
Charge Of Attempt to Murder.
BY the United Press.
San Franslsco, Dec. 27.-Major A. c.
Mclaughlin, special agent Of the treas
ury, was charged with assault with in
tent to commit murder and assault
with deadly weapon in the police
court yesterday. The charges resulted
from n shooting affray which followed
an attempt by Mclaughlin to arrest
two young laundrymen with whom hs
was riding on street car. McLaugh-
lin drew his revolver and during q
scrimmage, in which he contended
against the two laundrymen and the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-28
WEATHER REPORT

For eastern Pennsylvania, fair; colder; /;
northwesterly winds.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-15

The strictest etiquette forbids casual so
cial introductions or the introducing Of
any two people mt any time without the
consent of both parties. 1t is argued that
people who meet in n drawing room as tel-
low guests are introduced by that mere fact
sufficiently for the social purposes of the
hour, and they may engage in conversation
il they choose without the least hesitancy,
both understanding that this interchange
involves no acquaintance beyond the pres
ent occasion. By this arrangement an
awkward silence is averted, and it GER
tainly seems as if the chief argument in
favor of introducing people" is met,
since, with 1.-THE roof as their transient
introduction, they are perfectly at ease
without personal intrOductions.
When people are used to this idea, it is
altogether the most sensible and agreeable
solution of the question, but many social
assemblies demonstrate that large num-
Der of people are yet waiting to be intro
duced, and not without some feeling of
resentment when this ceremony is neglect
ed. Let it be understood that any one is
at liberty to speak to fellow guest with
out an introduction; also, that such "A talk
does not warrant any subsequent claim of
acquaintance. If in the course of this i'm
promptu chat mutual interest is awaken
ed, either one may later seek an introduc-
ton in due form through some common
| friend. Unfortunately, However, most
! people will not have it That way, and at
| every large dinner party men may be seen
standing around stiff and awkward glar
ing at men whose names they know pei
fectly well, but waiting for the formalit s
of an introduction. Chicago Tribune.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-15

The plate which belongs to the crown is
valued at about So, $50, 600, and the queen
also possesses great quantity, which Is
her own private property.
There are some magnificent gold pieces
which were taken from the Spanish ar
NADIA and many articles from India, Bur
ma and China. There is II peacock of
precious stones valued mt 500, 900 and
a tigers head from Seringapatam, with
a solid ingot OF gold for his tongue and
diamond teeth. There are numerous gold
shields, superbly ornamented, which are
mounted on scarlet stands and displayed
on the walls of the banqueting room on
state occasions
There is dinner service of pure gold,
bought by George ", which dimes 1870
guests, and 400 silver plates, which his
late majesty purchased for $50 900.
The silver wine cooler which was manu-
featured for George ", is inclosed in
plate glass Two persons can comfortably
sit in it, and the chasing and ornamental
work occupied two years.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-15
fh5 VSlto5aIIzS)}'5s9:'P
eE -SE--FssSto
DOMESTIC LIFE IN KOREA.
A Mans Heaviest Expenses Are His Iaun.
dress, His Pipe and His Hat.


Both the women and men wear their
hair in thick plaits. The former wrap
her ri gtail lightly round her head. The lat.
ter keeps his long plat hanging down un'
til he enjoys the dignifled position OF be-
ing engaged to be married, on which aus
piciuus occasion he partly shaves his head
and twists up his pigtail into queer lit
tie topknot and indulges his fancy in the
latest and strangest variety of hats ever
designed for man. Up to this time his
head has been hatloss The Koreans great
weakness is hats. His imagination runs
wild on hats, and he wears vast variety
of them The ordinary rain hat looks like
a fan when It is folded. 1t Is made of
oiled paper.
Koreans are engaged to be married as
early as their parents can arrange the
business part of the transaction satisfac-
torily. In many ways they resemble the
Chinese much more than the japanese.
For instance, they have the strongest dis.
like to washing or bathing. Not to put
too fine point upon it, a Korean is sup
posed to bathc only twice in his life-when
ho first enters the world and when he
takes leave of it. Unlike the Japanese,
| they keep their wearing apparel exquisite.
/ " clean. They are constantly washing
their entire wardrobes. With the japanese
the order of things is reversed. They in
dulge in three or four baths day, but
even the garments worn next their skin are
/ seldom if ever washed. Their method Of
/ ironing is more injurious to their clothes
1 than even n steam laundry. They thumI
the clothes with wooden rollers and tia'
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-15
A Relative of Napoleon.

An old friend of the Princess Murat con-
tributes reminiscent article regarding the
life of the prince and princess in Florida
She mentions tue following incident which
occurred in 1868, when, Nine. Murat having
suddenly become ill with symptoms re-
sembling those of paralysis, voyage to
Europe was prescribed by her physicians
She was received by her husbands rela-
tives Uouis Napoleon and his family with
an affecionate welcome. She related many
incidents of the southern COnfederacy to
the emperor and empress, together with
the sacrifices and privations the south was
called upon to bear. The princess asked
the emperor, if he felt so much for the
south, why he had not helped the Confed-
eracy.
His reply was: Cousin Kate, you all had
my warmest sympathy and hopes for your
success but on account of slavery l did not
dare to send an army to your assistance.
Had done so, should have had "A mob in
Paris"
Nine. Murat spoke of the empress as a
person of lovely character, being constant
ly employed in deeds of benevolence, even
visiting the hospitals. The prince imperial
she spoke Of with much affection, he being
then most interesting yOuth.-Century
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-15

boards until beautiful polish is produced.
Thus the heaviest expenses to Korean
man in life are his laundress' destructive
ness, his pipe and his hat. Quite poor
man will pay as much as SO for hat, and
the amount of tobacco he consumes is enor-
nous.
Korean women to the western eye are
both hideous and ungainly, whereas the
men and young boys are often extremely
handsome and picturesque. There Is no
grace or elegance in the female dress,
which in some respects resembles that of
the Chinese. In Korea all ceremonial
visits are paid in carrying chair.
Korean women labor under terrible
bondagcs. Women of the upper classes
live life of seclusion. They do nothing
at all. They are totally uncducated, and
they are allowed TO see no one but their
husbands, parents and very few female
friends. The horny handed daughters of
the soil enjoy more liberty, although they
are nothing better than human machines.
Besides her household duties and the
bearing of children the Korean wife COM
| bines the duties of gardener, stable boy
| and field laborer, and she has to wait per-
sonally upon her husband. The male Ia
borer, on the contrary, has very good
J time. If he is fortunate enough to own a
small patch of land, he need only help his
beast of burden (wife) during the harvest
season. The land is so fertile and his de
mands on the luxuries of life are so mod
crate that the rest of the year he may
spend in idleness and smoking.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-15

CHARGE OF CAPTAIN ALGERS COLUMN.
a moment Sheridan feared the result as
time passed and no signal came from
across the lines to show that Alger had
begun his work. But true to the principle,
when in doubt go ahead he ordered
his whole line forward.
Luckily at that moment an engine with
two carloads of grain rolled into the station
close at hand and pulled up with grand
flourish of whistles. The troops took that
for n signal that re-enforcements had come.
Inspired with the hope of aid, they charged
with a wild cheer all along the line, and
Chalmers men broke before their fury and
the timely fire in the rear by Ayers he
roic column. Alger passed around Chal-
mers' army to the main road which bisect-
ed his line. and down that his men gal
loped. saberng and shooting the amazed
Confederates and adding to the rOut caused
by Sheridan's bold attack in front. 1t was
Il complete victory and made the fame of
Little Phil"
Rosecrans, the commander of the Army
Of the Mississippi, to which Sheridan's bri,
gade belonged, telegraphed to department
/ headquarters the message: More cavalry
massed under such an officer would be OF
great use to us. Sheridan ought to be made
a brgadier. He would not be a stampeding
general" He is worth his weight in gold
was the clinching sentence of another mes
sage in which Rosecrans and several of his
generals Joined and forwarded to Washing
ton. The promotion came in due time, ant
the commission as brigadier general dated
| from July !, 1862, in recognition of the day
he defeated Chalmers in front of Rienz
GEORGE l.. kILMER.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-15

In a little volume of lectures by Henry
Irving, just published, is a story which
illustrates the actors motto, "While
trifes make perfection perfection is no
tritie." This lesson was enjoined on
me when | was very young man," he
says, "by that remarkable actress,
Charlotte Cushman. | remember that
when she played Meg Merrilies was cast
for Henry Bertram. 1t was my duty TO
give Meg Merrilies piece of money,
and did it after the traditional fashion
of handing her large purse full of coin
Of the realm, in the shape of broken
crockery, which was generally used in
financial transactions on the stage. But
after the play Miss Cushman said to me;
Instead of giving me that purse, don't
you think it would have been much
more natural if you had taken number
of coins from your pocket and given me
the smallest? That is the way one gives
aims to beggar, and it would have
added to the realism of the scene
have never forgotten that lesson"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1894-10-15

A certain clerk in Detroit establish
ment, who has money of his own, but
holds position for the looks of the
thing, recently became impressed by the
idea that he was working too hard, and
he went to the manager about it.
81 came to see you" he said to that po-
tentate, 'about my duties here"
what about them" inquired the man
ager.
81 want fewer working hours"
The manager had his own views on the
subject.
"Well," he said thoughtfully, Il don't
see how we can arrange it, unless we
make more than "a hours constitute a
day." and that ended the rike.-Detroit
Free Press.