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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
FROM WASHINGTON.

The flagship Philadelphia Is being in
spected by San Francisco visitors.
The bill approprlating SlOO,4A for ma
tional military park at Gettysburg, Pa,
has been reported to the house.
An adverse report will be made to the
senate on the bill to forfeit land grants
where railroads We're not completed in
proper time
Congressman Altken, of Michigan, will
fight the Washington lawyers who get 25
per cent. commission on sums allowed
postoffice employees for extra time.
The postoiIlce department /has issued
fraud orders" against Sears. Roebucll
g. Co., Alva Manufacturing company and
A. Curtis & Co., operated by w. S. Abb
bott and Fred ELI, at Minneapolis and
Chicago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
FINE DETECTIVE WORK.
Thirtccu.Ycar.Old CoIcred Boy Tortured
by Sleuths.
BV the United Press

Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Dec. 19-John
Bird, a 13-year-old colored boy, today
accused Thomas Quigley and Thomas
Langley, acting detectives of stringing
him up to a tree twice to make him tell
what he knew regarding the blowing
up Of the Hungarian boarding house.
by which four men were killed. The
boy knew nothing and says they hauled
him up twice for several seconds each
time and then, when, they found they
could get nothing from him, he says,
they threatened to kill him if ne told
about them hanging him.
There is a reward Of $1,000 for the ar
rest Of the murderers. Quigley, who is
a wealthy merchant of Miners Mills,
denies the story utterly and 1t is sup
posed some man reported himself as
Qugley and tried to get the story from
the boy,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
CAPTAIN DREYFUS WEPT.

The French Military Spcculator Has
Grown Gray.
By the United Press.
Paris, Dec. 19.-The court martial ap-
pointed to try Captain Albert Dreyfus
accused of selling military plans and
secrets to the Italian and German gov
ernments, has decided to hear the case
in Camera.
The trial began this morning and
Captain Dreyfus wept as he entered
the prisoners dock. He has aged
greatly in appearance since his ar.
rest his hair having become very gray
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
: RIOT IN A COURT HOUSE.
Clubs and Reyolvers Drawn and Six Per
sons Injured.

By the United Press.
st. Louis, Dec. ia miniature riot
broke out in the court of criminal cor
rection at noon today. William Wright
a negro, had just been discharged on a
charge of misdemeanor and was leav-
ing the court room. Officers attempted
to arrest him on another charge, when
his friends, believing that he was vic.
tim of police persecution, resisted and
attempted to release the prisoner.
A furious struggle ensued, during
which clubs We're freely used and re.
volvers drawn. AS a result of the riot
six persons were badly injured and two
detectives have been suspended from
the force pending an investigation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
DINED ON HORSE FLESH.
New Jersey Citizens Masticate TrOtters
and PAGERS at Banquet.
RV the Tinted Press

Dy tHe Clllttu lItSS'
Newark, N. j., Dec. 19-Richard S.
Hopkins, of this city, entertained about
100 of the most prominent residents of
Newark at a banquet of horse flesh at
his home tonight. DR.. Hopkins is a
veterinary and the purpose of the din
ner was to show the utility of horse
flesh as an article of every day diet.
The attendance included nearly all of
the leading physicians of the city. The
meat was served in various forms and
all pronounced it excellent. Dr. Ches-
ter Vanderverst stated that horse
flesh market would soon be opened in
Newark.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

BY inc UHIltu ITtSS,
Washington, Dec. 19-Vice President
Stevenson lef washington at II o'clock
tonight by the Southern Pacific railway
for Asheville, N. c., to spend the holidays
there with his family. The condition Of
his invalid daughter remains unchanged,
but Mr.. Stevenson hopes she will be
strong enough to be taken to the mildcr
climate of Florida.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
ROME BANK DEFAhCATION.
Methods by Which Cashier Biclby and
Teller Gillctt Concealed Their Financial
Qnnrnf fin-,r


Operations.
BY the United Press.
Rome. N. Y, Dec. 19.-The further in
vestigation of the defalcation of John
q. Bielby, cashier of the Central Ma
tional bank of Rome, and of Samuel
Gillett, the teller, discloses a total short
age Of nearly $4,000, of which amount
$4,000 is traced to the teller. who re-
ceived the money on deposit, credited
it on the depositor's pass book, but did
not enter it on the books of the bank.
The cashiers method included the
forging Of individual notes in sums Of
$1,000 to $4,000, and of crediting out
standing certificates of deposits as paid
up. His peculations were all sunk in
stock speculations during the past year
and half, except that he claims to
have $4,000 to his credit in New York
which he will turn back into the bank.
Bielby was arraigned this afternoon
before United States Commissioner
Roland. He demanded examination,
which was adjourned till Thursday
afternoon. Mayor Gillett, who was
the teller of the bank, has not been seen
since Monday. There is no longer any
doubt that he has embezzled some of
the funds of the bank.
The bonds of the defaulters amount
to $4,000. The directors today voted to
close the doors of the bank pending the
investigation of its affairs. This also
temporarily closes the Oneida County
Savings bank, of whose effects the Cen
tral bank is the custodian. Nothing
wrong has been found in the case of
the savings bank, but as a precaution-
ary measure State Bank Examiner
Backus has caused all of the pass books
of depositors to be called in for COM
parison with the accounts
BY the removal of the mayor from
the city his Office will become vacant
and the comomn council will appoint a
mayOr pro TEN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Tortured by Burglars.
I the limited prnsa-

Bethlehem, Pa, Dec. 19.-Information
was received here today that masked
burglars had secured several thousand
dollars from Thomas and David Athold,
hermits residing in the baclSwoods near
Bursonville, Bucks county. The burg
lars numbered six and received the plumb
er by torturing the men with hot pokers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Farmers Alliance.

BY the United Press.
Harrisburg, Dec. 19.-The state council
of the Farmers Alliance devoted the
morning session to discussion of matters
recommended as subjects for legislation.
The revenue bill prepared by the state tax
conference will be approved and strong
resolutions viii be aodpted opposing the
repeal of the ELECTROMAGNETIC law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Death of Captain Reynolds.

by the UnIJCU IruaS. \
Hackensack N. j., Dec. 19,-Captain
Edward Mcdonald Reynolds, for the past
few years resident of haywood died
this morning of progressive muscular
atrophy, aged 70 years Deceased served
with honor in the marine service during
the Mexican and civil wars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Operators Victorious.

Masslllon, o., Dec. 19.-The finding Of
the board of arbitration appointed to close
the mining controversy is a complete VIC
tory for the operators The board pre-
sents unanimous report placing this
district on the same basis as the HoclS-
ing valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Commander Lawlcr at Louisville.
d. Al. TT,,gtnl

Louisville, KY. Dec. 19-General Com
mander Lawler, of the Grand Army of the
Republic, and his STAFF are in Louisville to
consult with the local committee re-
gardlng the encampment next year III
this city. A meeting Of the executive
council was held at the Gait House this
morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
The Mob Wants Him.

By the United Press
Morganfeld, Ky, Dec. ia young man
named Yandall was brought to the jail
here last night by Marshal Wilson, of
Princeton, TO escape mob which wanted
to lynch him for numbering "a man named
Baker and assaulting his wife.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
prlation of $5O,OOO will be asked to carry
ont the work
GRIFFO IS SANGUINE.
Docs Not Think lie Needs to Train to Fight
Dixon.

Dixon.
By the United Press.
Philadelphia, Dec. 19.-George Dixon
and Young Griffo were matched today
to tihgt twenty-five rounds at catch
weights for the house receipts before
the Seaside Athletic club on Jan. 10.
The winner will take all the receipts,
while the loser will get nothing. Tim
Hurst, the base ball umpire, will prob
ably ofiiciate as referee. Each man
will put up $500 as guarantee that he
will appear in the ring on the night of
the contest.
Griffo will probably weigh above the
light weight limit, 1l3 pounds, while
Dixon will not go over 122 pounds. That
is about his weight now. Dixon will
begin active training on Jan. 5. Griffo
does not think he needs to train for
Dixon,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
FATAL SALOON BRAWL.
Sam Haskell perforates the Wood Boys
with Lead.

By the United Press.
Anderson, Ind, Dec. 19.--In a saloon
brawl this morning Lon Woods was
shot and killed, and his brother, James,
has several bullets in his body. Sam
Haskell, who did the shooting in self
defense, was struck on the head by n
brick which made an ugly looking cash
His housekeeper, Mrs. Rebecca Tegan,
had 1her skull fractured by missile
thrown by one Of the Wood boys.
The Woods and Henry Ford, all steel
workers, tried to clean out Haskelrs
saloon after drinking and refusing to
nav for 50 worth of beer and whisky.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Bnrned in EffigY.

By the United Press.
Richmond, Va, Dec. 19-Students Of
Richmond college who 1Here dissatisfied
at the election of Professor Boatwright
as president of the college, met early this
morning and hung the young president
elect in eiligy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
STOCK NEEDS PURE WATER.
Milk Should Be Boiled Before Being Used
on the Table.


By the United Press.
Reading, Pa, Dec. 19.-At meeting
OF veterinary surgeons of eastern Penn
sylvania in this city today Dr.. j. w.
Sallade read paper, entitled "Purpura
Hemorrhaglcla." He said pure water
should be the principal consideration
for the keeping of all animals. Dr.
Otto Noack, of this city, read a paper
on Meat and Milk Inspection" He
advocated an inspection of all meat
and milk and advised the boiling of the
latter before using on the table. DR..
Sallade offered resolution calling for
a 'live stock commission" to be ap-
pointed by the Legislature, whose duty
It shall be to look after the health and
welfare of all live stock
The resolution calls for the appoint
ment OF the state secretary of the board
of health, state secretary Of the board
Of agriculture, breeder of live stock and
three veterinary surgeons. An appro-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Eugene Kelly pead.


BY the UnIteu FTtSS,
New York, Dec. 19.-Eugene Kelly, the
millionaire banker, died this morning at
his home in this city. He was SO years
old. Paralysis was the cause Of his death.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
For the Seventh Term.

BY Inc United Press.
Baltimore, Dec. 19.-The board of direc-
tors of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
today reelected Charles f. Mayer presi-
dent of the company for the seventh con-
secutive term.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Entertained a Large Audience.

Greenville, Miss, Dec 19.--Steve Adams
was hanged in the jail yard here today for
the murder of James Iverson on the night
of April /, 1894. Two thousand people,
mostly colored, including hundreds of wo-
men and children, witnessed the hanging.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
THE BOY RETURNED ALIVE.
Happy Ending of q Strange Case Of Mis-.
taken Identity.
n,, tba TTnita1 prpsq

Chicago, Dec. 19-George II. Bar
bour who was supposed to have been
murdered near Pana, Ills, turns out to
be alive The body found naked near
the railroad tracks at Pana several
days ago was sent to this city several
night and preparations were being
made by the Barbour family fsS the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
STRIKE THREATENED.
Reduction from the SiXty.nine. Cent Rate
at pittsburg May Cause Trouble.

Dy INC UHIIGu ITCsS,
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 19.-At this
mornings session of the miners dele
gate convention a vote on the wage
scale was taken, resulting in 26 to 2S in
favor of the present 50 cent rate. I'M
medately a motion was passed to re-
consider the action just taken and the
entire question was re-opened.
A general strike against reduction
from the 60 cent rate is indicated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, fair; variable
winds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
DEMAND NINE HOURS.
Erie Employees Claim They Cannot Exist
on Present Wages.

on Present Wages.
By the United Press.
Lima, o., Dec. 19.-The employees of
the Lake Erie and Western railroad
main shops in this city have demanded
an increase in working hours. They
claim they cannot make living wages
in eight hours and want nine hours
work.
and a failure to comply may cause a
strike.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-21

The late Governor Throckmorton of
Texas was quite as famous at the bar as
In politics. One of his most notable cases
was the defense of man named Bomar,
who was accused of murder. Mr.. Throck-
morton soon discovered that the evidence
against his client was too strong to be
overcome by any plea except that Of self
defense, but almost any other lawyer
would have been nonplused by the discov-
cry that the nan whom Bomar killed was
I'm his shir sleeve at tho time, end that
no one hal seen hlm with weapon ex-
posed. Mr.. tsxSpk morton gave no sign
of discouragcE.ent when these facts were
brought out, but at the proper juncturc of
Affairs he suddenly pulled off his coat and
waistcoat, and turning around SO that the
jury could sec every side Of him inquired
whether. in their Judgment, he was armed
or not The answer In the negative was
unanimous. With knowing smile, Mr.
Throckmogcn proceeded TO draw from
under his left arm one pistol, another
from under his right, one from each Of his
boots, and finally huge bowie knife
from under his shirt at the back OF his
neck. AS he laid the Weapons In row
on the table he said, You sec. gentle
mcn although i'm my shirt sleeves, Il was
not safe 10 consider me uAarmed. -, The
jury exchanged glances, and counsel for
the prosecution knew from that moment
that their case ives g0ne,-Ksts yts'dS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-21
CONFLICT OF LAWS.

Chairman Frank NJ. Burrough OF the
0Soard of Pilot Commissioners has recent
ly discovered conflict between the by-
laws regulating the rates of pilotage and
Che act passed by the General Assembly in
1867, and it is his intention to submit an
amendment at the next session so
as to adjust the difficulty.
Under the provision for "half rates."
the bylaw provides that II vessels are
bound to Providence and past the line OF
Warwick Neck Lighthouse and Poppa-
SQUASH Point, half the regular rates of
pilotage shall be charged. Section 4 OF
the act provides that "no vessel shall be
obliged to take pilot or pay pilot
age IL she Is bound into the harbors
Of Newport, Bristofand Warren unless
commissioned pilot shall offer his services
before such vessel passes the line from
Point Judith to Brenton's Reef liz htship.n
IL can be clearly seen that the act was i'm
the nature OF special legislation i'm the In
tcrest OF Bristol and Warren merchants
who desired to avoid the payment of pilot
age fees. Hence his proposed amendment
provides that "every vessel shall be
Obliged to take pilot and pay the full
amount OF the regular pilotRge fee II
bound into the harbors OF New
port, Bristol and Warren and spoken
south OF Sand Point Light in the east
passage and the south end of Hope Island
on the west side OF Prudence. North OF
said line half rates shall be collected, and
the outward rates shall be the same as the
inward W
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-21
HE WOt.ND UP HIS WATCH.
A Bridegroor's Strange Interruption to
the Solemn Wedding Ceremony.


"It is remarkable" said a prominent
city Clergyman, with what nonohalance
sone bridegroops 60 through the cere-
mony. I don't understand 1t, for when
was married my knees wabbled SO that
was provoked because had not strapped
them together before the terrifying ordeal
begun. But the GOODNESS and complacency
with which some Of the men who come to
the parsonage to be married 60 through
the thing are revelation to me and make
me believe had no 'nerv ve' at all.
"Of course" he continued 1.-THE people
who come unannounced to the parsonage
to be married are generally of the plain
sort. They dress plainly and frequently
have delightfully."- fresh and original man
ners and ways OF doing things. But you
must acknowledge that even to clergy
man who has read the service over hun
dreds Of trembling couples 1t Is rather
startling to have the bridegroom at the
most solemn part take out his Waterbury
watch and begin to wind it up in the raost
methodical way imaginable. But that is
Just what happened here. I was reading
the formal charge to tho man and woman,
and reading 1t In . way that / considered
most impressive and awe inspiring. The
bridegroom, who was big, numbering
fellow, followed me for a time with con-
siderable interest. T,,cn he suddenly took
out 'his watch and began to wind 1t. I let
him go on for q few seconds, and then
realized that it was Waterbury and
might last all the rest of the ceremony.
So stopped short and looked severely at
the man. He smiled at me i'm friendly
sort of way, but he didn't comprehend at
all what was the mattcr-and all this time
tho steady click, click Of the winder was to
be heard.
lit was very mortifying to me that my
dignity was not overwhelming enough TO
make that man stop short, but he didn't,
and had 10 speak to him."
Tho clergyman sighed as he thought OF
bis trials Then pair from tho country
came here--a couple Of pumpkins, green,
clumsy and good natured. When / said
the man and woman may join hands, ,
meaning, of course, they were to join right
hands, they simply claspcd hands as they
stood side by side and swung them back
and forth like couple Of little schoolgirls.
Right handsi said In low voice
but with considerable emphasis. oh, yes,
of course, said the youth with a blush,
and he seized his brides hand and sheok
II most cordially.
''As said before, consider myself one
OF the most digniied clcrRymen in the
city, but am slowly breaking down un-
der the strain Of keeping my face duly sol
eIan at such moments a. thoso New
York Tribune. -.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-21
DISTRESSING RUMORS
Of Big Storm, Fire and Loss of Life
at Lincoln, Neb.

OMAHA, Neb., June 21.-Rumors are
current here of a terrible storm and con-
fagration at Lincoln, Neb., with
heavy loss OF life and prop
erty. Communication wire with
Lincoln has been cut off since
last night. There seems to be no doubt
that heavy storm occurred, but the re-
port Of the fire lacks confirmation.
Word has been received from Lincoln
that 1t was the worst ever experienced
there. The wind, without warming, broke
Into gale which blew 81 miles an hour,
and rain fell In sheets.
The streets were well occupied with
humanity when the storm broke. For
the first ten or fifteen minutes there was
no rain, but the air was full of every
thing portable. Papers, baskets,
wooden sidewalks, branches OF trees and
dust filed the air. Then the rain came.
One or two narrow escapes from deaf h
were reported and many painful accidents,
but no fatalities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-21
IS AN EMBEZZLER.
Bookkeeper knappe Caught by the
Bank Examiner With Shortage.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass, June 21.-E. g.
Knappe, bookkeeper OF the Chicopee Ma
tional Bank ana one OF its most trusted
employees, il an embezzler to the amount OF
$4,000, although, as he Is under bonds OF
5000, the shortage TO the bank will not
exceed go, 1000, and may possibly not
reach that amount.
The defalcation il the result of stock
speculation and covers q considerable Pc
riod, just how long, the bank officials
have not yet discovered.
Knappe's shortage was discovered Tues
day when Bank Examiner Ever made his
official inspection of the books OF the
institution. He found long series OF
false entries and forced balances, and
at once called Cashier West to his side
and in the presence of Knappe made the
statement that there was shortage.
Knappe confessed his crime, and he was
Immediately taken into custody and
was later turned over to Marshal Rice,
who ~ q United States commissioner
He was held by the marshal until
the bank examiner had notified the
attorney general, the latter sending
Boston to make the arrest. The officer
arrived in the city last night and took
Knappe to Boston at an early hour this
morning for hearing before q United
States Commissioner.
knappe has been connected with the
pank ior tWeiNe years. NO one has ever
suspected that he was addicted to specula-
ting and habits were thought to be ex-
emplary.
Knappe is well known among canoesists
having been champion at one time, and
is now captain of the Springfield Canoe
Association and purser of the Eastern
division of the American Canoe Associa-
tion.
knappe Held.
By The associated Pres.
BosToN, June 21.-Knappe was given a
hearing before United States Commis-
sioner Fisk this noon, and was held in
10000 until next Saturday. Knappe
was represented by Counsel James Car
roll and the Government was represented
by Assistant District Attorney Casey.
The Government in stating its case said
that the amount of defalcation was not as
large rs the sum mentioned in the war
rant, which was $40 600.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-21
STILL HANGS ON.

NEWPORT, II. l., June 21.-Today pom
tooDs are being placed under the stranded
steamer Plymouth. 1t will take some time
to do this work, and 1t Is doubtful If
she will be fioated before tomorrow, IL
she is then. Some doubt In now expressed
as to the success of this effort, as the rocks
have probably penetrated the steamers
bottom in several places. III
she cannot be raised by means of the
pontoons the only alternative is TO pull
her of with tugs and this means serious
injury to the vessel. Her engines and ma
chinery are now badly out Of line and she
Is taking water fast.
The Derrick Wrecking Company OF New
York has been sent for and will assist the
Davis Company of New Bedford in the
effort to float the vessel.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1894-06-21
FOR GLADSTONE'S SEAT.
Bu The Associated Press.

EDINBURo, Scotland, June 2l.-The Lib
erals of Midlothian have selected Sir
Thomas David Gibson Carmichael, Bart,
justice of the peace for the county
of Edinburgh, as their candidate
in the contest for the seat in parliament
which the Right Hou. William Il. Glad
stone, vino has held 1t since April,
1880, has only consented to retain until
the next election. Sir Thomas Gibson
Carmichael is the eldest son of the Rev.
Sir William Carmichael, 18th. Baronet,
he was born March 1S, 1859, aud not yet
sat in Parliament. He has unsuccessfully
contested Peebleshire and Selkirkshire.