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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-20
CURTAINS
Hosiery and Underwear

25c. Ladies' Ribbed Vests. l74c.
22c. Ladies' Fast Black Hose. lie.
39c. Ladies Ribbed Vests. s..... 25c.
2Sc. Childrens Fast Black Hose
only nly.................. l2tc.
2jc. Gents Wool Half Hose. l5c.
5Oc Gents Grey Underwear 35c.
II.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-20

THE SCRANTON TRIRUNE's Pittston de-
partment is in charge Of J. NJ. Fahy, to
whom news.items and complaints may be
referred
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-20

$5 Ladies Trimmed Hats. ESQ
SOC. Ladies' Untrimm.d Hats. lOc.
7jc. Ladies Untrimmed Hats. 25c.
SOC. Bunches of Flowers only. l9c.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
DEATHS.

BOSHER.-Died. at his residence. in
New York city, at $50 Z. NJ, May 18th.
CHARLES IL. BOSIER, formerly OF
this city.
DOWNEY.-Dled, at go o'clock this
morning. at his residence. No south
Fifth street, MARK DOWNEY. in the
18th year OF his age.
Funeral notice hereafter.
JETER.-Died, May 18th, nj 4P. NJ, at
his residence 50l north Thirteenth street.
WILLIAM JETER; In the SD year OF his
age.
lie leaves a devoted wife. six loving
children. five sisters, and two brothers
TO mourn their loss. He has for many
years been consistent member of Fifth
Street Baptist church.
Oh, beautiful rest for the weary.
Beautiful sleep for the true.
Lying so peacefully ever
Under the sunlight and dew.
Floats through our heartstrings a CULVER
Like breath Of whisper sweet,
'Iie giveth-to his beloved"
a father has fallen asleep.
WIFE AND CHILDREN.
Funeral from Fifth-Street Baptist
church SUNDAY MORNING, May %.
1894, at II o'clock.
SCHMIDT.-Died Friday afternoon.
May 18th, CLARA ELENORA. second
daughter of Wihelmine and the late Her
mann Schmidt.
Funeral will take place THIS Sunday
AFTERNOON at 40 o'clock from ST.
Johns German Evangelical Lutheran
church. corner Eighth and Marshall
streets. Friends and acquaintance are
invited to attend.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
DEATH OF MR. MARK powNEx. =
This weli-Known Citizen Passed Away
Thia Marnin0.

Mr.. Mark Downey. for more than mar
q century resident Of Richmond. ana
prominent in business and politics at dr.
f'Sent times. died at his residence. NO.
2 south Fifth street at $50 o'clock this
morning. He was in the 18th year OF his
age. having been born in Bear Haven.
Ireland. December Is. 1916.
He came to this country when quite
young. and located In New York. In
the winter OF 1890 he came to Rich
mond, where he ever afterward made his
home. He engaged In the feed and gro
Gerry business. and accumulated a fortune
therefrom. He has not been actively en-
gagged since the war.
He has been a prominent figure for
many seasons at the white Sulphur and
several years ago he took an extended
trip abroad. The deceased has only two
close living relatives-a half-sister and
her son. Mrs. Kate Hagan and John G.
Hagan, who reside in this city. Brights
disease was the primary cause of death.
Arrangements for the funeral have not
yet been made
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
THE VENEZUELAN EARTHQUAKE.
IrightfuI Loss of Jife--Ono Town, with
All Its People, Disappears.

WASHINGTON. May 19.-Advices wer.
received at the state Department to-day
from Consul plumacher. at Maracaibo.
dated May 9Th. showing that the greatest
damage Of the Venezuelan earthquake
was done on the famous san Carlos ana
Merida railway. nearly completed in the
Andes. The axis Of the disturbance.
which lasted al some points three days.
Was along its line. Several OF tn, SPLEEN
dii bridges were totally destroyed, and
others were considerably affected. Seve-
ral stati0n-hOuses Were thrown down. the
rails were twisted and bcnt. and in some
places broken apart. and number OF
lives were lost La Gunillos. with al its
inhabitants. disappeared entirely. a Lake
now occupying its site. In some places
black water having a fetid odor. was
expelled from creviccs in tn earth.
The earthquake is said to have been
much worse than those OF 1919 and 1910.
lu the latter year the hourishing city Of
Cueuta. Columbia, was demolished, and
5000 = rsons lost their lives The Nene-
zlelan Minister at Washington has been
q ked 10 receive contributions in this
country for the relief of sufferers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
THE FEDERAL SENATE.
Mr.. Gallinccr Thinks the TariT Eli Ought
to Eo Defeated.


WASHINGTON. j. G. May 19.-At II 20
a. NJ, after the Senate had passed ono
bilI relating 10 California Indian lands.
Mr.. Harris moved TO take up the tariff
bin. ana declined to yield to request
OF Mr. IIunton's for unanimous consent
90 consider n bill. saying that If he
yielded to onc' senator he would have to
yield 10 another. ana that he was not in
a yielding mood this morning.
The tariff bin was then taken up. and
Mr. Gallinger proceeded 10 deliver the
third portion Of his speech against the
biu occupying nearly two hours. He
took the ground that the hin should be
defeated. whatever form il might as
sumo, and he declared his readiness to
do his part I'm defeating IT iy the use
81 any methods that could be adopted
under tho rules
After he had finished. several items In
the glass and china schedule which had
been loft oIen on Friday. were taken
up. and after considerable discussion
were disposed of-ihe committee amend
ments being in every case agreed TO,
ana when the bill went over for the day
there We're SIN three items IN that sched-
ule undecided. Mr. Allrich having re-
server them on TlNAy ana llOl Dcllo
present 20 discuss them to-day.
The rest OF the days session up 20
adjournment. at i've minutes past four,
WAS taken up in action on bills on the
calendar OF which over a dozen were
passed Tho most important OF them
We're: For the suppression Of the lottery
traffic; making further provision for the
execution of the REGULATIONS for protect
INK fur-seals. and for the relief of the
relatives Of the Seamen Of the Netherlands
steamer Amsterdam who lost their live.
in an effort 10 save the crew of the
American fishing schooner Maggie l..
Well. Of Gloucester. Mass.
a resolution was reported from the
Committee Oh Contingent EXpcn>es hv
AR. Camden, and agreed to. authorizing
the select committee appointed under The
Lodge resolution, to employ a stenogra-
pher and incur such other expenses as
II may deem necessary Adjourned at
4t5 until 10 4. ". Monday.
There Was no session Of the House to-
day
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
THE CoLORED METHODIsTs.
Nircinia News LIENS.

The Roanoke public library was for
mally opened on Friday. It is almost
entirely the work OF philosophical ladies'.
The Eagle Shoe Company, Fredericks-
burg. has resumed operations with full
numbers Of hands. after having been
closed for several weeks TO introduce new
machinery.
Rev. W. Meade Clarke. OF Fredercks-
burg. has accepted an invitation 70 deliver
the baccalaureate sermon 10 the students
OF the Agricultural College, at Blacks
burg, June 18th.
The Dignum property. at the corner Of
Princess Anne street and the National
boulevard, Fredericksburg. was sold on
Friday to Mr.. Walter i. Tyler, OF the
Southern Foundry and Machine-W orls,
who will improve it.
The Norfolk and Western has leased
ten engines from the Richmond and Dan
Vile for thirty days To move coal from
the Flat-TOp mines eastward. The fifty
engines from the East Tennessee. Viz
gnia. and Georgia railroad are used on
the Ohio extension westward.
The United Mine-Workers' agltatOrs
have left the coal-iields, and the only
question at issue there Is the dispute
between the operators and the Norfolk
and Western railroad and POcahontas
contemporaries over the demand OF the
latter that the former reduce the price
OF coal to them to 20 cents per ton, and
this has been arbitrated.
1t Is understood that on Memoral-Day,
May 30th veterans of the Army OF the
Potomac. with other ex-Unionists and ex-
Confederates, and Sons OF Veterans. with
their sweethearts, wives, and children,
will arrive In Fredericksburg from WASH
ington for the purpose OF decorating the
statues erected 10 the memory OF the
Union and Confederate soldiers. and the
graves Of the departed.
Henry Johnson (colored) was killed at
Winchester on Friday morning by the
Baltimore and Ohio south-bOund freight
train at 5 o'clock. The train crushed
both limbs near the body, and the man
died before a physician arrived. There is
some talk of foul play, and the coroners
jury did not render verdict. adj0urning
the Inquest. Johnson lived In Alexandria.
and was employed here on the new
water-works.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

Republican candidate. but perSist in run
ming man OF their own. It mans .
walk-over for the Democratic candidate
with three tickets in the field.
Should Mr.. Agnew decline to be . can
didate, II 10 said that Colonel Pat Nc
Caull. who has established n residence
within the past year In the Eighth Dis
trict will be most likely tho candidate OF
The Republicans
WILLING TO SERVE.
Colonel John s. Cunningham. the ex-
tensive and weli-known planter OF North
Carolina, who has been in the city this
week. IL urged by many OF his friends 10
become candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Congress in the Fifth
District OF his State, and he talked as II
he might be willing. In spite OF the fac:
that In going 30 Congress he would have
90 sacrifice a great deal of valuable time
from his business. Colonel Cunningham
IS OF the opinion that the Populist strength
In North Caroline has been greatly over
estimated, and he Does not believe they
viii cut any large figure In the results
next fall. Here and there they may mako
some trouble. In the Ninth Congressional
District. with Richmond Pearson IA the
combination candidate for Congress. there
Will. he thinks. be a stiff battle, but he
hbpto lpI ltilpNIdlic NNtNNcs All Spitt OF
the alliance between The other two par
ties.
Lieutenant Lucien Young. OF the navy,
VIII deliver the address on Decorations
Day at Fredericksburg, Va He is one
OF tho best-known men in the United
States. In fact, he Is known In all parts
OF the world. as he has travelled pretty
much everywhere since he graduated at
tho Naval Academy. lie is a native of
Lexington. Ky, and belongs TO the class
who believe the war is over and that
peace and good-fellowship have been es-
tablished between all sections OF the
country.
Il BEAUTIFUL FLAG.
The Confederate Veteran Association OF
this city will 20 10 Richmond on the Both
instant 10 attend the unyeiling OF the
monument TO the soldiers and sailors.
They Will carry with them "a beautiful
SIX flag that has been presented 10 the
association by the Ladies' Southern Re
lief Society OF Washington.
Tho House not being in session to-day
on account Of having adjourned over yes
tcrday until Monday, some OF the Vir-
einia and NNh Carolina members have
gone to their homes for brief visits.
Mrs. Carrie V. Sutton WAS to-day APP
pointed postmaster at Homer. Russell
county Va. vice ". Il. Sheldon, resigned.
Post-oftces have been established IN
North Carolina a. follows:
Fry, Arson county John \. Thomas.
postmaster; Kuiisill. Catawba county,
Louis y. Rudisil postmaster.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
RICHMOND TOBACCO MARKET.

RICHMOND, VA. May 9-Na auction
sales to-day.
private sales: Filters. -: wrappers, 8;
darks, II. Total, A. hogsheads.
Revenue collections: Cigars and ciga-
rettes. ST. so, tobacco. N,s9i.l5. Total,
&, 0lS65
Private sales for week Wrappers. ito:
smokers, IL; nilers. az: scrap, 2: dark lear.
IS: Burley. 80. lugs. 81. Total. Al hOes-
heads: against $40 hossheads last wtS <,
aud 23s hogsheads for corresponding week
last year.
Mr.. Miles Turpi,. son Of Mr.. jackson
Turpin, OF Cincinnati o.. Ia In the city
Cor Ten dAyn foE hin health. and greet
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
The BRIBERY INVESTIGATION.
All the Hearings To he Held Behind Closed
Doors.

WASHINGTON, j. G., May 19-The
Sugar Investigating Committee met this
morning at l2&j. and adjourned after
reaching a unanimous conclusion that all
hearings in the matter Of investigating
the charges Of bribery and the doinSs
of the Sugar Trust should be he'd behind
closed doors II was argued that better
results could be thus obtained. Mr.. Gray,
chairman, waS requested 10 give from to-
day II the press such matters as would
not interfere with the work the COM
mittcc has in hand. The next meeting
Will be held Monday at 10 y NJ. and the
bribery cases VIII be taken up first
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
Commonweal Leaders Respitcd.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 19.-CoXey.
Browne. and Jones. the convicted Com
monWcalers, appeared in the Police Court
tais morning for sentence, but were gwen
respite until Monday. At 10 O'Clock
Judge Miller had not received formal no
tice that the writ of certl0rari sought by
defendants had been dismissed by Judge
Bradley. and I'm view of this. and be-
cause the District Attorney did not
move that sent nee be passed. Judge Mil
Ter decided that he would not impose SEN
tcnce until Monday morning at ~ O'Clock.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
Naval War school.

WASHINGTON, May l9.-The SESSIONS
Of the Naval War College and Torpedo
school at Newport will commence June
lst The following officers have been
ordered there Tor instruction on that date:
Commanders George i. de, John s.
Newell. c. J. Train. Joshua Bishop.
George i. j.. Wilde. K. T. Leary, \. NJ.
Dyer: nt-Commanders J. Y. -.
Ncreker, william swift, and Henry w.
Lyons Lieutcnants W. w. Russ, David
Peacock, and j. VI. Robinson. and En-
signs l.. A. Anderson and a. II. Robert
son. The Swedish government has been
granted permission 10 send two officers TO
IL. ouLL-L--
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

July. Mr.. Robert Lecky. Jr. was ap-
pointed To arrange for the conduct VI the
Virginia delegation TO the convention. ana
Mr.. John ID. Murreil was delegated to
communicates with the managers OF inc
Convention I'm Cleveland and arrange for
a state meeting during the convention.
Tho secretary reported ten new societies
formed since the last meeting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
MEMORIAL SERMON.

Tomorrow morning, In the Episcopal
church. Bishop Capers. OF South Carolina,
will preach a memorial sermon in honor
OF the late Bishop Lyman. Two candi-
dates will be ordained to deacons' orders
at this service
At A i. NJ service will be held for
colored people, conducted by colored
clergyman. Ar s F. NJ. Bishop Cheshire
will preach and administer the rite of
confirmation. The Moravian Home. Cen
tenary Methodist, First Baptist. and First
Presbyterian pulpits will be occupied by
clergymen OF the convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
Small Fire on Cherry Street.

Shortly after s o'clock last night an
alarm Of fire emanated from Box II. hay-
ing been caused by blaze In the rear
OF the two-story frame house occupied by
Mr.. Wyndham Epps. No. 22S south Cherry
street. The flames destroyed much OF the
kitchen and dining-room furniture. and
damaged the dwelling to a slight extent.
The cause was the explosion OF a gasoline
stove, and the loss will reach 500 TO $50.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
Oa.es-.yohns,ou Fight Still On.

MONTGOMERY, ALA, May N.-The
returns from Geneva, which acted to-dny.
are IN. The county instructs its four dele
gates 10 vote Tor Oates Tuscaloosa
primary results were declared to-day. and
six delegates are instructed to vote for
Oates and four for Johnston. This leaves
the vote as declared. PIP for Oates and 2S2
for Johnston. Both headquarters are now
open in this city. and the contest will be
carried to the convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE

my
offERINGs.- Wheat 1905 blshels Com
White, l.23O bushels mixed, 900 bushels.
Oats. - bushels. Qye, AZ bushels.
SALEs.-Wheat, / .aJ2 bushels Corn-Whits.
1,23o bushels. Oats, "a bushels. Rye, AZ
bushels.
QUOTATIONS.. Wheat Longberry. e1sjsls. |;
mixed, S0a5slSc. snortbeiry. 55a1sc.: No. Z.
red. 57isa5sc Corn w bite Virgins (bag lots,
4Sc. No. 2 white. tSc. No. mixed, 4hJssf1c.
Oats-No. = mixed. i0c.; NO. mixed. 3sl "A
Jvc. kye, o3aJJc
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
MARRIAGES,

GLENN-BISHOP- Married. on May
18th. at the residence OF the brides
mother. 42i south Pine street. by Rev
W. F. Hines. Mr.. CHARLES w. GLENN
and Miss DORA l.. BISHOP.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
Mean temperature. ..............
NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.

NEW YORK STOCK MARKET.
NEW YORK. May 1a.-American Sugar
proved TO be the most vulnerable stock on
the list again to-day. and under heavy
sales for both long and short accounts
a break from 9sis TO % ensued. Odd lots
were sold as low as 93a.. AT 81 the stock
shows a loss OF 12s. for the week. The
opinion IL that local and Washington
operators, as We'll as those In the big pool
in the stock, have been forced 10 sell.
II TRANSFERRED to-day that the recent heavy
sales by bear houses were for firms idcnu-
fed with the pool, and that the clique
formed to advance the stock early on
Washington Information has acquired ex-
perience at the expense Of its bank ac-
count.
Manhattan touched r5iA the lowest
price of the year, and closed at ll6's, after
selling up to ll7i4. DistillerS and CATH
Feeding fell to 22ss. Louisville and Nash
Vile TO A, New England TO 5as. and West
ern Union TO S2is--all the lowest figures or
the week. The railway list. as a rule.
showed more resisting power, but the
changes were unl1nportant. Near the
close there was some good buying OF
Sugar and the stock rallied % 9it";"N..
rhts had "A tendency 10 steady the market,
and speculation lett OF pul-t, WIN /, 10
anywhere from "A TO a per cent. above
ths lowest OF the day. In the inactive
stocks United States Cordage fell -. 10
ia. Edison Illuminating. ot New YORK,
a.. TO iOl and -. Paul and Duluth. "a, Ia
03i, The net changes show LOSSES OF ~
a. for the day. Atchison. New YORK
Central, and Burlington gained =, 10 =
Railway and miscellaneous bonds were
MONEY AND EXCHANGE.
Money on call nomnally l per cent;
mercantile paper. 3i.nf pr cent
S'erliug exchange firm. with actual
bnsincss in bank RS bills at AN's Tor
sixty DAYS. and Sass ,7rlS9 for deinand'
posted rates, Sass. 10, conlhercIal oiils'
ST. s,iH4Si
bar silver. 62i. GU, ,.,,.
duh .,.,,,1 -tcoo
shares. listed. and 1901 unlisted. ,,. ...
Treasury balances. Coin, so 'to'""' cur
rency. $55.O57.oo0.
THE BANK STATEMENT.
The weekly statement OF the Associated
Ranks shows the following changes:
Re-serve. decrease. 81 SO. iJ0.
Loans decrease, AlJsD. 3,
Specie. increase, 1856, 30. =
I.egaI tenders, decrease. S,WI,WV
nanosits decrease, $3.50 ~.
rirculation. decrease. $H,9o.
TLs hanks now hold S1S,SS92S In excess
~ tha requirements of the - per cent.
rtltts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

The remains Of Mrs. Esther Virginia
Blayton. who was on last Thursday muir
dered by her husband. were taken to her
home. In New Kent county. yesterday
morning and inferred In Good Hope
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
Acrnss the Healcd Sands.

A called meeting of Acca Temple. Mys-
tic Shriners, Was held at the Temple last
night for the purpose OF initiating candi-
dates. Ten weary travellers crossed the
sands. which had been heated especially
for their journey.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
r,ds.vor.r. Convention I'm Ju,v.

The State Executive Committee OF the
Young Peoples Society OF Christian En-
deayor met at the Young Mems Christian
Association yesterday afternoon and took
action looking to the convention Of En-
beavers 70 be held In Cleveland, O., In
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
Heavy Rain In Ashland.

A special received by the Dispatch last
night from It's Ashland correspondent
saws: There was a very heavy rain here
tonight 2 inches having fallen in two
hours. The railroad track was not dam
aged 4"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
ing many old friends IN .hs e,,y =. >,

Ing many old friends in The city q he
Mr.. Davis. Of w. 3. Card, a IN
Lynchburg, Va, Is IN Richmond exam.
ming tho Wood cigarette machine VII,
which he IL well satisfied as tho future
cigarctter
General rains arc reportsf from MANY
sections IN virginia and North caroi,aa.
and planting WI DO pushed ~ much az
possible now. The cool season Continues
and Will cause the marketing Of Isrx.
quantities OF tobacco for sons tns 4,
come. both loose and I'm hogshca,ia
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

LONDON. May ia dispatch from
Paris TO the Exchange Telegraph Com
pany says the police have discovered
plot 10 explode n bomb in the building IN
v hich the guillotine v stored
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20

BALTIMORE. MD. May l9-Virginia
IS. new, y. asked: Baltimore and ohio
stock. s., bib; Baltimore and Ohio South
western second incomes. Is. asked. third
incomes. .. asked; Consolidated Gas stock.
VI .Mt2i.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
RICHMOND LIVE. srocY .,.,v

RICHMOND. VA, May i3.-Receip,s-
Cattle. L5; sheep and lambs. 90; hogs NJ,
head.
sales-cattle. i75; sheep and lambs 30.
hogs. rs head. 49,
Prices--Cattle. best, 3,saIitc. gross: me-
dunn To good. 313izc. gross; common 4,
fair, 2hT2xc. gross. bulls. 24n2.c. gross.
sheep. S,sV'c. gross; lambs. sg5iz1 gross:
hogs. Sa0tA.c. net.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-05-20
MARKET QUOTATIONS
REPORTS from ALL GREAT BUSINESS
CENTRES or 7 ne WORLD
Prices 81 Money. bonds. Stocks. 0ratas
Tobacco. Cotton. &c.. and the
Weather ppdica.iona

Fl WASHINGTON. ID. C.. May a.
DAM Forecast for Virginia: Showers:
'""' much cooler; winds shifting 10
+ northwest and becoming dangerous
on the coast; conditions favorable for
frost in interior Sunday night.
North Carolina: Showers; much cooler;
winds shifting to northwest aud becoming
dangerous on the coast.