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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
TWO ROBBERlES AT HARTLAND.
Four Men Suspected of the Theftg Ar

rested at OconOnowoc.
OcoNoMowoc, Wis, May S.-Thieves
last night went through Norton's
clothing store and barber shop, and
Pamberg's saloon in the village of Hart
land. Marshal Donovan was notified
and followed some suspicious looking
men to this city, and with the deputy
sheritf's assistance four of them were
arrested early this morning. Three of
them had some Of the stolen articles
with them when captured and all were
well armed with reYolYers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
PROTEST AGAINST RATES.
La Or osse Business Men to Form an In
dependent COmpanY.

LA CROSSE, Wis, May S.-Business
men here are organizing a fire insur-
ance league as protest against the
rates charged for insurance which they
claim as exorbitant. They say that if
the rates don't come down they will es-
tablish an insurance company Of their
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
SUFFERED A HORRIBLE DEATH.
Charlie Stein, a Black River Falls Youth,
Dies of the Rabies.

BEAcK RIVER FALLS, Wis, May -
Charlie Stein, Jr., Is years of age, died
this morning near this city with
rabies, caused by being bitten by
vicious stallion, owned by William
Babler. The horse has bitten at least
three other men, among them the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16

ANTHONY HowELLs, consul for the
United States to Cardiff, Wales, is visit
ing his home at Massillon, o., on a
leave of absence until June.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16
WATERFOWL NURSERY

Fruit and Shade Trees. Raspberries, Straw
berries, Grape Vines, Silver Maple, Ash Leaf
Maple and Black Poplar, fine Red Cedar and
hrborvtH Hedge plants
Nursery east of Plank Road bridge, First ward
Agents wanted
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1894-05-16

pany 8 employees his horses were famed
TO such an extent as to impair their
speed permanently.
The bursting of a 16-foot water main
Of the Racine Water Company, at the
Washington Avenue viaduct which
spans the tracks of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee q St. Paul Railroad Company at
Racine, played havoc with things there
abouts. The damage to the viaduct
alone is estimated at $4,000.
THE work of rebuilding St. Regina
Academy at Edgewood, Dane County,
DESTROYED by fire in November last, has
been commenced The building will
be Of the same size and on the same
plan as the one which burned, to cost
about $50, 900. The contract calls for its
completion by August l.
Mrs. HELEN CAMPBELL, of Madison,
has gone to California on invitation of
the managers of the Midwinter Fair,
and will give series of lectures on
working girls and hold conferences at
the fair. She will also give lectures at
the Leland Stanford. Jr., University.
E. SMITH, chief of the police depart
ment at Racine, has commenced suit
against the Times Publishing Company
for $4,000 damages. The suit is the
outgrowth of articles published against
the chief and his management of his
office.
JOHN FANNING's house, with nearly all
the household furniture, situated near
Johnstown, Rock County, was destroyed
by fire. The loss is about ZOO.
JOHN HANsFoRD was seriously stabbed
in fracas at Green Bay. Ludwig Schil-
ipinski has been arrested, charged with
assaulting Hansford.
Two new cases of smallpox have de-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

General Warner, the Missouri ex-
congressman, was ut one time useful
and experienced legislator; but the
free coinage theme seems almost to
have clouded his brain. AS president
of the bi metallic league, ever ready
to occupy space and time with extrs me
opinions detrimental to the country's
business interests, he ia beginning to be
Just trifls mOnotonous, not to say
actually tiresome. General Warner the
other day availed himself of Pittsburg
journals kindness to detail At length
his wearisome views and would have
descended into absolute common place
had he not accidentally delivered him
self of this entertaining bit OF proph-
ecy;
There has been mighty change in
sentiment lately about silver. The Re-
publican leaders realize that silver will
be tho issue. not tie tariff. Cameron Is
among the first TO see that protection and
the gold standard do not insure high
prices. The western states, from the
Mississippi to the coaet, will stand by the
party that Is willing to give them chance.
predict that neither Mckinley nor ex-
Speaker Reed will be the Republican
candidate for president. 1t would not
surprise me if Senator Cameron is the
man. The people will insist once aud for
all on a settlement Of the financial ques-
tion.
II Pennsylvania took much stock in
the cut your-nose' 'off-to-spite your-face
theory of politics, we should be inclined
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15
OLD GloRYS ORIGIN.
Senator Daniel

senator DiHtel.
Families, lil.e nations, may have their
devices, and it may be worthy of note thHt
that of the Washington family furnished
the pattern from which the Stars and
Stripes Of our national flag are taken.
The insignia Of noble name handed down
from generation to generation, and held
up as the incentive OF integrity and valor,
may well be cherished. But all glories of
ancestral escutcheons are so overshadowed
BY. the deeds of Washington that they
fade into insignifcance. Proud and just
democracy, scornful Of honors not self
won, pays its tributes solely to the man,
the woman, and the deed, George Wash
lngton was great because he stood for the
freedom Of his people. Mary Washington
was great because she implanted in his
youthful breast righteous indignation
against wrong which must ever be the in
spiration of the hero.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

such condition of impecuniosity con-
fronting him. should take him in hot
haste to Washington. there to murmur
into Growers ear that unless there was
moro vigorous shake down of minor
federal plums into the aprons of the
impatient faithful, it would be literally
impossible TO make a pretenss of sus'
tanning the Democratic organization
built up with much travail, by his
friend HRrrity. Indeed, the fact that the
obdurate executive is currently rumored
to have finally vouchsafed an aflirma-
tive response is proof that the high
opinion we have always enter tained OF
Brother Stranahan's oleaginous proper
ties were not in the least misplaced.
The plum tree will be shak en-. with
good and lusty shake, IL James Adelbert
Stranahan has any fair chance in the
play. What is more. the plums will
fall, not at hap hazard rs heretofore;
but with unerring precision where
they will do the most good; that is to
say, where they will soonest yield
needed revenue for partisan lubrica-
tion.
Notwithstanding all this, however,
and much more which could be said In
eulogy of the unctuous James, 1t is n
cold and cheerless fact that Democratic
Investments, through the medium oil
state campaign assessments, are no1
held at present in very high favor,
Even those congressman Of Democratic
faith who misrepresent Pennsylvania
at Washington are currently reported
to have given Stranahan the snub. His
artfully worded calls for s. checks fell
on ears that might as we'll have been
chiseled out of stone. His eloquent
personal appeals for contributions for
the good OF tine cause" met with silence.
frowns or derision. These discoursg-
ing incidents, we are particular to
make clear, are not and must not he
interpreted as reflections upon Stran-
ahsns skill; but rather as usufructs Of
miscellaneous Democratic demoraliza-
tion which has spread so far aud so
firmly that even Democratic Office
holders are ashamed to squaudsr more
money in the interests of their chaotic
party
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15
Mr.. Stranahan's Setback.

One cannot feign surprise at the
very natural information that the few
remaining Democrats of prominence in
Pennsylvania are not specially eager to
come forward with subscriptions to
this years campaign fund. Letting
alone the fact that the Democratic
party. financially as we'll as politically
Is bankrupt and mortgaged for more
than it is worth. partly due, in state
sense, to ], Marsh Wright, who left
the central committee with 81, 500 de.
fcit staring it in the face, this is
clearly not Democratic year. Even
Populist Joe Sibley, who is one of the
men that hold a mortgage on the Bour-
bon machine, recognizes this and is
careful exceedingly careful, not to get
caught in the expensive tolls of a
Democratic gubernatorial nomination.
We repeat it is not precisely surpris-
ing. therefore, that the thrifty new field e.
marshal, James A. Stranahsn, with
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

to say that anything which shou Id
give to tho citizens of this common
wealth another senator who would
adequately represent their economic
beliefs would be acceptable, even
though it should translate Mr. Gamer
on from the senate to the white house.
But that would bs too cru9l to the
United States. The most that we can
wish for, in this direction. is that in tho
state senatorial districts where the
Cameron Issue can be honestly raised,
the people may indicate their desires
so plainly that, when the time comes,
the Pennsylvania legislature will do its
luiv
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

Applicable Also to tho sorantons.
Some day, dear heart, the sun will shine
agNin;
Some lay the bitter WEAKNESS of years
VIII vanish like the mist; the burdened
train
OF grief, despair, and misery. and tears
Wil.'fade like stubblt in the sweep ing
flame
In other words, the Hoosiers yet may win
agame. Indianapolis Journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15
SCRANTON. MAY 10, 1894.

ONE THING may be taken for granted.
The people who voted for two new
bridges didn't mean that they should
be built in the twentieth century. 1t
is time to get down to the bed rock
fact that the bridges are needed now.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

IT IS NO doubt purely an oversight
which caused the esteemed Washing
ton Star. usually so careful in matters
of this kind, to copy from THE TRIBUNE
without the accustomed credit recent
editorial in which this journal defined
a ball umpire's qualifications. With
this minor correction, we bow acknowl-
edgments for the compliment
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

One feature OF the Nes. 81 ie bridge
site discussion that has not received
the attention it deserves ia tu, prob.
ability that TO change from the loca.
tUn agreed upon would postpone the
ciual work OF bridge buillilg At least
one year. Woulisuliirlsnt advantages
he gained by the change to warrant
.nch additional delayI
Il will BE- rsmembstel that one Of
tho most Trominent arguments ni.
yancsd IN favor OF the bridges, prior 20
.ueir final ratification at the polls. va.
tlat il tue structures were pu; 10 place
during the present business strlngency.
would give wor; to many men who
are idle. and that IL would also enable
the city 20 buy materials much below
their normal cost Tho depression is
Low nearing its end aud tho strain
upon organized charity, incident 10 that
depression, Is increasing IN proportion
l5 the actual work Of bridge building
could ty any possibility be begun yet
this summer 1t wonll be In the nature
II redemption Of earnest promises as
well a. n material benefit to our ci,ys
unemployed.
The suggestion elsewhere advanced
by Mr. Jadwin that compromise
bridge could be adyautageous,y located
midway between Linden an Mulberry,
with approaches making 1t equally ac.
cessible from both streets, IA at least
novel contribution to this discussion
and one that will attrEct much atteu.
tion. The argument Of Mr.. Jadwin
that such site would require no new
appeal 10 the people and could be oc-
copied almost, II not quite, as soon No
either OF the Others, Ia plausible and
original. It ia singular that this iu-
genious solution TO the problem was
not previously advanced. The great
point ia TO get at the hard work OF &C.
tual bridge building in time to benefit
the citizens Of today
In presenting from day to day, var
led opinions as to sites THE TRIBUNE
has obeysd simply the duty %: n news
paper which recognizes popular inter.
est in pending questions and seeks to
appease it, Either site would bo fairly
acceptable to the great macs o: citizens
provided the coming Of the bridge be
not delayed beyond reason BIT there
is decided objection TO having this
necessary improvement showed ahead
unnecessarily The bridges should be
built at onoe--the sooner the better.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

THAT WAS no mean monument which
the active workers In journalism
throughout the United States, erected
in honor Of Frank Hatton when, each
in his especial field. simultaneously and
without prior suggestion other than
that great editors truly lamented
death. pennsd tributes OF affection
which, az collected in last Sundays
Washington Post, filled sixteen col
umns of solid agate type. No un-
worthy career could win such q need
of kindly mention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

The foregoing Information. follJwi ng
Democratic State Chairman james AdeI.
bert Stranahan's visit to the national
capital and interview with Grover Is thus
significantly supplemented: Tho ad-
ministratiou seems 60 be- disposed to look
ahead to tho congressional elections in
Pennsylvania. The heads OF the several
Federal departments In the state have re-
ceiyed an iuumatiou from Washington
that m making subordinate appointments
they must. aS far ~ possible, regard the
wishes and recommendations OF the Demo.
cratic congressman ally dog Is that
Strauahau.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

The WiIkeg.Ilrr' Record. while rer's.
UIgug tgc merits ~ il' other eminent Re
UuuN.lus whose maine, hsyp been mag-
uun.I q. possible candidates against Rep
r,-.ututyo Uiurs, ls FaHchly loyal t1
OK -.u-i.r Morgan b William. uHu nY
90" way is putting forth % spirited can.
y.sa lt snys % Lm ESQ rnruUr'r,.g.i
ho more popular with the wurA.gmea,
Tor l.. whole lfa lai been ia thr closest
sympathy with them. 10 nominated le
VIII D. rD experiment, no uuEUoWU UIyn.
t.ty tie has hrru before DO. people ll the
plst 1uG has hy.u endorsed hy ,Lrm 900 on
Overwhelming manner lic has beaten
Mr.. Hines when that willy individual was
stronger than be Is today aud II pittrd
against him this faIl Will nun.h.l'o him
beyond prral,cuiurr That H what H
wanted. II Mr. William, is surc hs can
Go this, % viii be- strong point lu his
favor. Meanwhile lt is grauiyingto 10 know
that John Lr.seurngls ls proceeding ou a
similar basis Thus Hines will be slated
Tor a tfoguciug. whichever wins
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

TAMMANyIsM IN politics will survive
Croker's retirement; but 1t will not
survive an intelligent and determined
spirit Of honesty among the people.
The cure for political thievery is in the
public's own hands.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

FIRST MORTGAGE
g. BONDS
OF THE
FORTY FORT COAL
COMPANY.

A limited number of the above
bonds are for sale at par and ac-
crued interest by the following
parties, from whom copies of the
mortgage and full information can
be obtained:
T. w. Mulligan, Cashier Second
National Bank, Wilkes Barre, Pa.
W. Watson, Cashier First Ma.
tional Bank, Pittston, Pa,
J. L. Pollen, Cashier Peoples
Savings Bank, Pittston, Pa.
A. A, Dryden, President Miners
Savings Bank, Pittston, Pa.
And by the Scranton Savings
Bank and Trust Comp any, Trustee
under the Mortgage.
7, L. AtheTtOn, COunSeI,
WlLKES-BARRE, PA.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

Since Captain W \. Reynolds, Of Tunk.
hammock, Withdrew from the field only
Lucius Rogers OF Mexican stands between
General Latta, OF Phihdelphn, and a
unanimous nomination for the secretary.
shin uf Internal affairs Mr. Rogers +, Is
believed can bs removed by the pru,irr oi
O. suitable appointment aud another pos.
sibIe element ui rivalry be- thus suootheI
away.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

That veteran legislator aud economist
jerome b. Niles, OF .uogl, won ,ast sa,ur.
days primaries without opposition and
w.'. ha tr'uwpHautv returned. ulYug,iie
Walter r. Nerrirk tn 'l. ur'i ~ MscHu
.n,auau- u4o'ulness NJ Ulgr.burg TX
senator Horace B. Picker, NJ Nrusbaro.
mot with strong facNo1A opposition, hat
viii prlbfbiy represent tho sixteenth DIS
tr.gt DO the next congress.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15
New Copy hook Rhnma.

NV NVDY IVVh NIl Il',
Up and at 1t every time,
II you're down today,
Gather up your loins and start
In to win the fray.
You may find your second wind
Then the foe will fly,
Get up smiling every time,
Do, or nobly die
Wilkes Barre Times.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

This falls state political bnttle, as well
ns the county one, Will be- an important
one. Besides a governor, heutCnaut-gov-
ernor, auditor.gcnergi and secretary OF in
terual affairs, thirty congressman two at
largel twenty-five senators, two hundred
and four members OF the house OF repre-
sentatives, thirteen judges of common
pleas aud three orphans court judges are
10 be chosen. The term of Office uf the
sixteen judges who are 10 bc succeeded
will Expire Ia January, 1895. OF the COM
mon pleas judges whose commissions ter
inmate at that time, Howard J. Rreder. of
Northampton; Robert N. Wilson, Phila.
adelphia; Wilbur i. S0dlcr Cumberland; !;
Aaron l.. HaSen, Lawrence; Thomas J.
Clayton, Delaware; John J. Wickham,
Beaver; Harry White, Indiana; Robert W.
Archibald, Lackawanna, a. o. Furst, Cen
Huntingdon, are Republicans and
Samuel S. Mehard Mercer; Theodore +.
Jenkins, Philadelphia; William McClean.
Administration, and John A. Sittser. Sulli.
Wyoming, Democrats The judges Of
orphans courts whose successors are to be
chosen this year are William Brantley
Hanna, Of Philadelphia, and w. q. Haw-
kins, Allegheny, Republicans. and Daniel
i. Rhone Lu2ernP, Democrat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

According 20 the latest accounts ballig-
ercut Howard Mutchler is again on the
warpath against the H1rrlty- llruscl com
bine; and threatens 90 fight II until ono or
the ther is Il dead factor IN the ring Mr..
Mutchler should restrain hi, CORY designs
until after the people have had their say
next November. Maybe u will then not
be- necessary for him to hold an inquest on
that particular element IA the Pruusy Iva.
MA Democracy
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

This Is what Harry Hall telegraphed to
the Pittsburg Times last Saturday: "Presi-
dent Cleveland is getting to have more re.
spect for Democratic congressman. lie has
informed Representative w. II. Hines. of
Wikes-Barr that the nomination of X.
NJ Mcdonald, whom Mr.. Bssell appointed
postmaster at Kingston, without even con.
sulting Mr.. Hines will be withdrawn,
and Henry Van Scoy, whom Mr.. Hines has
recommended, given the place
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

Dauphins four delegates will not b, in
structed az todAy's county convention: bu.
will probably divide evenly between Rob.
in-ou and Lyon. District ATTORNEY Drt-
weller, whom al, local Elks know, viii. IL
possible, pilot the Lyman d. Gilbert boom
through the hidden rocks Of opposing fac
tions and ambitions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15
STATE POLITICS BOILED DOWN.

After announcing that @. l.. Magee
would present Walter Lyons name before
next weeks convention, the Philadelphia
Times, in the same article, reported a
are evidently again afflicted with political
mullygrubs
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

Friends ot Judge marry white, OF lndi.
Ruh-aud they are many OH over the state
will BE- pleased O. learn that AZ lass sat
urday's primaries he wen. Ia against four
strong opponents aud ca mo ont with fly.
ing culors. Lyon delegates were chosen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-05-15

The candidacy Of George s. Ferris q
West Piltstou, for orphans court Judge u
Luzrrne Is surprising the old timers. Mr..
Ferris friends are literally sweeping the
field lie promises 60 be- nominated with
delegate to throw away
The Butler weekly times., 1894-12-20

"ManhaffaR' shirts are the best
one arth' And make aSefMl gifts
81 to s..
.Hmericnn Clothing House
Hon A. 7. Holcomb, of Ports.
mouth. Ohio, a former citizen of
this place, who spent a few days
in town this week, was most favor
able impressed with Butler and the
business being done by our merch
ants IN viewing the city Monday
he said he saw no such signs of bus
mess in any way of the towns OF
Ohio he visited and no such crowds
of people on the streets. Mr.. Hol.
comb said Butler was the best bust
ness point he knew of and he was
glad to see his former home town
moving along so prosperous aud the
people 30 contented.
See our embroiaered six neckvea,
-Four IN hau9S and tecks. 81 25
Other styles at 25, so 75c, and 81
american Clothi7aS House
A nice line of Ivorine, Paper
msiche and Fancy Baskets. suitable
for Christmas presents. Call and
investigate. NJ. 4 N. EVANS.
Will Allen, travelling for the whole
sale firm of Schatten & Co, of St
Louis, was in the city Monday ex
pressed himself as being astonished
at the large crowd of people in towr
and said in his travels over the stat,
he was satisfied it was the best towr
for business he visited.
The Butler weekly times., 1894-12-20
Get your window glass at D. w
DRUNMoNDs.

Get your window glass at D. W.
! DRUMMoNDs.
Joe Meyer, the peoples clothler,
next door TO Sam Levy ~ Co, has
magnificent assortment Of Christmas
presents. He has taken particular
pains in ordering for the holiday
trad-; and YOU will hnd some of the
prettiest presents for old and Young
in his store to be seen IN the CITY.
Then another important item. you
can buy from him SO cheap it Will
surprise yon Now the TINES wants
YOU TO 60 aui consult Joe Never
before you buy presents, as You will
find just what you want in his store
and he will take great pleasure in
helping yon select your presents.
Be sure and STE his assortment be
fore YOU buy as he has made a spe-
cial effort th,- year to please all
Once upon time little boy told
| his father he saw ten thousand rab
bits III the pasture. The father dis
credited the story, and questioning
the boy the little fellow finally said
he was sure he did sea two rabbit
tracks Atkesou makes affidavit that
during the last SIX months the cir
culation of the Union has not been
less than l.200 copies, and from
that to 1000 aud to the best of his
knowledge and belief the average
has been 1900 per week All city
papers have a circulation liar, bu,
this is the first country editor we
ever saw that didn't know the actua
number OF papers he printed lacl
week. But then Atkeson was par
tlcular to give his circulation latl
tude. so lie tiuctuaced from 1,200 tt
1000 then back to 1900. This i
the first tune We ever heard of Al
ebb aud flow country newspaper,aut
it reminds us Of the rabbit story.
The Butler weekly times., 1894-12-20
To Rent OF Sell.
}]enSeS

/ own 640 acre farm i'll Green
wood county, Kansas, (640 miles
west of Ft Scott. Good corn land
two houses and plenty of water.
Land all fenced aud in cultivation.
Also GAO acre farm three miles
south Of Wilsey in Morris county.
Kansas, (near Council Grove All
fenced 800 acres in cultivation,
balance in pasture, House. barn,
&c, Splendid stock farm. Both
farms are in good agricultural por
tions of Kansas and within 3 miles
of railroad depcts aud desirably sit
uated Will sell one or both to
good men at reasonable prices on
time or rent for term of years.
WIN Z. WALTON.
SGT Butler. Mo.