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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
concerning Agriculture
The Secretary Discusses a Little of
Everything in His Report.
TALKS UPON SILVER POLICY
Makes Many Valuable Suggestions and
Frowns Upon the Congressional Dis.
tribution of Seeds to Constituents.
Reference to Russian Thistle,
By the United Press.

By the United Press.
Washington, Nov. 2S.-In many re-
spects the annual report of the sec
retary of agriculture differs widely
from that of his predecessors. The Sec
retary discusses the financial policy Of
the government, the silver question and
many other matters of broad and gen.
eral interest not usually treated in an
agriculturalreport and demands (prime)
currency in return for prime" beef or
pork.
The secretary denies the frequent al
legations on the part Of European gov
ernments regarding disease, etc, and
suggests that If certain European ma
tions continue to exist on microscopical
investigation of American pork and
veterinary inspection of beef with gov
ernmental certifcation to each, the gov
ernment of the United States might well
insist upon inspection and certification by
such foreign government of all importa-
tions therefrom, whether edibles or
beverages, intended for human con-
sumption.
The secretary deals somewhat at
length with the subject of the farmers
foreign trade, indicating where, in his
opinion, the farmer can best find a
market for his different products.
The Russian thistle is made the text
for a suggestion that seeds of. new
grasses and other plants from abroad
must be hereafter very carefully in
spected. Indeed the secretary thinks
it might be well to demand guaranty
as to the freedom from weed seeds and
the absolute purity and fertility of
seeds imported into this country. The
export of American seeds might be
vastly increased by eXalting the stand
ard of purity and terminating fertility
and giving to other peoples the guar
anty we ask of them.
The comparison between our statis-
tical work and that of foreign govern
ments is unfavorable to us. The secre-
tary points out the eXactness of the
agricultural statistics of Great Britain,
stating that such eXactness is reached
through the revenue system Of that
country and suggests that it might pos
sibly be obtainable in the United States
through similar agency.
The secretary is opposed to the whole
business of giving away seeds and says:
"If seed is to be given away gratuitous-
ly at all it should be done under the
direction Of the several experiment sta
tions"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
KEYSTONE VIGNETTES.

An unknown young man with nothing
In his pockets but a pack of cards was
killed on the East Penn railroad, Reading.
A 4-year-old son of Haven Lewis, of
Hartford, Susquehanna county, was
burned to death while playing with kero-
sene near a stove.
Governor Pattison has signed the papers
committing the death sentence of |, New
ton Hill, the Allegheny murderer, to i'm
prisonment for life,
Captain l.. C. Leib. veteran of the
late war and who was postmaster of Ash
land for many years, died yesterday
morning, aged 6S years.
James Wrigley, aged 81, the first regis
ter and recorder of Cleariield county, was
found dead in an clubhouse adjoining his
residence Monday evening.
Professor l.. d. Hyatt, who so myste-
rlously disappeared from West Chester,
has not yet been heard from, and 1t Is
feared that he has committed suicide.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
TYPEWRITER'S FORTUNE.
Chicago Woman Is Left an Immense Eng.
lIsh Estate Which Was the Property of
Former Sweetheart.
DIT l,n L

By the United Press.
Chicago, Nov. 2S.-From struggling
typewriter to an heiress is a change
that may soon be experienced by Mrs.
Bird c. Case, who is soon to come into
$lO2, 900, besides countless diamonds
and jewelry of great value left her by a
former admirer and titled English
man. Years ago Mrs. Case was a resi-
dent Of New York, and her name was
then Bird Sticker. Her father was an
old sea captain running between New
York and Havre. A frequent passenger
on his boat was Sir Gerald Frederick
Costello, who frequently called on the
seaman at his home in New York. AS
the years passed by he grew to love the
sea captains daughter, and determined
to make her his wife. While she liked
the wealthy Englishman, the girl never
felt deeply in love with him. Owing to
her fathers wishes, however, she be-
came engaged to marry him. and prepa-
rations for the wedding had proceeded
toward an end, when Bird went to Des
Moines, Ia. There she accepted a posi-
tion as typewriter in hotel, being de-
termined to enjoy a short period of in
dependence before she married. This
was in 1893. Then Jesse Case, a teIe-
graph operator, met the girl His urg-
ing proved too strong, and she was
married to Case on Jan. 80, 1894, and the
couple came to Chicago.
Case soon lost his wife, for she learned
that he was faithless, and began suit
for divorce. In August last Sir Gerald.
who was in New York on business, was
thrown from his horse and killed. A
month later, and after she had left her
husband, word came from across the
water that the will Of the late Sir Gerald
Frederick Costello had left Mrs. Case
property and landed estates in England
worth In the neighbol'hood of $1O2, 600,
besides diamonds and jewelry that had
been in the Costello family for genera
tions, and copy of the will verified the
good news. 1t has been agreed that as
soon as the estate is settled up Case will
be paid $4,000, and for this he is to let
his wife alone and not to oppose the di-
vorce she is seeking.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
REVENUE DEPARTMENT.
Report Of Commissioner Joseph S. Miller.
A Few Facts Concerning Whiskey and
the Sugar Bounty.

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A Few Facts Concerning Whiskey and
the Sugar Bounty.
BY the United Press.
Washington, Nov. 2S.-The report OF
Joseph S. Miller, commissioner of in
ternal revenue, is almost explicitly
made of tables and devoid of specific
recommendations, except as to some
routine matters connected with the en-
torcement of the oleomargarine law,
ana presents some figures of general in
terest. Discussing the effect of the
new tariff law on the revenue derived
from distilled spirits the commissioner
says:
Under the provisions of the act the tax
on distilled spirits We're increased from
W cents to $l.lO per gallon and the bonded
period was extended from three to eight
years. Although this act did not become
law until Aug. 28, 1t was evident, at
least as early as June, that the tax OH dis
titled spirits would be increased. This
fact explains the great increase in tho
taX-paid Withdrawals of distilled spirits
during July and August and the decrease
OF such Withdrawals during September.
The heavy Withdrawals made in June.
July and August had the effect of over.
stocking the market. causing IL falling off
in the taX-paid Withdrawals during Oc-
tober and November. These known facts
indicate that although the rate of tax on
distilled spirits was materially increased
by the act named this act may not have
the effect of proportionately increasing
the revenue during the year ending June
30 next.
The commissioner estimates that there
are now over 49, $50, 900 gallons of dis
titled spirits in the country or in the
hands of wholesale and retail dealers.
Speaking of the now repealed sugar
bounty, the commissioner states that
there was an increase of over G0.00O
acres in the lands devoted to the cul-
tivation of cane sugar last year. There
was an increase of over 66 per cent. in
the production of beat sugar, Of
sorghum sugar, maple sugar under the
bounty law increased from 1891 900
pounds to over 100000 pounds. There
was $24l, ,lS9 of bounty due and unpaid
when the repeating clause of the new
law went into effect. The greater part
of this was due on maple sugar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
CZAR'S POLICY POPULAR.
His Fearlessness and Confidence i'll the
People Wins the Esteem Of Ills Subjects.
Comments by Stepniak the Nihilist.

By the United Press.
st. Petersburg, Nov. 2S.-The popu-
larity of the czar increases daily, owing
to his unaffected manners and the fact
that he is dispensing with the military
and police body guards of the palace.
His order withdrawing the troops from
the line of route on his wedding day pro-
duced an especially good effect. The
crowds were unable to believe that they
would be allowed to stand and witness
the procession without the invariable
hedge of soldiers, and when they saw
that this was fact, were frantic with
delight. A marked change has taken
place everywhere in St. Petersburg life
in consequence of the czar's policy.
London, Nov 2S.-Stepniak, the Rus
sian nihilist leader, in an interview with
a representative of the Associated
Press in regard to the czar's popularity,
today said: "Of course the czar knows
that he is perfectly safe in going about
unattended. / know that a strong feel
ing prevails in favor of conciliation
among the Russian revolutionists. The
CAdI HAS WOllutIlully SOOu CtiIUS III HIS
hands, and if he is not quite fool, he
can make concessions which will recon-
cile everybody, and which will make
him the most popular czar Russia has
ever known. The cZars manifesto does
not indicate whether he will follow
liberal or u conservative policy. The
praise bestowed upon it by the English
press as being liberal move is perfect
ly gratuitous. There is nothing in the
manifesto, however, which can be
blamed. II opens the way to both
courses. Beyond this there is nothing
in it. We must wait and see what he
will do with political offenders. This
is the chief point in my mind"
A dispatch to the Times from st. Pet
ersburg today says that the cars re-
cent manifesto, in addition to what has
already been mentioned, mitigates the
punishment of Siberian exiles, and re-
duces by one-third the terms of impris-
onment of all criminals, A separate
manifesto grants favors to Finland.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
CABLE CULLINGS.

Public executions in Spain have been
abolished by royal decree.
More earthquakes shocks We're felt at
Brescia, Bologna and Verona, Italy.
Brazil has ordered four new cruisers
from the Germania dockyards, at Kie.
The McCarthyite wing of the Irish par,
liamentary party will hereafter force all
kickers to resign.
The French chamber of deputies voted
to adopt the proposed commercial ar
rangement with Canada.
Premier Windisch-Graetz, of Austria,
told the electoral reform commission that
universal suffrage was impossible.
\ A mysterious disease, probably cholera,
or new type of yellow fever, Is killing
the Chinese coolies at Rio Janeiro.
The proposed duel of NM. Poincarre
and Ronanet, the Frencr deputies, was
averted. as the seconds said there was not
sufficient reason.
Sir Julian Pauncefote, British ambassa-
dor to the United States, has had numer-
Gus interviews In the last few days with
Lord Kimberly. He will sail for America
on Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
FROM WASHINGTON.

Secretary Smith is annoyed by the de-
lay of the Utah commission to make its
annual report.
The exemption from internal revenue
taxation of alcohol used in the arts Is
likely to come before congress at the
coming session.
Washington's birthplace, at Wakefield
Va, on the Potomac, seventy miles be-
low Washington, will be marked by a
granite monument.
Talk of an attempt, probably led by
Senator Hill, to kill the income tax by re-
fusing an appropriation for its enforce
ment has been revived.
General Frank C. Armstrong, assistant
commissioner of Indian affairs, has re-
signed to accept service with railroad
company in the Indian Territory.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS.
Wife Murderer in New Jersey Escapes the
Gallows.
BY the United Press.

Newark, N. j., Nov. 2S.-In the court
of oyer and terminer this afternoon
Joseph Hermes was convicted of mur-
der in the second degree for the killing
of his wife in June last. Judge Depew
Immediately sentenced Hermes to
twenty years Imprisonment in states
prison.
The crime was committed in the
kitchen of the couples hose, this city,
and was witnessed by Hermes 16-year.
old son and his brother, Albert. Hermes
had been drinking and after some
words with his wife went up stairs and
returned Immediately with a shot gun
and discharged both barrels at her, the
second as she lay on the floor. The top
of the woman's head was completely
blown off.
Hermes laughed and joked with the
court officers as he was taken out of
the court room to be committed to
prison.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
TWO miners BURIED alive
They Are Caught Under Pile Of
Rubbish Weighing Twenty Tons.
CALAMITY AT THE NORTHWEST
Frederick Rhine and Anthony Paulby
While at Work About 1000 feet from
the Foot of the Slope Are Crushed
Under Fall of Rock.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Carbondale, Nov. 2S-A great calam-
ity happened at the Northwest col
liery, situated about three miles north
west of Carbondale about o'clock this
afternoon. Frederick Rhine, a miner,
and his laborer, Anthony Paulby, were
working in the first vein, about 1000
feet from the foot of the slope, and while
engaged in barring down loose top coal
a mass of rock and dirt, estimated to
weigh between twenty and thirty tons,
fell upon and buried them alive.
Foreman Shepherd and j. L. Craw-
ford, general manager for Simpson &
Watkins, owners of the mine immedi-
ately organized a large gang of men,
who discovered Paulby's body about p.
m, and three hours later had removed
the debris and removed the body to his
home. At that time they We're unable
to locate his companion, Rhine, owing
to the great mass of heavy material
which had fallen, and it is thought that
he endeavored to escape and was caught
farther in.
Rhine is a German and leaves a
widow and four children. Paulby is
Hungarian and was unmarried. Every
effort Is being made to recover the other
body, but serious difficulties are en-
countered, and it may take some time to
recover il.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
MONAGHAN INSANE.
The Well known Democratic Politician
in n Madhouse.
Rv tha Tinted praSe

Philadelphia, Nov. 2S-A special to
the Evening Telegraph from West Ches-
ter, Pa, says: r. Jones Monaghan, a
well known Democrat, has broken down
mentally and has been placed in the
Franford asylum for treatment. Mr..
Monaghan, it will be remembered, dis
appeared about two years ago and took
a trip around the world "to escape the
madhouse" as he termed it.
During the recent campaign Mr..
Monaghan was member of the Singer
ly party, which stumped the state. He
later went to West Virginia and spoke
in Chairman Wilson's district. 1t is sup
posed that the excitement of the cam
paign caused the break down.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
MAY CONTROL THE HARBOR.
The Japanese Have Found AT Port Arthur
Chart Which Enables Them to Control
All the Mines.
By the United Pres

By the United Press.
London, Nov. 2S.-The Toxic cor
respondent of the Central News tele-
graphs: THE japanese have found at
Port Arthur a chart which has enabled
them to locate exactly and control all
the mines in the harbor.
'On Nov. 20, previous to the storming
of the forts, the Japanese placed 100
siege and field guns in well chosen posi-
tions and rained shot and shell upon the
Chinese entertainments. This lombard
ment made possible the rapid success of
the assault.
I'm accordance with a telegram from
Hiroshima DR.. Hart, the principal sur
geon at Chiu Lien, will be released to
report to the directors of the Hiroshima
hospitals.
There was an engagement near Mo-
Tien-Ling on tie 25th. The Kirin troops
tried to break the japanese right flank
but were repulsed. The Japanese loss
was forty-eight killed and wounded"
From Tien Tsin the Central News
hears: Iii Hung Chang has gone to
Pao Ting Foo. his usual winter resi-
dence and the seat of the provincial
government. His departure has given
rise to many false rumors to the effect
that he had been degraded again. The
viceroy's friends say that the time is
near when he will be summoned to
Pekin to save the country by his states
manship."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
THE COMMISSION A BLIND,
Armenian Brigands Instead Of Turkish
Officials TO BE Investigated.
Rv tha I'nitad Drecc

London, Nov. 2S.-The CQnstantinople
correspondent of the Standard tele-
graphs: 'The Turkish commission ap-
pointed to inquire into the Armenian
outrage have sailed on board the French
steamer La BourdCnois for Trebizonde
Instead of inquiring into the conduct
of the Turkish officials, we are told
that the commission have been instruct
ed to investigate the acts Of Armenian
brigands. Ones faith in the results
Of the Inquiry is, therefore, much
shaken"
A Moscow dispatch to the Chronicle
says it is stated that the Armenians in
the Caucasus are sending large conslgn-
ments of arms to the brethren in Tur-
key in order to assist the rebellious feel
ing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29

today, charged with being a crook and
bogus check worker. He gave his name
as e. c. Stewart, of Erie, Pa.
When the officer went to his room to
arrest him, the man attempted to blow
out his brains with a revolver, and made
most desperate struggle to break from
the officers grasp. Subsequently he
tried to kill himself in his cell at police
headquarters. The police believe him
to be a crook of some note, as stolen
property was found on him. He refused
to talk
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
CANVAS CANOE CAPSIZED.

A Duck Hunter Is Drowned in the Susque.
hanna River.
By the United Press
Tunkhannock, Pa, Nov. 2S.-J. C. Po-
len, teller of the Second National bank,
of Pittston, was drowned at Whites
Ferry this afternoon. He was in can
vas canoe with man named SAKE and
shot at some ducks, when the boat over
turned
SAKE was saved by w. S. Barrett, who
was one of the party but in another
boat
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
THE INDIANS MOVING.

Five Hundred Redskins Leave the Colo.
RADIO Reservation for Utah.
By the United Press.
Durango, Col, Nov. 2S.--Rumors that
500 southern Ute Indians have left the
Colorado reservation for Utah were re-
ceived here late last night. but there
has, up to noon today, been no confirm
alton. Colonel Day, the Indian agent,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
Burned by an Explosion of Gas.

by IHt UHIItU ITtsS.
Shamokin, Pa, Nov. 2S.-Whlle fighting
the fire which was found to be still
smouldering in No. 10 vein of the Nelson
colliery about o'clock this morning,
Peter McGinn, Frank Lutka, Clinton
Faust and James Mowry We're burned by
an explosion of gas and at least two of
them will die
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
RESPITE FOR RIZZUTO.

The Cut. Throat Said to Have Been Insane
in Italy.
By the United Press.
Harrisburg, Pa, Nov. 2S.-Governor
Pattison has granted a respite in the
case of Antonio Rizzuto, the Schuylkill
county murderer, until Tuesday, Feb.
6. He was to have been hanged at
Pottsville next Tuesday.
The prisoners counsel, William Will
helm and Joseph Dolferro representa-
tive of Aiello & Co., bankers in New
York city, appeared before the governor
and presented evidence of the alleged
insanity of Rizzuto in Italy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
IN PITTSBURG STYLE.

Patrons Of Discretionary Pool Shop Are
Exercised.
BY the United Press.
New York, Nov 2S.-Holders of con-
tracts with Fisher & Co. are consider
ably exercised over the fact that the
offices of the concern have been closed
since yesterday noon. 1t is stated that
none of the principals of the concerns
have been down town for the past few
days. The business was conducted on
the Pttsburg discretionary pool style.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
ARRESTED AT THE ALTAR.
A Chicken Thief Is Taken from Church by
Officers on Ills Trail.


Lancaster, Pa, Nov. 2S.-Harry Good,
charged with chicken stealing, was
arrested last night while kneeling at
the altar at revival service in Raucks
church, Earl township. Good has been
a fugitive from justice for a year and
returned a few days ago. His arrest
caused great excitement among the
congregation, who took sides with the
prisoner, but he was gotten away with
out trouble and is now locked up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
DEMAND UNABATED

United States Bonds Held by the Stewart
Syndicate Selling Lively.
BY the United Press.
New York, Nov. 2S.-The demand for
the bonds held by the Stewart syndicate
continues unabated.
The first five million offered have been
taken, the price was advanced to 119h
and before the close of business today
the bulk of the second five million had
been sold, so that the price will prob
ably be advanced next Friday to 1870,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
RUFFLED THE CREAM.

COLLISION or Milk and Passenger Trains on
the Lehigh Valley.
By the United Press.
Wilkes-Barre, Pa, Nov. 2S.-A milk
train and passenger train on the Le-
high Valley railroad collided at Failing
Springs this evening. The milk train
was crossing the tracks and the engi-
neer on the passenger train did not OBJ
serve the signals which had been turned
against him.
The coaches, six in all, on the passen-
ger train were filled with people who
We're badly shaken up, but none were
injured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
DESPERATE CROOK.

f. C. Stewart Tries 10 Blow Ills Brains
Out When Arrested.
BY the United Press.
Niagara Falls, N Y, Nov, 2S-A we'll
dressed man of G5 years of age was ar
rested at the Prospect House, this city,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29

is said to have advised the move under
the government treaty with the Utes.
This is not credited. Colonel Day is
now on the reservation and no word
has been received from him as to the re-
ported trouble.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
The Miners Body Found.

A later dispatch to The Tribune from
the Northwest coliery stated that the
body of Rhine had been recovered at
a. m He was found only ten feet away
from the spot where his laborer was
found, but clearing away the heavy
pieces Of coal was necessarily slow so
that the remains might not be further
mutilatel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
Killed by Fall Of Rock.

BY the United Press.
Wilkes-Barre, Nov. 2S.-John Shikola,
II years of age, was caught in q fall Of
rock in No. 2 shaft at Nanticoke today and
killed. His body was recovered an hour
later mangied beyond recognition,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
NO NEWS OF SEELY.
The National Shoe and Leather Bank
Clerk Still Absent.
Rv the ITnited Press

BY the United Press.
New York, Nov. 2S.-There was no
news of Seely, the missing bookkeeper
of the National Shoe and Leather bank
this morning.
Six suits were brought in the supreme
court this afternoon by the National
Shoe and Leather bank to recover prop
erty which, 1t is claimed, was purchased
by the late Frederick Baker with
moneys alleged to have been wrongfully
obtained by him from the bank in col
fusion with Bookkeeper Seely.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
THE "SHOOTER" ESCAPES.
James 0'iIara Cuts His Way Through the
Ceiling of Lookup.
RV the TInited Press

Bradford, Pa, Nov. 2S.-James
O'Hara, the defaulting glycerine "shoot-
err" who was arrested last night cut
his way through the ceiling Of the city
lookup some time between midnight
and 3 o'clock this morning.
He was not locked in cell, but al
lowed to stay in the lookup corridor
and easily escaped.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-29
The Last Hard Practice.
BY the limited Press

Princeton, N. j.. Nov. 2S-The Prince
ton foot ball team lined up today for two
25-mnute halves. which is the last hard
practice the team will have before they
face Yale on Saturday.