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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
UNITED FOR SILVER.
Illinois Democracy VIII Declare for the
White Metal.

Springfield, ILL.,, April 4.--The Dem
ocratlc state committee held an mpor-
tant meeting this morning. 1t was de-
cided to call the state convention to
meet in Springfield June 4.
Chairman Hienrichsen, of the state
committee, gives out an interview on
the subject, asserting that there is no
question that Illinois Democracy is al
most unitedly for free silver, and he
believes that the convention will so de-
clare. He expects tremendous out
pouring of Democrats to the state con-
yoptinf
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
DEVELOP NEW MATERIAL.
University Foot Dali Players viii Begin
Practice.

Philadelphia, April 4.-Captaln Carl
S. Williams today issued call for all
candidates for the University of Penn
sylvania Foot Ball team to report in
suits for practice next Monday after
noon. This marks somewhat of a de-
parture for the university, although
last year Captain Knipe had few of
his back field men at work in the
spring.
The principal object Of the move is to
bring out and develop new foot ball
material.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
New Blasting Explosive.

Vienna, April 4.-The president of the
Nobel company, makers of explosives, an
nounced at the general meeting in Vienna
today the discovery and successful pro-
duction of a blasting explosive which is
not affected by fire damp and can be used
with safety in the most dangerous mines.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
AGAINST STUART.
Tho English Descendant Of William Penn
Loses Suit Against EnstOn.

IsOSVS 'UIt 1tEsfffISN THS0UI'
Philadelphia, April 4.-The jury in the
suit of William Dugald Stuart, of Lon
don, England, against the city of Eas-'
ton, Pa, under instructions from Judge
Dallas in the United States Circuit
court, returned q verdict for the de-
fendant. Mr. Stuart, as a descendant
of William Penn, brought action to re-
cover an historical piece of ground
eighty feet square, now used as a pub
lie park, in the center of the city of
Easton. The ground was dedicated, 1t
was said, by Penn to Easton for a
court house. 1t was used for that pur-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
Griffin WiIIAsk for Mercy.

Chicago, April 4.-Frederlck w. Grif-
fin, the defaulting assistant cashier of the
Northwestern National bank, was ar
raigned before United States Commits
sioner Humphrey this afternoon. He
waived examination and was released on
giving $4,000 bail. He will be indicted ty
the May grand jury and will then throw
himself on the mercy of the court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
Pottsyille Amusemcnts.

Pottsville, Pa. April 4.-Last night n
fight occurred in Jones' hotel, between
Peter Faux and John Dissinger. The
fight grew out of an old feud. The men
grappled and in the struggle that ensued a
revolver in Faux pocket was discharged.
The ball entered his right thigh and has
not been found. Faux is lying in pre-
carlous condition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
yic,oria's Death Reported.

New York. April A rumor that Queen
Victoria was dead was circulated on the
Stock exchange at about 2 o'clock this af-
ternoon. Where 1t had its origin is not
known, but it spread quickly, and the
market became unsteady, though the de-
clines were in no case severe. The rumor
was soon denied and the market recovered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
Poisoned nv Nicotine.

Columbus, o., April At is reported
here that John Mcbride president of the
American Federation of Labor, is serious
ly i'll at Indianapolis. He Is suffering from
the effects of nicotine poisoning by smok-
ing a pipe,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
Wages Increased.

Lawrence, Mass, April 4.-The opera
tives of the Washington mills were noti-
fed this afternoon that they would re-
ceive an increase in wages April s. The
amount was not given, and Agent Chaplin
would say nothing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
British Officers Captured.

Calcutta. April At is reported from
Simla that the Chitral expedition sus-
tanned losses more severe than was at first
reported. Umra Khan is reported to have
captured two British officers. Hundreds
of natives are focking to his standard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
Matt Is Slightly Indisposed.

City Of Mexico, April 4.-Matt w. Ran
som, the new United States minister 10
Mexico. arrived here this afternoon. He
Is slightly indisposed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
FOR MURDER OF REICK.
Grand jury at Wilscs-Barre- Brings True
Ellis.

Wilkes-Barre, Pa, April 4.-The
grand jury in session today found true
bills against James Hendricks, of Ho-
boken, James Fisher, formerly of Phil
adclphia, John Robinson, of Pleasant
Valley, and William Kearney, of this
city, for the murder Of Barney Reicks.
Their cases will be called for trial at
the next session of the criminal court,
which will be held in this city the latter
part of this MONTH
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05

Harrisburg, April 4-Governor Hast
ings issued proclamation tonight fixing
Thursday, April H. and Friday, April 20,
to be observed as arbor days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
Mrs. Lease Ignored

Topeka, Kan, April 4.-In the reorgani-
zation of the state board of charities to-
day Mrs. Lease was entirely ignored by
the majority of the members present. She
threatens to retallate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, fair; warmer;
winds shifting to southeast; probably rain
Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-05
REUNION OF VETERANS.

Survivors OF IIartrnnft's Division VIII
Meet at Harrisburg.
Harrisburg, Pa, April 4.-The surviv-
ors of Hartranft's division of the Ninth
corps, Army of the Potomac, will hold
reunion In this city on next Tuesday.
Major j. b. Brown is president of the
association. The day of reunion will be
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
THE BLUEFiELDs REPORT.
Not Credited mt the Statc and Navy
Department..

Not Credited MT the State and Navy
departments.
A special press dispatch from Colon of
yesterdays date says it is reported there
that conflict has occurred at Bluefields, in
which an American vessel was disabled by
a British war vessel
No verifcation of this report has been
received at either the State or the Navy
Department and the officials of those de-
partments are disposed to attach little or
no significance to the report. There are
several reasons why 1t is discredited at
the Navy Department. the chief of which
is that nothing has been heard from the
commander of the cruiser Atlanta on the
subject. That vessel is at Colon, fresh
from visit to Bluefields. She is specially
detailed to watch the progress of events
in that section of Central America. She is
within easy communication with the Mos
quito country and would ordinarily be
promptly advised Of any disturbance there
Then, again. there Is cable station at Port
Limon, a short distance below Bluefields
whence word could be promptly sent to
Washington for assistance in case 1t were
needed or desired.
No American Warship There.
The fact that tehre is no American war
ship at Bluefields shows that the report is
untrue SO far as such vessels are concerned
The only other American vessels plying in
those waters are the small steamer on the
line between New Orleans and Bluetieids and
the fleet of small schooners engaged in the
fruit trade in that section. It is possible
that one of the latter has had some trouble
with British warship Their shippers are
saucy and venturesome and never put
themselves to much trouble to steer clear
of man-of-war, for the reason that it is
generally more profitable to be run down
by a national vessel than it is to do the
small huckstering business they are en-
gagged in. The presence of warships at
Bluefields is a great desideratum to the
merchants there and they appeal for them
on the slightest pretext. 1t creates a mar
ket and helps business amazingly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
GIVEN UP FOR A TIME.
The Proposed Investigation of Affairs
in Philadelphia.

The Proposed investigation Oh aHu1rS
in Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA, February ga spe-
cial from Harrisburg, Pa, says: The pro-
DC sed investigation of Philadelphia mu-
nicipal affairs by a senate committee has
been abandoned for the present with the
probability that it will not be undertaken
al ALL Those back Of the movement to
"Lexow" Philadelphia conferred with each
other today and it was agreed to let the
matter drop for this week, at least. and
the general opinion of those on the inside
is that this is an end of the agitation to
lift the hid off the city hall and council
chambers and let the people peep in and
see how bills We're passed, contracts award
eu and appointments made.
The reason given Tor TINS change OF front
is that there Is considerable opposition to
the investigation, but the real reason Is be-
ueyed to be that the friends OF the pro-
pcsed investigation could not foresee wnere
the INQUIRY would end and whom 1t would
affect Besides, 1t was threatened by those
against Wnom the investigation would be
directed to start counter inquiry against
the friends of the investigation, who, it
was SAID, We're just as culpable in another
direction So it is believed that the pillars
of the temple will be left undisturbed
through fear that the falling walls might
crush friends and foe alike.
There are some, however, who think that
the introduct ton of the resolution providing
for the investigation has only been post
poned until after Congress adjourns, next
Monday, when Senator Quay will be in a
position to give the matter his personal at
tention. 1t Is reported here that he intends
coming to Harrisburg next week to spend
a couple of days. Everything now points
to an entire abandonment of the subject,
and 1t is believed that nothing will take
place to change this condition Of affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
ADMIRAL GREER RETIRED.
Promotions In the Navy to Follow
This Action.

Promotions In the Navy to Follow
This Action.
Rear Admiral James A. Greer has been
relieved from duty as president of the
naval examining and retiring beard to
date from tomorrow, when he will go on
the retired list on account of age. He is
now the ranking officer Of the navy, and
his retirement will confer that distinction
upon Rear Admiral George Brown, COM
manding the navy yard at Norfolk. 1t
will also result in the promotion of Com
modore Kirkland commanding the Eu-
ropean station, to the grade Of rear ad-
miral, and Capt. F. NJ Bunce to the grade
of commodore.
Admiral Greer has had a long and hon.
orable career, and will carry the respect
and esteem Of his associates with him al
ways. He was born in Ohio February 2s
1893, and entered the navy in February,
1S4S, since which time he has served in
all grades, in all parts Of the world, and
performed his part with credit to himself
and to his country. He served throughout
the war and was in many important en-
gagements. His last sea duty was in COM
mand of the European station. and, before
he received his present assignment he was
president of the lighthouse board. He has
a handsome residence on Hillyer place, and
will make this city his permanent home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
r ARKABLE AFFAIR
A Girl Credited With Having Second Case
of Smallpox.
Did She Have 1t Mt Absent to the
Hospital and Discharged
ms Cured.


There was a lively stir in the health Of
flee as well as a scare in Freedman's Hos
,;t,, th,, ,,,or,,,. ,yh.n a. w.s .sssrted
PC '.ie nv s'
tnat pauent III the nospitai hao cieafiy
defined case of smallpox. The patient is
sixteen-year-old colored girl named Bette
pioh u,ho ,;,,.d in tho T,,rner family at
,aSn ,.
ioio Nailey street northwest. NeHipers VI
the Turner family were sent to the hospital
and. according to the diagnosis of Drs Ell
1;ott ond Wells Ratt,e o,so had the disease
go .o,-oS
oh ehe <9th oi January she was 'aAen
from the house to the hospital, after her
case had been defined as one of smallpox
and tbera sbe was treatad for the disease
-. -
uii'ii 'iie Sis' VI '"is i.ioA' "eA s
discharged as cured. This smallpox hospl-
tai experience was enough for Bette, and
she concluded that she would rot return to
a. VII, ...oo.. -. =. .ho a;a ~, CO...
.'e 'aaeS s.ee' nouse' ao S"e uiu nv. .".e
TO run the risk OF taxing the oisease sec
ond time. And SO she went to the house
of other friends. but lust where this house
10 <,tuotad tho hao,th o,tbor,t,o. do not
care 10 olsciose at tnis particular ume
They intend to have the house watched
and want to keep it's occupants from
minslinp with other nersons until the case
a. e..n., seta.,-s
40 'y ue'e' ineu op@n.
Last Saturday Bette visited the health
Office as one of the cured" patients and
wanted pay 1or nat that mad been DE,
stroyed. her claim was Iavoraoly passed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
ACTS APPROVED.
Several Local Measures Are Included
in the List.

Several Local Measures Are Included
in the List.
The President has approved the following
local measures: The act to amend the char
ter of the Metropolitan Railroad Company
of the District of Columbia SO as to permit
that road to lay tracks to and along Water
street and to and along Prospect street,
Georgetown; the act for the promotion of
anatomical science and to prevent the desc
Grafton of graves in the District of Colum-
bia, and the act authorizing the adoption
of children III the District of Columbia.
He has also affixed his signature to the
following named general bills: The act
granting a pension to Caroline E. Vessels;
the act for bridge across the Missouri in
Nebraska; the act to amend the articles
for the government of the navy in the mat
ter of trials by courts-martial; the act to
amend section 2455, r. S., in regard to pub
lie lands: the act to deliver condemned
cannon to the G. A. r. of Plymouth, Pa,
to McGrawville, N. Y, and to Chelsea,
Mich; the act for a bridge across the Yel-
lowstone river in the state of Montana: the
act for the examination and classification
of certain mineral lands in the states of
Montana and Idaho; the joint resolution to
donate certain cannon to the Oregon State
Soldiers Home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
Mineral Surveyors.

The Secretary of the Interior In prac-
tically revoking a decision Of the depart
ment rendered last year. has decided that
actual residence in the particular district
where surveying work is done is not re-
quired of deputy mineral surveyor. and
for that reason there is no objection to q
party holding simultaneously commission
as deputy mineral surveyor in more than
one state or land district. The work Of q
surveyor is of a scientific character. and
the department rules can be performed by
a competent nonresident as well as an
actual resident. The selection accordingly
should not be restricted to territorial
limits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
A VETO PROMISED
If the Bond PrOhfbftfve Amendment II
Az In SuuGEx. Grill Alll

II the bond PrOhfbitive Amcndmen tn
Are In the SunGry Civil Bill.
Assistant Secretary Hamlin of the treas
ury expressed the opinion today that If the
financial amendments to the sundry civil
bill, which prohibit sales of bonds by the
Secretary Of the Treasury. shall be finally
incorporated in the bill that the President
would undoubtedly be compelled to veto
the bill. The President has himself made
like statements to some of his congression-
al friends. This is. perhaps. the first au-
thoritative semi-ofncfal utterance as to
what the position of the President will be
under such conditions. Senators, however.
say that they have their responsibility and
that the President has his.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATIONS.
Congressman O'Neil to De Assistan
Treasurer at Boston.

""rer "t nostoh'
The President today sent the following
g. II Co+ton 1,,,,,ro NJ " Henry r,
49, n ' , - ~
Hall, Wnitenaii' N. \. Ireasury-1oseph
treasurer of the United States at Boston.
~. ~, A.s;,tant ,ya,,ai r,or..rro-or
MASS fAssle' 'oA. A>"'". SoAs', 80
Washington L. Capps. to be naval con-
structor. The following named ensigns to
he 1ieutenants. Junior grade-Wm. l.. How
ard Edwin A. Anderson. Chas, p Eaton
Rent r. Thurston. Frederick L. Chaplin,
Wiley r M Fields. John M. Power. John
NJ E,,,cott and Harry George.
"- -1'ie
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
FIRE CAUSES PANIC.
Flames in the Factory District of
Chicago.
employees TRAMPLED IN A MAD RUSH
Three Children Probably Fatally
Injured.
CRAZED WITH ERR OR

CHICAGO, February 27-A disastrous
fire, which started in the Kestner knitting
works. at 241 South Jefferson street, today,
practically destroyed the building. Despite
the efforts of the firemen, the flames spread
to the south portion of the Crane elevator
works, which adjoin the Kestner building
en- the north. A brisk wind famed the fire
and the loss to the elevator company was
heavy.
Five dwellings which were clustered in
the vicinity were destroyed, and the flying
embers started numerous small fires in
buildings sever al blocks away.
A panic, which will probably result in the
loss of life, occurred in the Lancaster cara
mel factory, on Harrison street, several
blocks from the fire. Two hundred and
twenty children were at work in the fac
tory, and when the flames from the Kest-
ner building were seen some one sounded
an alarm. A wild rush for the exits fol-
lowed, the children becoming craZed with
terror. They rushed down the sta!rways,
trampling under foot those who had fallen,
and several boys jumped from second-story
windows. Help was summoned and eleven
children were removed unconscious by the
ambulance.
In the Kestner building were the Kestner
pany and the Bach & Hertz Feather Com
pany. The building was crowded with
men and women employees. and the rapid
spread Of the flames resulted in a panic.
in which heavy loss of life was narrowly
averted. About 100 women and girls, in ad-
dition to large number of men and boys,
were at work, and in tha stampede many
were knocked down and badly bruised. A
large number of the won were rescued
by the firemen, and 1t was thought that no
one had been killed.
The burning building stood In the very
center of the factory district, f1anked on
either side by big manufactures, and soon
the efforts of the fremen were directed
entirely to fighting the spread of the flames.
The Kestner is beyond help.
The most seriously injured of the candy
factory employees were: Emma Rustic,
Eta Gilman, Agnes Mcintyre and Bessie
Pazlic, all of whom were knocked down
and trampled upon. 1t was feared by the
physicians that with the possible eXcep-
ton of Emma Rustic all were fatally hurt
The fire. was pronounced under control at
II o'clock. having been confined to the
Kestner building and the south portion of
the Crane elevator works.
The total loss will probably not exceed
5000 well covered by insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
BIG FIRE AT HALIFAX.
Property Worth a Million Destroyed
by the Flames.

HALIFAX, N. S., February 27.-Property
to the value of a million dollars was de-
stroyed by fire today In the vicinity of
Deep Water Terminus. All the immigra-
tion sheds, wharves. offices and the ele-
vator, shoot grain elevator, Sarmatin Hotel
and some dozen other buildings burned.
Several fremen were injured. A heavy
wind is blowing and the fire is spreading.
Dartmouth has sent its fire brigade to as
sist the city department.
The fire was under control soon after
pm, the department succeeding in pre-
venting 1t from spreading on Water street.
The dominion government loses upward Of
$GOO,OOO, uninsured. There is a loss on
goods stored in the burned sheds which will
amount to about 100000. OF this the city
merchants lose $2OO,UOO.
Several firemen were injured, but one
fatally.
The fire burned fiercely, famed by q
strong wind. and for hours it seemed as
II the section of the city where it broke
out was doomed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
FIRE AT A CAMP GROUND.
Many Cottages Destroyed and Badl,
DnmnEed mt Pitman, n. j.


Damaged mt Pftman, N. j.
PITMAN, N. J., February ga fire
which was caused by the explosion of a
coal oil stove started in the residence Of
John Kerschner, on 18th avenue, at .
o'clock this morning. Before the flames
were gotten under control six cottages were
totally destroyed, as many more badly
damaged and several houses had to be torn
down to prevent the spread Of the flames.
1t looked at one time as if the entire camp
grounds would be burned over. but by hard
work on the part of the residents the
flames were checked.
One of kerschner's children, a baby one
year old, was so badly burned that it will
probably die. The loss is not more than
$4,000.
Other Fires,
PEABODY, Kan, February 27.-The large
flour mill of Wilson Brothers, east of town,
was completely destroyed by fire today.
LOSS, 100000; insurance, $4,000. The ORR
gin of the fire Is unknown.
BOSTON, February 27.-St. AIMS Catho-
lie Church, Minot street. Dorchester, is
burning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
COLLECTOR MANoGUE's CASE.

His Friends Believe There VIII he
No Change In the Office.
It is expected that the President will dis
pose of the case Of Collector Manogue of
Georgetown in few days. Inasmuch as he
has not found it advisable to remove the
collector, in accordance with the recon-
mendation of the Investigating committee,
his friends are encouraged to the belief
that no change in the Office is contem-
plated 1t is said that Mrs. Blackford
formerly postmistress at Georgetown, has
applied for the collectorship in the event
that change is made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
THE PROSECUTION OF HOwGATE.
The So cretnry of Agriculture Says He
Has Nothing to Say About 1t.

The 50 cretnry OF ASrfcultUre says He
Has Nothing to Say About 1t.
1t has been taken for granted that fur
ther proceedings against Howgate would
be pursued as soon as the necessary legal
steps could be taken. Coupled with this
belief it has been assumed that RESPONSE
bility for whatever course might be adopt
ed now rested with the Secretary Of Agri-
culture. Mr.. Morton, when asked today If
Hcwgate Guild be made to stand further
trial on the remaining counts against him,
said he had no information from which to
frame an answer. SHe said he considered
had now passed entirely out of his juris-
dfction and control; precisely as would any
criminal complaint once lodged with the
proper legal authorities representing the
United States. He could, therefore, say
nothing whatever as to the chances for or
against further prosecution of Capt. How
gate,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27
state Officer. to BE Passed.

ALBANY, N. Y, February 27.-By vote
of 60 ayes and 30 noes the assembly has
passed the bill to provide free transporta-
ton for all state officers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27

Secretary Carlisle still Weak.
Secretary Carlisle undertook to go to the
Treasury Department this morning, but
finding himself still weak from his late ILL.,
ness prudently decided to postpone the At
taYupt at loaSt until tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-02-27

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IN tie eating. Testeroap's
Star contained 80 Columns
Of oooerfisemenfs, .naee ar
Of 645 separate announce
t,enfs. t8ese aoperfisers
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space.