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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
DURANT MURDER TRIAL
The Chain OF Evidence Drawn Tightly
About the ficnd.
VERY STRONG CASE PRESENTED
The Prosecution Wcavcs Wen AhOut the
Prisoner That Seems to Allow No
Opportunity for Escape-A
Rcmnr RI able Case.

San Francisco, Sept. 1S.-Durant IN
| the lGmanuel Baptist church, pale. aSi-
tatcd. with blooGShed eyes ANA his haiI
d!shcvclcd, his coat and hat off, and
with every evidence of weakness, was
presented to the jury today by tn"
prosecution as he appeared after his al
legged travels from the normal school
on the afternoon Of April 3. 1t had
been shown by four witnesses that he
left the school with Blanche Lamont
ON that afternoon, and by three others
that he rode with IA young lady of her
description out TO the church and en-
tUred 1t. From the time he entered the
church, about 40 ii is the theory OF
the prosecution that he was occupied
until o'clocl; In prrpetrating the muir
der. At O'Clock he was seen in the
church by another witness, George X.
king, the church organist, who occu-
pied the stand all of today.
The murderer of blanche Lamont,
after having killed her locked the door
to the hcllry, broke the lock and took
the knobs off the door and threw them
under the hcltry door. 1t was then
necessary for him To cross above tn.
ceiling To rear garret of the church.
from which there was a passage down
to the basement II was down this
rear passage that Durant came when
he burst ON Kings view. He stopped
in space between partly opened fold
ing doors when be saw King sitting at
piano In Il corner. and when King
asked him what was the matter he aid
not at once reply. When he did reply
1t was to explain that he had been fix
ing sun burner above the ceiling and
that he had been overcome by escaping
gas
Bnrant'S Startling Appearance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
LARGE FIRE IN INDIANAPOLIS
Indiana National Bank. Exprcss Offices
and stores DESTROYED.

indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 1S.-At G
O'Clock this morning fire broke out In
the tive-story building on Washington
street, between Meridian ana Pennsyl-
vania streets, occupied by the firm of
Eastman, Schlcicher & Lee. 1t spread
immediately 10 the stone building on
the east occupied by the Indiana Ma
tional bank, and thence to the United
states and American express building
IT then communicated to the iivc-Story
Western Union building, fronting ON
South Meridian street.
The upper floor of the Western Union
building was used as the battery room,
and the next floor below as the operat-
ing room. They Were soon flooded with
water and all the wires were burned
off, cutting off communication with 9TH
er points. The furniture and china
store of Eastman, Schlcichcr & Lee
was one of the largest in the country
and an immens" stock was carried. The
entire building ana stock We're de
stroyed. and only the walls remain
standing. The bank building was COM
plctely wrecked. The banking room
has recently been remodcled at a cost
of about 100000 Next to the express
offices was the three-story brick build
ing occupied by George Manifold.
clothing merchant. and George Win
gertcr, tobacco dealer. The building
and stock We're badly damaged.
To the west. around the corner on
Meridian street, was the Blackford
building. four stories high. and of brick.
This is occupied by the Western Union
Telegraph company, American Express
company, Boston Clothing company
and the Fig Four railroad offices and
the Spenccrian business college. The
damage in this block will be largely
from smoke and water.
The great vault in tho Indiana Ma
tional bank, which is situated in the
rear of the building and fronting on
Pearl street. contains nearly 5000, 900
in cash. The flames licked everything
clean around II. but the money is be-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19

In England regarding King Leopold's
African venture was never very favor
able. and the execution last January
of the English trader Stokes. without,
1t is alleged. observance of the due
processes of law. excited much indig-
nation here, which found expression in
the late session of parliament, when
the foreign office was urged to demand
explanations.
The reports which have reached this
country in private letters, as cabled
exclusively 10 the Associated Press yes
tcrday, that a condition of virtual
anarchy prevailed in the Congo Free
state. that in several instances Belgian
troops have been defeated and
slaughtered by natives. and that two
EngliShmcn were murdered there and
eaten by savages. have intensified the
feeling, which is given voice in a leader
in the ST. James Gazette this after
noon. After reciting the facts above
alluded to the St. James Gazette says:
~ troublesome time Is clearly ut hand
for King Leopold. whose African re-
sponsihiltics are far greater than Mr.,
Stanley led him to expect that they
,ypull he"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
JUDGE BlDDLE ENDORSED.
Democrats of PHILADELPHIA Ratify Re
publican Nomination.

philadelphia, Sept. H.-Democratic
conventions To nominate county officers
were Nrii mere this morning and aside
from differences ~ to the district attur-
ncyShip. the work was harmonious.
For judge of court of common pleas
M. /. Hon. Craig Hidole, the R"pub-
lirun candidate, received the unan,-
nous endorsement of the Judicial con-
Vrntion which was held in Musical
Fund hall. THE other nominations
Were:
Recorder of deeds, John j. Curley;
clerk of the court of quarter sessions,
Edwin J. Sellers; city controller. Fred
criCk Il. Nandegrift: coroner, DR.. Ed
win s. Harrington. No nomination
was made for the office of district at
torney. the convention decming it in
eXpedient to do 50. This means that
District Attorney Graham Republi-
cam will have no opposition, but does
not receive the Democratic endorse
ment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
HONORING JOE JEFFERSON.
theatrical People All Over the Country TO
Take u Hand.

New York, Sept. 1S.-When Joseph
jefferson opens his season in this city
next month with RIP Van Wrinkle" u
loving-cup will be presented to him by
members of the theatrical profession.
The presentation was arranged at n
meeting of prominent theatrical people
held in the Hotel Waldorf this after
noon, Daniel Frohman presiding.
Francis Wilson, Mrs. John Drew and
others advocated the presentation of a
loving-cup. Mr. Wilson moved that Il
50-cent subscription be solicited from
theatrical people throughout the coun-
try. The motion was carried unani-
mously and n committee was appointed
to arrange for the gathering of the
subscriptions.
A number of letters from theatrical
people all over the country. expressing
sympathy with the movement. were re-
Ceiyed,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
TO SMOKE OUT HARRISON.
Indiana Republicans Would Like &c
Know Where lie Stands

Indianapolis, Sept. lS.--A conference
of the leading Republicans of the state
has been called for the latter part Of
the week. at which methods of rror-
gani2ation will he discussed and steps
taken to open headquarters at once
and proceed to active organization for
the coming national campaign. 1t is
proposed to roOrganiZe the commit
tees in all the counties during the fall
and early winter. and place them at
work as soon aS the now state COM
mittce Is elected. which will be in Janu-
AIRY.
1t is understood that the conference
has been called in order that some
thing definite may be learned regard
ing the intentions of eN-PrcSident Ilar-
rison touching his candidacy. He will
be asked to take part in the confer
ence. in the hope that he may give an
expression regarding his intentions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
SPARKS EY WIRE.

The sudden death of J. Arnold Brecker
member of u bankrupt Chicago firm, Is
believed by many to have been a suicide
Rev. j. II. O'Neal. of M!ddleboro. Mass,
becomes one of the faculty of the Theolog-
Zeal Seminary of st. Sulp.ce ut Baltimore.
Tonnage men at the Bay View (Wts }
Iron works won an important concession
from the company relative to wearing
tags.
Because OF theatened Importation of
mon-union men, fifty puddlers in the
Union Steel mill, at Alexandria. Ind, quit
work.
a mysterious letter Is believed to have
prompted Rev. James Woodland, of Ro-
chester. o.. to swallow n fatal dose of
aconite.
In trying TO reach railway mail car,
Henry u. Wilcox. n probate Judge at
Madison. Conn, was struck by another
train and fatally hurt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19

Vices this afternoon We're conducted
by iievs. ). =. frccser and -. II. Bar
rcn. u. H., and were highly Impressive
throughout. Business WAS completely
suspended today in honor of the sena-
tors memory.
Auditor General Amos Mylin. State
Treasurer :. NJ. Jackson, ScrsrInt-at-
Arms ilarrah, Senator's Eoirs PcnrOsc,
John G. Grady, George Handy Smith,
&. Wesley Thomas and twenty other
state senators w"r" brought here in Il
special train. Intcrmrnt was made in
the Presbyterian Ccmct'Ty of this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
TORNADO IN MICHIGAN.
Five Lives Reported Lost and Much
Damage Done.

Detroit, Mich. Sept. 1S.-Despatchcs
to the Evening News tell of a tornado
that passed over a portion of the state
last night. At CharlevoiX a house was
demolished and fences. trees and out
houses scattered in the path of the
wind. No one WAS hurt.
Port Austin reports a heavy storm.
Considerable damage was done to
buildings. and three lives are said TO
have been lost by the collapse of u
house In Hume township.
At Sand Beach nearly every building
was more or less damaged. two houses
and twelve barns being destroyed.
Near i<inde two children of Richard
Tott were killed by falling timbers and
three others injured
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
MURDER OF ANNIE ROGERS.
Johnson Questioned nt the Inquest In the
Court House.

Somerville. Sept. 1S.--Coroner Brady
continued the inquest today In the
county court house In the case of Annie
Rogers, or Beekman, the young negro
woman, who was found murdered
about mile from this city on Sunday
morning last.
Jacob Johnson, his wife. their son,
Charles Henry. and Isaac Lewis, the
prisoners. were present. Jacob John
son Is suspected of having killed the
woman. He was the last person seen
In her company In Somerville, and
Flagman German. of the Central rail-
road. says he saw Johnson and the
woman together on Saturday night not
far from where the woman's body was
subsequently found.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
STRENGTH OF A MADMAN.
Herman Sprousc Picked Up Bags OF Flour
with His Teeth.

Mount Vernon, n. V, Sept. 1S.--lier-
man Sprousc, aged Is, a baker. from
New York city, is in the hospital in a
straight jacket, suffering from hydro
lhobia.
SprCuse came from New York Sun
day and went to work for Karl Ebert.
ON Sunday night the men indulged In
beer, and at 2 O'Clock Monday morning
Sprouse was missing. The foreman
found Sprouse jumping over tables,
boxes and barrels, like crazy man.
He would bark. snap and growl like a
dog.
The foreman chased him into the
bakery, where he picked up bags of
-four Weighing 100 pounds and shook
them in his teeth as dog would a rat.
1t took ten men to secure him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
NO PRAYING IN SCHOOL,
Ohio State Law to BE Risidly Enforced in
the Town of LinwOOd.

Cincinnati, Sept 1S.-The customary
Lords prayer in the Linwood, ohio.
school has been ordered stopped James
A. 1Iocter who Is a Roman Catholic
sent his ollild to the village school to
the primary room. At home i'm the eve
ming the child mentioned the prayer.
The father decided to withdraw the
child from the school and 50 notified
Professor Andrew.
Principal Andrew consulted the at
torney of the Cincinnati schools and
other attorneys on the legal status Of
the matter. He was told that prayers
had beeT eliminated from the city
schools and that the state laws forbid
anything of sectarian nature being
Caught In the public schools.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19

McEcesport Pa, Sept. lS.--Thc election
of officers was one Of the interesting fca-
lures at the Junior Order United Ameri-
can Mechanics convention today. The
big fight was for vice state councillor.
Rev. NJ. ID. bichliter Sh1rpsblng, was
chosen over Charles Lang and James Me
Crcary. John w. Calvcr was reelected
treasurer and Dr. NJ. II. Williams and
Cyrus s. Weiss were chosen representa-
tiyes to the at.onal council.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
NEEDLE. IN HIS KNEE.
4 POttstOwn Lad Liable to Lockjaw from
q singular Cause.

Pottstown. Pa, Sept. 1S,-As the rc-
suit Of running needle into his knee
last June, Charles, a J-year-old son of
Andrew Johnson. Is in a serious condi-
tion. At the time Of the accident Il part
of the needle could not be extracted,
and in short time II was forgotten. Re
Gently, however he fell on the same
knee and bruised it, and now the leg Is
stiff and very much swollen, and a
bright red spot shows where the needle
entered.
The child suffers great pain, and it is
feared that the needle will have to he
cut out in order to save him from lock-
Jaw.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
LAD WITH A CHARMED LIFE.
While Nutting lie Fell Twenty-Five Feet
ACROSS u EcMcc md Survived

Coatesville, Pa. Sept. 1S.--A 1O-year-
old son of Jesse Gross. Of Coatesvlllc
went with three companions for nuts.
and when up the tree fell a distance of
twenty-five feet across the top of n
fence lie broke three ribs and tore
two Others loose. His companions car
ried him home, distance of over two
miles.
Mrs. Carpenter. an aged woman of
Coatesville. had another remarltab BILE
fall, down flight of stairs with q
baby i'm her arms. She received several
bad bruises but managed to save the
baby from being hurt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
Crushed hv n Rec, of w;rc.

Allentown. Pa. Sept. 1S-Isaac Gennett,
of Philadelphia. wireman for the new Al
lentown ana Reading Electric Railway
company. was instantly killed today by a
reel of wire Weighing one ton rolling over
him. He leaves wife and one child.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
CHOLERA IN RUSSIA.
Thousands OF Cases Reported and an
Alarming Number of Deaths.

st. Petersburg. Sept 1S.--ln the Pro-
vince Volhynia, between Aug. IS and
Aug. "a. inclusive. 5.Si9 cases of cholera
were reported. and 2134 deaths from
that disease
In the Province of Podolia. from Aug.
q to Aug. 81 i0i cases of cholera and
forty-iivc deaths were reported
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
QUICKEST DIVORCE,
Wichita Woman Secures Decree |,
Ten Minutes.

Wichita, Kan, Sept. 1S.-Mrs. Julia
a. Leonard secured a divorce in just
ten minutes and two seconds I'm the dis
trict court today. Judge Reed drew
out his watch and timed the proceed
ings.
They occupied nine minutes less than
the recent divorce suit before Judge
Jennings. of Woodward, which was
heraldrd far and wide as the quickest
divorce on record.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
GOrcd hy q Buii.

Bethlehem. Pa. Sept. 1S.--Nlrs. Jesse La
bar, aged GJ years, was gored so badly by
a bull at Bangor. near here. this after
noon that she VIII die. Her skull was
cracked and her brain oozed out.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
TURKS APPRENTICESHIP,
British Minister'S Yacht Ready to Rush
Dispatches TO the Fleet.

London, Sept. 1S.-A dispatch to the
Chronicle from Cons,antinople says that
the British minister's yacht has been
under steam for the last twenty-four
hours awaiting dispatches for the fleet.
Great apprehension is felt among the
rurLe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
BLACK
DRESS
GOODS

Are always m demand by women Of
taste and fashion. but there is l
peculiar attractiveness and bright
ness about them this season which
cannot fail to make them more pop
ular than ever. The sombcr. dull
dead weaves of other days have
given place to lustrOuS. glacc effects
In such multitude of different
ways that no matter how ones
! natural taste may run. il is sure 10
find something exactly in sympathy
with It,,
These facts have led US to make
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania. fair. preceded
by local thunder storms in the early
morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
GROWING AT BELGIUM.
England May Interfere In tho Troubles ID
the Congo Free Stnte.

London. Sept. 1S.--There are ndica-
tions that the powers may be invited
to interfere In the affairs of Belgium
and the Congo Free State. The feeling
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
ARMY OF the Cumberland,

The quarter centennial reunion of the
Society of the Army .of the Cumber-
land. meeting in conjunction with the
dedication of the Chickamauga and
Chattanooga National park, was held
tonight in IN" monster tent erected to
accommodate the several gatherings of
the week, which convenience required
should he in the city. Its ample folds
covered a concoursc of about 10000
people. 1000 of which were on the stage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
A SPECIAL
DISPLAY OFF
BLACK DRESS GOODS
For one week. beginning Tuesday.
Sept. 18th. when all the
LEADING NOVELTIES

Out for Fall and Winter wear will
be submitted for your inspection.
a walk through the department
should prove highly interesting
these days, as it will post You on
fashions latest DEGREES as to what
is correct
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
JOHN LEMONS FUNERAL.

Ex.Auditor General Bnricd with Impress
sivc Ceremonies.
Hollidaysburg. Pa, Sept. 1S.-Thls
city was crowded today with the
mourning friends of ex-Auditor Gem
eral John A. Lemon. The funeral SER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
Silk and Wool Novelties
rlohair and Wool Novelties
Silk and rlohair Novelties

In Brocades and all sorts Of con-
ceits and fancies are among the
other things shown. We'd only
weary you to continue details. and
: why should we when a glance from
you at the stock can reveal so
much?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19
Granite Cheyiots
Diagonal Cloths

In new Mohair effects which are
very striking, or in soft wool
weaves. G21s cents to $1.50.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-19

Glace dots and other small effects.
$l.G0 to $1.25.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1895-07-10

He had "a brown beard with bare
spots in it, as though his whiskers had
drifted. He was IA thin young man with
a triple expansion mouth. and he showed
Il feeble old woman into a seat in the
corner of a railroad station waiting
room mp in the state, and when the
ticket window opened for business tho
thin young man was the first customer.
II see you've got mp IA notice that
children under ! years old rides for half
fare he said to the ticket agent.
That's right.
Il suppose nobody else but real chill
dren Kin git 'em, kin they?'
Hey"
Fact is, said the thin young man.
poking his head in the ticket window
and lowering his voice to a sepulchral
whisper, I'm takin my grandmother
down to Port Jervis."
Call the old woman a child, do
you?" inquired the ticket agent ironic.
ally.
"WeIl, mebhe not exactly that. F." said
tho other, with II nervous glance at his
venerable relative, but she's been in
her second childhood goin on three
years, and ! reckoned fer sure
There was a %resounding whaok on the
thin young mans most exposed surface.
and n shrill voice screamed:
ITS a lie! / kin bile pertaters and
do homework fer nine people. aud there
isn't no second childhood around here
unless it's you. you pore. skinnary.
awkward cussl You don't git any half
fare fer met" And he didn't. -New
York Advertiser.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1895-07-10
The Hovas.

For 200 years France has been trying
to get possession of Madagascar. Two
centuries ago she gave to the great island
the name of Oriental France. Since
then she has only got SO far toward
possession as to claim IA protectorate
over the island, a protectorate which
the United States has never acknowl
edged and it is to be hoped never will.
The truth is there is no more reason
why France should take possession of
Madagascar than of one of the South
American republics 1t is not a barbara
region Doubtless missionaries nave not
beer all that they should have been i'll
some places But certain it is that they
have practically civilized Madagascar
They reduced its language to writing
They converted its people and taught
them clvll government Today the is
land Is gate us civilized as. say, Sici.
~ Or n parts ct SPAN.
The government is that of an absolute
monarchy, but the queen never promul-
| gates il national decree without ascer-
tanning the Will Of her people through
the referendum, i'll which respect Mad
agascir is ahead of America. 1t is the
law Of Madagascar for the queen to
marry the prille minister He always
belongs to the rank of the common peo-
pie; she, of course, to the mobiles, and
kI,,c tIn t,,,,, - A.. 49, -
blended The island has been governed
by queens since 1928 and has steadily
progressed i'll civilization The present
queen is Ra1avalona III. and her hus-
band, the prime minister, is named
Rainilaiarivony. and he has been prom
inent in the government of Madagascar
since 1912 He is the Gladstone and
Bismarck in one of Madagascar and far
more of a modern statesman than Lii
Hung Chang
Madagascar has 5, 500, 900 inhabitants,
composed c. five different tribes, repre-
senting in some cases different races.
The Hovas are the principal race and
the most advanced in civilization Their
language is the language of the country
They are a fine looking, intellectual,
somewhat fierce people, though not tall
in stature. The inhabitants of Madagas-
car are classed in the popular mind as
negroes, This they are not, although
mixed more or less with the blood of
the ordinary African negro The Hovas
are in many cases of fairer complexion
than the average Turk or Portuguese,
and many Italians are blacker than they.
They have dark hazel eyes and frequent
ly entirely straight hair,
Madagascar is governed by a written
other civilized country.
The Wadsworth dispatch. [volume] (Wadsworth, Nev.) 1892-1899, 1895-07-10
The Dog Craze.

1t seems to be as epidemic as the grip
and to last longer than that. 1t used to
be that parrots and cats were the solace
of women who had nothing better with
which to occupy their time. Now it is
dogs. There are, too, fashions in dogs as
in big sleeves and pointed shoes. First Of
all the bright and woolly Spitz was the
fashion. Then came the pug. Now the
pug has had his day, and CANNES Of a
larger. better looking build are in style.
In any Large city in this Union, morn
ing and evening, there is a great dog
parade. 1t seems a though a refined per-
son, sensitive to smells and breaths,
would not under any consideration have
u dog in the house; particularly a large
dog, ON account of the health and we'll
being Of. both the person and the dog,
but facts contradict this theory. Refined
ladies keep large sized dogs in their
homes, even in little city flats, and let
the creatures sleep upon my lady's own
bed Dog dentists and dog doctors
thrive, A strange phase of human ma
ture it is indeed.
The only explanation Of it is fashion
mere fashion. 1t cannot be that SO
many women, eve those with children
of their own and active interests in life,
suddenly are stricken with such enthu-
siastic dog love. They cannot possibly
be all suddenly devoted to dogs. 1t must
be fashion to which they are devoted,
not dogs,