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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
Peter Stycrs Dead.

Bethlehem. Pa, pts5.-After suffering
six months from gangrene. Peter Styers,
aged % years. died today. He was recog-
nixed as the oldest engineer in the coun-
try and had run locomotives on the Lehigh
Valley, Reading and Jersey Central roads
for forty-six consecutive years. He never
had an accident. Railr0Aders compute
that Styers had run locomotives dis.
tance equivalent to forty times around the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
STATE SNAP SHOTS.

In fight near Un;ontown Miss Sis Ran
kin chewed the rings from Miss Sadie
Hulrs ears.
Failing from a window at Bald Eagle,
Clinton county. Miss Margaret Berry had
both wrists broken.
Burglars blew up the safe at the Chadds
Ford railroad station while the agent was
at dinner and carried away about 500 in
cash
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
EIGHT TRAMPS AT REST.
They Are Burned to Death in Q Fire In

They Are Burned to Death in Q Fire In
q Barn.
Norristown. Pa, Sept. SIT Is now
believed that at least eight tramps
met their death early this morning by
the burning Of a large barn belonging
to the Pennsylvania Railroad company
near Earnest Station, in Plymouth
township. Six bodies have already been
recovered and the debris has not all
been cleared away.
The barn had been rendezvous for
tramps for years, and as many as sew
enty-five have slept there at one time.
Whether or not the barn was set on
fire by accident Is not known.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
TELEGRAPHlC TICKS.

Burglars secured $1,000 from the safe of
the Cambridge (Mass) postofiice.
In the local option election at Fort
Worth, Tex, the city went wet BY 4.0Ol
majority
The schooner Crisis, with q valuable
cargo Of mahogany. stranded on Padre
Island, and her crew were rescued.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
CUNNING FOR FAIR NOW.
Ths Crank Who Shot Mscksy Seeks An
other Millionaire TARGET

San Francisco. Cal, Sept. 6.-w. c.
Rippey. the vindictive and poverty
stricken mining speculator, who three
years ago shot and seriously wounded
John w. Macky, is now on the trail
of Charles L. Fair. The old speculat tor,
though thought to be partly dsmeRted.
is not enough SO to warrant his confine-
ment.
He seems to hold the members Of the
old bonanza ring and their heirs re-
sponsible for the loss Of his fortune and
seeks revenge. He has been patrolling
the street in front of Fairs residence
for some days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
TO WIPE OUT OLD ACTS.
Peru's New Government Sets to Work
vigorously.

Lima. Peru, Sept. 5.-The new govern
ment has set about the work of undoing
some of the acts of its predecessors
from which II took the reins of govern
ment In April last. In the chamber of
deputies today motion was made to
declare null and void all the acts of
the congress for 1894. to expunge from
the army lists the names of Generals
Caceres and Borgono and to annul the
acts Of their government.
Provision is also made to prosecute
them by the supreme tribunal and also
the ministers who are guilty of the coup
d'etat in 1894.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
Sugar Bounty Decision.

Washington. Sept. 6.-The long ex-
pected anu nuch ANTICIPATED decision of
X. b. Bowler, comptroller of the treasury.
In the sugar bounty oases. was made pub
lie this afternoon. As predicted In United
Press dispatches ten days ago the comp
troller refers the whole matter to the
court Of claims for adjudication,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
ELOPES WITH A FIGHTER.
Miss COude. an Anderson. Ind. Bslll
Worth $4,000, Marrics Lon Reed.

MISS SOuoe' an Anderson, mo-, BoIlo
Worth $4,000. Marrics Lon Reed.
Anderson. Ind, Sept. 5-Miss Kate
Conde. a belle Of Anderson and worth
$4,000 in her own right. has eloped
with Lou" Reed. a prizefghter and
sporting man. 1t is said that when
they first met his vocation was not
known to Miss Conde. and after she
had become infatuated with him 1t
made no difference to her.
Some time ago Reed was arrested on
charge Of gross assault upon Miss
Conde and Is now under bonds to ap-
pear for trial at the present term Of
court. The couple were married at
COnnerSyille
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
knights Of Malta.

Harrisburg. Sept. Sat the morning
session Of the Knights of st. John and
Malta, Il was decided to hold the next
tember next James McKelvey, of vii.
mingt0n. Del. was created past grand
commander by vote Of the convention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
SCHOOL HOUSES LACKIN0
Eleven thousand Children Are CrswdeA
Ont Of the Buildings,

Chicago. Sept. 5.-Eleven thousand
children in the city are without ade-
Quate public school accommodat tions.
An the school buildings are crowded.
MANY of the rooms are stuffed beyond
the usual limits, and applicants have
been turned away until temporary pro-
vision can be made for their instruc-
tion. At the lowest estimate twenty
buildings of twenty rooms each are
needed to meet the emergency.
The enrolment Is Is per cent. larger
than last year. The increase Is due
to the city's rapid growth. and the en-
forcement Of the child labor law
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
Fastest Mile in 1898.

other record breaking day for the Gales
burg track and Azote was the one to
lower his own mark of 2.05is. made at
Fleetwood a few days ago. and also to
trot the fastest mile made In 1895. 1t 10
the fastest mile ever trotted by geld
ing. The flyer came under the wire in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
TO MEET IN OCTOBER.
Chairman Carter TO Call the Republican
National Committee Together.

NutIOHuI 0'OmWItteo IOESV"cT.
Washington, Sept. Sit Is understood
today that Chairman Carter. of the
national Republican committee, will.
within q few days, Issue a call for the
meeting Of the committee in this city
in October. The exact date of the
meeting Is not yet known, but when
It rs finally announced delegations Of
all the score of cities which are in the
race for the convention will be headed
this way.
The general impression here seems
to be that although Chicago will not
ask for the convention, II Is more likely
to be held there than In any of the
others,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
BUCKTAIL REUNION.
Ninth Annual Meeting Of tho Famous
Regiment.

Regiment.
Lock Haven, Pa, Sept. 5.-The ninth
reunion Of the famous Bucktail regl-
ment, which began yesterday. came to
a close here tonight with a camp fire
in the court house. Emporium was
chosen as the next place for the re-
union.
The officers of the Bucktail assocfa-
ton were today elected as follows:
President. b. +. Kirk. Williamsport; |;
vice-president. Lewis SOover. Lock Ha-
ven; treasurer. E. A. Irwin. Curwens-
Vile: secretary, william H. .Rauch.
Philadelphia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
Historical Iustitutc.

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. ga movement
was begun here today to secure for this
city the proposed Southern Confederate
here will visit Mr.. Russell. OF New York.
who offered to donate 100000 for the en.
terprise, 70 secure his cooperation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
MURDER AND SUICIDE.
william BeavorsOn. just Ont Of Jail. Kills
Ills Wife and Himself

MS wife and Himself
York, Pa, Sept 5.-A double tragedy
was enacted at Pleasurevil1e, three
miles from this city, this morning. Will
liam Beaverson, who deserted his wife
six months ago, and served time in the
county Jail, was released today.
He went to the place where his wife
was stopping and put bullet through
her, resulting In her instant death. He
then placed the revolver to his head
and killed himself by putting a bullet
In his brain. The deed Is attributed to
tea1Ousy
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, fair; NO
change In temperature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
Much

might be said as to prevailing FASH
ions, ETC., but the assortment is 50
great that we could not begin to
even touch on the subject In the
limited space at our command.
therefore we think 1t best to invite
you to call, when you can meet
fashions latest whirns face to face.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
NIpPED IN THE BUD.

Big Bank Swind1ins Scheme Hsadsd OFT
By mn Arrest.
Philadelphia, Sept. 6.-What is be-
lieved to be an important capture was
made by city detectives today In the
arrest of Robert Rits0n and It Is
thought an extensive swindle Of ma
tional banks has been nibbed In the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
FIN LIE s
BLANKETS

We have Just opened the best line Of
Blankets We have ever shown. These
goods were all purchased before tn
advance in wool, consequently at muc
lower figures than they could be d.
plicated for. We intend giving our
customers the advantage of thes
prices. and quote the following,
so pairs Elk. 1o-A 4. !.
50 Cents.
80 pairs each Grey and White Norway
10-4
90 Cents.
60 pairs Snowflake. IL
60 pairs Alpine. IL 3, ~ H..
sDorders. Pink. Blue and Lemon
30 pars each. 1o-l and ia, Jewell
all Wool and Shrunk. Borders,
Pink. Blue. Red and Lemon.
$3.55 and $3.50!
% pairs HouselieepeH Cnnlcs. NJ
$500.
jacquard Borders, BluA Pink ana
Lemon
ss.75;
jacquard Borders, BluA Pink ana
Lemon
20 pairs Flour City. 49, -
$6.75; 1894, $685.
8orders. Lemon. Pink and Blue.
Complete line Of California Blankets,
Choice line Of Fine Wrapper Blankets
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06

Complete line Of California Blankets,
Choice line Of Fine Wrapper Blankets
in Plain and Fancy Csutsrs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06
in STAPLE CLOTHS
PLAIDS AND CHECKS

will be much in demand for ladies'
waists, ohildren's dresses, combina-
tion effects, etc. We have them In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-06

Is hardly conceivable. The foreign
ransacked for the choicest novel;
ties for stylish dressers, while the
wants Of those who are more mod
crate or quiet in their tastes. have
been cared for with a lavish hand.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
PERRINT0N.

Grant Monsers' little boy died on the 18th
INST and was buried in Fulton cemetery.
-Onite an excitement was created here
ast week. Miss Jessie Silsbury. aged L.
lied, to all appearances, on the 18th inst,
ernd all arrangements were made for the
General. Those in attendance thinking they
law signs of life, az her cheeks became PINK
and she began to sweat, the ice was taken
III her and every effort put forth to bring
1er back 10 life, but all failed and she was
buried Monday in Fulton cemetery.--
John T.. Richards had runaway one day
.ast week. de was hitching up colt, which
became scared and broke away from him.
No damage WIS done.-A few days ago
while Jimmie Morrow and his best girl were
returning from Carson City their horse be-
gan to kick and they were soon left to get
home the best way they could.=D Cur
tis has commenced his school in district no
Elba, Earnest Gearheart drives pa
horse to MS school near Pompei.-Ben'
Munson goes to unio soon to meet with hi'
Md union comrades.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
Rules TO Follow.

Prodigious as are the manuals OF ETH
quette issued in these days, nobody with a
kind heart "a desire TO please, and the
merest rudiment, of knowledge OF the sim
pier social responsibilities need worry
about their "manners The self respect
that "a good conscience and self reliance
give will keep you from pushing and in
truding. As for RULES Of conduct pooh
You need hardly bother about any that
your own sense does not suggest. Arbi-
trary rules of etiquette such as concern
the proper way to shake hands the num-
Der Of cards 10 be left at a reception, the
way 10 turn out your toes, and the special
greeting that is the current fad-all these
rules are liable to change from season %
season, vary in different localities and
mean very little anyhow. a handshake
that is the result of cordial intent can
never be rude nor i'll done. Bad temper
Is always i'll bred Conduct Of any kind
that puts others to distress is always bad
manners, " disrespect TO age or 70 dignity
that office or high achievement Confers /:
always hopeless rudeness and your OWL
heart will tell you that.-New York Ad
vert User
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
News Summary.

A naptha car on the c.. B. & o. road
exploded near Galesburg, Ill The tram
parted and then came into collision. Two
tiremen were covered with oil and then
burned to death.
The grand stand in Louisville, Ky. In
which we standing 49, 900 persons watch.
ing the fireworks collapsed the other
night More than 100 persons were IN
jured. but none fatally.
\ horrible accident resulting in the
death of four and the wounding Of several
members OF the Louisville Legion DC
Cured the other morning in Louisville,
Nv. by the explosion Of the caisson.
II is said that the United States viii ex.
fond formal and Official aid to the Cuban
reyolutionists 1t will NOT be a reeogni-
ton of belngerency. but the acson TO be
taken may be equally far reaching and
beneficial in its effects OF course to Oh
tain recognition the Cubans must establish
and maintain defacto government.
The report of the committee on pen
sion. made to the c. y II. encampment
in Louisville. Ky. scathinsly denounced
the democratic administration Tor cutting
the names of old soldiers from the pension
rolls and endesvorng to nullify the laws
relating to veterans pensions. The re
port demands legislation in the interests oil
the soldiers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
RlyERDALE.

DR.. and Mrs. J. A. Morey are enjoying
visit from Miss Edith Morey of Detroit.
The Doctor has not seen his daughter for
period OF niue years. His son. Linwood
Morey, IL also expected to visit Riverdale be
fore he enters upon his regular course IN
pharmacy at the university of Michigan
MUCK uneasness is felt by residents in
the lower part of town, because of terrible
foul odors eminaang from decaying organic
matters Just north OF the vacant lot adIoin-
ing ehe blacksmith shop. 1t should be looked
after by the board of health at once, as the
health of a village or city depends much on
the cleanliness of those who make up its pop
ulation. 1t seems hard to see school children
Obliged to leave the walk and pas. out into
the street in order TO avoid the offensive
smells escaping from the street door
We learn that three more physicians will soon
move into oar village, while yet fourth will
beard at one of the hotels. We ought surely
soon to have resident health officer here.
Quite a Dnmber of children are now
sick with cholera infantum. big fish
stories come from Robins lake-one boy
said to have bee& dragged into the water by
/ a moustrous fish. Get your gun, boys, and
/ 90 np there. THE spell 10 again broken
! 1T has raired Crops are maturing III
very satisfactory manner, bat farmers SAY
/ that they can find sale for absolutely nothing
We suggest that they carry sUns beans, corn
/ potatoes or wood to the editor and pay up G
delinquent subscription, ehr
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
ELM HALL.

Our school ia progressing finely with Miss
Wrigley and MIR. Stead as teachers Rev.
+ L. Wood has gone to conference at Al
bion, which commences the 18th. Don't
think he will return, for his goods are at the
depot waiting to be shipped. We are very
sorry to see him go-Prof. B. b. Ben
nett will give a monograph entertainment at
the M. +. church sept. y. Come one and
all and hear one OF Edison's latest inven-
tions. -Forest fires are doing lots of
damage around here. Mr.. Eggleston nearly
lost his house on account OF 1t, but by timely
assistance of neighbors 1t was saved.=
We understand that the Indian campmeetlng
at Elwell Is IN progress. III. Church
has very sick child
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
SETHION.

Did you attend the photograph concert at
the NJ. t. church? If you did not, don't miss
it next time. There was good house and
the best of order Did you hear what Rev.
Tubbs said? That means you must stir
around.-Do You know what makes
Chapman look so smiling? 1t Is all because
he has an eight-pound girl at his house.
Mrs. f. Lockman has been on the SICK
list.-Miss NJ Peters was called 10 Row
Ter to attend law suit between Byron Pierce
and brother of Miss Peters. We hear that
the former was beaten Willie Andrews
is visiting an uncle at Pewamo. Mrs.
Dick Chapman Is very poorly at this writing
with little hopes of getting any better.-
Johnny Chick of ST. Johns gave his great
grandpa and his grandma. Mrs. A Chick, a
pleasant visit last week Miss L. M
Peck of Portland was the guest of Miss NJ.
Peters last week.-All are hurrylng 10
get their wheat sowed. A. Chick
and Mrs b. Snyder was in st. Johns visiting
friends and relatives last week. -Grand-
ma Andrews is visiting her children at Pc
wamo, Maple Corner and Portland. She Is
accompanied by her grand daughter, Miss
Ella Andrewa.-A number of farmers are
cutting corn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
ASHLEY.

Evangelist Topping, Of OVosso, visited
mere Saturday last.--IA Last Tuesday while
at work in the woods jay Charter was struck
across the right -houder by falling tree
and badly injured No bones were broken,
But at present it is feared he is injured IN
<e-nallv. J. Glassford Is visiting
feer parents in Lansing.=-James Helt
aad WIN. Nestle start with their families for
Fortress Monroe, Virginia, this week.
Sunday evening Rev. Klose preached his
farewell sermon at the Nj. L. church before
going TO conference. During the past year
under his labors 20 persons have been re-
ceived in full membership in that church.
-walace Bullock has moved his family
and household goods TO Elsie, where they
will make their home while Wallace takes a
coarse OF study in commercial law at De
tr,oit. jacob Hamp, formerly OF this
zlace, and his daughter, Mrs. Maturin, visit
sd your correspondent Tuesday night on
their way 10 Lansing TO attend the Seventh
DAY Adventis4s cmpmeeting. Mrs. q.
u. Harter and three children will attend the
Lansing campmeeHng. Several little
ones have come 10 town 10 stay lately
Have any Of the ancient teachers of Gratiot
county seen the list of questions for examin-
alton m August II 20, how do thes COM
pare with those in ye olden times.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
ST. LOUIS.

Go-sipers have been busy the past week
trying TO get the latest regarding the two
Presbyterian sisters that had little slap
ping bee on the church steps Sunday morn
ing. The Evening Press mentioned 1t, when
the pastor very uuwisely rushed into PRINT
which has caused the thing to be thoroughly
sifted 10y the newspapers. Even the Detroit
papers made mention of it, which gives the
episode a wide advertisement THE base
ball tournament opened up Tuesday, with a
good attendance Flint, Greenvllle, Argards
of Grand Rapids and 81. Louis being the
con,esting teams. The first game was
played between ~. Louis aud the Argards.
and was a very pretty and holly contested
game, il taking ten innings to settle the bat
tie. ST. Louis won by score OF to
6. Clarence Church of Alma acts a. umpire
during the tournament and gives the best OF
satisfaction.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
Boston Signs.

There is no end to the literature OF
amusing signs even in Boston, where cru
dition undoubtedly extends 70 the COM
mercial classes There is homemade
bak cry" on a certain street which contin-
ually excites the Listener interest as 70
what a factory made bakery may bs. But
this establishment is no funnier than the
painless dental parler" on another street,
which makes Us feel glad that the par
lor" suffers no pain, no matter what the
dentists patients may have TO endure.
But perhaps the climax is capped by the
sign Of the Cambridge cobbler, who an
nounces, Tap your boots while you wait
for 80 cents ="
Some poor chaps could have large mum
bcrs Of boots tapped while they wait fo'
the half dollars that never come.-Bostor
Transcript.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
BEEBE.

Binny Coffin and wife we're visiting friends
at st. Johns over Sunday. Gay
lord Helms has been visiting friends in Pc
toskey. Walter Phillips and his mother
of Portland are guests of MIR. and Mrs. WIN.
Phillips this week.-Ed. Migrant has
returned from Grand Rapids. -Married
by Rev. J. f. Long. on Thursday last, MIR.
Glen Helms and Miss Lille Mygrant.-
On Monday evening last there was pleasant
surprise at the home of Mr.. Marzolf, in
honor of their daughter, Mrs. Zimmerman
She was presented with beautiful oak cen
ter table.-Rev. Killeen preached his
farewell sermon last Sabbath. 1t Is hoped
ne will be permitted to return among US an
other year, as he is universally liked, both In
the church and out, and can build mp the
work IA no ather man can; also that he may
enjoy the fruits OF his labors, a he has
worked hard in building the church ana 10
pay the debt.-The Free Union church
held their conference last Saturday and sun.
day. Rev. Hawse of Mt Pleasant and
Rooms of Milbrook we're present.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
S. W. NEW ARK.

Farmers are busy sowing wheat, which
will be about finished this week. Some corn
is being cut up.-Threshing IL about
over in this section. Lawrence
killed one of the largest rattle snakes last
week that has been killed III these parts for a
number of years. John Wright, Jr, has
moved on his father-n-law' farm IL North
Shade. -Mrs. Carnes was on the sick list
last week.=J. q. Carnes Is receiving
more orders for peaches than he can I'LL.
Geo b Whitney and wife OF Mt.
Pleasant made aye Scribe" and family a
visit the fore part of the week-School
commenced in distect No. on Monday OF
last week, with Miss Wreatha Dalgleish at
the helm We predict good school.--
School meeting passed off pleasantly, Frank
Lawrence being elected moderator. Rev.
butcher preached his favorate sermon last
SUNDAY. Grandma Richard, who has
beea on the sick llst for some time, l. able To
be up and around again. MIR, anu Mrs:
Ezra Orcutt are visiting their sol John and
family at Crystal WIseman has
rented farm in Saginaw county, and In
tends moving on the same IN the near future
-Delbert Thum had the misfortune to
have a pitch fork run through his hand last
week==W alter levitt had friends cal on
them from near Mason last week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-20
A REFORM PLATFORM
Adopted By Representative Prohibition
isfs SociaIi-ts and other Reformers
at Their Recent Meeting at
Staten Island

|. Resolve. That we demaud direct
legislation, the initiative and the refer
endum in national. state and local mat
tiers; the imperative mandate and pro-
portionai presentation.
,. That we demand that when any
branch of legitimate business becomes
monopoly in the hands of few
against the interests Of the many, that
industry should be taken possession OF,
on Just terms, by the municipality, the
state or the nation, aud administered
by the people.
3. That we demand the election of
President and vice president and Uni-
ted States senators by direct vote of the
people, and also of all civil officers as
far as practicable.
4. That we demand equal suffrage
without distinction of sex
5. That as the land is the rightful
heritage of the people, we demand that
no tenure should hold without use and
occupancy.
g. That we demand the prohibition of
the liquor traffic for beverage purposes;
governmental control of the sale for
medicinal, scientific and mechanical
uses.
Z. That the money-paper' gold and
silyer-should be issued by the national
government only. and made legaI
tesder for all payments, public or pri-
vate, on future contracts; and in
amounts adequate to the demands OF
business
8. That we demand the free and an
limited coinage of gold and silver al
the ratio Of Is to Living issues.