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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
KENTUCKY VENGEANCE.
George d. Montgomery Kills Archibald
Riley.


Versailles, KY, May 26.-At noon to-
day the steps of Troy Presbyterian
church, seven miles south of here, were
converted in duefing ground, George
b. Montgomery killing his brother-in-
law, Archibald Riley, and being himself
mortally wounded by Riley. The mur-
der was the elimination of sensation
that upset high society in the Blue
Grass section three years ago, when 1t
Is said Riley seduced Montgomery
sister and fed to Mississippi. He was
brought back, and at the point of a pis-
tol forced to marry the girl. He i'm
mediately deserted her and did not re-
turn to these parts until recently. Both
men attended church today. There
was a large congregation present.
Neither man saw the other till after
the services, when they met face to
face on the steps. Both began firing
at once and did not stop till one was
dead and the other dying.
The congregation became panic
stricken at once. and the widest con-
fusion resulted. Scores of ladies tainted
and several were badly trampled In the
stampede. The entire thing was done
so quickly that no one thought Of inter-
ferng. Both men were astoundingly
cool and deliberate. Neither Is thought
to have said n word before firing, nor
to have made the slightest attempt
to shield himself from the others bull
lets.
After firing the last shot, Montgrom-
cry turned to the bystanders and said
Gentlemen, hated to do this; but was
compelled to. My conscience Is now
easy"
Riley was 30 years Of age. Mont.
gomery is 20. and unmarried. 1t Is
claimed that Riley had threatened
Montgomery's life, and both men had
been carrying pistols for each other.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27

Lackawanna avenue to complete all
the details in connection with the ap-
pearance OF the federation in the pa
rade on the afternoon Of Memorial
Day.
Grand Marshal p. ]. Honan, of the
division that will consist Of the Irish So
cieties, reported that he will make out
the programme this morning and pub
lish 1T In the newspapers, 80 that the
societies will be guided accordingly.
Mr.. HOnan wishes to formulate his
orders so that they will not conflict
with the ones that Colonel IL. Fl. Rip
pie, grand marshal Of the day, will send
out Mr.. Honan will see Colonel Rip
pie before arranging the programme
for the Irish societies.
The following will participate: st.
Leos Battalion, OF the West Side,
Thomas O'Connor In charge; st. Peters
Total Abstinence and Benevolent So
ciety, Of Bellevue, J. T.. Regan; Father
Mathews Of Hyde Park, p. r. Murray
Division No. /, Ancient Order Of HI
bernians Board Of Erin, Michael Mur-
ray; Division No. II, Board of America
John Power O'Connor; Division No. 3
James Gillespie; Division No. 6, Peter
Clifford In charge.
On the third Sunday Of June the elec.
ton of officers will take place, and or
Sunday evening. June ., special meet
Ing to confer with Sheridan Monument
association ofIicels will be held.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
FIGHTING IN GUINEA,
Chief Cnbral Shoots Down the Flag of
Truce


Paris, May 26-M. Chautemps minis
ter of the colonies, has received a cable
dispatch from the governor of French
Guinea reporting severe fighting. The
dispatch narrates that some Brazilian
adventurers captured and robbed a
Frenchman named Trajane, a settler
on the boundary. Other Frenchmen
had been similarly treated, and con-
sequently the governor sent the dis
patch vessel Bangali and number Of
marines to restore order When the
vessel reached Mapa, fifteen boat loads
of marines went up the river fifteen
miles Captain Lunier and some of the
marines landed, the captain carrying a
flag of truce, proceeded with bugler
and sergeant toward the village,
where Trajane was held, intending to
demand his release.
When they came into the presence of
the chief Cabral, the latter treach-
erously fired at CAPTAIN Lunier and or
dered his followers to shoot the French
men. A general fusilade was opened
on them from all the houses in the vii
lage. Lieutenant Destoux hearing the
firing hurried to the village from the
river with a company of marines, and a
conflict followed that lasted two hours.
Chief Cabral and sixty followers were
killed. The French lost five killed, in
Guiding Captain Lunier and twenty
wounded. M. Chautemps Is now con-
ferring by cable with the governor re-
garding the measures to be taken In
the matter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
MUSIC AT LAUREL HILL.
New Park Is Opened with Delightful Con
ccrts by GiImore's Bnnd.

The opening of Laurel Hill park on
Saturday afternoon was an occasion OK
much enjoyment to music-lovers and
others who We're delighted at the ar
rangement of Scrantons new pleasure
resort, which is now under manage
ment of j. II. Laine.
A better attraction probably could
not have been secured for the opening
days of the park than Gilmore's cele-
brated band, which gave four grand
concerts in the Pavilion theater. The
band, which has been reorganized un-
der direction of the well-known violon-
cello virtuoso and composer, Victor
Herbert, was in fine condition for the
concerts Saturday afternoon and even
ing and the scored concerts yesterday,
and rendered the various programmes
with the old-time finish that made the
band celebrated years ago.
Notwithstanding the threatening
weather a large audience filled the pa
vilion theater and gathered upon the
lawns surrounding at each entertain
ment and expressed appreciation OF the
musical numbers by hearty applause.
In addition to the concerted num-
hers solos were rendered by Conductor
Herbert. who is well known to Scran-
ton musical people as 'celloist; Nine.
Ida Klein, soprano; Adds j. Gerry,
auto-harp soloist, and Herbert and Err
nest Clarke, cornet and trombone SOLO
lists.
The programme at each concert EN-
braced selections from the classic 10
popular airs which were given with a
spirit that left nothing to be desired
Enjoyable numbers on the list were
compositions of Victor Herbert, includ-
ing airs from his new comic opera
prince Ananfas," which is now being
performed by the Bostonians.
Encores were frequent and the spirit
of good nature seemed to prevail.
The arrangements for the comfort OF
visitors at the park reflect great credit
upon Manager Laine. Polite attendants
are found in every department, and a
| force of watchful police are constantly
on the ground night and day. Perfec'
order is maintained at all times.
| Judging from the success of the Gill
more band concerts, Laurel Hill park
seems destined to be the popular resort
| for Scrantonians during the pleasant
afternoons and evenings of the coming
| summer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
STATE SNAP SHOTS.

In Stroudsburg. with population OF
3.O18, there are l40 more women than men.
Thieves stole $500 cigars from D. r.
Franks store, at Richland. Lebanon
county.
The Girard estate has received $4,000
from Shenandoah borough for land ap-
propriated for water works.
In a gas explosion in q Nantcoke mine.
Ignatz Wenishenk was fatally and An
drew Secowski badly injured.
Robert Jennings was yesterday appoint
ed fourth-class postmaster at Barleytown.
Vice William Minnigh, resigned.
Colonel John M. Wetherill, Of Pottsyille,
left an estate worth 100000 and gave 81 900
TO the Society of Free Quakers Of Philadel-
phia.
A man with the letters J. G. tatooed on
his arm and supposed to be from Jersey
City, N. j., was killed on the railroad at
Bethlehem.
All the workmen at Warwick furnace,
Pottstown, were driven to places of con-
cealment by Michael Kinoch. who was
Jailed with great difficulty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
DEDICATION OF A CHURCH.
1t. Rev. Bishop O'iIara Offlciatcs at the
Impressive Services.


Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Avoca, May 26-St. Mary's Catholic
church. Rev. NJ. +. Crane, pastor, was
dedicated this morning by Rt. Rev.
Bishop O'Hara. On Nov. 2, 1875, the
parish of Avoca was formed from st.
Johns parish, of Pittston. From time
to time additions and alterations were
made; but a severe blow fell upon the
congregation in the autumn OF 1873.
when strong windstorm almost
wrecked the church, which was then
being repaired. The roof was blown off
and in falling 1t struck the parochial
residence, damaging II to great eX-
tent.
But not undaunted Father Crane be-
gan Immediately to continue the re-
pairing and at last his reward has ar
rived The main edifice Is AZ b. l33
feet and its architectural finish m.kes
It one Of the foremost churches IN the
diocese. The interior work and rich
paintings are especially beautiful ana
splendid.
At 1890 a solemn high mass was be-
gun with Rev. J. j. McCabe, as, istant
| at Avoca, celebrant: Rev. j. j. Curran,
of Carbondale, was deacon; Rev
Thomas Carmody. of the cathedral
sub-deacon, and Rev. p. +. Quinnan
of the cathedral, master of ceremonies
There were present about twenty
priests from various parts of the do
cese. The choir sang Mozart's seventh
mass and the new pipe organ for the
first time pealed forth its grand tones
Very Rev. John Finnen, vicar gem
eral of the diocese, preached the ser.
mon. He congratulated the pastor ano
the congregation on the completion OF
the church. The venerable bishop alsC
preached, but his sermon was brief
The dedicatory services were then com
pleted. In the afternoon a class of 2O'
children was confirmed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27

week to secure the right of incorpora-
ton from the present Legislature. A
special order has been secured for the
bill, which passed second reading on
fluke one day when John Fow was alb
sent from the house. The Phlladelphian
has been the bitter opponent of this
measure, and his arguments that 1t
would lead to trusts among firms deal
ing In the necessares Of life has been
sufficient to rally the county members
around him. If Fow continues his war;
fare 1t is doubtful II the bill will be
passed. The wholesale merchants Of
Philadelphia and Pittsurg are urging
the passage of this measure. They say
they are now forced into New Jersey
and West Virginia to secure charters.
and that this state loses the bonus.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
KILLED by TIE CARS.
Sudden Death of Mrs. Dauiel McGrath,
Who Is Run Down by Train at Forest
speclal to the Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Forest City, May 26.-Mrs. Daniel Nc
Grath, aged 63years. one of the Oldest and
most respected residents of this place,
was instantly killed this morn'ng at I
o'clock by an Erie train In charge or
Conductor Pruner. She had started out
before breakfast in search of her COW
and was standing on the breaker switch
south of the depot when struck.
The trainmen had orders to put
number of cars in the switch, the cars
to be taken from the middle of the
train, which was south bound; the en-
gine and number of cars next to 1t
were detached while the train was In
motion and passed on down the main
track. The switch was thrown open
and the remaining cars We're allowed
to enter it. Mrs. McGrath stood on the
switch waiting fer-. the engine to pass,
and failed to notice the cars coming into
the switch, they struck and ran over
her, severing one leg from her body and
killing her almost instantly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
CONFEDERATE MONUMENT.
Imposing Exercises at Chicago on Memo.
rial Day-An Exhibition of Pure Amcri.
can Sentiment.

can Sentiment.
Chicago, May 26.-The dedication Of
the Confederate monument at Oak
woods cemetery the morning of May 30,
will bring to Chicago the most distin-
guished assemblage of officers of both
the Union and Confederate armies that
has ever been together in the west.
The citizens of Chicago have made am.
pie arrangements for their entertain
ment, one of the features of which will
be reception and reunion which will
go a long way in more firmly cement
ing the faaternal bonds of the North
and South. In that reunion there will
be no North, no South, but a pure
American sentiment and patriotism un-
der the Stars and Stripes. There is to
be no display of the Confederate col
ors And while the citizens of Chicago
are nobly doing their share in this great
event the people of the South are CIV
ing helping hand. Already carloads
of flowers, trees. plants, MOSES and
magnolias for decorating purposes have
been started from several southern
cities. The Chicago Veteran association
an organization of Union veterans, will
place a cross eight feet in height on the
monument.
All of the guests arriving direct from
Washington will come in special cars.
and special train will also come from
the South. Rooms have been reserved
for the entire party at the Palmer
house, the guests of the owners. There
will be a reception in the parlors and
club room of the Palmer house We'd
nesday evening, May 20, at which the
general citizens committee will call
upon the distinguished guests and the
Of ,tt n,,1 x,a1
come to be responded to by General
John B. Gordon, the commander of the
| Southern veterans. At 9 o'clock the
generals will participate in banquet.
On Thursday at a. m. national
| salute will be given on the lake front
| The distinguished guests will take car
| riageS at $50 a. m. at the Palmer house
and, under the escort of the Chicago
| city troop, will take a train on the
Illinois Central road for Oakwoods.
| On the arrival of the special train al
Sixty-seventh street station the party
will take carriages, and, under the es.
cort of the Black Hussars, will be driven
to the monument site, where they will
occupy an elevated and commodious
stand, in front of which there will be
seats to accommodate several thous
and people. The space necessary fol
the ceremonies will be roped off, ant
access to stand and seats will be by
card invitation.
At the conclusion OF the dedicatory
ceremonies guests of honor will take
carriages and be driven to the city, ant
will occupy the balconies of the Audi
torium hotel and annex to witness thu
Grand Army of the Republic memoria
parade in the afternoon.
Thursday night, in the floral hall a
the Palmer house, there will be a so
cial and military reception.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
CHANGES ON THE TIMES.
Editor Hudson Rctircs and Mr.. Bell Takes
in New Partner.

Papers will today pass between Sam
uel Hudson and w. r. Bell. proprietors
OF the Scranton Times, whereby Mr.
Hudson will dispose of his half interest
to Mr.. Bell, who will Immediately take
into partnership Charles j. Watkins, OF
the West Side, formerly pressman and
stereotyper on The Tribune, and gen.
tleman well-known in newspaper
circles. Mr.. Watkins will become part
owner with Mr.. Bell, and assume the
business management. The latter will
take charge of the editorial depart
ment. John II. Blackwood will con-
tinue his capable relation with the busi-
ness end OF the paper.
M. ]. O'Toole, for three years an
energetic and reliable member of the
local staff of the Republican. will be-
come city editor and be assisted by ID.
]. Moriarity, of the South Side; J. D.
Keator OF the North End, and w. g.
Moser, of the West Side.
T. X. I.aufer, who has been city edi-
tor, will so west and accept place on
one of the Chicago dailies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
BRIEFLY WIRED.

For the murder Of his wife. Jacob Mil
Ter, of Chicago, gets twenty-five years In
prinson.
A supposed explosion of gasoline blew
up an Omaha house, fatally burning Mrs.
q. 8. Osbdrn .
Lenving behind $4,000 deficit. A. l..
Brainard, bookkeeper for Carrow, Kelly &
Co., Of Omaha, has fled.
The annual session of the Scotch-Irish
Society Of America will be held at Lex
ington, KY, beginning June 20.
Insane from Illness, Mrs. Victoria
Machen, widow of United States Senator
Machen. shot herself at Clinton.
The lecture of Mrs. Peary, wife of the
explorer. before the. National Geographic
society," at New York, netted $780,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
SHOT GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Father of the Triplets Named by Rose
Cleveland Is Good Marksman.

Father of the Triplets Named by Rose
Cleveland Is n Good Marksman.
Waco, Tex, May 26.-George Dallas
Grifflce was seated i'm his door yes
terday in the business center of Waco,
when George Washington Anderson,
his son-in-law. and Columbus Ander-
son drove up in a buggy. Griffice had
been warned that his son-in-law in
tended to kill him, and he fired two bull
let's through Anderson. Washington
Anderson fell from the buggy corpse
and Columbus Anderson fled, Grifiice
firing at him as he ran.
The streets were crowded, and stray
bullets killed Tom Lewis, colored
boy, and wounded Henry Hays, col
ored. George Dallas Grifilce Is the
father of trlplets. who were named
Ruby, Garnet and Coral by Rose Cleve-
land, sister of the president George
Washington Anderson, the dead man,
eloped with the H-year-old daughter
Of Grifice and married her. He ran
away u short time ago with pretty
girl.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
A, l.. FOOTE IS DEAD.
Green Ridge Livcryman Passed Away Mt
$50 Saturday Morning.

Liveryman A. l.. Foote died at his
home. 1888 Capouse avenue. after an al
ness of two years, His wife and
daughter, Mrs. u. Cadalso, and son. d.
l.. Foote, survive.
The deceased was born in Susque-
hanna county and had been a Scranton
citizen since 1859. He was well-known
citizen and successful business man.
He belonged ITO the Green Ridge lodge
of Free and Accepted Mesons, and was
a member of the Church of the Good
Shepherd, on Monsey avenue. The fu-
neral will take place tomorrow after,
noon from the church. Irierment viii
be made In Forest Hill cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
JAMES CAYGILL BURIED.
Remains Laid ut Rest in Forest Hi
Cemetery.


Preceded by Bauer's band, the de-
ceased's position in the organization be-
ing vacant, the funeral procession OF
the late James Caygill, who was killed
Friday night in the Pine Brook shaft
departed fom the late home on New
street yesterday afternoon at o'clock,
and proceeded 70 Elm Park Methodist
Episcopal church, where Rev. w. ID:
Pearce, d. d., conducted the funeral
services. The pastor preached an i'm
pressive sermon, and the church quar-
tette sang appropriate hymns.
The band played three dirges on the
march from the house to the grave In
Forest Hill cemetery. The floral OFFER
ings were many and beautiful. The at
tendance at the funeral was large, and
much sympathy was felt for the afilict-
ed widow. The pall-bearers were se-
lected from the Accident Fund of the
Pine Brook shaft.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
SCRANTON, MORNING,

asked all to turn their backs to the
"mesmerism act"
A IS bill was offered to the holder of
a lucky card. Fifty cards were sold at
81 a piece, one man buying eight.
Now" said the fakir. n will drive
around the corner to show you how the
photos are produced" And away he
shot, never to be seen again.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
Light FOR KENTUCKY.
The Author of "Coin's Financial School,
Invited to Make Speeches.

Louisville, KY, May 26.-The DEM
ocratic state leaders of Kentucky,
headed by John ID. Carrell. chairman
of the Democratic state executive COM
mIttee, have invited w. II. Harvey. au-
thor of Coins Financial School," to
come to Kentucky and make speeches
advocating the free and unlimited COIN
age of silver.
The object of this Is to counteract
the effect of Secretary Carlisle's argu-
ments from a sound money standpoint,
which have already set up a counter
tide to the silver movement which has
taken a firm hold on the people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
M'KINLEY BOOM GROWS.
Plans to Fix the Tennessee Delegation
for 1906.

for 1906.
Memphis, Tenn, May 26.-Congress-
man Charles, Grosvenor, Of Ohio, will
come to Memphis on June 2 to spend
several days. The object Of the visit,
according to local politicians. will be to
Begin the formation of plans that will
tend to fix the Tennessee delegation In
1896 favorably to Hon. William McKin-
ley for the presidential nomination Of
his party
The feeling among Republicans in
this city is divided, but 1t is believed
that the majority Of them favor Nc
Kinley at present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
FIN LEY s
Silks and
Wool Dress Goods

Swivel Silks, Kai-Kai
Silks, FIabituai Silks,
Printed India Silks,
Brocade Taffeta Silks,
i'm fancy effects for
Waists; Black BrOcade
India Silks, Black Bro
cade T'affsta Silks,
Arnures, Peau DE Sole,
Satin Duchesse, Satin
aSOleil, ETC., etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
ARRANGING THE DETAILS.

Irish. American Societies That VIII Be In
Line on Memorial Day.
A special meeting Of the delegates
from societies comprising the Lacka-
wanna County Council Of Irish-Ameri-
can societies was held last night at AL
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
ru,l Timo al snsauehnnna.

arat time In two years tho extensive loco
motive shops here and all the shops In the
New York. Lake Erie and Western 'ys-
tom will hereafter and until further notice
he In operation ten hours per day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
BIMETALLIC LEAGUE CALL.
pronunciamcnto to the People OF the
United States.

United States.
Memphis, Tenn, May 26.-The Bime-
tallic league of Tennessee has issued
the following pronunciamento:
To the People of the United States:
The arch enemies Of the agricultural
and producing classes OF our country who,
moved by greed and encouraged by
avarice, have conspired to transfer the es-
sentially governmental function of issuing
and controlling the money volume OF the
nation to system of banking corpora
tions, full of the vice of class legislation,
and void of any virtue which commends
It to the consideration of patriotic citi-
zen.
The address than goes on to say:
That the people may come together and
take counsel of each other it has been
deemed expedient to call together a con-
vention TO assemble at Memphis on the
twelfth and thirteenh days of June. Ev-
cry community, every city and town, and
every state in the Union are earnestly re-
quested and cordially invited to send dele
gates to that convention. 1t Is proposed
that this convention shall voice the senti-
ments of the people.
The object of this convention Is to for
mulate some definite plan Of future ac-
tion; to give direction to the overwhelming
volume of public sentiment favoring q re-
turn to our own, and establishing our in
dependence of alien financial Institutions
| to devise means for such campaign of edu-
cation that 1t hereafter will be possible
| to elect only such men to the Legislative
| and executive offices of the nation as are
unawed by power and unbought by spoils
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
DUpED BY A FAKIR.
Michigan Boys Give Up Money to See tho
"Mcsmcrism Act"

Ann Arbor, Mich, May 26.-A far,
sighted fakir caught lot of suckers
Yesterday afternoon. Standing at the
rear end of an open hack, he produced
a deck of cards and asked each on
locker to draw one. He would place
me card in a cigar box and return 1t in
q, few minutes with a photograph of
the onlooker on the back. Then he
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
WEATHER REPORT.

| For eastern Pennsylvania, generally
| fair; except showers In northern portion;
| decidedly cooler.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-27
EIGHT PAGES---e"
c6sI
THESE
SWIVEL
SILKS . .

cost the importer 25c. for
every yard he landed on
American soil. They are
the highest grade OF Swiv-
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the trade, and are being
sold all over the country
for Soc.
We've got Is pieces,
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cream of the New Patterns
and Colorings; they're full
2S inches wide, and. once
more we repeat, we guar
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OUR PRICE is 25C
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-11-05

Oils that reputation good or bad?
A-Well, it is not good
Q-Then it would be bad? A-Bad
naturally