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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
MYSTERY OF A CRIME.
Murder of Nellie Harrington Followed by
Sensation FIX. state senator Buck.
Suspected OF Having Killed the Woman.
Is Fatally Injured.

San Francisco June 4.-Thc murder
of Nellie A. Harrington, unmarried, IN
her own home at noon Saturday has de-
veloped features as sensational as any
Gaboriau ever imgined. The police
have II strong chain of circumstanciai
evidence against ex-State Senator IL.
w. Buck. who was known to have been
a frequent caller upon the woman, and
who either fell out of a buggy or at
tempted to commit suicide late last
night, as he was being driven to the Of
flee of the Oakland chief of police.
Buck, who is a wealthy orchardist,
spent yesterday afternoon in this city,
and returned to his home late last even
ing. When told that the police wanted
to see him, he did not seem surprised,
but remarked that he thought he knew
what it was about. At first he refused
to go. Then he consented to drive to
the Office of the Oakland chief. on the
was the horse ran away and the officer
who was driving says Buck was thrown
out and dragged some distance. His
head was hurt so seriously that he was
unconscious and has not yet regained
his senses His family are greatly agi-
tated and will allow no one to see the
injured man. His daughter says her
father did not start for San Francisco
yesterday afternoon until 1.3O p. m,
which was a good half hour after the
murder but there is nothing to corro-
borate her statement
Senator Bucks horse and carriage
We're in front of the Harrington house
before the murder, and Bucks picture
is identified by the woman who lives
under the Harrington fiat, as the visitor
who called regularly on the Harrington
woman, and who came on the fatal
day. What seems to fix Bucks con-
nection with the case is that he had
borrowed $l,SO0 from the woman and
had executed two promissory notes for
1t. Interest on these notes was due
on Saturday. Whether the murderer
secured possession of these notes is not
known. Buck lies in deep stupor, and
his doctors say he will die tonight. The
Harrington woman Is well connected
in Chicago, and one of her brothers is
said to have married a sister of John
Il. Walsh, the banker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
STEVENSON THEIR MAN.
Illinois Free Silver Democrats to Put Him
Forwnrd-Dclegatcs Set out for Spring.
field with Much Blowing of Horns.

Chicago, June 4.-The 337 delegates
who will represent Cook county in the
Democratic state convention, which is
to be held in Springfield tomorrow, for
the purpose of outlining the financial
policy of the party, together with the
Cook County Marching club and over
1000 active party workers. met at the
Palmer house this morning, and, after
holding an impromptu demonstration
In which the principal parts We're taken
by brass band and several hundred
colorcd umbrellas. formed in line and
marched to the Illinois Central station.
where special trains were awaiting
them for the trip to the state capital
The convention is the outgrowth of the
desire of Chairman Hinrichson, of the
state committee, Governor Altgeld, eN-
Mayor Hopkins, of this city and others
to commit the Democracy to free silver,
on the ground that this is the logical
policy of the party. The opposition,
however, claim that Hopkins is actu-
ated by personal animosity to Presi-
dent Cleveland. on account of the lat
ter's action in sending United States
troops to quell the railroad riots last
summer uuIliS ii'BNi''
tion.
As for the rest 1t is said that the
game is to bring forth Vice-President
Adlai Stevenson in 1896 AS n presiden-
tial candidate with n solid free silver
delegation from this state to urge his
claims. As n reward for their personal
efforts in the movement Vt Is said that
Altgeld will be supported for the United
States senate, and Chairman Hinrich-
son for the governorship. The hard
money men refused to participate in
the primaries and convention for the
selection OF the Cook county delegates.
and Il Is claimed that the delegation
represents AT voters out of the $4,000
who voted for Cleveland.
The free silver men, on the other
hand, say that the Honest Money
League represents only the capitalists.
while the people are for free silver. The
situation Is certainly most critical to
the Democratic party of Illinois, and
rraught with momentous consequences
for the national Democracy. among the
possibilities being a national split with
two presidential candidates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
MR.. GRESHAM'S PENSION.
Will His Wife Be Entitled TO Receive LIZ
StONrct Drawing

Chicago. June i.-There has been con-
siderable discussion as TO whether the
late Secretary Gresham's pension has
been discontinued, whether there is any
back pension due him and whether
his widow can continue to draw the
$50 per month which was allowed him
for wounds received before Atlanta in
July, 1864.
General A. +. Anderson. who is at the
head of the Chicago pension paying
department, refused to give out any
information about the matter today,
on the ground that he was not per-
mittod to give such Information to
other than pensioners, hut II is learned
from other sources that the late secre-
tary of state stopped his pension nearly
three years ago and has not since
drawn IT, He did not, however, sur
render it and his widow will be en-
titled to draw the back pension. which
will amount to about $1,000, and the $50
n month for the rest of her life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
POPULISTS ARE ANGRY.
They DO Not Like the Idea of Having the
Democrats Steal Their Thunder.

Springfield, H.. June 4.-POpulists are
indigant because the Democrats are
about to steal their thunder" AS they
say, at tomOrrow's silver convention.
II. A. Taubenck, chairman Of the ma
tiOnal executive committee Of the Peo-
pies party, arrived in Springfield to-
day, and held several secret confer
ences with colleagues, and admitted
with some reluctance that he was here
for the purpose of protesting against
the Democrats adopting principles
which have long been acknowledged to
be the foundation Of POpulism.
Arrangements are now being made
by Populists TO hold a caucus here at
an early date and issue an address to
the people Of Illinois in which the
Democrats shall be branded as thieves
Of Populist's principles
The programme for the convention
is now fully mapped out. a big change
Of heart on the part of delegates has
taken place since morning, and the in
tention is to let Cleveland and Alt
geld severely alone and TO adopt no
resolutions which will either abuse the
one or praise the other. The speakers
will. of course, speak their minds Of the
chief executive and, 1t is certain, will
say nothing complimentary of him.
The change of programme was
brought about by the bad scare sus-
tanned by certain members of the
Democratic state central committee.
who are federal Office holders, when
they heard that Cleveland was TO be
made the object of a severe attack. II
1t is possible now the work of the con-
vention will he confined to passing q
single plank platform. Delegates to a
national conference will not even be
chosen. as was first contemplated. The
platform will be exceedingly short
and will declare for the free and un-
limited coinage OF silver at 16 to l. and
there stop short.
The country members are not show
ing up in as large numbers as it was ex-
pected they would. and the gold stand
ard men point to this as an Indication
that silver is rapidly losing ground. and
that tomorrow's convention will be a
half-hearted affair. Secretary Burke
claims that of SAG delegates S25 are for
silver, but the yellow metal advocates
say they will have a much larger num-
Der in the convention.
Late tonight 1t was said al Che head
quarters Of the gold standard men that
they would refuse to so into the con-
vCntion at all.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
CONDENSED STATE TOPICS.

Colonel Frank Stewart. OF Berwick, was
overcome by the heat aud dropped dead
on the lawn In front OF his residence. He
was 65 years OF age anal had wide reputa-
tion as an attorney.
Notices of an increase of 10 per cent In
wages at the Pennsylvania Steel works
was given yesterday afternoon. 1t means
"A restoration OF the wages paid In 1893
and affects nearly 1900 employees.
Enos Mates. of South Easton, n we'll
known stone mason, committed suicide by
drowning himself In the Lehigh canal
basin. at South ISaston, while temporarily
insane. He leaves large family.
The Keystone Iron works. of Reading,
which has been idle the past three years,
will resume operations on Monday, June
10, giving employment to 125 hands. Sey-
fert's Rolling mill, at Gibraltar, idle two
years, will also resume within the next
two weeks. This firm will employ 300
hands.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
SCArHING REPORT.
Condition OF Affairs at Norriston Hos.
pita1 for the Insane

b'i"' tHc iHSbUc.
Harrisburg, Pa, June 4-The Joint
legislative committee appointed to in
vestigate the management of the hos
pftal for the insane at Norrlstown. to-
day, through the chairman, General
Goblin. made its report to the senate
The committee summarizes the result
Of Its labors as follows:
First-The books and accounts OF the In.
stitutlon are unsatisfactory. deceptive and
misleading.
Second-The printed reports do not com
tain such n statement Of the condition Of
the Institution as the public IL entitled 10.
Third-Large sums OF money are divert
! cd from the maintenance fund and devoted
to construction. betterments and improve
ments in direct violation Of the law.
Fourth-The loss OF the entire herd of
cattle by disease was made possible by
| negligence In not making ordinary in
| qulries. The existence Of the disease was
| ignored after reports made, and the meat
| and milk continued to be served to inmates
for almost two years after It's existence
was known. The increased death rate
from tuberculosis, particularly among the
females, may or may not have been attrlb-
utable to this cause
Fifth-Various matters referred to In tho
report require correction and amendment
In the management of the institution.
| SiXth-The reports to the auditor gen
eral, upon which the appropriation from
the state were drawn. did not disclose tho
| correct condition of the finances OF the
| institution or the cash balances on hand.
but, on the contrary. concealed the fact
| that large sum OF money was deposited
| In bank to the credit OF the institution Mt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
AWED THE TURKS.
Admiral Kirkland Talked Plainly About
Respect for American Citizens

Peoria, ILL.,. June "A private letter
received in this city from Beyrout,
Syria. under date of May Z, contains
the following important statement:
THE two United States men-of-war
that came here created quite a stir.
Only one, the Marblehead, came to Bey-
rout, but she met the San Francisco at
AleXandretto, and the admiral on board
the San Francisco sent for the Turkish
Pasha to come down from Adana, to
Mersine, to meet him, and gave him a
very plain talking to about respect for
American citizens. The admiral Kirk
land). is bluff old fellow, just the one
to bulldoze the Turk. and he did it in
style. The Turks have been quite nasty
up there of late. A great impression was
created in Beyrout, too. The people
here had fears of a massacre by the
Mosems, and thought that the arrival
of the frigate prevented IT."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
INFLUX OF JAPANESE.
Entering the United States hy Way or
Cauada-An Investigation.

San Francisco. June 4.-The imigra-
ton commissioner and state labor
commissioner have been investigating
the entrance of Japanese coolie labor
into California. They found that meth
ods have been lax in the past, but when
a little more care was given to the mat
ter, nearly a thousand coolies went TO
Victoria. Il. c., and are now entering
the United States by the northern
route. All seem to be headed one way
to the farms of California. These
laborers are armed with certificates
from the United States commissioner in
Victoria emitting them to land at San
Francisco. The interpreter for the COM
missioner at Victoria, who examines
the applicants, is n Japanese boarding
house keeper. The fact that these cer-
tifcates cost Japanese laborers from
$3.50 to S. gives rise to suspicious that
should not attach 10 government Of
fcialS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
OLNEY IN THE MAN.
Cleveland Has Decided ON Him TO Eill
Gresham's Place - announcement lie.
laycd rntii II New Attorney General
Can he Found.

tNN lie round.
Washington. June 4.--There is nc
longer any reasonable doubt that the
president has really determined to ask
Attorney General Olney to accept the
state department portfolio. While this
is an undoubted fact. II is also certain
that the president has not even intimat-
ed to Mr.. Olney that this was his pur-
pose. To other members of his cabinet
however, II is learned that he has stat
ed in substance that he should ask Mr.
Olney To accept the place and that he
was delaying the public announcement
in order that he might at the same time
name successor to Mr.. Olney as at
torney general.
Persons in a position to know what
the presidents purposes are anticipate
an early announcement of Mr.. Olneys
appointment and probably that of his
successor. 1t is regarded as quite
likely that Senator Gray's visit to
Washington may have been in response
to message from the president, and il
is possible that he may have been of
fered the attorney generalship or con-
suited thereon.
The name of ex-Secretary Bristow, OF
New York. has been prominently men
toned in the speculation touching the
vacancy in the state department. There
is nothing definite offered in support OF
the suggestion, and there seems to be a
shade of doubt in some quarters as to
Just where Mr.. Bristow stands politi-
cally at this day. He has not been
prominent in politics for nearly twen-
ty years. After the Cincinnati conven-
ton. in 1876. when he figured in the bal
loting for president. he moved to New
York and established himself in the law
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
MARTI AT SAN DOMINGO.
Cuban Leaders to Hold a Conference nj
Jacksonville Fla.

Jacksonville, Fla, June 4.-Cuban
leaders, including Quesada and Ces-
pedes Of New York and Collazo of
Tampa. are here gathering for a secret
conference today. The rumOr is that
they will confer about Marti. The be-
lief is that he is at San Domingo, Monte
Cristo. Hayti, or some other point,
awaiting a chance to slip over to the
United States. 1t Is said that the con-
ference is to devise a way to land him
in this country. Cubans fear to say
where Marti Is, as Spaniards would
send a gunboat to watch the vicinity.
Havana, June 4.-Major Arminam
went in pursuit of a body of insurgents
and again fought with them on the
borders of Puerto Principe. The insur-
gents were dispersed, and left three
dead the loss of the troops being one.
The pursuit was then continued.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05

7, 1892. Yesterday afternoon they ar
rived IN this city, having walked the
entire distance, over 11,0O0 miles, from
Buenos Ayres TO Chicago.
This city Is the destination they de-
cided on when they left Buenos Ayres.
nearly three years ago with the idea
or exploring the South Amrican coun-
tries on foot for the purpose OF com
piling an accurate account OF these
countries and their people. They will
also include In their book Of travel.
which they will write during a stay Of
six or eight months in this city. their
Impressions Of Mexico and the United
States.
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pcnsation. changing OF buildings and SINH
lar matters.
Tenth--Thc responsibility OF the various
officials should be defined and positive.
In conclusion the committee offers
resolutions which empower the auditor
general and state treasurer to settle an
account with the trustees of the insti-
tuition and collect from them the unex-
pended balance In their hands, as shown
by the treasurers account
The report was ordered to be printed
and no action viii be taken until sena-
tors have an opportunity to become
familiar with its contents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
MARYLAND LEAGUE.
The Republican Clubs in Resolution
AdOpt the Siuglc Dollar

Baltimore, June 4,-The sixth annual
convention of the Maryiand league
Of Republican clubs met this afternoon
In the Lyceum theater.
The Republican party, the resolu-
tion says, will do all that is consistent
with the maintenance of public faith,
and the stability of commercial re-
lations to create demand for silver; no
dollar should be circulated which will
not pass for Its face value in any
market of the world. The resolutions
We're adopted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
DENVER IN DANGER.
Disastrous Floods Eneroaeh Upon Sub.
urhs of the CITY.

Denver. Col, June 4.-Jerome Park. n
suburb of Denver, Is In danger of a
flood more disastrous to property and
life than the one that took place a year
ago The River Platte is steadily ris-
ing, and at noon was about to over
flow its banks just above Dio Grande
avenue. The food is raising at the rate
of one inch an hour.
The Rio Grande was the only road
having n train on time today one OF
the bulletin boards at the Union depot
of the Rock Island train was marked
annullcd and the Burlington train in
definitely postponed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
TO CHEAT THE CHAIR.
An Elmira Condemned Murderer At.
tcmpts Suicide in Jail.

Elmira, N. Y, June 4.-The con-
demned murderer, Martin V. Strait, who
is sentenced to electrocution during the
week Of July q, for the murder of his
wife and sister-ln-law, wrenched the
handle off his drinking cup yesterday
and jabbed 1t into his neck several
times.
Failing to make a fatal wound, he
made stab for the jugular vein and
inflicted an ugly cash. He was lmme-
diately put in irons and the wounds
sewed up. He tried desperately to tear
open the cash with his fingers, but was
prevented from doing so. He was re-
moved to Auburn last night.
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OVERCOME BY HEAT.
Grcnt Distress Mt tho Mills and Among
thc Poor Everywhere

Pittsburg, Pa, June 4.--The heat In
Pittsburg today was even greater than
yesterday. and several deaths and an
increasing number of prostrations from
this cause are reported. The distress
among the poor and in the mills and
factories Is particularly severe, and In
the city generally. has been very great
Among the deaths reported to noon
were August w. Barclay. go years of
age; a child Of Arthur Brande, of Din
widdie street; daughter of George W.
Ireland, the well-known oil producer;
two children, names not yet ascer-
tained, residing In Homestead; Mrs. Isa-
bella Miller and Mrs. Wright, the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
SUICIDE OF SCHWARTZ.
Unfit for Duty, tIc Thought lie should

Philadelphia, June 4.--Henry =.
Schwartz, member of the firm of
Charles Schwartz & Co., carpet man
ufacturers, committed suicide by shoot
ing some time during last night ut his
boarding house, Twelfth and Walnut
street Mr.. Schwartz was 81 years old,
and was prosperous in business.
He was a great sufferer from nervous
trouble and was of q morbid DISPOSE
tion. He left a note saying: 81 am
unwell and unfit for the duties of life,
consequently 1 think 1t time 1 should
die"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
Had Trouble with Her Husband.

New York, June f.-Mrs. Adelaide Da-
wilson. of 40i East Fifth street, attempted
to commit suicide in Central park this
evening by taking n dose of laudanum.
Serious trouble with her husband, who
lives at New Brunswick. N. j., and whom
she left about a month ago, caused her to
make the attempt on her life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
Fortune tO Chority

Philadelphia. June 4.-The will of the
late Edward A. w. Hunter. which was
probated yesterday. bequenths. at the
death Of his wife and daughter. his en-
tire estate OF 100000 for the establishment
and maintenance Of n ward In the hospital
OF the University of Pennsylvania for free
treatment of surgical cases.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
FIN lie US
Silks and
Wool Dress Goods

Swivel Silks, Kai-Ka
Silks, fIabituai Silks
Printed India Silks
Brocade T'affeta Silks
In fancy effects fol
Waists; Black Brocadi
India Silks, Black Bro.
cade Taffeta Silks
Armures, Peau De Sole
Satin Duchesse, Satir
Soleil, ETC., etc.
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FOUL PLAY SUSPECTED.
q. l.. ShOemnkcr.a Contractor. Disappears
with $500 In His Possession.

Pottsvlllc. Pa. June 4.-Contractor G.
Il. Shoemaker, formerly construction
superintendent for the Schuylkill Elec-
tric railway, and lately a prominent
general contractor has. disappeared.
Foul play ls suspected,
He was seen late ON Saturday after
noon with $500 In his possession to pay
his employees. lie has $500 due him on
a contract with the First National bank
of Minersville. and had no known debts,
so that his absence cannot be voluntary.
His home was Wilkes-Barre.
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WALKED II, 900 MILES.

Two Hungarian Gentlemen Tramp from
Buenos Ayrcs TO Chicago.
Chicago. June 4.-Louis Budinich. of
Lussino, Austro-Hungary, and Anton
BEN, of Buda Pest, Hungary, set OUT
on foot from Buenos Ayres on Aug
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
Imported Swivel Silks

This is a duplicate purchase of he
Is pieces offered two weeks ago,
which were taken UP in thirty hours
selling. This time We have been
able to secure IS pieces, and cannot
purchase another yard at the old
price for love or money.
These Swivels are the genuine and
original English make, and are the
highest grade on the market. They
cost the importer 35c to land on
American soil. Our price while they
last
25 Cents.
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mother OF Edward H. Wright, citizen
OF Avalon.
At 2 o'clock this afternoon the ther-
mometer registered 962 degrees and
slowly rising. The Indications are for
rain tonight and cooler tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
WIN Abolish Corscts

Warren. o.. June A reform move
ment that does not apply to boomers IL
on at Hiram college. Some of the young
women students have organized and will
cease the use OF corsets, at the same time
urging their classmates to do likewise.
The origin of the movement has not been
traced
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
Is oscar Wilde Insane.

London, June At Is reported here this
evening that Oscar Wilde, who was re-
Gently sentenced to two years imprlson-
ment in Pentonville prison at hard labor,
has become insane and Is confined in u
padded room of the prison,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
Ynzoo for Erce Cninngc.

jackson, Miss, June i-The Yagoo
county convention declared for free coin
age and instructed its representatives in
the legislature to vote for no candida 70
for United States senator who did not in
dorse that policy
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-05
Sharp Buyers

VIII please take notice OF this and
not blame us IL they come late and
are disappointed.
Viewed from the solid value
standpoint. the items noted below
surpass anything We have ever Of
fered the public Of Scranton.
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SCRANTON ENTERPRISE.
Well known Coal Operator in Deal n,
Shamokiu.

Shamokin Pa, June 4.-The Black
Diamond colliery. employing 500 men
and boys was sold today to ]. l.. Law,
of Pittston; Edward Fuller Of Scran-
ton; and Frank r. Patterson and j. u.
Helton, of Philadelphia; the considera-
tion being $4,000.
The colliery will be greatly enlarged