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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
ALMOST FROZEN TO DEATH.
Wealthy Farmer SOmnambulist Found
Lying in a Road.

Lying IN a Road.
Sharon, Dec. 18.-John McElwair,,
one of Mercer countys wealthy far
mers,, was found early this morning
lying on the road near the home Of John
Deming. in a half frozen condition.
All that he had on to protect him from
the cold was his night clothes. The
place where he was found was three
miles from his home. McElwain Is a
somnambulist. He retired about 10
o'clock last night and was not missed
until the early hours in the morning.
A search was instituted. with the above
result.
This Is McElwains fourth somnam-
bulistic exploit When he lived in New
Castle he was found wandering aim
lessly about the streets, apparently
asleep Several weeks ago large sums
of mont, which he kept in his pocket
would be missing In the morning When
this occurred on several occasions his
wife kept watch ole night and found
that her husband was while In this
trance-like state hiding the money.
When an investigation was made q
whole hatful Of silver and gTeenbacks
was found secrete1 in the hay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

James V. Watson, president of the
Clearing House association, of Phila-
delphia, cited how advantages could be
derived from close relations. and Col.
]. b. Finlay, of the Peoples bank. of
Monongahela, treated upon questions
affecting our national currency. Fol-
lowing Mr.. Finlays remarks. VIM. c.
Cornwell. of the City bank OF Buffalo,
N. Y, took up the practical side OF the
subject "The benefits of banking asso-
Citations to profit and loss accounts.
"The history of the New York Bankers
Association and the group plan was
the subject of a discourse delivered by
James G. Cannon. vice president OF the
Fourth National bank, of New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

sympathy with the motormen and con-
ductors. The attacks upon the mail
cars has aroused the United States au-
thorities, and United States Marshal
Colesberry tonight advertised Tor men
as deputy marshals.
The strike has brought out many
queer looking vehicles and their owners
are gathering in a harvest Of nickels
from the former patrons of the cars.
Whether there will be further rioting
tomorrow is problematic, but the situ-
alton is certainly serious. In the nu-
merous collisions between the police
and the crowds today no one was very
seriously hurt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
GATHERING OF BANKERS.
They Organize for the Purpose of Pro
noting General Welfare

Philadelphia, Dec. 1S.-A notable
gathering of distinguished ba..kers of
Pennsylvania convened this morning in
the assembly room Of the Continental
hotel for the purpose Of forming an Or
ganization looking to the promotion of
their general welfare, and to secure
uniformity Of action such as effected
in other states through the organiza-
tion of Bankers association. A tele-
gram was received from the Hon.
James H. Eckels, comptroller Of the
currency stating that business prevent
ed his being present to address the con-
vention. sa h,a
The morning session was devoted al
most entirely to addresses upon the ad-
visibility Of such q move and the ad-
vantages to be derived therefrom.
ing houseshrld cn9wy Aroni rdlshroa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
THEY PAID TRIBUTE.
Philadelphia Policemen Said to Have
BIackmuilcd Women.

Philadelphia, Dec. 1s.-The senatorial
investigating committee resumed its
session this afternoon and Lawyer Silas
w. Petit continued his examination
into the workings Of the police depart
ment. Much evidence was offered show
ing the apparent inability Of the police
to close houses of i'll fame.
Catharine McCann, a street walker,
testified to paying blackmail to police
men in the Eighth district. and Nellie
Lesler. another woman Of the town,
charged the police of the same district
with attempting to levy tribute from
her. The committee adjourned until
tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
BARRING Is AFTER HIM.
Altoona Has Appropriated Money to
CAPTURE Ambrose

Altoona, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Last evening a
majority of the councilmen of both
branches and a number of prominent
property holders including the bonds
men of Alttona's missing solicitor. w.
A. Ambrose, held secret meeting in
the select council chamber. at which it
was decided to find Ambrose If possible
and sum of money was appropriated
to defray the expenses of the chase.
1t is said that the Barring and Me-
Sweeney detective agency. of Scranton.
has been employed to find the missing
city official.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
It hos Nlr. Fo,t er.s Arproyal.

Washington. Dec. 1s.-Hon. john w.
Foster, ex-secretary of state and an ac-
knowlcdged authority upon the subject
Of International law. cordially approves
and supports the position taken by Presi-
dent Cleveland and Secretary Olney upon
the meaning and scope Of the Monroe doc
trims, a. laid down in the presidents mes
sage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
Boy Burglar Shot.

Bethlehem, Pa, Dec. 1S.-Petert Ward.
the South Side boy burglar who vas shot
In the abdomen by Policeman Frank. while
looting a Jersey Central ticket office here
yesterday morning. is under me surgeons
care at St. Luke's hospital. Tonight's his
condition is precarious. The police have
captured Wards pal. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
THE
P pASSIN(1
SH[OW W

A week from date. and all the glory
of the Christmas display will have
departed for another year. Even
now, the hand of the expert buyer
can be traced. Odd specialties in all
departments are being picked up,
and while stocks are still complete
in every line, they canno- long re-
main so.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
Ready FOR ilusiness.

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. 1.-0overnor
Haft.ngs and Adjutant General Stewart
are kept posted regarding the situation
In PhEadeiphta and from reports received
there win not likely BE- any call for troops
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
YOuu KNOW
OUR Line

A generous gathering of everything
to please the children. including all
the strong toys. In metal. wood,
wicker work, etc, also useful ar
ticles such as Desks. Chairs, Sewing
Machines. and miniature specialties
of all sorts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
Our Art
Collection

ls too well and favorably known to
need mention in detail. We have
still duplicates of the choicest sub
jects, but. take warning from last
year when late buyers fared 30
badly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
s,rIkers Granted an Adyoucc.

Sharon. Pa. Dec. ia settlement was
reached today by the miners and officials
of Black Diamond coal mines. The strik-
ers were granted the advance they asked
and returned to work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
CIGARETTES KILLING HIM,
Michigan Youth Slowly Dying in Agony
from Smoking Too MANY of Them.

Niles, Mich. Dec. 1S.-Williard Green,
a 16-year-old lad. living in Buchanan
is at the point of death from cigarette
smoking.
The youth consumed from five to
eight boxes a day. He is pitiable OBJ
ject and Is slowly dying in great agony.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19
QUERY FROM ROBERT.

The American Peace President Wants
Information.
Boston, Dec. 1S.-The following cable-
gram was sent to the Marquis. of Salis-
bury today:
THE Marquis of Salisbury, London:
Is 1t possible that Britain prefers war;
to arbitration? America wants arbi-
tration and peace. Two nations. one
people
(Slgned) Robert Treat Paine.
president American Peace Society,"
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AT 1oc, 14c,
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Our values in Juvenile Works are
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In 16 mo. cloth bound works, with
illuminated covers, all the popular
poets and authors are amply repre-
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WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, generally tn1p
with WARM southwestssay windA
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OUR Book
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Is boundless in extent and embraces
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-19

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Regarding Bric-a-Brac Fancy
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eral title Of
The herald., 1895-07-21
A Baby's Adventure With a
Bottle of AcOnite
AN EXCITING PREDICAMENT
4 Long List Of Notable Musical Events
10 Come
Professor Lowe to Put Up Buildings at Crys-
tel springs-LocaI News Notes
Of Interest

PASADENA, July 20.-This afternoon
the sixteen months old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. H. Fulton of 262 South Pasadena
avenue, swallowed about half bottle OF
aconite. which she had got hold OF in
some way. and but for the prompt action
Of her mother, would undoubtedly have
been corpse in less time than it takes to
tell it. Mrs. Fulton administered an
emetio at once while the frig ghtened neigh
bors started on the run for Mr.. Fulton
and physician, who reached tho house
in the soonest possible time. expecting to
find the little one beyond the hope of re-
covery by the time they could reach the
place. Thanks to Mrs. Fulton's prompt
action the child's life was saved and Doc
tors James and Grey. both of whom were
in attendance, report her now out of dan
ger. Mrs. Fulton thinks she has had
quite enough Of excitement during the
last few days, having just returned from
Long Beach where she occupied cottage
next to that in which the terrible murder
and suicide took place only few days
ago.
The herald., 1895-07-21
SAN PEDRO SOCIAL NOTES SANTA ANA HAPPENINGS
A New Bank Organized to Be Called the
Exchange
A Kick Against Patronizing Los Angeles
nerchants-Local News Matters
of Interest

SANTA ANA, July 2o.-The new bank
of Santa Ana is now organized and will
sail under the name OF the Exchange
bank, with the following directors: John
McFadden, J. W. Towner, d. M. Dorman.
D. G. d. Ball. s. W. Smith, Captain J..
r. Kelley and NJ. M. Crookshank. The
bank is organized under the state law
with capital Of $50, 900. The bank opens
up under very favorable circumstances
with bright prospect for the future. The
location is all that could be desired.
1t is rather discouraging for business
man to 60 to the depots in this city and
see the goods shipped to private parties
from Los Angeles. and by people who are
depending on the rest of the business men
of this city for living. This is a very
poor way to build up Santa Ana, but a
good way to help out Los Angeles.
Mrs. ]. A. Hahkey and son have re.
turned from NEWPORT beach.
Judge G. C.W.Humphreys went to Laugna
today for few days camping.
Miss Ethel Jones, who has been sick
so long with typhoid fever, is slowly re-
covering.
A long and tedious trial of Huntington
VS.. Mrs. Sh pherd occupied the court OF
Judge Freeman all day today. 1t was a
case OF damage to property owing to
neglect to properly cultivate said prop
erty,
The herald., 1895-07-21
nusIcal Events

PASADENA, July 2O.-The prospects
beem to be good for a season of music
such as Pasadena has not before enjoyed.
during the comiug fall and winter
months. the interim being occupied in
the preparation of several of the best
musical works by the large chorus which
o. Stewart Taylor is organizing. 1t is
the intention to give the Messiah, Elijah
and st. Paul among the oratorios. ana
perhaps some lighter music also. Prelim-
nary work is now occupying their at
ention, and the opening rehearsal is to
be held on Monday evening, September
I'd. at which time Mr.. raylor expects to
have, on hand chorus of $50 voices, be-
sides large orchestra composed of the
best OF Pasadena's musicians, both pro-
fcssional and amateur.
1t is the intention to have the members
OF the orchestra come to each rehearsal
and learn the music with the singers. SO
whom at Christmas the Messiah is gwen
to the public We may expect n perform.
ance much better than chat of the past
season. Mr.. Taylor requests that all in
terested in the matter call and see him
at the Wooster block. There is to be no
expense to active members. Mr.. Taylor
has most generously offered his services
as conductor free OF charge to the city Of
Pasadena, and the proceeds of the cJn-
Certs will 60 to furnish grand musical
library for the music lovers pi our beau
tiful CITY.
The herald., 1895-07-21

made the state rights and state sover-
eighty ideas obnoxious to loyals people,
and gave corresponding prominence and
popularity to the idea of nationality. 1t
was not until the war that people began
habitually to spell nation with big N.
The result of the war settled the fact that
the union is indissoluble and gave new
prominence to the idea of national solid
arity.. as was natural and right that it
should. With this came the claim that
the United States, being nation, should
be regarded as unit with singular verb.
The sentiment is admirable, but the
claim indefensible. In question of
grammar sentiment must yield. Argue
as one may from a patriotic standpoint
and the national idea, the grammatical
fact remains that the word Estates" is
plural, and plural subject must have a
England states is populous, 1.-The south
ern states Is populous,' ''or the Pacific
states possesses a mineral wealth., and
no more can one say, without violating
the rules OF grammar, that 1.-The United
States is.' We can say ''the government
OF the United States is." but not "the
United States is" Thoroughly as one
may believe in the idea of nationality, one
cannot ignore the structural principles of
the English language.
None of the statesmen of the ante-war
period used the United States in the sin
gular. Daniel Webster, in his great speech
in reply to Hayne, said, Have the United
States no rights as great roprietor? are
they under no obligation to contribute to
an object?' Again, in the same speech.
he said, The other consideration is that
the United States have the MEANS"
Henry Clay, in speech delivered in the
senate in 1882, in defense of the American
system, SAID, There are few, if any,
governments. which do not regard the
esta blIshment of domestic manufactures
as chief object Of public policy. The
United States have always sc regarded it.
The other usage is of recent origin. and
cannot be defended on grammatical
grounds. Good writers and correct speak
ers will not sacrifice the kings English to
claim founded merely on sentiment.
nor can the sentiment itself. admirable as
it ls be strengthened or promoted by
breaking down the rules of grammar.
The Omitted States are forty-four in num-
ber. they constitute great nation, and
they require a plural verb. Secretary
Qlney is right, ahd his critics are wrong.
The herald., 1895-07-21
HAPPENINGS HEREABOUTS

Nordhoff this week. They report Miss
Ethel. who Droke her knee cap last week,
as much better.
Miss Flora Folks OF Los Angeles is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. Meyerstein.
Tom Newly moved into his new store
this week.
= Professor J. T. Anderson and wife have
moved to San Fernando TO take positions
in the public schools.
The Herald's representative, Mrs. Roth
ere, was in town yesterday.
The apricoticrop this year is fair one,
IN spite OF the predictions to the contra
ry, and prices have gone up.
Mr.. James Hosick and Miss Edith Full
stone were married at the Congregational
church July 18th. They are spending
their honeymoon at Catalina.
Miss Lille Vosburgh OF Los Angeles is
visiting Mrs. Crank of the Hotel Rose.
Yesterday afternoon. while playing
with bottle. little Freda Carrillo had
her hand quite badly cut.
]. Smith Briggs has employed ia men,
women and children at his apricot dryer.
Mr.. Lieb Of Hueneme has finished cut
ting his crop of mustard. A number of
others intend to try raising it next year.
Professor and Mrs. Rollins are spending
some time at the Matilda.
The Ventura band will give an open air
concert in the plaza Sunday afternoon.
The herald., 1895-07-21
THE USUAL KIPLING INTERVIEW

saw Rudyard KipIing the other day.
He was on board train on the Central
Vermont line. L got aboard at New Lon
don. A few seats ahead of me, and fac
ing me, sat an ordinary looking man in
a straw hat of a few seasons past.
His face struck me as familiar one.
1t came upon me that it belonged to none
other than the talented Anglo-Indian.
l arose from my seat and walked up to
where sat Mr.. Kipling. l should have
known better.
''ls this Mr.. Kipling?"
He turned around as If somebody had
called him back from the Simla hills or
sharply for a moment, then answered
rather brusquelv:
"Yes l am Mr.. Kipling."
l explained that-that-in fact l was a
reporter, and limited that was looking
for an interview. I should have said
that was looking for blood. 1t would
have amounted to just the same thing in
the end.
''Mr. Kipling, | suppose you--ahem. I
suppose you are taking little trip
He looked at me sharply.
''Yes; that is just what l am doing"
81 believe you were in Boston a short
time ago."
By this time I had taken the empey
seat opposite the great author and was
trying to look pleasant.
"And you were guset at the home of
Professor Norton of Harvard"
Another mOnosyllable.
"Wbat do you think of Boston, Mr..
Kipling"
what is y6ny opinion of Boston as a
center of literary activity"
What do think of what?"
"Of Boston,"
He became quite unaccountably afflicted
with deafness, which was exceedingly
anoying besides being ill-timed as l was
going to leave the train at the next train
station.
Finally things came around in such a
way that he could answer with a mon
osyllabic YES.
That saved Boston. ~,
May / ask if You are going to any
place In particularr'
He looked at me over his donhIe-re.
fractipg glasses. with their cheap metal
frame. Then he looked at me again.
Finally he spoke:
young man, have been newspaper
man muc.. too long for this sort Of
thing"
bowed myself from the presence and
resumed my seat. In few moments,
much to my relief-and perhaps Mr.. Kip
ling 's-the train stopped at my station.
AS the train pulled out OF the station l
caught my last glimpse Of Mr.. Kipline
sitting in the smoking car, with cob
pipe between his teeth.
l have made up my mind that if | am
ever assigned to interview Nj. kipling |
shall resign my position on the spot.
| had rather interview the KING of the
Cannibal islands or Coach Watson OF the
Harvard crew, or get the temperature OF
an iceberg than try to get anything out
of Rudyard kipline, the author of ''The
Light That Failed" "Plain Tales From
the Hills" and the STORY of the Gads
bys."
This is final. boston Transcript.
The herald., 1895-07-21
Prominent Citizen Under Bonds

FRESNO, July 20.-Thomas Demorris,
a well-to-do lumber man OF this county,
was tried this morning in the justice S
court onsa chargAof grand larceny. The
prosecuting witness was Mrs. Mitchell. a
lodging house keeper. who said that De-
morris visited her room on July 5th and
stole purse containing $215 out of her
trunk. The defense is that Mrs. Mitchell
had entered into conspiracy with one
George Rupert to blackmail Demorris out
of $1,000. Rupert was arrested this after
noon for Threatening to kill W. B. Knott,
a witness who is prepared to testify to the
alleged conspiracy. Rupert was held in
his own recognizances and the other case
went over till next week.
The herald., 1895-07-21

satisfactory work in strengthening sne
double curve in tho track at the corner Q.
Mission and Meridian Streets. The north
ern track Is now in use and allows sne
cars to run smoothly around the corner
without danger OF getting of the track.
As soon as the other track is hnished IN Q
Santa Fe will begin its change OF the
same character and it is hoped with ike
success.
Mrs. W. v. Longley on Thursday last
met with an accident by the breaking OF
a step.iadde while trimming vines. The
result was a bad dislocation OF her left
shoulder. DR.. Stevens was called and re-
quIred the assistance OF two strong men
to pull the Joint into place. She suffered
severely and is still unable to sit up.
Editor George Glover is perhaps slight
ly improving from his siege OF bilious
fever.
Leo A. Longley. the short hand re-
porter, said goodbye to family and
friends Saturday morning to JOIN Charley
Keys, deputy county clerk, and VIM.
Northrop, auditor of the Southern Pacific
railroad, in an ocean excursion with
Cap ain Alex Smith en- the yacht Leona.
They we're to leave San Pedro yester-
day morning, sail up the coast to Anna
Kappa's island, thence to San Inglas,
Clemente and back via Catalina.
The herald., 1895-07-21
A Wedding in High Life One of the
Features
Local Chat Regarding Many Subjects and
nany individuals.
Notes

SAN PEDRO, July 20.--On Wednesday
evening very pretty wedding took place
at the residence ofEMis. Hsyman. The
high contracting parties were Mf. Samuel
Fawcett of San Francisco and Miss Rose
Allison. who arrived here from bonnie
Scotland about year ago. The hymen-
cal knot was tied by the Rev. A. Fraser.
Music and dancing and the usual break
fast followed the ceremony, even the
charivari not being omitted. The presents
were many and costly. Among the guests
were: Mines. Lutz, Haines. Simpson,
Gillis. Cameo. Laraway. Franks. and
Hayes of Santa Monica Misses A. Ander-
son, NJ. Simpson, NJ. Gillis. Cameo. Olsen,
Souter. Killabrae, O'Brien, and Critten-
den, Messrs. Lutz. Haines, Bonsall, Gully,
Laraway. Young, Fitzgerald, Franks,
Cross. Gruett, DR.. Forbes and Sam Ben
nett.
Miss Grace Crawford of Los Angeles has
been visiting her cousins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Laraway. the past few days
Mrs. Pearl Hyde returned to Santa
Monica yesterday after visit of several
days to her parents here.
The Methodist Sunday school children
had picnic to Verdugo park last Wednes-
day.
This morning the Rev. s. A. widney
will preach at the M. E. church from the
parable of the unjust steward, and in the
evening on PauPs words to Moses: "For
he endured as seeing Him who is lnvisi-
ble."
A Rebekah lodge will be instituted here
in the near future by Eureka lodge, I. o.
o. F.. of East Los Angeles.
T. S. Schulze the blacksmith has pur-
chased from Mr.. Ben Hill the residence
at the corner of Eleventh and Center
streets.
The knights OF the Maccabees are Or
ganizing lodge here.
Howard Masca of Los Angeles is visit
ing Duff Williams and enjoying the fish
ing and boating.
MIR. and Mrs. Muller returned home yes
terday after an extended tour in the east.