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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
PANIC AT SEA.
Passengers on a Leaking Vessel Become
Excited.

Norfolk, Va, April 1O.-The British
steamship Alvena, Captain Dow, bound
from Kingston to New York with pas
sengers and general cargo, arrived here
last night leaking. 1t was learned that
on April 8, with a heavy sea running,
a large plate fell from the bottom of
the steamer and that the whole of the
after compartments were soon full of
water up to the second deck. Three
steam pumps and one hand pump were
at once put to work, but they could not
free the vessel.
The passengers became excited.
About 240 tons of cargo was thrown
overheard, but even this did not benefit
much. The boats We're cleared away
and provisioned ready for launching,
but. fortunately, were not needed. The
Alvena arrived here at IL o'clock last
night and is now anchored off Atlantic
City,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
Drowned in the Munongnhela.

Pittsburg, April 10.-Frank Morris, of
this city, was drowned in the Monongahela
river this morning by the capsizing of a
skff. Morris and two companions picked
up skiff and used broom and an old
shovel as oars. The men had been drink
ing and while In the middle of the river
the boat upset. The companions of Nor
ris were rescued.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
RESULTS OF THE STORM.
Traffic Is Delayed on Railroads Near
StrOudsburs.

Traffic Is Delayed on Railroads Near
StrOudsburs.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Stroudsburg, April 10.--The severe
storm of the past two days delayed
traffic on the Delaware, Lackawanna
and Western railroad and New York.
Susquehanna and Western railroad.
The former company's tracks at the
Gap are submerged and every train has
a feeler in front of it. The water is
about two feet high on the tracks and
cellars are flooded.
On the New York, Susquehanna and
Western railroad business is at stand
still owing to a landslide at a place
called Half Moon. A washout is also
reported on the Jersey division. The
Delaware river Is higher than 1t has
been for twenty-five years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
STRANGE SUICIDE.

Woman with Baby in Her Arms Lays
Y Down In Front Of Train.
ew London. Conn, April 10.-An un-
wn woman and baby were killed at
ic this noon by an express train
the Providence road from Boston.
train neared Mystic station the
with the child In her arms, lay
the track
d first crossed to the water
intending to go to the river
the train coming turned and
rself before 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
BIG SHIP LAUNCHED.
St. Paul Glides Gracefully Into the Water
at PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia. April 10.--The 1nterna-
tlonal Navigation company's new
steamer. st. Paul, a twin vessel to the
st. Louis, was launched at los p. IN.
from Cramps ship yards. In the pres
ence of Governor Hastings and staff
and a large number of other guests
She was christened by Miss Grlscom,
daughter of the president of the COM
pany.
There was no sticking on the ways
this time. and the mammoth ship glid-
ed gracefully into the water amid the
shouts of the onlookers and the toots
and shrieks of the whistles In nearby
factories and other vessels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
Killed hy Il Train,

Shamokin, Pa. April 10.-Morgan Lewis
and wife were crossing bridge of the Le-
high Valley railroad this morning near
here when a train rounded the curve
twenty-five feet away. Mrs Lewis grew
confused and as the train was almost upon
them Lewis jumped into the creek which
the bridge spanned. Mrs. Lewis was
struck by the train and thrown from the
bridge and instantly killed. Mrs. Lewis
was about so years old.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
LII MAY TAKE EXERCISE,

The cx.Qucen IS Allowed the Freedom Of
Tcn.Acrc Lot.
Victoria, p. c., April 10.-The follow
ing Honolulu advices up to April have
been received here:
Yesterday, by advice of her physi-
clan, the ex-queen received permission
to walk to any part Of the ten-acre
park around the executive building
after the close Of office hours, at p. m.
She has heretofore been restricted to
the use of the verandas adjoining her
apartments. 1t cannot be learned that
the executive contemplates any change
In the place OF her imprisonment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
PRICE HELD FOR MURDER.

Accused OF Being the Slayer of SaIIie
Wgl Z. Dean.
Denton. Nd, April 1O-The grand
jury today presented Marshall Il. Price.
for the murder of sallie Il. Dean. the
14-year-old school girl, near Harmony,
on March 25 The jury found no bill
against u. G.. Corkran.
In q statement made to the police by
Price he implicated Corkran in the
tragedy, but thus far the authorities
have failed to find any evidence against
him. Price will be tried at special
session of the court on April 80.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
CARLISLE FOR SENATOR.
Friend Says lie Wants to Succeed
Blackburn.

Blackburn.
Lexington, KY, April 10.-The Lead
er will today publish an interview with
a Kentuckian. just returned from
Washington, who is close to Secretary
Carlisle and family and who says that
the secretary will surely be a candidate
for senator from Kentucky to succeed
Blackburn. Mrs. Carlisle, Is it said,
never favored the idea Of Carlisle going
into the cabinet, and Is now anxious
for him to return to the senate
Mr. Blackburn is quoted in Washing
ton as saying that Mr. Carlisle would
be his most dangerous competitor. 1t
1t said that Mr.. Carlisle will not make
an active hustling canvass, which
would not comport with the dignity Of
his present position, but that his
friends will be advised that he is, as
General Clarkson said Of General Har-
rison, "a receptive candidate"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
Rnck,s Desperate Decd.

Newark, N. j., April 1O.-Joseph Buck, n
boarder, shot and killed Tessie Williams,
IN house at Magazine and Komorn
streets at 250 o'clock this afternoon. Az
ter shooting her he turned the revolver on
himself and fired, dying almost instantly.
Jealousy Is supposed to have been the mo-
tive for the murder and suicide.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
PUGILIST BURNED.
ills Clothes Arc Saturated with Bcnzinc
and Ignitcd.

Ills CIOthcs Arc SATURATED With Bcnzinc
and Ignitcd.
Toms River. N. j.. April 10.--George
Ditton, a local pugillst, who has been
considered the champion lightweight
Of the Jersey shore, was burned yes
terday in way that will, likely prove
fatal. Ditton had bottle of benzine
In his hip pocket while lounging, about
the Oak Grove hotel at Cedar Creek. In
some way the bottle was broken and
the contents soaked out of his clothes
upon his chair. Acton Bunnell touched
the liquid on withsk match. Dfttoii
was al. once erveioped IN flames. He
iptang from the room and started to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
SCHWEINFURTH MUST PAY.
The Illinois Messiah" Onvictcd of
Alternating Affections,

Alternating Affections.
Chicago. ILL.,, April 1O.-A jury today
gave verdict for $4,000 damages
against Jacob Schweinfurth. of Rock
ford, who claims to be Messiah" for
alternating the affections of the wife and
daughter of George Coudrey.
hweinfurth. who has become very
wealthy through property donations
from weak-minded women who have
become converts to his alleged "relig-
ion," had also gotten good slice of
property with the Coudrey woman, but
this will be covered by the verdict,
which was obtained after a most sensa-
tional trial.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
Ohmit Is In Sight.

Philadelphia. April 1O.--Byron G.. Ohmlt,
of Lebanon. called at the Record office
and denied the published statements that
he had DISAPPEARED leaving creditors 70
mourn the loss of $500. He says there is
no truth whatever in tn story or any part
nf II
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
Furnace to Bc Blown.

Lebanon. Pa. April 10.-Colebrook fur
mace No. 2, which has been Idle several
months, will be blown in next week.
Heavy contracts for steel rails received by
the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company
of Scranton makes this necessary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
NARROW ESCAPE.
Mrs. Thomas Just Clears the Track with n
Broken Leg.

Shamokin, Pa. April lO.-Stepping
from the Eighth street bridge crossing
today, Mrs. William Thomas fell across
the Reading railroad and broke one of
her legs. The southbound Philadelphia
express thundered down the track less
than 100 feet away.
With great effort Mrs. Thomas rolled
herself off the track and tainted less
than foot away as the train whzzed
past.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11

ther decided that the conference meet
daily for business meeting at $50 a. m.
and adjourn promptly at 11.45 a. m.
The presiding elders were elected a
committee and submitted the following
names:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
THE income TAX PUZZLE
Shall the President Of the United
States BE Called Upon to Pay!
A vEXED QUESTION BOBS UP
Conflicting Provisions In the Laws
stugger the Revenue offiSiais-H
Also Applies TO Federal Judges
In u Puzzling Way.

Washington April 10.-The collection
NJ the income tax on the salaries or
government officers who receive hhore
than $4,000 a year Will propapiS oe
fraught with many embarrassing COM
plications. Already question mas
arisen as to whether il is constitutional
to deduct from the annual salary OF the
president of the United States the ssZo
which will be his share Of contribution
TO the revenues under the per cent. as
sessment. The federal constitution eX-
pressly provides that the compensation
of the president shall neither be In
creased or diminished during the period
for which he shall have been elected
A direct conflict with this provision
Is contained in section SO of the ariH
law. which says: THAT there shall be
levied, collected and paid on all salaries
Of officers or payments for services 10
persons in the civil, military naval, or
other employment or services or the
United States. including senators and
representatives and delegates in con-
gress, when exceeding the rate OF four
thousand dollars per annum, tax OF
two per centum etc" A deduction of
the income tax from the presidents sal
Try Is construed to be diminution and
efore contrary to the constitutional
sion quoted. This matter will un-
btedly be brought to the attention
he controller of the treasury for de-
bn.
As Applied TO Judges.
he applicatio of the principle given
he same with reference to all federal
iges appointed for life. Their salaries
apparently protected from the in
me tax by constitutional provision
mat their compensation shall not be
diminished during their continuance in
[office. Federal judges appointed for a
stated term, however, will probably be
obliged to pay the tax through deduc-
tions of the requisite amounts from
their salaries.
Nearly every one of the officers of the
government, who receives a compensa-
tion of more than $4,000 per year, has
been busy since the supreme court de-
cision was rendered. in making up a
sttement of his income for transmission
to the collector of internal revenue in
the district where he has legal resi-
dence. The president is understood to
have sent in his statement. and private
Secretary Thurber lost no time in doing
likewise.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-04-11
llCT OF MRS. BUFFUM.

90 Damages for False I'm.
pris0nment.
a.. April 10.--The jury in
frs. DR.. Frank Buffum
her-in-law, ]. C.. Buffum,
rendered a verdict for
|tiff this afternoon. The
enty-seven hours.
married the woman In
several years ago and
his fathers house In
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30
NOTICE FOR SALE!
O.

Lot A, s5.1 feet by 1871 feet, at Kalihi,
Kona, Oahu, for 5000 or less.
2@Lot b, $751; feet by 1871 feet at Kalihi,
Kona Oahu, for 5000 or less.
BLOT Q, $751; feet by 1871 feet, at Kalihi,
Kona, Oahu, for 5000 or less.
4-Lot d, S5.1 feet by 1871 feet, at Kalihi,
Kona, Oahu, for $500 or less.
Slot E, S5.1 feet by l3l feet, at Kalihi,
Kona, OAHU for $500 or less.
6-Lot +, $751; feet by l3l feet, at Kalihi
Kona, Oahu, for $500 or less.
7-Lot G, $751; feet by 1871 feet, at Kalihi
Kona, Oahu, for 5000 or less.
slot H, S5.1 feet by 1871 feet, at Kalihi,
Kona, Oahu, for $500 or less.
Slot |, 49, feet by 1871 feet, at Kalihi,
Kona, Oahu, for $500 or less
toulouse and Lot at Leleo, opposite
the california Feed Co., near the o. r. &
L. Co, for $1,000 or less.
NsA-- Call and see in the Chamber Of
Commerce, or at my Residence, at KAPPA.
lama, near the Oahu Insane Asylum.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30
Sans SOuCi.

The most lovely spot on Oahu is
Sans Souci. This favorite seaside
resort, which has been immortalized
by the pen of Robert l.. Stevenson,
who resided there for months, is
only four miles from Honolulu and
within easy reach of the tramcars.
The surroundings and bathing at
this famous resort are superior to
anything found in the Hawaiian
Islands. Cottages and board can
be obtained ON easy terms. The
table set by the manager is better
than any offered here at other no.
tells. For picnics, bathing parties
and outing s the best accommodation
can be secured by giving notice to
the manager.
Subscribe for the Independent, 90
cents per mnnth.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30
TUTOR.

AEK. @. HENRY WHITE, ST. OATH.
M Coll, Cambridge, is prepared to take
few private pupils In English, Classics
and Mathematics. Students coached for
the Public Schools and the Universities.
Teachers prepared for Examination per-
sonally or by correspondence. Bookkeep-
ing also taught. Address up. o. Box 43S,"
Honolulu. Slim
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

To close them out Shirt Waists,
formerly selling at $1.50 each, have
been reduced to ST.; and Pith Hats,
which were selling at So, from this
on will be sold at ISL each. Call
early before the supply is OK
hausted. A. Barnes, New Republic
Building, King street. y
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

L. B. Kerr has just received a new
lot Of Sun Hate, wide brims, which
he is selling at rs and 35 cents each,
just the thing for this warm weather
Also a lot of Black and White
Sailors Hats, suitable for School
Children; so Cents will buy two of
them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

The building alterations are now
finished, and N. S. Sachs has just
opened an elegant line of New Goods;
the New Muslins and Organdies
must be seen to be appreciated;
they are of the latest design and the
colorings are very dainty. Don't fail
to see them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30
NOTICE.


THE UNDERSIGNED .BEGS TO IN
i form the public that he has sold his
intarest in the California Fruit & Produce
Co.'s Store at Leleo, Honolulu, to Mr..
Harry Cannon. All accounts due to and
by the above store up to date are assumed
by the undersigned.
r. w. RAWLINS.
Honolulu, Aug, 81, 1895.
EFERRING TO THE ABOVE NO
III tice, H. Cannon ~ Co. having pur-
chased from Mr.. T. w Rawlips the good
will and stock in trade of the California
Fruit & Produce Co. IS Store, opposite the
Railroad Depot, King street, would inti-
mate to old customers and the public in
general that, in the future as in the past,
Fresh Provisions and Fruits Of all descrip-
tions will be found in stock and sold at
prices To suit the times A share OF pub
l,c patronage is solicited. Satisfaction
guaranteed.
Honolulu, Aug. 81. 1895. syst
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

Somebody is looking for the CORE
spondent to the California papers.
The dirty liar will get it when he is
found out.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

1t is yet hoped that the lecture OF
Mark Twain will be delivered to-
morrow at the Independence Hall.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

The Chic Sailor Hat is the very
latest and can be found at Sachs,
Fort street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

The Bennington is officially in the
cholera. One death was recorded
this morning.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

The work on the new fish market
is progressing.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

George Houghtailing is once more
acquitted as a dealer of liquor with
out a license.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

The Stars look choleratic. They
may be Unknowns tomorrow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

The Oahu College gives notice
that the schools will open on We'd
nesday the 4th Of September. The
Advertiser says that the college will
open with "full" corps of teachers.
Can't the Advertiser sober up the
gentlemen before the sacred occa-
sion2
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

Gentlemen wanting Straw Hats,
will do we'll to call at l.. B. Kerr's
before purchasing elsewhere. The
hats he is selling at rs cents and
$l are screamers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

Cholera is getting a move on.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.

"sAnd the cat came back. +"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30
NOTICE.

q UBSCRlBERS ARE RESPECTFULLY
- notified that all subscriptions are pay
able strictly in advance by the month,
f. j. TESLA,
l7-tf Manager.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

Three cases of deaths from che
lera are reported from the Board OF
Health. Four other cases are under
treatment. Stomach trouble has
caused some other cases to be re-
ported. May be 80 or not.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

Mrs. G.. E. Boardman at her resi-
dence gave surprise party to F. b.
Dat yesterday evening on his birth.
day. Alb ut thirty couples we're
present. AS usual the Hawaiian
Club furnished the music
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

Ladies purchasing Dress Materials
at l.. B. Kerr's, are loud in their
praise of both style and quality.
The White Costumes and Scotch
Ginghams are unequaled, the 45
inch Cashmere at 20 cents in all
colors is likewise teazer.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

E. S. Cattley, who arrived here in
the S. q. Wilder last Tuesday has
been invited to return to the States
by the U. S. detective. He will pro-
badly accept the invitation which is
based on charged Of forgery and
amhezzlemant
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

In season or out of season every
family should have a bottle of DIAR-
RHGA MIXTURE in the house. There
is none better than DwIeHTs', which
has been dispensed by the HoLLIsrER
PHARMACY for the last twenty
years.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-30

LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS.
"sAnd the cat came back"
Cholera is getting a move on.
The work on the new fish market
is progressing.
The Stars look choleratic. They
may be Unknowns tomorrow.
The Chic Sailor Hat is the very
latest and can be found at Sachs,
Fort street
George Houghtailing is once more
acquitted as dealer OF liquor with
out license.
The Bennington is officially in the
cholera. One death was recorded
this morning.
1t is yet hoped that the lecture OF
Mark Twain will be delivered to-
morrow at the Independence Hall.
Somebody is looking for the CORE
spondent to the California papers.
The dirty liar will get it when he is
found out.
Gentlemen wanting Straw Hats,
will do we'll to call at l.. B. Kerrs
before purchasing elsewhere. The
hats he is selling at rs cents and
M are screamers.
Three cases of deaths from che
lera are reported from the Board OF
Health. Four other cases are under
treatment. Stomach trouble has
caused some other cases to be re-
ported. May be so or not.
Mrs. G.. E. Boardman at her resi-
dence gave surprise party to f. B.
Dat yesterday evening on his birth
day. ABB ut thirty couples we're
present. AS usual the Hawaiian
Club furnished the music
In season or out of season every
family should have a bottle of DIAR-
RHGA MIXTURE in the house. There
is none better than DwIeHTs', which
has been dispensed by the HoLLIsrER
PHARMACY for the last twenty
years.
E. S. Cattley, who arrived here in
the S. g. Wilder last Tuesday has
been invited to return to the States
by the U. S. detective. He will pro-
badly accept the invitation which is
based on charged of forgery and
embezzlement.
Ladies purchasing Dress Materials
at l.. B. Kerr's, are loud in their
praise of both style and quality.
The White Costumes and Scotch
Ginghams are unequaled, the As
inch Cashmere at 20 cents in all
colors is likewise teazer. 4
The Oahu College gives notice
that the schools will open on We'd
nesday the 4th OF September. The
Advertiser says that the college will
open with "ful" corps of teachers.
Can't the Advertiser sober up the
gentlemen before the sacred occa-
sion2
The building alterations are now
finished, and N. S. Sachs has just
opened an elegant line of New Goods;
the New Muslins and Organdies
must be seen to be appreciated /;
they are of the latest design and the
colorings are very dainty. Don't fail
to see them. y
To close them out Shirt Waists,
formerly selling at $1.50 each, have
been reduced to ST.; and Pith Hats,
which were selling at So, from this
on will be sold at 81 each. Call
early before the supply is ex-
hausted A. Barnes, New Republic
Building, King street. y
L. B. Kerr has just received new