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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-23

practical work. The Republican ma
jority has begun well and has thus far
earned public approval Let it hold and
strengthen the favor thus won.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-23

Representation in this convention will
he the same as in the last state conven-
tion.
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lie Ovuht 10 10 II.

Philadelphia Bulletin: 1T would cer-
tainly be "a great stroke of policy If Grover
Cleveland were to call Benjamin Harri-
son to the head of his Venezuelan COM
mission"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-23

Washington Post: 1T may also be nee
cSsary to appoint Il commission to treat
with the New York Evening Post"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-23
Not prOtnhl,

Washington Post: There Is not the
least bit of danger of j. Bull becoming so
angry as to send us back our heiresses."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-23
A Toast TO Canada!

New York Sun: Let us hope. however,
that Canada will never be brought to
either physical or sentimental suffering by
the United States. When the Star-span-
gled Banner is raised there, may 1t be run
up over the government buildings at OF
tawa by the eXuiting Canadians them
selves, and not as a symbol of conquest
and subjugation by victorious soldiers of
the great American republc!'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-23

Cniteu states. lney are TepoTteu W oc
willing to go very far in this direction.
with the avowed purpose of diverting
trade from Europe to the United States.
They would make this country their
great purchasing mart. and also their
greatest market. In order to do this
they are willing to give the United
States advantages through tariff differ
entails which no other power is to en-
joy. This plan is not SO well developed
as the proposal for politica! alliance
by means of a national board of arbitra-
ton, but the times are ripe for it and
the diplomatists with whom Mr.. Well
man has talked do not doubt that
vigorous initiative by the United States
would meet with quick response from
majority, if not all, of the remaining re-
publics of the two continents. And
thus, to use the correspondents sug-
gestive phrase. craftsmanship in the
United States Is presented with an op-
portunity which Mr. Blaine would have
been overjoyed to embrace
There is third circumstance among
the possibilities which Mr. Wellman dis
Germs in connection with the Venezue-
Ian affair. 1t will excite widespread
dissent from those who, following the
teachings of British economists, have
lately been converted to the belief that
the only possible safe basis of u cur
rency system is gold, of which England
and English influences now control the
visible supply, but it is nevertheless
possibility to be Thought of. 1t in
brief is that the first effect Of an anglo
American war would be suspension of
gold payments by the United States,
which would mean a revolution in which
Great Britain would be the chief suf-
ferer. 1t would mean the scaling of
private debts not payable expressly in
gold. 1t would mean the United States
upon a silver basis. 1t would mean an
enhancement of apparent values of
everything i'm this country, and boom"
times such as we have not seen since
the war. If this were followed by
pan-American union, politically and
commercially, it might. says Mr.. Well
lidH, Tie ulNcTSlOH lOl oHIy vi
commerce from European to strictly
American channels, but the ejectmcnt
of London from her proud post Of tith
ing-master of the worlds trade. New
York might succeed London as the eX-
change center for all commerce in the
western hemisphere. Instead of issu
ing bills on London calling for pounds
sterling, American balances could be
settled through New York with bills
calling for dollars on a silver basis"
1t has been held by some of our ablest
| statesmen that the truly American pol
icy would be to cement the governments
of the New World into a defensive po-
litical whole with the United States
holding the leading position; to trade,
one republic with another. using a cur
rency based upon the most stable and
abundant precious metal, which in the
Western hemisphere is silver; and to
maintain toward the monarchies of Eu-
rope position of thorough political
independence. Such dream may new
er be realized; or if realized might
prove grossly deceptive; but 1t never
theless Is a dream of the fulfillment of
which contemporary events appear to
be somewhat prophetic
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-23

ENTERED A. THE posroyPlcB At SCRANTON. PA. AS
sIcoNDCLAse MAIL NATT1R
The sun., 1895-03-31
The Ga. Meter Investigation.

State Inspector of Gas Meters Anthony
Cllnchy was the first witness at the meeting OF
the subcommittee of the legislative committee
appointed to examine into the methods Of ad-
mlnistration Of state institutions yesterday
Mr. Clinchy could not explain the Comptroller's
statement that Sl2. 4D7. .sh had been paid as ex-
penses 10 the Gas Meter Department.
He alleged that he only received $500
81, 700 Of which was his own salary and the
balance for his inspectors IN Brooklyn, Buffalo,
and Albany.
lie said that 20 cents was the customary
chArgc for examining meters. but that in some
instances lie got hs much as 81. After promising
10 produce the account % meters cAaInined Mr.
Clinchy was excused until next Saturday.
The sun., 1895-03-31
THE DAVID K4HAN MYSTERY.
PhiIadeIphia Police Think the hey Tried to
Commit Suicide.

PHILADELPHIA. March 30.-Mystery still sur
rounds the case of David Kahan, tho sixteen
year-old Brooklyn boy. who was found in an
unconscious condition in Logan square yester-
day morning. The doctors at the Medico-
ChirurGical Hospital, where the young man Is
being cared for. retcent to tho
cause of his injuries, and 1t cannot be
determined whether Kahan shot himself with
suicidal intent or was sandbasGed. The police
maintain that he attempted suicide by showing
the muzzle OF the revolver down his throat and
pulling the trigger The doctors say they be-
lievc that he is suffering from conclusion OF tho
brain. II the physicians are right tho sandbag-
ging theory is the only one to he followed.
Tie Rev. Dr. lauGhlin. Chancellor OF the
archdiocese and Father Elcock. rector OF tho
Catholic cathedral which faces Logan square.
who were in the parish house adjoining the ca
thedral Mt the time the young man was found.
have reported to the police that they distinctly
heard two pistol shots about O'Clock.
Their statement strengthens the police in the
belief that suicide WAS attempted. Police
Sergeant KIRK, who saw Kahan at the hospital
noon after his admission. says that his tongue
WAS black. ms II burned by powder. and that he
laid his hand on his chest when asked where
hc felt pain.
The boy is conscious part OF the time and no
Intelligent statement can be obtained from him
His cousin, Lee Elumenthal. has returned to
Jersey City. His uncle. T. Blumenthal, who
employed kahan. remains in the city.
They do not believe that the boy attempted tn
commit suicide and say that his infatuation for
the variety actress. Laura Raimond. or Ran
doph, could not have led him to lavish eNpen-
sivr attentions on her. as he never had in his
possession very much money.
The sun., 1895-03-31
KEENEF wow FAnoRITE.
A Great Victory Over stark Gives Ui- a
Lead fer the Cur.


I Pvron Stark tho beno of the rabbit foot
.. byron s.aN' tno no'o vi,
taiisman ana st@r OF the new Manhsttsn n. O''
played of the first game of the triple tie in the
,,s..',n. 49,. - .,s,,- Sa.,,.
Maurice Days BROOKLYN Assembly hooms'
His adversary was Frank Keeney, the
nerviest player in the oxford Club OF
brooklyn, whom he deieateo In the regular
battles of tho tourney by 900 10 224. Stark
mn. .b.naio.n,.a n, am IN Keenev,s oes 1ber.
=, ,,,,. s.,s,', -. 5vo W 49,. s., th...
10 intense put irienoiy rivalry oet"eeh tness
two experts, and it 10 so great that q private
match had been made which has been post
,.,, '
poned until iater date.
Stark. who is by long odds the most promising
highly lnuded by the professionals. took tine lead
at the start last night. Then Kesney, who is
no.ea lot up-hii WORK. oraeed himseh ior no'
osrro,,. II. 49,, ,.a.,hor 800. donh,..
that aroused the billiard lovers 10 lively in
~. S@y.,. ss-,.
and with a break OF twelve pretty carroms tied
The sun., 1895-03-31
n QUICK KNOCK OUT
And Other Spirited Boxing Bouts at the
New York A. &.

Tho seventh subscription boxing entertain
ment of the New York A. c. season was liber-
ally patronized by members and guests last
night. The programme included six bouts
| and when the last pair had settled their differ
ences Young Critic was introduced for an al
legged exhibition of boxing with Eddie Curry
The antipodean failed to create the desired
impression, and the spectators soon left their
seats and made for the staircases. Critic had
evidently dined rather freely beforehand, and
his style. even against tho easy mark selected.
was far from being what was expected OF him.
Dick Baker of Now York and Fred Morris of
Philadelphia, a coored pair. were put on for the
initial bout They were matched to box six
rounds at 100 pounds. Neither could boast of
much science. but both were eluttons at slug
rng and a merry mill wound up, with honors
pretty even. Tho judges disagreed, and Referee
Kid Nc Pariiand and Eddie Curry were then
BOTH oarht T Very M eautiousy s AZ and Refsrss
Moores registers were not oyertaxed. At the
Mcfarland. Matters took lively turn when
+. Bryant and Dan Mciowan faced each other
asoth hi sailed I in vicioGsly. and % Mctiowan went
down in the first lly. lie was up and punch
ing away without loss OF time, and blood was
flowing freely when the gong sounded. Bry-
ants straight left and McGowan's s singing right
kept the balance even during the second round.
execution was done. and tho judges agreed on
Bryant.
j. Hickey and Connie Sullivan put up an un-
satisfactory bout at lO5 pounds. Hickey would
not 20 in and mix things and sullivan was by
no means his match a. sprintsr. Hickey
whipped in a sharp left occasionally. but Sulli-
van WAS the aggreSsor most of the time. His
admirers Kissed heartily when tho referee called
the affair draw after the judges failed to
agree.
Red hot fighting signaliz.d the bout between
Jim Gibbons OF Long Island and Billy Smith.
National A. G. Gibbons started in TO rush. but
soon met right upper cut, which noored him.
The burly Long Islander became even moro ag-
gressive xfterward. but Smith stalled him Off
for a round with clean lefts. Gibbons went at
his man wildly in the second round and had
him Groggy after minutes and II
seconds that the referee mercifu!ly stopped tho
hout. While Gibbons got the long end OF the
purse Smith earned general sympathy, as he
did not look within many pounds OF his rival,
although the match WAS alleged to be at li0
pounds.
The sport wound up with a clean knock -out,
from the effects of which sam BOand WAS very
shaKy for several minutes. The right swing
which did the trick WAS landed by Joe Hopkins
after tho pair had beon sparring minute .and
IL seconds in the second round.
The pair were matched to box at l3O pounds.
but many spectators were ready TO wager that
Hopkins could not scale under the lightweight
limit. Boland crawled around pitiaby in his
efforts to get up. and was assisted by his rivals
seconds until he could be transferred TO his own
The sun., 1895-03-31
DURLAND's HORSE SHOW oH1
Francis ID. Beard and Charlie Bates Nav,
Heated ArEument.

The Durland Horse Show came to An end last
night after ono of tho most successful oxhibi-
tions on record. Outside of the parade of prize
winners the principal incident of tho evening
was the ruling out Of Francis ID. Beard and his
horse Monarch. in class 80. for the Champion
Cup. for deliberately fouling Charles F. Bates,
who was driving Cadet
After the Judging. Beard. while admitting that
ne had fouled Bates. said that the latter had
fouled him first Though some sharp words
were spoken. no blows were struck. incidentally
J. H. ShultS Jr.. Boards brother-in-law, had q
wordy argument with Anrel Batonyi, whom
Beard quarrelled with on Tuesday night.
Tho awards follow:
Glass sTo be ridden and shown at walk, trot, and
so to be- pras in pas
by Mr. Z. stokes First. ". A; McGie6on's Imp. bag
Seorss ssfb s faas % hands and
s !asn By ssnd. and h4 3D.
m. GREY Pigeon i5e hands. ridden by Baron Yeitins
HANDS and ch. g. Flash. i5,s hands. ridden BY owner
HORSES AND CARRIAGES.
Class SsPGr the best srPEned@ @ park team III mare; r
over, to be shown hs fnre d5as quality sctI9n man
cent drive. Essiei this sias. need ed
ief e ssdHs yT
tion, l5.l hands. driven by owner.
HIGH SCHOOL HORSES.
be in h SwR Gs sssh
march. sallop with tialop Tempo and spanish trot:
4 I've sosS sG fr;s s. 5'Ss
HANSON CABS.
Class 4l.For the best and best appointed private
b. R p5e 5 In S.nd Ri' ry.n Frs ey
hand driven 6E {; II. Miller third Louis sterns sr
The sun., 1895-03-31

A reception in honor of J. Il. Pioda, Envoy Ex-
traordinary ara Minister Penpotentiary from
switzerland to the United States, was given last
night by the members of the New York Swiss
Club, in the club room, rs East Ninth street.
i. &. Frauenfclder, President of the club pro-
sided, and about ESQ persons were present
Minister Poda arrived in this country two
weeks ago from Rome, whore he was attached
10 the swiss Embassy, to succeed A. de Clapar-
cele, who was recalled from Washington 10 rep
resent his country AT Vienna.
Tbs address OF welcome Was made by presi-
dent Erauen1elder. j. Bertschmann. the swiss
Consul. spoke in behalf OF the Swiss colony and
William =. MOlo spoke in behalf OF the Soceta
Ticinese Di Mutus Soccorso aud SocietS Pa
triotica LiberAle TicinoSs.
The sun., 1895-03-31
The r. & RI.
SChaefer
Brewing co.'s
Book
Beer will be
Ready
April 5'A
At all customers.
MRS. FREDERICK sMYTH DEAD.
The win OF the Former Recorder Dies er
Heart Disease.
At all customers.

Aho NHo ot the orner AccOroeF bteb ot
Heart Disease.
Mrs. Anna Augusta Smyth. wife OF ex-Re-
cordcr Frederick Smyth. died early yesterday
morning at the family home. 15 West Forty
sixth street. Mrs. smyth had been confined to
her homo with an obstinate and painful illness
for eighteen months, but her death. though un-
expected, was painless Two years ago Mrs.
Smyth had q severe attack OF grip which left
her with an affection of the heart. After sud
don paroxyms OF pain in her heart, she
would fall into deep sleep that would last
from seven to ten hours. Under the treatment
Of the family physician. Dr. James w. McLane,
the paroxyms became less frequent.
Mr.. Smyth and their only daughter, Miss Au-
Eusta Smyth. sat with Mrs Smyth on Friday
evening until IL o'clock. when Mr.. Smyth re-
tired. Mrs Smyth sat in a large armchair and
appeared to be very comfortable. She said good
night to her husband. Miss Smyth continued
to sit by her mother, who soon fell asleep. Miss
awoke and found her mother still sleeping.
Mis-, Mis- ,snyth n, slept again. and, waking At l
4 third time Miss Smyth went to sleep holding
her mothers right hand. and whom she awoke
she heard the clock strike three. Mrs: smyths
hand had fallen from her grasp. and In replao-
ing 1t Miss smyth noticed that It was cold. She
looked in her mothers face and saw that she
was dead. A servant was sent for DIR. Ely Of 10
smysh had b.en dead FOR three @ or four our bours.
III. WAS "a Ieo anu shlu tnau ueatn
was tho result of heart disease, and had been
painless.
As Mrs. Smyth had died without medical at
tendance the Coroners ONCE was notified.
Coroner's Physician o'Hanlon granted a death
certificate.
Mrs. smyth was about fifty years old. Her
maiden name was Anna Augusta Findlay and
her father was Robert Findlny, Scotchman.
we'll known years ago as a newspaper writer.
Her mother was q member of the old Dutch
family Of Van Buskirk. Miss Findlay and Mr..
Smyth were married about thirty years ago.
The funeral services will be held In the Church
Of the Heavenly Rest on Tuesday morning At
1880 O'Clock.
The sun., 1895-03-31

Referee. Evert J. Wendell, N. A. e. and " y 4. g.:
Judges; Or. Harry s Petit Aarlphi academy A, Al
seysn!, Rsy,m.n, a. b. Ssvob b. brR%n Gs
neht A. A.; Judge OF Cycling, Alley schwaibach
T. ". Allen. =. Y. A. g: aS:istsnt clerk Of cour.".
measurers, Howard whitney Twenty third Regiment
A. A., and Charles l. Atkinson, G. {. A. /. scorers,
Jr., Harvard School A. A.; starter; , SAN ,, y.
Varuna Boat Club: chief rshsl Walter s. Esdger,
.lr l. s. A. A. Assistant Marshas, Winchester Noyrs,
J. Sinclair Z. i. A, A: Bert snnmerheld, l. = 4 4;
John Engemann L. s. A. A.; Percy Grace j. l.. A. A.:
Dr t. S. Hawes p. r. A.A Pierre Parsons; L. S; a, A.;
John Clark, T. r A. A.: SECRETARY Aiekandrei l. ;, A.
A.: Herbert Zehofrer, =. I. A. A; Arthur H. Jones
=. p. 4. A.; Morton H. stele. !r, L. s. A. A.. ana Ar
thur A. Crosby L, A. A.
The sun., 1895-03-31
DAVID NJ. STONES ILLNESS.
Tho Condition OF the Veteran Retired
Editor Causes Much Anxiety.

The condition of David NJ. Stone. the veteran
retired editor OF the Journal Of Commerce. who
has been confined TO his homo in Franklin
avenue. Brooklyn. for over a month with an
organic disease Of the heart has not shown any
improvement recently and considerable anxiety
10 now feit as to the result of his Illness
OF the stomach. Although realizing that he is n
very sick man. Mr.. stone himself seems TO be
confident that he will recover. Dr. William NJ.
Butler, the attendant physician, said last night
that his patient had passed q good day and tnat
there was no immediate danger.
The sun., 1895-03-31
Capt. william RIdgway DanEerousIy In
Jurod

Capt. William Ridgway, aged 10 years, of
New Brunswick. y. a., commander OF one OF the
Pennsylvania Railroad COmpany's fleet OF tug
boats was crossing the railway yard at Jersey
CItv last night when he WAS knocked down by a
drill engine. His skull was fractured and his
left leg amputated above the knee. He was re-
moved in an unconscious condition TO the Jer-
nsy Cay Hospital
The sun., 1895-03-31

A dinner was given at the Waldorf Hotel last
night TO Warren snyder. vino has just come to
New York to take charge Of Hilton, Hughes a
Company's hook department. Mr.. Snyder was the
guest OF about twenty memb mbers OF tho book trade
who were his associates before he went 30 l'hIla-
delphia, about eight years agO. Ia enter the ser
vice OF John Wauanaker. He had neen eighteen
years Win Lcggett brothers Of this city previous
10 his departure. The speeches last night, one
Of which was made by every one present, were
entirely informal
The sun., 1895-03-31

pixies Peak or Bustr' Puzzle.
AL stores selling gamss have II. PEies 250.-,AaA
The sun., 1895-03-31
The following is tho record of tho tourney

fate Of the cup. The four prizes will be award
cd next week at q banquet given to the stars by
Maurice DAILY.
The sun., 1895-03-31

Running High Jump--won by s. 4. W; Baltazzi.
Harvard School. with feet Az inches: w. ]. Nc.
Doweli. Newark Academy. second with feet IA
inches; H. ". Neuman. Driser School, third with o
feet inches.
Baltazzi tried to raise the scholastic record 10
8 feet 10 inches, but owing in a measure TO the
slippery condition of the floor the attempt was
a failure The scholastic record, made by
BaltazZi, 10 5 feet inches.
The records OF the schools In the contest for
the champlonship banner are as follows:
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
CONGRESS-.

Congress meets on Monday, and stripped
of all flapdoodle its first duty will be to
consider means of raising revenue, of
bringing the national revenues at least
up to the national expenses
What the President will say in his mes
sage, what Secretary CARLISLE will suggest
in his report, are matters OF speculation.
1t is hardly to he expected, however
that either the Secretary OF the Treasury
or the President win admit any fault or
mistake in his politics or purposes.
Congress is to have no assistance from
the executive branch OF the national sd
ministration i'm any effort to adjust the
present deplorable condition, and put
the finances OF tho nation on business
basis. Tn the contrary Congress may
expect opposition to any plan 1t may
propose.
No practical scheme OF revenue reform
is to be found in the currency question,
although Secretary CARLISLE may be ex-
pected 10 point the way OF reform along
this lire with greenpacks for his abraca-
dabra. Our business difficulties and the
nations financial straits have no rela-
tion to the currency and "sound money
green backs no more than "sound money"
silver can relieve the situation. In the
tariff law, not in the currency, Is our
trouble and our hope The simple fact is
our tariff does not raise sufficient revenue.
That is all there is about it. We have
been borrowing money under a pretext
OF maintaining the "goId reserve" but
In reality to pay the current expenses OF
the government. We must shortly borrow
more. And the only reason why we
have been and are compelled to borrow
Is because the GoRMAN-WILsoN tariff bill
does not furnish enough money for
running expenses.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

such by it's accidents --t,e member,
power and organization OF the persons
who originate and carry 1t on. When
the party in rebellion occupy and hold
in a hostile manner a certain port ion OF
territory, have declared their independ-
ence, have cast OF their allegiance. have
organized armies, have commenced hos
tilities against their former sovereign,
the world acknowledges them as bellig-
erents and the contest a war;"
Just at what stage OF such proceedings
tion as beligerents is a matter of contro-
versy. Should the world wait until such
rebellion has become sufficiently for
mieable to give assurance OF success? II
that rule had been applied to the rebelling
OF the American colonies recognition
would hardly have been accorded them
until the army OF CoRNwALLIs laid
down it's arms at Yorktown. 1t may be
strongly urged that recognition should
be accorded by a nation at least so soon
as It's own Interests become involved by
withholding such recognition. In the
relations between tho United States and
| Cuba something more than mere senti-
our people for the national government,
to accord belligerent rights to the in
surgents in Cuba. Our commerce with
Cuba is seriously impaired already. The
national treasury is put to great expense
for the maintenance OF guard Of naval
vessels on our own coast to preserve the
neutrality laws in the interests of Spain,
but at our own expense. The rights OF
American citizens In Cuba are being con-
stantly violated and we can hold respon-
sible only the government at Madrid, and
that government is unequal to the re-
sponsibility.
Popular sentiment, justice and right,
diplomatic expectancy and national self
respect demsnd OF our govern ment the
early recognition OF the Cuban insurgents
as pelligerenis.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30

In ten OF the the fifty-one political di-
visions Of the Union the postofiice service
pays its running expenses and profit
tn the Government besides. They are
Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware,
and Illinois. But the bslsnce is on the
wrong side Of the postofiice department
ledgers, Ohio leading the Improbable
ststes this year with q deficit OF nearly
90, 600, 600, and Kansas and Nebraska are
next with deficits OF over 81, ,0o0, 600 each.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-11-30
Verdict Not Yet Rendered.

HABANA, Nov. 30 Tho trial of General
Julio Sanguily, an American citizen. on
the charges of committing Illegal acts
against the Spanish government, was con-
cluded yesterday, and Senor. Nicndi made
an eloquent and energetic address for the
defense. He denied emphatically all the
charges against his cllcnt. Tho magis-
tratcs the crown prosecutor, the lawyers
and United States Consul General Will
Jams warmly congratulated Senor Vicndi
on his address. The defense he made is
considered ono of the best ever heard in
the court. A verdict will bo rendered
some time next week.