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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
SEARCHING FOR A QUORUM
Difficulty Encountered in Transact
Ing Business.
WARRANTS FOR ABSENTEEs
Scrgcant.at.Arms Instructed 70 Arrest
Members Who Wcre Absent Without
Leave-Bcer Tax Bill Amended,
Passes Second Reading.

Harrisburg, Pa, May 1.-THE house
met at 9 o'clock this morning. There
were many vacant seats, and the law
makers had that tired feeling which
seems inseparable from the close Of the
| weeks legislative round.
The Cochran bill, providing tax on
| beer Of "a cents = barrel, was amended
| in several particulars. One amend
ment provides that beer manufactured
| for export shall be exempt. An amend
msnt was offered by Mr.. Fow providing
| that licensed bottlers shall have their
| tax certificates furnished by city and
| county treasurers. This was with
drawn with the understanding that 1t
will be inserted on third reading. Other
amendments were immaterial, and after
some debate the bill passed second read
| ing-yeas, sS; nays, 10.
| Senate bills on second reading were
next in order, and Mr.. Peltz called up
the postponed bill to punish pool selling
| receiving and transmitting bets or aid
Ing in pool selling or betting. He made
an address on the merits Of the bill, and
on the question Of proceeding to con-
sderation Of the measure the roll call
showed the absence of a quorum, the
yeas being II, and the nays IS. Speaker
Walton ordered call Of the house and
the doors were locked, all strangers be-
ing permitted to retire. There was
great scurrying to and fro and then
the roll was again called. 1t showed 96
present, eight less than a quorum.
Search for Absentees.
The speaker then directed the SER
geant-at-arms to search for absent
members. all doors being carefully
guarded to prevent any person enter
ing except under guard Of the officers
Of the house. Five members were
brought in after long wait, each one
being excused after explaining his alb
sence. Having still no quorum the
speaker issued his warrant for the ar
rest of absent members and adjourned
the house until Monday evening.
The sergeant-at-arms has had placed
in his hands the speakers warrant for
the arrest of the following members
absent without leave today: Messrs.
Ames, Anderson, Andrews, Clark, Bald
win, Biddle, Bolard. Blles, Cruise, Com
ly, Dambly, Devlin, Dixon, Douthett,
Hcy' Oil, AiSbSiiSho, VII,
Goentner, Gransbach, Greiner, Heidel-
back, Norman, Hershey, Hopwood,
Hunter, Jennings, Keen. Kerr, King,
Ktnner, Luden, John H. Marshall,
Mast. Millard, Frank N. Moore, Linus
w. Moore, Muehlbronner, Mclean, Nc
Farlane, Nickel Page. Pascoe, D. Hun
ter Patterson, James Patterson. John
K. Patterson, Pennewill, Pomeroy,
Porter Pritchard, Raven, Reeves, Rice.
Ritchey, Rutter, Schrink, Seanor, Smi-
ley, w. o. Smith. Snively, Spangler,
Tiffany, Underwood, Ware, Wana-
macher, Weibel, Welliver, Weyand,
Williams, Hugh L. Wilson, John S.
Wilson, Matthew M. Wilson, Zehndor
and Curtis
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
ROBBERY AT HONESDALE.
Burglars Enter the Postofficc and Blow
Open the Safe and Secure q Small
Amount Of Cash.

.oPSn INC oaIe ana secure Small
Amount Of Cash.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Honesdale, May 17.-When Clerk
Horace Collum opened the postoffice
for business this morning, his eyes
were greeted with sight that at once
told of the presence during the night
OF burglars. The safe had been blown
open and contents were scattered
around.
The burglars had cut a small square
hole in the door at the side of the
building, using an augur. They evil
IDENTIFY thought they could open the
door by turning the night latch, but
the door was locked with both the night
latch and large lock. They then tried
to pry the door open with a chisel, but
being foiled In this also turned their
attention to a window. The shutter
was easily opened and the window
raised.
Once inside they proceeded imme-
diately to the safe and forced off the
combination. The door was blown open
and completely wrecked. From it's con-
dition there must have been a loud ex-
plosion. A steel drawer and q wooden
drawer with their contents were re-
moved. A registered Letter containing
$50 In bills and some other registered
matter were in the safe in plain sight,
but were unmolested. The stamps that
were in the safe were not touched.
1t would appear that the robbery was
performed by persons that were far
from being experts or professionals.
Their manner Of entering was rather
bungling. The safe was blown out
with great force, and much valuable
matter that could have readily been
converted into cash as we'll as money
in registered letters was not touched.
The thieves evidently knew where the
money was kept and did not touch the
other drawers. Unless they became
frightened 1t is a mystery why the
registered mail was not taken.
A boarder at the Allen House, which
Is nearly opposite the postofiice, claims
to have heard an explosion about
O'Clock, but thought 1t was blasting.
Hon. c. c. Jadwin, who lives hundred
yards away, also says he heard an ex-
plosion at one o'clock. One hundred
dollars reward has been offered by
Postmaster Briggs for the capture of
the burglars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
CAUGHT BY falling WALL
Fatal Results Of Chicago Con-
tractors Carelessness.
LIST or KILLED AND INJURED
A Portion Of tho Wall Of q Burned Build
ing Falls Upon Gang of Work.
nen-SimiIar Accident
at Providence.

Chicago, May 17-While fifteen men
were engaged this afternoon in tearing
| down the walls Of the Globe Molding
works. which was burned six weeks
ago, one Of the walls fell in heap
without warning to the workmen with
fatal results.
Dead--William Mangle, 3S years old.
Fatally injured--James Carbine, q
years old, single, Montour, ILL.,; skull
fractured and body crushed.
Injured-Thomas Burns, 35 years old,
married, Chicago; scalp wounds and
body bruises. A. Tarbosky, bruised.
The other workers managed to rush
from under the falling mass of bricks
and mortar Just in time to escape in
jury and at once began to dig out the
unfortunate ones, dead or imprisoned,
under the debris. Firemen and police
officers came in to assist in the work
of rescue. While they were at work
there came another crash. accompanied
by the warning cries Of the assembled
men, women and children. At the same
instant part Of another wall came
crashing down and panic prevailed
among the people. The mortar and
brick fell around the workers, but all
managed to grope their way to the
street in safety.
Morris Fegal, the contractor who had
the job for tearing down the burned
building was arrested on the charge
of criminal carelessIess.
Collapse at Providence.
Providence. r. l., May 17.-By the
Of fxrYn ct httf1d I'M n
Jocho this afternoon ihree persons were
killed and seven others were more or
less severely injured and narrowly es-
capped similar fate. The victims Of
the catastrophe were:
Mrs. Heromine Guertin, q French
Canadian woman, aged "a; Asa G. AID
rich, carpenter. aged 55; Alice Le-
moine, q child 2k years. The injured
were Mrs. Joseph Lemoine, Mrs.
Louise Lemoine, Noe Richard, a ma
son; boy named valliere; Demase
Gosselin, lad of years; Joseph Le-
moine, owner Of the building and his
grandson, a lad Of years, who was
the most seriously injured Of the sur
vivors. his legs having been broken at
the thigh.
The building was a two-story frame
structure with basement and attic. 1t
was owned by Joseph Lemoine, a man
Of sc years, who, with his sons, Frank
and Louis, and several workmen have
been engaged for j,2yeraa weeks in
turning around and faising the build
ing to fit. the basement story for busi-
ness purposes.
Several carpenters were at work dur
ing the afternoon and probably Jared
the frail supports and without a mo-
ment's warning the building fell, bury
ing in the ruins the workmen, the oc-
cupants Of the tenements upstairs, and
a couple Of school boys who were pass
inp
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
ARCHBISHOP'S JUBILEE.
Interesting Features of the Celebration
Yesterday.


Boston, May 1.-THE feature Of this
forenoon's celebration of Archbishop
Williams jubilee was children's cele-
bration. The members Of the religious
order and delegations Of pupils from
the academies. high schools, parochial
schools and orphan asylums from all
parts of the archdiocese. assembled in
the cathedral. where solemn high
mass was celebrated. Archbishop WILL
Jams assisted, and at the conclusion Of
the services gave his blessings to the
congregation.
Added interest was given the occa-
sion by the presentation to the arch
bishop Of an oil painting Of himself in
behalf Of the union. Thomas NJ. Wat
son, president of the Catholic union,
made brief address, and Miss Katha
rins E. Conway contributed poem,
which was read by the Hon. Thomas ].
Gargan. A programme of vocal and
Instrumental music was rendered. A
select chorus of sixty vocalists repre-
sented the leading churches OF the city.
Cardinal Gibbons left Boston today
for New York, whence he sails for Eu-
rope. Saturday. Monsignor Satolli re-
turned to Washington tonight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
WORK OF JACK FROST.
Early Fruit Is Destroyed in Many Sec
tfOns Of the state.

Bellefonte, Pa, May 17.-An unusual
ly heavy frost last night put an effect
ual end to the hopes of early produce
and fruit growers Of this county.
Owing to clouded skies this section had
not suffered much from the cold snap
that was thought to have passed by yes
terday. This morning, however, the
ground was white with frost and corn,
potatoes. fruit tress and early garden
truck are frozen black.
York, Pa, May 17.-This county was
visited by killing frost last night.
Early vegetables and small fruits are
badly damaged. The minimum tenn
erature during the night the night was
"a degrees.
Bethleham. Pa, May 17.-This section
Of the country was visited by heavy
frosts last night. In some places ponds
were frozen over this morning. 1t Is
feared the early gardening and fruit
trees are greatly damaged. The Oldest
residents say there has never been such
heavy frost in May in their recollec-
ton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
AaWeek
AMONG
/ s / / K s !
AT SPECIAL PRICES.

You may gather together all the fabrics
for spring and summer wear that ever
came from O loom, and lock them over.
taking the full merit OF each into ac-
count. and after all Is said and done. you'll
be bound to admit that there is not one in
the lot that will take the place of these
rich silken weaves, for solid comfort and
unmatchable elegance.
Silks are no longer a luxury. A dozen
different things have brought about .
price revolution in the silk markets Of the
world. until the Queen of Textiles (Silk)
has become q sort Of peoples fabric. The
proof for this assertion lies in the Econ
omic Silk Values which follow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
PRINCE LIKES OUR BEER.

His Highncss of Bnttcnberg Says It's n
Very Good Drink.
Omaha, Neb., May 17.-Prince Joseph
of Battenburg came to Omaha on the
Union Pacific overland flyer this even
ing. After few moments wait at the
depot he went on to Chicago over the
Northwestern.
While at the depot he told an inquir-
ing reporter that the one thing that
struck him particularly In America
was the excellent lager beer. He named
no brand, but drank a mug Of Omaha
brew with evident relish.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
STATE SNAP SHOTS.

Reading Baptists have closed their as
sociation convention.
Tons of iron ore In mine near Lancas-
ter crushed to death Andrew B,ttus.
Allegheny county folks have $4,000 700
on interest gain In one year Of 5000. 900.
Golden Eagles in convention at Will
Transport decided to meet next year at Al
toona. ~ !.
Schuylkill county's floating debt ID $i25, !.
oO0; the treasury is empty and big loan
Is probable. s,t,
Readings Veteran Legion officially pro-
tests against Chicago's Confederate mon
ument dedication on Memorial Day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Pension Artn. Arrested.

Lancaster, Pa, May 17.-Pension agent
Edwin Bookmyer was arrested here last
night on a charge of pension irreguiari-
ties preferred before United States Com
missioner Montgomery by Special Agent
jerks. of the pension bureau. 1t h al
legged that Bookmyer charged applicants a
greater amount than allowed by law.
Bookmyer was held in $1,5O0 bail. Com
plant has also been made against his
daughter, Ella, in the same connection.
She was arrested this morning, and she
and her father were given a hearing be-
fore United States Commissioner Mont
gomery. The commissioner held each Of
the defendants in $500 mail for trial at
court in Philadelphia next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Ball Players Fight.

Louisville. Kys May ia disgraceful
scene occurred in the dining room Of the
Louisville hotel last night. Left Fielder
Tommy Mccarthy. of the Boston ball club.
struck Jack Stivetts, pitcher, Of the same
club, heavy blow on the jaw while he
was eating his supper. Stivetts controlled
himself while in the room and followed
Mccarthy into the lobby, but Mccarthy
got out of the way The cause of the diff
ficulry could not be learned. Manager
'~eelee says he will severely punish the
PLAYERS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Meade to BE Retired.

Washington, Mey 1.-THE president has
decided to comply with Admiral Meade's
request to be placed on the retired list,
and that officers active career will be
terminated on Monday next. An order re-
firing a naval officer does not relieve him
Of responsibilities for any act while on
duty since his detachment should his
superior officers order an investigation
into any matters previously arising.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18

Louisville KY. May 1.-THE grand jury
has finally decided to investigate the kill
ing Of Arch Dixon Brown and Mrs. Cor
don by her husband, Fulton Gordon. To-
day the jury ordered all the witnesses who
figured in the case during the examination
in the city court to be summoned to appear
in the jury room next Friday morning. 1t
was generally believed about the courts
this afternoon that there would not be ap
indictment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Enterprise Breaker Burned.

ShamolSin, Pa, May 1.-THE breaker Of
the Enterprise Coal company was COM
pletely destroyed by fire last night. caus-
ing loss Of at least 100000. About 500
men and boys are thrown out of employ
ment. The breaker will be rebuilt Mt
once. The loss is partially covered by In
Surance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
EDWIN WALSH ESCAPES.
Jury In His Case Returns Verdict Of Not
Guilty.

Guilty.
Pottsville, Pa, May 1.-THE jury In
the case Of Edwin A. Walsh, of Ma
hanoy Plain, charged with numbering
his wife on the night Of Feb. 23, came
in at II o'clock this morning, after be-
ing out all night, with a verdict of of
not guilty The prisoner was imme-
diately released
The defense brought out the face that
Mrs. Walsh was addicted to drink, and
she made home miserable for her fam
lily. 1t was shown that she was under
the influence of liquor the night of her
death, and that she died from injuries
received by failing down stairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18

KATAHDIN A FAILURE.
The New Armor. Glad Ram Has No
Speed.

s~~ ~NSW AsmOh'Su0 ANom nuo lNo
Speed.
Washington. May 1.-THE armor-olad
ram katahdin, 1t Is said, has failed to
reach expectations. and as a result Of
the trial run given the vessel by the
contractors several days ago some i'm
portant changes may be necessary. 1t
Is regarded as doubtful, however, II the
government will ever succeed in getting
the speed out of the vessel that was
required and was promised by the de-
signers.
According to contract the vessel was
to show speed Of II knots with an ex-
penditure Of 4,300 horse power. On
Wednesday during her run the maxi
mum speed reached was 1926 knots This
was secured only by the extraordinary
exertion Of $500 horsepower, which is
beyond the safety limit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
cln.ida Eilihusferinn

JacksQnville, Fla. May T.-At Key
West, Fla, II is said a filibustsrlng expe-
dition left for Cuba, while the Infanta
isabel was detained in quarantine at
Tampa. The report comes from a reliable
source and seems to be we'll founded.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
PRICE FOR A STOLEN BOY.
Supposed KidHapcrs Want Paltry
Ransom Of SIPS.

Pittsburg, May 17.-Herman Lau-
terback, aged IA, disappeared from his
home on Addison street last November.
Today his parents received a letter di-
recting them to place $l25 in a hidden
spot, at Reed and Overill streets, to
insure the return of their son.
The letter further stated that If this
was not done the boy would never re-
turn alive, and they would share his
fate. The police were notified of the
matter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
Rifle practIco season

Harrisburg Pa, May l7.-An order was
issued this afternoon by Adjutant General
Stewart announcing the rife practice
season, which opens May and closes Oct.
81. accompanied by the rules governing
the same. @
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
TOWPATH GIVES WAY,

And the Moisture Departs from Portion
Of the d. 4 II. Canal.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Hawley. May 1.-THE Delaware and
Hudson Canal towpath. one unile west
of White Mills, broke out at 4.45 o'clock
this afternoon. letting the water out of
the level between two locks.
The break is about sixty feet long
and several feet deep. 1t will probably
take several days to get it in shape to
resume navigation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
HEIR TO MILLIONS.
Frank Antrim Is discovered by an irish
Fortune Of S7S,OOO,OOO.

FOTVUHS VI NTS,VVV,OVV..
Quincy, ILL.,, May 17-Frank Antrim,
of this city, assistant baggagemaster Of
the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
railroad, has received work that his
effort to secure recognition Of his claim
as an heir of the great Antrim estate in
County Antrim. Ireland has succeeded.
The estate is worth about SIS, 200, 600.
Mr.. Antrim estimates his share at
81, 900, 900 to s5,O0O.O00. He is 80 years
of age and has wife and three chill
dren
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, showers;
warmer; southerly winds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18
FIN LIE s
OUR MAY SALE
OF
MUSLIN
Underwear
BEGINS TODAY.

special numbers IN 00W01i
A Tucked Yoke Muslin
Ruffle Gown,
At 69c. each
Embroidered Yoke Cam
brio Gowns, 98c.,
Former price, $l.%
Empire, Square Neck.
Embroidered Ruffle
Gown, $l.l5,
Recent price, $50
"The Fedora" Cambria
Gown, Square Neck,
Handsomely trimmed,
$l.1S, Recent price, $l.6s
Skirts I'm great variety,
The Umbrella Skirts,
Handsomely trimmed
with Lace and Em.
broidery, from
$l.75 to $7.50 each
Specials in ohildrsnS Gowns, Drswsrs and
Undsrwaista Also
Childrens GipghaA Dresses and Boys Gal.
atea and Piqus RntA Examine the goods and
you will appreciate thsir vslua
$40 and 512
LACKAWANNA AVENUE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-18

We call special attention 10 the follewinS
special numbers IN 0OWN1s
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-11

higher; July. 43isc; June, exc; Septem-
Der. i22c. Oats higher; May Soc June,
297s0SOc; July, 26i4c. Pork. standard
mess. $l2.62ia. Lard. prime steam. 6.SOc :
choice, 692i5c. Bacon. shoulders, &c; longs.
CSC; clear ribs, 65sc; short clears, 3isc.
Dry sailed meats. shoulders. SC; longs,
Csc; clear ribs. SAC; short clear. CSC.
High wines steady and lower. at SIP
Baltimore, Md. April lO.-Flour dun. I'M
changed. Wheat firm; No. red, spot and
April 6iAc; May, 6ld6lhc; July, $3.50
597sc; steamer No. ?. red, 5SiAc bid; south
ern by sample. 6ld6Sc; do on grade. 59ism
62hc. Corn steady; mixed, spot and April,
50d0isc; May. 4934d50c: steamer mixed.
4ShG4sssc southern white corn, 5od5ic
do yellow. 5Od5lc. oats firm: No. white.
western. 37ikc; No 2 mixed. 34d3iiac. Rye
firm. slow demand. No. 2. 5Sd59c. Hay
firm: good TO choice timothy, $i3O0d1350.
Ocean freights quiet, steady, unchanged.
Provisions firm; mess pork, SlS75; bulk
shoulders SAC; short clear sides and sugar
cured shoulders. nc; hams. 11AG1li5c.
Refined lard, sac. Butter quiet; fancy
creamery. @G22c. fancy ladle. 15Gi6c: fan
cy rolls 12q124c; store packed, SGi0c.
Coffee dull; No. Z. 16lAc. Sugar dull; gran
Mated
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-04-11

Charleston, s. c., April 1O.-Arrived,
bark Catalina SPAN, Ferries, Havana
steam yacht Etuiria, Jacksonville pro-
ceeded New York.
Sailed, banks Nouva Margherita GtaD.
Cerase, Nykoping; Bergliott (Nor), Olsen.
Rotterdam; schooner Emma l.. Getting
ham, Southland, Baltimore.
Port Eads April 10-Arrived. steamer
steamer Washington (Nor), Salvesen,
Bluehelds; United States Lighthouse
steamer Arbutus, Tortusen, Mobile.
Departed, Steamer Breifond (Nor), Eske-
booker (Amn), Halsey, New York; steamer
Glendevon (Br), Hodge, Hamburg via
Newport News; United States Lighthouse
steamer Arbutus, Torjusen, New Orleans.
Lucy H. Russell Bishop, Bull River, S.
C.; Nancy Smith, Smith. Charleston; War
wick, Penny, Charleston; Jesse Murdoch,
Wheatley, Georgetown.
Boston. April s.-Arrived schooner Viola
Reppard, Williams, Port Royal.
Brunswick, April S.-Arriyed, bark
Lalnetar (Rus). Gaanni, Barcelona
schooner Dicky Bird. Francis. Bermuda
John L. Treat Greenlaw, New Haven
Ann J. Trainor, Little, New York; Mary
Sprague, Poland, Boston; Eta A. Stimp-
son, Coonbs do via Beaufort, N. G. LAT
ter sailed for Satilla.
Norfolk, April S-Arrived. schooner Fan
ME Reiche, Buckaloo, Charleston.
Cleared. schooner J. E. deBignon, Tur-
ner, Savannah.
Philadelphia. April s.-Arrived, schooner
City of Philadelphia, Dodd, Charleston.
Cork, April 9.-Arrived, steamer Ros-
setti (Br), Smith, Fernandina.
Genoa April 5.--Arrived, steamer Dora
Forster (Br), Atkinson, Savannah via
Barcelona
Hamburg April 5.-saiIed. bark Can
ming (Br), Pearce. Tybee.
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SPOT COTTON ADVANCED.
CAIN OF Lice. But VERY LITTLE
STOCK To SELL.

sales Of 1000 Casks spirits Turpen-
tine to he Delivered by April 20.
To-day's Price NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
rim. with sales of 1000 Barrels
Rcported-Other Markets steady.
savannah. April 10.-There was very lit
~ doing in the leading markets to-day.
pics. however, were firm. but the Offer
~ stocks were limited. Cotton advanced
ID. in the local market, on account of
rise OF 10 points in the New York mar
L. Spirits turpentine was firm and I'M
hanged with but little to sell. Rosin
mas firm. with sales reported at the first
call al the Board Of Trade. The wholesale
markets were fairly active. with prices
generally unchanged.
The followink resume Of the markets
will show the tone and the quotations
AZ The close to-day: