davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
Shorten Para era phs of News.


It has been reported that William
Hughes is not candidate for the Repub-
lican nomination as constable of the
Fourth ward. This Ii incvrrect. Mr..
Hughes Is q candidate and he wishes his
friends to continue their effort In his be-
half. The Republican candidates for no
mination in the Fourth ward met last
evening and distributed tickets for the
election. As the fight progresses the inter-
est increases.
West Side merchants are decorating
their business places for the holiday dis
play.
The Christian Endeavor society of the
Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist
church will hold an entertainment this
evening the programme of which was
printed in Mondays Tribune. A pie So
cial win follow.
Continual advertising is better than IN
effective spurts. Tell the people of your
wares In The Tribune. 1t will count.
West Side conclave. Order of Hepta-
sophs. will celebrate Its fourth anniver-
sary this evening in Ivorite hall. on South
Main avenue. Badges will be distributed
among the members In commemoration
Of the event.
Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Price. of Lost
Creek, who were on the West Side In at
tendance at the funeral OF the late Mrs.
Mary Daniels. returned home yesterday.
A meeting of the Fourth Ward Repub-
iican club will be held Thursday evening
at the club room, by order Of President
Hugh James.
An entertainment and social will be
given this evening In Mear's hall under the
auspices of Lieutenant Ezra 8. Griffin
camp. No. 8. Sons Of Veterans.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L. c. Strupper, Of Ell
mira. have returned home. after visit
70 DR.. and Mrs. p. F. Strupper. Of South
Main avenue.
David w. Thomas, of Chestnut street,
y candidate for the Republican nomina-
aon for common council in the, Four
teenth ward. p. J. Nealis will likely be
f4nominated by the Democrats.
This evening that interesting ca1tata.
"A visit to Grandpa" will be given in the
First Welsh Baptist churchiwith the same
cast - 20 successfully presented the per-
fornance some weeks ago.
The funeral of James Maloney. of Con-
tinental Hill. took place yesterday. Ser
vices were conducted In St. Patrick's
church at 93o O'Clock Interment was
made in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
A clam chowder social was held last
eveuing at the home Of Mrs. william
xohe. Of ia South Bromley avenue. under
der the auspices Of the Railroad Young
Nen'e Christian association. The affair
was success In every respect.
a new Quartette In rehearsinR. The.
members are Thomas williams. Daniel
Hughss. David Harris and Joseph Will
Christmas Day IL certainly too late a
dAto to buy Christmas presents. Adver-
tising IN : Christmas Day edition does
not catch the &rads. Now IL the time.
ne l1e1bune from now on to the holidays
@uln - snopn n6ectfve than a sSs~f~ s....-x
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
News OF. tbe Suburbs.

worth attendance. The supper will be
a substantial one and the ladies have a
reputation as cordial entertainers. The
fair will be especially interesting to the
ladies' Christmas presents can be pur-
chased there as well as at any store.
West Side business Directory,
GET THE MAJESTIC OIL STOVE.
Grand Parlor. Mystic. Easter and Dock
ash Ranges, 20 per cent. saved. X. j.
Hughes, agent. 12i South Main avenue.
BICYCLES repaired. SCISSORS ground,
tools sharpened. saws filed. keys fitted,
machines repaired by W. L. steenback.
dealer in Guns. Fishing Tackle, under
PHOTOGRAPHER-C Photos, 40
per dozen. They are just lovely. Con-
vince yourself by calling at Starner's 8
Photo Parlors. 10i and 1903 South Main
avenue.
BARBER-Hair cutting and shaving done
in first-class manner at John II. Reyn-
GROCERIES-Revere Standard Java Col
fee is unexcslled. The leading COTE OF
the day. For sale only at F. W.. Mason
Co. Fine Groceries, ll6 South Main
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for
anything you have to sell. FURNITURE
Stoves, Tools. etc. Call and see the
stock of ]. c. King, 1924 and 1925 jack
son street -
PLUMBING-William D.. Grimths' 10
North Main avenue. does first.ciass
Plumbing, Steam Heat and Gas f1tung.
Satisfaction is strictly guaranteed.
Special sale Of Holiday wines for ram
lily use, 35 cents per quart. at James r.
Bests, 3OS Cedar avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
PARKHURsr TUESDAY NIGHT,
lie viii Lecture Here on Pure Civil Gov
erumcnt,

No lecture Of recent years in this city
is awaited with such interest as that of
Rev. DR.. Parkhurst at the Frothing-
ham next Tuesday night on pure Civil
Government" a subject which Just at
this time has q special interest for
'6crantonians In view of the recent police
charges.
There are few men better fitted TO
speak on such subject than DR.. ia. .-
hurst. whose great work in the interest
Of better and purer administration Of
public affairs in New York city has for
years focused the attention Of the coun.
try apd marked him as one Of the CON.
spicuouS men of the age.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

How the Brigadier Played for a
Kingdom" A new story by Conan
Doyle. Will begin in Fridays Tribune
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
SCRANTON and TAYLOR.
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Business Transacted at Last Nights
Meeting Of the BOARD of Trade.
Masquerade Social in Mears' Hall.

Thirteen members of the West Side
board of trade met last evening and
held a meeting which was slight inn
provement on former sessions. Presi-
dent Mason was in the chair. A special
committee appointed at the last meet
ing to attend to the Robinson street
pave matter reported. Another conter-
ence will be held tonight with the
Traction people Secretary Daniels
read q communication from the Nation
al board Of trade in regard to the one
cent postage movement. The circular
was given in a recent issue OF the Tri-
bune, William Farrell moved that the
board instruct our congressman to sup
port the one cent postage measure.
There was much dissent. Mr.. Farr
thought that the movement was detri-
mental to book publishers and news
papers. An amendment was carried to
postpone action on the matter until the
bill is introduced in congress
A committee representing Lincoln
avenue property owners were at the
meeting in the interest of the Lincoln
avenue grade. William Campion stated
that only four property owners refuse
to sign the release from damages. he
wished the boards assistance on the
mater. John Thomas, another prop
erty owner, spoke at length on the mat
ter. City Engineer Phillips will take
corps Of engineers to the street in Ques-
tion and the line of grade will be marked
out for the benefit of the dissenters. In
this way 1t is to be hoped that the prop
erty owners will come to an unanimous
agreement. David Nichols, Of Luzerne
street, was elected to membership.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

How the Brigadier Played for a
Kingdom" A new story BY Conan
Doyls. WIN begin In Fridays Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11
Pheasant Masquerade social.

The Ariel club has the honor OF con-
Quoting one of the greatest social events
ever enjoyed on the West Side. 1t was
q masquerade and. was held last night
in Mears' hall. Every type OF human
ity was represented in the different
make-ups. Double-faced men, Indians.
Mexicans, soldiers, ghosts, Spanish
dancers, japanese ladies, Cinnamon,
negroes, ball players. grandmamas.
clowns, Scots. black friars, sailors; all
and many more were represented In the
gathering costumes. Every section of
the city was represented and most en-
joyable time was spent. The members
OF the club wore Spanish costumes Lou
Cleaveland, at the door, enforced at
tention in policeman suit Of blue Miss
Nellie Curran furnished music for the
dance to the satisfaction of all. Masks
were thrown off at midnight. The club
has a suite Of rooms in Mears' hall
which are artistically furnished.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-11

Solid lax. gold jewelry Ii Tufnduest's
stfonesht value point z fls ~"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

The Republican Caucus Committee Iia'
CONNECTED Its Work.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. 1.-THE
Republican caucus committee charged
with the duty OF making the majority
assignments to the Senate committees
held a protracted meeting this afternoon
and adjourned until Monday, when the
final report will be drawn for submis-
sion To the caucus 10 be held Tuesday
Immediately after the Senate adjourns-
A number of additional chairmanshiDs
were finally agreed upon to-day. In
addition to those that have been hero
tofore named in these dispatches were
the following:
Civil Service and ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
ard, of North Carolina.
Education and LabOr-Shoup, of Idaho.
Enrolled Bills-Sewell. of New Jersey
To Examine the Several Branches Of
the Civil Service-Peffer of Kansas
Pop)
Improvement OF the Mississippi River
Nelson, of Minnesota.
Indian Depredations-Wilso of Wash
ingtOn.
sianufactures-We Of Rhode Is
land
Mines and Mining Stewart, Of Nevada
CPop.G
Rotations with Canada-Carter. Of Mon
tana.
Revision OF the Iaws-Burrows, Of
Michigan
10 Investigate the Geological Survey
Elkins. of West Virginia.
Forest decentralization of Nebraska
PoD).
Ihe committees on Irrigation, )rgan-
zatiOn and Expenditures in the Executive
Departments. Pacific Railroads, Railroad
Transportation and Routes TO the Sea-
board, Quadro Centennial. National
Banks, and 10 Investigate frespassers on
Indian Lands, have not been definitely
determined. all of them being set apart
for the new men.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

FORT MONROE, VA. Dec J4.-Gen-
eral Miles has had a busy day inspect
ing the artillery school and post He
was stationed here thirty years ago and
is thoroughly familiar with its resources
lie c0mplimented Colonel Frank, the
commandant. on the thorough course OF
Instruction obtained by the school.
S0miral George Brown. commanding the
Norfolk navy-yard, accompanied by his
staff and number OF officers and ladies
from the yard. arrived here at 3 this
afternoon and caT<d on General Miles
and Mrs. Miles at the Hygeia. a salute
was fred from the fort In honor OF his
visit at 4 +. VI. The troops were form
ed on the parade ground for inspection
and review, which was followed by re-
ception TO General and Mrs. Miles at
Colonel Franks quarters. This was
attended by Admiral Brown and STAFF
and the officers OF the cruiser Columbia.
the officers and ladies Of the garrison,
and distinguished citizens from this Sec
ton. General Miles viii remain here
until Monday.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
POPULrsr NArIONAL CoNyENTfoN.
The Committee win Meet January 18th
to Arrange for Time and Place.

b. TERRA HAUTE, IND, Dec. H.-Chair-
man Taubeneck. of the National Com
mittee Of the Peoples party. was here
to-day and with Treasurer Rankin au-
thorized the publication OF the follow
ing circular:
At the direction of the Executive Com
mittee of the National Committee OF the
PEOPLES party, we hereby call a meet
ing Of the National Committee, TO be held
at the Lindell Hotel, in st. Louis, jan
uary H. 1896. at 10 o'clock. A. NJ. to fx
the time and place for holding the Ma
tional Convention, and to transact other
business. 1t Is desirable that we have
a full representation. and kindly request
all to be present.
No one Will be permitted TO- act as
proxy without proper credentials in
writing.
(SgneD,
j. III. TURNER, II. c. TAuBENEck,
Secretary. Chairman
s. J. MPAKLlN VI. G. RANkiN,
Secretary. Treasurer
There are two secretaries. Owing 10
the trouble at the Omaha Convention,
when the Farmers Alliance and knights
of Labor each demanded the place
Turner represents the Alliance, and Nc
Parlin the knights. At present the
cities which have asked for the con-
vention are Milwaukee. Minneapolis, st.
Louis. Dallas, and Atlanta.
The committee men are understood TO
favor an early convention
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

Iitical significance OF his trip. He said
that he had simply been in search OF
pastime and pleasure, and that he had
had many interesting experiences in the
South lie produced from his pocket a
lead Cuban homemade bullet, which had
struck down an unfortunate Spaniard
close to him. while he was under fire
with the Spanish troops for four hours
at Lareforma.
MY letters 10 General Campos." said
Lieutenant Churchill gave me many
advantages which ] would not otherwise
have had. / was fortunate in being en-
tertained az Spanish military headquar-
ters. and had excellent opportunities for
observing operations. General CampOs
gave me a letter TO General Valdeas.
and / spent eight days at the front. with
his column. During that time l was a
member OF his staff.
What is your opinion of the situa-
tion?"
Il think that. owing to the nature Of
the country the Spanish have before
them a very difficult task i'm the sup
preston OF the rebellion. Although L
believe them TO be brave and energetic,
/ do not think there Is sufficient combi-
nation in the movement of their several
columns to catch the insurgents or IN
fict upon them serious defeat"
1.-The situation at present Is just as mas
been since the outbreak of the hosultes.
There have been no decisive battles fought
and won either side. This, let me say
right here. that the report Of the en-
gagements as published I'm the foreign
papers. have been misleading every par
ticular In most all battles a few men
are killed on both sides. but the problem
IS no nearer solution.
,.I.t, Tho euf-fur IA fDa set in Spain
Is IN the same position that she Is now,
the probabilities are that the insurgents
will win. Owing 10 the abOminble condi-
lions of the road I'm spring and summer
IL viii De impossible for the Spanish 70
move their troops. and with the losses
which must ensuc from heat and posti-
lonce. it would look as though they
would have 10 eventually withdraw
Mr. Chruchnl and Mr.. Barns left cuba
on the Ollvet They stopped at Tampa
and enjoyed a day shooting quail.
CHICAGO, Dec H-When shown
dispatch to-day from Key West, Fla.
stating that a Madrid newspaper charg-
Ell him with assisting the insurgents
financially, George NJ. Pullman said there
was no truth I'm IT, IL was alleged that
while I'M Paris Mr.. Pullman had met
Cospcdes. n Cuban. and aided the insur-
gents. IN return fro which he was 10 re-
ceive valuable concessions in Cuba, In
case the rebels were victorious.
Mr Pullman said that he had not been
In Paris I'm seven years, and did not know
Ccspedes.
PARIS. Dec. IA Dispatch from Mad
rid to the Figaro says: General Martinez
Campos has resigned his command of
the Spanish army I'm Cuba, and viii be
succeeded by General Weyler, at present
commanding the Fourth Corps, OF the
Spanish army with headquarters at Bar
celOna
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

Major Hearsay, Of the New Orleans States,
and Congressman Boatner at Odds.


and Congressman Boatner at odds.
NEW ORLEANS. LA. Dec. 1.-THE
trouble between Major Hearsay and Con-
gresham BOatncr grows out Of the Fos-
ter campaign Mr.. Boatner is at present
bitterly opposed TO the denomination Of
the Governor. He had at first been eX-
tremely antagonistic to the Governor. but
subsequently went TO his side, and there
after changed his views again
MIR. Boatner is president of the News
Publishing Company. of Monroe. and va
rlous articles have appeared in that pa
Per castgating the Governor. They We're
the basis of q challenge between Mr..
shOlar, the author Of tine letters, and
Editor Chevis. of the Baton Rogue Ad-
vocate "A strong supporter of Governor
Foster. That affair was amicably set
tied
The States. which is edited by Major
Hcarsay, was drawn into the fight In
Ouchita parish through structures upon
Governor Fosters administration, which
the States IS now supporting, though
strongly opposed to Foster four years
ago.
The News charged that the States was
Influenced in its support OF Governor Fos-
ter by the fact that il had been given
the city printing contract. and the con-
tract had been corruptiy acquired.
Major Hearsay. through the States de-
nounced the News charges as cowardly
lie Colonel Boatner was in Washington
then He came home, and on December
10th announced he was responsible as the
editor of the News on the same day he
wrote a note 10 Major Hearsay. saying
ne would demand satisfaction for the at
tacks made upon the editor Of the News.
on the following day he printed a bitter
attack in the News on Major Hearsay, IN
which ne used the terms. "Strutting bragg
gart" and Liars applying them TO
Major Hearsay and reiteratng the print
ing contract charge.
Major Hearsay considered that Colonel
Boatner. under the Code, had no right 10
attack him. once having sent note
promising demand for satisfaction
Thereupon -the States printed yesterday
its scathing denunciatiOn OF Colonel Boat
ner. Colonel Boatner came 10 the city
to-day with President McLain. Of one Of
the Monroe banks. He also called on
President Crandell. OF the Southern Tele-
phone Company. and a note IS understood
TO have been addressed 20 Major Hearsay
thereupon. Naturally all parties 10 the
AFFAIR are retcent Both men are widely
known in the State. and friends are
naturally hopeful that hostile meeting
will be averted The present condition OF
affairs gives rise 10 the belief that there
Will be no street encounter.
An effort was made by an outsider to
have both gentlemen arrested, but Judge
Whitaker ala not consider he ought to
entertain the affidavit at this time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Dec. A.--Foro
virsinia-Fair ana warmer: westerly
winds.
The barometer has fallen In northern
States east OF the Mississippi and the
along the eastern slope OF the Rocky
Maintain. and fallen rapidly on the moth
Pacific coast. whore severe storms nav
mrs all 1',e storm on the Atlantic opnet
has caused severe gales on tho East Nev
England coast during the day, but 4 u
III Is warmer In all districts east Of the
Mlssissiypi, and colder az Rocky Moan
tain stations. ~
Generally fair weather will prevail a.
= ooGfheost Iex6gs -A.-.-..,.. g ~ q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
Obituary Notes.

FORT WORTH. TEX, Dec. 15.-Judge
Thomas T.. Nugent, one OF the most
prominent lawyers and politicians Ia
this morning.
Judge Nugent was born In Opelousas.
Ia, July 10. 1Sfl. In 1892 he received
10000 Populist votes for Governor OF
Texas. and In 1894 his vote for the same
position was 5000. He leaves q widow,
three sons, and daughter.
GETTYSBURG, PA. Dec. 14.--The
Hon Edward Mcpherson died at z
O'Clock this afternoon from the effect OF
poison taken for other medicine. He
was accustomed TO taking tonic under
a physicians prescription. and accidental
ly got a bottle containing tincture of
nuxvomlca. He instantly discovered his
but all efforts were unavaiiin9. \ wife
end Ave chudyep A1Dyiya him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

Ex-Governor FORAKER and Governor Brad
ley have long been intimate friends, ana
some say that Bradley will have the
quiet support OF Ohios next senator. and
his open assistance should no candidate
from that State appear available.
The States which are considered certain
to instruct for Bradley are Kentucky,
Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, MIS-
souri. and one or two other southern
States. Bradlcy's friends say that all
OF the southern delegates. exce"t Ten
nessees, Will be made up with reference
to Governor Bradifey's candidacy, ana
will be controlled by him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
THTRTY FEET INTO THE RfvER.
Narrow Escape of Two Men, Two Males
aud Wagon.


PETERSBURG, VA, Dec. H.-Spcciai.
Mrs. Alex. Rogers to-day Instituted SUIT
against the city for $3.50 damages 10 her
property, on Jefferson street, by sewer.
Mr.. Lee Jones and c0iored man mar
rowly escaped being fatally injured .
day or two ago. while crossing Nottoway
river in wagon. loaded with furniture,
hauled by two mules. The animals be-
came frightened. and ran against the
railing OF the bridge, breaking
IL, and precipitating the Whole
business, the men included, into
the river, distance OF thirty feet. Tho
only damae. strange TO say. was the
injury OF one OF the mules.
The receipts OF tobacco at the Peters
burg warehouses for the past week We're
2l2 hogsheads. and sales Of loose 552,97@
pounds.
Rev. T. J. O'Farrel has returned hom4
from Baltimore. whittier he Rsnt a few
days since to invite Cardinal Gibbons TO
be present at the deication OF st. Josephs
Catholic church. on the 18th Of January
next. The Cardinal promised to attend
II he could possibly do SO. Archbishop
Kain. of st. Louis, has also promised to
be present.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15

Near $4,000. .OOO-His Failure Attributed
Mainly to Ill-Health.

Mainly to lll-ltdith.
A Times reporter called az the resi-
donce of MrPace last night in order
to ascertain whether he wished 10 make
any statement IN regard to his assign
nent. but was informed that he was
too much indsposed 10 discuss the mat
ter Later IN the night, however a gem
flrman who. perhaps. Is closer 10 Mr.
Pace than any other OF ms business
associates. ana knows more Of his az
fairs made the following statement.
MIR PAGES assignment was undOuhtcd-
~ caused by the fact that he was I'm
very feeble condition, having been indis-
nosed TOR some time. and his mind was
SO much troubled by his Liabilities that
he wished 10 cut the GOrdian knot at
one blow. and free himself from the
burdens which had long troubled him.
ASSETS AND LIABILITIES.
"Nr PAGES assets are about 81 500. 900
TO s.. 900 900. while his liabilities are less
than $1.OoOOO. He owns ranch Of
100000 acres in Texas, good FOR both
ed with from 10000 TO l2,OOO head of
improved breeds OF cattle. from which
there were about 100 calves this year.
This property In good times would easily
bring SJOJ.Vn.
"He is also a large owner Of silver
mines In Colorado, which are supposed 10
be very valuable. ana has great deal
OF properly I'm the coal-mining district
of Alabama, which pays good rate of
interest on his investment Besides this
he owns a large quantity of VARIABLE
property in this city. including the Pace
Block Levy Block. Mt Vernon flats. and
his handsome residence at the corner Of
Franklin and Adams streets
In reply TO the question as 10 whether
ne thought speculation had anything TO
do with Mr. PAGES assignment, this
gentleman said that he did not believe
for q moment that IL had
"The fact is he said, that Mr.. Pace
has never been a sDeculator in the ac-
cepted meaning of the term. He may
have occasionally made a little deal in
corn. cotton or wheat. but II was more
for pastime than gain, and insignificant
amounts were risked ] think the whole
reason was as | have statcd-his health
is shattered. and his property. though
very valuable Is much scattered and
hard to realize on in me depressed state
OF business.
RESIGN ALTON NOT ACCEPTED.
Al y called meeting 81 the board Of
directors OF the Columbian Building and
lContinued on Second PaSA
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-12-15
TWO FREIGHTs WRECkED.
Two Men Killed in kentucky-seriou,
wreck on the seaboad Air Line.

LEXINGTON. KY. Dec. 14.-Freight
train No. Al, ON the Cincinnati Southern.
ran into a caboose OF a wrecked train
AT the tunnel this side of High Bridge
this morning instantly killing l.. j. Du-
vail and Michael O'Day. both OF th.s
CITY. John Wind. of Macon, Ga, and
Henry Miller. OF this city, We're injured.
the former seriously. lie may not re-
cover Engineer Bass and the fireman
OF the freight escaped uninjured.
hours.
RALEIGH, n. c.. Dec. 14.-Twelve cars
Of the through freight train on the Sea-
board Air Line were derailed and wreck
ed near Warren Plains to-day. Passenger
trains were delayed by the accident.