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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19

No. 3, today handed down an opinion
discharging the rule for a new trial
in the case of ex-Mayor William B.
Smith against the Philadelphia Times.
The action was brought to recover
damages for alleged libel growing out
of publications In the Times on Oct.
and 3. 1892 The trial of the suit was
begun before Judge Gordon in the
common pleas court on April 10. and
two days later the jury rendered a ver-
dict in favor of the eX-mayor, award
ing him $4,000 damages.
An application was made for new
trial upon which argument was heard
on June 4. Judge Finletters opinion
Is voluminous and goes into the various
questions raised at this argument.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
Meeting OF The LEAGUE
The City OF Cleveland Filled with
Republican Workers.
DELEGATES FROM LACKAWANNA
Pennsylvania RcprcscntntivcsJo Join with
Citizens from North, South. East and
West-Mfs. Foster a Conspicu.
Gus Figure Silver Question.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Cleveland. o.. June 1S.-Cleveland is
laid out in holiday attire to greet the
largest convention the Republican Ma
tional league has ever held in all its
history Delegations are coming from
nearly every state in the Union. The
corridors of the Ilollenden, where are
located the headquarters of the ma
tional organization and many state
leagues, are filed with citizens from
north south. east and west. General
Powell Clayton. of Arkansas. and Clay
Evans. of Tennessee, the man the Re
publican party selected last fall and
the Democratic Legislature counted out,
are to be seen with the leaders of Iowa,
New York and the east.
Mrs. Foster is here, a conspicuous fig
ure as the leader of the Woman's Re
publican league. Pennsylvania is to
have a better representation than ever
before in any National league meet
ing. The northeast furnishes Captain
Parker, Hon. Theodore Hart, r. p.
Robinson, Lyddon Flick and Lew Hol-
colmb from Luzerne, and John j. Da-
vies, d. w. Powell, ]. H. Thomas, NJ. H.
Dale, c. E. Pryor, T. F. Penman, e. E.
Robathan, f. w. Fleitz and Major Ev-
f,A,, 4 ap1ya hi
delegation arrived this morning and
are all at the Hollenden.
The Pennsylvania delegation eau
cuses tomorrow morning and undoubt-
edly will be for General d. A. McAlpin.
of New York, for the president. The
convention promises lively discussion
of the silver question.
Gold and Silver Mcu Aggressive.
Cleveland, June 1s.-On the eve OF the
National Republican league convention
the man who can tell which way the cat
will jump on the all-absorbing money
| question does not live. 1t is not even a
certainty that the cat will jump. as
the feeling seems to be strengthened
with the arrival of each delegation that
the money question should be handled
like hot stove.
The feeling between the gold and sill
yer men is very bitter, and there is much
talk of preventing any discussion in
| convention. From expressions heard
on all sides it is pretty hard to figure
out how the free silver men will be able
to muster enough votes to adopt free
| silver resolution. The opposition to
such a declaration seems to be pretty
well concentrated and fully as aggres-
sive as the silverites. Not an avowed
candidate for the presidency has ap-
| peared in opposition to General Il. A.
McAlpin of New York, and his friends
declare that he will be elected by accla-
nation. Secretary A. B. Humphrey
also seems to be certain of reelection.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
CONDENSED STATE TOPICS.

Petitions are being signed in Schuylkill
county asking the governor not to sign
the Quay county bill.
A Lehigh Valley train passing through
the woods at Ricketts,, near Wilkes-Barre.
ran down big bear.
Jacob Shoemaker, a former inmate of
the State asylum, shot himself In grove
on farm at Windsorville, York county.
While fighting fire In the Hazle mines
near Hazleton, John Condy was Instantly
killed and Benjamin Leatherhouse prob
ably fatally injured.
Miss Sarah Jones, of Wllkes-Barre. has
mystcrlously disappeared from st. Luke's
hospital, Bethlehem. Two years ago her
brother disappeared.
The board of pardons will have seventeen
cases on the list at Its Wednesday meet
Ing. the first one being that OF Hugh
Dempsey. the Homestead poisoner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
RUNKEL.SNOWDEN CASE.
Colonel Runkcl Pleads Guilty to Aggrn.
ya.cd Assault.

ya:cd ASs1ul,.
Philadelphia. June 1S.-Colonel Will
lam NJ. Runkel, who recently assaulted
Colonel A. Louden Snowden, ex-minis-
ter to Greece and Roumania, because of
a fancied wrong done him by Colonel
Snowden in connection with the form
er's retirement from the Philadelphia
mint a score of years ago, was today
arraigned before Judge Biddle in the
quarter sessions court. The defendant
pleaded guilty to aggravated assault
and battery, but when his counsel APP
peared they asked the court to allow
Runkel to withdraw his plea. This ap-
plication was denied.
After Colonel Snowden had described
the assault and other witnesses had
told of Colonel Runkers threats to do
up" Colonel Snowden- the court con-
tinued the case until next Tuesday,
when an effort will be made by the de-
fendant's lawyers to chow that he was
"laboring under delusion" at the time
of the attack.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
ARE AGAINST QUAY COUNTY
Arguments Four Hours in Length
Arc Heard.
WILKES.BARRE DELEGATIONS
Talking for and Against the New County
Measure VIII Governor Hastings
Veto the Religious Garb
Dill-NOtcs of Interest.

Harrisburg, June 1S.-The entire at
tention of the governor and his capi-
net officers was occupied for nearly
four hours this afternoon hearing argyll
munts for and against the Quay county
bill. Large delegations representing
both sides of the question were on hand
from both Luzerne and Schuylkill coun-
ties, and every phase OF the question
was discussed by the various speakers,
including ex-Judge Harvey, OF Wilkes
Barre; ex-Judge fitzpatrick, of Easton;
eX-Deputy Attorney General Lyman ID.
Gilbert. of Harrisburg. and others for
the bill, and Congressman Brumm and
others against it, Final action VIII
probably be taken next Tuesday.
Following this hearing was one n
the religious garb bill. J. w. Pike, Of
Philadelphia, secretary of the legisla-
tive committee of the Junior Order Of
United American Mechanics, appearing
for the bill, Representative Seyfert, of
Lancaster, opposed the measure and
the governors remarks during the ar
gument indicated purpose to veto the
bill. AS the governor will be out of the
city during the remainder Of the week,
no further hearings will be held on
bills.
Governor Hastings tonight an
nounced the appointment of the follow
ing: James S. McKean, of Pittsburg,
and David b. Oliver, of Allegheny, to
be inspectors of the Western peniten-
tiary for two years; Samuel B. Rheams.
David o. Shaver, James Lappan, Alex.
W. Foster and Oliver A. Waggoner, all
of Pittsburg, to be commissioners to
examine applicants for boiler and en-
sine inspectors in Allegheny county
Chairman Marshall, of the house
committee ON appropriations, after a
conference with the governor and state
fiscal officers today, in an interview
stated that in his opinion there would
be no occasion to veto appropriation
bills on the ground of lack of funds
There has been an increase of over
S1,OO0000 in the revenues for the first
seven months of the present fiscal year
as compared with the same period q
year ago, and over 500, ,O0O, 600 can be ap-
propriated with safety.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
WASHINGTON NOTES.

DR.. William T. Harris, commissioner OF
education, in his report for the year 1884
shows that the total number of pupils in
all public schools was 1880, ,26S, an increase
over the previous year of over 100000, In
spite of hard times.
Van Sender, private secretary to Sec
retary Carlisle, states this evening that his
information leads him to believe that the
Sound money" men carried all the eleven
congressional districts In the state OF
Kentucky at yesterdays primaries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
BOOM IN IRON AND STEEL.
Prices Are Advancing in Almost Every

Prices Are Advancing in Almost Every
Locality.
Philadelphia, June 1S.-The bulletin
of the American Iron and Steel asso-
citation issued today says:
On June 10 we announced that an
early increase in the price of steel rails
from $22 to $24 was exceedingly proba-
BILE We can now state that sales We're
made last week at Pennsylvania mills
at S24, and that other Pennsylvania.
mills decline to enter orders at any
lower price. We feel sure that before
the week ends all the steel rail mills in
tn country will advance their price
to a basis of $24 at Pennsylvania mills.
Since the first of June large sales of
rails have been made in the east and
west.
Prices of other iron and steel products
are still advancing. The demand is en-
tirely normal and results from reduced
stocks and increased confidence in the
future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
WORK AT STATE CAPITAL.
Hearings Granted and Bills Approved by
Governor Hastings.


Harrisburg, Pa, June 1S.-The gov
ernor gave hearing today in the Ken
nedy gas bill, revoking the exclusive
right of companies chartered previous
to the act of 1874 and which have since
accepted the provisions of the new con-
stitution; the Woods water bill, requir-
ing municipalities to purchase exist
ing plants, and the Quay county bill.
He also approved the following:
Validating purchases of leases hereto-
fore made or required by water COM
panies of lands to preserve their water
supply from contamination.
To prevent physicians and surgeons
from testifying in civil cases to COM
muncations made to them by their
patients.
Amending the act to protect fruit
gardens, growing crops, etc. so as to
protect berries and nuts by furnishing
trespass.
Relating to the lien of judgments
against decedents.
Amending the act authorizing county
commissioners to furnish supplies and
fuel so as to include certain additional
articles to supply.
Abolishing days of grace on promis-
sorry notes, drafts, etc.
Amending the marriage license act
relating to the county wherein to secure
the license.
Providing for the more effectual pro-
lection of the public health in the
several municipalities of this common
wealth.
To determine the status of type
writing.
Making an additional appropriation
for the payment of the salary of the
dairy and food commissioners, and for
the payments of his necessary expenses
as agent Of the state board of agricul-
ture for two fiscal years. ending May
81, 1895.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
FLASHED FROM THE WIRES.

The will of John w. Masury, the wealthy
paint manufacturer. is being contested.
About 5000. 900 involved.
Found dead beside the road at Oakville,
Ont, A. B. Hamilton and wife are be-
lieved to have poisoned themselves.
Samuel Gompers told a st. Louis audi
ence that the rich men of America would
give millions to establish a monarchy here.
A huge meteor, which dropped into
lagoon near Chimacum, WASH, shook the
ground and caused the water to boil furi-
ously.
John Brown and wife, who lived on
junk boat, were murdered and thrown into
the Ohio river at Stone City, Ky, by un-
known persons
BY the explosion Of boiler in the Union
Cotton Compress works at New Orleans,
Glen b. Primrose was killed and twelve
other persons hurt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
ELIZABETH HyTTER DEAD.
The Well known philanthropist Passes
Away from Life Fraught with Good


Deeds.
Philadelphia, June 1S.-Mrs. Elizabeth
s. Hutter who has been a prominent
figure in philanthropic circles for over
forty years, died today at her residence,
on Race street, above Sixth. She had
been suffering for "a long time from a
complication of diseases. Mrs. Hutter
was the widow of Rev. e. w. Hutter,
at one time editor of the Lancaster In
telligencer, which he left to become as
sistant secretary of state under Pres
ident Buchanan. After that he entered
the Lutheran ministry. Mrs. Hutter
was born in Lebanon and was a de-
scendant of Baron Won Shindel. Los
ing her own three children in their
early youth, she devoted her energies
to philanthropic work. During.the war
of the rebellion she frequently went to
the front, rendering valuable services
to the wounded and suffering. She took
conspicuous part in the great sanitary
fair held in Philadelphia in 1861. act
ing as president of the committee of
labor, income and revenus, and was
credited with having collected $250,0O0
for the fair.
The work by which Mrs. Hutter was
best known was the establishment of
the Northern Home for Friendless Chill
dren, at Twenty-third and Brown
streets. The home was founded in 1853,
and Mrs. Hutter was its first and only
president To this institution she de-
waited the best efforts OF her life. In
1867 she was appointed lady inspector
of the Soldiers Orphan schools by Gov
ernor Geary and fulfilled the duties
connected with 1t for number of
years. She was also one of the origin
ators and first presidents of the News
boy and Bootblack's Home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
WOMAN FATALLY BURNED.
Who Bravely Tried to Rescue Her Was
Badly Injured.

BadIy injured.
Cleveland, June 1S.-People passing
along Ontario street last evening were
startled by the piercing shrieks of a
woman which came from the roof of
restaurant known as the New Wright
House" Looking in the direction from
which the cries came, they saw wo-
man entangled in the telephone and
electric light wires, forty feet above
the ground. Her clothing was ON fire
and she was loudly calling for help.
Several men ran up the stairs leadign
to the roof, and Thomas Bell, a stereo-
typer in the employ of the World, as
cended by the fire escape. Bell reached
the terrified woman as soon as the
other men, and together they rescued
her from her perilous predicament.
Just as they had succeeded in freeing
her, Bell caught hold of one of the
wires with his hands. In an instant he
was writhing with pain.
Somebody had the presence of mind
to cut the wire, but that did not save
Bell. He fell head downward to the
fire escape, a coil of wire being about
his hips and holding him suspended in
the air. He screamed for help, and for
a time it seemed that he would be
burned to death, the flames playing
about his body. He was finally re-
leased, and, with the woman, was sent
to hospital.
The latter, whose name is Edith
Johnson, waitress Ia the restaurant,
will die, her arms and legs being burned
to crisp but Bell, though badly
burned. will recover. The woman had
gone to the roof of the building to see
a fire which was burning block away.
She leaned out over the roof to get a
better view. and in doing so grasped an
electric wire with her hands.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
IS Cents.

sons styles. No three and four year
old patterns in this purchase.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19

and James w. Paul. jr., executors Of
George w. Childs, deceased, and James
Mundell and Philip A. Snellbaker, exc
cutors of John Mundell, deceased, to
recover from them as sureties a bal
ance of $13,57S.S2. alleged to be due on
the bond Of Mr.. Bosbyshell as superin-
tendent Of the Philadelphia mint.
The bond was originally for 100000.
The claim is made up of a balance Of
the amount embezzled by Henry S.
Cochran, the former chief weigher Of
the mint, and shortage in silver coin
are
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
Receiver DISCHARGED,

Baltimore, June 1S.-Judge Dobler signed
an order this afternoon dismssing the re-
ceivership for the Maryland Steel COM
pany. The receiver, Frederick w. Wood,
president of the company, is ordered to
make full account to the court and upon
so doing to be discharged from all liabii-
ties incurred in his position as receiver.
Tho order is made to turn all property and
cash now in the hands of the receiver ap-
pointed by order of the court, dated April
/, 1893, to the Maryland Steel company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
EXERCISES AT LEIIIGH.
Prizes Won by Students In the OratOrical
Contest.

Bethlehem, Pa, June 1S.-Alumni day
at Lehigh university was made doubly
attractive by the oratorical contest
Henry Neff Herr, OF Wheatland, Pa,
carried off the George w. Childs-
Drexel prize of 800; John L. Stocker
of Bethlehem. the Thomas Dolan prize
of $50. and Samuel ]. Randall, the late
Congressman Randall's son. the John
Wanamaker prize of $25.
This afternoon the Varsity team de-
feated the Alumni team at base ball
by the score of IA to 13
N is announced that Robert II. sayre,
ST.. will equip the new Sayre observa-
tory.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
CHEATING THE GALLOWS.
Another Stay Granted in tho Case o
Theodore Lambert.


Theodore Lambert.
Trenton, N. j., June 1S.-John L. Sem
pie, counsel for Theodore Lambert, the
colored man who killed William Kairer.
a baker at Camden, succeeded in get
ting another stay in the case today.
Lambert has been twice sentenced to
death and he was to have gone to the
gallows on the 9th inst on a warrant
issued by Governor Werts several weeks
ago.
Counsellor Semple this afternoon ap-
peared before Judge Green, of the Fed
eral court, and applied for a writ Of
habeas CORPUS on several technical
grounds, one being that the order of
Judge Shiras, staying the execution when
it was first fixed, had never been va
Gated. Judge Green refused to grant
the application, and Counsellor Semple
gave notice of appeal. The case there
fore goes to the United States Supreme
court for the second time and it cannot
be argued until October next.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
HOWE'S CASE CONTINUED.
Another Chapter in the Famous pitzel
Mystery.

Another Chapter in the Famous pitzel
Mystery.
Philadelphia, June 1S.-The case of
the commonwealth against Jeptha d.
Howe, the st. Louis attorney, who was
indicted with Herman Mudgett, alias
II. II. Holmes, and Carrie A. Ptzel on
charge of conspiracy to defraud the
Fidelity Mutual Life Insurance associ-
alton of Philadelphia out of $4,000, was
called before Judge Arnold in the quar-
ter sessions court today. On applica-
ton of counsel for Howe, the case was
continued until further notice.
This Is the case in which Howe and
his alleged accomplices are charged
with palming off body on the Fidelity
association as that of Benjamin Pitzel
whose life was insured for 10000, and
thereby defrauding the association of
that amount.
Holmes was recently tried on the
same charge and pleaded guilty, SEN
tence being deferred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19

Of the Silver knights of America. The
general objects are stated to be to es-
tablish q, secret society for the purpose
of seeking Ito secure in a legal way the
free coinage of silver in the United
States and to make silver n legal ten
der for all debts and to collect and ex-
pend money for that purpose.
The capital stock Is $l00,0 and the
shares 500 each. M. b. Harlow Is the
legal agent. w. w. Stewart, of Car
son City, New, is president; James l..
Palt, vice-president; oliver C. Sabine,
secretary; James A. B. Richard, treas
urer, and s. s. Yoder director general.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
LIVELY SCENE AT KEEL.
Preparations for Ceremonies ut Canal
Opening.

Preparations for Ceremonies ut Canal
Opening.
Kiel. June 1S.-The harbor presented
n lively scene today owing to the con-
stant passing and repassing Of pin
naces and other small boats convey
ing the admirals and commanders Of
the assembled fleets who spent most Of
the day in exchanging visits. The
banks of the canal are lined with
troops All traffic has been stopped in
preparation for tomorrow's ceremonies
The tablet which Emperor William will
unveil at the Holtenau lighthouse
bears the following inscription in gold
letters:
Emperor William opened the North
Sea Baltic canal, handed 1T over and
consecrated 1t to the traffic of the world
June 81 1895"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
FOR CITY AND STATE.
Senator Portcr's Choice for Presidential
Timber.

Timber.
Philadelphia, June 1S.-"I am for the
city and state" said State Senator Por-
ter today when asked whom he favored
for the Republican presidential nomina-
ton.
"Have you seen that State Senator
Penrose. who has been on a visit to
United States Senator Quay, announces
that he Is in favor OF Governor Nc
Kinley, of Ohio?"
"Yes, but am for the city and state"
1t is understood the senator has for
some time past been In favor of Penn
sylvania's chief magistrate for the head
of the national ticket in 1896.
David Martin was accosted as he was
leaving the city for Harrisburg and
asked whom he favors for the presiden-
tial nomination. and answered, II don't
care to discuss that matter now. There
is time enough to talk about it after a
while"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
LAFAYETTE COMMENCEMENT.
Reunion of Literary Societies in College
Halls.

Easton, Pa, June ia reunion Of the
literary societies of Lafayette was held
in the halls of the college today. In
Franklin hall the orator was w. +.
Smalley, 's5. of Wilmington. Del, and
John F.. Fox, '85, of Harrisburg, was
the orator in Washington hall.
The college chapel was the scene this
morning Of an impressive service. 1t
was the unveiling of murel tablet in
memory of Professor Charles Elliott,
d. D., LII. D., 40, and for some years a
professor in the college. The orator
was George Junkin, LII. D., of Phila-
delphia President Warfleld followed
with an affectionate tribute to Dr. FL
lott. Henry M. Elliott, of Chicago, SON
in-law of the doctor, then removed the
flag which covered the tablet and Rev.
DR.. Samuel A. Gayley. 'S7. pronounced
the benediction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
INCREASING STOCK.
Philadelphia Traction Company Will Dis
scmminatc Another Million

ScmNIHHtC NUOtHCT NIIIIOH,
Philadelphia, June 18.-At a meeting
Of the directors of the Electric Trac-
tion company today 1t was decided to
increase the capitalization to the full
amount authorized. $s.75O,OO0, by the
issue of 22,6C4 additional shares, of a
par value of $50 each, to which the
shareholders will be entitled to sub
scribe in the ratio of one share and a
small fraction of a share for each
seven shares of present holdings.
The money thus obtained, amounting
to a little more than $1,l0O,OO0, will be
used to pay for prospective extensions
of the company's system.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
BIG NEWSPAPER TRUST.
Plans for Forming II Gigantic COmbina-
tlOu in Wall Street.

New York, June 1S.-It became
known yesterday i'm Wall street that
some Of the manufacturers of paper
for newspapers use have been planning
to form II combination with big cap
ital The representatives have been
talking with Wall street men with ref
erence to financial plans. SO far moth
ing definite has been settled. There
has been talk of n capitalization of
$40, ,OO0,0 900 with $l0OO0,000 in bonds.
The combination, If formed, would
probably be a big newspaper trust, and
possibly If its shares were listed on the
stock exchange might rival other big
industrials as subject for active spec
ulatiOn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-06-19
Browne Is All Right.

Massllon, o., June 1S.-When ]. s. Coxey
retired from Cal Brownies bond on ac-
count of Brownies marriage to Miss
Coxey, he thought there was no hope of
Carts escaping prison cell, but the newly
married man has managed to get six of
the leading Populists of Canton to give
ball for his appearance at the next term of
court on u criminal charge.