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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
STRONG'S APPOINTMENTS.
Platt's Friends Out in the Gold in Dis.
tributiOn of plums
By the United Press.

By the United Press.
New York, Feb. 13.-Mayor Strong,
acting under the power of the removal
bill which was passed by the legislature
last week. made his first important
appointments today. They are as fol-
lows: Counsel to the corporation,
Francis NJ. Scott, to succeed w. II.
Clark; salary, $4,000 a year.
Commissioner of public works-Wil-
liam BroOkfield, to succeed Michael 4.
DAILY, removed; salary, $4,000 a year.
Deputy commissioner of public works,
General c. H. r. Coils, to succeed
Maurice F. Holahan; salary, $4,000 a
year.
Members of the supervisory board of
the New Yory city civil service board
Everett F. Wheeler Edwin Lawrence
Godkin, Charles w. Watson and L.
Randolph Robinson; no salary.
Secretary and executive officer of the
city civil service boards-Lee Phil
lips, re-appointed; salary. $1,000 a year.
The appointments caused something
of a sensation in political circles.
William Brookfield and General Col
lis, two Of the appointees, led the re-
cent fight against Thomas C. Platt
and none of the other men selected by
Mr.. Strong belong to the Platt wing
of the Republican party. Today's ap-
pointments seem to indicate that the
followers of the leader from Tioga arc
not to obtain a very large share of the
patronage at the disposal of the reform
administration
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
MURDERED IN A HOTEL,
A Fatal Quarrel Between Prominent Men
of Chattanooga.
! Jp,, he ITni


Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. 13.-Robert
r. Craig trustee Of Hamilton county,
shot and killed A. NJ. Womble in the
corridor of the Russell House yester-
day. Wumble had been in Craig's en-
ploy as deputy. Early in December
he was removed for causes not stated,
but 1t is asserted that there was moth
ing wrong with his affairs The re-
moval caused surprise, but Mr.. Wom-
bic did not seem to have any ill-will
toward Mr.. Craig and the two never
had quarrel before, so far as is known
What brought on the difficulty today
is not yet clear. Both men are peace
able and always cordial in demeanor
to all
Womble expired in a few minutes,
making an ante-mortem statement that
Craig had invited him to his room and
then shot him from behind. Both men
were most prominent, and especially
Mr.. Craig, who is young man and
favorte in society. Craig was slight
ly injured in the fight and tonight is
being guarded in his room.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
WASHINGTON WAITS.

The act TO establish a national military
park at Gettysburg, Pa, has been ap-
proved by the president
The president vetoed a bill to pay the
heirs of ID. Fulford for United States
bonds burned. deeming the proof inconclu-
sive.
Senator Hin attended his first dance at
Washington last night that given by Sem
ator and Mrs. Murphy, in honor of their
daughter
The Reilly Pacific railroad bill Will be
reported to the house again, with the
proposition to accept the face debt due the
government
Lieutenant General Schofield has ap-
pointed Lieutenant Colonel William NJ.
Wherry, Second infantry, as military sec
retary on his stan.
Senator Harris election to the senate
for a fourth term was celebrated last
night by the Tennessee colony at ban
quet I'm Pages hotel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
admiral Tine Gives IN
Nci-Hai-Nei Surrendered to the Jap.
anese Troops.
PEKIN'S DEFENSE IS NOW GONE
ChcfOo the Only Obstruction Before the
Invaders-Sa of Soldiers. Crews
and Foreigners Stipulated-China
Must Sue for Peace.
By the United Press.

By the United Press.
Yokahama, Feb. 13.-Intelligence was
received here this morning of the sur
render of the Chinese forts and war
ships at Wei-Hai-Wei. The surrender
is complete and the Japanese are in
full possession OF Wei-Hai-Wei. 1t Is
officially announced that Captain Nu-
ros, of the Japanese squadron operat-
Ing at Wei-Hai-Wei, reports that on
Feb. II one of the enemy's gunboats
approached the Japanese fleet flying a
flag. When communication was had
with her 1t was ascertained that she
brought message from Admiral Ting,
of the Chinese navy, Offering to sur
render Wei-Hai-Wei and his vessels
provided that the lives of the soldiers
crews and foreigners We're secured.
The commander of the second Japa-
nese army. in an official report of the
operations of that body before Wei
Hai-Wei, says that its losses from Jan.
20 to Feb. l We're eighty-three killed
including five officers, and 219 wounded,
including General Otera and three 9TH
er officers. During the same period 700
of the enemy We're killed.
London, Feb. 13.-Intelligence has
been received here that Wei-Hai-Wei
surrendered to the japanese yesterday
dispatch to the Times from Shang-
hal says it is reported in Tien-Tsin that
the Chinese war ships Chen Yuen,
Ching-Yuen and Kwang-Ting are still
atloat at Wei-Hai-Wei Their immun-
ity from destruction is ascribed to the
fact of the Chen-Yuen having netting
to protect her from torpedoes and the
others quick firing guns, enabling them
to resist the attacks of the Japanese.
Summary of the Situation
Yokohama, Feb. 13-The following
gives summary of the situation at
Wei Hai-Wei just before the surrender.
All the forts on the mainland have been
taken by the Japanese, and the fort on
this island has been silenced. The IRON
clads Ting -Yuen and Lai-Yuen and the
cruisers Ching-Yuen and Wei-Yuen
have been sunk, and thirteen torpedo
boats either destroyed or captured. One
japanese torpedo boat was lost, and
two Were disabled.
With the fall of Wei-Hai-Wei. the last
important block in the way of Japan's
triumphal march to Pekin has been re-
moved. There still remains Chefoo be-
tween them and the capital. but that is
considered quite a minor post, and is
expected to fall into the hands of the
conquering army as readily as the walls
of Jericho fell at the blasts of Joshua's s
trumpets. The only thing which will
now prevent Japan's victorious soldiers
from marching on is the weather. The
road is long and weary and the winter
is severe. They may, therefore, con-
tent themselves with minor skirmishes
and await the spring before starting for
the great goal. In the meantime China
fully realizes the importance of the
loss of Wei-Hai-Wei, and may choose
peace at any price rather than suffer
the indignity Of seeing her capital city
occupied by the heartily detested Japs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
STATE TOPICS CONDENSED.

Schuylkill countys bar opposes the Ar
mold bin now before the Legislature, to ex-
pedite litigation.
For the loss of an arm at Palo Alto, w.
s. Raber of Pottsville, has sued the Read
ing Railroad company for $4,000.
1t is feared that ex-Adjutant General
Greenland cannot recover from Bright's
disease, of which he is Ill at Clarion.
Schuylkill County Tax Collectors asso-
citation, at Pottsville, is trying to devise
means to assist an obstructed collector.
The Harrisburg appropriation ordinance
contains this significant provision-"2OO
for shotguns for use in police depart
ment."
william Richardson, of Mahanoy City,
quartermaster of the Eighth regiment,
has been appointed foreman Of the state
arsenal.
Fearful of overtaxing the strength OF
Penn street bridge, Reading, Judge End
Itch restrained trolley companies from
laying tracks on It.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
STOCK THRUST UPON THEM.
senator Porter and Day id Martin Expl ain
How They Became Identified with
Telephone Company.

BY the United Press.
Philadelphia, Feb. Estate Senator
Charles a. Porter and Republican Ma
tional Committeeman David Martin
Were the principal witnesses at this af-
ternoon's session of the councilmanic
committee which is investigating the
alleged disposal by the Mutual Auto
matte Telephone company of $780,, 900
worth of its stock to councilmen and
others for the purpose of securing u
right of way ordinance When the
stock registry of the company was
placed in evidence it was shown that
1,52j shares each We're recorde,. in the
names of Messrs. Martin and Porter,
and it was to explain this evident
ownership that the we'll known Re-
publican leaders We're called.
Mr.. Martin testified that the stock
was placed in his name without his au-
thority; that he never became inter-
ested in the company, although he had
been given the refusal of from 1000 to
1000 shares at so per share, and that
he did not assist, directly or indirectly,
in getting the Mutual ordinance
through councils. The national COM
last by John p. Persch, the treasurer
of the concern, TO take an interest in
the company, and of the refusal of the
stock being then given him. After
consulting with Mr.. Porter, however,
and also being advised by Thomas II.
Martindale, a prominent member of
the philadelphia Trades league, to have
nothing to do with the company, Mr..
Martindale claiming that the patents
could not be operated in Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Martin notified Treasurer Persch
that he would not become Interested
The witness declared that he had
never seen nor held any of the stock.
Senator Porter Corroboratcs.
The testimony of Senator Porter was
largely corroborative of what Mr.. Mar
tin stated. Like Mr.. Martin, Senator
Porter declared that the stock was
entered in his name without his knowl-
edge, and that he did not aid in the
passage of the ordinance. The witness
was also advised by Mr. Martindale to
have nothing to do with the company
or he might get himself in trouble"
because of the alleged patent irregular
ity.
A statement by Senator Porter that
he had not caused his name to be ef-
faced from the stock registry, led
Chairman Roberts to inquire why he
had not taken this step, inasmuch as
he had been advised to not become in
terested in the venture. To this the
witness replied that he had practically
banished the affair from his mind.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14

any agreement in the formation of
plans to be submitted to the conven-
tion regarding their future attitude
toward the general assembly of the
knights of Labor. and that after all the
convention will have to settle the mat
ter for itself. There Is a strong inn
preston that the secessionists will firm
ly carry their point and that a new
organization will be formed
The charges of President A. A. Adams
against the National Mine Workers Of
ficials, alleging corruption in the settle
ment of the miners strike last June.
have fallen fiat and he has injured his
chances as candidate for president of
the National Miners association.
There is no doubt now of the eleva-
tion Of Penna as president.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
BARRIOS SAYS HE is FIRM.
II There Is Peace 1t Must he on Guate
mala's Terms.
p,, ibo ITpitaI Dracc

By the United Press.
Guatemala. Feb. 13.-President Bar
rios has stated to a newspaper corre-
spondent that although he has every
hope of a peaceful settlement of the
difficulty between Mexico and Guate-
mala the settlement must be on the
basis as outlined by Guatemala. As to
the question of indemnity he said that
Guatemala cannot concede Mexico's
claims but Is willing to submit that
question to the arbitration of any neu-
tral power Mexico may select.
City of Mexico, Feb. 13,-Mexico-
Guatemalan negotiations continue
dragging along. A prominent person
says the question will surely be settled
pacflcally, as 1t is considered that
Guatemala Is only now trying to find
a way out of the difficulty which will
not smack too loudly of backdown
The Mexican gunboat Libertad has
left Vera Cruz for the South. Many
reports We're circulated in connection
with her Sailing. but officials contend
that the Guatemalan trouble has no
connection with her orders to sail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14

handled by his firm for Irwin in II
period of two days.
Another feature was the attempt of
the defense to bring out the real prose-
cutors" of Irwin, for the purpose of
Fastening the cost on the chamber Of
son put it.
Perhaps the most sensational part of
the morning hearing was Mr.. Fergu-
8 ! attack on the district attorney.
In heated argument over technical
point of law Mr.. Ferguson shook his
finger violently at Mr.. Haymaker and
vehemently charged the district attor-
ney with violation of his. oath of office
il he insisted in pressing the point.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
JEDDO TUNNEL TAPPED.
About Eight Thousand Gallons viii Flow
Through 1t Every Minute.
By the United Press.

by the United Press.
Wilkes-Barre Pa, Feb. 1S.-The
great Jeddo tunnel was tapped this
evening, it is reported. About 5000
gallons of water will flow through this
mammoth conduit every minute, or
5,760,000 gallons a day.
This tunnel will drain several large
mines which We're abandoned many
years ago on account of their being
flooded. Engineers We're unable to tap
the mines. At last it was decided that
the only way to drain the collieries was
to dig great tunnel straight through
the mountain to the flooded caverns
and allow the water to flow out into
the valley. This vast undertaking re-
quired several years and the outlay Of
many thousand dollars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14

2, was arrested this morning, charged
with incendiarism. For the past eigh-
teen months fires destroying vacant
houses and outbuildings have been fire.
quent on the East Side, and the fact
that Captain Graham's men were al
ways ready to respond caused sus-
picion, which the police followed up.
Charles M. Walker last night made
a confession, duplicating Captain Gra-
ham and Fireman Archie Harrison.
Graham was arrested, but Harrison
cannot be found.
The mysterious fires ceased when,
several weeks ago, the department was
reorganized, and the system OF paying
firemen by the hour for work per-
formed was abolished. Graham de-
clares he Is innocent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
HEARD OVER THE CABLE.

The English government looks with IA
vor upon the proposed federation of Aus
tralia.
Testimony of several Turks before the
Armenian commission has been sgniii-
cantly In favor of the authorities.
In the communal elections, held through
out Italy, the Moderates everywhere de-
feated the Radicals and Socialists.
In the house of commons Sir William
Harcourt declared that there had been no
cotton trade depression, and presented
convincing figures Of Englands trade last
year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
STUDENTS AGITATION,

Serious Political Disturbances In Moscow
varsity.
By the United Press.
St Petersburg, Feb. 13.-Political agi-
tation of a serious nature has occurred
among the students OF the Moscow uni
versity. The principal agitation has
been In the Husbandry institute, which
will be closed.
A large number of students have
been arrested for participation In the
movement. The authorities of the uni
versity at st. Petersburg have issued a
warning to the students of that institu-
ton to abstain from taking part in all
manifestations under the severest PEN
alties of the law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
EIGHTEEN FEET OF SNOW.
The Danish Peninsula Gets Its Share OF
Winter.

London, Feb. 13.-A Berlin dispatch
to the Standard says that the harbor of
Dantzic is frozen over. The ice is so
thick that vehicles pass on 1t from
shore to shore. At Copenhagen people
can walk on the ice to the ships that
are ice-bound in the harbor. Near Kiel
six large steamers are reported to be
fast in the ice.
In North Jutland, Denmark, the snow
is eighteen feet deep. In the town Of
Hjorring tunnels had to be through the
snow and the inmates of buried houses
dug out. The Berlin prisons are over
flowing with persons who committed
misdemeanors in order to obtain shell
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
STREET CARS IN FLAMES.
One Hundred and Eleven Destroyed in a
Chicago Fire.


BY the United Press.
Chicago, Feb. 13.-Fire broke out
early this morning in the car barns and
power house of the Lincoln Avenue
Gable line. The fire originated in some
oiled rags and spread with such rapid
ity throughout the barn that it was
found almost impossible to save any
of the cars, which had all been run in
for the night. OF the 100 passenger
and grip cars stored in the barn but
nine We're saved. The firemen man
aged to confine the flames to the stor-
age barn. There was grave apprehen-
sion, lest tank containing $4,000 gal
Ions of crude petroleum, which the
company uses for fuel, should become
ignited. 1t was but few feet from the
blazing barn.
The line will be seriously crippled.
Superintendent Roach said he thought
the loss would not exceed S25O,OO0, with
insurance about one-half. The dam
age to the machinery in the power
house was very slight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
REFUSE TO GIVE HIM UP.
Mexico viii Not Deliver a Murderer tC
Arizona Authorities.

Phoenix. Ariz., Feb. 13.-Through the
department of state Governor Hughes
learns that the Mexican government
has refused to grant the eXtradition of
Nicholas Acovado, on the ground that
the accused is a Mexican citizen.
Acovado has for a year been held in
Mexico at the request of the American
government accused of the murder of
Frank Ourey at Arivica, Ariz,, about
year ago. The crime was brutal and
unprovoked, and it is positively claimed
that Acovado was born in Pima coun-
ty, Arizona.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
Mckinley Guest Of Honor.

Rochester, N. Y. Feb. l3-The annual
dinner of the Rochester Chamber of
Commerce was held in the new Powers
hall this evening. 1t was the eighth din
ner of the kind and was in many respects
the finest. Among those present were
Governor Mckinley, Of Ohio, who was the
guest of honor. and who made speech
on the business needs of the country. He
left for Ohio soon after close of the din
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
SKATING TRAGEDY.
Two Boys Who Played Truant Arc Frozen
TO Death.
By the United Press.

Johnstown, Pa, Feb. 1S.-The bodies
of two boys We're found along the tracks
of the Pennsylvania road west of here
tonight. They We're frozeE 10 death.
The identity of the bodies has not been
fixed, but they are supposed to be those
of two sons of John Cauffield, Of this
city. The lads, aged 10 and y years,
were sent to school yesterday, but went
skating and afterward concluded to
take tramp, fearing to return home
after playing truant.
Mr.. Cautiield searched all last night
and today for his missing sons, but up
to tonight had been unable to find them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
FROZEN AS HE STOOD.
The Blizzard Still Dealing Death in
Maryland.

Baltimore, Feb. 13.--Two inches of
snow fell during last night. James
Drummer, Il colored man of Pisgah
neighborhood, Charles County, was
found standing in fence corner on
the public roadside last Sunday night
frozen stiff. Monday two men We're
found dead on the railroad track be-
tween oxford and Easton. They We're
identified as hands on a dredge boat
frozen up at Oxford. and being dis
charged, they tried to make their way
to Easton and perished in the attempt.
DR.. Robert NJ. Dawson, of Whitman,
reports that there is flock of at least
fifty wild geese frozen to death near
the mouth of Easton Bay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
WITNESS DISAPPEARS,
Lizzie O'Brien Spirited Away on the Eve
of Hartman's Trial.
By the United Press

Pottsville, Pa, Feb. 13.-This morn
ing Lawyer William Wilhelm, the solic-
itor Of the auditors of the county, who
conducted the recent investigation into
the affairs of the county almshouse, re-
ceived telegram from William O Brien,
OF Philadelphia, announcing that his
sister, Lizzie, with whom Steward
Hartman had been charged with i'm
proper relations, had left his house
last evening with Mrs. Burke and had
not returned up to this morning.
Mr.. Wilhelm has expressed the belief
that the girl had been spirited away
SO that she could not appear against
Hartman as a witness at the next term
of criminal court to answer the charge
of adultery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
THREE MEN KILLED.

Four.Story Wall Falls, Burying Dozen
Fircmcu.
BY the United Press.
Lynn, Mass, Feb. 13.-During a fire
tonight in 4-story wooden build
ing on Munroe street, occupied by Will
lam Hutchison as hardware store the
wall fell, burying dozen firemen.
Three of the men were killed and seven
injured. The dead are:
Captain Henry l.. Skinner, Thomas
Murray, and John Donlan. The total
money loss will be about 100000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
MIR. Mutchlcr's Task.

BY INC UHIttu f'TeSS,
Bethlehem, Pa, Feb. 13,-Congressman
Mutchler will be here tomorrow to make
arrangements for the election that viii
decide the candidate for postmaster.
There are eight aspirants for the place.
Postmaster General Bssell has agreed
with Congressman Mutcher to appoint
the man who shall receive the greatest
number of votes. :
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
TELEGRAPHIC TICKS.

Brick. manufacturers of the country are
In convention at Cleveland.
st. l.cals walters want the legislature
to pass n law forbldding employers to re-
quire walters to shave.
Because of the Hines, Ssf Juror coe the
Debs jury at ChlcI 70 has been discharge
and K trial set ny.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
FOR HER HUSBANDS SINS.
Missing Town Trcasurcr's Wife Makes
Good His DefalcatiOns.
By the TIpitel praSs

Concord, Mass, Feb 1S.--In the pres
ence of Judge Prescott Keyes at her
home, Mrs. Sanford, wife of Charles w.
Sanford, the missing ex-town treasur-
er, paid to Town Treasurer ]. C. Friend
the sum of $l4,4Ol, this being the
amount of the alleged shortage of her
husband after deducting $500 for his
salary.
Treasurer Friend gave a receipt in
full for the amount, which was prof
fered in cash. This action has caused
sensation and it is believed that San
ford will return here in a few days.
Sanford is believed to be in New York
city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
GEORGE IRWIN'S TRIAL.
Livelicst Session of the Case Was IIels
Yesterday.
Nv tho limited Press

Pttsburg, Feb. 13.-Today's session
of the trial of discretionary pool oper-
ator George M. Irwin was the liveliest
and most sensational that has yet oc-
CURED in this case.
The star witness for the defense was
Mr. Darwin, a young broker from New
York city. His testimony proved that
Irwin was an unusually heavy specula-
tor and singularly successful trader
1t showed profit for the por ring of
from $4,000 to 100000 at 81, stroke
and that 100000 bushels of Wa, at were
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
RAILROADS HAVE TO PAY.
Some BILLS They Are Liable for During n
Strike.

Tacoma, Wash, Feb. 13.-Federal
Judge Hanford has ordered the North
Pacific receivers to pay bills aggregat-
ing 5000, presented by storekeepers,
liverymen and others between Tacoma,
Centralia and Spokane Falls, for sup
plies, lodging, board, etc. furnished
the deputy marshals during last sum-
mer's strike.
These were expenses which could not
be charged the deputies for lack of
specific information. The court held it
was fair that the company should bear
this expense as the government had
paid out 100000 for deputies sent to pro-
tect the roads.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-02-14
GLASS MAKERS TO COMBINE.
Meeting Called for Indianapolis Ma!
Mean u Trust.
Ry the TTnitpl Press

Indianapolis, Feb. ia meeting of
the window glass manufacturers of the
state was held here yesterday. The OBJ
ject of the meeting was to reform
prices.
A resolution was unanimously adopt
ed calling on all the glass manufactur-
ers of the country to meet at Column
bus, o., to effect a national organiza-
ton. The men here deny that 1t is their
intention to form a trust, but they eX-
pect to come to an understanding that
will bring prices to profitable basis.