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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
They were UNDER ORDERS
Excuses Made by the Perpetrators Of
Armenian Outrages.
THE HALF HAS NOT BEEN TOLD
From Late Advices 1t Is Learned That
Fifteen Thousand Persons Were Slain
and That Thirty.five Villages
Were Wiped Out.
By the United Press.

By the United Press.
Boston, Jan. 1-Letters have been
received by well known parties In this
city from reliable sources n Turkey
giving still further testimony regard
ing the outrages in eastern Turkey. The
following letter comes from a city not
a great distance from the scene of the
outrage. The writer Of the letter is a
man in whom the highest confidence
may be placed, who has spent more
than a third of century in that region
and knows the country and people per-
fectly. This testimony is from a source
which is entirely Independent of any
which has been given before. Later ac-
counts increase If possible the horrors
of what has taken place. The letter
just received is as follows:
The Armenians oppressed by Kurds
and Turks, said they could not pay
taxes to both Kurds and government
Plundered and oppressed by the Kurds,
they resisted them; there We're some
killed, then false reports were sent to
Constantinople that the heArmenians were
in arms in rebellion; orders were sent
to the Mushir at Erzingan to extermin-
ate them, root and branch. The order
read before the army, collected in haste
from all the cities of eastern Turkey
was: "Whoever spares man, woman
or child is disloyal"
The region was surrounded by SOL
diers of the army and 10000 Kurds also
are said to have been massed there.
Then they advanced upon the center,
driving in the people like flock of
sheep, and continued thus to advance
for days. No quarter was given, no
mercy shown. Men, women and child
rem were shot down and butchered like
sheep. Probably when they were set
upon in this way some tried to save
their lives and resisted in self defence,
while those who could, fled in all di-
rections, but the majority were slain.
Fifteen Thousand Slain.
The most probable estimate is $4,000
killed, thirty-fve villages plundered
RACED and burned. Women were out
ragged and then butchered. A priest
was taken to the roof of his church
and hacked to pieces and set on fire.
A large number of women and girls
collected in church were kept for
days. violated by the brutal soldiers
and then murdered. 1t is said the num-
Der was so large that the blood flowed
out of the church door, The soldiers
contended over a beautiful girl; they
wanted to preserve her. but she, too
was killed.
Every effort is being made and will
be made to falsify the fact and pull
the wool over the eyes of European
governments. But the bloody tale will
finally be known, the most horrible, II
seems to me, that the Nineteenth cen.
tury has known. AS a confirmation OF
the report, the other day several sol
diers We're returning from the seat OF
war and at village near us one mar
was heard to say that he alone, with hi.
own hand, had killed thirty pregnant
women.
Some who seem to have some sham,
for their atrocious deeds say: "Wha
could We do? We were under orders.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
LEXOW'S STATEMENT.
The Senator is Surprised at the Criticism
Of DR.. Parkhurst but Believes the Cler.
pymou IN Re Sincere

gyman to BE Sincere
By the United Press.
Albany, Jan. 1.-Senator LeXow, as
chairman of the New York city police
investigating committee, in referring to
DR.. Parkhurst's published criticisms on
the work of the committee, said he had
no answer to make to DR.. Parkhursts
manifesto, stating that he thought the
work of the committee was sufficient
answer. He gave out the following
signed statement:
1t is strange indeed that when the crit
ical point was reached and Byrnes was on
the stand as everybody knew he would be,
last Saturday nothing was suggested that
was not done, and yet this criticism.
Mr.. Moss throughougt the entire exam
ination stood at Mr.. COTS side and CO.
operated in the conduct of the inquiry
Obviously 1t is unnecessary to add any
thing to this.
/ have too high regard for Dr. Park
hurts to believe that he IL actuated by any
but the highest and purest motives In
| what he says or does. AS TO n deal II
| Is plain that one could not be effectual an
less throuh the cooperation of a major
| ity of the committee acting in conjunc-
| ton with all the counsel. The statement
| of his proposition Is the best refutation
| of the charge. Let any one suggest a
question that was not put, u charge that
was not made. an indictment that was
not brought, anything, in short, that was
omitted. before they critclse. To my
mind the meat of the statement is to he
found In the declaration that the senate
committee has not uncovered all corrup-
tion that exists In the police department
and that there remains work for the So
ciety for the Prevention of Crime to do.
wish them God speed in the good work.
(Signed Clarence leXow.
Mr.. LeXow said his committee would
meet some day this week, probably to-
morrow. The committees report,
which Is to be presented to the state
senate will not be ready for ten days
or two weeks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
SUpT. BYRNES KNEW HIM.
Man Claiming TO be an Embczzler Sur.
renders at Pottsyillc.
Dy tho I-pifad Press

Pottsville, Pa, Jan. This after
noon man stepped up to officer Graeff,
of this city, and said: 81 am an em-
bezzler and want to give myself up
The officer took him to police headquar-
ters, where he told Chief of Police
Pritchard that he had forged checks
on different parties TO the amount of
Sl1 900. He gave no names. but asked
to have telegram sent. This dispatch
was addressed to Robert Evans, 39S
East Eighth street, New York, and
said:
Bob, have given myself up; send
enough money for me to travel COM
fortably," and signed his name William
Evans. He told the chief that Superin
tendent Byrnes knew him. The chief
thought he was crank, but took him
to Jail and wired to the New'York po-
lice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02

fright" after passing Mr.. Cleveland,
became aware Of the presence Of the
first lady of the land only by her reach
ing out and grasping the hand that had
just been dropped by the president.
There were no incidents of a sensa-
tional character. The usual crank
failed to put in an appearance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
Herman Burgiu Commissioned.
BY the United Press.

By the united PreSs.
Harrisburg, Jan. IA commission was
issued today to Herman Burgin, surgeon
Second regiment, National Guard of Penn
sylvania, with rank of major.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
Signalcd "All Well"

BY the United Press.
London, Jan 1.-At 5.3j o'clock this
morning an Allan line steamer passed
Tory island, inward bound, having in
tow the steamer Sarnia, from Portland,
Dec. l3, for Liverpool. The Sarnla had
lost her rudder. She signaled "all we'll"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
Caused by Defective Flue.

BY the UnIteu PTess
Easton, Pa, Jan. 1.-The dwelling or
william Best, in Glendon borough, near
Iuch Furnace, was entirely destroyed
with It's contents by Are at o'clock this
morning Loss, 5000. A defective nue ig-
nited the woodwork In the attic.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
Edwin Bothcras pardoned.

BY the United Press.
Harrisburg, Jan. 1.-Governor Pattison
today issued pardon to Edwin Botheras,
of I,uzerne county, who was serving
term for second degree murder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
Another Costly Blaze.

Iy 0IIC OIIItV'I I ICs'S'
Utica, N. Y, Jan. IA fire was dis
covered at 10 o'clock last night in the
Joslyn building, in which the postofilce is
located at West Winfield, Herkimer coun-
ty. The loss Is estimated at $4,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
Pope Favors United States.

by ING OTIItVu ReSs'
Rome, Jan. lit is believed in vatican
circles that the pope favors the propasal
Of Cardinal Gibbons. Of Baltimore, that
the Eucharist congress meet In the United
States
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
sls SPRUCE ST., SCRANTON, PA.
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO THE
PEACEFUL, HONEST PEOPLE
NE THE wORlNI

Lewis, Reilly & Davies wish the peace-
ful, honest people of the world happy
in one of the most prosperous cities, in one
of the best counties, in one of the largest
states and the greatest country that man
Is privileged to live in. Among the cities,
towns, etc, that we wish TO remember IN
a particular way are the following:
Wllkes-Barre, Great Bend,
Kingston, Conklin.
Bennett, New Milford
Forty Fort, Afford,
Wyoming, Kingsleys,
Parsons, Foster,
Miners Mills. Nicholson.
Mill Creek, Factoryville
Latin, La Plume,
Yatesville. Dalton,
Pittston, Glenburn,
Duryea, Clark's Summit,
Lackawanna, Chinchilla,
Taylor, Mayheld.
Ayoca, Nay Aug,
Moosc Dunmore,
Minooka, WINNERS,
Hancock, Maplewood.
Starlight Lake Ariel
Preston Park, Georgetown
Lake Como, Hawley,
Poyntelie, Honesdale,
' Pieasant Mount. Elmhurst,
Uniondale, MOSCOW,
Forest city, Gouldsboro.
Carbondale, Tobyhanna,
White Bridge, Mount Pocono.
Jermyn, PoCono summit,
Archibald, Cresco,
Winton Henryville,
Peckville. SpraSueVilie,
Olyphant Portland,
Dickson City, Stroudsburg,
Throop, Water Gap,
Blnghamton, delaware,
Scranton. Manunka Chunk,
Conliln Center.
May they live long and prosper Is the
wish of Lewis, Reilly & Davies, the honest
and most extensive dealers in boots, shoes.
rubbers, etc, in northeastern Pennsyl-
vnnia, No. ia Wyoming avenue, Scran-
ton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-01-02
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, fair; westerly
winds
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13
500 Reward 800

The readers of this paper will be
pleased to learn that there is at least one
dreaded disease that science has been
able to cure in all its stages, and that Is
Catarrh. HALLS Cure is the only posi-
tive cure known to the medical frater-
nifty. Catarrh being q constitutional
disease, requires constitutional treat
ment. HALLS Oatarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system,
thereby destroying the foundation of the
disease, and giving the patient strength
by building up the constitution and as
sis.ing nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have SO much faith in its
curative powers, that they offer One
Hundred Dollars for any case that it
fails to cure. Send for list of testimo
malls. Address,
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13
Knignts Of the Macoabees.

The State Commander writes us from
Lincoln, Neb., as follows: ''After try
ing other medicines for what seemed to
be a very obstinate cough in our two
children we tried DIR. Kings New Dis
covery and at the end of two days the
cough entirely left them. We will not
be without it hereafter. AS our experience
proves that it cures where all other re-
medies fail. ."-Signed F. w. Stevens,
State Com.-Why not give this great
medicine trial, as 1t is guaranteed and
trial bottles are free at SnIpes & Kiners-
ley's Drug Store. Regular size SOC and
kI.O0
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

Any one who has ever had an attack
of inflammatory rheumatism will rejoice
with Mr.. J. A. Stumm, 220 Boyle
Heights, Los Angeles, over his fortunate
escape from siege of that distressing
ailment. Mr.. Stumm is foreman of
Merrian's confectionery establishment.
Some months ago, on leaving the heated
work room to run across the street on an
errand, he was caught out in the rain.
The result was that when ready to go
home that night he was unable to walk,
owing to infammatory rheumatism. He
was taken home, and on arrival was
placed in front of a good fire and
thoroughly rubbed with Cham berlain's
Pain Balm. During the evening and
night he was repeatedly bathed with this
liniment, and by morning was relieved
of all rheumatic pains. He now takes
especia pleasure in praisine Chamber.
lain's Pain Balm, and always keeps g
bottle of it in the house. For sale by
Blakeley & Houghton, Druggists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13
Died at Mosier.

Death has again visited our vicinity,
and removed one of our best and most
honorable citizens; one who was re-
spected most by those who knew him
best; one who in actions. and not words
only, was ever ready to help those in
need; one who ever tried to make his
word good without counting the trouble
to himself.
R. 81. Hunter was born in 1843, near
Lone Jack, Jackson county, Missouri,
where he lived until the breaking out of
the civil strife. After the war he re-
turned to Missouri, where in 1867 he
married Nancy A. Vestal, who survives
him.
In 1872 they moved to Nevada, where
he farmed in the Paradise valley.
While there he did some prospecting.
After residing in Nevada few years
they moved to Reno county, Kan,
where he farmed for eleven years, then
he and his brother went to contracting
grade work on the railroad. They quit
this and went into business in Colorado.
After ears business there he removed
to Los Angeles, CAL, where he was in
business for two years. In 1892 he
bought farm on Mosier creek, where
he resided until the time of his death,
June 9, 1895, being nearly 81 years Of
age.
They who mourn the loss of loving
husband, a kind and gentle father, have
the heartfelt sympathy of the entire
community.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13
Whooping Cough.

There is no danger from this disease
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is freely
given. It liquefies the tough mucus and
aids its expectoration. It also lessons
the severity and frequency of paroxysms
of coughing, and insures a speedy recov-
cry. There is not the least danger in
giving the remedy to children or babies,
ss it contains no Injurious substance.
For sale by Blakeley & Houghton, Drug
gists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

DIR. J. II. McLean's Strengthening
Cordial and Blood Purifier is admirably
adapted to make s'a little health go a
long way" Its curative power is large
ly attributable to its stimulant, tonic
and nutritive properties, by which the
energy of the system is recruited. It is
pleasant to taste, easily borne on the
stomach and harmless under prolonged
use. Price $1.OO per bottle. For sale
by Snipes- Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

Those wishing cut flowers would do
well to call on Mrs. Stubling. Flowers
of all kinds and different wire designs
may be had at very reasonable rates.
Leave orders at either Kellar's bakery
or Donnell's drug store, or at the conser-
vatory on the hill.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13
Mass Meeting.

There will be mass meeting of citi-
zens held Thursday evening at the court
house, to make nominations for the city
election, which occurs June 18th.
By order FRANK MKNEFEE,
Mavor
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

When occasion demands its use, try
De Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is
cooling to burns, stops pain instantly.
cleanses, perfect healer for scalds or
skin eruptions. Always cures piles.
For sale by snipes- -Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

Business men of The Dalles, when
visiting Portland, have for years been
accustomed to take their midday lunch
at the ''Gem" the new location is at 7S
3rd street, next door to Ainsworth'a g
bank.
j3-1m Jos. E. PENNEY.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

There is great danger in negIecting
Collie, cholera and similar complaints.
An absolutely prompt and safe cure is
found in De Wits Collie and Cholera
Cure. For sale by snipes-Kinersly Drug
Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13
Notice

to persons applying for money, that the
undersigned is now able to procure loans
in $500 lots to the amount of $4,000, if
accompanied by gilt edge security.
GEO. w. ROWLAND, Agent.
m27 113 Third St., The Dalles, Or.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

The most pleasant little pills for re-
gulating the bowels, are De Wits Little
Early Risers.. Cures sick headache and
constipation Small pill, Small dose. For
sale by Snipes-Kinersly Drug Co.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

Lane Bros, the blacksmiths, have an
improvement on trail brakes that takes
at sight. iue-2Wd6w
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

shiloh's Cure is sold on guarantee.
1t cures incipient Consumption. 1t is
the best cough cure. Only one cent a
dose 25cts., 5Octs., and $1.00.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

A severe rheumatic pain in the left
shoulder had troubled Mr.. J. II. Loper,
well known druggist of Des Moines.
Iowa, fo2 six months. At times the
pain was SO severe that he could not lift
anything. With all he could do he
could not get rid of it until he applied
Chamberlain.s Pain Balm. ST only
made three applications of it," he says
and have since been free from all pain
He now recommends it to persons SINH
larly afflicted. 1t is for sale by Blakely
4 Houghton Druggists.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13
All Free.

Those who have used DIR. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those who
have not, have now the opportunity to
try it free. Call on the advertised drug
gist and get trial bottle, free. Send
your name and address to II. E. Bucklen
& Co., Chicago, and get sample box OF
DIR. Kings New Life Pills free, as well
as copy of Guide to Health and House
hold Instructor, free. All of which is
guaranteed to do you good and cost you
nothing. Sold by Snipes & Kinersly.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

A Good Agent Wanted in every town ,
where we are not satisfactorily represented. :
A splendid business awaits the right man.
The Dalles daily chronicle. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1890-1948, 1895-06-13

ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE FREE.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-05-02

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-05-02

A singular diarist recently died at
Vienna. His diary is an account book of
his personal expenses from the age of II
to 20. During this period it appears he
smoked 628,713 cigars. OF these 43, $50
were gifts. The rest cost him 60, 500.
He wore So pairs of trousers and II
coats and waistcoats, and his total
tailor's bill was close upon 81, 600. His
hosier's bill showed 81 pairs of very ex-
pensive socks, costing about 10 shil-
lings per pair; 20S shirts and fronts"
and 306 collars, all Of which must have
been cheap at eco. LOcomotion in ON
nibuses and trans absorbed eS5 los.
The drink bill, which extends over Is
years only, comprises 2S, 18G books, of
which 81, 261 are differentiated as half
books. He topped up with So, 0S1 nips
Of various sorts, and all this cost e1,-
02S, plus tips, e260 The bars must have
missed him anyhow when he left them
at last, aged 73.-Pall Mall Gazette.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1895-05-02

Eer Wonderful 81 stem ot rheumatic 5uc,
"a Tel. --olsla.

Eer Wondarfri 81 stem ot Pneumatic 1uccs
o-.a Tel '-oaes.
Il Paris aba rlsumata u.l-s ua1l n
the dispatch of earl 81 grams an3 l-t-
ter kilograms from enc portion Of tie
city to the other aI9 placed III the sew
ers. The excellent sewer system has
helped the development Of this handy
means Of communication in g way which
would not have been possible otherwise.
1t is quicker than the telegraph for mes
sagcs within the city and would he per-
feet if the slow Partisan facteur were
replac cd ty the smart London boy mes
sengar. As we stand below the tubo We
can hear tho Whiz Of the "chasa" dis
timely. There it goes at lightning speed,
bearing, most probably, some tender
message from loresicl; Jean al his ollico
at the bourso to pretty Jeanette, who is
toiling somewhere Lear the Bon Marche,
and fixing a rendezvous for the evening
after the days labors are over Wonder
fully convenient these kilograms for cor
espondonco-more secret than the telo-
gram proper, making no awkward mis-
takes in times and placos-and, best Of
all, preserving the caligraphy Of the
sender.
More serious things are doubtless pass
ing across tho coils which cover the re-
mainder Of the roof Of the tunnel. These
are the telegraph and telephone wires,
thousands Of miles Of them. connecting
tho 2l0 postoAlces and placing hundreds
Of subscribers il the city within car
shot Overhead wires arc prohibited in
Paris, so are sky signs and how much
the city gains in beauty those only
know who have seen London, with its
unsightly webs strung across tho house
tops, spelling whatever Of the pictur-
esquo there may bo about tho streets
and constituting serious danger to per-
sons and property.
There is no comparison either in the
efficiency Of the telephone in tho two
cities. A whisper may be heard in Par
is, whilo in London telephoning is gem
orally most exasperating operation. y
striking piece Of evidence on this point
is afforded By the fact that it is we'll
nigh impossible to telephone from Paris
to any given subscriber in London, and
that before tho instrument could be Of
any practical use for long messages the
two great foreign news agencies-Dal-
ziel's and Reuter- s-wcro obliged to
have special wires laid underground TO
their Offices from st. Martins lie Grand.
On tho other hand, any subscriber in
any part Of the French capital may be
heard with case from tho general post
T,,+
other matters already mentioned John
Bull has Z great deal to learn from
Jacqucs Donhommo. Good Words.