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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
THE SECRET Is OUT.
Suicide Of a Now Yorker Explaincd-IIc
Was a Defnulter to tho Tune Of
$4,000.


Was a DefnuIter to tho Tune Of
$4,000.
New York. Jan. 7-Arno f. Korb q
years old, was found dead in bed on the
morning Of December q last. A rubber
leading from gas jet o his mouth
showed the means of his death. BY his
side in bed lay his wife, Marie, in a
semi-conscious condition. She had ap-
parently attempted to cut an artery in
her right wrist, and was thought to be
suffering the effects of the gas which
was escaping from the tube.
Mrs. Korb was taken to the Bellevue
hospital and was day or two later dis
charged at the Harlem police ourt, the
charge against her having BE n at
tempted suicide. >
Korb was known to be earning good
salary, and he and his wife lived in a
splendidly furnished house. 1t had been
noticed, however. that KOrb for some
time past had worn worried look. He
also complained of severe headaches.
and once or twice was heard to say that
he hoped he never would be placed in
an asylum. When the young mans
self-infiicted death became known 1t
was generally concluded that the fear
of insanity had driven him to the deed,
and that he had persuaded his wife to
accompany him on the long journey.
So with these conditions in their
minds the friends of Korb attended his
funeral. They consoled the grief
stricken young widow, who refused to
live again in the house in which he had
died, and took up her abode elsewhere.
The friends. as well as Korb's busi-
ness acuuaintances. will be more than
surprised to learn the terrible secret of
the mans life and the real cause which
led to his death. Korb had defaulted
in the trust placed In him by his EN-
ployers. Victor & Achelis, leonard
street dry goods merchants, to the am
cunt of $40, 900 or more.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08

PEELED to insist on an increase there.
On the other hand. Mr.. Jones. the
Populist member, urged that raw sugar
had been Disseminated against when
the house refused to increase 1t by Is
per cent, as 1t had every other schedule
in the bill. Mr. Jones insisted with
vigorous protestations that sugar should
be given this additional Is per cent. in
the senate. He was reinforced in this
contention by Mr.. Perkins, of Califor-
MIA. and by Mr.. Thurston, OF Nebraska,
both of whom represent states that are
engaged in the growing of beets for
sugar and the manufacture Of sugar
from that farm product. Mr.. Thurs
ton was not the only person to urge the
committee but he has done so very ef-
fectually by the aid of the telegraph.
Republicans at Sen.
In view of these conditions It Is easy
to see that the Republicans of the COM
mittee We're very much at sea as to
what should be the policy they ought
to pursue Hence their appeal to the
full membership of their own party.
Should the caucus tomorrow, as now
seems likely. instruct the committee to
report the bill thus reported and vote
down any and all amendments, dead
lock between Mr.. Jones and the nepub-
lican members of the committee ap-
pears to be imminent. Mr.. Jones holds
the balance of power In the committee.
His vote is necessary to report the bill,
and without him the Republicans can
not report the measure in any shape.
Mr.. Jones said tonight that he would
insist upon the addition of the fifteen
per cent. to the sugar schedule. If the
caucus SO decides, the Republican men,
bers will not grant It, Mr.. Jones, It
seems, must then either change his
mind or the bill will remain in the files
of the committee on finance. Republic
cans profess to believe that Mr. Jones
will not thus put himself on record. but
that, after urging his proposition, he
will yield to the will of his former Re-
publican associates and permit the blil
to be reported. 1t looks tonight as IL
Mr.. Jones was master of the situation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08

motion by substituting for the delegates
on the roll of the convention the names
of those for whom he had instituted
contests.
Mr. Clemons said they would first
have to act on the report of the COM
mittee and John Fl. Fellows, a delegate
in the convention by virtue OF having
received the credentials of Thomas
Watkins of the Fifteenth ward, cried
out:
You are not Car and II you take
such action you must be prepared for
the consequences
Secretary Millar raised the point of
order that the amendment could not be
considered because a minority report
had not been made. His voice was al
most drowned by cheers and cries from
all parts of the hall. Many delegates
We're on their feet clamoring for recog-
milton, among them w. H. Withers and
John II. Fellows who stood side by side.
i, alderman Wright was recognized by
the chair and said that a motion had
peeh MADE To amend the report; that
report ne seconded and he asked that
II be given to the convention fo, cnm !.
sideration. Mr.. Withers also dema nded
that the amendment be put and Chair
man Ciemons ruled that 1t could not n g
~ would destroy the report it was in
.ehueu TO amend which would he CON
"a'y u all parliamentary rules.
contests Not Properly brought.
Luther Keller reminded tho conyor
ton that the contests had NOT hea,,
properly brought and then John IT Eel
,o"s again burst forth and vehement
~ ueclared: I'VE will have orr rjpbts.
we want no gag rule here"
Al tniS time George Parrott. n mem-
Der or the committee on credentials
came upon the stage with a minority
report, which the chairman said he had
no objection to receiving. This report
was read by Secretary Dale and favored
seating the contestants.
Chairman Clemons asked the dele
gates TO pass upon the adoption or re-
lection OF the majority report, and AL
derman Wright called for the minority
report Mr.. Withers wanted to know
who would be permitted to vote and
was told by the chairman that all those
on the roll of the convention save the
delegate from the Twelfth, whose seat
was contested, had the privilege The
other contests had been referred to the
committee merely as a matter of cOur-
tesy. They We're irregularly brought,
for no man had right to institute
wholesale contests. If that rule pre-
vailed any man might contest every
seat in "a convention. The time to maze
a contest was when the credentials We're
handed in and such action was taken
only in the case of the contest from the
Twelfth ward.
This running fire Of debate was pune
tuated by cheers, cries of derision and
yells for the favorites of the yellrrs.
One individual became so boisterous
that he had to be taken out of the hall
by police officers.
MIR. Withers' Contention.
Withers contended that as the list OF
contests had been allowed to go to the
committee that gave it standing in
the convention. Mr.. Fellows followed
with high pressure speech during
which he turned to officer Tom Lewis
who was standing near him and called
him traitor, a ruffian, and number
of other harsh names. When Mr.. Fel-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
FORTUNES IN TWO LANDS.
Strange story Of the American Woman
Found in London-Went to Europe to
Secure Her Share Of q Large Estate.

London, Jan. An inquiry was made
at st. Georges WorkhOuse today into
the strange story of Mrs. Cornelia Sci
bells, of Brookhaven, Miss, who was
found wandering in the streets of Lon
don yesterday. When seen this morn
ing Mrs Seibels was dressed in an ordi-
nary workhouse blouse. She was able
to talk connectedly on every subject ex-
cept that of the fortune, said to be- $780,
900, 900, which she was on the way to
Germany to collect as her share of the
great Seibels estate.
During the conversation Mrs. Seibels
frequently interrupted her remarks
with the statement that there were
millions at stake" and that when she
had secured her share Of the estate she
would distribute 1t. as she Is understood
to have distributed her property in Mis-
sissippi. to public charity.
Mrs. Seibels is she says. a cousin OF
the late Justice Lamar, of the United
States Supreme court, and she has in
her possession letters of introduction
from Governor John NJ. Stone. of Mis-
sissippi, and Ex-Governor Robert Low
ry. of Mississippi.
Mrs. Seibels says that in 1867 a firm
of lawyers-Sharp & Broadhead. of st.
Lewis-informed her that she was heor
to the Temple estate in England and
the Seibels estate at Elberheld. Ger-
many. On her mothers side she Is
direct descendant of the famous Temple
family of England. and since 1857 she
has been trying to prove her claim. A
few months ago she determined TO come
| to England, and from here go TO Ger
many, in order to place the matter In
| the hands of lawyers in both countries
| For this purpose she sold property
| ,,n,;,t;n,r Of SOO acres of timberlaud,
near Brookhaven. Miss, for $3lO and
then went to New York. and form
there to Rotterdam. But she does not
| remember the steamer she crossed the
ocean on.
From Rotterdam Mrs. Seibels went to
Bremen, where the United States consul
! induced her to start for London. she
| was wandering in the streets here ana
applied to a policeman for lodging.
| whereupon she was conducted to the
casual ward. in the Buckingham palace
road, and was later transferred to st.
| Georges wOrkhOuse.
| In addition to the eco found In her
possession when taken to the work.
house, G2,965 were found later today
! in bills sewed in her clothes. Among
the letetrs found in Mrs. Seibels' pos
session was one, written in September,
1895, from her nephew, Emmet Siebels,
of Montgomery, Ala. saying:
| Don't think of going to London to
look after the Temple property until
you are assured beyond doubt that
there is something in the claim and that
it will pay you to CO."
| The st. Georges workhouse authori-
| ties have communicated with the United
States consulate and the United States
embassy here on the subject.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
SPARKS FROM WIRES.

New York dealers have combined in a
potato trust, to control all New York's and
Jerseys output.
While Abram Leonard and wife were
at church, near Dallas, Tex, their two
children were cremated in their burning
home.
State Senator Haper, of Ohio. won't
even cast a complimentary vote for Brice
for United States senator, but will vote
for Frank Hurd.
Aged Bookkeeper II. +. Williams shot
himself and died, at Perry. Okla. leaving
a note saying he did not want rich rela-
tives at Pittsburg, Pa, to hear of his
fate.
A new trial will be asked by New
YOrks Central Trust company of the
SS,0O0,0OO Hooking Valley suit against
Judge Stevenson Burke and others, at Co.
lumbus, ..
The delay of the cruiser Baltimore,
which has been out thirty days from Yoko-
hama and has passed through heavy gales.
has resulted In the holding OF both the
Philadelphia and Boston at San Francisco.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
STATE SNAP SHOTS.

A man named McHenry, of Jeanette,
who was dangerously shot, accuses James
Thompson.
Cumberland county commissioners re-
fuse to pay for fox scalps, believing the
law unconstitutional.
While making coffee at Ashland little
Lizzie Tyler. In st. Mauritas' parochlal
school, was fatally burned.
William Abel was Jailed at Carlisle, ac-
cused Of furnishing fire-water to an In
dian boy In the National school.
The attorney General will withdraw suits
against number Of railroads which failed
to make the proper state reports.
Schuylkill county Justices and consta-
bles held convention at Pottsville and
elected D. NJ. Mellon, Of fremont, presi-
dent .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
FIN LIE 8
GREAT
ANNUAL
LINEN
SALE
Will commence MOn-
day, December 80, and
continue for Ten DAYS.

Our annual clearing sale Of table lin.
ems, previous to inventory, has always
been looked forward to with interest BY
intelligent housekeepers, and judging
from the many inquiries already made
concerning this one 1t will be no excepS
tlon to any OF Its predecessors.
The values we effeY are always appre~
ciated. and during this sale IRREs
SlSTIBLE BARGAINS will be brought
forward from day to day and will conf
prise everything throughout Ito des
partment, from q table linen at Twapty-
five Cents a Yard to one of our Double
Satin Damasks, at Two Dollars and o
Half or over: also. in table napkins
from One Dollar a Dozen up to Yifteen,
Quotations on goods of this class are
no criterion of their values, but are
often misleading. Therefore we invite
you to a personal inspection Of our
stock. knowing that you win not only
be interested, but that we can save you
at least Twenty-Five Cents on every
dollar invested.
Extra choice line Of Dinner and Tes
Sets, Lunch Cloths, Center pieces, Doys
lies, etc.
Our usual fine assortment Of German
SILVER Bleach" Damasks.
Agency for John s. Brown & Sons lin.
ems. BEST in the World"
Sale commences Monday morning and
will last for ten days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
Glance Mt Alnbn ma.

Washington, Jan. I'm tho senate to-
day Mr.. Allen (Pop.. Neb) offered n reso-
luton for the appointment of committee
of five senators to inquire whether there
Is and has been for the last two and
half years a Republican form of govern
ment in the state of Alabama: whether
there was fraud, force, intimidation or un-
fairness In the elections Of members of the
legislature. and for members Of con-
gresS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
Fur Cane Bargains

Canada Seal Capes, were $1,000, now
$500
Astrakhan Capes, were $40, now $1,000.
Wool Seal Capes. were $50, now $3.50.
Electric Seal Capes, were 5000. now
$3.50.
Best Astrakhan Capes, were $50, now
$3.50.
Electric Seal Capes, were $500, now
1880.
Electric Seal Capes, were $4,000, now
$21.90.
Electric Seal Capes, were $500, now
$24.90.
Extra Selected Wool Seal Capes, Mar
ten trimmed, We're $4,000. now S2490.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
ONLY Last Week

We broke up prices on Blankets and
Fur Capes tremendously, believing
that there was but little chance of
much cold weather this season, and
we had determined not to carry them
over to next season. come what
might. The cold snap came along
the mercury's gone down, down,
down, day after day. and while we
write we've come to the conclusion
that It's about cold enough.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
A Fur and Blanket Sale

Under such conditions Is little short
of a blessing. We had a deal to say
about furs on the closing days Of
last week. A repetition of the price
list must suffice now. Our sales in
this department for the past two
days have beaten all records. Stocks
are actualy getting low. No more
at these figures, no matter what
happens.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
OHIO FACTIONS CLASH.
Foraker and Mckinley Men Indulge "a
Warfare.

Columbus, Ohio. Ian. 7.-The Demo.
cratic minority of the legislature cau-
Gus tonight to choose a candidate for
their complimentary vote for United
States senator. There are only thirty
one Democratic members. The caucus
was secret. Five members were absent.
Five votes were cast for DIR. Isaac
kagy, of Crawford. The other votes
were cast for Senator Brice.
The five members who voted for Kagy
were Senator Valentine. of Crawford
county. and Representative H. Wylie.
of Wayne: Flumerfelt. of Seneca: Will
liams, of Licking, and Brubaker, OF
Ashland. Three of these, probably
Brubaker Valentine and Williams. will
not vote for Brice, now that he is the
candidate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
White Cotton Blankets.

w AallS SVLlUll lolullhS lSs
30 pairs 1914 Blankets, now 45c., were
Csc.
100 pairs 11-4 Blankets. now 55c, were
75c.
75 pairs ia Blankets. now 75c., were
S7iac.
30 pairs 1o-4 Blankets. now 81, were
$i.371s.
C0lored Cotton Blankets.
Is pairs 1914 Blankets, now Soc, were
soc.
80 pairs ia Blankets. now 75c, were
S7iac.
so pairs 1874 Blankets, now 81, were,
$l.37is.
White Half-wool Blankets
Is pairs 1914 Blankets, now sl.75, were
$3.50.
e5 pairs 1l-4 Blankets, now s275, were
$3.50.
All.WoOl Scarlet Blankets
20 pairs 1914 Blankets, now $325, were
$500.
e5 pairs ia Blankets, now 81. were
S..
All-Wo0l White Blankets.
Only 20 pairs strictly Wool and Real
Home made Blankets. size 12-4. weight
fully 51h lbs. This Blanket is cheap at
$3.50; closing price, $780,
All-Wool White Blankets.
45 pairs strictly Wool White Blankets
Full liza size. soft and weighty. Now
81. have been Sc.
25 pairs ia California Blankets.
Great weight and heavy fleecy make.
Now $3.50. were IS.
25 pairs 11-4 Fine California Blankets.
AS pretty Blanket as ever you looked
at. Now $3.50. were IS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
Boiler Explosion.

Greensburg, Pa, Jan. IA boiler ex-
plOded at the Latrobe Steel works today.
8. X. Wagner and John Rodgers were per-
haps fatally injured. The building was
hadly wrecked.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
RECOGNITION in Ohio.

Columbus, o., Jan. 1.-THE Ohio senate
today unanimously adopted a resolution
favoring the immediate recognition of the
belligerents,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
Almost
Fr0zcu,
T? ?

Where are the wiseacres now who
told you that this was to be an ex-
ceptionally mild winter? You
haven't thought so for the last two
or three days. have you? Wen ad-
init that we, too, are surprised.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
Blanket Bargains
Worth Having

Prices on our entire Blanket stock
have been clipped numerically. Be-
low we submit few examples of
the results. Prices quoted are not
for single blankets, but for pairs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08
WEATHER REPORT.

For eastern Pennsylvania, snow prob.
ably turning to rain; warmer uortheestass
ly winds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-08

CONTINUED on Page 81
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-12-18

Nicely furnished rooms at the
Popular House, l54 Fort street,
from $l.OO per week up.
A large consignment of Prof.
Henshaw's beautiful platinotypes
We're received by the Claudine to-
day. The finest thing in the
Photographic line ever seen
here.
Singers lead the world. Over
100000 made and sold. High
est awards at the Worlds Column
bian Exposition for excellence of
construction, regularity of motion,
ease of motion, great speed, adj
Instability, durability, ease of
learning and c0n""r'.oce of ar
rangement, h, Bergersen, agent,
lG4 Bethel streets.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-12-18
CIhrIr,R,as Notice.

II you want to find out what a
dollar will purchase in the way of
groceries for Christmas, just bring
one along to the PGlama Grocery,
and you will be surprised at its
purchasing power. Celestials are
usually close buyers, and the tact
that we serve good number of
them speaks volumes for our
prices. II. Cannon, Palama Gro
Gerry, opposite Railway Depot,
King street. Telephone 755 every
time. y
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-12-18
1896 Rambler,
$500

As is customary nearing the
close of each year, the makers liz
order to get ready for the ensuing
year, offer the present 1896
wheels at reduced prices. We are
now prepared to give our Gus
toners the benefit of these reduce
tons as long as our stock holds
out. For those wishing an up 10
date wheel of the highest grade,
one which we can guarantee to
the fullest extent, we would offer
the "RAMBLER." As to i'm
provements for the coming season
we would say we anticipate none.
Such changes which may be made
will, as has been the past two
years, be changes immsterial to
the Improvement Of the wheel in
general.
Kindly give this some thought
or call your Reconsideration TO it
and oblige.
Yours truly,
{. G. Hall & Son
LIMITED.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-12-18
Il
( (7:1..)A<. 20
N..,I ~ .-...a.s.. ~ II VII
1895 Rambler,
$500

Trusting that you may be in
terested in cycling, we take the
liberty of stating to you few
facts about our wheels:
We need not trouble you with
needless description Of the World
Famed "RAMBLER" Bicycle,
which by its easy running, ap-
pearance, strength and lasting
qualities has won for the makers
a name world renowned.
The "RAMBLERS" are equi-
ped with the great G.&J. Detach-
able Tire, which since It's intro
duciion 10 Honolulu has proved,
by the numbers in use, the most
successful and necessary adjust
ment to a bicycle.
We take great pleasure in re.
comending to our friends the
"RAMBLER" and trust that in
furnishing one to any person they
will never have occasion to regret.
Our terms are such that II bicy-
Gle is no longer a luxury but a
necessity in actual saving of time
and money. We would ask you
to but call and get our figures.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-12-18
A Rejuvenator.

(Mem: There's q baby in the house
and bottle Of milk has been placed to
COOL
First Weary Wandorer-Well, JIM
my, an how does it taste?
Second Weary Wanderer Tin ecstasy
Don't speak ter me, Tom; it takes me
back 80 years Gals asleep grooming
81 would wuz boy agin p')-Truth.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-12-18
FRANCIS DUNN,
Architect and Superintendent

Is Office; BOD FORT street,
Spreckels' Block, Room 5.
Residence: Hawaiian Hotel.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-12-18

"Once more, praise to heaven" cried
Joan of Arc, 1.-THE English are put to
rout. am full weary, for have fought
much since daybreak. My new suit Of
tainly could never have driven the Brit.
ish butchers back had been hampered
by my old skirts. Steel boomers for me
every time, say. "-Referee.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-12-18

Look at the following quotations and be
convinced:
Brown Cotton, % yards, S100
" d" yard wide, Is yards, 800
White " fau mark, yard wide, &c.
" &c 20 yards, S10O
g 104 Blankets per pair, SOC.
Coorel Soc
Mems Fast Black Sock, 1Oc. pair, 3 pairs 25c
" extra quality, $1S5 dozen
Ladies Black II ose 1Oc. pair, pairs, 25c.
Oxnd Slippers, 75c pair
Mems good working Shoes, $125 per pair
Children's Shoes, from 75c. pair
Mems working Shirts, from Csc.
Uudershrts Zoe, 3 for SOC.
Jean Drawers 35c pair
/" Blue Su,ts complete only $500
Serge Suits, guaranteed fast color, ~ 90
Working Pants, best kind, 81 IS
Tweed Coats, large variety, $2CO-S2.5O
White Unlnundered Shirts, 4Oc.
All Silk Necktes 20c., for SOC.
Alarm CT cks 81 90
Nickel Stem Winlor Watch, $500
Mems Wool Hats from 40c.
Best kind heavy P,iicemen's Shoes $3.50
Bows Suits $3.50 $500, large variety
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-09-04
II Visits PHILADELPHIA.

Philadelphia, Sept 4-Li Hung Chang
paid a nying visit to this city yesterday,
and received a royal welcome He
stepped from his magnificently appoint
ed special into the midst Of n vast crowd
OF civic and military dignitaries arrayed
10 receive him and a horde OF enthusi-
astic citizens. From the station he was
escorted In state TO Independence hall.
where Mayor Warwick extended the
formal welcome OF the city. and the am
basssdor made a felicitous response.
This ceremony concluded, LIS wishes
were consulted. and as he was fatigued
from his journey. he preferred TO go
straight away to his apartments at the
Hotel Walton. At the hotel he rested for
three hours. and then was escorted 20
the Union league. where the crowd was
30 dense that the old viceroy almost sue
cumbcd 90 the heat Aftr the league re-
ception. his train steamed out for Wash
ington.