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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
DUN'S WEEKLY REVIEW,
State Of Trade as Determined from
Expert Opinion.

Expert opinion.
New York, July 1O.-R. G. Dun and
Co. will say tomorrow in their weekly
review Of trade: Failures for the week
have been 2l5 in the United States
against 253 last year. and 80 in Canada,
against 35 last year. With a political
contest IN progress directly antagoniz-
ing the position taken on the money
question by the convention Of last
month II Is natural that there has been
with many enough uncertainty about
the future to Intensity the dullness ex-
pected at this season. Wall street ex-
hibited no excitement, though stocks
were weaker on Thursday and closed
lower for the week. % cents per share
for railroads, but trusts rose 1S points.
No where were the signs of activity in
the speculative markets, or monetary
circles, out In stocks and other business
the week was one of waiting, with a
somewhat prevalent feeling of inse-
curity. The wheat market advanced a
little, while others speculative markets
were stagnant or slightly declined but
its small advance was mainly due to
reports of foreign crops and needs
Corn and oats promise so well thus far
that prices do not advance, although ex-
ceptionally low already and some meats
have made a new record for cheap
ness.
A serious apprehension regarding in
jury by drought to cotton in Texas
seemed justified by some dispatches
published last week, so that telegraphic
advice Of somewhat general rain in the
state Is welcome. Large sales Of print
cloths are reported at 2kc., slightly
above the bottom price. but other goods
have not yet been strengthened. Nor
have woolen goods improved, but the
tone is rather less hopeful and the de-
mand for goods Is even more slack than
was expected and sales of wool at the
three chief markets have been only g.
067, 100 pounds for the week against H.
716,5O0 last year. Western holders are
stiffened by the tone of foreign mar
kets. and as manufacturers have little
encouragement to expect large orders
for goods, dealings are remarkably
light. Some decrease appears in the
demand for boots and shoes since higher
prices have been asked. Not much can
be said of q market SO fiat as that Of
iron and steel products, but part of the
inactivity is strictly seasonable. part is
due to still unsettled questions about
wages, and much more to a general dis
position to defer orders until the future
Is clearer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
AT BRYAN'S HOME.
Hundreds Scramble for His Photos
at the World. Herald Office,

Omaha, July lO.-Five thousand
people of every party jammed through
the street In front OF the World Herald
office to get the news bulletins from
the convention. Each succeeding re-
port was noted a gain for Bryan, and
was received with wild and spontan-
eous bursts of applause. When the re-
port was flashed over the wire that
the Illinois delegation had gone over
to Bryan. the enthusiasm of the crowd
knew no bounds. The convention which
had been growing since the first bal
lot that Bryan would be the nominee
was rendered almost certain to the
crowd by the action of Illinois. But the
accumulated tension of feeling which
had been on since last night when the
demonstration was made for Bryan. re-
mained until the final announcement of
the United Press reporting the nomna-
tion. Then the crowd lost all control of
itself. In wild abandon the. excited
people threw their hats in the air and
yelled themselves hoarse with cries Of
Bryan"
Hundreds Of photographs of the silver
champion Of Nebraska were scattered
over the heads of the people and they
scrambled madly for them, tumbling
over each other and yelling in perfect
abandon. 1t required considerable
effort to keep them from crowding into
the office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11

The result of the fourth ballot had
only been partially announced when it
was interrupted by another intensely
dramatic scene. When Bryan's big gain
from 2l9 to $50, heading Bland and all
the other candidates, was announced,
by a pre-arranged plan. Bryan banners
were raised on the standards. Of several
states and big shouting was INDUCED
in with a view Of stampeding the con-
vention to his support. Nevada, a Me-
Lean state: Kansas, a Bland state:
Idaho and other states that had pre-
viously voted for other candidates, led
the movement. They were quickly fol-
lowed in the order named by
California, Nevda, District Of CO.
lumbia, Idaho. Minnesota. Washington.
Virginia and Indian territory, who all
raised their standards and Joined in the
general shout for Bryan. Then a pro-
cession was started the standards of
twenty two states and territories being
borne round the hall amid a perfect
tornado Of cheering. Then Illinois join
ed in with Florida following. Ohio came
in and a brief spell of silence followed
as the rumor passed around that deal
was on with Mclean for second place
After fifteen minutes Of this hippo
drOme performance, the announcement
Of the result was continued and the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
DEVASTATION BY WORMS.
The Berks County Farmers Are Suf-
fering Great Loss.

Nouuty SuA-
fering Great Loss.
Reading, Pa, July 10.-Great devasta-
tion Is being caused among the growing
crops in The northern part of Berks
county by the army worm. which Is get
ting In its work to an especially alarm
ing extent in the townships of Green
wich, Richmond and MaXatawny. The
pest is destroying everything that it
touches, and grass and oat fields are
suffering immensely.
Paris green and other poisOns seem to
have noeffect whatever upon the worm.
On account of the wet weather. which
kept farmers from visiting their fields.
the worms were not noticed so much
when they first appeared, and they had
been diligently destroying crops for
several days before the people really
knew of the visitation.
When discovered it was thought that
they were caterpiilars, as they resemble
that vermn very much. but their large
numbers and the havoc they created led
to an examination which showed them
to be the genuine army worm. On ac-
count of the general harvest being near
ly over the damage to wheat and rye
fields Is not so very large.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS.
Second Days Proceedings Of COnven.
ton in Washington.

Washington, July 10.--The second
days proceedings of the Christian
Etdeavur convention came to an end
tonight in one vast meeting held in the
tents and churches. Tent Willston has
been re-erected and Is again al the SER
vice of the convention. AS in the meet
ings the mornings this morning, the
tents were packed tonight to the ut
most to accumulation the crowds
One feature that call0 for especial
praise is the singing. A chorus of 1000
voices has been in training for several
weeks for use at these meetings.
The general topic of the day "Saved
to Serve" was also the subject of to-
nights meetings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
WAR AND OTHER
FOREIGN NEWS
More lingo Talk In Spain-Boers Be,
sieged for Months.
MORE LIGHT. FROM VENEZUELA
Story of the More Recent Trouble
Harrison Insists That He Was Act.
ing Upon Instructions from His Su.
periOr Officers .. Other Foreign
Topics.

Madrid. July 10.-Senor Mella, Car
list. speaking Of the chamber Of depu-
ties today. declared that the govern
ment ought to be energetic in prepar-
ing for the inevitable conflict between
the United States and Spain. In which
Spain would prove her virility and her
greatness.
1t Is sated that the Spanish govern
ment has been informed that the Cuban
insurgents are increasing their activity
In accordance with instructions receiv-
ed from their agents at Paris and in
New York,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today;
Thre atening; Fair In Afternoon.

Democrats Name w. ]. Bryan for Pres.
dent
New York Men May Bolt.
Cuban and Other Foreign News.
Bryan Named (continued).
Sketch Of the Democratic Candidate.
Twin Shaft Investigation.
Editorial
Anarchy in the Saddle.
UocaD-General Snowden's Camp Or.
der.
County Statistics.
How Local Democrats View the Nom
ination.
Social and Personal.
News of the Churches.
Suburban News.
Market and Stock Reports.
(Sports)-Scranton Loses a Ten-lnning
Game.
Eastern. National and State League
Games.
Miss Sadie Kaiser's London Letter.
Caradoc's Soliloquy.
10 (story)-'The Rajahs Treasure"
II World Of Letters.
:" Nn-'s r'o n~d Down the Valley.
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LIGHT FROM VENEZUELA.
Papers Received Give Details Of the
Harrison Arrest.

Washington, d. c.. July Caracas
papers received today at the Venezue-
Ian Legation contain copies of the orig
inal correspondence between the COM
missary general, who arrested the Brit
ish Crown surveyor. Harrison, and his
nineteen associates several weeks ago,
and the minister of the interior. The
commissary generals telegram is dated
June %. 1t states that the Harrison
party were cutting them road along the
left bank of the Cuyuni, which is in
Venezuelan territory.
Harrison insisted that he was acting
under instructions from his official su-
periors, and for this reason, and from u
desire not to complicate the settlement
of the boundary dispute, he and his as
sistants were Immediately released un-
der instructions from the Caracas au-
thorities. No indignity was put upon
them, nor were they even temporarily
placed In confinement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
CONVENTION IN DETAIL.
Work Mt the Morning Session. Re.
suit Of Ballots, Etc.

Chicago. July 10.-The fourth days
sessiun of the Democratic national con-
vention opened In torried heat untem-
pered by any of the cooling breezes
which had hitherto favored the gather
ing. At five minutes before eleven
Senator White. of California. the per-
manent chairman. took the chair and
made an effort to establish order. After
five minutes devoted to that purpose.
with very little success prayer was Of
fered by Rev. DR.. Green, Of Grace
rT..-.tra. ch:~c... Cellar r. pidT Iowa,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
Steam shin Arrivals.

New York, July lO.-Arrived: Persia,
from Hamburg: st. Louis, from Southamp-
ton; Campania, from Liverpool and
Queenstown. Sailed: Munchen, for Bre-
men. Arrived out: Lucania, at Queens
town. Sailed for New York: Furst Bis
marck, from Southampton; H. H. Meyer.
from Bremerhaven; Circassia. from Mo-
vile. Sighted: Mohawk. from New York
for London passed Scilly: Kensington,
from New York for Antwerp. passed Scilly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11

Lean said that he had only come to pay
his respects to the candidate nominated
by his party. There was, he said, no po-
litical significance in his visit. The
friends of Mr.. Mclean tonight say that
he Is not candidate for the vice presi-
dency in the sense of working for it. but
that he would accept 1t as q high honor II
the convention saw fit to nominate him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
Mr.. SIBLEY DECLINES.
will Not Serve His Country on the
Tail Ofthe Ticket.

Tail Of the Ticket.
Convention Hall. Chicago. July TO-
When the nomination of Bryan became
an assured fact this afternoon, repre-
sentatives of various state delegations
called upon Hon. Joseph G. Sibley, of
Pennsylvania. and offered him their
support for the nomination Of vice.
president, assuring him that II he would
consent to accept the position, there
would be no contest against him.
But told them" said Mr.. Sibley to
a reporter for the United Press, that
l felt l could not do the same good SER
vice for the cause at the foot Of the
ticket as at the head. or as a private
in the ranks. and declined to permit my
name to be used"
MIR. Sibley left for home on an even
ing train.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
TREATY WITH ENGLAND.
Correspondence to Be Made known
in n Few DAYS.

Washington. d. c., July 1O.-It will be
ten days before the correspondence be-
tween the United States and Great Bri-
tain, relative to the treaty Of arbitra-
tion, will be made public. Agreeably to
an understanding between Lord Sails.
bury and Secretary Olney, this will oc-
cur simultaneously in both countries.
1t will not be followed Immediately
by the preparation of the treaty, as
there are other letter yet to be ex-
changed. but it is not doubtful that
such treaty will be agreed to before
the re-assembling of congress.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
RESULT OF FIRST BALLOT.
The chair announced the result of tn,
first ballot as follows. First vote:

The second ballot was begun at 1885,
As soon as it was started Senator White
vacated the chair. placing the gavel in
the hands of Mr.. Richardson of Penn
sylvania. South Carolina changed from
Tilman to Bryan. The result of the
second ballot was announced at LIS D..
IN. as follows.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
Hera,d,s Weatber Fyrecast.

New York. July lin the middle states
partly cloudy, fair. west to southern
winds, with slowly rising temperature and
possibly local rain on the coast On Sun
day fair to partly cloudy with slightly
higher temperature and southerly winds
and possibly local thunder showers on the
coast
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
Miss He'll Drowned.

Sea Isle, City. n. j.. July l0-Miss Emma
X. He'll was drowned while bathing in the
ocean here today. Miss He'll slipped into
a hole and tainted. Before she could be
rescued she drowned. The young lady was
from Philadelphia. but was spending the
summer at her parents cottage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11

The third ballot was then begun at
1.30 p. IN. New York on the third bal
lot, as on the second. remained mute
when the name of the state was called
and the clerk repeated the call in his
loudest tone. but without result. The
result Of the third ballot was announced
ut l. 30 d. m as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
Mclean Is Willin'.

Chicago. July 10-JOhn X. Mclean
prominently mentioned as a candidate for
vice president, called on Mr.. Bryan to-
night and remained for fifteen minutes.
!. cr tire confercr &c was cve-. NJ 49,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11

Tamaqua, Pa. July 1O.-The Lehigh Coal
and Navigation company. operators Of
the mines between Tamaqua and Mauch
Chunk, have advanced the wages of the
inside workmen to correspond with the
advance In the price of coal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
FINLEY'S
Special
Sale of
SHIRT
WAISTS
Our stock Is unsurpassed In style.
workmanship and assortment. and Il
close the season we offer
Special Inducements
To Purchasers.

As the following prices will show, We
guarantee them to be the very best
values offered this season: ...
Fancy Lawn waists. all colors. &c.
Fancy Percale Waists, all sizes. esc.
Better quality Percale Waists, SIC.
Fancy Stripe Lawn Waists. Sis.
Extra Fine Waists at $1.ss. s1.46. s1.e6
The Celebrated "King Waists" in
Percales. Lawns and Dimities. at $1.ls,
$l.f6. sl.ss. $225.
These goods sell themselves.
Plain White Waists in Batiste and
Dlmity. Plain Black Himalaya waists.
Silk jacquard House Waists; also . su.
perior line of Children's Dimity and
Lawn Dresses, Boyy Kilt Suits In
Pique and Fine Galatea Cloth at great.
ly reduced prices.
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Black

Is the only color that is never out OF
style. that is never out Of place, and
that never can grow old. Never
sale of staple weaves in Black Dress
fabrics is matter of unusual i'm
portance and one which prudent
women will not overlook.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
BOERS BESlEGED FOR MONTHS.
British Troops Discovery in the
Matabele Country.

Salisbury, South Africa, July To-
Beals column has arrived at Engel-
doorn, 1O5 miles from here. and found
$50 Beers In q laager with 4 men, 4S
women, ia children and As rifles among
them. They had been besieged and cut
off from the outside world for months.
They recently sailed from the laager,
burned the kraals and killed 100 insur-
rent natiyes.-------
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
The Fight u Draw.

Buffalo, July 10.-The twenty-round fight
between young Griffo and Jack Everhardt
at the Lyceum theater tonight resulted In
a draw.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
Black but
Col11cly
and DcSiir-
able A above
All Others

Colors, combinations and tone
blends in dress goods change with
every passing season. What is right
this year. is hideous in fashions
eyes next year. and so on II goes;
o there is nothing fixed in fancy dress
longer than one season at any rate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-11
8 Pieces
CrepOns, CrepOnS.

CrepOns, CrepOnS.
The leading weave among fashions
fancies. Many styles to select from.
No better makes on the market.
$l25 quality cut to. ..........75c.
$l.35 quality cut to ..........S9c.
$l75 quality cut to..........s.0O.
$500 quality cut to .........$l.25.
Black SicilianS,
These are so inches wide and spec
tally finished to meet popular de-
mands as Il correct skirt fabric. Full
value for Csc.
Sale Price, 45c.
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["e....rrtl on Parc ~
The Press., 1896-12-17
Forbes & Wallace's.
Forbes & Wallace's.
Springfield, December, 1S96.
Store Open Evemfmgs.
Enjoyable Christmas Shopping.

Three of floor space here filled with hrobbing, pusng life every day. Not idle spot in the whole great establishment But shopping is enjoyable cash enough, for the store has many conveniences.
 There three entrances Main street, and two Vernon the Vernon comparatively free all times People get in and of these without the least trouble
 Resting places provided in waiting and else where They easily found and be freely used little rest will facilitate shopping.
 Bundles, parasols and wraps all be left under check the main sore while you go and fro in perfect safety and nothing to pay all.
 Refreshments to be had in the basement; cooling drinks conections, hot bouon, cofee chocolate a dainty lunch or meal, even, at very little cost
 Letters and parcels send by mail express be left with by paying the proper charge take all the of forwarding.
 Packages lost here, bags purses umbrellas gloves children, sometimes All such things that found Jeff the lost and found desk the Vernon door, In quire for them there.
 Make the of the in every way that you can Come to books, toys Christmas things; stay see gloves, handkerchefs Japanese things, hosiery women underwear See the picture of St. Euphemia and the Lions exhbiton attend the piano recital in the carpet the Gramaphone recital in the Japanese department There's great deal of enjoyment in shopping here, during these holiday times.
The Press., 1896-12-17
Washington Letter.
- Washington. Daf

WaSn1ngGon, Dec. 17Ch, 1oS0
 While most republicans are pleased SStO know that the work upon the tariff bill which 1t Is hoped to pass at the extra session of congress has actually been commenced by the majority of the present ways and means committee, they are not all sanguine that the bill can be passed by the next congress as easily as some im- imagine or as quickly. It took the fiftieth congress, which was democratic in both branches, from Dec.5, 1887 to Jan. %, 1889, to pass the Mills tariff bill and then it was amended to such an extent by the senate that 1t died in conference. In the fifty first congress, which was republican, work was begun on the Mckinley bill as soon as the house committees were named. and by an application of the then new Reed rules, the bill was passed on May Z by the house, but did not get, through the senate until September 11th, and, owing to conferences on senate amendments and other delays, did not reach President Harrison until Oct. 1, the date upon which it was signed. The present tariff law did not get through congress in even as short a period, and had there not been more or less trickery about the way it was worked by some senators, it might not have gotten through at all. The fifty third congress, it will be remember ed, met in extra session~s.Aug. 7th,E1893: Although the extra session was called solely ito pass the bill for the repeal of theISherman silver law, the house con- mitte on ways and means went right to work on the Wilson tariff bill, but that measure did not become a law until Aug. 28th, 1894. It is because they remember the time required to pass these recent tariff bills when the party in power, had a good, working majority that old-timere are saying. nothing when the legislative beginners1 are tGaking about passing a tariff bill in sixty days after the. extra session meets. @ .--:
 Representative Ray, of New York, be- lives that the sensational publication oi the details of suicides results in increasing suicide, and he has introduced bill making any publication, not devoted tc medical science, which publishes the pic. ture of the suicide, or any details, except. ing name, date, and place of death, un. mailablo.
The Press., 1896-12-17
ROCKVILLE.

The Hartford, Manchester & Rockville Tramway Company started Monday to grade the highway on the Talcottville road in front of the residence. of Levi Grant and will work towards the city. The work is preparatory and started at this time and place so that an opportunity may be given any one interested to serve an injunction against the route by way of Burke Hill. Work was continued all day without opposition.
 .Selectman FaheyEwas called upon Mon day by persons living in Vernon and Talcottville to see if he would call a town meeting on 8 petition to rescind tn former action of the town in granting 8 route through Dobsonville. Persons living on the direct road to TalcottvilJe find much fault with the layout through Dobsonville and are anxions to have the town rescind it's former vote. Very little satisfaction was given them by Selectman Fahey as it was considered too late to make any opposition.
 The heavy snow storm of yesterday will stopyall work on the electric road until spring. There is no probability of an injunction being served by Vernon Center people. The opposition will prob ably show up before the: legislative con- IL ittee, at Hartford this winter.
The Press., 1896-12-17
NOTICE! {!

Having purchased quite an extensive line Of ChristInag Goods, which expect will be here store recently occupied by Russell Colburn. The store will be open afternoons and evenings until after the holidays. =.=
 also take this opportunity to say that shall abandon the custom, which has. been observed here the past few years, that Of giving per cash or credit. am unable to get any such dis count, and my own experience, together with those who have been. in business here since this plan was adopted assures me that no retail country store can be maintained very long giv- ing this large discount, and at the same time compete in prices with those who do not.
 Beginning with January 1st, 1897, will sell as many goods for dollar as anybody can and do a legitimate business. I shall make 8 reduction in the price Of all goods that will bear 1t, and w ~ H,F' CADE.