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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-07
ROOF THINNING AND SOLDERING

A1 done away with by the use Of HART.
MANS PATENT PAINT. which consists
OF ingredients well-known to all. Il can be
roofs. also to brick dwellings,, which viii
prsvent absolutely any crumblinS, crack
Ing or breaking Of the brick. It win out
last ,.in timing Of any kind BY many yesrai,
OF the cost Of timing. Is sold By IL II
Or pound. Contracts taken BY
ANTONIO HARTMANN, ga Birch 4
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-07

One lot Of ladies' muslin skirts. CAM
brio rufiie, trimmed with lace.
Leaders Price, 49c
One lot of ladies' fine cambric skirts
with wide double rufiie trimmed with
fine embroidery.
Leaders Price, 9Sc
One lot of children's muslin drawers.
sizes, l to II years, with cluster of
tucks.
Leaders, Price. 1Oc
For Size and Upward
One lot of childrens muslin draw
ers, sizes, to II years. with cluster
Of tucks, trimmed with fine en-
Leaders, Price, Csc
For Size 1 and Upwards
MEMS FURNISHINGS.
One lot of mems unlaundried percale
shirts, new goods and well made.
Leaders Price, Csc
One lot of mems fine half hose. full
seamless. worth 15c.,
Leaders, Price. 8 pairs for csc
One lot of mems and boys all-wool
sweaters in blue, black and garnet,
regular price, n.25,
Leaders Price. Csc
One lot of mems choice .neckwear,
consisting of tecks and four-in-
hands, regular price, soc,
Leaders Price. 25c
One lot of boys unlaundrled shirt
waists. all sizes, perfectly made,
pleated front and back,
Leaders Price. 25c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-07
LADIES' and CHIlDREN'R MUS.
IN UNDERWEAR.

LADIES' AMI GHllURENR MUS
IN UNDERWEAR.
New lot If ladies' muslin corset COW
ers, all sizes.
Leaders, Price. &c
one lot of ladies' fine cambrc COW
ers, high neck, trimmed with em-
broidery, .y
Leaders, Price, 12@c.
One new lot of ladies' corset covers.
square or V neck. trimmed with em-
broidery,
Leaders Price, 2Ic
One lot of ladies' muslin drawers with
cluster Of tucks,
Leaders Price, l9c
One lot of ladies' fine muslin drawers,
trimmed with embroidery,
Leaders Price. 29c
One lot of ladies' fine muslin drawers
with cluster of tucks and trimmed
with wide embroidery.
Leaders Price, 39c
One lot of ladies' fine muslin gowns,
Mother Hubbard yoke, trimmed.
-.. Leaders Price. 49c
One lot of ladies' fine muslin gowns,
Mother Hubbard yoke with Insertion
of tucks, trimmed with embroidery,
Leaders Price, 69c
pire style, trimmed with embroid-
cry,
Leaders Price, SOC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-07
A few OF THE many BARGAINS

4 few UF The many BARCA|NS:
zoo Pairs nottingham Curtains Sl50 VaIu,, Only S 90
200 Pairs Of Nottingham Curtains, 800 VaIus Only 200
100 Pairs Of Brussels Curtains $50 Value, OnIy 800
100 Pairs Of Brussels Curtains, 600 Vaus Only 400
100 Pairs Of Irish Point Curtains, $50 Value, Onv $50
100 Pairs Renaissance Curtains ESQ Value, Only 500
100 Pairs Renaissance Curtains 1000 Value, OnIy $50
Renaissance Curtains S25 per par Brussels up
per pair Chenille Draperies Suffer Same Reductions.
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124 and 126 WYOMING AVENUE.

Just receiving the exquisite exclusive Spring
that shown in Scranton consisting Of Silks Dress
Goods Organde Dimie Chals Swes Suits Capc. Skirts
ETC. As handicapped alterations
the OF therefore following
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-07
DRESS GOODS and SILKS.

Is pieces of double-fold wool dress
goods in plaids and mixtures. worth
&c,
Leaders Price 14c
50 pieces of all-wool cashmere, all col
ors, worth 45c.,
Leaders Price, 25c
go pieces Of 46-inch black serge. worth
Leaders Price. 29c
% pieces of all-wool fancy dress goods,
worth ioc..
Leaders Price, 29c
% pieces of all-wool black dress goods.
in fancy stripes, worth Soc,
Leaders Price. SIC
80 pieces of new spring dress goods
in the new weaves, worth 65c,
Leaders Price, 49c
Have just received n choice collection
i'm novelties and fine dress goods and silks,
always at lowest prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-03-07
CL0AKS, SUITS and SKIRTS.

One lot of figured brilliantine skirts,
lined throughout and bound,
Leaders Price, ST 80
One lot of superb figured brilliantine
skirts, five yards wide,
Leaders Price. 81 .9Sc
A large assortment of percale wrap
pers, all colors, sizes. % to a,
Leaders Price. 69c
Newest and -handsomest effects In IA
dies shirt waists, all sizes.
lie eadcr's Prices from roc to 50. 2.9S
4 number of very desirable heavy
Jackets for early spring wear at less than
half price
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
THEY WILL DISCUSS VENEZUELA.
A MEETING BETWEEN JOSEPH CHAMBER
LAIN AND SECRETARY OLNEY


Washington, Aug. 2S-That there will be
prearranged meeting between Secretary Olney
and Joseph Chamberlain, British Secretary OF
State for the Colonies In the course or MT
Chamberlans forthcoming visit to New-Eng-
land. is not doubted by State Department OIL
clals who are aware Of the few comparatively
insignificant differences remaining between Lord
Salisbury and this Government on the PROPOSE
ton to submit the entire Venezuelan boundary
dispute TO arbitration The veXed question or
the settled districts Is a matter wholly WITHIN
Mr. Chamberlain's Department. and 1t Is well
known that Secretary Olney's modified PROPOSE
tion OF June - would have been accepted by
Lord Salisbury had not Mr.. Chamberlain strenu-
ously objected to a complete surrender OF the
British proviso that the suggested tribunal
should not pass upon territory occupied by Brit
ish subjects or Venezuelan citizens on January
/, 1857.
On this Settled districts stumbling block
Mr.. Olney firmly insisted that "in fixing the
line. II territory of one party be found in the
occupation of subjects citizens of the other
nsrtv. such weight and effect shall be given to
such occupation as reason justice the rules Of
international law and the equities Of the partcu-
lar case may appear 10 require.
Mr. Chamberlain, being the English Cabinet
official having entire jurisdiction Of these settled
districts. which are constituted and governed as
mart Of the colonial establishment by him, is espe
ciallv fitted to conduct any informal negotiations
seeking an agreement on the question. and as
Secretary Olney enjoys plenpotentiary powers to
execute a convention for securing arbitration the
advantages of the proposed meeting are obvious
II Is however explicitly noted that the customary
diplomatic channels will not be superseded by the
meeting but that any conclusions reached will
have to be formally agreed upon between Sir
Julian Pauncefote on his return. acting for Lord
Salisbury. and Secretary Olney, acting for the
United States. 1t is stated as fact that Mr..
Chamberlans visit to This country is entirely un-
official; that he has frequently come across since
his marriage to Miss EndicOtt, of Massachusetts,.
daughter Of President Cleveland's first Secretary
Of War. always in private character. but that
such visits have been invariably productive OF
some improved understanding between the two
great Anglo-Saxon Governments on various
points at issue.
In the present instance II is distinctly the un-
derstanding Of high State officials that the two
Governments are nearly in complete accord
over the details of a Venezuelan settlement that
nothing could be moro propitous just at this time
than Mr.. Chamberlain'S coming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
PRICE THREE CENTS.

order was issued OF whatever character Win
them II was a case Of hustle and follow your
leader" on the instant OF command. and. 10 tns
Western mind unused TO ways Oriental. " was
most comlcal to see them rushing hither ana
yon treading one on the heels OF his fellow In
front. and looking straight ahead meanwhiis
with wildly staring eyes at everything or noth"
ing. Facial expression they seemed to have
none
With the ofIcts and with IL Hung Chang
himself and his Interpreter II was different
They were an excessively dignihed lot OF persons
and swift t, observe formalities. but in tho
course of more or less general conversation
the interpreter proved to be a genuine lover Of
joke and true diplomat. for he laughed inn
moderately at every passing utterance OF his
master that savored in the slightest degree OF
humor. and occasionally took a hand himself in
the bandying of smart things The interpreter
was Lo Fling Luh who speaks excellent English
with no trace OF pigeon" about II.
THE WELCOMING PARTY GO ABOARD
The fun began when the little group had gath
cred in the reception saloon at Quarantine AZ
that point the st. Louis had been boarded By
General Ruger, Commander OF the Department.
of the East, and the Presidents representative.
who had gone down from Governors Island
early in the morning on the Dolphin. With him
were Major Davis. Captain Stephen c. Mills.
Edward B. Drew Colonel James H. Wilson and
Assistant Secretary ROckh who had come on
from the State Department with formal mes
sage of welcome Others in the reception-room
were Logan Carlisle, OF the Secretary OF ths
Treasury; Collector Kilbreth and some friends.
who had gone down with him on the revenue
cutter Hudson. and. of course. any number OF
reporters. who seemed to be source OF con-
slant amusement TO the great Chnaman. IL the
occasional twinkle in his eye he watched
their movements was any indication Of Inward
mrth Indeed. he seem d rather to enjoy con-
tact with them. and once remarked that the re-
porters in other Countries had not been per-
mtted to approach closely to his person; but
he appeared to take it for granted that he had
at last struck Republc where even the yellow
Jacket and the four-eyed peacock feather are
not charmed things not 20 be seen by vulgar
eyes. James A. Wright the second VICE
president OF the American Line. was a pas
senger on the steamer, and he acted as sort OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
MASKED NEN ROB 4 SALOON.
THEY HOLD UP THE TWO OCCUPANTS AT
THE POINT OF REVOLVER
AND ESCAPE

TWO masked men entered :he saloon OF Henry
Coizts In Hoboken at midnight last night They
displayed revolvers and held up the bartender
and customer who was drinking in the place
While one Of the masked men kept the two
men under cover Of revolver. his companion
opened the cash drawer and took the contents
The two men in the saloon offered no resistance
The robbers secured about $40 or $50 and then
ran from the saloon and escaped. The saloon
is at Newark and Grove SITS. not far from the
ferry.
The police were informed at once The men
ran up the Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
New-York tracks. which would lead them into
Jersey City. The reserves of the Second Jersey
city Police Precinct turned out and be-
gan hunting for the men. No description of
their faces obtained They appeared fam.l-
lar with the saloof:
The entire Hoboken police force also searched J
for the mcr. The place in which the robbery
took place is a populous one, and big crowd
gathered when the news spread. II is thought
that the robbers escaped into Jersey City before
the police arrived to head them off.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
PE4RT'S PROGRESS NORTHWARD
A LETTER FROM PROFESSOR TARR GIVING
DETAILS OF THE VOYAGE

Gloucester. Mass, Aug. 2s.-The frs; direct news
from he Peary Arctic expedition received In this
city came this evening in long letter 10 Mrs Tarr
wife of Professor Ralph s Tarr. Of the Cornell
scientific patty who is with Lieutenant Peary on
the steamer Hope. which sailed July Is from Sgd
ney, c. b. While the letter written on board
the steamer az sea July H. IS and 10. It bears the
postmark of Northern Labrador. Angus; Is. Pro-
fessor Tarr says that on July Il they west Of
Boone Bay. 200 miles their way, with fine
weather ard smooth sea- The 18th they were pass
ing through Belle Isle IN the midst OF wonderful
scenery. where the rugged. high hills were all
cred with snow July 10 they had reached Turna-
vik Island. latitude 50 80 which was about hallway
up the coast OF Labrador. where the letter was
given 20 a fisherman tc put board the mail
steamer for Newfoundland Up to that date he says
he passage the finest yet made by Lieutenant
Peary. for there had been hardly a movement on
the water with bright sun. clear. bracing air and
no fog but the captain said he would rather 90 to
Greenland from there than pass through the Strait
Of Belle Isle
The morning Of the 18Th found the ship IN the
midst of an ce-covered sea- most unusual thing so
FAR south NJ that time Of year which, the captain
and Lieutenant Peary said promised an open season
speed with A man in the naintop. on the bridge
and TWO al the wheel to direct the ships course
IL the cleares, wafer Il was most difficult task.
she was twisted and turned after crushing the
smaller ice cakes to keep clear OF the bergs.
When the letter finished they had gone so
far north that there twiligh; at II o'clock and
wes, Their course from there was into Hudson
STRAIT and thence across 10 Grcenland stopping first
In going north. they would probably go into Cum
berland Sound II not they would do so returning
Al hands were wel. and much pleased with the ship
factOriy all they had undertaken
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
HOW SILVER AHFECTS MEXICO
TALK WITH THE MEXICAN MINISTER
OF FINANCE
EVERY OUNCE OF GOLD LEAVES THE COUNTRY
BEFORE IT CAN BE coINED-BUsINEss
HURT BY FLUCTUATIONS IN SILVER

EVERY OUNCE OF GOLD LEAVES THE COUNTRY
BEFORE IT CAN BE coINED-BUsNEss
HURT BY FLUCTUATIONS IN SILVER.
st. Louis. Avg 2S-senor Jose Ives Limantour,
the Mexican Minister Of Finance. is In ST. Louis.
and in interesting interview this morning he
talked freely Of existing conditions in Mexico under
the silver ST. -nda.d. He drew comparisons between
the labcring man of the United States and Mexico
and showed how free-sver monetary system
would affect the United States.
Legally have a double standard IN Mexico"
said Mr.. Limantour. but practically 1t is silver
standard. is here is no gold In circulation. Every
ounce of gold produce Is Immediately drawn out
of our country by foreign nations We coin silver
at the ratio OF 16H to l. We do not coin gold but
as quick as II az ,umes its bullion form II leaves
Mexico or is locked up in our vaults as the prop
ery Of Foreigners
Mexico has lad four gold bond issues since 1888
and n number of domestic silver bond issues. The
gold bond issues aggregate about sl00OcO.ooO Most
OF the bonds bear per cent interest. The interest
on tho gold bonds amounts to about 100000 In
gold annually. but when the time comes around to
pay the interest we have to give up s2 900 of
money. So really pay double interest on our
loan Then. the question presents Itself What
amour. will II take to redeem the bonds at matur-
fly? 1t Is a guess now as to what we VIII owe at
the time of redemption. If silver goes up we will
owe less; If 1t goes down It Will take much moro
ing to what our dollar will bring In the markets
of the world
What Mexico wants most to-day is a fixed price
Of silver. What fear most is the continual fuc-
tuations of the white metal With silver up and
down alternately, our merchants cannot make cal
culations for future transactions. In commercial
sense, we live from day day.
The silver standard in Mexico acts the same as
Il high protective tariff 1t shuts out foreign COM
petition. and has allowed our home Industries 10
grow. We hav, two elements in Mexico. The
pOrters, who send to the other countries great
quantities of coff"e. tobacco and fruits want to
silver kept down. they receive gold for their
exports and with that gold they purchase
about twice the amount OF their sales in Mexican
money. The consumers want to the price Il
silver rise. for then the silver dollar which they
carry I'm their pockets would he worth more. and
they would not have to pay much for foreign
goods. much Of which is shipped into the country"
Senor LimantOur was asked: How would Mexico
be Affected 10y the free coinage OF silver in the
United States?"
He replied: Mexico would AT first be injured on
account OF the great fluctuations which would
naturally follow declaration Of this character
hut In the long run Mexico would be benefited hv
free coinage In mis- country"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
HIS RECEPTION on SHIPBOARD.

The St Louis after disappointing expectation
In the matter OF smashing the record created by
her sister ship. the st. Paul arrived al Quarah-
tine yesterday at 1870 clock. having on board,
In addition TO 800 other passengers. the Chinese
statesman and diplomat. His EXcellelcy, Ii
Hung Chang. Ambassador Of China, Senior
Guardian Of the Heir Apparent, Prime Minister
Of State, Earl of the First Rank with he title of
Su-Y." He arrived in excellent condition. to all
outward appearances, naving enjoyed the voy-
age as nearly as could be ascertaned rom the
somewhat desultory conversation held in the re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
JENKINS SHOT WALKER B. ADAMS
THE INQUEST AT MOUNT K1sco DEVELOPS
THAT FACT.

Coroner Charles T.. Birch OF White Plains, held
an inquest Yesterday afternoon into the death OF
the Bedford Station burglar, John Jenkins VINO
died IN the Mount Kisco jail where he taken
after being shot while attempting to commit a
burglary at the store Of W. Il. Adams Son. at
Bedford Station on Wednesday night Of last week
DR. Charles f. Chapman, who attended Jenkins
gave the only evidence. which was the burg
lars confession OF having shot Walker B. Adams
His testimony as follows:
About 2:3O o'clock, while returning from a pro-
fessional visit Sunday morning l stopped in to see
the prisoner John Jenkins. who. after | had ques-
toned him. consented to tell me something If he
could be left alone with me. He first said, Pete
aid no. shoot Adams I said. You must know who
did then
"Tn tell you how It happened said ne. was
on the west side Of the freight car when Adams
came around the Of the car, and we met face
TO face l told him to go back and not follow me
lie would not but raised his and pointed it at
me. / pulled my pistol and fired. and he fell"
The case was then submitted TO the jury, and
after a short deiberation, It returned the following
verdict: THAT the said John Jenkins came to his
death from a wound inflicted by ball fired from a
rife in the hands OF William Il. Adams. which ball
entered the body of Jenkins and was the immediate
cause Of bis death; that the said wound in
nicted by the said William T. Adams in scf-defcnce
while protecting his life and property. The jury
fully exonerates the said William b. Adams"
Peter James. of the four burglars who was
shot 1T the iisht breast S iapuE recovering under
the care OF Drs. l5irch ana Magnus In the County
Jail AT White Plains They made careful ex-
animation OF the wound I'm Jamos's right breast
yesterday ana said that the bullet did not pierce his
lung. first supposed. James's case will 60
before the Westchcstcr County Grand Jury which
meets I'm White Plains next month, ana, II is said,
he will be quickly indicted for murder in the first
degree. He says that he was led into the robbery
by his companions. but he will not tell the name Of
the burglar who got away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
Ii HUNG CHANG ARRIVES.
HE GETS A WARM GREETING.
NET BY MANY CRAFT DOWN THE BAY
AND CHEERED IN THE CITY.

ESCORTED By UNITED STATES CAVALRY TO
THE HOTEL wALDoRF-nE TELLS OF HIS
DESIRE TO VISIT AMERICA. AND. AS
USUAL. ASKS NUMEROUS CUES
TIoNs-To-DAY'S PROGAMME.
III Hung Chang tn, Chinese soldier and states
man. together with his retinue. arrived here yes
terday on the American Line steamship 81
Louis He was officially greeted down the Bay
by General Ruger, United States Army. Com
mander of the Department Of the East. who had
been designated as the personal representative
of the President A large number of excursion
steamers met the ST. Louis and followed her up
to her pier A salute was fired in honor OF the
Viceroy from Castle William. After dsemDarN-
ing from the steamship Ii Hung Chang ana MS
suite were escorted IN carriages by the 0th
United States Cavalry to the Hotel Waldorf
which he will make his headquarters whlle III
the city Much public interest was shown III MS
arrival, and the people along the route or the
procession heartily cheered the great Chnaman.
To-day he will be received by President Cleve-
land ut the home OF ex-Secretary William Z.
Whitney. at Fifth-av-. and Fifty y-seventh-st In
the evening he Will be entertained by former
American diplomatic representatives in CHINA
at dinner ar the Waldorf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-08-29
II HUNG CHANG.

master Of ceremonies during the round Of intro
ductions which followed the coming OF the visi-
tors into the cabin. The group made a brilliant
picture the Chinese gentlemen being in full Of
fetal dress and the officers OF the Army being
resplendent In fu-dress uniform. MIR Wright
presented each visitor in turn To the interpreter.
who made known the name and station TO Ii
Hung Chang who then nodded his head In the
quaintest possible fashion, and extended his
hand for shake"
GREETED BY THE vICEROY.
When the officers entered the viceroy was
seat,i on one Of the big divans in the room.
but to greet General Ruger. Then. after
introductons ended. he said through the
interpreter that he was tired and they should
sit down. He placed his interpreter on his
right hand and General Ruger on his left while
the rest grouped themselves about In the GEN.
tire Of the little room. When interpreting 10
Fling Luh rose and stood Immediately in front
Of his chief There was an apparent lack Of
frigid formality between the two. for they
would occasionally exchange smiles as II the in-
:erpreter had made some parenthetical addi-
ton of his own to the sentences he was trans
ferring.
To the brief words of welcome spoken by Gens
eral Ruger Ii Hung Chang expressed his
thanks. and the interpreter added: His Excel
lency is glad TO come TO America" While they
We're standing it possible to compare the
two men In the matter of height and to gain an
adequate idea OF the l,ntth OF limb and arm OF
the Oriental statesman. lie is considerably over
six feet in height. although there Is stoop
to his shoulders that indicates that he Is falling
under the weight OF years. and he does not un-
dergo any mcie exerton than Is absolutely nee
essary. once seated in the high-oacked divan.
the object of general interest seemed more frail
than I'm any other attitude. His figure seemed
to droop into the yielding cushions
CARRIED IN THE FAMOUS YELLOW JACKET.
His overgarment was the famous yellow
Jacket OF which much sport has been made
since the results OF the late war brought official
distinctions as they are regarded In the Orient
prominently TO the fore. On his head was the
viceroy's cap. and falling back from II was tho
four-eyed peacock feather with its am',. fasten-
ings. which is another telltale OF position ID
office to the knowing ones In such mattera