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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16
ARGENTINE,

William Goff. one of the pioneer citizens
of Argentine. died yesterday afternoon at
the home of W. T. Stokes in North Argen-
tine. after an illness of several months.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16
Picnic and Barbecue.

A Democratic picnic and barbecue will
be held tomorrow near Mount Oi1vet
school house, this county. The list of
speakers for the day will comprise p. y.
Murphy, J. H. Atwood, A. B. Sill, w. III.
Farrell, J. c. Petherbridse and Rev. H. e.
BalIou, the fusion candidate for congress
for this congressional district
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16

Bonnie Spellman, aged, IA years. died at
her home Wabash avenue, yesterday aft
ernoon of abscess of the lungs. No ar
rangements have been made for the fun
eral services. 49,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16

To 81 Louis and return via the Burlfns-
fon Route on each Tuesday and Thursday
from September sth to October 24th. Rate,
5000 for the round trip.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16
Ex-spenker wnxoner Dead,

San Diego. Cal. Sept. 15-T. r. Wagner,
eN-speaker of the Oklahoma legislature, ia
dead. He came hither from Honolulu,
seeking health.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16
The .Chute.,, Cle.ed.

The "chutes" at Troost park were closed
for repairs last evening but Manager Mer-
rttt thinks they Will be opened again Satur-
day.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16

by hand or foot or both. IL desired, and
the fact that the steering gear Is so located
as to enable the rider to sit upright on the
insignificance.
But the end is not yet. A foot cycle has
been invented, and nobody can tell what
kind of a cycle we will hear of next. This
invention Is kind Of half bicycle and half
roller skate. It consists of a frame having
a pne1matically tired wheel at each end.
supported on which the foot rests. The
frame Is secured to the hubs of the wheels
springs. which assist In reducing the jar
and strain.
A simple attachment for securely coup
ling two bicycles in a position parallel to
each other will soon be on the market.
When parties who do not own tandems go
out riding 1t is often desirable to ride side
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16

Jenny L. Keniston. aged % years. died
at the ST. Joseph hospital yesterday MORN
Wellington. Kas., at o'clock last night,
for burial
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16

The funeral services Of W. T. Wilcox,
who died at the residence OF his daughter
Mrs John Lorimer. 3012 Main street. last
Monday. will be held from that address
this afternoon at 2 o'clock The remains
will be buried in Union cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16

Try the Cafe Dining Cars on the Bur
Nngton's Chicago limited.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16
DEATHS AND FUNERALS,

Minnie Ochsner. aged months. died at
her home. corner of Twenty-sixth street
and Jackson avenue, yesterday morning
of inanition. The funeral services were
held from her late home yesterday after
noon at O'Clock and burial was In Forest
Hill cemetery.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-09-16
The Platform Adopted.

Be II resolved by the Republicans of
'si We indorse % the " nominees and Platform
of the national Republican convention held
at st. Louis.
and platform of the Republican state con-
vention at Springfield. and believe that the
time has come for political change in
Missouri We invite the assistance of all
good citizens in the endeavor of the Re-
publican party to give the state an honest,
progressive and efficient administration of
her affairs.
We also believe that the time has now
come for the patriotic people of both par
ties in Jackson county to entirely ovtr-
throw the corrupt rule of the Democratic
tematically debauched the ballot box per-
fected a scheme of favoritism and reward
for it's tools, and by fraud and oppression
continued itself in power.
We denounce the frauds that in 1894
robbed the people Of the right to be repre-;
chosen by their ballots. and we call the
attention of the people to the fact that
these who were defrauded of their Offices
their contests, although their suits were
promptly brought, and although the laws
of the state require that such contests be
term of court held fifteen days after the
official count OF votes.
We believe that the power to appoint
members of the board of police commits
sioners in Kansas City should be used for
the purpose of securing the orderly en-
forcement of the laws that protect life and
property, and We denounce the policy Of
using the appoiltive power for the politi-
cal advancement of the officer in whom
the right to appoint is vested.
The public schools should be maintained
free from political and sectarian influences,
and we believe that the laws of the state
should be amended so as to cheapen the
price of school books and destroy the
monopoly now existing.
We promise the people of Jackson coun-
ty an honest government by able officials
and to that end we invite the co-opera tion
of all citizens. irrespective of party
]. W. JENKINS. Chairman.
c. E. BURNHAM, Secretary.
New County Committee.
The following county central committee
was selected for the various wards and
townships:
First ward-Val Wagner.
Second ward-Chester ONeill
Third ward-Stewart Taylor and e. B.
Gratz
Fourth ward-A. c. Fulkerson and ]. d.
Norman.
Fifth ward-F'rank Jarvis.
Sixth ward-W. Ellis and D. Marsh.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Loss Estimated ut 100000 Lumber
Surd in Ashes.

Ashland. Wis. May 10.--One of the
most destructive fires in the history Of
northern Wisconsin, occurred here this
morning. Special trains brought the fire
departments from Washburn and near
by towns to render assistance. At
least three persons lost their lives and
the property loss is nearly $500,000.
The dead are: Peter Engedman.
John Nolander and Ole Olson.
Nearly 2O,0QO,O0O feet of lumber was
burned. The mill was surrounded by
water and wooden tramways leading
to the shore When the flames burst
out In great volume and enveloped the
mill and the dock, all the men but four
succeeded in reaching the tramways.
The origin of the fire Is still mystery,
but it is presumed that spark from
some employees pipe started the lumber
pile and w. r. Durfee's dock. The dis
tance between Durfees and the Shores
Lumber company's docks Is only fifty
feet The fire jumped across the short
stretch of water in fifteen minutes af-
ter 1t had st""tcd. The Keystone Lum-
Der compa $ mills and other mills
were shut down after the fire started
and all of the employees nocked to
Shores plant to fight the flames.
At ii o'clock heavy rain checked
tnt names. Ole on died from the
effects of heat In fighting the fire.
AT o'clock the body of one of the
uniortunates was recovered and identi-
He'd as that or Peter Engedman. He
jumped into the bay while enveloped in
flames and sank Immediately. The
loss In detail Is as follows:
Shores Lumber plant and docks, $3.50. =
coo: Shores Lumber company, lumber
$!40oCO: lumber Of other parties and
Docks. SsS.OOO: total loss, $i7S,OOO. Total
insurance. $3.50, 600
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
WAR CREATES PATRIOTISM.
Archbishop Ireland Gives His Reasons for
Ohjccting to Arbitration.

st. Louis. May 10.-Archhishop Ire
land, of st. Paul, in the course of an
address delivered last night at a ben
quet given by Missouri Commandcry
Order of the Loyal Legion disparag ged
the movement now being agtated in
this country and England toward uni
vcrsal arbitration. He advanced the
theory that war is the great instigGtor
of patriotism and that if we come to q
stage where everything in dispute is to
be peaceably settled we will lose the
interest i'm the affairs of our country
in it's relation with other governments.
The words he spoke were greeted with
IA perfect storm of applause.
The Importance of the question set
tied by the civil war was dwelt upon
at length. 1t settled the destiuics of
humanity. the speaker said. not only
in America but in the world. 1t was
the great object lesson to the nations
of the earth Of the stability of a Demo-
cratic form of government and the vic
tory of the union forces was Il stunning
blow to monarchy and despotism all
over the universe. None of these re-
suits could have been achieved by arbi
fra tion
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
TOM PLATT'S OPINION.
lie Thinks That Mckinley viii Get the
Republican Party Into Trouble.

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unreasonable to be safely intrusted
with great executive office, whose quest
for honor happens to have the accident
al advantage of the association of his
name with the last Republican protec-
tive tariff.
"Mr. Mckinley, as think the Tribune
recently remarked. had really less to do
with the Industrial law than had either
Governor Dingley or Senator Aldridge.
But simply because of his position as
chairman of the ways and means COM
mittee of the Fifty-first congress it has
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11

come a law the country will no flooded
with foreign goods y>hich must he sold
and consumed before domestic produc-
ers will feel the effect of the new law.
business will not revive on the instant
.na' & uepupi'.an IA. presi9en, Is elected,
is under discuss;on and mill The In"
monsa HOOD Of fore;rn GOODS hos die.
anneared into consumntion we shall
have To defend our neasure II should
be. therefore a safe healthy and ra-
tional bin
"Fully as importsnt nc the tariff hill,
yes more sn is that moas,n., wbir%
must be devised To render nnr currency
system intnlIi.ihIe sora and elastic jf
Major McTinIev has anv rssi convi...
t;ons on Tho suhiact nr ,ho ,,,rronn,,
they are NOT revealed in bis votes or
his sneecbes Uc vot.I ono, fo,. tho
free and unlim;toJ co;,oga of s;,,,ar
He voted to overrids the vsto hv presi.
dent Hoves of tba RIsrd hin ord ~
different times he has voted J., diract
conflict with these votes Ua hos 40
scrihod bimea,f as .hin,a,o,,;s,, a.. T., o..
vor of tho frae coinaUn Of ho,h n.:, 80
His Ohio MIA tform n,Sno.as ann,nn @'
neriment in silver coinooa snnh o ~,
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with the naritv het,v.sm ,t,a ,,,,,a's ID"
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SILVER ARGUMENT
"The noople of tb;s cou,tr,, hoya hoa
enough of the attn,nnt 70 forI.a aft,
cents worth of silver into circuiatio n .
n dollar 'rhov have eufferad ;nnoi
culabIe losses as the resuit of .wenty
wears Of that poIicv om creditnhjy
informed that the instruction for Nc.
Kinley by the California convection
was obtained nv the promise ON tho
part of his mana gers Of n cabinet of-
flee and by the further nrOmice that be
would sign nny silver legislot;on that
could be got through the next conpress
This pledge is safe enoueh narhans
since the next congress is not likely to
pass any silver Iepisla tion but the sense
of the promise was nm effort bv fbe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
FOR SOUND MONEY.
Russell Algcr Is Positive In Re fc renee to
MIR. Mckinicy's Politics

Akron. Ohio. May 1O.-Russell A. AL
ger. ex-governor of Michigan, came to
Akron last evening from Canton, where
he had an interview with Major Nc
kinley. He departed this morning for
New York. REGARDING his call on Nc
kinley General Alger said that he found
him well, pleased indeed with the ex-
isting situation.
There can be no doubt" said MIR.
Alger. 'where Mckinley stands on the
financial question. He Is for sound
money and for protection. There has
been some talk regarding his financial
views. but I am personally aware that
they are for sound money"
1t Is stated on excellent authority here
that General Alger goes to New York to
assure eastern men of the certainty of
Mckinley's favor for sound money. He
did not deny that this was his mis-
sion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today:
Fair; Continued Warm Weather. I.

Status of Presidential Race.
Germany's Contempt for England.
Americans in Cuba to BE Shot.
Destructivce Fire at Ashland.
2 Forecast of Congressional Work.
Cholera Menaces Egypt.
Mysterious Suicide.
Colonel Frank Hain Killed.
; UocaD-Two Eloquent Sermons.
Wyoming Chassis Sessions.
Editorial.
Speaker Reeds Mistake.
The Proper Ticket.
5 U.ocaD-American Volunteer Move
mcnt.
Two Cottages Eurned.
Boiler House Destroyed by Fire.
6 (Sports) Scores of Yesterdays and Sat
urday's BAH Games.
News of the Suburbs.
Market and Stock Reports.
News Up and Down the Valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
CONFERRING TIE PALLIUM.
Impressive Ceremonies at the COnfirna-
tiOn OF Archbishop Kahn.

St Louis, May 1O.-One of the most
impressive ceremonies in the history of
the Catholic church of st. Louis oc-
CURED today. when His Eminence
James Cardinal Gibbons, conferred the
pallium. the insignia of archiepiscopal
Office. upon Archbishop ]. ]. Kahn For
hrilliancy, wealth of detail and solemn
ity. the investiture was unprecedented
in the west.
Cardinal Gibbons, the celebrant of the
pontifical mass, was assisted by local
clergy in all the offices of the ceremony.
A number of eminent church digni-
taries from all parts of the country
were present
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
COLONEL HAMS DEATH,
The Theory of Suicide is Rcfutcd by the
Dead Mans Friends.

New York, May 1O.-Mr George A.
Post. Colonel Hams personal friend.
who is representing the family, was
very indignant tonight over the report
that Colonel Hahn had committed sui
eide. He stated thai Colonel Hahn had
wandered away from his friends and
1t Is thought by them that he had gone
to the depot to Investigate the workings
of an air brake and was struck un-
awares by the train. Mrs. Hahn is pros
trated.
The remains reached the city this eve.
ming. The funeral will be held on Tues
day morning. 1t will be private. The
interment will be at Danville, Pa, the
dead mans native place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
Killing the Indians.

st. Louis Mo-, May 10.--A special from
Oxayo. Mexico. says the federal troops
are rapidly killing the Indians who re-
belled against the state authorities. Twen-
ty-fivc participants in the uprising have
been shot by official orders at Juquila, ana
over 100 Indian prisoners have arrived
here for trial. They will all be shot.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
Delaware for Ouny.

Philadelphia, May 1O.-J. Edward Al
dicks, the Delaware Republican leader,
Senator Higgins in the fight for delega tes
to the state convention. in an interview
here today said that Delaware's vote in
the national convention would be cast for
Ollay
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
Steamship Arrivals.

New York. May 1O.-Arrived: Spaarn-
dam. from Rotterdam: Alsada, from Medi-
tcrrancan ports: Sorrento, from. Hamburg
and Havre. Arrived out: Lac Bretagnc
at Havre, May 8. Sailed for New York
Campania, from Queenstown. Sighted
Kensington, from Antwerp for New York
passed the Lizard: Halle. from Bremen for
New York passed Dover
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
Oldest Nayai Officer.

Savannah, Ga. May 10-Captain j. d.
Johnson died in this city last night in
the ninety-eighth year of his age. Captain
Johnson was the surviving ranking Of
ficer of the Confederate navy, and the se-
nior ranking officer, by date OF commits
sion, of the old United States navy,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
tiCrn,v'S J'pr- cast

New York. May 1l.-ln the Middle states
today, fair weather and continued abnor-
mally high temperature will prevail, with
fresh southerly to westerly winds, fol-
lowed probably IN the northern parts by
local thunder storms. On Tuesday, fair to
partly cloudy weather will prevail, with
perature, followed nv local thunder
storms on the coasts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
I he
Silk
Mar kct

has never been in more demoralized
condition than 1t is today. Prices have
dropped and dropped until there is no
longer any money in silk selling Tor
the manufacturer. while many looms
are idle In consequence.
The bottom has undoubtedly been
reached nov. and chances are that
silks VIII u"N 70" again nc offered at sn'h
rdiculous.y low figures. for make s
will in future limit the supply to ;he
demand and thereby restore former
reasonable values.
This being the fact, We believe that
patrons cannot do better than Follow
the example we have set. and buy all
they can al present prices, for a big
advaDcc Is as certain as the rising sun
in the morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
Oat Mcal King Fails.

Akron, o., May 10.-Ferdinand Schu.
macher. the millionaire oat meal king, as.
signed yesterday. The liabilities are cs.
timated at Sl.5OO,000 and the assets at
s.. O00. 900. The assignment was a vol,lu-
tary one. The failure was caused by re-
cent heavy losses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
Warrant for lain.

Lebanon, Pa. May 1O.-A warrant
charging him with murder I'm the first
degree was today served upon Police
man Aaron Hahn. who is in Jail here for
killing John Smith. The coroner will hold
an inquest In the case tomorrow morn,
inU
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
Scmntor Wnllnc,,s Condition.

New York. May 1l.-Ex-Unitcd States
Senator Wallace was reported at 1.30
o'clock this morning to be resting easily.
The hot weather did not seem to affect
him much, If any.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
NO NEWS FOR OLNEY.
ARMS FOR INSURGENTS

New York. May 10.-If the British
steamer LauraGa took arms and ammu-
milton for Cuban insurgents when she
sailed last night. the persons who engi-
ncered the expedition very clearly out
witted the Spanish authorities. who
watched the vessel down the bay from
tug. 1t was announced about the
battery that four Gardiner guns, 400
cases of ammunition and twelve long
cases, supposed to contain Winchester
rifles, composed the Laurada's cargo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
padsrcNski I'll.

London, May 10.--Paderewski, the dis
tinguished pianist, * suffering from in
somna. All his English engagements
have been cancelled.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11

London, May 10.-The Statist advises
English investors to leave American secur-
tiles alone. owing to the prospects Of heavy
gold shipments from New York and the
financial uncertainties attending the presi-
Dental campaign.
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10 PIECES

all silk stripe surahs. lovely new color
effects. specially designed for skirts or
waists. Worth 30.
Special Price, 2Sc.
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Special Price, soc.
Black BrOcade Silks

are by far the most popular effect on
the market today. and ii is Il rare thing
indeed when newest and best goods can
be purchased at such prices as the fol-
flowing:
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is PIECES

rich Persian silks, new and gorgeous
effects; full color combination range:
regular 81 quality.
Special Price, 6oc.
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The values offered be-
low easily eclipse all of our
previous best efforts, and
every yard represent this
seasons choicest produc-
tiOrs.
Never -t0-Ie
. Forgotten
silk Bargains
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
20 PIECES

brocade satin Duchess. New patterns
in the following attractive shades: Nile,
old rose. light blue, pink. cardinal
lavender. maise, white. cree navy
and black. Cheap at soc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
10 PIECES

superb Persian silks, dark grounds
with q wreath of Oriental coloring that
rivals the plumage of the peacock in
richness, but throws softness in tone
about them that at once removes
gaudy display. This magnificent quail
ity would be cheap at Sl.50
Special Price, 9oc.
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II PIECES

india brocade silks, extra weight
charming effects. Worth SIC.
Special Price, 81 l-2c.
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10 PIECES

Taffeta brocades. extra fine effects.
Cheap at 6oc.
Special Price, 40c.
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Is PIECES

Silk specials opened on
"Wednesday, May 9th. The
supply at these figures is
limited to the quantities
stated.
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WEYLER WANTS BLOOD.

Madrid. May 10.-It Is understood
that the cabinet has decided to place
the case OF the men captured on the
filibusterlng American schooner Corn
petitor before the supreme council of
the army and navy for a revision Of the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-11
10 PIECES

brocades, gros grain grounds, extra
choice make. designs quite new. Cheap
al 75c.
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s News Up and Down the Valley.