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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications To-day:
Fair; Slightly Warmer.

| Mystery of Liluokalanrs Visit.
Day With Our Lawmakers.
Pcnrose Resents an Alleged Libel.
Ccrbett Willing to Fight FitZsmmons.
Story of Maceo's Death
Dun's Weekly Review and Markets.
Wall Street Review and Markets.
U.ocaD-Bevan VIII Case Decision.
Tighe-Judge Prize Fight a Draw.
Day in Criminal Court.
Editorial.
Casual Mention.
5 GocaD-Superintend Howell Is EX-
oncrated by the Board Of Control.
UocaD-News of the Week in Society.
Religious Doings and Church News.
Z Suburban Happenings.
UocaD-The World of Melody.
John f. Richmond's Letter of Travel.
10 (Story)-"Puss-in-B Boot (Concluded).
II Miss Kaisers Sprightly London Let
ter.
New Books.
~ News Up and Down the Valley
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
CREEDON DEFEATS O'BRIEN.
lie Wins in the Ninth Round at
Broadway Athletic Club.

New York. Dec. 11.-Dan CreedOn, OF
Australia defeated Dick OBrien, OF
Boston in the ninth round Of their bat
tie at the Broadway Athletic club to-
night. O'Brien showed himself Won
derfully game man and a terror to take
punishment. Though Creedon was
tired at the finish he showed himself
the best man in every way. He was
much cleverer than the Bostonian but
was badly out of condition and in the
ninth round Creedon inflicted terrible
punishment but lacked strength to
krock O'Brien out. The latter was
staggering all over the ring and the
referee seeing that knock out was
imminent stopped the bout after two
minutes and fifty-eight seconds of
fighting.
About 1000 people were present when
the opening bout in which Billy Whist
ler, of Philadelphia. and Eddie Curry.
a local boxer, were the principals. They
vert the stipulated ten rounds at 12O
pounds and were pretty evenly match
ed. But Referee Dick Roche gave the
decision to Curry.
The verdict was roundly hissed and
hooted 1t should have been draw.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
SENSATION AT, ROME.
SignOr Imbriani Salutcs the Cubnns
in Memory Of MaceO.

Rome Dec. ia sensation was created
in the chamber of deputies today when
Sicnor lmbriani. the leader of the Sc
cialist party in the chamber, arose and
said that in the name of the Italian Radi-
Gals he sent the Cubans salutation to the
noble memory of General Antonio Maceo.
who had died for his country.
Rebellion" he declared. ''is not only
the right. but the duty of the oppressed
and glory comes to those who die In such
cause" The remarks We're received with
prolonged applause.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
ROBBERS AT LANESBORO,
The Postofiice Safe is Blown Open
With Dynamite.

Binghamton, N. Y, Dec. 1l.-Early this
morning burglars broke into the postof-
Ace at Lanesbora Pa, and blew open the
safe with dynamite. The robbers did their
work while heavy train was passing near
by and no one was aroused by the eXplo-
sion. They secured only So.
The. robbery Is believed to be the work
of the same gang who yesterday morning
robbed the postOflce, u grocery store and
blacksmith shop at Great Bend, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
CONFESSES MURDER.
George Erb Gave Edward Nutter
Knockout Drops.

Harrisburg, Pa, Dec. 1l.-George Er5,
aged "a years, stone mason who former
ly lived at Mechancsburg, Cumberland
county, called at police headquarters this
afternoon and confessed his participation
in a murder at Fort Smith, Ark. last
March.
He and a woman named Ella Hicks gave
dTnns for the n,,rnosa NJ rohhinp Mn anu
he subsequently died. Erb said he could
not keep the secret longer. He is in jail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
COXEY IS DISGUSTED,
lie Declines to Chase RainbOws and
DepOuuces the PcOpic's Party.

Massillon, o.. Dec. III. 8. Coxey Is
sued an open letter today to Senator
Marion Butler, denouncing the "disgracel
Peoples party" sold out to an issue 50
insignificant as silver" He adds:
II decline to help chase rainbows Of cleo
tion frauds in Ohio, but hereby announce
my resignation as a member Of the ma
tional committee. ! only left the Demo-
cratic party and now find, in order to be
out Of It for sure; ! must Leave Leave the once
This is done in deep sorrow and with the
hope to join party soon to which the hope
of the Republic must look for succor from
financial and Industrial ills."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Bank orCommerce Closed.

Duluth. Mimi, Dec. 1.-THE National
doors this morning Its paid up capital
was S2Oo,OO0. Its last statement showed
undivided profits of $1,000: deposits. $780,
coo, and loans and discounts. s3IoOU.
notice posted on the door states that owing
to inability to make any money in that
business. the directors had decided to sus-
pend, and that the bank expected to pay
depo sitors at an early date.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
VENEZUELA MUST ACCEPT.
Secretary OIney Will Not Consent to
n Modification Of the Protocol.

London, Dec. 1.-THE Chronicle will
tomorrow publish special despatch
from Washington saying that Mr.. Stor-
row, counsel for the United States gov
ernment in the Venezuelan boundary
dispute, who is now in Caracas has
asked Secretary of State Olney whether
the protocol can be modified.
The writer of the despatch asserts
that Mr.. Olney will not consent to any
modification in the protocol, and adds
that If Venezuela obstructs a settlement
OF the boundary question the United
States will withdraw it's support.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Asphyxiated by Gas.

San Francisco, Dec. 11.-Mrs. Sarah b..
Cooper and her daughter, Hattie, were
found dead in bed at their home this MORN
ing, having been asphyxiated by gas. The
daughter has been i'll for some time and
has required constant watching. 1t Is not
known whether she turned on the gas ac-
cidentally or with suicidal intent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
ON THE WARPATH.
He Causes the Arrest Of the Wandering
Mill Evangelist Of Doylestown
on Charge Of Libel.

Doylestown, Pa, Dec. 1l.-State Sem
ator Boies PenrOse today had the Rev.
George w. Jacoby, of Philadelphia, who
styles himself the wandering Mill
Evangelist" arrested for libel. Mr.. ia
CODY was given a hearing here this
evening before q pustice of the peace
and committed for trial in default Of
$500 bail.
Mr.. JacOby is charged with having
given circulars and letters to various
ministers in Bucks county defaming the
character of Senator PenrOse, and
claiming that he was an atheist, a man
of immoral character and unfit for any
public position.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Sewing Machines

We offer the best machine on the
market for less than half what the
same thing identically can be
bought for through regular dealers.
Glove machines are fully guaran-
teed by the makers and by us,
therefore you know that the guar
antee is good. $3.50 buys the best,
with Establishments. but you may
go as high as $2290 II you want
extra drawers and finishings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
FIVE HUNDRED DROWNED.
The Number Lost by the FOundcrinS
ofthc German LlOyd steamer.

Berlin. Dec IA dispatch from Corun-
ma to the Cologne Gazette says that the
number OF persons lost by the founderihg
CT the North German Lloyd steamer
Salier may possibly be as high as 500.
The Gazette's correspondent says that
the ship had on board 210 passengers when
she left Antwerp. and embarked great
many more at the various Spanish ports
she touched.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12

Columbia, Mo-, Dec. 11.--An unknown
man jumped from Missouri, Kansas and
Texas passenger train going forty miles
He had 5000 in his possession but nothing
to lead to his identity except a ticket from
Dennison, Tex. to st. Louis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
IN HANDS OF RECEIVERS,
Fate of the Commercial Travellers
Life Association.

Syracuse, N. Y, Dec. 11.-Receivers
this afternoon were appointed for the
Commercial Travellers Life Association
of New York state. The assets are
placed at 100000 and the liabilities at
100000.
The association was first organized
in 1872,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
SPAIN IS SATISFIED.
Has no Fault to Find With Presi.
dent CleveIand's Rhetoric.

Washington, Dec. 1l.-Semi-offlcial adj
vices from Madrid state that government
circles as well as the conservative element
generally are entirely satisfied with that
feature of the presidents message which
related to Cuba. The first impression
created by the meagre reports cabled to
Spain was not satisfactory and produced
some irritation.
When the full text of the Cuban chapter
appeared in the leading papers of the
kingdom there was, 1t is reported, COM
plete revolution of sentiment and the
presidents courteous and cOnsiderate
treatment of the subject received general
approval.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Herald,s Weather Forecast.

New York. Dec. Fin the Middle states
today, clear weather and light to fresh
westerly and southwesterly winds will pre-
vail with rising temperature followed by
on Sunday, fair weather and fresh SOUTH
westerly winds will prevail with slight
ly higher followed by slowly falling tenn
perature.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
MandkerchiefS

In every conceivable weave, make
and finish, singly or in fancy boxes
of three, six or twelve. Also Neck
wear, Gloves, Feather and Fur
Boas. Collars and Coliarettes. and
the hundreds Of trinkets and use
full articles to be found in first
class notions department, such as
ours is.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Puri,ist SIay;u Arrested,

Newark, n. j., Dec 11.-Trank p. Slav'n,
the pugilist was arrested this afternoon
and held in 5000 bail by Justice Mayfield.
on a charge of assault and battery. His
former manager, DR.. John A. Dougherty.
charges Slavin with having brutally as
saulted him last night. Dougherty is laid
up in bed as result of his encounter with
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12

London, Dec 1.-THE German ship, Ra-
jah, Captain Bellmer, from Barry, Wales,
for Hong Kong, has foundered in the
British channel Two of her crew have
been picked up. Seventeen others, COM
prisin;y the remainder of the crew, We're
drowned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Steamship Arrivals.

New York, Dec. 11.-Arrived: Califor-
MIA, from Hamburg and Havre. Arrived
out: Ethiopia. at Neville: Massachusetts.
at London. Sailed for New York: Wtr-
kendam. from Rotterdam Dec. 1W; An
choria, from Glasgow Dec. l0).
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Other Things

Includes Toilet Sets in fancy boxes
in a score of different styles, Shay
ing Sets, Smoking Sets, Work
Boxes, Draught Screens. Tabor
cites, Book Cases, Fancy Center
and Flower Tables. Fancy Chairs
for children, fancy work in gener-
al. including Tides, Head Rests,
Cushions, etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Glassware, Etc,

Venetian glass in its lovely hues
and many forms. cut crystal in the
exquisite brilliancy. Bohemian
glass, etc. Also many tit-bits In
fine china that are worth looking
after, besides the many odds and
ends that come under the heading
of bric-a-brac.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
ClOaks and Fur S

Are among the sensible gifts that
prevail at this season. Cut prices
are now in order, but the stock has
in no way suffered from the in
roads Of heavy buying. as we have
kept 1t up to high water mark by
continual buying.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Dress Patterns

And Silks. Our stock in these de-
partments is so well known that
little need be said. All the latest
novelties await your inspection.
and we offer them at close Of sea-
son prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Umbrellas

Are always an acceptable gift. No
other stock such as ours in the city,
and nowhere else where equal val
ues prevail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
rebellious province. DR.. O'Neill re-

rebellious province. DR.. O'Neill re-
piled:
Spain has signed the Geneva treaty,
agreeing with the rest of the civilized
world to welcome the Red Cross So
ciety in its mission of mercy wherever
required. and every nation of the world
has right to pour a perfect deluge of
Red Cross assistance into the island
Spain would not dare to object"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
What Have We Got ?
For Example

There are toys for the little ones.
including Dolls. Dolls Furniture.
Dolls Carriages and Dolls House.
keeping outfits. Then we show an
endless line in iron and steel toys,
such as Trains, Wagons. Steam
boats. Mechanical Toys, Skin Toys,
representing most of the animal
kingdom. Tool Chests, Black
boards, Soldiers Uniforms. Mail
Carts, and no end of other attrac-
tive things suggest the sure find
ing Of what you want for the chill
dren in our vast stocks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
Pictures

Our collection forms a notable art
display, the equal of which has sell
dom been seen in this city. You are
invited to inspect them at your
leisure when you'll discover from
the figure marks that high art
never was lower priced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-12
HANDKERCHIEFS.
UMBRELLAS

Latest designs in handles. Best stock
of kid gloves In the city.
The herald., 1896-08-19
Tuesday, November IheliId, I'D, 1895

The said amendments are respectively
tesignated-
Amendment Number One.
Amendment Number Two
Amendment Number Three
Amendment Number -Four.
Amendment Number Five.
Amendment Number Six.
Each ballot used at such election must
contain. written or printed thereon, the
Words
For the Amendment Number One." and
Against the Amendment Number one"
For the Amendment Number Two and
Against the Amendment Number Two.
For the Amendment Number Three. -
and Against the Amendment Number
Three
For the Amendment Number Four. -
ana Against the Amendment Number
Four
For the Amendment Number Five
ana Against the Amendment Number
Five
For the Amendment Number Six" and
Against the Amendment Number Six. -
Witness my hand the great seal of the
state the day and year first written
JAMES Fl. BUDD.
Governor.
Attest: L. H. BROWN, Secretary of
state.
(SeaD BY w. r. SESNON, Deputy.
The herald., 1896-08-19
ON CHANGE
Business Transacted and Prices Paid at Home
and Abroad

NEW YORK, Aug. 1S.The volume if bus
mess in stocks was unusually light today
gagged by recent records and the market
displayed irregularity in a sagging move
ment of prices. The distribution of the
dealings was narrow, only three stocks
sugar, st. Paul and Burlington reaching
important totals. Depressing factors were
lower London prices and buying for foreign
account in this market increasing strin-
gency in time money the unfaVorable con-
ditions affecting the general business stu
alton and unsatisfactory railway earnings
for the second week, including the st. Paul
figures. The encouraging development
was decidedly weak market for foreign
exchange, which started forecasts and es-
Inmates of an early importation of gold
from Europe Actual figures touched 4S5
and 4S6 and the posted rates 4.S51aQ4S7 for
long and short bills.
The Continued weakness of silver also
excited sssAlent and was attributed to
disturbance m Indian exchanges and liqui-
were made at 66H to 66 as against 66St at
Yesterdays final sales. After early con-
cessions to prices support was accorded.
Sugar led the entire market in point OF ac-
tiv1ty and was well sustained by insiders
and rallied | per cent to 1861. The Sue
cessive declines reported in exchange fail
ed to stimulate the general list and the
bears made another and effective demon
stration causing a drop in sugar of 2ts
from the highest point, while other stocks
yielded 1M1l2 per cent. The closing was
steady at fractional recovery. Bonds
were dull and lacked feature.
The herald., 1896-08-19

Element or misappropriation of public
money. and no person who shall not be
able to read the constitution in the Eng
iish language, and write his or her name,
Snail ever exercise the privilege of an cleo
tor IN this state; provided, that the pro-
VISIONS of this amendment relative to an
educational qualification shall not apply to
any person prevented by a physical dis
ability from complying with its requisi-
lions. nor to any person who now has the
rlght to vote, nor to any person who
sfall be sixty years of age and upward
at the time this amendment shall take
effect.
NOW. THEREFORE,, Pursuant to the
provisions of the constitution, and an act
OF the legislature entitled IAN act to pro-
vide for the submission of certain proposed
amendments to the constitution of the
state of California to the qualified electors
Tor their approval" approved March Z, A.
u. 1885, the said amendments as submit
ted, to be separately voted upon by ballot
py the qualified electors of the state, on
The herald., 1896-08-19
Current Quotations

Eggs are firm for the best, but easy for
second grade Butter. is steady. The
most popular marks of full weight coast
creamery cost .42 cents laid down here and
can not be sold for less than IS cents.
EGGS-Fancy local ranch, 11laGD19; good
do, 1e017: eastern, 16N11.
BUTTER-Fancy local creamery per 2
H. square, 45a47la ,dia fancy coast creamery.
choice. roll, light weight, 30QS2lac; dairy.
fancy 2-lb. roll, ,371aM40; dairy, fancy, per 49,
per 2-lb. roll 35d37lA; dairy, fancy per 19s-
b. roll, 321sQ35c; tub, choice to fancy, per
CHEESE--Loca. factory, large size, lie,
t1ac extra per lb. when cased for shipment !
Northern full cream, 81ac.
lbs. soc; caulifiower. per doz.. :; celery.
do. :; cabbage, per 100 lbs 75c: carrots.
do. soc: chlis. dry. per string soc; Mexi-
bers; per sack, %: egg plant per ib,: i;
garlic. do, 70Sc; leeks. per doz, 15c; let
tuce. do 15c; green corn per sack, soc; on
ions. green. per doz. bunches 2OI4Oc; do.
SSE fsa5s &c. yseM parenps f5s per oo pbbrs b " per
peas, per lb.. &c: radishes per doz. punches,
15c spinach. per h. =; string beans. per
h.. &c: tomatoes. per box, 4O9Goc turnips,
per 100 lbs. 75c; watercress. per doz
squash 40c: Lima beans, per h.,
Sc; okra, per h., 10c.
GREEN FRuiTs-New- apples; Sc pcr
fancy lie: apples. 50. .o00225: .pineapples
per doz $500: Central American, $780,
bananas. s2.25M2;5o per bunch; crab
apples per lb., 41ac; grapes. box. 50@75c
ib..-; currents. per box, =; gooseber-
ries. per h., =; raspberries, per box. Sc;
peaches. pc" ll,,, 212c; plums. per box,
The herald., 1896-08-19
CHICAGO MARKET
The Days Transactions the Board Of
Trade

Trade
CHICAGO, Aug. 18-Considering the
bearishness of two at least of the early
items of the market news. wheat started
remarkably firm. The New York stock
market was firm, call money in Wall street
was quotal at 4 per cent and sterling ex-
change was far below the point where gold
could profitably be exported, in its place.
In fact there appeared to be a not very
remote probability of gold coming this way.
The frost in Manitoba which was reported
s1d hepsd Tss ths
clal outlook to scare the few shorts in The
market On,the other hana favorable Off
poets wore posted which had a tendency
TO weaken the price and the northwest
oyenentt was ;d1, nearly W to oseh the S9oea
reports concerning the frost damage IN the
far northwest were contradictory: The SEN
timent of the local crowd was buflish, how
ever, and the decline was slight and tenn
porary.
Corn was strong and higher in sympathy
with the advance in wheat and oats. Oats
day in spite of strong grain markets and
the higher prices prevailing at the e: yards:
Wheat No. 2-August, 542.; September. 551s
G55A; December, 5Ss4a5s7s.
MAY. yln 2e5l Z 9267s. uS 'S'' --7S' '1-s'
Oats, No. 2-september, IT'S; May 1880
1888.
Mess pork per bbl.-September, 6.22h:
October, Cos: January, 100.
Lard, per 100 lbs.-September. 3.421s; Oc-
tober, $50: January $50.
Short ribs. per 100 bs.-September, $50;
October, 3.371a; January $50.
Cash quotations were as follows: Flour.
steady. unchanged; No. spring wheat.
54st: No. 8 spring wheat, b2G53; No. 2 Fed.
No. 2 oats. 17mf714; No. 2 white. .211z625N
fob; No. white. Is; No; rye, Sol3s: No. 2
IS fob: No flax seed, Sc: prime timothy
seed. 2.65: mess pork. per bbl, 62Qa6. .25; lard
per 100 lbs. S.421$; short ribs sides :. leasse,
short clear sides. boxed 39s63%: whisky.
dstillers' finished goods, per gal, 1.1S;
sugars, cut loaf unchanged;
On the produce exchange today the but-
ter market was firm. Creameries. u116t
dairies 96t3.
The herald., 1896-08-19
SAN FRANCISCO PRODUCE.

Feed and stuffs-Middlings $500
16.oo bran, 12.o0Ql2.50.
aSN9@ oat 6sSS965 csGp afafa MH1 eiovsr.
Yoc t5f5oo siraws earTst s0atS aS,,.s
@ osn9 a5 nssE sanas Ros and dsg gsg HSs
banks, 6oago sweet potatoes, -M91E;
ve do 15so green eEra sd5 saTiS
pariagus, 100aS.oo; Alameda cucumbers, Is
4is 4iamedyy edy laeenh grean coSa ssga a9sS
do, 65075; from other points. 50G1.0o; yel-
10Y EppleSMfaney, Gsi fY' 75@1oo for large boxss:
common, large boxes, 25@5O; crab 'aprdes.
25Gt50.
Berries-Longworth Strawberries 5000
400; common do 1.50Q3,00 raspberries. per
chest, 3.50I5.00; blackberries, per chest,
25003 50: huckleberries. SOS.
Grapes-Fontainbleau 5oQ75; black. 500
Ffies~Biack, single layers. 4o@lOo, do
double; S5qsS5; white figs. 4ogso. ou
Pears-Per hox, 25Q46; Bartletts. per box.
25a5O; do. in bulk, 25.o095ooo
25a56; Japanese, 509o75; in bulk. 20 60@aSoo.
Citrus Fruit-Mexican lines. 5.501600;
California lemons, J: :25q1 50; do extras.
Tropical Fruit-Bananas, 1.0oq200; pine
apples, 2.O01400; Persian dates. 6d5sa nee
tarines. white, 15q25 per box, do red; 5o@75.
onds lsqi7I fancy dairy, 17aiS; do sec
onds 19laa16+; picked, 154l7'; tirkin, 1491e.
good 71sQSt4; Young America, 500; east
d Eggs-store. 1906; ranch. 1922; duck.
1C6p17.
Poultry-Live turkey gobblers, 1904: do
hens. 12Ul3; roosters. old. 4.00q450: do
young, 4.O0Gl5.00; broilers, small, 1.5Qn2 90:
do large, 2.00N250; fryers. S.25QS.50; hens.
S.50Gi4.50; ducks, old, 2.5ea3.00; do young.
2,50Q4 90; geese, per pair. 1.00g1.50; pigeons,
Old. 1,25l1,5 50; pigeons, young, l.26g1.50.
Watermelons-5.00 .00ll10.00 per 100: cantel-
oupes. 7541.25; nutmeg melons, 60Q75.
PETROLEUM.
| NEW YORK. Aug. 1S.--Petroleum steady.
Pennsylvania crude steady, 1.0i1s bid; Ohio
crude steady.