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The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

AMONG the passengers who arrived
st the port of New York on the 2sth,
By the steamer Caracas, from LaGuay-
n, was the son of Jose Maceo, who
was killed in battle in Cuba recently.
The young man is, together with ten
sther Cubans. on his way to the island
70 join the rebel army. He first
learned of his fathers death on land
ing at New York.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

B Sur president. on the goth. appoint
||1a John Sheridan, of West Virginia,
81 government director of the Union
ESseiAc Railway Co., vice Fitzhugh
-. now ul-general at Havana.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

f1ttsburgh, Pa, who pleaded guilty to-
sae' charge of embezzling city funds.
VAS sentenced to three years in the
eenitentiary on the Goth. w. H.
House. assistant city attorney, con-;
eaeted of aiding. and abetting City At;
forney Moreland in embezzling city
noney, was also sentenced to the pen
eentiary for two years and three
Months
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

y A DISPATCH to the Madrid Impartial
from Havana says that Capt. t.-Gen.
Weyler had issued decree in which
he promises to the captains of vessels
the sum of 81. 900 for each filibustering
steamer, and $1,000 for each flibus-
tering sailing vessel they seize. The
saptains making seizures will be freed
of all responsibility.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

Pope Leo XIII. uses snuff, and it Is
made expressly for him by firm in Bal
timore. It is sent to Rome in one-pound
and five-pound jars.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
EIoped With His Aunt.

Several months ago Jim Carey came
from Iowa and made his home with his
uncle, w. z. Carey, near Clinton. Dur
ing the latter's absence Mrs. Carey
eloped with her husbands nephew.
taking her babe along.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

HAVING reached the age limit, Gen.
Richard n. Batchelder. quartermaster-
general of the regular army, was
placed on the retired list on the 27th.
His army record is a n enviable one, and
lew men can count more honors than
have been showered on him for brav-
cry on the field and diligent duty at
his post in and after war days.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

The famous collection OF violins
owned by the late r. D. Hawley, of
Hartford, has been sold to California
man for $50. 900. The collection con-
sists of 12 instruments, which are
among the finest in the world.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

Az Dayton, O., on the goth. Henry
DlupIe, night watchman, threw some
vster on a FIRE he had discovered in a
f,.me house, and electricity from a
crossed wire passed through the wa
saer and killed him.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
May Make 1t Permanent.

The summer school Of the Warrens-
burg normal recently closed very
successful term of six weeks duration
It is expected by the promoters to
make the summer school a permanent
institution.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
Too Much Wheat.

One man crushed to death, another
fatally injured and five others more or
less seriously hurt was the sum total
of accident caused by the sudden Civ
ing way of the floors in the Regina
mills, st. Louis. 1t is said the accident
was due to overlooking the floors with
wheat
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
The Contractor Was Not Ready.

johnson county's new courthouse. an
nounced to take place by the Masonic
fraternity of the county on August 4.
has been postponed on account of the
contractor not having the cornerstone
ready.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
Death of Ex-ConEr.ssraan Fyan.

Judge Fyan died at Marshfield. after
several weeks illness with chronic
diarrhoea and general debility. Rob-
ert w. Fyan was born in Bedford coun-
ty, Pa. He served 16 years as Judge OF
the circuit court of Webster county,
and resigned to run for congress, serv-
ing three terms as congressman.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

3 The International Socialist Trades
eongress. in session in London, met
% the 2sth and the qnution of the adj
Mission of anarchists as delegates,
which precipitated a free fight the
day before and caused the chairman to
Edeclare the congress adjourned. was
again taken up for final action, and it
VAS decided by a large majority not to
admit them.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
Slept on a Railway Track.

Sherman Greenstreet, a painter, with
a wife and four children, went to sleep
on the Missouri Pacific track at Seda-
liza. He was struck by the engine of q
passenger train and received fatal in.
juries.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

Two FRENCH fishing crews arrived at
81 Johns, n. F., on the 27th, reported
that the schooner Anna Marie, with
q men, sunk in collision with the
schooner Pacifique, and that the
schooner Tedel with Is men foundered.
The French crews were landed at St.
JOINS, having been picked up adrift in
norfes
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
BRYAN AND WATSON.
The Nominees of the Popuf st Ma
tional Convention.
Synopsis of the Proceedings OF the Gather
Ing at st. Louis-It Refused to In.
dorse SewaI IA Bryan's RuE-
ing Mate.

Following is synopsis of tie pro-
ceedings of the Populist nationsl con-
vention held at st. Louis:
FOURTH DAY.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

COUNTESS BIscAIANTTI, who died re-
eutiy at the Rossini Foundation
Nome for Musicians and Artists,
3. Paris, was at one time a celebrated
snerican singer. She was born in
aston. in 1924, and got her title by
rrying an Italian count She died
poverty. Shortly before passing
she expressed the desire that her
eeth should be made known to the
'Anefican press.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

The popular vote of the United
States. ut the election in Eoverber. Il
is estimated. wiz be close to 1900
ooo.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
Accident at the Kansas City Incline.

Two cable cars broke loose at the
top of the Ninth street incline, Kansas
City, and dashed down the declivity
into the union depot sheds. The grip
cars and those on board escaped in
jury, but the trailer was thrown from
the track just inside the elevated sheds
and literally smashed to pieces. Sew
eral of the occupants of this car were
badly hurt.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

WILLIAM j. GILBERT, the well-known
hw-boek publisher, and for many
years a prominent resident of st.
Louis, died, on the 27th, at his resi-
dence in that city, aged 81 years. He
was at the head of one of the oldest
law-book concerns in st. Louis. and
Was known to every lawyer in the
oity.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
DR.. Hcarne Secures Judgement.

The jury in the Hearne libel case,
says dispatch from San Diego, Cal,
came into court, announcing n verdict
Tor the plaintiff, assessing his damages
at $4,000. The plaintiff in the case is
DR.. j. c. Hearne, of San Diego. The
defendants are NJ. Fl. 'DeYoung,
proprietor Of the San Francisco Chron.
lcle, and j. F. Blunt, formerly one of
that papers San Diego correspondents.
This action grew out of the publica-
tions in the Chronicle connecting the
doctors name with the Stillwell mur-
der in Hannibal.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

4 Coz ". E. MACARTHUR, clerk OF
REPRESENTATIVE Herman, of Oregon,
vas found lying unconscious on the
street in Washington, on the evening
a the 29th, and died shortly after at
the hospital. Cause, sunstroke. Nc
Arthur was from The Dalles, Ore,
where he formerly published paper.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

/ OK the goth Consul-General Fitz-
hugh Lee telegraphed the state de-
partment, in response to inquiries
made at the instigation of Gen. Miles,
that there was no information in Ha-
ysna regarding the reported killing OF
Pierce Atkinson, who went to Cuba
from this country to assist the reb-
ala
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
Belieyed Ho Had a Fit.

Edward Hobby, aged 10, son OF
Lawrence Hobby, was drowned while
bathing in the river at Hannibal. The
deceased was subject to fits and it is
supposed that he was seized with one.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

A DIsPATcH from Ohe-Foo, China, on
he 2eth inst, said that tho little Ger
nan gum boat Hits was lost in typhoon
a July % ut n point 40 miles southeast
u the Shang-Tung promontory. Only
10 of those belonging to the war ship
eere saved. All the others, IS in num-
1er including the officers, perished.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
A Physician Robbed.

DIR. H. L. Banks, of Hannibal, waa
assaulted and robbed by highwaymen
in an unfrequented part of the city
while on his way to make call.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
Missouri Bankers.

Tho next annual convention of the
Missouri Bankers association will bo
held at Meramec Highlands, near st.
Louis, or on a Mississippi river steam
boat during an excursion.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06

EH Montreal CAM exhibition
idings were almost totally de-
pyed by fre on the 29th- The total
= estimated at $3.50. 600, with an
rance Of e1Oo, 600 The work of re-
ding the structures will be COM
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
Death of "a St. Joseph MiIliona,re.

sSAA VI I" Sts OoSepn QuN1lOn8lres
Calvin F. Burnes, the multi-million.
are, president of the National bank
OF st. Joseph, and owner of large
property interests in st. Louis and
Chicago, died az Ayr Lawn, south of
st. Joseph, the other day, aged 70.
Dysentary was his affiiction. Col.
Burnes was born poor, studied law in
St Louis, and made remarka BILE sue
cess as commercial attorney. His
wealth is estimated at s.. s.OOO,O COO. Col.
Burnes had been very i'll for two or
three weeks. For two weeks he was
delirious, and knew very little of what
was going on about him.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
A Great Holiness Revival.

The Holiness camp meeting at Lutes-
vile, which began July Is. has closed.
It was the greatest religious revival
ever held in Bollinger county.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
MISSOURI STATE NEWS.
The .Kincdom- Prep.r,nr.

Inc "hinEdom" Preparing.
A large and enthusiastic mass meet
Ing OF all political parties met at the
courthouse in Fulton and decided to
have a big celebration and barbecue
on or about August 25. William Nc
kinney and William j. Bryan, candi-
dates for the presidency, and the state
candidates of both political parties
will be invited to address the King
domities on the issues of the day.
twenty-five. beeves, 100 sheep and 40
hogs will be butchered. This will be
q day when the Kingdom of Galloway
will turn herself loose and outdo any,
thing of the kind ever undertaken in
the country. The state of Missouri
and the world at large is invited A
number OF committees were appointed
and general plan for the work was
outlined.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1896-08-06
Died From the Enects Of Heat.

Mrs. Phillip Bryne. 3020A Madison
street. st. Louis, was stricken with
heat at a cemetery while attending the
funeral ot friend, and oied.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
NORTH END.

Mr.. and Mrs. william Thomas. Of
Wayne avenue, are jubilant over the ar
rival of a young daughter at their home.
Captain K. J. Edwards IS slightly indis'
The funeral of the late William Moore
will take place this afternoon from his
late home. on West Market street.
The keystone Literary and Dramatic
society are rehearsing "ForCti to the
War" drama which is to be produced
on Easter Monday night at Company ii
armory.
Mrs. Joseph Powell is improving rapid
~ from her illness at her home, ON sum
nit avenue
Urban Jones'. of Hill street, has recov-
cred from his recent illness.
Mrs. George Powell, of Bellevue, WIS.,
tied friends in this part Of the city yes.
terday.
Mrs. Elias Edwards. of Forest City, who
has been visiting friends here, has re-
turned home.
The X. +. q. A. NJ. a society composed
of seven young ladies', will give leap
year social ON Feb. % in Browns hall, on
East Market street.
The clarke's Store company and Mul,
ley's teams of the North End Clerks
league will play indoor base ball this
evening IN Company IL armory. Dancing
after the game.
Joseph Evans. of Taylor, spent last even
ing with friends here.
Miss Mary Jones. of Wilkes-Barre, Is
visiting friends In this part OF the city.
Mrs. Lloyd, of Rockwell street, has re-
covered from slight illness.
The Christian EndeaVorers of the Welsh
Congregational church. of Market street,
held their monthly business meeting last
evening and elected the following olii-
GERS: President, Miss Maggie Lewis: vice.
president, Eliza A. Jones; secretary. Envy
lin Jones; treasurer, Maggie Service; cor
responding secretary, Miss lizNe Will
ialns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
DUNMORE.

Miss Mae Simpson has been quite sick
at her home, On Cherry street, for the past
few days.
Miss Mida Engleri, of Butler street. is
the guest of friends and relatives at Hol-
listerville.
Miss Rachel I.inford. of Rendham, was
calling on friends in this place Monday.
Fred. EhrgOod. OF the United States
steamer Essex, Is the guest of his par
ents, on Third street.
The Ladies' Home and Foreign Mis-
sionary society of the Presbyterian
church. will meet at the home of Mrs.
Boyd. 133 Monroe avenue, Scranton toinor-
row afternoon, when officers Will be elect-
ed for the ensuing year.
Mrs. james Jones, of West P;ltstOn, is
the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George
Schank, of Collins street.
"A good-sized audience was present In
Washington hall Monday evening, when
the curtain rose upon the drama 'Cinder-
preceded the play, was special feature
and called forth much meritCi applause.
The parts We're all exceedingly well :aken.
but special mention should be made OF
Miss Anna Oliver as Cinderella; Miss Az
nes MOngan as Prince Amour; Miss Mar
tha Matthews az Lord EasygoinS, and
Miss Mabel Christ as Lady Disdain, all
doing exceptionally fine work. During
the intermssions violin music was rem
dered by Miss Gussie Pinkney, .ccom-
panied on the plano by Miss May Murphy,
which was well received.
The young Mems Institute. 30. gave a
very delightful entertainment in Wash
ington hall last night. The programme
was a varied one, consisting of music, reci-
tations and dancing, and was enjoyed by
a large audience.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
PRACTICAL. CHARITY.

From the Chicago Times-IIerald.
At various times well-intended efforts
have been made by charitable people to
found semi-public pawn-broking shops at
which needy people might procure loans
on personal property at a low rate OF in
terest. Unhappily nothing came of any of
these schemes until in New York the
Provident Loan society was founded n lit
tie over year ago. 1t shows that the
business not only furnishes great relief
for the poor but can be made OF profit 10
the promoters.
The society lent more than s6W.OOO on
35,Oss pledges: 23.7S9 pledges were re-
deemed The rate of interest charged
was | per cent. a month. whereas the
statutory rate in New York is per cent.
a month. The society. after paying fixed
charges and all expenses of management
and writing OFF 40 per cent on Office fix
lures. earned SIS per cent. per annum on
its contributions. This was returned TO
the holders of certificates. So profitable
were its transactions that 1t has de-
cjded to enlarge the operations OF the
bank in a way TO make them reach more
effectively the deserving poor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
A WILD WESTERN VIEW.
it's. in Chicago Record

W. F.. Curtis. in Chicago Record.
l.. s. ]. Hunt, formerly editor of the
Seattle ost-Intelligencer. and now in
China working up a railway concession,
told me last October tina Mr.. Quay would
be a candidate for the nomination and
was more likely to head the next Repub-
lican ticket than any of the mon then
named. l asked him what luna,ic asy-
lum he preferred 10 be placed in, ana he
replied that he was never more sane or
serious in his life. Furthermore. he knew
what he was talking about. He said in
explanation that the politicians of the Re
publican party were going to nominate the
president this time. The political condi-
tons Of the country were such that any
Republican who might be named would be
elected: that the political leaders in the
several states We're tired of dark horses
and accidents and statesmen like Hayes.
Garfield and Harrison. and they proposed
this year to nominate man of their own
kind. Senator Quay was a typical poll
tician. the shrewdest in the United States.
and. therefore, he was likely 10 te the
man.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
West Side Business Directory.

PLUMBiNG-william D. Grifiths. Us
North Main avenue, does hrst.ciass
Plumbing. Steam Heat and Gas F1ttihs'
Satisfaction is strictly guaranteed.
BARBER-Hair cutting and shaving done
IN first-class manner at John H. Keyn,-
old's Barber Shop. at Fairchild's HoteI.
FLORIST-Cut flowers and funeral ae,
signs specially. Floral figures. uselui
MS gifts, at 10i South Main avenue. Har-
riet ]. Davis. florist.
BICYCLES repaired. scissors ground,
tools sharpened. saws filed. keys htted'
machines repaired by w. L. Steenback.
dealer in Guns. Fishing Tackle. under
West Side bank
PHOTOGRAPHER-C Photos. $40
per Dozen. They are just lovely: Con.
vince yourself by calling at Starners
Photo Parlors. l0l and 1oa South Main
avenue.
GROCERIES-Revere Standard Java Cor.
fee is unexcelled. The leading core or
the day. For sale only at f., W, Mason
Co. Fine Groceries. ll6 South Main
avenue.
SECOND HAND FURNITuRE-Cashf for
ANYTHING you have TO sell. Furniture.
Stoves. Tools. etc. Call and see the
stock of J. c. King. 1924 and loe6 jack
son street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
Accident TO the Biooming Euein at the
South Works Throws the Mill Idle.
Edward HeffrOu Passes Away.

Soon after the day turn went on
yesterday morning the crank shafting
on the blooming engine in the rail
shed at the South works broke and 1t
necessitated a shut down. 1t Is an ac-
cident which will throw the mill idle
for the remainder of the week. but a
force of machinists under the direction
of Master Mechanic w. G. O'Malley Is
at work and will endeavor to have
everything In readiness for resumption
Friday morning, il possible.
The breaking of the shaft amounts
to several hundreds of dollars loss to
the company. A rail was being rolled
when II happened.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
BARN SET ON FIRE.
Flames Extingnishcd Before Much Dam
age Was Done.

Plumbers while engaged in thawing
a water pipe set fire to the barn of DR..
ii. V. Logan in the rear of his Quincy
avenue residence yesterday morning.
An alarm was rung in from box 81
to which the fire companies Of the dis
trct responded. TIE flames were extin-
guished. however. without the assist
ance of the firemen. The damage was
slight
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
News Notes and Personals.

Thomas E. Richards has purchased
the hotel Of Albert Henne, at the corner
of Swerland street and Bromley avenue.
A Japanese tea was enjoyed last even
ing by the young ladies Of st. David 5
church. There was a large attendance.
j. Smith. OF Honasdale, and Miss Liz
zie Escott, of this side, We're married
Monday at the home of the brides par
ents.
Mrs. r. W. Walker. of South Hyde
Park avenue. entertained few friends
yesterday. The affair was i'm the nature
of an afternoon tea and was pleasantly
enjoyed.
W. Haydn Evans came up from
Wilkes-Barre yesterday to vote at the
election.
The ladies Of the Scranton Street Bap-
tist church whose names begin with A,
B and G will serve a Martha Washing
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19

English Capital Tor American Invest
rneuts.
Important to Americans seeking Eng
lish capital for new enterprises. A INST
containing the names and addresses Of go
successful promoters who have placed
over fl00 100000 sterling in foreign invest
ments within the last six years, and over
fls OC0 900 for the seven months Of 1896
Price IS Or SIS, payable by postai order
to the London and Universal Bureau of
investors. %. Cheapside. London. e. q.
Subscribers VIII be entitled. by arrange
personal or letters Of Introduction to any
OF these successful promoters
This list is first class in every respect.
and every man or firm whose name ap-
pears therein may be depended upon. For
placing the following 1t will be found in
or Shares Of Industrial.
Commercial and Financial Concerns.
Mortgage loans, Sale Of Lands. Patents or
Directors-sIR EDWARD c. ROSS.
HON. WALTER c. PEPYS.
CAPT. ARTHUR sTIFFE.
Copyright.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
Received the Returns.

The West Side Republican club re-
ceived the electino returns last evening
over a special wire in their rooms on
Main avenue. There was large crowd
present. The different districts were
accounted in rapid succession. and the
vote was computed as soon as received.
The club has shown its enterprise in
the past. much of which Is due to tn
president, W. S. Mears.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
Young MarulIcsScs.

Young ladies who have been enter
tained In the past by the members of
the Marquette club. composed of popu
lar West Side young gentlemen. re-
turned the compliment last evening by
conducting leap year social in the
club rooms. Dancing was the chief
amusement. The room was laVishly
decorated for the occasion, and the af.
fair through and through was one Of
great pleasure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
George Atkinson Buried.

The remains of the late George At
kins0n were inferred yesterday in the
Washburn Street cemetery. Funeral
services We're conducted at the Penn
Avenue Baptist church, of which the
deceased was a member. Rev. j. II.
Ford. of Green Ridge. preached a SER
mon eulogistic of the life of the de-
ceased. There was large congrega-
tion Of the many friends OF the depart
ed Many of his fellow workmen at the
Bellevue colliery We're in attendance.
the breaker having ceased operations
for the day out of respect to the dead.
After the obsequies the funeral process
sion moved to the cemetery. The pail
bearers were l.. NJ. Steele. Nathaniel
Hallstead, ID. w. SchOOnover, j. G.
Highfield and j. w. Browning. all dea
cons of the church. The funeral was q
fitting tribute to the worth Of the aged
Mr.. Atkinson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
News Of tbe Suburbs.

ton supper from to s o'clock Friday
evening, which will be followed by a
social.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-19
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Fire at the Residence Of John Armstrong
on Garfield Avenue Yesterday After.
nOon-FuncraI OF George Atkinson.

Owing to the presence of so many men
upon the streets yesterday, fire was
soon extinguished yesterday afternoon
at the South Garfield avenue residence
of John Armstrong. An alarm was sent
in from box 80. but the blaze was under
control before the arrival of the West
Side fire companies. The building Is
owned by Phillips and Welles and is
"a wooden structure.
The fire originated in the second story
from a defective iiue. Mr.. Armstrong,
who was in the house at the time, was
badly cut about the arms by breaking
glass. The fire attracted a large crowd.