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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1896-03-07

s5@Ss ,Ehs Cair1eaH, town commissioners are
nov proceeding to- ejeotsthe Grand Canal
Company frotn2a store onCornwall Quay,
which the town. claims is it's property.
The Grand CanalaGompany claims pos
session for the last 100 years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
SCOTT JACKSON TRIAL.
The Defendant Tells How lie Met Pearl
Bryan.

Cincinnati, April 3O-Scott Jackson,
charged with the murder of Pearl Bry-
an, took the witness stand In his own
behalf in the Campbell county court at
Newport. Ky, today.
Jackson detailed his life up to the
time he first met Pearl Bryan, which
was during the holidays Of 1894. He re-
ferred to the converse ton he had with
viii Wood at various times on the sub
ject Of Pearl Bryan's condition. He
said that Wood was very much con-
cerned about her, and If something was
not done soon he would have to leave
town.
Jackson said that the last time he
saw Pearl alive was the Wednesday be-
fore her body was discovered. He says
1t was on Tuesday night that he was
with her at Wallingford's saloon.
Jackson was persistent in fixing the
date of his last meeting with Pearl
Bryan unon the Wednesday evening
preceding the finding of the body.
He continued cool and collected dur
ing the remainder of his testimony, de-
failing minutely all the circumstances
in connection with his movements for
the three days immediatly preceding
and those following the murder. He
successfully and with wonderful tact
told of all the damaging evidence
against his own character, while the
entire drift of his testimony was to
make Woods the seducer of the girl
and Waliing the only man directly con-
cerned in her death.
The principal sensation of the after
noon proceedings was in that part of
JacksOn's testimony relating to his pris-
on experience, wherein he charged the
chief of police with trying to intimi-
date him into making confession.
Court adjourned at the conclusion Of
Jacksons testimony at $50. the wit
ness having been on the stand all day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
SONS OF THE REVOLUTION.
Anniversary of WashingtOn's Inaugural.
tiOn Celebrated at Richmo nd Ninety.
eight Delegates Present

Richmond, Va. April 30.-The Ma
tional Society of the Sons of American
Revolution today met here and OBJ
served the anniversary Of the first in
auguratiOn Of Washington as president
Of the United States.
General Horace Porter, president
general, called the meeting to order.
William Writ Henry. president of the
Virginian society, and grandson of Pat
rick Henry, cordially welcomed the
delegates.
Ninety-eight delegates and officers
were present at the opening of the con-
ginia state societies was represented,
including several as far away as Ha-
wall. California. Nebraska, Minnesota,
Missouri and Maine.
Reports from general officers
showed total present membership of
1880. gain Of over 1000 during the
year. A form Of charter was adopted
by local chapters and other routine
business transacted.
Resolutions were adopted declaring
in effect that the National Society Of
the Sons of the American Revolution
sincerely and fraternally desires a con-
solidation with the general society Of
the Sons of the Revolution.
The general officers Of the society
were empowered by the resolutions to
appoint a competent committee to con-
fer with a like committee of equal size
appointed b ythe general officers of the
Sons of the Revolution, to agree upon
basis for the union Of the two So
cieties.
At the afternoon session Walter 8.
Logan. of New York. presented design
In colors for a flag for the society.
which was referred to the committee
on union. t -
proposition Of Mr.. Talbot, of Maine.
to adopt blue. buff and white az the
colors of the society was also referred.
Invitations were presented to hold the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
HAMILTON DISSTON DEAD.
The wcli.Kpown philadeiphinn Expires
from Heart Failurc-Skctch Of His Lifc
Work.

from Heart Failuro-Sketch of His Lifc
Work.
Philadelphia. April 3O.-Hamilton
Dsston, the head of the extensive saw
works of Henry Disston & Sons, of
this city, was found dead in bed this
morning at his residence. Broad and
Jefferson streets. Heart disease Is the
supposed cause of his death.
Mr.. Disston was born in Philadelphia
Aug. 90. 1874, and in 1878. upon the
death of his father. Henry Disston.
who was universally known as the
largest manufacturer of saws and files
in the United States, he became the
controlling spirit of the firm. The sons.
Hamilton, Horace c.. william and
Jacob s., succeeded their father in the
business he had established, and they
became incorporated as Henry Disston
& Sons The plant which represents an
outlay of $3,000.0CO, is located at Tao
ony. a suburb, and it gives employment
to 5000 persons.
Hamilton Disston. in 1877. while trav-
cling through Florida, became con-
WINGED OF the practicability of reclaim
Ing a vast region of that state to agri-
culture by draining Lake Okeechooboe
by the construction of canal. 1t was
HOt, Io"tNcl, ulltil tHitt scdiS
that he entered seriously into a con-
sideration of the subject. In 1881 he
formed the Disston Land company,
which purchased 100000 acres of land
from the state of Florida. The tract
was reclaimed by draining, Mr.. Disston
himself living In Florida for months
and supervising the works. kissimee
City is practically monument to this
development inaugurated by him.
Mr.. Disston was an influential Re-
publican and was generous contribu-
tor to the campaigns. He had been a
local leader in the party in Philadel-
phia for years For twenty years Mr..
Disston had been representative man
in Pennsylvania delegates to national
conventions, and In all movemets to
strengthen the protectionist's idea in
national legislation he was conspicu-
Gus.
His life was insured for over 81, 200.
900, he being the second largest insured
man in the country. EX-Postmaster
General John Wanamaker, of this city,
Is the leader in this respect in the
United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
DYNAMITE FOR WEYLER.
The Captnin.Gencral's Palace Badly
Wrecked BY n Bomb on Tucsday-MOvc.
mcnts of the Insurgcnt Troops.


Havana. April 3O.-A dynamite bomb
caused the explosion In the captain
generals palace Tuesday, and not a
gas engine. as reported. The noise was
tremendous and caused intense eXctte-
ment. in the palace and vicinity. The
generals and officers rushed about CIV
ing orders. Even Weyler left the room
greatly excited. Only one person was
hurt. and that slightly. The others es-
capped miraculously. The whole palace
shook by the force of the explosion.
Clouds Of dust blinded all persons In
side and many glass windows were
broken. The bomb destroyed the parti-
ton wall of the principal counting
room and broke two safes. The bomb
was placed i'm the water closet at the
southeast corner of the palace on Mer-
cedes and Obispo streets The occur
renee Is the general topic of conversa-
ton. 1t Is believed to be the work of
labOrers. The government says an
archists did 1t. The police are making
diligent search, but no arrests have
been made yet. Strong measures, 1t Is
said. will be adopted to prevent repe-
tition of similar acts. This happened
at II a. m.
Gomez's advance is confirmed. 1t is
now reported he has entered Matanzas
province with strong force OF ten or
twelve thousand men. five pieces of ar
tillery and plenty of ammunition.
1t Is presumed an attack on the
trocha on both sides in combination
with Maceo and hot fighting is ex-
pected.
News of bloody battle near Zanja,
province of Santiago De Cuba. has been
received. General Munoz tried to pre-
vent General CalixtO Garcia from cross
ing the Canto river. Munoz organized
a strong land column, and ordering
gunboats to proceed up the river to
Cooperate left Manzanillo to intercept
Garcia. The latter, with Rabis column.
made a junction with the forces Of
Maria Rodriguez from Camaguey. The
combined insurgent forces attacked
Munoz, as he was advancing and de-
feated him. Munoz lost over 200 killed
and 400 wounded. But for the gun
boats Munoz column would have been
destroyed. Munoz retreated to Man.
zanillo and Garcia Is now operating
without opposition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
CAR STRIKE A failure
Only 25O Men Respond to the Order
In Philadelphia.
STREET CARS RUN ON TINE
Eight Hundred Special Policemen We're
Not Needcd-Ths Central Committee Of
the Amalsumated Association at
Sea strikers Sentenced.

Philadelphia, April 3O.-The attempt
of the Amalgamated association of
street railway employees to inaugurate
a strike this morning upon the lines
Of the Union Traction company was
complete failure. Only about $50 men
responded to the strike order, and only
on one or two lines of the city in the
early morning hours were the regular
schedules not observed. BY Q o'clock
every line was running as usual. The
police, whose force had been augment
cd by 500 specials, were prepared for
violence, but absolutely no disorder
took place. and only two arrests We're
made for interference with the COM
pany's property.
The members Of the Central commit
tee of the association We're completely
discounted by the failure of their
strike order. They attributed 1t to u
misunderstanding and think the men
refused TO go out because notice
stamped with the official seal of the
association was not posted in each of
the division headquarters. The COM
mittee seems completely at sea tonight
and not one of them appears to know
what course to pursue.
President Mahon. Of the association.
Is said to be in Milwaukee,, where a
strike Is reported to be imminent, but
even II he should come here. 1t is not
likely that his presence would aid the
strikes cause. The tizzle today will
probably be the death of the Amalga-
mated association in Philadelphia.
Severe justice was meted out in the
criminal court today to several asso-
citation men who assaulted non-union
conductors last week. James Campbell
was sentenced to two years In the PEN
itentiary and Wallace McGee and Jo-
seph Dinsmore. who pleaded guilty to
assault, were sentenced to pay a fine
of $500 each, to undergo an imprtson-
ment in the penitentlary of three years.
and to enter bail In the sum of $500 each
to keep the peace for five years.
Nicholas Walther also pleaded guilty
to assault, but he was i'll and sentence
In his case was deferred
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
SERVANT GIRLS STRIKE,
Housewives Have Difficulty In Securing
Terms from IIcin.

Superior. Wis. April 3O-Perhaps the
most novel strike ever inaugurated in
the West is on in this city. The strik-
ers are the servant girls of the city,
who have demanded an increase in
wages from $40 and $l2 per month to
SIS, regardless of their ability or the
work they have to do. The girls have
formed a union and in all cases where
the demands for increased wages have
been refused the girls have quit work.
The housewives who have refused to
accede to the demands are being boy
cotted and cannot get girls. no matter
what inducements they offer. There
are about 1000 members of the girls
union, and. as fema& labor is scarce.
they declare they WIN stand out until
all Of them are given the wages asked.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today:
Fair; Warmer; Southeriy Winds.

/ Illinois Instructs for Mckinley.
Philadelphia Traction Strike a Fizzle.
The National Lawmakers.
Dynamite for General Weyler.
Business World.
3 UocaD-Dunns After Paving Contract.
Three Divorces Granted.
Detweiler Withdraws His Petition.
1 Editorial.
The Hypnotic Reporter.
5 Q.ocaD-Endcavorer Out In Force.
Blues Win the Contest.
Mr.. Powderly at Woods College.
6 (Sports)-National League Games.
President Powers Instructs Umpires.
Opening of Eastern League Season.
Z Suburban News.
Market and Stock Reports.
8 News Up and Down the Valley.
Professor Coles for May.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
HAD a VALUABLE JAW.
Dentists Must Pay Mrs. Anderson Ono
Thousand Dollars.

Brooklyn, April SO.--One thousand
dollars was what Mrs. Amelia p. An
derson received from a jury yesterday
as an award for damages inflicted to
her jaw by Drs. Rupert and Joslyn, Of
210 South Eighth street, while etract-
ing an aching molar
Mrs. Anderson sued for SIC, 900, claim
ing that when the dentists took out her
tooth they deprived her of some of her
jaw. which caused her much pain and
Inconvenience. as she could neither talk
nor eat for some time
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
BOURKE COCHRAN HURT.
The Tammnnyitc Injured in u Bicycle
Accident.

New York, April 30.--Bourke Cock
ran, the well-knOwn ex-congressman,
while riding his bicycle on Eighth ave-
nue., fell and was injured near Sixty
sixth street. A deaf mute. M. X. Ken
dali, who was riding on a few feet In
front of Mr.. Cochran, fell from his
wheel. and Mr.. Cochran fell over him.
The ex-Tammanyite was taken to
Roosevelt hospital. His injuries We're
very painful. but not dangerous. and
residence tonight 1t was stated
that Mr.. Cochran was feeling a
little less pain than early in the after
noon. His physician said that his
patients hips was badly bruised and
that the tendOns Of the leg were
sprained. He said that Mr.. Cochran
would be able to attend to his usual
duties In about a week or two.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
STRIKE IN INDIANA.
Coal Operators Forced bv Rivals 10 Make
n Cut in Wages.

indianapolis, Ind, April 3O.--The re-
cent conference of Indiana coal operat-
Ors. at which it was decided to reduce
the scale to SO cents, has resulted in a
strike which extends generally over the
coal belt Nearly 1000 miners have quit
work. w. w. Hubbard. Of the Island
Coal company, all of whose employees
have struck. says that the strike was
expected and that the cut was una
voidable.
The action of the West Virginia oper-
ators. he said, in working their men
at 55 cents after the operators of Penn
sylvania. Ohio. Illinois and Indiana had
agreed to a scale of sixty cents, brought
on competition that the latter could not
stand, as they We're, he says, forced
to cut. The probability Of the strike
extending throughout the four states is
very strong.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
GATHERING OF METHODlsrs.
The Quadcrnnial Conference IIcIdat
Clcvciend.

Cleveland. Ohio, April 30.-More than
200 delegates to the quadrennial confer
ence of the Methodist Episcopal church
have arrived in the city 1t is the con-
census of opinion that the most exciting
battles Of the conference will be fought
between the champions and opponents
of thu woman.
The Germans are leading the opposi-
ton against women delegates in the
conference. and are confident of sue
cess. They have issued a strong pro-
test against the innovation and their
opposition threatens the unity of the
church. Leading delegates say that the
opposition amounts almost to secession.
Bishop Fowler, of Minneapolis, said
that in his opinion the opposition of
the German would defeat the admis-
sion of women to the general confer
pnrp
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
Mckinley Men Bolt

Phenix, Ariz., April 3O-The Mckinley
convention here last night and left the
hall. The contest arose over the adoption
of q resolution endorsing McKinley's
candidacy, and when his friends found
that they could not carry their point. they
withdrew from the convention, annouuc-
ing their intention of holding another con.
vention today. Delegates chosen to st.
Louis convention were uninstructed,
Aside from this feature the convention
was without interest
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
SEEKS DEATH ON BRIDAL TRIP
A Newly .Wcddcd Man Makes Two At
tcmpis at Suicide.

Lynn, Mass, April 3O.-William
Pierce. of this city, attempted to COM
nit suicide by jumping from the VIM
dow Of rapidly moving train on the
Boston and Maine railroad. at Revere,
while in company with his bride. He
is at his home. suffering little pain from
the cuts on his head, which We're all
the injuries he received.
About a week ago he married, and
with his bride was returning from q
visit to New York, where they had been
on their bridal trip. 1t is said that he
attempted to take his life on the boat
between New York and Fall river. His
escape from instant death when he
jumped from the train is marvellous,
as it was speeding at thirty miles an
hour
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
Steamship Arrivals,

New York. April 30. Arrived: Steamers
Belgravia, from Naples, etc.: Virginia,
from Stettin; Hibernian. from Glasgow.
Sailed. Steamer Allcr, for Bremen. Ar
rived out: Augusta Victoria, at Plym-
;0uth Havel, at Bremen: Amsterdam, at
Sailed for New York: Kaiser Wilhelm II.
from Genoa. Sighted Spaarndam, from
Rotterdam for New York, passed Beachy
Head
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
MERCY INSTEAD OF JUSTICE.
Mr.. Olncy Receives n Tart Reply from tho
TransvaaI Secretary.

Mr.. OIrcy RECEIVES Tart Reply from tho
TrnnsvaaI Secretary.
Washington, April 30-Secretary Oh
ney, on April 2S telegraphed to the Sec
retary Of state of the South African re-
public that it was assumed that the
death sentence of Hammond and other
American citizens was imposed with
the understanding that the\ sentence
would be commuted and that he would
like assurance on that point. The an
swer came this morning from the
Transvaal secretary:
'"rhere was no talk of an understand
ing between Judge and government be-
fore the sentence of death was pro-
nounced, but before the reception of
your telegram the executive council
had resolved to let mercy take the place
Of justice and not to enforce the death
penalty"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
meeting next year in Cleveland. o.. and

meeting next year in Cleveland. o.. and
In Morristown, N. ].
Edward n. Sumner reported a resO-
luton in favor of carrying out George
Washington's plan for a national uni
versity at Washington, which was re-
ferred to the board of managers. Cen
eral officers We're elected as follows:
President-general. General Horace
Porter, of New York: vice presidents
general, Edwin S. Barrett, William r.
Griffiths, John Whitehead, William
Writ Henry and Colonel Thomas Mand-
erson; secretary general, Franklin MUIR
ply: treasurer-general, Charles w.
Haskins; historian general, Henry Hall.
Haskins: historian-general, Henry
Hall; chaplain-general, Bishop Charles
l., Cheney
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
REDULING THE FORCE.
Lehigh Valley Company Discharges
Nincty-thrcc Brakcmcn.

NNctysthfcc BfNKGWCH
Wilkes Barre. Pa, April 30.-There
was much uneasiness in railroad circles
here today when it was rumored that
the Lehigh Valley Railroad company
had discharged ninety-three brakemen
on the Wyoming division.
A United Press reporter saw Train
master Bardo who said that it was
simply reduction of force owing to the
belief that they can get along without
the men. Heretofore every through
freight and coal train was manned by
q. conductor. three brakemen and a
hagman. BY the new order one brake
man is taken off each freight and coal
train.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
DEATH IN A RUNAWAY.
FriehtfuI Accident in which Women Arc
the Victims.

New Haven. Conn.,, April 30.--A ter
rible runaway accident occurred on
Howard avenue just before o'clock
this afternoon, and two deaths may
result from 1t. Mrs. John Fitzpatrick
and her two daughters. Sadie. aged 2S.
and Mamie, 25, were the occupants of
a light wagon, and were thrown from
the vehicle when its wheel caught in a
car track.
The women were frightfully injured,
and 1t is believed that Mrs Fitzpat-
rick, who is GO years old, and Sadie,
cannot recover. Miss Mamie is also
badly injured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
Charters Granted,

Harrisburg, Pa. April SO.-The follow
Ing charters were granted today: ShiclS-
shiny Creek Coal company, of Salem. Luz
zerne county, capital $40 900; Freema ANVIL
son Coal company, of Scranton, capital
100000: Commercial Real Estate and Inn
provement company, of Mount Carmel,
capital S1O.OOO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
NEW WOMEN'S CLUB.
Mig BuiidinGin New York WIN House the
Emanc mated Ones

New York, April 30.-To supply club
building suited to the new woman and
her manifold wants is the project of an
organization known as the United
Clubs Building company. This build
ing is to be on grand scale, and is to
be the home Of an amalgamation Of
women's clubs, an Office building and
many other things.
The plans are for History building,
with two massive towers rising 300 feet
above the street. The main front will
be about 100 feet long. The plans in
clude club rooms, a theater with seat
ing for 1,200. restaurant. Turkish BATH
fashion parlor. roof garden and gym
nasium.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
cIcveIond Chombcr of commcrcc

Cleveland, O., April 3O-The Cleveland
chamber Of commerce celebrated Its forty.
eighth anniversary at the Hollenden to-
night with a banquet. The principal speak,
ers were Secretary Of the Navy Herbert
and Mayor Strong, of New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
RUIN AND SUICIDE.
A Citizen Of Cripple Creek Ends Trouble
in Self csfructi0n

Denver, Col, April 30.-Robert Camp
bell. q prominent society man of this
city. ex-mayor Of Central City, who
was impoverished by yesterdays fire at
Cripple Greek, having his extensive
properties there uninsured. killed him
self this morning in u fit of despondency
by shooting himself through the heart
His wife subsequently attempted self
destruction,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
FOR A REAL MEMORIAL DAY.
Ten thousand Members Of the q. A. x.
n.sisio.. l.ns.arsa1,1 llasai,aas

Ten thousand Members Of the q. 4. K.
Petition Governor Hastings.
Harrisburg. Pa. April 30-Governor
Hastings Is in receipt of letters from
the state organization of the Grand
Army of the Republic asking him to
issue a proclamation regarding Dec
oration Day.
They ask the governor to request the
people of PENNSYLVANIA to observe 1t
as a real memorial" day, and not
merely as a holiday for public games
and amusements. The letters and pc
tition present the opinions of over 10,-
900 members of the Grand Army Of the
Replblic
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
Minister Willis Ill

San Francisco, April 3O.-The Hon. Al
bert 8. Willis, minister to Hawaii, Is seri-
ously III In this city. suffering from an W.
tack of pneumonia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
Black Sicilians

A prime favorite among the many
popular weaves especially intended
for skirts. Just one example from
many CSC quality, fully so inches
wide and beautiful finish.
Sale Price, 45c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
Last Of tho Mullignn Letters

Boston. April 3O.-Warren Fisher. who
was involved In the famous Mulliean let
ters with James G.. Blaine, died at his
home. in Roxbury, this morning at .he
age OF II years. e
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
MeKinic,'s Vermont Boom.

Burlington, VT. April 3O-'.'he first dis.
trict Republican convention today adopt-
ed resolutions expressing preference for
Mckinley for presidential candidate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
Mohair Br0cadeS

The leader of them ALL A cloth
where style and thrift join hands
Many patterns, many qualities, uni
formly good values. One illustra-
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46 inches wide. beautiful designs
and q quality fully worth 65c.,
Sale Price, 49c