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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-27
PREPARING FOR A
GREAT MEETING
Nominatioa Of Major Mckinley Is to Be
Ratified.
THERE WILL BE A STREET PARADE
This Will BE Followed by Speech.
Making, Probably at the ArmOry.
All of the Republican Clubs of the
County Will BE Asked to Partici.
pate in the Demonstration.

A large and enthusiastic meeting OF
the Central Republican club was held
last night for the purpose of making ar
rangements for big meeting in this
city ratifying the nomination Of Major
William Mckinley. the party's candi-
date for president Of the United States.
Colonel f. II. Ripple presided and AL
derman w. S. Millar was secretary. 1t
was decided that the meeting be held on
Saturday evening, July IL. and Alder
man Millar was chosen committee on
place. His opinion Is that quite prob
ably the Thirteenth regiment armory
will be selected. as 1t affords the most
space. Fears are entertained that even
the armory will fall short Of accom-
modating the throngs of people whose
high regard for Major Mckinley will
bring them OF to testify their feelings
and affection.
Scranton, as one of the prominent
manufacturing state, will register with
mighty unanimity the unwavering faith
of her people in the principle of protec-
ton. and in Major Mckinley as the
foremost exponent of 1t.
GRAND DIVISION OF BICYCLES.
Preceding the meeting there will be
street parade. and it's chief feature
will be the first division which will be
composed of 1000 bicyclists. These led
by the band will pave the way for the
marchers afoot. Captain D. b. Atherton
will be marshal Of the division. Colonel
F.. L. Hitchcock was chosen grand mar
shall Of the parade and will arrange
the line Of march and the formation.
1t was left with Captain Thompson to
adopt a style of cap to be worn In the
parade. H. E. Paine was appointed
chairman Of the committee on securing
speakers; Major Warren, chairman Of
the committee on resolutions: F. w.
Martin, of the committee ON fireworks; !;
Alderman Millar. Of the committee on
music; c. P. Pryor, Of the committee on
finance; Attorney NJ. w. Lowry. Of the
committee on torches, and Harry Hope
well, of the committee on banners and
transparencies. These gentlemen were
each empowered to choose five others
with them to assist in the work Of the
committees
On motion Of William Connell 1t was
decided to send invitations to every
Republican club in Lackawanna county
to take part in the demonstration which
promises 10 be one of the largest seen
in Scranton for some time.
SOME SPEECH MAKING.
Short addresses We're made by Will
liam Connell, w. S. Millar. NJ. w. Low
ry, d. B. Atherton, H. +. Paine and
F. w. Martin to the effect that the peo-
pie Of I.ackawanna county should give
monster demonstration in honor Of
the great protectionist.
1t was reported by Judge Willard that
the club IL iii fourishing condition;
IA new members were added to the roll
last night, making the total number
1853. The club decided to organize a
marching club to take part in meetings
during the campaign. Adjournment
was taken until next Tuesday night at
s o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-27
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-27
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The morning times., 1896-08-06
RIOTS IN VALENCIA.
MObs Organize to Oppose the Col
lection of Taxes.

MObs Organize to Oppose the Col
lection of Taxes.
Madrid, Aug. 8 Further riots, growing
out OF the taxes imposed upon the people.
have occurred throughout the province Of
Valencia
The most serious disturbances occurred
last night in the outskirts of the city OF
Valencia. where fifty men armed with
rifles paraded about shouting:
Down with the taxes" Down with
the government" and defying the authori-
ties to interfere with them. They at last
made an attack on the officials who col
lect the oCtroi, the tax collected upon
provisions OF all kinds entering the city.
and attempted to shoot them
A strong force of police was hastily
dispatched to the scene. Upon their ar
rival the police were greeted with a
voiiey by the rioters, who proved them
selves bad marksmen, hone of the police
being hit. The latter then charged upon
the mob, which speedily dispersed when
they saw that the police were deter
mined to suppress the disorder. Five CT
the mob. including woman. were wounded
by the police.
villages in the province, and many arrests
have been made. The authorities aiiegc
that the trouble Is fonepted by the Re-
publicans.
Loudon, Aug. 5.-A dispa tch from Madrid
to the Central News represents the tax
riots In the province OF Valencia as serious
Republican uprisings.
The leader OF the insurrectionists, Per-
nardo TouIedo. was at one time student
OF medicine in New York city, and his
brother is now in comman nd OF band Of
insurgents in Cuba. Among the pers,ns
taken into custody in connection with the
disturbances is one who had in his posses
sion when arrested Il number Of COiGpro-
missing letters, some from Buenos Ayrcs
and others from the United States. Stones
OF arms have been discovered in Two places
and several arrests have been made in Mad
rid, where extraordinary precautions have
been Ia ken to prevent an uprising.
It is suspected by the authorities that
conspiracies exist in Corona and SaragosSa.
The anti P rotestant feeling among the
popuIace, the dispatch says, is spreading.
and is especially strong against Americans,
who are suspected Of promoting the agita-
The morning times., 1896-08-06
TALK OF A GOLD CANDIDATE.
Messrs. Palmer, Carlisle and Wilson
Most Prominently Mentioned.


Most Prominently Mentioned.
committees of the Commercial Club and
board of trade, appointed for the purpose
of assisting to entertaia the provisional
national committee OF the sound money
Democracy and to endeavor to persuade 1t
TO hold its September convention IA this
city. met this afternoon to complete the
details OF the arrangements.
1t was shown uthatabout 800 distinguished
Democrats will be in the city on Friday
at the committee meeting The joint Com
mittee will have ready for presentation
detailed information showing the capacity
OF the city in taking care of crowds and
guaranteeing ample funds to cover the
expenses of the convention.
1Ee mem bcrS OF I re Sound money eNecu-
tive committee are expected to arrive to-
morrow afternoon and a meeting will be
held tomorrow night to look over the
correspondence and make up the Credentials
of the members OF the national committee.
The gathering of the Committee and the
certainty that il will call a national cOI>
vention has brought about considerable
gossip as to probable candidates.
Mr. Bynun, vino has been mentioned
for the Presidency, iauCiis tie suS
gestion and says that his name is not
to be considered The men most talked
of are Gen Palmer of Illinois; Mr.
Carlisle and Mr. Wilson, Postmaster Gen
eral In case Gen. Palmer, or Some other
Northern man is made the nominee for
President, there is little doubt that Gen.
Buckner, of kentucky, will be named for
Vice President
The morning times., 1896-08-06
MOORES LOOKING FOR AID
Expect Eastern Capitalists to Repair
Diamond Match Failure.
and Hopes That the Chicago Stock
Exchange May Soon Open.

Chicago, Aug. 5.-Wiliam II. Moore ar
rived from New York this morning. When
seen by q reporter he dec... . l to discuss
the failure in detail at present. Z.
He said. however that he had received
u cablegram from President o. C.. Barber
of the Diamond Match Company, dated
Paris, France, in which Mr.. BARRIER said
MY presence is necessary in Paris. l
could not help you to avoid panic If
were with you. HeDy statements made
yesterday by Edwin Gould"
Moore BIolhers have prepared state
ment, which will be presented to the
governing committee today.
The Moore Brothers expect from the Eas
such financial help that will enable them
to pull through the Diamond Match-New
York Biscuit Company crisis in their busi-
ness career and allow the opening of the
Stock Exchange in Il few days. Judge
W. III. Moore brought back with him from
the East today certain assurances and
promises from Eastern bankers on which
he bases the hopes OF the firm for assistance
to a large amount in caring for the match
stock.
On the plea that the statement of the
Moores for the guidance of the governing
committee OF the Stock Exchange and the
city banks was not ready, but really to al
low certain Geographic correspondence
to pass between the firm and their Eastern
hackers the meeting or thc gov erniiiG
body, which was set yesterday for the noon
hour, was postponed to O'Clock, when u
complete and satisfactory statement is
promised.
President Jameson said this morning
that the exchange would open al socn AS
the Moore stocks could be taken care Of.
When william II Moore arrived from
New York today he went into immediate
consultation with his la wyer and banking
friends to prepare the report TO the special
stock exchange committee, consisting OF
Messrs. Armour, Yoe. Day. and Jameson
These gent tlcmen. together with the
Messrs. Moore will then endeavor to
make an arrangement with local banks
and capitalists tina haze been taking loans
on match stock so that the lenders will
take the Moore lines OF match and biscuit
at a price-probably about ITO for match
and 10 for biscuit.
The morning times., 1896-08-06
PRESIDENT ODELL RESIGNS
Mckinley and Hobart Club Is Under
q New Head -
Organization VIII Participate in the
Bag Rally afsBurnt
Mills. Es.ss =

The Republicans of Washington are about
10 carry the war into Maryland, Last
night the Mckinley and Hobart Club, in
session at the Raleigh Hotel, received an
invitation from the Republican Club of
Burnt Mills, Montgomery county. TO par
ucipate IN a grand &. o. r.. rally which
will be held at That place very shor.ly.
A speech was made by Col. l.. 8 Emery
in which he advocated the club going as
a body TO Burnt Mills, which suggestion
was adopted.
Tie meeting of the club last night was
very largely attended and there was an
addition OF twenty eight names to the
roll Among the new members On the Ioll
are Gen. W. w. Dudley, Gen. Allen Y.
Rutherf ord, T.. G. MichcDor and Hon.
John W. Cheney.
There was n surprise 10 store for The
members. Col Odell, who, as president,
has brought the club to u high degree or
activity and added many names to the
roll, gave notice OF his intention Ia re-
sign the presidency. He assigned as his
reason that business engagements in Mex
leo would prevent his Being here ut tie
time when he would be most needed, ana
lie thought y proper to have resident
president OF the organization.
ON motion OF DR.. Lee the club requested
Col .Odeil to reconsider his resignation,
but the causes stated prevented such re-
consideration. Col. Odeli having resign
ed. II vote or thanks for his services was
unanimously passed
Col. Odcll then took the floor and in a
highly eulogistic speech nominated Hon.
John w. Cheney rs president, Col. Burton
having assumed the chair Col. Odcli re-
terred 10 many OF the services OF Mr.
Cheney TO the party, and To the fact
OF his having held the position OF Assistant
Attorney General under President Harri-
son.
Mr., Cheney was una nimouslyc elected, upon
which lie delivered a ringing speech from
the Republican standpoint He paid his
respects to the silver craze" expressing
the opinion that there was more noise
than frogs In that political mill pon4.'
Illustrating hts idea with an -anecdots to
the point. He said that in the contest The
Republican party had tfit HtivafItage of
being on the side whose principles. none
tary and otherwise. had often been tried
and approved by the people OF the Union.
1t was Just as right 10 its principles today
as ii was in 1851 and the fight now ap-
peared to be to restore the country To
The condition it was in before IL was up
set b y the present Democratic administra-
lion.
The club has determined to give
rousing reception TO Col Nj. NJ Parker,
the Republican, national committeeman
for the District, on his return from New
York. which is expected shortly. THIS
reception vii! probably he march OF the
Club in uniform to tire residence or Col.
Parker where There will be music and
) speeches from both sides or the balcony.
The executive committee Will meet today
at 1920 + street northwest, ard the cius.
Will meet again on Monday night at tie
Raleigh. The proceedings were ctosri
with several campaign speeches
The morning times., 1896-08-06
BURIED FOR THREE DAYS
Indianapolis HypnotiSt Places Sub
ject in The Grave.
After Fourteen Hours the Entombed
Man Insisted on Being Dug Up,
But Was Again Buried.

indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 5.-Early YES
tertlay morning Edwin Fl. Boone, who styles
himself the boy Hypn utist.' placed
}. j. wyatt on "a cot in show window IN
washin gton street, passed his hands two or
three times over Wyatts face and the latter
beca ne rigid, only his breathing indicating
that he was not dead.
Wyatt lay thus all the afternoon and was
taken to Fair View Park, where the burial
took place at 10 y. M.
Wyatt had previously consented TO the
arrangement to he buried Tor three days.
A tube was passed down to where he lay
He was buried four feet under ground and
a guard was piaced at the grave"
Shortly before nCCn today Wyatt came
out from under the influence, and re-
alizing his situation, bega n screaming like
a wild man. He was hurriedly dug up
and il was SOME time before he could he
cooled down.
He protested against second interment,
but Prof. Boone soon got him under con
troll and wyatt was again put down in
the earth. The experiment is attracting
much attention.
The morning times., 1896-08-06
HEARD THE ANNUAL SERMON
GaIiil-nn Fishermen Held an Inter
..sting Religious Service.

esting Religious Service.
Last nights session of Gallilean Fisher
men in the Zion Baptist Chu rch. F street
between Third and Four and -half streets.
took the form of a prayer and ryase ser.
vice aud the annual: sermon was preached
by the Rev George w. Lee. pastor OF
the Vermont A venus Baptist Church. The
program was under the direction of the
Rev Mr.. Howard, pastor OF the church. and
seated with him On the pulpit platform
were Rev Thomas II. Shorts, OF Hampton.
va the X. w. n. s. q. ruler OF the grand
tabernacle of the Grand United Order of
Galiuean Fishermen, ard Grand Secretary
CcIum bus Gordon. o fthe sameorder. Among
others on the platform were the pastors
OF other colored churches The singing
by a big chofus choir. which was under
the personal supervision or frof L. '"
Scott, was a feature OF the services.
Tire business at the afternoon session OF
the abe rnacle. at which Grand Ruler Shorts
presided, was light. and the session ad-
Iourned early to prepare for last even
ing's service Upon reasSemblinS In the
afternoon the report OF the national grand
supreme secretary was presented to th'
committee on reports, as were also The re-
ports of the recording and corresponding
secretaries, the reports or the Union Staie
Grand Lodge OF Maryland. and that VI he
Grand Ledge pf the District OF Columbia.
The services last night were Of u most
interesting nature. The program was
opened by ar organ voluntary which was
followed by the entry OF the Delegates
ahd Officers and members OF the Mount
Calvary Comman6ery and the queen OF
sheba Circle, the G. G. .Encampment aiirithe
n q. Tabernacle and grand officers, TO-
pe,her with members of the District taber
1acIes. Each K. W. ruler carried his own
tynypI
The morning times., 1896-08-06
MADE THREAT OF SUICIDE.
Now Charles Gibbons Is Missing and
His Friends Are Worried.

Charles Gibbons, an ironworker employed
on the new city postofficc, has been absent
from his post and his lodgings, No 93i
+ street northwest, since saturday There
Is an impression among Ills friends that
he has committed suicide.
Gibbons landlord, Samuel league, re-
ported the case to the police last night.
He stated that Gibbons disappeared sat
urday after supper saying that he was
going down to the river and jump over
board This threat was taken lightly,
rs Gibbons had been drinking. He did Lot
draw his pay on Saturday and week $
wages is due Him.
When he left the house he Wore only
hat, shirt, trousers, and shoes. He has
been drinking heavily of late and his
friends now fear that he may have na,ic
good his threat to end his life. Little
Is known of the man. He came to Wash
Ington about one year a go and is thought
to have sister living in Philadelphia
The police believe that Gibbons is on a
Spree and that he will show up all right
The hospitals and police stations Were
qurried but no trace OF the missing man
was found.
The morning times., 1896-08-06
M'kINLEY'S FLOOD OF MAIL.
Letters From Every State Bring Him
Good NrWS.

Letters From Every State Bring Him
Good News.
Canton, o., Aug. This Las been day
of good cheer for Ma jor Mckinley. Seated
comfortably ut home in the cool of dark
ened study lie has spent the hours reading
a mail that was laden with tidings or hope
and encoura cement.
He had letters from men of intcllig 2nce
In all parts of the Country, and the tenor OF
their coinmunica tiUps WIS that the free
silver sentiment has reached its greatest
point OF development, and that the natural
reaction is beginning to set In.
A letter from Key West. Fla. w~it.cn
by II. c. Cantwell. president Of the NJ niu-
ley and Hobart Club, says that city enjoyed
marvellous prosperity under tho Mckinney
In W, and that the people, mindful 3f fha:
fact. are disposed to vote the Republican
ticket this year.
The secretary of the Aircr Club of re>
;roit has seat a resolution of Endorsement
TO Major Mckinley.
Today Frederick Herbruck, well known
citizen Of Canton and president of the
George ID. Harter Bank, announced that
he could not support Bryan. said he:
Il have come TO this conclusion not as
a politician, but as a plain business man
Interested in the progress and prosperity
of the country. l do not believe thC.-'
who support the ideas understand whit
H. L
ing for free silver coinage now are doing
so without approaching what would FOL
low such a course, and that as people
come to understand the question better
there will be fever supporters of the Chi
cago platform doctrlne."
Major aud Mrs Mckinley gave musicale
this evening About sixty OF their friends
were present
Major Mckinley was serenaded late last
night by the Canton Mandolin Club.
His mail this morning contained a score
of letters from Nebraska, all Of which
speak in an encouraging strain OF the
situation there from a Republican point
OF view The following dispatch was IT,
ceived by Major Mckinley this morning.
THE Railway Mems Sound Money Club.
of Lincoln. Neb., three hundred strong.
organized tonight, send greeting aud
pledge you their loyal support | n the cause
of sound money and protection
tSigned) &c E. Wilkinson, President"
A dispatch from Ionia. Mich. received
this morning informs Major Mckinley that
a large Mckinley club was organized there
last night aud that the free silver seuii-
ment is being combatted with SUCCESS.
Major Mckinley will probably not be
able to attend the unveiling OF the Grant
monument, on the grounds OF the Ohio
State University 4 committee from Colurn-
bus called last night and invited him to
speak on this accession. He will not aban-
don his determination to remain in Canton,
and is declining a dozen Invitations to
sneaE daily 't
The morning times., 1896-08-06
COLD WATER MEN MEET.
New Hampshire ePrOhibitionistsN n a
u State Ticket.

w
State Ticket.
Concord, y. H. Aug. g. The Prohibition
State convention was called to order in
Grand A rmy Hall at II O'Clock this fore
noon by II. Il. Jackson of Littleton, chair
man of the State committee. About fifty
delegates were present. Temporary Or
ganization was effected, with Mr.. jackson
AS chairman, and the usual Committees
were appointed.
Rev. Frank X. Chase of Concord, for the
committee, reported resolutions which
were adopted. They declared allegiance
to the national Prohibition party and plat
form, and pledge hearty support to its
candidates. and believe that the right of
suffrage ought Eot to be abridged on ac-
count of sex.
The following nominations were made
by acciamation: For Presidential electors =
Samuel C. Sawyer, Edgar l. Carr, Franklin
L. Sprague, and Eben Ferrin.
For Governor -Jchn c. Berry OF Ply
mouth.
For Member OF Congress, First District :
H. E. Brawn; Second district. Allen W
Work.
Nominations for the remaining offices
were referred to The State committee. with
full power.
The morning times., 1896-08-06
SEwALL WILL BE HERE.
To Ma ke a Speech at the Bryan Rati-
ftcation Nee ting.

The subcommittee on finance appointed
by the Interstate. Democratic conference
committee, which has charge Of the Ar
rapcements for the democratic rally at
which Mr. Bryan will speak, held meet
INF last night at the Hotel Myers. 1t was
an al fresco session out OF respect to the
weather, the members of the finance com
mittee being seated under the umbrageons
trees on the Avenue in front OF the hotel.
Tt ryas learned that Mr.. Sewall will also
come to the washingtenra rally and wiilmake
Cnairman whittekindt said that the fun
committee on finance would not meet until
tomorrow night when, perhaps, some gen
eraI idea OF the work being done could be
had The proceedings last night were
some what informal yet practical and IN
teresting.
It is thought now that there will be but
three snecches. one by the chairman Of the
meeting. one by Mr.. Bryan and one by Mr..
sewali, but that the whole city SO FAR
"a IL IN Democratic and the surrounding
country VIII, be enthusia sticaily repre-
sented in the ball.