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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
POULTRY THE FAD.
Poultry aud PET Stock Exhibit In
Samtcr's Hall.

Poultry and >ps. Stock Exhibi, in
Snmtcr's Hail.
If the increased attendance from We'd
nesday to yesterday is any criterion,
the show of the Scranton Poultry and
Pet Stock association in Samter's hall
will be thronged with fanciers and the
curious today and tomorrow. Before
the doors were opened yesterday morn
ing the confusion apparent on the pre-
ceding day was not apparent, and the
hundreds admitted, whether fanciers
or not, were attracted by the many
breeds and choice specimens of poultry,
pigeons. bantams, ducks. turkeys. rab-
bits and other stock and We're 10th to
leave the building.
During the afternoon the inmates OF
the Pennsylvania Oral school and the
Home for the Friendless visited .the
show. each in Il body. They were ex-
tended this courtesy by the association.
Before night nearly all the awards for
poultry had been announced. The
Judging of pit games. bamtams. pigeons,
rabbits and unclassified stock will be
completed today.
An idea OF the extent of the exhibit
may be had when is considered the
fact that the coopS occcnpying the
large hall on the second floor and three
large rooms on the upper floor If placed
Ill SlnGle tleTS WouIu OtCupy the cure
floor space of the armory, If allowance
We're made for the same amount Of
aisle space In the present Instance the
coops in the several sections of the hall
are placed two. three, four and five
tiers high.
1t is the first show of the association
and is u success far beyond the eXpec-
tatiOns of the officers. AS g. means of
amusement for children and older per-
sons who perhaps do not know a
game cock from "A buff cochin pullet, the
show cannot be too highly recommended
1t might be supposed that an exhibit
of prosaic poultry would not invite the
attention of men and women whose
pastime hours are usually devoted to
society functions. but in yesterdays
! throngs were --ticed many persons well
known in social circles, and their man.
ner and the length of time they occu-
pied in ogling the feathery stock in
| dica ed more than ordinary amusement
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
THE FATAL CARD.
viii Be Produced by q Company Under
the Direction Of julius Calm.

One of the greatest successes of this
and last season in the metropolitan
cities has been THE Fatal Card" Pro-
duced in New York city 1t took the town
by storm and in two days 1t was the
sensation of the hour dramatically.
The same piece is to be the attraction
at the Rockingham next Saturday
night, and IL 1t does not draw the
thrOngs that have been stirred to pat
rOnage elsewhere. then 1t can be said
an event with oceans of praise and
months Of prosperity behind it, indeed,
loses the effectiveness of it's reputation
here.
The Fatal Card" Is in four acts. and
tells a thrilling story that begins i'm the
Rocky Mountain region, and ends in
London, making II international i'm ac-
ton. An excellent company under
julius Gains direction has been pro-
vided, and the play will be given the
same settings that it had at Palmer's
theater, New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
THIRD CHAMBER CONCERT.

There was no need of CROPPING in inner
darkness for the meaning of last night =
music. 1t sang itself into existence of
crystal clearness and of pulsing vitality.
1t was the third chamber concert Of the
Symphony association of Scranton. The
audience was large and it appreciated its
entertainment to the full One feature of
the concert it welcomed particularly. That
was the singing Of r. Gushing Jones.
Scrantonians have heard all too little of
Mr.. Jones; in fact, he has not been known
at all to the music-lovers of this section.
A voice of remarkable fiexibility, virility.
sympathy and that quality which il most
rare In Il baritone. sweetness, is combined
with "a method whose object Is fidelity to
thought as well as to tone, truth in the
sentiment and naturalness in the rendi-
tion
The programme was well selected and
well arranged. The first number. Men,
delssohn's trio In c minor for string and
piano. was performed by Mr.. Hemberger,
violin; r. II. Rippard, cello. and MIR:
Conant, piano. Although trihe long and
heavy for a first number, 1t pleased the
AIdle"Se Mr Jones' @enseiK sans Henrions rhe Mule.
ters of Tarragona" and captured his hear.
ers instantly. 'The Old Story" one Of
the powerful Grieg's most characteristic
| songs was also sung by Mr.. Jones. II
| made profound impression.
r. J. Bauer added to his partisans by his
performance of Sits Concerto for viola
| in B fiat.
MT. Jones intensiieu tne auihirttion ol
| the audience for his work when he salE
| two sharply contrasting selections
| Tschaikowsky's mo One My Grief Car
Feer' and Godard's "Florians Song" II.
was compelled to respond to insistent
| applause and In Acknowledgement he sang
the last stanza OF "Florian's Song"
| The quartette for string In A minor by
| Schumann closed the programme. Mr.
Hemberger was first violin; A. N. Rip
| pard. second violin: Mr.. Bauer viola, ant
| T.. H. Rippard. cello. All the tonal beau
ties were perfectly interpreted.
One cause for general regret, and the
only one that has arisen In connection
with this serious OF concerts, Is that Mr.
| Hemberger has not recognized the public
wish for an example of his work in solo
| 1t Is yet time TO meet this wish.
| The prompt giver is the best giver
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17

and before they can be removed from
New York city the government will
have to prove that they are the men.
1t was said that there will he no diff
Guilty In doing that In. the event Of a
failure to convict on the Springfield
charge the men will be held to answer
for the robberies at Hopatcong and
this city
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17

Mr.. Banister the well-known Lacka-
wanna avenue shoe dealer, has decided
to make some important changes in his
storeroom and is going to offer his en-
tire stock of shoes for less than cost.
Watch his large ad. on fourth page for
prices and special features. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
KILLARNEY AT DAVIS.
Was Well Produced Yesterday Afternoon
and Evening.

Refinement is the chief character
istic of "Killarney."' the play which
was presented at Davis theater yester-
day with Virginia Johnson in the lead
ing role. There Is an interesting plot
in the play and the company Is sufflc-
iently strong. A noticeable absence OF
knives, ,revolvers and such, makes xii
larney" better than the usual drama
of its kind.
Kitty Burke should follow out the old
command, do good for evil" in her
judgment of the unfortunate Judith
Kavanaugh. Miss Johnson Is exceed
ingly winsome and sings well. The rest
Of the company deserving of mention
are: +. r. Gibson, Charles Hunting
ton, Leo Hardman. md Rene Pursell.
Mr.. Hardman is a good comedian. The
play will be repeated this and tomorrow
evenings with regular matinees.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
MOST PECULIAR BROTHER.
Had Q Deed for His Brothers Lot Made
Out in Ills Own Name

Out III HIS OWu Name.
An action In ejectment was begun in
the Office Of Prothonotary Pryor yester-
day by Attorneys Hulslander & VOs-
burg, representing John Holmes,
against his brother. Thomas Holmes.
Each bought lot side by side on
Bloom avenue In the Third ward and
when the payments were about cleared
up John gave Thomas. as is alleged, the
money due and told him when he was
settling up for his lot he might just as
well get deed for him, too. for his
(John's) lot
Thomas took the money and got a
deed for each lot and had them made
out in his own name. it is alleged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
DIED IN THE FAR WEST.

william Merritt. Formerly Of This City
Passed AWAY at Great Falls. Mont.
A telegram received In this city yes
terday announced the death in Great
Falls. Montana, of william Merritt, a
former resident of this city.
Mr.. Merritt was for years employed
in the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western machine shops, but about six
years ago went to Great Falls, where
he has since been employed at his trade.
He Is survived by a wife and two
children. He has one sister in this city.
Mrs. Ed. Evans, of 419 Taylor avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
FUNERAL OF MRS. CROWLEY
Requiem Mass Celebrated at st. pauls
Church, Green Ridge.

The funeral of Mrs. Ann Crowley, of
Washington avenue. took place yester-
day morning in st. Paul's Catholic
church. where requiem mass was
celebrated by Rev. p. j. McManus.
The pall-bearers were Peter Cum
mings, Andrew Mcmahon. James Ang-
lin, Anthony McAndrew. Simon Reedy
and Martin Gilgallon. Interment was
made in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
Among those who attended the funeral
We're Mr. and Mrs. John Davitt. Miss
Maria Shannon and Miss Annie Carlin.
of Philadelphia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
New Family Hotel.

s. NJ. Nash. for many years the pro-
prietor Of the Wyoming house and
Lackawanna Valley house, will be the
proprietor of a new family hotel to be
erected for him on Adams avenue near
Mulberry street. 1t will be built by
Conrad Schroeder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
WILL GO TO SPRINGFIELD.
Carson and Ycnnie Are NOW Under
Indictment at That Place.

1ndictmcnt At Tint P1Ncc.
Postmaster F. NJ. Vandling returned
yesterday morning from New York.
where he attended the hearing given
to George Carson and sid" Yennie.
who are suspected of having robbed the
postoffices at Springfield. ILL.,, HOpat-
cong N. j., and this city.
The men have been indicted by a
United States grand jury for the burg
larry of the postoffice at Springfield.
and they will probably be taken to that
place to stand trial for that offense.
The prisoners deny that they are the
men under indictment at Springfield,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
..,rf,eer, of district CouuciI.

At a district council of the Young
Mems Institute at Manley's hall. Dun
more. Wednesday evening, the follow
ing officers were elected: Vice-presi-
dent, John ]. Durkin; secretary. Mr..
Gilmartin: treasurer. NJ. J. Grady;
board of directors. j. L. Gaynor, p. F..
Mccoy, r. ]. Mulkerin. =
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
WORK OF THE SAME GANG.

They Passed Counterfcit Five Dollar Bills
st WilIiamsport snd Pittston.
Charles Perone and Charles Palmer,
the Sicilians who were committed to the
county jail Wednesday by United
States Commissioner A. J. Colborn, are
supposed to be members of gang who
khave been operating extensively In this
btate.
The men were arrested while en-
deavoring to pass counterfeit s. note
bn Pittston storekeeper. Chief-Of-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
MAR RIED.

RUSSTAR-LINES-In Wilkes Barre,
Jan. 10, 1896. by Rev. II. l.. Jones. ID. d.,
George Morris Brusstar, of Reading.
Pa. and Mis- Bertha Lines, of Wilkes
Barre.
CAPRON-SIMRELL-- Hartford, Pa,
Ora Capron, of Hartford. and Miss Myr-
tie SIM ell, of Kingsley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17

HUYLERS COCOA AND CHOCO-
LATES are unsurpassed for their
purity and deliciousness of flavor. All
grOcerS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
DIED.

Scranton, Jan. Is. 1896.
Mrs. Frances T.. Dougherty, aged Is
years. months and II days: residence.
1918 Wyoming avenue. Funeral from the
residence at 2.30 Saturday afternoon. In
terment in DunmOre cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17

The Tribune Fund for the Home for
the rriendless is growing, but 1t ought
to grow q great deal more rapidly.
Have you contributed to 1T
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17

Buy your Carpets. Lace Curtains,
Draperies and Window Shades at Sic
becker & Watkins. 406 Lackawanna
avenue, (next to Lackawanna Safe De-
pOsit Bank) -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
Wanf n Picture?

On third page we talk about framed
pictures at price Of glass alone. Read
and come. Rexford's, 213 Lack'a ave. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17

Money talks. Have you said any
thing yet for the benefit of the Home
for the Friendless?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17

Mothers-See flannel nightgowns for
yourself and children at Baby Bazaar,
SIP Spruce st1eet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17

No matter how small the sum, send
il along to The Tribune Fund for the
benefit of the Home for the Friendless,
and 1t will be promptly acknowledged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
SYMPHONY CONCERT.

Proceeds Are to Go to the Home Tor tho
Friendicss Fund.
The symphony Orchestra society
concert to be given for the benefit of
the Home for the Friendless on Janu-
ary 2S already promises to be the great
success 1t deserves. OF the Home for
the Frendless and it's present needs 1t
is unnecessary to speak. of the artis-
tic merit OF the concert 1t Is difficult to
add to the commendation accorded
last years concert by all who heard it..
As is known this concert was in prep
aration long before the present disas-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17
FUND Is GROWING,

New Contributions Received in Aid OF the
Armenian Sufferers.
The following contributions to the
Armenian fund have been received by
the treasurer of the ministers commit
tee since the last report:
Cash collection at First PRESBYTERIAN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-17

The prompt giver is the best giver.
Remember this in connection with The
Tribune Home for the Friendless Fund.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-02-27
R0!a!l! a! fskdss1 fBstlRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

az the law authorizes il to do, i'm
either gold or silver?
Sir, it has always been the conten-
tion of the advocates of bimetallism
on the part of the United States,
independent of any other nation,
that the exercise of the option con-
ferred by law on the government
would maintain the parity both
between the gold and silver coins,
and between the coinage and market
value of our silver.
That it would do SO is best proved
by the experience of France. The
United States, under the admins
tration of it's laws as they now
exist, is purely upon a gold basis.
France, i'm the administration of its
laws, is upon a bimetallic basis, not
coming gold and silver freely but
using its option to pay either,
Every member of this House is
probably familiar with the fact that
il citizen OF this country or any
other goes to the Bank of France
with draft upon which he desires
money. he will be paid that money
in either gold or silver at the option
of that bank, and by this means,
even with the persistent pressure on
the part OF the gold-using countries
to depreciate silver in the markets
of the world, France has always
maintained the integrity of her
currency. And she is today a pros
porous, thriving nation, while we
are under the curse of the twin pro-
ducers OF cheapness-the gold
standard and the Democratic tariff
for revenue only.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-02-27
GOLD DUST.

Listen for the Spotted Horse whis-
tie.
Fine weather on the east side these
days.
Sheriff Waite made flying trip tn
Maiden and Gilt Edge on Monday.
1t is likely the New Year mine will
soon he opened up by II. $. Sherard
''Perk" Burnette has eighteen men
employed constructing his new house
ON his ranch below Gilt Edge.
The dance given at Ft Maginnis on
the 18th inst. was largely attended.
Everybody thoroughly enjoyed them
selves.
The mountain road to Lewistown
is too dangerous to travel. 1t liz stalk
ing a persons life to attempt to come
down the new grade at night. 1t is
nothing but solid ice.
Jacob Chandler met with quite a
serious mishap at Mr.. Burnette's
ranch. His team ran away and he
was caught between the wagon and
a gate post. sustaining quite a shak-
ing up and though no bones were
broken he is still confined to his bed.
Mr.. Maurice Sullivan stopped over
in camp last Thursday night on his
way home from his mining property
in Cone Butte. Mr.. Sullivan is de-
veloping the Chicago" lode and has
tunnel in about $50 feet. He has
developed about twelve feet of ore.
which assays an average of $12 per
ton.
public meeting was called Mon
day evening by the school teacher for
the purpose OF appointing commit
tees" for n dance to be given on
March, 18th for the purpose of raising
funds for school purposes. Every
body turned out with the exception
OF the school hoard. While enter
tainments for the benefit of the pub
lie school are To be encouraged, We
are of the opinion that this call upon
the charity of the people of Gilt Edge
is little premature. The public
school fund is ample for all present
needs and from the Indifference of the
school board we should Judge that
they do not sanction such "A step at
this time, as il is u well known fact
that the people of the camp have not
much to give just now and in many
cases themselves need assistance IL
the enterprise was for any present
good work." but To give up to
another ''Steadman picnic" we are
not in with it.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-02-27
M'KiNLEY IN THE SOUTH.
Cinch the Delegation From FIorida--
Virginia and California.

WASHINGTON, Feb. l9.-Private
adviees from Florida have been re-
ceived here from reliable sources that
Maj. Mckinley will have the support
OF a solid delegation from that state.
Al the ecounty conventions an attempt
was made to unite his opponents
and elect opposition delegates to the
state convention which will name
the representatives Of Florida at the
st. Louis convention, but the at
tempt was failure, and n subse-
quent diversion i'm favor of Senator
Quay. who claims to be IA winter
resident of that state. was not
treated i'm n serious manner.
1t is also asserted by Virginia
politicians that Mckinley will get
more than half the delegation from
that state, which has been counted
for Mr.. Reed. Col. Lamb. who has
succeeded Senator Malone in the
leadership Of the Republicans, has
not yet declared preference. al
though the Reed people had claimed
him, and he has been suspected OF
cordiality toward the Morton boom,
but wherever Col. Lamb may stand
personally, he is offering no opposi-
to "a very thorough canvass that il
now being made by Mckinley s
friends i'm the state.
Col. Harrison Gray Otis. of Cali
fornia, declares that Il of the Is dele
gates California will send to St
Louis will vote for Mckinley to the
end" Mr.. Blaine was the idol ol
the Pacific slope, continues Mr.. Otis
land Mckinley comes nearer taking
his place i'm the hearts of the people
than any other man."
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-02-27
ANOTHER RicnnOND.
Mr.. Manderson VIII Stand and wsft'' for
the Presidential N>.ainatien.

Washington special: The candi-
dacy of ex-senator Chas. II. Mander-
son of Nebraska for the Republican
presidential nomination was AN
nouneed today at the capitol by
several of his frinds. Gen. Mander-
son this evening, i'm conversation.
said:
For months past have received
letters from all sections of the
country urging me to enter the list
AZ n candidate. These letters came
from comrades in the war of the
rebellion, from associates in public
life, and in addition 1 have received
many personal requests from fellow
citizens In Nebraska. Before leaving
home for Washington the urgency
was of such emphatic character that
/ decided to make no further opposi-
ton and to remain passive. l can
now simply say that under this
urgency, and the kindly encourage
ment that has followed it, can do
nothing hut stand and wait"
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-02-27
IN ONE ROUND.
The Prize Fight Farce Was Pulled
Off in Old Mexico.


LANGTRY, Texas, Feb. I.-Peter
Maher was knocked out today in
the first round after ] minute and
81 seconds of actual fighting. f1tZ-
simmons played the same old game
he has so often played before, leading
on his opponent until he had him
where he wanted him and then
landed "a lightning right-hand swing
ON the Jaw, and it was over. 1t
was the identical blow that knocked
out Jim Hall i'm New Orleans. For
the first part of the round Manner
had the better of it. He led OFTEN
and forced the fighting. In his
eagerness to get at FitZsimmons he
committed n palpable foul during a
clinch and was warned by Referee
Silor that its repetition would cost
him the fight. Maher fought well,
but he was no match for his reSi-
headed opponent. who proved him
self today one of the craftiest men
who ever stepped into the ring.
Fitzsimmons is now, by Corbett's
action i'm presenting the champion
ship to Mahcr. champion of the
world. and after the fight was over
he declared through Julian his will
lingness to defend the championship
against any and all comers.
The train arrived mt about 3:@o,
central time, and over u rocky road,
winding about PERCEPTIONS ellis
along the Rio frandc, the crowd
wended it's way to the sandy beach
of the river. Forty-two MeXicans
had carried the ring material down
to the river bank last night, after
working hard all day upon the road,
way down the blum. narrow
wooden foot bridge had been put uT
across the swiftly flowing stream
The crowds tumbled over the stony
path and waded ankle deep in sand
guided by little Jimmy White. boy
who came from Toronto to be al
the fight. The battle ground was
sandy fiat upon a big bend OF The
Rio Grande river on the Mexican
side, just two miles from the village
of Langtry. In the center of a can
vas wall, about 200 feet i'm diameter
the ring was pitched. A board hoo
was covered with canvas, over which
rosin was sprinkled. At one sid
was a frame compartment fOrtakins
by the kinetiscope of pictures OF tn
fight as it proceeded.
The Texas rangers and the adlu
| tant general witnessed the fight an'
enjoyed it. But those who had TIN
best view of the show were the vii
layers and persons for miles aroun'
who have been looking for ii for ;
week or more. They were perche'
ON cliffs on the Texas side of tn
river. No more perfect place for I
fight without interference could b
devised. 1t is all but inaccessibi
and from the Mexican side cannot b
reached except by coming up .
down the stream for long distance
Once the banks We're reached. troop
could fire from the cliffs upon thos
who might be beneath. Two hun
dred Mexican troops were at Eagl
Pass, ready tn move upon advic
from the governor of Coahuila. i
which state the fight took place
but it would have taken them tw
days forced marching to reach til
spot.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-02-27
TO HELP THE cUBANS.
A Syndicate VIII Parchase a Big Batch OF
Bonds n They Are Recsgsixed.

WASHINGTON, Feb. ia local
paper prints an interview with DIR.
John Guiteras, of the Philadelphia
Cuban Junta, who says that a syn
dicate has made an offer to take
S15, ,OOO, 900 in bonds n the insurgents
are granted belligerent rights by the
United States. The price the syndi-
cate willpay, he says, will be about
40 cents on the dollar. giving the
Cubans about $6, ,000 900.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-02-27
corbett's Challenge.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2l.-Corbett had a
big house tonight. and he was
wildly cheered when he read a tele-
gram asking to fight him
anywhere for any amount. Corbett,
after reading the telegram. placed
81 900 in the hands of Manager Davis
of the Haymarket theater.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-02-27

What is the use," said the Corn
fed Philosopher i'm a slightly queru-
lOus tone, "of woman starting out
as a bread winner when she takes
the cake OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
journal.
Fergus County argus. [volume] (Lewistown, Mont.) 1886-1946, 1896-02-27
Abraham Lincoln.

The following editorial from the
Missoulian is as fine as anything we