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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
THE
LEA DER
124-126 Wyoming Ave.
WILL. BE CLOSED
ALL DAY SATURDAY,
rlay 80, rlemOrial Day.
And Will Open for Business Saturday
Evening ut O'Clock.
l24-126 Wyoming Ave.

Shirt waists, Lot Nc. !. worth from
LEADERS PRICE. CSC.
Shirt waists. Lot No. = worth from
LEADERS PRICE, SOC.
Shirt waists. Lot No. g. worth from
LEADERS, PRICE. sl.25
rs ladies' black brilliantlne skirts.
worth Sl.oe,
LEADERS PR, SOC.
One lot of our line brocadea silk capes
lined throughout with silk, hand-
somely trimmed also velvet. worth
LEADERS, PRICE. s3.9S.
80 "a and 26-inch blue silk gloria umbrei-
las. the finest quality Of natural ham
dies and silk tassels. with paragon
IEADERs PRICE, ssc.
e5 q and 26-inch blue silk gloria UNI
brcllas. with choice Dresden and
decorated China handles. worth
$50 and Sl.75.
One lot of mems fine percale shirts,
collars and cuffs attached. newest
patterns, worth 15c.,
One lot Of ladies, muslin gowns,
mother Hubbard style trimmed with
LEADERS PRICE. 49c.
20 dozen ladies' 4-but:on real kid gloves
in tan, brown and white, worth SlOO
l2 dozen OF ladies' ]. b. Corscts. in
white only. worth Si.0c
LEADERS, PRICE, 49c.
s5 pieces of fine printed corded dimities.
leaders PRICE. &c,
rs pieces of much finer quality dimities
regular price, lac,
LEADERS PRICE. 7,ac.
25 pieces of zephyr ginghams, regular
LEADERS PRICE. 4lac.
All goods in wool dress goods and silk
departments at most liberal reduction;
come and see for yourselves.
25 cases of new trimmed sailors. just
received.
PRICES RANGING FROM 39c. up.
200 bunches OF flowers from leading
manufacturer at So per cent. below
regular prices. These goods start
At 15c. a bunch.
100 misses trimmed hats from 9Sc up.
Special sale of all our fancy ribbons at
q big reduction in price.
Is pieces white India linen, regular
price, l0c..
LEADERS PRICE, &c.
"A Fruit of the Loom.
=. LEADERS PRICE. SEC.
A. Masonville
LEADERS PRICE, 6lsc.
Is pieces 81 unbleached sheeting, regu-
lar price, l5c.,
LEADERS PRICE. Zoe.
~ pieces of wool challes, regular
price. l5c.,
LEADERS PRICE. Sc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
MISS USNER WOULD NOT YIELD.
Illinois Actress Determined to Go
with GOOdwin's Company.

New York. May 2S.-Mss Dorothy
Usner, whose father, l.. D. usner, is
auditor of the Toledo, Peoria and West
ern railroad, and who played the part of
Buttons last winter in "Gentleman
joe" was the cause of u scene which
occurred on the ferryboat Liberty. this
afternoon. Miss usner last week signed
with Nat Goodwin and telegraphed her
parents in Peoria. ILL.,. to that effect.
Mr.. Usner came post haste to this
city and caught the boat upon which
the theatrical party was embarked.
He objected decidedly to his daughter
going with the company. Miss Usner
wept, but said she had signed a con-
tract and must GO He telegraphed his
wife and family to meet the train in
Chicago, and says when they do Mr..
Goodwin's company will be minus the
services of an ingenue.
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Central Railroad OF New Jersey.
Lehigh and Susquehanna Divislon.)

N-ShkA al ANStiAl oStu vi NNC" .DSTSSys
Gehigh and Susquehanna Divislon.l
Anthracite coal used exclusively. insur.
ing cleanliness and comfort.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT NIGH. Is. 1896.
Trains leave Scranton for Pittston.
Wilkes-Barre, etc $50. 9.l5, 1l.S0 a. M,
12.45. 100. 3.oo. 800 p. m. Sundays. 800
a. m, LOO, 2.15. 10. m.
For ATLANTIC City; 70 q: m.
$50 <express) a. M, l2.45 (express with Buf.
fet parlor carr. So @ texpress) p: m. Sun
arrives at Philadelphia, Reading Term.
For Mauch Chunk, Allentown Bethle.
hem, Easton and Philadelphia, $50 a. m
I2.45, sos, 500 Except Philadelphia) o, M
Sunday. 2.15 p. m.
For Long Branch. Ocean Grove. etc. a.
$50 a, M, 1916 p. m.
For Reading. Lebanon and HARRISBURG
via Allentown. S.2O a. m, 1245 500 o. IN
Sunday, 2.15 p. m.
For Pottsville. $50 a.. 1215 y. m.
Returning. leave New York. foot Of Lib.
erty street, North River. at $40 (express)
q. M, 10. 1.30. AIS express with BufYet
parlor carr y. IN. Sunday, 4.30 a. m.
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal
600 a. m, 2.OO and 4.3O p. m. Sunday 6.91
q. m.
Through tickets to all points at loves,
rates may be had en- applica tion in ad.
vance to the ticket agent at the station.
II. P. BALDWIN,
J. II. oLHAusEN. Cen supt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
TAKES POTATOES FOR POEMS.
Indiana Song Writer Gets Hundred
Bushels for His First Book.

Rockport. Ind. May 2S.--One hundred
bushels of potatoes for book of poems
this is what Clifford Abbott. rural
poet of this county, received for copy
of his first work. At their usual price
this would be $25.the same amount that
Milton is said to have received for
Paradise Lost"
A second offer of $50 bushels was
made, but Mr.. Abbott declined 1t. say
ing that poet cannot live on potatoes
alone. He will probably go down into
history as the "Hoosier Potato Poet"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

at Windsor, Can. When the show sea-
son ended they came TO this city. on
the noon train today came handsome
young woman from Homer, Mich, who
claims to be wife No. l.
Her truant husband had in some way
heard of her coming and left the town
yesterday. Wife No. was married to
Robinson at Scottsburg. Ind, July 4.
1892. She called on wife No. tonight,
but the meeting was not happy one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
GIVES HER ESTATE TO A CONVICT.
Death of n Kansas Woman Reveals
the Family skeleton.

Fort Scott, Kan, May 2S-Mrs. Mar
tha Galloway. large property owner
of his city, died today, leaving will
bequeathing to her son. Clark Bedell.
who is life convict in the New York
state prison at Auburn. half of her val
liable estate and precluding her nus
band from any share in 1t.
The convict son was for many years
a prominent man Of this city, and his
parents have succeeded in keeping his
disgrace a profound secret until the
mother died and the stepfather retained
counsel to contest the will. The nature
of Bedell's offense is not known here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
WEALTHY TEXAN MURDERED.
Killed in the House of Congressman
Tutchcson.

Houston. Tex. May 2S-I. y. Eaker.
Il wealthy and influential cattlsman of
this city, was today found murdered
in the residence Of Congressman j. c.
Hutcheson, where he had been living.
Amelia Paterson, n servant girl, made
the discovery. The dead mans face
was horribly mutiiated.
The motive of the murder was ap-
parently robbery, as one room had been
ransacked, and two bundles Of silver
ware were found tied up near an open
window.
Mr.. Baker had evidently made des-
perate fight for his life.
There is absolutely no clue to the
aSsassins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
Sealed Proposals.

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED BY
Monday. June l, 1896. for driving rock tun-
mel at LIE. Pa, from the Gross" to'the Red
Ash veins of coal, distance of about one
hundred (lO0) feet moro or less The under
signed company will furnish ''air compressor
1t cam. machines and drills. Proposals must
state price per lneal foot or yard Speciiica.
tions can be seen at the companys Office. The
company reserves the right to accept or re.
ject any or all bids, For further information
apply or write to Thomas W. Morgan. inside
foreman. Address all proposals 10 the Melville
Coal, Co, Lee, Pennsylvania.
MELVILLE COAL co.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
SHOT AT FROM AMBUSH.
Highwaymen Made an Attempt I,
Murder Their Intended Victim.

Kennett Square, Pa, May 2s.--While
driving along the road near here last
night William $. Martin was fired upon
twice by u man who was in hiding be-
hind tree.
Both he and his horse received several
grains of shot, but neither was serious
~ wounded. Robbery is the supposed
motive of the highwayman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
GIRLS SAVE TWO LIVES.
Canoe Crew Of Laseii SEMINARY Res.
cuc Men from DrOWuir.

I.asell seminary canoe crew, while out
on the Charles river. Saturday, Were
in :ime at the Overturning of another
canoe to rescuc two men who would
have drCwned but Tor the timely ar
rival Of the maidens.
1t was IL heroic action and has been
highly commended by the friends CT
the young wCmen, who are the Misses
Can, Of Chicago; Chandler. Of Maiden,
Mass; Jones, of Kansas City: Law
renee. of Ishpeming, Mich; Robinsol
Of Columbus. Ohio; Parish, of Chicago;
Evans. of Fort Worth, Texas. and Nc
Dowell, OF Medina, Ohio.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
Erie and Wyoming Valley.

Effective May %.
Trains leave Scranton for New York.
Newburgh and intermediate points on
Erie, also for Hswley and local points at
7.O5 and s.46 a. IN. and 2.2s ,. m. and ar:
rive from above points at 10.i5 a. m. ana
3lS and 93S y. NJ
An additional train leaves Scranton lor
Lake Ariel at SIS D. m.. returning arrive.
at Scranton at 7.42 and 8.16 a. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
BOTH CLAIM THE SAME MAN.
Wives of an Actor Have n stormy
Meeting at Princeton, Ind.

Princeton, Ind, May 2S-Several
months ago Ollie Coolidge, n respected
young lady, left her home In this city to
Join show company called the BLOOM
er Girl" With the company was Chas.
T. Robinson. whose show name Is Chas
T. Hart, Ollie and Hart were married
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
Horecs for Sale.


TUST ARRIVED WITH 4 SELECT CAR
u load Of Illinois horses: good workers and
drivers: weight from LOO to l,@O; can b.
seen at 33i Raymond court. f. NJ. COBB
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
BITTEN BY A TARANTULA.
Terrible Experience Of Mrs. J. G. Gro.
gin, Of kalamazoo. Mich.

Kalamazoo, Mich, May 2S.-Mrs. ].
c. Crogin was bitten by tarantula
| which came out of a bunch of bananas
last night, and became raving mani
&C.
Hopes Of her recovery are entertained
tOday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
E{lS}g||||a
TRY US.
e011ol llCxA AVE-. CoA ADAMS
Proposals.
OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF PUBLIC GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS.
Daniel n. Hastings, J. G. Delaney,
Governor. Superintendent.
Amos. n. Mylln, Benjamin ]. Haywood,
Auditor General. State Treasurer

Auditor Gen State Treasurer
DROPOsALs FOR FURNISHING STA.
i tionery. Fuel and other Supplies.
In compliance with the Constitution and
laws Of tho Commonwealth Of Penusylv lvania,
we hereby invite sealed proposals, at prices
below maximum rates fixed In schedules. to
furnish stationery. furniture. fuel and other
supplies for the several departments OF the
State Government. and for making repairs in
the several departments and for the distribu-
tion Of the public documents. for tho year
ending the first Tuesday Of June, A. ID. 1897
Separate proposals will he received and sep:
ara,e contracts awarded A. announced In said
schedules. Each proposal must be accom-.
panied by a bond. with at least two surieties
or one suriety company, approved BY Jud %
of the Cou' t of Common Pleas OF the county
in which the person or persons may reside.
conditioned for the faithful performance Of
the contract, and addressed and delivered to
the Board of Commissioners of Public Grounds
and Buildings before twelve O'Clock NJ, OF
tuesday the 9d day Of June. A. D.. 1896. at
which time the proposals will be opened and
published. in the Reception Room Of tho Ex-
ecutive Department Mt Harrisburg and con.
tracts awarded as soon thereafter as prac-
ticable.
Blank bonds and schedules containing all
necessary information can be obtained at this
Department.
For the Board Of Commissioner, Of Public
Grounds and Buildings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
Hcip Wsn,ed-Fe emaIcs.
In Advance,

I ApIES-I MAKE BIG WAGES DOING
- pleasant homo work. and will gladly send
full particulars to all sending . cent stamp
Mss N. a. STEBBINS. Lawrence, Mich.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

YOUR ROOML. i23 Olive street. arranged
for Light housekeeping; newly painted
and papered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

WANTED--LADY AGENT IN SCRAN.
w ton to sell and introduce Snyders cake
icing: experienced canvas sser preferred; work
permanent and very profitable Write for
particulars at once and get beneht Of holiday
trade. r. II. SNYDER + CO, Cincinnati, .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

H'T'HE SOL DER IN OUR CIVIL wAE."
You want this relic Contains al! of
Frank Leslie's famous old War Pictures, show
ing tie forces tn actual battle, skctched on tn,
tpot. Two volumes 900 pictures. sold on
easy monthly payments. Delivered by cH
lress complete. all CHARGES prepaid. Add'r.
7. o. MOODY. G22 Adams Ave, Scranton, T.
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Furnished Rooms for Re ut.

>r>~~~~~~>r~~~~>~~<~>I>,~> ~|~~>r>~~>~>~~<~>~>->c
FURNISHED ROOMS. WITH UsFoFGAS.
hot and cold BATH, sitting and reading
rooms. 2l5 Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

rADIEs! Chichcslsfs English Pcnnyroyal Pills
M diamond Brand, sre the Best. s.ie. ielia9';
- Take ohtr. srnd &C., STAMPS, Y. p.reuar, Relief
for Sssh.sr s:s''c csssnisssr isr e.. 9Paas. % ~.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29
Steamship Line.

C,TEAMSHlP TICKET~ AND DRAFTS AT
- J. A. BARRON'S, 2l5 Lackawanna ave.
nue. Scranton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

THE PEOPLE BELIEVE what they
read about Hoods Sarsaparilla. They
know that 1t is an honest medicine, and
that II curse disease. That IL why YOU
should only get Hoods.
HOODS PILLS cure all liver Ills, re.
nsve constipation and assist digestion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

p. m.
For Albany, Saratoga. Montreal, B1a-
ton, New England points. etc.-5.45 n. M.
10 y. m.
For Honesdale-5.45. S.55. 1915 a. m.; 1900
noon; go. 5.25 p. m.
a. M: 1906, 1.20 $50, 3.33. AL. 6.00 750, $50.
l1.3S p. m.
FOR New York, Philadelphia. ETC., via
Lehigh Valley railroads.&c.. 7.45 a. m.
lo.O5, 80, AL (with Black Diamond ex.
preSs) p. m.
FOR Pennsylvania railroad points-G45,
9.3S a. M: $50, Al p. m.
For western points. via Lehigh Valley
railroad-7.45 a. m; 12.0a. 3.33 with Black
Diamond express). $50. 11.3S p. m.
Trains will arrive Scranton as follows:
From Carbondale and the north--6. 10,
10 $40. 9;Si, 1910 g: m: 100 noon; 1.C',
From Wilkes-Barre and the south-5.40
7.50 $50, 1910. 1l.55 q. M; Lie, 2N S+S, 5.23.
6.2l, 1853, 903. 9.45, 11.62 p. m.
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s oecia! Notices.


MR. GEO. V. MlLLAR. FORMERLY OF
lNl Wci,hel & Millar, dealers in China
sociatcd with him Mr.. William Josrnh Peck,
son of VIM. II. Peck. G. shier OF Third Ma.
tional bank, Tho nav firm will be known rs
Millar & Peek, and will continue business ut
the old stand.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

TOR SALE-A SILVER-PLATED CONN
Il double b,il euphonium, nicely engraved
with trombone hell gold lined; nearly new
and cost 500; will sell at a bargain. Address
this week to L. w. GAYLORD, LeRaysville,
Pa
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For Re nt.

NlNE.ROOM E 71CK, l0l SPRUCE STREET,
= central location; rent moderate. Ad-
dress 1886 Washington.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

TOR RENT-HALF OF DOUBLE HOUSE:
i modern Improvements; rent reasonable;
col ner OF Pine and BlakelN streets, DNnmOre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

EOR RENT-TEN. ROOM HOUSE; ALL
/ modern convenences. Inquire ut l"@.3
Washburn ST.
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EOR SALE OR NT-SIX.ROOMED COT
furnished. W. II. HAZLETT, Scranton
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Situations Wante d.

- wants work cleaning offices or any re-
spectacle work. Address +. A.. Tribune
office.
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VOUNG LADY wOU d LIKE POSITION
i in Office; understands st,nographv and
typewritinR: has had experience. Address
NELLIE, $50 n, main avenue.
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TOR RENT-NICEnY FURNISHED HALL
i suitable for lodge rooms JOHN JER-
MYE, li9 Wyoming ovenue.
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Carpe { We avinR.

CARPETS MADE TO ORDER JACC
~ WALTER, 52T Wyoming avenue.
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DELAWARE A n L
HUDSON TIME
TABLE,

On Monday, May 1S
trains will leave Scran
ton as follows:
For Carbondale-5.i
7.55, S.55. l0.15 u. M: II
noon: III. go. 3.52. >
G.25, 1.57. $40. 1920. |
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T@OR SALE-HORSE AGED SIN YEARS.
4 weight LOO pounds; can be seen at 1921
Price street.
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CITUATION WANTED-BY a YOUNG
- lady: thoroug hly understands book keep
or wo I'D accept a position a. clerk in store
Address COMPETENT 523 Sumner ave city
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-29

SITUATION WANTED-BY A BOY 10
- yesrs of age. desirous Of learning tho
drug business. Address corner Ninth and
Fellows streets, rity.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-25
The New Transconrinenta, Association

New York. March 2i.-The main features
of the new Transcontinental Association
We're agreed upon Al the meeting Of the
traffic officials. bat there are several points
which Will have TO be submitted to arhs-
tration. One of these is the question OF
differentials. which are demanded 10y the
Northern Pacific, Great Northern and
Canadian Pacific. IL Is not settled vet
whether the Canadian Pacific will become
member of the association or not. but II
agrees 10 come in if a satisfactory differ
ential Is allowed. Several years ago. 1t is
said. the Canadian Pacific was paid a fixed
subsidy. amounting to about s99o.eo year.
for keeping cut of California business II
Is practically settled that the Pacific Mail
Steamship Company Will be paid sub
sidy of about S725so a month for main
tanning rates. Ii may not be pat in this
form, for as two of the transcontinental
railroads are still in the hands Of the
courts Ii might be charged that the agree
ment is a viola ton of Interstate commerce
law inasmuch as the effect of this agree
ment Is 10 abolish competition. 1t Is be-
heved. however. that a way viii be found
that will a least appear on the face of IL
TO be legal. BY today's arrangement
certain amount of space ON each steamer
was chartered.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-25

three torpedo boats authorized by the act
OF 1896. A-Ss1.sss is appropriated; Tor the
completion 81 the equipment OF new YES
sells Sss7 sssa
Under the bureau az construction and re-
pairs si.sse oee is carried for the eonstrac-
rion and repair Of vessels. and an aial-
t.osaal sum Of sSAlaoe = made Immediately
available far work urgently require. on
ine NsantonafsoA- bennington. Baltimore.
Peirel. Mohi-sn. Ranger. Atlanta. the ssass
Fortune ard Stsnsish. and the Pensacola
and Swatara. the latter two Of shcA are
10 be seid- IL is stipulated that no expend-
iiures are 70 BE- made fer the repair Of any
wooden ships when The estimated cost Of
repairs exceeds 70 pr cert. of the cost og a
nav ship OF the sane material and sac.
and special items are iaclndc5 of $50 esa
fer repairs rs the Chicago aud Sl9apsa for
tire Hartford. the latter vessel being sA-
em2;ed frcm the 10 per cent. p-ovisson. An
expenditure g s. 90 is authorized fof the
plans and preliminary work for a model
tank fer trying models OF vessels to be
hoiit on the naval observatory grounds n
Washington City, and 10 be placed at The
disposal cf private saiphuilders. who may
conduct private experiments n the tank
Fer steam machinery Of vessels ssgs..sa IS
Appropriated. and in addition there are
SPECIAL Items OF si5a.@sl for the Chicago.
Nea,eel for the Atlanta Immediately avail
ah,el, ssa ea for the Dolphin Cmmediately
ava,iahlel ana S7s,l.sa for the Hartford. For
equipment Of vessels. sl.si2.lis Is carried.
for ordnance and ordnance stores. sss2.se,
reserve guns for AuSilslFy cruisers. SD. go.
for arTnlng and edaipping the naval salls-
tia 50 ga. for maintenance of yards and
docks. S2ss tsp. 81. e4 for the Mare stand.
Cal yard. Including $3a ea for extension
Of the quay wall and seen for ship fit-
ters shed. and siae.eo for the Puget sound
dry dock, Including ssaese for construction
OF repair shops and sso,eS for store
house.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-25
The Pacific Railway Bill.

Washington City. March 24.-Senators
Frye, Wolcott and Brice have been ap-
pointed a Subcommittee on behalf OF the
senate committee on Pacific railroads to
act with the house subcommittee in draft
ing a Pacific railway bill.
The house committee on Pacific railroads
today gave a hearing 10 Gen. Barhanl. of
California. in reply TO Stubs, general
traffic manager of the Central Pacific.
Gen. Barham read newspaper extracts
bearing on the subject, which, he said.
showed that the people Of California were
not unanimous upon the question of re-
funding He quoted the opinion of the at
torney general 10 the effect that the stat
ute Of limitations ran against the govern
ment as against other creditors. This, he
said. was not the issue The United States
was not barred, and he cited supreme
court decisions on the question The gov
ernment. he claimed. could enforce the
original liability Of stockholders without
proceeding through the company In con-
clusion he expressed a belief that the ques-
ton should be settled by the courts, not by
congress.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-03-25
Gomez Wins Twenty-eight of
Thirty-one Battles.
THE RECORD OF TWO MONTHS.
Letter From a Member of the Com
mander-in-Chie:'s Staff.
The Cubans Continue to Land Expesii-
tions on the Island spain Di>avows
q Wariike Article in = Madrid
Paper.

Boston. March 14-The Standard tomor-
rcw viii publish a letter from Capt - s.
y. f2leroS, a member OF the personal staff
OF Gen. Maxine Gomez in the Cuban pa
triet army The letter was written to y.
r Johns;one, OF New Haven. Conn. with
whom Capt. Naieros became intimate
while al Yale college. The letter says. in
part.
III has been a most terrible experience
through which | have passed during the
last thirty days-blood. blood, blood and
blood again. everywhere. No less than
six OF our headquarters mess have gone 10
their eternal rest since my last to you-all
killed with their faces to the foe.
We have marched and cogntermarchsd
over 40 miles OF territory In the past two
months, have met the enemy thirty-one
times. in ,wenty-eight of which We have
been successful. The severest OF these
was on the railroad from Havana TO Ma
tanzas. in Havana province. about nine
teen miles from the capital. the battle of
Moro del Rey. The enemy eft twenty
nine killed and hfty-one wounied on the
field nine of whom We're officers. Gen.
Gomez lost thirteen killed and .hirty-one
wounded
The spanish newspaper lmparciai. pub
lshed in Havana. gave the rebel losses as
upward of 800. and | presume dispatches
reaching the States exaggerated fully as
greatly"