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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
RECEPTION TO THE PASTOR.
DR.. and Mrs. Giffin Meet tho COngrcga.
iiOn OF Elm Park Church.

tion Of Elm Park Church.
The members of the Epworth league
of Elm Park Methodist Episcopal
church last night rendered reception
to the pastor. Rev. Charles NJ. Gifin,
D. D., and Mrs Giflin. 1t took place in
the church parlors and was very in
formal.
At SIS DIR. and Mrs. Giffin came in
from the parsonage, and In a few min
utes they were the center of a group of
persons, who remained with them only
long enough to be introduced and say
a few words of welcome. Then they
made way for others and so on, until
the opportunity was given to all to
greet the pastor and wife.
Rev. Richard Horns. Rev. John
Davy, Captain w. A. May, X. Ernest
Comegys. Samuel 7. Jones and others
were mindful that all had a chance to
shake hands with the pastor. Remarks
were made by Dr.. Giffin and william
Connell briefly, and music was rem
dered by the members of the league.
IIcrnld's Forecast
New York, May lin the middle
states today generally fair warmer
weather and light to fresh southeastern
ly and southerly winds will prevail.
with cloudlness and possibly local rains
in the lake region.
On Saturday fair to partly cloudy,
slightly warmer weather will prevail.
with fresh and light southerly to south
westerly winds. Possibly followed by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01

SOME
GOODS
Specials for This Week.
Three Special Drives in
all-WOOl Dress GOnds.
Three Special Drives in
all-Wool Dress Goods.

20 pieces all-wool Chey.
lots 25c. a yard; former
price size.
Is pieces all-Wool Chey-
lots, 40 inches wide, 3Sc.
a yard; former price 4Sc.
IL pieces all-Wool Chev.
lots, 40 inches wide, Jac-
guards styles, 4Sc. a yard;
former price, 63c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
TERRIBLE EXPLOSION,

Naked Lamp Causes Disaster in IN Eng.
Iish CUilicry.
London. April 30.-An explosion oc-
Cured today in the Micklefield colliery
while 100 men were at work in the mine.
Twenty-Five have been rescued, all of
them terribly burned. 1t is feared that
the others have perished, but the
searchers are still at work in the hope
of saving more lives.
The explosion is supposed to have
been caused BY a naked lamp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-01
Interesting
Value Facts.
Black GrepOns

Black GrepOnS
The pick OF all the choicest weaves
land designs, and the most popular
cloth on the market today.
The leading effects are Canvas.
I Dresden, Grenadine, with ribbon
stripes, etc. Here's the new price
list: .........
'75c Quality now 55c
$1.25 Quality now o5c
l.5O Quality now Sl.l2s
LIS Quality now LIS
200 Quality now l,35
ETC., Etc.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
HARRISON TO WED.
Tho Ex-Prrsldent Wil, Marry His VIII
Niece, Mrs. Dimmick.

The Elk President WIN Marry His Wtfe's
Niece. Mrs. Dimmick.
New York. January 1.-THE fact that
General Harrison had an important state
ment TO make drew n large crown OF poll
ticlans and others to the corridors or the
Fifth Avenue hotel tonight Many OF
the politicians expected that General
Harrison would make n declaration as 10
his candidacy for tho presidency anu
were disappointed when they heard that
tho general talked OF matrimonial anairs
instead of politics,
At the appointed time Mr.. Tibbetts' the
generals private secretary, made the FOL
lowing statement in his room, where he
received tho members of the press:
Genaral Harrison authorizes tho an
nnuncement that he md Mrs Dimmick
are engaged to be married and that the
marriage will not take place until after
Lent.
Whom the secretary finished reading the
announcement he refused to say any
thing further than that ex-Presdem iar-
risen would probably leave for lndianapo-
lis on Monday. returning TO Washington
In time TO argue the Stanford lawsuit.
Mrs. Dlmmick is better known In In
dianapois and Washington than IN Ncw
York. During the life OF Mrs. HARRISON
who was her aunt. Mrs, Dimmick practi-
cally governed Mrs Barrison's household
In indianapolis and directed tho house
hold of the White House during the time
Mrs. Harrison was Ill and prior to her
death.
Mrs. Dimmck was a favorite with the
president In Washington. AT all state
functions she received with Mrs Harri-
son when alive and acted In her place
later when she was sick.
1t Is understood that the step was not
taken by General Harrison without con
sulting his children. Of whom he ~ very
fond. Mrs. D.mmick is 40 years old. tall
and strikingly handsome brunette.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
WORTH TEN BATTLES.
General Quesada Elnted over the Dis
placement OF General Campos.

General Quesada EInted over the Dis
placement OF General Campos.
Washington, January 1.-THE reports OF
the prospective change In the commander
in-chlef of the Spanish forces IN cuba IL
confirmed hero by dispatches to Minister
de LONE.
When Gonzales Quesada was In formed
GO the change he exclaimed with much
enthusiasm
Good. That is worth ten battles to US"
He continued: III General Canpos has
been unable to crush the rebellion, he VINO
succeeded in getting the Cubans TO nc-
cept compromise In 1873. 1t can not DO
expected that his successor. who never
showed any military ability. ms he was
only an aide Of Campos in the last war.
win be able to stop the victorious revolu-
tionary movement.
General Polevleia's appointment implies
a change Of policy in the condition OF war
and an appeal TO snnguinary ana crue'
methods. cuba recalls the outrages on
Innocent women by forces under PolevieJa
and also the dreadful assassination Of
General Vidal a Cuban general. lie also
had 2G5 peoplc in Santiago de cuba
charged with conspiracy seized and sent
TO the African island Of Fcrnandopo. Ills
coming represents the policy OF extefmina-
ton and the desperation Of Spain. But 1t
will increase the Cuban army, ns thous-
anda viii prefer d1ity on the field TO muir
der In tho darkness OF the night.
General Polevie1a fought In the last
revolution and was within the past ten
yenrs captnin general OF Cuba"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
BUSINESS TROUBLES.
]. II. FERGUSON.

Hemps tead, Texas, January III, II.
Ferguson of Pattison. twenty-four miles
south of here, the most prominent mer-
chant Of that section with branch stores
at Brookshre, In this, and Fulcher IN
Fort Bend county. filed deed OF Vust
this morning naming l.. w. Waller as
trustee and preferring creditors as here
after enumerated:
Hutchinson, Campbell Sears, profes-
sional services $500; C. r. Dewitt, ser
vices, 500; Mrs. S. A. Murray, note, so;
F. Hamerlng, note. 5000; Miss a. Fersu-
SON note. s631. Jacob Caprellion. note'
$500: Gus Butler, note. $3.50; j. r. Muskie'
note. $780, Louisa Muskie note, saoO AUS
tin Williams. open account, s35; W. j.
Hughes, open account, $50; r. o. Dixon,
services, $50: VIM. Marshal. open account.
$50: w. l.. Moody & Co. Galveston, sl2,
600; II. l.. Scales, sloSi; j. w PITTS. Wv
Boring G. Cortes, Houston. $500; H. H.
Taylor & Sons, Houston, $3.50; 5. Bansio.
Houston. SOS: making the total preferred
creditors sl6745.
The instrument provides that the credit
ors be maid one after another as enufnef-
ated above and gives as assets three
stocks of goods of general merchanulse'
located respectively at Pattisoh' Broom.
shire and Fulshear; also lands and real
estate located in Harris Fort Behn anu
Waller counties, The Valuation OF ',1
assets is not given. but is thought 10 pe
sufficiently largo TO pay all P'eie'i''
creditors dollar for dollar.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
DOCTRINE CONSTRUED
Monroeism Explicitly Outlined by
Senator Davis.
UNITED STATES THE SOLE ARBlTER.
No Aggression by Arbitration. Argu'
ment or Purchase.
RESOLUTION FAR = REACHING.
All Questions of boundary Dlsputes Cow
cred No Sale of Territory to DO
Permitted.

Washington. January 1.-THE senate
&C mmttee on foreign relations today
ADOPTED resolution prepared by Senator
Davis under the instructions OF the COM
mittee at Its meeting held last Saturday.
The resolution drawn up by Senator
Davis and adopted by the senate conf
mittee on foreign relations today will
prove TO be clear and strong enunclation
Of the Monroe doctrine when its text is
made public. 1t is more forecful declara-
ton than any that has heen introduced in
congress on this sJbjec; and Its terms are
so explicit that they can not be misun-
derstood, The doctrine 1t is asserted is
row In force and has been in force ever
since 1t was established by President Mon
roe.
The resolution declares to mean that the
| acquisition by purchase, by aggression, or
otherwise, Of any territory on the Ameri-
can continent by foreign country is an
unfreudly act and such acquisition will
not be permitted by the United States.
The most important feature is that which
touches upon a new phase OF the vere-
zuelan question the report that England
| and Venezuela may reach an agreement
and that English money will settle the
| boundary dispute.
disputes on the American continent be-
| tween foreign and American governments
are decided by arbitration. agreement pur-
chase or in any way whatever, tho United
States shall be the sole Judge as to
whether the Monroe doctrine has been
violated in such arbitration or agreement.
In fact, 1t means, that arbitration or agree
ments between foreign governments and
governments on the American continent
as to boundary dispute can not become
binding or effective unless sanctioned by
the United States and this government
is satisfied that no part of the American
continent has been coded to foreign
power by such arbitration or agreement.
This practically makes the United States
the arbiter between foreign powers and
| those of the American continent In all
| boundary disputes. This position Of the
resolution is considered most important
and far reaching In its effects. 1t caused
Misrepresentation among some members OF
| the committee as 1t Is claimed that 1t may
lead to many arrangements. On the other
hand, the supporters Of the resolution say
that 1t leaves everything in tho United
States where the final decision should be
and that the United States will interfere
| only when the Monroe doctrine is violated.
The resolution is intended TO cover all
questions of boundary disputes or the sale
of territory by one foreign government to
another on the American Islands CT terri
tory considered on the Western hemi-
| sphere
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
TO ANNUL LAND GRANTS.

Special Message From the President urg-
ing Immediate Legislation.
Washington, January 1.-THE presi-
dent today sent the following message to
congress:
To the Congress:
Washington. January III desire 10
invite attention 10 tho necessity Tor
prompt legislation in order TO remove the
limitation OF time within which suits may
DO brought by the government to annul
unlawful or unauthorized grants OF pub
lie lands. by the act of March g. 1881, the
secretary Of the interior is directed TO
adjust each OF the railroad land grants
which may be unadjusted and It is pro-
yided il it shall appear upon the com
pletion of such adjustment or sooner that
the lands have been from any cause cr-
roneously certified or patented by the
United States TO or for the use OF COM
pany claiming under any Of the SAID
grants, it shall be the duty Of the sec
rotary OF the interior to demand n recon-
yeyance of the title to the lands 20 err
roneously certified or patented; and on
failure of the company to make such re-
conveyances within ninety days the at
torney general Ia required TO institute
and prosecute in the proper courts neces-
sary proceedings TO restore title TO said
lands TO the United States. The demands
made under this act have been numerous
and In some cases have resulted in the
reinvestment Of title 10 the lands IN the
United States upon demand, but IN most
cases the demand has been refused and
suits have been necessary.
The work OF adjustment has been I'M
ayoidably slow. The said act makes pro-
vision for the reinstatement OF entries err
roneously cancelled on account OF rail-
road Withdrawals and upon certain condi-
tons provide for the confirmation OF titles
derived by purchase from the company of
the lands shown to be excepted from the
xrsntA 1t contemplates q disposition OF
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
YESTERDAYS EVENTS.
weather Fair and warm
or winds becoming sou,heriy.
FOREIGN

FOREIGN
Cecil Rhodes says he will not resign his
i, at in parliament. but intends meeting
ance r.ars.
Statk,. relieved as commander
49, -Jar,,ss snish forces in Cuba and
succeedeu neral Pando in the field
and General Marin as governor of the
island.
Mexico to begin the creation of q trained
naval force
Spanish as far off as ever from corner
ing the Cuban insurgents. who are con-
stantly gaining in numbers.
DIR. Jameson TO be Internationally re-
leased. The prisoners turned over on a
parole OF honor.
General Campos formally turned over
his authority.
Insurgents elated over the change OF
generals In Cuba.
John Hays Hammond, the American
charged with particulars in Jameson's
uprising, in solitary confinement at Jo-
hanr esburg.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
GENERAL MARIN APPOINTED.
DID HIS BEST.

Goneral Campos Says He Did All He
Could Under Adverse Conditions.
Havana. January H-Ihis AFTERNOON
number of private kilograms were re-
celved from Madrid that the government
OF spain still had confidence In the captain
general At the same lime 1t was ataten
that It seemed from the trend OF pubic
onInion that n change in the ministry In
cuba was desirable. From this 1t was
Judged that the captain general wou'd
promptly tender his resignation.
The captain general talking over tne
situation with friend last evening" Is
reported TO have SAID;
II have done the best could under the
circumstances and nobody but myseii rus
a fun knowledge of the difficulties nave
been laboring under. Had oeen succese-
- cnntinned IN EaRe TWelNe.l
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS
HOUSE.

Washington. January 1.-THE house to-
day passed the pension appropriation bill
to the consideration Of which It has de-
voted the entire week and then adjourned
until Monday.
Mr.. Bartlett Dem.. N. Y~D raixAd points
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.

Denison Texas. January T-Calvln
West, colored, was arrested tonight Tor
alleged murderer of his wife Monday. The
woman, West claims, dropped dead from
heart disease and he buried her wlthou.
an inquest. Her brother. who filed the
complaint, claims to have knowledge OF
struggle in which West killed her.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18

Fort Worth, Texas, January B-West
& Price, doing business at Keller IN TINS
county, today filed a trust deed. A.. ID.
Cade Is named as trustee. The oredltors
secured are T. /. Mccain $50, NJ. +. pew
lev $50, j. W. Rippey & Son $3.50. Cleve-
land oil company 50. NJ. X. Batemah
s.. 30, William Henry & Co. s22i total $3.50
Value of assets not given.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
OF INTEREST TO TEXAS.

Washington, January l7-Representativs
Grain has introduced bill 10 make Aren-
sas Pass SUPPORT of entry In the Corpus
Christi customs district.
Miss Willie Cooper, daughter OF Repre-
sentative Cooper. reached here today to
be with her father for the remainder OF
the session.
A postofflce was established today at
Fulda In Baylor county Antonio Flusche.
unaf
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
MONEY FOR GALVESTON.

Washington. January H.-At the request
OF Representative sayers, the sub-commt-
tee on deficiencies OF the house appropria-
tions committee have placed an TEN OF
100000 upon the urgency deficiency bill
for continuing work on the Galveston
harbOr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
WEATHER INFORMATION
LAST NIGHTS READINGS.


There Is an area OF hight barometer over
the Central valley ard moving eastward.
The area of lowest barometer is over the
northwestern portion of the Missouri val
ley.
Partly cloudy to cloudy weather pre-
walls generally.
No station reports precipitation in ex-
cess of 10 OF an inch.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
arm GOVERNOR. PAND0 COMMANDER
Public Opinion In Cuba Rendered the
Change Necessary.
INSURGENTS STILL PLAY HAVOC
spanish Troops Unable TO Corner the
Willy Gusriiias, who Gain Strength
as They Go.

Madrid, January 1.-THE cabinet has
decided to appoint General Polavicja to
replace General Martinez do Campos. who
is III, as captain general of tho Spanish
forces in Cuba and governor general of
tho island.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
]. S. CALDWELL.

Austin, Texas, Jsnuary 17-John >
Caldwell. dealer in tobacco and CONT.
tionery. assigned today for the nenenl u,
his creditors. JEFF Brown, Jr being hai''eu
as assignee. Liabilities $3.50.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18

GAI.LATIN. Tenn.-Fourteen persons
wore noisoned at the house of 4. J. Merry
,ran a farmer living three miles from
Dixon springs, Tenn. last week. They
tysre helping him clear land and the dinner
vas poisoned with srsen'as
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
DOMESTIC

Executive committee of the Arkansas
republicans for Mckinley for president.
Trade reviews show that there is a feel
Ing of uneasiness, despite assured success
of the popular loan.
EX-President Harrison to marry his
niece, Mrs. Dimmick, after Lent.
National committee of the peoples party
in session in St. Louis.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS.
| Observations taken by United States
weather bureau at all stations at p. M,
18th meridian time;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18

ST. LOUIS-Joseph II. Manley, secretar
of the republican National committee, Wi
meet in this city Monday with the sub
committee to make arrangements for tn
convention,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

Madrid. January N.-The cabinet has
unanimously decided TO supersede Cap
tain General Campos and his lieutenant
general, Ardrius. owing to differences
which exist between them and the polltl-
cal parties In Cuba.
General Mario and General Pando, who
In the province OF Santiago do Cuba will
replace Generals Campos and Artius tenn
porarily. Tho names OF General Polavieia
and General Wcyler nre both mentioned
for tho post OF commands in chief In
Cuba.
When the Spanish government was or
ganizing Its forces to oppose tho Cuban
insurrection early last year. General
Polavieja was slated by public rumors
for tho position OF captain general in
Cuba to succeed General Callea. 1t being
doubtful mt that time whether Campos
would be willing TO undertake tho task.
But his success rs paclncator In tho form
or rebellion led TO the selection Of campos
and a reliance upon the most coneiliatory
policy which he avowcd 1t was his inten-
ton to pursue towards the Cubans with
the hope of winning them to peace
General Polavicja. according to all re-
ports, is of very different charter. lie
is commander OF the Spanish sixth army
corps and has not been without experience
In Cuba. where his name seems to be held
and feared by tho Insurgents He was
on tho island as a subordinate to Martinez
do Campos at tho time OF tho Virginius
affair. Cuban patriots tell mauv ttories
OF his inhuman methods during the last
Cuban uprising. One OF 'heso stories is
to the effect that he once sent company
Of soldiers to escort Cuban prisoners fror,
the interior to Jail. ON the way all the
prisoners were shot. 1t is said by order
OF Polavieja. II has been claimed by the
Cubans when previous rumors OF Pola-
vicja's appointment to succeed Campos
had been circulated, that his appointment
would drive many residents Of the island
into the insurgent ranks who had hitherto
refreined from Joining, owing 10 the con-
Adencc that Campos would adhere strictly
to all tho rules of warfare In his opera
lions against the insurgents.
GENERAL MARIN APPOINTED.
London, January ia Madrid dispatch
to the Standard says: Learning OF tho
decision OF the various political parties In
Cuba, General campos telegraphed to tho
government Offering to adopt any course
that would serve Spain's interest.
General Marin has been appointed tenn
rorary governor of the island and Gem
oral Pando commander of the forces, pond
ing the arrival Of General Polavcja, who
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
RAILROAD.


Proposed legislation for railroads to
acquire additional land in the Indian Ter
ritory.
-Four Chicago lines declared guilty of
extortion by the State commission.
Foreclosure sale of the Union and Cen
trail Pacific may create a government
railroad company.
Earnings for January show decided in
creases.
Plant system and Seaboard Air Line
said to be combining against the South
ern railway
North Texas booming the candidacy Of
their railroad commissioners.
Troubles of the Southwestern Passenger
committee charges of rate-cutting
Link Line application for receiver with
drawn.
Proceedings of the Southwestern Traf-
fc association meeting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18

CHICAGO-A shorts,op professional bill
Hard tournament commences today at the
her, Maggioh, Hatley. Mclaughlin, Cap
ron ard sutton.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18

NEW YORK-Thc Confederate Vet
Ell ans camp W Ill hold big banquet today
at the st. Dents in commemoration of the
birthday of General Robert II. Lee.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
THE MARKETS.

Spot cotton at Houston quiet and un-
changed; middling lS-l6c.
Cotton futures advanced at Liverpool
and declined at New York and New Or
leans.
Increased activity in the rice market
Good demand for cattle for export.
Cattle in Chicago weak at decline.
Grain and provisions higher in Chicago.
Stocks and bonds dull and lower with
transactions extremely light.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18

NEW YORK-A big wrestling tourna-
rrent is set to come off tonight at the
Lenox Lyceum. The star event Will be
the match between Evan Lewis, "the
Stranger" and j. c. Comstock in a catch
es.catch-can match, best two out of three
falls for 5000
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
TODRT'S EVENTS.

NEW YOKK-The great Eastern cycle
show will be opened today at Madison
Square Garden.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
WASHINGTON,

An item OF s3Coooo to continue work at
Galveston tackled on to the urgent de-
ficiency bill
Mr. Grain introduces bilIs to make
Arkansas Pass a SUPPORT Of entry.
The pension appropriation bill passed
by the house.
President Cleveland urges immediate
legislation to extend the limit OF time
in which the government may bring suit
to annul public land grants.
Senator Davis resolution constituting the
Monroe doctrine makes the United States
sole arbiter for the Western hemisphere.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18

NEW YORK--The annual convention OF
the Cycle BOARD of trade will be held in
Madison Square Garden from today to
the 18th.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-01-18
STATE.

South Texas Baptist Missionary ana
Educational association took definite steps
for a UNCONVENTIONAL college at Houston.
Superintendent Whauley and Reddn
Andrews discharged from custody at Rich
mond.
Texas bureau reports good farming
weather.
Galveston stirred up over expenditures
by the commissioners.
Governor offers rewards for murdeders.
Woman died from poison at Terrell.
Failures - II. Ferguson. Pattison;
West & Price, Keller.