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The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
UNFORTUNATE EVENTS,

-Four tramps were killed in a freight
wreck near Marengo, la.
Fire at Niagara Falls, N. Y, caused
damage to the amount of half a million
dollars.
During a severe thunder storm at
Omaha three persons We're struck by
lightning.
Walter Scott, while riding a bicycle
Oh Calumet avenue, Chicago, was killed
by lightning.
Prairie fires have destroyed thousands
of acres of grain in the Comanche In
dian country.
About 800, 900 bushels of North Da-
kota wheat was destroyed during last
Fridays storm.
At Chilicothe, o., in Thomas Hurd's
animal show, a tame lion killed Hurd's
lS-months-old baby.
Five persons were drowned in Della
ware river, near Philadelphia, by the
capsizing Of a small rowboat.
Joseph Gross and Miss Caddie But.
trick were drowned at Pine City, Mimi,
while boarding a sailboat from a canoe,
Three persons were killed and Is in.
jured, some fatally, by the derailment
of a trolley car in Columbia, Pa, Sun.
day.
Philip 8. Abbott, son Of President
Abbott Of tho Wisconsin Central, fell
over . high prsoipics near Lagean. B.
O.. and WAS instantly killed.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26

The terminal elevator company Of
West Superior, Wis, has discharged its
entire force as a result of the action of
the Superior board Of trade in the grain
inspection matter.
The tonnage of the Sault canal again
broke the record in July, with 2,727, S69
tons, a total for the year to date of
g., 165, 28l. In all SAT- vessels used tho
two canals in q month.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Care of Street Treea

The only street tree that will bear
cutting back each year is the poplar, and
it soon loses under the process all like
ness to a tree and becomes a thick,
scraggy bush perched on top of a pole.
The maple, horse chestnut, plane and
other street trees headed back are hope
lessly mutilated. They never recover
their natural beauty, and though some
times the weakness of the roots or Of the
trunk may require a surgical operation
OF this kind it's unnecessary operation is
a proof that ignorance and folly have
had their way and wrought a deed Of
destruction. -Philadelphia Press.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
st. Paul Union Stockyards.

SOUTH ST PAUL. Sept Is, 1896.
HOGS-Market ga l0c lower than yes.
terday. Range of prices, 81 4oG3.0O .
CATTLE Market steady. Good de.
mand for ia, cattle.
SHEEP Market steady; muttons sell
ing 81. 5042.5o
Receipts. Hogs, 400; cattle. 100, sheep,
80; calves, lO.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
PUBLIC PROGRESS.
GOOD INFLUENCE OF TOWN IMPROVE
MENT SOCIETIES.

A Popular Institution In California-Be-
n~efoent Results of Cooperation In the
Towns Interests-vaiue of Taxable Prop
erty Increased.
An analysis Of the record of most
California communities shows very con
clusively the beneticent effects Of CO.
operation in the interest of public i'm
provement. Almost invariably the move
ment for public improvement has mani
tested itself on the lines, if not actually
III the form, of village improvement So
%cleties, institutions Of New England
origin.
In California the town of Berkeley is
entitled to the credit Of importing the
New England method Of town improve
n,ent to that side Of the continent, for
the first Town Improvement society Of
which any record exists in the state is
the one organized under the shadow of
the University Of California, for the
avowed purpose Of stimulating the con-
%struction Of better streets and sidewalks,
the development Of a satisfactory system
of drainage and a general Improvement
in the ornamentation Of private prop
erty, all Of which it accomplished in
due season. The general idea Of the
Berkeley Town improvement society was
m same as that Of the parent ~organiza-
ton at Stockbridge, Mass, and while in
the case Of Berkeley there was neither
park nor burial place involved in the
movement the general results were
much the same. The town has been pro-
vlded with good macadamized streets,
concrete sidewalks and a splendid sys-
tenn OF drainage, without involving any
extraordinary burden upon property
owners, and every owner Of an improved
lot has entered into a quiet and inof-
fensive competition with his neighbor
as to who shall have his property in the
best n most attractive shape.
Oakland was the next to drop into
line. There an association was organized
eight years ago in the older part of the
city, which had been previous to that
time running down at the HEELS"
neglected by the local authorities and
surrendered to the worst elements in So
ciety. Its public park was alienated from
the uses to which it had been dedicated.
while the police and sanitation needs of
the district were neglected. An aban-
doned steam railroad occupied one of it's
streets and i~ntersected a park, and all
its sewers discharged on the marshes
bordering on the estuary. This associa-
ton pushed it's work SO vigorously that
in less than IL months after it's organ
ization it changed the entire aspect of
the district, expelled the railroad from
the public park and highway. drove the
abandoned women out of town, and
started a series Of sanitary and street
improvements which extended all 9
the city. revolutionizing its general ap-
pearance and adding millions to the
value Of it's taxable property.
The Property Owners Improvement
society has since become a popular and
influential institution in San Francisco
and other cities, and the results have
beer correspondingly beneficial in all.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
LATEST MARKET REPORT,

Milwaukee Grain.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. Is, 1898.
FLOUR-Firm and lOc higher.
WHEAT-No. 2. 5SAc; No. l Northern.
6lHc; December, 6OXc.
OORN-No 3, 2lc.
OATS-No, 2 white, 2O1c; No.. 3
white. 1762Oc.
BARLEY-No. :. Sic. sample on
track, 22A@29Hc.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Chicago Union Stock Yards,

CHICAGO, Sept IS, 1896.
HOGS Market for light slow and
barely steady, Others active. strong to Sc
higher
Sales ranged at y. S5Q3. 80 for light;
e2.SO@3.25 for mixed; ". 5O9t3 20 for heavy;
q. 5002. 65 for rough
CATTLE-Market quiet and weak.
Sales ranged at S5.0@6.s IS for beeves;
$1.O0@3.65 for cows and heifers. &. 9O0
ass for Texas steers; e .e0q3.65 for West
ern steers; SS.A0@3.8 80 for stockera and
feeders.
SHEEP-Market for best grades steady,
others generally lower.
Receipts-Hogs, 2s,OOO: cattle, 5000;
sheep, 1900,
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26

1t seems, according to the latest sur
vey. that Mount st. Elias, the great
peak OF the Pacific coast, is evenly di-
v1ded between the United States and
British America. An equal interest in a
volcanic crater ought to be q new bond
OF union. and John Bull will 30 regard
1t. unless some oonspirator salts the lava
with gold dust.-St Louis Globe Dem.
0crak
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Sherman in Montana.

LIVINGSTON, Mon, Sept. Ex-senator
John Sherman addressed the people of
Livingston on the political issues in.
volved in this campaign. He discussed
the money question at length and paid
little attention to the tariff issue.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Duluth Grain,

Duluth Grain.
DULUTH, Sept. Is, 1895.
WHEAT - Cash No. hard, Gle:
No. Northern, 591lc; No. 2 Northern.
e6@57Ac: No 3 spring. 54X@H5c; re
jected, 4SEa54Lc; to arrive, No. | hard.
Clio; No. | Northern, 59Tc; September
No. Northern. 59I%c.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Keep Hammering Away.

Advertise as you would drive a nail
select the right spot and then hammer
Sway.-Push.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
The Catv AZ The Future.

The future city 10 to be made by the
citiseus and will be what on the whole
they desire. for every city IL the sub
stantfal reflection Of ths tastes. the
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO, Sept. Is 1896
CLOSING PRICES
WHEAT-September, 69Xc; October,
o91sc; December, 6OI@6lc; May, 65:.
CORN - September, Gle; October,
u nc; December, axe May, 24sc.
OATS September, l5Kc; October,
151sc; December, 1910; May, l9@19Hc.
PORK September, 81. 72H; October,
%. 73A; January, 81. TN.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Voluo Of AdvoFtialn9.

You never know how many people
want Jour wares until you commence
to advertise them. Ink.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26
Minneapolis Grain.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. Is, 1895.
WHEAT-September closed 57Hc, De-
cember, $3.50. On Track No | hard,
594c; No. | Northern, 5715c; No. ? North
ern, 56c.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-09-26

Of. Prices Cream Baklne Powder
Azure 0raos csaa~~ u Tartar Powder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
HIS HEADLESS BODY FOUND.
Suspicion That Edward Nenry, of
Archibald. Was FOully Dealt With.


Men on their way to work at o'clock
yesterday morning discovered the
mangled corpse of Edward Neary. Of
Archibald. on the Delaware and Hudson
railroad tracks about 100 yards from the
home of his father, Anthony Neary.
His head was severed from the body
and the brains We're scattered on the
ground; the legs were cut off below the
knees, but the remainder Of the body
had not been touched by the wheels. He
was run down by the passenger train
which leaves this city for Carbondale
at 11.2O. The young man was 25 years
old.
From the fact that the pockets Of his
trousers were turned inside out and
that Monday was pay day at the mines
where he worked, foul play was suspect
ed. DR.. f, NJ. Pennypacker, deputy
coroner, went up in the afternoon and
impaneled the following jury: NJ. ].
Swift, James McGlynn, Lewis A. Behle,
Edward O'Hara. Edward Lane and
Lawrence O'Hara.
The inquest was adjourned until 2
o'clock this afternoon at Archibald, to
give the trainmen time to get around
and also to subpoena some Of the COM
panions with whom the deceased was
early in the night. He came to Scran-
ton Monday after receiving his pay and
purchased a suit of clothes. He was on
his way home from Winton when dea tn
overlook him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
SENATOR QUAY INTERVIEWED.
He Refuses to Forecast the Events at
st. Louis.

He Refuses to Forecast the Events at
st. Louis.
Philadelphia, June Ex-senator Quay
arrived here today from Washington on
his way to his home in Beaver, whence
he will go to the Republican national
convention at St. Louis. A reporter
asked him whether he thought there
would be any trouble over the silver
question at st. Louis. The senator re-
piled:
Il have heard so much about that for
the past three weeks I am tired of it,"
"Will there be nomination on the
first ballot for PRESIDENT" was asked.
YES"
"Wnl it be Mckinley"
II think So
"Will you withdraw as a candidate
for the presider tial nomination."
The senator laughed and said:
Il had said that | would shoot the
first man who asked me that question.
But am harmless; l am without arms.
am still candidate"
"Will your name be withdrawn be-
fore the first ballot is over?"
mot unless the other candidates do "
| replied Mr.. Quay.
"Will the Pennsylvania representa-
tive on the committee on resolutions
stand out for gold standard plat
| form?"
"IIe ought to-" was the non-committal
reply.
| "Who will be nominated for vice.
| PRESIDENT"
| II don't know"
DO You think it will be Govern d
Hastings?"
Indeed, cannot tell"
Senator Quay further stated that he
had not heard of any effort to'head of
Mckinley.
MIR. Quay left for Beaver tonight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
DYNAMITE EXPLOSION.
One Man Killed and Several Others
Badly W0unded-List Of Dead
and Injured.

Johnstown, Pa, June 9.-One hum
dred and eighty cans of dynamite ex-
ploded mile below Lilly this afternoon
with frightful results. The dead and
injured are:
Mike Scawnoski dead; Antonio Site
bic; Gregorious Sciskia; Gabriel Augo-
noski; Frank Smith, colored; Peter
Jackson, cOlored; Samuel Walters, fa-
tally injured. The men We're at work
on the Pennsylvania railroad and were
getting ready to make a blast, when a
premature explosion followed, blowing
up $50 cans Of dynamite and burying
the seven men beneath a mass of sand
and rock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
MUSICAL SUCCESS.
Many Persons Turued Away from the
Pittsburg Sangerics! Concert.
Some Friction Developed.

Pittsburg Pa. June 9.-The OCCASION
ally heavy showers today did not damp
en- the enthusiast SIN that has character
lied the national Saengerfest. The
forenoon was occupied in rehearsais,
and in the afternoon the first matinee
concert was given.
The Cincinnati singing association
made a hit In the matinee concert by
their rendition of Storch's- Charm Of
Night" this being the first opportunity
that was had of realizing the actual
purpose of the festival--that of mass
chorus singing.
Director Louis Ehrgott had his sing
ers under perfect control, and their work
was precise, we'll modulated, with as
much shading as male chorus can
show.
The audience at tonight's oo1cert was
brilliant one and many people were
turned away for lack of room. The spe-
cial feature was the great chorus of g.
900 voices. made up of visiting societies
besides the local organizations
Much interst was taken In the rendi-
tion for the first time of the oantata,
"The New World" by Heinrich Zoeil-
ner. of New York. the director Of the
Fest. The composition, which is a
school of Wagner. was very successful.
The soloists were Frau Lohse- X la fsky
and Mr.. Conrad Behrens.
a new song, Nov VIII the Roses
Bloom" by Carl Ahl Of Pittsburg, also
evoked much applause and favorable
comment
Some friction developed at reheasal
today. amounting almost to a revolt of
many Of the singers and the orchestra,
owing to the apparently arbitrary Sc
verify of Director Zoellner. and to a
difference between the latter and As
sistant Director Ahl. 1t is possible that
the difficulty is not all over yet. How
ever. the clash was kept out of the two
concerts today, and at each was the
most exquisite harmony. The rush for
seats for the concert is unprecedented
in the history of the Saengerbund and
the treasurer, Adolph Shedding. is con-
fident the receipts will meet all the ex-
| penses Of the Fest and that from the
point of view Of the box office. the Pitts
burg Fest will be a great success
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
2 Whitney's Weekly News Bud
4 Editorial.
Edison's New Light.
s News Up and Down the Valley.

whom it was made stipulated that they
would, as far as lies In their power,
exert all financial influence and make
all legitimate efforts to protect the
treasury Of the United States against
the Withdrawals of gold, pending the
complete performance of this contract.
One ounce of standard gold was worth
$lS,604.65 and the difference between
that sum and the contract price ST.
SO4.4D represented the premium re-
ceived by the government on the bonds,
making the price at which the bonds
were accepted $lOi, 1916. At this price
they would yield to the investor 375
per cent. per annum."
A bill was introduced in the house of
representatives to authorize the substi-
tuition of 3 per cent. bonds payable in
gold, for the per cent. bonds described
in the contract, but 1t failed to pass, and
consequently the parties proceeded to
complete the transaction Of exchange of
gold for ! per cent. 30-year bonds, ac-
cording 20 the terms of the contract.
The agreement by the parties of the Sec
ond part that they would. as far as in
their power, make all legitimate efforts
to protect the treasury of the United
S3tes against withdra walls of gold pend
ing the performance of the contract was
faithfully and efficiently carried out,
and no gold was taken from the treas
ury to be used in paying for the bonds.
as had been done in the two previous
sales nor was any withdrawn for ship
msnt until after the delivery of gold in
exchange for bonds had been completed
uaCer the contract. After large part
of the gold had been furnished from
| abroad, the secretary, in order to pre-
vent disturbances in the rate of foreign
exchange at critical period. and Gre
ate condition which would force gold
| exports and consequent Withdrawals,
acquiesced in departure from the
lineal terms of the contract requiring
| One-half Of the coin to be procured
abroad, and accepted deposits of gold
then held in this country to complete
| the delivery.
Replying to that part of the senate
resolutions which directs the committee
to investigate and report what effect
the bond sales had on the credit and
business of the people of the United
States" the secretary says that in his
opinion the sales were necessary for
the preservation of the credit of the gov
errment and the hesecurity Of the business
interests of the people, and that they, in
fact, accomplished those results.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10

congressman. In his address Of accept
ance. Congressman Dalzell said: james
G. Blaine never was SO near the hearts
of the people as today the grand presi-
Dental reformer. William Mckinley. the
baptizer of protection"
The speaker urged for a harmonious
settlement of all differences at the st.
Louis convention, demanding that there
be no straddling on the money ques-
ton. and said that ''all our troubles will
vanish like the midsummer mist after
break of day. with the new regime"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
DEATH OF A YOUNG TOURIST.
Miss WOrrall of England Succumbs to
Heart Disease in California.

San Francisco, June 9.--Miss Mayne
Worrall, young English girl, who ar
rived here from Australia last Thurs
day. died of heart disease in her apart
ments at the Palace Hotel. Miss Wor-
rail- arrived here unaccompanied, and
said she was making tour of the
world. Her visiting cards bear the
name Miss Mayne Worrall, Chester
Lodge, Gilston road, South Kensing-
ton"
Before Miss Worrall arrived, ]. NJ.
Brandestleln Co. received letters froT
her London solicitors asking t,icm to
look out for her. In the dead woman's
room were found 5000 in cash. a letter
of credit for $4,000, an extensive ward
robe and about s., 500 worth of jewels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
Episcopal Convention,

Harrisburg, Pa, June 9.-The twenty
fifth annual convention of the Central
Pennsylvania diocese Of the Protestant
Episcopal church was organized In St.
Stephens church this evening" Bishop
Rulfson preached the sermon and eulo-
gized the late Bishop Howe. He also dis
cussed the important matters to be con-
sidered by the convention and answered
some ritualistic questions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
WRECKED BY CYCLONE,
The Town of fWycth, Alabama, Wiped
Out..SiX Fatally Injured.

Montgomery. Ala, June 9.-The little
town of Wyeth City. in Marshall coun-
ty. some thirty miles west of Gadsden.
with a population of about 300 souls,
was completely wrecked at II o'clock
this morning by a cyclone. Eighteen
dwelling houses were destroyed.
Fifteen persons are wounded, six ia
tally. Several persons are missing and
it is probable that they will be found
dead. A man and woman were killed
by lightning
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
Steap! shin ArriYnlS.

New York, June 9.-Arrived: Ciroassa
from Glasgow and Movlle. Sailed Lain
for Bremen: Aurania for Liverpool. Ar
rived out: Veendam at Bouogne; State
of Nebraska at Movlle: Majestic at
Queenstown. Sighted: Patria from Ham
burg for New York passed the Isle OF
Wight: Halle from New York for Bremen,
passed the Lizard; Spree from New York
for Bremen, passed the Lizard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
U. Off. Commencement.

Philadelphia, June 9--The MOth com.
mencement Of the University OF Pennsyl-
vania for conferrins degrees In arts, SCI
ence, laws and philosophy was held today
In the Academy of Music. Degrees We're
conferred by Provost Harrison upon 1sS
graduated and certificates Of proficiency
were granted to forty-three students who
have taken partial courses
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
Uera,d,s Weather Forecast,

New York. June 10.-ln ,ne middle states
today, fair cooler and less sultry weather
will prevail with fresh southwest to north
west winds. on tuesday, clear weather
will continue with light northwesterly to
northerly winds and moderate tenpera-
ture rising slowly. ln,T
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
More silver for Chicago,

Minneapolis Minn.. June 9.-The Honne-
pin county Democratic convention today
elected a solid silver delegation to the
state delegation. Advices from Duluth
say that st. Louis county elected a silver
delegation. This insLres silver delega-
ton from Minnesota TO the Chicago con-
vention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10

On Monday, June Sth,
we opened a Six Days
Sale, not of last years
goods or of undesirable
styles that hang fire i'm
selling, but of the Newest,
Freshest, Choicest produce
tions of the season. The
Weather's hot, much talk
ing is wearisome, so here
goes for short, crisp facts
and nothing more.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
Democratic Committee.

Philadelphia, June 9.--The committee
having charge of the arrangements for
HE meeting Of the Democratic national
convention has been called to meet at the
Palmer House, Chicago, on Saturday NEXT.
June 10, 1896, at l2 o'clock noon, by Ma
tional Chairman Harrity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today.
Rain; Followed by Fair Weather.

l Fairbanks and Thurston to be Conyen-
tion Chairmen.
Secretary Carlse's Statement of Bond
Issues.
Success of the Pittsburg Saengerfest,
Congress Nearing Adjournment.
Whtney's Weekly News Budget.
UocaD-Barring & McSweeney Sue the
City.
Crystal Hose Company's Anniversary.
Editorial.
Edison's New Light.
UocaD-Annual Meeting Of Y. w. c. A.
Bride of Two Weeks Attempts to Elope.
G (Sports)-Toronto Gets One of the Three.
National and State League Games.
Suburban News.
Market and Stick Reports.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
DALzELL AGAIN HONORED.

Nominated the Tenth Time for Con.
gress.
Pittsburg, Pa, June 9!-The Twenty
second district congressional Republi-
can convention was held here today. Hon.
John Dalzell was honored for the tenth
time by a unanimous nomination for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
$40 AND 5l2

LACKAWANNA AVENUE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-10
Department

Which are worthy Of thes attention
of one and all. The reductions are
genuine, and at the prices ought to
command a ready sale and close out
the lines in few days.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1896-06-25
COURT HOUSE SQUARE.

Capt. Fl. F. Price, city sur
veyor has kindly made a survey
of the distance and level around
the Court House square for the
committee appointed to improve
same, in order that they may as !.
certain the cost of building a
brick wall around it, which we
would be very glad to see, as it
is badly needed, and would i'm
prove the appearance of tie
square so very much. The com
mittee have made quite an inns
provement in the appearance
already, and III a year or two we
may expect a great deal more;
but the committee can do
but little with the present funds
only 5000. 1t is apity that they
have not enough to complete the
work at once, as the city and
county have no place to attract
the eye of the visitor except that
sucL might be said of the ceme-
tery.I beauty has been the result
of individuals. It is to be hoped
that the people in common will
hereafter take greater pride in
such things.