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The San Francisco call., 1896-02-13
Poker-PlayIng ordinanca.

It's likely that Judges Campbell, Conlan and
Low VIII sit in bank this afternoon in one ~
the Police Court rooms and hear areunents ~
c9unsei IN regard TO the validity of the poker
snortriage viii appear for the poker-players
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-13

will inaugurate through train and stage SER
vice between San Francisco and Los Angeles
over the coast line by way of Santa Barbara,
Lompoc and Ventura. The coast line is now
completed from the south 10 Elwood, ten miles
north of Santa Barbara, and from the north
daily trains are running to Selma, fifteen miles
north of LOmpoc.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-13
CHINESE DRIVE
OUT THE DEVIL,
His Satanic Majesty Is
Bounced for Another
Spell.
NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES.
The Glad Hand Is Extended TO
Enemies and Friends
Alike.
WORSHIP IN THE TEMPLES
The Twenty.Second Year of the Reign
of Quong Sui Is UShered in
Discordantly.

The twenty. second year of the reign of
Quong Sui, the present Emperor of China,
was duly ushered in and discordantIy ac-
knowledged in Chinatown yesterday, and
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-13
Max Katzauer Sentenced

Max katzauer, who was convicted in the
United States Distr let Court last week for con-
spiracy in connection with the Chinese certifi
cafe iorgery.cases, was sentenced 10 eighteen
months IN San Quentin by Judge Morrow yes
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-13

A Through Coast Line.
On the 23d of February the Southern Pacific
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-13

Don't you like to. have
things different from other
folks I?
That's the beauty of this
dining-room table-it's an
uncommon design. There's
just few of them.
Gracefully curved legs
after the Grecian style ; claw
feet, all carved out by hand.
Polished oak ; quartered-
that is sawed so as to show
the rich grain of the wood.
In two sizes:
Extending TO six feet, sl5
Extending to twelve feet, S25.
The San Francisco call., 1896-02-13

appreciated by the club. 1t is said to be a
perfect likeness of the lady who sat for the
a artist
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
CHURCH MAY BE SOLD.
Action Taken At . Meeting Of the Penn
Avenue Baptist Congregation
Held Last Night.

At a meeting of the congregation Of
the Penn Avenue Baptist church held
last night 1t was decided to sell the
church and the ground pertaining
thereto If u satisfactory price for the
property can be obtained by the trus-
tees and they can see their way clear
to erect a suitable church building on
more desirable site.
For some time the congregation has
felt that the church is somewhat incon-
veniently situated and last nights ac-
tion was the result Of matured thought
on the subject. At least four proper
ties that are Obtainable 1t Is believed
would make satisfactory sites for the
new church.
Recently several offers have been
made for the Penn avenue property,
but the prices were not satisfactory
and they were not officially considered.
The statement in an afternoon paper
that Real Estate Agent Morris Of
fered $42,500 for the property Is denied
by the trustees. They received no
proposition from him.
Manager George Z. Davis, of Davis
theater also denies the statement that
Mr.. Morris was acting for him in. offer
ing $42,5OO for the property. Mr.. Davis
says his lease for the theater he now
occupies will not expire until June /,
1898, and that at this time he Is not
considering the advisability Of building
q theater of his own.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
TELEGRApHIc TICKS.

l.. +. Mckinney, United States minister
to Bogota. has arrived at Galveston, Tex,
en- route to Washington.
John s1owden. Il former resident Nof
Philadelphia, hanged himself in Lawrence.
Mass. About $500 was among his effects.
Walter Jones. at the peril of his life.
rescued Frank Stevens, boy. who had
fallen through an air-hole while skating,
near Watertown. n. Y
W. Ferris, under arrest in Chicago. ILL.,.
is supposed to be the man who victimized
hotel proprietors in New York city and
elsewhere by means of bogus money Or
ders.
Professor Emanuel Schmidt died at Co.
lumbus yesterday from paralytic stroke.
He had been professor of Latin and Greek
In the Lutheran Capitol university here
since 1859, and was for the same time one
of the editors of the Kirchen Ztftung.
Professor Schmid was born In Ann Arbor,
Mich. in 1885. ..'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
PLATT OUT OF POLITICS.
Has Never Been a Candidate for the
Office of senator.

Office of senator.
New York, Dec 2S.-A down town
news agency sent out today an inter-
view with Thomas G. Platt i'm relation
to a rumOr that he had withdrawn, or
would withdraw from the senatorial
race. A reporter asked Mr.. Platt today
as to the truth of the statement and
he replied that as he had never been a
candidate for the position, it was i'm
possible for him to withdraw.
81 had calculated upon retiring from
political life," said Mr.. Plat. "The
best evidence of that was my refusal to
stand for governor of this state, Since
the present fight has been made on the
lines drawn, the situation presents it.
self in different light. | am satisfied
that Mr.. Choate will not be the next SEN
ator. Whoever 1t will be. it will not be
Mr.. Choate. 1t Is not true that I have
sought this position or have worked
for it. Any one who knows me, knows
that this statement is true"
Albany, n. V, Dec. 2S.-The Albany
Evening Journal for a few days con-
Quoted by mail canvass to ascertain
the choice of $50 Republican members
of the Legislature for United States
senator to succeed David Ii. Hill.
Up to date forty-four members have
signified their intention to vote for Hon.
Thomas c. Platt, one senator. Frank
II. Choate, and nine were undecided.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
PENROSE'S VIEWS.
Is Not Favorable 10 Constitution Tinker.
iug, but Thinks the Senate Has
Too Many Miliionaires.

Pittsburg. Dec. 2S.-The Commercial
Gazette, in poll Of the next legisla-
ture on the question Ought United
States Senators to be elected by direct
vote of the people," has received the
following letter from Hon. Boies PEN
rose.
| would say that | believe there Is a
danger In recent times of running into
theoretical fads regarding constitutional
and legislative reforms. There Is no more
earnest advocate than | am Of all legisla-
ton that will correct I'm u particular man.
ner whatever abuses may exist In the
government of our American communi-
ties. am convinced. however, that the
constitution of the United States was
thoughtfully, deliberately and wisely
framed by great men. 1t is true 1t was.
to a certain extent, the result of COM
promise between widely conflicting ideas !;
but it has stood the test of time and is to-
day the framework of government of the
greatest nation in the history of the
world.
There may be occasions when the pres
ent method of electing members of the
United States has seemed undesirable.
but there have also been occasions in
our history when the peculiar constitution
of the senate has been bulwark of ma
tional safety in time of peril.
No American has more absolute conf
dence in the ability of the American peo-
pie for self-government than ! have and
no one bows more readily to the will of
the majority; but ouit government Is
based primarily on Il conservative princi-
pie, supposed to protect the nation from
transient and flash waves of public senti-
ment. II Is the conservative element
snp nj nod in M nf m
ed States which constitutes the vital diff
ference between our government and the
reckless and often unsuccessful expert
mentS In free government made by other
countries.
| recognize the great abuses existing
in the present constitution of the United
States senate in the election of Million
aires. who purchase their seats with no
ambition to serve the state, but merely to
advance their social position and personal
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
That the tendency of the United States
senate in recent years has been to become
plutOcratic body, with little sympathy
for the people at large. Is undeniable and
Is to be greatly regretted. If this tend
ency Keeps on and appears to be incapable
of correction by an aroused public senti-
ment, there is unquestionably no remedy,
unless the senators are elected by popu-
lar vote.
Remembering our past history, however,
| and looking into the future. | feel that
the conservative restrictions in our con-
stitution against the hasty action of the
, majority ought to be seriously considered
by American statesmen before any altera-
ton is made in them. Rather, however.
than have our government handed over
to an aristOcracy of wealth | would advo-
cate any change.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
PRESIDENT POWERS IN THE CITY.
What He Had to Say About the
Eastern League.

What He Had to Say About the
Eastern League.
=. T. Powers. of New York city. pres
ident of the Eastern base ball eague,
was in Scranton last night en- route
from Wilkes Barre to Buffalo on busi-
ness connected with a circuit of indoor
bicycle races in which he is interested
together with John Kennedy. sporting
editor of the New York Times. and AL
Bachelor state Handicapped of the
League of American Wheelmen in New
York. Mr.. Powers did not reach here
until late in the evening and left on
the 1920 Lackawanna night train for
the north and had no time to see any
of the local base ball owners.
Mr.. Powers was interviewed by Trib-
une reporter at the Hotel Jermyn and
announced himself as more than
pleased with the 1897 base ball out
look. He said: In all my experience
no corresponding period of any year
has offered 50 many encouragements
and few discouragements as at present.
The Eastern league Is intact and with
out difference among the owners of
the various clubs and it's standing was
never higher among the many leagues
in the country"
In relation to the retaining of Toronto
in the league Mr.. Powers said he pro-
posed visiting that, city on his present
trip and ascertaining the status of the
differences among several amusement
enterprises which last season threat
ened to kill the game in that city. Ar
thur Irwin, the exNew York mana
ger. will probably control the Toronto
franchise II amusement difficulties can
be adjusted there; If not there is a
prospect Of ousting Toronto and maxi
ing transfer to Troy. The unsuccess-
full experiment with that city last sea-
son would not be repeated this year, it
is claimed. as the cause would be re-
moved by the acquiring Of accessible
grounds, the absence Of which is given
as the reason for last years failure.
The staff of umpires has not been Sc
lected. Swartwood will certainly be
retained and Gaffney may be. although
the latter's habits may furnish suffi-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
DOLAN'S CHARGES
ARE GROUNDLESS
The Truth Of His Statements Is Ques.
toned.
STINEMAN AND MITCHELL TALK
They Deny the Allegation that Mr..
Quay's Dinner Was Turned Into a
Political Meeting..The DOlan Blast
Did Not, 1t is Alleged, Contain a
Statement That Was COrreet..COn.
tcstants Gathering at Harrisburg.

Harrisburg. Pa. Dec. 2S.-The fight
for Senator Cameron's place is now on
in earnest and the battle will con-
tinue until the legislature declares its
choice. Senator Thomas. of Philadel-
phia. is again in charge of the PenrOse
headquarters at the Lochiel hotel and
Penrose pictures have made their ap-
pearance ON every side. Wanamaker
headquarters will be established on
Thursday and the Business Mems
league will open their headquarters on
Walnut street. about the same time.
Representatives Brinton and Carson,
the Franklin county members, We're at
the Lochiel tonight and declared for
Wanamaker. During the rest of the
week there will be a sharp lining up of
the rival forces.
Tonight Senator Stineman. of Cam
bria,. denied the truth of Thomas Do
lans statement that Senator Quay at
the dinner in Washington had made
an effort to coerce him into voting for
Penrose. He says the dinner was a
social affair and politics was only in
| cidentally mentioned.
Senator Mitchell, of jefferson, ar
rived here tonight and denounced the
attacks on Penrose. Regarding the
Dolan interview he said that Mr. Do
Ian was not guest and it was very ev-
ident that his informant knew very
little, If anything about what occurred.
He says the DOlan statement does not
contain single material statement
about the Quay dinner that is correct
in point of fact. He declares the state
ment that Quay resolved the gathering
into Il political meeting to be absolutely
untrue, as also the statement that
| Senator Quay offered Il resolution in
| dorsing Penrose. Other statements in
the Dolan interview Senator Mitchell
also declares to be untrue. He closes
with the assertion that Senator Penrose
will have at least 1855 votes in the joint
caucus and probably 100.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
BILLY BRYAN SPEAKS.
He Calls Attention to the Dire Mis-.
fortunes the Age.

Lincoln, Neb. Dec 2S.-The large din
ing roomof the Lincoln hotel was taste
fully decorated tonight when the 175
invited guests Of the Lincoln Travelling
Mems Bryan club sat down to the BAN
quet which was given in honor Of will
liam j. Bryan. In addition to the ad-
dress delivered by Mr.. Bryan, Governor
Holcombe. Senator Allen and other
prominent men of the state spoke.
In responding to a toast MIR. Bryan
said:
The travelling men are in u position to
measure the promises made by the Re-
publscan party with the fulfillment OF
those promises. ! find. according to Dun's
report, that five of the great reports since
The election show an increase of weekly
failures over the corresponding week Of
last year. For the eight weeks since the
election the reports show seventy-tive
business failures more than for the CORE
spending weeks of 1895. l call attention
to these figures because they show that
either confidence has not yet been re-
stored or that confidence, IL restored.
has restored prosperity. The Republi-
cans have promised to restore normal
conditions without increasing the volume
of currency. What they may do here
after remains to be seen. but 1t Is evil
dent that they have been thus far unable
to bring relief.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
PRESBYrERY TROUBLES.
Action on the Application of Herman
Warszawiak Is RecOnside

New York, Dec. 2S.--The NeM York
Presbytery today at a special meeting
reconsidered its action of two weeks
ago when. in refusing the application
of Herman Warszawiak for ordination
a report was adopted which mentioned
the associations and general moral en-
vironment of one born of Jewish pa
rents as reason against ordaining
the applicant.
After a long and turbulent session
today the following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas. The action of the Presbytery
was mistakenly understood as rejecting
on the morality inculcated by Jewish re-
ligon.
Resolved. That the Presbytery hereby
expressly disavows responsibility for the
language of the report in the case of Mr..
Warszawiak, excepting as to the recon-
mendation which the Prcsbytery has
adopted by vote.
Resolved, That the Presbytery sincerely
regrets that any one should have been led
to suppose that 1t cast a slur upon Jewish
morality or treated slightingly those
whom it cordially agrees with in accept
ing the divine authority of the Hebrew
scripture and the high standard Of per-
sonal character therein practiced and ex-
empitied.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
WOE FOR WANAMAKER.
Another Suit Began Against Him fol
Violating Immigration Law.

Philadelphia. Dec. 2S.-The contract
labor issue continues to rise as spec
ter to haunt John Wanamaker i'm his
candidacy for the United States SEN
at. Another bill has been filed in the
United States circuit court charging
him with again violating the contract
labor laws.
The document, as taken from the
court records. states that Edward j.
Brooks, a subject of Great Britain and
a resident of Boston, brings this suit
to recover from the defendants, John
Wanamaker, Robert c. Ogden, II. b.
Wanamaker and Rodman WaRamaker,
trading as John Wanamker $1,000 with
interest from August 2. 1898. Being the
penalty for violation of the law forbid
ding the importation of workmen under
contract.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
STATE SNAP SHOTS,

While John Maddo slept, at Jeddo. Geo.
Grosch poured scalding water over him.
burning him fearful!y.
Edwin Crayford. aged 10. who drove an
''Umbrella Hospital around Pittsburg.
was fatally struck by a train.
II. C. F'rick gave Anna Held $500 to sing
two songs at a dinner he gave to Harvey
Chiltrs, at Pittsburg. Saturday evening.
Charles O'Brien. of Marietta, o., was
robbed and fatally shot by tramps near
Bradford Saturday evening. All were
drinking together.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
BUSINESS INCREASING.
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
Obliged to Run Additional Trains,

Philadelphia. Dec. 2S.--To accommo-
date the demand of Philadelphia busi-
ness men the Lehigh alley Railroad
company in connection with the Phil
adelphia and Reading Railway com-
pany, will. beginning December 2S. run
through car between Philadelphia
and Buffalo on trains Nos. 3 and 10.
these trains being the celebrated
BLACK Diamond Express" operated by
the Lehigh Valley Railroad company.
Train carrying this through coach will
leave Philadelphia, west bound. at 12 30
y. m. and arrive at Philadelphia at S.25
p. m. daily. except Sunday.
On the same date for the better ac-
commodation of the travelling public,
through coach between Philadelphia
and Wilkes Barre will he operated on
train leaving Philadelphia at p. M,
and returning. arrive Philadelphia l
p. m, daily. except Sunday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
SanguiIly's Sentence.

Havana. Dec. 2S.-The tribunal before
which Julio Sanguilly. the naturalized
American citizen. charged with cOnspir-
acy against the Spanish government. was
tried and found guilty last week, the
proceedings ending on Saturday, held a
public sitting at l p. IN. today, when the
sentence imposed by the court upon the
prisoner was read. The sentence of the
court Is than Sanguilly be imprisoned for
life, and not for "eight years and day
as, it Is learned here, was cabled to the
United States previously.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
NOW CLASSED AS
VERITABLE PIRATES
Awkward Position Of the Crew Of the
Three Friends.
OFFICERS AND MEN IN DANGER
Upon the Demand Of Spain This
Country May BE Obliged to Surren.
der the Entire Party to spain..As
Pirates the Extreme Penalty Would
BE Imposed Upon Thorn. All Are
Badly Frightened.

Tampa, Fla, Dec. 2S.-The develop
ments In Cuban circles today have been
startling. and the actors in the recent
sea tragedy who were on board the
Three Friends are frightened over the
gravity of the situation in which they
nave been involved. They find them
selves, instead of being in q dangerous
position as filibusters, to be In the un-
enviable position Of pirates. and the
wisest Cuban heads have been sum-
mons In consultation. The story Of
the engagement between the famous fl
ibuster and the Spanish warship was SO
grave that MIR. Scott Wike, assistant
secretary of the treasury. was sent post
haste by the department to Key West.
where the filibuster was seized, but
the absence of district attorney at
that place made detention a farce
MIR. Wike stopped at Jacksonville yes
terday afternoon, and Is said to have
censured the district attorney there for
having no representative at Key West
He arrived here this morning. and has
been In consultation with the collector
OF customs. This morning the affair
presented the following aspect.
No denial had been made of the story
by officials of the Three Friends. 1t is
claimed In that case that Spain may
make requisitiOn upon this government
for the persons who We're abroad. and
this government has no alternative but
the delivery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29

cient grounds for his retirement. Me-
gotiations are about closed with an
umpire who has served with credit in
a minor league. but whose name can
not be divuiged for various reasons.
Curry would have been signed If he
had not been engaged for the National
league by President Young.
Umpire Tim Hurst was here with
Mr.. Powers and spent "A few hours in
the city with relatives. He is inter-
ested I'm the programme and other priv
ileges connected with the bicycle cir
cult
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
FIRE AT BINGHAMTON.
The Court House Burned aud Many
Valuable Records Destroyed.

Binghamton. N. Y, Dec. 2S.-The
court house was destroyed by fire to-
night, nthing but the walls remain
ing. The county's records being In a
separate building. are safe. The SUR
rogates records are probably destroyed.
One man, George Allen. a fireman,
was seriously hurt.
The surrogate was in fire proof
vault aNd was saved. The library Of
appellate Judge Martin, valued at So
600 was half destroyed. the other por-
tion being rescued at considerable risk
before the dome fell.
There was an insurance Of $50.OOO
which will nearly cover the loss on the
building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
Voluntary Liquidation.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 2s.-The Mccoy
Banking company of Independence. No.,
went into voluntary liquidation today.
The reason given is that its president,
William Mccoy, is too advanced in years
to manage its affairs longer. The capital
stock of the bank is $4,000 On Aug. 10,
when the last report was made it owed
to its depositors $4,000. Its outstanding
loans amounted to $72.0O
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
Herald's Wcathcr Forecast,

New York. Dec. 29.-In the Middle States
today partly cloudy, slightly higher tenn
perature and fresh to brisk Southwestern
ly and southerly winds, followed by in
creasing clo-idiness and light rain or
snow in the northern and western dis
tricts. and possibly southern New York
tonight. On Wednesday, partly cloudy TO
fair. warmer weather and brisk to fresh
southerly and southwesterly winds. pre-
ceded by light rain Or snow In the north.
ern districts
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
Fatal COnsting Accident.

Philadelphia. Dec. ga sled, upon
which Rudolph Meser. 10 years of age,
and Frank and Carrie Stenger. aged re-
spectively $ and II years. We're coasting.
crashed into trolley car at Crawford
street and Ridge avenue today. The little
girls skull was fractured, and she died
at the hospital. but the boys escaped with
some slight cuts and bruises.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29

Buffalo, n. Y. Dec. 2S.-Fifteen hun
dred people saw Matte Matthews. of New
York, and John Laughlin. of this city.
fight fifteen rattling rounds to draw
at the Conners Athletic club tonight
Matthews was the aggressor all through.
He weighed i'm at 1888 and Laughlin at 13S
pounds. The Buffalonian was taller by
two inches.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today:
Generally Fair; Warmer.

/ Mr.. Dolan's Charges Are Disputed
Crew of the Three Friends Classed as
Pirates.
Atlas National Bank of Chicago
Closes Its Doors.
Penroses Views of the Senatorship.
Twenty-three Deaths in the Cahaba
Bridge Disaster.
Wall Street Review and Markets.
3 LocaD-Board of Control Appoints
Two New Teachers for High
School.
Second Week Of Special Criminal
Court.
Social and Personal.
Report of County Auditors.
Editorial.
Casual Mention.
6 UocaD--Profession Billiardists Give
an Interesting Exhibition.
Turned from the House to Die.
Midtown Has Big Fire.
G (Story)-"The Masters of the Art"
Z Suburban Happenings.
8 News Up and Down the valle"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-29
Scandinavian Bank Closed.

Minneapolis, Mimi. Dec. 2S.-The Scan
dia bank. of this city. closed its doors this
afternoon. 1t was organized some fifteen
years ago The last obtainable statement
of the condition of the bank was made
Oct. q last. 1t showed loans and discounts
amounting to $l9o,OOO and deposits aggre-
eating $22j.OOO. Business has been almost
wholly with Scandinavians