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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
PROSPECTS ARE BRIGHT
Stock Market Refuses 10 Obey Orders
for q Panic-Business on Firm
Basis Everywhere.

New York. May OR. G.. Dun &
company will say tomorrow In their
weekly Review of Trade:
Failures for the week have been 227
in the United States against 207 last
year and % in Canada against % last
year.
There is nothing like reaction in busi-
ness, though the volume is small. The
stock market refuses to obey orders for
a panic. Manufacturers are not gain
ing on the whole. but very few are los
ing. Railroad stocks average a shade
higher than Il week ago, and there Is
abundant evidence that men of money
are watching for the right moment to
buy at the bottom, certain that good
crops and definite political prospects
will bring Improvement in the fall.
Men of all parties have faith that the
American people will find the right way
to maintain the soundness Of their cur
rency. There is no longer the threat
ened danger that both houses Of con-
gress will so wrong and the success OF
sound money In both parties as far
west as South Dakota IL most signifi-
cant. The business world has the best
of reasons for refusing to go into a
panic, and it looks hopefully forward
for definite Improvement as soon as
political uncertainties are out of the
way.
There Is nothing exciting in the spec
ulative market for exportable products
! and the stories about damage to wheat
have been numerous, but the general
heiief regarding the future supply Is
fairly reflected in the decline Of 1.62
cents per bushel. Cotton speculation
lifted the price a fraction for a day or
two, but Il declined again, and such
| movements are always easy at this sea-
son, when stocks can be easily con-
trolled. The European and American
| mill SUPPLIES, with commercial stocks,
still exceed maximum consumption for
the crop year. and the promise for the
coming crop is decidedly good.
PIG A RELIABLE BAROMETER.
| If the output of pig iron We're always
reliable barometer Of business condi-
tiOns, as some suppose the returns of
| furnaces In blast May 1st. according to
| the Iron Age. 1898 tons against 1S7,-
| AL April 1st, would be convincing. But
| the increase of stocks unsOld since jan
uary | has been 243,9l5 tons. and this.
| deducted from the output of furnaces,
leaves 2976,3iS tons for four months,
which is certainly in excess Of the ac-
tual consumption. because the stock
of the great steel companies are not
included In the statement. The de-
mand for nails is so light that a re-
duction of price is expected the de-
mand for structural works Is less ur-
| gent. but yet orders are encouraging In
| number. although new contracts are
| for small quantities. Bessemer pig Is
a shede lower. and the ablest observ-
ers Of the iron market notice that there
is glaring incongruity between pig at
$3.50. bille!s at $2025, and steel rails
at SIS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
MISSIONARY UNION.
The Second of baptist Anniversaries
New Board of Managers.

Asbury Park N. j., May 22.-The Sec
ond of the Baptist anniversaries. that
of the American Baptist Missionary
Union. was begun today in the Audi
torium.
Il. p. Coleman, treasurer of the
Union reported in detail as to the re-
ceipts and expenditures for the past
year.
The total receipts were $632, ,954.32. and
the total appropriation $606,S25,13. The
debt which on March Il, 1895 was $780,
956.S2 has been reduced to $l63,S2763
The following members were elected
to the board Of managers: w. T..
Stott. d. D., of Franklin. Ind; II. NJ.
King. d. D.. of Providence. r. T.: w.
T. Chase. d. D.. of Philadelphia;
George C. Lorrimer. ID. D.. of Boston;
Il. NJ. Boteat, d. D., of New Haven,
Conn; Wayland Hoyt. d. d., Of Phila-
delphia; John Humpstone, d. D.,
Brooklyn, N. Y; b. L. Whitman. D. D.,
Washington, n. c.; Edward Judson,
D. d., New York: c. H. Hobart. Oak
land, Cal: w. P. Walker Huntingdon,
w. Va; and j. s. Holmes. d. D.. Terre
Haute. Ind. Pittsburg was named as
the place of next years meeting and
Indianapolis was suggested for the
meeting of 1898.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
METHODIST CONFERENCE.
II is Decided That Bishops Shall Select
Their Places OF Residence In
Order Of Seniority.

Cleveland, o., May 22-Bishop An.
drews, the senior bishop of the Meth
odist church. presided at this morning s
session of the general conference.
Portland, Ore, was selected as the
place for the last of the Episcopal resi-
dences.
1t was decided after much discussion
that the bishops should select their
places of residence in the order OF SEMI
ority.
Bishop Goodsell was granted leave Of
absence in order to go to Europe on a
tour of inspection. He will look after
the consolidation of the two churches
in Germany
A memorial to thirty-two different
nations and rulers on the subject of ar
bitratiOn was adopted.
The following officers were elected:
Secretary of the Sunday School Union
and Tract society. Merritt Hulburd, of
Wilmington secretary Of the board of
education, Charles H. Payne, of Gin
cinnati; editor of the Methodist Re-
view. w. " Kelley. Of New York; edi-
tor of the Christian Advocate, Rev. j.
NJ. Buckley, of New York: editor of the
Western Christian Advocate, David II
Moore. of Cincinnati; editor of the
Northwestern Christian Advocate, Ar
thur Edwards, of Chicago; editor of the
Central Christian Advocate, Jesse Bow
man Young, of st. Louis: editor OF the
Pittsburg Christian Advocate, G. w
Smith; editor of the Norther Christian
Advocate, j. f. c. Sawyer, Of Syracuse
editor of the California Christian Ad.
vocate, w. S. Matthews, of San Fran
cisco; editor Of the Apologist, DR.. A. j
Mast. of Cincinnati.
The amusement question will again
come up in the Methodist general con-
ference. The committee on judiciary
has adopted report declaring the
section of the discipline relating tc
amusements unconstitutional. A mi
nority report will be presented.
The conference then adjourned unit
tomorrow.
Plans will be submitted to the confer
ence for establishing an insurance So
ciety under the auspices of the church
The idea Is that the board of bishop!
shall appoint five Of their own mum
ber and one member of the church from
each general conference district. max
ing nineteen persons in all, they t
constitute the board of directors of tn,
insurance society.
Under the plan proposed by the com
mittee each congregation insures 1t.
property for three years and pays tn,
same premium as though the assuranc,
was given by one of the standard com
panies, bu. only one-third Of the pre-
ium for the entire period Is paid II
cash. Notes are to be given for tn,
other twO-thirds of the premium ant
at the annual meeting of the board O
directors. when the dividend Is struck
each congregations proportion of tn,
profit shall be credited on the note
given by such congregation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
DEMOCRAT.POPULlST FUSION.
Chairman Taubeneck Says Peoples
Party Knows Nothing oft.

st. Louis, May 22.-The announce
ment from Indiana that the Populists
of every state in the union are to fuse
with the Democrats in case a free sill
yer platform is adopted has excited
much interest among the local Popu-
lists.
Chairman Taubeneck, of the Peo-
pies party national executive commit
tee. when seen, said: II know abso-
lutely nothing Of the story. No Popu-
list. bimetallist or Democrat has ever
mentioned this to me. If the Populists
of Indiana have agreed to a combina-
ton of this kind they have not taken
any one into their confidence. So far
as the national committee of the Peo-
pies party Is concerned, there is no
truth In the report"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today
Generally Fair; Cooler.

l Quay Visits Mckinley.
knotty Questions Before Presbyterian
Assembly.
Days Work of Congress.
Dun's Trade Review.
Ex-senator Wallace Dead.
. Tribune's Popular Want Columns.
UocaD-Young Christians at Pittston.
Preliminary Injunction Against a
Sewer.
4 Editorial.
Astrological.
: UocaD-'S6 High School Graduates.
Unknown Man Dies at County Jail.
More Trouble for Barber Asphalt Com-
Escaped from Prison Twice.
Society and Personal.
News of the Churches.
Market and Stock Quotations.
Suburban Happenings.
8 tSports)-Scranton's First Goose Egg.
Base Ball Review.
Alaska's Quaint Capital.
Rhandirmwyn Or Blaen.
10 (Story)-"The Cause of the Difficulty"
II Teaching Tricks to Animals.
u News Up and Down the Valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
Steamship Arrivals.

New York, May 22.-Arrived: Britanic.
from Liverpool and Queenstown: Fuerst
Bismarck, from Hamburg. Southampton
and Cherbourg. Sailed: Norwegian for
Glasgow. Arrived out: Werkendam. at
Rotterdam; Braunschweig, at Gibraltal;
Eteruria, at Queenstown; Normania, at
Hamburg. Sailed for New York: Colum.
bia, from Southampton; Ems, from Ma
pies: City Of Rome, from Glasgow, May q.
Sighted: Bohemia, from Hamburg for
New York, passed Beach Head.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
SCRANTON "A.

tohaveb been Miss Carrie Heilman. aged
20. The judge is an invalid having suf-
fered several strokes of apOplexy and
1t is necessary for him to use an in
vGlids chair.
Not to be outwitted the Judge and
Miss Heilman. 1t is said, went to Cam
den. N. j.. today and were married.
Judge Bruckman has considerable
property and his bride is fairly well
off
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
LAURADA'S RETURN.
The FiIibustcr Successfully DOdges
the Spanish Battlcships.

Jacksonville. Fla, May 22.-The
steamer Laurada entered the bay yes
terday and was met at quarantine by
a number of friends of Cuba. The
Iaurada's captain reported that he had
landed safely on Cuban soil nine tenths
of the munitions. When about to land
the last loads, smoke was seen on the
horizon and fearing It to be from fun
nels Of a Spanish man of war. the
steamer pulled up anchor and started
northward. After communicating this
information the Laurada headed sea-
ward, ostensibly for New York. The
Three Friends cleared this port today
with arms and ammunition consigned
to Key West. The revenue cutter
Boutwell, has been ordered to see her
across the three mile limit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
CUpID's SLY TRICKS.

Judge Bruckman Wcds the Lady of
His Choice in Spite Of Opposition.
Reading, Pa, May 22.--Ex-Judge
George w. Bruckman, nearly 80 years
of age. applied for q marriage license
here but his sister having fled pro-
test 1t was refused him. The bride was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
Iron Workers, Scale.

Detroit. Mich, May 22.-The Amalga-
mated Association of Iron. Steel and Tin
Workers completed the consideration OF
..he Iron scale at this mornings session.
Many minor changes were made In 1t,
cxG referred back to the wage committee.
1t is thought that II will require at least
two days FOR its consideration, when the
tin workers scale will come up for action,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
(.ail Hamilton m.

Boston, May 22.-News received today
from the home Of Gail Hamilton" (Abi-
somewhat improved and that 1t is now
thought that her Illness will prove much
less severe than that from which Miss
Dodge was Frustrated at Washington a
wear ago,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
uera,d,s Wenther Forccnst.

New York. May 23.-ln the Middle states
weather will prevail, with southwest to
northwest winds, preceded by local thun-
derstorms on the coast, followed by lower
temperature. On Sunday, fair, cooler,
northwest to northeast winds. followed by
rising tempersf"re
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
CYCLONE VICTIMS,
SO Far as Reported Ten Persons Are
Killed.

Killed.
Guthrie, Okla, May $50 far as re.
ported ten persons were killed and many
injured by the cyclone and water spout
which descended on this part Of the
territory Wednesday night.
Eight cyclones have passed over a
radius Of fifty mics In this section dur.
ing the last hve days, but Guthrie has
always escaped owing to IT, location. (
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23

which for style, quality
and fit is unequalled.
The Popular Derby
Waists, Adjustable Linen
Plait Batiste Waists.
Special numbers i'm Silk
Waists at $4.3S and $5.
Special prices ON Per.
Gale Waists, 4Sc., 75c. !
and 05c.
Children's Kilt Suits at
reduced prices to close. ,
Lawn and Dimity Dress
ing Sacques for 95c. and
upward.
Elegant line of Chill
dren's Caps and Hats i'm
Lace, Lawn, Linen, Pique,
etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-23
FIN LEY s
Ladies'
Shirt
w WaiStS

Our stock for variety,
style and finish is unsur-
passed and their success
is their best recommended
tion. We call special att
tentiOn to the
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15
ATHREE-WIRE FENGE.
The Cause of a General Fight
With Guns Near Middleton.

Middleton, Tenn, May IA
raid was made by about go armed
men on the three-slat fence owned
by Billie Terrell and the three-wire
fence of j. d. Womack. John
Womack, Jr., now has two loads
of shot in his arm and hip. Last
night a squad of armed men rode by
Ferrelrs house and entered Porter's
Greek Bottom, where j. D. Wom-
ack has a three-wire fence. After
firing few shots the destruction of
the wire fence commenced by cut
ting the wire into small pieces and
chopping down the posts. J. d..
Womack, hearing the noise, started
for the scene, but was halted and
asked to return to his house. On
refusing, volley of shot was fired
at him. none taking effect. He was
not long in getting back to his
house.
Over at Billie FerrelIs house
another armed squad had formed.
Directing Terrell to remain on the
inside and not to show mp until or
dered, they proceeded with their
work. During the destruction Of
Ferrell's fence a continued firing
was kept up. Over at Jim Wom-
ack's another squad had formed to
guard them from running in on the
ones in the bottom. John Won
ack, Jr., with gun, came out and
started to the bottom, where his ia
theirs field is. He was halted
and ordered to turn back. He re-
fused, so a volley of shot was fired
at him, one load taking effect in
his hand, wrist and arm. Another
load lodged in his hip. His condi-
ton is not thought to be serious,
but may necessitate the amputation
of his arm.-Commercial Appeal.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15

whom he worked would pay,
But in this respect he was mistaken,
they say.
In countries with gold or silver as
the standard, the employer should
learn,
That young man plying his trade,
that of printer, his wages earn.
, Perhaps not even Jackass would
debt contract,
And permit his employee, without
his dues, to his home go back.
The goat would not, though in
public he does not pray,
Receive services from a printer and
his wages refuse to pay;
While the poet for his obligations
contracted, in moonlight or day,
Has ever the legal tender with
which to pay.
With all of their faults, Imperfect
tions and sins,
They are fully impressed that to be
truthful wins.
So if bills for rent, stationary and
wages they owe, it is reasonable
to suppose
Not one would declare that, all ex-
penses were met when the year
closed.
Does it not seem that the pray
er of the employer should be thus:
"Father, bless, protect and clothe
my employee, else he bust,
Though the first year of my ven.
ture expenses | did meet,
Yet, 0, Father, my ex-employee
feed, give him, for me, silver and
for Jesus sake, keep?
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15
SAD DEATH.
Wilkes Sdmm0n8 accidental
ly Shoots Himself,

The BULLETIN has never been
called upon to chronicle more un-
fortunate accident than that which
occurred to Mr.. A. w. Sammons,
brother of Sheriff Sammons, last
Friday, The particulars are as fol
lows:
The young man started from his
home, a few miles southwest of
Whiteville, for the bottom to cut
some hoe-handles, and carried his
gun along. In climbing fence in
Mrs. McCutchen's yard, the hammer
of the gun struck the fence, or some
limbs from an overhanging tree,
and the gun was discharged, the
contents entering Mr.. Sammons'
right leg, above the knee joint.
Discovering that he was shot, he
called for assistance. There were
some ladies on the place, but they
were so badly frightened they did
not respond to his calls. A gentle
man blowing about 200 yards dis
tant, heard his cries and went to
his relief. He was carried into
Mrs. McCutchen's house and doc
tor was summoned Immediately.
The physician arrived, dressed his
wound, had him put into vehicle
and sent home, about three-quar
tiers of a mile distant. He suffered
intense agony until Monday morn
ing at 4 o'clock, when death reliev
ed him. His remains were burieo
at Crowley graveyard Tuesday.
Wilkes Summons was 20 year
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15

S. M. Edwards has opened a
store at Cedar Chapel, and has en-
ployed J. L. Phillips, a popular
gentleman, to take charge of it.
A tonic treatment is the best for
Coughs, Colds and LaGrippe.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic is
guaranteed to cure or money refund
ed.
Mr.. John Norment, who has
charge of the Ingram Stave Co.'s
interests at Clayton, Miss, has
been at home during the week,
Mrs. S. Dickson was, on last
Friday, summoned to WhIteville,
on account of the serious illness of
her sister, Miss Rose Norment.
To the Ladiesl Call and
look at our Slippers.
d. E. DURRETT.
The protracted meeting at the
Methodist Church continues. Able
sermons are being preached, and
much good has been accomplished.
Go to Williams Grocery
for Soda Water, Milk Shake,
and Hot Peanuts.
We are glad to state that Mr..
c. III. Newbern, who has been con-
fined to his bed for the past four
weeks with typhoid fever, is improv-
ing,
Miss Carrie Rose, who has
been visiting her brother, G. &.
Rose, of this city, has returned to
her home at Middleburg, Tenn
Wing.
School Books, Tablets,
States, Paper and Envelopes,
etc., cheap at Hudson's.
Attorneys John Biggs, of Jack
son, and w. b. Wilkinson, of
Memphis, attended circuit court
this week.
Mr.. Richard Nuckolls paid the
BULLETIN pleasant visit Monday
For sixty years or more he has beer
a democrat. He still clings to the
old banner.
DIR. 5. Dickson will visi
Hickory Valley Monday and Tues
: day, May 18th and 10th. Thos'
who desire dental work are invited
to meet him,
Patrick Brothers is head
quarters for Ladies' Slippers
They have an immense varl
ETY. at low prices. Call anC
, see them.
The beautiful CHAMBERLAIN
Presbyterian Church at Jackso
was dedicated last Sunday. Mrs
, O.. Nj. Warren and j. p. Dougla
attended the exercises.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15

New Orleans, March 9TH, 1888, by
Mr.. Suggett, consisting of one dozen
Grecian cane chairs and one cane
seat and back rocking chair, pre-
sented by him to his daughter Mrs,
NJ. E. Wells, of Bolivar. Although
purchased over IS years ago, the
turnitureis still in daily use. In
order to show the difference between
prices then and now, we will state
that the bill shows the cost of the
above chairs to be $500. The
same can be duplicated now for
1910.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15

We understand that on Sun
day, May oath, change of SEIZED
ule will go into effect on the l. G.
Railroad. The two solid vestibule
trains from Chicago to New Or
leans, passing Bolivar at COL am,
and $50 p. M, will be displaced
by two other passenger trains more
of local nature. After May oath,
the l. G. will run their through
trains from Chicago to New Or
leans via Memphis.
Gen. Neely's reunion of old
Cherokee soldiers was held here last
Monday. Only three members were
present: Gen. r. P. Nicely, VIM.
Porter and James Mills. Col. R.
D. Casey, VIM. Roberts and Joe
Thompson have died since the last
meeting. There are only five of the
old soldiers living, Jesse S. Harris,
of Washington City, Mr.. Shaw, of
Middle Tennessee, and the three
who were present.
Will you do US the favor
to call and settle your ac-
count, in order to enable us
to pay our creditors?
LIGHTFoRT q Co.
Miss Martha Stinson, an elder
ly maiden lady, died suddenly In
West Point, Miss, last Friday with
rheumatism of the heart. For
several years past she has made
her home in Grand Junction with
her brother, A, F. StInson, and
had gone to West Point only a
few days before she died to visit
another brother. The remains were
inferred last Sunday in the Grand
/ Junction cemetery.
Bolivar never looked better
than at the present time. Each
family seems imbued with the de-
sire to beautify their premises inside
and out. The painters and paper
hangers have all the work they
want. Now while the streets are
improved by having newly painted
houses and white washed fences
overlooking them, would it not be
wise policy on the part of the
authorities to have all brush
and rubbish removed from them
and dumped into washes or beyond
the city limits?
Butter Colored Laces
Linen effect Embroideries
kentucky Homespun Linen
just received by Express.
ID. b. DURRETT.
The BULLETIN has been shown
an old bill of furniture, bought il
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15
BULLETIN
NEWS.
Wall Paper at Hudson's.

Wall Paper at Hudson's.
-Tazewell Tate, of St. Louis, is
in Bolivar.
Mr.. Francis Fentress, of Mem
phis, spent Sunday in Bolivar.
Proceedings of circnit court
will be published next week in full.
Beautiful line of Straw
Hats cheap at Patrick Bros.
Mr.. F. S. Nuckolls and wife
visited the BULLETIN Office Tues
day.
Mrs. Shegog, is visiting in
Oxford, Miss, where she will re-
main for several weeks.
Lace Collars in many diff
ferent designs at Durrett' s.
The young people enjoyed a
dance at the Opera house Friday
evening.
The entrance to the drive way
at St. Katharine's School is being
improved by new gates.
Mr.. Cox is putting up com
modious stable and barn on the
southwest corner of his lot.
Fishing Tackle, Marbles,
Croquet Sets, ETC., at Hud-
sons.
You must be sure and 90 K
the ''GibsOn Pictures" at the Oper;
house the last of the month.
To the Ladies! Call anc
look at our slippers.
ID. Il. DURRETT.
United States Marshal Manson
of Memphis, spent Monday in Boil
var mixing among his friends.
Misses Anna Ferguson an,
Lou Holmes, of Hickory Valley
spent last Saturday in Bolivar.
All kinds Of waist goods a
great inducements at Dur
rett's.
Mr.. j. r. Miller, of Ceda
Chapel, received a telegram Nor
day announcing the death of hi
sister, Mrs. Davis.
Miss Sallie Boucher, of Wilde
has been chosen teacher of the @
dar Chapel school. She bega
teaching last Monday.
Gro to Hudson s for Drugs
Paints, Varnishes, etc.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15

old, and was one of the most moral,
upright, honorable young men in
Hardeman County. If he had an
enemy among white or black it was
never known. He was respected
and admired by everybody, and his
tragic death has cast a gloom over
the entire community,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15
TYuisms.

Better far to pay cash as you go,
Than to never pay for what you
owe;
Debts contracted, night or day
In justice to creditors should al
ways be paid.
Long prayers in church do not
debts liquidate,
Hence, a man by the name of Boyd
is in strait.
Perhaps he thought that he for
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1896-05-15
To the Ladies! Call anC
see our Slippers.
ID. Z. DURRETT.

DIR. s. Dickson has returned
from a meeting of the State Den
tai Association at Nashville. He
reports a pleasant and profitable
trip. We notice that DR.. Dickson
was placed upon several important
committees by the Association, one
of which was the committee on To-
cation, to select place to hold the
meetings for the next five years.
Lookout Inn was agreed upon.
Ice cold Soda and Milk
Shake-pleasant, healthful
drinks-at Williams Groce-
ny.