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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
DIED AT KINGSTON.
Brother Of Ex.COunty Treasurer d: W.
Powell Passes Away.

Powell Passes Away.
A prominent person Of Luzerne coun-
ty passed from this life at $50 Sunday
night in the person of Watkin Powell.
at his home in Kingston after an illness
Of one and one-half years. He had
been confined to his bed only two weeks
before his death. Besides ex-County
Treasurer D. w. Powell, the decea ased
is survived by another brother, Will
liam. in California, and by wife and a
family of six.
The deceased was ffty-four years of
age. He eniisteds when only twenty
years old in Schooley's battery. Second
Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery. and
served three years and one-half. Be
fore the war he lived in Scranton and
after it located in Wilkes Barre. next
moving to Plymouth. and later to
Kingston. The funeral will be held at
1.30 tomorrow afternoon. Interment
will be made in Plymouth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
Electrical EXPOS itiOu Ore ned,

New York. May 4.--The national electri-
cal exposition was formally opened to-
night in the Grand Central Palace. There
We're delegates present from over 10000
electric light plants in the United States.
The exposition was formally opened by
Governor Morton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
INSANE MANS CRIME,
william Kostcttcr Kills Ills Young Wife
md Causes tho Death OF Ills Mother.


md Causes the Death Of Ills Mother.
Shamokin. Pa, May 4.--While visit
ing his fathers home. William Kostet-
ter today shot and killed his young
Wife and caused the instant death Of
his mother in the little village of Ston-
ington. Procuring breech- loading
gun he entered the room where his
wife was sitting in rocking chair. He
stepped W. behind her. took deliberate
aim and blew her head half off Kos
letters mother, who was Just outside
the dooG ran into .he house. Shocked
by the terrible spectacle. which met her
gaze, she threw w. her hands. and ut
tering loud cry. fell dead at the feet
of her son.
Kostetter was sober and Industrious
young man. having held several posi-
tions of trust in this city. He was TAX
en- to Jail this afternoon. The coroner
has cmpanelled a jury and will hold
an inquest tomorrow. Eostetter has
been suffering from grip for months and
his sanity will he made the subject
of inquiry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
Deserts Mr.. Norton.

New York, May i.--ton. Thomas W.
Bradley, of Orange county delegate to
the Republican convention from the Sew
enteenth congressional district of New
York. who was elected without instruc-
tons. but counted for Morton, this even-
ing issued Il statement announcing that
he would vote for Mckinley
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05

Carson. New, May 4.-John 4. Jones, who
after two trials was convicted OF fslo-
niously taking gold bullion from the Car
son mint, was this morning sentenced Is
Judge Hawley to eight years in the peni-
Tertiary at hard labor and to pay u fine
of 5000. The same sentence has been
passed on Henry, the other suspect.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05

Harrisburg, Pa, May i.--Governor and
Mrs. Hastings gave Il dinner at the execu~
tive mansion tonight to the outgoing and
incoming state treasurer. General Sam
uel NJ. Jackson retired today and Bunja-
min j. Haywood took his place. After
dinner the retiring treasurer was given
surprise IN the presentation by the gov
ernor. on behalf of the department Of
ticials, Of an elegant silver service.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05

London. May 1.-THE directors of the
British South Africa company held a
meeting today. at which they discussed
the connection of Cecil Rhodes and Mr.
Belt. officers of the company, with the
government. 1t was finally decided that
Messrs Rhodes and Belt should be re-
requested to resign.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
Steamship Arrivals.

New York. May 4.-Arrived: Werkcn-
dam. from Rotterdam: Pennsular. from
Lisbon, etc. Arrived out-Kensington, at
Antwerp, May 2: State OF Nebraska. at
Glasgow. May 3. Sailed for New York
Friesland from Antwerp, Mays. Sighted:
Neendan. from New York for Rotterdam.
passed the Lizard.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
SlOeum Monument Site

Gettysburg. Pa. May 4.--General Danie
New York state Gettysburg battlefield
commission have located the site for the
$4,000 statue of General Henry W, Slo.
cum, which the Empire state will erect
IL VIII stand on Stevens knoll. which Is
the elevation Just west OF Cubs hill
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
SIN FIREMEN INJURED.


Kingston, n. Y. May i.-Six firemen
were severely injured in fire which
occurred this morning in Fischer's ho-
tel. This hotel and Rigney's hotel ad-
joining it, and several barns in the
neiGhborhood We're burned. as was the
dwelling and store of Herold Bros.
The injured iiremen were in Rigney's
building when the roof fell. None of
them were fatally injured. The loss
will exceed $4,000. The guests in the
hotels escaped in their night clothes,
losing all their property.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
Did Not know 1t Was Loaded.

Altoona, Pa, May 4.--George A. McCans,
a 13-ycar-old boy, was shot TO-DAY in thu
left side, the bullet entering his body
near the heart by his cousin. George Ar
Bile, OF the same age and probably fatal
" injured. Arble ana McCans were play.
ing with q revolver which they did not
know was loaded when it was discharraa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
IJnrri,v,. com,r;,,,. =, No..

Philadelphia, May 4.-National Chairman
William f. Harrity has called a meeting
of the subcommittee of the Democra tic
national committee to be held at the Hotel
wellington. Chicago. on Friday next,
May s. at 12 o'clock noon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
senator Wallace Vcrv Low

q New York. May 5.-Shortly after i
o'clock this morning 1t was stated at the
residence of ex-United States Senator
Wallace. of Pennsylvania, that he was
conscious, but was very low.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
Iicrpld'S Forecast.

New York. May Am the Middle states
today clear, warm weather will prevail
with fresh and light southerly to wester-
~ winds, followed by slight rise of tenn
perature on and near the Atlantic sea-
board. On Wednesday fair with warmer
weather will prevail. with slight tenn
perature rise.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
GIRL ASSASSlNATED.
Terrible Fate of Elsie kreglO. Of Wash.
iugtOu,

Washington, May Am awful trag-
edy occurred in the Northwestern su-
burbs of this city this afternoon. only
a short distance from the Geological
park and on the borders of Rock Creek
the historic stream separating Wash
ington from it's Georgetown district.
Elsie Kreglo. l6-year-old daughter
Of Isiah Kreglo. u farmer employed
OH the klingle estate. was attacked by
a man. supposed to be a negro, and her
throat was cut SO terribly that she died
as help came in answer to her screams.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
HAMILTON DISSTON BURIED.
Funeral Services Largely Attcndcd-List
of Honorary and Active Pail. Bearers.

Philadelphia. May 4.--The funeral of
Hamilton Disston. the head of the ex-
tensive saw works Of Henry Disston Il
Sons, of this city, who died suddenly
from heart disease on Thursday. took
place this morning from his late resi-
dence. Broad and Jefferson streets. The
services. which We're conducted by Rev.
DR.. Lawrence Colfelt, former pastor Of
the oxford Presbyterian church. and OF
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
RcSicacd hv Menelik.

Rome. May A dispatch from Masso>
wah states that General Baldissera has
relieved Adigrat. which has been besieged
for a considerable time by the forces Of
King Genelik.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
The Gold kcsct 70

Washington. May 4.--Gold Withdrawals
today amounted to s2,2l3.90O, Of which
g. 10000 was taken for export. This re-.
duces the gold reserve to $l2, ,6l2,57G
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
FINLEY s
Special
Sale of
Towels
For this Week ONLY.
For this Week ONLY.

This is an opportunity
for housekeepers to re-
plenish their stock of
Towels at prices much be-
low regular value. We
call special attention to
our
GERMAN LINEN TOWELS
I'm Damask and Hucka-
back.
Fringed Towels at l2H,
10, rs and IS cents each.
Hemmed Towels nv,
is, lS and n cents each.
Hem Stitched w, l8,
rs, 55, 4S, S., IS, rs, 95,
$l.25 and $l.5O each.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
FAKE INDIAN STORY.
Reported Disturbance at Sitka Is X,
gnrdcd With Suspicion.

gnrdcd With Suspicion.
Washington. May 4.-Officials of the
Indian bureau have received no ad-
vices Of alleged troubles between the
Indians and the whites in Sitka. Alas
ka. or thereabouts. as stated in an Of
tawa dispatch.
The present alleged outbreak is re-
garded as having no more authenticity
than similar Ottawa dispatches have
had
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
CONTRACT is VALID.
That's the Decision in the Abingdon
Turnpike Case.

The supreme court yesterday handed
down an opinion affirming the decision
of the court Of this county in the case
of the Providence and Abingdon Turn
pike and Plank Road company against
the city of Scranton.
This means that the contract be-
tween the company and the city Is val
id and that the city must keep the turn
pike in repair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
CFllLDREM'S
GARMENTS

are all sacrificed. About half of
early seasons figures will buy them
now. and within cloths no STYLES
have deteriorated The selection is
large and as nearly perfect as cor
rect styles can make ii.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
w OH king
For Glory

Comes as near the truth as any
way we know of putting IL these
days in our cloak department.
OF course we've had our profitable
season. with the biggest trade we
have ever recorded. and now were
fairly into the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
BATH TOWELS.

lUN III IVW NNVo
APAlR.
is dozen Bath Towels 7c
rs dozen Bath Towels 10c
Is dozen Bath Towels 25c
10 dozen Bath Towels $50!
20 dozen Bath Towels 48c
Linen Bath fowls 48,
IS, IS and 05c. each.
Bath Sheets i'm regular
sizes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05

LADIES' CAPES
Spring weight, correct cut. plain or
braided. Former price, so.
New Price, $l.69
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

Mr.. Jacob Tome emphatically
denies the report circulated by the
Silverites and Bryan Democrats
that he said "silver was best for
the workingman. "-Whig.
Mr.. Tome may not have said SO
and of course did not, but being a
most sensible business man he
must necessarily believe it would
be best for the working men and
for the country banks las well.
What ever financial policy conduces
to the prosperity of the industrial,
wealth producing class, is the best
for all other classes of society
except the class of Unsuitable greed
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

change on silver our customs col
lections at the ports of entry
amounted to 1000, 600. The next
year they were $14,000,000 In
the fiscal year ending in 1890 our
importations exceeded $50, 100000.
In the fiscal year ending in 1895
they were slightly in excess of
1874, 100000. On the other hand,
our expectations increased. In
1S90-9l they amounted to 1858, 000,-
600, and in 1894-95 to 500, 1000, 900.
There was nothing in the nature of
commercial panic consequent
upon the sharp advance in silver
exchange.
BANK AND BUSINESS FAILURES
RARE IN MEXICO.
Our merchants are conservative
and careful, and bank and business
failures are happily rare in Mexico
under any circumstances. AS to
wages and the condition of laboring
men, considering the nature of work
and classes of industry, they com
pare favorably with those in other
countries.
The demand for skilled labor has
grown with the great increase in
the number of mills and manufac
tories. This demand in all branch
es of labor is strong. The added
exchange has not impaired the
value of our dollar as applied to the
purchase of articles of home manu-
facture. Its buying power is I'M
changed in this respect, and prices
for domestic merchandise and pro-
duce vary only according to the
supply and the demand.
Heavy investments of foreign
capital in Mexican enterprises have
been made since the appreciation
of gold elsewhere.
There is another point of view.
The foreign debt of the country is
payable in gold. The duties on i'm
ported merchandise are collected in
silver, or on that basis. The high
rates of exchange, together with the
decrease in our customs collections
before alluded to, have caused a
considerable shrinkage in this
source of revenue.
PoRFIRIo DIAZ.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

Rev. Mark Minser, a Dunkard minis
ter of Deckers Point, Pa, says he can
recommend Chamberlain's Pain Balm to
any one in need of good liniment, and
that he considers it the best he has ever
used Pain Balm is especially valuable
for rheumatism, lame back, sprains,
swellings. cuts, bruises, burns and scalds.
1t is one Of the most remarkable medicines
i'll existence, and its effects will both sur
prise and delight you. For sale at rs and
so cents per bottle by E. T. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

In the September Arena Rev. B. w.
Williams discusses the Evils of Land
Monopoly" and in short but pithy
paper shows the baleful results which
flow from monopoly in land-the gift of
the Creator to His creatures, but which
has been wrenched from them by grasp
ing syndicates and private monopolists.
Mr.. Williams points out the extent to
which foreign landlordism prevails in the
United States and gives long list of the
names of foreign dukes, barons and earls,
and also of American syndicate and
private monopolists who own vast tracks
of land in this country, with the number
of acres held by each, which is very sug-
gestive
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18
Why the Peoples Party Nominated
w. j. Bryan.

They nominated him because he repre-
sented the great fundamental principles
of good government that must be settled
for the people or against the people in
this fight. They nominated him because
he was one of the people; stands for the
people; and will be the peoples President
if elected. They nominated him because
no better candidate could be selected, and
because millions of men not members of
the Peoples party were already pledged
to vote for his election. They nominated
him because it seemed to be the surest
and quickest way of restoring this gov
eminent to the landmarks of our fore
fathers, the surest and quickest way OF
breaking the shackles of corporate and
foreign domination, and restoring pros
perity to an oppressed and outraged
people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

Hon. w. B. Baker was re-
nominated by the republican party
last week to represent this district
in the next congress. There is Il
strong probability, little less than
certainty that the second con-
gressional district will be repre-
sented in the 55th congress by a
silver member in the person of Mr..
Jewett who is a Hartford county
man.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

Why do farmers and other of the pro-
ducing class complain bitterly of Trusts
and Monopolies and vote steadily to keep
the old Republican party in power? 1t
has been the mainstay of Trusts and all
kinds of Monopolies for thirty years. Do
such people expect ever to get rid of
Trusts and robbing Monopolies by voting
TO keep their political party in power'
The Trusts and Monopolies have made
use of the party to accomplish their rob-
berries and every farmer in the country
knows it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

Jesse L. Test, Esq, an old resident and
highly respected citizen of our town,
called this morning and after purchasing
bottle of Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy, said; 'If any
one asks you if this remedy will do what
is claimed for it, tell them yes and refer
them to me-" II. Alexander Stoke.
Reynoldsville, Pa. No one can doubt the
value of this medicine after giving it a
fair trial. Then it is pleasant and safe to
take, making it especially valuable for
children. For sale by L. 7. Reynolds.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18
CLOTHING GENTS FURNISH
ING GOODS.
BUFFINGTON'S OFFER:

Any customer paying ONE CENT cash down, cents
next day. the next and thus continue paying each
day double the paid the previous day. for the short
of 10 days, will furnish them with
all-woo1 Gents Suit, late fall cut,
Fange Hat, of any staple color
pair of Shoes, pointed or globe toe,
Numbered Shirt
Silk Necktie,
pair of regular made black or tan Hose
suit of summer Underwear
will also present them with
$3.50 spending money with their outfit.
This offer open for 80 days. unless closed out
Several suits of clothing already sold and they be
placed for the money.
GENTLE HINT-Spend less time talking Gold and
Silver and keep open for opportunities such
offer right home and 16 times you will profit by it,
and become money oaners instead of borrowers The old
saying continues true under any financial Standard
N penny saaed Is penny made"
The opportunity offered, it remains only for you to
=. r. BURLINGTON.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

The death struggle of the Bourbon
element which has ruled the democratic
party for 80 years was represented in the
Indianapolis Sound money" democrat
convention which placed the two old
party shells, Palmer and Buckner in
nomination. 1t is the dissolving view OF
the old organization resembling the Bell
and Everett expiring embers of the old
Wing party, but with less vitality than
the latter.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18
PRESIDENT DIAZ'S STATEMENT
TO THE NEW YORK JOURNAL.
The Executive of the Mexican Repub-
lie Tells How That Country
Has PrOspered Under the
Silver Standard.
Silver Standard.

CITY OF MEXICO, Sept. 8, 1896.
To w. r. HEARST,
New York Journal Il do not
care to discuss the effect of the
silver coinage on the material in
terests of Mexico with a view to
influencing the result of the coming
national election in the United
States. Such course on my part
would be wholly improper, consid-
ering the friendly and peaceful re-
lations existing between the United
States and Mexico. The present
political issue in the former country
is the question of the money stan
dard, and [ do not wish to be re-
garded as in any wise attempting
to affect the outcome.
I can give facts relative to exist
ing industries and the establish
ment of new ones in Mexico under
our financial system, and each may
draw his own conclusions as to the
causes which have produced such
awakening in commercial and in
dustrial affairs. Ocular demon
strations of the vast development
may be found by visiting the cotton
and woollen mills in our various
cities. Some are old, others recently
opened. Our paper mills and their
output also furnish evidence of our
material prosperity. Until COM
paratiyely recent period all the
pulp used in the manufacture OF
paper in this country was imported,
and the paper only was made in
Mexico; now the pulp and every
thing that enters into the compost
ton of the paper is made here.
The departments of the Govern
ment will furnish the exact data
and statistics showing the growth
OF domestic manufactures and
commerce.
GROWTH OF MEXICO's COMMERCIAL
INTERESTS.
While our material interests have
increased steadily and beautifully
for the last twenty years, since the
close of the Indian minis and the
repeal of the Sherman law, so
called, in the United States, the
growth of Mexico's commercial and
industrial interests has been par
ticularly marked. The consequent
appreciation in the price of gold
and the increase in exchange be
tween Mexico and the gold stan
pard countries at once operated to
reduce importations and stimulate
home manufactures.
The added price of exchange was
in effect an addition to the tariff.
The importer added to the original
cost the duty and cost of exchange.
Our cotton and woollen mills al
ready in operation were obliged to
enlarge their capacity and new
ones were established. The num-
Der of operatives necessarily had to
be greatly increased.
To show the falling off in the
consumption of foreign merchan-
disc, it may be said that the year
prior to the increase of foreign eX-
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

Those who are so weak minded as to be
made nervous by the bugaboo raised by
the goldbug papers over silver and Mexico
should not fail to read the article in
another column by the President of
Mexico, to the New York Journal, con-
corning the business and silver money of
that country.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

"Mr. William Reynolds, Esq" at
tempted very dangerous feat while per-
forming on the goldbug tight rope, with
one end attached to Mckinley and Hob
art, the other to Palmer aud Buckner, in
bowling to the farmers with a rise in their
wheat by the reconciliation of silver,
and on the other side to the 1aborers with
the lowering of wages by reconciliation,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

Two or three million idle laborers are
not afraid of having their wages cut in
two. They have no wages to be cut in
two They would like to have chance
to earn some of those 53-cent silver dollars
which are so scarce they are worth as
much as 2oo-cent gold dollar.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

The party must be judged by its friends
Vanderbilt has given 100000 to the
Republican campaign fund. What part
hath farmers and other working met
with the Vanderbilts?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

About the time we get our money SC
that it will be good in Yurrup it will all
be in Yurrup, says all exchange. And
this is the way the people all over the
country are laughing at the goldbug
1ollipop which they are trying to catch
them with.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

The only way to remedy the defect the
goldbugs say they see in the 53-cent dol
lars is to double their number by free
coinage. When things are only worth
half what they ought to be double the
number,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

The democratic orator, "Mr. William
Reynolds, ESQ.," of Baltimore, did some
very dangerous balancing on Saturday
evening on the Democratic-Republican
goldbug tight rope. The performer CAME
near falling several times.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

President Perry of the republican gold
bug club, introduced the democratic
orator on Saturday evening" Mr.. William
Reynolds, Esq" in neat little speech
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

That 53-cent silver dollar beats no
money at all is the opinion oftwo or three
million idle people in this country at the
present time.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1896-09-18

Campaign literature for free
distribution at the MIDLAND
JOURNAL office.