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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
THE RIVER AND HARpoR BILL
This Measure May he Passed Over
the Presidents Veto.

Washington, May 3l.-The feature of
the week will be The passing of the river
and harbor bill over the presidents veto.
Friends of the bill have all been notified
to be present Tuesday, when the bill
will be reported back from the commit
tee. Under the rules, the last six days
of the session are suspension days. and
this enables the house to clear the call
endar OF the Phillips commission bill,
Erdman's arbitration bill and many 9TH
er pending measures. The Jones-Stokes
election case will be disposed of tomor-
row. Some fears are expressed of the
vote on the general deficiency bill. be-
cause 1t carries the French spoliation
claims.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04

Disease VIII Aid Insurgents to Com
quer.

Tampa, Fla. May Si.-Private ad-
vices from Cuba announce that fellow
fever is raging there. caprilla Iayas
and Rodriguez are moving westward and
all the insurgent forces ere drawing iear
Havana.
Havana, May Sl.-The local guerilla
force Of Sagua in an engagement on the
plantation Of Armenia, killed several in
surgents. Colonel Jose Sanchez also fell
in a personal combat with the captain
OF the guerillas.
The insurgents have been defeated Al
ANITA with a loss Of seven killed
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
NOTED INDIAN WOMAN DEAD
Miss EvangeIipc. the Daughter OF
chief seattle.

Seattle, Wash, May 31.-Miss Evange-
line. one Of the best known Indian char
acters on the coast died today Of pneu-
monia She was a daughter of old Chief
Seattle. after whom this city was nam
ed. The old settlers have taken the fun
eraI arrangements in charge and Will
make the event one to be remembered
The deceased refused to be moved to the
city hospital when 1t became known that
she was dangerously i'll and died in a
miserable shack on the water front. Her
age was not known, but she was very
old.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
THE MINISTER MET WITH A FALL
Painful Accident to Rev. Snepp of
NendrIck.

Kendrick, May 29.-Rev. a. w. Snepp.
pastor of the United Brethren churches
of Kendrick and Juliaetta. met with
painful accident here while at work
painting. Having built scaffold along
one of the gable ends of the house. ne
climbed onto It, when one of the scaffold
boards broke, throwing him to the ground
a distance of about 10 feet, breaking the
bone of the left leg at the ankle. The
flesh was terribly lacerated by the broken
bones protrudng through the flesh from
one to two inches 1t was thought for
a time that amputation would be neces-
sary, the bones being so badly shattered
and the fracture reaching almost to tn,
knee. AS Rev. Snepp is a man of about
60 years and of a robust, healthy dis
position. the accident will only incapac-
itate him for some time.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
CHANGE IN CONVENTION DATE
Republican National Committee VIII
Vote ON 1t.

Washington, May 3O.-Contrary to re-
ports there have been no communications
between Chairman Carter, of the nation
al committee, and the St. Louis local
committee, having charge of the arrange
ments of the republican convention, re-
specting the question of change in the
date of holding the convention, June 16.
Carter's advices are that about two
weeks will be required TO put the build
ing in condition for the convention, as
suming that an adequate force of work
men can readily be obtained. Carter
SAYS should the local st. Louis commit
tee ask an extension of time he would
communicate by telegraph with each
member of the national committee, sub
mitting the request and abide by the
decision of the majority.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
CONVENTION PLEDGE MADE GooI
Chicago Has Given Her Bonus to the
Democracy.

Chicago. May S1.-Chicagoans will re-
deem their pledge to the democratic ma
tional committee. Chairman Harrity and
his colleagues of the subcommittee will
meet in joint conference with the local
committee which has in charge the ar
rangements in connection with the con-
vention hall, and the balance of $1,000 of
the $4,000 pledged will be turned over to
Mr.. Harrity. Final inspection of the
coliseum will be made by both commit
tees tomorrow, every essential feature
agreed on originally being now practical
~ settled
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04

one day Thomas Carlyle went into a
tobacconists shop In London and asked
for a certain brand OF tobacco. The shop
man, not having the kind asked for, and
not knowing who he was dealing with,
produced another sort which he thought
might pass for that desired. Carlyle
took the tobacco in his hand and examin-
ed It; then. looking at the shopman. he
said. Deal in the veracities sir-deal IN
the veracitles," and stalked out of the
shop.-Argonaut
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
DESPERATE FIGHT WITH THUGS
Miners Were Followed by Four Des-
pcrate Men.

Craig, Col, May 3l.-Information comes
from Browns Park, across the line in
Utah, of a desperate battle on May 81,
i'm which two men were killed and two
others mortally wounded. 1t Is stated
that Matt Warner and a man named
Norman had discovered rich mineral near
the state line and were developing their
find on the quiet Folr unknown men.
learning the fact, followed them. A
fight took place, in which Warner was
killed and Norman wounded all four of
the others. No arrests have been made.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
WAS KILLED At a RIFLE RANGE
Distressing Accident ut the Butts at
MiII<esbnrre.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, May 3O.-A tragedy
occurred at the rifle range of the Ninth
regiment, National Guards of Pennsyl-
vania at Parsons Pa, at noon today
The company was at practice. Obediah
Rhodes, fifth sergeant. was looking after
the targets He gave the signal to fire.
then raised his head above the danger
line. A bullet from the rifle of John r.
Nipple struck him in the head. killing
him instantly. Nipple and Rhodes were
fast friends
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
Northern Pacific Matters.

Milwaukee, May 5o.-Judge Seaman, In
the absence of Judge jenkins, signe1 an
order fixing the hearing OF .he petition
Of the receivers for the Northern facific
for leave to reject the lease Of the st.
Paul terminals for June Is. The rece'v-
ers at present leave the terminal facili-
ties in Minneapolis and run over the
tracks of the terminal company into ST
Paul
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
ARTICLE is FULL OF uNTRurHs
President KrueRer Talks of Seymour
Forts Communication.

Pretoria. May 31.-Fresident Kruger is
still suffering from influenza. All day he
has been receiving the Johannesburg re-
formers who were released from prison
yesterday, and who called to express
their gratitude for their liberty.
In an interview today President Krue-
ger declared the article in the current
Nineteenth Century, by Seymour Fort.
who was private secretary to Sir Henry
Brougham Loeb, while the latter was
governor of Cape Colony, is full of un-
truths.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
MISS MATTE SHARP TO RETURN
Gave Moscow Her Farewell Musical
Saturday Night.

Moscow Idaho, May 3l.-Miss Matte
Sharpe. of Spokane, who has been teach
ing vocal music in Moscow for the last
eight months, gave her farewell rnusical
at the Hotel MOSCOW last night in the
presence of a critical audience. All were
delighted with the manner in which the
excellent program was rendered. Miss
Sharpe will return to Spokane next Sat
urday to remain.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
A CLOSE CALL FOR MATT cRuMr
one Man Held out Against n Death
Sentence.

Boise, Idaho. May 31.-Matt Crump the
murderer Of Thomas Roman, VIII be
brought to the penitentiary tomorrow
from Weiser. under sentence Of impris-
onment for life. 1t appears that there
was one man on the jury opposed to capi-
tai punishment. Otherwise crump would
have been hanged
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
LEADERS ONLY WILL DE JAILED
All other TransvaaI Prisoners Are
to BE Released.

London, May 30.-The secretary of STATE
for the colonies, Joseph Chamberlain, las
received the following dispatch from the
British agent at Pretoria: "Al prison.
ers have been released except the FOUR
leaders. The latter's cases will be consid-
cred later. Fines and punishment in lieu
of payment and Punishment remains, but
it is suspended on agreement that the
prisoners do not interfere with the pol
tiles of the republic"
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
CUBA WILL HAVE TO WAIT
MORGAN BELIEVES NO RELIEF CAN
BE GIVEN ny AMERICA.
Refusal to Recognize the Recom-
mendntions of Congress Isa
Bad Precedent.

was asked TO-DAY concerning the propd-
biity of securing action on the Cuban
resolution before adjournment. He said
"congrase w,,, nronan,v disnerse hefore
anv furthar action is nossih,a The dis
nosltion of tho maioritv Of the senate
committee is 10 devolve unon the presi-
dent n rasnorsih,l,tv tbat be &c evidently
eaeer to assume coneress has nracti-
caIlv caasad to no n factor In tbe gov
ernment excant in tho casa of n veto
when the constitution narmits II to act
finally bv two-thirds vota Evan This
function is denied who, n ,s onnl,ad IN
our foraign noli,ical ralations
"For yovernment Win co-ordinata
danartments In which ua hoast wa a,.a
making a stranga and ran,a ,,o,,a,,er,
toward ra-astshlisbing royai ,rero,,a
five in tho hands oe our axacu,i,,a a. ono
| controlIahla nowar IF arv pritisb con-
stitutional mower was dastrovod IN Amer
ica nv tho ravo,,t,op Of t77c n was tbe
prerooativa of the crown II tho crown
acting alone can suhstitute tho entire
laws of war for tho laws of naaca which
now poverr our ,e,ati,ns win Canada
and If be can mako tbis tot,I ravo,utior
of our legal status as citizens and as a
natio, h,nairg roo, &c h., his oroo,a
nation ~ 10 IN cot, that NO aho,ishaa
the preropative in orr federa, constitu.
ton If the nresidant without tba con
currence of congress should nroo,air,
that war existed in Cuha and the Irnited
states assumes tho relation Of neutral
power toward the racoenized haI,igerents
under the laws Of nations he wou,d
usurp power of the most dangerous
character In the moment Of their on
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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04

Springfield, Ohio, May a-Rev. Mr.
Crabtree. the prohibition candidate for
secretary OF state, and nearly AL CO.
prohibitionists will resign tomorrow.
This action is taken to join :he rew
party organized at Pittsburg.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04

San Francisco, May %.-The Cdlifolnia
State Pharmaceutical Society has decd
ed to establish laboratory here for the
manufacture of many medicines thas they
now purchase In the east.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
TO DISCUSS THE EVERETT PLANK
Meeting Tonight of the Young Mems
Republican Club.

The Young Mems Republican Club Will
meet this evening at the municipal court
room, in the city hall, at O'Clock. There
will come up for discussion the question
whether or not to express disapproval OF
the gold plank in the Everett state plat
form Good speakers have been secured
for the entertainment of the club.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04
THE CUE FOR POLITICAL BOLTS
Free silver PrOhibitiontsts HIVE Set
the Pace.

Chicago, May. S0.--A special to the Her
aid from Pittsburg says;
THE bolt of the free silver prohib-
itionists from the regular national con-
vention and the formation of a new silver
party is now claimed to be the first move
of the silver men to bolt all the political
conventions.
"A western delegate from the Bimetal-
lie League has for months been doing
considerable missionary work. MEM
ber of the national committee from Kan
sas and close friend of Ex-Governor st.
John, said: The western people are
united on the silver question irrespective
of party and there viii be bolts from the
republican, democratic and other conven-
tons If the gold standard is adopted We
will no longer submit to eastern dicta-
tlon. There is a general understanding
of this kind west "
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04

Pttsburg, may S0.-An attempt was
made today by the national reform party
to affiliate with the national party, but
all overtures were repudiated, The ma
tional committee of the new party met
today end elected l.. ID. Logan of Ohio
chairman, ]. p. st. John of Kansas vice
chairman. d. ]. Thomas of Kentucky
secretary, A. NJ. Todd of Michigan treas
urer
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-06-04

Chicago tanners say there Is better
feeling, but sales are not large.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
BL0ODSAED At DURYEA
Two More Murders Aided to Its
Terrible Record.
SHOOTING SATURDAY NIGHT
Michael Walsh Killed by His Compa niOu.
Dennis COuuirf-pOlauder Is Rs-
ported TO have Beaten Ont Ills
Wife's Brains with Poker.

Two more murders have occurred in
Duryea since The Tribune last went to
press, Saturday night. during drunk
en- fight Michael Walsh was shot and
almost instantly killed by Dennis Con-
nih, and last night about 3 o'clock
Polander beat out his wife's brains with
a poker. This makes three murders
that have been committed in and about
Duryea within Il week.
The first murder occurred early
Wednesday morning at u Lithuanian
ball in Mike Ruters hotel. william
Yushursky, aged "a, was the victim.
He was beaten about the head with an
iron bar during Il fight in the rear of
the dance hall and died from the effects
of the blows the next day. John
Pakutka, John Lavine and Andrew
Koslosky are now In the Lu2erne
county Jail charged with him murder.
They, of course. deny being the assail-
ants, but admit having seen the assault.
The Saturday night shooting resulted
from u drunken quarrel. Walsh and
Connifr in company with several Others
We're in Joyce's saloon at the place
known as Head of the Canal and
from some cause that has not yet devel-
oped the two men got into light and
before anybody could interfere Commit
drew u revolver and shot Walsh in the
straat ,rd F,lI Ill basnr, ba had .ona
fifty feet.
Murderer Conuiff Arrested.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
HAS 4 DIMPLE In HIS CHIN.
Snmnel G.. Mahcdy. OF Minoaku. Arrested
SATURDAY. Night on q serious Charge,


Samuel G. Mahedy. of Minooka. spent
the Sabbath in prison cell in the CEN
tral police station. having been arrest
ed At II clock Saturday night by Con-
sable Joseph Il. Woelkers. of the
Eleventh ward, on a warrant sworn
out before Justice of the Peace Whalen.
of Avoca, on the charge of betraying
Nora McGlynn, u pretty young girl of
Pleasant Valley.
Mahedy was seen in MS cell last night
by Tribune reporter and he admitted
that he had been guilty of criminal acts
with the prosecutriX. The warrant was
sworn out by the mother of the girl.
The culpria kept dodging arrest for
weeks, but was finally landed Satur-
day night. He expects some one to go
his bail today.
the evening, Mahedy and Miss Nellie
Kenny, of Genet street, Twentieth
ward, were married without any dis
play or Cstcntation al st. Johns church.
Thomas Murray. of Minooka, his
brother-in law, was groomsman, and
Miss Polly Cotter, of Greenwood, was
bridesmaid. SO quiet was the mar
riaEe kept that even the most imme-
diate friends of the bride We're not
aware of it, She went to work in the
Sauquoit SILK factory the next day and
worked until noon, but then the secret
leaked out and she could no longer
stand the gossip, so she went home.
Almost simultaneous with the news
of Mahedy's marriage came the story
that he was in duty bound to marry
Nora McGlynn, of Avoca. Her friends
We're around to- see him, and it is al
legged that hf promised to marry her
the day before he married Miss Kenny.
Immediately after his marriage he
left town and the reports are that he
went to Lee. Pa. He was in the EN-
ploy of the Greenwood Store company
as delivery clerk before he began to
dodge constables. He is 22 years of
age has auburn hair and a dimple in
L.. IlaiIa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
The Tribune Job Department mt

has been kept busy day and night for
the past three weeks, and it's capacity
has been fully tested. What work it
has done has been in every way salts
factory and we are not blowing our
own horn" when we state that our
capacity Is much larger than that
of any other printing house in
the city. Spring announcements
will soon be the order of the
day, and we shall give special at
tention to this class Of printing. New
faces of type will be introduced, and
merchants will do we'll to consult us
before placing orders for this class
Of work. Our bindery has been stead
lily employed for months past, but we
will now be able to give attention to
the wants of the business men in rul-
ing, binding. etc. Keep this in mind
that our office can print or bind to suit
your necessity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
BURIED IN MONTROSE.
Mail Carrier Edward Il. Pickering Laid at
Rest Saturday.

The funeral Of Mailcarrier Edward II.
Pickering was held Saturday. Rev.
Charles Robinson. ID. D., pastor of the
Second Presbyterian church, conducted
services at the late residence on Clay
avenue, and aftcrward the remains
were borne On the 1851 noon train on
the Delaware. Lackawanna and West
ern abroad to Montrose where inter-
ment was made. Services We're also
conducted at the home of the deceased 5
mother in Montrose.
The funeral was in charge of Branch
Il, National Letter Carriers aSsocia-
tion OF which the following members
were pallbearers: William Cannon.
John Fl. Phillips, August Jenkins, NJ.
j. O'Malley, OF Scranton; Edward
Grifiiths and James johnson, Of Wilkes
Barre.
The Scranton carriers bestowed a
floral tribute, envelope shaped, with
the words, 'At Rest" intertwined.
That of the Wilkes Barre carriers was
a pillow with the word "Comrade." !"
Thirty-five Of the Scranton carriers
were present at the funeral and they
sang appropriate selections at the
house and at the grave.
The Rough and Ready Hose company
of Montrose, entertained the carriers
with i dinner after the funeral and
their hospitality was received with
many thanks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
THE DAZZLER SATURDAY,
Was Seen at the Academy OF Must
Afternoon and Evening.

Was Seen at the Academy of Music
Afternoon and Evening.
1.-THE Dazzler" was presented at the
Academy Of Music Saturday afternoon
and evening by Cosgrove & Grants
comedians, headed by Raymond Fin
lay and Lottie Burke.
Finlay was seen in the character of
Ezekiel Pipes, in which Joe OFT first
achieved fame. He is not as mirth
proving and droll as his predecessor.
but, nevertheless. Is very entertaining
and makes q good central figure for the
farce.
Lottie Burke, who is a daughter of
the famous Dublin Dan." is a winsome
little soubrette. who sings we'll and
dances gracefully and made q decided
hit as Kitty Starlight.
Bobby Rolston, the dwarf comedian.
Max Miller. Alice Whitney, VIII West
Ida Marie Rogers and several other
young women assisted the principles in
the merry making.
At the close Of the second act of tho
evening performance Miss Burke slip
ped and fell. twisting her ankle. The
injury was very painful, and she had to
be taken to the Hotel Terrace in a car
riage. Last evening she had almost
completely recovered and expected IN
be able to go to Honesdale with the
company this morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24
CITY NOTES.

On March 6, Alfred J. Pennington will
give a recital In Elm Park church.
The board Of schoo. CONTROL will meet
tomorrow night for reorganization.
G. ]. Weichel, Of Weichel 4 Millar, re-
turned from New York Saturday, -tng
bought q large bill of goods foi
trade.
Rev. A. l.. Urban will talk to the e ;
Friendly society on "Tennyson' at The
home of Miss Lois Sanction, 701 Jefferson
avenue. this evening.
A meeting Of the executive committee
Of the Phil Sheridan fair will be held dur
ing the week to decide the various con-
tests that yet remain undecided.
Hiawatha council, No &c, Daughters Of
POcohontas, will give an entertainment
this evening, at which a leading feature
will be series Of living ptctureS.
The bicycle CHANGED off by Bittenbender
& Co. for the benefit Of the Home for tie
Friendlesss. was won by ticket No: IS.
The drawing took place Saturday night.
Michael Murphy, of the South Side. a
runner at Johnson's mine. had his right
hand smashed Saturday morning by hav-
Ing 1t caught between the bumpers of two
empty cars.
Warden Brockway, of the Elmira re-
formatory. passed through the city Sat-
urday from New York city with eight
young incorrigibleS for the nstitution
over which he has charge.
stables J. 8. Miller with q fiat IRON being
unable to secure bail in the sum Of $500
for his appearance at court on the charge
Of aggravated assault and battery, was on
Saturday committed to tho county Jail.
The exchanges of the Scranton Clearing
House association last week were as fol-
lows: Feb. II. S163.3oI67: Feb. is. sll9,-
62l.75: Feb. 19. $l12, ,09s.Ol: Feb. 20, $780,
Ss9.s5: Feb. q. 800. .29i.63: total. $685. 76l yi
Clearings for the week ending Feb. g.
1885, $565, ,928.32.
Arigoni Ferdinando, Of Penn avenue
has received he contract Of grading eight
miles Of road for the new branch Of the
Portland and Bangor railroad from Wind
Gap to Penn Argyll. He must have 1t COM
pleted In four months. One hundred and
nifty men will be put to work at once.
A concert will be given in Young Mems
Chrfstion Association hall on Monday
evening, March 16. by Valentine Abt, tine
wonderful mandolin virtuoso, who IL con-
ceded to be the most finished mandolin
player the world has ever known. He
will be assisted by Alfred Wooler. tenor;
Professor George Carr and the Philhar-
monde String quartette, consisting of
two mandolins, mandolo and guitar. A
concert OF this kind will be q treat to
music c-lOyers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-24

sentative of the United Press learns
that for some lime there have been
charges against him Of melting and as
sisting the Armenians to revolt against
the porte. The charges are undoubted-
ly made for the purpose of forcing Mr..
Knapp TO leave the country. Mr..
Hampson. the British consul at Bitlis,
reported that the charges were absurd,
but. nevertheless, Mr.. knapp was sum
moned before the criminal court to an
swer a charge of conspiracy. He tele-
graphed To A. W. Terrell the American
minister at COnstantinopie. asking him
what he should do.
Mr.. Terrell. replied telling him not to
obey the summons. and advising him
If he was in danger OF arrest TO stay in
his house. Mr.. Terrell then informed
the porte that he would not allow Mr.
Knapp to be tried In the manner pro-
posed by the Turkish authorities. Halil
Rafaat Pacha. the grand viSier an
swered that he could not stop the course
of justice. There is some talk of an
American commission going to Con-
stantinople to examine into the affair.