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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-04
THROWN ON A PICKET FENCE. :

A man giving his name as John
Mccarthy and a woman who is said
to be Mrs. Mccarthy We're walking in
u drunken condition down South Main
avenue last evening and when Belle
vue street was reached crowd of
children began to taunt the duo. The
man, Mccarthy. was angered and es-
pying several women on porch nearby
he gave an omen air lecture on the
proper way to bring up children.
About that time Richard Lewis or
Bellevue passed along. Mccarthy said
something and Lewis. who Is an In
offensive young man, turned and asked
"What?" thinking Mccarthy was ad-
dressing him. Whereupon Mccarthy
sprang upon him and after pummeling
him he caught him by the neck and
threw Lewis over picket fence. Nor
ris Thomas and Dave Harris, two
Bellevue men, interfered and II short
while afterward Mccarthy and his
wife, who had escaped to the Round
woods, were taken to the station house
by Officer Lane The woman carried
several packages of soap, etc. They
hail from Brooklyn and are tramping
for a living.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-04
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
James MChale. Of Lafayette Street,
Saved from Injury by a Car
Fender Last Night.

Another man has been struck by a
Traction company car and he can
thank the fender for his present sound
health. james McHale of Lafayette
street was standing on the corner OF
Main avenue and Layafette street last
evening when u Taylor ear came along
at a reasonable rate. McHale did not
move and the fender struck him De-
fore Motorman W. b. Coons had time
to stop his car.
The man on the track was neatly
Tended and was thrust one side as the
car passed him. McHale was unin-
jured. Conductor John Williams rang
the go-ahead signal the car again
went on, 50 did McHale. and all was
again quiet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-08-04

Comprising everything requisite for due
Merchant Tailoring. And the same can
Be shown to advantage In his splsn.
didly fisted up rooms.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

to-day offered reward for the arrest
and conviction OF the party or parties en-
gagged In the crime OF setting fire 10
buildings In the town.
Tho Epworth League OF the Methodist
church here gave very enjoyable socin-
BILE last night in the lecture-room or the
church. The entire congregation was IN
vited. After an hour spent in special
singing and hearing interesting rccitais
from a number Of young ladies'. the large
crowd was served with delicious refresh
ments.
A number OF young ladies gave the
first lcap-yesr german OF the season last
night. The occasion was quite a brilliant
one. and occurred IN the dlning-hall or
the Old Dominion Hotel.
Messrs. Stokes. Dunlop, Co. are
having pushed TO completion one OF the
largest leaf tobacco factories In this
town The coming OF this firm 70 Farm
vile, II is thought, will afford stronger
competition in the tobacco market, and
thereby increase the quantity OF the weed
brought here.
Miss Nettie Morton has returned home
from a pleasant visit to relatives in
Lynchburg.
Mr.. w II. Thackston. Clerk OF the
County and Circuit courts Of Prince Ed
ward. will move into his new 6fice-build-
ing next Monday. IL Is one Of the hand
soonest and most conveniently arranged
clerks Offices in the state.
Work has just been begun on the new
armory-buildng for the Farmvlle Guard.
II viii be q commodious and well-ap-
pointed structure for the use OF the SOL
dicrs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
WETHEVILLE.
Personal and General NOtes-COurt
Matters.


WYTHEVILLE, VA. November T.
(Special)-A telegram has been received
here announcing the death Of Mrs. A. Il.
Armstrong. which occurred at her home.
IN Baltimore. She was well known In
Wythevlle. and she was the principal OF
one Of the largest private boarding
schools In Baltimore.
Mr.. John Moore has returned on visit
TO his old home here. after an absence
OF twelve years I'm South America and
Mexico. At present he is engaged in
business I'm the former country, and VIII
return there after remaining here Few
weeks.
Mrs. Norman Walker and children, who
have been here since the early summer
will return 10 their home, in New Or
leans. tomorrow morning. They are
among the last Of the summer OF 1896
visitors.
Mr.. and Mrs NJ. H. Maury have re-
turned home from a visit of several weeks
to Kentucky.
Mr.. Frank Beuchler. who has been en-
gagged in business in Washington city for
several years. is back home here on a
visit.
Mr.. ]. Walter Meyers. an employee OF
the Interior Department at Washington,
is on a visit to his family. in this place
Miss Wohlford is quite sick at her
home in East Wytheville.
The vote of Tuesday last was the
largest by several hundred ever polled
in this county.
Judge Williams has opened an office on
Main street. and will practice his pro-
fession.
Mrs. Colonel L. f. Johnson, Of Bristol,
is visiting in Wytheville.
.f-f4 -
at Lieutenant Governor Robert G. Kent's s
for several weeks, will return TO her
home in Richmond next Monday.
Nine gamblers were tried before Mayor
Stanley yesterday. eight Of whom were
fined sos each, and the other one SS5.
Among the recent entertainments given
here was tea by Mrs. Lizzie Gravely
in honor of Mrs. Edmond Randolph, and
one by the Misses Sayers In honor Of
Miss Jennie Riddick, Of Petersburg, who
is visiting here.
The young ladies OF the town are or
ganlzing n oha0ng-dish club. The young
people are also organizing whist club for
the winter season.
The fall term Of Carroll Circuit Court
IS IN session, Judge Robert G. Jackson, OF
this place, presiding.
Mrs. c. d. Owens has returned from a
visit to friends at Glasgow, in the VAL
ley.
Mr.. James Kyle, one OF the largest
farmers and stock dealers in this Sec
ton. continues quite III at his home. near
STcedwe1l
Mr.. James r. Scott has returned from
a visit Of some weeks to Farmville and
Petersburg.
The Ladies' Social Club will soon be re-
organized.
Mrs. John Williams IS visiting in Nor
folk.
Mr.. W. w Byars has shipped another
lot Of selected and trained riding and
driving horses 10 the New York market
Or. James Aumann and family have
rented and moved into the Miss Kate
Haller residence. corner OF Monroe and
Tazewell streets.
Mrs. Logan continues quite sick ar her
home, on Church street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
SOUTHERN ALnE,fARLE.
Taking IL PhiiosoDhicaily-Re
can Charges Denied.

sCOTTSVILLE. VA, November T.
(Spsclal)-Our people are taking their de-
feat philosophlcally, though sorely. Of
course. We have so few Republicans or
Boltocrats among us that we are not
much menaced by their exultstlons and
can. therefore take defeat a little easier.
] saw a very reliable gentleman. a lead
ing Democrat, who was all day at DAM
ron'S, in Buckingham, on election-day.
This is the precinct at which Nosts
friends claimed there was fraud practiced.
My friend says there never was fairer
election held than at that precinct
learn from persons just from near New
Canton that Il can be fully proved that
the law was grossly violated at that pre-
cinct and application will be made by the
Democrats TO have IL thrown out.
Our dry season was broken two days
ago by magnificent rain that wet the
ground thoroughly.
Hon. 7. S. Martin Is making his ar
rangements 20 leave for Washington in
about ten days or two weeks. His mag
nticent new residence at "Scottlands" Ia
about finished and Is the handsomest In
this whole section.
Rev. J. r.. Daniel and wife leave in a
few days for Richmond to attend the
Baptist General Convention.
Messrs. Walter Kent and Matt. Hol-
land. from near Kent's Store, spent a
night in town two days ago.
Or. \. =. Bowles. our young physician,
has been spending the past week at his
fathers, In lower Fluvanna.
Mr.. d. n. Pitts. Of Pitts & Donier Is
absent in Maryland. looking after his
railroad contracts. but is expected home
soon
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
WARRENToN.
a Charming Entertainment-Ope
rcttn md Dances.

uiu
WARRENTON. VA, November 7.-(spe.
cial)-Thursday night the operetta. "The
Miracle Of the Roses" under the man
agement Of Misses Pauline and Ada Mos
by, was given at the Town Hal for the
benht of the Catholic church It was al
most unanimously pronounced the most
successful thing Of the kind ever given
in Warrenton. The house was crowded,
and before the opening scene very bril-
liant and stirring music from FL Captain
was played by the charming pianist. Miss
Charlotte Nelson. accompanied by Pro-
fessor Louis Weber, Of Washington, on
the violin. and Mr.. Thomas Frank with
the cornot.
After the operetta Norwegian peasant
dance. from "The Kirmess," was given.
Those who took part were: Misses Lucy
stone. Mary Forbes. Janet Johnson. Ada
Mosby Landon Hicks. and Messrs Jim
Johnson. Albert and Hugh Fletcher
Lewis Brooke. and Clarence Utterback.
Their costumes were beautiful. and tfh
whole effect was brilliant. The evening
closed with a Greek dance from "The kir-
mess" in which Miss Virginia Payne,
Georgia Green. Charlotte Nelson. Emily
ro~bes. Cassie Sewers, Pauline Mosoy.
Bossf- Flynn and Rosa Tongue took part.
This was, perhaps. the most artistic per-
Y1y,pance Of the evening. The dignity or
the Dance and loveliness OF the dancers
was enthusiastically commented upon.
General I.cmax IS IN to---
General Payne was noticeable In the
audience last night
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hooe have returned
for the winter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
VARSITY PLAY HERE
ELEvENs FROM VIRGINIA AND
NORTH CAROLINA TO MEET.
THAKKCGIYIhG-DAY FOOTBALL CANE.
An Exciting Contest VIII No Doubt
Result, and the Indications Are
That a Large crowd VIII Attend
Exposition-Cround the Place.

Already football talk is succeeding
the heated election discussions, and the
gridiron cranks are working up much en-
thusiasn over the game TO be played
here on Thanksgiying-Day, November
2eth, by the crack elevens from the uni
versities OF Virginia and North Carolina.
The game promises really to be most
interesting and closely contested one, and
as these two teams. who meet here an
nually on Thanks giving-Day. invariably
draw large crowds. it is confidently ex-
pected that the Exposition-Grounds,w which
have been leased for the exhibition, will
be crowded to their utmost capacity. or
rather that portion OF them In which the
game will be played will be-
Both OF the contesting teams are in
excellent condition. and the eleven which
carries of the trophy will have to fight
hard to secure 1t.
The Virginia boys will, on Wednesday
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
New York Dry-Goods Market.

NEW YORK, November THE dry
goods market has maintained the symp-
toms OF Improvement previously noted.
and, without reaching anything like ac-
tiVity. fair amount OF general business
has been done. Taking the full week.
and without allowing for holiday and
political Interruptions. the aggregate re-
suits VIII prove larger than for any week
Tor a considerable time past, and the
tone and tendency al the close are de.
cidedly encouraging. Some advances In
staple cotton goods have been reported.
openly, whilst In other quarters. sellers.
without quoting, have been refusing to
accept the prices at which they were will
ing TO do business before the election.
Next week Is looked forward to as like
iy 10 show more tangible results OF Sss
removal or influences which have been
crainping business, and In all. lines ot
cotton goois. and possibly I'm some wool
len goods. a good, sound business viii
probably be reported.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
WILSON NOTES.
bicycle Tournament-A Sensation fn
Court.


WILSON. n. c., November 7.-(Special.) }
Last night the Baptist Young Peoples
Union of the Wilson Baptist church gave
a bicycle tournament in Woodard's large
warehouse. for the benefit of the Wo-
mans Exchange. A large crowd turned
out, and over $50 was realized. About
twenty knights competed for the honors.
Mr.. c. w. Gold, editor OF the Wilson
Times, was the successful knight, taking
eight rings out of a possible nine. Mr..
G.. y. Stronach won second best, and Mr..
Robert Barnes came out third. Miss
julia Dowd was chosen queen; Miss
Olivia Sanders first maid Of honor, and
Miss Grace Tomlinson, second maid. 1t
was the first affair Of the kind In Wilson.
and drew a crowd.
Court has been in session here this
week, Judge A. w. Graham. of oxford.
presiding. Quite a sensation was pro-
duced when jury, in a case against a
liquor dealer for selling whskey 10
minors, brought in a verdict Of not guilty.
The Judge dismissed the jury with the
p0mark that they had failed to do their
duty, and ordered the Sheriff to summon
men of good character. The jury happen
ed to be composed OF some of our leading
citizens, and. as q consequence, the
Judges action has been severely criticised
by some, while he has been sustained by
Others
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

Cvho VIII Guard Virglnia's Right End)
Military Institute eleven. His playing for
the first few days on the scrubs soon
showed what capacity he had for foot
ball, and he was transferred to the Var
sity-a position he will undoubtedly re-
tain. His weight is feet u IL inches,
and weight, 10
Johnson, left guard, likewise a new
man, is not without experience, having
played on several minor teams previous
to attending the University. Being very
muscular and heavily built. he is well
suited for the position His height is
6 feet inches, and weight, 17S.
Wallace, centre, has been In college be-
fore. but has never regularly applied for
the Varsity previous to this session. His
work so far has shown him to be one
OF the best players Virginia has ever
had in that position. His height is feet
/ inch. and weight, ia.
Davis. right guard, played on the Var.
sity last year, and has put up a good
game this fall, whenever the opportunity
. has been allowed him. His playing has
been against some of the leading men
of the country, but II is yet to be said
that any material gain was made through
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
E,iPOTsEA.
Court Procecdings-Person Points
Socsas Notes.

FMPORIA. VA. November T-(spe-
cial)-The County Court Of Greenesville
county Hon. George p. Barham' presid-
ine1 resumed It's session yesterday morn
ING Three felony cases were disposed
Of as follows: Commonwealth VS.. ot'-
way Wych. the defendant being iouha
not Guilty: same vs.. George Damonh'
charged with unlawful cutting the DC,
fendant was found guilty, and sentehce1
10 one year in the penitentary; ana
same VS.. william Tillman, charged WIN
ouse-breaking. The defendant was ioulu
Guilty. and sentenced 10 five years IN the
~ nitentfary All OF these cases were
defended by Mr.. w. NJ. POWELL, OF thls
Mace The case OF Tiiiman IS rather
renlarSable one. IN that the prisoner was
arrested on the night OF the 4th, ana was
tried on yesterday with the above re-
suit. .,o
Quite a number OF tho young genue-
men OF this place attended dance. given
al the home OF Mr.. Cobb IN oou'h-
ampton county. OF last evening.
Mr.. II. NJ Jones and bride. OF AthenS,
Ga. arrived here to-day, and VIII spenu
some time with the groom's parents
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
RIGHT-END WHITAKER,
lOf North CarOlina.)

next. meet the Virginia Military Institute
team. As soon as this game is over they
will commence careful practice for the
great game In this city, while the student
body will spend their idle time in general
discussions as to the relative merits >of
the two teams and the final outcome OF
the game.
BIG CROWD WILL ATTEND.
A large crowd will accompany the team
from Charlottesville, as usual. on spe-
cial train. and the Varsity eleven will
certainly not want Of men to cheer them
on In their exertions to retain the
championship Of the South for their
Alma Mater
There is every indication that the game
will be a closely contested one. The fact
that the result OF Yirsinia's games so
far this season rave been more gratifying
TO her than those attained by North
Carolina cannot be used as a guide In
determining who will come of the winner
on Thanksgiving-D for the fact that
comparative scores amount 10 but little
i an acknowledged principle In football.
The condition and consequent strength
OF a team is liable to vary so from time
70 time that the different games played
cannot form possibly a rational basis of
comparison. The fact that our opponents
viii place a strong team on the field and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

Langdon Lea, ex-captain and tackle OF
Princeton '95, was at the University for
some days at the opening of the season.
and returned for two days after the
game with Princeton.
He will also be there for week pre-
vious to the final game OF the season
with North Carolina. His directing OF
different plays. and his coaching OF the
line has proved of great assistance anu
benefit TO the team.
Joe Massie ex-Virginia guard OF '9i
was also at the University for several
days, and assisted in coaching the line
while Mac Pope, ex-Virginia '93 and ST.
full back, and ex-Princeton SO. was
there for day or two. More recently
Allie Jones, ex-Virginia half back OF 49,
'si. and 's5, was with the Varsity for a
few days after the return Of the Blacks
burg boys, whom he has been coaching
this year.
ORDER WILL BE PRESERVED.
The management expect TO have even
larger crowd In attendance upon the game
this year than formerly. They have leased
the observation-disclosures, which VIII De
put I'm first-class order for tho game
Extensive bleacheries, in addition TO the
large grandstand, will be erected, ana
an excellent field laid off for use on this
and the like future occasions. Manager
Williams. Of the Virginia team, states
that he intends using every means possl-
bic to keep the crowd off the field. An
abundance OF officers will be on hand, and
the best of order maintained. II neces-
sary. the seyerest methods will be re-
sorted to in order TO keep the field en-
tirely clear OF outsiders during the whole
game. There will also be quite number
OF marshals appointed. and they VIII re-
spect no one in their efforts TO keep every
one behind the side-line fences.
As vet no selection OF the officials for
the game has been made, but the names
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
Mills Reopening in BucIsneriand.

LOUISVILLE, KY. November 7.-The
p. f. Avery Plow Manufacturing Com
pany Will put on $50 extra hands at once
Bidge, Ford & Co, stoves. will begin ope'
rations Monday with 200 men; the Louis
Vile Woollen Mills start up Monday with
work for 800 women and girls; the Bear
grass Woollen Mills resume operations
the same day, with 200 employees, and the
Old Kentucky Woollen Mills will double
their force The Eclipse Woollen Mills
will have work for go next week, and
the Kenton Paper Company, the Depauw
Glass Works and the New Albany Wool
len Mills will resume in a few days. The
Chess & Wymond Cooperage Company IL
preparing to resume work. with 200 men.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
THE NEXT CONGRESS.
SENATE A TIE AS BETWEEN eoLD
AND SILVER.
HOBART'S RESPONSIBILITY.
The Newly Elected vfce-Presidena
VIII Have to Cast the DecfdinG
vote-Housc Largely GoIdffe and
Republican.

NEW YORK. November THE am
nouncement from Milwaukee by friends
of senaser jonn L. Mitchell. OF Wisconsin,
that he will support gold measures In thu
Senate. makes tie OF the gold and all
yer forces in that body and puts upon
Vice-PresIdent Hobart the responsibility
Of casting the deciding vote. This. Of
other changes are made Putting Mitchell
among the gold men. the Senate in the
next Congress. as at present indicated.
will be divided among the parties as fol-
lows:
Gold Repuoilcans....... ......"..........T
uoiu Deinorrals......,.s.. ................
Ao'dl...'''.... .s......... ...............45
Silver Demo, ,rats................ .........2G
silver Repubheans...... ...................lo
Populists... .,.......... ..............5
Total.......... .......... .............A5
Should Messrs. Carter, OF Montana. and
Shoup, Of Idaho, who supported Major
Mckinley In the campaign, ally them
selves with the dominant faction OF tho
party, TIE gold vote I'm the Senate after
March 4th next would be AZ and tho
silver vote 43.
The composition OF the House OF Rep
resentatives in the Fifty-hfth Congress
remains substantially the same as at first
sent out by the Southern Associated
Press, the political division. according to
the latest returns, being as follows:
hepuohcahs. ........... ............ Zl3
Boiling Democrats. .............. .....
Democrats...... ......... ................. f21
silver Republicans, Populists. and
Fusionists...... .......... ..........,... a
Total. 80. ............ ........... 357
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
LOAvEs AND FISHES.
North Carolinians After Omce-A

WINSTON, N c., November 7.-(Spe
cial l)-Solicitor-M Marshal Mott, II is an
nounced, Will shortly move from Wilkes
boro' to Winston. He declined TO confirm
or deny the report to-day. 1t is hinteC
that he will be in the race for District
Attorney under Mr.. Mckinley. A report
Is current here that Congressman Settle
who was defeated by Kitchen Democrat
in the Fifth District, will contest his
election. II he loses, he will, some say
be a candidate for District Attorney.
The Winston-Salefn Chrysanthemuu
Show closed this afternoon. Ii was q
magnificent success. The managers de-
cided to hold it annually and make II a
State fair. Mrs. i. IL. Busbee. Of Ra-
leigh, was awarded one of the prizes to-
day for exhibiting the second largest
chrysanthemum therein.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08

They were very warmly welcomed by a
large number OF friends and relatives.
Mr.. Jones, while he resided here, was
one OF the most popular young men IL
our town. and your correspondent feels
sure that a large number OF our citizens
Will join him in wishing the couple a
long and happy married life.
Captain John Lamb, congressman-elect
from the Third District. was I'm our town
yesterday. The Captain has n host Of
friends here. and he was most heartily
congratulated upon his election.
Mrs. George S. Bruce reached here from
Maryland this week and will send some
time with her mother, Mrs T.. l. Turner,
before leaving for Texas her future home.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
BRYAN TO THE EAST.
Words of Commendation for New
England Bimetailists.

LINCOLN. NEB.. November 7.--Mr.
Bryan to-day gave out the following tele'
gram, addressed TO the blmetallists Of the
Eastern States:
I'm the hour Of our defeat I send you
greetings. No words OF praise can sufil-
GENTLY commend you. When ii IS remem.
bered that the Eastern States sent gold
delegates to both conventions, and that
nearly all the eastern papers were against
bimetallism, your fight appears remarka-
bly, creditable. You have shown yourselves
heroic, and events will vindicate the posi-
ton you have taken. Continue the fight.
0signed .'yV j. BRYAN"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-11-08
A Som of Ko.ruth,. Eirht. a n..,

LONDON, November IA dispatch "a
the Central News from Budapest saws
that Francis Kossuth. son OF the late
Louis hossuth. the Hungarian patriot.
ana GABRIEL Ugron. leading politician.
ana formerly leader OF the Opposition
fought duel near this city to-day. The
weapons used were sabres. Kosspth re-
oeiyed serious wound in the chest. The
dispatch also says that a reconciliation
was effected between the combatants be-
fore nhey left the field. Another dispatch
says that Kossuth received a severe cut
on the right arm.