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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
CAN VIEW YOUR BRAINS.
Tho Wonderful Discovery Made by Pro.
fessor Rocntgcn-ScientificM Men Discuss
His Ability to Photograph the Interior of
Solid Substances.

Solid Substances.
New York. Jan. 27.-Scientists every
where are discussing the recent won-
derful discovery of Prof. Roentgen,
professor of physics in the University
of Wurzburg, Bavaria. which. it is be-
lieved. Is destined to revolutionize pho
tography. He can take pictures, 1t is
said. Of the interior of solid substances;
can photograph the skull of a man or of
MS whole skeleton: showing how one
would look without the flesh, can pic
ture defects and inequalities in the
heart of metals, and can do many other
incredible things.
Professor of the Owens college, Man
chester. in discussing i'm the British
Medical Journal the remarkable phO-
tographic effects discovered by Profess
sor Roentgen, states that the photo
craps obtained are of the nature of
shadows, and their great sharpness is
of itself testimony that the new radia-
ton must be propogated in straight
lines. The radiation passes in straight
lines easily through paper. cardboard
or wood. and produces Photographic
effects after having passed through two
complete packs of cards. The photo
graphs may be taken in ordinary day
light If the plate is kept i'm it's dark
slide. which will completely cut off all
ordinary light rays and yet transmit
the new radiation.
One of the Photographs which Pro-
fessor Roentgen has sent to Professor
Schuster shows a complete image of a
compass needle, with the divisions into
degrees of the circle over which the
needle is placed. The compass needle,
before being photographed was placed
inside n metal box AS flesh. skin and
cartilage are more transparent than
bone, the photograph of hand gives
a complete outline of the bones of the
hand and fingers, the outlines of the
flesh being only very family marked.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
SOUGIITTO CONCEAL A CRIME.
Nebraska Man Indicted for Bnrnir g
IlamiltOn's Court House.

Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 21.-William NJ.
Refs was arrested last night and today
was turned over to the sheriff of Hamil-
ton county. He was yesterday indicted
by the grand jury at Aurora. charged
with burning the Hamilton County
courthouse the day after election. In
dictments were also found against ex-
Treasurer Peter Farney and his son,
both charged with complicity in the
crime. and news from Aurora this even
ing Is to the effect that both men were
arrested during the day.
IL took the grand jury three weeks
to place the responsibility. The allesa-
tion is that the men burned the court
house to cover shortage of Farney.
of which he was convicted last week.
and also to destroy election ballots
which would show his defeat for re-
election.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
MEADVILLE SENSATION.
Henry vandcrgriff in Jail for Arson Dis
covered to he O Woman.

Meadville. Pa, Jan. 27.-The discov-
cry was made tonight that Henry Van
dergriff. a Jail prisoner held here to
answer a charge of arson, is woman.
The prisoner confessed that she is Mrs.
Harriet Nandergriff. aged 40. of Har-
risburg. where she says she has n 15-
year-old son. Her husband is dead.
She worked as hired man for David
Peters near here. but quarrelled with
him and left on account of Peters jeal-
ousy of the hired mans" attention to
his wife.
On January IS, Peters barn was
burned and next morning vandergriff
was found in neighboring barn sick.
f-ko'l before iistfcc nn1 hold tn ce.lrt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
THE CASE OF WALLER.
Ex.Consul's Wife Petition to Congress TO
fake Action.

fake Action.
Washington, Jan. 21.-Mrs. John L.
Waller, wife of the cX-consul to Tama
tate, Madagascar. now in French
prison, through Senator Baker today
petitioned congress to take action in
the case OF her husband. She says her
husband was not Intentionally guilty
of any act hostile to the French gov
ernment; and that he is absolutely in
nocent of any wrong doing for which
he should be deprived of his liberty;
that the acts by which France has held
Waller for ten months as a prisoner is
a crime against justice"
Mrs. Waller says that she believes
that If her husband had been subject
of Great Britain he would have long
since been released.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
WEATHER REPORT.

For Eastern Pennsylvania, nearly clear
weather: westerly winds.
New York, Jan. 2s.-Herald's weather
forecast:
In the Middle States and New England
today clear weather and slightly higher
temperature will prevail, with light and
fresh northwesterly to southwesterly
winds. ON Wednesday. in both OF these
sections fair and warmer weather and
light to fresh westerly an' s0utherly
rinds shifting in this section to SOUTH
fasterlv.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
Woodbury. Held to Rail.

Bradford, Pa, Jan. 27.-In Alderman
BarloW's court today in the case of the
commonwealth against s. s. Woodbury.
FOR refusing to admit negroes into his ice
rink. public place OF amusement, the
defense waived further hearing, after the
commonwealth had stated its case. and
Justice Barlow entered Woodbury. to bail
in the sum of S100
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
COULDN'T RUN ON ONE LEG.
Mother Steals Her Child from II Crippled
Guardian and Escapes.

MOthcr StcnIs Her Child from Crippled
Guardian and Escapes.
Kokomo, Ind, Jan. 27.-A habeas
corpus case stopped suddenly today by
the disappearance of the child in con.
troversy John Hammond and Lucy
Terrell, divorced, We're contending for
possession of their little daughter. Myr-
tie. who recently received big damages
for injuries i'm a railway wreck. Judge
kirkpatrick gave the custody of Myr-
tie to Charles Edwards.
While the judge was giving Edwards
instructions the mother and child
slipped out of the courtroom and board
ed an outgoing train. Edwards. who
has but one leg. could not overtake
the fugitives.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
Chess Tournaments.

St. Petersburg, Jan. 27.-The internation-
al ch hess tournament ended today. Laskee
won first prize. Steintz the second. Pills
bury the third, and TschiSorin fourth.
The final score: Lasker won 1li., lost 6i2;
Steinitz won 91a. lost Sia: Pilsbury won s,
lost 10: Tschigorin won Z, lost IL.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
MIR. RansOm's Return.

New Orleans Jan. 27.-Hon. Matt Ran
som, United State minister to Mexico. ar.
rived here this morning on his way back
TO the City of Mexico. He will rest a day
or two before he resumes his journey. His
health Is much improved.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
Nauticokc Hotel Burned.

wilkes-Barre. Pa, Jan. T.-The Broad
way hotel at Nanticoke was partially de-
stroyed by fire early this morning and
many of the inmates had narrow escape
from being burned to death. The loss on
the building and furniture is estimated at
81 200
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
JUDGE DALLAS REVERSED.
Important Decision in the Gettysburg
Land Case.


Land Case.
Washington. Jan. Pin the supreme
court today Mr.. Justice Peckharl. the
new member of the court. announced
his maiden opinion in the cases
growing out Of the efforts by
congress to take possession of
certain tracts of land adjacent
to and part of the Gettysburg battle
field park. claimed by the electric rail-
road company, whose line was laid on
the territory in question. The pro-
oeedings to condemn were begun under
authority OF an act OF congress appro-
priating money to pay for the ground.
but Judge Dallas. Of the circuit court.
decided that the law was unconstitu-
tional.
Judge Butler. Of the district court.
dissented from Judge Dallas opinion.
Justice Pecgham announced that the
--.ta.----s ---- t~1 r-of1~1 <n rr-t-'-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
Rrick iinl:er ASsicuS.

Lancaster, Pa. Jan. G.--James Prang-
ley, a leading brick manufacturer OF this
city, made an assignment today for the
benefit of his creditors. His liabilities are
$40, zoo. with assets believed to be In excess
of that amount, but not Immediately avail
al
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
No Ships for Venezuela.

Berlin. Jan. "a semi-ofiicial denial
was published today. of the report that
Germany was about to send war ships to
Venezuela to compel the payment to der
man capitalists of the fund guaranteed by
Venezuela for the construction OF the
Venezuela railway.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 27.-James Ault, n
clerk employed in the maintenance of way
department of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad In this city. was arrested today
and is in Jail charged with padding the
pay rolls Of his department. The loss IL
-s-i'rrted IT 60 Arl. cd-,!ts f!s r''i'.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
SUFFRAGE OFFICERS.
Standard Bearers Selected mt the Wash
inStOn Meeting.

instOn Meeting.
Washington, Jan. 21.-The Woman
Suffragists reelected the following
officers for the ensuing year:
Honorary president. Elizabeth Cady
Stanton. New Yorw city; president,
Susan +. Anthony. Rochester. n. Y;
vice president at large. Rev. Anna Fl.
Shaw. Philadelphia: corresponding
secretary. Rachel Foster Avery, Phila-
delphia: recording secretary. Alice
Stone Blakewell. Boston; treasurer,
Harriet Taylor, Upton, Ohio.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
Treasury Gold Reserve.

Washington, Jan. 27.-The treasury gold
reserve today at the close of business
stood at S0,5S3,513 There was deposited
at New York $l,0O0.0O0 In gold and Sl3l, 400
IN -,lf r-,s v-ithd~awn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
CrccdOn DcfcafS Smith.

London. Jan. 27.-The fight between Dan
Creedon and Jem Smith for purse of 400
pounds, took place tonight at the National
Sporting club. Creedon easily defeated
his opponent in The second round. The
fighting lasted less than seven minutes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
FOrty.thfce Men Killed.

London. Jan. T.-Explosions occurred in
two coal pits at Pont-f-Pridd. Wales to-
day. and forty-three men were killed. One
hundred and sixty men were in the pits
whom the c-snlSsior occurred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
Worlds Fair McdaIs

Washington. Jan. 27.--The Worlds fair
medals. 1857 in number. were received at
the treasury department today. The med
ais will be held here until the commission
meets and adopt measures for their proper
dis tribIItiOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
[ his is
n @.
A Clearing
Sale of Silks
But Rather am
EXTRA SPECIAL
i
OFFERING

The facts are simply these. We got
hold of Il little parcel of the best
Silks ON the market at u price far
below their real value. The lots in
each number are small and not
withstanding the fact that we
could not today buy more desirable
goods at regular prices for the COM
ing spring trade, we've decided be-
cause of the smallness of the lots,
to let these Silks go on the same
terms as they've just come to us.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28

Judge Butler'sNyiew of the law that 1t
was constitutional and therefore Judge
Dallas judgment would be reversed and
a new trial granted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28

for arson. Tonight Mrs. Vandergriff is
in the female department and says she
is glad her deception has been discov-
cred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28
FAMILY TRAGEDY.
Murder. Suicide and Insanity Follow in
Quick Succession.

Quick Succession.
Bluefields, w. Va. Jan. Fin a fam
lily alteration at Kyle. w. Va, Thos.
Burns this morning fatally shot his
stepmother and then committed sui
eide by sending n bullet through his
breast. Burns wife. overcome by grief
and horror, also attempting suicide by
taking poison.
She was revived but is a raving
maniac All the parties are white and
of good standing in the community.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-28

FINLEY'S
New
Spring Goods
We have now on sale
the most elegant stock of
EImbr0iderieS and LaceS
we have ever shown.
Our line of
Wash Dress Goods
is up to date and com.
prises
French Organdies,
French and American
PercaleS,
Rejane DiInities,
Scotch and Irish DiInitieS ),
Royal Cremyl Stripes,
Chandlly Lace Stripes,
Jaconet Duchesse,
Corded Mulls,
Scotch Ginghams,
white and COlOred
French PiQueS,
French GalateaS,
LINEN BatiSte
with all overs and TRIM
innings to match.
Persian LAWNS,
DOTTED SWiSSeS
and full stock of Staple
White Goods.
$40 and 512
LACKAWANNA AVENUE
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
John p. BALES Picasantrics.

In speaking Of the Mexican war,
Hale referred to the Western man
who said he "got caught by opposing
the last war, and he didn't mean to
get caught again; he intended now to
10 for war. pestilence. and famine"
Not less amusing was his reference
to President Folks backdown on the
Oregon treaty. In which he said: 1.-THE
President exhibited Christian meek
ness In the full scrlptural degree; but
he didn't Inherit the blessing Of the
u,eek-he didn't get the land" The
Congressional records abound In such
examples Of Mr.. Hale's pleasantries.
They always embodied some truth
which could thus be more impressive
ly told than In the form Of u serious
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
PAPER BOTTLES TO BE USED.
Said to Bc a. Good ~ Glass In All
Respects and Far More Durable.


some years ago there wnS started III
this city company for the mnnufnc-
lure ot paper pott'es. IL was NOT the
success ti'at It's promoters Intended II td
De. There was great difiiculty III get
ting the right fo0th0ld. II was pointed
out mat paper was being used very ex'
t"hsivcly In the manufacture OF car
wheels. rowing shells. wash basins ana
hair dozen branches OF the decorative
ART. hut nobody would believe that III"
D0'fle scheme could possibly succeed,
niid there the matter was dropped ns
far rs outside capital was concerned,
since that time another company has
managed to push forward the Idea with
some degree OF prosperity. Now an
other company ls about to bc formed
ana 1t VIII have To he u success. he.
cause there IL too much money behind
the concern to make 1t otherwise.
THIS manager was asked what paper
bottles were available for. ana he an.
swrr"d quite promptly, " not alto
ge'h"r sarcasticaiIy:
Everything that glass Is used for.
iheh lie added: I'VE are now negOtiat'
ing Tor the purchase OF some of the
ptS' machinery to he found IN u newly
es'ah''sl'e" siop we nave THIS to claim
Tor our Dottle. II cannot be broken un'
less WIN unnecessary force. That Is
!us' where the saving II to come H.
y" more leakage or breaknge' ana con-
s"Inehliy less loss to not only the con-
s"h''r nut the merchant rs well. We
intend to make u big bid for the foreign
'fad". The wine merchants or Europe
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
Two Old Friends,

On one of the streets Of Chicago,
says the Tribune. q crowd Of people
stood watching the vain attempts Of Q
poor old horse to pull heavily loaded
cart out Of q rut. Again and again he
did bis best; but the task was beyond
him, and finally, sweating and pant.
ing, he refused to try further. The
owner piled the whip till the bystand-
ers began to express pretty loud die.
approval. Just then man came up.
saw what was going on. and In an.
other moment was In the middle OF
the street.
"whers did you get that horseH" hs
asked.
At the sound Of the voice the horse
prlcked up his cars. and turning his
head In the direction whence the sound
came. gave utterance to . low, glad
neigh.
without waiting for the owners rs-
ply, the man advanced quickly to the
horses head, and patting It gently,
said In q tone Of affection:
"Poor old Joe. 30 they've brought you
to this! I somehow thought It was you,
old boy, when Arst saw you, but !
couldn't believe my eyes. for you used
to be a mighty different looking horse
from this"
All this time the horse was rubbing
his head against the mans breast and
shoulders, and there was q suspicion
Of moisture in the mans eyes.
II never would have sold you In the
world. Joe, II ! had thought they would
bring you to this" the man continued,
"But never mind, old boy, there's going
to be a change right away. You're 60.
Ing to have all you want to eat; you're
going to have nice big stall. and you're
never going to do another lick Of work
as long as you i've"
Then turning to the astonished own
er, he asked. "HOw much do you want
for this h0rse?"
The man hesitated a moment, and
then said, "F0rty dollars"
lie knew that lie was asking foul
times what the horse was worth. but
he shrewdly concluded that the old
owner would not stand on few dol
lars.
And he didn't; for taking out roll
of bills from his pocket, he counted Out
the forty dollars, and handing 1t to
the man, said:
'Here's your money. You're robbino
me, but I must have the horse"
A few minutes later he was leading
him down the street, and as the two
made their way along there were doubt
less many who wondered why that
well-dressed man should cvince such
tender consideration for the poor, bony
old horse which followed With lame
falterlng steps so close behind him.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
BALLOONS AS LIFE SAVERS.
Hnrncsscd to Boats. They Go to the
Rescue Of shipwrccked Mariners.

The balloon has become Il marine life
saving appliance. The big ocean grey
hounds will soon. 1t Is thought. be
balloons so as to he practically unsink-
able. This novel device has been pat.
rnted 10y sl,rewd Connecticut Yankee.
While the combination boat will doubt
less prove of the greatest service In
saving people far out ut sea. IL will not
he available at lifc-saving stations.
The wind Is usually blowing shore ward
when vessels are I'm danger. and for
this reason 1t would he almost imlossi.
llc to force the boat. hamiwrcd by the
balloon. to the assistance of u craft.
In n recent test made In the Connect
cut River. near Middlctown. 1t was
shown that. even with the boat fllci
with water to the gunwalcs the lifting
power of the balloon prevented the
craft from either sinking or upsctiing.
Tie boat was constructed under Mr..
Kilcy's direction. and is sixteen feet IN
length. Cylinders filed with com.
pressed gas were placed IN compart-
mcnts. and from these the balloon.
which was harnessed with cords to u
hollow mast connected with the cylin-
dcrs. was inflated. The mast. which is
of gaspipc is adjustable. AMI when
' turned forward the big balloon acted
ns u SAIL oars proving quite unncccss-
airy.
The most interesting and convincing
portion of the exhibition was when the
passengers and crew were landed and
the boat filled with water. Even with
, the extra submersiOn the boat hOatc,l
along with scarcely n pcrccptiblc de-
crease in speed. by the simple process
Of reversing the pumps the inventor
, showed how he could pump the gas
from the balloon back into thee cylinders.
Some Of the gas was then burned rs u
beacon light. which could hc seen for
many miles around. With this and u
| reflector signal flashes can bc made.
which would be certain tn attract the
attention of passing vessels.
Another claim Of the inventor Is that
1t can. by being launched from u sink.
Ing vessel. secure aid from shore bc.
fore u life saving crew. even though
| ready. could shoot u line aboard. Often.
owing to strong wind directly of
shore, the life savers are unable tO
place u line 80 that that II can bc Of
assistance. This difficulty Is met by
Mr.. Riley. who has supplied his boat
with u line. The boat. he claims. when
supported by the balloon could. even
without u crew, he headed for the shore.
nnd owing to its remarkable buoyancy
would have little difficulty IN riding
breakers and getting within reach Of
the life savcrs.--Ncw York Herald.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
COUNTY CIVIL SERVICE.

Sam NJ. Burdctt, Chairman OF the
Board OF Com mniissiOners-Mr. m Jamcs
u. Morrison Takes His Seat ~ u
Member.
The first meeting of the Cook County
Board of Civil Service Commissioners
as now constituted was held Monday
james ID. Morrison. the well-knOwn
merchant and member of the firm Of
Raggio X Morrison, took his seat as
successor To w. ID. Boyce. As Mr..
BOyce was chairman of the board, his
retirement made n reorganization nee
essary, and to show that the commits
siOners follow the civil service rule they
apply to others. Mr.. Morrison said that
he, as "A new member, would take a
bacw seat. He moved 10 make Sam NJ.
Burdett, the Democratic member OF
the board, chairman. Commissioners
NOrtham seconded the motion, and Bur-
dett was elected chairman by two Re-
publican commissioners. Mr.. NOrtham
was reelected secretary.
Chairman Burdett IL a Democrat OF
the Kentucky brand, and In politics Is
always 10 be found on the Democratic
side Of the fence. He Is u Kentuckian,
and pracriccd law In that State once,
but found newspaper work more con-
genial, and was for some years connect
ed with the Louisville Courier-JOurnal.
He came to Chicago five years ago, and
became the Legislative correspondent
OF the Chicago Herald. But when the
Chicago Chronicle became straight
out Democratic organ In this city, Mr..
Burdett became member OF the Chron-
icle stan. lie was appointed the Dem.
ocratic member of the Cook County
Board Of Civil Service Commissioners
when II was created, and he Is still the
only Democratic member Of the board.
But he Is also It's chairman, elected by
the two Republicans as compliment
to his personal worth, and as an evi-
dence that the Cook County Civil Ser
vice Commissioners apply the same
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1896-11-14
Story Ga Dog.

In the flush days Of steam.boa ting,
before the war, the captain Of Mis-
Sissippi river boat had q dog that
could distinguish between the passen.
gers II once he had heard their names.
The matter was mentioned one night
In the saloon, and passenger sneer.
Cd at the Idea.
"Bet you five hundred dollars the
dog can't do It once In three times"
- said.
"Done," rejoincd the captain. "writs
. note to your wife and I will write
one to mine. Both are In the ladies'
cabin. We will give the notes to Snip
at the same time, and II he falls to
deliver them properly the money %
yours"
The passenger wrote merely his
wife's petnamc inside slip Of paper.
which he folded and addressed. The
captains missivc ran:
"Dear Wife--Scnd me word at once
what Snip does when he comes Into
the cabin"
He delivered both slips to the dog,
saying As he handed over the passen.
gers note:
''Snip, this is for Mrs. NJ, who sat
beside me at supper. Give 1t to her.
then take this other note to your Miss
Catherine"
Snip ran away. The men sat smok.
Ing and chatting. Very soon waiter
brought q scrap Of paper to the pas
senger. His wife had written:
"What does It mean, your sending
me q note by this little dog!"
Shortly after came this note from
the captains wife:
"snip came In and ran about smiling
at all of us, then jumped In Mrs.
Ms lap. dropped a bit of paper
there, and came to me with the other
one"
The passenger offered one thousand
dollars for Snip, saying luck would
not 90 against him II he owned so wise
a beast. But the captain would not
part with Snip, who lived and died .
river dog.