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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
SILVER REPUBLICANS.
| Senator Wolcott Outlines the Plans Of
the Colorado Delegation.

Washington, April Ex-senator VOL
colt, OF Colorado. today sent letter to
Irving w. Howbert. chairman of the
Republican state committee of Colora-
do In which he outlines what he believes
should be the position Of the silver Re-
publlcans towards the nominee of the
national convention.
Mr.. Wolcott says that II Colorado
sends free silver delegation to st.
Louis 1t should do everything it can
towards securing recognition for silver.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
SHORTAGE IN CHILDREN,
Indianapolis Is Shy This Year. According
to Enumcrator Wolf

1nuIuUupU1s Is My InB fcuT, AccUfotug
to Enumcrator Wolf.
Indianapolis, Ind, April 2s.-George
Wolf, school enumerator Of this city,
makes the surprising declaration that
the tabulated reports of the enumera-
ton will show a shrinkage running
from 100 to 10000 children, as COM
pared with last year, Notwithstanding
the natural increase in population. AS
the cost Of the enumeration is paid on
the number of children enumerated. the
city has overpaid many times what 1t
should in the years preceding.
The discovery cuts both ways, as the
state apportionment is divided among
the several counties according to the
number of school children, and this
shortage will materially affect the al
lowance to be made to Marion county,
Of which this city Is the integral part.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
llcrald's Forecast.

New York, April 2S.-Herald's weather
forecast: In the Middle states today, part
ly cloudy to fair. warmer weather will
prevail today, preceded by a fog and
cloudiness on the coast. On Thursday.
soatherly winds viii prevail. followed by
increasing cloudiness and possibly by
light local rain, and on Friday partly
cloudy weather and high temperature,
followed by raj
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
Cloud Burst nj Waterloo.

Dubuque. Ia, April GA cloud burst
at Raymond. east of Waterloo, at 9
n'clock this morning washed out tbs,
track and derailed the Illinois Central fast
limited train for Chicago. Two coaches
were overturned and several pas sengers
injured. none, however, dangerously.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
Favor FREQ Coinage Of silver.

Towanda, Pa, April 2s-The Bradford
adopted resolutions favoring free coinage
Of silver and sent a delegation to the state
convention headed by d. c. Dewitt, q
prominent free silver advocate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
Staple
Standard
/. BLACK
GOODS
SALE
Not Of weaves you're tired looking
at. or fabrics that stand the test OF
honest service. or CT poorly dyed
cloths that look old before they
leave the counter, but of
SPlCK, SPAN,
PRESENT SEASONS
SELECTED STOCK,

\than which money will procure
nothing more desirable. 1t is a
rarely good Offering. and one that
Thoughtful, shrewd women can i'll
afford to pass by. for no matter
kwhat the rage in colors may be, All
up-to-date black dress Is indispen-
sable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
William pnnl HANGED

rss celSmsSs Snasa S o ihs sp state a SrUn Ia Rsa
m. He claimed his innocence to the last
and met death brayely. His neck was
broken by the fall. Paul was hanged for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
TRACTION TROUBLES.


All Demands on Part of the Men Arc
Again Rcfuscd-Tho Situation is De-
cidedlv Critical.
Philadelphia, April GA grievance
committee of the employees Of the Union
Traction company today presented to
the executive committee Of the board
of directors of the company a list Of
grievances which they ask to be ad-
justed- The employees committee were
received by the officials in the office Of
President j. Lowber, Welsh and the
conference lasted for over two hours.
At the conclusion of the conference 1t
was announced that all the demands of
the men had been refused.
A meeting Of the central board of the
Amalgamated association was held this
afternoon for the purpose Of taking
action on the Intellectual conference. 1t
is conceded that the situation now is
critical; that the refusal of the officials
to agree to any of the demands has
given the employees the alternative of
striking or remaining at work with
their alleged grievances unadjusted.
Two more union motormen, Nicholas
Walthers and Patrick Mullen. were ar
raigned before Magistrate South today
on the charge of assaulting Edward
Christensen and Charles H. Barnes,
non-union mOtormen. They were re-
spectively held in $1,000 bail and $1,000
bail for court. This afternoon the ac-
cused were indicted by the grand jury,
making nine indictments Of this char
acter that have been found yesterday
and today. The men will be tried be-
fore Judge Yerkes In few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
STRIKE ORDERED.

Late tonight 1t was learned that at
the meeting this evening the central
committee of the Amalgamated asso-
citation decided to call a strike at 4
o'clock Thursday morning on the lines
OF the Union Traction company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29
Interesting
Value Facts.
Black CrepOnS

The pick of all the choicest weaves
and designs. and the mos. popular
cloth on the market today.
The leading effects are Canvas,
Dresden. Grenadine. with ribbon
stripes, etc. Here's the new price
list:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-29

7Sc Quality now 55c
$l.25 Quality now 95c
$50 Quality now Sl.12s
LIS Quality now lbs
200 Quality now 1.35
ETC., Etc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
A FAILURE.
That is the Claim for Eva Booths
Mission to Chicago--A Big Nest
ing Held There Yesterday---No Ex-
PLANTATION Made--0rdered Back to
London.

Chicago, March 22.-Commissioner
Eva Booths mission to Chicago is
claimed by the seceders to be a failure.
Salvationists at headquarters say open
ly that is the result.
At the meeting this afternoon of the
Northwestern division of the Salvation
Army, held at Princess Rink, the build
ing was crowded to the doors. Dem
onstrations of approval were frequent
during the young commissioners ad-
dress, but those Who are the backbone
of the Northwestern division were 81
lent. The dissenting soldiers and Off
GERS expected to hear from the lips OF
Eva Booth an explanation of the diff
Guilty between BallingtOn Booth and
his father. Her apparent disposition
was to pass over the dispute in silence.
Only once was she interrupted. That
was when she spoke of the principles of
the army. Tell us what those princi-
pies are, please" cried one Of the audi
ence. There was confusion for an in
slant, with talk of putting the disturb
er out of doors. Then Eva answered:
Those principles are too we'll too
widely knOwn-toO numerous to men
ton. For the principles Of the army,
look to its publications; look to its
work in this city; look to its work in
the word. My time is too limited.
1T has been stated by some who
knew very little of our work that we
wish to Englishize the work wherever
we inaugurate it, There is no other or
ganizatiOn on earth that is a greater be-
lever in the doctrine of. When in
Rome do as do the Roman"
Mrs. Booth spoke with tears of the
grief of the old General. and held up
her brothers and her sisters and herself
as examples of the undiscriminating
arbitrariness of their fathers orders.
Are you satisfied with the commits
sioner's explanation" an officer was
asked after the commissioners address.
DO you call that an explanation?
What did she say? She talked around
the question we are asking. and then
turned the meeting into a Salvation
service. Wait till Ballington comes"
Ballington Booth is expected here
next Saturday. He viii speak in Cen
tral Music Hall, and an open revolt and
transfer Of allegiance is promised
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
GROWING EXCITED.

New York, March PA dispatch to
the World from Madrid says:
La EpOca. the leading Spanish min
isterial organ, says:
AN exhaustive examination of the
accounts published by the leading Amer
ican newspapers of the debates in Con-
gress shows that. setting aside hypoc-
risy. the real issue, as some Senator'S
point out, is whether the United States
can take possession of Cuba by force
or not.
If they can, why let them declare
war against us; let them set their fleets
in motion and send them TO Cuba They
need not doubt that we will receive
them as it behooves us to do. If they
cannot declare war then, as the most
honorable members Of Congress have
said let these debates cease and let
Spain govern herself with the liberty
she is entitled to and which nobody can
limit.
Anything is better than to go on
threatening and hiding under the veil
of jingoism no longer fashionable. the
we'll known intentions of those whose
aspiration is the independence of Cuba
in order to obtain its annexation after
wards"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23

New York, March 22.-Politicians
from all parts of the State are gather
ing in this city to attend the Republi-
can State Convention. which convenes
at the Grand Central Palace Tuesday.
number OF the leaders were busy to-
day arranging the preliminaries OF the
Convention, and il is not probable that
their plans will be disturbed. The
Convention will be called to order by
Chairman Odell, of the Republican
State Committee. He will announce
as the temporary chairman, Senator
Cornelius Parsons, of Rochester. A
Mckinley mass meeting has been ar
ranged for tomorrow night, and it is
understood that there is a movement on
foot to turn the last session of the Con-
venton into a mass meeting in honor
Of Governor Morton's Presidential
candidacy.
1t is announced tonight that the del
egates at large will probably be Thomas
c. Platt, Chauncey NJ. Depew, Warner
Miller and Edward Lauterbach. The
alternates are TO be Hamilton Fish.
Charles w. Hackett, James A. Roberts
and d. c. Babcock. The last gentle
man is from Monroe, and his place may
be taken by George w. Aldridge, Of that
city.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
THE CUBAN WAR.
The Spanish Again Reported Victorious in
Small Encounters.

The Spanish Again Reported Victorious in
Small Encounters.
Havana, March 22.-Colonel Villas
has had an engagement with the insur-
gents in the hills of Rubi. in Pinar del
Rio. The insurgents were dislodged
from their position, leaving seven kill
ed and carrying off their wounded.
The troops had one soldier killed, and
two officers and nine soldiers wound
ed. The column of General Linares
assisted, engaging the left flank of the
insurgents, who were put to flight.
General Linares overlook them in the
hills of Rosario, causing them heavy
loss.
Gen. Bernal attacked the insurgents
in an intrenched position on the plan
tation of Estella, near Cienaga, in Mat
anZas. By the use of artillery and
cavalry he dislodged them, securing
fifteen prisoners. The insurgents car
ried off many dead and wounded. The
prisoners were court-martialed
A three days service in advocacy Of
peace is being conducted at the cathe-
dral by the bishop. General Weyler
and several general commissions par
ticipated in the service.
Jacksonville, Fla, March 22.-The
steamer Three Friends arrived in port
to-day with the arms and ammunition
still on board. A denial was made by
the captain that the vessel had been
anywhere except to Key West He says
that General Callazo was not on board.
A letter was received here to-day by
an American from an American on a
sugar plantation in Cuba telling of
atrocities committed by Spaniards. II
states that since sympathy has been
shown by the people OF the United
States toward the Cubans, the feeling
of the Spaniards towards Americans on
the island is growing in bitterness.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
MORTON WILL SIGN.

New York, March Ex-Governor
Morton will sign the liquor tax bill in
the morning and with it memoran-
dun suggesting, but not detailing,
notifications" said Speaker Hamilton
Fish in the lobby of the Murray Hill
Hotel to-day.
will there be anything in the sug-
gestions that will tend towards grant
ing a special ale and beer license or
reducing the fees?" was asked.
Il think not The message will be
general in tone and will simply leave
TO the discretion of the Legislature the
amending of the law IN very few
particulars"
Senator Raines. who is here. says:
"The Governor will sign the bill to-
morrow. He may give his views on
certain portions Of il, but he will not
in any way issue orders for legislation.
He will trust to the judgment of the
Legislature"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23

Barcelona, March pa renewed
manifestation of the emotional spirits
OF the citizens of this town was made
to-day, though no hostile demonstra-
ton was attempted against the United
States consulate, as on previous occa-
sions.
As is usual on Sunday. there was
promenade of light hearted holiday
makers and a concert by the municipal
band for the enjoyment of the promen-
adors. A remarkable scene occurred
during the afternon which seemed to be
occasioned by a spontaneous movement
OF the crowd.
Cries were raised for the playing Of
the national march by the band, and the
regular programme of the concert had
to be interrupted to satisfy the demand
SO impOrtunate were the cries.
The crowd then proceeded in a body
to the French consulate, where a depu-
tation entered TO express sentiments OF
friendship and esteem for France. The
people here are confident in their be-
lief that France IS pledged to assist
Spain in a possible conflict with the
United States.
A crowd Of five thousand persons out
side was meanwhile excitedly cheering
for Spain, Weyler and Cuba.
The American consulate and the chief
thoroughfares OF the city were guarded
by gendarmes as a precautionary meas
ure. But there was not attempt at yio-
lent disorder.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
THE HERALDO WANTS WAR.

Madrid, March 22.-The Heraldo
says:
Spain could never officially recog-
nize United States commission of in
Quiry into Cuban affairs. 1t is impOs-
sible that President Cleveland should
have such an idea. War between Spain
and America would be preferable" D."
The Heraldo also says:
Spain in former times has accepted
the consequences Of more terrible suug-
giles than viii be a war with the United
States, and we should prefer to risk a
war to recognizing the commission"
London, March pa Madrid dis
patch to the S.ac5ard says:
Almost all the newspapers here pre-
tend to regard as unfounded the rumor
that President Cleveland will appoin- a
Cuban commission. and they echo the
sentiments of the Heraldo on the sub
ject. No official intimation of such a
commission has yet been received
here"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
ORDERED TO LONDON

New York. March 22.-Many were
the expressions of surprise at the head
quarters of the Salvation Army to-day
when the news leaked out that Colonel
William Eadie. the chief secretary. had
received a cable message from General
Booth ordering him to London.
One of the stipulations that Balling-
ton made to the three commissioners
who were sent here to get him to with
Craw was that Colonel Eadie should 90
to England and never return. The
officers Of the Salvation Army and the
American volunteers look upon this as
the first step taken by the old General
toward affecting a reconciliation with
his son. Booth Tucker, the newly ap-
pointed commissioner of the United
States forces, who has already sailed
from England is known to be the
bearer of several propositions to Bal
lingtOn Booth.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
WHEELING g. VA. MONDAY MORNING, MARCH %, 1896

ed the men said they had been put
ashore while the steamer went down to
Norfolk to coal, and that they are await
ing the return of the steamer. Resi-
dents Of the island believe, however,
that the strangers are a part of the ex-
pedition that was to go on the Ber-
muda. The place selected is an ideal
one for filibusters. 1t is isolated and
frequented only by gunners. The
water is deep about the beach and there
would be no difficulty in getting away
without discovery. 1t is far enough
away from the ocean to escape a Span
ish cruiser and a United States revenue
cutter is seldom seen.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
HOPEFUL WORDS
Contained in Lord Saiisburys Letter 10 the
Peace Society.
Follow Lord Salisbury's letter Venezu-

Peace Society.
Follow Lord Salisbury's letter Venezu-
LondOn. March 25.-Ine Daily news
NiberaD has an editorial on Lord Sails
bury's reply to the memorial of the
Peace Association for arbitration Of tue
Venezuelan dispute in which it says.
Lord Salisbury's letter is the most
hopeful word we have had for long
time from the premier. We hope that
it portends a definite clearing of the in
ternational situation in one OF the
stormiest quarters. We may even
dream that it will presage a new and
brighter era in the worlds history.
1T is not perfectly clear whether the
question has been advanced a stage or
whether the government has merely
confirmed and adopted Lord Rosebery s
policy.
IF Lord Salisbury is able to convert
his words into deeds. he will 90 far to
make his present term Of Office illus
trious and benefcent'
The Chronicle, also Liberal, echoes
the Daily News hopes that the United
States will reciprOcate our good will.
IF So" the Chronicle adds. there is
no need to trouble ourselves further
about Venezuela
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
ANOTHER EXPEDITION

y
New York, March 23.-The Advertiser
this morning says:
When the Richard Peck reached her
dock in Peck Slip from New Haven
Conn, yesterday, there was an unusual
scurTying around of officials of all
kinds. Some were representatives Of
The Cuban junta some We're detectives
in the employ of the Spanish govern
mnC and others were representatives
of the United States Notification had
been sent from New Haven that sew
eral thousand Winchester rifles and an
enormous quantity CT ammunition had
been stored in the steamers hold yes
terday The arms had been ordered
by the representatives, of Cuba in this
country. There was no secrecy OBJ
served about the loading of the muni-
tons of war, because il was felt that it.
would be useless. The cases contain
ing the guns and cartridges were
marked with c. over a - in a dia-
mond and consigned to New York
When the cargo was unlOaded in the
pier yesterday morning there was no
sign Of the long cases. They had been
carefully and quietly reshipped on a
lighter which had been made fast
alongside the Peck and as soon as they
We're all transferred the lighter was
drawn away by tug, whittier only a
few know, and they are not willing TO
tell. They will be SHIPPED to Cuba when
another expedition is fitted out
There Will be further shipments of
rifles and ammunition by the New
Haven steamer which reaches this city
this morning.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
A COUPLE BADLY BEATEN.

Special to the Register.
Columbus, o., March 22.-J. c..
Grimes. bookkeeper for the Crescent
Coal Company, thirty miles above here,
was attacked last night, and terribly
beaten. A young lady with him was
also seriously wounded They were
returning from a social call. and rob
berry was evidenrly the purpose. Both
are in a precarious condition. The
Charleston police have gone with
blood hounds to capture the assailants.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.

Philadelphia, March PA party is
being organized in this city 10 act as
an escort to the members of he Penn
sylvania delegation to the Republican
National Convention al ST. Louis,
which will consit of between 300 and
400 active Republicans who favor the
nomination of Senator Quay for Pres
ident. The escort will include men
from Allegheny, Luzerne, Lackawanna,
Blair, Dauphin. Lancaster. Montgom-
cry, Bucks, Lebanon. Schuylkill and
Chester counties to the number of about
$50 and at least 200 will go from this
city. The party will be marshalled
by Lieut.. Governor Walter Lyon.
They will not be uniformed but will
wear Quay bandges and expect to
make several parades in the conven-
tion city headed by a brass band.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
BOTH FATALLY INJURED.
\ Terrible Tragedy Yesterday Afternoon,
Near Brice. Ohio.

Columbus, o., March PA trage-
dy. which viii result i'm the death of
two men. occurred about 4 o'clock Sun
day afternoon, near Brice. a small sta
ti0n about ten miles southeast of this
city. The participants in the affair
were Elijah Rutter, white. and John
White cOlored. The trouble originated
over the formers wife, with whom Rut-
ter claimed White was familiar. The
men met at a barn on "a farm. where
White worked when Rutter assaulted
White with a corn knife. The latter
drew revolver and fred twice at his
antagonist both balls taking effect. one
in the left leg and the other in the
right lung. White received a cut four
inches in length across the head. frac-
turing The skull Physicians state both
men are fatally injured.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
TENNESSEE nEMnCRATS-

Nashville, Tenn. March 22-The
State Democratic Executive Committee
meets here to-day and the session will
be attended by many prominent mem
bers of the party, including Senator
Harris and Congressman Richardson.
McDearmon. Cox and McMillin. The
only question of importance is the
calling of one or two conventions. the
bulk of the free silver Democrats want
ing only one convention for all pur-
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
WaATHER INDICATIONS.

Mr.. c. Schnepf, the Opera House
druggist, made the following observa-
tions of the weather yesterday: I a.
m.. 4S: 9 a. m. 40; - m, 80; 3 p. m, 40;
Z p. m. 40. Weather, cloudy.
Washington, March 22.-Forecast fol
Monday:
For West Virginia. Western Penn
svlvania. Western New York and Ohio.
Fair and slightly colder: northerly
winds.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
FINE PIANO FOR SALE

Six months ago we rented a very
choice new Krakauer upright piano to
Prof. James Stephen Martin to use
in teaching vocal culture. Owing to his
work in Pittsburg he was obliged to
give up his class here, and We now offer
this piano at a great bargain. AS it
was used only one day in the week. the
piano is in every sense Of the word as
good as a new instrument.
F. ". BAUMER & co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
ARE PROBABLY FILIBUSTERs

Chincoteague Island. Va. March %.
A body Of strange men are encamped
at Assateague Beach, and it is believed
by residents on the island that the
strangers are a crowd of flibusterers
who are preparing to leave for Cuba on
a steamer that is to call for them. The
men came ashore more than a week ago.
and their actions have been so mys-
terious as to cause considerable com
ment The visitors were landed in row
boats from a small steamer which pro-
ceeded down the bay. When question
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23

Ottawa, Ont, March 22.-The govern
ment viii announce tomorrow that it
is the intention to ask the house to re-
main in session after April 25th. This
is a triumph for the opposition. as up to
the present the government have con-
tended that Paric mt would not ad-
.jOurn until June Sd.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-03-23
he Party Left for PaTheIS-
u Yesterday Morning.
DELIGHTED WITH THE RECEPTION,
#. the Evidences Of Popular
crest ant Appreciation
H God WAS ACCOMPLISHED
M to the Valleys Of the
1ga1ela and Ohio.

-.- D0vener Deserves CteclJ'
ut and significant EX-
of Opinion 10y Members
CONGRESS and Others-HOw the
Has Been Neglected FOR
with the Inevitable Result
Business Fell OG-The Vast
Interests at Stake-The Import
os the Lake Erie Canal Pro-
1 the Whole Vauey-Ihe
Appropriation Win Be
100000.