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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
silver MEN HOLD THE KEY
Senate Com mittee Will Report Free
Coinage Bill.
POSSESS A CLEAN MAJORITY
Indications Arc That the Bond Bill Will
BE Destroyed In the Committec-A
Scheme tp Get the Prcs.
dent Cpon Record.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The senate
finance committee will hold its first
meeting under the reorganization to-
morrow morning. Although final ac-
tion may not be taken on either the
bond or tariff bill recently passed by the
mouse, some members of the committee
Will urge speedy action and If possible
an immediate report. The best judg
ment of the situation seems to indicate
that the bond bill will be destroyed in
committee and a substitute in the
shape of a free coinage bill reported.
Nothing short of this will satisfy the
silver men on the committee. and they
have eight votes. Mr. Wolcott, oHCol-
orado, one of the new men added to
the committee, has not been in WASH
ington this winter owing to i'll health,
but his absence makes little difference.
the silver still having working ma
jority of two in committee and a clean
majority in the senate of 10 or II.
1t is probable that the tariff bill will
be reported to the senate without
amendment. Republicans have been
making every effort to get together on
these measures and the silver Repub-
licans who will vote for free coinage as
substitute for the bond proposition,
it is believed, can be persuaded to re-
frain from putting such an amendment
in the tariff bill. Republican leaders
hope to see the bill pass the senate as
it came from the house.
1t is believed the president will veto
1t and it is thought by Republicans to
be good politics to put the president
where he will be compelled to veto a
measure that is intended to increase
the receipts and provide adequate rev.
enue Whether Republicans can be
lined upon this proposition and per-
suaded to not insist upon amendments
is n question no one can yet answer
1t is not unlikely that after the bill is
reported Republican extra caucus will
be held to discuss the subject and de-
eide upOn policy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
CAUGHT BLACKMAILlNG,
a New York Policeman Caught Extortion
from Woman.

New York. Jan. 1.-Daniel Redner, a
patrolman of the Twenty-third pre-
cinct, detailed by Chief Conlin to special
duty in the office of Acting Inspector
Cortright, was arrested on Il charge of
eXtortion late last night by Detective
Mason and Acting Sergeant Mckerval,
of the central office. Superintendent
bennett, of the Society for the Preven-
ton of Crime. had called the attention
of the chief of police to the suspicious
conduct of Redner i'm connection with
Emma Bachman a prisoner whom he
arrested two weeks ago for conducting
a disorderly house at 230 East Ninth
street.
All the preparations were made to
catch the blackmailing ponceman by
bennett and Chief COnlin together, and
last night he was taken handed"
The two arrestng officers and Superin-
tendcnt bennett saw him receive money
from the woman in her home in Ninth
street, and, springing out on him, made
him prisoner, and found in his pocket
$3.50 in bills previously Tiarked. Redner
was taken to police headquarters Chief
Conlin tore off his shield, suspended
him from duty pending trial.
bennett and the detectives hid them
selves in Mrs. Bachman's house. at 23O
East Ninth street, yesterday afternoon.
AT G o'clock Redner called Mrs Bach
man had a conversation over the his
tory of the case. drawing admissions of
previous exchanges from Redner. Then
she told him she could pay only $190,
which. added to $50 already paid made
$3.50 The rest she would pay after the
trial. Redner grumbled about the ue-
lay, but finally took what was offered.
The detectives came out from their hid
ing places, and, arresting him. searched
for the money. which they had seen
him put into an inside pocket. and the
case was complete.
In the Essex Market police court Red
ner was held by Magistrate Simms in
$1,000 bail to await the action of the
grand jury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
O the effect that there is $4,000 in the

to the effect that there is $4,000 in the
pot.
Alderman Frank LIGHT. of the Sixth
ward, says that Tom T.. Johnson, presi-
dent of the street railway company,
offered to loan him $4,000 yesterday
without a scrap of paper as security, to
be repaid whenever LIGHT found it con-
venient, if he would vote for the
amended street railway ordinance Mr..
LIGHT says there was no doubt of Mr..
Johnson's intentions
The charges of Doodle will undoubt-
edly lead to an immediate investiga-
tion by the grand jury of the method
which obtained in the passage of the
ordinance and some sensational de-
Velopments are expected. Vice Presi-
dent Hutchfns, of the company, does
not believe the story.
Hon. Tom. l.. Johnson was called
upon In Cleveland this morning regard
ing Alderman Licht's statement of
Doodle. Mr. Johnson denied Alderman
Lichts statement, but acknowledged
having had a talk over the matter of
street railway franchises In which
Lichts vote was asked.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
WAR IN THE KAFFIR REGION.
England CanuOt Put the Erakc on Dr.
jaime an Army OF SEQ
lie Leads His Troops Into TronsvaaI.

lie Leads His Troops Into Tr0nsvaaI.
London, Jan 1.-The cablegram sent
by the Right Hon. Joseph Chamberlain.
colouial secretary. to DR.. Jameson, the
administrator Of the British South At
rican company, ordering the return of
the force Of five hundred armed men
which DR.. Jameson is alleged to have
led into the Transvaal to asst Sle Uit-
landefs. or foreign residents OF the Re
public. to enforce their demands. can
not reach him until he arrives at Jo-
hannesburg. at which place there are
arms enough TO equip 10000 men for
fighting.
Mr.. Chamberlain sent a dispatch to
the British South African company ask
ing them to repudiate Jameson and AIS
acts. To this dispatch the company re-
piled that they were entirely ignorant
of Jameson's acts or purposes. Mr..
Cecil Rhodes. prime minister of the
Cape colony. in connection with this re-
ply stated that Jameson had acted
without authority. He (Rhodes) had
tried tn stop him when he learned that
he had gone into the Transyaal, but
found that the wires had been cut and
that consequently he could not COM
munica;c with him.
DR.. Jameson wrote letter to the COM
mandant at Maricoland refusing to
withdraw from the Transvaal and
avowing that he would proceed upon
his original plans. which in acceptance
of the invitation of the principal resi-
dents of Rand were to assist them in
their demands for justice.
1t is rumored here that advices have
been received announcing the arrival of
DR.. Jameson with his followers in Jo-
hannesburg.
Berlin. Jan. 1.-Considerable excite
ment prevails here over the crisis in the
Transvaal. and the attitude of Great
Britain Is denounced upon all sides.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
SPARKS FROM WIRES.

Mrs. ]. W. Nally. who shot and killed
Frank Doherty while he was attempting
to assault her at New Hope. ky., has
been acquitted.
william Connors, alias J. j. Williams,
wanted at Jackson, Miss, for stealing
$4,000 worth OF diamonds has been arrest
ed at louisville Ky.
The fifty-two brewers in the English
companies, having a capital of $4,000 900.
have formed a trust with the Anheuser
Busch company, in Chicago, Ill.
Judge Peckham has filed his resigna-
tion as a member of the New York court
of appeals and will take up his residence
in Washington during the present week.
Two of the crew of the United States cut
ter Walcott at Sitka. Alaska, are charged
with being implicated in he murder of a
Killispoo~ Indian. The tribe aye on the
warpath.
George w. Dice, who was arrested ~
Kansas City, Mo-, and taken to Atlanfa
Ga. is said to be the leader of a gan,x OF
counterfeiters who have put in ciC<cula
tlon 100000 worth of spurious money.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
CHERRY BOARDS PROBABLY.
Philadelphians Discover the Platform
Upon Which George Washington Was
Iuaugurated President.


Philadelphia, Jan. IA very interest
ing relic of the early days of the Repub-
lie was discovered today by working
men who are clearing out and remodel
ing the old senate chamber in the court
of common pleas building, adjoining In
dependence hall. The apartment has
long been discarded and it Is now being
restored to its original state of colonial
times. In the course of the work the
court platform was removed and UNDER
meath it was found an old platform which
the members believe was that of the
senate chamber and they agree that
there is little or no room to doubt tnat
upon these very boards George WASH
ington was inaugurated president.
The historical associations of this
building, particularly of the room in
which the old platform was found, are
thus briefly recorded on the tablet
placed on the Chestnut street wall: In
this building sat the first senate and
house of representatives of the United
States Of America. George Washing
ton was inaugurated president, March,
1893. and closed his official career when
herein, also John Adams was inaugur-
ated second president of the United
States March 4. 1797.'
The platform that was discovered
yesterday was raised about fourteen
inches from the floor and the front was
curved, forming the half of an oval. 1t
was in excellent preservation and the
paint on the upright boarding. that ex-
tended from the edge of the platform to
the floor. was as bright as If it had been
there only year. The framing for this
was sawn out in a line and the foreman
OF the workmen said that the style of
carpentry was entirely different from
that employed nowadays and represent
cd many times the labor that would now
he needed, with improved methods and
mOrticing apDlianceS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
MISSIONARIES IN DANGER,
Turkish Authorities Unable to Check the
BlOOdthirsty MOhnmmcdan Mobs-For-
cign Repre- sentativcs Indifferent.

London. Jan. 1.-The Constantinop,e
graphs under date of Dec. 81 that Unit
ed States Minister Terrell has received
kilograms from Aintaba, Asia Minor
saying that slight disturbances had
taken place there in which three per-
sons were killed. The kilograms also
said that there had been a bloody out
break at Orfar lasting two days.
Miss CORN, missionary at that place.
the dispatch said had received the as
surance that they would have a guard
and be protected. The apathy of the
Washington government in regard to
the consulates authorized to be estab-
lished by congress Is the subject of
much comment and harsh criticism. the
consulates at HarpoOt and Erierout not
having been filled.
The concensus of opinion in Constan-
tinople Is that the scheme Of a petro-
leum monopoly which it was reported
had been granted to a Russian syndi-
cate. will fall through.
London. Jan. 1.-The correspondent
of the United Press at Constantinople,
telegraphing under the date of Decem-
ber 81, says: "The Porte has evasive
replies to the foreign diplomats who
have offered to mediate between the
Turks and the Armenians for the sur
render of Zeitoun. which place is now
in the hands of the Armenians. The
foreign representatives. accordingly.
held another meeting today and decided
to make another effort to induce the
Porte to accept mediation and named
the foreign consuls at Aleppo as medi-
ators.
"There were disturbances at Orfar
on December 2S and go, but no details
have been received."j
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
FIN LIE s
GREA I
ANNUAL
LINEN
SALE
will commence Mon-
day, December 80, and
continue for Ten Days.

Our annual clearing sale Of table lin.
ems, previous to inventory, has always
been looked forward to with interest by
intelligent housekeepers, and judging
from the many inquiries already made
concerning this one it will be no excep-
tion to any of its predecessors.
The values we offer are always appre.
ciated. and during this sale IRRE-
SISTIBLE BARGAINS will be brought
forward from day to day and will COM
prise everything throughout the de.
partment, from a table linen at Twenty.
five Cents u Yard to one of our Double
Satin Damasks, at Two Dollars and q
Half or over: also. in table napkins
from One Dollar Dozen up to Fifteen.
Quotations on goods of this class are
no criterion of their values, but are
often misleading. Therefore we invite
you to a personal inspection Of our
stock, knowing that you will not only
be interested, but that we can save you
at least Twenty-Five Cents on every
dollar invested.
Extra choice line of Dinner and Tea
Sets, Lunch Cloths, Center pieces, Doy-
lies, etc.
Our usual fine assortment of German
"Silver-Bleach" Damasks.
Agency for John S. Brown & Sons lin.
ems. BEST in the World"
Sale commences Monday morning and
will last for ten days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
STATE SNAP SHOTS.

Stockholders have ratified the new Read
ing Traction combine.
DIR. Leonard Pearson. of Philadelphia.
was appointed state veterinarian, at a
salary of $500.
Henry Gelvia and his wife. of Mertz-
town, died of fever the same day and
will be buried together.
Richard Stevens, of Hoboken, N. j.. had
a fine yacht. the Aileen. launched at
Roach's, Chester. yesterday
Two tramps fired on a locomotive crew
who tried to drive them from the railroad
near Lebanon yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
DONNED THEIR WAR PAINT.
Trouble Brewing Among KillispOo In.
dians on Account of a Murder,

Victoria, B. c.. Jan. 1.-The steamer
Danube, which returned from Alaska
yesterday. reports trouble brewing at
Sitla over the murder of young. In
dian OF the Killispoo tribe in connection
with which two men of the United
States cutter Walcott, together with q
couple of miners and thirteen Kaka
Indians. have been arrested.
The Killispoo tribe have donned their
war paint and taken up arms to avenge
the death Of their tribesmun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
Many Chinese slip In.

San Francisco. Jan. Through the
treachery of an officer in the custom house
two carloads OF Chinese from the Atlanta
exposition have slipped through the fin
gers of d score of United States inspe "tors
and are now somewhere in Chinatown.
safe from interference. The Chinese were
landed In this city before daylight. and
wer hurried in carriages to the Chinese
ullaIters,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02

To cut Il short, these Jackets con-
sist of the nobbiest midwinter pro-
ductions, and the only reason for
our getting hold Of them on such
advantageous terms is because
there are but one or two of a kind.
I'm no case over a half a dozen. We
guarantee every garment perfect.
Some are fun lined. some three
quarter lined. and all are warrant
ed not to cost you one cent over
half their actual value.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
win Not Give In Trinidad.

Rio DE Janeiro, Jan. 1.-Before congress
adjourned yesterday the minister for for
eign affairs explained the impossibility of
accepting the arbitration proposed by
Great Britain regarding the disputed own
ership of the island of Trinidad.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
Four Brothers Burned to Death.

Pittsburg, Kan, Jan. 1.-Near Frontenac
four brothers-RObert, John William and
Arch McFadden--were burned to death in
their house while asleep. They were 49,
16. u and II years old, respectively, and the
two Oldest were miners. There are s.nts
nf ouI play
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
Atlanta Exposition Closed.

Atlanta, Ga, Jan. 1.-The work of break
ing up the exposition began this morn
ing Exhibitors were busy packing. All
the buildings remained open, however. ex-
cept the government building. The expo
sition receipts will hardly meet the eX-
penses, but the deficit Is small. The eX-
act amount has not been ascertained.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
Raincy Employees Satisfied =.

Scotdale, Pa. Jan. 1.-Notices of an ad-
vance in wages have been posted at all the
Rainey plants. Rainey will pay the trick
scale of wages except in one instance, in
which the Frick rate will be higher. The
Ra;ney employees are satisfied with the
turn the affairs have taken and there Is no
prospect of any trouble.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
CONFESSED TO FORGERY.
After Making known His Schemes an
Ohio Swindicr Escapes.

Ottawa. o.. Jan. John j. Jones, an
agricultural implement dealer at Bow
ling Green. on Saturday confessed to
w. s. Lenhart. holder of $500 note.
that it was forgery. Jones then took
the train north and is supposed to have
gone to Canada.
Subsequent investigation indicates an
aggregate of 5000 forgeries through
five years. affecting farmers, banks and
business houses. i
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
Killed by a Train.

Wayne, Ind, Jan. 1.-West-bound pas
senger train No. | on the Nickle Plate
struck a horse and sleigh at Clayport.
forty miles west of here, about 430 this
morning. The occupants of the cutter.
William Doderidge and Daniel Rhoads
were killed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
GOLD IN AN OLD TABLE.
Curiosity of an Appraiser Reveals the
Hoard of n Dead Grocer.

indianapolis, Jan. 1.-Folowing the
death of Henry Rodewald, a prosperous
grocer of this city, it became necessary TO
appraise his personal property. Among his
effcts was a rickety old table, standing in
an unused corner.
The appraiser placed its value at 10 cents
and it was thrown aside. Curiosity after
ward led him to open the drawer in the
table. and he found therein a package
containing LOO in gold.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02

county, was robbed this morning by
masked highwaymen. Wells-Fargos treas
ure box was taken, also registered mail
packages. The amount OF plunder taken
Is unknown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
KILLED INTRUDER.
Woman Near Circlcvillc. Ohio. Shoots an
CnwclcOmc Visitor.

NuNSbSosIS
Circeville, o., Jan. 1.-Mrs. Josie Pur-
cell shot and killed Ed Miller at Darby
vile at midnight last night. The woman
was alone at home when Miller forced his
way in by kicking open the front door.
Mrs Purcell retreated. fOund.o revolver
ard shot Miller. who had been in the habit
of visiting her. but had been forbidden TO
do so again. When Purcell arrived home
this morning he found Miller dead and his
wife in Mysteries. He took her to this city,
where she surrendered herself.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
REAR.END COLLISION.

Fireman Hurled to Dsath-Other Train
men Injured.
st. Louis, Jan. IA rear-end collision
occurred between a Wabash passenger
train and the Diamond special on the
Vandalia- Illinois Central in the tunnel
at 9O5 last night. Fireman Harry
Rothweiler. aged %. of the terminal sec
'tion, was hurled to death and Engineer
Milton White, aged %, and c. c. Cham
bers, express messenger. were injured.
The wreck vas caused by the Wa
bash train slowing up at curve In the
tunnel.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
TOM JOHNSON ACCUSED.

Alderman LIGHT, OF Detroit, Makes Some
Serious Charges Against the Street
Railway MnSnatc.
Detroit. Mich. Jan. 1.-There is much
talk of Doodle in connection with the
amended ordinance which was passed
by the common council yesterday CIV
way company new franchise running
for thirty years. One of the stories is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
$40 and 512
LACKAWANNA AVENUE
A Happy New Year to the Peaceful, Honest
People Of the World.

Lewis, Reilly & Davies wish the peace
full, honest people of the world q happy
New Year. We are happy because we live
i'm one of the most prosperous cities In one
of the best countries, in one OF the largest
states and the greatest country that man
Is privileged to live in. Among the cities,
towns, etc, that we wish to remember in
a particular way are the following:
Wilkes Barre, Conklin,
Kingston. Great Bend.
Bennett, New Milford
Forty Fort, Afford,
wyoming, Kingsley's,
Parsons, Foster,
Miners Mills, Nicholson,
Mil Creek. Factoryvill@
Latin, La Plume,
Yatesville, Dalton.
PittstOn, Glenburn,
Duryea, Clark's Summit
Lackawannas Chlnchilla,
Taylor, Mayfield.
Avoca. Nay-Aug.
Moosic, DunmOre,
Alinooka, Winners,
Hancock. Maplewoods
Starlight. Lake Ariel. -,
Preston Park Georgetownx
Lake Como. Hawley, =
Poyntelle, Honesdales -vI
Belmont, Waymart,
Pleasant Mount, Elmhurst, d. 4
Cniondale, Moscow, ~
Forest City. Gouldsboro, !~
Carbondale, Tobyharna, -
White Bridge, Mount TOcono.
Jermyn. Pocono Summit
Archibald, Cresco,
Winton, Henryville,
Peckvillc, Spraguevilles
Olyphant. Portland,
Dickson city, Stroudsburg,
Throop. Water Gap,
Scranton, Delaware, X
Binghamton, Manunka Chunks
Conklin Center.
May they live long and prosper Is this
wish of Lewis, Reilly a. Davies, the hon-
est and most extensive dealers in bootSs
shoes rubbers etc. in northeastern PENN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
Conklin Center,

May they live long and prosper Is tha
wish of Lewis, Reilly a. Davies, the hon-
est and most extensive dealers in bootss
shoes, rubbers, etc. in northeastern Penn-
sylvania. Nos. ia and 116 Wyoming ave.
nue., Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02
Held Up by bandits.

Ukiah, Cal. Jan. LA stage running
between this city and Harris. Humboldt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-02

The Jackets that came to MS on
these conditions last week represent
the most impressive bargain values
that eyes ever rested ON. They are
new in every sense of the word. for
the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-04

in 1892: in Detroit. Mich, in 1893; in Balti-
1895.
The eleventh annual convention will I'M
doubtedly be one of the most important in
the history OF the league.
The convention will be called to order by
the president, Alexander Bremen of New
York. c. V. Schof1e1d, chairman of COM
mittee of arrangements, will introduce
Campbell Darlington, and the latter will
make speech, introducing Commissioner
John w. Ross who will welcome the del
egates.
On Wednesday at o'clock the delegates
O'Clock they will be Photographed in a
group in front of the hall. At pm. they
will be entertained by Local IL and friends
at social session at Arion Hall, SIS Sth
street northwest, which is the headquar-
tiers Of Local 10. .r,-.
Thursday night they will go to the thea
ter as guests of Messrs. Herman and Irwin
tend banquet at Willard Hotel.
The committee having the arrangements
for the convention in charge is composed
Of the following: Charles V. Schofield,
chairman; H. Schutter, w. F. Weber. r. F.
Wagner, w. Kirkland, J. W. Eisenberg,
Charles 8. Walton, Leo. Zwissler Eugene
Coffin. Geo. Boegeholz, w. O'Brien. b. F.
Packard. c. p. Huestis Thos Feather
stonhaugh.
The president of Local Assembly No 10,
Mr. Richard F. Wagner. was born in this
city November 16, 1858. He began his mu-
steal career at the age of six years, playing
the piano at the convent of Georgetown,
d. c. He was under the tutorship of his
father, John Wagner. He afterward en-