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Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
BACK ro SECURITY HOLDERS,

Properly of Pennsylvania Steel Company
Transferred by Reorganization Committee.
Philadelphia, May 5.-The property
of the Pennsylvania Steel company,
which went into the hands of receivers
on April Fl, 1893, was transferred by
the reorganization committee to the
security holders at the annual meeting
of the stockholders yesterday after
noon. The reassignment of the prop
erty and the transaction of the neces-
sary legal requirements will occupy
some time and it is not likely that for
NAL possession will be taken for some
weeks The report of Effingham h.
Morris, chairman of the reorganization
committee, which body has been acting
as directors of the company since its
reorganization, stated that the sales
and deliveries during 1895 amounted TO
S6,679, 05G The net profits during the
year were S12l, ,657. The directors will
meet for organization in a few days
and then f. c. FELTON,, who is the pres
ent general manager of the company
will be elected president-general man
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
DEATH OF ALICE HARRISON.
Well Known for Many Years as a Comedi
enne of Rare Talent.

New York, May 5.-Alice Harrison,
who returned to the stage this season
after a retirement of several years
died yesterday afternoon. For many
years She has been well known as a
comedienne and with her brother Louis
she acted successfully in a burlesque
called Photos" She has been for
twenty-five years on the stage and at
one time starred through the west and
south in piece called The Boy Detec-
tive Since that she has acted in bur-
lesque, comic opera and music farce,
and she was Il woman of unusually
comic powers and rare talent as
mimic. She never married. She came
of Il theatrical family, and her brothers,
Louis and Sam Harrison, as we'll as
her sister, Therese Wood, have been
well known on the stage. Her methods
were broadly farcical, but she was a
clever and popular actress of her school.
She was about A. years old.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
BURIED UNDER RUINS.


Cincinnati, May 5.-A five-story brick
building on Walnut street occupied
on the first floor by saloon, the up
per stories being used as lodging quar-
ters, was demolished last night about
o'clock by the explosion of gasoline
tank, and a number of persons were
buried in the ruins, which soon took
fire. With the aid of firemen the work
OF rescue was at once begun. Besides
those who We're In the building when
it fell number of people on the street
were caught under the debris. A
Brown street car was smashed but
no passengers We're aboard and the con-
ductor and motorman escaped injury.
The bodies of r. A. Davis, a travelling
salesman and Adolph Drach, proprie-
tor of the saloon, and four unidentified
bodies have been taken from the ruins,
and it is known there are other vic
Tins still to be reached. About fif-
teen injured are in hospitals, several
of whom will die.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

The Carbondale State league club has
number of heavy htters in its makeup,
quite few of whom have been seen
here before To keep them from knock
ing the ball over the fence in the open
ing game on the 10th the Tigers have
secured Frank Hinson, whose record
with the Cuban Giants has placed him
high in the pitchers class. The game
will begin at 3 o'clock. Admission, Is
cents.
Ladies will be admitted free to the
Tigers park at all games this season.
Freeland has a large number of base
ball enthusiasts among the fair sex, and
the new rule has been hailed with de-
light by them.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
ELECTRICAL EXPOSITION.


New York, May 5.-The National
Electrical exposition was formally
opened last night in the Grand Central
Palace. The exposition is held under
the auspices and in connection with
the nineteenth convention of the Elec-
trio Light association. There were
delegates present from over 10000
electric light plants in the United
States. The aggregate investment in
the plants is $780, 900, 900. An immense
crowd of people was present. Gov.
Morton was present and occupied the
dias on the third floor, which had been
reserved for the guests and speakers
of the evening. After Introductory
speeches Gov. Morton was introduced
to the meeting. He was received with
the greatest enthusiasm. "Mr presi-
dent and officers of the National Elec-
trical exposition" he said. Il feel hon
ored by the invitation which you have
extended to me to release the electric
current generated by the power of the
great cataract at Niagara and, in ac-
cordance with your wishes, | now de
clare the exposition duly opened. Gov
Morton then pressed the golden key
which was to cause artillery salutes
simultaneously at San Francisco, New
Orleans, st. Paul and Augusta, Me.
Like Fairyland.
There was great enthusiasm when
the governor pressed the golden key.
Instantly volume of fuorescent light
danced through the glass tubes that
surrounded the place where he stood
and framed him in halo of
light. simultaneously the electric
lights around the various exhibits in
the building blazed out and the scene
was like fairyland. A few minutes after
the governor pressed the key tele-
graphic messages were received from
San Francisco, New Orleans, st. Paul
and Augusta, Me-, stating that the
cannons had been fired. From London,
England, W. IL. Preece, superintendent
of the Government telegraph, cabled
as follows: "Wish your exposition
every possible success
Perhaps the most interesting feature
of the exposition was the demonstra-
tion of the power generated by the
Niagara falls. The current turned a
model of the power plant in the build
ing and by putting receiver to the
ear, the visitors were able to distinctly
hear the roar of the great cataract
462 miles away.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
THESTETSON ESTATE
Considerable Doubt as to It's FL
nal Disposal.
NO WILL HAS YET BEEN FOUND
If None Turns Up Mr.. Stetsons Heirs
VIII Take Possession of the Prop
erty-His Widows Death
Due to Grief.

Boston, May 5.-The death of Mrs
Kate Stetson, widow of the late John
Stetson, which occurred yesterday,
was due, it is said, to grief over the
death of her husband, which occurred
less than three weeks ago. Mrs. Stet-
son was Miss Kate Stokes. She was of
southern birth and the daughter of s.
l. Stokes the veteran circus manager
She was one of four sisters, all of when
achieved success as circus performers,
one of whom, Belle Stokes, is on the
stage Her mother was Emma Stokes.
once noted as the most accomplished
woman horseback rider of her day.
Lawyer Charles Pattee, custodion Of
Mr.. Stetsop's will, was stricken with
pneumonia on the day of the late the
atrical managers funeral and is TO
day in a critical condition. Several
days ago, at the request of the widow,
Nj. o. Adams was appointed by the
court ancillary executor in order thaG
the probate of the will raight not longog
be delayed by illness of Mr.. Pattee. The
will, however, has not yet been pro-
bated. 1t is reported that on the day
before he died John Stetson made q
will in which his entire property was
left to Mrs. Stetson, but her counsel
have been unable to find any trace of
this will, and if found there is, OF
course, doubt as to legality in case
of a contest, owing to Mr.. Stetson's
condition at the time of making of sup
posed will But If such will was
made and is found and allowed the
Stetson estate goes to the natural heirs
of the widow. If it cannot be found,
and no other will turns up, Mr.. Stet-
sons heirs, of course, will take posses
sion of the property. The father of
Mr. Stetson, who for some time man
aged the property, states that the es-
tate will probably amount to ovei
$500 OOO
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
HIS DEATH WAS SUDDEN.


Kingston, n. Y, May 5.-The Hon,
James Ballentine, senator for the
twenty-sixth district, who died yes
terday at his home in Andes, Delaware
county, with paralytic fit, was life
long republican. He was born in
Andes ON January %, 1855. He entered
the assembly in 1889 after having de-
feated Isaac II. Maynard. In 1901 Mr.,
Ballentine became a member of the
republican state committee. In 1895
he was elected to the senate. lie was
a member of the senate committees on
public printing, railroads, forest, fish
and game, revision and engrossed bills
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADRON.
The Yessels' Summer Headquarters VIII
BE In New York Waters.

Washington, May 5.-Rear Admiral
Bunce has applied to the navy depart
ment for leave to change the base of
the North Atlantic squadron from
Hampton Roads, Va, to Tompl1insville,
Staten Island, N. Y. The request is
under consideration and will probably
be granted, as Tompltinsville is CON
sidered better summer headquarters
than the roads, an ammunition and
supply station being established there,
at which the vessels composing the
fleet can take on stores and be fitted
for the coming practice cruise with the
least possible delay and expense.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
omciais Accused of Negligence.

The finding of the jury in the coroner's
inquest on the Sugar Notch mine explo-
sion on April / last, whereby two young
men lost their lives, was filed in court on
Friday by Coroner Mckee. The jury
finds the officials in charge were negligent
in leaving the cars standing in the main
air course, thereby obstructing the pas
sage of air and that there was no danger
signal placed so as to prevent persons
from entering with naked light.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
Sheldon Inquiry Adjourned.

Weedsport, N. Y, May 5.-The in
quiry into the death of Mrs. Eva Shell
don has been adjourned until May 12.
Frank sheldon, husband of the dead
woman, says he had no quarrels with
his wife. William Sheldon, the young
est son, contradicts his fathers story.
The district attorney says there are
very many suspicious circumstances
surrounding the shooting.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
NEW LoNDoN'S CELEBRATION
Tie City in Gala Attire for To-morrow't
Festivities.

New London, Conn, May 5.-The
city is profusely decorated in prepara,
tion for the 25Oth anniversary celebra.
ton tomorrow, the buildings on tho
principal streets being very generally
decorated and a large number of pri-
vate residences handsomely trimmed
with flags and bunting. The streets
are thronged, showing the presence OF
a large number of strangers here to
witness the unwilling of the soldiers
monument and laying of the corner
stone of the Winthrop statue.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
Gov. Morton Not the Benefaotor.

Albany, May Gov. Morton's at
tention was called to current news
paper report to the effect that he is the
donor of gift of SO, 600 recently made
to the Church of Our Saviour at Mid
dleboro, Mass. The governor states
that although Middleboro was the
home of his ancestors, he has not made
this gift and does not know who the
real benefactor of the chur ch is.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07

st. Johns, n. F., May 5.-The coast
has been blockaded with ice for the
past week. The steamer Portia, with
200 emigrants bound for the United
States, is unable to leave. The steamer
Turret Crown and fleet of sailing
vessels are anchored at various points
along the shore, powerless to effect an
entrance until the ice is driven off.
The blockade is very detrimental to
business
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
NO PUBLIC REQUESTS.


Divided Among His Family.
New York, May 5.-The will of the
late George Munro has been filed for
probate. George Munro divides his
property, the bulk of which is in real
estate located in this city, among his
family. To his booltkceper, Duncan
buchanan, the sum of So, 900 is left.
There are no bequests to public insti-
tutions, it having been George Munro's
settled policy to be his own executor
of such benefactions, and in his life
time, besides contributing literally to
the support of religious and philan-
thropic objects, he gave to Dalhousie
college, Halifax, n. s. (his native
province), about $500, 900, for the pur-
pose of establishing professorships and
scholarships.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07

Washington, May 5.-The following
navy promotions have resulted from
the death in Philadelphia of Comman-
der Felix McCurley; Lieutenant Com.
mander S. N. Acltley to be commander,
Lieutenant C. G. Rowman to be lieu
tenant commander; lieutenant Gunior
grade) Herman Dressed, to be lieuten.
ant, and Ensign II. A. Bispham to be
lieutenant Gunior grade).
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
The Late Baron Hirsch's Wealth.

London, May 5.-The Telegraph will
to-day say that the bulk of the wealth
of the late Baron de Hirsch, amounting
to several millions of pounds, has by his
will been entrusted to the Jewish
Colonization society for the continue
ton of its work. The sum of 900, ,OOO
francs is bequeathed to charities in
Mona via
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07

Carson, New, May 5.-John 4. Jones,
who after two trials was convicted of
feloniously taking gold bullion from
the Carson mint, has been sentenced to
eight years in the penitentiary at hard
labor and to pay fine of $4,000. The
same senetnce has been passed on
Heney, the other suspect.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
Peary Going to Labrador.

Washington, May 5.-The navy de.
partment has granted Civil Engineer
Robert f. Peary, the Arctic explorer,
six months leave of absence with per.
mission to go abroad. 1t is said that
Lieut. Peary will go to Labrador and
endeavor to secure for the Philadelphia
meteor which fell in that latitude some
time ago.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
Death of Warren Williams.

Worcester, Mass, May Warren
Williams, resident of Worcester since
1884, and for many years prominently
identified with its business. is dead at
his home in this city. He was mem
Der of the lower house of the state leg
islature in 1868, GA, '6s and 90.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07

Philadelphia, May 5.-The Franklin
sugar refinery, which has been idle for
four or five months, has started again
in full operations. Over 1000 hands
are employed at the refinery and ma
iority of the old men returned to
work
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07

+. f. Bogert, publisher of the Wilkes
barre Leader, brought suit against Luz
zerne county for 1886, with interest from
November 3, 1894. The suit is brought
to recover pay for printing the proclaim
alton for the November election in 1894,
12115 squares, four insertions, at the
rate of 81 per square for each insertion,
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
CofIin's Second Conviction Confirmed.

Washington, May 5.-The second
conviction of Frank A. Coffin of COM
plicity in the wrecl1ing of the Indiana
polls National bank in August, 1898,
has been confirmed by the. supreme
court of the United States
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07

Gettysburg, Pa, May 5.-Gen. Daniel
L. Sickles and the other members of
the New York state Gettysburg battle
field commission have located the site
for the S25, 900 statue of Gen. Henry
w. Slocum, which the Empire
state will erect. 1t will stand or
Stevens knoll, which is the elevation
lust west of Culp's hill
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
Addresses of Hancock staff Officers Wanted

Washington, May 5.-Gen. Joseph
Sewell Smith. now in Washington at
the Shoreham, desires the addresses of
all the staff officers of Gen. Hancock S
Second army corps He is desirous of
sending them invitations to be present
in this city on the 18th inst. to attend
the unveiling Of the Hancock stntue
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
PennsyIvania,s New Treasurer.

Harrisburg, Pa, May 5.-Gov. Has
tings has approved the bond of BENZ.
Haywood, the incoming state treas
urer The oath of office was admins
tered yesterday afternoon by Major
James E. Barness, deputy secretary Of
Tue commonwealth. R
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
Broolslyn's Builders Trial Trip.

Philadelphia, May 5.-The new
cruiser Brooklyn will leave Cramps
ship yard next Saturday for her build
ers' trial trip off the Delaware capes.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
RHODES AND BET.


London, May 5.-The directors of the
British South Africa company held a
meeting last evening at which they dis
cussed the connection of Cecil Rhodes
and Mr.. Belt, officers of the company,
with the projected overthrow of the
Transvaal government. 1t was fnall.1
decided that Messrs. Rhodes and Belt
should be requested to RESIGN.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07

London, May 5.-Adrienne Dairelles
of New York made her debut in the
character of Madame Wizard in "Tril-
by" at the Haymarket theatre last
night. She scored great success.
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
Millinery

In "11s department 1oe are noW shooinS the choic-
est things Of the season. In entirely ue1O stock.
WcIbd1ne aW the recent noUe1ties in Hats. novel,
ties IN F1o1ce1s, nove1hes in T1d1anaines, in fact
every "p-to-date novelty. We shall be pleased to
hare you call and see for yourself
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
Shirt w aists

We 1c1D open the Ffth shipD1ent of the season this
~ee1. You 0heady hare an ideu of what ve
H"0e been DONG in Shirt WuistS This shipDaezat
nc<~d1ng 1876 dozen Of the choicest Uutsts seen
th1s season. will eclipse anything and eve7'yt7line
e0e" oOeTed IN this or any other city in extent of
"P-fo-d0te styles, and the p11ces-1OeU zce hare
some p71ce surprises in store for you Don't fail
to be on HD1e
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07
Anthracite League.

Games scheduled for May 10:
At McAdoo, McAdoo VS.. Athletics.
At Drifton, Fearnots VS.. Travellers.
At Lattimer, Lattimer VS.. Pioneers.
The clubs stand as follows:
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07

Washington, May 5--Major Daniel
c. Caldwell, surgeon, U. S. A., has
been placed on the retired list on ac,
count of disability incident to the
service
Freeland tribune. (Freeland, Pa.) 1888-1921, 1896-05-07

Morgan's Yacht at Port Jefferon, l.. l.
Port jefferson, L, l., May 5.-E. D..
Morgan's steam yacht May has arrived
here, ten and half days from SCs'th
ampton. ---
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-20
IndIgnity To Re First Considered.
ADOPTED A GOLD STANDARD.
Venezuela Goes Further Than Any Othe
Nation i'm Recommendations.

Venezuela Goes Further Than Any Other
Nation i'm Recommendation.
WARRINGTON, June administer An
drade. Of Venezuela, has received advices
from Caracas as to the final ratification of
the constitutional amendment by which
Venezuela adopts the gold standard. Pres
ident Crespo advised congress some
months ago to meet the prevailing agita-
ton for deprecated currency by a con-
stitutional amendment. Congress passed
the law and it has now been confirmed by
all the states. 1t is as follows:
Neither the legislative nor executive
powers or any other power in the repub-
lie, shall in any case or for any motive
issue papcf money, nor declare legal ten
der any bank notes or any other Value
represented in paper, nor shall the coinage
of silver or nickel be ordered without pre-
vious authorization of congress-
At present the Venezuelan circulation
consists Of 20,0W,GOO Bolivars GO cents),
of which l2,0oD,0OO is in gold and 5000, 600
in silver. This silver already in circula-
ton will not bcrctircd. The future coinage
will be restricted TO gold and gold certia-
Gates representing actual gold on hand.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-20

As remedy for all forms Of head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to
be the very best. 1t effects . perma-
nent cure, and the most dreaded ha-
bitual sick headaches yield to its in
fiuence. We urge all who are af-
flicted to procure q bottle, and give
this remedy fair trial. In cases Of
habitual constipation Electric BItters
cures by giving the needed tone to
the bowels, and few cases long resist
the use of this medicine. Try il
once. Large bottles only so cents at
Hartz 4 Cllemeyer's drug store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-20
CURzON MAKES A STATEMENT.
Tells the Commons the Status Of the Ven
exuelan Negotiations.

Tells the Commons the Status Of the Ven.
exuelan Negotiations.
LONDON, June sO.-The under secretary
for foreign affairs, Curzon, answering a
question in the house Of commons regard
ing the Venezuelan situation, said that
the British ambassador at Washington
was authorized TO receive and report upon
proposals made by the Venezuelan repre-
sentative at Washington The latter.
Curzon continued, had been informed Of
this, hut up to the present had not maile
any proposal, and negotiations werc pro-
ceeding with the United States both in re-
gard to n definite frontier and the arbitru-
ton Of the frontier question with vene-
zucla under proper conditions Of Discus
sion.
GEoaGETowN. British Guiana, June sO.--
A British official with 100 aborers was
opening road from the Barama to the
Cuyuni river within the SchomburRk line
when they were stopped by armed vene-
zueiaus. Orders have been sent from
Georgetown to the British Official not 20
offer violent resistance to the vensxus-
lans, but to withdraw under protest.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-20

The vicar of parish not many miles
from a well known fashionable town
was recently preaching charity sermon,
and in the course of his remarks he re-
buked some of his parishioners who he
thought simulated distress for the sake
OF obtaining assistance they did not real
~ require.
As an illustration of this weakness he
mentioned that during one Of his pas
torat visits he entered cottage Of one
Of the supposed delinquents, where he
found everything neat and clean. and,
what was more. large plateful Of but-
tered toast before the fire
Eyes" he repeated emphatially.
"buttered toast! Did that, " he asked,
look like want?"
In the brief pause that followed this
Outburst of energy a voice Indignantly
responded. mo, 'tweern't butter ned
Their; 'twere drippiD."
The effect of this correction upon pas
tor and flock was simply Undesirable.
|-Pearson's Weekly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-06-20
School Election Notice.

Notice is hereby given that on
Tuesday. June 80, A. d. 1896. in the
city Of Rock Island, ILL.,, an election
will be held for two members OF the
board Of education. which election
will be opened at 8 o'clock in the
morning and continue open there
after until O'Clock in the afternoon
OF that day. The voting places will
be as follows:
First Ward-Franklin hose house
Second Ward-l014 Third avenue.
Third w ard-13l4 Third avenue.
Fourth Ward-SchoOl house, Nineteenth
street and Fifth avenue
Fifth Wsrd-Hose house, Twenty-second
street.
Sixth Werd-2530 Fifth avenue
Seventh Ward-Street car barn.
b. F. KNOX, Mayor
Rock Island. H.. June Q, 1896.