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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
TO BOOM COFFEYVILLE.
The Citizens Meet and Organize a Com
mercial Club.


CoFFEYvILLE, March 2.-This city has
taken the preliminary steps towards Sc
curing a commercial club. A large
number of citizens met in the council
rooms Saturday night and were called to
order by Mayor Wilcox.
A committee was appointed to draft
bylaws and constitution. On motion by
d. S. Elliott committee of three on
tinance TO assist the present committee
in securing the McGraw mill, was ap-
pointed by the club.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
Petitions for Another District.

From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 1.-Two petitions
favoring the making of another United
States judicial district in Kansas have
been received by Congressman Miller.
One is from Bourbon county and contains
thirty-four names, the prominent ones
being: ]. j. Peasley, l. N. Ury, G. II.
Hornaday, w. e. Lansdon, J. H. Richards,
w. p Dilworth, w. r. Biddle, E. E.
Dix ana w. 81. Rice. The other petition
comes from Allen County and contains
fourteen names
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
A WARLIKE TINGE.
Given to Matters by a Bill For an Increase
of the Navy by 1000 Men.

WASHINGTON, March, 2.-The senate
has passed the bill for the increase of the
navy by 1000 enlisted men for the calling
out an enlistment of the naval militia in
case of emergency and for the the chart
er of troop transport ships in case of
emergency.
MIR. Hale. who urged the bill said
he did not think war was imminent, but
in view of the course of the United
States, he regarded the emergency
clauses as desirable
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

LONDON. March 2.-On the stock ex-
bhange today Spanish securities were
dull and point lower. Americans were
Il to / lower
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

Smooth as silk is the way our collars
feel now. Peerless Steam Laundry. liz
and ia w. 9Th.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

Boils and sores indicate impurities in
the blood. Ayers Sarsaparilla eradicates
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

Sweet Moments Cigaretts are the best
Try package. Sold by all dealers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02
CURTIS READY TO ACT

For the Grain Shippers of Kansas If They
Will Formulate Plans.
From the State Journals Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 2.-In bringing
the facts relating TO the extortionate rail-
road rates on Kansas corn 10 Texas points
before the Interstate commerce commis-
sion, Congressman Curtis offered his CO.
operation in every way possible to
remedy the injustice, 8.
Mr.. Curtis said to the committee. ''If
there is no existing law or regulation by
which this injustice to the farmers and
shippers of Kansas can be remedied, ii
you will suggest to me what law is nee
essary l will introduce a bill 10 Correct
this evil and do all in my power to secure
its passage"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

Everybody takes the JOURNAL
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-03-02

From the State JOURNALS Special Correspondent
WASHINGTON, March 2.-The commit
tee on Indian affairs of the house of
which Congressman Charles Curtis is
member, has been on the annual visit to
the Carlisle Indian school at Carlisle,
Pennsylvania. Congressman Curtis, how
ever, did not take the trip because he was
so busy he could not get away for the two
days absence it required. Mr.. Curtis
was asked to make the address before
the school behalf of the congress
sional committee, but OF course had to
decline for the reason that he did not
feel that he could spend the time to at
tend.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
ARRESTED FOR MURDER.
Frank Sivrsta Taken Into Custody At
Priceburs for q Crime Committed
. Year Ago. .e

County Detective Leyshon arrested Il
man last night in Priceburg VINO is
suspected of numbering another near
Swoyer's Patch. between Avoca and
Sfhlthville. about year ago. Tne
man Is Frank Sivruta, a Russian Pole,
25 years old, and his victim was John
SokOloskie.
Mr.. Leyshon brought about the ar
rest in very skillful manner. He was
sitting in court one day last week
listening to an ordinary assault and
battery case in which the parties con-
cerned were POlanders from Priceburg.
One Of the witnesses was woman and
in her testimony she seemed averse to
saying anything about some one. Mr..
LeyshOn judged from her manner that
whoever she was trying to shield must
be guilty of something, and he started
an investigation. which led to the ar
rest.
Sokoloskie was beaten so severely
with stones that he died in four days
from his injuries. There were two 9TH
ers in the fight and they Were arrested
and brought to Wilkes-Barre Jail.
Sivruta was upstairs when his compan-
ions in crime were arrested, and he
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

Number One of the new
141O style library
Lamps with dec
grated globe. Good burner;
oil tank OF opal glass, nicely
decorated. Lamp and globe
60 for the price of the globe
alone, $l.39.
Number A handsome BAN
835 quet lamp, worth
double the money
Stands 26 inches high, brass
base, decorated opal glass pill.
lar and oil tank, decorated
globe; a really good looking
lamp. Only $l.69.
Number A silk shade
$50 lamp, stands 26
inches high, e.
inch pillar of genuine onyx
brass base and bowl. Center
draft, round burner complete
with full size 1S-inch, all silk
shade, for $500, we'll worth
$500.
Number A h a n d S O IN e
1909 lamp. Bowl and
base heavily
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
They Will Have a Demonstration in
This CITY Tonight.

The Railway Mems Sound Money
clubs of Scranton and vicinity will par
ade this evening in this city. Any
Railway Sound Money club in or near
Scranton that has not received an in
vitation is cordially invited to meet this
evening at the Delaware. I.ackawanna
and Western depot and participate in
this parade.
The line of march will be as follows:
Forming at Delaware, e,Lackawanna and
Western depot. passing up Lackawan-
ma avenue, to Adams, to Spruce, to JEFF
ferson, to Linden, to Madison. to Null
berry, to Clay, to Pine. to Washington,
To Vine, to Wyoming. to Mulberry, to
Washington, to Lackawanna, to Della
ware. Lackawanna and Western depot
and dismiss,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
KINSLEY WILL BE LEXOWED.
Mayor Intends to Follow the Behesi
of the Select Council.

In reference to the Kinsley investiga-
ton, Mayor Bailey yesterday said: II
take it that Mr.. Wagners resolution
officially refers me to the Sunday
World charges. and I am now bound
to take cognizance of them. The in
vestigation will be based on these
charges"
The charges In question are that some
Of the teams used in city work are
owned by Mr.. Kinsley and not by the
parties now drawing pay for them.
The investigation will be to determine
first, If these charges are true. and Sec
ond. IL there Is anything wrong in them
even II they are true. There Is a gen.
eral law to the effect that no city ofti.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

let himself down the side Of the house
with the ropes Of his bed. He came to
Priceburg six weeks ago and boarded
with q Mrs. Kolchinski. The name OF
the woman ne went boarding with af-
ter leaving her Is not known, but when
Mr.. Leyshon and Constable Barron, of
Priceburg. went to the place last night.
the prisoner began acting nervously
and suspiciously. and did not appear
surprised when informed they had a
warrant for him.
1t was sworn out before Justice Of
the Peace Logan. of Dickson, and
charges Sivruta with felonious wound
ing. Under his own admission he was
held to bail on this charge. He ad-
mitted to Mr.. Leyshon that he assault
ed Sokoloskie, and admitted 1t at the
hearing. He was SO nervous that his
stories were very incoherent.
Mr.. Leyshon telegraphed to County
Detective Eckert, of Luzerne. last night
and expects him up today to take
charge of the prisoner.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
Ifthe Baby Is Cutting Teeth.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil.
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. II
soothes the child, softens the gums
allays all pain. cures wind collie and is
the best remedy for diarrhoea. Sold by
druggists in every part Of the world
Be sure and call for Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup" and take no other
kind. Twenty-Five cents a bottle. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
RExFORD'S.
An "
Unparalleled
Offering of
Lamps
500 of Them.
Sample Lamps.

Lamp season is over-for the makers. It's just be-
gun for you-and In New York last week for
tunate in securing the sample lines of several makers
Lamps that have paid for themselves far the factories
are concerned We bought them for fraction of their
value-for cash. Today put them sale. The manu-
facurer loses Youand ourselves pocket the gain There's
only of kind in most instances Each lamp is
ray the pink perfection since they made for
pies. We mention few. Come and them all:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
POLLING PLACE CHANGED.
Voters Of MinOOka Will Have Diff
fereut Place to Cast Ballots.

An order of court was handed down
yesterday establishing the polling
place of the South district of Lacka-
wanna township in a booth to be erect
ed by the county commissioners on a
vacant lot owned by the Michael Co.'S
tello estate, on Main street. Minooka
next door to the hotel of John ].
Coyne.
The polling place used to be for years
in the hall Of st. -Joseph's Total Abb
stinence and Benevolent society until
it was burned down on st. Patricks
night last.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
ARE BACK FROM PiTTSBURG,
Poor Directors Return from the Scene
of Their State Convention.

Poor Directors Frederick l.. Fuller,
Mrs. Frances b. Swami ]. Murphy and
F.. L. Terppe and Attorney John F.
Scragg, solicitor for the board. returned
yesterday from Pittsburg, where they
attended the annual meeting of the
poor directors of the state. w. S.
Langstaf, president of the local board,
was elected state vice-president al
though he was not present at the meet
ing.
Another honor conferred upon Scran-
ton was it's selection as the place for
holding the next state convention in
October, 1897. 1t will bring between 300
and 400 strangers to the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
A Pheasant Crowd.

Everybody has smile on their face
who attend Davidow Bros. great auc-
tion sale. The great bargains cant
help but make them smile.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

Special attention and private dining
rooms for dinner parties at Lohmann's,
Spruce street. Service and cuisine un-
excelled In this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
THE IDEAL AMERICAN TRIP
NORTHERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THE IDEAL AMERICAN TRIP
NORTHERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
The Superbly Appointed and Commodious
Steel Steamships.
NORTHWEST AND NORTHLAND,
American through and through,
leave Buffalo TUESDAYS and Fridays 9. so p. m.
for Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinac. The 500,
Duluth, and Western Points, passing all
places Of interest by daylight In connectio
with
THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY.
1t forms the most direct route, and from ev.
cry point Of comparison. the most delightful
and comfortable one 70 Minneapolis. st. Paul,
Great Falls, Helena, Butte Spokane and Pa
cifc coast. The onlv transc0ntinental line
running tho famous buffet, library. observs.
tion car.
New 81 hour train for Portland via Spokane.
HOTEL LAFAYETTE, Lake Minnetonka, q,
10 miles from Minneapolif, largest and most
beautiful resort in the west
Tickets and any information Of any agent or
A. A. HEARD. General Passenger agent,
Buffalo, N. Y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
Woods Actual Business College,
Scranton, Pa.

A school of actual business from the
start.
100 scholarships sold for organization
at SIS each.
The advanced thought in business
education.
Easily learned in one fourth the time
taken by former systems.
Wait for our representatives and lit
erature. w. P. Gregory & Co.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
Watches! Watches! Watches!

Elgln, Waltham. Springfield and
Hampden watches in gold or silver
cases. at your own price at Davidow
Bros. great auction sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

The little Red Hoped Keg at youI
grocers holds something good.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II It
fails to cure. 25 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

Leave Buffalo 6.35 a. m., arrive Chi
cago 900 p. m. via Nickel Plate Road
-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

To Cure n Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL It
fails to cure. 25 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

THESE PRICES hold good, of course, only while
this lot lasts That you will such bargains again for
year is not to be expected We've only been able to
ton few The whole paper would be necessary to tell you
of all the lamp wonders to be seen at this great sale
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
Ask Your Dealer

FOR McGarrah's Insect Powder, 25 and
Io-cent boxes. Never sold In bulk
Take no other. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
PARADE OF RAILWAY MEN.

cial shall be pecuniarily interested
city work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

plated with 1S-karat gold.
Warranted not to tarnish.
Pillar is one solid piece of
genuine onyx. beautifully
marked. On this lamp we
put a handsome silk shade
and sell you the lamp com.
plete for $500, worth $40.
Onyx. Brass tables with
Tables handsome top of
real onyx. Ele.
gance in hone decoration
within the reach of all. This
table was made for a IS lead
er, but what we have are
yours, if you're in time, for
One This is one of the
More handsomest onyx ia.
bles in the city.
Large top, ~ inches square,
of the finest Mexican onyx.
Open work frame around the
top. Fluted legs with hand
some brass trimmings. A ta-
BILE like this usually brings
SIS. These are yours for
81. 90.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
WILLIAMS COLLEGE NOTES.

New students this week in larger
numbers than usual, several counties
heard from this week. The shorthand
department has now 10S students in at
tendance, the greatest by odds in the
State.
Professors all hard at work The
superiority of our faculty is shown in
many ways. Other college managers
recognizing the superior ability of our
teachers, have this week tried in every
way to secure certain of them to teach
in other colleges, but in vain. All
twelve Of the teachers are devoted to
Williams College, and it's army of
students. Thus our facilities are shown
to be the best. The young and brilliant
actor. James Young, appeared before
the students at the college yesteray
afternoon in two finely rendered selec-
tions from Shakespeare. All were de-
lighted and wish him to become a
worthy successor of Edwin Booth.
His appearance again at the college
will be hailed with delight.
BLOOD IS LIFE and upon the purity
and vitality of the blood depends the
health of the whole system. Experience
proves Hoods Sarsaparilla to be the
best blood purifier.
HOODS PILLS act easily and
promptly on the liver and bowels. Cure
sick headache.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24
CRIMINAL COURT
FOR THIS TERM OVER
Not Enough Of Evideuc. to Convict Ira
G. Westcott aud John Van Horn.
CHARGED WITH ENTIclNG GIRLS

They Were Required to Paw the Costs.
William COnrOy and Thomas Mai.
lOv, Of MinO Okla, Let OF With Two.
Thirds OF the COsts..JOhn Allen, Of
CarbOndale, Sent to Jail for Two
Months for Stealing SO.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

Try Jordan's one-half minute stews.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

CHAUTAUQUA BOOKS, S5c.
Chautauqua Monthly, per year, SLSo.
Methodist Church Discipline, ssc. !
Coins Financial School, I5c.,
Cut from a5c.
McKinley's Portraits, Ioc.
Ridpath's History U. S,
La,se quartO size, SL07
.Ncbster's old quarto Dictionary, 07c.
Websttrs $ old pkt Dictionary, Ioc.
General Shcrman's Memoirs, Sl.,5.
General Grants Memoirs, SLoo.
Mark Twain's Am. Claimant SLoO.
Mrs Custer's Tentins on Plains, $3.50
Chicago Century Cook Book, 75c.
At NORTON'S,
Book and Stationery Store,
So. Lackawanna Ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

HOODS PILLS act easily and
promptly on the liver and bowels. Cure
sick headache.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-24

222 Wyoming Avenue, Y. u. c. l. Building
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-11
Rellfnpham Raw News.

whatcom. Feb. l0.-Special.-Theb board
of trade election resulted as follows: Pres
!dent Mai Albert s. Cole, unanimously
reelected; vice presidents, o. b. Bardo
and f. A. Cleveland: treasurer, ]. Ii.
Badly: executive committee. A. l. Black.
A. Pancoast, j. l. Thomas, l.. l.. Work,
Leon Lobe. w. NJ. Frizell. William Cox.
c. w. Roberts. Z. Z. Hardin, p d. Nc
Kellar. p. Baum, s. b. Irish. The board
will make an effort 10 secure the establish
ment OF weather bureau, and signal
service station here. Notwithstanding the
recent rather discouraging experience OF
Tacoma in the same direction. II Is said
that this state already receives a larger
proportion of the annual appropriation
for the maintenance OF the signal SER
vice than any other state in the Union.
Abundant reason for this. however, Is
found in the fact that our coast line is
much greater than that OF any other
states.
Two strangers charged with burglary
at Mission Junction, p. c.. were arrested
here Saturday by telegrap hic request.
tained here TO await extra6ition.
The officials OF the fair association have
fixed the, time Of the next fair this fail.
deciding TO hold II from September % to
October e. inclusive. The trustees have
elected a governing board, consisting OF
President Smith, Secretary Cline, T. w.
Gillette, Charles Magee and w. G.. Wiilox
Lincoln exercises will be held in the city
schools Tuesday afternoon. and Wednes-
day VIII be a holiday.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-11
the kentucsv pcaa,ock. .

Frankfort. KY. Feb. 1o.-The roll call
for tho seventeenth senatorial ballot
showed I02 members present: necessary TO
a choice &C.. The ballot resulted: Hunter
Ct. blackburn s6, Carlisle 3. Mccreary 2.
Hunter lacked one vote necessary to elect.
The Republicans are Indignant because
DIR. Hunter was prevented from being
elected United States senator because of
a pair between senator ogilyie. Dem. and
Representative Poor, Pop. The latter is
raid to have promised TO vote for Hunter
whenever he was needed. Senator ogti-
We was sick and unable TO be IN attend
ance. After the Joint ballot last Friday his
physicians forbade HIM attending the ses-
sions TN he was better. Meantime the
Blackburn msa arranged a pair with Rep
rcsentatlva Poor, and Hunter needed the
iatter's vote today. With IL he would
have been elected. More schemes for to-
morrow are reported tonight.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-11
CUBA APPEALS TO AMERICA.
In tho Name Of God, OF Justice and OF
Civilization.


PHILADELPHIA, Feb lo-The Press today
publishes an appeal TO the American people.
signed by President Betancourt. of the pro-
visional government OF Cuba, and craving
recognition for the insurgents. Says the
appeal.
AL are wish now Is TO be looked upon by
the government OF the United States as
men and soldiers battling for their birth
right. We do not wish 10 appear In the eyes
OF the world as bandits After rehearsiag
IN detail the history of the United States
struggle for freedom. the appeal continues:
1--WE ask the American people to grant VS..
through their people and congress. those
rights OF belligorency 20 which, according
20 the laws OF war and OF nations. we are
entitled. Our armies have marched
whittier they might through the entire
island, and for weeks have threatened the
stronghold OF Spain's power in Cuba.
Must we capture Havana and drive
SPANS hireiings across the sea before we
are even given the right OF men TO light for
that priceless gift which God destined
should be universally divided between His
children? Must we gain our Independence
before we are accorded the sanction of the
world 10 labor for lt7 Is Spain entitled 60
consideration at the hands OF modern
civilized and highly progressive natlonr
Does her misrule OF Cuba for a century
commend her To the hearts and minds OF
nen7 Are her hirelings here TO fift up and
educate the Cuban and make his beloved
island prosperousg
Cuba. the bleeding. appeals 20 her
American sister. She does II In the name
OF God. Of justice. OF civilization and OF
America"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-11

A stcamboatman Well known on the
sound.

Alfred Hansen. a steamboatman OF ex-
tended acquaintance, died at Providence
hospital at noon yesterday OF typhoid
fever. after an Illness of six weeks. Han
sen. who was about 20 years OF age. had
been for the past year first officer of the
steamer Hattie Hansen. on the Dogfish
bay route, and was considered the right
hand man. OF his father. Capt. J. j. Ham
sen. He was raised on the deck OF
steamboat. and with his father and two
brothers and fireman made up the crew
OF the Hattie Hansen. The family home Is
at Pouisbo. where Capt. ]. ]. Hansen now
lies dangerously III OF diabetes. Nothing
but kind words and expressions OF SYM
patty regarding Alfred Hansen were heard
along the water front when the news OF his
death became known. and his friends
united In declaring him a fine fellow"
The steamer viii be laid up today on the
gridiron built by the Hanssns at Poulsbo.
and viii have a general overhaulsng. The
Dogtish bay mai will be carried by the
steamer Mocking Bird today and for two
or three days following. Z. w. Peterson
Will be master. instead OF A. ]. Bozarth,
who made the transfer in the clearance
yesterday.
The old adsge. ''It's an III wind that blows
no good" Is certainly verified in this case.
for A. ]. BozSrih. whose family has been
cared for a. the City Mission home for
about two weeks. VIII probably make
enough 70 repay some OF the expense in
CURED in their support.