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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
CLUMSY PIECE OF
CAMPAIGN FORGERY
A Bogus Mckinley Letter Ridiculous 10
Construction.
SENT TO TIE NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Documents Said to be in the Posses.
sion of Colonel william NJ. SillO.
way =. important Communication
from an Unknown Type.setter.

New York, Oct. 2O.-The following
statement was given out this afternoon
from Republican national headquar-
ters:
IN these last days Of the campaign
we may expect almost any kind of a
story published regarding the past and
future lives of the Republican candi-
dates for the presidency and vice.
presidency. The most clumsy, base and
contemplate forgery is the following
which purports to be letter written
by Governor Mckinley. This was sent
to the national committees:
Washington, April, 1890
Dear General Wells:
Your letter of Importance begging me to
use my influence TO secure q pension FOR
Sigourney, Colonel Silloway, who was a
Mrs. Mann, can only say that decline
to do SO, and If bills are introduced /
shall do all can to defeat them. | do not
believe in granting pensions to British and
and received large bounties and good pay.
In the case of SillOway, though, you say
he saved President Lincoln from being
captured. He received his reward by pro-
motion. and he is we'll able to earn liv-
ing for many years to come. Hoping you
are well, remain.
Yours fraternally,
William Mckinley
'It was pinned to a sheet of paper
with the following letter, unsigned:
Sir: The above letter is one Of the many
that are in the possession Of Colonel WILL
lam VI. Slloway, of the New York Bulle-
tin. Third avenue, that | set up In a down
town office to be sent out next week in
all Democratic papers of the state and
through other states in fac simle litho-
graph. ] send it to you so you can act
accordingly. The old man gets 81 900 for
it, and the letters in his possession are
such as will turn New York state to Bry-
an as well as other states. You can, no
doubt, If in time get Silloway to stop
their publication. You see it in cold type
and can act as you please.
The committee have declined to pur-
chase it and take the liberty to publish
it themselves. Any one who ever knew
Governor Mckinley knows that the let
ter is stamped from it's first sentence to
its last with falsehoOd, and up to Janu-
ary. 1894, always signed his name Will
liam Mckinley, jr.. and when his father
died in that month, he dropped the ju-
nior from his name. The governors s
record as brave soldier and his record
Of standing in season and out of season
upon all occasions by these brave men
who gave their services and their lives
to their country has never been ques-
toned or doubted. 1t is too late to
start any stories noW."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21

plank of this dangerous platform If
he should be elected. The train ar
rived at Evansville shortly after 6
o'clock and was met by great crush
of people at the station. General Har-
rison remained in his car and had
supper. Later big street demonstra-
tion was given with 5000 men in line.
General Harrison spoke in Evans
hall, the largest auditorium in the city,
which was utterly inadequate. He
was received with wild demonstrations
of delight, when he appeared and was
introduced by c. A. Debruler. In this
the principal speech of the day, General
Harrison addressed himself chiefly to
an argument against cheap money in
the effort to convince the people that
values cannot be created by legislation.
After the address, the party returned
to the train and were carried to New
Albany, where the return journey to
indianapolis will be begun tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21

F. Wayland. of Philadelphia, urging
all the brethren and sisters and espec-
tally the ministers to offer especial
prayers for our country, that We may
be saved from folly and dishonor and
misgovernment; for widespread re-
vival of religion and for the Armen-
ians, who cry to God from the
anointed hills Of Asia. They We're
adopted
Rev. w. c. Weston, spoke the well
come word to pastors who have en-
tered the state during the year. Rev.
Charles NJ. Morse, of Allentown, re-
sponded. ]. H. Harris, of Bushnell
university, delivered an address on the
apostolic examples. This closed the
thirtieth annual session of the union.
The Pennsylvania Baptist State Mis-
sion society convened at 2 o'clock, it
being the siXty-ninth anniversary of
the society,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
WILL FOLLOW BRYAN.
Ex.COngressman Marion Will En-.
deavOr to NeutraIiZe the Evil.

Chicago, Oct. 20.-The Illinois COM
mittee Of the Republican party decided
today to send eX-COngressman William
f. Marion, of this city, in a special
train after Candidate Bryan in his final
tour of Illinois. Iowa and Nebraska,
ending at Omaha on the night before
election day. in addition to having Mr.
Marion speak close TO the Bryan meet
ing place in Chicago. The plan is for
Mr.. MariOns train to follow the Bryan
special as close az the railway COM
panies will allow for safety, stop at all
the places Mr.. Bryan stops. and If pos
sible speak to the crowds which will
gather to hear the silver nominee.
The Right Rev. George F.. Seymour
bishop of the Quincy diocese of the
Episcopal church. Quincy, Ills, has
come out with an open letter urging
voters to stand by the cause of honest
money. The address is on the lines Of
Archbishop Ireland's manifesto. Bish-
op Seymour has not participated in po-
litical discussions before for thirty
vaQrS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
Weather Indications Today;
Generally Fair; Southerly winds.

/ Ex-President Harrison Stumps Indi-
ana for Mckinley.
A Bogus Mckinley Letter.
Bancroft to Pass the Dardanelles.
Wheat Reaches Highest Point Of Year.
2 Yellow Decorations Greet Bryan in
Ohio.
Wall Street Review and Markets.
U.ocal)-Criminal Court Doings.
Political News and Gossip.
4 Editorial.
Interesting Information for Railroad
Men.
NocaD-Outpouring Of Green Ridge
Republicans.
James Kearney Mysteriously Disap-
pears
6 whitney's Weekly News Budget,
Queer Election Wagers.
.-..A,A
Suburban News.
9 News Up and newn the Valley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
M'KINLEY'S QUIET DAY.
For q Brief Season He Is Free from
Visiting Delegations and Speech.
Neutrality-suspicious. Expected Today.

Canton, o., Oct. 20.-MajOr Mckinley
is enjoying a day of comparative rest,
free from visiting delegations and
speechmaking. Two delegations that
had been scheduled for today have
postponed their visit until next week.
Major Mckinley has found time by this
respite to attend to a portion of his pri-
vate correspondence and to prepare for
the balance of the weeks callers.
The advance guard of the Chicago
people who are expected here in large
numbers to swell the crowd on Hin
Ois day. tomorrow, has arrived. There
will be II parade in the afternoon. led by
fifty black hussars from Chicago. The
troopers are to bring their own horses
with them
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
GEN. BUCKNER'S TOUR,
The Kentucky Candidate for Presi.
dent Visits the Northwest.

Chicago. Oct. 20.-General Buckner,
of Kentucky, candidate of the national
Democratic party for vice-president,
left for Milwaukee and the northwest
via the Chicago and Northwestern rail-
road at II o'clock today. He was ac-
companied by Mrs. Buckner, Ellis b.
Usher, secretary of the national cam
paign committee. and j. j. Hogan, of
La Crosse, Wis. General Palmer
leaves Bloomington tonight for st. Paul
where he will join the special train and
resume the journey through the states
of Minnesota. Nebraska, and Iowa.
The special train will make brief stops
at Kenosha and Racine this afternoon
and tonight General Buckner will make
an address in Milwaukee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
FIN LEY s
Her
Mq.jcSty'S 5
Cor set . . .
The Greatest HEALTH GIvER and
BEAUTIFIER of the FIGURE ever
Produced.
A GRAND Opportunity
To have an EXQUISITE FIGURE and
learn what a PERFECTLY FITTING
CORSET really is.
MRS. A. RUTH,
MRS. A. RUTH,

The Expert Filter OF Her Majesty's Cor
set commences one weeks engagement at
our store on Monday, Oct. 10Th, and end
ing on Saturday, Oct. cath.
1t will give her great pelasure to explain
the many merits of this celebrated Corset.
and give fittings thus illustrating without
doubt the exquisite figure and long grace
full waist 1t will create.
We also desire to call special attention to
Her Majesty's Corset made In extra long
waist, which is without doubt the longest
wasted and most exQuisitely formed Cor
set ever produced.
We desire 1t to be distinctly understood
that ladies will not be expected to pur-
chase Corset after O fitting Ii made un-
less they so desire.
ENGAGEMENTS for fittings can be made
with Mrs. Ruth by mail or telegraph.
We keep q complete assortment Of Her
Majesty's Corsets in all qualities. also in
High and Low Bust and Extra Long
Waist.
We also have on exhibition q line Of Her
Majesty's Corsets, made Of satin Of the
most beautiful designs: these goods are
very light In weight and comfortable.
We highly recommend this Corset. ana
feel confident that ladies will receive
from wearing 1t, Perfect Satisfaction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
BAPTIST MINISTER'S UNION
Important Meeting Of the State Organi.
zation at Reading-Prayers Asked
for the Safety Of the Government.

Reading, Pa, Oct. 2O.-The Baptist
Ministers union of Pennsylvania,
which assembled in the First Baptist
church last night reconvened this
morning. Rev. J. $. James. d. D., read
a paper on THE State of Religion in
Pennsylvania" A general discussion
followed. in WHICH a dozen clergymen
participated. The nominating commit
tees presented the following report:
President, Rev. j. w. Weddell, Phila-
delphia; vice tpresidents, Rev. J. M.
Thomas. Of Pittsburg, and Rev. A. H.
Smith, Of Berwick; secretary and treas
urer. Rev. q. s Forgens, ID. D., of
Huntingdon, irielected.)
Resolutions were offered by Rev. Il.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21

That National politics interfere
with trade Is known to every
American, and at no time IN the
nations history has this fact been
so apparent as now. Banks retuse
the ordinary courtesies and accom-
modations to their best customers,
gilt-edge securities go begging for
loans, and commercial papers,
which under ordinary conditions
would be as good as gold, Is worth
less for immediate use, and the
money question is the cause OF 1t
all. Under these conditions, when
manufacturers or jObbers are
pinched, there is but one help for
them, and that is to realize for spot
cash in their stocks SO that they
may tide over the present awful
striNgency.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
BONDS FOR ARMENlANS.
Five Hundred Dollars Security Will
he Reauired for Each I'm migrant.

Washington, Oct. 20.-The treasury
department has informed parties in
Boston, who are interested in 100 Ar
menians who have arrived at New York
and who are detained, that bonds in
$500 each will be taken for the Armeni-
ans, provided the superintendent Of i'm
migration at New York decides that
they can under the law, be admitted.
The bonds are exacted that they may
not become a public charge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
ARME ENlANS Rejected.
The Refugees Who Have Neither
Friends or Money Must Go Back.

New York. Oct. 20.-The board of in
quiry at Ellis Island today finished the
examination of the 167 Armenians who
arrived on the OLDHAM on Saturday. In
all they have admitted four who had
friends or money, postponed decision on
about fifteen, who asserted that they
had friends and were given time to pro-
duce them. and rejected the rest
The position of the board of inquiry Is
that it must follow the law and pay
no attention to the offers of any organ
izatiOn unless those offers are put into
legal form in the shape of bonds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
Captain Murray Convicted.

Kingston, Oct. 2O.-The case against
Captain Murray. of the American steamer
Laurada, who was arrested at Port An
tonic and held in f3O0 bail on the charge
of having contraband or war on his ves-
sci, has gone against the defendant, he
not appearing when the case was called
in court He will be taken into custody
should he return to Jamaica.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
We Had
Am Offer

Last week from a large importer
and jobber to sell us silks amount-
Ing to limited sum at tremend-
Gus discount for cash on purchase,
and as we knew the stock to be one
of the richest in the country. took
advantage Of the offer, although
stocks were full for the season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
The Hera,d,s weather Forecast, !,

New York, Oct. 2l.-ln the Middle States
today, overcast and partly cloudy weather
will prevail, with slight temperature
changes and fresh southerly winds, pre-
ceded by local rain in the northern dis
tricts. On Thursday fair weather will
prevail, with q slow rise Of temperature
and eouthWeatArly winds,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
Ben Lee will Remain al Cuba.

Havana. Oct. 20.-The report that Con-
sui General Lee would return for time
to the United States OH account of i'll
health is Incorrect. He has not been sick
since his arrival In Havana, and he has
no intention of leaving his post at pres
ent. 1t Is officially reported that there are
Ills sick soldiers in the various military
hospitals
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
Senator Morre,, Re.e,ec,ed.

Montpelier VT. Oct. 2l.-Both branches
Of the legislature today elected Hon. JUS
tis 8. Morrill, as United States senator TO
succeed himself for the full term Of six
years beginning March 4, 1897.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
LIFE BLOOD ON A MULES HOOP.
An OminOus Sign Correctly Indi.
Gated Death in q Mine.

Shamokin, Pa, Oct. 20-Five mules
drawing a long train of wagons at the
Cameron colliery this afternoon, issued
from a drift without the driver, Elmer
Warner. The right hind hoof of the
leading mule was covered with blood.
Men rushed into the mine, and thirty
yards from the entrance found War
ner lying dead in a ditch. His skull
had been crushed. 1t is thought that
the mule kicked him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
Steam ship Arrival.

New York, Oct. 20.-Arrived: ETHIOPIA
from GLASGOW; Westerland from Antwerp.
Sailed: Spree from Bremen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21

Note: Fusion in Georgia pending.
Kansas Democrats pledged to vote for
Watson II 1t IL seen that he has most
votes In electoral college.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
POPULIST DEMOCRATIC FUSION.
List ofStates and Proportion Of Elec.
tors Up to Date.

Chicago, Oct. 2O.-The following fig
ures compiled from information fur
nished by the United Associated Press
es by the Democrat and Populist ma
tiOnal committees shows the proportion
states where fusion has been effected:
Populist-Democra fusion, to date (Oct.
20) and proportion of electors:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
Lot y.

8 pieces Epingle Chameleon silks,
in rich. subdued triple tones, with
contrasting foliage and figure eff
fects. These represent the latest
Partisan novelties, and are beauti-
full beyond description. The select
New York stores are getting S1.75
for exactly the same goods.
Sale Price, S1.1O
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
Lot IN. V.

10 pieces Irredescent Taffeta silks
in exquisite color harmonies that
leave nothing to be desired. Cheap
est We ever knew silks Of this quail
lty sold at was 75c.
Sale Price, 81 1-2c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
Lot I'LL.

Lot I'LL.
E pieces Cheney Bros best Print
ed Warp Taffeta silks, in striking
and elegant styles that are new,
novel and beautiful. Worth not
less than $125.
Sale Price, 79c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
Lot III.

10 pieces handsome Pekin Brocade
silks in the very newest Of fash
ions ways. Goods that could not
be sold under ordinary way for less
than S5c.
Sale Price, Csc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-21
A GRAND Opportunity

To have an EXQUISITE FIGURE and
learn what PERFECTLY FITTING
CORSET really is,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13
said Plum in 3 deep

N dporadod, cried old Joe, .arIv. dangerous nod. Iiiat ..ls ,4l9i tsil6r has degraded the hon. ' ". Y asg What 5 to Do done to
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13

fasesssasf <--4-zsss..-
 has hexecutIon talaafrtsv nlornlno von can say tlat sail6fag "a qafbs, g1 ,,,a notonoNs life, asld tilat # he ll dia e.a,a 1,,g We shall all feel ged for fha be,,ta- ',,tl,,0 tainment he Il afford us.
 Whether Bob T.a.bsns eaa,.s,,,,aats this speeehsto slepeH | cannot sav. If ie ce1f'til', ho9YafSf, that he took the Ian tern and the tazlers supper into tbo hold aud stcod over the little man Tvbi1e he 0te and drank. When the retired tall0r had finished his rapast he asked hobIns If he was to be kept locked m il that black l.ele all night without anything to lie on but shingle.
 Why did you fire a5 Gs for?'' said Bob. Saiu
 Y never fred tt you. was nr1na for my own diversion, answered Mir. Sloper
 p Dyou load with stones for your di- varsion, as you call it?'' said Bob.
 There Was 10 stones when. yo7l .cana along, cried the tailor. Why did you aggravate me hy firing il returne',
 'What did you want to fire at all for?" said Bob, almost plying the trembling little creature as he showed by the lantern light ill the cutter s small black hold
 l was celebrating a hanniversary, D answered Mr sloper, who maltreated his h. as badly as old Westlake.
 "And what sort ef hanniversarv calls fer gun 1frlng4 said Bob, holding up tho lan.=ss to the tai1or,s face.
 'Itwaa the hanniYersary of my wife's death, said Mr sloper, and a day of rejoicing with me and my friends. D
 Bob, who himself Was q married man, loving Lis wife and two little girls with the warm affection of the genuine sai1ar s heart, looked for some moments gpeeehless with disgust at the white shadow3 eountenalee of hIr Slo- per, and without deigning another word rose through tho hatch, which he care fully secured, and then went aft to cid Joe and Plum to report what had passed.
 'Sait9 la cried the old man-of- wars man, after listening to Bob, but if this was turin parts instead of Lun-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13

 5,9 nselssFaf'l ea to tie faipauisn, which ylelalng to his weisat, soused bin ints me water The5 left him to kiclS ma sptash awhile, then pulled him out an, run nm f9rWald into the head 7vbere t,ley secured him to inc windlass in him. ''0 VI '''sv ''iie'l
 But long before the sun had time to comfort gg the ehivering little creature defne bay had hove into sigbt Tbs hein was shifted, and the cutter ran close Into tlle land, where they hove her Go, While Plum and Robins got inc boat over. s0S .'''9 OU''u
 Mr sleper was then tl.onped over the sloe lii9o the boat, which pulled ashore. landed hiia aud returned, and n few minutes later the cutter was stan,7irg Tor the mouth of tle river. leaving inc tailor on tho HeHHe bay beach, 40 miles rom heme without farthing in bia pocket. -'- -'-7
 This is the historic incident of the Thames which ] desire to rescue from the oblivion that has overtalren many greater matters. Mir, Sloper. on his re- turn to Labor's Retreat, and when be was somewhat recovered ill nerves aud health, sued Joe Westlake ill the White chapel county court, ill action of tort. laying his damages at the moderate sum of a5o Ar c. 2. Williams, for tie defendant, eonfended that the plaintiff deserved the treatment which he bad brought on himself, and the judge after hearing the evidence said that although the plaintiff, sleper, had acted most improperly ln loading his guns, the de- fendanf Westlaze had retaliated to severely, but under tho circumstances ne should award only 5 damages, with out costs.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13
I.iberals and Freethinkers.

CHICAGO, Aug 18.-Iiberals and Freethinkors from all parts of the world are preparing for the congress of Iiber- als in Chicago, Nov. l3, l4 and l5 R c. Tngersoll and all prominent Amefi- can Liberals are e1peefed aErs Besant will eonaa. f pagsib3e. c. " Foot and Charles Watts of England have already promised to bo on hand It is the in tention to have q reunion and joliica. tion of all Freethinkers, and every country on earth has been sent an invi. tation be represented.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13
A Girl Successful In Having Her Fathers
 slaxers Arrestea.


 slasers Arrested.
 Gme46o. Aug. fs.-Four years ago Joseph zaro and his sons, Joseph and John, murdered Galofio Nlartinio in fhis city, and today Rosie Portorello, daugh- ter of the victim, has the satisfaction of knowing that it was due to her untiring efforts the mnrderers are in custody in this city.
 The three escaped and travelled from city to city, always, it was said, being hurried on by the brethren of the mafa. When Rosie heard that she drew more heavily on the little fortune her father had left, and was more energetic than ever in the pursuit. Five months as the men. who had been wandering about the country, thought it safe to return to Chicago. They were here several months before Rosie learned of their arrival When she did find them she went to the police and recalled the facts relating to the killing of Galorio Martinio i'll the saloon of Iiegui Alligretto, Oct ,, 1892 She directed the police where to find the men. who were living under as sumed names.
 Rosie declares that she has been baf- fled at every point by the maaa, who have aided the men to escape justice.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13
l.EEiilaaesete- q Bank Closed.

DULUTH, Aug 18.-The Security bank of Duluth, capitalized at $l00, GOO, one of the leading banks of the city has closed it's doors. Heavy withdrawals of deposits and impossibility of making speedy collections is gwen as the cause. NJ D Kenyon, state examiner, is in charge The banks deposits are ill tho neighborhood of $500, GOO.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13
THREE #gaBERERs CAUGHT.

nm r~n
 I 1-f0
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Nnm pnving -Tax to nrItisl..

Pom TOWNSEND, Wash, Aug. l8.- The richest gold placer mines m Alaska hayo been transferred to the Canadian territory and the miners are now pay. ing the miners tax to British authorities. The territory in question is three tC eight miles wide and embraces the richer placer claims on Glacier aud Miller creeks, which heretofore were supposed to be in Alaska territory, trans fer of territory is the result of surveys recently made.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13
ca,nnnall.s Alleged Abduetor.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. l3-o. II Winthrop, who is charged with abduet ing James Campbell, the Honolulu mil lionaire, and eoninilig him ill q hons' here for several days in an attempt te extort ss0, eco from him, was captured by the police in Oakland.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13
Arrestad nn susnieion.

s4 LoUs, Ane. 13.-Jaeob Bowman, 21 years of age, an ez-eoayict' was ar rested here en suspicion of cutting Emma sn5th Saturday evening He was locked np at the fear courts, where he will be held until the matter is iis' vestigated
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13
prlxate Bank Closed by Court.

CHICAGO. Aug. 13.-The private bank of l. D. Taylor & Go, successors to North 6 Taylor, has been closed by or der of the court The Equitable Trust company was made receiver The as. sets are SI60, COG, liabilities Sl00,009
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-08-13
aha nollee Exploded.

I;fgr1E 2oeFz. Ang Fl The hoilcr iu: Major easey's nliH, nesr Cahof, ax- plodea. s.'sis's { s9a N's i.a.1sasss 1si1lesS and hiiasalf badly scsalded. P. Rensai q Glaaat was fatally injured