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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-22
TrOtting Races Postponed.

The races announced to take place at
the Driving park on Decoration Day Have
been abandoned
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-22
Snrin-,icli N ROchC stCr.

Rochester, y. Y, May 2l.-Rochestcr
won t-.es'eries from Springfield by defeat
inE them here today III an excellent eNhi>
in the box for SDringneld and Was very
vi Id. Easton was substituted in the eighth
and he was an enigma. Although the
blackbirds did not score after the seven IA
they had the game in their hands. tilion.
for the locals was very effective AMI IN
the last wo Innings was inviucibie. Score:
R.N. l..
Rochester ...........0 20 o. o o II |
Springfield .........l 10 ! 20 . y IL !
Bat;cries-t;illGn and Boyd: Gruber, EaS-
ton and Gunson. Cmpircs-kely and
Crane
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
WORK AND WORKERS.

The Amoskeag ills, at Manchester, N H.,
employing COCO operatives will close indea-
nitely on August g.
The Cleveland (Ohio) Central Labor Union
has resolved "to boycott every firm in
CeYeland which furnish 5 employment 0
members Of the State militia.
The 5000 taiIors in New York and Brook
lyn, who went on strike for an increase Of
wages and shorter hours, had their number
increased by 400 men, employed in 10 shops,
who quit work voluntarily
The Grievance Committee Of the Chicago
Ira le and Labor Assembly has appointed
subcommittee to make an inquiry into 'the
attitude toward organized labor" Of Mark
A. Hanna and Henry Payne, Of the Re-
dblican National Committee.
An Ishpeming despatch says that the ore
shipments from Lake Superior and Lake
Michigan points up to June 80 exceeded the
heavy shipments Of last year by over 500, ,OOC
tons. 1t is alleged that the purpose OF this
heavy shipment was to get rid Of the ore on
hand in anticipation of the present slump in
prices A number of the mines are prepar-
ing to close.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
CABLE SPARKS.

NJ Eugene Spuller, politician, journalist
and author, is dead at Dijou, France, aged
sixty-one.
The Storthing OF Norway has increased the
duties on wheat sixty ore and on wheat Hour
Two kroner per 100 Kilograms.
The marriage OF Princess Maud Of Wales
t, Prince Charles OF Denmark was celebrated
in Buckingham Palace, London,
A llbustering expedition has landed In
Pinar del Rio equipped with two rapid fire
cannon and plenty OF ammunition.
The 1000 boxes Of California fruit shipped
to England on board the American Line
steamer st. Louis, arrived in London in per-
feet condition.
The acting Vail OF Van telegraphs to the
Subli ne Porte that the Persian tribes con-
tinue to cross the frontier Of Turkey, COM
hitting murders and acts Of violence.
The authorities of Halifax have consented
to surrender to the UHitod States authori-
ties without extradition papers the murder
ers from the barkentine Herbert Fuller.
The SIorthing, tho representative body OF
Norway, has rejected the bill for the reten-
ton of the temporary increase OF the duties
on petroleum and sugar for aa imposition OF
duty on meat.
An imperial trade has been issued at Con-
stantinople notifying the Councii OF Armenia
and the Patriarchate that they will be held
responsioie hereafter for any treason on the
part Of Armenians.
The fcneraI OF Col. Daniel E. Hungerford
father OF Mrs. John W. Mackay, took place
in Rome. The cortege went to the Ameri-
can Church and thence to the Protestant
Cemetery, where the remains were inferred
Serious floods have occurred in the Bern
ese Airs, the Jura mountains, the Canton oil
Vaud and the lower Valas. Bridges have
been carried away, roads destroyed and rail-
way tray interrupted, but no fatalities are
reported.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
EXPLODED UNDER A TRAIN.
Cuban Insurgents Destroy Mixed Train With
dynamite.

Impeled by rumors tnat the Insurgents
would attempt to dynamite trains In Puerto
Principe, the railroad administrator on tne
18th ordered Miguel Torres, an engineer, TO
take out mixed train ru ming at a moder-
ate rate of speed, and in case OF a misnap TO
avoid catastrophe as far as possible. ABOUT
afty-iye kilometers out the fireman salu 10
the engineer. "Did you see ahofseman pass
the line?" The latter answered "yes" ana
shortened the speed Of the tr in About 2oo
meters beyond two dynamite shells exploded,
destroying the first and third-class cars Inc
explosion occurred just beneath the passen-
gers. and two of them were killed.
A CORPORAL was hurled by the explosion to
great distance aud eight soldiers, who wese
on guard at the doors, were killed anu one
was wounded. Six passenger were also
wounded among them an old married
counla from Puerte Principe.
The insurgent leaders Enrique Col.azo
and Rego, from Santa Clara, have arrived IN
Puerto Prime pc. Gustavo zayas, who has
been moving about Sagua, is now near San
10 Domingo.
The professor and tho Secretary of the
faculty of pharmacy in the University have
been imprisoned for conspiracy.
Lieut.. Garcia Tunon. Of the Clenfuegos
guerrilla. ha, been killed in an insurgent
ambuscade.
Gen. BernaI. with the Wadras Battalion
has met the bands of Carona, Gallo, and
Ybarra. 1000 strong in Martina Garcia,
Pinar del Rio. Hot fighting ensued, the po-
sitions changing, and the insurgents being
disIodged after fOrty-ave minutes. The in
surgent line was an extensive one, and their
retreating groups kept up continuous yolleys
with Mauser rifles The insurgents were
oyertaken by the cavalry and the infantry
kept up the pursuit all day, burning many
nuts. The insurgents left forty-one killed
and carried off sixty wounded. the insdr-
gent leader, Perez, was one of the killed, as
well as three insurgent Majors and several
other officers. The troops had fo1r killed
and eighteen wounded, six Of them seriously.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
NO. 81.

franchise and untrammeled ballot are essen
tial 70 q Government Of, for and by the peo-
ple the Peoples party condemn the whole
sale system of disfranchisement adopted In
some States as unrepublican and unden O.
cratic. and we declare it to be the duty oil
the several State Legislatures to take such
action as will secure full, free ana lal
ballot and an honest count.
"Ninth. While the foregoing propositions
constitute the platform upon which our
marty stands, and for the indication OF
which its organization will be maintained
we recognize that the great and pressing Is
sue of the pending campaign upon wnich
the present Presidential election will turn Is
the financial question: and upon this great
and specific issue between the parties we
cordially invite the aid and cooperation OF
all organizations and citizens agreeing with
US upon this vital question"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
Third Day.

The opposition to Arthnr Sewall in the
Populist convention practically swamped the
Brvan forces at the day session of the con-
vention by making 1t impossible to prevent
division Of the Chicago ticket. The leaders
were powerless to check the strong feeling
against the Bath shipbuilder and banker
who received the Nice-prcsldential nomina-
tion Of the Democratic convention with Hon.
William J. Bryan for the presidency
The "middIe-of-the-r road men, who were
defeated in the election of Senator Allen as
permanent chairman, renewed the attack by
moving as a substitute for the report OF the
committee on rules that the nominal on Tor
Vice President be made before that of Presi-
dent This was done in order to secure second
place on the ticket for Southern Populist In
the place OF Arthur Sewall, of Maine. Thesu
stitute was adopted by vote of 7S5 to 76l,
and the anti Bryan men yelled.
The straightout Populists, flushed with
their victory in having the vice presidential
nomination taken up first, occupied nearly
all the night session in speeches compliment
tary to their favorite candidates for the vice.
presidency.
Ex-Congressman Thomas Z. Watson, OF
Georgia, was nominated on the first ballot
The democratic managers consulted after
1t became evident that Sewall could not be
nominated, and Mr.. Bryan was communi-
Gated with by telegraph They decided that
Mr. Bryan could not be disloya TO his run
ming mate and word was sent to the leading
Bryan managers in the convention that the
Silver Knight Of the West would not accept
a nomination unless Sewall was also nomi-
mated.
The convention for five hours listeDel to
nominating speeches. Tom Watson, OF Geor-
gia; Congressman Skinner, of North Caro-
lima; Mimms, of Tennessee; Burkitt, Of Mis-
sissippi, and Mann Page, OF Virginia, were
nominated.
About II o'clock the Bryan men decided to
spring tho sensation. Senator Stewart, oil
Nevada, was selected to make the announce
ment, coupled with plea for uniting the sill
yer forces, but the anti-Sewall crowd we're
in the saddle. They howled down the veneer
able Senator, and, after hurried consulta-
ton. the leaders decided not to permit the
announcement at that time.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
Fourth Day.

The PopuIist Convention has finally aa'
iourned after session Of four days. his
i5 tt national ticket rominatod:
For President, William Jennings Bryan OF
Nebraska, the nominee Of the Democratic
and the silver parties.
For Vice President, Thomas f. Watson, OF
Georgia.
Colonel S. NJ. Norton, OF Illinois, was
placed in nomination against Bryan, Deos,
Coxey and Ignatius Donelly were also named,
bat the latter three only received few votes
each. Only one ballot was taken. 1t re-
suited: Bryan, 1,O47; Norton, 93l The
Texas contingent fought Bryan to the last.
The convention, just before the adjourn
ment. narrowly missed becoming the scene
of what would In all probability have been
the greatest sensation OF its proceedings
Governor Stone, OF Missouri. and Delegate
Patterson, of Colorado, were present as the
representatives Of Senator Jones, chairman
of the Democratic National Committee, with
long telegram from Mr.. Bryan defining hl'
position with reference to the Populist nom
ination In view Of the refusal of the conven-
tion to endorse Mr.. Sewall. Governor Stone
vas extremely anxious to read this resolu-
tion but the privilege was denied him by
Chairman Allen, and the convention was
saved what would have been very exciting
and interesting scene.
The roll-caI OF states on the presidential
nomination was in progress, and had pro,
gressed so far as to make it quite certain, l.
nothing occurred to change any OF the votes
already cast, Mr.. Bryan would be the presl-
Dental nominee OF the convention.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
Senator Allen, one OF the strongest Bryan

Senator Allen, one OF the strongest BryaD
men Of the convention was selected by uhan-
lmous consent to preside over the proceed
ings, and in his speech he 80 far conciliated
the opposition as to swing into line all that
was doubtful save the delegations from
Texas and Georgia. These are expected to
fall In line when the Chicago ticket, accord
ing to indications, will be endorsed without
further delay.
The Silver convention at Music Hall sim
ply dawded along, listening to the speeches
and transacting trivial business in pursuance
of their prearranged programme, remaining
Ia session in the hope of influencing tie ac-
ton of the other convention in the direction
of indorsing siver aud the Chicago Demo
cratic ticket.
There were two sessions OF the Popuist
convention, morning session OF two hours
and an afternoon session of six hours. The
latter carried the convention into the night
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
The Platform.

Following is the platform agreed upon by
the Committee on Resolutions, and adopted
by the Populsts' convention:
"The People, party, assembled in national
convention reafflrms its allegiance to the
principles declared by the founders of the
Republic and also to the fundamental prirci-
pies Of just government as enunciated in the
platform OF the party in 1892.
awe recognize that through the conniv-
ance of the present and preceding admins
trations the country has reached crisis in
its national life as predicted in our declara-
tion four years ago, and that prompt and po-
little action Is the supreme duty OF the hour.
"We realize that while we have political
independence our financial and industrial
independence is yet to be attained by restor-
ing to our country the constitutional control
aud exercise Of the functions necessary to
peoples government, which functions have
been basely surrendered by our public SER
wants to corporate monopOles The infiu-
ence OF European money changers has been
more potent in shaping legislation than the
voice OF the American people. Executive
power and patronage have been used to cor
rupt our Legislatures and defeat the will o.
the people, and plutocracy has been e
throned upon the ruins Of Democracy.
"To restore the government intended by
the fathers and for the welfare and prospe--
ity of this and future generations we demand
the establishment of an economic and finan-
cial system Yiirh shall make us masters Of
our owl Affairs and independent Of Euro
peau control by the adoption Of the follow
fn0 Dscis rotfone of prfpcinles.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
POST0FFIOE RECEIPTS.
Returns for the Last Quarter Show Gratifying
Increase,

Returns for the Last Quarter Show Gratifying
Increase.
The Postofflce Department has audited the
receipts of the thirty largest Offices for the
quarter ending June 80, 1896 The receipts
chow, with the exception OF four cities, a
gratifying increase over the corresponding
period Of 1885, Baltimore stands in the
eighth place. The receipts Of the Baltimore
Office were s214 ,091S1, an increase of SIS, ,64L-
SO over the corresponding period last year.
New York heads the list, with receipts Of
81, ,922 9G5, against 81, 1894, 922 last year. Chica-
go, Philadelphia, Boston, st Louis, Cincin-
natl and Brooklyn follow in the order named.
Rochester, Washington, Louisville and
Troy show decrease Washington dropped
considerably, the figures being $133, 700 10 for
this quarter and Sl56, 6,5l3 SO for 1895, de-
crease of S22, 1892 81. Brooklyn made the
greatest gain In percentage Of the eight lar
gest Offices. Toledo jumped from S62, 1874 to
$72,97375.
The total OF the thirty Offices for the quar-
ter ending June 80, 1896, were $S, IT'S. .176 So;
for the last quarter Of 1895, 81. 762. 1926 o.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31

The centenary of the death Of Robert
Burns was celebrated at Dumfries, Scotland,
Of which town the poet died.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31
Second Day.

It was clearly a Bryan day at st. Louis
Not only did the Populist supporters Of the
Democratic standaid-bearer capture the
craftsmanship Of the coa platform
hut fhav eecn rod thpH.< 4 hartman
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31

EY T. BAYFoRD HARRISON.

N the city of Brussels a
great deal of very pretty
lace is exposed tor sale.
Englishwomen admire
this lace and buy it. Ii
they go straight from
Belgium to England they
can take it home without
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31

Captain-General Weyler has prohibited the
expectation of bananas from Cuba, as he
thinks the vessels In the trade furnish re-
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31

Tact is the knctledsp Of 3 hen 1t il
better not 70 tyl. tAsS&th Life.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1896-07-31

ship Of the conyeRti'
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-18
Will Give No Concert.

At meeting of the Choral Union
Thursday night it was decided not tC
give a concert before going to Win.
field, as this would entail too much
extra work.
Last nights rehearsal was the best
attended and most interesting the
chorus has ever held. But one or two
were absent from roll call and but few
came in late. The singing showed
great improvement.
After rehearsal, a business session
was held. The committee appointed
To secure a room for the proposed con.
cert, reported, but it was later de-
cided that no concert be gwen. The
organization is in debt to a small
amount for music, janitor aud gas.
The proceeds of the entertainment
talked OF were to help pay this indebt-
ednesS, but it was thought better. as
the time was short, to meet the def
cheney by an assessment of 30 cents
upon the men and % cents upon the
lady members. This was accordingly
agreed upon. The various fines for
absence and hardness, which have
oeen charged against the members,
were RENTED.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-18
To Celebrate the Fourth

The Fourth of July committee were
out short time last Friday solicit
ing contributions from our merchants
for a celebration. They met with
only fair success. Some Of the bust
ness men, who would be greatly bene-
fitted financially by the demOnStra-
ton, have not contributed a cent.
while others who have only their
patriotism to sustain, have subscribed
quite literally.
OF course, the committee is no more
directly interested in having a cele-
bratiOn than is anyone else, and can
only ascertain public feeling on the
subject. If the merchants will not
contribute, of course a celebration
is out of the question. In other
words. if the merchants don't want
it we will not have it. But we be-
lieve that Wellington business men
have sufficient patriotism for nation,
state and city to have big time here
on the the Fourth. Wellington has
every advantage imaginable for a
successful celebration. Our band is
spoken of as the best in the state; our
chorus is simply grand and, with a
proper effort, it might be secured to
furnish the music; and as 10 orators
for the occasion, Wellington need
seek no further" The expense need
not not be large. 1t is unnecessary
to have a great pyrOtechnical display
1t is always dangerous and generally
unsatisfactory, A good program and
a picnic in the woods are what
Everybody wants and people would
come from miles around UC
hear WellingtOn'S matchleSs band
her gifted singers aud her peerless
orators, Stir up your patriotic fires,
and when the committee visits you
put down a good big subscription to
help the thing along.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-18
Spoke Grips.

W. S. WARNER

The L. A. W. had 1,449 jOiners last
week.
They say that a retired bicyle may
yet be in active service.
The Cyclone Cycling Club have
their regular meeting tonight.
One by one the railroads are break
ing away from their agreement of
charging for bicycles as excess bag
gage.
There is wheel organization in
Wichita which manages te carry with
it the name of Weekly Wandering
Weary WObblerS." The boys up there
have changed the name, but not mi
tials. to 1--WE Want Wichita Wits
key"
Wellington has tandem at last.
This is one Of the few of these ma.
chimes in southern Kansas. As it
was brought here to rent out, it would
seem that the young wheelmen
around town have a chance to profit
by the experience of the fellow who
married "Daisy Bell"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-18
Good Health

And good appetite 60 hand in hand.
With the loss of appetite the system
cannot long sustain itself. Thus the
Qualifications of good health are brok.
en- down and the system is liable to
attack of disease. l. is in such cases
that the medicinal Uowels Of Hoods
Sarsaparillaare clearly shown. Thou
sands who have taken Hoods Sarsa.
parilla testify to its great merits as a
purifier of the blood, its powers TO re-
store and sharpen the appetite and
promote a healthy action of the diges.
tive organs. Thus it is, not what we
say but what Hoods Sarsaparilla does
that tells the story and constitutes
the strongest recommendation that
can be urged for any medicine, Why
not take HooC's Sarsaparilla now?
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-18

nothing serious about his wounds.
Mr.. FOy had wound in his Jaw. just
back of his chin, and another under
his eye. The doctor said the latter
was the place where the bullet had
gone out. Mr.FOy wanted to go home
so he was Eade as comfortable az
possible and taken to Arkansas City.
where he lives.
"Dr. DEnning, Santa Re surgeon,
vas summoned at once and he pro-
IOunced the case serious. lie could
not locate the bullet, and found the
wound under the eye was made by
/ UiOw with some sharp instrument.
probably a revolver or pair of
nuckleS. He prObed for the bullet.
out could nut find it, and fears that
{ may be lodged under the base of
the brain. Nr. FOy was suffering
considerable pain yesterday and his
condition was serious.
Superintendent Hartman and
Trainmaster Hawks, who were here.
we're notified of the affair and they
were very mad about it.
Detective Harry Sutton, who was
notified Of the matter, Immediately
began work, and shortly afterwards
he found strange negro who could
not give an account Of his where
abouts the previous night. He is
supposed to be me of the men, as he
tallies with the description, and he
is now in Jail.
Mr.. FOy is a highly respected and
industrious young man, and his seri-
Gus accident will cause widespread
regret and siLCere wishes for his
speedy recovery. All will hope that
the cOwardly thugs who assaulted
him will be found and brought to
iuStl rp -
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1896-06-18
Normal Institute.

We wish to announce through the
medium OF the VOICE that the normal
institute for 1898 will begin on Mon
day, July 9th, at $50 a. NJ, with the
following named corps Of instructors:
Fl. F. NJ. Bear, Mrs N. NJ. Carson, T.
W. Butcher, O. W. Jones, Belle
Moore, o. NJ. Holiday.
1t will continue four weeks and be
followed by a two days examination.
The Wellington school board has ten
dered US the use of the High school
building, which gives US one of the
best places in the state fr an insti-
tute, and with Supt. Bear as COlduc-
tor, we will be allowed privileges as
to use Of apparatus that otherwise
would not be permitted.
This year we. have provided for
model primary school, covering the
first two years Of school life. 1t will
consist Of such kindergarten work as
can be utilized 10 the district schools,
and regular lessons 10 language and
numbers, etc., in the first and second
reader classes. 1t will be unCer the
direct supervision of Belle Moore, of
EmrOria, who has taught this grade
in Wellington for seven years. Par
ents who desire to place their chill
dren in this school can enroll 5hem
with Prof. Bear or at my office. The
fee will be one dollar. The number
will be limited.
Provisions will be made for classes
in English Literature, Algebra and
vocal music, If desired.
Drop card and a useful circular
will be forthcoming.
A list of places where board and
lodging and rooms can be secured will
be found at the office. All questions
will be cheerfully answered.
Respectfully,
WIS. WARNER.