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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-05
TOLD by THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus. The
Tribune AstroiOgcr.
Astrolabe cast: l.T a. m. for Tuesday,
May 5, 1896.

nv En-
To a child born on this day there will Ip-
pear no good reason why the Mckinley
button factories should not being opera
tions on fun time.
1t now begins to look as though the
Schedule A" fellows are to be heard from
after all.
1t is generally more profitable to develop
than to invent.
4 short sermon Is easy to remember.
Ajacchus' Advice.
If You have diplomacy enough to switch
off your wife's inclination for IL new bon
net without u disturbance. you may be
assured OF success as Il political leader.
DO not bet on Mayor Baileys appoint
ments. It's safer to guess the weight of
a Roaring Brook catch Of trout,
Hats off to Mr.. McDermott.
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Loans.
Wire :Srasns.
Hotels and Restaurants.

THE ELK CAFE. l25 and l?7 FRANK.
lin avenue. Rates removable.
p ZElGLER propri0tor
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PROFESSIONAL CARDS.
Dentists.
Physicians and Surgeons.

DIR. KAY. 2of PENN AVE: 1 to 8 p. NJ:
call POSE. Dis. Of women. obstetrics and
and all dis, Of chill.
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DR.. W. e. ALLEN. sl2 North washing gtou
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FRANK T. OKELL. ATTORNEY-AT-
Law, Room S. Coal Exchange. Scran-
ton, Pa.
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DIR. l.. NJ. GATES. ,:s WASHINGTON
avenue. Once hours, to 8 a. m, 1.3Q
to 3 and to 8 p. m. Residence 800 Aiadi.
son avenue,
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Seeds.

MEGARGEE BROTHERS, PRINTERS
supplies, envelopes. paper bags, twins,
Warehouse, 1870 Washington ave. Scran.
ton, Pa,
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JAMES w. OAKFORD. ATTORNEY.
at-I.aw, rooms s3. "a and eS. Common.
wealth hrildinE,
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Lawvers.

ALFRED HAND, WILLIAM J. HAND.
Attorneys and Counsellors. Common
wealth building. Rooms 10, 20 and q.
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Law, Dime Eank Building Scranton.
Money to loan In large sums at per
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b. F.. KlLLAM. ATTORNEY Y-AT-LAw,
12O Wyoming ave. Scranton. Pa.
JAS. ]. H. HAMILTON. ATToRNEY-AT.
law. IS Commonwealth bldg. Scranton.
:. II. c. RANCK, 1876 WYOMING AVE.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
SELLER SAID TO BE IN LONDON.

The creditors OF Isdor Seller, he missing diamond
broker who left debts in this city for between 5000
and $4,000 worth OF precious stones on his sudden
departure some days have clew 10 his present
whereabouts, though just what they are founding
it on has not yet appeared. Mr.. Stiasnay. who was
an old acquaintance Of Seller before the latter >
disappearance. tod Tribune reporter yesterday
that II was known positively that the broker was
now I'm London. He embe,lshed his remarks with
an emphatic opinion of Seller which indicated that
the former ties Of friendship were trfe strained.
Louis Berney, Of No. PSI Broomest.. who has lost
about 500 on goods allowed Seller on credit and
memorandum. gave the report 10 the lat
ters present stay in London TO Fegenbaum &
Schweiger yesterday
Max j. Lasar Of No. "a Maiden Lane. and Aols
Kohn Of No II Maiden Lane. are two of the da-
mond dealers whom Seller approached In vain with
offers OF credit purchases. Mr. Kohn said yesterday
that Sellers reputation was decidedly poor even
before he left the city I'VE are accustomed 10 take
large risks in dealings" he added. but when
have reason to believe certain transaction extra
hazardous decline to handle It, That the
case with Sellers propositions"
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
NETWORK CITY.

Coroner Dobbs held an inquest yesterday AFTER
noon into the cause Of death OF Charles Yeade, VINO
was run over on July 10 by New-fork' New
Haven and Hartford train near Casanova STATION
while crossing the tracks Yeade was brought 10
this city where he died. The jury rendered Ver-
dict cens,iring the road for not employing watch-
men for the protection OF persons crossing the
tracks.
The seventh Of tho series OF free entertainments
given every Friday evening during the summer by
tho Young Women's Christian Association at NO. Z
East FIfteenth-st will take place tonight at
O'Clock. and will consist OF a lecture by Dr. Eliza
beth Jarrett: subject. How to Dress. and What TO
Eat" All women cordially Invited
NJ. B. Harding will lecture before tho II. p. B.
Theosophical Society, No. l42 West One-hundred-
and-twenty-hfth-st. Sunday at Sa5 p. M, on
''Theosophy the Science Of Human Society
The old stairway which led to the City Hall sta
ton of the Manhattan Railroad and the Brooklyn
Bridge has been removed A new broad stairway
has been built since tho alterations OF the Bridge
have been made and Is now used instead
The Sheriff yesterday received an execution
against the Upright Cycle Company, OF NO. 4o4
West Twenty -seventh-st.. for r0.oS5 in favor OF
Frank p Smith, on an attachment previously OBJ
tained against the company for money lent by per-
sons who had assigned their claims to Smith
Eighty cattle-butchers IN the employ Of the East
mans Company. In this city. went on strike yester-
day. The cause Of the strike was the issuance OF an
order that the wages OF the butchers should be re-
duced Tho butchers paid 10 cents an hour. but
will hereafter have work for from Is to 30 cents
hour
Coroner Dobbs yesterday held an inquiry into tho
death OF John Golden. the elevated railroad con-
ductor who Jumped In front OF a train at the One
hundred thirty ffth-st. station on July 10. after
shooting Mrs. Havnor. the wife of a barber in the
AlDine aDartment nt-hO A verdict OF suicide was
returned by the jury.
Mails from China and japan dispatched
East on July %. These mails are due to arrive In
New-York on the morning Of Monday. July q.
Mails for China and Japan will close at the Cen
eral Postofiice, this city, at $50 p. on July a.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
WILLIAM CLARK'S FUNERAL.
HE HAD BEEN POLICEMAN IN THIS CITY FOR
MANY YEARS

HE HAD BEEN POLICEMAN IN THIS CITY FOR
MANY YEARS.
The funeral of William Clark. q policeman Of
many years standing, who died last Tuesday at
his home, No ZOE Lexington ave. took place at
o'clock yesterday afternoon In st. Andrews Prot
estant Episcopal Church. Fifth-avo and One-hun-
dred- and twenty y-seventh-st.
Mr.. Clark born in Jersey City in 1874 He
came to NewYork when young man, and became
a night watchman at the of twenty-one. He
married in the same year. Ten years later he Joined
the Municipal Police force. and when the Metro
potan Police force organized in 1857 he be-
came member Of that body. taking conspicuous
part in quelling the riots of July, 1853 He served
for a number of years the City Hall Squad as
inspector of carts He for a long time men,
Der of Tammany Hail.
Mr.. Clark was descendant Of Abraham Clark.
one of the signers of the Declaration of lnde-
pendence. and the son of John O. Clark. OF the old
Fireman's Association, to which he was admitted
In 1919 Mr.. Clark had been an unusually healthy
man during all his life until last February. At
that time he underwent an operation for the relief
of kidney trouble from which he never recovered.
His wife, five sons and one daughter. Mrs. Edward
II. Little survive him.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
BUSINESS BEFORE THE DOCK BOARD.

Considerable routine business was finished up at
the regular weekly meeting Of the Dock Board yes
terday Seward Baker. lawyer. who had been
recommended TO the Board as qualified TO look into
the water grants In the Annexed District. which
the Board lately authorized to fll. wrote let
ter to the Board The Civil Service Board thought
that tho place should be filled by competitive
examination and so informed Corporation Counsel
Scott Mr. Baker did not believe that a competent
and experienced lawyer should enter a competitive
examinat for the purpose OF securing retainer,
and so wrote the Board.
A request from the Charities Department. asking
that the Dock Board construct pier on Harts
island for of the Manhattan State Hos
pitaI was denied. unless the hospital authorities
should agree to pay definite rental for Its use.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
TO GREET Ii HUNG CHANG.
COMMITTEE OF WEIIIKNOWN AMERICANS
FORMED TO RECEIVE THE vIcERoY ON
HIS ARRIVAL. HERE

COMMITTEE OF wEILlKNowN AMERICANS
FORMED TO RECEIVE THE v1cERoY ON
HIS ARRIVAL HERE.
The committee OF well-known Americans who
have in charge the arrangements for the entertain
ment of Ii Hung Chang upon his arrival In this city
meet In short time to discuss the prepara-
tions for his reception. Their plans will all be ten
tative as yet, It IS not ce tain that the Vice
roy will spend any time In New-York He is
tainy not expected to remain more than day or
two, since diplomatic courtesy insists that, Am
bassador from China. he must appear at Wash
inston as soon possible after his arrival in this
country.
The committee is in respect official
Indeed, only Of the members is at present In
the employ Of the Government. They will there
fore merely aim TO represent the men in the city
who have been brought into business personal
relations with China and the Chinese Govern
ment. and who wish to show their respect for the
Ambassador and their affection for his country.
The committee is composed OF the following
John Edward, who was Minister to China from
1853 to 1860; George f. Seward. who Minister to
China from 1875 to 1880; John Russell Young. who
was Minister to China from 1882 to 1886: John r.
CadwaIader, who was Assistant Secretary OF State
with Mr.. Fish: Edward /. Burlingame, son OF
Anson Burlingame. who was Minister TO China
from 1861 to 1866. and Is now Editor OF "Scribners
Magazine' John Brsben Walker. the proprietor
Of THE Cosmopolitan who was In the Chinese
military service from 1861 TO 1863 and Colonel Fred
erick Dent Grant, Commissioner OF Police, who ac-
companied his father. General Grant, to China In
1879.
Mr. Seward said yesterday In regard to the forma-
ton Of the committee: 1T has been our aim to
have the arrangements In charge Of men who have
been In China on official service for the part.
or have had personal relations with the Chinese.
Mr. Burlingame, was a warm personal friend
Of the Niceroy. General Grant met the Niceroy
Ltp 10 trim md he apda
personal attachment sprang up between them"
Mr.. Seward added that he could not state definitely
when the Viceroy expected. but that he would
probably arrive about the middle OF September.
''The Viceroy." he added, has been the most prom
inent man in China for the last thirty years. lie
is great statesman. "A loyal. true patriot, and he
is thoroughly progressive and anxious to pick China
up and carry her ahead.
Colonel Grant, when seen yesterday afternoon,
said that he had that day been asked TO act
of the committee. and had accepted with pleasure.
None OF the guests who may be invited TO meet
the Viceroy have yet been chosen.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
ENDED HIS LIFE IN THE PARK.
AN ITALIAN FOUND DEAD WITH BULLET-HoLE
In HIS TEMPLE.

AN ITALIAN FOUND DEAD WITH A BU1LET-HoI-E
IN HIS TEMPLE.
Park Policeman William Stephens heard the report
OF pistol at O'Clock last night in the vicinity Of
McCiowans Pass In Central Park. He ran In the
direction In which the shot had seemed to be fired
and about 300 yards from McGowan's Pass Tavern
discovered a man lying on the ground with a bullet
wound in his right temple revolver was firmly
cutched in his hand. The man was dead when
Stephens reached him. He apparently an
Italian about thirty years old He wore a brown
coat and vest, black trousers. a brown Fedora hat.
a red and white striped shirt. blue and red tie, white
socks and low cut shoes In his pockets were found
a handkerchief, with the letter "P" stamped on II.
a bunch OF keys, a silver chain, lead pencil bag OF
tobacco and some letters written In Italian. The
body was taken 10 the Arsenal and later was re-
moved to the Morgue. The letters and other articles
were sent TO the COroners office One of them was
addressed to Constante Crovatte, at No. 1ls Mac
dougal-st. 1t signed John Pazejio There was
also envelope found the body addressed to
John PaZeiiO.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
DORBS FERRY.

Mis-. Edith Storms met with a painful accident
while riding through Tarrytown on her bicycle
several DAYS ago. Some unknown boy ran INTO heG
and threw her heavily TO the ground. Fortunately
no bones were broken.
John p. Lee and NJ. G. Paiser were formally
admitted TO the bar Tuesday at the Appellate
rssirt In New-York City.
Aslss Annie ONei who has been spending rev
Asys with Dobbs Ferry friends, returned to her
home in Brooklyn Yesterday ,,., ,,- Ch,ras
Martin. w., 1,,.. a., ,,,e,,
ing Mrs Wellington. ,,x ~ "
Mrs. A. s. Lester has gone to Fordham' ~ L.
where she will spend a rev days ,,. .ho
James L. Taylor and family are spending the
summer at Caldwell Lake George n T. ,u,.a
q /. Brace and his family are at Flsher lsiaiiG
l. H. King and his family have gone TO Prouts
Neck Me, for the summer a., . s, q.
w: w: II w Wright is spending the war;" Gays at
Work on the new hospital for the ST. Chris
hrs James McVickar and her family are at
Watch Hill r. J.. for the summer A.
w L. Cushing and his iamy rha M aLe spe"u'"s ''''
The children at the Hotel Bellevue held fair
yesterday afternoon on the hotel GROUNDS LOT 'he
benefit Of THE Herald" Ice Fund n.,. ,.,.
Harry Wilde OF the Dobbs Ferry Bank LETT
Yesterday on a two weeks vacation, ana VIII
shortly join his fathers family at west Hampton
AY,e Dr William H. Todd and his family have re-
turned from the Thousand Islands after dehght-
iu Mr. " and Mrs John Besson. who have been enjoy
,nr n few weeks AT Cottage City. Mass. have re-
miss Miss L. b. Master left wednesday for North
field Mass where she will spend a few weeks
Miss S,Is fnnHS Tax1sr Keller 0l in Bedenave
'V1'"I o. +, Warren and his family are occupying
Frank Masters mouse in Livingston-ave. for the
ass Bertha Barber is Ill at her fathers home,
AIuIey ARobeyrt Wide is visiting friends in Chicago
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
PICKPOCKET on A CABLE.cAp

Isaiah Kaufman retired cigar manufa c+,,rer
who lives at No 62S Fifth-st., riding uptown In
a Broadway cable-car about midnight Wednesday v
when at Prince-st. he felt slight tug at his gold
watch. He turned around and caught a rough
looking young man whom ne had noticed draw his
hand away. The young man fought to get away
u the conductor and several passengers came to
pocket was held the floor OF the car until Po-
liceman Fitzgibbons. OF the Macdougal-st station
appeared and took him into custody. The prisoner
dc scribed himself George McClusky, twenty
eight years old. and said he had no home.
Mr. Kaufman appeared against him In the JEFF
ferson Market Court yesterday. The prisoner
asked for time to secure the services OF a lawyer
and Magistrate Deuel. remanded him for examna-
ton tomorrow morning.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24

HE WAS AWAITING REMOVAL TO THE BLOOM
INGDALE ASYLUM

HE WAS AWAITING REMOVAL TO THE BLOOM
INGDALE ASYLUM
Herman Seelig. thirty years old. of No. 264 Bow
cry, leaped three stories from window at No $50
East Thirtieth-s yesterday afternoon while suffer-
ing from insanity. The man was taken to Bellevue
Hospital on Tuesday for examination as to his
sanity. He pronounced insane by the experts.
His relatives called at the hospital yesterday morn
ing and had him removed In their custody on cor
tract that they would send him to Bloomingdals
Asylum. He taken from the hospital TO the
home of George Lewad. relative who lives on the
fourth floor of No $50 East Thirteth-st. A trained
nurse was engaged to watch him until he could bo
removed to the asylum.
The nurse was watching him in the kitchen about
o'clock yesterday afternoon when he suddenly be-
came violent and tried to get away. The nurse
tried to hold him. but the crazed man hit him on
the hand and made him release his grasp. He then
ran into the front and flung himself out Of an
open window landing in the area lie was picked
up and carried into the hallway OF the house where
he was cared for until an ambulance arrived from
Bellevue Hospital 1t was found that he had sus-
tained a conclusion of the brain and severe scalp
wound He was taken to the hospital and placed
in the prison ward 1t is believed that he Will re-
cover from his injuries.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
MOUNT VERNON.

The second game of ball between the players OF
the City Club and the Chester Hill Club, both or
ganizations composed Of leading citizens, VIII be
played on Saturday in Hunts Woods at $3.50 p m.
large audience of society people is expected III
tions and another game will be in order.
= William Jacobs n driver Of fat wagon. was
arrested Yesterday by Patrolman Deveaugh for al
lowing il TO remain uncovered in transit through
the streets He was fined $40 by Judge Schatz
While out shopping yesterday. Mrs Seaman. or
No 15s South Third-ave.. lost $50 In bills ana
change. 49,, Ill =,
Mckinley and Hobart mass meeting VIII Dc
held this evening in Lincoln Hall. under the au-
spices of the Mckinley League. Among the SPEAK pmf
ers who will address the meeting are Colonel Will
lam c. Blumner. of New-York. and George u
Rohlfs of Buffalo. . .
William w. Howe. jr., Clarence Nandercort'
Archibald Ross, Richard Burroughs. George stan
ton and Louis Archer are arranging for an atm
letc contest to take place on the Young Men 5
Christian Association grounds within week Box
ing. jumping vaulting and other sports Will be on
the proCram mme and a number of prizes Will be
awarded
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
PORT CHESTER.

Commodore J. Herman Lyon and several friends
will start tomorrow at p. m. on the Georgia A.
for an annual tour to Northport and neiGhboring
points returning In a few days.
The Port Chester fremen and musicians expect
TO make a favorable impression at the White Plains
parade The Harry Howards will have the Mertz
Reed Band, Putnam Steamer and Hose the Port
Chester Cornet Band Reliance Engine and Hose
the A. H. Gale Fife and Drum Corps HAD Mellor
Hose been invited Port Chester would have been
enabled to show the residents OF other towns one
of the most complete and attractive departments
in the county.
The district association has decided to organize
a Mckinley and Hobart club within the next
month to include the four election districts of Port
Chester Further notice OF the organization meet
ing will be given In few days.
The Blue Ribbon Gospel Temperance League at
its last meeting. was addressed by the Rev w. H.
Bawden, recently appointed pastor Of the Baptist
Church. Next Tuesday evening the League will
endeayor to secure a3other speaker equally as In
teresting.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
NEW-ROCHELLE.

Martin J. Eeogh with his wife. is in the White
Maintains spending his summer vacation He Is
expected 10 return before September ].
T. J. Timmonds. captain OF the New-Rochelle
police left town Wednesday. In company with his
wife, TO enjoy ten days vacation at the sea-
shore.
The hearing in the bribery care OF Burnett and
Klenck against the "Huckleberry" Railroad lis
directors and the trustees Of this village, which
was to have come up yesterday before Judge Dyk-
The action OF a few free-silver Democrats In try
inS TO oIsanize club and indorse the Chicago
regular Democratic organization, the members Of
Committee. William eenmett who IL chairman OF
the Democratic City Committee. 70 In Europe, and
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
DOESN'T WANT HIS PIAZZA INITIATED

A motion to continue Injunction during the
pendency OF action for trespass made be-
fore Justice Andrews In the Supreme Court yester-
day by +. c. Boardman representing Ignatz Bos-
kowltz the president of the Merchants and Traders
Bank, against John T. Farley. the builder. Boskow,z
the house No. so West Seventy-second-st 1t Is
alleged by Farley that the Plaintiffs piazza extends
six inches on his property, which adjoins that of
Boskowtz. and Farley sent in workman TO chop
off the projecting part Of the piazza
Boskowitz threatened 10 have the workman ar
rested. and Farley told him TO go ahead and he
would put another at work Boskowitz then
got an Injunction restraining the action on the part
Of Farley. and II was TO extend this Injunction dur
ing the pendencY of the action that the matter came
up yesterday. Decision reserved.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
JEROLOMAN JUMPED AT THE GUNS BOOM

Acting Mayor Jerooman and Secretary Job
Hedges told a story yesterday at the City Hall as
the result Of their visit to the French frigate the
day before. Both of these gentlemen were re-
celved aboard ship with great formaty and cere-
mony. and they sauntering down the we'll
polished deck past the big rifles when. without any
warning a big gun doomed forth-the first Of the
thirteen guns-the national salute.
The Acting Mayor and the secretary were d.
rectly under the gun, and 1t went off Mr.. Jeroo-
man flew into space grabbed his hat just as 1T was
going overheard and seeing Hedges dart forward
he grabbed him and yelled: Lets go: that ones
going next" Both Of the men declared that their
eardrums had burst and all day yesterday visitors
had to shout at the Acting Mayor to draw his at
ten
New-York tribune., 1896-07-24
WHITE PLAINS.

WHITE PLAINS.
The adjourned hearing In the New-Rochelie Iroi-
ley Railway bribery suit. set down for YESTERDAY "
the Supreme Court before Justice J. U. Dyk"'an'
was again adjourned until tomorrow i'o''''s ~
10 o'clock. .
Surrogate silkman has issued letters testamentary
IN the estate of Harriet g. Granns. late OF the
town of Ossining. The estate II valueo III '''"V
and Horace Green Grannis Is the executor. Letters
testamentary have also been issued IN the es'T,e
Village Of irvington William X. Lornergan. son.
is the executor .s s,.r cvc.ore" who
about n month ago nearly wrecked the lookup OF
that village in which he was confined for beating ,i
Small n contractor. has again distinguished NM
self HIS exploits in Sing Sing resulted IN ms pelits
Jail at this place. ON Tuesday he got one OF ms ms
fits of ugliness and assaulted the turnkey, Jori
McCarty and then started In to break every ytmhs
in sight. He was locked in a cell. and In ten min
utes he had reduced everything IN II 10 ahe 81 Si M
shared the same fate. Since then Drs MaSness
and Birch have pronounced him insane, anu 1H mUm
Sheriff hWs his IS to the
State Lunatic Asylum signed .,,u ,,b,oh uo.
The literary carnival and lawn fair. whicn was
postponed from Wednesday and Thursday evenings
TO Thursday and Friday evenings was opened iast @
pearance and the attendance was large,
Richmond f. Sade the secretary Oh sne nseceI,J aS
Rway fns bas peceVed Ge the
caring for the fire alarm system Tor year py INC
Board Of Trustees. ,, ia.
Thomas Hart has the contract for laying side
walks in William-st., and Antonio Hlchards tne e
contract for extending the sewer along Ceh''"i
Park-ave. ,..1. -. er.
Al the meeting of the general committee on hrG
parade Postmaster Pauldng reported additioilai
subscriptions the amount of $50 Little business
was transacted, owing to the absence OF CHAIRMAN
Eehill through illness Ii is desired by the ocers
that persons wishing to show an interest In the al
fair make voluntary subscriptions to the treasurer
DIR G. G. Platt or Chairman Refill the meeting
was adjourned to Tuesday next In the Union HOOK
and Ladder rooms, at o'clock