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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-28
OBITUARY.

Daniel A. Fell, sr., father Of District
Attorney Fell. of Luzerne county, dropped
dead at O'Clock yesterday afternoon at
his home, 40 North Washington street,
Wilkes-Barre, from heart disease. Mr..
Fell was over 80 years of age and resided
with his son, DR.. A. c. Fell. He had not
been feeling we'll for more than a year,
but seemed in better health the past few
weeks. He Is survived by two sons, Dan
iel A.. who Is the district attorney of Lu-
zerne county, and DIR. Alexander q. Fell;
also three sisters; Mrs Elizabeth Rainow,
Mrs. Mercy Behee. and Mrs. Henry Will
bur, of Wilkes-Barre. His brother-in-iaw,
William Gray, OF Newark, N. j., who
has not seen Mr.. Fell for thirty-one years,
arrived at the house f1ve minutes after
his death. Mr.. Fell was born at Pitts
ton May 20, 1917, and was an architect,
contractor and builder. He superintended
the erection of many of the principal
buildings of Wilkes-Barre among them
being the present court house and the
Wyoming Valley hotel. and for several
years he was naster builder for the Le-
high and Susquehanna division Of the
Philadelphia and Reading railroad, hav-
ing succeeded to that position from First,
the Lehigh Coal and Navigation com
pany; second, the Lehigh and Susquehan-
ma Railroad company, then the Lehigh
and Susquehanna division of the Central
Railroad of New Jersey.
Michael Haggerty, a well-known young
man of the North End. died suddenly
Thursday morning about 2.30 O'Clock at
his home on Leggetts street. The cause
of his death is attributed to an attack
of rheumatism upon the heart. Though
everything possible was put forth by
the physicians to stay the progress of
the disease he finally succumbed. The
deceased was the son of Mrs. Thomas
Haggerty, and was 10 years of age, and
highly respected by a large acquaintance
of friends. He was also a prominent
member of Marquette council, Young
Mems institute.
Mrs. d. L. Storrier, of Elmhurst, died
at the Moses Taylor hospital Thursday
| night. She was a daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Masters, of that place. Mrs.
Storrier was born in Illinois thirty-seven
years ago. She married Mr.. Storrier
July 20, 1895, at Onondaga Castle, near
| Syracuse, N. Y. She has been Ill for
some time and Monday went TO the hos
pital for treatment. The remains were
| taken yesterday to Elmhurst, where the
funeral will take place in the Baptist
| church tomorrow afternoon, beginning at
o'clock. Burial win be made in Elm
| hurst
Lilly Matthews, the 4-year-old grand
| daughter of Mrs. William Matthews, of
| 1856 Fairview avenue died early yesterday
morning of bronchial Inflammation. The
| little girl was a bright and interesting
| child and had been i'll but a few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-28

Lilly Matthews, the 4-year-old grand
daughter of Mrs. William Matthews, of
1856 Fairview avenue, died early yesterday
morning of bronchial Inflammation The
little girl was a bright and interesting
child and had been i'll but few days.
The funeral services will occur tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock from the residence.
Interment Will be made at the Pittston
cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-28

MANY OTHER GOOD THINGS.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11
From Rocky.

We had very good rain Wednesday and some more on Thursday.
 Crops are very good in this vicinity Corn on good land that was we'll culti- vated will yield nearly full crop.
 Allen x Son are rebuilding their mill house and fixing up generally to ac- commodate the people by grinding, saving and ginning.
 Prof. E. k. Faulkner, superinten- dent of schools in Texarkana. his wife and two young lady teachers are spending a few weeks at the old Camp Ground spring for their health. They expect to return to Texarkana and resume work in September.
 Mrs. Barnet, sister of Hon. R. T. Connally is very sick. Mrs Rind is also very low,
 Mrs Newman, mother of George and Lee Newman. died last week and was buried at the cemetery here.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11
Low Rates to Mena.
Kansas City, Mo, Aug.

Kansas City, Mo, Aug. 5, 1597 To Agents from Kansas City to Texar-
 kama inclusive:
 On account of the first anniversary of the opening of Mena, Arkansas, above named agents may sell round trip tickets to Mena and return at the rate of l cent per mile for distance travelled in both directions; in other words, ? cents per mile for round trip.
 For convenience to agents, the fol- lowing rates are given from Coupon Stations: From stations not named, agents will figure their mileage to Mena lone way) and multiply by ? cents Agents must make rates end in "0'' or ''5, 5 taking advantage of odd cents This applies to agents in Ar kansas as well as others as this is a special case.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11
ROUND TRIP RATES TO MENA.

Tickets on sale, August 18th and 10th; limit until August 20th.
 Great preparations are being made for this celebration and large num- Der of attractions have been arranged, including balloon ascension, fireworks, bands, etc.
 Special advertising matter will be sent to agents for distribution by those in charge at Mena.
 Agents are requested to advertise this rate in their local papers and en- deavor to work up large business.
 H. c. ORR, c. F. A.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11

Read t.se Weekly Star.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11
In The Park.

The exhibit of Polk county products will be made in Jaussen park and all those who propose to bring or send articles should endeavor to have them in the hands of the committee as early as noon of the 18th. Bring or send the best you have regardless of the fact that some one may have something better.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11
KlOndyke.

We are bound for " Klondyke' is now the cry, Though most that go, go there and die, No fear have they of the Arctic cold; They are wild and mad for yellow gold. Even the wom en have caught the craze. Oh foolish mortals, don't you know, That in that land of ice and snow The chances are that all you'll save Is spot of ground for lonely grave, Then, why not stay in Mena's cline, Certain of living all the time And if your watch should fail to run You can have it repaired as it should be done By Smith, E. P., for the rich and poor; Patronize his Jewelry Store.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11

Don't nausiate your stomach with teas and bitter herbs, but regulate your liver and sick headache by using those famous little pills known as De Witcs Lit le Early Risers- Piplsin S Hanes
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11
New and popular song.

Mir C. H. Childs of Kans4. iv. has just published catchy waltz D- Meath the Old Forest Tree, whi'h from present indi. cations will rival Al the Ball" in public favor. IL is being play hy orchestras and bands and will sooa he u,ard na all sides. Copies eln be secured at any live Music Dealer
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11

Vim. vigor and victory these are the characteristics of De Wits Little Early Risers, the famous little pills for constipation. biliousness and all stom- aeh and liver troubles Piplsin &. Hanes.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11

Ladies, tell the merchants that yon don't want any baking powder pnt Inc Perfect as you prefer quality and health rather than quantity and indi- gestion.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11

We had a very good rain Wednesday and some more on Thursday.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11
A GOOD INVESTMENT. Business Lot For Sale.

Located on Mena street, nearly opposite Hotel Mena, one block south of Court House Square. County seat will be moved soon: then this will be one of the most valuable lots in Mena as the busi- ness will center around the court house. Apply to A. w. ST. JOHN or J. F. LANDES.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11

and city of 5000 people to-day where stood un year ago. country offering inducements to a Spend day amid pine clad mountains breathe the pure air and drink from Natures Santarum.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11

.Thev don't make much fuss aoont 1t We are speaking os h. Witts Little Early Risees the famous little pills for constipation, bilionsncss,' and ali stomach and liver trouble They never gripe. Pipkit x Hanes.
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11
A Days Pleasure For All. Gra9d < Parade ]!
 At IO:3O A. M.

The procession will be led by Uniformed Band of twenty pieces followed by Trade Display Floats Wild Man from Rich Mountain Port Arthur Route Band Cavalry Company Coxey my Clans and Hobgobns, Etc. Etc
The Mena weekly star., 1897-08-11

If v0u want nlce, juicy, tender steak cal at Kansas City Market
The record-union., 1897-05-23
Charged That It Was Packed in the
Interest of Certain Candidates.
The Derelict Schooner General SigIin
Sighted and Boarded by Mate of
the Enterprise at the Southern
End of Queen Charlotte Island, But
All the Crew Were Missing.

OAKLAND, May 22.-At the third
days session of the sixth annual confer
ence of the Epworth League rumors of
political deals over State officers were
spread, and fourteen children, delegates
from Alameda, We're made the brunt of
assertions that the conference was being
packed in the interest of certain candi-
dates.
A very warm debate resulted over the
qualifications of delegates as electors
of. State officers. In the first instance
the Junior delegates We're given voting
power,an then upon the charges being
made by r. H. Strother that many of
the southern delegates thought the con-
ference was being packed in the inter-
ests of northern delegates, the children
delegates declined to vote, and left the
hall. The question as to their constitu-
tional rights was waived.
Most of the officers elected are from
the southern part of the State They are
are follows:
President, N. Newly of Los Angeles !;
First Vice-President, L. J. Schuman of
Selma; Second Vice-P President, Miss
Hattie Austin of Santa Rosa third
Vice ePresident, Miss Estele Dukes of
Downey; Secretary, Sam Brown of San
Jose; Treasurer Miss Hattie Glover of
Salinas; Superintendent of Junior Work,
Mrs. NJ. L. Richardson of Woodland.
The place of meeting of the next con-
vention will be Los Angeles.
The religious services of Sunday will
conclude the conference
The record-union., 1897-05-23
PIGEON TOURNAMENT.
James Rice of Visalia the Star at Yes
terday's Shooting,

SAN FRANCISCO, May 22-James
Rice of Nisalia was the star of the pig
eon-shooting tournament at Ingleside
to-day. n score of thirty straight birds
gave him the Gold Dust live bird medal
and the distinction of winning the most
important event of the day
The Gold Dust medal event was shot
at twenty birds Thirteen men COM
peted, and Rice and Otto Feudner were
the only ones to make clean scores.
The tie was shot off at five birds, and
again both men killed clean. Rice won
the medal by killing another five
straight. On this string Feudner was
unfortunate in losing his first bird, the
twenty-sixth of the race, dead out of
bounds
The one bird which cost Feudner the
medal was the only bird he lost during
the day out of a total of fifty-two.
Counting yesterdays shooting, and
omitting the birds shot in the tie. he
made run of seventy straight.
Rice was a good second to Feudner in
general shooting. He made in the
programme events to-day thirty-nine
consecutive kills, and shared in every
money division.
The shoot Will end tomorrow.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
NO LONGER A HERO.
Walter Kavanagh, the Nevada City
Hotel Clerk.

NEVADA CITY, May 22.-Walter
Kavanagh is no longer hero in the
eyes of those who have learned of what
has been developed in the case of the
attempted robbery of the Union Hotel,
about two weeks ago. His story of
standing off two masked robbers and
lodging their bullets while he shot at
them is discredited now.
After the robbery an old duster, with
one sleeve gone, was found back of the
hotel. This was supposed to belong to
the robber whom Kavanagh claimed he
shot in the arm. Later the missing
sleeve was found wrapped in paper in
the creek that runs under the hotel and
directly beneath Kavanagh's room win
dow. A piece of paper of the same
quality as that covering the sleeve was
found in the young mans room, the
two pieces matching exactly, and show
ing that they had been torn in two.
Other circumstances leave no doubt
that Kavanagh concocted the story of
the robbery, but for what purpose is a
matter of conjecture. He will not be
prosecuted.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
GREECE DEFIANT.
WILL NOT PAY ANY INDEMNITY
TO TURKEY.
Nor Will the Government Agree to a
Ratification of the Thessaly
Boundary.

PARIS, May 22.-Advices received to-
day from Athens say the Greek Minister
of Foreign Affairs, NJ Skouloudis, in
conversation with several foreign en-
voys, declared that Greece would not
pay any indemnity to Turkey nor agree
to a rectification of the frontier.
ATHENS, May 22.-The arrival Of VOL
unteers from America yesterday excited
curiosity, but no enthusiasm. They will
join the army of Crown Prince Constan-
tine.
The losses of the Greeks in Phourka
Pass were 500 killed and wounded. All
irregulars have been disbanded.
LONDON, May 22-A dispatch from
Vienna says the Austrian cruiser kron-
prinzessin Stefanie has been ordered
from Salonica to Phaleros, near Pira-
Gus, the port of Athens, to remain at the
disposal of the royal family of Greece
if required to convey them from that
country.
PARIS, May 22-The Chamber of
Deputies was crowded to-day when NJ.
Gauter interpellated the Government
on Eastern affairs. In doing SO. the
Deputy expressed the hope that France
would not permit TheSSaly to be taken
from Greece or permit a European con-
troll of Greek finances. He also ex
pressed regret at the fact that German
influence at Constantinople had super
seded French influence there.
The Minister for Foreign Affairs, NJ.
Hanotaux, in reply, said he hoped that
in view of the accord of Europe, Tur-
key would renounce her pretensions.
but, he added, although the task would
be slow, it was reasonable to believe
that the councils of the Powers would
ultimately prevail.
The record-union., 1897-05-23

efforts of the newly appointed Consul
General to establish a permanent peace
among his fellow countrymen. There
was much excitement among the Chi
nese to-day when it was learned that
the Consul General had summoned the
See Yup leaders before him for the pur-
pose of adjusting their alleged griev-
ances. and that they had informed him
that they did not propose to act upon
his advice.
Among the better class of merchants
serious fears are entertained of re-
currence of the reign of terror which
resulted in the appointment of Yu SHIN
Shi
The record-union., 1897-05-23
A FUTILE CHASE.
Sheriff Johnson Was Looking for
"Whistling Pete.''

Sheriff Johnson was sent on a wild
goose chase on Friday. Word was sent
to him that Dan Graves. better known
as "Whistling Pete" had been cutting
wood at Buckeye Valley, and was now
working on Makes ranch, near Clay
Station. on the other side OF the Co
sumnes.
Taking Deputies Schwilk and Hinters
he went to the ranch that night, hoping
to catch his bird. He was disappoint-
ed, however, for he found on his ar
rival that the man who admitted that
he had been cutting wood in Buckeye
Valley not only did not resemble
Graves. having black hair and mus
tache. but was well-known in Sacra-
mento, and TO the people for whom he
was working
Sheriff Johnson secured the CO.
sumnes bottom after a man who was
reported to have been seen carrying a
gun and who resembled Graves, but
found that he had only been carrying a
sack and stick. and was not the man
wanted
The record-union., 1897-05-23

tails of the recent murder at the Sem
ator Mining camp. The woman's name
was Gregoria Rodriguez, and she had
lived with the man who killed her,
Manuel Chavez, for several years His
jealousy and her refusal to go with him
to Ell Paso were the causes of the
crime Chavez attacked her with
knife ten inches long, and stabbed her
again and again. He was almost i'm
mediately captured, and would proba-
bly, have been lynched had not the Off
GERS taken him down the river to
Yuma He will be returned to Senator
on Monday for a preliminary eXamina-
ton, and it is thought possible that he
will be lynched.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
new TUNNEL UNDER THE THAMES.
FORMALLY DECLARED OPEN TO
PUBLIC TRAFFIC.
A Royal Procession, Headed by the
Prince of Wales, Goes Through
the Passageway.

LONDON, May 22.-The new tunnel
under the Thames at Blackwell was in
augurated by the Prince of Wales to-
day. The royal procession consisted
of two semi-state landaus, each head
ed by four bays driven by postillions.
and each preceded by two grooms. In
these, beside the Prince, We're the Prin-
cess of Wales, Princess Victoria of
Wales, the Duke of York, the Duke of
Portland, Mr. Bull of the London City
Council, Chairman of the Bridge Com
mittee, and Mr. Binnock, chief en-
gineer of the tunnel.
The procession followed the Mall, Pail
Mall, northumberland avenue, the en-
bankment, Queen Victoria street, and
thence through Whitechapel to the
entrance to the tunnel. Here the royal
party was met by the Duke of Cam
bridge, the Prince of Teck, Lord Me
thun, commanding the Home District;
the Earl of Denbeigh, commanding the
Honorable Artillery Company; DR.. Col
Inns. Chairman of the London County
Council, and many military and other
officials.
The procession then proceeded
through the tunnel, which was illumin-
ated by three rows of electric lights. At
the Greenwich end was a dias. upon
which the royal party took their place,
and from which the Prince of Wales,
in the name of the Queen, declared the
tunnel open to public traffic.
The state trumpeters blew a blast, a
salute was fired by the Honorable Ar
tillery Company. and the Bishop of
London, the Right Rev Mandell
Creighton, pronounced the benedic-
ton.
The Prince of Wales was then pre-
sented with a gold medal especially
struck for the occasion by the Bridge
Committee of the London County Coun-
Gil
The return was by Blackwell lane,
Woolrich road, Old Kent road, New
Kent road St Georges road. West
minister bridge road, Parliament street
and Pail Mall to Marlborough House.
The new tunnel is generally regarded
as triumph of engineering skill.
The record-union., 1897-05-23

first interview with the ruler ever print
ed on the war and terms of peace. 1t
was obtained by Sir Ellis Ashmead
Bartlett, member of the English Par
lament, who dictated it for the
World
When the subject of peace was
broached Sir Ellis said: Greece and
Turkey, your majesty, should be friends
not enemies-as they have common
formidable foe. A continuance of war
Will only enfeeble both and benefit the
slaves"
But, SIR" said the Sultan, with q
deprecatory wave of his hands. 1--WE did
not begin the war. Greece ought TO
have thought of these things before
rashly plunging into hostilities without
provocation.
Sir Ellis suggested that now that the
Ottoman arms have been victorious, the
Sultan could we'll afford to display
magnanimity by granting terms not too
humiliating to Greece.
The Sultan replied: You have said
the King of Greece and the Greek Gov
ernment feared public opinion, but there
is public opinion in Turkey also which
has to be reckoned with. Turkish feel
ing demands that the Ottoman Empire
should not be thus wantonly forced to
make heavy sacrifices with impunity.
Sir Ellis suggested that Turkey might
cede Crete to Greece in exchange for
Thessaly and an indemnity.
His majesty replied: But Cretan
Mussulmans have been very cruelty and
unjustly treated, on which account
there is bitter Indignation throughout
my dominions."
Sir Ellis, who interviewed King
George for the World said the Greek
ruler was anxious for an honorable
peace.
The Sultan replied: Though the fault
lies with Greece for what has happened,
l, too, would rejoice to see peace re-
established between u.s.
Sir Ellis suggested that Turkey
should be given control of the mountains
passes of the Thessalonian frontier.
His majesty assented TO this by nod
of approval and then asked: What do
you think the Greek Government would
say to such a proposal?"
AS to the final terms of peace Sir Ell
lis says he believes Turkey will demand
first, an indemnity of IA 00O.0 .00J. accom-
panied perhaps by European control of
Greek finances; second, rectification of
the Thessalonian frontier, so as to give
Turkey complete control of the mount
ain passes; third. the whole or partial
abolition of Greek capituations.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
Molding Hill, Drying kilns and Elec-
trio Light Plant Burned.

FORTUNA, May 22.-At o'clock
this morning fire destroyed the mold
ing mill, three drying kilns, two store
rooms and the electric light plant, the
property of Swortzel * Williams. The
fire originated in the back part of the
mill and when discovered had made
considerable headway, and as they had
no fire apparatus nothing could be done
to save the property
The plant was valued at $4,000.
which, together with the stock. makes
a loss of about S35.000 The electric
light plant supplied the town with
light, which is now left in darkness.
The mill employed fifty men.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
A VICIOUS DOG.
Chews Up Another Canine and Causes
Other Trouble.

A vicious bulldog belonging, it is said
to a man named Lonier, who conducts
a saloon on street, between Sixth and
Seventh, yesterday afternoon attacked
valuable greyhound belonging to
William Spain, and before he could be
dragged off had mangled the hound,
laying bare the bone of one hind leg.
The bulldog, it is said has been al
lowed to roam through the streets at
pleasure, and has attacked other dogs
in the neighborhood.
While attempting to drag the vicious
animal from it's victim, Jack Lyman
was badly bitten in the hand, and an
other man had his finger bitten. A
warrant has been issued for the ar
rest of Lonier.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
THE STRONG ARM"
Alleged to Have Been Given Jake
Saunders by Two Boys.

Captain of Police Fisher last night
arrested Frank Ryan and George Mich
OILS. boys about 10 years old, for-an al
legged attempt to rob Jake Saunders
Saunders was very drunk. and Fisher
says the two young men attempted to
entice him into the lumber-yard on
Fourth street. near L. Failing in this
they succeeded in getting him between
Fourth and Fifth streets. on X. where
Officer Taylor saw them give Saunders
the strong arm"
Nothing of value was found on either
of the boys when they were searched
at the police station.
The record-union., 1897-05-23
CHARGED WITH SMUGGLING.
A ST. LOUIS MILLIONAIRE UNDER
ARREST.
Taken Into Custody as He Stepped Off
Steamship at New York Had
Valuable Jewels.

NEW YORK. May 22.-Richard NJ.
Scruggs, a St. Louis millionaire, and
f. G. Langhorne of the same city
were arrested by the custom inspectors
as they stepped off the steamer ST.
Paul from Southampton to-day. Warn
ing evidently had been telegraphed
when they left SOUTHAMPTON. The
charge is smuggling. On Langhorne
was found a belt containing diamonds
iewelry and watches. Similar articles
We're found in Scruggs pockets. VAL
liable lace was also captured. The
captured stuff is worth $4,000. Scruggs
declared for himself and Langhorne
to the amount of SO dutiable property
Il guess it is all right" remarked
Scruggs, smiling, as he handed his
declaration to the inspector.
mo, it is not all right said the
officers. 1--WE will search you and your
companion"
Search mel" exclaimed Scruggs.
What do you mean? You insult me
at your peril You are impertinent'
Il can't help that replied the in
spector. Il will have to search YOU"
Scruggs threatened, then pleaded
but the search was made. The two men
waived examination before Commits
sioner Shields. and We're held in s., 500
bail
Scruggs and Langhorne went to Eng
land to sell patent on a calculating
machine and got 100000 for it.
Scruggs' explanation is that he bought
the jewelry for teachers in the ST.
Louis Sunday school Union, of which
he is President, and was told in Eng
land they were not dutiable. Lang
horne is his secretary. Scruggs says
it was Langhorne who declared for the
two there was nothing more than $50
worth Of dutiable goods.
Scruggs is the head of a big ST.
Louis dry goods house.
Bail was furnished by Clarence v
Kip. dry goods merchant