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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-23
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER ., 1897.

For one person to fill the office Of
State Treasurer.
For one person to fiji the office of
Auditor General.
For Cne person to fill the office of
High Sheriff of Lackawanna County.
For one person to fill the otllcC of
County Treasurer Of Lackawanna
County.
Tor one person to fill the office of
District Attorney Of Lackawanna
County.
For one person to I'll the office Of
Prothonotary Of Lackawanna County.
For one person to fiji the office Of
Clerk of the Courts of Lackawanna
County.
For one person to fill the office of
Recorder of Deeds of Lackawanua
County.
For one person to fill the office of
Register Of Wills of Lackawanna
County.
For one person to fill the office of
Jury Commissioner.
And l hereby make known and give
notice that the following is the official
list of all candidates with parties, or
policies represented, whose certificates
of nomination and nomination papers
have been filed as provided in section 6
of the act of June 10. \. ID. 1898, and
who are to be voted for in the County
of Lackawanna at the ensuing election
to be held Tuesday, November End,
1897,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-23
Carbondale Township Districts.

Northwest district-At the Powderly
school building, in said district,
Northeast district-At No. 4 public
school house in said district.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-23
Taylor Borough.

First ward-North Main street In
said borough at the office of John Il.
Davis.
Second ward-In a room of the build
ing owned by j. b. Winslow & Co., in
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Ransom Township.

First district-At the hall of the es-
tate of Thomas Johnson, in Milwaukee.
Second district-At the school house
ncar Mayer's farm in said district.
Roaring Brook Township District
At the school house, In said township.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-23

At the Waverly band building, on
Church street, in said borough.
West Abingdon District.
At a building on premises of II. e.
Capwell, in said township.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-23
Archibald Borough Districts.

First ward-At the office Of S. w. Ar
mold, in said ward.
Second %ard-At the store building of
the Lackawanna Coal company, on the
Providence and Carbondale turnpike,
in said ward.
Third ward-At the borough council
rooms, on Blakely street, in said ward.
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NNNN @N' Ai'AAip A<iHAiiNAs
At the hotel Of William l.. Smith, in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-23
Olyphant Borough Districts.

First ward-At the building of Pat
rick Jordan, i'm said First ward
Second ward-At the hotel of VIM
MahOn, in said Second ward.
Third ward, First district-At the
hotel of Mrs, Ellen Martin on Delaware
street, in said district.
Third ward, Second district-At the
school house in Marshwood, In said dis
triCt.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
Body Found in the See
kCnk River.
Frank H. Cole Made the
Chastity Discovery.
No One Has Been Able 10 Identify
the Corpse---NO Foul Play.

At little past o'clock this morning
Frank III. Cole and his younger brother
Charles, left their home, 6S Gano street,
to row to Pawtucket
After passing under tho Washington
bridge they saw an object floating in the
water and upon investigation found it to
bo the body Of man. They towed the
body TO the boat house Of the Narragan-
sett Boat Club and with tho assistance OF
Janitor ii. Ii. Barstow made it fast to
the shore, and then notified the Wicken-
den street station. Medical Examiner
Palmer was also called and after viewing
the body handed IL over TO Undertaken
Monaban.
There was nothing found in the pockets
OF the dead mans clothing that would
show his Identity. Nor were there any
marks of violence other than that q por-
ton of both ears were gone, and Medical
Examiner Palmer said that this was done
by fish.
He was about 40 years old. feet z
inches tall, weighed about 100 pounds.
had sandy hair and mustache. blue eyes
and bad teeth. He had on black worsted
suit, black shirt. with fine white stripe,
black suspenders. aud lace shoes.
So far AS known there are nc persons
missing in this city. and il is presumed
that the body floated down from Paw
tucket.
Tho ind dications are that the body was
not In the water more than three days.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
SAVED A LIFE.
M0l0rnan Oliver y. Mayhew'S
Presence of Mind.

Richard Knowles, seven years old.
whose home is at 237 Pine street had q
narrow escape from horrible death this
morning. 1t was the prompt action Of
Motormnn Oliver ii. Mayhew that saved
Richards life.
Young Knowles has a habit or hanging
on behind wagons and this morning at
about IL 80 o. clock he dropped off one Of
Flint u Company's big wagons having
got weary OF his stolen ride. lie started
tn run across the street ana did not look
TO either tho right or eft. Where he
started TO cross the street was near the
corner OF Point and Hoppin street. "A
Prairie avenue car came along just about
the same time and struck Knowles.
Motorman Mayhem saw the boy go
onto the track and instead OF thinking
fruitless things of horror, threw Dig
amount of energy into an effort TO stop
the car quick. Ths car struck tho boy
but it did nothing more for the effort of
the cool headed m)torlnan had told.
The boy was saved from having the
wheels crush his life out though he lay
stunned on the track with his clothes
touching tho forward ones. Motorman
Mayhem leaned away over the front OF the
car and pulled young Knowles onto tho
car.
DIR. Joseph G. Johnston was promptly
summoned by Conductor slater >. Morse.
The doctor found no bones broken and
that the only injuries tho lad had received
were somo bruises To his back. knowles
was taken to his home.
Passengers on the car and many other
witnesses or the accident were loud in
their praises OF the conduct OF Motorman
Maybew. Tho car striking tho boy was
evidently due TO Knowles carelessness.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
Portsmouth GreetS the
White Squadron.
Whole City Garlanded With
Red, White and Blue.
Celebration Begins To-Day and VIII
Continue Until Next Week.

Portsmouth, n. H.. Aug. 2.-The city
is in holidsy aspect today, in anticipation
of several days of testivity which have
been planned in honor of the visit OF the
North Atlantic Squadron to this port
The celebration began today with the mr.
rival of the squadron and will be con-
tinued at intervals until next week, when
the vessels will proceed.
The responses TO the call of tho CON-
mittee charged with the reception of the
squadron has been most generous and
public spirited and the city presents a gay
appearance. Nearly every store is gar
landed in rcd, white and blue, and many
private houses are also tastefullystrimmed.
!. There is. in connection with the cele-
bration, "A CERTAIN personal element which
is flattering TO Admiral Sicard. The ad-
miral was commandant at the navy yard
ten months and made hosts of friends
here VINO were very ready to make his
welcome warm one. Moreover, Com
manier Remey and Mrs Remoy. have long
been frieu1s Of the admiral and his
family.
The squadron sailed from Newport yes
terday. Inc monitor Puritan anchored
at the mouth Of the harbor at midnight.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
Miners UGLY
May Refuse toPay
Heavy Duty.
Threats to Ignore the Gus
toms Officers.
Canadian Government Has
Trouble in Store.
God Hunters Think 10 Per Cent
IS Enough TO Pay.
Threats That Force VIII BE Used II II
Sh0uli Be Needed.
Canadian Government Has
Trouble in Store.
God Hunters Think 10 Per Cent
IS Enough TO Pay.
Threats That Force VIII Be Used II II
Sh0uli BE Needed.

San Francisco, Aug. l2--Juneau adviccs
received by wire from Victoria show that
the American miners are very ugly over
the new customs and mining regulations
of tho Canadian government, and that
unless tho. foroe OF customs officials is
overpowering, the miners will simply re-
fuse To pay the heavy duty on their out
fits. The rougher element is Incorporate
in language and has made threats TO
ignore the customs officers peaceably, if
possible, hut forcibly IL necessary.
Several inspectors have stationed them
selves at La Ike Bennett whore boats are
built and launched for the 6U0 miles float
down the lewes and Yukon. The trails
from Dyea and White passes converge at
this lake. and iJ will be possible Go inter.
cent Mt the lake, or below at Cariboo
crossing, all merchanise going into Daw-
son overland.
Tho men who came up in the steerage
of tho steamer City of Topeka made
threats that they would not submit TO the
exacticn of high duty. and if an attempt
were made 10 impose such Il duty the in
spectors might collect IL they could. A
man named Olson from Tacoma expressed
himself To this effect, and claimed to be
speaking for Others.
TIE gold hunters think they should not
he required to my more than 10 per cent.
II from 10 to 90 PER cent Is emanded a
serious defiance of the Canadian govern
mont is expected To occur at Lake Ben
net. lt is not probabls there would be
hloodshed. The customs officers would
be powerless 10 face Of such superior
bers. The miners say that IA fee of
80 per claim and a royalty is enough for
the government TO demand.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
WILLIS A WONDER.
Still Lives Though Doctors Give
No Hope OF Recovery.

Boston, Aug. 12.-All the victims OF the
shooting affair at the state prison Tues
day were reported as being in much the
same condition today as yesterday.
Everett Willis passed comfortable
night and was resting quietly this after
noon.
Herbert Willis, the murderer was con-
scious. but took no notice of persons or
things about him. He passed a quiet
night md took some nourisnment, but
his physicians gave no more hope of his
ultimate recovery than they did yester-
day.
Turnkey Darling. who was seriously
wounded by the Willis brothers, showed
no marked change for better or worse
during the night, but it is stated today
that the chances for him TO recover are
increasing.
A warrant was issued by Judge Cotton
in the Charlestown Court today against
Everett Willis, charging him with assault
with attempt to kill on two occasions.
and carrying concealed weapon. The
maximum punishment on the latter
charge is ten years and on the first two
twenty years.
The warrant will be kept in the room
by an officer On duty until Everett is well
enough To be taken TO the Charlestown
court and arraigned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
UP FOR BRIBERY.
Fail River Councilman Have Their
Cases Continued.

Fall River, Mass, Aug. 12.-Council-
men Hoag and Shay, arrested last night
on charges of bribery in connection with
certain desk contracts for the public
schools, were rearrested early this morn
ing and four complaints are now lodged
against each of them.
Patrick Gillian, local politician, was
also arrested this morning charged with
feloDiously and illegally counsellipg Hoag
and shay, before the fact.
There was very large and excited
crowd in attendance at District Court this
morning WREN the three wero arraigned,
but oil the cases were continued to Sept.
2, Hoag and Shay being held in bonds of
s2lOo and Gillian In bonds of $1,000 for
reappeasaDce at tbnt date.
Before this trialioccurs 10 is improba-
BILE that other arrests will have been
made
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
Patrick Kiernan in Dis
triCt Court.
Said to Be Proprietor of a
Kitchen BarroOm.
Pleads Not Guilty TO ALI Complaints.
Minor CaS.s.

Patrick Kiernan, who Is supposed to be
the proprietor OF a kitchen barroom, was
arraigned in the Sixth District Court this
morning on four charges, the first for
keeping grog shop. the second for keep
ing liquor for sale without license and
tho others for making Illegal sales.
He pleaded not guilty to each charge and
was held until Tuesday for.trial, $1,000 bo.
ing the bail for the first charge and 500
each on the remainder. He got bail.
Robert L. Burden pleaded guilty to the
charge of making an assault upon An
toine Bergeo with intent to commit rob-
bory. He was held for tho action OF the
grand jury in the sum of s., 800. A full
account of the affair was given in The
News Monday evening.
Patromon Curley was assigned to
the case and succeeded in ar
resting Burden on the Crawford street
bridge early yesterday morning. Burden
" ho is not 20 years old. lives with his
parents on Vermont street and has the
appearance OF being slightly dementod.
Owen Donahue was sent to the state
tarm for nine months this morning by
Judge Sweetiand for belong an idle per-
son.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
PAINFULLY BURNED.
Willie MahOaey Found With His
ClOihing on Fire.

Willie Mahoney who is between seven
and eight years old, lies at his fathers
home, $40 Wickenden street, in very
precarious condition. The attending
physician thinks the little fellow may re-
cover though his suffering has been terri
ble
The little lad was found this afternoon
with his clothing from his waist up all
on fire. The parties who discovered him
quickly extnguished tho ilre but the
flames had done bad work on the boys
back, from his waist TO his neck
lie suffered fearful agony until DR..
William kenney was called aud dressed
tho burns. Inc boy hassnotsyot been able
to tell how the accident happened.
IL is thought that be got piece of q
cigarette aud while trying TO light it set
fire TO his clothing. The unfortunate
boy is the son OF John Mahoney.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12

an unqualified success TO the arduous
labors performed by the'committee hav.
ing the matter in charge 1t bids fair
to be the largest muster ever held in this
part Of New England under the auspices
of an active company. In addition to the
firemen who are TO take part In the mus.
ter there are immense crowds of interest
ed persons present from all parts of New
England.
The permanent fire department of Fall
River have selected this day w their
annual outing. and have accompanied the
Fall River contestants to Crescent Park.
ana with their friends that party alone
mum bers about 1000 persons. They came
by the steamers Day star and Richard
Borden, ana were accompanied ny the st.
Marys band OF Fall River. A large party
also arrived from Worcester and Shrews-
bury. Mass. by special train. and
brought with them the Shrewsbury
brass band. Tho day is all that could
be wished for and nothing now remains
but the grand trials of the various ma
chimes, and it will be % battle royal.
LIST OF ENTRIES.
The following engines have been en-
tered: The Nameaug Of the Rough ana
Ready Company of Olneyviile; the River
point Of Riverpoint. X. l. the old buck
ct tub Hero. quilt in 1857, owned by the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
FIGHTS in FRISCO.
Heavyweights Make a Poor Show.
Others Give GoOi Battles.

san Francisco, Aug. 12.-The ST.
George Club gave boxing carnival at
was attended by 5000 spectators.
The bout advertised as the chief attrac-
tion. that between Henry Baker OF
Chicago and Richard Ball of England.
both heavyweights, proved TO be the
tamest fight on the card. Ball was out
classed In cleverness and only managed
to stay seven rounds oy running away.
The best fight OF the evening was be-
tween Lon Agnew of Chicago and Dixie
Casey OF Puget sound. Casey was given
the decision at the end of ten rounds.
Billy Armstrong of Stockton and Nike
Whalen Of San Francisco put up fast
fight while it lasted. Armstrong was
knocked out in the fourth round.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
COURSE CHANGED.
Effort OF Christian EndeavOrerS to
Save Time Causes Wreck.

Seattle. Wash, Aug. IL. 1t will require
an inquiry by the government inspector
Of hulls. Captain J. W. Bryant, to deter
mine the facts [of tho ,wrecking of the
steamer Mexico at the entrance OF Dixon's
Sound. 1t is stated with seeming author
ity that the rock which wassthe cause of
the Mexico's undoing was West Devil
Rock, and that it shows on the charts.
1t was stated OH the authority OF DIR.
Boswell G. Anderson, passenger on the
Mexico. that the steamers course was
changed i'm the hope of saving sixteen
hours on tho trip. The change was made
by the captain, as a result Of petition
circulated by tho Christian Endeavor ex-
cursionists on the boat, who were
anxious TO reach Seattle before the time
limit of their return tickets to the east
had expired.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
CHAS. ROWE IDENTIFIED
Said TO Be the Man Who Robbed
Daniel P. Dyer'S House.

Chief of Police Bigpee Of Cranston took
two ladies out TO Jail today to identity
Charles r. Rowe. who was sent to that
institution Monday for carrying a con
cealed weapon. Tho young women fully
identified Rowe as the chap that called at
their house in Cranston and was seen
later coming out OF the residence oi
Daniel u. Dyer in Cranston. and as that
house was robbed, it was supposed that
Rowe was the culprik Among tho arti-
cles taken from Mr.. Dyer's residence was
n revolver. which was found in West
minister street store, having been disposed
of by Rowe. A warrans has been left at
the Jail and Rowe will probably DO ar
raipned in the Eighth District Court to
morrow morning on tho charge of burg
lary
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
THE POSTS CRUSADE.
Ridiculous Charges Against Paw
tucket Reporter.

According to last reports. the Pawtucket
Post reporter who was detailed 10 write up
the drug stores and other places where lager
and whisky are being sold on Sundays, con-
trary TO the provisions OF the law. received
the colossal sum Of $1,000 from the Liquor
Dealers Association OF that city. The re-
porter is sorry that the story is not true.
Some Of the proprietors Of the drug stores
who were exposed are really angercd that
they were so easily fooled by tho reporter.
who. as a complete stranger, entered their
places and secured all the liquor and lager
he could safely carry without becoming intoxi-
Gated.
The reporter, however. was not paid by tho
Liquor Dealers Association TO expose the
Sunday LIQUOR sellers He was assigned to .
certain duty, which was to show ths officers
of tne Pawtucket police force and the public
in general that the license law is being
openly violated.
How a happens TO bc 20 can only be left TO
conjecture.
4 There Is no question but that tho liquor law
is broken, and it Is because that either the
officers are not ne smart ms they pretend TO
b., or because they pretend 10 be not smart
enough 10 catch the Sunday sales.
In regard 20 the place mentioned yesterday.
located between Central avenue and Benent
street tho owner took prominont part IN
the politics of this city last fali, and worked
EARNESTLY and successfully for the Rel Scalers.
Fact. That mey be- the reason why The place
Is not raidtd.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
SERVICES SIMPLE.
Funeral of the Late Pres. Marcy
of the Fitchburg Railr DAD.

Belmont, Mass. Aug. 12.-1ho funeral
Of Henry L. Marcy, late president of the
Fitchburg railroad was held from his
homo on Concord avenue, Belmont at
II 80 o'clock today.
Rev. Hilary Bygrave, pastor OF the
Belmont Unitarian church, OF which Mr..
Marcy was member, ofliciated. Tho
services were Of the most simple doscrip-
ton. consisting of scripture reading. a
brief euloey and prayer.
A large number of friends and busi-
ness associates OF Mr.. Marcy were pres
ent, among them being directors and the
heads of the departments OF the Fitch
burg road. ms well as representatives OF
other railroads centering in Boston.
After the service the body was taken to
Royalton, VT, on special train for in
terment.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
GUESTS OF PROCTOR.
Vermont Senator Will Entertain
President and Party.

Burlington, VT, Aug. l2.-President
Mckinley and party. sixteen in number,
will leave Bluff Point this afternoon for
Prostor and tomorrow will go to Camp
Governor Grout at Chester.
Mr.. Depow's private car, 100" which
has been rendered to tho president, and
the Wagner car Idler will make up the
train. The party will remain at Proctor
over night as gusts Of Senator Redileld
Proctor.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
MORGAN D0CKED.
Schooner Peacefully Dlscharging
Her Cargo Ammunition.

New York. Aug. l2.-The schooner Blanche
Morgan, about which the government authori'
ties were so much exercised at Bridgeport,
where fshe was held on suspicion Of being n
Cuban nlbustcrer, arrived and doclSed at Gov
ernors Island this forenoon 20 discharge her
cargo OF ammunition, which was loaded for
that destination.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
TENDER LAUNCHED.

Bath. Me, Aug. II Tho government
lighthouse tender Mayflower was launched
from the Bath iron works gard Mt 1910
today. She was ohristonod by Miss Laura
Morse Of Brooklinc
The official Dimensions Of the now boat
are: Length over oil. Ia feet; beam 30
feet depth o. hold, II feet 10 inches.
n She is OF steel aud schooner rugged, has
twin screws and cylinder engines and will
DO capable Of making IL knots an hour.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
ON GRUB STATES.
Monled Man Fitting Out a Party
For the KlOpdike Gold Fields.

vplaistow, n. H., Aug. t2.-Mr. NJ
potyir, "a brick manufactures here, Is
forming company of 20 men to go 90
the klondike The men arc to sign con-
tracts to work for Potvin one year after
reaching the gold fields, and 20 give him
one-half of their finds In payment for
stalking" them.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
Movement to Levy One
on Them Started.
City Attorney Says it Can Be
Done Legally.
Effort to Supply Revenue Lost by
Closing the Saloons.

Fort Scott. Kan, Aug. IA local
paper and some of the councilmen of this
city are insisting that an occupation tax
be assessed against the ministers of the
town as "a means Of raising revenue to
make up deficiency occasioned by the
closing of the saloons.
The city attorney has advised that min
listers may be taxed although they are not
in any other town in the land.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
Fire Fighters at Crescent
Park.
Thousands of Guests at the
Contest.
Fifteen Famous Engines Compete
for the Prizes.

Thousands of people are at Crescent
Park TO-DAY TO enjoy with the veteran
flremen Of New England the fun of their
annual muster. Tie arrangements for
the event were perfect and the finishing
touches were applied at the meeting Of
the committee last evening. The num-
ber of entries Of crack machines insured
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
SCHOONER BREAKS UP.

Portland. Me-, Aug. l2.-The schooner How
ard W. Middleton of Philadelphia, which went
ashore yesterday morning on higgins Beach,
Is reported 10 have broken in two this morn
ing and, together with her cargo Of coal, has
become n total loss
Peter 5. NicSerson & Co. OF this city. the
consgneos. have abandoned the cargo and IL
is now in the hands OF the underwriters.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
RUN OF The YACHTS.

Bar Harbor, Me-. Aug. l2.-The itinerary OF
the Eastern Yacht Club, which sailed from
here this afternoon on its annual cruise was
announced before sailing as follows:
To Southwest harbor tonight: North Haven
Friday; Booth Bag Saturday; Portland or
Isles of Shoals Sunday, and Marblchead Mon
day or Tuesday
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12

Mrs Esther l.. Hopkins OF South scituate
called NJ police headquarters yesterday morn
ing and gave Detective Parker complete de-
scription of young man who snatchod her
poclxetoook containing SO, while sho was
walb'~s along South Main street,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-08-12
WANTED FOR MURDER.

Mount Vernon. N. y. Aug. l2-Jennie
wiseman % this city has been taken TO STAN
ford, Conn. whore she Is wanted for alleged
completely in the murder % Hsckman Long
near thoro about two months ago.