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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
HAVOC CAUSED
BY LIGHTNING
Buildings at Chambersburg, Bloomsbury
and Elsewhere Destroyed.
ANDREW HULOSKI KILLED BY A BOLT
Many Valuable Animals Perish in the
Burning of Jere Liesher's Barn at
william sometime Seasons Crops
and Lot of Hogs Burned Mt
Blooms burg-- Buildings UnroOfed
aud Trees Damaged.

Chambersburg, Pa. Aug. 5.-F'ire, re-
sulting from a stroke of lightning, de-
stroyed the big barn of Jere Leisher
at Williamson, this morning, causing n
loss of $4,000. A 12-year-old son of the
owner went through the flames and cut
the halters of three valuable horses,
saving the animals lives. A bystander
held the boy, who wanted to risk his
life to save more of the stock. All the
other horses, cows, calves, machinery,
tbs years crops and over a thousand
bushels of wheat were burned.
Hazleton, Pa, Aug. 5.-Lightning,
last night. killed Andrew Huloski, of
Eckley, in peculiar manner During a
thunderstorm Huloski went up stairs
and sat by the window. A bolt of light
ming struck the window sill, tearing a
portion of it away, and passed over the
mans side. He fell to the floor a corpse.
His side was but slightly burned.
Bloomsbury, Aug. 5.-During the Sc
wagon house and entire years crops
and lot of hogs belonging to Attor-
ney n. u. Funk were destroyed by fire.
An hour later William Fetterman's
barn was struck by lightning and burn
eu, together with all the grain, machin-
cry and wagons, entailing a heavy loss.
In the country districts small build
ings were unroofed and trees blown
down,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
CATTLE POISONED.
Henry $. Patrick's Steer Dies from
the Effects of Paris Green--Pack-
ages of Poison in the Pasture.

Special to The Tribune.
Montrose Pa, Aug. 5, 1S97.-Henry
S. Patrick, a farmer living about two
miles north of Montrose, recently lost
a fine steer which with five others evil
denced peculiar systems of sickness.
The animals would roll upon the
ground in apparent agony and sudden
ly drop from fatigue or the result of
paris green.
Mr.. Patrick did not know that it was
the result of paris green until today
when he discovered a paper which had
been purchased at McCausland's drug
store and bore the label surrounded
by skull and cross bones paris green.
He looked in the immediate vicinity
and sew that the contents of the pack
age Mad been strewn a short distance
from where he had found the wrapper
and that the imprint of cattle hoofs
there was evidence enough that they
had partaken of the deadly poison.
Upon thought and investigation he
found that the package was by acci-
dent dropped in his pasture lot by
neighbor who passed through his land
in returning from business trip to
MOntrOse.
1t is said that cattle will eat paris
green and other poisons with the avi-
dity they do salt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
ELIAS DEEMER'S PLANS.
Head of Business Mems League Dis
cusses the Political Situation.

Philadelphia, Aug. 5.-Elias Deemer
of Williamsport, president of the Re-
publican State League Cf Business Men,
talked about coming movements in
state politics today. He said that the
strongest fight of his organization was
against the present boss system"
Asked if the league would take an
active interest in the Republican cam
paign this fall, Mr. Deemer said: II
can answer that by saying that the
league is a Republican organ. We do
not go outside party lines to make our
fights. We may be heard from at the
state convention. That is not settled as
yet"
Was it the leagues purpose to fight
Senator Quay's return to the senate
next year? Mr. Deemer was asked,
and replied: THE league is opposed
to one man power in politics; it's MEM
bers are pledged to lasting opposition
to such system AS Senator Quay is
the head and front of the machine it is
not likely that we would, under exist
ing circumstances, do anything to re-
sist his return to the senate That is
all care to say at present"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
Pennsylvania neWs.
CAST HERSELF INTO A WELL.
The Tragic Death a Despondent Wife
Chose.

Sharon, Aug. 5.-Mrs. Frank Rider,
of Grove City, Mercer counay, while in
a fit of dependency today hurled her.
self into q well near her home and was
drowned.
She had been visiting with her hus-
bands relatives and they had a bitter
quarrel which resulted in termina-
tion of their friendship. Mrs. Rider
declared that she would kill herself.
She went to her home and wrote
note to her husband, stating that she
was respondent and that he could live
better without her. She also wrote
that he would find her body in an un-
used well.
When Mr.. Rider found the note and
followed out the directions of the note
he found his wife dead at the bottom
of the well. Her flesh was horribly
lacerated and her skull fractured. She
leaves, besides her husband, several
children.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
FATHER OF THIRTY.NINE,
Family So Large That Not All of
Them Are Acquainted with One
Another.

Another.
From the st. Louis Republic.
Dave Vititoe, 16 years old, malarial
resident at the City Hospital, is
blessed far beyond the avergage NOR
tai in the ties of blood. He is much be
familied. In fact, though Dave is ac-
quainted with most of his brothers
and sisters, there are two or three to
whom he has never received an intro
ductiOn. When it is known that the
children of his father,a wealthy farmer
and horse trainer in Breckenridge
county, Kentucky, numbered at last
reports thirty-nine, this circumstance
will not seem remarkable.
The elder Vititoe has zen three times
married, His oldst sol is AZ years Of
age. That is also the age of his pres
ent wife, the mother of Dave, by whom
he has had twenty-five children.
There are thirteen children younger
than Dave, who is l6 years old Dawes
private opinion is that the total num-
Der of children is forty, as he has not
heard from home for some time.
OF this immense family, twenty
seven children, according to Dawes
best recollection, are now alive. Just
how many are boys and how many
girls he is not able to say, but he is
convinced that the boys outnumber
the girls considerably. All the boys
except the very little chaps are earn
ing their own living, though Dave
says the old man is in a position to
support them all, should it become
necessary. Most of them are jockeys
or horse trainers, having inherited the
fathers love of horse flesh, and having,
as Dave says, grown up with the
colts in the stable"
One remarkable feature of this i'm
mense family is that there has never
been a duplicate birth. There are no
twins. triplets. or other combinations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
FLYING THE HAWAIIAN FLAG.
Maritime Circles Interested in the
Order of the Pacific Mail.

San Francisco. Aug. 5.-The Pacific
Mail Steamship company's steamship
China will sail out of the port of San
Francisco today flying the Hawaiian
flag. 1t was decided yesterday by the
officers of the big company to place the
big vessel, which is the crack ship of
the Pacific Mail fleet under the Hawaii
an flag without loss of time. and it is
said in maritime circles that this action
on the part of the company indicates
a belief among the officers of the COM
pany that annexation of the islands is
likely to be accomplished in the very
near future.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
INCREASE Oh CITYPoPULATION
From Scribner's.

FROM ScrlDners.
More than one-third of the entire popu-
lation of these United States now live in
cities. In some states it is much greater;
In Massachusetts, 20 per cent; in New
York, 60 per cent, in Cinnecticut, 81 per
cent; in New Jersey, 50 per cent. In 1890
there were but six "cities"-i. e., having
a population of more than SOOO-in 1890
there were 4iS such cities. In 1910 there
but three cities with more than 100000
inhabitants; in 1890 there were twenty
eight such cities. In 1870 there was no
city having 100000 inhabitants; in 1880
there were three such cities. In 1896 the
new New York Is estimated to contain
100000 in habitants, or nearly as many
as the thirteen United States when
George Washington took the oath Of Of
flee as first president.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
WASHOUT AT CRESCO.
Wednesday Nights Rain Storm De-
Iayed d., l.. ~ w. Trains.

Wednesday nights rain storm dam
aged the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western company's track at Cresco to
such an extent that trains were de-
layed about nine hours.
The break in the bank was long and
in some places 12 to 10 feet in depth.
Superintendent Garrett Bogart and a
force of men hurried to the scene in a
special but day broke before the wash
out was repaired.
Train No. I, due here at 1905 a, m.; (;
No. IL, due at 1 a. m; No. 8, due at
2.3O a. M, did not reach Scranton until
after o o'clock yesterday morning, They
followed In close succession. The lat
ter morning train ran through Cresco
on schedule time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
RAINS IN COLORADO.
Trains DELAYED and Much Damage
Done Around Denver.

Denver, Aug. 5.-The heavy rains
which have fallen every day this week
have caused many thousands of dollars
damage in and about this city. Sever
al bridges across Cherry Creek have
been washed away. Patrick Murray, a
laborer was thrown into the creek by
the caving of bank on which he was
standing to watch the flood and was
drowned.
An unknown man who attempted to
ford the creek on horseback, was also
swept away. Trains are much delayed
by the washing away Of bridges and
damage to roadbeds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
KING OF SIAM AT OSBORNE.
He Lunches with Queen Victoria at
Her Summer Residence.

London, August 5.-The King of
Siam went to Portsmouth this morning
where he was received by the Prince
Of Wales, whose failure to start the
Britannia in the Royal Yacht Squad
ron's regatta at Cowes today was due
to his Siamese majesty's proposed
visit.
The king, with his suite and the
Prince of Wales, accompanied by the
Duke of York, embarked upon the roy
al yacht Osborne and crossed to the
Isle of Wright, where the King took
luncheon with the Queen at Osborne
house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
LECTURES FOR THE FALL SEASON.
Penn Avenue Baptist Church Has Ar
ranged a Fine Programme.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent a Wol

The fall season at the Penn Avenue
Baptist church will be enlvened with a
series of lectures arranged by the en-
tertainment committee. The first will
be given Oct. by Rev. George Lori
mer, d. d. LII. D., pastor of fremont
Temple, Boston, on the subject:
"Tramps, Cranks and Dudes"
The second lecture will be given by
Rev. Joseph K. Dixon, ID. D., pastor of
the Penn Avenue Baptist church. Dr.
Dixons subject will be THE Passing Of
the Indian"
On the evening of Nov. II Colonel
George NoX Mccain, the well known
Philadelphia newspaper man, will lee
ture on Cuba" Colonel McCain's fine
lecture on the "OrinocO," delivered here
several months ago, is well remember
ed. The course will close December G
with a concert by local talent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
CHARGED MINISTER WITH THEFT.
Court Will Decide if He Took the
WOman's Berries.

Chambersburg, Aug. 5.-On the petty
charge of stealing a bucket of black
berries Rev. George b. Russell was
today held for trial in court. The min
lister was given a hearing before Justice
Of the Peace Stoler, at Waynesboro ana
District Attorney Light was present to
represent the commonwealth, Mrs. b.
+. Wyant appeared as the prosecutriX.
1t developed that Mrs. Wyant had
been picking berries near Rev Russell s
farm. She left her bucket and berries
standing in the road in care of two
children, Rev. Russell came along and
took the berries, claiming that some
Of them had been picked on his farm.
Justice Stoler held the minister in 800
bail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
CAN'T FINISH ON TINE.
Construction Company viii Have 10
Ask tor an Extension.

The Columbia Construction company,
at work on the Mulberry street pave,
will ask for an extension of time in
which complete the job. The con-
tract specifies August II, week from
today. Only part of the first block
has been paved so far and it is i'm
possible to finish the work in time.
The scarcity of crushed stone is the
cause of the delay. The work of lay
ing the concrete which had to be aban-
doned on account of a lack of crushed
stone, was resumed yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
DAMAGE FROM THE STORM.
Thousands of Dollars Worth of Prop
erty DESTROYED Near Easton.

Easton, Pa, Aug. 5.-The storm In
this section last night was unusually
severe and the lightning did very much
damage. A dozen or more fires could
be seen raging in this and Warren
county in New Jersey. The Acker-
manvllle church in this county was
struck and the damage will reach sew
eral thousand dollars.
At South Bangor and Totts Gap
dwelling houses were struck and near
Belvidere half a dozen horses and two
COWS were killed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
BRITISH SHIP ON FIRE.
The Officers Accused Some OF the
Crew of Starting the Blaze.

Oakland, Cal, Aug. 5.-The British
ship Cumbermere, coal laden, was on
fire yesterday. The fire is believed by
Captain Bernard to have been started
by friends of Near, the East Indian,
who stabbed Bernard.
The flames spread rapidly and did
great damage, almost destroying the
vessel. 1t is said the fire is a sequel of
the stabbing affair. Some of the crew
are now in irons, accused by the ships
officers of starting the blaze.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

ing were made by Rev. George p. VIII
son. D. D., of Hagerstown. Md, and
President Samuel A. Martin, of Will
son college, the latter speaking upon
Presbyterianlsm and Hisner Educa-
tion of Woman.
This afternoon Rev. F. M. Woods, X
D., of Martinsburg, w. Va, spoke upon
"Presbyterianism for the Masses" The
leading address of the afternoon was
made by Judge John Stewart, of
Chambersburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
PRESBl TERRAIN REUNION.
More Than IA Thousand Attend Ser
vices at Chambersburg.

Chambersburg, Augusr 5.-More than
a thousand Presbyterians attended the
Reunion at Mont Alto today. Heavy
electrical storms kept away many
who usually attend the annual re-un-
ion. 1t had been expected that ex-
President Harrison would be here to
make the leading address at the re-
union and to pay visit to his moth
er's birthplace in this county, but the
General sent a letter Of regret from his
summer home in the Adirondacks,
Letters of regret were also read from
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson,
Comptroller Eckles and Governors
Hastings, of Pennsylvania, and Lown-
des, of Maryland.
The leading addresses OF the morn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
BURGLARS AT ALTOONA.
They Use Dynamite on an Empty Safe
T.a. Was Not Locked.

Altoona, August 5.-Three burglars
dynamited the safe in Anton Senz's
East End hotel at o'clock this morn
ing, working leisurely and firing three
charges before the safe gave way. 1t
had not been locked and there was no
money or anything of value in it, SEM
started down stairs but was driven
back by a pistol shot.
AS the burglars were retreating from
the house they were fired upon by
citizen and returned the fire. They es-
capped leaving no clue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
NEW STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
at Tacoma to Compete for
Alaska Trade.

Tacoma, Wash, Aug. 5.-Dodwell,
Carlisle & Co., of Hong Kong, together
with a number of Tacoma capitalists,
have organized steamship company
and will compete for Alaska trade with
headquarters al. Tacoma.
The new corporation has chartered
the steamship City of Seattle which
will leave here Aug. Is, with accommo-
dations for 500 passengers and with a
freight capacity of 600 tons. The COM
pany will also put on two other steam
ships.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

The Democratic standing committee
of the Fourth Legislative district has
decided TO hold convention next Tues
day in Fadden's hall, Priceburg, to elect
delegates to the Democratic state con-
vention. The primaries will be held to-
morrow afternoon between the hours of
and 7 o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
TROUBLE ABOUT A COW AND A CALF.
They Figured in Litigation Before
Alderman Howe.

A COW and a calf figured in a law suit
before Alderman Howe yesterday. Lou
is Storm was prosecutor and +. F. N.
Edwards, of Hazards pond, was de-
fendant.
Some months ago Storm pastured a
COW and calf on lot owned by Mr.. Ed
wards. Mr.. Storm alleges that Mr. Ed
wards now refuses to give back the
bovine sojourners so he brought suit.
Constable Coles also brought the COW
and calf. The hearing resulted in Ed
wards being held under $500 bail on
charge of larceny by bailee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
STEEL RAIL ORDER.
Reported Deal That Means Millions
for Carnegie.

Pittsburg, Aug. 5.-Among steel brok-
ers today it was reported that the Car
negie Steel company had booked a Eu-
ropean order for 100000 tons of steel
rails. One half of this immense tom
mage, it was reported was for the
Great Northern railroad of England.
Fifty thousand tons were for the Chi
nese government and $4,000 tons for
Russia.
No confirmation of the report could
be obtained at the Carnegie Steel COM
pany's offices owing to the absence Of
II. c. Frick in Europe and President
c. NJ. Schwab.
If the report be true it is the largest
order ever booked by any manufacture
ing concern. The rails would cost S4,-
100000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
PRINCE HENRrS COMING DUEL.
He Will Meet General AIbertone on
the Field of Honor.

Earis, Aug. 5.-Prince Henry of Or
leans has telegraphed to the Figaro
that Colonel Leontieff, a Russian Off
Ger in the Abyssinian service, and NJ
Raoul Mourichon, his seconds, will be
at the disposal of General Albertone
of the Italian army Immediately upon
his arrival at Paris.
Prince Henri adds that he is receiv-
ing threatening letters from Italians
in Alexandra in consequence of his
criticism of the Italian campaign in
hbyssinia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
Runaway Cost His Life.

HanoverAug 5.-Dr j. Edwin Spren-
kle died from concussion of the brain,
received in a runaway accident He
graduated from Franklin and Marshall
college in 1881, and from Jefferson Med
ical college in 1884, taking honors at
both institutions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

Altoona, Pa, Aug 5.-Thls after
noon United states Commissioner Nc
Leod committed John Yeneyeck, alias
John Horny, to Jail on the charge of
forging the names of consignees to
money orders. Two of the offenses were
committed in Duryea, near Wilkes
Barre, and the third in Clearfield.
He will be tried at Williamsport in
Spptep,har
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
suit AgainstIsaac B. FeIts.

An action was brought by David
Spruks yesterday against Isaac b. Felts
10 recover $4,000 which the plaintiff
claims he loaned to Mr.. Felts last
march on a thirty day promissory note.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
CHIROPODIST AND MANICURE.

,S ~, - ~
~ nails cured without the least pain or
drawing blood. Consultation and advice
given free. f. NJ HETZEL, Chropodist
$50 Lackawanna avenue. Ladies attended
at their residence If desired. Charges moder-
ate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
Tried TO Work the Film FIam.

Williamsport, Pa, August 5.-W. e.
Chambers and d. e. Bronhouse of
York, were arrested this evening on
the charge of attempting to work the
film fam game on street car conduc-
tors. They came here from Harris
burg several days ago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
Dry Goods Store Burned,

Plttsburg, Aug. Sire on Walnut
street. Sewickley, at noon, destroyed
Abercrombie's upholstering establish
ment, Young's dry goods store, a liv-
cry stable and our dwellings. Loss,
$50. 900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

An action in trespass to recover dam
ages was brought yesterday by Annie
Dearie against Truman c. Manner, of
Forest City, The plaintiff is represent
ed by l.. =. Wedeman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
HOSPITALITY AT
THE QUAKER CITY
Members Of the League Of Wbeelmen
Delighted with Their Reception.
1900 VISITORS HAVE REGISTERED

The List Includes Riders from Allen
town, Reading, Scranton, Altoona,
WilIiamsport, Harrisburg, York,
Easton, Bethlehem, Johnstown,
Wilkes Barre and Smaller Towns.
2,OOO New League Members--Pro-
gramme of Races.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
BOARDERS WANTED,

WANTED-TWO REFINED GENTLE
w men boarders. Central location. Sur
roundngs frst-class. Meals prompt; but
must find their own amusements. To such,
good home can be found by addressing ",
Tribune office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
ONE E-C]EN1I-A -A=W0R]D.
AGENTS WANTED.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.

DELIABLE AGENTS WANTED; NO
IL other need apply. Box 130, Scranton,
Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

NIANTED-AGENTS TO SOLICIT BUILD
w ing and Loan stock; reference re-
quired. Address PENN, care Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06

w NTANTED--SOLICITOR NO DELIVER
w ing no collecting; position permanent;
pay weekly; state age. GLEN BROTHERS,
Rochester, n. Y. ....
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-06
CITY SCAVENGER.

A BBRIGGS CLEANS PRIVY VAULTS
IA. and cess pools; no odor. Improved
pumps used. A. BRIGGS, Proprietor.
Leave orders 100 n. Main ave, or Eickes'
drug store, corner Adams and Mulberry.
Telephone 6O4O.
CHAS. COOPER, CITY SCAVENGER.
~ All orders promptly attended to, day or
night All the latest appliances Charges
reasonable. 10 Scranton street. House.
1925 Washburn street.