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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
WILL DIE AT GRAMS PASS
Murderer Nelson h axes No Effort to
DeIau HIS knecMtfon.

Murderer Nelson AGkes No Effort to
Delay His kGecutton.
GRANTS PASS, On, June 20-Iemuel
Nelson, convicted and sentenced to be
hanged at Grants Pass on July 2, is max
ing no effort to appeal 10 the Supreme
Court or further avail himself OF the re-
sources Of the law to delay his execution.
II have nothing to say" is the only
answer he makes to inquiries in his case.
Nelson recently received letter from his
wife IN Del Norte County, CAL, IN which
she said she would like very much to
come and see him, but as she was cooking
for camp of twenty-five men she could
not spare the time. Nelson shows no de-
sire 10 confess During his incarceration
before tue trial he read the Bible through
from end to end.
After his conviction he turned to trashy
fiction, and has developed an appetite for
the most trivial literature. Sheriff Blatt
is arranging the jail-yard and erecting
the scaffold for the hanging.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
Chinese Arrested Near Tia Juana

SAN DIEGO, CAL. June 2O.-Deputy
Customs Collector Ralph ConkIin, as
sisted by two other customs officers. ar
rested five Cinnamon at an early hour this
morning while the latter was crossing the
Mexican line into this country. The ar
rest was made at 4 point about twenty
miles east of Tia Juana. The officers had
been lying in wait for the Cinnamon for
several nights past and their vigilance was
finally rewarded. The Chinamen were
broSght 10 this city and locked up on a
charge of trying to illegally enter United
States territory. They had about $50 in
cash.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
Consideriny the Iuae,nn,,,,

CoNSTANTINoPLE, TURKEY, June 20.
The first sitting Of the financial commits
sion TO determine the mode of payment
OF the indemnify OF Greece was held yes
ierday.
The Sultan has ordered the erection of
buildings near the palace for the purpose
of holding an exhibition. the proceeds 10
be devoted to the relief OF families OF Turk.
ish soldiers who fell during the campaign.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
DIES ~ SAN JOSE HOTEL.

Unhsnotcn Stran0er Bsltered to Hare
Committed Sticide.
SAN JOSE, CAL, June 20-The body of
an unknown man was found this after
noon in his room in the Kansas City
lodging house. An empty bottle labeled
strychnine lay near but as the unknown
had recently complained of heart trouble
an official inquiry will be necessary to de-
termine the cause of his death. No one
here knows the dead mans name and not
a scrap of paper could be found in his
effects. All that could be learned to-day
is that the stranger was 73 years of age
and came from San Francisco three weeks
ago. He was Scandinavian by birth.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
Killed In the Otd Globe Mine.

PHOENIX, ARIz., June 90 William
Nj. Brown, machinist employed by the
Old Dominion Mining Company, was in
stantly killed in the main shaft of the Old
Globe copper mine yesterday. A heavy
piece OF iron pipe fell from a higher level,
struck him on the head and hurled him
down to the bottom, q distance of several
hundred feet. The cody lodged on top of
the pump and was horribly mangled.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
Rtckenes kIect Offn.rs.

SAN JOSE, CAL. June 2O.-At the an
nual picnic and reunion of the Santa Clara
County Buckeye Association at Alum
Rock Park yesterday the following officers
were elected for the ensuing year: Presi-
dent, ]. S. McGinnis; secretary, Fred
Tanner: treasurer, Mrs. J. K. Boyd. The
association is composed entirely of natives
and ex-residents of Ohio. Henry French
delivered an address.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
San Rnfnel Pri..faht.

SAN RAFAEL, CAL, June 20.-A prize
fight between John Riley and Nj. Gross
man took place here last night before an
audience of over 100. Five hot rounds
we're fought. The event took place in The
armory, and Grossman defeated his op-
ponent, having the better of the fight
from the start
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
Urges speedy Eracmatton.

ATHENS, GREECE, June 20. 1t is re-
ported that Emperor William has sent
telegram to the Sultan urging the
speedy evacuation of Thessalv. There
was conflict yesterday at Hierapetra.
Island OF Crete, between insurgents and
inhabitants OF the town. An Italian gun.
boat fired two shots into them.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21

G. schmelzer, pleaded guilty to a charge
oil petty larceny in Judge Eampton's court
yesterday and each received a sentence of
six months in the County Jail. Conley
has a wife and six children and Bowman
wife and child, and all are IN destitute
Circun stances
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
Japanese coront,t. Landtn m,r,co.

VERA CRUZ, MEX. June 90 The first
installment OF Japanese colonists in Mexi.
co have arrived al Tapachala ana will make
their hom es on land granted by the Gov
erment. The lands are adapted for coffee
and tea culture and were granted 10
Viscount Enomoto of the Japanese Gov
erment for the colonization of several
tn ousand industrious japanese.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
1ha Eonrth a. Ann .1n..-

SAN JOSE. CAL, June 20.-The Young
Mems Institute of this city will observe
the Fourth of July with picnic and pa
triotic exercises at Agricultural Park.
Golden Gate Council of San Francisco anu
the Menlo Park Institute will come in a
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21

sation has been caused in military circles
by the suicide to-day of Colonel Gabriel
Torres, Of the eighteenth battalion, who
took strychnine at the barracks here. He
was brave soldier and had seen hard
service.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
PTcnick.~s at San jose.

SAN JOSE, CAL, June 20.-The Knights
OF the Red Branch of San Francisco pic
nicked at Agricultural Park o.day. They
brought about 1000 visitors with them,
Dancing and sports were the features of
the outing.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
Winters Wheat 1nfsves Sentenced.

WOODLAND. CAL, June 20.-George
Conley and Charles Bowman, the two
men arrested at Winters yesterday on a
charge of stealing wheat from the field of
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21
WatsonrtlIe Uins a. Baseban.

WATsONVILLE, CAL, June 2O.-The
Watsonville baseball nine defeated the T.
w. Springs aggregation of San Jose to-
day, by a score OF % to g.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-21

Suicide Of "a MeS'cam Colonel.
MONTEREY, MEXICO, Juue 20.-A SEN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
SOUTH SIDE.

The South Side base ball club have
secured grounds for their own use. The
team has long felt the need of home
grounds conveniently situated, and are
highly pleased as a result of their
good fortune. Through the kindness
of the Mlnooka club they were privil-
eyed to use the Minooka grounds, but
these were rather inconvenient. The
new grounds are situated near the
artesian we'll grove, and enthusiasts
are hard at work putting them in
shape. The grounds have been given
the up-to-date name of "Klondike."
An interesting suit grew out of the
sensible action OF a mongrel cur who
retired beneath a store porch and
quietly died. The dog selected the
Meadow Brook store of Connell & COM
pany, and his demise in time necessi-
tated his removal. This task William
jenkins volunteered to d. Mr.. Jen-
kins buried the body in a nearby va
cant lot, which is really a sand pit
owned by Thomas Donlan. In all
probability Mr.. Donlan would have re-
mained in ignorance of this fact that
his sand yard had become the place
of interment, had not some festive
youths marked the spot with some
boxes. The presence of the boxes re-
quired explanation, and Mr.. jenkins
was given a hearing before Alderman
Ruddy for his connection with the bur-
ial. He stated he had not intended
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
MINOOKA,

The adjourned session of the audi
tors investigation re-convened at Nc
Donough hall last evening. Attorney r.
A. zimmerman was on hand to serve
in the capacity of investigator on be-
half of the auditors. The first to take
the rack was Thomas Kelly who did
odd jobs around Nos. and schools
Before being sworn he wanted to know
who was going to pay him for his time
The witness could not recall anything
about the actual amount of his bill for
repairs. He informed the board that
his memory was little defective, but
to the best of his knowledge 1t was
somewhere in the neighborhood of $100
or over. Mr.. Zimmerman wanted to
know if it was not nearer 5000. Peter
Higgins, a carpenter, who did work on
No. school, was next. His evidence
was straightforward. The next wit
ness was Robert Driscoll, a painter,
for services rendered at No. 8 building
He submitted map outlining his work
The auditors took it for granted that
Mr.. Driscoll'3 bill was reasonable. The
next was Mr.. A. Cusick, who supplied
No. building with fuel. His evidence
evoked much laughter, as he failed to
give an account of many questions by
Attorney Zimmerman. Elias Davis was
the next to entertain the audience,
which was made up of a great many
boys, with an account of the nature Of
the work he performed. James Grimes
was the next to take the chair. Moth
ing important was drawn from him.
After a little discussion the investiga-
tion adjourned to meet next Friday
evening. The matter is causing a great
deal of excitement among the taXpay-
ers, especially the would-be politicians.
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ernacle Congregational church, and
Rev. III. II. Harris, of the Calvary Rap
tist church, will offtciate. Immediately
after the service at the house the re-
mains will be taken to the Washburn
street cemetery where interment will
be made.
The wedding of Mr. George Oberdor-
FER, of North Hyde Park avenue, and
Miss Rose Stetter, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Charles Stetter, will be solem-
nized this evening at the bride -elects s
home, 517 Chestnut street, at S O'Clock
Mrs. Martha Pembridge wishes to
publicly express her thanks to the
friends who so kindly assisted her dur
ing her hour of affliction and partlcu-
larly those whose floral offerings ex-
pressed the esteem in which they held
her deceased daughter.
John T. James, Hiram Sayres and
Albert Carson, of the Fourth district
or the Fifth ward. have announced
themselves as candidates to the Repub-
lican county convention.
Elegant $500 steel finish photos. s1.50
today. Silvius, 103 South Main avenue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
ALDERMANIC CASES.
Trespassers, a Wife Beater, a Deserter
and Others Have Their Innings
Before Magistrates.

Some time ago Christian Shilling, of
jackson street, had warrants issued by
Alderman John for the arrest of Will
liam Giles, Daniel Howells, Roger Tay-
lor, John Mack and Garfield Saunders,
boys whose ages range from ten to
fifteen years. He charged them with
trespassing on his premises and steal
ing apples and breaking down the
fence. At the hearing the prosecutor
wanted $40 damages, but when the pa
rents of the boys were unwilling to pay
that amount, he agreed to let them off
for IS and the costs, which in all
amounted to $11.
1t was proved that the Howells boy
was not among the trespassers, and he
was discharged. The other boys were
held for the damages and costs, amount
ing to S275 apiece. The parents of three
paid. and one spent the night in the
station house. but his father became
his security yesterday for the amount.
This is a good lesson to many other
boys who are guilty of similar infrac-
tions.
John Colbert and his wife, who live
on Lloyd street, were before Alderman
John, the wife being charged by the
husband with larceny and desertion.
Nnen " became apparent tflat Mrs.
Colbert would have to go to Jail unless
she could furnish bail for her appear
ance at court, John relented and paid
the costs of the case, and once more
they are battling life's troubles to-
gether.
Charles Pfeiffer, of 413 Wright's court,
was arrested at the instance of his
wife and taken before Alderman Kel
low on the charge of assault. The fell
low has been working for the Scranton
Ice company and when not delivering
ice he put in the time beating his wife.
His conduct became unbearable and
she sought protection by law. Being
unable to furnish bail, he was COM
mitted to the county jail.
An Italian named V. Carlucci, who
rents the barn owned by DR.. Allen, on
the rear of the lot at the corner or
North Main avenue and Price street,
caused a warrant to be issued from
Alderman Kellow's court for the arrest
of Meredith l.. Jones, who occupies the
dwelling house adjoining the barn,
charging him with burning a pile of
lumber which he had on the premises.
The suit was the outcome of a recent
difficulty between the parties. There
was no evidence unon which to hold
Jones and Alderman KellOw discharged
him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28

Paris repeatedly, and among the re-
views and writings anent this great
show, which is to be with us next Fri
day,there Is none so highly priced by
Major John Burke, the genial manager,
as the following from Mr.. Hastead's
pen in 1894:
Il feel it duty to the generati to
call special attention to the Wild West
exhibition under the direction of Col
Cody. It's genuine character makes it
worthy of the highest commendation.
The horses, their trappings, the people,
and all the wonderful skill and daring,
are beyond the suspicion of imposture.
The riding is the most thrilling and at
the same time most expert horseman-
ship ever presented to the public.
Twenty-Five years hence 1t will be i'm
possible to reproduce such thrilling
phases of frontier life, as it would be
to-day to enact the Grecian games at
Olympia. Greeks, it is true, still exist,
but the Greeks of the days of Hera-
clidae have vanished, The splendid
assemblage of temples on the banks of
Alpheus' stream are in wreck and
ruin; the discus-throwers, the wrest-
lers and the charioteers of ancient gen.
eratons have melted into dust. So in
a generations time will have disap-
peared from our western plains and
mountain fastness the cowboy and the
painted savage, forever. From an eb-
ucational stand point of view, rather
than as an amusement, should every
American study the Wild West show.
another word about Buffalo Bits
Wild West object lesson, He Is there in
great form, completing the conquests
of two wolds j have witnessed his
triumphs in both. Every one knows
how he took the scalp of Europe and
wears the glttering trophy at his belt,
He has added largely to the attractive
ness of his exhibit and deserves the
success he has had and the crowning
triumphs before him throughout the
season that has opened so auspiciously
for him. There is one new feature
worth travelling a thousand miles to
see, and that is the cavalry of the four
nations-the United States, England,
Germany and France. A troop OF the
cavalry of each of these nations appear
in the regulation uniform, bearing their
respective flags, and the bold riders GO
ing through the most elaborate evolu-
tions, display all the witcheries of con-
summate horsemanship. They are as
we'll worth seeing as the cowboys or
the savages, the Mexicans or the CT
sacks. The one sight that ought to
interest every American is the gallant
company of the United States cavalry.
AS our men have usually been in hard
service or remote stations the great
masses of our people are most wholly
unacquainted with them: so that the
exhibition of a troop of our regular
horsemen is as novel as it is pleasing.
"MURAT HALSTEAD"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
HOSPITAL NOTES.

Three patients were admitted to the
West Side hospital yesterday and two
We're discharged. Among the former
was the celebrated Tom" Connors,
who is well known about town. He Is
suffering from general debility. The
others were Robert Bruce and John
Yousk.
Peter Donohoe, who was slashed with
a razor some time ago by Jacob ely
mer, in a house in the rear of Luther
Keller's lime establishment, wac dis
charged yesterday. His assailant is
still in the county Jail.
Mary Rocar of Peckville, who was
suffering from anemia, was discharged
as cured yesterday and retuined 10
her home.
Miss Graham of Jefferson Medical
hospital, Philadelphia. who has been
visiting Matrcn Smith and Nurse Ken
nedy. at the hospital will return to
jefferson hospital tomorrow.
Miss Kennedy will leave on Thursdey
for Blairsville, where she win spend
ner vacation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Florence Gibbs, of South Main
avenue, is the guest of Mrs. Parker, at
Lake Winola.
Miss Grace Acker, of South Main
avenue, is confined to her home by ILL
ness.
Mrs. Robert James and son, Robert,
of South Lincoln avenue, left yester-
day for Colorado, where they will re-
mair some time. The latter's health
is very poor.
Misses Gertrude, Jessie and Master
Edward Beavers, of North Rebecca
avenue. left yesterday for a visit to
Dover, n. j.
Miss Shoemaker, of Elmira, is Wis
iting her relatives, the Corlesses, on
South Main avenue.
Rev. f. p. Doty, of the Hampton
Street Methodist Episcopal church, will
leave today on his vacation, which will
be spent at Waverly, N. Y.
Mrs. II. j. Hughes and daughter,
Mrs. William n. Chase. of North Brom.
ley avenue. leave today for a visit
with friends at Glenburn.
Mrs. Thomas G. Thomas, Of North
Garfield avenue, has returned from a
pleasant stay at Lake Ariel.
Misses Leah and Mamie Britton, OF
Reading, who are the guests of DR.. and
Mrs. George Reynolds, Of North Main
avenue, returned yesterday from a vis-
it with friends in Pittston.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
POSITIVE FACTS ABOUT SCRANTON.

SCRANTON
Is the Third City of the Keystone state.
Is Great ConN entlon City.
Has handsome City and County
Hall which cos. $1,000 900.
Has a new Postoffice.
Has several beautiful cemeteries and a
crematory.
Area Of City, 1920 acres.
Population over 100000.
Has Theaters, many Public Halls, 40
Public Schools, 70 Churches.
Has 20 Hotels.
Has Hospitals and Inhrmarles and two
Asylums.
Has an inexhaustible Pure Water Sup
ply, daily capacity 35,000,O 900 gallons.
Has possession OF unlimited Electric
Power.
Has Board of Trade Building which cost
$250,0O000.
Has $50 Manufactures and $4,000 Opera
tives.
Has POO Acres of Park.
Has 50 Miles of Electric street Railways.
Has 100 Miles Railway Tracks, Seven
Lines.
Has 20 Miles of Asphalted Streets.
Has State Armories.
Has Several Commercial Organizations.
Has a Local Weather Bureau.
Has Trolley Lines to Peckville, Olyphant,
Throop, Taylor, Pittston.
Streets Lighted with Electricity.
Has the Cheapest Coal in the World.
Is the Most Healthful Large City in the
United States.
Has Flour Mills.
Has the Largest Coal Supply in the
World.
Has National Banks; capital $500, 0OO
surplus 81, 1880
Has Savings Banks; capital $3.50, 00O
surplus $4,000.
Has l Trust Company; capital s250,0o0; sur
plus $4,000.
Has Two Free and several other Librar-
les, Colleges and Clubs, a Historical
Society, a Masonic Temple and So
ciety of Natural Sciences.
Coal Shipments in 1896 20 o00,O00 tons.
Assessed Property Valuation. $50 1000, 600.
Has an Estimated Real Property Valua-
tion of 800, 1900.
Has q Pnblin Debt of Less than 5000 0nO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28

committing any ofense against Mr..
Donlan, and upon payment Of the costs
was allowed to depart.
Gertrude, young daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. John O'Neill, of Pittston ave-
nue., is quite i'll.
Michael Miller. the Cedar avenue
merchant, is confined to his home by
sickness.
Rev. ]. A. Moffitt, assistant at St.
Johns Catholic church, is enjoying his
vacation on the Great Lakes.
Miss Annie Bowling of Locust street,
Is entertaining Miss Josephine Gilligan,
of Jermyn.
Mrs. Hannah O'Hara, of New Jersey,
Is visiting her mother, Mrs Coyne, of
Cedar avenue.
Miss Anna Walker, of Plymouth, is
the guest of South Side friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
A Question of VaIue.

ut seems to me-" said Mr.. Severed 10
Attorney Cuttem, that 800 is very eX-
orbitant fee for obtaing a divorce"
1T Is our usual charge, sir, when the
suit Is not opposed 1t is more II there
is opposition TO overcome"
"But / paid the minister only $40 for
marrying me. Your charges seems put OF
proportion to his"
1T does not seem so to me. sir Just
compare the relative benefits arising from
the respective services."-Life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
GENERAL NEWS NOTES,

The remains of the late Mrs. Eliza
beth Evans, will be inferred in Wash
burn street cemetery this afternoon.
Services will be held at the house on
North Main avenue at o'clock.
Photos half-price today. Silvius, 103
South Main. Cloudy weather as good
as sunshine for sttings.
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth f..
Evans will take place at 2.30 o'clock
this afternoon from the residence, cor
ner of SHETLAND street and North Main
avenue. Rev. ID. p. Jones, of the Tab
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28

known constable OF the Fourth ward,
died at her home on North Hyde Park
avenue at o'clock yesterday morning.
The deceased had been confined to the
house for the past fourteen months and
had suffered very much during that
time. The funeral will be conducted at
o'clock on Friday afternoon. Inter-
ment will be made in Washburn street
cemetery This is double afillction in
the family this week, as the late Mrs
Elizabeth Evans is a relative Of Mrs.
Davis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
ATTEMPTED BURGLARY.

Yesterday morning at o'clock Coun-
Gilman Simon Thomas, who keeps a
hotel on North Main avenue, was awak-
ened by his wife who heard noises in
the cellar Upon investigation, Mr.
Thomas discovered burglar trying to
gain entrance to the barroom by way
of door leading from the cellar The
proprietor fastened to call help and
notify the police but before either ar
rived the intruder made good his es-
cape. The man gained entrance to the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
FRAISE OF DISTINGUISHED MEN.
Is Bestowed on Buffalo Iii and His
Wild West show.

1t is a well-known fact that among
the many distinguished men who de-
light in sounding the praise of Buffalo
Bill and his Wild West, Murat Hal
stead has always been one Of the most
enthusiastic. He,. with James G..
Blaine, Simon Cameron, Chauncey NJ.
Depew, Edison. Theodore Tilton, and
other well-known Americans, visited
the performances of the Wild West in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
An Exchange of Compliments.

He "a bear)-"Do you know the differ
ence between lady and looking-glass?"
mo"
''The looklng-glass reflects without
speaking, while the lady speaks without
rejecting, Ha Ia! har
She-'"And do you know the difference
between the looking-glass and some gem
tlemen?'
"No."
"Well, lookipg-glasses are polished, but
some gentlemen are not."-Roseleaf.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-28
West Side Business Directory.
NyNrAnv py,DY,-

B. @: MORGAN & SON, NOTARIEs
Public, Real Estate. Foreign Exchange
anr Ocean Ticket Agents. Rents col
lected. Prompt monthly settiements
Office 11o4 jackson street, over Mus.
graves drug store.
HARRIET ]. DAVIS, FLORIST.-cut
flowers and funeral designs a specially:
1o4 south Main avenue; two doors from
Jackson street.
SECOND HAND FuRNITURE-Cash for
anything you have to sell. Furniture
stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock OF j. c. King, 701 to 7os West Lack.
awanna avenue,