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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
SOUTH SIDE.

The funeral of Miss Winifred Whelan
took place yesterday morning from the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Pat
rick Whelan, of Pittston avenue and
Orchard street. A requiem mass was cell
ebrated at St. Peters cathedral by Rev.
j. w. Malone, who also preached the SER
mon. The pall-bearers were John La
velle. David Lavelle, James Walsh, Joseph
Cullen, Patrick Nolan and Michael
Cover. 1nterment was made in Hyde
Park Catholic cemetery.
Choice cut flowers and flower designs
at Palmer & McDonald's, 544 Spruce.
We laundry stiff collars with soft button
holes. Crystal Laundry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
West Side
Department
PASTOR BELLS RESIGNATION.
Was Not Taken Up for Consideration n
Last Might.

The board of deacons and church
members of the Plymouth Congrega-
tional church met last night in the lee
ture room of the church for the purpose
of considering the resignation of the
Rev. Thomas Bell, recently submitted.
]. w. Phillips was elected chairman
and presided over the lengthy debate
which took place.
Before the meeting adjourned a vote
of confidence in the board of deacons
was taken. The resignation of Pastor
Bell was not reached for consideration
and lies over until the next meeting of
the board.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
CHRONIC Rheumatism Cured.

DIR. II. b. Hettinger. Indianapolis,
Ind, says: For several months after
spraining my ankle 1 was severely af-
ficted with Rheumatism. l finally
tried Detchons Mystic Cure for Rheu-
matism, and in days could walk
without any cane; two bottles cured me
sound and well. l take great pleasure
in recommending the Mystic Cure to
all who are afflicted with Rheuma-
tism." Sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist,
418 Lackawanna avenue, Scranton. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
West Side Business Directory.

NOTARY PUBLIC.
b. G. MORGAN & SON, NOTARIES
Public, Real Estate, Foreign Exchange
and Ocean Ticket Agents. Rents col
lected. Prompt monthly settlements.
Office 1lO4 jackson street, over Mus
graves drug store.
HARRIET ]. DAVIS, FLORIST.-Cut
flowers and funeral designs a speciality;
l04 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 ]. c. King. 701 to 709 West Lack
awanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
LOST.

T OST-A GOLD WATCH ON so. MAIN
II avenue, near DIR. Beach's, about 1890
Sunday; gentleman who picked 1t up would
oblige by returning it to owner, Mrs. Rice
Prosser, % Lands street, Bellevue; valued
as a keepsake; chain has two rings and a
monogram medallion attached; reward paid
for its return.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
Baby's ScaId Head.

DIR. Agnew's Ointment cures Skin
Eruptions in children during teething
time. 1t relieves irritation of the scalp,
is comforting, harmless to the hair. 1t
also cures letter Salt Rheum, Eczema
in adults. 1t relieves in a day. 35 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
M u N Y O N S

Improved homeopathic Home Remedy
Company put up a separate cure for each
disease. At all druggists. mostly % cents.
Guide to Health free.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon, l5O5
Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa, answered
with free medical advice for any disease.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
Dunmore Business DIRECTORY.

]. B. HOLIDAY, 113 BROOK STREET,
Excelsior meat market. Fresh meat and
smoked meats; fresh butter and eggs
daily; vegetables ana canned goods.
JAMES BEATTIE, GROVE STREET,
Choice provisions and confectionery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
RHEU N ATISM

Munyon's rheumatism Cure is guaran-
teed TO cure acute or muscular rheuma-
tism in from one to five days. sharp,
shooting pains in any part of the body
stopped by a few doses. A prompt, COM
plete and permanent cure for lameness,
soreness, stiff back and all pains In hips
and loins. Chronic rheumatism sciatica
lumbago or pain in the back are speedily
cured. II seldom fails to give relief from
one or two doses, and almost invariaply
cures before one bottle has been used
Price, 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to cure. 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06

BENJAMIN Place, a pioneer of Monroe
county, died at Stroudsburg yesterday at
the age of 81 years. He was well known
throughout the county and was born in
the house where he breathed his last.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-06

An infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Gleason, of 1907 Luzerne street, die
yesterday after a short Illness. No ar
rangements have been made as to tn
funeral services.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

CONGRESSMAN DALzELL, re.
publican,of Pennsylvania, has
come to the defense of Justice
Shiras, the culprit who sold
out on the income tax. Dial
zell says that the charge
against Shiras was based on
lying report of a popocrat-
ic newspaper reporter on a
popocratic newspaper OF
course we don't know how
much Dalzell gets for his eff
fort to make Judge Shiras APP
pear honest before the public
but we do know that he can't
fool the American people. It
is well known that Justice
Siliras favored the unfolding
of the income tax law up to
the last few days before the
decision was rendered when
he Topped. Everybody knows
what caused him to change
his mind. It is a disgrace to
the nation that he should be
allowed to continue to poIlute
the ermine of the bench.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
SENATOR TITUS STATEMENT.


The Topeka State Journal of last
Thursday evening contains the follow
ing in reference TO the attempted brib-
cry of certain senators last week. Sen
ator Titus statement is gentlemanly
and his conduct in the whole matter
will endear him to his constituency:
Shortly before the adjournment of the SEN
ate yesterday evening, Senator Titus sent the
following statement bearing on the occurenc-
es IN the senate on Tuesday. to the desk with
the request that it be read:
views with me in regard to the names of GER
tain senators in connection with the attempted
bribery of myself by r. s. Boyd, desire to
publicly state that regret the mention made
OF the senators. The list having been shown
to me by disreputable person, did not at
tach any weight to his statement, and suppos-
ed others would treatit in the same light.
do not believe that the senators mentioned in
the published interviews were In any way in
huenced by Boyd, and for any unguarded
words of mine that may in any manner be
construed as casting reflection upon any
member of the senate, l tender my apology.
The mention made OF Senators Crossan and
Forney, and the puarported conversation had
with Senator johnson in connection with this
matter are mistakes"
The statement was read and the secretary
was instructed 10 make it a part Of the DAYS
journal.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

HARPER, Kingman, Antho-
ny, Pratt and Wichita Popu-
lists have forwarded petitions
to Gov. Leedy asking to re-
quest the senate to withdraw
it's ratification of L. d. Level
ling as railroad commissioner,
and to appoint a man to that
responsible position who will
not betray the Peoples party.
1t is to be hoped that Gov.
Leedy will use his best efforts
to secure dwellings removal
and that he will appoint a
man who is honest enough to
redeem his pledges to the
people.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

M. MCKINLEY was duly inaugural
ed president Of the United States last
Thursday. In many respects it ex-
ceeded any former event of its kind.
The president was royalty received by
enthusiastic crowds most OF whom will
be solrowfnl and disappointed lot to
behold q few years hence. Even if
Mr.. Mckinley had the desire to take
such a course as would ameiorate the
conditions OF the downtrodden his eff.
forts would be neutralized by those
who surround him in IN official capac-
lty. But on last Thursday tho ap-
preaching storms. of the future did not
burden the participators and the on
lockers. 1t was day of enjoyment,
hilarity and gaiety. Wealth was used
uEsparingly in all directions and every
thing was Hastily arranged and profuse-
ly decorated. But like an evening flash
light it has all passed away and Presi-
dent McKinley's responsibilities have
begun. If he follows the policy he has
outlined he will be relieved from duty
four years hence rs cheerfuHy as he
was received last Thursday.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
AS a result of the two meetings G

AS a result of the two meetings OF
the national reform press-one at
Memphis and one at Kansas
City-on February 22nd, the re-
form press is divided. The meeting
held at Memphis retained the name of
the National Reform Press Association
for its organization and elected Hon.
Frank Burkett, of Mississippi. presi-
dent, while the Kansas City meeting
called its organization the United Re-
form Press Association with Hon. J.
Il. Sovereign as president. SO far as
president of each organization goes we
have every reason to believe that they
are both honest, true and straight
forward, but each organization is con-
tamiDated with Tascals and traitors
whose only aims and ambitions are
their own political and financial eleva-
ton which they seem to be determined
to accomplish if il requires the disin-
tegratlon Of the whole reform move.
ment. The Peoples party is badly in
need Of thorough purging and the
H"4ShOA VIC idIih anu lie take the mat
ter in hand the better it will be for the
laws they are demanding. Were i,
not for prejudice and personal ambition
the reform press of the nation would
not be divided today and the same
might be said about the present Iegisla
ture OF this state. Too many of them
seem to forget that they are the chosen
representatives of the people and that
they have duty 10 perform. They are
not elected for the purpose of further
ing their political interests but to enac,
the demands of the people into law il
matters not who may be the author of
the bill. The honest legislator Will
vote for it no matter where it original
ed. But coming to the principal sub
ject under consideration, we want to
say that as long as these factions of the
reform press continue hostllities they
can be of very little benefit to the peo-
pie. When two leaders begin to battle
for the supremacy it is time that both
be ignored.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
GROVER CLEVELAND.

On last Thursday, March 4, 1897. at
IL O'Clock, Grover Cleveland retired
from the presidency of the u. S.
and became private citizen of the Re-
public. Four years ago he assumed the
honorable position of president a clean
man; today he bears the stigma of a
traitor. He entered the White House
admired by his countrymen; he leaves
IL amidst public scorn and contempt.
No trust was repoSed in him that he
did not betray, no obligation which he
did not evade, and no duty which he
did not prostitute. When, on March
4, 1888, he was .naugurated as chief
executive of this great nation when the
people were on the verge of a disastrous
panic, a hopeful people looked to him
for relief and they had every reason to
expect it. The platform on which he
was elected as we'll as the campaign or
ators OF his party promised 1t. His CD
portunity was rife but he failed to en-
brace it. He went there in the es-
tlmation OF a majority of the Ameri-
can people, at least, as fit representa-
tive of a free people and the guiding
agent OF progressive Republic but
proved TO be a worthless servant and a
servile tool in the hands of the foes of
liberty. In the discharge of bis official
work he called to his councils none but
those who were interested in their own
selfish advancement without regard to
the ruinOus effect it would have on the
mass Of the people. In this vicious
work he was not only an alder and an
abettor but in less than six months af
ter his term of Office had begun he dis
tinguished himself as one of the princi-
pals. His official record in the White
House, particularly during his last
term, Is simply one long story of inor-
dInate friendship to and discrimina-
ton in favor OF m0neyed interests and
against the people at large. His equal
for uSurpation can scarcely be found
In American history. None but the
very wealthy have a kindly feeling for
him and his political race IS run so far
as the suffrage of the people is concern
ed. The general public halls his going
out with great deal of satisfaction.
Let us hope that the time will never
come when such a traitor VIII again be
elevated to the highest position within
the gift Of the American people. From
The incoming president it is expected
that he will favor the wealthy class in
his official capacity for the reason that
he was elected on platform endorsing
such policy. His election can be said
to be largely due to the contempt the
voters had for the party that brought
Cleveland INTO power coupled with the
fact that the wealth of the country was
practically all used in his behalf and
therefore 1t is quite natural that he
should serve those to whom he owes
his election. But with Cleveland it is
different; he violated every pledge he
made to the people and he will go down
IN history with all other notorious trait
ors. The final request of those whom
he has betrayed is that his name NAV
never again be associated with those of
American statesmen and that he will
forever cease to take an active part in
American politics.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
THE STOCK YARDS MEASURE ENACTED

The legislature last week passed the
Jaqulns and King bills relating to the
Kansas City stock yards, and they have
been approved by Governor Leedy and
as soon as published in the Official pa
per, Will be law of the state.
The Jaquins bill originated in the
house and fixes the maximum charges
for yardage, weighing, watering, and
prices for feed, as follows:
For yarding, watering and weighing of cat
tie; fifteen cents per head; calves eight cents
per head; hogs, six cents per head; sheep, foul
cents per head; and there shall BE- only one
yardage charge.
1t shsll be unlawful for the owner. owners O,
proprietors of any such stock yards within
this state, to sell and deliver at the rate OF
less than two thousand pounds for a ton OF
nay, or any part thereof, the same to be OF
good quality. or to charge for or to sell the
same at more than one hundred per cont above
the average market price, or value of such
nay upon the markets of the towns or cities
wherein such stock yards are located upon
the day preceding such sale and delivery; and
1t shall also be unlawful for any such owners
or proprietOrs to sell and deliver less than sew.
enty pounds Of corn in the ear for a busheI or
less than fifty-six pounds of shelled corn for q
bushel, or to charge for or to sell the same al
more than one hundred per cent above the
average market price or value of such ear
corn or sheiied corn on the markets of tho
towns or cities wherein said stock Yards are 10.
Gated, OF the day next preceding such sale and
delivery. All feed not above named shall be
sold for no greater per cent of profit than
hereinbcrore provided.
The King bill originated in the sen
ate and relates to the qualifications of
commission merchants and establishes
maximum rates TO be charged by them
for handling stock. The bill provides
that no person, company or corporation
shall buy or sell live stock for another
for commission without first procuring
license from the executive council.
The bill also provides that any person
or company charging commission for
sales shall not exceed the following
rates. under penalty of a fine of not less
than SlO0 nor more than $500: Three
dollars per car load for singledeck car
loads of sheep or hogs, nor more than
% per car load for double deck ear loads
OF the same; nor more than 25 cents per
head or S. per Car for cattle: nor more
than s. per single-deck car nor more
than 50 per double-deck car of veal
calves; nor more than % cents Der head
tor cattle and Is cents per head for
calves. and cents per head for sheen
or hogs in less than car load lots, or In
mixed car load lots; but when in car
load lots, not to exceed So per load.
The legislature is to be congratulated
for its action on this important meas
ure. 1t is one of the things the people
of Kansas have demanded for many
years and its final enactment will be
we'll received and widely endorsed.
If the legislatures of Missouri and II
iinois Will enact law along the same
lines the people of the West will at last
be protected against the abuse of this
corporation.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

LEwELLING is one of the
railroad commissioners, Lew
cling is one of the principal
opponents of the maximum
freight rate bill. Under the
senate makeshift the railroad
commissioners have absolute
power in regulating rates.
Lewelling was twice a candi-
date for governor of Kansas
on a platform demanding a
maximum freight rate law
and last fall was elected to
the state senate on a
similar platform. He chang
ed his mind very suddenly.
We leave our readers to con
clude what influence was
brought to bear.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

Those republican members
that are firing hot shot at
the Populist members Of the
Legislature are placing them.
selves in a ridiculous posi-.
ton. They should remem.
Der that had it not been for
the united support received
from the republican members
these particular Populists
could not have succeeded in
defeating these measures.
The republicans who voted
nay are no less to blame than
the Populists.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
BRIBERY ATTEMPTED.

On Tuesday of last week there was
considerable connection and excite
ment In Topeka and especially around
the State House, occasIoned by the an
nouncement by Senators Titus and
Jumper that they had been approached
by lobbyists and offered 81 900 to sup
port the Hanna stock yards bill which
was the measure framed by the stock
yards company in opposition to the ia
quins and King bills, the ones recogniz-
ed as The PopulIst measure. The sensa-
tion was started when the Hanna bill
was being considered by the senate.
Senator Titus, of Harper county, arose
and stated that he had been approached
while in his chair that morning by a
man who gave his name as r. S. Boyd
and offered 81 900 if he would support
the Hanna bill. Boyd stated that he
had fixed several other senators and
only needed two more to insure the pas
soge of the measure and that he (Titusl
was desired as one of them. Senator
Titus demanded that warrant be is
sued for Boyd's arrest which was done
but the bird had flown and nothing has
been heard of him since. Senator
Jumper followed Senator Titus and
stated that he, also, had been offered
81 COO to support the same measure by
a man by the name of al Tucher and
asked that warrant be issued for his
(Tucher's) arrest. AS soon as the SEN
sation was sprung, Lieutenant Cover
and the sergeant-at-arm went in
search of the lobbyists. He ''treed"
Tucher in the senate toilet room and
brought him before the senate, but, as
before stated, Boyd could not be found
Tucher was tried the same evening be
fore the senate bar and found guilty by
a vote OF 22 to 8 and expelled from all
privileges Of the State House. He was
not prosecuted criminaliy for the reason
that he was only an accessory, the prin-
cpal being in parts unknown.
This affair is very unfortunate and
some have seen fit to censure Senator
Titus for making it public but when
the public is heard from Mr.. Titus will
be hOnOred and applauded. He has
done what the people demand from all
public servants. If the legislature is
infested with boOdling lobbyists the
people are entitled to know it, it is
their privilege and their right. He
may have been little hasty in making
public the names of the senators whom
Boyd said he had fixed" but lie ouly
repeated what had been said to him
and at the same time said that he did
not attach any weight to the LOBBYISTS
statement. If any apology was due
from him at all, he made it few DAYS
subsequent to the day Of confusion and
of his own volition had 1t incorporated
into the senate Journal, which Is clip.
ped from Topeka paper and published
in this Issue.
The INDEX wishes to commend Sena-
tor Titus for the honorable course he
has taken. BY his refusal to entertain
or even keep as secret the proposition
which was made to him, he has demon
strated his loyalty to the cause he so
ably represents and has proved to the
world that he is man of noble charac-
ter. Our legislative bodies, national
and state, need more sunni men as SEN
atOr Titus 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10
WEBB MCNALL, Superinten-

WEBB MCNALL, Superinten.
dent of Insurance. has refused
to issue license to the New
York Life, the Mutual Life
of New York, and the Con
necticut Mutual Life insur-
ance companies on account
OF their refusal to pay the
policy held by Mrs. Hillmon
This action on the part of
Superintendent McNall is to
be commended. If insu-
rance companies wish to
defraud and rob the people
let them be excluded from
the state of Kansas. Let
them carry on their nefarious
work in less enlightened COM
munities.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The congressional apportionment
bill has passed the House and if it goes
through the senate and is signed by the
governor the state will be redistricted
into eight congressional districts. The
districts will be the same as they ap
pear In our issue of February "a. From
this district-the seyenth-are taken
Harvey, Sedgwick and Sumner coun-
ties, and the new eighth is composed of
Harvey, Sedgwick, Sumner, Cowley
Butler, Greenwood, Elk, Chautauqua.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

IN It's comment on the at
tempted bribery in the state
senate last week, the Cresset
says:
The peculiar feature is that the Han
na bill is the PCT pop measure and they
cannot account tor the offer of brlbes.
Such ignorance is inexcus-
able. The Hanna bill was
supported by every republi
can in the senate. It was the
bill the stock yards lobby
wanted and the bill they hir-
ed their attorneys to frame.
The pet Pop measure" is the
Jaquins bill in the house and
the King bill in the senate.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The resubmission amend
ment was finally defeated in
the House on March 2, by a
vote of so for and Sc against.
A two-thirds vote of each
bouse is necessary to submit
a question to the voters of
the state.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

ONE of the last official acts
Of Grover Cleveland before
retiring from the White
House was to veto the inmi-
pration bill. The intention
of this bill was to protect
American labor against low
grade and semi-civilized for
eign paupers.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1897-03-10

The republican administra-
ton has taken full possession
out there are as many idle
laborers as ever, farm pro.
ducts are just as low and
taxes are no lower. We are
now asked to wait till a spec
ial session of congress con.
venes and a new tariff bill is
enacted, then the prosperity
will come sure. During the
campaign we were asked to
wait until Mckinley is elect
ed for that would restore con-
fidence, but no sooner was he
elected than we were asked
to wait until he is inaugural
ed. Now we are put off until
another tariff measure is en-
acted which in all probable
ity will not differ more than
a hairs breadth from the
present one because the pres,
ent one is a protective meas
IRE. What next