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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-04
POLITICAL.

To Editor of The Tribune.
/ have heard the question sometimes
asked, by what vote was John r.
Jones, esq, nominated as District At
torney of Lackawanna county, in the
Republican county convention, which
convened in the Court house, Sept. 4,
1894?
His opponent has distributed a cir
cular stating that Mr.. Jones received
the nomination by a plurality of only
half vote, This is an error and, in
justice to our District Attorney, I wish
10 correct it. l have referred to the
Scranton Tribune issued Sept. 5th, 1894,
containing an account of the conven-
tion, and find the vote recorded as
follows:
Jo'eS '''''''''''''''''''''' ''93
Nalson '',''.'....,,..,...,,.
Nolporn ......,.,,............ ..l112
Thus IL appears that Mr.. Jones re-
ceived nineteen votes more than George
M. Watson, and a plurality of one and
| one-half votes over his competitors.
The other delegate, who had a half
vote did not vote on this ballot, al
though he was pledged to vote for Mr..
Jones. He was dissatisfied with the
| decision Of the Committee on Creden-
| tials.
During that campaign Mr.. Jones did
not announce his candidacy until a
month before the convention. Mr. Wat
son was then the slated candidate and
had been working his campaign for
many months. Mr,.Jones. called on his
friends throughout the county to rally
to his assistance: sthey. did so. and he
was nominated by niheteei,Totes over
| - n
awanna county back OF Mr. Jones, az
well as the Republican County organi-
zation, who can guess what Mr.. Jones'
majority IN the convention will he this
| timer Republican.
.-a :. a-.. -. -.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-04
A Different Motive.

"There goes a man who has been almost
within sight of the north pole"
Indeed. Why, he doesn't look bit
like a fool"
mo. He went as a member OF a relief
expedition. ."-Cleveland Leader.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-04
ratkawanlla County.

only means Of communication with all
that upper end of the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-04

All trains run daily except sunday.
signines that trains stop on signal for pas
sengers.
Secure rates via Ontario a western before
purchasing tickets and save money. Day and
Night EIpress 70 the West.
J.C. Anderson, Gen. Pass. Agt
T. Flitcroft Div. Pass. ARt scranton. Pa.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10

Many Sorrowing Friends Attend the Fune-
rails of Their Friends Today.
A large concourse of friends and relatives
attended the funeral of John Regan this
morning. The funeral was held from his
sisters house, Mrs. James Mclaughlin, on
Park street.
A high mass of requiem was celebrated
at Sacred Heart Church, by Rev. Father
Harty, after which the remains were taken
to st. Francis Cemetery for burial. The
bearers were George Moran, James Cad
den, John Kelly and j. H. Dwyer. Many
beautiful floral tributes were placed upon
the casket by loving friends.
The funeral of Mrs. Ellen Philip, daugh-
ter OF the late Mrs. Grimshaw, was solemn
lied this afternoon. The funeral services
was held at the Peoples Mission, Rev. Mr..
Buell. officiating. Burial took place at
Moshassuck cemetery.
The funeral of Louis ID. Vose was held
this afternoon from his late home on Cap
ital street. Services were read at the house
by Rev. Mr.. Wood of the Woodlawn Mis-
sion and the remains were taken TO River
side for interment.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
CADETS ARE PUGILISTIC.
TWO MEN NOW CONFINED IN THE
HOSPITAL AT WEST POINT.
Differences Settled la Fitzsimmons By
Future Soldiers at Military Academy.
Especial dispatch to the TRIBuSE.l !

Special dispatch to the TRIBUNEl
WEST POINT, N. Y, May 1O.-The fire.
quent fistic encounters at West Point
among the cadets is exciting considerable
comment, and 1t would seem that the
spring weather had excited their blood to
boiling point.
Two cadets are at present confined to the
hospital by injuries received in fistic en-
counter, and it is probable that there are
several other encounters to follow.
The two cadets whose fistic encounter
has directed attention to the academy are
Cadet Phister OF the second class and
Cadet Wesson of Maryland. In the en-
counter which took place at Fort Clinton
Cadet Wesson fell on and broke his right
arm.
The other victim of the manly art in the
defence of ones rights Is Cadet Otwell,
who became angry at the treatment given
him by Cadet Humphrey on the trip to
New York to participate in the Grant pa
rade.
challenge followed, and the men fought
six rounds in vacant room near the bar
racks. Otwell was knocked out in the
sixth round, and Is now in the hospital
recovering from his injuries.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
HE PREFERRED DEATH.

Major Mcnamara, Once n Prominent
Irishnan, Committed Suicide.
KANSAS CITY, Mo-, May 1O.-Maior
Henry Mcnamara, veteran of the Fenian
army which invaded Canada in 1866 and
again in 1870, and who was later prominent
in the Invincibles, the Clan Ma Gael and
kindred Irish societies, killed himself last
night rather than suffer the disgrace of
being sued for $20 debt. An acquaint-
ance who had loaned him money threat
ened arrest il 1t were not paid. Mcnamara
had been unable TO secure work and could
not meet the demand.
Maj. Mcnamara was Sc years Of age and
formerly came from Boston, where he now
has brother in the employ of the Custom
House. He was member OF the G.. A. r.,
having served with the distinction in the
Union Army throughout the war. He was
newspaper writer and had done press
work on dailies In the Southwest for
years. He leaves widow
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
A FIERY FURNACE.
Disastrous Blaze Last Night
on MOlasses Hill, LIMERICK
Mrs. Thornton, 90 Years Old,
Rescued With Much Difficulty.
Mrs. Charles Northup Unconscious When
Taken From the Building Loss $1,000.

A disastrous fire occurred last night or
early this morning on what Is termed
'Molasses Hill," Limerick. The Whipple
estate, one of the oldest landmarks in this
part of the country, was almost entirely
demolished by the fire fiend. The house
is occupied by Charles Northup and family
and by Mrs. Thornton, wins owns q life
interest in the estate. Shortly after II 80
the fire was discovered, and it seemed that
the whole building was in a seething mass
of flames in moments time. The house
being situated on an elevation the burning
structure could be seen for many miles
around, and the surrounding district for
quite a radius was illuminated.
There are not many neighbors in that
locality, but what few there were went
Immediately to the spot and rendered what
woman 80 years old, and it was with much
difficulty that she was rescued from the
fiery furnace. Being old and feeble she
was utterly unable to assist herself, and it
was found necessary to group their way
through binding smoke to her sleeping
room in order to save her.
When taken to the outside her condition
was pitiable, and it was feared for time
that her reason would give away under the
shock. Kind hands soothed her excite
ment and she was taken to neighbour 8
house.
The family of Charles Northup did not
fare any better, the whole family barely
escaped with their lives. Mrs. Northup
was the greatest sufferer and when rescued
was in an unconscious condition. The
house is total loss and about all the fur
niture of both occupants is ruined or burnt,
including new $500 piano.
The cause of the fire Is somewhat in
doubt, some claiming that 1t was caused
by defective fiue. III. Hartwell jerks,
however, is inclined to disapprove of this
theory, as according to the best authority
feet away from the fire place.
The scene of the conf1agration this
morning presented a sad and dreary aspect
to a TRIBUNE reporter who viewed the
ruins and interviewed some of the neigh
bors concerning the occurrence. AS Is the
custom, the older inhabitants of that vicin-
ity had the history Of the building by
heart, and gave its history from the time
the first course of stone was laid.
From all accounts the building has
history to be proud of, and in its day has
opened its doors and housed many prom
inent personages of ''ye olden time" The
loss on the building and furniture will
reach something over $4,000.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
DEATH OF FRANK WALSH.
SUSTAINED FATAL INJURIES BY
FALLING FROM A CAR.
Was Exceedingly Popular and Had Many Warm
Personal Friends In This City.

Frank G. Walsh died at the hospital yes
terday afternoon from the injuries he re-
ceived by falling from the rear platform of
an East Providence car last Monday night.
1t was at first thought that his injury
would not prove more than severe scalp
wound, but he had suffered conclusion of
the brain as well and this ultimately led to
his death.
He had just closed his store on South
Main street a few moments before IL
o'clock and ran to take Governor street
car for his home. An East Providence car
preceded 1t and he boarded that by mis-
take. There was no side gate on the car
platform such as the Governor street cars
carry, but Mr.. Walsh supposing that he
was on the latter leaned back to rest
against the gate.
He fell backwards and, though uncon-
scious for q few moments recovered and
was taken into his store, where DIR. Duffy,
who was o passenger on the car and had
witnessed the accident, attended him.
The ambulance was summoned and he
was removed to the hospital.
Mr.. Walsh has been the proprietor OF
the drug store at 435 South Main street for
a number of years and was well known In
that vicinity. He resided at A Pitman
street and leaves q wife and one child.
Medical Examiner Perkins viewed the
body at the hospital yesterday afternoon
and found that death was the result of In
juries received In the accident.
Mr.. Walsh was well known In this city
and the announcement of his death will be
received by his friends In this city with
deep regret
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
'-'HARTFURD'
BICYCLE AGENCY.
J. w. Meiklejohn & Go.

Yes! Our wheel business is
booming. Columbias a n d
Hartfords are great sellers and
no mistake. They are the
strongest bicycles built. 80
Wheeling enjoyment de-
pends on perfect confderce in
the stability of ones mount,
otherwise there is no pleasure
in it.
Columbia and Hartford
models for all-young and old,
(short and long, double and
single and all the rest.
Free riding lessons to our
customers, at the Auditorium.
J.W. MEIKLEJoHN q Co.
xertl Union St., sheldon. Building
Next to Library.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
LANDMARK GONE.
Old High School Building
Sold Saturday Afternoon.
Structure Purchased by Alder
man Darling.
Edifice Was Originally Church, Then Schsos
and Will be q Barn.

On Saturday afternoon the sale of the
old High School building took place, anG
one of the landmarks of the city has. or
will soon pass out of existence.
The old building was originally intended
for church, and its appearance indicated
that fact.
The building was occupied by the Second
Baptist Church for time, but it was found
too expensive, and the church gave it up
The edifice was sold to the old town or
Pawtucket, and used by the city for High
School until 1t was declared unsafe ft
further use. For over two years the build
ing has stood vacant, and pursuant to a
resolution recently passed by the City
Council, the old church structure and the.
accompanying buildings were sold on Sat
urday by Carlos l.. Rogers, the auctioneer.
There were number of people present,
the majority being old residents. Many
came from curiosity, many from local In
terest, and the remainder on the lookout
for bargains in building material. Before
the sale Mr.. Rogers announced the terms
which were to be as follows: Cash to be.
paid before the purchaser commences to,
remove the building, and that the building
must be removed within 30 days; that the
bell and all its appurtenances, the stone
and brick in the underpinning, the steam
pipes and radiators, the water pipes and
all the plumbing were to be reserved that
the front fence and the outhouses were to.
be sold separately.
The first part of the property to be sold
was the fence In front OF the building
The first bid was made by Alderman Dar-
ling and was 81. The bidding advanced 80
cents at time until the fence was sold to-
Hiram A. Briggs for 80.
The building was next offered for sale,
and the bidding was quite spirited, and
the structure was finally purchased by
ling's intention to use the material for tho
construction OF a barn at Darlington.
The shed In the rear OF the main build
ing was sold to James b. Hogan of Provi-
dence for 49, The bidding being between
Alderman Darling and the purchaser.
The outhouses were sold to Alderman
Darling for $3.50 each. The final sale was
a length OF wooden screen, covered with
woodbine. The purchaser was T.. Norton,
and the price paid was 75 cents.
Many of the prominent men of affairs
now engaged i'm business in this city
graduated from this old building, which
will soon be landmark i'm memory. A
comparison between the new building re-
Gently dedicated, and the one sold Satur-
day, will give fair idea of the progress of
educational facilities i'm the city of Paw
tucket.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
The Oriental Exposition.

Only two weeks more to visit the Japan
ese Bazaar. The program has been COM
pletely changed. +. Takezarra, the world
renowned greatest acrobat, and his daugh-
ter, Miss Kama, will appear every evening
this week In their great marvellous feat,
called "The Child in the Jar" Two new
attractions have been added with grand
orchestra. For the next two weeks the
exposition will be open every evening.
Monsieur Desgrange, the Partisan artist,
will appear with his kinetoscope-"Th
World i'm Ten Minutes" Admission only
10 cents
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10

Hanover. N. H.. May 10.-Mrs. A. L.
Paige Of this town sadly received the
news of the death Of her son, John c.
Paige Of Boston. The deceased began
his business career here as a vender
Of popcorn and candy and has pros
pered by his own efforts. He started
in the insurance business at Claremont
Professor and Mrs. Frank Sherman OF
this town will attend the funeral in be-
half of the mother, whose advanced age
prohibits her travelling. The mother is
probably the only beneficiary of the
estate.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
FOUND DEAD In BED.
CHARLES MILLER RETIRED IN
USUAL HEALTH SATURDAY NIGHT


Charles Miller, man 81 years OF age,
was found dead in bed at his boarding
house, 12s Brownell street, yesterday morn
ing, and Medical Examiner Perkins, who
was called in, decided that death was due
to nataral causes. Miller had been en-
ployed at Brown & Sharpe's for long
time. He was steady man and was we'll
liked by those who knew him. He had
boarded at 123 Brownell street for several
years.
When ne retired ON Saturday he was ap
parentiy In his usual health, and when ne
did not show up Sunday morning the
people OF the house went to his room at 10
o'clock and found him dead. The body was
ordered turned over to the undertaken.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
Advertise your wants in the TRIBUNE
BLESSED THE STATUE.

The Interesting Ceremony Was Performed
During vespers Yesterday Afternoon.
During vespers at st. Joseph's Church
yesterday afternoon Rev. Father Kinner-
ney, the pastor, blessed the statue Of St.
Joseph, which was presented by one Of the
parishioners. The ceremony was an inter
esting one and the services were attended
by an unusually large congregation. The
statue will be placed In position on the
school building during the coming week.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
INJURIES SERIOUS.

Manager Murray Of tho Providence Base
ball Club . Very Sick Man.
Manager Murray Of the Providence Base
ball Club is seriously III, and II was deemed
necessary to hold consultation OF physi-
clans last night.
Manager Murray was injured early In
the season and was recently struck on the
head by bat thrown by one of his play
ers In practice. The injury was not at
first considered serious, but the manager,
against the advice OF his physician, visited
the ball grounds and caught cold. Serious
complications have resulted, and his con
dition is considered dangerous.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10

Ask your Grocer today to show yon pack
age of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that
takes the place of coffee. The children may
drink it without injury as well as the adult
All who try it, like IL. GRAIN-0 has the rich
seal brown of Mocha or Java, but It Is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives IL without distress. y the
price Of coffee. l5c and CSC per package. Sold
by all grocers.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
SOLDIERS MONUMENT.

Plans to Raise Funds to- secure One For
st. Francis Cemetery.
For the purpose of erecting a soldiers
and sailors monument on the burial plat
in st. Francis cemetery, recently donated
by the Bishop, with perpetual care, for the
interment of INDECENT soldiers and lsailors,
the entire Posts of the Grand Army of the
Republic in Providence, this city and East
Providence are interested.
The estimated cost is 5000 and the con-
tract will not be awarded until this amount
is subscribed, and they most respectfully
appeal for financial assistance.
In aid of the above object the G.. A. r..
have been generously donated the use OF
Keith's theatre and have engaged first
class company to present the play, ''Shen-
andoah," during the week commencing
Monday evening, May II.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
More BurIeIgh Delsgates.

Augusta, Me-. May io.-Republican
caucuses held Saturday at Mt. Vernon.
fremont. Oakland. Fairfield, Sidney.
Chelsea, Benton, Winslow and Brook
line to elect delegates to the Third dis
trict convention at Waterville. May ~.
instructed for Ex-Governor Il. G. Bur
leigh.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
-. -----..-s : - o. 49,
Governor Taylor Will Resign.

Nashville. May 10.-While Governor
Taylor refuses to talk for publication
concerning the report that he has de-
cided to resign and that about October
he will cease to be governor. II Is known
that he has so decided. He has told sew
erai gentlemen that the reports are cor
rect. IL is almost certain that he will
again 60 upon the lecture platform.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
Attorney Drowned.

washington. May William Hallet
Phillips, well-known attorney and
prominent club man OF this city. was
drowned yesterday while sailing on the
Potomac river. He was knocked over
board by the sris'ir~ 90 tho boom.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
10 cents.

Miss Isabel Brady announces her removal
To her new store, 159 Main street, where she
will be pleased to show an increased line OF
dry and fancy goods. Miss Brady has the
agency for the Bazaar glove+ftting patterns,
and Is making a speciality of Ladies' Wrap
pers formerly sold for sl.l9 but now redr ced
To .S cents
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10

You can always find what you want in vh
furniture line ut j. +. Leahy's.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
THEIR SUFFERINGS ENDED.

Advertise your wants i'm the TRIBUNE.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10
Something
Phenomenal

Has been the success OF THE EVENING
TRIBUNE. Popular with all classes IL
- gaining ground in all dIrectIons
every day.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10

is IN live newspaper Such Il paper
Is the TRBUNE. 1t reaches the people
advertisers wish 10 reach.
The evening tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 189?-190?, 1897-05-10

sucb bargains as these we believe will con.
y;nca Won that we can sell better goods and
more goods than any other house in the
trade Free Order Postals Telephone 43'o.
Connecticut western news., 1897-07-29
For 2 Railroad to Alaska.

Seattle, Wash, July 28.-James Kelly a young mining engineer, has returned from Alaska on the steamer Topeka with an authentic account of the survey that has been made for the first rail- road in Alaska, running from Dyea over the White pass to Lake Tagish Lake Allen and the headwaters of Hootlinqua river, emptying into the Yu- kon.
 The survey has been made by George Carside, United States surveyor, who was employed by a Canadian British syndicate. The road will be built next year without doubt. No great engineer ing difficulties are in the way. Carside has chosen an entirely new route to reach the Yukon basin. After 31 miles of rail to Tagish lake a steamer will be taken, covering a distance of 100 miles through Three-Mile river, Attin lake and Lake Allen. At the extremity of Lake Allen a river steamer from Daw- son, running up to Hootlinqua, will be taken.
 The new route will eliminate the dam gers of White Horse rapids and Mills g canyon, where so many miners have come to grief.
 MT. Kelly said that stories from tho Klondike were not exaggerated. Near ly s1,000 900 worth of gold is now at St. Michael to be brought out by the steam- CT Portland. He said that Stewart riv- CT. 70 miles above the Klondike, may soon prove to be as rich as the Klondike and in the tributary streams rising in the same territory as the Fl Dorado and Bonanza pans on shelf rock wash out s30, and the bed rock Is much rich- CT. A town site is to be laid out on Stewart river this winter.
Connecticut western news., 1897-07-29

A mans weight of rock was then placed in the chair rigged on the travelling block, and an experimental trip was made, which proved successful.
 Professor Libbey then took his place in the chair and was raised to the top of the mesa. Gordon Pearce a news paper man of this city, was the only other man in the party to make the dangerous ascent.
 All that was found on the top of the mesa which indicated that 1t might have been inhabited was a monument of rocks. which looked as if 1t were erected by man. With this exception there were absolutely no indications that it had ever been inhabited by a race of men.
 The professor made the trip without the slightest mishap, and shortly after ward the reporter found himself sitting on the little board 20 feet below the top of the Enchanted mesa and $50 feet above the rocks, directly beneath Pro- lessor Libbey.
 The top of the mesa was thoroughly investigated, and little evidence of any former inhabitants was found. There was a monument of rocks piled up, much after the manner of the Indian monuments of long ago.
 The top of the rock is about 16 acres in extent and about 800 feet higher than the immediate surrounding country and fully TOO feet higher than the valley just south of it.
 It Is possible that new specimens of flora have been found, but a later ex- animation will have to be made to de- termine this.