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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02
PLEAsED WI7n rnEUAnRhN rrAu
Capt. Roberts OF the arirllsry Team writes

Supts hODerIs OF the Artillery Team WRITES
Very Complimentary letter.
Tho following communication has
been received by Every Evening:
To the Editors OF Delaware papers,
Wilmington paners especially: |, as
captain of the Artillery team at Fort
Monroe, wish to particularly say that
during my experience an captain Of our
team we never met more gentlemanly
or square set of men than the Warren
football team, as for clean foot. ball
Laying they surpass all teams wo have
ever met. Fred Roberts, cantain.
The visitors were we'll pleased with
Wilmington and the peorle. After the
game they were entertained by tho
Warren boys, and Mt midnight loft for
Fort Richmond. Before leaving they in.
sisted on having another game with
Warren before the season closes. A
game will probably be arranged.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Pepper, asked Bobby, what are
the paclticosY"
Why, thay are the Cubans who are
not fighting. E" answered Mr.. Ferry.
Then are ibe Cubans who do fight
the atlanticos3'i- Cincinpati Enquirer.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Roger \ lien vas struck by place of
iron at tho works Of tho Edge Moor
Iron uo., yesterday week. and bad his
leg broken He was taken 10 the Della
ware Hospital.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Beautiful birds aud fragrant flowers are
natures charm. but uivinely lovely COM
plexion comes from the use OF Glenn's Sui
phur Soap.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Other games resulted as follows
Brown, IL; Wesleyan, A. Lafayette,
90; Lehigh, Q. IIaverford 10: Penn.
sylvania Military College. o. Dickiu-
son, o.; Pennsylvania State College, 0.
Carlisle Indians, 10; University of
Cincinnati, 0. Swartbmore. G; Frank.
lin ami Marshal, G; Upland, 4; West
Chester 0, Naval Cadets. 8; White
Squadron, o.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

There was an interesting horse race
at Hazel Dell track Thursday afternoon,
which resulted as follows:
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-12-02

Our national president stood firmly
for the Temple at the Buffalo meeting,
and will try this year "te help get
enough to retire the $500, 200 If Temple
trust bonds -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
Del, Lacka. and Western,

w. ERECT Monday, October 19, 1896.
r, ans leaVe Scranton as follows: Ex-
press Tor New York and all points East,
9'5o' ! 49, 2.5O, 5.l5, 500 and 9.55 a. M; 10 and
1913 D. m. |
IL EXPRESS for Easton, Trenton, Phladel-
pil1a ~ ana the South, 5.l5, 500 and 9.55 a. m.
Washington ", and way stations, 345 D. m.
uropynanna accommodation, 6.10 p. m.
10 press Tor Binghamton. Oswego, Ell
Mns,,,, corning. Bath, Dansville, Mount
~ ~ is ana Buffalo, 1920. 2.35 a. m, and 1.55
=. M, making close connections at Buffalo
Southwest.
Bath Bath accommodation, 9.15 a. m.
NSainShamton and way stations, los p. m.
Hicnolson accommodation, 5.l5 p. m.
p. m.
1s express for Utica and Richfeld Springs,
500 a. m. and 1.55 D. m.
lthaca 235 and Bath 9.15 a. M, and LIS
p. m. '
pFor Northumberland, Pittston, Wilkes
nMdire, Plymouth, Blooms sburg and Dam
ville, making close connection at North
upnperland for Williamsport, Harrisburg,
batimore. Washington and the South.
,Northumberland and intermediate sta
'ions, 6.oo 9.55 a. m, and LES and 600 p. m:
Nantlcoke and intermediate stations. SOB
ana ll2O a. m. Plymouth and intermediate
stauons, $40 and S.47 D. m.
Fullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed Information, pocket time
taoles, etc, apply to M. L. Smith, city
ticket office, 1928 Lackawanna avenue. or
depot ticket Office
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
25, 30. 49. 50. 70. 9Sc
LEBECK g. CORN

Tax Collector-Davis, r., SO; Hoban, D.,
81.
Council-Lewis, r.. 112; Keegan, D., &c.
School Director-Pettigrew, 40.
Judge of Election-J Balderson.
Inspector-A. Owens.
Joseph Wahl was elected auditor. He
had no opposition.
Forest City.
Burgess--William II. Leek, r., 220;
James j. Walker D., 312.
Collector of Taxes-Fred Cray, r., 22i;
James White, D., 304
Auditor-F. e. Reed, r., 2S4; John B.
Bell, D., 279.
School Directors-John W., Larrabee,
r., 246; E. B. Edwards, r., 253; w. j..
Pentecost, r., 262; Patrick Cleary, D., 26i;
John Murray, D., 265; John d. Jones, D.,
263
Poor Master-Myron Woodmansee, r.,
254; Lenord A. Keltz, D., 271.
FIRST WARD.
Judge of Election-Joseph Ackerman,
D.; Benjamin Eicholzer r.
Town Council-J. F. Wellbrock, D.;
John Lynch, d.
SECOND WARD.
Judge of Election-John E. Hughes. r.,
and William Woolford, D., tie.
Inspector-James Hullah, d.
Town Council-Robert Hullah, D..
Blakely.
FIRST WARD.
Burgess-S. B. Williams, 106; William
Budd. So.
Justice of the Peace-Wiliam Mason, 80;
George Smith, So; ID. j. Mccormick, rs;
D. B. Morgan, Is; d. T. Lewis, 81.
| Tax Collector-D. j. Williams, 81.
Authorization Root, 10.
Councilman-W. j. Snedicor.
| School Director-J G. Tuttle.
Judge of Election-Thomas spangen-
| burg.
Inspectors-Charles Jenkins, Miles B.
| Wademan.
| THIRD WARD.
Burgess-S. b. Williams, 124; William
! Budd 81.
| Justice of the Peace-George Smith, 81;
| William Mason, "a; b. j. Mccormack, 81;
| d. b. Morgan, 33; d. T. Lewis, 6S.
| Authorization Root, 1856
| Counclman-Richard James.
| School Director-James Mote.
Inspector of Election-O. A. Holtord,
| Henry Burdy.
Judge of Election-Niles Johnson.
Tax Collector--D. J. Williams, 1872.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
Central Railroad of New JERSEY.

Nehigh and Susquehanna Diyision.)
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insur-
Ing cleanliness and comfort
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT JAN. 25, 1897.
Trains leave Scranton for Pittston.
Wilkes Barre, etc, at $50 9.l5, 11.SO a m.
1245, 200, 3.05, 500, 7.1O p. m. Sundays 800.
a. M, 100, 2.15, 7.10 p. m.
For Atlantic City, $50 a. m.
For New York, Newark and Elizabeth.
$40 (express) a. m, 12.45 (express with Buff
fet parlor carr, 3.05 (express) p. m. Sum-
day, 2.l5 p. m. Train leaving 12.45 p. m.
arrives at Philadelphia, Reading Termin.
al. 5.22 p. m. and New York 800 p. m.
For Mauch Chunk. Allentown, Bethle-
hem, Easton and Philadelphia, $40 a. m.
12.45, 3.05, 500 Except Philadelphia) p. m.
Sunday, 2.15 p. m.
For Long Branch, Ocean Grove, etc, at
$40 a. m. and 12.45 p. m.
For Lakewood $40 a. m.
For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg.
via Allentown, $50 a. m, 1245. 500 p. m
Sunday, 2 Is p. m.
For Pottsville $50 a. M, 12.45 p. m.
Returning leave New York, foot Of Lib.
erty street, North River, at 9.10 (express)
a. m, 1.10. 130, AIS (express with Buffet
parlor carr p. m. Sunday, 4.30 a. m.
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal,
900 a. m, 200 and 4.30 p. m. Sunday, 625
a. m.
Through tickets to all points at lowest
rates may be had on application in adj
vance to the ticket agent at the station.
H. P. BALDWIN.
Gen. Pass. Agt.
]. H. oLHAUsEN, Gen. supt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17

Mr.. Norton is reelected. The vote by
districts was:
First pistrict7-Common council, Harry
Dale, r., 56 Thomas Norton, D.. 103
Judge of election, Samuel Jifkins, r.,
81; John Murphy, D., 62. Inspector OF
election, Logan, r., S6 Gallagher, D., 5S
Register of voters, Grogan, r., So; Gala
CHER, D., Ca
Second District-Harry Dale, r., 109
Thomas Norton, D., 126. Judge of cleo
tion, ]. ]. Leonard D., 1884, John Davis
r.. So. Inspector of election, M. Grady
D., 113; George Hopkins, r., 107 Regis
ter of voters. p. Sweeney, D., 120; John
Canterbury. r.. 113.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
HOW THE BATTLE
WENT IN THIS CITY
concluded from Page 81

vid II. Reese, r., 1OS. Judge of election
Robert Fdeman, r., 109. Inspector of
election. Eugene Hayden, r., 1Q. Regis
ter of Voters, Samuel Robbins r., 1906;
Thomas Luke, D., l. School controller
George H. Shires, 1l1.r
Third District-Common council, David
II. Reese, h, 10S; John LOTUS, D.. 13.
School controller, George II. Shires, r.,
1l3.
Fourth district-Common council, David
II. Reese, r., 1i5; John LOTUS, D., JIG.
Judge of election, j. Powell, r., 145. In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
Dress Goods and Silks

20 pieces 36-inch Wool Dress Goods
all Spring colorings, were made
to retail at 35c. Our Price 900.
70 pieces Wash Silk checks and
stripes. Our Price .............
10 pieces Fancy Silks for waists,
also Innings, worth Coo. Our
TrlCe ......................
one lot of Plain and Brocaded
Black Silks, choice of any ......
one lot of Plain and Brocaded
Black Silks, 75c. grade. Our
Irlce OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Just received 10 pieces large Bro
cade Black Grosgrain Silk, very
newest designs, regular price,
T.25. Our Price .................I.
pieces Black and Colored Moire
Velour, regular price SIPS. Our
Price
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
Ladies' Separate skirts

100 Ladies' Figured .Brilliantine
Skirts. three yards wide, vel
veteen bound, worth $1.50. Our
rice Observation-Disclosures.
90 ladies' figured Brilliantine and
Black and White Shepherd
Plaid Skirts. Az yards wide, vel
veteen bound, worth $3.50 Our
Price
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
Erie and Wyoming Valley.

Effective Jan. 4. 1897.
Trains will leave Scranton for New
York. Newburgh and intermediate points
on Erie, also for Hawley and local points.
at 7O5 a. m and 2.28 p. m. and arrive from
above points at 10 33 a. m. and S.3s p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
The
LEA DER
124.126 Wyoming Ave-
In Order to Make Room for
Spring Goods, we beg to announce
Special Bargain Days
Today and Monday,

and the balance of the week in Winter
Goods of every description at almost your
own prices.
In addition we are Offering the first ar
rivals of our new spring goods, designs
and patterns that must be seen ODE ap-
preciated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17

Clifton Springs, N, Y, Feb. 16,-The
Rev. John N. Murdoch, d. D., LII. D..
honorary secretary of the American Bap-
tlst Missionary union, died this morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
THE PLANS OF THE
MOTHERS CONGRESS-
High Aims Of the Unique Assemblage In
Washington Today.
PRACTICAL AND UNIQUE FEATURES

An Exhibit of Nursery Equipments
and the Necessary Paraphernaiia'
pnpers on Live Themes Affecting
Motherhood --latest Ideas with
Reference to the Proper Training
of the Young.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
RAILROAD TIMETABLES
LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD SYS-
TEN
Anthracite Coal Used Exclusively Insur-
Ing Cleanliness and Comfort.

NALbE1 hktllIlNOftD d
TEN.
Anthracite Coal Used Exclusively Insur-
Ing Cleanliness and Comfort.
IN EFFECT NOV. 10, 1896.
TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON.
For Philadelphia and New York via ID.
II. r. II. at 645 745 a. m, 1905. 1.20, 3.33
NBlack Diamond Express) and 11.30 p. m.
FOR Ptttston and Wilkes-Barre via. ID.
~: W. X. R., 800, sos, u.20 a. m, 1.55
o'Io, o'go and S.H y. m.
ror white Haven, Hazleton Pottsville.
anu % principal points in the coal regions
wa ~ u IL. r. r.. 6.45 q. m, 1905 and AL
=, For Bethlehem, Easton, Reading, Har-
ttiisnurg tisn and principal intermediate sta
20 uoms ni wa p. & H. r. r., 6.45, 7.45 a. m.
tHvo I,So. 8.S3 (Black Diamond Express)s
,,ttor Tunkhannock, Towanda, Elmira,
attnaca, Geneva and principal intermediate
o oott'iohs st via D., L. & w. r. r., 600 sos,
''qS, a. M, 1920 and $40 p. m.
TOT Geneva, Rochester, Buffalo, Niagara
q a,s' Chlcago and all points west via d.
n. x; r., 7.45 a. M, 12 2O5, 3S3 BLACK Dia-
iiioiiu o ENpressl, $50 and 1l.30 p. m.
,,Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh
Nv,a,miey chair cars on all trains between
Wilkes-Barre and New York, Philadel-
phia, Buifalo and Suspension Bridge.
or COLLIN II. WILBUR, Gen. Supt
OPBAs. Bs. $. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt, Phila..
A; w. NoNNEMACHER, Asst. Gen
g lass. Agt., South Bethlehem, Pa.
scranton Office. 3O9 Lackawanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
Superintendent off Carnegie Works.

Pittsburg, Feb. l6-WillIam f. Corey
has been appointed general superintendent
of Carneg!e's Homestead Steel works, to
succeed c. NJ. Schwab, who was elected
president of the company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17
Ladies' Shirt Waists

100 dozen Stanley Waists with
Florette Waist Adjuster and
Skirt Hanger, all colors, newest
designs. detachable collars, sizes
81 to A, worth Sl.00 Our Price.
% dozen Plain Black Gloria
Waists, detachable collars,
turnover cuffs. worth $500. our
Price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
80 dozen Persian Lawn Waists,
navy and white, and black and
white, detachable white and
black collars. turnover cuffs,
worth collars, turnover cuffs,
90 dozen Persian Percale Waists,
detachable collars, turnover
cuffs, navy and white, black and
white, sizes 32 to "A, worth $l.00.
Our Price Observation-Disclosures.
10 dozen Fancy Silk Waists in all
the newest shades, detachable
velvet collars, turnover velvet
cuffs. worth $500. Our Price -.
Ladies' Underwear.
Ladies' Muslin Gowns with
Mother Hubbard yoke, trimmed
with embroidery. Our Price 49,.
One lot of Ladies' Muslin Draw
ers with cluster of tucks, spe-
cial sale. Our Price .............
A full line of Ladies Muslin and
Cambria Skirts, trimmed with
lace or embroidery. Our Price {.
25, 80. 40, SO, 70, 9Sc
Ladies' Jersey Ribbed Vests in
white, low neck and no sleeves,
in white and ecru with silk rib
bons, special sale, 2 for ........
Children's Jersey Ribbed Vests in
white. low neck and no sleeves,
with silk ribbons. Our Price,
ior ...''.'..''.'''''.. '...''....'..'.'.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-02-17

Charles Clark, c., "a. Register of voters,
T. j. Gerrity, D., 147 II. Herbert, c. e.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-09-24
Abner Franz S,gel Blv.

Deceased was born Dec "a, 1858, at
New Oregon, Howard county, Iowa.
He spent his early days on the farm
with his father, On May II, 1888, lie
was married to Eimira Weightman in
Cresco, Iowa. There were born to
them three children.
In 1891 he removed with his wife to
Illinois. In 1892 he settled in Nunda.
Here he made his home to the time of
his death. About two years ago he
begon to have pulmonary troubles,
and for the last seven months was
confined to his bed. All was done
that kind and loving wife could do
to battle against the dreaded monster,
death, but to no avail, for on Sunday
morning, Sept. 10, he suddenly passed
away. A father, who was with him
for the last seven months, and two
sisters, a bro her, wife aud three CHI
dren mourn his departure.
Mr.. BLY, was well known in our
community and was held in high
esteem as a man of the strictest honor
aud integrity. He was faithful
member of the l. o. O. F., and held
many friends. The funeral services
were conducted by Rev. Oeschger.
Interment was made in the Union
cemetery.-Herald, Nunda, Ill
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-09-24
! a IvIIRACIE
How a Locomotor Ataxia Sufferer
Was Cured.
From the Evening Mews, Detroit, Mich,

James Crockett sturdy old Scotchman.
living in Detroit, Mich, at IS Montcalm
Street. was asked about his wonderful cure.
" First" he said, 81 must tell you some.
thing of my life before my almost fatal sick
ness l was born in Scotland in 1922, and
came to this country in 1S4S / am a marine
engineer by trade. In 1872 1 was in the
employ of the Detroit and Cleveland Navi-
CATION Co., and for fifteen years was chief
engineer on enc of their big passenger
steamers. My first boat was the r. N. Rice,
which was burned at the docks. Then 1
was transferred to the Rubie, which was
chartered to make the run between Detroit
and Cleveland.
!" brought out the new steamer the City
of the Straits and for years acted as her
chief engineer. 1t is great responsibility,
the position of chief engineer on those big
passenger palaces. Thousands of lives are
held in the keeping of the engineer. The
anxiety causes a great nervous strain, and
the strictest attention is necessary. Not for
a moment must he lose his watchfulness.
For fifteen years | carefully watched
the big engines and boilers without single
accident, and only noticed that was getting
nervous. Suddenly without warning 1 was
taken sick, and in less than week I was
Frustrated. | had the best of physicians.
1 grew gradually worse, and at the council
of doctors, they said had nervous prostra-
ton, and had destroyed my whole nervous
system and would never be able to be up
again. They said I had worn myself out by
the long nervous strain caused by watching
and worrying about the smec ;-c-r-zz9e 2 ~
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-09-24
CURRENT EVENTS.

William X. Herzog, of Illinois, has
been appointed United States consul at
lillian, Germany.
An attempt was made by u strange
man tokillMiss Ida Orme, well-known
song writer in London. She was shot
in the breast.
A dispatch from Constantinople says:
Ali Ferrouh Bey has been nominated as
the new Turkish minister to Washing
ton. Riftaat Bey's name has been with
drawn.
A terrible headend collision occurred
near Helena, Ala, OH the Georgia &
Alabama railway, Tuesday. Engineer
j. d. Young and his fireman were killed.
Conductor G. Il. Boyd was badly hurt.
The states general, or parliament OF
the Netherlands, was opened Tuesday
by the queen regent The latter was
accompanied by Queen Wilhelmina, who
was present for the first time at this
ceremony.
A Michigan Central train struck a
carriage containing two people at a
crossing near Chatham, Ont Jeremiah
Cuellette was instantly killed and Miss
st. Peters so badly injured that she can
not recover.
The queen regent has ordered that
special surveillance be exercised at the
Spanish ports on all arrivals from
United States ports, in consequence of
the outbreak of yellow fever in some of
the southern states.
Lieut.. Peary and his party of arctic
explorers have reached Sydney, C. b.,
on the bark Hope. All are well and
satisfied with their summer work. They
bring back the huge Cape York me-
teorite, the largest in the world.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-09-24
THE YELLOW PEST.
Its Progress in the South Appears
to Be Slow.
A FEW NEW CASES REPORTED DAILY.
No Deaths Have Occurred at Any
Point for Several Days-Conhdence
IL Being Restored at New Orr
leans and Mobile.

Washington, Sept. 22.-surgeon Gen.
eral Wyman has sent a telegraphic
summary of the yellow fever situation
to the secretaries of the boards of health
at Raleigh, s. c.; Florence, S. c.; Bowl
ing Green, KY; Montgomery, Ala;
Jackson, Miss; Jacksonville, Fla; Lit
tie Rock, Ark; St. Louis, Mo-; Nash
vile, Tenn; indianapolis, Ind;
Springfield, Ill.,; Columbus, O.; New
Orleans, La; Austin, Tex, and Atlanta,
Ga. 1t shows total of cases up to Sep
TENDER 20 as follows: At New Orleans,
81; Mobile, 10; Cairo, 4; Burnley, Miss,
10; Biloxi, Miss, 20; Edwards, Miss,
IS; Ocean Springs, Miss, IL; at other
points, 10; total 16O.
situation MT New Orleans.
New Orleans, Sept. 22.-There were
nine cases of yellow fever reported to
the board of health Tuesday afternoon
at six o'clock when the days work of
the physicians ended. There were,
however, no deaths recorded, and the
doctors all agreed that the situation
was steadily improving. The fever at
present, instead of developing into
malignant type, is us mild, if it is not
IA n
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-09-24
American Federation Of Labor, a,

American Federation Of Labor, a.
which were present President Ratch.
ford. OF the United Mine Workers OF
America, and Cameron Miller, OF the
same organization, was devoted to ar.
ranging means for further aiding the
miners in organizing in Illinois and
West Virginia and looking to the hold
Ing OF C. convention of miners of West
Virginia for the settlement of the diff.
ficulties In that state based upon the
action of the Columbus convention.
During the afternoon the auditing
committee reported that they found the
books OF the secretary to be correct and
the finances of the federation in a
tourishing condition. The report also
showed considerable increase of men,
bership. An appropriation was made
to aid the unions of the state of Utah
In defending the constitutionality of
the eight-hour law of that state which
will be heard before the United States
supreme court in October. President
Gompers reported that arrangements
are being perfected for the thorough
organization of the patent machine in
the tin industry, and the indications at
present are that this trade will soon be
thoroughly unionized.
Coal Famine in Des Moines.
Des Moines, Ia. Sept. 22.-The coal
famine is becoming acute here, due to
the miners strike. All the miners in
this county are out except few in the
Christy mine. The cold weather has
been causing some apprehension. The
miners say they will stay out till con-
cessions are made by the operators.
Efforts are being made to import col
ored miners, but without much success.
Many of the large consumers of coal
are continuing means of keeping up a
supply.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-09-24
SLAIN BY NEGROES,
brakeman Killed by Men Whom Hs
Had Ordered on a Train.

brakeman Killed by Men Whom He
Had Ordered on a Train.
st. Louis, Sept. 22-Two negro tramps
murdered Jefferson Batey and seriously
wounded Will Davis, brakeman on the
Illinois Central railroad near Carbon.
dale, ILL.,, 90 miles south of st. Loui,
early on Tuesday. The negroes boarded
the train south of Carbonate, and were
ordered off by the brakeman. AS the
train pulled out a number of pistol shots
were heard. The train was stoned.
Conductor William Brooks missed
Batey and Davis. He heard cries and
both men were found in a ditch, where
they had fallen. They had been on ton
OF the train when the negroes fred.
Batey was killed instantly Davis is
seriously wounded and was taken to his
home at Coulterville, Ill. No arrests
were made. The negroes are unknown,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-09-24
OFF FOR THE EAST.
President Mckinley Leaves for q
Visit to Adams. Mnss

President Mckinley Leaves for a
Visit to Adams, Mass.
Washington, Sept. 22.-President Nc.
Kinley and party left the city Tuesday
night via the Pennsylvania railroad for
Adams, Mass, where they will be the
guests of Hon. w. B. Plunkett. Accom-.
panied by Mrs. Mckinley and Miss
Mabel Mckinley the president arrived at
the station few minutes before nine
o'clock and went Immediately to the
special train in waiting, where they
Joined Secretary and Mrs. Alger, At
torney-General and Miss McKenna and
Executive Clerk Cortelyou, who had ar.
rived short time before. The railroad
company rendered special train for the
use of the presidential party consisting
OF the combination baggage and smol.
Ing Pullman car antony" the sleeping
car "Haselmere' and President Thonp.
sons private car. Promptly at nine
o'clock the train pulled out, the presi.
dent acknowledging an impromptu
demonstration by the crowd which had
gathered.