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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1897-02-25

Balance on hand Deem
Dor u. 1895
Tax Dupl cate Of 1894.
Tax Duplicate Of iso6...
Tax upIicats Of 1885,,
Seated and Unseatsd Land
Interest on UnssAtsd Land
Liquor Licenses. HOTEL.
Restaurants
Exonerated taxes paid ....
Jury fees, ffnes and costs
from II. A. Knapp ooun-
W solicitor
Jury fees, hnes and costs
from j. II. Thomas,
clerk Of courta
jury fees, hnea and costs
from y. b Clemens,
Sheriff ...................
Fine from Martin Hors,
Alderman.
Fine from c. q. Donovan.
Alderman.
Prisoners board collected.
parliamentary lisns coli't'd
court House Improve
msnt bonds sold ..~.......
. per cent penalty col
lected on returned taxes.
fund
Rebate State personal
tax, 1925 ..................
Refunded By Groton.
Bridge d Mfg. Co. go.
oustsvs Hahn, old ilsI
Costs and interest lands
redeemed from County
proceeds of County Com
missionors tax sala,....
u. g. Kruegsrman, old
slate from court house
.
SECRECY Internal STAIRS
compiling, etc., tax
Statistics for year 1895.
Michael Grimes, l desk.
4seoste on insurance on
Court House. -
S;W: Roberts, l boz soap.
W. Il. Tennis, treasurer
Jermyn borough. sps-
cial election tickstA ..,.|
d. q. Bailey, s2soial elect
ton tickets, WaveriyI
Refunded by r.. @. Krue-
german and others over
paid BY Commission rs
Chas II. Sohadt loan to-
County Comm issionsrs
Transferred from county
Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1897-02-25

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The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
Public Feeling Against
Him Gains Down
at Urbana.
Militiamen, However, May Yet
Need Protection at the
Town.
But There VIII Not Be a Prosecu-
ton of the Troops for Firing
on the Mob.

URBANA, ONO June 7.-Sheriff Nc
Lean, who has been missing since the
lynchIng riot OF Friday, came home to-
day. The feeling against'hi has quieted
down and the feeling against the militia
is also abating, though there is some talk
OF two com panies being ordered out to
escort them home. 1t is reported that
General Axline will arrest the ringleaders
of the mob and fifty Deputy Sherifts who
refused to aid Sheriff Mclean.
Women held a meeting this afternoon
and decided to petition the Legislature to
pass a law making criminal assault sub
ject to the death penalty.
Mayor Ganson in an interview to-day
says: This deploraple affair will result
in the enactment OF a law fixing the death
penalty for such a crime as Mitchell COM
mitted. The people, almost to man, re-
gret the events of the last few days, but
all are satisfied that the criminal only got
his just deserts, and there is not a regret
in or city over the end that has come to
him."
General Axline says he has assurance
that there will be neither persecution nor
prosecution on account OF the part the
militia took IN the affair.
Lynching was the theme for sermons in
all parts of the State yesterday, and mob
violence was universally condemned.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
0c0KG0R GETS THE c0RTRAcI.
8gddine-Lew Ineig Die for
SuperiHteHdent

WASHINGTON, D. c., June Buds
for the purchase and removal OF build
inas now on the Seventh and Mission
streets lot were received at the Treasury
Department to-day. The contract will be
awarded TO ]. O'Connor on his highest
bid OF $67S. Mr.. Witiier, the next highest
bidder. claimed tha; he ought to be given
tie contract, because O'Connor did not
deposit certified cEeck as required, but
the department decides that O'Connor s
deposit oil cash meets the requirement as
well as a check would have done.
Some protests against The proposed ap-
pointment of Oscar b. Lewis as superin-
tendent of The new Pos office building
have been received here from the Ia Dor
unions of San Francisco, while the Bull i
ers' Exchange has sent a letter TO Mr..
Loud tavoring his appointment IL Is
unders ood, however, that civil service
examination VAS held at San Francisco
and Mr.. Lewis name is not on the eligible
list. Tne appointment will be made
under civil service rules. The three names
that stand highest on the eligible list will
be certified 10 the Secretary of the Treas
ury by The Civil Service CommIssi and
be will then make a selection. IL may be
that Mr.. Loud will influence the appoint
ment of a superin tenuent, but his choice
will have to be eligible under the civil
service rules. The appointment will not,
however, be made for some time.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
ASSaSSinateS an Editor
on a Trivial Provo
cation.
His Many Aspirations the
Theme of a Humorous
Article.
The Town of Ardmors, Indian Ter
ritory, Discussing the Oues-
ton of LynChing.

WICHITA, KANs, June AT Ard
more, lDd. T., to-day, James Williams,
editor of the Daily Chronicle, was shot
through the heart By Clarence Douglass,
an Ardnore politician, in the presence of
hundreds OF people.
Douglass name was signed to an article
written in Josh Billings style which ap-
peared in the Chronicle recently. His
name was not mentioned therein, but his
political character was held up TO ridicule
and his political ambitions referred to hui
N orously.
When Douglass met Williams he ac-
cused him of the authorship OF the OBJ
iectionable article, and Williams laugh
ingly admitted that he had written it.
whereupon Douglass i'm mediately drew
his gun and fired.
my Co, Douglass. don't kill mel" ex-
claimed Williams as he jumped back, but
the bullet had already done its work.
Intense excitement prevails and Doug
lass would have Jared i'll had not the Off
GERS hustled him away. Williams leaves
wife and eight children and they are
crazed with grief. Threats of lynching
are heard ana Douglass is kept under
heavy guard.
Clarence Douglass was recently indorsed
by several Republican organizations in
Indian Territory for a place on the Dawes
commission and was so talked of in con-
nection with the Ardmore postoffice.
The article which caused the tragedy af-
forded little excuse for the killing, as it
was very mild in tone. 1t purported TO
be contribution from ''spring poet"
who desired to dispose of some of his lit
erary wares. An excerpt is as follows:
Mr.. Editur: II you haven't hired a poet yet
and want me TO write the efusions ior your
paDer send me d check and l will male you
lO9 beAuuI Iul stanzas have just prepared on
spring. If you kant aford to hire me on full
time can practice law, go as a delegate 10
Wash ington or serve Oh the DAVIS kOmmishun
wen not writin verses for your paper. When
l was in Washington lin the interest of town
size legislatio before the 81. Louis conven-
ton dedicated many OF my verses TO MeKin-
ley. Upon my return To the Territory / posed
for interviews in the Overlook comm on
wealth, the Berwyn Inte!ligencer aud num-
Der OF other leading pape.s of this county, in
which stated that l carried the politicks oil
this seckshun in my vest pocket aud hat
would cast the Indian Territory vote for Nc
Kinley.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
After Leaving the SEN
ate Tariffs Will Be
Agreed Upon.
Mckinley to Send Message
Asking for Powerto Appoint
Currency Commission.
After DIsposing OF the Revenue and
Financial Measures Congress
VIII Adjourn In July.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 7.-Sena-
tor Aldrich has notified the President that
the tariff bill will pass the Senate and be
ready for the conference committee on or
about the 21st of this month. Reed has
informed the President that the confer
ence committee will not take more than a
week for the consideration of the bill.
On the strength of this information the
President is determined to send special
message to Congress on cr about the 22I,
asking for power TO appoint a currency
commission of not more than fifteen mem-
bers. his idea being to bring the matter
before Congress and enable that body to
discuss the measure and vote upon it
while the tariff bill is in conference, so
Congress will be able to pass the tariff bill
and the currency commission resolution
about the same time and adjourn early in
July.
Secretary Gage said to-day, from in
formation received by him from leaders
in Congress, he believed the American
people would be presented with a new
tariff as Fourth OF July present.
The only thing that may deter the
President from bringing the currency
question 10 the attention of Congress at
this session is a fear that if the financial
discussion is once started 1t is apt to get
beyond control of the Republican leaders
in the Senate and House and continue
during the remainder of the summer.
Little or no difficulty would be encoun-
tered in passing the bill in the House. In
the Senate, however, the friends of the ad-
ministration measure would be at the
mercy of the Democrats and Populists,
who would not permit vote TO be taken
until they had talked 10 their hearts con-
tent The Republicans in both houses see
their way clear in following up the tariff
bill with a currencY-commissio measure.
The President will recommend such ac-
tion, otherwise ne may think it best to let
Congress adjourn as soon as the tariff bill
becomes law
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
SLhUGHTER. or FANATICS.
Stronghold kffer Most Des-
perdte Bottle.
perate Bottle.

NEW YORK, N. Y, June THE
Herald's Rio Janeiro special says: Canu-
dos, the stronghold of the fanatics under
Antonio Conselheiro, has fallen, the Fed
eral troops having captured it after des-
perate engagement with more than 5000
rebels.
The fanatics were strongly intrenched.
AT the beginning of the battle they gained
some advantage and the first hurried re-
ports TO the Government presaged defeat.
The Brazilian artillery, however, turned
the tide and in the end the fanatics
fed precipitateiy from their cover. They
were pursued with great vigor and almost
annihilated. The victory was not gained,
however, without serious loss more than
800 Brazilans being killed and wounded
Among the killed was Colonel Telles.
President Moraes is so deeply chagrined
at recent political incidents and diff
culties, which have been caused by fac
tienal strife, that he will resign.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
NASHVILLE IS ALL ACTIVITY
Elaborate Preparations for the Reception
of Pres I0eHt McK,nIey at The
EXDoSHion CIR

NASHVILLE, TENN, June 2. - The
managers OF the exposition are making
great preparations for the visit OF Presi-
dent Mckinley. The President will arrive
in Nashville at A. NJ, on Saturday, Gin
cinnati day, and will remain over Sun
day.
Besides being present at the reception
In the Cincinnati building at noon, the
President will probably be on the grounds
the greater part of the day. On Sunday
ne will attend church in Nashville, and on
Monday he will leave for Asheviile, N. c.,
TO visit Biltmore, the famous Vanderbilt
residence
Preparations have been made for an ex-
hlbtlon of fireworks in the evening OF
Cincinnati day, ana the com mittee on ar
rangements, through the sub-com mittee
on entertain ment, have secured what will
be one OF the finest set pieces to be used
on the grounds during the entire exposie
tion.
A special train will be run, as the official
Cham ber of Commerce train will leave
cincinnati al about $3.50 P. NJ. on Friday,
June III, on the Louisville and Nashville
Railroad, and arrive in Nashville Satur-
day morning at O'Clock. Upon the ar
will proceed at once to the Maxwell House,
that has been chosen the official headquar-
ters, and will be ready to leave Tor the ex-
position grounds at 10 O'Clock.
A special train Will convey the Cincin-
natl people from Nashville to the grounds
over the Nashville, Chattanooga and St.
Louis Railroad. When the grounds are
reached the meeting will be held in the
Cincinnati building at IL O'Clock, when an
address of welcome Will be made and the
dedication of the Cincinnati building will
take place.
This VIII be done by the formal pres
entation of the building To Mayor Cald-
we'll in behalf of the city of Cincinnati by
chairman Robert Ladiaw of the local
Tennessee Centennial Commission.
From IL AS until 80 there will be re-
ception held in the ncinnati building in
honor OF President Mckinley, who has
positively agreed to be present a that
ii ne. Following the reception the visit
ors will be left free TO inspect the grounds
and Vanity Fair, the Midway, dntil late
In the evening. At P NJ there will be an
inspection and drill of the police by Chief
Deitsch. The special train returning TO
Cincinnati will leave Nashville at 1850
P. NJ.
The King of Siam has been invited to
attend the exposition.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
CT INTEREST 10 THE COAST.
H0HtagHe's Name Goes TO tbe Senate
To-Dcy-He Appra lsershLp-MoVe-
nehfs OF CdHfornfdHs.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June 7.-Tele-
grams came thick and fast to-day to SEN
ator Perkins, Congressman Loud and
Colonel Spreckels urging John D. Daily for
Postmaster. They were tritle late, how
ever, for the recommendation of w. w.
Montague was gned by Senator Perkins
and Mr.. Loud to-day ana filed at the Post
office Department. Postmaster General
Gary said he would take the matter up
the first thing tomorrow morning. The
President will send Mr.. Montague's name
10 the Senate tomorrow, as stated in Sun
days CALL. Senator Perkins to-k ght re-
ceived telegram from John D. Daly ask
ing if he would join Mr.. Loud in recon-
mending his appointment. Senator Per-
kins could only reply that the recommen-
dation of another man had already been
sent to the Postmaster-General.
The next appointment will be the
Appraiser. One of the applicants, Colonel
J. f. Evans of San Francisco, is now here.
but he is devoting his attention to several
OF the tariff schedules in which his clients
: Are interested.
Mrs. Laura L. Buffandeau of San Fran
cisco IS at the Riggs House. She had an
interview to-day with Senator Perkins and
with Mr.. Spreckels TO urge that Mr..
King of the San Francisco Bulletin be
appointed Appraiser. The chances are AL
together that John 7. Dare Will get the
. place, as he has the strong hacking of Mr..
Spreckels. Senator Perkins may indors e
b m also.
Representative Loud received some teIe-
grams tonight. asking his support for w.
W. james for Postmaster at Monterey.
Mr.. Loud has nothing TO do with this ap-
h Il
. trict Senator Perkins will make the ap-
pointment.
Irving b. Dudley of San Diego is still in
the city awaiting his appointment as
Minister to Peru. The President told Mr..
Spreckels that he would appoint him.
Congressman Loud called at the Post
office Department to-day and recommend
ed The appointment Of Colonel Pinaud as
. Postmaster at MadroEe, Santa Clara
County.
The Postoffice Department has decided
TO change the name of the postoffice al
Pokegama, Siskiyou County, to Kama
ihon.
U. S. Grant and wife and Mrs. Jesse r.
Grant OF San Diego are at tn Arlington.
c. ?. huntington and H. E. Huntin g.
ton have gone to New York.
Ex- Senator FELTON, is in Philadelphia.
j. ID Spreckeis returned from New
York this afternoon. lie leaves New
York for San Francisco torn oIrow.
William H. Baihache of San Diego has
been appointed Chinese inspector of the
. Treasury Department.
: J. ? Newman of San Francisco is at the
Normandie.
Observation-Disclosures originaI-Martin
?. Donneily, San Francisco; Don Carlos
Miller Soldiers Home, Los Angeles;
Burton D. Pull, San jose. IDcrease-Hi-
ram NJ. Sherman, Los Angeles. Original
widow, etc.-Margaret Smith, Livermore
Oregon: Original Daniel IL. Clough,
Hood River.
Washington: Original-AiDert Fischer,
+. Iwaco; William NJ. Kttle. Original
widow, etc.-Mary {. Gerard; EIizabet b
A. Thompson. Tacoma. Mexican War sur
vivors-George II. Bell.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
WISCONSIN RAILROAD H0RR0R.
Eight yes Lost m COLLISION and
Three Of Inc Bodies Are
CFem1fed

HUDSON, Wis, June IA work train
on the Omaha road, while rounding a
curve two miles east Of this city this alter
noon, ran into a freight train coming in
an opposite direction at speed OF thirty
five miles an hour. Six of the crew of the
work train, including the foreman and
fireman, were killed, and another fireman
and the engineer of the piledriver were
fatally injured. The cars took fire imme.
diately and three of the bodies were cre-
mated. ALI the crew of the other train
escaped. Both engines are total wrecks,
and the company's loss amounts to $780,
900. The wreck was caused by the dis
obedience OF orders by Engineer James
Owens OF the work train and the con-
ductor, who had the right of way to the
westbound track, but forgot his orders
and took the eastbound track and did not
discover his error until too late. Owens
is nearly crazed and under arrest.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
ADVENTURES OF 4 THIEF.
EUdes detectives by Joining the Cu6ans,
but a LeVe- Letter Leads to HIS
C1DUre

CHICAGO, I'LL, June 7.-Eugene B.
Purtelle OF Milwaukee, who passed
through Chicago yesterday in charge of
Detective Waterman OF the Milwaukee
detective department, has led an exciting
life in his attempts to avoid arrest since
last fail According to the story OF the
police the fugitive had been in Cuba, en-
listed in the insurgent army, and was
captured in Havana by Spanish detect
ives while he was carrying dispatches of
the bel camp TO the Junta. He told the
Spanish authorities plaus bls story and,
being an American citizen, he was re-
leased after short imprisonment in
MORO Castle.
Except for mistake made by the Mil
waukee authorities, Purtele won d never
have made his visit 10 Cuba. Detective
Gard was in pawnshop one day last No
vember when Purtelle came in 10 pawn
several diamonds. Purtelle Is 20 yeirs of
age and speaks SIX languages. His man.
ner and general appearance made the
pawn broker suspicious, and he called the
detectives attention 10 the customer.
Gard took the man in and sent message
TO Milwaukee. But Purtelle was not
wanted there.
The next day the Milwaukee authorities
learned that diamonds which agreed with
the description of those taken from Pur-
telle had been stolen from a LAWYER in
that city. The bird had, however, flown.
Purtelle went To Cuba last fall. He fought
with the insurgents and was sent to New
York with dispatches 10 the Junta. He
was shadowed by Spanish spies IN Havana,
who arrested him on suspicion. He pro-
tested his innocence. and showing that he
was an American citizen he was given his
freedom and went TO New Orleans. On
his arrival there he wrote a letter to his
sweetheart in Milwaukee, and this led to
his q nfnra
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
AN INDIAA WAh IMMINESr.
soldiers and Settlers Eager to Meet the
Cheyenne Brope.

ROSEBUD, MoNT., June Every thing
now points to an Indian war throughout
the valley. The young Cheyenne braves
the soldiers and the settlers are all
anx Gus for fight and it will cause gen.
eral surprise if it should be averted. The
settlers have all deserted the isolated
farms and have gathered at the settle
ments or at the ranches that can be most
easily defended. AT Bratton's ranch,
thirty miles south of here, there are
thir,y-seven well-armed settlers prepared
to give the Indians a warm reception if
they attack the place.
The Indians everywhere are showing
signs OF restlessness and are ready to
make trouble. The troopers surprised
and captured camp OF naked Indians in
war paint, who were engaged i'll the war
dance.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
CAUCUS OF REP UBLIoANs.
VGrtoui Changes tn the Tariff Schedule
to Be Considered.

WASHINGTON, D. c., June IA eau.
Gus OF Republican Senators is called for
tomorrow, at which time it is proba bic
the changes in the tariff bill agreed upon
at the recent conference of the leaders
will be discussed and if possible indorsed.
These changes include increased rates in
The Wool schedule, in accordance with the
new draft drawn by Warren OF Wyoming.
the restoration of specific instead of ad
valorem rates in the sugar schedule, and
the Abandonment of the increased duty of
a cents s barrel on beer. The proposition
10 place 10 per cent duty on tea will also
be considered, as we'll as the proposed
duty of 81 on white pine. The Repub-
licans are confident that ali the differ
ences of opinion will be amica bly, arranged
in the caucus, so that nothing will inter-
fere with the programme of disposing OF
the bill promptly.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
J,ca,n,, B,rthDiace Torn Do,,n

MEXICO, Mo. June The town
Florida, near this city. has lost the build
ing in which Marx Twain was born. The
old structure has been torn down. prepa-
tory to building new house. Numerous
calls have been made upon Mrs. Roney,
the owner. by admirers of the humorisi,
for enough tim ber 10 make a cane, or even
for shingle or a brick.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08

complete revolution in the administration
of the affairs of this organization, which
has grown to be the strongest influence in
the educational work of this country The
principal work of the convention will con-
sist in securing the adoption of a uniform
standard Of admission to the colleges OF
the country and the arrangement of
high school currIculums to conform there
tvif
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
THO BRAVE TEXANS.
stand of Score of Spanish Marine
fn a MeSican Pori.

tH a MeDican PORT.
CITY OF MEXICO, MEX. June T.
Last night two Texans. Joe Long and
Charles Holbrook, were sitting in saloon
in Vera Cruz, when twenty marines OF the
Spanish sunooat Nuevo Espana entered.
One shouted viva Cuba Espanola." The
Texans replied, viva Cuba Libre, "
when they were attacked by the Spanards
with knives. The Texans made a brave
defense with their fists until rescued hv a
hundrei Mexican soldiers. The Spaniards 8
and Texans were arrested, but were SUBJ
seQuentiy liberated at the solicitation of
their respective Consuls. Popular sym.
pathy was with the Americans.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
QUESTION or PROCEDURE.
MiSsnesOtG's Gorernor to Be Placed Under
AOnsthaL ARREST.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINI, June AT
torney-General Childs and the district
bench have agreed on procedure to de-
termine whether the Grani Jury has the
power TO summon the Governor of the
State before it by subpoena. Governor
Clough. having refused 10 obey the sum-
mons, an attacn ment is 10 issue and the
Governor will be placed under nominal
arrest. Habeas corpus proceedings will
then bring the case directly before the
Supreme Court. The Grand Jury ia
anxious to secure the State Examiner :
reports TO the Governor on the failed
banks. The Governors announced rea-
son for declining to surrender them Is thar
the jury should have asked lor them in
siead OF resorting to ieglI process
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
Il MANUFAcrU Ed SENS 4rIoN

GrO"ndtess story d6oWt the Sugar Trwst
selling OWt.
WASHINGTON, D. c., June Some
am mbltious newspaper correspondents are
sending out story tonight that a gigan-
tic English synd icate has been formed to
buy out the sugar trusts interests in this
country. THE CALLS correspondent was
told tonight that there was nothing n it
by persons in position to know the facts,
The story is doubtless being circulated in
order to affect the tariff legislation now
Zen ling in Congress.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-08
TWo ALEyATOhs FALL.
A Number of PersOps Seriously Injtsr,
by the AccideMIs.

a NNnaOer OF FerSoH~ H"rt0HSIy In Jttred
by the accidents.
NEW YORK, n. Y, June THE
elevator in the postoffice used for carrying
freight and employees fell from the fifth
floor TO the basement to-day.
The accident was caused by the break
ing of the elevator rope.
The injured are
Captain J. J. Cox, special examiner.
internal injuries; George W. Dalv, postof-
tice clerk, internal in iuries; John Murphy,
laborer, broken ankle and other injuries
Joseph Luffey, broken back; Thomas Me-
Govern o. Brooklyn, broken back; Frank
birdsali, railway postal clerk, broken leg.