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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
FORESAW A HUSBANDS DEATH.
Dying Womau's Strange Prediction
Fulfilled.

Philadelphia, July 9.-There was
something weird and uncanny about
the death of Franklin j. Bond, in Cam
den, yesterday. One month ago, almost
to the hour, Bonds young wife lay upon
her death bed. Almost her last words
were: Frank, you'll soon follow me-"
SOON after Mrs. Bonds funeral hes
husbar was taken i'll, but no fears
were entertained for him. 1t was
thought that worry and anxiety Incl
dent to his wife's illness and death had
upset him, and that a few days quiet
and rest would soon restore hm. y
fortnight ago he went to Crescu, near
Mt. Pocono, Pa, and his friends ana
relatives thought he was getting on
nicely. He suddenly grew worse, how
ever and on Tuesday was hurried TO
his home, No. 430 Benson street He
never rallied, but continued to grow
worse until death came.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
SHOT GRANDPA FOR A THIEF.
A Young Mans Serious Mistake
While on Watch.

Cape May Court House, N. j., July
9.-Nebulon Swain, an aged and re-
spected farmer living at Swainton, lies
in very critical condition at his home.
with about twenty-eight No. shot
embedded in his groin and abdomen,
end the chicken thief for whom the
charge of lead was prepared is still at
large and in good health. So serious
have been the recent depredations of
poultry thieves that many Middle
township farmers have made arrange
ments to protect their breeds by heroic
measures.
While a young grandson of Mr..
Swain and a farm hand were holding
midnight vigil Thursday night they
saw a stranger creeping along toward
the hen roost and young Swain fired
missing his man. AS the smoke cleared
away they saw what they supposed to
he the same man standing near the
roost The next shot was answered by
a groan, and the boys were Mortified to
find that it was Mr.. Swain, who had
come out unknown to them to see if
they were awake.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
HAWAIIANS DISAPPOINTED.
Held a Steamer at Honolulu, Hoping
for Annexation News.

San Francisco, July 9.-The steamer
City OF Peliing, just arrived, was
day behind her regular time. Captain
Smith explained the delay by saying
the vessel was detained at Honolulu
on a request from the officers of the
Hawaiian government, who asked that
the vessel remain in the harbor until
the Mariposa from San Francisco
should arrive, by which the Hawaii
ans hoped to hear that the annexation
treaty had been ratified by the United
States senate. and that they could call
themselves Americans.
The leaders of the annexation party
had purchased all the firecrackers on
the islands and were preparing for a
big celebration, but the news to fully
suit them did not come, and the cele-
bration was declared off. The Hawaii
ans hoped by holding the steamer to
send congratulatory messages to this
country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
HAzLETON MANS BIG CONTRACT.
John W. Creiiin Receives Orders to
Build n Large Canal.

HaZleton, July 9.-The st. Lawrence
Power company of Massena Springs,
N. y. has awarded to John w. Crellin,
of this city, the contract for a canal
excavation in st. Lawrence county, N.
V. between the st. Lawrence and Glass
rivers. The canal will be three miles
in length and will require about two
years to complete.
The purpose of the canal is to secure
water fall and establish an electric
plant similar to that at Niagara Falls.
The projectors have already awarded
to the Westinghouse Electric company
of Pittsburg, the contract for furnish
ing the machinery and electrical equip
ment which it is said will cost one mill
lion dollars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
HEIRS TO S7,000,0OO.
Greene and Fayette County Families
Expect a Share of Big Estate.

Waynesburg, July GA fortune of
$42, 900 in England is expected by
Fayette and Greene county families.
One of the heirs is William Finch, u
farmer near Waynesburg; another the
Anderson family in this town. There
are six direct heirs to the estate, all in
America, and the two families men
toned will come in for $1,000, ,O00 For
sixteen years these heirs have been
working on the case. and only recently
came across the missing link in the
shape of the log of a ship in which
members of the family crossed the
ocean years ago.
This log was found at Brownsville.
a Bible giving a complete history of
the family, has also been found in
Fayette county. Besides the millions
in cash there are eighty acres in the
heart of one of the English cities which
will come to these heirs. The heirs
will endeavor to get Judge MestreZat,
of uniontown, to conduct their case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
ALLEGED ASSAILANT GOES FREE.
Was a Prisoner at the Time a Crime
Was Committed.

Media, July 9.-Stephen Smith, a COL
ored man, held here on the charge OF
making brutal assault upon Miss
Mary Spencer, a teacher at the Elwyn
Training school, has been proven inno-
cent without a trial.
When the assault occurred, on Sun
day night, June 27, Smith was in the
house of correction at Holmesburg.
This was discovered by a discharge
from the institution found in the cell
in the town lookup he occupied on the
night of his arrest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
LEGAL.

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Il Lackawanna County. Notice is hereby
given that The Cambrian Mutual Fire Insur-
ance Company, of Scranton, Pa, has filed
Its petition in said court, praying that it be
permitted to surrender up any powers In Its
ing said corporation, and that the said court
has granted rule to show cause why a de-
cree dissolYing the said corporation should
not be made, r6turnable August 10, SO7, at
10 o'clock "A. m. said petition Is filed in the
prothonotary' office in said county as of No.
b0O, September term, 1897.
TAYLOR 4 LEWIS,
Attorneys for Petitioner
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
SPOILED THE WEDDING.
A Prospective Bridegroom Failed to
Show Up at SharpsvilIe.

Sharon, July 9.-Miss Constance Nc
NoWell, daughter of j. G. Mcdowell, a
comment liveryman of Sharpsville,
was to have been married at noon
Wednesday to William Haggerty, of
Warren. The marriage was set for 10
O'Clock, but at the appointed hour the
groom was not on hand. The guests
became uneasy and after a long wait
they were dismissed, including the
minister.
Haggerty left Sharpsvllle Wednes-
day morning for Sharon, saying he
was going to take a bath but instead
boarded train for Pittsburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
TRADE OUTLOOK BRIGHTER.
Bradstreet's, Formerly Pessimistic,
Converted to PrOsperity's Side.

New York, July 9.-Bradstreets to-
morrow will say: The prospect of an
early settlement of the tariff has
strengthened the widespread feeling Of
hopefulness that the autumn will bring
a revival of consumptlve demand, Or
ders for clothing, shoes and hardware
for fall delivery are already more fire.
quent at Baltimore, Chicago and Oma-
ha. Prices show an advance of one
fifth of l per cent. during June and
mark the beginning of a turn in the
outward flow Of the tide of prices
which continued from January to
June l.
There are 2lE business failures
reported throughout the United States
this week compared with 225 last week
and 2l9 in the week a year ago and 266
two years ago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
LIGHTNING IN THE FENCE.
Leaned on n Barbed Wire and Elec-
tricity KceIed Him Over.

West Chester. July 9.--Thomas Ford
had been fishing last evening at the
Brandywine. and. seeing q storm ap-
preaching, started home. He had made
about half the distance when he stop
ped to watch the gathering clouds. He
leaned over a barbed wire fence, his
hands resting on the upper strand of
the fence. While he stood there a
sharp flash of lightning came.
Immediately Ford was raised off his
feet and dashed to the ground where
he lay in a semi-conscious condition
for some minutes. The lightning had
run along the wire fence and he had
felt its effects. He managed to get
home. and is still suffering from the
effects of the shock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
STEEL WORKERS DISAGREE.
Failure of the Pittsburg Conference
aud Mills to Remain Idle,

Pittsburg. July s.-The joint scale
conference of iron and steel sheet man
ufacturers and the Amalgamated as
sociation, which has been in session
here for two days, was unable to agree
and adjourned at 1880 o'clock this af-
ternoon. No date was fixed for another
meeting.
The conferees agreed upon every
point but one. The Amalgamated as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
Attempted Murder and Suicide.

Eff'ngham, ILL.,, July 9.-Samuel "A.
Wright, an eX-policeman and stock buyer
free four shots at his brother-iI-law, Ed
ward Gillisoie. and then turned the re-
volver on himself with suicidal intent.
The ball entered his head at the right
eye and produced mortal wound. Only
one ball took effect on Gillespie striking
him in the neck. IL Is thought Gillespie
will recover. Family difficulties were the
cause Of the tragedy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
THAT BUTLER ELOPEMENT.
SchIoss and His Wife Learn Peace Is
in Sight.

Canton, o., July 9.--Leon Schloss and
wife, whose marriage created a sensa-
ton at Butler, are still at the Hurford
house in this city. This morning a long
letter was received from l. ]. Mcbride,
the father of Schloss' young wife.
Schloss refused to be interviewed con-
cerning it.
The indications are that the parents
of Mrs. Schloss are relenting.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
NEW RAILROAD RECORD.
Transportation of Christian Endeav-
Orcrs Believed TO Establish IL,

Salt Lake City, July 9-The Chris
tian EndeaVor west-bound movement Is
practically over During the period
from July TO the Rio Grande West
ern road handled seventy-one trains
carrying 1882 passengers from Grand
Junction to Ogden. The greater per-
centage of these. passengers stopped
over i'm Salt Lake City, thus requiring
second movement or the handling of
a total of nearly $4,000 passengers. This
was accomplished without accident or
serious delay.
The bulk of this immense traffic hav-
ing been carried on July 3, and 5, es-
tablishes, it is claimed, the world 5
single track passenger record
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
ELKS AT LAKESIDE.
After Award of Prizes at Minneapolis
an Excursion Is Taken.


Minneapolis, Mimi, July 9,-The
grand lodge of Elks today formally
awarded prizes as follows:
Most unique display, first prize, 5000,
to Terre Haute, Ind; second prize, 800,
to Grand Forks. N. d.
Competitive drill, first prize, 800, to
Toledo; second prize, SIS, to Louisville,
and the best banner in parade, first
Tri7e, $75, to Allegheny, Pa; second
prize, $50, to Cincinnati.
Uniformed lodge coming longest dis
tance, 800, to Hartford.
The big Elk to the lodge bringing the
greatest proportion of it's members the
longest distance, will probably go to
Sioux Falls, s. d. With each prize
was given a handsome diploma to be
hung in the lodge rooms.
Today was spent at Lake Mnneton-
ka, where frequent trains on the three
lines of railroads took the visitors and
their hosts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
WOMAN FATALLY INJURED.

Williamsport, July 9.-Mrs. John
Thorpe died at Jersey Shore from in
juries received by falling down stairs
on Tuesday. Desiring to reach the
yard, she accidentally opened the cell
lar door Not discovering her mistake.
she fell headlong into the cellar. She
was so years old.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
HELD FOR A HEARING.
Two Arrests Made in the HaneyvilIe
Murder Casp

Lock Haven, July 9.-John Gushing,
one of the men who found the body of
6-year-old Edna Crider, of Haneyville,
who was feloniously assaulted and then
murdered, and Paul Koitzsch. son of a
German physician of Williamsport,
have been placed in Jail on suspicion
of having murdered the child.
The officers claim to have strong cir
cumstantial evidence against the ac-
cused.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10

Harrisburg, July 9.-The board of
public grounds and buildings today
awarded the contract for the building
of the state bridge over the Susque-
hanna river at Catawissa to the Penn
sylvania Bridge company, of Beaver
Falls, at its bid of $S1, 400.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10

sociation declined to concede 10 per
cent. for rolling steel of 22 gauge and
lighter, over the price for rolling iron
The disagreement will affect $4,000 men,
and cause an indefinite suspension of
work in all of the steel sheet mills of
the country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
ACCUSED OF MURDER.
Boatman Is Charged with Having
Caused u Drowning.

Pittsburg. July 9.-James Dorau, a
ferryman on the MononGahela sr, be-
tween Braddock and Honest v, is
charged with murder, because tof
his passengers was drowned. he
coroner's jury decided that Doran 4,
responsible for the drowning by
mitting a reckless act.
Last Tuesday when Valentine Dia
ammo, an Italian, accompanied by NV
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
REDUCTION IN PRICE OF GAS,
THE SCRANTON GAS AND WATER co

THE SCRANTON GAS AND WATER co.
i and the Hyde Park Gas Co.
In accordance with the policy of these COM
panies to reduce rates from time to time, as
may be warranted by increased consump-
ton, notice is hereby given that on and after
July lst next, the price of gas will be One
Dollar and Twenty Cents per one thousand
cubic feet consumed, subject to the following
discounts; Five per cent, on all bills, where
the consumption for the month amounts to
less than twenty-five dollars; ten per cent.
on all bills where the consumption for the
month amounts to twenty-five dollars and
upwards. Provided the bill is paid on or be-
fore the Goth day of the month in which tn Q
bill is presented.
By order of the Board.
G.. b. HAND, Secretary.
Scranton, Pa, June 21st., 1897.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
GOVERNOR is BUSY
AMONG THE BILLS
The Results Of His First Days Work at
Their Examination.
MEASURES APPROVED AND VETOED
None of the More Celebrated Bills
Which Were the Subjects of Fac
tionaI Contention Was Reached by
Him, but Nevertheless a Good Days
Work Was Done.

Harrisburg, July Ex-Governor Hast
ings today approved the Focht bill,
creating a state board of dental ex-
aminers. The board is to be composed
of FIVE experienced dentists, whose
duties shall be similar to those of the
state medical examiners. The COVER
nor also approved the following bills
Authorizing married women living
apart from their husbands, under
agreement, to convey and cucumber
real estate without the jonder of their
husbands.
Declaring the construction of words
in deed, will or other instrument
importing a failure of issue.
To validate conVeyances and other
instruments which have been defective
~ acknowledged.
To provide that one burial permit
shall be sufficient for interment in any
cemetery within the county.
Making valid the diplomas of ply
sicians issued by any reputable col
leEe or university in another state or
foreign country, which have been i'm
properly registered.
Authorizing courts TO decrease the
number of members of town council
and school directors.
To provide for the relocation of
bound Try lines between wards in cities,
Am>hding an act of 1891 relating to
the purchase of bridges by counties.
Rela ing to the maintenance of the
poor in counties not having poor
'houses.
Amending the ballot law by specify
ing how the names adopted by politi
cal bodies may be protected, fixing the
time for filing certificates of nominal
tions and nomination papers, limiting
the. number of times that names Of
candidates shall appear on the official
ballot and prescribing how the same
shall be certified by the secretary of
the commonwealth.
Providing for the purchase and dis
play of United States flags ON public
school buildings
For the destruction of wild cats, foxes
and minks.
THE VETO AXE.
These bills were dsapproved
To validate the indebtedness Of any
borough hereinbefore incurred.
Providing that legal advertisements
published in any county that contains
a population of over 10000 persons who
emigrated from Germany, shall be pub
lished in one German newspaper of
general circulation printed in such
county in addition to the publication
required in newspapers printed in Eng
lisE.
Amending the Act of March 81. 1860,
to dispense with the endorsing or back
ing of warrants by aldermen and JUS
tices of the peace out of the jursdic-
tion of the aldermen or justices grant
ing the warrant and to require alder
men and justices to keep an official seal
and stamp all warrants granted with
said SEAL requiring that warrants so
issued shall be stamped with the official
seal of the officer issuing the same.
To protect the owner and agents of
stations in the collection of fees for
their services and to secure the fees
Tor such services by a lien on the colt
for the amount agreed upon between
the parties at the time of the service
and that the same may be collected in
the same manner as other debts are
now collected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
Soldiers Monument at Easton.

Easton, July 9.-The Northampton
county commissioners today decided to
erect in this city a monument to the
memory of the soldiers from this coun-
ty who died for their country. The
monument will cost $4,000
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
Railroad Store House Burned.

Easton, July 9.-The main storehouse
of the Lehigh Valley Railroad COM
pany, located at Packerton, was de-
stroyed by fire today. The loss is
about 100000, nearly covered by insur-
aEce.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
STAFF APPOINTMENTS.
william I. simpson, of Scranton, to
Re Commissary Sergeant.

Harrisburg, July 9.-Adjutant Cen
eral Stewart issued a general order to-
day announcing these appointments on
the staff of Governor Hastings:
Corporal Hugh Murray Wilkes
Barre, to be sergeant major,
William r. Simpson, Scranton, to be
commissary sergeant, vice william II.
Burke, honorably discharged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
Fell OF a Train.

Harrisburg, July 9.-James Collins,
aged 26 years, of Arlington, N. j., in
attempting to get off a moving freight
train on the Pennsylvania railroad
near SteeltoE tonight fell and broke his
back.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
Pennsylvania neW$.

friends, took passage in Doran's boat
to cross the river. it is alleged he re-
fused to stop until the steamer Eliza
beth had passed. All four were thrown
into the river and Digianno drowned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
DISSOLUTION NOTICE,


nISSOLUTION OF CO-PARTNER NERSHIP-
IL The firm known as w. A. Gray q Co.,
doing business at $40 Lack awanna avenue,
is this day dissolved. The business will here
after be conducted by W. A. GrUy at the
same place. W. A. GRAY.
July s, 1897,
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BOARDERS WANTED.

AdVs. Under THIS Head One Cent a Word.
w 9ANTED-TWO REFINED GENTLE
w men boarders. Central location. Sur
rOundings tirst-cass. Meals prompt; but
must find their own amusements. To such,
a good home can be found by addressing ",
Tribune office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
CHIROPODIST AND MANICURE.

CORNS, BUNIONS AND INGRoWING
~ nails cured without the least pain or
drawing blood. Consultation and advice
given free. f.. NJ. HETZEL, Chiropodist,
at their residence II desired. Charges moder-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
LOST.
AdNs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.

AdVs. Under This Head One Cent Word,
---~--~~00~-~(0~--~ ~S~~~-~~---~~>~
I OST--JULl ., BETWEEN JUDGES
II hotel, in Minooka, and No. IL School, "A
sack coat with cash book in II, belonging to
f. j. NEEDHAM, SIG Stone avenue. Re
ward for return.
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FOR RENT.

Advs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.
EOR RENT-NICE SIX-ROOM HOUSE ON
II Eynon street. Inquire 531 Hampton
street.
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CITY SCAVENGER.


HHAS. COOPER, CITY SCAVENGER
~ All orders promptly attended to, day or
night. All the latest appliances. Charges
reasonable. TO Scranton street. House
1925 Washburn street.
A B.BRIGGS CLEANS PRIVY VAULTS
"A. and cess pools; no odor. Improved
pumps used. \. BRIGGS, Proprietor.
Leave orders 100 y. Main ave, or Eickes
drug store, corner Adams and Mulberry
Telephone 6040,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-07-10
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take laxative Bromo Qu.nine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money IL 1t
'aIis to cure. 20 cents.
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MONEY TO LOAN.

Adv. Under This Head One Cent a Word.
--e~~--~~--->~~~-o~~~~-N~o-~-
S4OO AND $1,000 ON CITY REAL ES-
- tate, d. b. REPLOGLE, Attorney,
MeurS building,
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FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
Advs. Under This Head One Cent a Word.
l. OR SALE-ONE THREE-HOUSE FLAT,
i also one three-story double house, in
Guiding store room. +. ID. CAPWELL, 1928
Lafayette street.
EOR SALE-A FINE YOUNG SPAN OF
Il dark chestnut horses. For description
inquire at EYeretts Stable Dix Court, Scran-
ton,
TOR SALE-FINE TRAP CHEAP. l54l
IL Penn avenue.
The herald., 1897-06-25
SAN DIEGO

SAN DIEGO, June 24.-(Regular Corre-
spondence.) The defendant in the case OF
]. Downey Harvey, administrator of the
estate of John G. Downey, deceased. VS..
Alexandra Barker ct al. the suit brought to
eject Indians from land embracing the
hot springs at Warmers ranch, in this
county, has filed notice of appeal to the
supreme court from the decision of the
lower court refusing to grant new trial.
The property involved in the suit is valued
at 100000.
The Pacheco arrived last night from En-
senada, and brings the news that Sheriff
johnson of Riverside county is still wait
ing the pleasure of the Mexican authori-
ties to release his prisoner, Dolores Sepul-
veda. 1t is considered likely that Sepul-
veda will be tried for horse stealing in
Mexico, an act he Is said to have been
guilty of in trying to escape arrest by
Sheriff johnson.
Stephen Sheffield, who came here three
months ago from Nova Scotia, died sud-
denly yesterday afternoon from heart dis
ease. He was driving into the city from
his ranch at Chula Vista, and wnlle en-
gagged in conversation with his companion
leaned forward and fell from the buggy
dead. Deceased was 66 years of age.
The placer claim of 120 acres some
twenty-five miles beyond Posher station,
on the Cuyamaca railroad, owned by E..
r. Pierce, w. c. Benton, j. E. Morse, B.
H. Burk, P. Burk and DR.. H. Schaefer, all
Of this city has been sold to Colorado min
ing men for 100000 They propose to de-
velop the property at once, and say that
within a month they will be at work.
Three of the five members Of the state
lunacy commission arrived here last night,