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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
VAN HORN APPEAL
WAS NOT ALLOWED
CASE CANNOT &C TO UNITED
STATES SUPREME COURT.

In a Lengthy Opinion Justice Shiras
Says the Court Can Only Act on
the Record of the Lower Court.
Counsel for the Condemned Man
Will Now Turn Their Attention
Exclusively to the Board of Par
dons--It Is the Last Hope of Saw
ing His Life Now Apparent.
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CONFERENCE OF OFFICIALS.
Held at Honesdale Yesterday by
Erie and ID. a. H. Men,

Erie and Delaware and Hudson ofiic-
ials had conference i'm Honesdale yes
terday about the changes that are tu
take place In the relations of these two
companies on the first of the year.
The officials rode over the Gravity to
Honesdaic. where tour Of inspection
was made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
A Wise Suggestion.

If you are addicted To the use of al
cohoI on other drugs the best thing YOU
can do il Ia take my cure and present
yDur wife a sober husband foI Christ
mas. II is not like ary other rIIrr and
is the best Ou earth. NJ publicity.
Address conildrntiallN, Loo, RnN 80.
scranton, lJ as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
A Card

We the undersigned, do hereby agree
TO refund the money on j0-Cent bottle
OF Greene's Warranted syrup of Tar II il
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove salts
factory or money refunded. J. u. Bone q
SON Dunmore, Pa; John p. Donahue
Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
ENGINE HOUSE BURNED.
Was Presumably the Work of
knights of the Road.

small engine house at the head Of
the plane ascending the Legget Creek
dump was totally destroyed by fire at
O'Clock last evening. The hosting
engine which it enclosed was badly
damaged.
There were no employees about at the
time, and it is supposed the fire was
started by tramps, who We're preparing
to lodge there for the night
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

The Young Ladies' society of the
First Presbyterian church will Ia,
pleased Ia receive orders for any kind
of cake at any date from now until
after the holidays. Orders may be ad
dressed to Mrs. b. T.. Watson oy Miss
Hunt ra
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
BIG REDUCTION ALLOWED.
Judge Edwards Cuts Down the L.
6 S. CompanY's Assessment.

Judge Edwards yesterday sustained
the appeal Of the Lackawanna Iron ana
steel company from the city assess
ment reducing 1t as indicated in the
following table:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
MARRIED.

Won STORCH, - WADEMAN.-At tho
home of Rev. James Fielding, scranton,
Pa, Dee. H. 1895, Elisha q, Won Sturch
and Miss Minnie b. Wademun, both Of
Dalton, Pa,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

Gold and silvcr-mounted brier pipes
the best make at low figures. Carney
Brown q Co., court house square. sa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
Hotel Receiver Appointed.

llollidaysburg, Pa, Dee. l-.--The Biair
county court today appointed Elias Ep-
Erise receiver Of the Park Hotel company,
limited. The park hotel is a large sum
mer hotel located at Roaring Springs, this
county,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
To the Republicans of the City OF
Scranton.

The FOLLOW ing CITY Ollices are tO b.
filled at the February election:
Mayor.
city Treasurer.
city Controller.
Three ''ity Assessors.
Two school Directors for wears
Any Republican who desires to he
come a candidate for any of the above
Offices must nle his application win
c. L.. Chittenden chairman of the citv
committee. on or before Dee. Il 1SoS
The notice must state the Office for
which the writer is Il candidate and
tho postoi''"e address must accompany
the signature. g. +. Chittenden,
Chairman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

The Wilkes-Barre Record can be had
In Scranton at the Tews stands of Reis-
man Bros, 40i Spruce and 500 Linden
cpeetS; Mac, Lackewanna avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
City and School Taxes.

Mast be paid on or before Dee. -.
.HH. Ia avoid penalty.
q. q. Iolanl,
'f city Treasures
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
Call

at the scranton Wine and L,Grur co :
store for your holiday goods. l99 Penn
avenue, Telephone 66l2 s.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
Richard Harding Davis
Special Sale Today

History OF the late war, Beidlaman's.
303 Washington avenue, below Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

OF Trimmed Hats ranging ia priC , from
one dollar TO three at $. &. Wards, l1G
Washington avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
NORTON'S
Book Store

All the desirable new Books
and the standard old Books
in single volumes. and sets
in various styles binding,
suitable for Christmas presents
at liberal discount
from Publishers list prices.
Finely illustrated Books
for children and young folks
in almost endless variety
at very low prices.
Books for Sabbath Schools
and other Libraries in
large variety and special prices.
Bibles, all sizes and styles,
from 25 cents upward.
Prayer Books and Hymn Books.
Art Calendars for 1899.
Pocket and office Diaries. 1899.
Novelties in fine stationery
and everything desirable in
the standard lines of stationery
at correct prices.
Fancy Goods and Art Goods
III large variety.
Games of every description.
Dolls, dressed and undressed,
all sizes and styles
at very low prices.
Toys, for all ages and purses
in almost endless varieties.
Subscriptions received
for all Periodicals
at the Publishers rates.
We invite inspection
of oui stock and comparison
of our prices, which we
think are as low as
same goods can be had
for elsewhere.
Come early to avoid
the rush and you will
receive better attention
than can be given later on
NJ. NORTON,
322 Lackawanna Ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
Fox Rugs

Full skin with head all complete
heavy fur. A truly handsome
rug only $3.50.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

announce an opening "Wednesday, Dec.
IA, of imported novelties in ladies' neck.
Wear.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
COAL CONTRACTS
WERE AWARDED
CONTROLLERS DISAGREE IN
DISTRIBUTING CONTRACTS.

Awards Were Distributed Among
Three of the Bidders and Not to
the Lowest Bidder in Each Dis
trict-Captain May Filed Vigor-
Gus Protest But He and His Three
Supporters Formed Hopeless
Minority-Schools Will Close on
Friday of Next Week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
Steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. f. & NJ. T. Howley .2S1 wyoming ave
All Kinds of Champagnes

and other wines on hand at the Scran-
ton Wine and Liquor company. 129
Penn avenue. Telephone 6Gl2. *$
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
HOLIDAY VACATION

HOLIDAY ANAllON,
1t was decided To close the schools
from Friday, Dec. -, to Tuesday, Jan ,.
One-half the appropriation of $1,000
for Kindergarten work was voted TO be
paid to the Scranton Free Kindcrgar-
ten association.
The secretary was directed to aGNcr-
tise for proposals To furnish 500 urdin-
any and - rear seats for No. build
ing.
In response to a request from, Super
intendent Howell for N-inCh atlas
globes fOr Grammar Il and g teachers
ana 6-inCh tor intermediate teachers,
the supply committee. through Mr.
Casey. recommended that the purchase
be- made. He estimated that the eXpen-
diture would l." about $500 other
members held thar the expense would
be in the nGichbu"hUOd of s. 900 that
the number required would approach
80. Action was deferred until aftur.
the tea' herS committee has aScCrtainrd
from the superintendent the number
and kind of globes wanted.
From Superintendent Howell was re-
ceiVed ii communications calling atten-
tion To the iaCt that the majority of
teachers would not be ready To take
the examination in music, fixed by re-
solution Tor January. II was recon-.
mended by the superintendent that "A
number of teachers who arC .,rrIarad
be given the opportunity to b. 4xam-
ined Dee. l6 on the three hundred ard
fifty questions submitted or the theory
of music. The matter was referred to
the teachers committee
The teachers pay ron ror November,
amounting to $l6,397:69 was approved.
TREAsURERS REPORT
city Treasurer Eoland's rano,.t Of H.,
school fund for the month of Noye,o-
ber was received as follows:
RECEIPTS.
Balance on hand Noy ..........s Naogi -
Received from delinquent taxes. ~ 81
Received of Mrs, T.. ID. Fellows N ~
state appropriation .,.............. l500l ~
School taxes lN'N ...''.,,,.,....,.. ., o9J g
h'ElStereu 'dNos' le'" ''''',........ 20
Total '''.'''''''''''''''''.,.,., 49, IS
DISBURSEMENTS.
General school warrants ..........S .Sg3 ,.o "A
Commissions, delinquent TAX coli
lcCtOrs ........,.....,...,,....... iig 10
Building warrants ......,........... 5aj7 81
Total Observation-Disclosures, $50 gSg 50
Balance December | .,,.,.,....... % igg %
Distributed
General school account ........ 81. .l2i II
School building account .....,., li.I9U q
Interest and sinking fund aC-
count ''.'''''''''''''',,,,,,,,.. $3.50 50
S9= i99 ~
1t was decided not to use academic
dictionaries below Grammar \ grades.
The meeting adjourned TO Friday of
next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
Tiger Cat

This rug is fully as handsome as
any you've ever seen. Superbly
mounted with open Jaws, only SI.oO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
To the Voters of the Ninth Ward.

/ beg 10 announce myself as a candi-
date for the office Of common council
man. Yours respectfully,
#f r.. VI. TeWkesbury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

of our stock will GOWN ce
you that you cannot af-
ford to let such "get
cash" values, go to some
one else.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
NJ. NORTON.
322 Lackawanna Ave.
This Vote Not Good After Dec 20, 1898.
rlR. VALENTINE ABT,
The Celebrated Man doliniSt

will give a recital at Perry
Bros, music store, Tuesday
evening december IS, at s. IS.
He will be assisted by Mr..
John Foote the we'll known
guitarist of Archibald and the
Angelus Orchestral. As
the seating capacity of the
:oom is limited au admis sion
lee Of 50 cents will be charg.
ed. Seats are for sale at
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

Last nights board of control mcot-
ing contained one merry period du'-
ing which coal contracts FOR one year
were awarded. Despite ..- protest Of
Captain May and his small support in
the voting, Messrs. Davis Neuls
Evans the contracts for three of the
four districts were distributed among
three bidders. instead of the lowest
bidders by districts.
Following were the proposals re-
ceived at a previous meeting and re-
ferred to the supply committee, the
amounts mentioned here being respec-
lively for chestnut and larger sizes and
for pea coal:
First District-Michacl Gibbons. $40,
$l4j; Consumers Ice company 81. IS, $L45;
James kearney, $2i9. $50; buckwhcat
~ cents: NJ. J. Ruddy. S27o S165.
Second DistriCt-Michacl Gibbons. $50.
SliJ; j. NJ. Murray d Son, $40 $50;
Hugh Gilmore S2l5, $50; NJ. j. Ruddy,
S2.i7, $50; Consumers Ice company, ~ iS,
$l45.
Third District-Consumors' Ice COM
panN, $2lS $lij; James koaInoN. Sl9,
$50, buckwheat % cents; Hugh Giluoro,
81 ~, Sl50, NJ. j. Ruddy. S2.Gj, Si6j.
Fourth District-James kearncN, $2,6j,
$l.75. $11O
The report of the committee as pre-
sented by Mr. Casey recommended
awarding the First district contract to
the Consumers Ice company. the Sec
ond district to Michael Gibbons and the
Third district to James Kearncy. the
Fourth district to he left open for
further proposals. only one having been
received.
MIR MAYS CONTENTION.
Mr.. May contended that Michael Glib
bons should be awarded the First and
Second and the Consumers Ice COM
pany the Third district contracts. He
said that would be the only way to
avoid the idea of fraud if the bidders
were responsible. If they were respon-
sibe the oaths of the controllers would
he violated hy awarding the contracts
otherwise. He amended the committee
recommendations 10y proposing that the
awards in the first three districts
should be to the lowest bidder in each
district
Mr.. Casey explained that it was Gus
tOmary to distribute the awards and
in the present instance it was feared
that Mr.. Gibbons could not properly
supply the two districts ON which he
had bid the lowest.
In reply Mr.. May said incidentals had
nothing to do with the matter. 1t was
question of principle and responsible
ity. The lowest bidder should get the
award in each district, even though he
was lowest in all districts, provided he
was responsible
Mr.. Gibbons who was present, said
i'm reply to a question by Mr. Barker
that he could supply the First and Sec
ond districts as per his proposal. He
said he lived i'm LaCkawanna township
but that his mine was located in the
city.
1t was argued by Mr.. Evans that if
Mr.. Gibbons was responsible enough to
have his bid accepted for one district,
he was sufficiently responsible for an
other.
Mr.. Mays amendment was lost by an
aye and nav vote of II to 4 and the
committees recommendations adopted
by the same vote, McSsrS. May, Neuls,
Evans and Davis voting in the minor
itN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

THE SOLDIER BOYS who had
taken Hoods Sarsaparlla are said to
have stood the long marches much
better than their companions. This
medicine gives strength and endur-
anCe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

II was decided not to use academic
dictionaries below Grammar \ grades.
The meeting adjourned TO Friday of
next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13

HOODS PILLS cure all liver Ills
Mailed for q cents by G. I. Hood &
Co, Lowell, Mass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-13
TREASURER'S REPORT.

city Treasurer Boland's report of the
school fund for the month of Noye,n-
ber was received as follows:
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SUGAR BEET CULTURE.
The Bulletin Regarding the Results of Ex-
 periments wiIl soon Be Issued.

he Bulletin Regarding the Results of Ex- periments wiIl soon Be Issued. WASHINGTON. March S.-Mr c. c. Bell, of Boonville, Mo, had confer ence with Secretary of Agriculture Wilson yesterday, at which the details of sugar beet planting in Missouri this year were arranged. Secretary Wilson informed Mir. Bell that the bulletin to be issued by the department giving the result of all the experiments made in beet culture last year would be out in a short time, and that copies would be furnished Mir. Bell for distribution among all the farmers of Missouri who had made use of the beet seeds fur nished by the department There were about 5000 farmers who experi- mented with the beet last year. Seeds were sent to such a large number, more for the purpose of advertising beet culture than from the idea that satisfactory results would be ob- tained. The Missouri farmers are now thoroughly informed upon the ubject, and during the coming year will be prepared to conduct the experiments in a scientific manner. At the confer ence between Secretary Wilson and MT. Bell it was decided that the sugar seed would not be sent to so many farmers, but the quantity given those who would promise to live up to all the conditions imposed by the depart ment would be larger than last year. All those farmers in Missouri who are willing to undertake the experiment on these conditions should write to Mir. c. C. Bell, at Boonville, Mo, without Ialav
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
A Great Strike Declared on.

BIDDEFoRD, Me-. March g. The strike of the $500 employees of the Pep perell and Laconia cotton manufactur- ing corporations which began on Jan uary IT, when a general reduction of ten per cent. in wages went into effect, was declared off Saturday afternoon and the big mills, which have been silent since that date, started up this morning. The operatives have lost nearly S210,0o0 in wages since they came out on strike and business has been paralyzed.
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
FOR THE RAILROADS.

United States Supreme Court Declares In-
 valid Nebraska's Maximum Freight
 Law.
 WASHINGTON. March S.-The supreme court to-day rendered an opinion in the Nebraska maximum freight rate case. The opinion was handed down by Justice Harlan. He held the Ne braska law to be contrary to the 14th amendment in that it authorized the taking of property without due pro cess of law and was therefore invalid. The opinion affirmed the opinion of the circuit court of appeals for the eighth circuit, which was against the maxi mum freight rate law and favorable to the railroads
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
Serious Array at Le Roy. Kan.

LE RoY, Kan, March S-Last night Dr. Decker, proprietor of the Le Roy four mills, went to the home of F. S. Banersfeld, deputy state coal oil in- spector, to see him on business mat ters. The two men became involved In quarrel, during which Banersfeld accused Dr. Decker of undue intimacy with Mrs. Banersfeld. Decker resented this with a fist blow, when Baners- field attacked him with a knife, inflict- ing probably fatal wounds. Both men are prominent and the affair created a sensation
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
INSIDE THE PRISON WALLS.
A Convict Sing Sing Cruelty Murders
 His Wife Who Was Visiting Him.

Convict at Sing Sing Cruelty Murders
 His Wife Who Was Visiting Him.
 NEW YoRK, March 7.-Within the walls of Sing Sing, where every pre- caution is supposed to be taken that no criminal may add to the list of his misdeeds, murder was committed Adrian Braun, convict, attacked his wife in the waiting room of the prison, and with one vicious swing of long, keen knife cut her throat. He struck her again and again with the weapon, but that first stab was sufficient to kill The wife had come to visit her husband and was just ready to leave the prison when Braun slipped the knife from it's con cealment and laughed at the woman sitting by his side. Braun was serv- ing two-years' sentence for beating his wife, but she had forgiven him and this was her first visit to the prison.
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
TUESDAYS CONGRESS.

me Nauonal Defense Bill stirs Up the Pa
 triotie Feelings of the Nations Iaw.
 makers.
 WASHINGTON, W March 8.-The senate to-day considered the District of Co., lumoia appropriation bill. A meetino or the senate committee on appropria- tlons made it clear that the Cannon SoO, 0OO,0OO national defense bill will De reported promptly and probably unanimously
 fuohc interest in the debate on the oill appropriating $50, 00O, 900 for the national defense was reflected in a large attendance in the galleries of the house to-day. On the floor almos t every member was in his seat. On the faces of the leaders on ootfi sides sat an air Of stern resolution, indicating their deep ap- preciation of the grim business upon which congress and the country were entering in making this vast appro- priation for possible war. As soon as the Journal had been read the speaker rapped for order and amid deep silence Chairman Cannon arose and presented as deficiency bill the measure appropriating $50, ,OOo, coo for the national defense. It includes also several other items among which are SlO0,0O0 for coal for naval vessels. When the reading of the bill was con- cluded with the item of $50, 900, 900 for the national defense a spontaneous outDurst of applause went up from the members and the galleries. All the speeches on the bill breathed patriotic fervor and many were truly eloquent Mir. Cannon said that at the request of many members he would ask for roll call so that every member could go on record.
 The bill was passed by a unanimous vote, S1l being cast for it. It was car- ried immediately to the senate.
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
ARCHBISHOP SUES PRIEST.
Civil Proceedings to Force St. Louis
 Clergyman from His Church.

Clergyman from His Church.
 ST. LOUIS, March S.-Archbishop Kaine has instituted civil proceedings aoainst Rev. K. T. Tuohey, pastor of st. Patrick's church, whom he has en- deavored in vain to oust from the parochial residence. Father Tuohey was tried by the ecclesiastical court here on numerous charges. The only one sustained by the court was to the effect that he was a bad fnancier. He appealed to the Chicago canonical court and Bishop Hennessey decided that the court had no jurisdic- ton and the case must go to Rome. In the meantime Archbishop Kaine has appointed Father Tuohey's successor and forbidden him to exercise his priestly functions.
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
ANERICA'S DEFENSE.
,,.oduction of a Bill Carrying $5o,- mo 900 for Emergency Fund.
..,,o,sed an Important Conference at the white House-UDcle sam Has Plenty of Cash-Attack on Havana
 Feared.

wAsHrEeToN, March s.-There were uo fewer than five important events rssterday having bearing more or ;nss direct upon the troubled relations hstween the United States and Spain,
 =. The introduction in congress by Mr Cannon of resolution carrying sso 900 900 for the public defense; the withdrawal by the Spanish govern ment of its intimated objection to the
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
No Flags in Roman Catholic Churches.

No Flags in Roman Catholic Churches.
 WASHINGTON, March s.--The con- gregation of the holy office, one of the most solemn tribunals in the Roman Catholic church, has just sent to this country decree regulating the use of flags in decorating churches at any church function. This decree abso- lutely forbids the use of national, state or other emblems of all purely secular organizations in any service of the church.
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
Rraz., Has a New Ruler.

RIO JANEIRo. March 3.-Senor Cam nossale has been elected president of Brazil by large majority. The oppo- sition in Rio Janeiro abstained from voting. There was no disorder.
The Mena star., 1898-03-09

ion of all the members that with in the last day or two mat ters had taken more pacific turn. The situation, it was stated, was becoming more satisfactory and comfortable in all directions. The Lee recall incident and the intimation that relief supplies should not be sent to Cuba in war vessels are now fully disposed of and the momentary anxiety which they caused has passed away. All things considered the out look is regarded by the cabinet as decidedly improved.
 General Order to Troops.
 WASHINGTON, March S-The secre- tary of war has issued general order to all military posts in the country to be ready to move troops on two hours notice and to be in readiness to move to any place. In the event of hostilities, it is understood that the first troops to move will be from Fort McPherson, Atlanta, and soon after wards those near the Ohio and Missis- sippi rivers.
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
Dy design.
Guns for Atlantic Coast.

ATLANTA Ga., March 7.-The war uepartment will ship through At lahta during the next 80 days about ao car loads of heavy ordnance for the Ior''ncations at Pensacola, Fort Pick ems ana Halveston. There will be aft .he same time heavy movement to 1ne iornhcations at Key West Florida Points and other Notifications on the
 Atlantic coast. - 0llo
The Mena star., 1898-03-09
A Spanish Fleet Coming.

NEW YORK, March "A Madrid cable to the New York Evening Journal says: "A powerful Spanish squadron, destined for Havana ;s he- ing assembled in the harbor of Cadiz The nucleus of the fleet is the flying squadron of three torpedo boats and three torpedo boat destroyers, under the command of Capt. Villamil."
The Mena star., 1898-03-09

WASHINGTON, March 8.-The cabinet was in session to-day fully an hour longer than usual. It is understood that the situation was discussed in all of its phases and that it was the opin-