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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

At the last meeting Of the Board Of
Associated charities there was an in
vestigation. at the request of the agent.
Mrs. w. B. Duggan. of charges made
against her by Sunday paper. The
charges were shown beyond all ques-
tion to be not only untrue, but basely
malicious. The board. for its own part,
wanted to dismiss the matter then and
there. but out of consideration of the
fact that it was woman who had
been attacked and that her associa-
ton with the board was made the op-
portunity of the attack, the secretary
was instructed to give to the daily
papers the result of the investigation
Present at the meeting were Colonel
+. II. Ripple, president of the board;
Rev. Rogers Israel secretary; L. L.
Sturges. T. J. Kelly, A. b. Dunning,
Mrs. Duggan Miss Kiesel, Mrs. Dug
gans assistant, and a reporter from
each of the morning papers. The fol-
lowing Sunday the paper in question
contained what purported to be a ver-
batim report of the proceedings of the
meeting. 1t was horribly garbled and
perverted and conveyed just about the
opposite to the true impression of what
transpired. In the same issue there
appeared another malicious attack on
Mrs. Duggan, accusing her of having
eXtorted 5000 from an unfortunate Wo-
man whom she was caring for and ap-
| plying the money to her own private
uses.
When the board had concluded its
| regular business at last nights meet
| ing Mrs. Duggan asked to have this
| second charge investigated. The board
| acquesced i'm her request that II eX-
| acquiesced in her request that it eX-
cence. but declined to take any fur
| ther public notice of the charges. AS
| Mr. Israel explained it: THE public
we'll know that men such as compose
this board of associated charities
! would not tolerate an employe who
| would bring scandal upon 1t.
| The members one and all expressed
| the deepest Indignation upon hearing
| Mrs Duggan tell with tears in her
| eyes of her little boy coming home
| from school and asking her if it was
| true that she was a thief.
Mr.. Israel openly charged that the
| Sunday paper in question had been
| furnished the reputed report of the
| previous meeting by one of the two
| morning paper representatives who
were present, and all were outspoken
in their condemnation of the treacher-
Gus and contemplate act.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
LARGELY ATTENDED SUPPER.
Served Under Auspices of st. Vim
cent de Paul Society.

A supper was served in st. Thomas
College Hall last night under the aus
pices of the st. Vincent de Paul's soci-
ETY. of st. Peters cathedral. 1t is the
second annual event of the kind con-
Quoted by the society and was very
successful, over fifteen hundred persons
attending. The proceeds of the supper
will be devoted to relieving the dis
tress of the worthy poor of the city.
The supper was in general charge of
a committee consisting of Mrs. NJ. j.
Kelly, Mrs. Mary Chase, Mrs. 4. c.
Melvin and Mrs. p. j. Conway. There
were sixteen tables each in charge of
two foreladies and a corps of wait
resses, and supper was served continu-
ously from until 10 o'clock.
St. Ceclia's string orchestra fur
nshed music while the supper was
being served.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
FIRE ENGINE TEST.
To BE Conducted Here Soon by the
Wntrous Company.

A fire engine of the third class man
ufactured by the Watrous Engine
Works company, of st. Paul. Mimi.
will be exhibited to Scranton city Of
ficals the latter part of this week or
the first of next The machine is now
on its way east to be exhibited at De-
troit. Buffalo, Scranton and New York
The Watrous company some time ago
submitted one of the proposals to furn-
ish an engine for the Franklin COM
pany. The matter is now tied up in
councils. Councilmen and other city
officials and newspaper representatives
will be invited by the company through
Chief Hickey to witness the test in
this city. The company has forward
ed press clippings here showing that
It's make of third class engine ranked
first in a recent test with second-class
engines at Springfield Mass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
THREE DEATHS FROM BLACK FEVER
Two on the West Side and One on
South Side.

Black fever caused the death of a
young daughter of Mr.. and Mrs J. ".
Carey, of West Elm street, Monday
evening.
The funeral will take place Thursday
afternoon. and interment will be made
in Washburn street cemetery.
Joseph, the two-year-old son of Aug
ust Ridenbach, of Cedar avenue, died
at midnight Monday from black fever.
The little one will be buried today in
the Catholic cemetery at No. D.
Fred. Bartels, aged seventeen months,
child of Mr.. and Mrs. William Bartels,
of 1917 Price street, died yesterday from
the fever. The funeral will be held to-
morrow afternoon. Interment will be
made in Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

Lieutenant Colonel c. G. Mates and Cap
tain Frank Robling, of Company G, vis-
tied Honesdale Monday evening and con-
Quoted the spring inspection of Company
Il. Thirteenth regiment.
Miss Caroline V. Dorsey, of Scranton,
has been the guest of her many Wilkes
Barre friends tho past few days, attend
ing the lecture of j. Stewart Blackton.
Miss Dorsey was formerly a Luzerne
county teacher and Is now Scranton's
leading elocutionist. She expects to sail
on the Doric from San Francisco to
Yokohama. Japan, ON the 18th of March.
Miss Dorsey goes as representative OF
the Womens Union Missionary society,
to teach in the girls high and training
school Wilkes Barre News-Dedler.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
COLORED CAKE WALK.
Society Graced the Affair with Its
Presence.

Household of Ruth. No. 921, the ladies
auxiliary to the colored odd Fellows,
conducted a Martha Washington social
and old fashioned cake walk last night,
at Finley's hall. Lackawanna avenue.
Among the spectators were many of
Scranton's prominent society people,
city officials and men prominent in
business and professional life.
A cake walk is very interesting
affair and this one. being unusually
elaborate, fully repaid the onlookers
for their attendance.
The festivities began with a well ex-
ecuted drill by a corps of little boys
and girls dressed in colonial costume.
Then came a grand march led by Mr..
and Mrs. Charles Smith who were at
tired to represent George and Martha
Washington. Following this was the
prize walk for the cake in which ten
couples participated. The contest mar
rowed down to two couples. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jackson and Mr.. and Mrs. Smith
and finally judgment was given in ia
vor of the former couple.
The walk was followed by a dance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
A BAGGAGE CHECK.
1t Provokes Much Amusement at the
Academy OF Music.

one of Charles f. Blaney's farce CON-
edies--the one labelled "A Baggage
Check"-was produced at the Academy
of Music yesterday by company
Of fun makers headed by James 7.
Kelly. who has luns been a tavorite
with theater- -goers of this city.
Some Of the clever people who as
sist Mr.. Kelly are Raymond Findley,
Edward Sharpley. Frank Nannetta,
Trixe Wade, Lottie Burke, Eva Kelly
and Annie Sanford. During the three
acts of the farce, specialties galore are
introduced and many of them are
amusing and entertaining. The COM
pany taken altogether is better than
those usually seen with popular priced
companies.
"A Baggage Check" will be repeated
this afternoon and evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
PERSONAL.

Alderman o, b. Wright was in Wilkes
Barre yesterday.
Thomas Toughran, of lIazleton, was in
the city yesterday,
Rt Rev. William O'IIaTa and Rev. NJ.
II. Lotus are i'm Philadelphia
Attorney J. Stanley Smith has gone to
Detroit, Mich, whore he will spend sew
eral weeks.
Misses Name Maloncy and Margaret
Herlihy, of Buffalo, are guests of Miss
Anna Madlgan, of Broadway.
Mrs. q. n. Baker, of Philadelphia, is
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs Mer-
ritt Gardner, of l64S Dickson avenue.
Attorney Fred II, Stark leaves this
morning for Philadelphia and New York,
where he Will be engaged in transacting
legal business for few days.
Major w. S. AIillar, accompanied by
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
YOUNG PEOPLES SOCIETIES.
Those of Grace Reformed Episcopal
Church Hold "a Session.

According 10 a past custom the young
peonle's societies of Grace Reformed
Episcopal church last night held
fourth annual conference. They have
always been held on Washipgton's
Birthday.
the exercises began with a DEVOTION
al period In which prayer was offered
by james lawson aud David Hll
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
ARE READY TO ENLIST.
N e m bers of Nay Aug Engine Company
First in the Field.

At a meeting of the members of the
Nay Aug Engine company, Thursday
night, resolution was adopted setting
forth that if the United States gov
ernment should declare war on Spain
every member of the company stands
ready to tender his services to Uncle
Sam as volunteer.
The members of the company believe
that the Maine outrage should not be
overlooked and they are anxious for an
opportunity to assist in avenging the
death of the gallant seamen. If it shall
he found that they We're the victims
of Spanish perfidy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
DEATH WAS ACCIDENTAL.
Verdict of Coroner's Jury in the
Heamish Case.

Coroner Frank l.. Mckee held an in
quest to inquire into the death of Frank
A. Beamish. in the office of Alderman
EIans, in Pittston. at o'clock Nor
day afternoon. After hearing the evil
dence of witnesses, the jury rendered
the following verdict: That the said
Frank A. Beamish died from inhaling
Illuminating gas, incident to the drop
ping out of the thumb cock or valve
of a defective gas jet, and not other
wise" tSigned) f. II. Whit, Thomas
Watkins, Joseph II. Whit, Robert
Williams, James Tigue, Jacob w.
Evans, jury
The funeral took place at o'clock
yesterday afternoon from his resi-
were held in st. Mary's church, and
interment was made in St. Mary's
Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
~
@ BEFORE BREAKFAST. /

John NJ. Harris, esq, has been asked
TO respond to a toast al the banquet given
on the siXty-thirG anniversary of the St
David's society of New York city, March
!. Mr., Harris was one OF those who at
tended the Princeton dinner at Wilkes
Barre Monday night.
The "Amcr.can Art League" probably
b. this time considers Scranton n dead
failure as an art center. The books sent
out by the League" have been promptly
returned and the cXcitahle and threaten
Ing letters received 10y the Scranton vic
TINS have been treated with naughty
scorn or else accompanied by extremely
plain opinions returned by mail. One
lady who was assured that she would be
sued or arrested or otherwise maltreated
on February Is if she didn't immediately
forward the other ten good dollars after
the two already sent. occupied herself as
usual up to that date. had good time
and failed to suffer the dire retributions
promised when the fatal day came Up
TO the present writing no one has suffered
arrest and Imprisonment because of dam
age to the American Art League"
Miss Jackson, of Berwick, and Miss
Lucille Koim, of Philadelphia, are guests
of Mrs. John l.. Wontz. on Madison ave-
nue..
large number of visitors inspected the
Florence mission yesterday. Friends viii
also be welcomed this afternoon and
evening.
Mrs. G. p. Mathews. president of the
Association Of the Home foI the Friend
less, requests that all friends who desire
to contribute to the furnishing fund viii
communicate very soon with Mrs. L. II.
Ripple, chairman of the furnishing com.
mittee, Many rooms remain unfurnIsned
and there are beds TO endow In the dor
mitores.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
AT Y. w. c. A. ROOMS.

In the Young Women's Christian as
sociation rooms the programme of
musical numbers, recitations, etc, was
of patriotic nature. The programme
was as follows: Piano solo, Miss Edith
Swingle; recitation, Miss Jennie Sweet;
vocal duet. Miss Mabel Jayne and
friend: recitation, Miss Clara Slocum;
whistling solo, M. Harber: recitation
Miss Mabel Jayne; piano solo, Miss
Bessie Ross; recitation, Miss Carrie
Hess; vocal duet, Misses Bertha and
May Guernsey; recitation, Miss Leone
Farnham; baritone solo, Mr.. Harber.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

There were n number of music Selec-
tiOns, including n solo Ivy Elsie Brown.
Reports We're made by the young peo-
pies societies The life Of Washington
was tho subject of fine address by
A. V. Bower. The meeting closed with
q consecratiun service conducted by
the pastor, Rev. g. l.. Aldr'ch, and the
MiZpah benediCtion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
MONUMENT FOR MAINE VICTIMS.
Mayor Bailey Is Asked to Head a
Local Comm ittce.

Mayor Bailey has received the fol-
lowing telegram. which explains itself:
New York, Feb. 30, 1898.
James c. Bailey, Scranton.
VIII you accept membership in national
committee to build monument to the
men who died on the Maine, and will you
head a Scranton local committee to raise
funds? Though movement was only sug-
gested yesterday hundreds of subscrip-
tions already received. Expect to COM
plete fund in sixty days.
W. r. Hearst,
New York Journal.
Mayor Bailey telegraphed reply ac-
cepting the trust and is awaiting
further instructions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
Examining Boards 8,

Court has appointed the following min
ers' examining boards: First district
Lewis II. John, Providence; Edward
Long, PricCburg: Thomas Il. Birtley,
Throop; Thomas Finnerty, Archibald
George Movies, Peckville; George Will
liams, Olyphant: Thomas John. Fell
Township; Henry Collins, Carbondale: Jo-
seph Soby, Jermyn. Second district. Row
land Thomas. Hyde Park Enos Weber.
Hyde Park James w. Reese. Hyde PARK:
Griffith Jones Scranton; Patrick McCor-
mick. Dunmore; Emil Mohr, Scranton
William =. Grifilths, Taylor; Thomas
Hailstone, Moosic: William Marrick.
Greenwood
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
subject OF MUNICIPAL REFORM.
Will BE Discussed Next Month b,
Rev. DIR. Joseph n, Dixon.

Rev. DIR. Joseph X. Dixon, of the
Penn Avenue Baptist church, will next
month at one of the weekly meetings
of the Baptist Pastors conference ad-
dress that organization on the subject
of Municipal Reform"
According to the conference pro-
gramme DR.. Dixon was to have delv-
cred the address this month but he con =
sidered the subject TOO delicate and
intricate for quick preparation. Con-
sequently the time for the delivery Of
the address has not been announced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
THOSE ATTACKS ON
MRS. W. B. DUGGAN
Base Efforts TO Blast q Good Woman q
Reputation.
BOARD OF CHARITIES INDIGNANT

Perverted Report OF Previous Meet
ing Which Appeared in Paper That
Is Assaiiing Boards Agent Is Laid
at Door OF the Representatives OF
the Morning Papers, Who Were the
Only Newspapermcn Present--0ut-
spoken Condemnation OF Treacher-
Gus Trick.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
:&iIiliiljilOiLlOi6iGiOiOiGH
3 Social Events. 3
:INMNMeMMM MMv,NS

Mrs. w. w. Scranton gave a lunch
con yesterday when the guests We're:
Mrs. A. T.. Hunt, Mrs. Cannon, Mrs. X.
w. Archibald, Mrs. J, j. Hosie, Mrs.
G. l.. Dickson, Mrs. j. f.. Carmalt'
Mrs. G. l.. Catlin. Mrs. f. 5, Motfat,
Mrs. Rogers Israel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
new WALL DECORATIONS.

We invite attention to
our large assortment OF
choice new designs and colorings
American, English and French
patterns in various grades.
We have the finest Wall Decorations
that are made aud offer them
at popular prices at all times.
Our selections arc exclusive
aud cannot be seen clsewh here
10 this city. Call to see them.
Will be shown to you chcerfully
without incurring any obligation
TO order OF purchase.
Good decorators furnished on
short notice and reasonable rates
Now is a good time to decorate
and 'tix.up" your rooms
before the spring rush begins.
NJ. NORTON,
:ss Lackawapua Ave Scr anton.
;s So. Main ST., Wilkes. Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. JOnn SnereT entertained
at cards last evening.
Mrs. w G. Fulton gave pre-Lenten
card party yesterday afternoon when
number of ladies were most enjoyably
entertained. Beautiful prizes appro-
pirate to the day and occasion were
given. They were a Parian marble
lust Of George Washington and a berry
spoon with enameled card design
Among the guests were Mrs. w. f.
Hallstead. Mrs. Reynolds, Mrs. Will
lidms. Mrs ShOpland, Mrs j. L. WentZ'
Mrs. Sprague, Mrs. Mcgargel, Mrs
Charles Schlager. Mrs. Charles Me-
Mullen. Mrs. George Griffith. Mrs. Will
lard Matthews, Mrs. II. G. Won Storch'
Mrs. d. A. Capwell. Mrs. G. d. Murray
Mrs. Eugene Healey. Mrs. A. j. con-
nell Mrs Culver, Miss jackson, OF
Berwick. Miss Keim, of Philadelphia
Miss Mccormick. of Pittsburg; Miss
Sprague. Miss Phillips, the Misses
Matthews. the Misses Gerecke, Miss
Schlager. the Misses Reynolds, MISS
| Louise Seybolt Refreshments were
served by Huntington.
.Ir. ana Mrs. NdllldlItl VI iNop'lN- =
| son entertain ned a few friends lntorm-
ally last evening at an authors re-
ception." Among the guests were: Mrs.
Austin Robertson, of Providence. X. l.;
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Benjamin Dimmick.
Mrs. Henry Belin. jr., Mr. and Mrs.
| G. S. Weston. Mr.. and Mrs. II. {. Shaf-
| er Mr. and Mrs. II. p. Simpson, Mr.,
and Mrs. F. r. Plat, Mr.. and Mrs.
A. II. Storrs. Mr.. and Mrs. II. w.
| Kingsbury, Mrs. Everett Warren, Mrs.
! w. w. Scranton. Miss Belin, Miss
! Welles, Messrs. Paul B. Belin. G. du
| Il. Dimmick, A. G.. Hunt and Reynolds
| Bedford.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
Big Reduction in Price of Sheet Musi
steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. F. G. NJ. T. Howley, ,231 Wyoming ave

Twining, optician l25 Penn avenue. in
Harris drug store. Hours a. m.
p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
Are YOn GOingl

A club. which will save time. trouble
and money. is being formed. The in
evitable rush for berths, etc, makes it
advisable to book early. l can suggest
an easy plan which includes steamship,
railway and hotel accommodation.
]. G.. Reese,
- 312 Linden street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

Mr. and Mrs. John Sherer entertained
at cards last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23
X
M
kIMBALL
PIANO

Great musicians use Kimballs. The
testimony of musicians who command
a salary of from 81, 900 to $4,000 for each
performance must be accepted as hav-
ing weight. They, at least. escape the
charge of not knowing what they are
talking about. Lillian Nordica says:
THE more l use my Kimball piano the
better / like It," Jean De Reszke says:
I'VE have concluded to purchase Kim
ball pianos for our personal use." John
Philip Sousa claims: The Kimball
plano is first-class in every respect"
Some of the most beautiful cases in
walnut. mahogany and oak can be seen
here. I have some fine large pianos.
all colors, from $3.50 to $3.50. on easy
terms, and a term of lessons free.
| George H. Ives. 9 West Market street,
Wilkes Barre, general agent; w. s.
Foote. local agent, 122 Page Place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

GOOD TIMES have come to those
whom Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured OF
scrofula, catarrh, dyspepsia. rheuma-
tism, weak nerves, or some other form
of impure blood.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

GONE OF our customers have
~ asked how long our sale Of
sheet music at halpricc would
continue? We have sold sheet
music for - years at one-third off,
and for two years and one-half at
half price. The sale will continue
indefinitely, and the same care will
he taken five years from now to
fill orders as at present. We are
not cutting prices, but only selling
at the lowest price and still make
profit.
Ma will cell
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

HOODS PILLS are the only pills
to take with Hoods Sarssparllla, Easy
and yet efficient. %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

BEECHAMS PILLS-No equal for
Constipation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-23

Nowhere do | get such Uniform good
LAUNDRY work as here
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-31
Very Well Pleased With the Short
Line Showing.
WILL INSPECT THE SYSTEM
LEAVES FOR A TRIP OVER THE
LINE TODAY.
Road Is Satisfying Capitalists In the
East-Rates For the G. A. B.
Meeting In Cincinnati Next Sep
tember-Dan Griffin In Mexico
Other Railway News.

Samuel Carr, president OF the Oregon
Short Line, arrived in the city yester-
day. Mr.. Carr is accompanied by his
wife. Miss Carr. Miss Elsie Carr and
his son william
The party are at the Knutsford.
Mr.. Carr stated yesterday he was
here On his annual visit, and expected
to make a trip over the road and look
at the general condition of its affairs.
From the eastern point of view, the
management OF the road had been very
successful, and the capitalists interest
ed were very much gratified with the
efforts of the gentlemen who have the
active work in hand. The road is prov
ing a success, and is demonstrating
that the segregation was a good action,
and that railroads can be operated,
even when headquarters are not To-
Gated in Omaha The earnings have
been very satisfactory, and the ex-
perses moderate.
No extensive improvements are con-
templated in he local shops in the i'm
mediate future, the work in progress
along the line at the points where the
shops are located being the principal
topic of attention in that direction.
Nothing has. been done in the mat
ter of the road to Deep Creek, project
ed BIZ Hon. George @. Cannon and
others, and Mr.. Carr said he had not
seen them since his arrival. He pre-
sumed there would be a visit paid him
ere he left, but whether any further
would be made, he did not
Know
He viii leave for his trip over the
&c ad this morning, accompanied by
General Manager Bancroft, General
Traffic Manager Eccles. General Super
Calvin and other officials.
Mr.. Carr predicted a great expansion
in business as soon as the war ends.
He relates that matters are much
easier now than soon after the out
break of hosuilities. The victory at
Manila had a wonderful effect, and
another decisive blow would go a long
ways in restoring confidence. Timid
capital is nearly over its scare already
the way matters are shaping, and very
scon he looks for great revival IL
business.
Mr.. Carr was at the Short Line Of
fee nearly all of yesterday afternoon,
matters connected with the
read with the heads of departments.
During this time Mrs. Carr and family
were shown the sights of the city in a
carriage.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-05-31
Wyoming.


The Lemon circus, which has been
tenting in the state. feeced a number
OF innocent young men.
Eugene Amoretti. jr., of Lander has
been awarded contract by the war
department to furnish 100000 pounds of
beef to the Indians on the Fort Wa
Shake reservation during the coming
year. The price to be paid is 1924 per
100 pounds, the highest rate paid by the
government in the past 20 years.
Hugh j. Edwards, a Wyoming pio-
neer, aged Sc years. died at his home
in Cheyenne. The decreased served in
the war Of the rebellion in a Pennsyl-
vania regiment, and was twice wound
ed. He came west after the close of the
war, and served in a number of IN
dian campaigns. He was with the
Thornburgh expedition and was twice
wounded in the disastrous Milk river
fights. He leaves a widow.