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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
HE STOLE $50.
Police Capture an Accused Stable.
man and Some OF the Money.

Alert work by the police Saturday
night prevented the escape from the
city Of George Hanson, of Fleming
ton, n. j., who is accused of stealing
$50 from the stable Of Jonas Long $
Sons.
Hanson recently called at the stable
and asked aid of Frank Dunn, the head
stableman. Dunn had known Hanson
in New jersey and gave him work.
Saturday evening Dunn missed $50
from his coat, which had been hung on
nail. The money represented late re-
turns made on c. o. d. packages by
the drivers.
Captain Of Police Edwards gave the
night patrolmen an accurate descrip-
tion Of the suspected Hanson. He was
arrested at l o'clock yesterday morn
ing by Patrolmen Flaherty and Me-
Mullen at the corner of Franklin and
LaCkawanna avenues. When searched
$i6.02 was found upon him. He was
| slightly intoxicated and refused tC
talk.
In police court yesterday morning
Hanson was committed to Jail in de.
| fault of $500 bail.
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FOUND DEAD.
Boys on West Mountain stumble on
Mans Body--Has Not Been
Identified.

Dead and with decomposition already
setting III. the body of man made a
sudden and gruesome ending to a iaunt
winch Claude and Norward Pitcher, Of
Price street, were taking Saturday af-
ternoon on West mountain.
The discovery was made about 545
clock, as the boys were passing from
the main road, which leads up past
the old blue stone quarry, into a heavy
cIump OF pines where a fine spring of
water furnished a refreshing drink.
The boys caught sight Of the form,
which was some distance in from the
little path and about fifty yards from
the main road. The lads Immediately
notified the West Side police
The case was turned over to County
Detective Leyshon, the body being in
| Newton township. Detective LeyshOn
| Funeral Director William A. Price and
| eX-Select Councilman w. j. Thomas
| brought the remains to the morgue at
| Prices undertaking establishment,
| where a post-mortem was conducted
yesterday morning by Deputy Coroner
Pennypacker. Complete exhaustion
| from tuberculosis is the only reason
able conclusion to be given as the cause
|
| found.
Judging from the external appear
anCes, the man must have been dead
since Wednesday. Andrew Wickizer,
Arthur and Clarence Mack. three young
boys living nearby. tell of having heard
| a peculiar thrashing sound in the di-
rection Of the spring just at dusk
| Wednesday night. They were fright
|
tells of having passed man near the
| pines" Tuesday night. who looked
| something like the dead man.
He is about ) fccet inches, and in
| health would weigh 175 pounds. His
age would be about As years. His eyes
| were blue, hair dark brown. and his
moustache and a scraggy growth Of
| beard We're sandy colorcd. His upper
| lip did not cover his teeth. which were
prominent. lie wore a black suit of
| clothes almost new, with Penn
| Clothing House mark on the coat. A
| white shirt, rundown collar, No. L.
! and blue dot made-up tie completed
his dress. His hat. a slOuch one had
a j. A. Waters formerly in business
on LackaWanna avenue) mark in it.
| He has a large mole near his right
temple and a scar on his left arm near
! the elbow.
Few people called to view the re-
mains and none could identify them
| If they are not identified before Tues
day they will he buried. The coroner's
jury, comprising w. c. Price, w. ].
Thomas. j. Leyshon, John j. Davies,
II. II. Jones and G. r. House. will meet
at the coroncr's office at o'clock Tues.
day evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
PERSONAL.


Arthur Griggs, of franklin avenue, IS
visiting at LcnoX.
Fred Durr of LackawaDna avenue, is
at Atlantic City
W. l.. Anthony was in New York all
week on a busnegs trip.
Miss Belle Scott, of Washington, n. j.
is visiting friends at LeuoX.
Mrs. Sol A. Alsbery, of New York, is
the guest of Mrs. Joseph Levy.
Miss Eva Swink, of New York, is the
guest of her uncle, Patroman Sioat
Mr.. and Mrs. G. w. Hessler and daugh-
ter, Hazel have gone to Stoddartsyiue
for weeks fishing.
Superintendent George Howell has re-
turned from Millersville Normal school,
where he served as a member of the state
examining board
County President William Dawson, Cf
the Ancient order Of Hibernians spent
yesterday at his old home i'm Paterson,
n. j. Today he will go To Trenton to al
tend the national convention OF the Hi
bernians.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27

on documents, etc. This cannot he
done. Documentary stamps issued by
the internal revenue department only
can be used on documents, and pro-
prictary stamps obtained from the
same source are to be used on medi-
Cines, preparations, etc. However, ow-
ing to lack Of facilities and time to
prepare all denominations and kinds Of
stamps provided for i'm the revenue
act, the treasury department will use
certain denominations of postage
stamps with the letters 81. r." inn
printed upon them for immediate de-
mand These letters will indicate I'm
ternal Revenue" and will be distri-
bhted from the postoflices.
The collector has received blanks for
returns of legacies and distributary
shares of decedcnts' estates which are
taxed under the law. These returns
are to be made by the administrator,
executor or trustee. The schedule in
GUIDES names of persons entitled to
beneficial interest in said property. Re-
lationship to deceased, age of legatee
at testators death, value Of legacy,
amounts exempt and taxable, etc.
Also monthly return of first weekly
premiums received on life insurance
policies, taxable under the same law,
must be returned to the collector not
later than the 18th day Of the month
succeeding that for which the return
Is made. This includes the number
and amount of policies issued during
the month, the amount of first weekly
premiums and amount of tax on prem
iums (40 per cent?.
Every day brings something new to
ire collector, and new complications
are continually arising. 1t will be
some weeks, If not months, before the
office VIII settle into routine work, and
in the meantime the effort entailed
upon the force is beyond description.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
LAST CHANCE.
Lieutenant DentIcr and His Regular
Army Recruiting Force Leave for
Tampa Tomorrow.

The last chance to enlist in the Re-
gular Army service will be afforded
today. Lieutenant Dentlcr, in charge
Of the station here, received telegraph
ic orders yesterday to leave Scranton
Tuesday noon and report at once to the
colonel commanding his regiment, the
Eleventh infantry, at Tampa.
Lieutenant Dentler will he at his re-
cruitinG office in the Mears building
today to make final enlistments. Or.
Harvey, of Wilkes Barre, will he pres
ent to examine recruits during the af-
tcrnoon Several men who have al
ready been enrolled will, with those
recruited today, leave tomorrow for
Fort Mcpherson, Ga.
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Reduced Rates to Washington Ac-
count n. L.. A.

The Lehigh Valley Railroad COM
pany announces rate Of one fare for
the round trip, plus $500 membership
fee, from Scranton to Washington, d.
G., and return, on account Of the con-
Ncntion of the National Educational
association. Tickets will be on sale
ana good going July to inclusive,
limited for return to July s to 10 in
elusive, subject to extension with cx-
treme limit Aug. 81. Consult Lehigh
Valley ticket agents for further par
tiCularS 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
SWHENEY'S GREAT HIGH JUMP.
Clears Six Feet Six Inches and Breaks
All Worlds Records.

M. F. Sweeney the former worlds
amateur champion high jumper and
record holder, who will give an exhibit
tion at the field sports at Athletic park
July 4, distinguished himself at his
favorte pastme in the Catholic club
games, held in Trenton, n. j., Satur-
day. lie cleared 6 feet 6 inches, beat
ing his record, which is the worlds
standard, by three-eights of an inch,
Sweeney is now professional ath-
lete- and his record will therefore stand
as q es--l prize effort.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
ELKS' EXCURSION.
Scranton Lodge and Bauer's BanC
TO Lake Ariel in July.

The Scranton Lodge of Elks vii! have
its excursion to Lake Ariel in July
Bauer's band will as usual be q fea-
ture Of this annual Elk event.
The pleasure of the excursion and
its success is indicated by the follow
ing list of committee chairmen: Dane
ing and music. NJ. +. Sando: advertis-
ing, SolOmon Goldsmith; refreshments,
+. Moses; attractions George Gunster,
general committee. ". =. Millar; score
tary, =. J. jordan; treasurer, II. j.
Srhnhelt.
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the number Of admissions the largest
in the high schools history.
VOLUNTEER ARMY ENGINEERS.
Those Enrolled Here win Be Exam-
ined Tomorrow Afternoon.

Captain Eugene Ellicott, First rcgi-
ment, United States Volunteer Engin-
GERS, will he here tomorrow to examine
the recruits enrolled here by Lieuten-
ant G. G. Conkling for the engineering
branch of the army service.
captain Elicott will be at the arm
ory, on Adams avenue. at 1.30 o'clock
The applicants who are approved will
be sent to the mobilizing point al
Peekskill on the Hudson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
Speaker from Armenia.

An Armenian lady, many Of whose
relatives were among the victims Of
the Turkish masSacres, will address the
women OF st. Luke's parish this after
noon at o'clock in the parish build
ing, GIG Linden street. A large attend
ance is hoped for by the rector. There
will be no admission fee, but a free
will Offering will be accepted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27

Your friends may smile
But that tired feeling
Means danger. 1t
Indicates impoverished
And impure blood.
This condition may
Lead to serious illness.
1t should be promptly
Overcome by taking
Hoods &rsaparilla,
Which purihes and
Enriches the blood,
Strengthens the nerves,
Tones the stomach,
Creates an appetite,
And builds up,
Energies and vitalizes
The whole system.
BE sure to get
Only Hoods.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
GRAMMAR A EXAMINATIONS.
Names of Successful Pupils Will Be
Known Late This Week.

The work of marking the Grammar
A examination papers will not be fin
ished until the latter part of the pres
ent week.
The successful Grammar A pupils
will be admitted to the high school.
1t is believed that at least 60 per cent,
or over 200, will pass. These will make
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
REVENUE OFFICIALS
HAVE TROUBLES
New War Act Makes Much Work aud Is
Mixing People,

PENMAN HAS RE-
CEIVED HUNDREDS OF THOU
SANDS OF STAMPS, BUT THE POST
OFFICE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE
TO ISSUE EMERGENCY 81. r."
STAMPS UNTIL THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT CATCHES TP-IT is
WELL THESE DAYS TO READ AND
HEED INSTRUCTIONS IN DAILY
TRANSACTIONS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
Notice.

The members Of Moses Taylor coun-
ell, No. 15l, Jr. O. L. A. NJ, are re-
quested to meet at the hall tomorrow
at / o'clock to attend the funeral Of
our late brother, Christian Schwitzer
Members of sister councils are Invited
to attend. A. +. Butt, recording sec
retary. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
Excursion to Niagara Falls.

on July g 1898. the Lehigh Valley
Railroad company will sell tickets from
Scranton to Niagara Falls and return
at rate of one fare for the round trip,
limited for return to, and including
July 8. Consult ticket agents for fur
ther narticulars. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27

Mr.. Crawford's Nellie McCrory is
probably the fastest animal in the city
on stretch. She is a beautiful lit
tie bay and makes a stunning appear
anCc, but she isn't on to the curves
of the kite shaped track. Mr.. Craw-
ford drove her against Mr.. GOodwin's
Cedclla, each having won "A heat, but
owing to the lateness of the hour the
race was unfinished. The best time
was Ill.
Mr. G.. NJ. Hallstead tried his hand
some bay against Mr.. Crawford's Dec
oration, winning by some distance;
time, 116, 1.15. Mr.. Crawford then
drove Nellie and Cadmus, fine pair,
against Nate" Thompson's Dick, win
ming in 1l9.
1t is possible that if the deep interest
in these Saturday matinees continues
the trees which are encircled by the
speedway will be cut to allow better
view of the sport. Next Saturday the
events promise to be very largely at
tended.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
FIVE DOLLARS FOR
WRITING A letter

In order to introduce
my new line of Kimball
Pianos and organs 1 will
pay FIVE DOLLARS to
any one who will send
me the name of any par
ty who will buy a piano
or organ of me.
This will be paid when
first payment is made on
the instrument and to
the first one who sends
me the name. If you
know of a neighbor who
talks of getting one send
the name in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27

Mr. Crawford's roam Cadmus was the
record breaker of the day. The race
between Goodwin's Cedella, Smells
Silver Prince and Cadmus was cxcit
ing. Silver Prince wore an intricate
system Of suspenders, Notwithstanding
the disadvantages Of which he seemed
to he able to travel at the rate of 1.124
in the first heat. Cadmus won the other
two heats and the race in l.OS4, Cedella
finishing second.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27

An important meeting Of Division
No. is, A. o. H., will be held tonight
at $50 o'clock. A full attendance is re-
quested. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27

Fine Wall Decorations,
Choice Wall Papers
Room or Wall MOuldings,
Window Shades and Fixtures,
all grades and all prices.
from the lowest to the highest made
suitable for cottage or palace,
and for all tastes and conditions.
We invite inspection.
Childrens Carriages,
Chidren's Go.Carts,
Boys Express Wagons,
Nelocipedes, etc,
at very attractive prices See them.
Blank Account Books,
all desirable styles and Sizes
for all sorts of business.
Staple and fancy stationery,
for Office, store and house uses.
Large Variety and popular prices.
NJ. NORTON,
3s2 Lack. Ave, Scranton.
80 S.Main St, Wilkes.Ba
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DEAL OF EXCITEMENT.

\ great deal Of excitement was mani
tested in the next contest, which was
really a fine one, between Duke, King,
Pomp and Nero. Pomp won the first
heat, but tried to do So much trick
work in walking on his hind feet that
he lost in the others. A jubilant, man
was \. y. Picrson. His handsome black
Nero won the race the finale Of the
last heat being cleverly done under the
guiding hand of Del Foote.
The summary is:
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PROPRIETARY STAMPS.

The uses for proprietary stamp as
found i'm Schedule of the act are as
follows: Onc-eighth cent on patent
medicines and other proprietary ar
tiCles retailing for cents or less;
quarter cent on articles retailing from
to 10 cents; threc-cighths cent on
articles retailing from 10 to 10 cents;
tive-eighthS cent ON articles retailing
from r. to % cents. For each addition
al p cents or fraction thereof another
five e-cighth-cent stamp is required.
4 one cent stamp is required on
sparkling and other wines in bottles
of one pint. on each bottle contain
ing more than one pint, a twO-cent
stamp is required. On all such articles
manufactured on or after July l a
stamp will be affixed by the manufaC-
turer. All dealers who have a stock
in hand unstamped after that date are
requested to afliX the proper stamps
vixen the article is sold at retail.
In order to facilitate the distribution
of stamps the collector has been re-
quested by the commissioner by tele-
graph to communicate with a bank in
each town in his district and ask it
to accept and sell documentary and
proprietary stamps, giving the bank
the discount of ] per cent, allowed by
law. This arrangement will be made
for short time until stamps can be
regularly distributed. He also has
been requested to arrange plans Of
every accommodation possible for the
sale of adhesive stamps by postmas-
ters, banks, drug stores, merchants,
etc, who will be asked to buy them in
quantities worth not less than 500 at
a commission of / per cent. for re-
| sale; also to sell stamps to all parties
applying regardless of lOcation-giving
the taxpayers in the district the pref
| crenCc.
MISTAKEN IDEA.
Some people entertain the erroneous
| idea that postage stamps can be used
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27

Collector Of Internal Revenue T. +.
Penman is having troubles Of his own
in these days. The new war revenue
law necesstates such a rush of work
and is accompanied by SO many COM
plications that the office force is COM
PEELED to work almost day and night.
The additional help allowed under the
new regulations is insufficient for the
enormous amount of detailed work and
the perplexity of dealers and manufac-
turers all over the great district is
hourly eXemplificd by agonizcd letters
and kilograms.
Collector Pcnman has received a con-
siGnmont of adhesive stamps provided
for by the war revenue act These con-
sst of 900 2-cent documentary stamps
principally applied to bank checks, etc.
Also were received 200 900 proprietary
stamps, to be used ON patent medi-
cines and other proprietary articles
This supply is entirely inadequate to
fiji the demands in this revenue district
as indicated by the fact that the coll
lector has already received advance
orders for about 275,OOO check stamps
although he expects that every regis
tered mail will bring more stamps to
meet the requirements on July I, the
Gate when the law will take effect
OF MANY DENOMINATIONS.
These 2-cent documentary stamps
are divided among the stamp deputies
IN his district located at Wilkes Barre,
Easton, Lock Haven, retaining nearly
One-half for orders at the Scranton
office. According to instructions from
the commissioner Of internal revenue,
Collector Penman has made a roquisi-
tiol for documentary stamps of the
following denominations >. >, 4, ). 10,
% and 80 cents; 81, 50, So, so and $50
proprietary stamps, Il, "a, q and Is of
cent. I. IA, > 2ia, 4 and cents.
The collector noticed that half-ccnt
stamp to be used on fire insurance pol
icies was not included among those
directed to be ordered and inserted
that in his requisition.
There are two general classes of
stamps, documentary and proprietary.
The chief uses of documentary stamps
by denominations are as follows: Half
cent on fire insurance policies; 1-cent
on bills of sale, bills of lading by rail-
road aud express companies and tele-
graph messages; 2-Cent stamp on STOCK
certificates corporation bonds, checks,
drafts, bills of exchange and certif-
Gates of deposit drawing interest. The
i-cent stamp goes on foreign bills of
eXy hange and letters of credit The 10
cent stamp on bills of lading for eX-
ports, powers of attorney and proxies;
the ?5-Ccnt stamp on indomnifying
bonds, leases for one year, mortgages
for from 81 900 to $500, aAd for each
additional $500 another stamp is re.
qured; also, protest of notes and ware,
house receipts.
The 5O-cent stamp is for deeds, mini
mum value of $500, and leases for three
| years. The One-dollar stamp is fol-
| leases Of moro than three years anC
| for steamship tickets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
steam Heating and Plumbing.

.F.&M,T t. Howley.sai Wyoming ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27
FINE SPORT ON
THE SPEEDWAY
Saturdays Races We're Good, Despite
the Frequent Showers.

MIR. LADwIG's DAVID COPPER
FIELD. MIR. CRAWFORDs CADMCs
AND NELLIE MCRORY, MIR. PIER
SONS NERO AND MR.. HALL
sTEAD's BAY WERE AMONG THE
ERs-BoULEVARD OFFICIALS
CONTEMPLATE REMOVING THE
TREES WITHIN THE SPEEDWAY.
For a time on Saturday afternoon
it looked as If the racing would be in
a direction for shelter of some sort far
from the speedway on the boulevard,
for the rains descended and the floods
came at an unfortunate time. A red
bicycle tied to a fleeing horse isn't
the most desirable equipment in the
world for attendance upon a cloud
burst, as many horsemen discovered.
But throngs were out just the same.
The only things to be desired in the
vicinity of the speedway are a series
of portable sheds and a nice ice cream
soda stand With these and a wire
that isn't quite so kinky, the chronic
kicker ought to be entirely satisfied.
Inc best place to be "at" is in the
ring. if you can get there, located near
the Judges stand. which is a movable
affair dependant upon the mood of the
horse attached thereto. Then you are
able to hear the tea bell and to watch
Mr.. Kclley's pleased expression when
one horse insists for a half hour upon
starting in a quarter of a mile in ar
rears.
Mr.. Kelley is a gentleman and no.
body could hear him swear on Satur-
day for he SwOre not at all but he had
his temptations, and he finally le3t the
judges stand and eXpostulated in per-
son in the middle of the track with
the drivers who failed to come on"
SOME NEW FACES.
There were some new faces in the
group of enthusiasts in his vicinity.
Among them was Mr. Phil Raub, of
Dallas, whose name calls up visions of
chicken and Waflles. He had a very
good horse but there We're others. DR..
G.. r.. Hill was also present and en-
joyed the sport hugely. 1t is predicted
that he will be in the contests in the
near future. Mr.. q. NJ. Hallstead 5
handsome team and trap. and with
himself i'm a buggy with his fast trot-
ter attracted much attention.
The first race contained six horses
Mr.. Ladwig's David Copperfield W.
the winner. The following is the sum-
mary:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-27

Some people entertain the erroneous
idea that postage stamps can be used
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-10
HAS ENOUGH MEN.
eeneraI Miles So Cabled and wade's
Expedition to Porto Rico Was
stopped.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10.-The secre-
tary of war yesterday stopped the dis
patch of further reinforcemcnts to
Porto Rico. General Miles reported by
cable yesterday morning that tie force
at his command was ample for the pur-
pose of completing the conquest of the
island. This leaves all of General
Wade's provisional corps of Is regi-
ments still in the United States. 1t is
believed that all of General Wilson s
division, except the Third Kentucky
and Fifth Illinois, have already sailed,
and they will be- allowed to proceed
The two regiments above named are at
Newport News and will be detained
there until the department has arranged
for their further detail.
A large movement of troops north
word is probable. 1t is the purpose of
the war department now the Wade
Porto Aican expedition has been aban-
doned, to move the troops at Jackson
vile, Chickamauga and Newport News
and perhaps those at Manassas, Va,
further north. Practice marches will
be resorted to III a considerable degree
III order to improve the health of the
troops. All the soldiers at the points
named will not be moved. but large
part Of them will receive orders.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1898-08-10
VICTORY WON BY THE
10TH PENNSYLVANIA,
Coamo, Porto Rico, Taken Corporal
Barnes Mortally Wounded and
Six Others Injured.

CoAMo, Porto Rico, Aug. 10.-(Via
st. Thomas, d. W. I.)-General Viii
son te.k the town of Goamo yesterday
with a loss of only seven men wounded,
all members of the Sixteenth Pennsyl-
vania regiment.
Corporal Barnes Of Company f was
mortally wounded Sergeant Wishart
was slightly woundea and Privates
Frank Whitlock was struck in the
groin, Clyde Frank was struck in the
leg.
jolly and Herbert Lubold, both OF
whom were shot in the arm, were the
other injured. The Spaniards are
known to have lost their commander,
Major Yellescas Captain Ecante, Cap
tain Lopez and nine priyates, all killed,
and to have had IS wounded,