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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

pany has continued to do business with
in that state, to control the stocks OF
the absorbed companies and to pay div
idends. On these grounds the attorney
general of Ohio brought suit in Novem-
Der, 1897, charging the Standard OIL
company with contempt of court.
John D. Rockefeller and other off,
GERS of the company have appeared be-
fore the supreme court of Ohio and an
swered the questions put to them. ex-
cept in cases where the facts desired
could be obtained only from the books
of the company. To avoid the trouble
of bringing the books to Ohio. the court
appointed Mr.. Brinsmade commits
sioner, with power to issue subpoenas,
administer oaths, etc.
The amount of testimony given by
Mr. Rockefeller was out of proportion
to the time spent in obtaining 1t. as
answers and questions were constantly
interrupted by objections by the counsel
for the defendant and remonstrances
by Attorney w. Y. Flagg of this city,
who acts as special counsel to the state
of Ohio on this occasion.
The Testimony.
Mr.. Rockefeller was asked whether a
meeting of the directors Of the Ohio
company had been held within a month
from the entry of the judgment on
March 2, 1892. He said that he could
not remember. The same answer was
given when he was asked II there had
been a meeting of the stockholders in
the same period.
He supposed that records were kept
80 +bo In hut vo 49,
The books were not in his custody. he
said, but the defense would place them
at the disposal Of the master commits
sioner and the representatives Of the
state. Counsel for the defense contend
ton could ask for.
did you read the decree Of the court
in this case?" was then asked.
II cannot tell" was the answer Of
Mr.. Rockefeller. Such documents are
always read and interpreted by our
counsel"
"Were you a trustee Of the Standard
Oil company at the time of the entry Of
the judgment?''
II was"
"Who held "a, 1913 shares of stock Of the
Ohio company at the time when the
judgment was entered?"
After long wrangle Mr.. Rockefeller
was told by the commissioner to an
swer the question. He said:
THE trustees of the Standard OIL
trust
Were you a stakeholder in the Ohio
company when the stock was trans
ferred to the trust?"
Il wasa''
Did the stock certificate issued for
your individual stock pass to the Ohio
company first or direct to the trus-
tees?"
II cannot say"
"How did you get your stock into the
hands of the trustees?"
II cannot teE. There is nothing to
be concealed. The matter was very
simple, but I cannot recollect how It
was"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

Not long ago we suggested that ef-
forts should be made to secure other in
dustrics for our city in addition to those
already here. We are confident that if
a move was once made in this direction,
that it would result in the bringingof hun
dreds of more skilled workmen to our vi
cinity and add to our business enterprises
What we need to accomplish this is a
wideawake Board of Trade. Who will
be first to set the ball rolling?.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

The snail pace at which the new city
building is being erected is hardly in
keeping with the record of this city for
hustle. There has been only delay
from the destruction of the old building
Where the blame is we do not attempt
to say, but had the right start been
made Barre would not be minus a
suitable hall for entertainments during
the winter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
FAREWELL TO LAWTON,
Cubans mt Santiago Express Their
Gratitude to Him.

Santiago de Cuba, Oct. 1.-THE fes-
tivities arranged by the Cubans to cele-
brate the thirtieth anniversary of their
Declare ton of Independence We're post
poned until Oct. II on account of the
continuous rain. The city, however, is
gayly decorated with bunting, and
flowers are to be seen on all sides.
Many persons visited the cemetery and
PLACED flowers on the monuments erect
ed to the memory of Marti and Ces-
pedss. A few speeches We're made
from the San Carlos club. the principal
speakers being Senior Trujillo and DR..
Prias. The latter was the agent of the
Cuban government at San Domingo
during the war. Both claimed they
were satisfied with the situation and
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

Huntsville, Ala, Oct. 12.-General Jo-
seph Wheeler has arrived to take COM
mand of the Fourth army corps, sue
ceeding General Coppinger. General
Wheeler was met by committee Of cit
liens, headed by General Moore, and
was escorted to the Huntsville hotel.
The general is in excellent health. Gen.
eral Wheeler's cavalry division, des-
tined for Cuban service, has been filled
by the arrival of the Tenth cavalry,
Colonel Baldwin, which came in two
sections over the Nashville, Chattanoo-
ga and st. Louis.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
New Feature of Peace Jubilee.

Chicago, Oct. 12.-Agitation for inter-
national arbitration will be a part Of
the peace jubilee programme in this city
next week. After joining with members
of subcommittee appointed at the re-
cent Saratoga conference held in behalf
of set ling international questions with
out resort to arms. promoters Of the cell
ebration have decided to hold an "agi-
tation' meeting next Monday afternoon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

A man who is mean enough to steal
another mans butternuts on Sunday es-
pecially after he had just sold them to
the present owner is mean enough to
skip his taxes or to thrive as a whole
sale dealer in River Street dives.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
Yukon Navigation Closed,

Vancouver. B. c., Oct. 12.-Represent-
alive Mason, who has just arrived from
Dawson, reports that navigation Of the
Yukon is now closed. The last steamer
to leave for st. Michael's was the Sarah.
The steamer James Domville went
aground near Rink rapids, and the
steamer Clara is aground in a slough
close to Indian river. Both steamers
were coming up the Yukon.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
West Virginia Feels Proud.

Wheeling, Oct. 12.-West Virginia is
alone among all the states of the Union
in enjoying the distinction of having all
her troops kept in the federal service.
The First and Second regiments will be
sent to Cuba and Porto Rico shortly,
and the Fourth United States volun-
teers Qmmunes) are about to sail for
Manzanillo, Cuba, from Fernandina,
Fla. The latter regiment was recruited
in West Virginia, District of Columbia
and Maryland.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
SMd Suicide Of n Policeman.

Chicago, Oct 12.-Policeman Axel I.
Mikkelsen was found dead on the grave
OF his wife in Mount Olive cemetery
Mikkelsen was dressed in full uniform.
A bullet wound in the temple and a re-
volver beside the corpse told the story
of the suicide. Mikkelsen's wife died
five months ago. and he has visited her
grave daily. When he failed to an
swer at roll call, detail Of brother Of
ficers went to the cemetery and found
his hody
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

Pana, Ills, Oct. IL. - Thirty blacks
who assembled in the Illinois Central
station yards, apparently intending to
board freight trains and leave the city,
have been dispersed by the provost
guard. The mines are practically idle.
The negroes. having received pay, de-
cline to work.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

Plattsburg, N. Y, Oct. IL. - James
Smith, otherwise Fred Williams other
wise Hartman, was discharged from
Clinton prison after having served a five
years sentence for diamond robbery
in Albany. He was Immediately rear
rested by Detective ]. II. Harris Of Bos-
ton on a warrant. for burglary.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

The wise men of tho Legislature have
considerable many moments ahead be-
fore Thanksgiving, but they ought TO
find "junket" trips enough to improve
their idle time. But we suppose they
will keep away from the Fish Hatchery.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

The headquarters for state politicians
of both parties just at present is the Pa
wilton. Here can be found the wire
pullers and the office seekers all wait
ing for the next turn of the political dice
box, eager to see what is the throw for
them.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

The Boston Sunday Journal has
radical departure in form for news
paper, and it is one that commands tho
appreciation of all newspaper readers.
The new form is convenient to handle,
males an easy page 10 read, and Il Q
space for reading matter is materially
increased. The Journal gives each
week, forty pages of news, special sign
cd Articles, and features, besides eight
pages of photographs illustrating the
events of the week in New England or
events elswhere, of interest in New
England. A forty-eight page bound
illustrated magazine is given with each
paper and is a great feature. Every
person has frantcally wrestled in vain
endeavor to subduc the old form man.
moth Sunday papers will find pleasing
difference in handling the Journal in its
new form. We always thought the
journal was one of the best papers in the
country and now we know it.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

Washington, Oct. IL. - The war de-
partment has received the following
from General Wade: Havana, Oct. 10
The United States can land, free of
duty, supplies for destitute at ports Of
Bahia Honda, Caibairen and Matan-
Spa"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12

The bill introduced in the House yes
terday by MIR. Ballard the member from
Georgia asking for an appropriation "
the maintenance of a state Bocterologi-
cal Laboratory is one that certainly de-
mands the earnest consideration of the
Legislature and no city or town in the
state is moro appreciative of its necessity
than is Barre as the result of recent
ep:dcmics within our midst. The source
of contagious diseases such as typhoid
feverand diphtheria should be ascertain
ed at the outbreak and there is no better
method finding this out than by the
immediate examination of water, milk
ect. should department be set aside
for this purpose with competent di-
rector in charge it would be a great inn
provement over the present situation.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
General Mix Dend.

Niles, NTH, Oct. 12.-General Elisha
Mix is dead at his home in Allegan,
where he lad lived so years. He was
made brevet brigadier general in the
civil war. He was so years of age.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
Family Quarrel Ends In Murder.

Valparaiso, Ind. Oct. 12-Albert Aig-
ner a prominent young business man
residing ten miles south of this city. has
been murdered by his brother, Henry
Aigner. The murder was the culmina-
ton of family quarrel. The fratricide
has not been arrested
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
DON'T i!

Don't feast yourselves on pie. and
cakes
Which is heir TO all your naa, and
aches:
But eat vegetables, frc,h and sweet
Raised by ROYCE On Tatlc ST., $ Barre
They are good for the sick aud the
healthy,
And cheap for the poor and the wealthy
So give us your order and bring out
your cash,
The only true way of paying for hash.
Beets, Carrots and Turnips, mixed or
separate, SOC. a bushel.
Good Cabbagcs from 4 to Sc. each,
Red Rhnubarb Roots 81 80 per dcz
Spring Chicken, 12c. per To-, alive.
Hubbard Squash, so pounds for 7jc.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
TERMS:

Entered in the Post Office ut Barre VT, as
second-class matter.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1898-10-12
HAS A
CURE FOR CANCER
BEEN FOUND I?

It would seem so from the following
testimonial from one of our most estimablc
ladies, whose cure is recorded in her own
words.
"DR. G. H. MASON, Chatham, MY.
DEAR DoCToR-I am glad to add my testi-
timOnial in favor OF your Vegetable Cancer
Cure. BY its use three cancerOus punches in
my breast, which had been growing for the past
consider it duty and surely privilege to
recommend its use as widely as lies in M!
power. feel confident, not simply by my own
experience but through the personal knowl-
entirely cured, that 1t is positive cure fol
cancer if taken in season and used as directed
Please accept my thanks for the little book
you sent me bearing 80 many saving and pre-
a distance, having heard Of your remedy, sen
to me for one Of these little books, which
was very glad to send her.
May our Heavenly Father richly bless you II
whose lives have heei! prolonged through the
uso Of your V. c. c., which merits every praise
Most sincerely yours,
Mrs. L. ]. SARGEANT,
Randolph, VT
The above carries much weight with it.
The writer Is a well-knOwn resident of our
State. and DR.. Mason is an authority and
celebrated specialist In this and other
chronic diseases, and has the finest santa
rum in this country, treating both at home
and at his place. All who are interested
would do we'll to write him for particulars
regarding his home treatment and full
letter IF advice and circular of testimoni-
ais. which will be sent free of charge,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
FACTS FOR THE HISTORIAN
They Have Reference to the Canal
and Gravity Road.

The iIst boat of the Delaware and
Hudson Canal company to enter the
llonosdale basin some seventy years
aga was welcomed by huzzaing crowds.
ny the booming of cannon and the
nuttCrinS of flags. Its coming was
iclt to be "A hatbinger of prosperity:
ana 50 IL proved to bc, The canal and
n" gravity railroad constituted the
hagleus about which all other indus
tres crystalized. But the company
has done its work in this vicinity and
makes way for the new comers. who
ever they may be.
Future local historians will find it
recorded here that the last boat to
iea'c this end of the canal. to close
up its three score and ten years Of
navigation, was boat No. llO7, Cap
tain Frank Hornbecker loaded i'm the
basin on Saturday last.
IT will also be of interest TO said
Historian To know that on this dark.
gloomy, rainy Thursday, NOV. 10. 1898.
The last excursion train was run over
tue famous Gravity railroad from
Carbondala To this place. Owing To-
the disasreeable weather the train
consisted OF only live cars. No can
non, no iiaeS, no crowds, but deep in
the hearts If most of our people n
sad sigh of regret Wayne County
Herald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
ARRESTED AT YOUNGSTOWN.
w. A. Jones Wanted on a Charge OF
Grand Larceny.

Youngstown, O., Nov. 1l.--W. 4. Jones,
Alias Marcelus Rae, wanted in Scranton
Pa. on charge of grand larceny was
arrested here this morning. He will be
taken back to Scranton at once
The foregoing dispatcn came by AS
sociatcd Press wire t. The Tribune
last night aud in substance is similar
TO one received in the afternoon by
Chief Of Police Gurrell.
RAJ is not wanted m Scranton but
in Philadelphia. lie is charged with
SWindling Appleton d CO.. tho we'll
known publishing firm, out of hundreds
of dollars. lie is q well-educated man
OF engaging appearance, and can do
excellent business rs an agent
1t is said that he had a trusted po-
sition with the ApplCtons and forfeit
ed his standing by taking large sums
Of morey not his own. that he was
forgiven under promise of leaving
drink alone, and that ne had hardly
been put back to work when he re-
sdmcd his poCulations.
The most of his misdoings the sec
ond tim" We're at Allentown from
which place he came to Scranton.
While he was here hE theving was
discovered. and by the time a repre-
sentative of the firm had come on and
sworn out a warrant before Alderman
Millar, he had taken his drna ri, E.
The representative directed Detective
Moir To follow up the case and spare
il" expense To- land Rae. and il IS due
to tn" efforts Of the Scranton deparL-
ment that Tie arrest was made yester-
day in Youngstown.
The Youngstown authorities Wera
telcsraphed To put themselves n COM
munication with the Philadelphia de-
Daltmcnt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12

Il -" being mistaken for -" and
one other due also to an incorrect
reading Of the figures. In the Fourth
ward. Fourth district OF Scranton.
JudS" Gunsl"r was accredited with l2b
votes while the sealed returns showed
that he had received lac. ia the Third
district of the Fifth ward. Scranton
his vote in The Republican column ap-
pearcd TO be 40" but the tally and
figures ON the sealed returns showed
that it was 20 In this same dis
trict Cornelius Smiths name was writ
ten in the Peoples column ON two bal
lots. Court did not count them. In
the First district Of the sixth ward
Smith gained three votes.
At adiourninH time yesterday after
noon the count had proceeded IS far
as the last Scranton ward No night
session was held. 'rhc tabulating will,
probably. be finished by noon. today,
and the adding viii be completed be-
fore suppcr time.
The new adding machine recently
put in at the Third National bank will
Le used to do the footing NJ. The
clerks suggested that an adding ma
chine be secured and when Judge Ed
wards aCquicsccd, Nh Murray and
Mr., Ross waited on Cashier Peck t.
sccur" the loan Of the machine. He
readily consented and today it will be
taken to tn" court house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12

two dogs asked to be exonerated from
one of them. She said they have one
dog which they would not sell for 500
and are willing to pay tax on 1t. When
the assessor came around he was half
corked," she said. ana that accounts
for his seeing two dogs where there
was but one.
The members of the board comment
ed freely on Mr.. Keller's resolution reg
ulating the meetings and hours uC the
sessions. Mcssrs. Wcnzcl and Reese
were of the opinion that it could be
smothered in the common branch
Thursday night If the issue was pressed
3nd the ayes and nays We're called for.
Messrs. Frablc and Simon Thomas. the
members on the board from select.
feel confident that the resolution will
get the tomahawk when it comes over
for concurrence
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
Vote of Wayne County.

Honesdule Pa, NOV. H. the uuiciai
Vote OF Wayne county IL not yet complete.
iIc soldier vote of Company H. Thirteenth
regiment beng lacKiIg. Without that.
Stone had 2,l7I; jerks 1892; swallow. L.
81. Barnes . SCratur Hardcubergh' 8
vote in the district is G.4l0; j. ID. Miller,
Democrat 6.UO2, The following is of.cilL
including the soldier vote: Congress,
Wright, Republican, 2.7l9; CANNED. Dem.
ocrat, 2,ill; Russell, Prohibition. j2l. FOR
ropreS"rt&tirc, Wood, Republican, .. .G2.
Norton, Republican. 2,Gl9; Thompson.
Democrat 21S2; Brcrnan, Democrat, 2,j37.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
HUSBAND AND WIFE SUE.
Claim That Mary Rose Uttered
Slanderous Words About Them.

Two slander suits We're instituted by
Attorney r. A. Zimmerman yesterday
against Mary Rose, one by James
Reilly and the other by Susan Reilly,
his wife.
Reilly wants $1,000 damages because
Mrs. Rose accused him publicly of kill
ing two men. one in Dunmore and an
other in Green Ridge. The body of the
Dunmore victim. according to Mrs.
Roses alleged accusation, was buried
i'm a culm pile
Mrs. Reilly thinks she was injured to
the extent of $1,000 by allegations on
the part of Mrs. Rose which would tend
" cause her husband u dislike huE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY MEETS
Elects Officers and Fixes Date for
Annual Dinner.

At largely attended meeting Of The
New England Society OF Northeastern
Pennsylvania, in the board Of trade
rooms last night, Colonel George Sar-
ders0D was elected president and
Homer Green, of Honesdalc. vicr-p presi-
deht' j. II. Fisher, secretary: A. G.
FULLER. treasurer, ana H. T.. Paine, his
t'rlan, Wero all reelected unanimously.
Thursday, Dee -, F'orafathers Dav,
VAS fNed as the time for the annual
dinner
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
MIR. COYNE REFUSED.
RESULT OF THE INQUEST.
Coroner's Jury Puts Blame on the
Engineer and Brakeman.

Coroner Mckee and his jury met in
The Exeter town hall Yesterday ana
heard additional testimony Win ref
crcnCc to the dreadful catIstrOph"
which occurred at the Triple shaft
OF the Lehigh Valley Coal company
last Saturday when eight men were
killed,
After hearing the testimony of seN-
Cral witnesses the jury returned a
verdict placing the responsibility for
tie accident on Engineer Price and
Brakeman Anthony who were directly
responsible for making the flying
switch of the cars that went Gown the
shaft,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
NIGHT SCHOOL PUPILS.
They Are Expected to Register To.
night and Monday Night.

The teachers committee Of the
board of control has decided tu have
the principals in charge of tha valioue,
night schools that will be opened
Monday night open their rooms to-
night and Monday night between the
hous Of and 3 o'clock FOR tho pn-
pose of registering the pupils who
are desirous of attending
Only these who give thclr names
in will be permitted to go 10 school
after Monday night This is 40 cv-
clude the number thai would go tur
no purpose Of study.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
TOBACCO WORKERS SOCIAL.
Employees of Clark d Scott Danced
at SnoVer'S Hall.

Tobacco Workers Union No. 81, con-
Quoted u social last night in showers
hall, which was attended hN una hun
dred and GfIy couples. Miss Kate
ReHrdon furnished the music
The union is made M OF the en-
ployes uf the tobacco firm of Clarl.
and SCOl.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
GAS CAUSED A FIRE.
There Was Leak Near the Meter
in the Irish Residence

At the residence of owen Irish. I3S
Monroe avenue. fire occurred yester-
day morning about II o'clock in Il pc
culiar manner. y strong odor of es-
Gaping gas was felt NV the family,
and an Investigation followed.
Near the gas meter in the cellar the
odor was intensely heavy. and a light
cd match was applied along the wall
about the meter. In an instant a BIZ.
blaze was ON hand ana the meter was
onNelopcd hS the flames. Quick work
of tho fire department uverted a seri
Gus result The damage was slight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
JUDGE JUMPED
ON MIR. HAMILTON
SAID HE BOTHERED THE COURT
WITH FRIVOLOUS MATTERS.

Attorney for the Contestant-in the
Election Contest Tries to Have the
Commissioners Decisions Over
ruled on Two Different Occasions
Again Yesterday and Proyokes
Judge Edwards to Make Some
Caustic Criticisms-Tax Collector
Coyne Refused to Produce Book.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
Successful Burglars.

Macon, Mo, Nov. ll.--Th, Kirksyillc
Savings bank has beet entered by nurS-
lars and robbed ot $1,000 Ia guyerumrnt
bonds belonging To Samuel Reed, prcsi-
dent, and something i'm the nciGhbuThood
Of $l>,oO0 In gold and glcenback. Two
thousand ar three Thousand in silver was
lCft, evidently being too heavy, ana Il, ioO
IN tho vault was overlooked by The roJ-
IpTE.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
ANOTHER PETITION
FROM Mr.. SMITH
WOULD COMBINE GUNsrER 10
DEMOCRATIC COLUMN.

Says That 1t Was Illegal to Give
Him Place in the Republican
Column and That the Law will
Not Allow q Man to Choose Be-
tween Position That Is illegal
and One That Is Legal-Election
officer Brought in by the Sheriff.
Few Discrepancies Found.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-12
Compound
kesPeOpIe Well.

The one true specific Cor diseases arising
from debiltated nervous system is Paines
celery compound, so generally prescribed
by physicians II Is probably the most re-
markable remedy that the scientific research
of this country has produced. Prot. Edward
r. Phelps. VI, D.. l.. l.. D., Of Dartmouth
college first prescribed what is now known
the world over as rainc's celery compound,
a positive cure for dyspepsia, bilousness,
liver complaint, neuralgia, rheumatism. all
nervous diseases and kidney troubles
Paine's ce'e'y compound has succeeded
again aud again where everything else has
failed.