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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
The Northwest.
SAYS STAPLES WAS SAME.

James King, of st. Paul, on the wit.
ness Stand.
SALTWATER, MIMI, Aug. 81. =
(Special)-A rest was taken In the
Staples will contest today and the
hearing will not be resumed until Sept.
10, when the opponents will continue
their side Of the case. The testimony
this morning was largely In accord
with that Of yesterday. Practically
the same lines were gone over, and
nearly all of the witnesses had had
business dealings with the deceased
and had had opportunities to Judge Of
his condition of mind.
Among the witnesses were James
King, of St. Paul, manager of, Staples
& Kings wholesale slaughter house and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
NEWS OF THE RAILROADS
EASTERN CAPITALISTS HERE AS
GUESTS OF PRESIDENT HILL
President Cannon, of the Chase Ma
tiOnal Bank, Says Peace Greatly
Relieved the banking and Com
merctal intercollegiate BUSINESS Con-
ditions Are satfsfse tory-Great
Northern Trip.

Henry w. Cannon, president of the
Chase National bank; George F. Baker.
president of the First National bank.
Of that city, and Samuel Thorn, presi-t
dent Of the Pennsylvania Coal compa-
ny, arrived yesterday. morning from
Duluth and are the guests In st. Paul
Of James J. Hill They made the trip
over the. lakes from Buffalo to Duluth,
on the North Land, and came thence
on a special train Friday night. To-
day the party will start westward to
a special train with Mr.. Hill as their
host. They enjoyed the sail on the
North Land greatly; and their ruddy
faces indicated that they had spent
a good deal Of the time on the way,
out Of doors, smiling at the water and
bracing up against the northwestern
breeZes.
ness. all of which he claimed to- have
left in the East, however, said:
THE banking and commercial sinte
ests were greatly relieved when peace
was declared The feeling in New
York is that there will be continued
and increasing activity in all branches
Of business from this time onward
try, has Increased, nearly, $50. 000, 600
from the importations Of gold and adj
ditional issues during the last year.
From present indications. the circula
ton will BE still more largely increased
by further importations; and the i'm
preston prevails that the money mar
ket will continue in a comfortable con-
dition. Reports received in New York
from all sections Of the country indi-
cate that general business conditions
are altogether satisfactory, and, from
such information as we have obtained,
there Is no doubt that the Northwest
has been particularly favored. --~o
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
ELENaENTs OF MYSTERY.
They Surround the Death of Jack
Moody, at WatertOwn.

WATERFOWL, s. D., Aug. a.
Especial. Jack Moody was burned to
death last night. under circumstances
which are surrounded by mystery. He
is supposed to have been in his house
when the house caught fire and was
unable to save himself. Only one fam
lily saw the fire, and. as they were not
on friendly terms with Moody, they
did not go near the place. It was dis
covered this morning that the man
was in the house, by the burned body.
which was recognized. The coroner
will hold an inquest Monday. Moody
lived at Lake Kampeska. three miles
from this city.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
New Clerk Allow d.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27.-Commissioner of
Internal Revenue Scott after comforting with
T. e. Byrnes this morning relative to addi-
tioDal help in Collector Won Bonbach's office,
decided to allow an additional revenue clerk
at Minneapolis, and the order will be issued
today. 1t was also decided to retain Deputy
Trussell and Assistant Cashier smalley dur
ing the month of September. These deputies
are old employees and are not on the regular
list Of employees.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..
Recommended In the Report of the
Special Committee.

Recommended In the Report of the
Special Committee.
MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2E-The COM
mittee Of the chamber Of commerce,
appointed some time ago to consider
arrangements for the purchase Of lots
and the construction of a new build
ing, has filed a report recommending
for the present an enlargement Of the
present building, and in the near flu
ture the construction Of an eleven-story
building on the lots adjoining the pres
ent site on the corner Of Fourth street
and Fourth avenue south. This will
be expected to house not only the grain
dealers connected with the chamber,
but all Of the milling companies Of
fees and those of others connected
with the grain interests Of the city.
While no action was taken on the re-
port. 1t is certain that something will
be done socn to provide better accom-
modatfOnS
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
WHEAT A DISAPPOINTMENT.

Crop VIII Not Come Up to Expecta-
lions. as Heads Are Small.
General Freight Agent r. B. Clarke, Of the
Great Northern. returned from a business
trip to Spokane and intermediate points yes
terday.
Il found everything looking most prosp-
erous," he said to reporter for The
Globe Business Is booming all along
the line I visited the cattle ranges in Mon
tana and the cattle there are in prime con-
dihon. There has been plenty Of rain and
the grass has been good and there has been
plenty Of water for the cattle. Everything
has been. favorable for them and the stock
raseFs are going 70 haye "a go0n year n to
pectations. 1t will be. vana unusually large
yield, but it will be less than was estimated.
The grain will be Of good quality, however:
big yields, such as were anticipated, Will
not be fulfilled"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
MAY RECALL A TARIFF.
Great Western Has Some Changes 1t
Wants to Make.

Great Western Has Some Changes 1t
Wants to Make.
The new freight tariff issued by the Chi
cago Great Western, it is understood, is to
be recalled within ten days in order that
certain changes may be made in It, It was
found to contain some very conspicuous re-
auctions below the rates agreed upon by its
freight officials was called to it they agreed
to alter the schedules. (
While the other lines are waiting for the
ise they will meet the cuts made by that
line.
Freight rates in the Southern territory
no that usually flows through Chicago is be-
ing diverted south, through St. Louis to gulf
ports and to Newport News. Some of the
lines are accused Of cutting rates SO per
cent to Baltimore.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
Free Consultation,

Men and women suffering
from nervous or private dis
eases quickly cured. No mis-
takes; no exposure; charges
reasonable; l5 years in pres
ent office: oldestand most re-
liable specialist in the CITY.
Call or address DIR. Wyatt,
$50 Hennepin Avenue. Min
neapolis; Hours. 9 a. m. to s
p. m. Sundays, 10 to IL.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28

heard in a discussion of some Of the
problems which he conceives the sit
uation to present.
There will probably be an overflow
meeting. The committee anticipates
one and will prepare itself accordingly.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
Northwest Pensions.

WASHINGTON Aug. 27.-Northwestern
pensions were granted as follows:
Minnesota-Origiral: George Flowers,
Cleveland, So Widows: Miranda Chap
man, mother. LIE Sueur Center $12.
North Dakota-Reissue and increase: Daniel
Thornton, Hamlin, IS to $40.
Observation-Disclosures: William H. Ellis,
New Richmond, $16 to SIT. Widows Annice
Barton, Rocky Run, S12
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
Omaha Exuositton Rates.

The question Of reducing rates from Chi
settled. but it is understood that an under
standing has been reached in the matter.
Such lines as choose to reduce their rates
will give the required three days notice to
the Western Passenger association.
This will make 1t unnecessary for the as-
ISOLATION as body, to act in the premises.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28

They do not openly admit that pooling ar
rangement exists. but they agree that they
Will be able to keep such a close watch
for one to cut rates without all knowing It.
Their plan Is said to be so effective that
there will not be an object for one to break
AWAY from it.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
Fair at Luverne.

LUvBRNE,. MINI. Aug. N.-(special)-1t
Is probable that a county fair will be held
Ia being made to interest the business men of
the county and it has been decided to begin
placing the fair grounds in condition. Com
mittees have been appointed and will can
vass the county during the coming week.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
State Humane Society Branch.

LITTLE FALLS, Mimi, Aug. ga branch
OF the State Humane society has been or
ganized here with the following officers:
President, G. B. Buckman; vice presidents,
Hall; treasurer, Charles Brown. Executive
committee, J. A. Nichols, H. N. Harding,
Crawford Sheldon, Joseph Green, J. S. Nor
rison S. L. Solem and w. H. Hall.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
winona Stone for curt;i1ng.

W1NoNA. Mimi, Aug. 27.-WInona stone
dealers have been asked to bid for the fur
nishtng Of 200 cars Of stone. wanted in St
Paul for cuTbing purposes The contract vii.
be worth s26, 200. Winona stone men are
confident that they will be successful In tina
bidding
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
State Hospital Patient Escapes.

ROCHESTER,. Mimi, Aug. 27.-Georgs
Taylor, an inmate Of the state hospital and
formerly a resident of Red Wing. made his
escape from that institution yesterday. He
had been removed from the Red Wing jail
to the hospital owing to his queer actions,
and 1t is now believed that he was feigning
insanity.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28

Graceville, Mimi, Aug ia stranger,
known as Shocker. was beaten here In
fifty yard race with Archie Craig, of the
Minneapolis fire department. The race was
run in heats. Craig winning the second
and third.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28
NEW OUTLET.

Oregon Short Line to he Extended
Into Oregon. ~~ - 20
SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. ,,27-The Oregon
Short Line will soon extend its Milford line
south eighty miles In Nevada, to Phoebe
giving that town direct rail connection with
Ogden and Salt Lake. Later on. extensions
, will be made from PSHe. 500 miles south
to point on the Sant$ Fe Pacific, probably
at Barstow. BY this means, Los Angeles will
obtain new outlet to the East by the way
OF Barstows and Salt Laea 4i1 ~. nss-et,assi.is,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-08-28

The -four committee Gas perfected a plan
season which 1t 10 thought will be effective.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-06

James, fixing windows, central school
building, 63 cents; Mrs. Samuel Arnold,
cleaning high school, $6.25. A statement
was received from Tax Collector Will
Jams stating that he had collected $25O.5O
and turned it over to the treasurer since
his last report. A committee of three.
consisting of S. NJ Ros ers, John e. Will
isms was appointed to procure two flags
and poles, one for the Columbia school
and the other for the high school. Moved
and carried that Messrs. j. c. Tuthill
and James Mute act as a committee to
wait on the borough council in session
this evening and ask them to put in a
crossing on Main street in front of Mrs.
Browns for the convenience of the pupils
attending public school in the First ward.
Professor p. j. White, of Archibald, was
present and tried to get the directors to
purchase some new books on literature,
but they decided not to get any. 1t was
moved and carried that night schools be
started in the Columbia school and the
No. school for the benefit of those who
wish to attend the first Monday night in
October. Mr.. McClay was hired to teach
at the Columbia and Miss Hicks at the
, No. school. The salaries tc be the sanr
as last year, s25 each per month. All the
teachers that were hired for the coming
year were present at the meeting to re-
port for duty at the opening of the
|
meeting ADJOURNED to meet the hrst sat
urday evening in October.
| Deputy Postmaster and Mrs. Elmor
| w. SWingle, spent Sunday with friends
at Moscow.
| Floyd Griener, who was taken SICK
while in Scranton last Friday, is better.
Mrs L. {. Skeels and daughter, Jo-
| sephine, of Carbondale, and Mrs. Ann
| Belknap, of Dunmore, spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. george Tuthill
| DR.. and Mrs. j. S. Graves. OF Jermyn,
| were guests of the latter's parents Sun
| day, Mr.. and Mrs. Willism Page.
Mart Sitgrayes has accepted a position
with the Globe Bible publishing company.
| OF Philadelphia.
Miss Emma Bourne, professional
nurse of New York city, is visiting her
| aunt, Mrs. M. d. Belts.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Belts and daugh-
| ter, Nation, of Scranton, visited here yes
| terday Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. D. Belts at the
| Hotel Wilson.
| regular meeting OF Pride OF Orient
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-06
oLYPHANT.

Word was received here Sunday Of
the death of Thomas Roberts, of Com
pany c, Thirteenth Pennsylvania, at
the jefferson hospital, Philadelphia.
Mr.. Roberts was former resident here
and was very popular. For the past
few years he resided in different parts
of the country. Death was caused by
typhus fever He was about 35 years
of age and is survived by a mother
and two sisters, Mrs. Michael Fitz-
patrick and Mrs. Frank I. Thomas, of
this place. He was buried yesterday
at Philadelphia.
Miss Carrie Price, of West Scranton,
and Miss Ollie Edwards. of Edwards
vile, visited Miss Emily Davis Satur-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mathewson and
Miss Charity Crippen have returned
from a visit to Norwich, N. Y.
Charles Watkins and Frank Parry
are at Boston on a ten days vacation.
An infant daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Lyons, of Dunmore street, died
Sunday afternoon of an attack of sun
stroke. The funeral was held yester-
day afternoon, and interment was
made in st. Patrick's cemetery.
Roy Kelly left yesterday to result le
his studies at Stroudsburg Normal
school,
Thomas McHale. of Scranton, was
arrested on Saturday evening by Of
ficer McAndrew for breaking a large
plate glass window in Arlington hotel
with a stone. McHale refused to set
tie for the damage and was committed
to jail
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-06
AVOCA.

. The Ministerial association of the
Primitive Methodist church held a con-
ference yesterday morning in the
church auditorium. Various import
ant topics relative to Christian work
We're discussed. The following were
present: Rev. and Mrs. l. Williams
and family, of Wilkes Barre; Rev.
William Tyler, of Plains; Rev. Russell,
of Mill Creek; Rev. Hall, of Peckville; I;
Rev. Wheeler of Nanticoke; Rev.
Lees, of Hazleton. After business was
transacted dinner was served under
the direction Of Rev. and Mrs. Wilson
at the parsonage.
The Womens Foreign Missionary So
ciety of the Methodist Episcopal church
will meet at the home of Mrs. NJ. A.
Flock this afternoon.
Avoca Hose company, No. l. will
meet in regular session this evening.
The borough schools will reopen to-
day. Besides the borough corps OF
teachers, who are all residents of the
town. the following will teach else
where: Miss B. Quinn at Elnlira; Miss
M. A. Quinn at Old Forge; Miss Kate
Dougher at Exeter; Miss Elizabeth
Dougher at Marcy, and Miss Margaret
Renniman in Scranton.
Mrs Frank Fadden, accompanied by
her sister, Miss Ella Quinn, will leave
today for the formers home at New
port News, Va.
Mr.. Thomas Phillips and Anna Nor
gans, of Wilkes-Barre, were guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Mcpherson yes.
terday.
T. f. OBrien and family, of Jer.
O'Rrian 1.
dence yesterday.
Misses Lotta Dilley, of Wilkes-Ba
Nora and Mae Hankie, of Pittston, are
guests Of Miss Margaret Aikman, oil
the West Side.
Howard, the S-year-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Michael Dommermuth, sus.
tained a broken arm by falling from
a fence on Saturday afternoon. DR.. G
B. Seamen set the limb.
Miss Sarah Foy, of the West Side, il
| seriously i'll.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-06

discussion was received. Mr.. Mean
drew stated that the Central school
building would be in readiness to open
on next Monday morning and that
the ward schools would be ready this
morning. MIR. McAndrew also stated
that new window shades are needed
in the Central school building and re.
commended that the supply commit
tee purchase some. He also stated
that in accordance with the wish of
the board at the last meeting he had
prepared q code of rules governing
the various committees and janitress-
es, etc. which he read at the last meet
ing and which were adopted and order
ed printed in the manual. A cofnmuni-
cation was then read from the hose
company asking that their members
he exempt from occupation tax. The
communication was received and
placed on file. On motion it was de-
cided to exonerate the members.
There being no further business the
board adjourned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-06
HONESDALE.

The Wayne county fair will be held
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 2S and
20.
Mr.. j. ]. Babcock, general agent OF
the Springfield Fire and Marine In
surance company, of Chris Hartung S
office, has satisfactorily adjusted the
insurance of the Honesdale Shirt COM
pany, carried in the Russell, Bauman
Lane and Farnham agencies
Miss Lizzie Cotton. who has been the
guest of Mrs. Hoover for several weeks
returned yesterday to her home at
Camden, N. ].
Miss Marcia Allen has returned from
an extended visit in central New York
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul w. Gardner, OF
Scranton, spent Sunday in Honesdale
Miss Rena Keen's kindergarten
school was opened yesterday in the
office building next door to the post
office.
Miss Carrie Peterson, who is suf.
fering from an attack of typhoid fever
is resting comfortably.
"A Jolly Irishman" was presented
to a good house Saturday evening ir
the Opera house, The play is a laugh.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-06
PECKVILLE.

The funeral services over the remains
of Edward, the infant child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Patrick Sitgraves, will be held
from their residence on Prospect hill
this morning at 1890. Rev. j. S. Thorn
as will officiate. lnterment Will be in
Prospect cemetery.
The infant child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Robert Craig, of the West End, is
dangerously i'll.
The two boys who We're frightened
away from the garden of the Rev. and
Mrs. S. C. Simpkins at the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage yesterday, while
engaged in stealing plums, grapes and
peaches and left their hats behind,
are known. Unless they come and
apologize to Rev. and Mrs. Simpkins,
they will be dealt with according to
law.
p. G. Harding. an employe Of the
Consumers Powder company, became
prostrated yesterday by the heat.
Welland A. Peck, a student of the
Medico- Chirurgical college of Philadel-
phia, is visiting his sisters, the Misses
Wellie and Lillian Peck.
Mrs. NJ. B. Wademan is visiting rel
atives at Wilkes-Barre
"A regular meeting VI lHe Ioldheiy SNHOJ
board was held at the directors room at
the No l school last Saturday evening
with all members present, except Hector
Jones, from the second ward. The follow
ing bills were presented, read and ap-
proved and orders drawn to pay the
same; Roberts Bros, for supplies for no,
l school, the central and high schools,
SS1l7; Archibald Water company, $50; Will
liam Frear, interest on bonds, $50; Jones
Brothers, for printing matter, sl2.75; Oily
phant Record, printing matter, Sll90;
Frank d. Thomas, repairing and carpen-
ter work. Columbia building, $3.50; Mrs,
Hutchins, cleaning of the Columbia
school building, s25; ]. w. Patten, for
plaster. Columbia building, $3.50; A.
Cooper, carriage. rs cents; express on
school supplies, so cents; Miss Ella New
ton. cleaning central school building,
s19,17; J. C. Tuthill, cleaning up yard and
fixing fence, No. / school, s1.75; C. ID.
Keller, interest on bonds, $50; Mrs. Free
ney. cleaning No. l school, s2i; Charles
Montgomery, fixing hatchway and other
mason work. No. l school, s2S; David
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-06
\OCAL AND PERSONAL.

The Misses Maloney. of Green Ridge,
were the guests of Miss Bridget Nc
Andrew, of Cottage street.
Miss Mary Rebecca Moffit, of Green
Ridge, was visiting Carbondale friends
yesterday.
Miss Cooke. Gilmartin and the Misses
Killeen witnessed the parade in Scran-
ton yesterday.
Harry Forbes called on friends in
South Scranton yesterday.
Miss Name Grier, of Dickson City, is
the guest of the Misses Higgins.
Miss Mary Forbes and Nellie Killeen
left yesterday to resume their studies
at West Chester Normal school.
Miss Annie Burke was visiting in
Scranton yesterday.
Miss Bessie Reilley, of Scranton, is
the guest of Miss Louise Slocum.
Mr.. John Mullady is visiting friends
in Honesdale.
Harry Lathrop, of Scranton, was the
guest of his cousin, Dwight Crane, yes
terday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-06
FACTORYVILLE.

The Misses Elizabeth and Ella Bene-
diet, of Pittston, who have been spend
ing some time at the home of ]. X
Zwizig, have returned home.
The Wallsville fair commences to-
day and closes Friday.
Our graded schools opened yesterday
ahS Keystone academy opens the fall
term today, Sept. 6, with a large at
tendance.
The Reynolds family reunion was
well attended last Saturday regardless
of the extreme heat.
Canton Factoryville, No. 81, I. o. o.
F., will hold an important meeting to-
morrow "wednesday evening. Every
member is requested by the captain to
be present
The w. c. T. u. convention will be
held tomorrow, Sept, 7, at Tunkhan-
mock.
The ninety-first anniversary of the
Abingdon Baptist association will be
held in the Clifford Baptist church on
Wednesday and Thursday, Sept IA and
Is. The Sunday school convention will
be held on Tuesday, Sept, 13. The
president, Elkanah Hully, of keystone
academy, will conduct the devotional
exercises Wednesday evening, and
Rev. NJ. J. Watkins, of this place, will
conduct the same Thursday morning,
Rev. Hully will also deliver the address
Thursday afternoon. Miss Martha
Taylor. also of this place. will read a
paper in the teachers conference, en-
titled "A Teachers Model"
And now Laceyville is to have a
river toll bridge. What's the matter
with the rest of the towns in that end
of the county?
Mrs. e. l.. Watkins has returned
from a weeks stay with friends at
Mehoopany.
Mr.. Frederick Luther was calling on
friends here yesterday.
Miss Helen Bard has secured a posi-
tion in the graded school at Great
Bend. Miss Alice Hanson will teach at
the Pedrick school house. Miss Joseph
Inc Lindsey is teaching the Thomas
school, Miss Ethel Carr at Waverly,
Miss Carrie Watkins at the tunnel, and
Mrs. w. w. Bard will teach the Glenn
school.
The following record for September
Is worth pasting in your scrap book,
as no such not weather has ever been