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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
KIIIs sweetheart and Himself.

Lincoln, ILL.,, July IA foul and
bloody murder was committed Friday
night in the cemetery at Mason City.
west of here, when Roy Sutton. young
man 20 years of age, shot Miss Leona
Elmere, a girl of IS years he loved.
Death was instantaneous. A pistol was
found near the girls body. Sutton
then shot himself through the body be-
low the heart. He died early Sunday
morning.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
No Parole for spauIding.

Springfield, ILL.,, July 1.-The state
board OF pardons has continued for
one year the application for parole
for Charles w. Spaulding, the Chicago
banker who is serving a term in Joliet
penitentiary for embezzlement. The
application for a pardon was continued
ON motion of Mr.. Spaulding's attor-
ney, until October. The action OF the
board means that Mr.. Spaulding will
be retained in prison for another year.
The board does not deem that the
parole law has been fulfilled by one
years imprisonment in this case.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
Death of Arthur A. Libby.

Chicago, July 1S.-Word was received
from Pasadena, CAL, Monday night
that Arthur A. Libby, OF Chicago,
founder of the great packing firm OF
Libby, Mcneil q Libby, died Monday
In Pasadena. where he had been living
for the last five years.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
Twelve Dead I'm Alaska.

Seattle, Wash, July i9.--The loss of
az members OF the steamer Elk expedi-
tion TO kotzcbue sound is reported from
ST. Michael by the steamer Roanoke.
Twelve men persisted nj various points
along the trail between the Selawicl<
and Koyukux rivers. Scurvy fell first
upon them, then starvation and frost.
Mrs. w. II. Bens, OF Bay City, Mich.
was the only survivor.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

A Curiosity exists near the Red Bluff
Primitive Baptist church In Ware coun-
~, Ga. IL il a mammoth mulberry tree,
and the heart has long since rotted.
Out OF the heart of the mulberry grow
cherry and peach tree, both ofwhich
are eight inches in diameter. They
grow to point ten feet above the
ground. All three Of the trees are alive
and bear fruit every year.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

That wood will stand the passing Of
centuries as well as metal is proved by
the unearthing near the Nile OF some
Egyptian boats nearly 5000 years old,
which are In good condition
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Washington, July 17.--Col. Charles
II. Brown. assistant chief of the division
OF loans and currency Of the treasury
department, Is dead nj Pittsfield. Mass.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Pittsburgh, Pa, July t7.--Tin plate
workers throughout the country 70 the
number OF nearly $4,000 resume work
to-day inter- an idleness OF two weeks.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Tacoma, Wash, July i7.--Steamship
Olympia. OF the Northern Pacific line
arrived Sunday from China and japan,
with 5000 tons Of the new crop OF tea.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Nntlck. Mass. July 10.--IIoratio Al
ger, the writer of boys stories. died ut
the home OF bis sister, Mira. Amoa
Cheney. here.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22

Neither VIII Talk.
No official statement as 90 the cause
OF the resignation was procurable
either from the president or from Sec
rotary Alger, neither of whom would
talk on the subject. Nor was the letter
of resignation obtainable at this time.
For the present nothing will be made
known officially concerning the sever
ance OF the official relations between
the president and his war minister, but
later on the official correspondence clos
ing the latter's career as chief of the
war department doubtless will be given
TO the press.
Came sooner Than Anticipated.
The belief had prevailed in Washing
ton for some time that Secretary Alger
would resign from the cabinet, but the
date generally set for IL was toward the
close OF the year, after he had submit
ted his annual report, in which he i'm
tended to sum up what had been ac-
complished during his brief but event
full direction OF the war department.
Its tender then had been regarded as al
most a foregone conclusion, in view of
/ Mr.. Ayers announcement about a
month ago that he had concluded 10 en-
ter into competition for the vacancy in
1 the United States senate 10 be caused
I by the expiration OF the term OF Sena-
tor Mcmillan, strong supporter of the
administration, and that he had enlist
ed in his active support Gov. Pingree,
TO whom had been attributed free criti-
cisms of the policy that was supposed to
be cherished by the president toward
the Filipinos.
Plans for Future.
Probably by August / Secretary Al
ger will be at liberty TO lay down his
task He is much wearied BY the
weight of responsibility he has borne
for nearly 2h years; he has aged many
years in the opinion OF his personal
friends and is in need of rest. He pro-
poses 10 depart for the northwest and
spend some time i'm the lumber camps
belonging TO him, and then TO pay visits
TO his children. These will occupy his
time until well along into next fall.
About political matters the secretary
does not speak now, but IL may be fair
ly surmised that he then will be ready,
/ III flNN VI lhH W.
cision TO take such part in the Michi-
gan senatorial contest as conditions at
the time will warrant
Many Cabinet Changes.
Secretary Ayers departure from the
cabinet will leave in il only three Of
those members who entered il az the be-
ginning OF the administration. namely,
Messrs. Gage, Long and Wilson. The
number of changes that have occurred
in the PA years OF It's life has been very
unusual. Six cabinet officers in all have
resigned their portfolios either 10 re-
tire TO private life or TO accept other po-
sitions of honor and trust AT the hands
of the president. These include Secre-
taries of State sherman. who went out
because of i'll health and advanced age,
and Day, who accepted n United States
iudgeship; Attorney-General McKen-
ma, who accepted position on the SUI
preme court bench OF the United
States: Postmaster-General Gary. who
retired because of IN health. and Secre-
tary Bliss, Of the interior department,
who returned TO New York and re-
sumed active connection with business
laffgfrs
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-07-22
RUSSELL A. ALGER.

been made by the president up TO a late
hour, but will be in a letter TO be writ
ten within the next day or two.
Neither VIII Talk.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
SQUIRE KELLY DETERMINED
Intends to Have Little and O'TooIe
Brought Into Court.

Ex-Alderman Kelly, of the Elgh-
teenth ward, is determined to have
Richard Littlc and NJ. j. O'Toole, edi-
tor and associate editor respectively of
the Scrantonian, arraigned in court on
the charge of criminal libel.
Kelly went before Alderman Lentes,
of the Eleventh ward, yesterday, and
had warrants issued for the arrest of
Little and O'Toole. A hearing was set
down for last night at o'clock. The
counsel for both sides, the prosecutor,
and a large delegation of his friends,
We're on hand.
Alderman Millar telephoned Alder
man Lentcs that the accused men ap-
peared before him and gave bail for
their appearance at court, Messrs Lit
tie and O'Toole We're arrested Satur-
day and arraigned before Alderman
Kelow, of the Fourteenth ward, West
Scranton, Monday, on the charge of
criminal libel preferred by Kelly. The
alderman deemed the evidence insult
ficient and discharged the defendants.
+ If 7 have TO go all the way to Car
bondale viii have those bucks
brought into court" said Mr.. Kelly last
night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
PERSONAL.

Miss Blanche Wood, of Honesdale, was
In the city yesterday.
Mrs. w. w. Scranton and Mrs. r. W.
Archibald are visiting at Buffalo
Attorney NJ. A. Mckinley has returned
from visit to his parents at Mauch
Chunk.
w. II. Freeman and family, of South
Main avenue, left yesterday to spend the
summer at Wyoming camp ground.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Connors, of Bing-
hamton, n. Y, are the guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Reese G. Jones, ofTrhroop street.
DR.. and Mrs /. Wehlau, of Mulberry
street, have gone to Lake Sheridan to
spend month at their cottage there.
Robert T. Could of the firm of A. r.
Gould & Sons carriage works, left yes
terday for New York, Boston and Phila-
delphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. u. Blackinton, of Dun
more, have as their guests Mrs B. w.
Blackinton and daughter, Miss Jennie, of
Rockland Me, and Mrs. Grimes, OF
Peoria, Ill.
Mrs. Mary Reeser of Philadelphia, wife
Of the late DIR. Stewart Reeser, of South
Scranton, returned to her home yestCr-
day from visit with DR.. and Mrs. Sny-
der, of Spruce street.
DR.. J. i. Fordham, DIR. Lauhach, DR..
Donnegan, DR.. LuXemberger, Dr. Knox,
DR.. Struppler and Dr. Phillips, of this
city, are in attendance at the convention
of the Philadelphia Dental society in
Reading,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
SERIES OF sERENADEs.
Given by the Glee Society Organized
by John T. Watkins.

Almost every intelligent citizen OF
this town will back Scranton against
any city in the country on its ability
to get up flrst-class glee club in the
shortest possible time. The other day
II was suggested that 1t would be nice
to have some singing at the mammoth
convention of the letter carriers. A
few minutes afterward n glee club Of
about sixty voices was suddenly pro-
duced and II includes some of the best
voices, too, in the region, led by John
T. Watkins.
Last night the club gave several COM
plimentary serenades, beginning at the
home of Hon. william Connel. Stand
ing on the terraced lawn fronting the
Vine street veranda, they sang with
such exquisite harmony and richness
OF tone that Immediately the streets
were thronged with listeners. who stood
enhanced with the lovely music. The
visit was a complete surprise TO Mr..
and Mrs. Connell who greatly appreci-
ated the favor
From there they proceeded to Colonel
Ripple's residence. and, standing on
the plaza, gave a beautiful serenade to
the postmaster and his family. Among
the selections rendered on their visit ia
the hill were the charming Myfanwy,"
"A Letter" Martyrs of the Arena"
and Comrades" Declining to linger
for the entertainment and courtesies
which their hosts were deslrous of CIV
ing. the Glee club left for the homo OF
Charles Robinson, where a delightful
serenade was also rendered. Scranton
is sure to be proud of this contribution
to the convention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12

w. NJ. Plummer, a young married
man, son of George Plummer, of Marsh
brook, near Benton. committed suicide
yesterday morning by shooting himself
through the heart.
Plummer was employed as a laborer
on the farm of o. p. Vail, about half
way between Jermyn and Montdale.
He resided with his wife at the home
of her mother, near Chapman lake,
about mile and a half from Valrs
farm.
He did not go to work Monday, claim
ing he was sick. Later in the day he
went to Jermyn and on his return home
late Monday night went to bed.
Yesterday morning he did not get up
at the usual hour, and upon being
asked IL he did not want breakfast,
said No" Asked if he was going to
starve to death, he replied, Time will
tell"
He was not afterwards disturbed, but
at 11.S0 o'clock his mother-in-law went
to his room to call him for dinner. The
door was closed and her calls not be-
ing responded to, she opened the door
and saw the man lying upon the bed,
cold in death, with a revolver clutched
in his hand.
Coroner j. ]. Roberts was informed
and yesterday afternoon visited the
scene of the suicide. Assisted by DR..
NJ j. Shields, of Jermyn, he made A
post-mortem examination. They found
the shot had passed through the mans
heart and lodged in his back.
An Inquest was afterwards held, OF
which the following were the jury: NJ.
j. Shields, NJ. D., foreman; John r.
Jones, p. J. Lee, A. II. Benedict, Frank
| Carey and Edward Stanton.
The jury rendered a verdict that
| Plummer came to his death at his own
| hands while insane.
Plummer, who was twenty-three
years of age, leaves widow and an
infant child three weeks old Although
married less than a year, he and his
| wife have not lived happily together.
He had, it is claimed. acted most
| inhumanely to her and she was afraid
Of him. There seems no doubt that
| Plummer has been insane for some
time past.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
ECHO OF A MURDER.
Michael Howard Brings Suit for
Damages.

Michael Howard, of Cedar avenue,
this city, has instituted a suit for IS, 900
damages against Preston Everitt, Of
White Hall, a suburb Of Allentown.
The suit is the result of the killing of
HoWards son, James, who was shot
dead on the White Hall bridge on a
Saturday night several weeks ago by
EYeritt.
The history of the shooting, given in
The Tribune at the time, showed that
EVeritt was returning to his home in
a carriage that night. Crossing the
White Hall bridge, which has been the
scene of many holdups and robberies,
Everitt met a crowd Of young men,
among them being the Howard broth
ers, James, who was killed, and Ed
ward Howard.
Everitt maintains that some one OF
the party moved toward his horses
head, and he then fired into the crowd,
killing Howard. He was arrested, hut
the grand jury ignored the bill The
father Of the dead man, who is a
cripple, states that his son was the
principal support of the family, and
seeks damages for his loss.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
Solid Through vestibuled Trains

consisting Of Standard Pullman and
Wrgner Buffet Sleeping Cars, and
luxurious vestibuled day coaches,
lighted by gas and heated by steam,
are run every day between New York
and Chicago via the Lackawanna and
Nickel Plate roads, making the most
comfortable and cheapest houte from
New York, Scranton, Binghamton and
E.mira, to Cleveland, Ft. Wayne, Chi
cago and the West, The dl. ing cars
and meal stations on the Nickel Plate
Road are operated by the company,
and serve the best of meals at reas-
onaole pIices. The through day coach
es are in charge Of colored porters
whose services are free TO both first
and second class passengers. Rates
via this route are lower than via other
lines.
For information, call on any ticket
agent of the D., L. q w. II. r., or ad-
dress F. j. Moore, genl agent, Nickel
Plate Road, POI Main st.. Buffalo
N. Y. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
ENLISTMENT OF VOLUNTEERS.
Major Goodwin Has Received orders
from the Government.

The enlistment of volunteers now
ready. Major f.. A. Goodwin, United
States army. now in command of the
recruiting station at No Main street,
Wilkes BARRE, has received orders to
begin the enlistment OF desirable ap-
plcants for the Twenty-eighth United
States volunteers, now being formed at
Camp Meade Pa. Applicants must be
single, between the age of Is and S5
years, able bodied and free from dis
ease.
The regulation governing the enlist
ment of men for the regular army.
making 1t necessary that they be citi-
zens of the United States and able to
read and write English. have been sus-
pended in regards to the enlistment OF
volunteers. Their term of enlistment
expires June So 1901.
Applicants who pass the necessary
examination and desires the three-year
enlistment in the regular army, have
their choice of the three branches of
service. cavalry, infantry and artillery,
and the place of service, Philippines or
Cuba,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
HARRIS HAD NARROW ESCAPE
Kissing Bug Determined to Shower
Attention Upon Him.

Attorney John NJ. Harris has been
favored with many and varied atten-
tions in his time. but the most misap-
preciated attention he ever received
was showered upon him yesterday by
a kissing bug which stuck to the OBJ
ject of his attentions until he yielded
up his little life.
Attorney Harris was in the county
commissioners office discussing with
Chief Clerk Wagner the weak spots In
the constitution of '73, when Mr.. Kiss
ing Bug came along and with bust,
ness-iike air made straight for Mr.
Harris. He had evidently picked out
his victim before entering the room.
Wagner uttered a warning cry and
Harris ducked just in time to prevent
the bug from alighting on his face. II
dashed against Harris collar and in ar
instant Wagner had crushed its life
out.
The remains were turned over tc
Clerk RObathan who has placed then
on exhibition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12

Robert Noismth spent last night in
the county Jail. He is a rather good
looking fellow of thirty-fve, and he is
charged with having broken up the
home and destroyed the domestic hap
piness of William Reid, of Electric ave-
nue., Dunmorp.
Reid, through Attorney G. S. Wood
ruff, brought suit yesterday against
Noismith to recover $4,000 for alenat-
ing the affections of Mrs. Reid, wife
Of the plaintiff. Deputy Sheriff George
f. Pryor took Noismith into custory
yesterday afternoon at one of the col
lleries of the Pennsylvania Coal COM
pany at Dunmore, where he was EN-
ployed.
Bail in the sum of 81 900 was demand
ed and in default of the required Sc
curity the defendant was committed to
the county Jail.
William Reid, the plaintiff in the
case, is a mine foreman employed by
the Pennsylvania Coal company. He
is about 80 years of age, and is a man
who is held in the highest respect by
all who know him.
His wife, Estella A. Reid, is about
three years his Junior and is a woman
of attractive personal appearance.
They have one child, daughter, ten
years of age.
NOISMITH THE BOARDER.
Some time ago Robert Noismth, who
Is credited by the gossipers with hav-
ing n wife and family in England, be.
came a boarder at the Reid house and
it was not long until the husband
noticed that his wife was paying alto
gether too much attention to the
boarder.
The latter was employed as an out
side laborer at one Of the Pennsylva-
mia Coal company's mines, and at times
his wages were hardly sufficient to pay
his board.
He went to work in the morning
much later than Reid and his idle days
were almost always spent around the
house.
Finally Reid objected to the Zoo evi-
dent fondness of the boarder for Mrs.
Reid and the latter for the boarder and
threatened to eXpel Noismith from the
house.
Mrs. Reid would not listen to this
proposition and told her husband that
If Noismith was put out Of the house
she would leave also. Reid disliked to
cause public scandal, and, hoping
that his wife's infatuation for the
boarder would wear away in time, de-
cided not to take n decisive step.
1t was vain hope. After time
Mrs. Reid said she was going west to
visit relatives and wrote for the pur-
pose of acquainting them of her in
tention.
From odd remarks that she dropped
the husband gathered that his wife
was going west to secure a divorce
from him and succeeded in preventing
the contemplated jaunt.
AFFAIRS REACH A CRISIS.
About three weeks ago the condition
of affairs at the Reid residence be-
| came intOlerable and Noismith was put
out of the house and told never to re-
turn.
Mrs Reid also left and went to the
home of her parents, near Lake
Winola, taking her daughter with her.
The parents would not sympathize
with her and week ago she returned
to this city and took up her residence
In West Scranton, where she had a
long conference with Noismith Sun
| day.
They had arranged for another meet
ing last night, but the law stepped in
| and prevented 1t,
Reid will make an effort to get nos
session of his daughter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
COUNCILS A LITTLE WARY.
Sent Back Some Bills Which They
Thought Excessive.

The action of Controller Howell in
holding up the excessive school board
bills Is evidently having its effect on the
councilmen. Yesterday Clerk Evan
Morris was called upon to return a
number of bills which the auditing
committee had declined to endorse be-
cause the charges, to their mind, were
excessive.
A bill Of Washburn, Williams G. Co.,
for lumber for NayAug park, for which
Sl4 per thousand was charged a bill
Of j. A. Scranton & Son for $3.50 for
printing 1000 letter-heads for the
mayors department, and one from w.
p. Connell & Sons for $3.50 for barrel
of cement were ordered returned to the
department which submitted them, with
notice that they must have the charges
modified to compare with market
prices.
A bill of 81 from w. T. House for
fixing a chair in the controllers office,
and which was approved by an en-
ploye of the office, was returned for
the controllers approval
Ex-Chief Hickey's claim for wages
for the five weeks intervening between
the date of his dismissal and the con-
flrmation of his successor was referred
to City Solicitor Vosburg for an opin-
ion as to the city's liability.
The Spring Brook Water company's
bill of $40 for furnishing water to the
hydrants on Bellevue heights was held
up pending an investigation of the
complaint that there is no pressure Of
any account in the hydrants and that
they would be useless In case Of a fire
unless a steamer was at hand.
The $3.50 damage claim of Patrick c.
McNally, of Luzerne street and Rail-
road alley, was referred to special
| committee consisting of Messrs. James
Schneider and Schroeder to visit the
property and see If it is as badly dam
aged as is claimed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
goRMER scRANToNIAN DEAD.
John j. Collins Fatally Injured at
Butte City, Montana.

John ]. Collins, formerly of this city,
whose father. Michael Collins, resides
at oil Battle street, died at Butte City,
Montana, two weeks ago. from injuries
he received in a runaway accident,
With a companion, he was returning
from a funeral, when their horse ran
away and threw the young men from
their seats. Three days later Collins
died at the Sisters hospital.
He was home on visit about a year
ago, having returned from South Amer
lea. His father, one brother, Michael
Collins, jr, and two sisters, Mrs, z. j.
and Mrs. p. f. Logan, of this city, sur
Vive him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
WHO KNOWS M. F. TIERNEYf
Former Scrantonian of That Name
Killed at Muscatine, Iowa.

Postmaster Ripple is in receipt of
a letter from Muscatine, Iowa, asking
for information of the relatives OF
Michael F. Tierney, section hand
who was killed at that place, June
80, last.
The query comes from Thomas
Hickey, foreman of a construction
gang on the NJ. n. S. II. r. He says
that Tierney worked for him and that
during a conversation one day not
long before his death Tierney stated
to him that he had relatives in Scran-
ton and that he intended to visit them
soon. He also stated that he worked
as a switchman in Scranton twenty
years ago.
He is described as having been five
feet ten or eleven inches tall, and
weighing 175 pounds, His complexion
was light and he wore n sandy NOUS
tache, The first finger Of his left hand
was missing.
The letter does not say how he came
to his death.
Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar, 10c.
When dizzy or drowsy, take Beech
ANS Pills
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
Try the "Joy Maker" Cigar, SC. %
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING WiTH
PERFECT SUCCESS. IL SOOTHES The
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA,
Sold by Druggists in every part Of the
world Be sure and ask for Mrs. Wins
lows Soothing syrup" and take no other
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-07-12
$500 to Atlantic City and Return.

The Lehigh Valley railroad will run
a low rate excursion to Atlantic city
July nth, the fare for the round trip
being $500 Tickets will be sold at all
stations, White Haven to l.. & b. juno
ton inclusive, including Scranton and
good for return passage to July 9th,
inclusive, Half fare for children.
Consult Lehigh Valley ticket agents
for particulars. -