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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08

were so deeply engaged in their play that none
of them seems to exactly know what occurred,
but it appears that one Of them, George Meyers
10 years old, threw some gasoline on the fire
from bottle and that part OF the liquid
reached McBrides clothing. Clifford Moser, one
of the oldest boys in the company, with tho
aid Of Leroy and John Suits, rolled Mcbride on
the ground, extinguishing the fandes. lie was
taken home by Mrs. Aoser, Mrs. Corwell and
Mrs. Cottrell, three women living near tho
place where the accident occurred.
ARREST George Meyers; he did it." were the
first words Mcbride said to his mother, accord
ing to her statement to Coroner Bowers who In
vestigated the case. Mcbride, before he died.
told his mother that Meyers had deliberately
thrown the liquid on his clothing and then sec
fire to it, Meyers denies this, and says that he
picked the bottle up from an ash heap and was
ignorant of its contents He declares that he
simply threw the open bottle across the fire,
the liquid from which suddenly hared up and
set FIRE to McBride's clothing. A careful inves.
tigation seems to confirm Meyers statement
that the affair was accidental.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
NORTHEASTERN
PENNSYLVANIA

and wife. were in Montrose on busi-
ness Friday.
j. Burrows was In Stevenvile, look
ing after his business interests there
the past week.
Harry Titman, the popular wagon
dealer, of Montrose, was in town on
business this week.
II. A. Barrett is laying pipe from
his reservoir on his farm to his resi-
dence In town.
A. s. Sevcrson and wife are keep
ing house for Jonh Manner.
Miss Hattie Baldwin entertained and
treated her Sunday school class to ice
cream at her home last Thursday eve-
ming.
Miss Ellen Tallman, Of Carbondale,
Is visiting friends here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
sPANIARps FIRE ON auNBoAT.
Vessel Attacked by Fisherman as
She Was Leaving Port.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Vigo, Spain, Oct. 1.-THE fishermen
Of Cangas, Province of Pontevedra,
who are in conflict with those of the
neighborhood on account of indus
trial rivalry. fired on the Spanish gun
boat Vasco Nunez de Balboa as that
vessel was leaving the port today, and
many were wounded. The naval COM
mandant OF the port was also attacked.
The government has decided to send
war vessel to the scene of the
trouble
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
TEXAS CONTRIBUTIONS.
Philadelphia Relief Fund Has Now
Exceeded $1,000

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Philadelphia, Oct. 1.-The cash con-
tributions. by the citizens Of this city
to the relief fund for the Texas flood
sufferers has now exceeded 100000 and
a considerable further increase is
looked for within the next few davs.
Nearly all Of this has already been
sent to Governor Sayers. of Texas, and
is entirely exclusive of numerous train
loads of provisions. clothing. drugs and
other articles sent in response to the
appeal Of the governor.
The Red Cross society Of this city,
which has also sent considerable cash
and clothing and drugs, Is still actively
engaged in the work Of gathering sup
plies, which are being shipped as rap
idly as possible. and money Is still be-
ing placed in glass bowls stationed In
the central part Of the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
STARRUCCA.
Special to the Scranton Tribune.

Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Starrucca, Oct. w. L. Simrell and
wife returned to New York on Satur-
day.
Mrs. Nellie Dow and family are Wis.,
iting at the home of L. N. Dow.
Misses Nina Harrison and Dena
Avery attended the fair at Bingham
ton last week.
Mrs. Hugh Brown and daughters are
being entertained at Mr.. Angus Smi his,
One of the most fortunate men of
this section is Mr.. Angus Smith, Last
year he laid in a good supply of coal.
and now he has enough to last about
two years.
A. koehler was in Scranton, Thurs
day.
On Thursday evening Miss Iva Num-
ford entertained ten of her girl friends
in honor Of her fifteenth birthday.
After a delicious supper the guests
were entertained by instrumental solos.
Miss Mumford received many beautiful
presents upon the occasion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
QUIET AT SHENANDOAH.
Men Are Confident That the Strike
Will Soon Be Settled,

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Shamokin, Oct. This has been the
quietest day in this locality since the
strike began three weeks ago. Out
side Of hundreds of miners attending
services at various churches. the men
kept close to home. feeling confident
that the strike would soon be mat
ter OF the past If President Mitchell
calls for convention, as he announced
at Mt Carmel last night that he
would.
However, the local strikers say that
unless they are ordered back. they
will not report for work. no matter
what inducements the operators and
coal carrying companies offer. An at
tempt will be made tomorrow to start
up several collieries in this section.
but strike leaders say the men will
not respond.
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vention will be in session depends on
the amount Of business that may be
presented.
Hopes That Miners Will Accept.
The belief is general that the miners
will accept the increase. Most OF the
mine owners who have granted the
wage concession do not specify in their
notices how long the advance shall
remain In force and It Is not unlikely
that an attempt will be made by the
miners In convention to open nego-
tiations with the operators. looking
toward an understanding in the mat
ter. President Mitchell and the lother
labor leaders are strong advocates Of
an annual wage scale arrangement,
similar to that in force IN the bitumin-
Gus coal field. The operators in those
regions meet their employees each year
and fix the wage scale. II this propo.
sition and that relating to the aboli-
tion OF the sliding scale are brought
before the convention and negotiations
with the mine owners are opened, it
might considerably delay the settle
ment Of the strike.
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SETTLEMENT SEEMS ASSURED.
It Is Believed That All Miners Will
Be in Favor Of Accepting Increase.

Be in Favor Of Accepting Increase.
BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Wilkes-Barre Oct. 1.-The coming
convention of miners to agree upon
terms Of settlement Of the strike
was the principal topic Of conversation
among the strikers today. The dele
gates from the Wyoming Valley will
be guided a great deal by what Presi-
dent Mitchell says. If he advises a
settlement upon the 10 per cent. in
crease basis the representatives to the
convention from this district will prob
ably be unanimous for it.
The coal operators of this section
who have been interviewed on the SUBJ
ject think that President Mitchell will
not stand in the way of settlement.
Sheriff Harvey left town for Hazle-
ton this morning. The sheriff is more
anxious than the operators or men for
a settlement. When leaving town he
said:
Now here I am off again. This Is
the third week Of the siege. have not
had quiet hour to myself since the
trouble started. Fortunately, so far
there has been no serious trouble, but
a big strike like this brings one close
to a powder magazine. You don't know
what time there is going to be an ex-
plosion. hope for the best, but am
prepared for the worse"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
HoRoAN BREAKS THE RECORD.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
New York, Oct. New worlds record for
putting the twelve and sixteen pound shots were
made by Dennis IIorgan at the benefit games
held today under the auspices of the Pastme
Athletic club, at its grounds. lIorgan put the
la,pound shot s. feet 9h inches. or nine and
one.half inches further than any other athlete
in the world had ever done before. In putting
the lG.pound shot IIorgan added half an inch
TO his own worlds record OF As feet ? inches.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
TROOPS ARE DEPARTING
Battery O Will Break Camp To-day.
Other Regiments Are to Follow
soon-Edward coyle's Funeral.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Shenandoah, Pa. Oct. 7.-General
Goblin announced tonight that IL the
weather conditions are favorable to-
morrow Battery C will break camp and
leave for home. The situation in this
district, the general says. is not such
as to require the presence Of the troops
and he intends to order all the soldiers
away as soon as possible. Edward ].
Coyle. the second victim Of the rio:
of Sept. 81, who died Friday, will be
buried tomorrow. All the local unions.
1t is said, will attend the funeral.
Organizer Harris said today that he
will go to Panther Creek valley tomor-
row for the purpose of assisting in the
organization Of the mine workers there.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
ELICIT OF PRINCE rNxANrHop
Accusations Against French Admin
istration in Cambodia.

1stratton In Camoouta.
BY Exclusive Wire from TIE Associated i'rea
Paris, Oct. 1.-THE flight OF the
Cambodian Prince rnkathor to Brus-
sells is furnishing the Parisians with
much interesting reading and is giving
the foreigners a glimpse Of French
colonial officialdom. A leading paper
somewhat indiscreetly publishes a let
ter containing the grievances which
Inkathor presented to the French gov
ernment in behalf of his father This
appeal for justice is eloquently worded
and Is almost pathetic, although the
defenders Of the governor general Of
Cambodia, Doumer assert that Inkan-
thor and his father, King Norodom.
are strikingiy faithful to the Oriental
traditions Of mendacity. The docu-
ment charges Doumer and his sur.
rounding with robbing and browbeat-
ing the king. He particularly COM
plains that Doumer suppressed his
right to farm out the Cambodian gam
ing saloons, because the eoncessionaire
declined to pay the governor general
an annual blackmail Of $25,000. The
king. It appears, was thereby deprived
of a revenue Of $4,000 and 400 taels
In gold.
Much the same accusations are
brought against Doumer's predeces-
sors, and the Prince Inkanthor says
he found among the leading personages
in the colonial world of Paris a man
who became rich on selling King Moro
dom brass for gold and sorry Austral-
ian hacks for French thoroughbreds.
An inspired reply to the document,
just published, admits that the French
administration is not above reproach,
but declares the documents are not
worthy Of credence, as Inkanthor Is an
impostor. representing himself to be
the heir to the throne, when the French
government alone decides this matter
and has designated the kings brother
as his successor. 1t is further asserted
that In the gambling question King
Norodom violated the convention by
authorizing travelling gaming hells in
order to exact q larger income More
over. the king is accused Of conspiring
to overthrow French domination by To-
menting an insurrection.
1t is now reported that the French
government has asked that Inkanthor
be expelled from Belgium, and the
Parisians are waiting to see what is
going to happen to King Norodom, who
is sixty-seven years old. He is not
likely to be disturbed, as today he
telegraphed to the government express
ing regret at his sons action, and say
ing his son was not authorized to make
a claim against France. At the same
time the king telegraphed to 1nkan-
thor, at Brussels, ordering him to re-
turn home Immediately and threaten
ing him with serious punishment in
case of disobedience.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
DENoUNcEs BOXERS.
Emperor Kwang su Also Rebukes
Himself in His Latest Decree.

Emperor Kwang su Also Rebukes
Himself in His --latest Decree.
BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Pekin, Oct. 3, via Tien Tsin. Oct. 6,
via Shanghai, Oct by an imperial
decree issued at Tai Yum Flu, capital
of the province of Shan 81, dated Sep
tember' 25 Emperor Kwang Su de-
nounces the Boxer movement and
designates for punishment nine ring
leaders. He acknowledges his own
part and rebukes himself; but he
places the chief blame upon the princes
and mobiles who participated in the
movement and protracted 1t.
Tuan Tsai Lien, San Kang, Ying,
Men, president of the court and Chao
Su Siao, president of the board Of
punishment, are all deprived Of their
titles. removed from Office and turned
over to various trial boards for fair
penalties. Tuan, by the terms Of the
decree, is to be tried by the board Of
csanS.
Copies of the decree have been re-
ceived here.
The foregoing corroborates the Off.
cial advices received last week from
Director sheng by Mr.. Wu, the Chin
ese minister at Washington, and by
the latter communicated to the de-
Dartment of state
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
BRYAN AT SALEM.
Thirty Relatives Meet the Orator at
Dinner.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Salem. Ill.,. Oct. 7.-William j. Bryan
today rested in the city of his birth
and spent the day with relatives. He
arrived here about noon and dined
at the residence Of Mrs. Mollie Web
ster. his cousin. Thirty Of his rela-
ttves gathered at the residence and
partook of dinner.
In the afternoon, accompanied by
James C. Dahlman, the national COM
mitteeman from Nebraska, who has
charge of the special car in which Mr..
Bryan travels; b. F, Shiveley. the
newspaper correspondents and old
friends residing in the city, he went
over the scenes of his boyhood. To-
night he attended the Cumberland
Presbyterian church, accompanied by
relatives. Mr.. Bryan speaks here early
tomorrow morning. after which he
starts on his Illinois tonr.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
GIBSON.
'ecial to the Scranton Tribune,

pecial to the Scranton Tribune.
Gibson, Oct. 7.-Floyd Roper, Of
Scranton, visited friends in town this
week.
Daniel H. Lewis. of Wilkes Barre
spent few days with his brother.
George g. Hurlburt is in New York
city on business.
Mrs. Mace. of Binghamton. visited
friends here this week.
u. w. suiter was in Carbondaie one
lay this week. ~.
Mr.. H. A. Sweet. C, II. Van Gorder
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
REV. s. A. DONAHOE
Testifies to the Good Qualities of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

q On the 10th of December, 1897. Rev.
B. A. Donahoe, pastor M. e. church,
South, PIT. Pleasant w. Va. contract
ed severe cold which was attended
from the beginning by violent cough
ing. He says: AFTER resorting to a
number of so-called specifies usually
kept In the house, to no purpose. pur-
chased bottle Of Chamberlain s
Cough Remedy, which acted like a
charm. ! most cheerfully recommend
1t to, the public. For sale by all drug
gists, Matthew Bros, wholesale and
retail agents. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
BAXTER APPRECIATED.
The Adams Express Messenger Re-
ceives a Draft for $500.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
st. Joseph, Mo-, Oct. 7.-The Bur-
lington railway has sent to Express
Messenger Baxter, of Kansas City, a
warm letter of commentator for his
courageous act in frustrating the hold
up near Council Bluffs by shooting and
killing one of the robbers. The letter
also contained draft for $500 as fur
ther appreciation. Baxter will also
probably be rewarded by the Adams
Express company, by whom he was
employed.
The dead train robber was last night
identified from photograph as Albert
II. Poone, Of Topeka, Kansas, by Mr.
and Mrs. l.. Nay. of South st. Joseph.
The Nays are very positive In their
Identification. They say they have
known him for twenty years.
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the orlentals have been shiverins with
cold and demanding their return home.
Consequently nearly all Of them have
been packed of to their native lands.
While some people are still asking
that the exhibition closing be post
poned, there il no chance Of their ap-
peais being granted. The exposition
will close on Nov. s. Many members
OF the American commission have al
ready sailed, and the directors are oc.
cupied with the task Of arranging for
the return OF the exhibits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
BODY IDENTIFIED.
Woman Who Committed Suicide at
Grand Hotel Was Matilda Neason,

Grand Hotel Was Matilda Neason.
By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
New York, Oct. 1.-THE body of a
young woman who committed suicide
Saturday night in the Grand Hotel,
In this city, lay on the marble slab at
the city morgue today. No one called
at the place to identify her, nor did the
police expect any one. The letters and
papers found in her clothing, with
three letters left by her on the hotel
stationery before she drank the acid,
appear to prove without doubt that
she is Matilda Neason, the young
Swedish girl who attained notoriety in
1896 by suing the estate of Austin Cor
bin for $4,000 on the basis of alleged
verbal promises made to her by Mr..
Corbin. The defense, alleging black
mail. won verdict.
A number of pawn tickets and bills
for dress-making and millinery We're
found and from these indication the
coroner is satisfied that she is Matilda
NeaSon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
DEATH FOLLOWS WAR DANCE.
Boys Clothing Catches Fire While
Playing "Wild West"

BY E1clusive Wire from The Assoc'atsu PresA
Trenton, N. j., Oct. Fiddle" Mcbride,
years old, son Of John Mcbride, of No. 23l Wal,
nut street, died from burns received Saturday
afternoon while playing wild Vest with
number Of young companions.
A sensational report was circulated today that
the boy had been burned at a stake Indian
fashion, but this, upon investigation, proved
to be false, although there is some mystery
as TO the actual manner in which he came to
his death.
The boys had kndled bonfire around which
they were performing war dance, when sudden.
ly young McBride's clothing took hre. The boys
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
BROUGHT BY LA ToURAINE.
Three Painters Engaged by Andrew
Carnegie and a Soldier.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
New York, Oct. 7,-Among the pas
sengers who arrived today on the
steamer La Touraine from Havre were
Messrs. j. w. Alexander, Alexander
Hamilton and Anders Zorn, three
painters, who are under engagement
to Andrew Carnegie to act as judges
at an exhibition at Pittsburg.
Among the steerage passengers was
Robert Bullean, who claims that he Is
an American citizen, but has lost his
papers. He spent three months in
fighting with the Beers and was cap
tured by the British al Johannesburg
He was released and permitted to leave
that country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
AN ACTOR MURDERED.
William J. Macauley Shot by Pearl
Newman.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Huntingdon, w. Va, Oct. 7.-William
j. Macauley, an actor. of Philadelphia,
playing with "A Woman in the Case"
company, was shot here today by Pearl
Newman. who after the shooting es-
capped to Ohio. Macauley and three
friends had entered a restaurant and
were talking to Miss Dorsey Brown.
when Miss Newman entered and opened
fire, killing Macauley instantly.
Miss Newman IL said to have been
jealous of Macauley's attention to Miss
Brown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
IRON WORKERS ACCEPT A CUT.
Employees at Danville Will Work.
Fires to Be Started Today.

Special "a the Scranton Tribune.
Danville, Pa, Oct. THE employees
of the Danville rolling mill held a
meeting last night and decided
to accept the twenty-five per cent.
cut In their wages against which they
struck last week. The puddlers will
now be paid three dollars ton for
their work, instead of four dollars. the
price formerly paid, and a propor-
tionate cut In wages will be made In
the other departments.
The reduction affects several hum
dred men. The fires We're started to-
day and work will be resumed tomor-
row.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
EXPOSITION NEARING CLOSE.
The shivering orientals Sent to
Their Homes.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Paris, Oct. THE exposition has
been shorn OF one of the most pic
turesque exhibits in the departure Of
the majority of the Orientals and Afri-
cans attached to the colonial section in
the Gardens of the Trocadero. AL
though the weather is still fairly warm,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
SAYS M'KINLEY WILL WIN.
John g. New, Of Indiana, Makes
. Ante-Eelection Prophecy.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Indianapolis, Oct. John C. New,
we'll known in state and national politi-
cal circles, made some ante-election
predictions tonight. He said:
mckinley and Roosevelt will be
elected. They will carry all the states
Mckinley carried in 1896 and some
others. With the exception of Ken
lucky, where there Is danger of the
Republican voters being counted out, I
think pluralities generally will be as
large as in 1896. The Republicans will
carry Indiana by handsome plurality.
The only thing the Republicans now
have to fear Is overconfidence."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
QUIET DAY AT CANTON.
BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Pre-

by Exclusive Wire from The Associated PrHsa
Canton, Oct. Rain and dismal weather
kept President ard Mis-. Mckinley pretty close
to the house today, They did have an early
morning drive with several friends hut could
not get out during the afternoon Thc plans
for starting for Washington tomorrow afternoon
have been changed. The party will leave in a
special car attached to the mail and express
section OF the sast.bound train at l245. which
runs through with fewer and shorter stops than
the passenger section, which leaves an hour
later.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
STRIKE EXPENSES.
Eighth and Twelfth Regiments Will
Receive About $4,000 Each.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Harrisburg, Oct. 1.-THE Eighth and
Twelfth regiments will be paid tomor-
row for their recent tour of duty in
the Schuyllsill strike region. The indi-
vidual pay of the officers and men Of
each of these regiments amounts to
about $4,000.
The troops In the field will be paid
after thew have been withdrawn and
the company rolls have been verified
by Adjutant General Stewart.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
ASPECT OF THE BoURsE.

All Lines of Securities Show I'M
provement.
py Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Berlin, Oct. THE Bourse this week
presented completely changed aspect
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
Stops tho Cough
and works off the Cold.

laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No Cure. No
Pay. Price 25 cents. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-08
PATIENCE OF
SHERIFF IS
EXHAUSTED

vention will be in session depends on
the amount Of business that may be
presented.