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New-York tribune., 1900-03-04

The Franklin County who live in New
York have decided to organize a society similar
10 half dozen other county societies in this city
whose annual dinners have proved so successful
Franklin is of the northern tier Of counties
and its pop llatiOn IS comparatively small but its
local pride is strong. Some Of the attractive
parts Of the Adrondacks within its limits. In
response to a letter suggesting such organiza-
ton which sent out month ago by Pres-
dent Ashbel F. Fitch Of the Trust Company Of
America, about forty former Franklin County
men will meet at DelmonicOs Saturday even
ing, March 10. for a dinner at which the society
will be formed. Mr., Fitch will preside and among
the speakers will be +. D. Kilburn. OF Malone
State Superintendent OF Banking, Judge Charles r.
Trrax, representing the Sons Of Oneida; Job e.
son County. and Colonel f. G. James representing
St. Lawrence County. ANY Franklin County man
who has not been sotifed Of the dinner may get
dinner card by sending TO any member Of the COM
mittee which consists OF Ashbel =. Fitch, Daniel
=. Morse. Edwin L. Dickinson. William Q. Breed
Frederick i. Allen and George u. Mallon.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET.
REMARKABLE RISE IN PRICES AND THE our-
LOOK ENCOURAGING

LOOK ENCOURAGING.
Fall River Mass. March (SpeciaD.-The reports
issued by the brokers this week show that con-
ditions In the local print cloth market the most
encouraging in years and IN consequence there IS
Jubilation among the managers and stockholders.
Through the week the market was remarkably ac-
tive and strong, and the mill men in a posi-
ton'to make their own terms. Everything favored
an upward tendency and il not surprising.
therefore. that cloth went 31s cents yard
There was a steady demand. and OF the mar
row odds were sought eagerly. No one seemed 10
care for the regulars. They were. In fact. the
only grade of cloth not in demand The sales will
number about $4,000 pieces. and that figure would
have been greatly increased had manufacturers
cared to entertain of the offers made Prices
in the market now higher than any time sincs
1894. Sis cent basis for common printing cloths
seemed n dream when figures were down as low
rs cents yard in IS9S. but it has reached here
ct last The sales at the new basis were practi-
caly nothing yesterday afternoon. but inquiries
this morning indicate that buyers realize the force
of sharp advances that have taken place in the
market for material
Several mills have contracted at old prices for o
supply far ahead October. and there is e
average supply until we'll toward the close OF ~
summer Stin. local brokers feel touch OF the ey
citement that pervades the market in New-YoI
and Liverpool. and they spent much of their tim
this week the tickers. Some OF them will SOC
be forced into the market TO get their cote
no reason why the price for cloth should not 81
up for some time. and another increase will not
Committee intends TO hold to them for the protss
tion of the patrons as long as possible. This aS
ment upward. The previous increase made
February 10. and. like this one was of one-esht
Some little stir has been caused In mill circles
rssp os Saws .S ne Vnca,e mat vii
give good prices for the controlling interest In ".
factories. but yet prominent men do not take
him seriously.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
NORTH ATLANTIC SQUADR0Ns CRUISE.

TO TAKE PART IN BUNKER HILL CELEBRATION.
WITH THE KEARsARGE AS FLAGSHIP.
Washington, March 3.-Rear-Admiral Farquhar
commanding the North Atlantic Squadron, will ar
range the programme for the cruise Of that
SQUADRON along the New-England coast TO
have it ct Boston June L. in order 10 take part
in the celebration OF the 125th anniversary Of the
battle Of Bunker Hill An arrangement 10 this
effect has been made by Secretary Long at the re-
quest Of officials and organizations OF Boston. The
vessels of this squadron are the NeW-York; the
Texas the Detroit and the Machias. II Is probable
that the big battleship Kearsarge; now fitting out
Al the Norfolk Navy Yard, will be added to the
feet within the next few weeks and take part in
the usual summer manpuvres along the New-Eng
land coast She will take the place Of the New
York as the flagship of that squadron. AS the
NewYork is greatly In need Of repairs; IL I is not
ceiebratIon AS soon as relieved by the Kearsarge
she is TO be put into drydock at New orK Tor
thorough overhauling.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
ADMIRAL DEWEY AT LAKEWOOD.

he AND MRS, DEWEY HOPE THAT SHE MAY BE
CURED OF THROAT TROUBLE AT THE RESORT.
Lakewood. March (SpeciaD-AdrniraI ard Mrs
Dewey arrived from Washington the 3:55 o'clock
train this afternoon A large crowd awaiting
them at the station. Nathan Straus and ]. Marion
Pollock met the Admiral and his wife at the sta
ton and escorted them in a private carriage
the Lakewood Hotel, where they will stay during
their visit here. The AdmiraTs Chinese valet and
Mrs. pewey's maid with them. The guests
OF the hotel greeted the Admiral in the grand
lobby and parors.
Mrs Dewey has had throat trouble for some time
and she and the Admiral hope that she may be
cured Lakewood.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
MURDER OF A MAGISTRATE IN IRELAND.

London. March 3-The recent murder of a land
agent and magistrate named Bird at Bantry,
though failing to attract general interest Is held
by the better informed indicate serious condi.
tion OF Irish affairs. THE Standard" commenting
the affair. draws attention the fact that
William O'Brlen only few days before the mr-
der inaugurated at Bantry branch II the United
Irish League, urging his audience tn get rid OF
landordsm and referring enthusiastically 70 the
example of the Beers who took down their guns -
THE Standard" denies the insnuation that Mr..
O'Brien or the league actually instigated the muir
der, but 1t compares the occurrence to the course
OF the old Land League, whose footsteps Mr. Glad
stone, declared were "dogged with crime" The
Standard" urges Gerald Balfour, the Chief Secre-
tary for Ireland to reconsider his refusal put
the United League under the ban Of the Crimes act.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
LAWMAKERS IN A SMASH-UP.

Toronto. Ont. March 3.-The Montreal Express
the Canadian Pacific road, due here at 7:2O a m
jumped the track about midway between Ponty
Pool and Burkton and bounded down a steep en-
bankment. the coaches toppling over each other
"a they neared the bottom of the incline The
train moving at rapid rate of speed There
large number OF passengers aboard. many
being members OF Parliament their way from
Ottawa. 1t is understood that no one was seri-
ously injured The injured included Leighton Nc
stone. NJ. p. and T. II. Mcpherson NJ p
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
~BUFFALo" yoNEs's sCHEME KILLED.

Washington, March 3.--The House Committee on
Public Lands has acted adversely the propo-
sttion to establish a buffalo preserve OF eleven
townships In NeW-Mexico and stock 1t with herd
OF one hundred Of these animals to be given by c.
7 Iones of Kansas A. subcommittee ap-
pointed 10 prepare a bill granting smaller
fo- a buffalo range d private enterprise and at
a rental
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
THE CLARK INVESTIGATION.
ARRANGEMENTS MADE FOR THE ARGU-
MENTS BY COUNSEL.

Washington. March 3.-The Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections to-day held consultation
with counsel both sides in the Clark investiga-
ton, and decided to give them weeks for the
preparation OF argument. which will begin
March 90 Counsel were requested TO prepare print
ed briefs and also present oral arguments, the
latter to occupy six hours for each side. The
morialists are 20 have the opening and closing
Ex-senator Edmunds and Mr.. Birney will make
the arguments for the memorialsts, and ex-senator
Faulkner and Roger Foster will speak for Mr.
Clark.
Mr. Faulkner said that he was having a COM
paTative statement prepared showing the evidence
ali given points in parallel columns. contrasting
the testimony for the prosecution and defence. He
said il would take a week complete the work
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04

CREW RESCUED BY THE STEAMER ALAMO AND
BROUGHT TO NEw-YoRK

4N'@'' i'1@9Ctr'b bi lifS SIEAMER ALAMO AND
BROUGHT TO NEw-YoRK
The Mallory Line steamer Alamo arrived here
yesterday from Galveston, and reported that on
March l. in latitude $3.50, longitude 76 she sighted
the schooner Anna Z. Ketchum Captain Stule
bound from Philadelphia to Jacksonville with a
cargo or coal. The schooner was dismasted and I'm
a sinking condition. The Alamo took off the cap
tain and seven men. and brought them to this port
captain Stil!c said yesterday that heavy weather
was met from the time of leaving the Delawa re
capes and last Sunday the heavy northwest gale
drove the schooner across the Gulf Stream The
gale shifted 10 the southeast and start was made
for the coast. On Tuesday however the aboring
and strainng Of the heavily laden vessel opened her
seams. and she began TO leak. All hands were kept
at the pumps for twenty-four hours. On Thursday
the craft was suddenly dsmasted and left helpless
Her jibboom. having struck sea while the vessel
was diving into the trough Of another broke off
and took with 1t the foretopmast head with all the
rigging attached. This caused the main and mizzen
maStS TO give way and Of the wreckaee
tumbling on deck broke big holes in II. Their two
boats had been lost, and great relief felt when
the steamer Alamo hove In sight. The was too
rough for a boat be launched and the Alamo
kept steaming around the schooner for three hours
when, a slight lull occurring, she lowered "a boat
and the men all leaped into it. When they aban-
doned the schooner il evident that she would
not float longer than an hour two. The crew
will go to Philadelphia
The Anna f. Ketchum a three masted
schooner, built at Chester Penn in 1874 and regis
tered 81 tons She owned by A. Ketchum and
hailed from Philadelphia
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
WYOMING RANCHER B4NKRUPT

London. March 81. II. Douglas william, formerly
a big rancher OF Wyoming appeared In bank
ruptcy proceedings this week His statement
showed unsecured liabilities amounting 10 sl2 I43
and an estimated surplus in assets of t55 16l But
this mainly consisted of interest an electric
lamp patent which the debtor valued at ESQ 600
but which he could realize upon.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
NEW.JERsEY SCHOOL TEACHERS NOT PAID.

Bloomfield. March tSpeciaD.-The public school
teachers OF this town have not received their sal
aries for February. Under the town govern
ment the control of the school funds Is In the hands
OF the town treasurer instead of the tax collector.
but the funds have been transferred IL is i'm
possible to pay the teachers.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
CHARGED WITH STEALING TROLLEY WIRE.

Paterson. March (SpeciaD.-Charles J. Wilde
man. Andrew Holmes, Tony Rose and Thomas
Piagree arrested to-day On the charge or
stealing trolley feed wires. II Is believed that
they are members of the gang that has been steal
ing wire In and about Paterson for the las, six
months. Twelve hundred feet Of wire was cut
this morning. ''
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
DRYER ACCUSED OF RORBING NAILS.

George McElroy twenty years old. was arrested
as he was about to enter his home Friday night
suspicion OF robbing mail pouches between the
General Postofice and Branch Station " in West
Broadway. McElroy drives wagon the route
and lives at No. 26 Second-ave In his room two
pouch locks were found belonging to the Postoffce
Magistrate Flammer, in the Yorkville Court. yes
terday remanded McElroy to the custody of IInited
H--'-s Commissioner Shleldh
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
CELEBRATION IN THE HAMILTON HOME

washlrgton's Birthday appropriately ~
menbered In the former home Of his friend. AeA'
ander Hamilton The mansion. situated at Con
vent-ave. and OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES -hrst-ss.' "
this year occupied by Mrs. Ella X Morgan WIZ
has a private school there.
On that evening Mrs. Morgan was at home'
and while the young women pupils gave a danes
Mrs. Morgan was assisted In receiving by Nrs. MI.
Martin Sherwin Miss May Jones and Miss Evei.
e. Shedd. Miss Iunt and Miss Gernon were at u"
TABLES
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
PORT yERTIs NATIONAL BANK TO RESUME

Washington. March 3.-The National Bank OF
Port Jervfs N Y. which suspended payment on
December ls 1889 having complied with the con-
dfion. imposed by the Controller of the Currency.
and its capital being unimpaired. has been
permitted 10 resume and will open fits doors for
business on Monday March s, active Ma
tional banking association.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
PETITIONS IN BANKRUPTCY.

Henry Lee. an actor living at No. 241 West Forty
fourth-st. has filed a petition in bankruptcy WIN
known liabilities s5S4 and ten claims unkn9maal va
His consist OF clo<hing SVo; WIGS ete', 10
which exempt; cash in bank, 81. ana eiA
for one weeks salary against a firm
David J. Brown. insurance agent at NO =.
Rroadway, has fisd petition IN oankfuptSs'
uaeilisies $4506l.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
FARMERS ALLIANCE JOINS THE GRANGE.

Pennington. March S.-The Hunterdon County
Farmers Alliance held its annual meeting here to-
day and elected the following officers President
j. B. Anderson; ice-president. David Schomp:
treasurer. David Cole, and secretary. J. Anderson
Sand Brook Alliance No l25. which has about one
hundred and thirty members. withdrew from the
county Alliance. II has joined the State Grange
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
BENJAMIN WILLIAMSON SERIOUSLY I'LL.

Elizabeth. March (SpeciaD-Benjamin William
son, eldest OF the late Benjamin Williamson. is
critically i'll at his home No $40 North Broad-st..
Elizabeth. He was stricken with paralysis on Fri
day night ferryboat while his way home
from New-YorS City. DR.. y. w. Voorhees, says
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
MEASLES At WESTFIELD.

Westfeld. March 3.-Thirty-two cases of measles
have been reported to the Westheld Board Of
Health. The health officer has been ordered to
inspect all milk sold in the township. Children OF
a number OF milk dealers have measles, and II is
believed that impure milk has caused the spread Of
the disease.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
DIR. PURVES's SUCCESSOR AT PRINCETOy

lett, assistant pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church here has been elected to succeed DR..
Purves. who resigned pastor OF the First Church
last December. 1t is said that DR. Bartlett will
cept the place. He graduated from Princeton
in 1891 and from the Theological Seminary in 1895.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
TROOPS FOR THE UPPER AMAZON.

PARA, the Minister of Home Affairs accompanied
by five hundred men of the infantry. cavalry and
artillery left here to-day by way OF Caamarca for
Loreto. the Amazon. During his absence his
post will be filled by the present Prefect Of Lima
Scho- RodricUes Ramirez
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
WOMEN WANT PALISADES PRESERVED.

Montcair March (SpeciaD.-The Woman's
Town Improvement Association will ask the AS
semblymen and State Senator of this district TO
support the bill before the Legislature for the
creation of n permanent commission that shall act
with the one appointed by New-York State in pre-
he Palisades
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
WOMAN SWALLOWS POISON.
SHE WILL BE ARRAIGNED IN THE WEST SIDE
| COURT THIS MORNING.

COURT THIS MORNING.
Mrs. Sarah Doherty. thirty-four years old. who
lives at No. 1877 West Fifty--fourth-st. with her
husband. Patrick, and two children. taken 20
Roosevelt Hospital last evening suffering from
oxalic acid poisoning The woman will recover, ANA
VIII be arraigned in the West Side Court this
morning.
The woman has been drinking heavily of late.
She left her home yesterday afternoon and toward
evening walking up Tenth-aVe. holding n
small package covered with white paper in her
hands William Stewart, of No. 40S West Fifty
fourth-st., followed her to No SS Tenth-ave where
she entered the shoe store Of Abraham Kaplan.
The woman asked kaplan II she could remain in
the store for IA few minutes Shortly afterward
Kaplan saw the woman put the package to her
mouth. She then told him that she had eaten some
poison and asked him 70 get policeman. KapIan
summoned Policeman Slater, of the West Forty
seyenth-st. station, who called Roosevelt Hos
pital ambulance The woman had been drinking.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
NO HABEAs CoRpUs WIT FOR FRIEDMANN

Judge Lacombe. of the United States Circuit
Court yesterday dismissed the habeas corpus pro-
oeedinss in the case of DR.. Fritz friedman. the
German lawyer. who was arrested here several
6svs sgo for an alleged worthless check trans
action with Count Toulouse Lautec. in Philadel-
Dhla,
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
BOONTON WATER COMPANY'S PLANT SOLD

Morristown. March s.-The plant OF the Boonton
Water Company sold under foreclosure at the
Morris County Courthouse at noon TODAY TO the
company for sSi.650 The next highest bid was
made by the Farmers Loan and Trust Company OF
New-York
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04

Princeton. March 3.--At meeting OF the Inter
collegiate Debating Committee held here this after
noon IL decided to hold the Princeton de-
bate Princeton May S. Princeton will choose
the question and submit II to Yale March q.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
DEWEY'S CLAIM N THE SUPREME COURT

Washington. March 3.-The appeal of Admiral
Dewey and his from the award Of the Court of
Claims In regard TO the bounty due for the de-
strrction of the Spanish feet at Manila has been
filed IN the United States Supreme Court.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04

weeks, arrives But the bills go forever. For
two weeks last month there was no coal. Then the
moon and relieved the municipality OF Its
pail of darkness, but the monthly bills were not
diminished The light is fairly good. but the cost is
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04
HOUSING THE POOR OF LONDON
THE GOVERNMENT SOON TO INTRODUCE A
SCHEME OF REFORM

London. March 3-The Prince and Princess OF
wales to-day opened the tenement buildings
at Bethnal Green costing f33OOc0 and accommoGat-
ing o@@ people The Prince of Wales in the course
OF speech. characterized the slums OF London as
a disgrace to civilization. But he added the nub-
lie conscience had been awakened. and the demand
for cleansing these districts would shortly result
in the Government introducing large scheme for
!eloI ia, Whlch was now in preparation. aud which
ne hoped would solve the subject of housing the
workers., than which there no question OF
greater social Importance -
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04

MILITARY EXACTIONS.-There has been con-
siderable talk OF suppresslng the usual month $
training OF the Army Reservists this year on ac-
count of the Exposition. and much disappointment
has been created by the announcement OF NJ. Wal
deck Rousseau. the Prime Minister that this is i'm
possible. owing TO military law II is hoped how
ever. that some alienation Is possible without
violating the law.
New-York tribune., 1900-03-04

THE PRAIRIE AT ROUEN.-The United States
auxiliary cruiser Prairie received very cordial re-
ception on her arrival at Rouen. and movement Is
now on foot, headed by the Chamber OF Commerce
OF Paris, to entertain the captain and officers Of
the vessel here.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-26
WARREN.

Its a hard matter to write when
every body is busy. There is SO little
stir among the people that nothing Is
thought Of but getting in the crops.
The people are well advanced with
their work, If favorable weather the
planting will all be done this month.
Grass looks fine, oats doing we'll. In
act everything looks encouraging.
We have almost concluded that the
almighty is now distributing prosper
ity TO us in the way Of grass and
good weather to get in crops so things
will correspond when Bryan is elect
ed.
We were somewhat fooled in the
Primary in Monroe County. Our
opinion would be that a finished
man needs no Office but we were mis-
takeu.
Joe Fitzpatrick, Mad Payne and 7.
u. Christian were inPalmyra Monday
as IL delegates from this point.
Mrs. Kincaid is much improved at
this writing.
Mrs. Headerick is almost well once
more.
NJ. X. Morthland is candidate for
Constable. He is good heavy
weight.
It's quite curiosity to see Ed Pep
per circulating among his one hun
dred bee hives, no wonder his mother
calls him Honey.
Another telephone line will be
built to this point to huntsville,
Shelby County.
We were sorry to hear of James
Umstatsd getting beat.
Good prospects for some fruit,
mustard almost large enough for
greens. Oh what time then.
We notice candidates are not SO
liberal this time with cigars. Wonder
why?
Oar old friend Henry Kiser has an
nounced for County Surveyor. No
better man and we wish him success.
1t looks like people should consider
well Alex Griflith's condition before
they vote May -, 1900.
only have one vote to cast but
wish it could be the deciding vote in
.vcral cases. If SO | would knock tn e
black out of some of Monroe County S
work,
james Webb says he has almost a
case Of small poX on his hands.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-26
COOPERSVILLE.

We thought that all Of our readers
beautiful little village. 1t is not
very large place but it has some good
officers: II. |. Lear, Mayor: Bernie
Sandifer, City Atty: B. F. Handley,
Clerk; +. }. Mcknight, Marshal: and
Joe Sandifer Went See and Frank
Thomas, Aldermen Our blacksmith
shop is in charge of Ii. |. Lear and
the Mill is run by Went See.
w. j. McLeod's grocery store has
been closed for some time on account
of his being busy with his crop, but
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-26
HATCH.

Our grist mill has suspended bust
ness for this summer.
Otis Gibbons and Miss Lena Watts
will be married at Aerial Christ ian
Church Sunday. Both parties are OF
the highest standing and have asho st
of friends who wish them much happi-
ness.
Quite a number from this place at
tended the grand ball in Huntingto n
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-26
Friday night.

Friday night.
VIM Young and family attended the
funeral of Mr.. Young in Stoutsville
Sunday. Deceased was formerly a
citizen of this vicinity, but died in
Center Friday of general debility.
Robert Hooper returned from Illi-
nois Sunday.
J. G.. Farrell and family, of Mar
shall spent Sunday in this vicinity
with relatives.
Mrs. Allie Elliott and bright little
son, Joseph, of Hassard spent Sun
day here.
John Watts is making a great sue
cess with the petition for donating
means to help build a bridge at Nor
ton ford on Salt River.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-26
S. Christian,

we are glad to learn that he will soon
be ready to open up again.
Corn planting is the order of the
day.
Mrs. Lou Colvert and little daught-
err, Jessie, we're shopping in Monroe
Saturday.
Our streets are crowded every day
with candidates and agents of every
description.
We understand that Miss Daisy
Hankey has purchased new sewing
machine from one of our travelling
agents.
Mrs. Sam Ryan and family, OF
Hannibal, and her brother, Chester
Shaw. OF this vicinity, visited Joe
Sandifer's family Sunday.
H. l. Lear and wife and little
daughter, Gladis, visited Mr.. Ober'
ly's family Sunday.
The dance given by Ara Lanam
Friday night was largely attended
and all reported good time.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-26
The
Racket, -

This week we have the prettiest hats
in town. Our trimmer Miss Perkins
will make you fine hat at q very
small cost.
Ladies' kid gloves 7jc.
Ladies Jersey ribbed vests DC.
Ladies Jersey ribbed vests lOc 3for25
Ladies silk gloves SOC 7jc quality.
Ladies summer cOrsets % 40 j0&6Oc.
Mems work shirts SOC Doc % as low
as 15c
Mems 10 OF overalls hest in town 4Oc.
Mems casimcrpants 200 $50 300 up
To $50
Mems pillow shoes all solid lether 20
GROCERIES.
Lion coffee 10c pkg
Arbucle ii a pkg
California peaches lOc.
lbs navy beans Zoe.
Can corn Sc for l0c.
Can tomatoes 3 for Zoe.
pkgs soda for zoe.
lbs bulk soda &c.
Coaloil lie agal.
Yours for low prices.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-26

Rev. II. p. Middleton came in
from Winfield Monday to visit
relatives.