10 PAGES ' J J"ll Jil W TWO CENTS. SCB ANTON, PA., THURSDAY MORNING, MAY 20, 1897. TWO CENTS V V r TURKEY IS VERY PLIANT Russia's Course in Forc ing a Truce Has a Marked Effect. GERMAN INFLUENCE WANES A Statement from the Turkish Foreign Office. It Is Admitted Tlmt the Porte May Modify I tM Di'iimitiN us Regards I II -drmiiity anil the t'i"siin ofi'lio.-snly--It Position Regarding tho Aliolition of tho Capitulation De clared to lie. I'lisliuKcnlilo-Aii Armistice in force at Ltiiuin. Constantinople, Mny 19. TIip tele gram of tho Cznr uppenllng to th- Sul t in to cvn.se liimtilitli'H against Jreo-, v 'in h wis couched In tin most friendly t 'in-;, is ii-gnrdid as being very slg ! Iin ..nt. us Hht'WiiiK the ptlflllr ttlten ti. 'i- nf the I'r.ir. whll It In also pu Ji n .illy inip'irtnnt In the direction nt tii kinsr German Inlluence nt the VII c1.! iiiilti, which Intluenco has oon h i r.iMy Ini-P-ns-d since the ovtlircn.lt c ; ih. war with Orecd1. The nrtlon of tli .ir ban hud a marked linpicssl'Hi ui m ih" Turkish Bverniiient, which I- iii-i'iuly showing a more conciliatory di.-i.sitlon, promising the conclusion (I ;in equitable peace. n nillclnl of the Turkish foreign f f . in an lnten lew today, after dwell liit; upon the provocative attitude of G and the earnest efforts made liy Tmki y to prevent war, suld: 'inning the month's war Turkey bus 'iti' i"d serious loss in life and money, mi 1 the pence conditions cannot hut l 1 ;. n ileil at. moderate and aa wholly jii.iln'd. Ntverthi'leuc, the govern ni. n( is prtisilily prepared to modify 1i i!i mnnds In regard to he indemnity old ihe urslen of Thessaly. In view ) the Ktnkl'ttpt ciindltliiii of Greece, ;md as a proof of its pacllle desires. "In regard to the abolition of the i nidations, it Is Impossible for the .vciiimer't In the lnterctrts of the country, to make any modifications. Even Servla and Kou mania, in every p. use the superiors of Greece, have not this-v privileges and, therefore, Greece cannot bo allowed to retain exceptional lights which she has so scandalously abused. It Is confidently hoped there f ire that Europe will have suillclent sense of Justice not to press Turkey. Vpon thlr point she Is determined not to yield, and should Europe .attempt to Impose .such a sacrifice by force of arms the situation created would be most detrimental to general pence. The Turkish population would Inevitably Kieraie excited by such Justice, the tro.-rnment could net hold itself re oponilble fur the grave consequences which would follow, nnd the Powers would In the end, undoubtedly have cause to deplore deeply the result of eucli actions." AN ARMISTICE IN FORCE. Hostilities Suspended Germany Joins in the Demand. Athens, May 19. A dispatch received here from Lumlu, dated 10 o'clock this morning, announces that the white ling has been hoisted between the armies of Greece and Turkey nnd that Crown Prince Constantine has been authorized to suspend hostilities with' the view of concluding arrangements for an ar mistice. A panic prevailed at Lamia owing to tlio report that the criminals will be released from the Jails, while the arri val of the troops during the night In creased the general feeling of terror. The army of the Crown Prince has reformed on the Othrys Mountains nnd will be reinforced by General Smolen Bkl's brigade and tho troops dispatched to the front from Athens yesterday. The minister of the Interior, M. Theo tokis, has gone to SI. Nils. The communication delivered from the Turkish to the Greek commander nt Artn, which followed the raising of tho Hag of trueo by the former, was in Turkish and ran as follows: "On condition that no Greek soldier belonging to any army of the service remains on territory of the Ottoman empire, wo have orders that an armis tice shall bo concluded on sea and land, with a view of arriving at an under standing. "(Signed) Yussuf, "Chief of Staff." The Greek commander wired here for Instructions and the government replied: "Wo authorize you to suspend hos tilities in order to duscuss the condi tions of an armistice." Tho government, In notifying tho Envoys of .the powers as to this pro posal, said that as Greece had Intrust ed her Interests to the powers, it was for them to negotiate the conditions of un understanding. After hoisting the flag of truce at Arta yesterday afternoon a deputation of Turkish oillcers appeared on tho frontier, at tho brtdgo over the niver Arta (Arachthos), to negotiate with Colonel Manos for an armistice, London, May 19. A dispatch to tho Dally Chronicle from Athens says; "It Is olllclally stated that Germany has Instructed her ambassador at Constan tinople to request tho Porte to grant a fortnight's armistice, which, It is un derstood, was signed at 7 o'clock this evening (Tuesday)." BANK MESSENQER MISSING. Albert M. King nnd Twuntv Thousand Dollars Hnve Disappeared. Boston, May 19. Albert M. King, tho 13-year-old messenger of tho Boyleston National bank, Is missing, together with about $20,000 in cash and a $10,- 000 United 'Statrs certificate not ne gotiable except between banks. King started for the clenrlng house nt 10.15 o'clock this morning: to settlo the bnl nnco existing there ngnlnst the bank, and on the way, nccotdlng to instruc tions, transacted other business, in volving something like $45,000. As he (ild not return to the bank by 1 o'clock the offliioli grew nnxious and made i seurcli for the messenger, beside no tifying thu police, but up lo tlio pres ent ho.ir, they linvo been unable to ascertain (lis whereuboitts. King has ben employed nt tlio Hoyls ton bank about two years, coming highly lecoinmended, and his honesty was never questioned. He hns carried as much ns $100,000 of the bunk's money at ii tlmo on previous occasions, and has never lost a dollar. He lived with his father, who Is employed by the South End National bank. COMMERCIAL CONFERENCE. Preparation1- lor the Entertainment nrViiitor nt Philadelphia June 1. 1 hlhdelphln, May ID. The olllclnl programme for conducting the busi ness of the big international coninmr clal ((inference and the entertainment of the visiting delegates to be held in this city, commencing June 1, was de cided upon today by Hie directors of the Commerclnl Museum. It provides for the business meetings and the con sideration of various International questions which will come up for ills-cm-slon, in addition to which a plan has been outlined to show the foreign ers various points of Interest within the city. Tho business of the conference will continue for three days. The pro gramme contemplates the presence of President McKinley and members of his cabinet In tlio city on June 2. The president has been Invited to prealJ" ovir a getural meeting In the Academv of MubIi on the afternoon of tint day. In the evening a banquet will be held at the Hi ursc with covers for 1.J00. President McKinley has Ixsen asked to preside and Invitations have been ac cepted by the cabinet officer", many of the foreign ministers, the mayor? of many of the large cities nnd about 250 delegates from various commercial bodies all over the 1'nltcd Stntes In ad dition to tlfly or more delegates from South American countries. At the con clusion of the conference th" foreign delegates will visit many of the large cities in a body, traveling on a special train. The program at at present out lined provides for visits to Washing ton, l'.altimore. New York. Boston, Providence, Fnll Rlvvr, Pittsburg, Cleveland. Cincinnati, Louisville, Nash ville, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis and other cities. In each of these cit ies the foreigners w 111 be entertained by local commercial bodies. This tour which will last until July 15. Is ex pected to be much more Important In results than th Pan-American tour of a few ycius ago. FIRE IN JERSEY CITY. Sixty Families Made Homeless Prop erty Worth $100,000 Laid in Ashes, New York, May 19. Fire in Jersey City early this morning destroyed property worth $100,000, and made sixty families homeless. Shortly be fore 1.30 o'clock ilnmes burst from the windows nnd roof of Frederick W. Payne's furniture store, occupying a four story brick building nt Newark avenue and First street. The lire wus not under control un til nearly C o'clock. At 11 o'clock this morning the walls of the Payne fell, Injuring several persons. Tho princi pal losses are those of Frederick Payne, $40,000, and of the burned out tenants, $30,000. GOMPERS ON THE SCENE. President of the American I'edorn tion of Labor in New York. New York, May 19. Samuel Gomp ers, president of the American Feder ation of Labor, reached this city this afternoon from Chlcngo, for the pur pose of taking part in the conference between the striking tailors and thp hisses, the contractors and Incidentally the manufacturers. He said that strikes in the clothing trade must of neces sity recur and will be periodical until the sweat shops are abolished. He came here principally, ho said, to have n conference with the labor rrr-n and to take an active part in the strike. The strikers will hold a pub lic mass meeting In Union Square on Thursday night. CLARKE IN COLORADO. Missing Bridgeport Hunk Cashier Lo cated by n Letter. Bridgeport, O., May 19. Harry M. Clarke, tho ml&slng cashier of the First National' bank, has been located In Colorado' Springs by a letter written to a clerk In the bank. It la now prac tically settled that he was several thousand, dollars short, although ho covered It by checking out of thu bank when he had no funds deposited. This Is, merely a breach of trust, as the bank directors permitted him to draw for small amounts ahead of his talary. Maud Nicholson, the woman in the case, Is with her brother In Chlcngo. Wants Protection Iroin Witchcraft. Hagerstown, Md May 10. Isaac Simon, n niisslan merchant, has applied to Mayor Keedy, of Hagcrstown, for protection from the alleged witchcraft of a fellow countryman named Soloman Baltznian. Simon says that every morning early ho finds salt on his door and pavement and I afraid that some morning ho will not be able to open his store on account of the charm. He Is also afraid that his wlfo will bo spirited away. She Is a good-looking woman. Steamship Arrivals. Boulogne, May 19. Arrived: Spanrndam, New York for Rotterdam. Rotterdam Sailed! Obdam. New York. Southamp ton, May 19. Sailed: ' Lalin, from Ilra mer, New York. Quecnstown Arrived: Wacsland, Philadelphia for Liverpool! Servla, Now York for Liverpool. South amptonArrived: St. Louis, New York. New York Sailed: Paris, Southampton; Teutonic, Liverpool; Frlcslaiid, Antwerp. Public Hulldlnc for Altonnn. Washlncton, May 19, Tho senute today passed the bill appropriating 1123,000 for a publlo building at Altoona, ANOTHER DEBATE ON CUBAN QUESTION Hoi Shot from Senators Forakcr, Can non and Lindsay. AN ARRAIGNMENT OF SPAIN Mr. Vest Wants to Know Why Amer ican Consuls nt 1'oroigu Posts llavo Not Ilcnn Protected by Wnr-hips-Sunittor I'orukcr .Makes His First Speech of Importance During the Session, Washington, May 19. Another stir ring debate on Cuba occurred In the senate toda.v. It was of the give and take order, with sharp parliamentary fencing. The main speeches of the day were made by Senators Forakcr, of Ohio; Cannon, Utah; Llndf-ay, Ken tucky, a, id Hoar, of Massachusetts. It was the 111 st speech of any length made by Mr. Foraker since he entered the senate and in addition to this tho Ohio 3. n. ronAKun. senator Is oim of tho Cuba sub-committee of the committee on foreign re lations. He spoke In favor of a refer ence to the resolution to the commit tee but on the general question declar ed his purpose of supporting tho reso lution recognizing Cuban belligerency when It should be reported by tho committee. Mr. Cannon was bitter In his denunciation of Spanish atrocity, characterizing the captain-general of Cuba as "that mad dog Weyler." Mr. Limit ,iy declared If tho Information furnished by United States consuls was so shocking as to subject them to danger of ussasslnatlon if their names were disclosed, it was time to send wii ships to Cuba and to terminate all diplomatic relations with that country. It was developed In the course of a colloquy between Senators Foraker, Morgan and Vest, that the state de partment had withheld the names of United States consuls reporting on the serious condition of affairs In Cuba because It might lead to their massa cre. Mr. Vest declared that this pre sented the mint &erious phase cf tho subject and it was time to protect our ofllclals with wurships If their person al safety was threatened for making rei-orts to their government. No action on the resolution was tak en, but Mr. Morgan said he hoped to secure a vote tomorrow on Mr. Hale's motion to refer. Ho desired to do this, ho said, In order that the Cuban reso lution might not antagonize the tariff bill on Monday. After some objections the senate derldtd to adjourn from to morrow until Monday. Early in the day a number of blll3 on the calendar mainly private, were passed. Mil, VEST WANTS INFORMATION. When the debate began, Mr. Vest, of Missouri, said he had seen state ments to the effect that three members of the commltteo on foreign relations had visited tho state department and had had ncccss to the evidence furn ished by United States consuls. This evidence had never been laid before the senate. Nothing had ever been re ceived as to Consul General Lee's views on tho situation. Why was it, he asked, that the threo senators had this Information and the senato did not have It. Mr. Morgan nnswered that three sen ate! s on the committee had been sent as a sub-committee to tho president nnd secretary of state to confer on the Cuban subject. They had received certain information, and the Injunc tion was laid upon them that the name of General Leo was not to be used In connection with tho Information; that the substance of the Information could be used, without names and places, from which it originated, "The reason given for this," added Mr. Morgan, "was tho fear that tho ofllclals who gave the Information would bo mas sacred. Another reason was that wo had no war vessels ready to meet the outbreaks of vicious people, ready to massacre." "Now we come to the serious ques tion," said Mr. Vest lmpreeslvely, "Has the government sent gunboats to seo that our consular officials aro protect ed? Must wo be told that they must be assassinated if their names are giv en? This la the serious question." "There was much interest manifest ed when Mr. Foraker, of Ohio, rose to speak. MR. FORAKER'S SPEECH. "I want to say at itha outset," he announced, "that I will vote for this resolution, or some resolution llko It." In adopting tho resolution, the senate should act strictly In accordance with international law. There could be no question of recognizing the Independ ence of Cuba but no ono claimed thut Independence existed," "Intervention was also out of the question," Mr. For aker deolared, for reasons which he proceeded to explain. The explanation being an announcement of a fact hith erto unknown, created a sensation. He said; "In spite of the limitations which are Imposed upon me, I feel at liberty to state that mediation has been tendered by this government and1 has been re jected by Spain. As long ago as April 17, 1890, Secretary OIney addressed a 1 noto to tho Spanish government h through Its minister resident In Wash ington a communication which I hold In my hand, of considerable length, of very grent ability In which he pointed out the then condition of nffnlrs In Cuba, nnd certain practices which It was de.lrablo should cense, nnd of fered tho good offices of tin United States to bring about a settlement such as could be 1!!!" consistently with the dignity and honor of Hpaln." Mr. Foraker reod a sentence from Spain's reply to the proiosltton ns fol lows: "There is no effectual way to pacify tho Cubans except upon the condition that they first submit to the mother country." Thnt, he said, wns the end of this country' effort for mediation. Tho re cords shows, he continued, that tho purpose of our government In her Inter vention was to secure peace by menns consistent with the honor, dignity and the continued sovereignty of Spanish government In Cuba, "Having rejected this proposition," Mr. Foraker asked, "la It reasonable to suppose that nh would now ontertain a proposition to abdicate entirely?" Mr. Forakcr contended that Spain's iccord In tho last lebelllon ns well as In the present, was not such as to en coutngo the hope of tho favorable ac ceptance of 'iiny proposition that might be mado by the government of the United State. Discussing the Morgan resolution on Its merits, Mr. Foraker said that direct Intervention was a bet ter, and more Christlan-lIke way thnn the adoption of the resolution. He would say to Spain "In the name of civilization and humanity, as well ns In tho Interest of our commerce, you must come to a stop nnd you must do so Immediately." This declaration brought out a burst of applause from tho galleries which was promptly checked by tho chair. AN UNPUBLISHED LETTER. The resolution tinder consideration did not go so far an this. It was a. mistake To sup pom Its adoption meant war between tho United States and Spain. Cuba has no right to nk the United States for this Intervention, nor Spuin to object to It. Mr. Foraker then read n letter written by Secretary Olnoy a year ago to Minister Dupuy Do Lome, of Spain, which the senator said had not heretofore been printed. In this letter Mr. OIney stated to tho mlnlj-ler thnt the lalter's hopea of a termination of the insurrection had been completely destroyed. The insur gents under arms had Increased two fold to three-fold. They were well supplied with aims. In short it can hardly be questioned, Mr. OIney wrote, that the Insurrection Is more formid able than ever. Mr. Forakcr also read from an ofllclal communication just received showing tho power of the Insurgent army today. The letter stated that in the districts which General Weyler declared were pacified there are more insurgents un der arms than the:c wi.ro eleven months ago, having troops to the num ber of 40,000 armed with repeating rl Ils. In pursuance of a fixed policy, the Insurgents avoided pitched buttles. Tha writer asserted that tho war would drag along with the result of untold suffering and the murder of men, wo men and children. Mr. Foraker admitted that if Cuba was a country with which the United States had no transactions, there would be no cause for It to take notice of tho Insurrection, but all authorities agreed that it was our right and duty to act "seasonably" under these cir cumstances. In support of the conten tion Mr. Foraker read again from Sec retary Olney's letter, that the Ameri can people had an Interest In any struggle for freer political Institutions, but especially In a struggle raging al most In sight of 'our shores, marked by bitterness and excesses on both sides, making no discrimination be tween belligerents and neutrals, impov erishing and stoning many Ameri cans. The interest of the United States according to Secretary OIney, was next only to that of Spain. Tho whole con troversy Mr. Foraker asserted was united on the point of expediency of recognition. It was time, Mr. Foraker said, In conclusion, that the United States ceased policing her shores In tho In terest of Spain. It was tlmo to end this quasl-copartnershlp In n brutal and hellish war, and for his part no voto or act would continue this unholy al liance. There were evidences of a demonstra tion in tho galleries ns Mr. Foraker closed, but these, were quickly checked by tho presiding officer. STEEL WORKERS MEET. A Long Discussion Is Anticipated Over tho Puddling Unto. Detroit, Mich., May 19 Today's meet ing of tho Amalgamated Iron and Steel Workers adjourned early so as to al low the commltteo time to work. A long discussion Is anticipated over tho puddling rate, which has been $1.50 per ton the past year. Three Pittsburg mills a month ago cut tho puddling rate DO cents a ton; a strike followed and these companies withdrew from their agreement with tho Amalgamated and employed non-union men. Tho printed report of the wage committee Is expected from Pittsburg today. Tho wage committee of tho tin plate nnd sheet metal workers recommends that congress bo urged to restore tho 15 per cent, reduction made in tho tariff on black plates In the Wilson bill. Pres ident Garland says the senate shows too much disposition to cater to the big concerns like the Standard Oil company and big packers In allowing a rebate on tin plate which Is Jmported for canning purposes and then used for export. If this rebate were not al lowed, at least five thousand men would find employment at good wages, ho said, while there would be work for many more thousands through the va rious channels of business which would become directly and indirectly inter ested. Killed by Cnunibnls. San Francisco, May 19. The brlgantlno Galilee, which arrived yesterday from Ta hiti, brought confirmation of tho nows that a young Englishman named Ltchton steln had been killed by cannibals on tho Santo. Cruz Islands. Nothing Is known of tho Identity of tho missionary who was killed and eaten at the samo time. Served Snipe Out of Season, Akron, O,, May 19. Landlord W. E. Pence, of tho Hotel Huchtel, Is under ar rest for serving snipe out of ecason at tho Akron club's banquet. Qame wardens say they will subpoena every guest at tho banquet as witnesses If he flb'ljts tho case. THE ODD FELLOWS AT WILLIAMSPORT The Grand Lodge Officials Enjoy the Rural Scenery. W. GAYLORD THOMAS GRAND MASTER Other Oillcers l'.lected at tlio Sessions Yesterday--Wilkes-Hurrc Is Select ed ns the Next .fleeting Place liy u Vote of I l'-i to HC.l-.ltobckuh Assem bly .Spends tho Dny in Passing Resolutions. Wllllnmsport, May 19. The Pennsyl vania Odd Fellows are having very pleasant weather for their big conven tion in this city, and that they are en joying their sojourn goes without say ing. Every visitor here Is delighted with this beautiful city nnd Its pic turesque surroundings. Mayor Munsel today arranged nn ex cursion up the liver for the visitors and one hundred grand lodge members nnd twenty-live Rebekalis left on the Doom company's steamer at 2.60 p. in., for a visit to the booms. At fi j). in, the mayor tuok the grand lodge .oillcers and grand encampment oillcers for n drive around Vallamount nnd Grampian. Thin morning tho new ofllcers were announced ns follows: W. Gaylord Thomas, of Scranton. grand master; Samuel Mclveever, Philadelphia, doputy grand master: Esau Loomls, West Chester, grand warden; James B. Nich olson, Philadelphia, grand secrvtary; M. Richards Muckle, Philadelphia, grand trensurer; F. M. Rea. Philadel phia, and Robert E. Wright, Allen town, grand representatives. This afternoon occurred the selection of a place of meeting for next year. WIlkes-Harre, Harrlsbuxg, Huntingdon, Allentown, Philadelphia nnd New Cas tle were placed In nomination. An In formal ballot narrow the contest to Wllkes-Harre and Hnrrlsburg. The second ballot resulted In the choice of WIIkes-Rarre by a voto of 412 to 3C1. After considerable debate the per capita tax was- fixed at eleven cents per term. Tho Rebekah assembly spent tho day In discussing resolutions and decisions of the grand sovereign lodge. Tonight both lodges were occupied In the exemplification of the unwritten work of the order. The conventions will likely adjourn tomorrow. MRS. M'CONNELL WANTS A DIVORCE. Sho Tolls Her Reasons in Itnthrr Plain Language. Chicago, III., May 19. Ella. D. Mc Connell wants a divorce from her hus band, Edward D. McConnell, a special examiner of pensions for the United States, who draws a salary of $250 a month. They were married at Phila delphia In 18S2 and left there In 1895. Mrs. McConnell says her husband has expressed a. wish that his wlfo were a corpse, and that he has threatened to send her to Kankakee. Mrs. McConnell avers that her hus band has deserted her and that she has been obliged to support herself and children, owing to the failure of her husband to properly provide for her. MUST PAY FOR THE NEW MOTOR. New York Alderman Opposes Trnc tion Company's Clinugc. New York, May 19. Alderman Hall, at a meeting of the board of aldermen today, offered a resolution providing that tho Metropolitan Traction com pany shall not chnnge the motive pow er on tho Sixth and Eighth avenue rail roads without the consent of the board. Mr. Hall said that it had been stated that the change would mean a saving of $000,000 a year for tho company, and if that is true tho city ought to benefit by that saving, m OSCAR WILDE FREE. Ho Wns Tnkcn to llollowuy Prison to Ho Released This Morning. London, May 19. Oscar Wilde was secretly removed from tho Reading jail last night and taken to Holloway pris on, from which he will be released to morrow morning. Ho traveled from one jail to the other in the clothes he were when he was sentenced. His personal appearance Is unaltered. He looked distingue, attractive nnd healthy. He seemed perfectly rational, though It Is believed that ho needs rest to re-establish his mental powers. COLORED CADET FAILS TO PASS. Hut Ho Will lie Given n Re-cxiiinina-tion in English. Annapolis, Md May 19. John Wil liam Smith, the colored appointee to a cadetship In tho Naval academy from Illinois, concluded his examinations for admission today and failed. In English studies three of his re plies -were wrong, but he will bo given a re-oxamlnatlon. In order to be ad mitted he will havo to pass a physical examination. Smith made a good rec ord In the publlo schooU of Chicago, 111. m COULD NOT UNLOCK THE SAFE. When Experts Opened It n Robbery Wns Revealed. Wilmington, Del., May 19. Manager J. L. AVillls, of the Clayton house, was unablo today to unlock tho largo safe of tho hotel in which was kept consid erable money, somo Jewelry and two large drafts. Experts worked all this evening on tho tafo and when It was finally open ed $130 In money was missing. William Neff, tho night clerk of tho hotel, has disappeared. FORTUNE TURNED HER HEAD. A Woman Commits Sulcido Ilccnusc Sho Ilccaino Wcnlthy, Chester, N. II., May 19. Miss Laura E. Currier, 33 years of age, a member of a prominent family of this place, was found drowned In a swamp near the town. She liad recently fallen heir to a fortune, und tho sudden Increase of wealth, It Is Bald, turned her head. STOLE A RICH MAN'S BODY. Tho UemnliiR at William H. Ladd Tnkou from the Grave. rportland, Ore., May 19. Tho body of William S. Ladd, the Portland million aire, who died In this city In January, 1893. has been stolen from Its resting place In Rlvervlew cemetery nnd Is now In tho hands of unknown persons. The discovery wns made this morn ing by nn employes of the Cemetery association, who, In making his usual rounds, discovered that the grave of tho deceased millionaire hnd been dis turbed, and indications pointed to tho fact that perhaps the body had been exhumed. He ut once reported tho matter to the sexton, who notified the sons of the deceased man. Upon opening tho grave and examin ing the cohin'the body was found to have been taken. Thus far no clue has been obtained as to the Identity of tho grave robberp, and tho only motive that can bo assigned for the deed Is the hope of obtaining money for tho re turn of the body. In all probability, however, no re ward will be offered, and the energetic grave robbers will have their labor for their pains. There had been placed over the grave only a temporary monument, consist ing of the usunl board with the Initials "W. S. L." thereon, as tho marble mon ument ordered by the family has not yet been completed. CHICAGO MYSTERY. The Police Gathering Evidence to Locate Responsibility for an Atrocious Crime History of Luetgcrt. Chicago, May 19. The police now feel certain thnt Mrs. Luetgert met her death in the little sleeping room ad joining the office In Luetgert's sausage factory. Under a vat adjoining the one In which the gold ring was found, a large piece of wrapping iaper clotted with blood was discovered, ns well as several particles of bone and Hesh. The mtst startling find, however, was a. bunch of light brown hair, which It Is claimed, Is of Mrs, Luetgert. Upon the door lending to the catch basin In the basemenit of the factory wns found the Imprint of a bloody hand, which ap pears to be fresh. The history of Luetgert was told by nn old German who Fays ho has known the prisoner's family for many years, Luetgert's grandfather. It Is said, was decapitated many years ago In Gueter sloh, Germany, on the charge of rob bery and murder. The prisoner's fath er is still living in Guetcrsloh, It is said, with his daughter-in-law, his common law wife. Shortly before Adolph Luetgert was born, It Is paid, his father and mother were under In dictment' for counterfeiting. Tlio moth er ran away nnd went to Holland and it was In that country that tho man that Is now charged with murdering his wife was born. FAMILY OF FOUR MURDERED. Found with Their Thronts Cut in Their Home. Denver, Col., May 19. Advices reached her today to the effect that William II. Hamilton, a contractor, his wife, Mrs. Catharine Hamilton, his son, Lee Hamilton, aged 19, and his daugh ter, Elizabeth Haabues Hamilton, aged 18, who lived In Denver until recently, were murdered near Helena, Mont., three weeks ago, and the crime sup pressed In order to enable tho Montana authorities to trace the murderers. American llnptist Homo Mission. Plttburg, Pa May 19. Tho most Im portant of the May anniversaries of the Northern Baptists began today when Pres ident H. K. Porter, of this city, called the American Raptlst Homo Mission society to order for the sixty-fifth annual meet ing. After bidding tho delegatec welcome ho briefly rcforrcd to the offer of John D. Rockefellow to glvo t2WW to clear tho society debt If a slmllur amount was raised before Juno 1, 1S97, Mormons Preach in Cumberland. Cumberland, Md May 19. L. A. Kelsch, of Murray, and A. P. Kesler, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mormon elders, conducted ser vices In postofllce squaro tonight before a largo crowd, They havo just returned from Scranton, Pa., and uro on their way to Hagerstown ond Rockvllle, Md., to open mlsslond. Four Thoiisnnd Houses Ilurned. Victoria, n. C May 19. Tho steamr Empress, of India, from Yokohoma today brought news of a fire which completely destroyed the town of Hochlojl, In tho silk district of Japan. Nearly 4,000 houses were destroyed find between forty unci fifty lives were lost. An Oil Driller Drowned. Wheeling, W. Va.. Mny 19.-John V. Riddle, of AVashlngton, Pa., was drowned by falling off the steamer Uen Hur, at this place, midnight. Ho was with his son and Intended to go to Marietta, whero ho was to drill an oil well. Disnppcnrnnco of Two Conductors. L03 Angeles, Cal., May 19. Cornolluq Curran, of IlaMlmoro, and C. U. Dunn, of Huntington, Irul., both delegates to tho Conductors' convention, have disappeared, leaving no clew. Curran was accompanied to this city by his wife and two children. T1IE mm THIS MORNING. Weather Indication Today: Pair; Warmer, 1 (General) President AfeKlnley's Cuba Policy. Tho SuMan Becomes Submissive. Warm Cuban Dcbato In the Senate. Odd Fellows at Wllllamsport. 2 (Sport) Eastern, National and Atlan- tic Leagjo Uaso Hall Games. Local nnd Oeneral Whist Oosslp. 3 (State) Day's Legislative Doings. Amateur 13aso Ball Notes. 4 Editorial. Washington Gossip. 5 (Story) "Tho Conversion of Major Harrington." C (Local) Memorial Day Orders, Institution of Electric City Council, Jr. O. U. A. M. 7 (Local) 'Members of Modal of Honor Legion Who Will Visit Scranton. Councils Will Hold Important Meet ings Tonight. ' g (Local) West Side nnd City Suburban, 9 Lackawanna County News. 10 Neighboring County (Notes. Total Abstainers Moet nt Nantlcoko, Financial and Commercial, MR. M'KINLErS CUBAN POLICY President's Plan to Secure the Independence of the Island. AWAITS CALHOUN'S REPORT He Will Then Suggest the Purchase of Freedom. . Tlio President Will Address n Noto to tho Spnnish Government Suggesting Thnt Cuba He Allowed to Purchase Her Iiidcpendcilcc--Should Spain Refuse to ltccognlzo This Request More Rndical Steps Will Probably Ho Tukcnl'cnco Upon the Island Desired. Washington, May 19. The Post to day, evidently upon reliable Informa tion, prints the following regarding the purpose of tho administration on tho Cuban affair: "The president's policy In regard to Cuba hna been determined upon. Aa Foon as Commissioner Calhoun's report of the condition of affairs on tho Island is received, which will be In about three weeks, unless ho has received orders to delay It until after the tariff bill hns been passed, and If It confirms tho statements made in the reports of Con sul General Lee, tho president will ad dress a note to the Spanish government suggesting that Cuba be allowed to purchase her Independence. The noto will be friendly In Its tone, but will bo emphatic in expressing the president's opinion of the best solution of the dif ficulty. "If Spain should refuse to entertain! the proposition, the president Is fully determined to take more radical steps, even to the extent of declaring Inter vention. He has discussed this matter with soveral of his friends and advis ers and would have taken more posi tive notion ere this but for the appeal of Senator Hanna that tecognltlon of the Cuban question by the administra tion would be disastrous to tho com mercial and financial world. The peti tion received by the secretary of statu from the leading commercial houses of the great cities, however, has made It apparent to the president that peaco upon the island is desired as the first Ftep toward restoring a paralyzed com merce, and he will undoubtedly glvo the petition his careful consideration. There may be no further actlcn until Mr. Calhoun's report is received, but at thnt time some action on the part of tho president looking to the inde pendence of Cuba through purchase or otherwise is us certain as fate." PLACES FOR PENNSYLVANIANS. Two Succcessful Candidates in tho West End of the State. Washington, D. C May 19. The ap pointment of John G. A. Lelshman, of Pittsburg, as minister to Switzerland, which Senator Quay has been earnestly urging, will, It Is said, bo made very soon. Tho friends of Brutus J. Clay, of Kentucky, who are backing him vigor ously for the nlace, have received n. pretty plain Intimation from the presi dent that lie has about made up his) mind to give It to the Pennsylvania candidate. Another Pennsylvania appointment which is looked for within the next few days is that of Hilary S. Hrunot. a Groensburg editor, as consul to St. Etienne, France. Mr. Hrunot has al ready been designated by the president for tho place, which Is among the con sulates within tho classified service, and today he took the examination which candidates for such consulship are required to pass beforo they aro nominated to the senate. WANTS HIS INSURANCE CASH. Wealthy Member Attncks the Massa chusetts Benefit. Boston, Mass., May 19. Claiming that the Massachusetts Benefit Life asso ciation, which now has 12,000 members, was illegally formed, wealthy Nathan Rosenfeld has filed a bill in equity against It to have refunded to him all that he has ever paid to it in assess ments and dues some $3,000 on his two policies of $3,000 each. Ho alleges that the company Is ac tually doing a level premium business and making burdensome demands, hav ing ceased In fact to be what It pur ported to be, an assessment company. He also alleges fraud In the assess ments and disbursements. PENN MUTUAL vTLl7cELEBRATE. The Ilig Life Insurnuco Company In Nearly Fifty Years Old. Philadelphia, May 19. Tho Penn, Mutual Life Insurance company of this city is making elaborate preparations for the celebration of the semi-centennial of that Institution. General agent? of the company from nil parts of the country are absembllng hero to take part In a three days' convention be ginning May 23. Thirty-nine states will be represented by tho delegates. Various Important Insurance prob lems of Interest to tho general com munity will be discussed at tho con vention. The Herald's Hcnthcrorecnst. Now York, May 20. In tho Mlildo statca nnd Now England today, Homually fair, slightly warmer weather and light to fresh southerly winds will provall with rain In the western und lake dUtrlcts of th's section, followed by cloudiness anil possibly by rain on tho coasts at night. On Friday, In both of these sections, part ly cloudy to fair weather will 'prevail, with slight temperature changes and fresh southwesterly winds, preceded by local rain and thunder storms on tha coast,
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