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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
DEATH OF MARY T.. MARTIN.
\ Popular Young Lady Of Oiyphant
Passes Away


After a lingering illness of several
months duration. Miss Mary Elizabeth
Martin passed away yesterday morn
ing at the home of her mother Mrs.
Ellen Martin, on Delaware street. Oily
phant.
Deceased was young lady of low
able disposition, admired and beloved
by all her associates. Miss Martin
was born in Olyphant 25 years ago.
She was graduate of Millersville State
Normal school in the class of '92. and
has been employed as a teacher in
the public school of the borough for
seven years. rs an active member of
the Blessed Virgins Sodality she was
always ready to assist in the duties of
the church. She was a niece of Mer-
chant James J. Lynch and John Il.
Mooney of Olyphant
The funeral will take place Saturday
morning when high mass of requiem
will be celebrated in st. Patrick's s
church. Interment will be made in the
Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
american VOLUNTEERS.
Movement win lie Launched in This City
Next sunday.


The American Volunteer movement
will be launched in Scranton next Sum
day. Meetings will he held in First
Presbyterian church. Washington ave-
nue.. at $50 p. M. and In Simpson Meth
odist Episcopal church, Hyde Park. at
$50 p. m. Colonel Pattie Watkins. Cap
tain Lindsay. of Ballington Booths
staff. and Captain Masland and Lieu
tenant Green will address the meetings.
1t Is probable that the outgrowth Of
these meetings will be'the organization
Of branch Of the Volunteers in the
central city. Those who are at the head
of, the Volunteers say that their field
of labor will be somewhat broader than
that of the Salvation army.
1t, will be their aim to make an ef-
fort to get the artisans and mechanics
interested in the movement and to reach
the great army of Americans who rare
ly ever attend church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07

Of "a notes with n purity and sweet
ness. he would discover in Miss Yaw
the prodigy of the present age. With
deeper and richer lower register than
that of Ajugari, Miss Yaw sings from
q below middle c to T. fiat above the
sixth leSer line upon the staff with a
purity of tone that is astounding. Miss
Yaw appears i'm Scranton under the
auspices of Company B. Thirteenth
regiment.
Charming Efiie Ells!er will be- at the
rockingham on Saturday night on
which occasion she will be seen In Il
perfect production of Dumas Camille" :"
This popular actress Is always
welcome and sure of distinguished
patronage. OF late years she has fav-
ored the society drama, nevertheless
she is a thorough Shakesperian student
and devoted to blank verse work. A
strong addition has been made to her
supporting company this season in the
person of her father. John A. Ellsler.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
English Capital for American Invest.
JnCntS,

Important to Americans seeking Eng.
lish capital for new enterprises. A list
containing the names and addresses of 2i0
successful promoters who have placed
over flOOO0O,000 sterling in foreign invest.
ments within the last six years. and over
flS, 900 900 for the seven months of 1895.
Price f5 or $25, payable by postal order
to the London and Universal Bureau OF
Investors. 20. Cheapside. London, e. G.
Subscribers will be entitled. by arrange.
ment with the directors to receive either
personal or letters of introduction to any
| Of these successful promoters.
This list Is first class In every respect,
and every man or firm whose name ap.
pears therein may be depended upon. For
valuable-Bonds or Shares of Industrial
Commercial and Financial Concerns
| Mortgage loans. Sale Of Lands. Patents OF
Mines. I'd.
pirec ctors-SIR EDWARD c. ROSS
HON. WALTER G. PEPYS.
CAPT. ARTHUR sT1FFE.
Copyright.
Pillsbury's Flour mi. S have q capac.
ity of 1850 barrels Cay. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
Big Judgment Entered.

Attorneys Hulslander e. Vosburg
representing Enos Flynn, yesterday
caused Judgment to be entered
against the old Wayne Mutual Life as.
ISOLATION for'$4, 900 and costs. This wa.
a suit on an insurance policy and a.
the defendant Is an Indiana company
service was made on the insurance
commissioner
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
'IIow to Cure All Skin Diseases.

Simply apply "Swayne's Ointment"
No internal medicine required Cures
letter. eczema. itch. all eruptions on the
face hands, nose, etc, leaving the skin
clear, white and healthy It's great
healing and curative powers are pos
sessed by no other remedy. Ask your
druggist for Swayne's Ointment. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
McAndrcws Went TO Jail.

Patrick McAndrews, who stole a din
Mer can from and then assaulted Pat
rick Brennan. one Of the street cleaners.
was committed to the county Jail yes
terday by Alderman Wright in default
of 5000 bail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

[tvnder this heading short letters Of in
terest will be published when accompa-
name. The Tribune will not be held re-
sponsible for opinions here expressed.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
TO PROMOTE FARMING.
Application Mndc TO tho Court Yesterday
for n Charter,

JOT LOuTtcV.
Attorney a. d. Dean filed petition
yesterday in court for charter for the
Lackawanna County Agricultural So
ciety, having for its purpose the i'm
provement Of agriculture in this county.
The society Of the same name as the
proposed one. which was In existence
until a few years ago and conducted
business at the Driving Park, now be-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
THE KELLEY CURE

Why let your home and business be destroy.
ed through strong drink or morphine. when
you can be cured In four weeks 1t the Keeloy
Institute, 128 Madison avenue Scranton, Pa.
The Cure VIII Bear Investigation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07

RHEUMATISM Is caused by Tactic acid
IN the blood. Hoods Sarsaparilla neu-
tralizes this acid and completely and per-
get only Hoods.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
SUITS
AND 0VERCOATS
For Men Boys lnd Children

An elegant assortment at prices that
are very low considering the quality.
makeup. ETC., is being shown at our
store. lfyou are thinking Of buying
Spring Suit cal | in and look at our
stOck--it will do you good, and us,
too, Of course. We are almost sure
you will buy-c2pnOt resist
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07

HOODS PILLS cure nausea, sick head
ache, indigestion. biliOusness. Sold by all
druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07
OUR hat AND
FURNISHING GOODS Dept

Is replete with everything that Is new
and stylish; all the latest styles and
c0lOrs. Call in and be convinced.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-07

Pillsbury's Flour mi. S have a capac.
ity of 1850 barrels Cay. - -
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30
THE DAVIS MANSION AS IT APPEARED DURING THE WAR.

Davis at the Museum, formerly the White
House of the Confederacy, and also at the
reception TO be rendered to Miss Winnie
on Thursday evening by the Sons OF Nete-
rams and Daughters of the Confederacy.
At the concert to be held at the Audito-
rum on the evening of July lst, at which
Confederate war songs will be sung by
chorus of five hundred voices they Will
be the feature of the programme, which
has been arranged. AT this entertain
ment, which will be the most interesting
Of any held during the reunion. It Is pro-
posed that the sponsors shall be grouped
at the front OF the stage, forming a beau
tiful tableau, each representing the State
from which she halls.
VIRGINIAS REPRESENTATIVE.
Virginia has n charming representative
in this gathering OF the daughters or the
South in the person Of Miss Halle Patton
Cooke, of this city. through whose veins
runs the blood Of as gallant and true
soldier as ever faced a foe upon the held
Of battle. She is a daughter OF the late
General John r. Cooke, a commander.
who fought for the southern cause. from
the beginning OF the war until he laid
down his arms, with Lee, at Appomattox;
a man who shed his blood on five fields OF
battle, and carried TO his grave the scar
upon his forehead. which told more elo-
quently than words how he had faced the
enemy when the leaden messengers OF
death flew thick and fast. Virginia is
proud of the record Of such men. and 1t
is appropriate that the daughter OF Gene
raj Cooke should have been chosen TO act
as sponsor for this State. OF all the fair
daughters of the capital of the Confed-
eracy, no better choice could have been
made than the dark-haired girl who rep
resents the Old dominion on this occa-
sion.
SPONSOR FOR SOUTH CAROLINA.
Miss Lottle Palmer Capers is the young
est child OF Bishop and Mrs. Ellison
Capers. OF that State. Her father was
a Confederate soldier and was on duty
throughout the entire war as lieutenant
colonel and colonel Of the Twenty-fourth
South Carolina Volunteer Infantry. and
was promoted to brigader-general TO
succeed the gallant Brigadier-General s.
II. Gist, who was kille.<ieading his bril-
gade at Franklin, Tei/
Miss Capers is a very fitting represen-
tative OF the veterans. as her people on
both her fathers and mothers sides OF
the house were fully represented in the
Confederate army. and many OF them
lost their lives. Her father was three
times severely WDluueu III the western
campaigns. and all OF her uncles on
both sides were soldiers or the Confede-
racy.
Miss Minnie Clopton. OF Aberdeen. the
sponsor for Mississippi, is described as Il
radiant beauty She has dark eyes.
golden hair. and Is typical Mississippi
FRI. Her father was an officer OF the
Eleventh Mississippi. and served with
great galantry. lie was wounded and
captured at Gettysburg.
A KENTUCKY GIRL
Miss Julia Hughes Spur OF Pine Grove
KY, f. the sponsor OF that State. She is
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same shade. Miss Wiley, who Is just 20
years old is one OF the most popular So
ciety ladies' in Macon. She is the daugh-
ter of Colonel Wiley. who served with
distinction in the Confederate army.
A GIRL FROM TEXAS.
Miss Minnie Boyd, who represents the
great State OF Texas, is spoken Of as one
OF the most attractive ladies OF that
Commonwealth. She is only 49, one of
the youngest OF all the sponsors. Miss
Boyd is a tall, graceful brunette Her
features are delicate, and expression full
of refinement. Her father Is Captain
James Boyd. OF Bolton. Tex. He served In
the Twenty-sixth Virginia Infantry. and
his daughter is justly proud of his army
record.
The Old North State sends as her spon-
sor Miss Calder. Of Wilmingtoa. Her
father is Mr.. William Calder, a we'll
known businessman OF that city. lie WAS
a lieutenant OF the Second North Carolina
Infantry.
FROM THE FAR SOUTH.
Miss Sarah b. Raney, sponsor for Flor
ida. is the daughter of George =. and
Elizabeth l.. Raney, OF Tallahassee. Her
father was a Confederate soldier has
been a member OF the Florida Legislature.
Attorney-General Of the State, and for
more than nine years was a member OF
the State Supreme Court. Her mother
Is daughter Of the late Thompson B.
Lamar. colonel Of the Fifth Florida Regi-
ment, who was mOrtaly wounded while
leading his regiment in an action on the
Weldon rail FAD below Petersburg. Va,
In the sun/ner of 1854. He also served
for a time on the staff OF General Joseph
f. Johnston. Colonel Lamar was. a
To- n ~
sociate Justice OF the Supreme Court OF
the United States.
FROM INDIAN TERRITORY.
The pretty representative OF Indian Ter
ritory Is Miss Sadie McAlester. of Me-
Alester, one OF the most attractive and
accomplished young ladies OF the Terri
tory. Miss McAlester will be attended by
Misses Ida Lehman and Hattie
HALEY, who are her maids Of
honor, all OF whom are typl-
cal Indian maldens. The sponsor her
self Is half Choctaw, and IS sat5
to be typical woman Of her
race as I'm appearance and beantv
She IS highly educated. and representa-
charming conversationalist. This
pioneer flower IS the daughter OF Mr..
James McAlester. now United States
Marshal of the Central District OF the
Territory. This gentleman served as first
lieutenant I'm Company b, Twenty-second
Arkansas Infantry. and rendered good
service to the southern cause. Mr.. Nc
Alester after the war settled I'm Indian
Territory. and married a beautiful Choc-
taw maiden, whose father was a faithful
Confederate soldier.
This interesting group promises 10 be
one OF the most attractive in the galaxy
OF beauty represented here.
FAR-OFF. OKLAHOMA.
The Confederate veterans OF distant
Oklahoma will have a sponsor In the per-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30

lCnleI Oh Ctdl, bll5d4rJ
mounted with a mansard roof He has
been twice married. He was born In
Norfolk. Va, December O. 1879, and in
the spring OF 1874 was converted and join
ed the Church. He graduated at Ran
dolph- Macon College in 1SiS. and In No
vember Of that year was admitted into
the Virginia Conference on trial. His
first year here was as Junior preacher
in Eastville Circuit; the second. he was
stationed in Farmville. Two years he was
pastor of the Third-Street church, Lynch
burg. In revival at the close OF his
second year I'm that place his health
broke down, and he could not attend the
session at the conference, nor take work
for next year. In 1854 he was junior
preacher I'm Loudoun Circuit; then TWO
years pastor at Randolph Macon: one
year at Charlottesville; two years I'm
Washington city; two years chaplain Of
the University Of Virginia. The day after
the commencement OF that institution. in
1851 he Joined the Eleventh Virginia In
fantry at Manassas, as chaplain, and con-
tinued with them until the fail OF 1853.
He was at that time appointed by the
Church n missionary to the army OF
General Lee. and in that office he served
until paroled at Appomattox Courthouse,
April. 1865. A few weeks afterwards he
became pastor OF Market-Street church,
Petersburg. and remained Until the fall
OF 1865 He was four years at Centenary.
Richmond. and nearly three years at
Broad-Street. In September, 1915, he re-
moved TO Nashville. Tenn. having been
elected a professor Of practical theology.
and acting Professor Of Moral Philosophy
In the Vanderbilt University.
At the General Conference OF 1852 he
was elected a bishop. He restless In Ash
land Va
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daughter OF General william VI. Payne. Of
Warfenton. Fauquier county, Va, who
was tho first captain OF the famous Black
Horse Cavalry. &c. = &c. Her mother II
Mary r. Payne. and daughter OF tho late
coloue, William Winter Payne and MI
necya winston. OF Alabama. Colonel
PAYNE served for many years as men,
Der OF the United states Con-
gr,ss from Alabama, with Presi-
dent Davis. and was his warm per-
sonai friend Her paternal grandparents
were the late Arthur Morson Payne ana
May Fitzhugh. daughter OF Judge Mich
olas Fitzhugh. OF Rayensworth, Va, while
her great-great-grandfsth was Angus
tine Washington. brother OF General
WASHINGTON. Miss Payne spends all OF
her Winters in Washington. although
resident OF Warrenton. Va. Miss Payne
is or the petite blonde type.
DAUGHTERS OF MARYLAND.
Miss Martha Parker Ramsay Ia the
sponsor for Maryland. Miss Ramsay 10
the daughter OF Colonel Henry Ashton
Ramsay, OF Baltimore. commander Of
Franklin Buchanan Camp. United Con-
federate Veterans. Colonel Ramsay was
chief engineer aboard the ram Merrimac
during the famous engagement with the
Monitor in Hampton Roads, March. 1882.
W1lle mere AliSS iNdHiShF VIII w eh0
guest OF her sister. Mrs. Bernard Peyton.
She will be presented with handsome
MARYLAND flag by the Maryland veterans.
and will probably wear the Maryland
button. She will take an active part In
the many receptions TO be given. and VIII
officially represent Maryland at the re-
ception to Mrs. Jefferson Davis and Miss
Winnie Davis.
vhe maids OF honor from Maryland are
as follows: Miss Olivia VI. Gill.
daughter OF General John Gill; Miss Nam
ME Lloyd Sullivan. granddaughter OF thu
lato Admiral Buchanan; Miss Camilla
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THE FAIR SPONSORS.
Daughters ofthe South Who viii Grace
d. This Occasion NTH Their Presence.
SOCIAL FEATURE OF THE REUNION
rhc Young Ladies' VIII Participate
at Two Reccptions-The Tnblenu
by Them mt the Dig Concert to he
the Fenture of the Entertainment.

Southern girls! How sweet the name
sounds to every loyal son in the land or
Dixie. What charms are hers; how Tnus.-
cal the words OF the English language
sound when uttered by her soft voice and
with her pretty accent. every one who has
met her knows. And she Is with us to-
day to grace this great occasion with her
presence. Each Southern State is repre-
sented in the capital of the Confederacy
to-day by one or moro OF her fair daugh-
.ers. They were appointed BY the COM
manders Of tho various States. and while
each has only one sponsor, they are all
accompanied by maids OF honor, no limit
being put upon tho number of the latter.
The sponsors and their attendants Will
greatly aid in contributing TO the social
feature OF the reunion. They viii be pres
ent tonight at the reception TO Mrs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-30
The Local Defence Troop.

To the Editor OF the Dispatch:
An article In the Dispatch OF Saturday.
I'm reference to the Printers Guard, one
Of the Richmond local defence companies
organized during the war. reminds me
that whilst | have read many articles or
wondrOus deeds performed by divers and
sundry sections OF the army in and about
Richmond, | have never come across any
mention OF what would call the civil-mili-
tary organizations which were formed
, into battalions under the command OF
General G.. w. G. Lee.
l do not recall the names OF all these
battalions, but can refer TO the Armcry.
Arsenal, Treasury. Quartermaster's COM
mlssary battalions, ard l think there was
a battalion OF marines.
/ should very much like 10 read an ar
ticle giving some account Of the formation
of these troops, who were half clerks and
half mechanics. half soldiers. and were
not much thought OF by the regulars: but
who did their share OF duty when called
upon, and who, Notwithstanding that they
were but poorly drilled at the call to
arms. and at moments notice, laid
down the pen or the mechanical tool. as
the case might be. and marched TO the
point ordered whenever there was a raif
apprehended, or the enemy were getting
too close.
These battalions sometimes remained In
the field but few days, at Other times
for weeks, then, returning, the men picked
up the broken threads OF their respective
occupations until the next call.
Whilst there was doubtless some good
fighting material in this force, IL properly
handled. the peculiar circumstances under
which they labored made them ineffective.
and feeling that they were looked down
upon by the regulars they had not that
pride Of company or regiment that marks
the true soldier.
The writer was attached 10 the Armory
Battalion. doing duty as property clerk
in the Ordnance Department In the city
and ordnance sergeant i'm the field, bue
was on field duty on the only occasion
that the battalion was called into action
at place called Green's Farm. on thu
outskirts OF the city, where they came
Unexpectedly oil "A regiment OF cavalry
under a Colonel Baker part OF the Dahl
gren raid some 60 strong. Tho battalion
numbered about i15. and they fired on tho
enemy and "skedadiled." deeming dscre-
| ton the better part OF yalor. The Treasury
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Spur, who was captain IN tho Eighth
Kentucky Cavalry. attached to the coin-
mand OF the famous Morgan. Mis-
Spurs maid OF honor Is Miss Lima
Holly Wlthcrspoon. Of Winchester. ny.
A NOTED BEAUTY.
Miss Mary Wilkes, OF Columbia, Tenn.
a noted beauty OF an old and distinguish
ed family. Is the sponsor for that state
This lady is a daughter OF Mr. Jesse Ely,
a Confederate veteran.
Miss Virginia Nichols Is the sponsor OF
louisiana Her father is Chief-Justice
+. I. Nichols. OF the Supreme Court OF
that State. He was gallant soldier du-
ring the war, and rose 10 the rank OF
brigadier He lost an arm In one or the
battles In Virginia.
Miss la Lees Kennard represents Mis-
souri,. She Is a daughter of Mr.. Samuel
Kennard. Of ST. Louis. This gentleman
was q lieutenant IN Guibor's noted bat
terry. and distinguished himself at the
battle of Franklin, Tenn. when he man.
ned the only two guns on the Confederate
side.
The sponsor for Arkansas IL Miss Tom
pie Toland. OF Nashville. that State.
TYPICAL SOUTHERN GIRLS.
Miss Mary Clare Miner. the sponsor
for Alabama, is a brunette. She IL
graceful and slender. and rather above
medium height. Miss Miner Is daugh-
ter Of Major Willis J. Miner. prominent
businessman Of 81, mingham. He rose
from the ranks TO be a major Of the Thir-
ty-third Alabama, OF Cleburne's Division.
Major Miner surrendereds with General
Joseph +. Johnstons army at Greensboro.
n. c. Miss Lizzie Berney is Miss Mill
ners maid OF honor
Georgia's fair sponsor is Miss Mamie
Adelaide Wiley. OF Macon. This young
lady is a tall and graceful blonde. Her
hair is golden brown, eyes soft and OF the
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Tho officers whom he has appointed 10
ossist him are General William y. Talia-
forro. of Gloucester, Grand Marshal; Wor-
,bipful J. Thompson Brown, Assistant
S;rand Marshal and Brother FRANK W.
Cunningham, musical director.
THE GREAT PARADE
the procession of Masons Will form IN
tho Grand Lodge-room and move 10
FRANKLIN street via Adams, where II VIII
take its place on the right of the column
of the great veteran and military parade
OF which General John b. Gordon Is chier
narshal The Masons will march in n
prominent position in the column, and I'M
mediately upon the arrival OF the parade
nj the park the ceremonies VIII begin.
This grand veteran. military, and Masonic
pageant viii constitute one Of the most
splendid professions ever witnessed in the
South There VIII probably be $1,000 men
In line, representing the citizen soldiery
of two generations. Business-houses and
residences all along the line Of march
have been decorated most appropriately
and artistically. and the city will be in
gala attire. indeed, for the occasion. Tens
OF thousands Of spectators will line the
sidewalks fill windows. cover roofs, &c.
TO watch the grand column pass. IL 10
estimated that The parade will be q much
larger ono than that incident to the I'M
yelling Of tho Lee monument.
CEREMONIES AT THE PARK.
At Monroe Park, where the cornerstone
will be laid, the ceremonies viii open with
prayer by Right Worsh'pful George H..
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GROWING EVENT.
Davis Monument Corner Stone Laying
The Feature Of The Reunion.
MASONIC
CEREMONY.
THE
orand-Mostcr Fitzgerald to Onicfote.
General TarIafeAo and Captain
brown the Marshnis, and General
Lee the Orator-Thc Great Parade.

The most impressive feature Of this. the
slxtf,<nnual gathering Of the soldiers who
fought I'm the Lost Cause, will be the lay
ing Of tho cornerstone TO the proposed
monument 10 jefferson Davis, the Presi-
dent Of tho Confederate States. The cere-
monies incident TO this occasion will take
place on July %, the last day OF the re-
union. in Monroe Park. the site chosen by
Mrs. Davis for the erection Of a memorial
10 her distinguished husband.
The cornerstone will be laid by the
Grand Lodge OF Masons OF Virginia. Colo
mel J. =. Fitzgerald. of Farmville. the
Grand Master. conducting the ceremonies.