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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
PRESBYTER!AkiSM IN AMERICA.
rom the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The Prcsbyterlans were among the first
settlers of the American colonies of Great
Britain. In New England they were an
aOrbed into the preponderating element
OF English Puritans, but in New Jersey.
Pennsylvania, Delaware. Maryland and
the Carolinas, they established indepen>
dent ORGANIZATIONS and soon set up the
full ecclesiastical machinery to which they
were accustomed in the old country. In
the middle colonies their ranks were re-
cruited chiefly from large migratiOns from
Ulster. In Ireland. which had been settled
by emigrants from Scotland. who formed
the famous plantations" of King James
/. This population is popularity known
among us as the Scotch-lrish, a thrifty.
vigorous. courageous, Intelligent, patri-
otic and Cody stock. The few congrcea>
tions scattered along the Atlantic coast
at the beginning of the first century have
grown to 1900 These are manned by a
working force Of 1000 ordained and Ii
censed ministers and eyangelists. repre-
scnting communcant membership OF
nearly a million and a constituency Of
from three TO four millions of souls. These
are found in every state and territory of
the republic, and nearly every principal
nation of the world will be represented
upon the floor of the general assembly by
missionary or native commissioners.
Our readers may form some conception
of the immense activities of the Presby-
terian church from the fact that the total
eral assembly reached the magnificent
sum of $l4.ODo,00o. OF this $75OOO0 went for
foreign missions: 2,G00O0 for missionary
work upon the home field and $1,000, 600
for general benevolence. These sums
great as they are, do not include the largo
gifts and expenditures for educational in
stitutions. for hospitals. asylums. orphan
ages and kindred charities. which would
probably add another million dollars to
the above-named total. Surely every
Christian heart, and, indeed, every one
who can appreciate generous and self
denying labors for the welfare of our race
must regard with sympathy and admira-
tion an organization which every year pre-.
sents such splendid testimony to the
sincerity and fidelity of Its devotion to the
principles of Christianity. One need not
agree with the dogmas of the Westmins,
ter confession, nor assent to the uncon1-
promising republcanism of its form OF
government I'm order to appreciate such re-
suits. 1t Is enough for the friends of hui
manity to know that such things are
done and are doing and. let us hope,
will continue TO be done with increasing
efficiency while the world has need Of
brOtherly helpfulness
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
CITY OFFICIALS PREPARING.
Chief Of Police and street Commits.
siOner Were Busy Men Yesterday.

Chief OF Police Simpson and Street
Commissioner Kinsley were about as
busy as any two men in the city yes
terdey. The chief was engaged in Sc
curing, irstructing and uniforming spe-
cial officers, who will assist in taking
care Of the crowds in the central city.
Commissioner kinsley was busy look
ing after the clearing of the streets.
over 100 extra men We're employed, di
vided into gangs and put under the
charge Of the permanent members of
the street gang.
Last night the chief and commission
er united in the work of stretching
ropes along soTe Of the principal thor
Oughfares. where 1t Is expected the
largest crowds will assemble. Lacka-
wanna from Franklin to Washington,
Washington from Spruce to Mulberry
and Wyoming from Lackawanna to
Linden will be guarded by ropes so that
the crowds will be confined to the side
walks. While the parades are ON the
ropes will be stretched at the street
intersection also.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
HAD HEART DISEASE.
Sudden Death Ofa aWelI.known Peck.
willie Resident.

Henry Bartlett, well known citizen
Of Peekville, died suddenly at O'Clock
yesterday morning. He was in the
butchering business and was about 60
years OF age.
Coroner 8. p. LSngstreet was notified
and he went up in the afternoon and
held an inquest. The post mortem ex-
animation revealed that the heart of
the deceased had enlarged to more than
twice its normal size, the predisposing
cause having been an attack of pneu-
monia. The verdict of the jury was to
the effect that Mr.. Bartletts death was
due to aortic aneurism. The jury con-
sisted OF w. w. Watkins, DR.. ]. 3. Gro
Yer. X. Murdoch, A. ]. Winebrake, A. p.
Curran and DR.. ]. w. Beck.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
Why He Was Thankful,

This was just the way great many
other Democrats felt about it, Two OF
the uuterrfied were watching the election
returns In a downtown refectory last
Tuesday night. The outlook was dismal,
and the following colloquy took place:
''By the great st. Pathrick. Moike Sure,
here's Kentucky gone Republican"
Kentucky! HOLY snakes. What's the
news from Texas"
Texas didn't vote"
THANK God"'-Portland Oregonian.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
BROKE INTO A CAR.
Not Boid, Bad Burglar, but Weary
Llruuh

While scouting through Railroad al
ley at O'clock yesterday morning Pa
uolmen Reese Jones and Iona Day dis
covered glass panel in the door of n
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
baggage car, broken and the door
slightly ajar. They clambered in,
struck q light and found man sleep
ing In a corner. He was In drunk
EN- stupor and 1t was with great diff
ficulty he was awakened. At the sta
ton house he FaVe his name as Peter
Sweeney and his residence Park Hin.
He could not explain why he went
into the car or how he effected en- en-
trance, but as there was nothing in the
car 20 steal il was taken for granted
that he was not a thief and got off with
ten days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
WILL BE ON SALE TODAY,
WOman's Paper. Enclosed in a
Specially Printed Cover.

An edition Of the Our Woman's Pa
per-" with a specially printed cover.
will be for sale at all of the news stands
and at the prominent hotels of the city
today.
This has been done by the lady man
ayers Of the paper at the request of a
large number of persons who were de-
sirous OF giving the visiting Sir
Knights an opportunity TO secure the
Woman's Paper.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
CONTRACT FOR NEW BOILERS.
Awarded the Economy Light, Heat
and Power COMPANY.

The Economy Light. Heat and Power
company has awarded the contract for
the boiler plant at its new station to
Joseph r. Wilson, agent for the Climax
boiler.
The plant when erected will consist
OF three 300 O-horse power Climax boilers.
t90O-horse power) fitted with McClave
CRATES and three Independent stacks 80
feet high.
The plant will be completed and In
operation by September 1st.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
FINISHED HEARING CASES.
Grand Jury will Make Its Final Re.
turn This Morning.

After Il visit to the county Jail this
morning the grand jury presented its
final return to court The Grishka
murder was passed upon yesterday af-
ternoon, and the cases against Maggie
Conway and the young men in league
with her.
The little girls who were enticed into
her den Of infamy in Nealls court were
present as witnesses before the grand
jury. They were brought down from
the House of Good Shepherd In charge
Of Mrs. Duggan and Miss Kiesel.
The jury passed upon about 260 tram
scripts since they met.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
Meeting of the COnstabIcs.

A meeting of the constables of the
county will be held Oh Monday after
noon, June 1. at 2.30 p. m.. at Mahon's
hall, Olyphant, for the purpose of hear
ing reports Of the different commit
tees that We're appointed at last meet
ing In court house, and also for the
purpose Of selecting q lawyer to look
after the interest of the organization.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION
Reduced Rates TO Chicago via Penn.
sylvania Railroad.

For the Democratic national conven-
tion, to be held at Chicago. ILL.,. July Z.
the Pennsylvania Railroad company
will sell on July 3. 4. 6 and 6 excur-
sion tickets to Chicago and return at
n single fare for the round trip.
These tickets will be good for return
passage until July 12, inclusive.
For specific rates, sleeplng-car ac-
cOmmodations, and timetables apply
to nearest ticket agents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
Fire Sale.

Great bargains for everybody. M. A.
Friedlander & Co., will sell for the next
sixty days ribbons, flowers. feathers
and all goods pertaining to millinery, at
peoples own price. sos Spruce street
opposite Court house. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
knights Tcmpiar Decorations.

Flags, Banners, Shields. ETC., put up
by experienced workmen. 8. G. Kerr,
Son & Co., 40S Lack'a ave.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26

Grand concert and dance at Central
Park Garden Tuesday afternoon and
evening. May 28th. Public is cordially
invited to attend. Admission 10 cents.
Bellevue cars stop at park. Harry
Sato will walk the tight rope. Frank
Moeller, prop. lal ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
BORN.
DIED.

WILLIS-To Mr.. and Mrs. John Willis,
of Old Forge, on May %, 1895. u son.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
Meals ana Cold Lunches.

Meals and cold lunches served at all
hours at Lohmann's. Spruce street.
Regular dinner 40 cents. Imported
and domestic wines. cigars and liquors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26

The "Officini" Mckinley Button
& cents each. $500 per hundred. $40. 90
per thousand. Il. G. Coursen, 429 Lack
awanna avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
Ask Your Denlcr.

for McGarrah's Insect Powder. a5 and
1O-cent boxes. Never sold in bulk.
Take no other. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
The New Lager.

Call for Casey & Kelly's extra. fine
lager beer. Be sure that you get It.
The best II none too good. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
The New Lager.

Call for Casey & Kelly's extra fine
lager beer. BE sure that you get 1t.
The best Is none too good ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26

PEAsElIn Hollistervllle, Ralph Pease,
aged 81 years. Funeral at II a. IN.
Wednesday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26
Hotel Warwick.

Ocean end Of South Carolina avenue,
Atlantic City, N. J. Fine lawn and good
View Of the ocean. ,rI
Daniel Coleman, Prop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26

Pillsbury's Flour mf.!u have 1 cnpsc.
! nv Of 1850 barrsls . day,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-26

Scranton Souvenir for sale at 3O6
Lackawanna avenue. =.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

IT Is common to grieve and shed croco-
die tears az the degeneracy of taste in
matters artistic and dramatic, to chatter
woefully OF the applause given to the
things of no account, or OF even pervert-
ing tendency and, eke, of the neglect of
high ideals. But SO long as the modest
and unassuming people OF town like
Providence never neglect the opportunity
to witness and to listen to the exposition
of SHAKESPEARE by eminent Shakesper-
ian scholars and masters in stage art,
cheerfully paying double and treble the
prices commonly asked for seat in their
lheater, that is something OF an argument
hat the wall OF degeneracy after all
springs most in the bosoms OF the degen-
crate just as 1t is that the old topper most
grieyes for intemperance.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28
Vaccination In England. I.

II you start with a predisposition to
come TO certain conclusion, figures are
like a-will-o'-the-wisp and will lure you
into the marsh. Now the fact that IL
has taken our royal commis ission on vacci-
nation nearly seven years to make their
inquiry, and II Is not completed yet, Is IN
itself proof that the ant i-vaccinists have
something to say for themselves after all,
and that they have been rather unjustly
treated In being 80 commonly set down as
cranks.. This is being gradually recog-
nised now. as one perceives from the
fact that their letters are more freely
inserted in the press than they used to
I've. Their ranks, too, are being strength
ened by the accession OF here aud there a
medical man who dares the indignation
OF hts profession, which clings to vacci.
nnation as IL IL were revealed religion
into which II Is blasphemous to inquire.
They forget the satire OF lie sage on the
practice OF bleeding. One medical man,
however OF some distinction, Charles
Creig hton, M. ID, who has written a his
tory of epidemic diseases, has however,
Paid high tribute to the enti-vsccinists
In tne following sentences which copied
tie other day from his little book on
Jenner and vaccinnation. lie says:
"The anti-vaccinisis are those who bsve
found some motive for scrutinizing the
evidence, generally the very human mo-
tive of vacclnsl injuries or fatalities in
their own families or in those OF their
neigh bors. Whatever their motive, they
have scrutin iyetd The evidence TO some pur.
pose; they have mastered nearly the whole
case; they have knocked the bottom out
of grotesque superstition. "-London
Correspondent Of the Sunday Journal
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28
FOX CADETSHIP AT wESTPOINT.
Appointment of Cadet at the u. s. Mill
ttary Academy, West Point.

TO THE EDITOR OF TIE NEWS.
SIR.--Perm!t me through your columns
10 give notice that have been requested
By the Secretary of War to nominate
candidate to I'll vacancy which Is TO
occur in the United States Military Acad-
Dmy from the Second Congressional dis
trict OF this State, and that competitive
sxami nation OF candidates for the nomi-
nation will be held by board of eAGmi-
ners at the office OF comm missioner of pub
lic schools, No. 104 North Main street, in
sbe city OF Providence, on Saturday, May
D, 1896, at 8 o'clock a. IN.
BY the regulations for admission to tbs
Military Academy, candidates must be
actual residents OF the Congressional dis
tricts, respectively, from which the NOM
tnation Is made; at least five feet In
height, and physically sound, well
formed, and OF robust constitution. They
must be between II and % years of nge
when examined for admission, and must
pass a satisfactory examination before
the Academic board in reading, writing,
spelling, arithmetic, geography, English
grammar and United States history
Candidates who desire to compete for
the nomination are requested TO apply
by letter, stating age and residence. on
or before the 7th day of May, 10 Hon.
Thomas b. stockwell, commissioner Of
public schools, Providence, X. |.
WARREN o. ARNOLD, NJ. c.,
Second District. Rhode Island.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28
L. p. NEWELL. g. SON
TO AID CUBA.
To THE EDITOR OF THE NEWS:

To THE EDITOR OF THE News:
SIR The Fair committee appointed by
the Cuban delegation to manage the
Grand CUBAN American Fair AZ the Madi-
son Square Garden, May 26 to 30, has de-
cided 10 issue subscription books, and
friends of the cause who it is felt sure
will solicit funds for the w, lfare OF 1,6O0,-
900 persons now fighting for self-govern-
ment and liberty. Any amount from 10
cents up wIlNbe acceptable.
While you are soliciting funds, you
may find those of your acquaintsnees wbe
would prefer to send Us mere rchapdise aud
When you have such offers please arrange
to have them sent prepaid to Madison
Square Garden, May 23. Members OF the
committee can be seen all day at the office
OF the Fair committee, Madison SQUARE
Garden, and they will be pleased to meet
you at any time and TO receive donations
or suggestions, or the names and ad-
dresses Of those whom you think will aid
us In our work. We wcnt to make this
ticslly and financially, and we need your
help In this great cause.
We have a quantity of Mite Savings
Banks for the children to drop in the r
pennies. These banks are very odd and
attractive, and we will give you all you
can distribute, IL you will call at our
Office.
tons, bearing the Cuban Flag. These
are for sale here at cents each.
Yours for Free Cuba,
THE FAIR COMMITTEE.
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED AT THE NEWS
OFFICE.
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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

in all its beauty, clothed in ice and iilu-
minated by good dinner. He has tasted
the water "before and after taking" has
the Mayor, and he brought back to town
pockets full OF little bottles containing
bacteria rrodigioso, or something OF
that kind. and ideas prodigioso, also,
and sand reformed by filtration as we'll
as in its natural unreformed and unre-
generate rartizan condition. And he
has given us examples OF multiplication
and common division and other prob
lens even to fractions, so that we may
know that in Berlin natural filtration is
so successful that the inhs bitants now
drink no more beer. And be las signed
his nsme-the same name that you can
find on certain other heretofore speci-
fled documents that stated thinga that
were not SOTO a solemn declaration that
natural filtration is the only proper thing
don't believe 1t you are rank partisan
and have no health. in you or faith in re-
form mayors.
II the City Council balks at accepting
the erudite conclusions OF the Mayor,
backed as they are by five hours visit
to real, bona fide filter plant in actual
operation in Lawrence, Mass, and by ex-
haustive dribbing from the official re-
ports on filtration from Berlin an d Gen.
trail Asia, we don't see how it is possible
to drive any truths into it by means
OF visit to Louisville, Ky. Whoever
heard OF anybody In Louisville, KY,
drinking water, anyway? We suspect
that those secretly operated filters are
really nothing more or less than moon
shine distillers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28
WE are in receipt of a numorously

WE are In receipt OF a numerously
signed statement expressing the apprecia-
sion on the part Of the signers OF the
Efforts of the Attorney General, the
Journal and THE News "in the endeay.
ors which they have severalIy made In
the case OF oscEoLA II. COOK to secure for
q colored man that protection Of his civil
rights which law, justice and the Consti-
tuition are supposed to accord him, and
for the "full, fair and impartial reports
and treatment Of the case" For our part
We appreciate very much this acknow-
sedgement The NEWS proposes to ever
merit appreciation for fairness in ell mat
ters and for full and impartial reports OF
the days doings. And in so far as the in.
teresting case nmediately referred to
goes, The NEWS feels that ii is entitled
to similar recognition Of its fairness
md :mpartisIity on the part OF the other
,1rty to the case. And we have no doubt
,uch recognition is felt II not publicly
sxtended.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

WHEN an employe OF a private or
municipal corporation believes his useful
ness makes him entitled to more wages
than he receives, he Is OF course, justified
In asking for "raise" just as member
OF the Board OF Canvassers and Registra-
tion have done. But after all it is quite
as well for the value OF services performed
to await discovery By those for whom
they are performed although to be sure,
not all corporations are disposed as was
dear Old Grimes, who "modes. merit
sought to find and pay it its deserts. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

"a few years ago. rem arks The Jour
nal, "rexas was notorious for its unfair
dealings with the common carriers, and In
the controversy of the People Va. the
Railways business PRINCIPLES were
ignored. Everyone was on the alert to
strike at monopoly. The idea that invest
ors in railway property had any rights was
not entertained, and throughout the
State the transportation manager seemed
to be regarded as an enemy of the pub
lic." Now, II we just substitute for the
word "Texas," in this paragraph, the
word providence" the remarks quoted
will nicely apply to The Journals attitude
toward the trolley corporation. But as
The Journal also remarks, as to the Texas
controversy, public sentiment Is "chang-
ing" since The Journal fooled a proper
tion OF 1t last fall in the interests of tho
candid ates OF the Demcratic party.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

COUNCILMAN STURGEs made another
maiden speech at last evenings session
and he indulged In figure ct speech at
once aesthetic and effective, and, so, char
acteristic. The proposition to widen
Washington street contemplated the en-
croachment OF the widened highway on
that sido into the broad and bSutitul
granite sidewalk that skirts city hall, on
all four sides. This feature of the plan
aroused good deal OF opposition, but
what really defeated 1t, carried the day,
ana saved the sidewalk, was the poetic
metaphor Of Councilman STvRoEs that
"city hall without that sidewalk would
be as unsIghtly as silk hat without a
brim.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

Bosun. KprIT 2s-The senate yester-
day received visits from Hon. J. NJ.
Thurston of Nebraska, Hon. J. n. Fora
ker OF Ohio and General James Long
street OF Georgia. The senators at once
rose, and President Lawrence addressed
the guests. a recess was then declared.
and the senator's were presented TO the
visitors. who made short addresses IA
which they referred To the influence OF
Puritan stock In the uDbuildins Of our
nation.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

The appointment OF Sergeant GILMAR-
TIN is, we understand. generally satisfac-
tory to his fellow members on the force.
and to all who have knowledge of the rec
ords OF the many faithful and efficient
men in the department. How far the
written examination added any new lau.
rels to good record nobody can de.
termine, since the examination is kept a
mystery.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28
Sill n Cantllhnte.

Chicago, April 2s.-shelby NJ. cullom
arrived from Washington yesterday
and departed for Springfield. to be pres
ent at the Republican convention When
asked for his opinion regarding hts
chances for endorsement by the state
convention Mr.. Cullom said. Il ain
hopeful. because nay friends are hopeful.
There will be hard feht sowevcr. and
no one can definitely foretcll the final re-
suit. am atill a candidate. ana expect
Go remain ono until the close of the St.
Louis convention"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

Philadelpl Ia. April 2s.-The annual
banquet of the Union league I'm honor OF
Grants birthday was the most success
full celebration OF that event that has
been held in this city, over 800 citizens
gathered In the great banquet hall OF
the league and listened to eloquent eulo-
gies of the dead soldier Colonel Fred
ericl Grant was The guest OF the even.
ing. In response to the enthusiastic
greeting accorded him. Colonel Grant,
in few modest sentences told of the
regard his father had for this city and
its people, and his hope that he would one
day be able 10 make IL his home.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-28

IT seems to US that the Council ought
to pass an ordinance setting apart pro-
portion OF each working day as a sort of
Office hours for Councilman TRUMAN, to
give no ime to think between sessions.