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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-04-01
NEARLY 200 VICTIMS
TWENTY-SIX PEOPLE KILLED OUT
RIGHT OR BURNED TO DEATH,
40 Injured, Fourteen of whom VIII
Probably Die, and Twenty-FOur
in Dangerous Condition.
DISASTER At CHANDLER, 0. T.

DETAILS OF THE TORNADO THAT
SWEPT THE PROSPEROUS TOWN.
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kinds from the buildings, transformed Main
street into a funeral pyre.
Passing on into the residence district. the
storm cloud toppled over dwelling after
dwelling. turned houses on their tops and
made the streets unrecognizable, piling
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
THE HOME EXCURSION.
Large Crowd Will Go to shawanese
Lake Tomorrow.

Tomorrow the Home for the Friend
less excursion goes to Harvey's Lake.
No institution in our city deserves
better treatment at the hands of the
public than the Home for the Friend
less, and the confidence which the
managers have heretofore had in the
citizens of Scranton has never been
misplaced. The price named for the
tickets in extremely reasonable. One
dollar Is not much for a two-hours'
ride through delightful scenery, and
five or six hours at the Lake with the
pleasures of boating, fishing, dancing,
bicycling and like amusements,
There ought to be at least one thous-
and men in the city of Scranton who
will gladly pay dollar each for the
sake of helping feed and clothe the
needy. To such the managers appeal,
Last year over one thousand went to
Binghamton and the Home was richer
by that many dollars.
Don't bother about carrying your
lunch. Caterer William Hanley pro-
poses to take along all things needful
to satisfy the innerman.
There will be a band to furnish music
for dancing to make the trip an en-
joyable one to all.
DON'T forget the date is Tuesday,
June 22 The time is $50 a. m. The
place is the Erie and Wyoming VAL
ley station, on Washington avenue.
The destination is Shawanese (Har-
vey's Lake.. The object is a good time
and to help those who cannot help
themselves,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
CITY NOTES.

Pay your gas bills today and save the
discount.
Mr.. Southworth will continue plano les
sons through July and August ~
There will be meeting of the building
committee of the board of control to-
night.
John Thomas was received at the coun.
ty jail Saturday night in default of bail
for assaultlng Minnie Giust.
Professor and Mrs. William schilling
will leave this Wednesday for a three
months sojourn in Germany
The wholesale grocery houses of this
city will observe the Saturday half holi-
day during the summer months.
Contractor Frank Meyer has pur-
chased of w. Gibson and Meredith L.
Jones, lot on Monroe avenue, on which
he contempjstes the erection of a hand
some residence.
The funeral OF Catherine daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony Cadden, of Mon
roe avenue, took place yesterday after
noon. lnterment was made in Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery.
Tomorrow morning the percentages
made by the students of st. Thomas col
lege during the term which closed Fri
day will be announced by Rev. ID. J. Mac
Goldrick, the president.
Final arrangements have been COM
pleted for the banquet of the high school
alumni tomorrow night at the old Faurot
House on Washington avenue. The class
of 81 wiN decorate the banquet hall.
At a colored folks ball on the morning
of May IS Joseph Smith assaulted Hattie
Wilkins. Joseph tried to answer the
charge before Alderman Millar Satur-
day morning. He was committed to Jail
in default Of bail.
Providence Presbyterian Sunday school
will conduct an excursion to Lake Ariel
tomorrow. The train will leave the Erie
and Wyoming Valley depot at $50 in tho
morning, and returning. leave the lake
at $50 6.45 and $40.
Division No. 3, Ancient Order of Hiber-
mans, will have an entertainment this
evening in the Raub building, Wyoming
avenue. Addresses will be delivered by
Colonel +. j. Fitzsimmons, 4. j. Jennings
and others. All members are requested
to be present.
A musicale will be given at the Young
Women's Christian association at 8 o'clock
tomorrow evening by Mrs. William Hand,
Mrs. Blackington and Miss Julia Allen,
viOlinist. Friends of the association are
invited. A strawberry social will be given
Friday evening from TO 10 O'clock.
Don't forget to be at the Erie and wy
oming Valley railroad station before $50
a. m. tomorrow. The Home excursion
starts for Harvoy's lake at that time and
of course you are going, A good time,
and besides that your dollar will help
feed and clothe some one who needs your
help,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
SABBATH NEWS NOTES.

A. V. Bower preached in the morning
at Elm Park church.
Rev. ]. L. Miller, of Greenville, Pa,
preached at Holy Trinity Lutheran
church.
Twelve children We're baptised at the
Simpson Methodist church yesterday by
the pastor, Rev. J. B. Sweet.
Rev. James A. Anderson, of Leroy,
N. Y, occupied the pulpit of the Green
Ridge Presbyterian church.
ALA Green, of Springfield, Mass, ad-
dressed the mems afternoon meeting at
the Young Mems Christian association.
Rev. d. p. Jones, of the Tabernacle
Congregational church, preached to a
large audience at the First Welsh Bap-
tist church yesterday morning.
Secretary +. w. Pearsall, of the Rail-
road branch of the Young Mems Chris
tian association, addressed the Sumner
Avenue Presbyterian congregation in the
evening.
Rev. James Hughes, of Kimberly, South
Wales, preached two sermons yesterday,
one at the Tabernacle Congregational
church and the other at the First Welsh
Baptist church. In both cases a large
and interested audience listened to this
eloquent preacher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
JUBILEE PRIZES.
To BE Awarded at the Farview Ceie-
bration Tomorrow.

To BE Awarded at the Farview CeIe-
bration Tomorrow.
Tomorrow the rrltish-American So
cieties OF Lackawanna and Wyoming
valleys will celebrate the Diamond jub-
lice of Queen Victoria, by an excur-
sion and picnic at Farview. The fol-
lowing are prizes to be competed for:
Society represented by the greatest
number of members. 800 flag donated
by John Jermyn; society selling most
tickets, American and British flags,
donated by Charles Law; beauty
prize, unmarried lady under rs years,
first prize, n fine gold watch, and chat
elaine set with diamonds given by the
Transportation department of the d.
q II. company; second prize, a hand
some lady's brooch by William Nc
MILAN; largest family on the ground,
first prize, silk dress, donated by the
Globe store; second prize, sewing ma
chine, by Jonas Long Sons.
Best English and Scotch songs, gold
watch and chain with seal by Dr.
Stein. Dunmore fitch contest, fine
dress for wife; two mile bicycle race
handicap. first prize, bicycle suit by
Charles Finberg G. Co., second prize
pan Ol iiiiC ohOcS, tIIte Illlt DlCyCle
race, handicap. first prize. gold medal,
second prize, silver medal, donated by
T. c. Parker; three mile bicycle race
handicap, prize a handsome gold pin
with diamond setting; sack race, first
prize, SO, second prize, 2; 100 yard DASH
first prize, gold pin, second prize, a IS
Dunlap hat; tug-of-war, two prizes If
three or more compete first prize, $40,
second prize, $5; also boys races and
other minor events.
The excursion will leave d. & II. de-
pot at $3.50, Other special trains will
be run If needed. Tickets will be good
on all regular trains during the day.
Special train returning leaves Far
view $780, Fair, adults, 60 cent chill
dren, 50 cents. Purchase your ticket
before entering the car. Full fare
will be charged on the train. Alex
ander's Ninth Regiment and Bauer's
bands will give band concerts, and
furnish dance music during the day.
Solos and choruses will be rendered
by eminent soloists and glee clubs.
Gov. Hastings, Gov. Black, Hon. T. l..
James, of New York, and A. ]. Col
born, esq.,, of Scranton, are expected
to address the gathering.
Refreshments of all kinds can
be procured on the ground. For all
further information consult the off,
cial programme which will be sold on
the train.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
TWO CASES HELD OVER.
Will Continue to Occupy the Atten-
tIOn of Court This Week.

The May term of common pleas
court could not be adjourned Satur-
day at neon as per schedule, owing
to the fact that two cases went over
till this week. One is the record break
ing Won Storch case, which will be re-
sumed Wednesday, upon Judge Arch
bald's return from Lock Haven. where
he gees to-day to hear motion for a
new trial in a case which he tried for
Judge Mayer.
The other is the case of John W.
Jones against the Misses Mackey. The
jury was charged by Judge Edwards
just before adjournment. 1t is ex-
pected a verdict viii be rendered this
morning
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

Antonio Branoidi, of Old Forge, was on
Saturday appointed a notary public.
Reasons for a new trial were filed Sat
urday in the case of Attorney ID, b. Rep
logic against Arthur Frothingham.
John ]. Lance was on Saturday ap-
pointed guardian of the minor children Of
Matilda Lance, deceased. Henry F. El-
brecht was appointed guardian of Bertha,
the minor child Of Theodore Elbrecht
late of Carbondale.
In the estate of Annie Norton, late OF
Carbondale, letters of administration were
granted Saturday to John Norton. In the
estate Of William Hartley, late OF this
city, letters of administration were grant
ed to Enos T. Hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
Union Veterans, Excursion.

Colonel Oakford command No. 20,
Union Veterans union, will run an ex-
cursion to Lake Ariel next Saturday.
The command is deserving OF hearty
public support. This is their first ex-
cursion and 1t is expected that the out
ing will attract nearly every veteran
in the valley. Preparations are being
made on mammoth scale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
William Jordan Ruried.

On Saturday :he funeral Of William
Jordan took place from his late home
on North Washington avenue. Ser
vices were conducted in st. PauPs
church, Green Ridge, and interment
was made in Hyde Park Catholic ceme-
terry. The pail bearers We're: Michael
Bannon, Joseph Kennedy, A. Dough-
erty, John Lally, A, o'Horo and James
j. Padden.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
DIR. M'LEOD'S SERMON
ON VICTORIA'S REIGN
Timely Discourse by the Pastor Of First
Presby terian Church.
GREAT BRITAIN's MODEL SOVEREIGN

According TO DIR. Mcleod, Nearly All
tho Model Qualities of Which
Woman and Mother Might BE Proud
Are Possessed by yictoria--ByP Pre-
cept and Example She Has Propa-
gated Christian Truths--Cause of
England's Greatness and Glory.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
Board of Trade Meeting Tonight.

There will be very interesting meet
ing of the board of trade tonight, at
which DR.. j. X, Bentley, ex-president
of the board of health. viii deliver an
address on the unhealthfulness of the
unpaved courts and lanes of the city
The representatives Of the city board at
the opening of the Philadelphia COM
mercial museum will present their re-
port
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
NORTON WANTS HIS CHILDREN.
His Father-in.Law Has Thapi and
Refuses TO Give Them Us.

Proceedings TO secure possession OF
his children were begun by John Nor
ton, of Carbondale, Saturday through
Attorney II, c. Butler. The children
an eight-year-old girl and thirteen
month's-old boy, are he alleges, un-
lawfully detained by his father-in-law
Michael Devine, also of Carbondale.
1t appears that Norton lived with his
father-in-law until when Nortons
wife died some time ago. He left the
house and after providing himself with
new home sought TO take his chill
dren there. The father-in-law would
not let him have them and hence the
suit,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
DEPARTMENT STORE BUILDING.
Contract for Erecting 1t Awarded to
Conrad Schroeder.

This morning the work of razlng the
old Wyoming House to the ground will
begin, and work will be pushed for
ward as rapidly as possible.
At a meeting of the Handley execu-
tors Saturday morning the contract
for the erecting Of the large depart
ment store which will take the place
Of the Wyoming was awarded to Con-
rad Schroeder He will also remove
the old building.
Mr.. Schroeder guarantees TO have
the building completed by Nov Is.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
LYNN WOULDN'T 60 HOME.
Had to BE Locked Up to Await Com
ing of His Father.


ing of His Father.
Thirteen-year-old William Lynn who
was arrested Thursday by Chief of Po-
lice Robling for stealing a bicycle, was
released Friday afterneen. His home
is at Minoooka Before he was released
young Lynn promised Chief Robling
that he would go straight to mothers
apron strings.
Friday night at a late hour PATROL
man Watkins saw a heap of something
on the steps of Sanderson's drug store
ON Washington avenue. 1t was young
Lynn fast asleep.
When taken to the police station the
little fellow said that he had gone to
Minooka but his father wouldn't let
him in the house. A telephone mes
sage to the elder Lynn revealed the
fact that the boy had not been seen
at oil. He will be kept at the police
station until called for.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
Lehigh Valley Railroad.

Remarkably low rates to San Fran
cisco, Cal, account of Y. p. s. c. E.
convention, July 7-12. Tickets on sale
June 27 to July 2 inclusive, with final
return limit to Aug. II. This rate is
open to the public, and tickets are
good for stop over at Niagara Falls
returning, within time limit of ticket.
Three solid trains through to Chicago
daily via the Lehigh Valley route. APP
ply to agents for detailed information.
Scranton Office, S09 Lackawanna ave-
nue.. ="
BEECHAM's PILLS cure Sick Head
ache.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
Young Woman Injured.

Miss Charlotte Lehr, of Green Ridge,
was slightly injured Saturday morning
by a collision with a runaway horse on
Lackawanna avenue, She was thrown
from her wheel. but fortunately es-
capped with q few slight bruises.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
Base Ball today. SPRING
field. VS.. Scranton at
8. AS. Admission, 25c.

To insure publication in this paper.
volunteered communications of a con-
troverslal character MUST BE
SIGNED FOR PUBLICATION by the
writer's true. name. To this just rule
we cannot hereafter make exception.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
Burglars at Oiyphant.

The jewelry store Of Jacob Steinber-
ger, of Olyphant, was entered by burg
lars early Saturday morning and goods
to the value of 5000 taken. The haul
consisted Of watches, revolvers, badges,
rings and watch chains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
BORN.

1897, to Or. and Mrs, Gilbert d, Muir
ray, pf Wyoming avenue, a daughter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
CSAMsNaM.,
A
TOILET
SET

Is the most conspicuous ar
ticle in a bedroom. A pretty
shape with tasty decorations
adds to the furnishing, while
a homely set detracts from it.
Why have a homely one
when you can get a nice one
for so little money at our
store?
We have every conceivable
color and shape at any price
you want to pay.
Our large stock
For a affords you the
Wedding best selection as
Gift to price an d
quality.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21

We are not to leave the world to the
devil and his children"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
SUNDAY BALL GAMES
WERE BROKEN UP
Mounted Officer Dyer Kept Busy by
Amateur Ball Tossers.
TWO ARRESTS DURING THE DAY

One Young Man Taken Into Custody
for Participating in a Hostile De-
monstration After the officers Had
Broken Up n Game--Rev. d. T..
Jones, oftbe West Side, Denounced
sunday Bail Playing from His
Pulpit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
HER LONG REIGN.

The long and benefcent reign of Vie
toria suggests many topics that are more
suitable for the secular press than for
the Christian pulpit. But as we think of
"Victoria, the Good" on the occasion of
her diamond jubilee, the pulpit may,
with great propriety, call attention (a)
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-06-21
RExFoRD's.
Give AWaV


We have lot of glassware that
we want to dispose of. To move
quick, we are going to give one
piece to every customer whose pur-
chase amounts to fifty cents or
more. The articles given away are
celery dishes, berry dishes, vases,
ETC., etc.
Today and Monday.
The Was crowded with
Gift Room wedding present
buyers, everybody
says, good idea. Five tables, with
splendid values.
A One Dollar Table.
A Two Dollar Table.
A Three Dollar Table.
A Four Dollar Table,
A Five Dollar Table,
All in a dark room that is illumi-
mated with electric lights-looks
like a BRIDES home.
More Paul E. Writ fountain
of Them pens came yesterday,
Plenty now for all.
Solid gold pen, Iok., generally sold
at $2 to $3.50. Our price, SI.25,
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-11

comparatively email affair OF John
Brown. though disastrous 10 himself
and his followers. his operations in Vir-
ginia have become one of the most ex-
traordinary pages OF human history. A
spark sometimes kindles great confla-
grafton, and SD the Insignificant efforts
OF John Brown fired the heart OF ma
ton. and awakened the spirit of human
i,y fer the negro slave, wherever he or
she existed, throughout the werlI.
have no occasion here 10 TIRE at OF the
moral and political results, as these have
been made fully evident, but it has no
little CT sadness to trace the shock Of
this evert upon both the southern and
northern people when at last it became
evident that the old wrangle about slav-
cry. in which the greatest statesmen OF
each section had participated. had now
reached the stage that all had dreaded
and the wise.t had not failed to foresee,
when Il e wi o.e question would be re-
ufosCu tlSuh tuC cICEC u NoIStCccioLd-
debate t, the arbitrament OF arms.
In the oil days the hosr i.ality which
existed IN the cities. and especially on
the large pan ations OF Virginia, ives
unhoun led a1d always sincere. The
planters we're wealthy. and much of their
time was psssei in riding about on
horseback, fox hunt ng, cunning fer
birds, or 10 visiting and social pleasures.
1t was perfect round Of outdoor and
indoor entertainment day after day.
Partly for enjoyment and also for liter
airy asons. was visiting in the mid-t
Of tie delightful sens ard wriiin
about them t~hic5, by the way, were
tie last descriptions before they passed
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-11
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away forever, when suddenly, like a
clap If thunder out OF clear sky, there
came news from Harper's Ferry that
made the white meo. women and chill
dren turn pale, and at once put an end
to mirth aud gaye:y.
Consider the situation. Virginia had
a great slave population. as far as the
whole population o: the state is con.
eerned. and when it came to some OF Il e
wealthy and fertile agricultural counties
this class was still denser. The Vir-
ginians always had strong faith in the
fidelity OF their slaves. This feeling
was shown throughout the south, but es
pecially in Virginia. where the institu-
riol of slavery partook of much of a
patriarchal character. However, they
knew that. after all, this reliance was
founded on nothing but a sentiment.
The laws did not pei nit the slaves to
own or keep guns, pistols or weapons Of
any kiLd, but behind the front door of
eNcfy uou>c ou q piohtotiob, VI eouc
oihe: equally convenient place, were
ks pit guns used in hunting. The good
natured master often loaned these guUs
fIr hunting to favorite negroes, and they
were taken to the cabins. The negroes
always had less TO the houses, night
and day, through the house servants,
who we're continually going back and
forth to the negro cabins, which were
always located at some distance from
the manson.
As result OF all the conditions men,
TONED, in the whole extent OF the great
stale, in III, hume rous counter. and on
every I lantaiiop, the white population
were at the mercy OF the slaves. Con-
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-11

fiding as the whites were. they had a
feeling of dread when they thought
over these thing. They never failed to
keep vigilant eve upon the negroes at
night by means Of patrols. particularly
about Christmas time when the slaves
visited great deal, and were under
more or less excitement on account OF
the festivities going on in house and
cabin. and also as it was the annual hir-
ing period.
The types Of negroes on The planta.
tons were very different. There were
the older and always faithful: the yourg
and impulsive. who were sometimes neg
lectful in their duties, and there were
some who were brutal, sulen and
dangerous. The stately matrons, the
beautiful maidens, the tender children,
were often timid when the shades OF
night came on. and, probably, nowhere
in the Christ an world was Gods pro-
lection more devoutly asked in PRAYER
And the revered slave mammiee. aunt.
les and uncles, as they moved about
vigilant at night, were often sore OF
heart and more watchful by reason Of
mutterings that they heard from the
vicious negroes at the quarters. They,
too, pious s,uls that they were. prayed
for the safety of whites and blacks.
John Brown was o: Puritan descent.
an intelligent man Of strong character
and courage, who had been all bis life
an abolitionist. He had many schemes
for the liberation Of the slaves and their
welfare when in freedom. He was promi-
nent in the Kansas difficulties and he
received money from northern friends
who did not know exactly what he would
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-11
John Browns Raid in Vir-
ginia.

The recent visit OF President Mckin
ley 10 the grave of John Brown, at North
Elba, N. Y, has revived interest and
discussion in regard to this remarkable
man. | was in the state OF Virginia,
both before and after his astonishing
armed raid at HarperIs Ferry. in 1859,
and it is an interesting piece OF history
to relate. by an eyewitness, the condi-
ton of affairs which it at once produced
ia the households of that old common
wealth. condition wh' ch at this day,
can scarcely be realized, either here or
there.
An absolutely foolish and despe rate
attempt 10 capture the United States
armory AID the village of Harper's
Ferry, while successful for the
mem ,nt. connt cted. as it was with
q plan 10 liberste and arm the
slaves, aroused an alarm for Their homes
and famiIi-s in VirgiLi. end Throughout
tie south. A passion ard dtt.rmina
ton never before seen in the many years
OF the agita i'm OF The slave question
were devei, ped, which. in turn. so in
tensified political sentiment at the north
that, taken, also, with the division 10
the democratic party. the election OF
Abraham Lincoln, 10 1850, was assured.
The embi:tsre spirit grew. and the
me- 1t step wa The ii irg n Fort Sumter.
Then came ia ur years OF terrible tivil
war.
With such momln.o:s rYr,t; u III 8
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-11

20 i'm Black Brocade India Silk per yd @0c
- i'm. Black Brocade India Silk. per yd 63c
p i'm. Black Brocade Duchess Silk peryd S3c
p i'm. Black BrOcade Duchess Silk per yd CSC
~ i'm. Black Satin Rhadame per yd.. 70c
n i'm Black Satin Duchess per yd ...... S3c
- i'm. Black Satin Duchess per yd. $50. CSC
The above goods are guaranteed all silk
and to give satisfaction.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1897-09-11
NOTIONS.

White Finishing Braid. worth &c a
Jewel Head Hat Pins worth DC each at IOc
Turkish Bath Soap. large cakes. worth
&c each. 3 for IOc
Cocoa Oil Soap. worth Sc a cake. for. IOc