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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

OF late years American journals have
devoted much attention to the Welsh
element in the United States, and in
variably the references have been high
~ complimentary to the representa-
tdves of the old country. No people are
more highly esteemed than the Cam
brian Celts in the great Republic Of the
West, and, in proportion to their mum
Der, no people have contributed more
to its growth and development. The
latest public compliment paid to the
Cymric race appears in the Sen
tinel," Wisconsin paper. for April IS,
in which is publiched a. long account,
copiously illustrated, of an early Welsh
settlement in Genesee. The article
states that the Welsh were among the
very early settlers of Waukesha coun-
ty. 1t was only six years after Morris
d. Cutler, the first white settler, had
built his cabin there, in 1910, when the
white population of the county was
very scanty, that John Hughes with
his wife and femily of six children
crossed the ocean from Wales and
found their way to what is now the
township of Genesee. The next year
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
THE LAME WELSHMAN.

1t is also an interesting fact that a
gentleman who once belonged to the
colony is now or was recently mem
Der of the British parliament. Evan
r. Jones was a Diapers apprentice in
Wales when as lad he ran away from
home, and went to America with the
family of a neighbor, who paid his
way. They settled in Genesee in Wau-
kesha county, where young Jones re-
mained some time. Later he became
clerk in Milwaukee, and when the war
broke out enlisted as a private. He
returned as major. having been pro-
NOTED for meritorious conduct. Then
he became interested in politics. es-
poused the cause of Matthew II. Car
penter for the senate, and through the
influence of the latter was appointed
consul at Cardiff, Wales. He retained
his position for many years-up to Pre-
sidert Clevelands first term of office
ard later, having decided to remain in
Wales, he became an English subject,
and was elected to parliament to rep
resent a Welsh constituency. His wife
was Miss Kate Evans, a sister of Mrs.
William ]. Williams, of Elm Springs,
in Waukesha county.
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JERUSELAN CHAPEL TO-DAY.

brought a young minister with Them
from Wales, Mrs. Jones buying him
necessary clothes and Mr.. Jones
paying his fare. All went well until
one morning OH the canal boat IN New
York state, when the mi1'i:ar was
f)unc missing. and the captain adh!Itt-
ed that he had put down plank for
the yonng man to go ashore. The d.
vine had actually deserted, not only
the ship. but his generous protectors.
and nothing more was seen Of him un-
Ill two or three years later, when he
appeared In the Welsh settlement there
and repaid Mr.. Jones his passage mon
ey.
As soon as two or three families were
gathered. religious services were held,
and in 1S42 the little community was
cheered by a visit from a Baptis. min
bster, the Rev. Mr.. Matthews. In lSi3
.the Welsh calYinistic Methodist
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society was organized. The Rev. John
II. Evans, of New York, visited the
place that year, and the following year
the Rev. William T. Williams became
the first resident pastor. For some
time servfceo were held in Richard
Jones's barn. In 1S45 the old church.
standing on the site Of the present
Jerusalem church, was erected, and
was used for several years both as
church and school house. The Jerus-
alem church society was Incorporated
in 1S4S, and president Orchard Jones)
elected. In 1850 new and comfortable
frame building was erected. and this
in its turn has been enlarged and Inn
proved to meet the increasing needs of
the congregation. In a quarter OF
century eight churches were erected
in tho towns Of ottawa, Genesee, and
Deiafleld. These churches are known
as Jerusalem. Zion, Bethany, Genesee.
Bethasda, Moriah, Bark River, and
Tabernacle. They have u membership
varying from so to $50 each. Services
are being held in all of them regularly
a. the present time, and have been con-
tinuously since the erection. This
is a notable record when we remem-
ber that III many country places the
churches are already abandoned or in
process of arriving at that pitiable
state. In the Welsh churches regular
services are held in the Welsh Ian
guage, though there is now and then
an English service.
WELSH CHURCHES.
1t is, doubtless, largely because Of
the bond of the church that the Welsh
colony has so fully retained its identity
up to the present time Its mem
bers are on the most friendly terms
with the neighbors of other nationali-
ties and are first-rate American citi-
zens. But they cling closely to those
of their own blood, they like to live
near together, and they are apt to mar
ry each others sons and daughters.
They are also likely to stay upon the
farm. OF course, some of the grow
ing boys drift off into other pursuits,
but there are other boys to take the
place of their fathers, and the farm Is
not sold, as in so many cases, for lack
of someone to manage it. A very we'll
informed We!shman said lately that
he thought two-thirds of the boys re-
mained upon the farm, remarkable
showing in this age and country.
The churcn has also kept the Welsh
language alive, but this it will not lie
able to do very much longer. To the
children of the pioneers Welsh was
really the mother tongue, but with the
children's children the situation is diff
ferent. The young people of the pres
ent day, generally the grandchildren Of
the early settlers, can understand
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
From Home
And Abroad. . .

or Williams, Of the University of Wis
consin. He was born in New York,
but his boyhoOd was passed in Wau-
kesha county. Years ago a namesake
of his, Professor Mathew, Williams,
also raised in Waukesha county had
the reputation of being the best Greek
scholar west of Lake Michigan.
The Welsh have a profound respect
for education and give their boys and
girls the best educational advantages
they can afford. Many of them are
educated at Carroll college, and SER
ious-minded, hard-worlxing students
they are. The Welsh colony has also
produced a number of writer's whose
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reputation is limited by their inacces-
sable tongue. Literature and song are
the diversions of the Welsh people
Many of our Welsh citizens are well
read, especially in history and Calvin
istic theology. Most of them sing and
some of them write. Richard w. Jones'
deceased. father of Morgan Jones, a
prominent citizen, was a poet we'll
known and liked by readers of Welsh
papers and magazines. His pen name
was "Cymro Cloff" (The Lame Welsh
NAM and he published his verses not
only in periodicals, but alsoin phamph-
let form
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
A Chapter on Colds
SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS THAT MAY prevent
SERIOUS CONSEQUENCES.
The Danger Of Neglecting a Common Cold"
Serious and Often Fatal MaladieS may
ja Result from CareleSSneSS. a.
From the Nelcs, Hd-rfsonburo, La

In most instances colds are the result of
imprudence OF lack Of forethought Even
In cases where q sudden change in the
weather or an unavoidable exposure is re.
sponsible for the 6rst slight cold, fresh and
more severe colds may be avoided by oh.
serving little care. But 80 mere cold Is
such a common thing and causes so little
inconvenience that notwithstanding all pre-
vious experiences we neglect TO take the
most simple precautions, in the way Of
wearing suitable clothing, the avoidance Of
draughts etc.
One should always bear in mind the
necessity of exercising constant vigilance
to avoid catching cold. When the tempera-
ture in the house ia higher than that out of
doors, never go out without putting on an
additional wrap. Never sit in q cold room
even though you do not feel chilly. And it
is better to suffer q little discomfort from
wearing heavy undcrclothing than to run
the risk ofa chill.
The following letter from lady In Sicily
Island, La, graphically illustrates the dis.
tressing consequences that are liable to fol.
low a simple cold.
ain February, 1896, I had severe cold
which settled on my lungs, resulting in a
serious cough. My appetite lailed, and
became SO weak that was scarcely able to
walk across the room. / weighed only
ninety-four pounds, and had given up all
hope Of recovery when | happened to read
an article in newspaper describing some
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

quently, perpetual torment to their
orthodox neighbors. There was a
good-sized flock of boys and girls,
bright and smart, 'the incest people
in the world" said the writer's Cal
whistle informant, "only you mustn't
talk religion to them" Another Ixonia
boy, a neighbor of Jones and his COM
panion at the district school, was
Griff ii. Humphreys, who has also ac-
hieved some distinction. He became a
Presbyterian minister, and used to
preach three times a day-once in
Welsh, once In German and once in
English. Then he dropped preaching
and became a lawyer, and in recent
years has been a prominent campaign
speaker in the Republican party He
lives in Utica, N. Y, and is, / believe,
publisher OF Welsh paper. This
means Mr. q. II. Humphrey, formerly
editor of 'Y Drych."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
DRuNKARlS Can Rg

The craving for drink Is a disease, a mar
vellous cure for which has been discovered
called "Anti-Jag," which makes the inebriate
lose all taste for strong drind without know
ing why, az IL can be given secretly In tea,
coffee, soup and the like.
If"Anti.Jag' is not kept by your druggist
send one dollar TO the Renova Chemical Co.
90 Broadway, New York, and II will be sent
postpaid, in plain wrapper with full dlrec-
tions how TO give secretly Informal ION
m allied free
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

so put period for ever to national up
Iis'ngs for fulfilling the national de-
sires.
The chairman criticised the attitude
of the paper towards English writer's
who have dealt with Glyndwr. The
subsequent discussion, which was car
ried on by the Rev. Elvet Lewis, Mr..
Ernest Rhys, DR.. Isambard Owen, Mr..
J. II. Lewis and others, did not contri-
butte anything in support of the high
ly-romantic glamour in which the au-
thor of the paper had presented what
he or she was pleased to consider as
history.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

and finally the climbers emerged on the
top of the western buttress of Llewidd,
where they built two small cairns The
climb is about $50 feet in length, and is,
judging from the description given by
one of the climbers probably the most
difficult ever achieved in the United
Kingdom. The Daily Chronicle" says
that the feat will serve to dissipate var
ious legends about this cave on Llewidd,
which had been supposed by the natives
to contain all sorts OF relics of previous
habitation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
Owen RHYSCOMYL" ON OWEN
GLYNDWR.

The rumors that have for some time
been current as to the identity of the
wellknown noy alist who has been
hailed in many uncritical' quarters as
the Welsh Walter Scott were RESPONSE
BILE for drawing together a good au-
dience at the London Cymmrodorion
society's meeting recently in Lon
don. The audience was, however,
doomed to disappointment, for the
writer elected to preserve his or her
anonymity by leaving the secretary
(Mr. Vincent Evans) to read the pa
per in it's authors absence. Amongst
the audience were Mr.. T. +. Ellis, NJ
p, and Mr.. Lloyd-George, NJ. p. The
chair was occupied by Mr.. Hubert
Hall, f. s. A, of the Public Record
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Henry Blackwell. the New York
bookseller Of Welsh books, is also one
of the most artistic bookbinders in
this country, being well known among
the profession in New York city and
probably at the head Of the profession
in an artistic point of view, besides be-
ing a Welsh antiquarian Of distinction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

General T. l.. James has accepted an
invitation to attend the National els
teddfod in Wales. The general
takes en- active interest in the pro-
iected large eisteddfod which is being
organized in New York for next year.
A special meeting is to be held in a few
days to discuss and arrange the pre-
liminaries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

A biographical sketch of Samuel
James will appear in the "Kelt for
June, the first installment of work
on which Henry Blackwell has been 12
years compiling.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

'I've lost my voice." said a Radnor-
shire woman the other day. 81 Gamma
sing nor cali a pig" a strange conjunc-
ton of disabilities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Intellectual and practical training for
teachers. Three courses of study besides
preparatory. Special attention given to
preparation for college Students ad-
mtted to best colleges on certificate.
Thirty graduates pursuing further studies
last year. Great advantages for special
studies in art and music. Model school OF
teachers. Beautiful grounds. Magnificent
buildings. Large grounds for athletics
Elevator and inf1rmary with attendant
nurse. Fine gymnasium. Everything
furnished at an average cost to normal
students of $143 a year. Fall term, Aug.
q. Winter term, Dec. O. Spring term,
March 16. Students admitted to classes at
any time. For catalogue. containing fun
Information, apply to
5. ii. ALBRO, Principal,
Mansfield, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
HOME NOTES.

The Loyal Knights of Scranton are
contemplating holding an eisteddfod
soon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

The Bishop of st. Asaph and Mrs. Ed
wards have been staying at Eaton Hall
on a visit to the Duke and Duchess of
Westminster.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

1t is understood by those who have seen
Mr.. S. Il. Evans i'm Mid-Glamorgan that
the non-member ia a kind of half-timer.
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WELSH CHARACTERISTICS.

The Welsh characteristics of thor
oughness and industry are such as not
only to secure a competence at home.
but, under somewhat different de-
velopment, to win distinction abroad.
A number Of the plain hard working
boys of the Welsh colony have gone out
into the world and given a practical
demonstration of this truth. Naturally.
some of them were ministers-the
Rev. David jenkins, the Rev. owen
Hughes, the Rev. Thomas Rice, the
Rev. Edward Ellis, and the Rev. III. ..
Rowlands, ID. ID. Mr.. Rice studied nj
Carroll college. and is now a resident
of Lake Forest, Ill. But there ware
two ministerial birds of another color.
not really Waukesha county residents,
but very near neighbors and pract,-
cally part of the Waukesha colony.
The Rev. Lloyd Jenkins Jones, the ia
nous Unitarian preacher now of Chi
cago' was raised in IXonia, jefferson
county, Waukesha's nearest neiehbor
on the west. The father was Richard
Lloyd Jones, an early settler and the
famiiy were Unitarians, and, conse-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29
THOMAS JONES AND WIFE.
Pioneers of 1874.

Welsh tolerably well-enough to fol-
low the sermon--and can speak it talr-
ly but can neither read nor write. They
could not teach it TO their own children
if they wanted to, and the observa-
tions of the writer of the aricle led
him to believe they do not want to-
No schools have been maintained
for the study of Welsh except the sun
day schools, which include both Eng
lish and Welsh classes. Many of tn :
farmers take Welsh papers, "Y
Drych" C'The Mirror'D and "Y Cyfaill'
C'The Friend'D being favorites.
One Of the principal early settlers
was Richard Jones. of Bronberllan,
who was generally known as "KinS"
Jones by his friends and associates
He took with him considerable money
from Wales, and was accounted a man
CT means, free from necessity of daily
toll, from the very first.
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NOTES.

A Saxon who has heard that there Is
no "j' i'm the Welsh alphabet wants to
know how Welshmen spell Jack.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Fourteen years ago today was happy
day with the promoters of Barry Dock.
1t was on May Il, 1888, that the preamble
of their bill was passed.
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ldhcS stll i'tlNI ih'NAN'' -
jeCted large eisteddfod Whlch is pelnS
A snecial meeting is to be held in a few
davs 70 discuss and arrange the pre-
,i,,1in,rias
-.
>-Or,s
A Saxon who has beard that mere Is
no "J' i'm the Welsh alphaoet wants 10
know how Welshmen spell jack
1t is understood by those VINO nave seen
the non-member is kind OF hat-tmer'
The Bishop of ST. Asaph ana Mrs Ed-
wards have been staying at EATON Han
on visit to the Duke and Duchess OF
'Ive lost my voice. SAID Radnor-
shire woman the other day. Il Gamma
sing nor caN pig strange conjunc-
ton of disabilities.
day with the promoters OF Barry DOCK.
1t was on May II. 1883, that the preamble
of their bill was passed.
Cathedral, the Rev. ]. Harding, vicar
OF Rockiield Monmouthshire. is broth
er-in-law of Lord Llangattock.
The Cardinal-Archbishop of Westmin-
Bishop of Ascalon and Nicar-Apostolic
of Wales, have just left this country for
Rome.
1t is said that at recent conversa-
n1 a If I.nR "
locky," marbles, gigantic and "bwl
ar ben dab!'
Lay patrons hold the right to present
to 1872 benefices in the Diocese of Liam
Bishop Of LANDAU has ordained 39S dea-
cons and go priests.
In the three Welsh University Colleges
the total number of students from the
Welsh educational area is 735. out of
Bangor and 354 at Cardiff
canon Johnson, who was in residence
at the Canonry, Llandaff, during the
month or April has been succeeded by
canon Roberts, who Will be in residence
commitment orders were made against
two school masters at CaraIh County
court last week, and His Honor, Judge
owen spoke bitterly of the example set
to the rising generation.
Lady Swansea and her daughters have
ieft singleton TO take up their residence
permanently at D. BelgraVe-square, Lon
don' ana their departure, 1t is needless to
state Is very much regretted down west.
Almost with awe the editor OF the
of the recent deputations to the Univer-
sity Court: In the splendor of barbaric
gold no deputation surpassed that of Car
dln
A young preacher some years ago
asked the late Rev. Edward Matthews to
SEND MN the best book that he could
thews sent him Mrs. Beetons cookery
book.
Probably Mr. Llewelyn Phillips, school
master, Maesteg. who died last week,
was the smallest man in Glamorgan-
shire. lie was barely four feet. six in
ches in height, but mentally he was a
giant.
Mans granddaughter has been sum-
moned by the Queen to Windsor Castle
1t is hoped in Welsh Noncomformist
quarters that she will step out of the
castle as Lady Hawarden.
Ancient custom is not always equal to
law. The magistrates at Carmarthen re-
fused a license to young couple who
intended holding the ancient bidding" Z"
the chairman announcing il was wrong
their wedding day.
Mrs. ID. A. >Thomas's name appears
among the few successful miniature
painters whose works are exhibited at
the Royal Academy this year. Mrs
Thomas has sent in a highly-finlshed
portrait of her sister, Mrs. Boyd, of New
castle, who is herself very well known
as a miniature painter.
ground, about four acres in extent to
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

DIR. Llewelyn Bevan, once OF Llanelly,
now of Melbourne. Is on visit TO the old
country, and he has been telling a Brit
ish Weekly" interviewer that he does not
believe that the average Australian coll
onist has any great knowledge OF Eng
lish politics: "I doubt" he said. "wb~sA ,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

A young preacher some years ago
asked the late Rev. Edward Matthews to
send him the best book that he could
think of to help him to preach. Mr.. Mat
thews sent him Mrs Beeton's cookery
book.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Probably Mr.. Llewelyn Phillips, school
master, Maesteg who died last week,
was the smallest man in Glamorgan-
shire. lie was barely four feet, six in
ches in height, but mentally he was a
giant.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Almost with awe the editor of the
Aberystwith College magazine remarks
of the recent deputations to the Univer-
sity Court: I'm the splendor of barbaric
gold no deputation surpassed that of Car
diff"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Little Miss Drew" the Grand Old
Mans granddaughter, has been sum-
moned by the Queen to Windsor Castle
1t is hoped in Welsh Noncomformist
quarters that she will step out of the
castle as Lady Hawarden.
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Lady Swansea and her daughters have
left Singleton to take up their residence
permanently at 5. Belgrave-square, Lon
don, and their departure. 1t is needless to
state, is very much regretted down west.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

The new honorary canon OF Llandaft
Cathedral, the Rev. ]. Harding, vicar
OF Rockfield Monmouthshire. Is broth
er-in-law of Lord Llangattock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Ancient custom is not always equal to
law. The magistrates at Carmarthen re-
fused a license to a young couple who
intended holding the ancient bidding"
the chairman announcing it was wrong
for young couples to drink intoxicants on
their wedding day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Commitment orders were made against
two school masters at CaruIr County
court last week, and His Honor, Judge
owen, spoke bitterly of the example set
to the rising generation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

A Calvinistic Methodist chapel in An
slesey became so dilapidated that the
deacons and members decided to pull it
down and build another, but the problem
had to be faced-where should they wor-
ship in the meantime? The clergyman
of the parish when he heard of their di-
lemma offered the use of the church,
and the offer was readily accepted. The
Methodists for twelve months held all
their services in the church, and were
grateful for the privilege. The vicar
went further afield, and lent the church
school to the Nonconformists of a neigh
boring parish while their chapel was be-
ing renovated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Twenty years ago a Jew trader lived in
the Welsh hills" His business was to
carry about box from door to door with
cheap jewelry spectacles, and a bit of
the famous Turkey rhubarb which was
regarded as a great specific a generation
ago. Then he appears to have gone to
the Cape, and found his way to the
Transvaal where he prospered and used
his gains to such advantage in helping
needy government men, spectators and
others, that he is now reported to be
millionaire He is held in high epute
by Kruger and is often to be seen arm
in-arm with that grim old Sunday school
man-chwedl Lloyd George.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-05-29

Miss Clara Butt is very popular in one
particular little corner in Paris. She
is in Paris now, and Mrs. Clara Novello
Davies, who is with her writes: To-day
we went to the orphanage, where there
are about forty destitute children. Miss
Butt goes to see them, takes them pres
ents, loves them, and sings to them two
or three times week. 1t was a pretty
sight to see them clinging around her."
The other side of the picture is a recep-
tion given in honor of Miss Butt, when
many scores of the great people of Paris
were present, Baroness Rothschild among
them.