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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21

composed Of American citizens. native
and adopted, and those who have de-
clared their intention to become citi-
zens. 1t is purely American in its char
acter and protestant in it's principles.
1t requires an answering support to
the authority of the government and
strict obedience to its constitution and
laws. Its aims are to sustain right
against the encroachment of wrong.
Its teachings inculcate the largest
charity. 1t enjoins upon all the prin-
ciples of probity. rectitude and virtue,
and the members pledge themselves,
as far in their power lies. to preserve
inviolate that most glorious privilege,
Liberty of Conscience and to protect
its members and all good citizens from
violence, oppression and wrong.
UPHOLDS PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
ut upholds the public schools and the
reading of the Bible therein without
note or comment, and Is opposed to
any part of the public funds being
used to foster or disseminate sectarian
institutions or views, whether Protest
ant, Roman Catholic or otherwise.
THE order Is not opposed to immi-
grafton provided the seekers for homes
in this glorious republic leave behind
them their foreign ideas. and are will
Ing to become American citizens and
be governed by the laws and customs
of our country, but in its principles
and teachings it opposes in unmeas-
ured terms the immigration of anarch-
lists, socialists and others of their or
other foreign ideas, and is strictly op-
posed to the importation of pauper la
Dor. 1t is also its purpose to create,
in each of its subordinate lodges. a
| fund with which to aid worthy dis
tressed brothers and their families in
| times of illness, distress and grief"
Several other important matters were
| brought before the body, and after re-
| ceiving consideration adjournment was
| made in recess until such time as the
chair sees fit, or is ordered to recon-
vene the session.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21
SECOND ANNUAL REUNION.
Members of Y. M. I. Spent Day at
Lake Ariel.

The second annual reunion of the
members Of the Young Mems Institute
OF Lackawanna and Luzerne counties
was held at Lake Ariel yesterday and
attracted upwards of $500 persons to
that resort.
There was nothing in the way of a
set programme arranged for the occa-
sion and the day was devoted entirely
to sociability and merrymaking The
Lawrence orchestra was present and
discoursed promenade and dance music
No accidents or unpleasant incidents
occurred to mar the pleasure of the
day The officials of the Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad company
transported the large crowd to and
from the lake with commendable celer-
ity.
The arrangements for the reunion
were in charge of a committee of which
John P. Gibbons, of Plains. was chair
man and James Gaynor, of this city
secretary.
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ROEBER COULDN'T DO IT.
His Opponent Last Night Was cat
las" a Famous Wrestler-They
Will Meet Again Tonight in
the Academy.

The famous wrestler ATLAS" gave a
great exhibition of defensive wrestling
against Ernest Roeber, the worlds
champion, at the Academy of Music
him in fifteen minutes and as a result
a special match was made for tonight.
This agreement was not reached until
after a long wrangle at the conclusion
of last nights bout.
The real name of ATLAS" is James
MCGEE. His home is at Hamilton, Ont.
On Thursday night of last week he
wrestled Roeber at Albany and won a
side bet and $50, according to ROBBERS
offer to give that amount to any man
not thrown in fifteen minutes, McGee
came to Scranton Saturday night
with his wife and his manager. He
met Jack Skelly here and asked Skelly
to challenge Roeber from the audience.
This was done Monday night.
Considerable time was wasted last
night in choosing a referee from the
audience. Charles Waldron, manager
of the variety company now playing at
the Gaiety theater, was finally agreed
the champion, though he several times
secured body holds on Roeber that in
terfered with the latter's wind. For
nearly the whole of the fifteen minutes
Roeber pushed pulled and tugged in
an effort to secure holds on McGee, who
lay on his stomach.
At the conclusion of the fifteen min
! utes MCGEE had not been thrown. He
hoI hir,c Of a
| ticklsh situation, however.
The audience was noisy throughout
| the contest. Some one yelled fake" at
| it's close, but the charge is hardly
borne out. No wrestler. certainly not
| one with McGee's reputation, is willing
| to have his face battered and bruised
| against a mat twice or thee times a
| week as was McGee's last night, for
a nominal salary.
Roeber explained to the audience who
his opponent was and charged him with
| being "unprofessional" in following
| the show" when it was generally ac-
| cepted that ROBBERS offer was particu-
! larly for local men. MCGEE charged
Roeber with doing the same thing
when Muldoon was champion. Roeber
did not deny it.
| AlleI edCH Hdu IIldue SeNeTdi SpeeCleS
Roeber agreed to forfeit $3.50 If he could
not thow McGee in twenty-five min
utes tonight. McGee accepted and a
| wager of $50 a side was made on the
result. Roeber summoned his manager
from the box office and posted 500
McGee furnished $50. Later at the
| Westminster hotel Roeber posted his
remaining 500 and the two men signed
articles for the match tonight.
William Morris, of Morris Bros, the
shoe merchants, was agreed upon fol
| stakeholder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21
COUNTY TEACHERS ORGANIZE.
Candidates for Professional Certifi-
Gates Form a Glass.

A training class for county teacers
who are candidates for professional
certificates has been organized under
the direction of Superintendent j. c.
Taylor. 1t will meet periodically in the
county superintendent's office, but the
greater part Of the work will be carried
on through correspondence.
The members of the class are: Mary
Schinnerling, of Gouldsboro; Eva Green,
of Greenfield; Minnie Bortree and lila
Jennings, of South Abingdon; Edith
Stone. of North Abingdon; Ella Holmes,
Mary Corcoran, Michael O'Boyle and
Mary O'Boyle, of Archibald: Agnes
Lawler, Ella Donnelly. Mary Flynn and
Ella Ruane, OF Winton; Nellie Mean
drew. Katie Donnelly and Katie Nealon,
of Olyphant; Laura ID. Williams and
r. Il. I,ourie, of Scott; Samuel J. Phil
lips, Sara Price and Polly Davis. OF
Taylor; Mary A. Connolly, Lizzie Nc
Murtie, Katie Jeffers and Mary Eagan,
of Lackawanna; Agnes Farrell and
Margaret McDonnelly. of Fell; Mar.
garet Higgins. of Carbondale; julia
Langan and Clara Grier Of Dickson
and Mary Hanahoo, of Throop.
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BEFORE THE GRAND JURY.

The grand jury yesterday passed
upon the Lackawanna murder case.
IN which Raphael Pesero is charged
with having killed Bandmaster Joseph
santoro with an axe on July 25 last.
The case against the borough council
OF Dickson city, OF maintaining a nui-
sance in not keeping the Scott road
In repair was also considered.
The constables, Messrs. Barron.
Durkes and Davis who are Jointly
moving to have the councilmen indict-
ed had twenty-five witnesses before the
Jury to tell of the condition OF the
ROAD aud the refusal OF the council
nlsa &c do anything towards putting
q in repair. The jury will probably
conclude its labor tomorrow.
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AT THE HOSPITALS.

Joseph Mok was received at the Lacka.
wanna hospital late Monday night suffer.
ing from internal Injuries caused by fal
of roof at one of the Delaware and Hud.
son company's collieries in Olyphant. lie
died yesterday morning. lie was 35 years
of age and leaves wife and three chill.
dren.
Bernard o'fiara, another Delaware and
Hudson miner from Olyphant, was
brought to the Lackawanna with a foot
so badly crushed by fall OF rock that
II was necessary TO amputate IL.
John McCabe, of the West Side. was
burned about the face and hands by ar
explosion of gas at the Pine Brook mine
Yesterday lie is at the Moses Taylor
hospital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21
HON. E. N. WILLARD CHAIRMAN
Republican County Committee Was
Organized Yesterday.

The organization of the Republican n
county committee was effected yester-
day by the selection of Hon. E. N.
Willard as chairman; J. Z. Watkins,
secretary, and d. W. Powell. treas
urer.
The meeting was held at o'clock
p. m, in the office of Mr.. Connell. Com
mitteemen for the various districts
We're selected.
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INSTALLATION OF
REV. MR.. PIERCE
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES IN PENN
AVENUE CHURCH.

Principal Addresses Were Delivered
By Rev. John Gordon, d. D.. and
Rev. Russell H. Conwell, D. D., of
Philadelphia-Graceful Address Of
Rev. c. M. Giffin, D. D., of Elm
Park Church-Others Who Partici-
pated in the Exercises--An In
formal Reception Followed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21

CONVENTION ANNIvERSARY.-An
niversary services of the conversion of
Thomas Fitzgerald, Warren A. Berry ana
Thomas Bromage will be celebrated at
the Rescue mission tomorrow evening at
o'clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21
Silks.

Double Warp Changeabe Glasse Tafeta this is the
best wearing Taeta made) Black Warp Lustrous Taeta
Checks Stripes and Plads, interviewer with bars and
stripes of Silver Satin Heavy Black Satin Brocade Ouch
esse etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21
NEW SILKS AND DRESS GOODS

Great variety of Medium and High Class Goods
Latest Styles Lowest Prices in the following weaves Ben
gaines Poplins Coverts, Tailor Serges, French Broad
cloths, Cheviots Chudah Cloths, etc.
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INJURED IN THE M1NE.-John Nc
eabe, of South Scranton, was received at
the Moses Taylor hospital yesterday for
treatment of injuries sustained at the
Sandy Banks mine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21
Black Goods.

Brilliant Mohair. Figured Glasse, Bayadere Frieze
Crepon. Armures, Camels Hair Chevots, Poplins, Eta
mines Velours Wide Wales, Drap de Etas Henriettas
Serges, etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21
CITY NOTES

INVITATIONS Observation-Disclosures in
connection with the fire department pa
,rade on September 30 were issued by Chief
Hickey yesterday to councilmen and other
city officials.
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AT LACKAWANNA HOSP1TAL.-Ber-
nard O'Hora, of Archibald, is at the Lack
awanna hospital suffering from a frac-
ture of his right leg, and badly lacer-
ated head. He was injured in the White
Oak mine yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21

nard O'Hora, of Archibald, is at the Lack
awanna hospital suffering from a frac-
ture of his right leg. and n badly lacer-
ated head. He was injured in the White
Oak mine yesterday.
WILL GO TO DALTON.-The managers
of the Home for the Friendless will he en-
tertained today at Dalton by Mrs. w. II.
Perkins. The party will leave the city
this morning on the Q o'clock Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western train.
ST. LUKES SUMMER HOME.-St.
Luke's summer home at Cresco was
closed for the season Monday. 1t was a
most successful term, there being 1S9
women and children given the delightful
advantages afforded at the home, during
the summer months.
EDUCATIONAL RALLY.-There will
be an educational rally at the Young Wo-
mems Christian association September 29.
An attractive programme will be given
followed by 81 cial hour This will be
the time to meet the teachers and learn
particulars In regard to class work. The
prospectus of educational work for 1858
will be issued in a few days.
POSTPONEMENT.-T entertainment
of the Boys brigade which was to ha ve
been held Thursday evening, September
%, has been postponed until Thursday
evening September 29, in the Calvary Re.
formed church. The change has been oc-
casioned by delay in the receipt OF
some equipments which were to have been
here several days ago.
LICENSES TO WED.-Marriage Vi.
Censes were yesterday granted by Clerk
of the Courts Daniels to James Scott, OF
Avoca, and Katie Coke, of Dupont; Mi.
chael Hennigan. OF 433 Twentieth street
and Nellie Wright, of 1901 Fifteenth
street; Theodore j. Sherman, of 4lO OaE
street, and Mary Brady, Of 1903 Brick
avenue: Peter Lutz. of 4l3 O'Connol
court and Bertha Kobloth of Sos Eynor
street; John H. Hicks, of 622 Prescott
avenue, and Gosber May Weed of
Oakwood place; Connie j. Spure, of New
Haven, Conn, and Walter Mcintyre, o
Ash street. Michael Jordan. of Carbon
dale and Anna F. Philbin, of Dunmore.
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WILL CONTINUE
ITS EXISTENCE
LOYAL KNIGHTS OF AMERICA
DECIDE NOT TO DIsBAND.

Thirty-Fifth Annual Convention
Held Yesterday in Red Mems Hall,
West Scranton-At Present There
Are But Two Subordinate Lodges
Attached to the Grand Lodge-ob-
jects of the Order Are Set Forth in
Brief-New Lease of Life Is Hoped
for the Organization.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21

che Gospel. He is called to do his work
'conscientiously. pay his men and thus
help them to provide for their families
and educate his children. He cannot
go, so he pays of his substance that
his pastor may go in his stead.
Rev w. ]. Ford offered prayer after
nr. Conwell's address and the congre-
cation sang "Blest Re the Tie" The
benediction was pronounced by Rev.
MIR. Pierce.
Many kilograms and letters Of con-
graduation were received by Mr..
Pierce. Among the kilograms was the
following from Lewis u. Bean, pres
ident of the Sunday Breakfast asso-
citation of Philadelphia. 1t read as fol-
lows:
II congratulate you. also congratu-
late your congregation. They have
done we'll"
The following was one of the letters
received:
Chicago, Sept. ~, 1893,
To the Members of the Penn Avenue Zap
tist Church, Scranton, Fa.
Dear Brethren: 1t would give me great
| pleasure to be present at the recognition
| services In which aformal welcome to the
| church and the community is extended
| to your pastor, Rev. r. r. y. Pierce.
| AS ] am denied this privilege, allow me
| In this way to join in the general con-
| gratulations and to express the hope that
| the relations into which you have mu-
tually entered may be fraught with rcn-
| est blessings for the spiritual life OF the
| church and the quickenlng of the COM
| munity. Your pastor has rendered and is
| still rendering to the cause OF the Bap-
tist Young Peoples unien of America an
invaluable service by the consecrated use
of his fertile magination and his facie
| pen. Thousands of our young people
| have, therefore, a personal interest in
him and in his work, and on behalf of the
| great organization into which they are
banded l send you this message of greet
| ing.
| May your fellowship be a fellowship In
light and love. and the ministry of the
| Word among you be a ministry of power
which shall find response in all hearts
and exert an influence upon all lives.
| Yours fraternaly,
| +. e. Chivers,
! General Secretary d. Y. =. u. of A.
DR.. Conwell then gave a scathine
denunciation of the idea that min
| lister must be able to draw a crowc
illustrating by the well-known bool
"In His Steps" He said that a pro
fessional visitor was not the main quail
ification of pastor.
At the conclusion OF the services ar
informal reception was held in the
parlors when the greetings and inter
change of courtesies occupied an houl
or more.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-09-21
Langfeld's Millinery
Announce Their
Fall Opening

of
French Pattern Hats
and productions from their own work.
rooms, Thursday and Friday, Sept. g.
and 90.
You are invited.
Langfeld's Millinery,
- 1924 Lackawanna avenue.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-23
GARcIA.s LETTER.
Feels That lie Was Affronted by General
shalier.

New York. July "A Santiago dispatch
gives the text OF the letter sent by Gen.
eral Garcia to General Shafter. II says:
ION May Y the government OF the re-
pubic OF Cuba ordered me. as command
cr Of the Cuban army In che east. TO CO.
operate with the American army follow
INK the plans and ooeylng the orders OF
It's commander / have done my best,
sir, TO fulfll the wish OF my government,
and / have been until now your faithful
subordinate.
When the city OF Santiago SURRENDERED
20 the American army, the news OF that
important event was given to me by per-
sons entirely foreign to your stan.
have not been honored with a single word
from yourself informing me about the
negotiations FOR peace. or the terms OF
capI,ulatlon by the Spanlaris The inn
por,ant ceremony OF the surrender Of the
Spanish army and the taking OF posses
sion Of the city by yourself took place
later, and only knew OF both events by
public report
Il was neither honorcd. sir, with a
kind word from you, inviting myself nor
any OF my stan 10 represent the Cuban
army on that occasion. would give my
cooperation to any measure you may
deem best, under the American military
low, to hold the city for your army and TO
preserve public order until the time comes
for YOU TO fulhu the solemn pledge 10
establish In Cuba a free ana independent
government made by the people OF the
United States. But when the question
arises Of appointing officers In Santiago de
Cuba. under the peculiar circumstances
Of our 50 years OF strife against Spain's
rule. cannot see but with deepest regret
THAI such authorities are not elected by
the Cuban people, but are the same ones
selected by the queen OF Spain, and hence
are ministers to defend against the Gu.
bans the Spanish sovereignty.
"a rumor, too absurd 10 believe, as
crlbe the reason Of your measure. and
OF your order forbidding my army 10 go
into Santiago, 20 the fear of massacre
and revenge against the Spaniaris. AL
low me, sir, to protest against the shadow
of such an idea. We are not savages,
ignoring the rules OF civilized war.
in view OF all these reasons, sincerely
regre' to be unable TO fulfn any longer
the orders OF my government, and there
fore l have today rendered to the COM
OF the Cuban army, Major
General Gomez. my resignation as COM
mander Of this section Of his army,
Awaiting his resolution, withdraw
my flrces to the interior"
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DON'T BELIEVE IT.

Manila, July 49, via Hong Kong. July q.
The insurgents are gradually getting
their artillery into action against Pondo,
Saniameso and Malata. The fighting IS
desultory. The Spaniards have been
driven from the trenches outside Of NAL
alta, and the insurgents are strongly en-
trenched near the walls OF the fort. The
insurgents began to lombard Malata first,
and have struck the telegraph company's
cable house.
Il Is said on seml-official authority in
Manila that the recent news from Cuba
Is vile English fabrication;" thar In re-
ahty the Spanlards have been victorious
and that Admiral Camara's squadron
coaled at Singapore and is expected here
July 25
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-23
GARCIA LEAVES SANTIAGO TO-DAY.

Playa del Este, Santiago de Cuba, July
22.-The greater part OF General Garcla's
army will leave here at daybreak tomor-
row, Notwithstanging Garcia's bitter
complaint he is going on with prepara1
tions for acontest with the Spanish forces
at Holguin and Manzanillo quite as
though nothing had happened.
Tomorrow General Garcia will issue a
decree authorizing all Cubans who have
been driven from their plantations and
country homes by the SpanIards and
who have taken refuge for safety in the
cities and towns to return to the country
and 20 to work, assuring them the pro-
lection Of his forces, Altogether, 1t must
bo confessed General Garcia's attitude
is inexpncable.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-23
OREGON BOYS FORGOTTEN.

Portland, July 22-The S3l recr,Ts
raised by the State OF oregon and sent
on their way TO join the second oregon
yoluneeers at Manila are supposed to be
at Camp Merritt, San Francisco. 1t was
hoped they would befire now, have been
able TO secure passage to Manila, but It
looks as though they had been overlooked.
Adjutant General Tuttle has heard that
they were assigned to the Minnesota regt-
ment for drill, ETC., and that they were
still without uniforms. arms, or equip
ments. and he has written 70 General
Merritt asking him to kindly look up
the oregon men and send them on 10
Join their regiment at the earliest op-
portunity,
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THE PORTO RICO JUNTA.
Have no Objection to Annexation to the
United States.

New York, July 22-Senor de Castro, of
the Porto Rican junta, when asked as to
the attitude Of the junta, said:
when the iunta was organized we were
pledged to secure the independence of the
island. That was more than two years
ago. Such a thing as annexation was
not discussed, because Spain was not at
war with the United States. Since the
war, however, all our people are with
America. At a meeting on July l2 we
decided to assist the United States un-
conditionally, The majority of us are in
favor of annexation. Any talk Of the rev.
olutlonary party of Porto Rico resisting
the invasion of America is nonsense.
was at the meeting held on July 12 in this
city and never heard threat,
81 have grave doubts of our ability to
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-07-23

Spanish troops at San Luis and Palmas.
They had not heard OF the loss Of Ger.
yera's feet, or Toral's surrender. and de-
olined 20 surrender unless they could
come in and see for themselves. A de-
tachment OF men and officers came IN
las, night and returned this morning. ap-
parcnuy sausaed.