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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-27

There was n large attendance at
the regular weekly meeting of Young
Peoples Baptist union in the lecture
room Of the First Welsh Baptist
church, on South Main avenue last
evening. Luther Lewis was the chair
man of the evening.
The programme was opened by a
chorus and solo, by John Evans. 1t
was finely rendered and merited much
applause. A feature of the exercise
was the excellent paper on THE Cause
of the Late War" by Miss Lizzie
Hughes. 1t was a splendidly prepared
paper and met with the hearty ap-
proval of her hearers.
Miss Eliza Lewis gave a solo which
was heartily encored. Thomas Davis
recited, William Hughes sang and the
programme closed with remarks by
Rev. DR.. j. w. Williams, of Swansea,
Wales. The speaker urged the mem
bers to keep up the good work which
has been accomplished and which has
benefited them both socially and in
tellectually.
DIR. William organized the society
about seven years ago when he was
pastor of the church, and it has grown
until 1t is one of the largest literary
societies on this side.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-27
PERSONAL MENTION.

Daniel Reese, of Fillmore avenue, has
returned from a months stay at Lake
Winola.
Miss Clara Rosskelley, of North Main
avenue, is visiting friends in Jermyn.
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Anthony, Of
South Everett avenue. are spending
two weeks at Lake Idlewilde.
Mrs. James Phillips and two chill
dren have returned to their homo in
Pittston, after few days visit at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Harris, on
North Bromley avenue.
Thomas Roberts, of Morgan Thomas
store, has returned from Lake NVinola.
Miss Sallie Brobst, of Allentown who
has been visiting Rev. and Mrs. A. L..
Ramer, of South Lincoln avenue, has
returned home.
Mr.. Evan r. Williams, OF Hampton
street, spent a portion of the week at
Greenwood.
Master Archie Miller, of North Fill
more avenue, is visiting relatives in
Buffalo, N. Y.
Miss Della Stone, of Ithaca, N. Y, is
visiting friends on this side.
Miss Jemima Jones, of North Brom-
ley avenue, has returned after a short
stay with Greenwood friends.
DR. David Jenkins is attending to the
practice of DR., Lloyd while the latter
rs out of the city.
Sergeant VIII Freeman, of Company
f, returned to Camp Alger, after
spending a furlough in town.
Miss Mary Coleman entertained a
few friends at her home on North Fill
more avenue, last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-27

pavid ]. Williams, of William street,
was the recipient of pleasant sur
prise party last evening, rendered him
by the members of the Christian En-
deavor society of the Welsh Congrega-
tional church, of which he is a prom
inent member. Mr.. Williams leaves for
college early in September. The re-
ception was also an informal farewell.
Mr.. Williams was present during the
evening with a gold Christian Endeav-
or badge and costly fountain pen by
the society.
There were present: Misses Eliza
Jones. Margaret Lewis, Mary Evans,
Hattie Evans, Odgen Jones, Sadie
Jones, Phoebe Evans, Janet Lewis,
Susie Davis. Mary ]. Davis, Lizzie
Williams, Viola Williams, Margaret
NJ. Williams, Janet jenkins, Carrie
Lewis, Elizabeth Price, Mrs. William
Fray, Messrs T. Myrddn Jones, Emlyn
Jones, Evan Lewis, James Lewis, Will
liam Lewis, William Davis, Lewis Da-
Wis, Arthur Williams, T. John Witch
ings. John Simmons, Oswald Price,
Paul Evans, Richard Williams, Robert
Williams, Mr.. Griffiths, West Side;
David j. Williams, Garfield Davis, Will
liam Bevan, Thomas Grier and Mr..
Fray.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-27

II there are any people who enter
tain a desire to run things in Alder
man Ruddy's court 1t would be we'll for
them to paste in their hats the result
Of the attempts of Patrick Murray and
William Corbett, of the Twelfth ward,
who today will commence to serve a
twenty-day term in the county Jail.
Murray and Corbett went to Alderman
Ruddy's office last night during the
progress of a hearing. A friend of
theirs was the defendant on the charge
of conspiracy. Details of the hearing
were not to their liking, and in no mild
manner they made known their objec-
tions. The alderman, in patient
manner, endeavored to have the men
maintain order, but to no avail. Fin
ally Murray, who was the most bolster
Gus, was fined 81 for disorderly con-
duct He refused to pay the amount,
and a commitment was made out for
his incarceration in jail for ten days.
Special Officer Raune, with the pris-
oner, started for the county Jail, Corr
bett following a short distance behind.
At the Scranton Brewing company's s
plant, Corbett walked up to the officer
and prisoner asking the former to stop
for a minute. AS Raune turned around
both men tried to give him 1.-The foot"
Raune. who was somewhat suspicious,
retained his hold on Murray and caught
Corbett by the neck. He took both
back to the alderman's office, stating
he needed assistance.
The commitment was changed, Muir
ray and Corbett being sentenced to 81
fine each or twenty days in Jail. The
announcement of that fact caused a
free-for-all fight, in which the prison
ers were badly used, Alderman Ruddy
making good use of his sparring abil-
ity. He landed an uppercut on Cor
bett that sent him against stove with
such force that the latter was knocked
from its bearings. A deep cash was
made in Corbett's head by his sudden
meeting with the stove.
The patrol wagon was called from
central police headquarters, Sergeant
Ridgeway and Patrolman Quinnan re-
spending. The men were taken to the
county Jail.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-27
FARMER AND HUcKsTER AT 1T.
Assaulted the Prosecutor, His Wife
and His Nigh Horse.

If a newsboy hadn't jumped on be-
hind Farmer A. II. Rodney's big wagon
to steal a ride last Saturday afternoon
on North Washington avenue Patrick
Reilly, of the Nineteenth ward,
wouldn't he under $500 bail to answer
two charges of assault and battery
1t was like this. Farmer Rodney and
his wife We're headed for their home
in Elmhurst contentedly riding their
hay-rigging and enjoying a luscious
cantelope which was purchased with
part of the proceeds of the load of hay.
Near the Jail a newsboy ran after
the wagon and jumping on behind pro-
ceeded to enjoy a ride. When the far
mer discovered him he did not do as
many an unthinking farmer has done,
order the boy off in a rough voice. In
stead he said: Come up here sonny"
and when sonny came up, gave him
a large slice of melon.
Now all this time the horses were
jogging along at lively pace and Sec
ond by second reducing the distance
between themselves and Mr.. Rielly's
huckster wagon which was standing
crosswise in the street. AS i'll luck
would have 1t Farmer Rodney paused
wv ioiib III VI the 1lGWS-
boys satisfaction and a collision oc-
Cured.
Everybody has seen and heard what
happens when two wagons collide.
Anyway II wouldn't look we'll in print.
But to get to the climax. According
to the formers story Reilly assaulted
him with two large stones, threw his
wife violently against the side of the
hay-rigging and then in pure cussed-
ness kicked his right horse in the belly
injuring it so severely that It is in a vet
erinary's hospital with little chance of
ever getting out except in one of Hew-
tits wagons.
Alderman Millar thought that Far
mer Rodney's story was worthy of
credence and that Huckster Reilly was
guilty of a serious breach of the peace
and despite the latter's affirmations
that the farmer was the aggressor held
him in bail for court.
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DUNMoRE.

George Kellam, of Grove street. was
rendered a pleasant surprise party by
number of his young friends last
night. Those present were Misses FL
sic Decker, Lottie Farber, Eta Foster,
Nellie Van Camp, Bessie Winters, Min
ME Saxton, Florence Weber, Lucy
Wildes, Jennie Davis, May and Ger
trude Hughes, Sadie Miller, Daisy
Dawson, Edna and Dorothea Kellam,
and Messrs. Peter Seigle, William Sny-
der, James Johnson, Allie Reese, Har-
ry Belknapp, James Davidson, Mat
thew Jeffrey, David Shepherd, Harold
Davis, Clyde Cornell, Charles Luton,
John Byrne, Harry Turnbull and Char
les Wildes.
Several classes from the Methodist
Sunday school enjoyed a days outing
at Nay Aug Park yesterday Among
those present were Misses Bessie Pow
ell, Barbara Eden, Hope Pinnell, Vir-
ginia Saunders, Emma Swartz. Grace
Cosgrove, Stella Innes and Esther
Cummings.
Rev. Dr. G. Parson Nicolls, of Bing-
hamton, n. Y, will preach in the Pres
byterian church Sunday morning at
1890 O'clock
William Johnson has sold his prop
erty on Electric avenue to Anthony
Murray the coal operator and as soon
as he can get his affairs in condition
will sail with his family for Europe.
Mr.. Johnson has resided in Dunmore
for twelve years and was generally es-
teemed and respected. His departure
will be regretted by a large circle of
friends.
Misses Della and Bessie Bulger are
visiting friends in Peckville.
Miss Jennie DAILY, of New York, is
the guest of friends in town.
Miss Nettie Gersell, of Piston, who
has been spending the past few days
with Miss Julia Bishop of Fifth street,
returned home yesterday.
Mrs. James Brennan and Miss Eliz-
abeth Wheeler, of Minersville, are the
guests of Patrolman Michael Bulger.
of Throop street.
Cards are out for the coming mar
riage of Miss Jessie Glencross, of
Grove street, to Mr.. George Friese, of
Prescott avenue.
Mrs. Harmon and Miss Buss, of
Mauch Chunk, and Mr. George Buss,
and children, of Pittston, were the
guests of Mrs. r. N. Davis, of North
Blakely street, during the week.
The members of the Arlington quar-
tette are endeavoring to make their
coming entertainment a great success.
Only the best talent have been en-
gagged and those who attend may ex-
pect to see a first class entertainment.
The remains of Joseph E. Thomas
who died Thursday night We're taken
to Union City for interment yesterday.
His mother who arrived shortly before
his death accompanied the remains.
The funeral of the late Joseph Glen
cross occurred from the home on Main
street yesterday afternoon and was
largely attended. Rev. A. B. O'Neal
ofticiated. The pall-bearers were John
Johnson, John Moffat, David Turnbull
Thomas Young, John Hamilton and
John Palmer Interment was made in
the Dunmore cemetery.
Dunmore Methodist Episcopal church,
Rev. A. j. Van Cleft Pastor.-Preach-
ing services at 1890 a. m. and 730 p.
m. Glass meetings at 11.30 a. m, Sun
day school at 2.30 p. M, prayer meet
ing at $50 p. m. Subject for the morn
iuC, Paul and Silas in the Philip
Jail" Subject for evening Elisha at
Dothan." Seats free and gentlemanly
ushers.
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CONSTABLE ARRESTED

Alderman Ruddv issued a warrant
for Michael McMurray, constable of
his ward, on the charge of being a
party in conspiracy to ruin the
standing of Michael Deritt, of Pear
street.
1t is alleged that McMurray and
Richard Fleming conspired against
Derttt by having him arrested on the
charge of perjury, basing their allie
cations on the ground that Deritt quail
if'ed as bondsman in Alderman Rud-
dy's court swearing he was a property
owner. Fleming said "Deritt is not
worth pipe full Of tobacco" since
his arrest. McMurray was held in $500
bail which was furnished. Fleming,
who was arrested Thursday night, en-
tered bail in the same amount, as not
ed in yesterdays Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-27
WHY NYE MADE A HIT.
Quaint Story Told by His Former
Lecturing Partner.

From the Detroit Free Press.
James Whitcomb Riley tells a quaint
story of his former lecturing partner,
Bill Nye:
1t was the opening of their joint
season; they had both been rusticatng
during the vacation and were brown
as berries. Nye looked very much like
an Othello in his sunburnt makeup,
and Riley suggested to him the appli-
cation of some "liCuid-white," a cos
metic much affected by the gentler sex
of the profession.
Nye sent for the preparation, and
never having used anything of the
kind before he filled the palm of his
hand with 1t and carelessly smeared
1t over his countenance. There was no
mirror in his primitive dressing ROOM
and Riley was beautfying himself on
the other side of the stage.
The liquid white" dries out some
what like whitewash, and when Nye
appeared before the audience he was
a sight to behold. His head looked
like a frosted top-piece on a wedding
cake; his face, white as the driven
snow, was eXpressionless and blank
The audience shrieked, and when he
OH HISl StleCllOn tney
demanded his temperance. He oblig-
ed them to howls of laughter: again
he made his exit, and again was rede-
manded by the uproarious audience.
y Believing he had made a hit, he was
about to return to the stage when he
was caught by the arm by Mrs. Nye,
who cried: "William Edgar Nye, what
have you got on your face?"
Nothing but its usual expression.
my dear"
"EXpression-fiddles You're a
fright" cried his wife, and leading him
to where there was a piece of broken
looking-glass showed him how he
looked.
Nye was mortified, and catching
sight OF Riley just about going on the
stage he would have undoubtedly fol-
lowed him on and been revenged but
for the Intervention of Mrs. Nye.
His head was scraped, combed and
washed, and his next selection was read
without "a hand" from the audience.
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NUBS OF NEWS,

The annual picnic of st. Johns T
A. b. society will be held this afternoon
and evening and Laurel Hill Park. Ar
rangements have been made for an en-
joyable time.
Thomas Hughes was committed to
the county jail yesterday for thirty
days by Alderman Donovan for drunk
ness and dsorderly conduct.
Mrs. A. Taylor, of Plattsburg, N. Y,
is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Griffiths,
of Stone avenue.
Charles Hornbaker left yesterday for
Lake Hopatcong.
Misses Nellie O'Malley and Mary
from Pttston accompanied by Miss
Helen Keating, of that city. who will
be their guest for several days.
The funeral of Helen, the infant
daughter of Martin Mervick, of Pros
pect avenue occurred yesterday after
noon. Interment was made in the Ca
thedral cemetery.
St. Aloysius T. A. b. society at a re-
cent meeting decided to attend the Fa-
ther Mathew birthday celebration al
Wilkes Barre, October 10, when the
Catholic Total Abstinence Union OF
tnlS uOOceSe VIII nOlu BeneTdl parade
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Thomas McDonough, of Pittston ave-
nue., Thursday.
John Burke, Of Plymouth, is visiting
William Gavin, of Pittston avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Regan and
family and Edward Regan, of Sacre-
mento, Cal, have returned home after
a pleasant stay at the home of w. V.
Butler, OF Pittston avenue.
William Dunleavy, of Pittston ave-
nue., has returned from New York city
Mr. and Mrs. j. VIM. Ritz and their
son, Frank, are visiting at the home
Of Mr. Ritz's brother. DR.. r. j. Ritz,
on Willow street.
A family reunion was held Wedpes-
day night at the residence of John
Bailey, on South Washington avenue.
The funeral of William Neher, of 1901
Cedar avenue, took place yesterday at
2.3C o'clock. Interment was made in
the Pittston avenue cemetery.
The Scranton Athletic club met in
regular session last night. The COM
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-27
TWO FAMOUS HoBsoNS.
The Original of "Hobson's Choice-
Was a Noted Character.

New York Mail and Express.
All over the country the papers have
been ringing the changes on Hob
sons choice" springing, of course,
from contortion acts to find some jo-
cose connection between that vener-
able adage and the dashing deed of
Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hobson
of Alabama in sinking the Merrimao
and bottling CerVeras fleet in San
tiagO
Both the HObsons are immortal now.
The first famous Hobson, of blessed
adage memory, was a noted character
of the university town of Cambridge,
England, this antique Tobias Hobson,
and flourished in the reign Of King
James J. He ran a coach line to and
from London, and, in addition to this,
is said to have been the grandfather OF
the livery stable business. He kept
forty horses for hire, but, being gift
ed with humans instincts that would
raise him today to the presidency of
the s. p. c. A., Uncle Hooson MADE it
a rule that all horses should be let in
turn. There was no playing favorites"
in his harn. Each new customer had
to take the horse that stood nearest the
stable door. "rhat or none" was the
old mans ultimatum.
Now, as Tobias had a stable mos
nopoly, this limited range OF prefer-
ence passed into the Gdage OF "Hob-
sons choice" and has been doing
steady duty in the world of maxims
these $50 years. Tobias, rest his bones.
died in 1880 at the commendable age
of eighty-six, and was honorably bur-
led in the chancel of st. Benet church.
AS TO our modern heroic Hohson, Jet
it be hoped his name and fame will
have an equally long run in history.
1t certainly will while the Anglo Saxon
race lives to emhalm deeds of con-
spicuous daring in war, There is no
parallel whatever TO be dl avn between
Hobson the First and flobson the Sec
ond, because of tie elements of brav-
cry and patriotic sacrifice that enter
into the lieutenant's record. 1t was
that or nothing" IN his brave judg-
ment, 10 fix the dons; hut the poor,
bottled ions hadn't even the choice
granted to the venerable customers Of
Tobias.
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picnic at Trips grove, on Septem-
ber 10.
Evan r. williams, a student at Mari
eta college, will occupy the pulpit of
the Plymouth Congregational church
tomorrow morning and evening.
The Sunday school of st. Marks
Lutheran church will picnic at Nay
Aug park next Thursday.
The Ancient Order of Britons will
run an excursion to Mountain park on
Sept. 10. A feature of the affair will
be singing contest.
The funeral of the late Mary Davis
will take place tomorrow afternoon
from the residence on Hampton street.
The service tomorrow evening at the
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church
will be conducted by the young people
Of the church. A programme of reci-
tations and singing will be rendered
with addresses intervening. Service
Will commence at o'clock.
The Sumner Avenue Sabbath school
will hold its annual picnic at Nay Aug
park on Wednesday.
The laying of the bricks between the
tracks on South Main avenue was COM
pleted yesterday.
Ripple division, No. 25, Sons of Tenn
perance, will meet in Evans hall on
South Main avenue, this evening at
7.30 sharp.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-27
MISS LAMREKT SURPRISED

Miss Name Lambert was given a
surprise reception at her home, 413
Willow street, last night, by a number
of her intimate friends. Miss Lambert
returned from her vacation recently.
Those in attendance were: Mrs. Emily
Gaughan, Misses Frances Kressell,
Jennie, Mamie and Agnes Schantz,
Bridget and Ella Shane, Katie and
Lizzie Phillips, Kate Miller, Julia Gus
ky. Annie and Mollie Beln, Emma
Luther, Phoenie Greiner and Annie
Eipus; Arnold and Michael Ruth, B.
Fuhrer, Joseph Lange, Fred Heller
man, Joseph Heitler, Charles Kellar,
Fred Christ. Peter Eipus, Fred Seeley,
A. C. Kellar, Jacob Help and Fred
Heintz.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-27

mittee in charge of the clubs outing at
Harvey's Lake Wednesday made a
partial report, which showed the af-
fair was a good success.
Mrs. Conrad Watson, of Cedar ave-
nue., returned last night from Camp
Alger, where she was visiting her son,
Arthur, of Company II, Thirteenth
regiment.
Jacob Huester and Edwin Frantz. Of
Cedar avenue, have returned from a
stay at Harvey's laRe.
A son was born to Edward Hartman,
of Beech street, Tuesday.
Miss Name Nolan, of Greater New
York, is the guest of Mrs. James f..
Best.
Mrs. Adam Neuls, of Hickory street,
is visiting at Kane, Mexican county
this state.
Michael Kramer, Of Cedar avenue is
at New York city.
John Phillips and Arthur Dodendorf
have announced their candidacy for
delegates to represent the First dis
trict of the Nineteenth ward in the
Republican county convention Tues
day next The election of delegates
takes place today.
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tor, will occupy the pulpit tomorrow
morning and evening. After the even
ing sermon communion will be admin
stored. Bible school at 2 D. M; Evan
r. Reese, superintendent The Young
Peoples society will meet Tuesday ev-
ening.
Primitive Methodist church, East
Market street, Rev. Charles Prosser,
Ph. b., pastor.-Services: 1890 a. m.
and pm. preaching. 23O school, $3.50
Senior Wesley League by Rev. w.
Maynard, 8, class; On Monday p. m,
Junior Wesley League under the lead
ership of Mrs. II. Maynard and Mrs. c.
Prosser; at 7d5 Senior Wesley League,
Rev. c. Prosser president, subject:
Remarkable Incidents in the Life of
Abraham Lincoln" Tuesday class,
Wednesday prayer service.
The trustees of the Primitive Metho-
dist church will hold a lawn social on
Wednesday. September Z, on the par
sonage lawn.
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GREEN RIDGE.

Fred Mason, of Sanderson avenue,
has returned from Manhattan Beach.
Miss Anna Gerecke, of Green Ridge
street, who has been in Europe, will
sail for home Sept. /.
Mrs. Stackhouse, of Marion street,
has returned from st, Louis.
Miss Mabel Jordan, of Capouse ave-
nue., has returned from a two weeks
visit at Montrose.
Mrs. Atkins, of Penn avenue, has
returned from an extended visit in
Monroe county.
George Hessler. of Patterson. N. j.,
who has been the guest of his parents,
on Green Ridge street, has returned
home.
Mrs. Taylor. of Brooklyn, is the guest
of Mrs. Arndt, of Capouse avenue.
George Ackerly, of Marion street, has
returned from Auburn, n. Y.
Albert Trego and family, of Monsey
avenue, are at Gloversville. n. Y.
Attorney H. b. Reynolds has re-
turned from a business trip to New
York city.
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MISS DUGGAN SURPRISED

A party of friends invaded the home
of Patrolman Duggan Thursday night
and joyfully surprised his daughter
Laura. There were present: Misses
Clara McNish, Mary Finnerty, Agnes
Slowey, Mary May, Mary Gallagher,
Lizzie Burke, Nellie Mcdonald, Agnes
Boyd, Laura Duggan, Messrs. John
Boland, Edward Horan, Joseph Boyd
Joseph Walsh. John McCarty. Michael
McDonough, Patrick Walsh, John Nc
Davitt, John Boyd, Bernard Duggan,
Thomas Duggan and John Dugan, jr.
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SCRANTON STREET CHURCH.

The pastor Rev. S. F. Matthews has
returned from his vacation spent in
the Alleghenies, and will preach to-
morrow morning. He will also speak
in the evening on the subject vacation
Experiences" The church has raised
s40O this year in payment on the bond
ed debt. making $1,000 besides interest
on the same during the present pas
tcrate. Slowly but surely the church
is pulling itself up to better things.
The industrial school so successful last
year will open in the fall under the
continued efficient leadership of Miss
Anna Morgan. The prayer meetings
are all well attended and always very
interesting.
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OBITUARY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harvey X. Long, of S02
Capouse avenue, suffered the loss of their
only son, Karl Harvey Long, who died
yesterday morning, age four months. The
boy was taken i'll a week ago with cholera
infantum which caused death at 4 o'clock
yesterday morning. The funeral will be
held this afternoon at 230 O'Clock and will
be private. Interment Will be made in
Forest Hill cemetery.
Mrs John Evans died at her home. $50
Orchard street South Scranton, yester-
day. She was 35 years of age, and is sur
vived by her husband and two sons. The
funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon
with services at the house. Interment
will be made in the Washburn street
cemetery.
DIR. F.. p. Mclean, former resident OF
this city, died Thursday at Stamford,
Conn.