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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-25

The commencement exercises incl
dent to the graduating of the class
which has Just finished its course at
St. Johns Parochial school were held
yesterday afternoon commencing at
2.3O O'Clock i'm the basement hall of
st. Johns church, on Fig street, South
Scranton
The interior of the hall was profusely
adorned with bunting artistcally ar
ranged, and the background Of the
stage was covered with three beau
tiful American flags. The emblem of
Cuba was also given a prominent posi-
tion.
on the left side Of the hall near the
stage wae hung a portrait of our Lord,
and directly across was the likeness
of the father of our country, General
Washington.
Rt. Rev. NJ. j. Hoban occupied the
seat of honor, and seated at his left
was Rev. +. ]. Mclley, pastor of St.
Johns congregation. The other clcr-
Eymen present were: Rev. John
Loughran, of Minooka; Rev. NJ. Z. Ly-
mott, of Jcrmyn; Rev. w. 7. O'Don-
nell and Rev. John Loughran, pastor
and Curate, respectively, of Holy Cross
| congregation; Rev. NJ. b. Donlon, of
Dunmore; Rev. Father Candieian,
president Of st. Thomas college; Rev.
r. j. Dunn, of Green Ridge; Rev. ID. j.
Mccarthy, of Sugar Notch; Father Jor-
don, of Rendham, Father LOTUS, of the
| Cathedral and Father Moffitt, assis-
tant pastor at ST. johns.
The opening number was a song
of greeting to Bishop Hoban, the
clergy, parents and visitors.
1t was sweetly given by all the chill
dren attending the school; then fol-
lowed the entrance march, the accom-
panists were Misses NJ. HeffrOn, a.
Lavellc, B. Brown. S. Ruddy, X. Gal
laGher, r. Donnclly, NJ. Manning, G.
Murray, j. White.
HONORS FOR GRADUATES.
At the close of the march the grad
| uating class, comprised of Misses Mary
| Frances McGoVern, Mary Josephine
Mccormack, Teresa Mercedes Jordon,
| Catherine Angela Bowling, Mary Phil
omena Durkin, and Anna Alphonsiue
| McAloon, came forward and the honors
Of graduation were conferred by BishoI
! HOban. The medals attached to hello
| thrope ribbon. were placed around the
| graduates neCks, while they were in a
kneeling position.
| The next pleasing feature was the ap.
! pearance of thirty little girls attired
as japanese maids, who sang in a man.
ner that prominently brought forth the
excellent training given them by the
good sisters of the school The accom-
pansts We're Misses l.. COyne and NJ
| MCNiff.
Merry youngsters" a band of gal
liant lads, followed the maidenS anC
rendered pretty chorus. Miss NJ
Connors and Master j. Walsh accom-
panied the youngsters"
The following young ladies Of The
music school executed an overture il
faultless style. which received pro
longed applause: Misses a. Lavelle
NJ. Heffron, NJ. Manning, NJ. Connors
S. Ruddy, l.. Coyne, NJ. McNiff, r
DOnnelly, NJ. COnnors.
Mountain nymphs," an operetta il
three scenes was next given. Tn,
cast of characters wac:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-25

Ahoons Pa, June 20, Lehigh Valley
railroad will sell tickets for $S.02 June
27 to 30 good for return to July .. Con-
suit ticket agents for further particu-
lars. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-25

on account Of the r. Y. p. L. conven-
tion, July IA and Il. 1898, via Lehgh
Valley. Consult ticket agents for
rates, trains and further particulars. .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-25
SUNDAY SCHOOL EXCURSION.
twenty-five Car Loads of Happy
People Went 10 Farview.

Yesterday the most satisfactory cX-
cursion ever run under the auspices Of
Elm Park Sunday school went to Far
view. There were twenty-five car loads
of happy people who started from the
Delaware and Hudson station in the
morning, superintendent w. A. May
believes the number aggregated nearly
1900. The day was perfect. the air be-
ing much cooler at that attitude and
no mishap marred its pleasure.
Races and contests were enjoyed in
the afternoon.
The committee made such a distinct
success of the affair was composed Of
Messrs. Charles Center, G.. +. Rcy-
nolds, w, J. Douglas, NJ. Hiue Nc
Leod and Laudig The Sunday school
orchestra furnished excellent music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-25

100 dozen Ladies' soc. and 75c. shirt
Waists only 25c., at the New York
Bargain store, 500 Lacka. av. -
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Domooratic State Convention.

Revenue cancellation stamps made
at Reynolds Bros. ~
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At the finish. Bishop Hoban ad-
dressed the graduates in a happy man.
ner. and in his closing he earnestly
asked the young ladies to at all times
bear in mind the motto of the class:
Remember thy Creator in the days
of thy youth
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-25

Today VIII BE n Great Bargain Day
at the Five Brothers, sos Lacka. ave. =
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-25

100 dozen Mems Laundcred Shirts
with collars attached and separable
collars; former price 75c. and S10O,
only SJc and 39c. at the New York
Bargain Store, SOC Lacka. av. q"
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Revenue cancellation stamps made
at Reynolds Bros. ."
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Reduced Rates TO Buffalo

Revenue cancellation stamps made
at Reynolds Bros. -
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The annual excursion and picnic Of
the First Presbyterian church Sunday
school will be held on Wednesday, June
20, at Lake Ariel Members Of the
school win be carried FREQ, All others
desirous of going can procure tickets
at Sanderson's drug store. Tickets 75c
children's, soc. Train leaves Erie and
Wyoming station at S.45 a. m. Tickets
good on any train that day.
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Revenue cancellation stamps made
at Reynolds Bros, W
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Revenue cancellation stamps made
al Reynolds Bros. -
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Bargains in shoes
at the Five Brothers today.
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Bargains in OxfOrds

at the Five Brothers' today.
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The singing of the chorus was ex-
cellent, and the acting of Misses Con-
nors and Coyne was very good.
PATRIOTIC NUMBER.
The first number of the second part
of the exercises was of a decidedly
patriotic nature and was a very agree
able and inspiring production. 1t was
a two act drama, entitled The Answer
ofsthe United States" Miss McGovern
represented Columbus" and she was
bedecked whit the Stars and Stripes
Master ]. Walsh was the representa-
tive of Cuba; Master Richard Dough-
erty. cOmmander-in-c chief Of the United
States army; the junior boys formed
the brigade Of Columbian cadets
senior boys, fOrty-five in number,
carrying American flags, represented
the states Of the union. Scene first
was the appeal Of Cuba, impioring aid
from Miss Columbia, who summoned
the Columbian cadets and they, with
a vim, volunteered their assistance.
The opening of the second act was
an interview between Miss Columbia
and Commander-in-C Dougherty.
The call for $4,000 volunteers was is
sued and the Columbian cadets, United
States volunteers and the represen-
tatives of the states responded, headed
by a drum corps and standard-bear-
ers.
TO the states representatives Cen
eral DOuGherty repeated the call and
each man stepped forward, saluted the
commander and volunteered in the
name Of the commonwealth he repre-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-25
TI1REE.ACT DRAMA.

The final number of the programme
was a throe-act drama, "Nera's Vow
a cleverly written piece, very much
on the order OF the MAN in the Iron
Mask" The cast was:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-25
CHILDREN'S DAY EXERCISES.
Programme That will BE Observed
in Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.

The following Is the programme Of
the Childron's Day exercises at Trim
ity Lutheran church on Sunday eve
ming at T30 o'clock:
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sented The closing scene of the drama
was the marching Of the troops to
Cuba with colors flying and the drum
corps playing Rally Round the Flag,
Boys"
The sight was such an inspiring one
that the audience went wild with en-
thusiasm.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23
CAPTURED By sPANIARDs.
They are Said to Have Taken the shenan
doah, En- Rroute to Liverpool.

London, April 23,-It Is reported here
that the Spaniards have captured the
American ship Shenandoah, which
sailed from San Francisco in January
last for Liverpool
Antwerp. April 23,-lt is reported
her that the Shenandoah has been cap
tured on the British coast by Spanish
warshp,
OWNED BY BRYAN'S PARTNER,
London, April est is reported here
that the Spaniards have captured the
American ship Shenandoah, Capt. Muir
ply. which left San Francisco on Jan
uary 9th for Liverpool. She is a fouI
masted vessel OF 1886 tons register and
owned by Arthur Sewall & Co., of
Bath. Me.
Bath, Me. April 23.-The members
OF the firm of Arthur Sewall & Co. own
ers of the schooner Shenandoah. which
IL reported captured by the Spanish
on a voyage from San Francisco to
Liverpool refuse to credit the story
that she has been taken, and EXPECT
soon to receive news of her safe arrival
at Liverpool where she Ia now due.
The Shenandoah is loaded with wheat
and a general cargo.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23

Governor and Military Commander Have n
Row of n serious Nature.

New York, April 2s.-The Herald's
special correspondent at Guayaquil,
Ecuador, telegraphs that the city Is In a
turmoil and that state OF terror pre-
walls there.
Governor Ignatio Robes. q popular
and wealthy leader. had an alterca-
ton with the military commander Of
thecity. The former slapped the COM
mander, who is brother of President
Alfaru, In the face whereupon he had
the governor placed In Jail.
The populace rose and demanded the
release OF the governor and the remov-
al and punishment Of the commander
President Alfaro. on hearing OF the
trouble Immediately sent orders from
Quito for the release Of the governor.
who has resigned. The minister Of war
and the president are on their way To
Guayaquil to try To calm the indiEna-
ton OF the people against the military
commander, the presidents brother,
Jose Luis.
More trouble Is expected II satisfac-
ton is not given TO Governor Robes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23
MORE PRIZES IN SIGHT.
Two Other spanish Steamers Whose Cap
ture IL Expected.

New Orleans. April e3.-There is much
excitement here over the probable haul
ing in of the two Spanish steamships,
the Catalina and Miguel Jov-s which
sailed for Havana last Thursday night.
The customs officials here say that they
will never reach that port and If they
should put out for their home ports,
Genoa and Barcelona, respectively,
they are practically certain of capture
before they show their heels to the
waters OF the Gulf.
The United States wants those ships
badly and the littie revenue cutter
Galveston went down the river after
them The Galveston can easily handle
them, as she is armed with a Hotchkiss
and two twcnty-pounder Dahl
green's. Her speed though is against
her, as she can only make nine knots
per hour.
Collector Wilkinson got the tip that
the Catalina had on board some papers
which were of inestimable value to the
Spanish government. II Is believed that
they contained Information regarding
the defenses of New Orleans and the
Gulf coast. A search of the steamer
before she sailed failed to reveal their
hiding place, II on board but the Gus
toms officials are not satisfied. and the
belief here IL that both Spanish vessels
will be overhauled.
The Catalina Is n magnificent ship,
registering $3.50 tons. Both vessels were
loaded with provisions for the Spanish
ports, but the 900 mules and the fine
bay horse intended for General Bnnco
were taken from the ship by Collector
Wilkinson as contraband goods.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23
The President Issues Proclamation For Volunteers Fight
the Spaniards.
the Spaniards.
Will Advise Congress Monday Declare WarReason for the
Course-War Loan o $5OooOO.ooO also $780, 100000
in Certificates of Indebtedness.

laws, and deeming sufficient occasion
to exist, have thought fit to call for,
and hereby do call for. volunteers to
the aggregate number OF $4,000 in or
der to carry into effect the purpose
of the said resolution, the same to
be apportioned as far as practicable
among the several states and terri
tories and the District of Columbia ac-
cording to population and to serve for
two years unless sooner discharged.
The details for this object will be
Immediately communicated to the
proper authorities through the war
department.
In witness whereof. I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal Of
the United States to be affixed.
Done at Washington. this twenty
third day of April, 1898. and of the In
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23
SPANIARDS IN MADRID WILD.
They Tear Down Everything American, Even
10 Dentists Sign.


New York. April ga dispatch to
the Herald from Madrid says: a wave
of redhot enthusiasm swept over this
place with the Departure of the
American minister. The demonstra-
ton upon the station platform yester-
day was the first of series that last
ed well into the small hours Of the
morning. Every time dozen or more
people form into group one is sure
to give the signal and viva Espana'
is cried until all are hoarse. An in
cident happened that has unfavorably
troubled these people, Superstitious az
are all races with Latin blood in their
veins. The handsome building of the
New York Equitable Life Assurance
company stands at the corner of the
Gale de Alcnla and Gale de Zevila.
High up on the facade and just below
the dome stood last night an American
eagle, keeping guard with outstretched
wings over the starred and striped
shield of the United States. Under
meath 1t, fastened to the balcony. was
a Flagstaff, where on festivals and
holidays the American flag usually
noated.
Yesterday a crowd assembled before
the building bowling for the American
escutcheon to be torn down. AS the
hours went on the crowd became
uenSef. Inc cDalllSn WIS lui DuI
on the pole and was greeted with Wild
cheers. Finally two men climbed up
to the obnoxious eagle and shield and
succeeded at last in tearing down the
emblem. This they flung to the crowd
below which was waiting with fran
tic Impotence to tear 1t to pieces but
in its fall the eagle, with its starry
shield, tore away the Spanish flag and
both came to the ground together.
There was a hush of dismay for a
moment. Then some one caught up
the flag and waved It aloft, while the
crowd swept around it with shouts
and even sobs of enthusiasm.
Senior Reside, director of the Equit-
able agency, made n speech from the
balcony. stating that all the employees
in the building We're Spanish and that
the institution was mortgaged upon
the lives of Spanish subjects. Now the
building is bright with waving Spanish
flags.
Meanwhile the authorities had sent
to the office of the New York Insur-
ance company, asking Director Reed
to remove the big sign which attracts
the eye on the Puerto Del sol. This
rather serious NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the
sign is large and of iron-was COM
pleted as the day was dawning
The prevailing idea of the moment Is
to oblitcrate everything American
however trifiing and II has even come
down to "A sign of an American dentist,
Dr. Tinker which was wrenched away.
There was a rumor on the bourse
that Austria had offered four war
ships Spain, the latter to pay when
convenient.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23
EuRoPEANPowERs ANXIOUS.
Four Of Them Would Like to intermediate
Without GcttinE Hurt.

Berlin, April 23.-There has been a
lively exchange Of notes in regard to
the proposed concerted action on the
part of some OF the powers for the
protection of neutral flags, II is under
stood that Germany, France, Austria
and Italy have about agreed to send a
strong note to both the United States
and Spain warning them to exercise the
greatest caution in dealing with neutral
shipping, adding that otherwise full
PREPARATION will be insisted upon. Those
powers also intend to send vessels to
the seat of war. to observe the naval
and other operations. Germany will
probably send the Koenlg Wilhelm.
Great Britain and Russia are still
hanging back. The German govern
ment Is strongly incensed at the sale
OF the Hamburg American liners
Normannia and Columbia, to a Spanish
company, as the vessels were auxili-
AIRY cruisers. and therefore the consent
of the German government. which was
not obtained, was necessary for the
sale.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23

1t THINKS Mexico and Other American Re-
pubIics VIII Fight the United states.

New York. April 2s.--The belief that
Spain will not give up her original
plans in regard TO privateering is gain
ing ground in official circles in Ger
many, says the Berlin correspondent
of the World.
The admiralty is considering the ad-
visibility of sending a war ship to
West Indian waters to safeguard Ger
man interests.
The most foolish attempts are being
made by newspapers actively hostile
to America to point out the alleged
danger threatening the United States
from the attitude of the Latin-Ameri-
can republics.
According to Bismarcks chief organ
in Berlin, 1t would appear that Mexico
and the South and Central American
states are getting ready to fly at the
throat of the United States.
These same papers are also making
violent efforts to prove that the Span
lsh sea force Is quite equal to that of
the United States and that many sur
prises are in store for the American
navy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23

full OF people who shouted defiance at
the distant fleet, shouting, "Shoot
away" shoot away; why don't you
shpof?"
when the news OF the capture OF the
Spanish steamer Buena Ventura by
the Nashville, 20 miles off Key West,
reached here, Admiral Mantcrola, the
naval commander, wished to prevent
the sailing OF the American steamer
Saratoga, but Captain General Blanco
was opposed to this step. and she was
allowed 10 sail. 1t was estimated this
evening that there are from 5000 to
10000 mon under arms in Havana
proper The district outside of Havana
at the same time was held by the bat
tallons of engineers.
Everything breathed war.
Armed men We're seen on all sides.
The batteries were alive with artillery
men and carriages and pedestrians
were not permitted TO pass certain
places.
Gen. Morales. the military command
err of Havana. has Issued orders for
the establishment of patriotic commit
tees to prevent criminal acts In case
of panic during the scige or should the
city be bumb3rded. The local authors
ties and the priests have been APP
pointed on these committees which will
have full power to pass sentence upon
law-breakeis and To carry out the SEN
fences imposed.
Indeed, the only thing necessary Is to
notify the Interested parties of their
crimes and Of the sentences imposed
upon them. The carrying out of the
decisions of the patriotic committee will
be very prompt
All doctors, lawyers and professional
men have been compelled to render SER
vice to the government under penalty
of being most severely dealt with.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23
PARIS REPORTED CAPTURED.
But the Report is Not Credited in London or
New York.
Right, and Can outrun Any Span
ish War Vessel.

London. April 23.-one report says
the American liner Paris has been
captured. Another says she is re-
turning to Southampton. Both re-
ports are discredited.
Falmouth, Eng. April 2S.-The
American line steamer Paris, chartered
by the United States government.
which the Spaniards are trying to
capture, passed the Lizard yesterday
her way west.
New York. April 2S.-When asked
about the possibility OF the capture
of the American liner Paris, which
has Just sailed for New York, Clement
a. Griscom Jr., manager of the Office
of the American line, laughed at the
idea.
There is not vessel in the Spanish
navy which can steam within two
knots OF the Paris speed" he said.
III the day is clear VESSEL can be
sighted twenty miles away. II there
Is any doubt OF the vessels nationality
it is hardly likely that the Paris will
try to make II out. OF course care
full lookout will be kept for Spanish
vessels but we do not expect any Will
be sighted which Will give her any
trouble"
London, April 23.-The afternoon
newspapers IN thls cry nave receiseu
uispatches from byllas', sasihs Una, ma,
trustworthy news has been received
there to the effect that the American
liner Parls' mas Deeh SaptuIeo oi the
irish coast by spanish cruiser.
III rs believed ina lhy i,e.iast FePoits
OF the capture OF the iai1s arr Simply
repeuuohs OF YESTERDAY eveflms re
ports, winch since nave Dee" ioufiu I'M
true.
Later--lt Is pelleved mere tnat the
telegraph reports from pe,nas. reiui.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23
THE oGREoN ALL RIGHT.
Navy Department Knows where She Is
Her Captain VIII he Informed of War.

Washington, April 23--The navy de-
partment is fully aware of the where
abouts of the bapleship Oregon and
the gunboat Marietta, but for prudent
reasons the officials positively decline
to say where the vessels are, whether
or not they have been ordered to re-
turn to San Francisco or. In fact, to
make any statement respecting them
further than that they have no appre-
hension for their safety. II Is known
that the department has taken steps
to have the commander of the Oregon
met by friends and warned of the out
break of hostillties and of the presence
OF the Spanish torpedo gunboat Teme-
rario at Buenos Ayres In the path of
the warship on her way to the North
Atlantic squadron.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-23

New York, April 2S.-"Great danger
Is threatening the principles and insti-
buttons of the Latin peoples" said ex-
Premier Crlspl last night TO the Rome
correspondent OF the World
DE Tocqueville's prophecy win
soon be fulfilled, and, for veal or for
woe, American democratic principles
viii have revolutionlzed Europe
ltalie, the foreign office organ. says:
THE powers must either urge Spain
to abandon Cuba or face long war
probably fatal to Spain and Its mon
archy."
This declaration indicates a change
of front on the part OF the Italian for
eign office, which heretofore has sup
ported Spain in her determination not
to surrender Cuba.