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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25

DRILLING CONTEST-The drilling
contest yesterday at Winship's hotel.
Throop, in which Patrolmen Perry and
Duggan, of the Scranton police depart
ment, competed. was won by Nichols and
Johns, n pair of experts who have not
been beaten in their recent contests The
match was swoepstake, $50 a pair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25
There's Much to
Be Thankful For

in the home circle when really fine
instrument forms one of its chief
organ that is good value for the price
paid, is well spent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25

The Festival Comprised Three Ses-
sions-The Affair Was a Musical
and Literary Success and Was
Productive of q Goodly Sum of
Money for the Club-Providence
Choir Captured the Big Event of
the Eisteddfod-olyphant the Only
other Competitor for the honor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25

SYMPHONY CONCERT.-Thc appear
ance in Scranton on Monday evening next
In the symphony orchestra concert Cf
Evan Williams, the renowned young
Welsh tenor, is an event that has aroused
deep interest among the lovers of music
in Scranton. The orchestra numbers fifty
two performers, and the beautiful orches-
trail works by Mendelssohn Cherubini and
Grieg will prove to be decided treat, in
connection with the great sOloist of tho
evening. There is every indca tion of
rousing house to greet the Symphony
boys and girls, and the great singer in
next Monday evenings concert.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-11-25

Mrs. Clarke'S Cookery Book, con-
tanning I,I7S receipts with every
$500 purchase.
Basement only.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
WANTS TO Be A POLICEMAN.
Jim Williams DESTROYS Of Getting on the Force
Other Council Matters.

Jim Williams, the well known pugi-
list, wants to he a policeman, and last
night appeared before the Council COM
mittee on fire and police, urging his
candidacy and requesting that the
committee use its influence with the
Mayor in getting him on the force. 1t
was decided by the committee to use
It's personal influence and not to make
any recommendation. There's no de-
nying the fact that Jim would prove
terror to a certain class of evil doers
and there are a number of his admirers
who would like to see him get there.
Should he succeed. he says he will quit
the ring forever.
In the matter of Mayor .Clark's pro-
motion of number OF firemen, II waA
commended by some Of the members
that IL man was appointed to the
department as lieutenant and was
afterward reduced TO the ranks to
make room for fireman promoted
to the iieutenancy, the change was in
iact removal of the man first APP
pointed, from his office. The case was
therefore subject to the law affecting
removals. The question was referred
to the city attorney for an opinion.
The joint committee ON streets and
hilBdtio1 authorized the city engineer
and street supervisor to replace the
wornout canal fiume In the eastern
part OF the city. with brick conduit
TO cost not to exceed $3.50. The work
VIII be done by day labor. The city
engineer estimated that 34S feet OF
conduit would cost $50 If built BY con-
tract NUT as the city must have water
In the canal by May 1st the commit
tee deemed the delay attendant upon
advertising for the work, to be mad
vlsable. '--
The water committee met and dis.
cussed the trip TO city creek, and the
recomnendations to be made. The re.
port favoring the expenditure of 81, 900
or so much thereof as may be neces.
shry Tor increasing the city's water
supply VIII be held over for a week nj
the request of the city engineer Men
are already at work cleaning out the
tunnels. The suggestion that the mat
ter of employing an extra man at the
nighttime tank, be left to the decision
OF the finance committee, met with
disfavor
The sprinkling committee decided to
consult the city attorney regarding the
redistricting of the city for sprinkling,
On account OF the probable scarcity of
water, 1t may be necessary to curtail
| sprinkling operations.
Helaman Pratts claim for title to
| two acres of land on Canyon road wa.
heard by the public grounds commit.
| tee and viii SO to the city attorney for
| an opinion.
I
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
ADJUSTMENTS.

Daniel Sully presents strong story
of home life in his play OF Aud Lang
Syne, some scenes of which are de-
cldedly reminiscent of Hernes work
in Shore Acres, as regards the quiet
pathos Of the situation, and there
were rot many dry eyes, in the audi
ence during the scene of the death OF
the old grandmother A powerful
climax Is reached where the old man,
advancing toward the death chamber,
overcome by emotion. drops the lighted
candle he is carrying. and the curtain
falls amid the total darkness of the
stage. The play has strong plot
underlying the action OF the piece, and
the sacrifices made by Uncle Bob in
shielding the son of his old friend
from disgrace in the eyes OF the father,
for the sake OF Aud Lang Syne. is n
theme which is worked up In excellent
shape. The surprise party in the new
home was n refreshing piece of realism,
and the consequent musical program
was one of real merit, the male quar-
tette receiving n number of deserved
en"ores, and the recitation the Boot
blacks Apple, by little Doris was well
rendered. The company appear to
very much better advantage through
out, than In the play OF O'Brien, the
Contractor, and why they did not give
Aud Lang Syne as their opening piece
is d mystery as they certainly would
have secured better patronage with
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
AS 70 UTAH MILITIA.
1t Win Promptly Respond to the Call Of
President Mckinley.
GOVERNOR PREFERS TO SEND ARTILLERY
In That Way tho states Troops Could be
Heard of to Better Advantage
Numerous Volunteers.

AdIutant General Cannon stated this
afternoon that there would be no diff
Guilty or delaying in complying with the
call of the President for volunteer
troops so far as Utah is concerned
His office is In receipt OF number of
letters from men from different parts of
the State proferring to raise companies
to so to the front az soon as occasion
should require. To all such inquiries
both COMMUNICATIVE chief Wells and
General Cannon replied that prefer
ence would he given to the members of
the National Guard.
1t now looks as though Utah's quota
for the first call would be $40 men
which the Governor prefers to have
come from the ranks of the artillery
as In that event the men would be bet
ter able to preserve their idetlty as an
organization and make better show
ing for the State. If infantry are called
for they will of necessity be merged
into other ORGANIZATIONS and will to a
large extent be lost sight Of How
ever, II the call comes for that class
of troops they will be promptly fur
nlshed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
SUICIDED BY hanging.
Joseph H. Stay, a Former Salt laker, Sud-
denly Ends His Earthly Career.
DssPoNDeNcy AND INSANITY THE CAUSE
Had Recently been Discharged from the
Asylum for tho Second Tim--Fright-
encd the Oniccrs When Arrested.

Joseph II. Stay, formerly resident
OF the Seventh ward Of this city. bnt
who has of late been living with his
family on the old Woodbury. farm at
Mil Creek, committed suicide at that
place today. The particulars of the
tragic act were not fully forthcoming
before press time. stay was a gardener
by occupation. For several years his
mind was deranged ana on two occa-
slons he spent considerable time in the
asylum at Provo. and only emerged
from that institution the last time a
few weeks ago. He was not. cured,
however. as had been hoped for, and
ended his troubles by suicide.
When arrested last fall. prior to his
commitment to the asylum. he created
sensation In police circles by disarm-
Ing a deputy sheriff while enroute to
Jail and firing his revolver through n
hack window into a crowd of Second
South street bystanders. Stay .subse-
quently had q hearty laugh at the
manner in which he frightened the
limb of the law.
Stay was about forty-fve years Of
age and leaves a wife and eight or
nine children.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
BECK1S CHICKEN FARM.
Trial Of a $751; Damage Suit For Alleged
Breach Of Promise.
PROCEEDINGS IN THE wATERwoRks CASE


Judge Higgins is engaged this after
nvon hearing the $4,000 damage suit of
G.. NJ. Helm against John Beck.
Tho complaint alleges that in Sep
tember. 1896, plaintiff and defendant
entered into Il contract whereby there
was leased for one year farm near
I.ehi for the purpose of raising chick
ems. It is also alleged that the farm
contained hen houses, yards and fields,
and hot spring furnishing hot water
to hatch chickens, by the use of incu-
bators. A breach Of contract is then
alleged by the defendant failing TO fuf-
nish incubators, eggs, etc, and the one
thousand chickens agreed upon were
never Matched. to plaintiffs damage In
the sum of $4,000.
The defendant denies the contract
and alleges that defendant at the time
was In INDECENT circumstances. and
plaintiff gave him permission to move
his family on to his farm II ~ then
alleged that plaintiff represented him
self to defendant as n scientific
chicken fancier and could raise chick
ems by means of incubators and the
Hot Springs waters. 1t is then set out
that instead of plaintiff looking after
defendants interest he wholly neglect
ed the same and suffered the horses
and cattle to suffer from starvation
and thirst; broke travelling vehicles
and harness, injured furniture, etc.
Defendant asks that plaintiff take
nothing and that he have Judgment
against him for s5s0.l0.
Pardee q Kroeger appears for plain
tiff, and Daniel Harrington for de-
PENDANT.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
WEATHER VANE.
Observations Taken a, Utah, Idaho. Montana
and Wyoming Stations.

Weather report showing observn-
tlons at am. today:
salt Lake City-Barometer. 1910:
temperature. so; minimum, a; wind,
southeast. 3 miles per hour. rnin.
trace; cloudy.
Baker City-Barometer 3O1e; tenn
perature, ~; minimum 40: wind, south
west 10 miles per hour; rain .Oi inches:
CLOUDY.
Observation-Disclosures 1910; tenn
perature, 30; minimum, 80: wind. west
miles per hour; rain .02 inchc. clear.
Havre-Barometer, 1880; tempera-
ture. ~ minimum, Sc; wind, west
light; clear.
Helena Barometer, a0:O2 tempera-
ture, ~; minimum. 40: wind, south
west. 10 miles per hour; rain Oi inches;
cloudy.
Miles City-Barometer. 29ss: tenn
peisturc, Az minimum, ~; wind. calm;
cloudy.
idaho Falls-Rarometer sO.o2; tenn
reratute. a.. minimum, AZ; wind
south. "a miles per hour; rain trace:
cloudy.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. 30.OS; tenn
rerature, SO. minimum, 90; wind.
southwest, Is miles per hour; cloudy.
General and local forecasts for SO
hours ending pm tomorrow.
For Utah: Forecast made at San
Francisco.
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday.
Stationary temperature.
For SAT- Lake City and vicinity:
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday,
Stationary temperature.
j, II. SMITH.
Observer Weather Bureau.
Today's temperature as shown in tho
fac smile Thermometer given below:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22

cargo, consisting of corn, -four and
dried salt ments would have at any
other time excited considerable com
ment among the men who are familiar
with shipping interests, but interest Is
added by the fact that other steamers
OF the same line have within the last
two weeks carried cargoes equal, II not
larger than that carried by the Aloe
dene.
In an emergency these supplies could
be made TO last the Spanlards In Cuba
some time
The Aloedene has received her clear
ancc papers, but her complete mani
fest has not been made public. 1t IL
announced by the same line that the
steamers Bergen and Sogucranca,
which were to lrave sailed tomorrow
for Havana and other Cuban ports, win
not sail until Monday, and II Is prob
able that they will go direct to Mexican
ports and Will not stop at Havana.
The British steamship Aloedlne,
heavily laden with provisions. sailed
for Havana today. The captain said he
did not believe the Aloedene would
reach her destination.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22

ally learned but it is said they may fol-
low shortly.
The Marblehead is taking on water
and will doubtless join the squadron III
day or two.
The Fern went to Tampa for amInu-
milton for the fleet and VIII carry II
to Havana II that Is the destination.
At present the fleet is moving Wei out
to sea and may await further orders II
those so far received are not final.
Torpedo boats held here can quickly
carry such dispatches To the ships;
The terrible tension of waiting days
are past and all ears are now strained
for the thunder Of guns which VIII tell
that the long awaited crisis is nj hand.
The Dauntless. despatch boat OF the
Associated Press left here with the
fleet.
The departure of ,he fleet was not SO
imposing as had been anticipated. ON
the contrary there was something OF a
scramble to get away When all was
ready the flagship swung around ana
came well into the harbor signalling
to the ships to sail.
After receiving responses she turned
and headed for the open sea with the
Indiana closely in her rear.
The Indiana had been coaling III Dry
Tortugas but was cabled for, and at
midnight she Joined her two sister
ships at the anchorage. The ileet lying
close to the shore, the Amplitude was
the first to leave. She Numbered along
after theMachias. She was the iirst OF
the monitors to join the war-like pro-
cesslon looking the deadly instrument
she is.
Then came the Nashville, her three
smokestacks distinguishing her from
theSothers, with the ginbuat Winning
ton pumping alongside. The Castlon'
which was next was little compared 10
the other members. but looked gam.
for bloody work should the fortunes oil
war demand The Cincinnati was de-
layed a little time as she was in the act
of taking coal from schooner on Fort
Taylor when the signal to sail was
given. But she got into the jagged line
next. The other ships of the ilect iol-
lowed In navy mathematical formation
The Mayflower brought up the rear
OF the parade and was one of the last
to fade from view. The torpedo boats
did not start until o'clock, but as II
to exhibit their capabilities, they darted
ahead and were lost to sight In the for
ward group. The monitors Puritan ana
Terror laid side by side. coallng from "A
large barge which was between them
their decks crowded with officers and
blue jackets observing the naval pa
geant 1t is believed that the two mon
itors are TO follow the rest OF the squad
ron. Following the floating forts was
the fleet of newspaper dispatch boats,
numbering about twenty Three ex-
pert Cuban pilots accompanied the
fleet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
OGDEN wATERwoRKs CASE.
Plaintiff Rosts and Defense Busy Putting
In Testimony.

The plaintiff in the Ogden water
works case rested this morning and
this afternoon the defense is putting
In its testimony.
William II. Rowe. until recently
president and manager of the Beaver
River Irrigation and Ogden Water
works company was called today and
testified that Jarvis & Conklin have
been interested In all of the companies
from the organization Of the company
that took possession of the city water
works system. and that the present
company operating the works Is but a
reorganization of the original company,
with the same stockholders and parties
in interest.
City Engineer N. w. Bethel testified
as to the locations of the conduHs,
reservoirs and pipo lines in both the
old and new systems.
Contrary to the announcement, made
in open court yesterday afternoon, the
defense did not move for a non-sult.
but ar soon as the plaintiff rested coun-
sci for the defense called Mr.. Bethel
and was examining him when the
News" report closed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
SIXTEENTH HERE TOMORROW.
viii Arrive Over the Oregon Short Line on a
Two Section Special at 10 am.

A telegram received by the Oregon
Short Line officials this afternoon was
to the effect that the Sixteenth United
States troops would reach Huntington
at o'clock this evening and that
they would arrive here about 10 a. m,
tomorrow in two-section special
train, the coming OF which is awaited
with marked interest by many Salt
L.akers.
Colonel Theaker is in command of
the regiment, and Governor Wells
wired him today announc-
ing that citizens of Salt
Lake We're anxious to give an informal
reception to himself and men providing
a stop of an hour or SO could be made
for that purpose. An answer is ex-
reoted this evening. 1t is quite certain
that the stop will be very short one
even II the invitation is accepted as
the regiment is DESTROYS OF pushing
through to its destination as fast as
possible. The journey will be resumed
from here over the Rio Grande West
eTu,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
WAR NOTES.

Washington. April 22.--The volunteer
army bill was signed by the President
at 1905 p. m.
Washington. April 1.-THE state de-
partment this morning was considering
recommendation that Congress form
ally declare war.
Washington, April 22.Secretary
Long said this afternoon that Captain
Sampson has been appointed as acting
rear admiral" II IA supposed he VIII
be named later as rear admiral"
Washington, April 22--The Senate
hns adjourned out of respect to Wal
ness transacted by the Senate tomor-
row. The naval bill win go over until
Monday. t
Madrid, April %, noon.-The queen
regent had conference today with
Gen. Weyler and the European dlplo-
mats had frequent conferences with the
minister for foreign affairs.
st. Johns. N. b., April 22-Incomine
ships report having seen mysterious
steamer off Cape Race. Rumor has
1t that she Is a Spanish warship watch
ing for American vessels.
London, April 22.-The Spanish
American war is lettering the market.
Wheat jumped 5s a quarter and holders
are disnclined to part with It, At
Glasgow sugar rose 2s. Cd per ton,
large business.
Knoxville. Tenn. April 22.--Com
mander Washburn Maynard. of the
Nashville. which fired the first shot
and made the first capture in the war.
IL a Knoxville man.
On receipt of the news excitement
was intense.
London, April 22.-spain, 1t is semi
..IH tu1 all
act In conformity with the declaration
of Paris respecting neutral vessels and
neutral goods.
Buenos Ayres, April 22, $3.50 p. M
The Spanish torpedo Bunboat Temora-
rio left here today. 1t IL believed she
Is going to meet the United States bat
tleship Oregon.
London, April 22.--The British ad-
miralty has ordered that the bills or
lading of all ships carrying naval
stores shall be accompanied by certifi-
Gates showing the stores are govern
ment property. in order to prevent the
possibility of their cunflscation.
Paris, April ga Spanish financier
has subscribed $4,000 towards the
fund which the embassy of Spain has
raised to strengthen the fleet of thar
country. f,
London. April 22.--It was announced
In the House of Commons this after
noon by Mr.. Balfour, acting secretary
of foreign affairs, that Spain has not
yet given notice of her adherence to
the declaration of Paris, regarding
privateering.
Las Palmas, Canary Islands, April
22,-The Spanish steamer Montzerrat
left here on April 10. with Il valuable
cargo for, Havana, She should prove
rich prize for the United States
cruisers.
Washington April e. Captain
Sampson VIII be nominated as rear
admiral After the war closes he will
drop back to his old rank. This step Is
taken to insure Captain Simpsons
command as ranking officer.
Havana, April 22.-rhe colonial gov
ernment has published a manifesto
calling upon the Inhabitants to ''repel
invaders"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22

There is movement on foot to give
n complimentary testimonial to Prof.
John p. Meakin. His friends and
many who do not know him personally
recognize the fact that Johnny" as
he is Familiarity called. has done more
in the line of helping others In this
way than any other entertainer in the
country, he has never been found
wanting when there was call for de-
serving charity or popular entertain
mant and his feature has never been
sight one in any such entertain
ments. An excellent program is being
arranged and there can be no doubt
that some of the professors good
deeds will prove to be bread on the
waters for him. Particulars will ap-
pear later.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-04-22
Fire al Oasis,

Willard Progress: Sunday, the peo-
pie OF Oasis We're threatened by what
might have been n disastrous fire.
About noon some brush u quarter of
a mile west of r.. NJ. Webbs corrals
and buildings was set on fire. There
was northwest breeze and almost
Immediately after the fire was lighted
1t commenced Its march of devastation
and ruin. In ten minutes 1t had
reached Il fence, where 1t commenced
its destructive work in earnest. The
brush in that neighborhood is known
as rabbit brush and burns like OIL
The flames We're roaring and leaping
forty feet high, and gave one very
fair idea of a prairie fire. The fire
rushed on toward the gasoline tanks
which We're built near the railroad Y
This filled the people with terror, and
women ran with their children in the
opposite direction, fearing an explo-
sion II the fire reached the tanks
But luckily 1t was stopped In time TO
prevent 1t. Not much damage was
done except that some fencing and
poles were burned.