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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-18

I
Norwich, n. Y, April 1.-THE con-
ference did not transact any business
today but it was a very busy day new
ertheless. In the morning at $50 there
was the conference love feast followed
by one of Bishop FOwler's powerful
and eloquent sermons. This was fol-
lowed by the impressive services incl
dent to the ordination of the new can
didates for the ministry. At 7.3O this
evening the anniversary of the Ep-
worth league was observed, the prin-
cipal speaker being Rev. Robert DOH
erty, Phi. ID. The work of the confer
ence will be completed tomorrow night.
The session yesterday morning was
opened with devotional exercises led
by Rev. c. IL. Hayes. Immediately af-
terwards Albert Finch and JudsOn n.
Bailey We're selected for deacons or
ders. There was quite an animated
contest for the honor of entertaining
the next conference. Bnghamton, ~
Y, Waverly, n. Y, and Kingston were
named. The vote resulted as follows:
Kingston, rs; Binghamton, AZ; Waverly,
3. The selection was then made unani-
nous.
The question of amending the disci-
pline so as to allow an equal repre-
sentation of laymen and clergymen was
carried by n vote of l03 to g.. Amend
ment Section >, Paragraph 67, of the
book Of discipline, by striking out the
words "fOrty-five" and inserting the
word "siXty," so that the section as
amended will read:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-18
WAY IT NOW READS.

The general conference shall not allow
of more than one ministerial Tcprescn-
tativc for every fourteen members OF an
annual conference; nor of a less numuer
than one for every sixty, nor of more
than two lay delegates for an annual con-
ference:
Provided, nevertheless that when there
shall be in an annual conference "A frac-
tion Of two-thirds the number that shall
be fixed for the ratio of representation,
such annual conference shall be entitled
to an additional delegate for such frac-
ton; and provided also that no confer
encc shall be denied the privilege Of one
ministerial ana one lay delegate
There was very little debate on this
proposition and it was readily passed
by vote Of l02 for and - against. The
conference then went into executive
session to consider the question of ad-
mitting the following to the confer
cnce; T. Colwell, A. c. Austin, G. Cor
rise, w. Wattres, b. r. Hampton, w.
5. Adams, d, Gridley, f, James and II.
p, Morgan,
The executive session lasted three
hours and resulted in the election of all
the candidates, A resolution previous
ly introduced providing that no min
lister should be elected until ne should
be thrty-two years, was defeated. Had
ii passed, several Of those elected would
have been Ineligible.
Saturday afternoon was devoted to
the anniversary of the Women's For
eiEn Missionary society. Mrs. C. e.
Mogg, of Wilkes Barre, presided with
charming grace and dignity. DR.. Saw
yer offered prayer and Rev. DR..
Baldwin, of New York, returned
missionary from China, gave the ad-
dress. DR.. and Mrs, Baldwin had trav-
eled $4,000 miles in their recent review
of the field. He told of the personal
visits to the various missions and the
schools of the church in the great
Chinese empire. Particularly did he
speak Of the careful training given the
Chinese girls in singing, not only
hymns but in oratorio. In one schoo!
he found the daughter Of the first wo-
man in Central China who unbound her
feet.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-07-15
Pretty Work.

Golfers Weekly tells Of great ;ot
which an English ship put Up o., the
spanish years ago. 1t is Il good story
and worth telling again:
Spanish craftsmanship, while not all
that 1t might be, has ranked pretty high.
On one occasion it effected great execu-
ton. Place, just off Cadiz. Time, lust
prior to Trafalgar. An English squad
ron was there. So, too, was the Spanish
fleet. 1t was at night The position of
the enemy was obscure. From the
squadron ship was detached. It was
ordered to find the fleet and attack it.
Inc name of that ship was the superb"
Along she flew. Astern the lights of the
English squadron tainted. Presently
there were other lights. They were
dancing ahead. They came from two
vessels. They were the rearguard of the
Spanish fleet. Their names were the
san Hermenegildo'' and the Real
Carlos.' They we're three-deckers.
They had each a hundred guns and each
thousand men. By comparison the
oupero' was an infant in arms. Along
she sped. Her lights were hidden, her
men at quarters. Between the two she
popped, Then from her. larboard and
starboard, a broadside beched. Onto the
San Hermenegildo" she poured a rain
OF shot, into the Real Carlos" a hail of
shell. With that she vanished, And
with that, fire from the "San Hernone-
gildo' began. With that the fires from
the heal Carlos opened. In the smoke
ana darkness those two ships pounded
each other until they blew up simultan-
eously, convinced, even as thev ex
pioded. that they were fighting the foe.
Since then Spanish craftsmanship has
ranked pretty high.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-07-15

sca'ping n', f''t':,. thn bi gge
chew on earth. for sale at Chas 81. Kelly
Co.'S, try some.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-07-15
Benton's Liniment.

This old reliable liniment has stood the
test of time and grows yearly in public
favor. It is alike good for man and beast
and continues to cure everything that it
reaches. If
Rusteller's Gilt Edge steam beer at the
Ozark. Call for it when you want the
best. tf
L announce herewith that I will sell
bedroom sets complete at So 80. SO CO..
s27 80, $50 90, s35 90 and $40 90. Double
spelng and top mattresses from 81 80 to
$40 90. Single lounges SIC 90 and s,2 GO
Bed lounges Sl4 90 to $50 90, all other
articles reduced in proportion. and will
assure anyone that takes the trouble to
call that the goods are all new and up to
date. No furniture store can make or
binary expenses at the above prices, but
L don't expect to make money these
times. my aim is in common with the
other merchants of Carson to leave no
excuse for parties sending out of town
for goods. GEO. w. KIzrMEY Err.
For Sale Cheap.
A house of rooms and two corner
lots. For sale cheap. Installment plan
if preferred. Inquire of Mrs. Jake
Martin.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-07-15

Read F. w. Days glove ad, he guaran-
tees his 81 gloves az we'll as his high
priced gloves.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-07-15

If, es-the Sacramento Bee asssrts Gov
erl"r SddIer accepts Woodlands offer OF
volunteers. it would be graceful AMI
appropriate act to offer Editor DUNCAN a
mission.-Report.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-07-15

The ked Cross meets to-day at . y. IN
at Odd Fellows Hall.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-07-15

Warren Keith departed for Bodie YES
terday where he will take charge of the
Wells Fargo office. Archie McCabe will
take his place in the Carson office.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-07-15

Mr.. McQuarters, who was injured bv a
lali tuesday evening, is reported very
low.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
y Pleasant Surprise.

At an early hour, Saturday August
27th a most fitting day, the friends and
relatives of Mr.. Peter lift began to gath
er at his house in Franklin township
Although much surprised Mr. lift
soon recognized it TO be the sixtieth an
nuversarv of his birth and the fifty-titth
anniversary of the birth of his better
half Mrs lift. After a large crowd had
assembled and warm greeting had been
extended to all by Mr.. lift and family
large table was ladened with that
which is necessary for the sustenance
of life The people having gathered
around the table Rev. L. G. Shu-
maker gave thanks to Almighty God
for the preservation of our lives and the
continuation of his goodness toward us
after which all joined in the repast and
the pangs Of hunger We're soon satisfied
Everyone had begun to enjoy them
selves in a sociable way when they were
called to order by W. b. Currie, Mr., L.
r. Brannan acting as chairman, they
then listened to a few well rendered ad-
dresses those to be most mentioned be
ing delivered by Willis y. Mccall and
Rev. E. c. Shumaker, all speaking high
" of Mr. lift and family as citizens and
of the benefits derived from such meet
ings in the way of cultivating socialism
and patriotism. Some delightful music
consisting of familiar hymns and ma
tional airs was furnished by choir of
young folks.
When the exercises were ended the
men Joined in an exciting game of ball
the principal features of which were the
twirling of the sphere by Rev. Shuma-
ker, the heavy hitting of Mike Fair,
and the base running of James Wilson.
After the ball game was ended all re
turned home thinking that the day had
been well spent.
E. r. STAMM Sec.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
Porto Rico no paladlse.

The popular idea that Porto Rico Is a
sweet, sea ;girt paradise is not borne out
BY the word that comes from some of
our boys stationed there. The climate
is very wearing on the average Ameri-
can citizen. and the land swarms with
insect pests and tormentors. Frank
Savard, one of the heartiest specimens
of manhood who went ont from Frank
lin with Company F, wrote from Ponce
on Aug. % to his friend, Mike Sullivan,
from which we Gull a few facts:
took sick the day after we left
Charleston with typhoid and | thought
| was a goner. but pulled through
it all right. 1 fell away 6s pounds.
You ought to see me. You could look
through me. | have gained back 20
pounds. but am so weak that | can hard
" hold n pencil. l had a hard job
fighting death for three weeks. Poor
Mark Rose died right along side Of me.
There are about 300 sick men here,
and there are three other hospitals IN
Ponce.
This is a beastly country. | would mt
stay here if they would give me the
whole outfit. You ought TO see the ants
here People have to set the feet of the
tables in water or oil TO keep the hun
grv pests from themselves and the grub.
The ants bite you at every turn. Then
there is a little flea here that gets into
Your clothes and lunches off your hide
all day and all night.
The Porto Ricans all talk Spanish.
They have no use for language. They
don't know anything. They live on
fruit; they don't know how to cook a
piece of meat, and they are black as
coal. I.-Spe ctatOr
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
Local Institutes.

The school-teachers had hot time
in Butler last week-too hot to lie
agreeable.
At the session of Thursday the COM
mittee to arrange local institutes report
ed places. with dates and names of
those who have charge as follows-Cal-
lery, October 5, T. D. Little; Valencia,
November u. Willis Pollock; Mars. De
cember 10. G.. F. Dombart: Harmony,
January 81. J. c. Digit; Evans City,
February Is. c. II Wolford; Zelienople,
March Is. J. E. Kocher: Renfrew, Janu-
airy 2S; C. S. Pierce; Petersville, Novem-
Der ). Miss Glenn; Middle Lancaster,
December II. W. 4. Swain; Porters-
vile. January Il. Frank Heberlins;
Prospect. February -, G. p. Weigle;
Cooperstown. March 4, d. 4. Rankin;
Saxonburg, November, 10; f. L. Gra-
ham: jefferson Centre. February i, X.
E. Zannizer; Sarversville, December l.,
Frank Halstead; Clinton township
January %. II. c. Montgomery; Union
Vile, December 3, J. T McCandless;
CoylesviIle, December 3, T. J. Duffy;
Harrisville, February 1, W. T. McCand-
less; West Sunbury, November ., Jen-
ME Espy; North Washington, February
IS. John Mechling; Bruin, January 81
Lottie Shoenfelt; FairYiew. December --
Will Young; Karns City, February %
Plummer Shira; Chicora, January IA,
H. Painter; Pennington, Feb. II, T. j.
Miller; Slippery Rock. October 30
D. C. Murphy; West Liberty, Decem-
Der 10, C. C. Badger; JacksYille, Janu-
arv %, G. H. Rowles; Trail, November
19, Grace Crawford; Downieville, Feb
ruary II, F. w. Pollock.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
Schley at San Juan.

The transport Seneca, carrying Rear
Admiral w. s. Schley and Brig Gen.
w. w. Gordon, of the Porto Rico mill
tary commission, arrived at San Juan,
Porto Rico Monday night. Next morn
ing a boat from the New Orleans took
Admiral Schley aboard AS he went
over the steamers side, her passengers
gave three cheers and tiger" One
man yelled: "Hurrah for the next
President" Admiral Schley was given
an enthusiastic reception on board the
New Oreleans.
The Seneca brought also the postal
commission, 80 nurses and six contract
surgeons. The Seneca went to Ponce.
Paymaster Arthur, who is on board,
has 81, 600, 900 for the troops.
The Spanish brigadier general, Val
larino, made an official visit to Admiral
Schley Later Admiral Schley and Gen
Gordon went ashore and took up their
quarters at the hotel Iugleterra The
only gaurd for the party consisted OF
three policemen, but even these were
unnecessary. About o'clock Gen.
Brooke arrived from Rio Pie6ras, and
the three commissioners, all of whom
are ranked by Capt. Gen. Macias. made
a call upon him.
1t is reported that the Spanish com
missioners expect considerable compen-
sation for the Spanish property to b,
relinquished.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
In Menorian.

On Aug. 30. 1898 after brief illness,
Miss Nettie Al, eldest daughter Of q.
w. ana Matilda Grove, departed this
life in the 18th year OF her age.
Having been early dedicated to God
we have every reason to believe that
she was soon led to realize an interest
in her Savior AS n daughter, sister
and friend, Nettie was dutiful, gentle
and affecti0nate and her life was singu-
larlY amiable and attractive.
The law of kindness WRs IN her heart
Never was her character more engag
ing than during the few weeks that pre-
ceeded her removal.
Fading away in the presence OF friends
and in spite of their efforts TO stay the
progress of disease she was cheerful and
manifested unaffected resignation to the
Divine will.
In her sudden removal companions
and friends may read the value of early
pietv and conservation to God. Truly
the ways of providence are mystery,
the beloved daughter is suddenly strlck-
en- down at the beginning Gf a life full
of promise but it is ours to say "Ihy
will be done She has departed to be
with Christ which is for better
May the Redeemer in person, occupy
the vacant chair in this home. May
the great Comforter Gll the aching yoid
in the hearts of this bereaved family.
, - 49, T. q
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
delinquent CRIMINAL Legislation.

In the contention which has arisen
over the extradition of Mrs. Botlsin, the
alleged poisOner Of two women in Della
ware. the delinquency of the legislation
for criminal correction in this country
stands revealed. The case against the
California woman seems to be com
pletely established The circumstantial
evidence against her Is overwhelming.
But the chances are that she will escape
punishment. and even avoid trial. but
invoking in her behalf a legal techni-
cality
1t seems that the rule of American
Jurisprudence, with reference to the
extTaditiou of accused criminals from
one state to another. is limited within
close lines. That is to say. in order to
bring an accused person within extra
ditable conditions, it must he shown
that such person was within the state
making the claim. committed the crime
while there and surreptitioIsly departed
a fugitive from Justice. As IN this case.
the criminal agent was transmitted by
mail and the accused was not in the
state in which the poisoning occurred at
the time it occurred, it is held that she
Is not amenable to the eXtradition laws,
and if that he true. she cannot be
brought 70 trial, conviction or punish
ment.
The principles of law which give the
accused the benefit of every doubt and
holds the prisoner innocent until proved
guilty are no doubt just and wise. But
there ought to be some guarantee that
criminals will be brought 10 justice and
punishment, and way provided to
bring to trial those who are palpably
guilty. The criminal codes in all the
states are defective. but this delin-
quency in the extradition laws is the
most glaring thus far brought into
public notice Pittsburg News
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
Marriageable Age.

In Germany. the man must be at
least Is years of age.
In Greece the man must have seen at
least IA summers, and the woman II.
In France the man must be iS and n
woman IA; il Belgium the same ages.
In Portugal boy of IA is considered
manageable. aaa o woman of ~.
In Spain the intended husband must
have passed his 14th year, the woman
her l2th
In Switzerland men from the age of
IL are allowed to marry.
In Austria a mar" and women
are supposed to be capable of conduct
ing a home of their own from the age
of IA.
In Hungary, for Roman Catholics the
man must be IA years old, and the wo-
man ~; for Protestants, the man must
be 1S and woman 10
In Russia and Saxony they are lit
tie more sensible. and n youth must re
frain from entering into matrimony till
he can count ~ years and the woman
till she can count 16.
In Turkey. any youth and maiden
who can walk properly and can under
stand the necessary religious service.
! are allowed to be united for life.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
Cut Through Dervish Horde.

London, September 5.-Dispatches
from Omdurmap relate that the news
paper correspondent, Howard, who was
afterwards killed, rode in the gallant
charge cf the Twenty first Lancers.
These troops were scouting. when they
saw in the bush between 600 and 200
Dervishes The Lancers charged the
enemy and suddenly found themselves
face to face with 1000 sordsinen, being
thus outnumbered four to one. The
Dervishes were hidden from view in a
hollow. The Lancers charged through
them, reformed and charged back to re-
cover their wounded, who We're being
savagely slaughtered.
The official list gives the number OF
British officers killed in the capture of
Omdurman as two, while thirteen We're
wounded. Of the men 90 were killed
and 90 wounded. The loss sustained
by the native was: Officers. killed, 8
wounded: men, 90 killed, 221 wounded.
Colonel Rhodes, a brother of Cecil
Rhodes, and correspondent of the Lon
don Times, was severely wounded,
bullet having struck him in the shout
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
POLITICAL.

The Post says that the Democrats
Won" in the Democratic Convention OF
Allegheny Co. last week. The conven-
ton endorsed Robb, Republican for
Judge, and there promises to be a
warm time in Allegheny Co, tnls
Fall.
Summers M. Jack, of Indiana was
nominated for Congress by the Twen-
ty-first district Republican conference
on Wednesday of last week on the 4od
ballot. At the forenoon session eight
ballots were taken, but these proved
mere skirnishes. Only one ballot was
necessary in the afternoon. When the
roll was called Westmoreland, first on
the list, cast three votes for Robbins;
then Clearfield broke away from tne
Westmorelander and voted three for
Jack. Indiana followed suit, giving
the Indiana man nine votes TO three for
Robbins.
At the Democratic county convention
held in New Castle last week Jessie ).
Dean, an old Republican, was placed on
the Democratic ticket for the Legisla-
ture.
At Altoona one of the Democratic
nominees for the Legislature withdrew,
and the convention substituted man
named by the Wanamaker Republi-
cans.
On Friday last Rev. Swallow ad-
dressed an open letter to Senator Quay
in reply to an article in Philadelphia
newspaper, in which the senator threat
ened Swallow with prosecution for his
alleged connection with an attack on
Mr.. Quay's private character in the
New York Voice.
The doctor said he would be at his
Office all next day and also Tuesday,
when it would be his pleasure to accept
and acknowledge service of summons.
Gov. Hastings appointed j. A. Evans
Judge of G. P. No. 8, Allegheny Co.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1898-09-08
JURY LISTS FOR SEPT. r.

List of names dra wn from the proper
jury wheel this secon d day of Aug 1898,
to serve as Petit Jurors at the regular
term of Court commencing on the sec
ond Monday of September, 1898, the
same being the 18th day of said month.
Boyer John, Lancaster twp, farmer,
Beatty Il ), Harrisville, merchant.
Bauldauff Geo. Summit twp, farmer,
Barnhart Jacob, Butler 1st w, laborer
Butler A f. Parker twp, producer
Byerley Harvey ID, Butler ID W, clerk,
Christman John, Butler 1st W, carpen
ter.
Campbell A d, Petrolia, farmer,
Coyle John, Clearfield twp, farmer.
Doerr Geo, Buffalo twp, farmer,
Deets John NJ, Fairview twp, farmer,
Davidson d F, Slipperyrock twp far
mer,
Lrescher Edward, Saxonburg, wagon
maker.
Elliott Jas, Buffalo twp, farmer.
English w l., Portersville gent,
Flanagan Jas, Butler I'd w, glassworker,
Fleeger NJ, Forward twp, farmer,
Greenawalt Henry, jackson twp, far
mer,
Glenn Horace. Washington twp, far
mer,
Gilkey Jos. Valencia, farmer,
Hinchherger John. Butler twp, farmer.
Hinchberger Geo, Butler twp, farmer,
Hawk Isaac A, Butler Is: w, carpenter,
Herr Albert j, Butter 5th w, printer,
Hutchison VIM, Oakland twp, farmer,
Kidd Ross, Mars, farmer,
Kidd Saml, Butler I'd W, gardner,
Kelley Harry l., Worth twp, farmer,
Love H w, Clinton twp. farmer,
Love VIM, Butler twp, farmer,
Maloney Michael Donegal twp, produc-
er,
McElvain Reuben, Butler 1st w, clerk,
McGucken Geo, Clearfield twp farmer,
McClafferty John, Clearfield twp far-
mer, zr-rar,5ar
Russell w G.. Sunbury, merchant,
Robb f NJ, Oakland twp, farmer,
Smith Jas, Buffalo twp, farmer,
Smith w +. Forward twp, farmer,
Sproull E G.. Marion twp, miller,
Seaton Ambrose, Washington twp, far
mer,
Sutton Sanl1 Butler 1st w, carpenter
Thompson Rob't, Butler I'd w, watch
man,
Timblin A L. Fairview, shoemaker.
Vandyke Clyde, Mercer twp, farmer,
Weigle G Il. Prospect, slater,
Wick Turner, Concord twp, farmer,
Wright S NJ, Jefferson twp, driller.