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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11
BOARD OF HEALTH STATISTICS.

The report of the board of health
for the month of November shows the
lowest mortality rate Of any previous
month since January /, 1899 Thirteen
deaths occurred in the borough during
November from the following causes:
Marasmus, g.; diphtheria, /; membran-
eous Group, 2; peritonitis, 8; paraly-
sis, /; acute meningitis, 1; death from
injuries, !; still born, /,
OF contagious diseases there were
nine cases reported as follows: Diph-
theria s; scarlet fever, /, Comparing
last month with the corresponding
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
DEATH RATE INCREASING IN
AN ALARMING MANNER.

Contagious Diseases Prevalent in
Many Homes-Ten Funerals in
Two Days Record-breaker-ob-
sequies of T. B. Mansfield, Thomas
Roberts and Mrs. William Hay
ward-Fire on Robinson Street.
News of the Churches-Arrange-
ments for st. Patrick's Fair--other
News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11
OBITUARY

A sad death occurred yesterday at the
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael O'Boyle
of 2l7 Prospect avenue. Joseph O'Boyle,
their 13-yeGr-old son, was suddenly
stricken by diphtheria and died His
mother and one little sister are also af-
fiicted with the same disease and are
dangerously i'll. The young lad was an
altar boy in st. Peters Cathedral and n
student at St. Thomas college. lie was
bright and studious, a favoritc with all
who knew him. The funeral will take
place Tuesday morning at $50 o'clock,
the services being conducted in st.
Peters cathedral and interment in Cathe-
dral cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11

Morgan Morgan. aged 50 years, died ut
his home in Carbordale Saturday. De-
ceased was pioneer resident of Carbon.
dale, and was well known throughout
the Lackawanna valley. lie is survived
by his son, William II. Morgan, of 2l0
North Main avenue, one of The Tribune
collectors, and two brothers, Watkil
Morgan, Of this city, and John Morgan,
of Kansas CITY, formerly of this city.
The funeral will be conducted this af-
ternoon at . o'clock from the family
residence in Carhondale. Rev. b. =.
| Evans and Rev William Lewis, of this
| city, will ofiiCatC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11
HAPPENINGS OF
NORTH SCRANTON
SATURDAYS REPUBLICAN PRI-
MARES WERE VERY LIVELY.

A Very Holly Contested Fight for
the Aldermanic Nomination, in
Which Otto D. Myers, the Present
Incumbent, Came OFF Victorious
With Majority Of 11S-Morris ".
Morris Again Nominated for Com
mon Council, While Francis j.
Oliver Will Run for School Control
ler-Fire on West Market Street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11

preparations for the cantata, "a Trip
to Old Chris" which they will hold
Dec. 22.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11

month of last year there We're three
less deaths.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11

Emma Grambo, the 10-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Grambo, OF
Pittston avenue, on Saturday morning,
succumbed to the dreaded disease scarlet
fever. This is the third of the children
of the bereaved family who have died in
less than two weeks and the parents are
almost hcartbrokcn. The funeral took
place yesterday afternoon. Interment
was made in the German Catholic cemc-
terry al No. g.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11
In Ladies' NeCkWear

Out of hundreds of examples shown,
there are hardly two alike. Our de-
signs are mostly exclusive, so that la
dies making selections here may rest
assured that they are not going to wear
what everybody else has got or can get
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11

Pea Coal S1.25 a Ton Delivered
to South Side, central city and central
Hyde Park. Address orders to c. b.
Sharkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11
This Is Holiday Season

At any rate, when Our great main
floors are an open promenade to the
public, then you need not be at all
backward in coming in to look over
the loveliness of the finest display of
neckwear ever shown in this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11
DreSSy NeckWear for
Ladies and Gentlemen

There's display in Our windows and
within the store, near main entrance,
that ought to be of interest to every
lady in Scranton, while we'll dressed
men will not look upon it lightly.
Fashions come and go. Sometimes
one feature in dress receives more at
tention than another, and just at pres
ent it seems to center on neckwear, and
the new dressy effects shown are mar
vels of beauty and exquisite art.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-11
ADJUSTMENTS.
The heHighWayman

Under the management of Mr.. S. T.
King. 40 artists including the renowned
singing comedian, Mr. Arthur DEACON,
Miss Maud Williams and other choice
lyric spirits. Prices-s 90, 75. So %.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
DISAPPOINTED pROSPECTOHS.
Tn, Robertson Parry Alter Much Suffering Return
in an Emaciaed Condition

Victoria. B. c., Aug. S.-AccordinS to
arrivals by the steamer Rosalie from
Alaska John f. Robertson and party
Of II prospedbors who set out from
Dawson city a year ago to prospect
along the Porcupine river. returned To
the Klondlke in an emaciated condition
on July %.
They reached Dawson on the steam-
er Sault Ste. Marie. which vessel pick
ed them up at the confluence OF the
Porcupin and Yukon. The unfortunate
prospectars left Dawson because of
report Of miner who came I'm from
the headwaters OF the Porcupine and
told OF rich finds there. The Robertson
party, led by the miner. started for the
scene Of his reported findings, but dur
ing their journey the miner was
drowned and although they searched
the country thoroughly Robertson and
his party failed 10 find traces of the
dead mans El Dorado. They were fin
ally taken on board a whaler, where
they spent hhe winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
FOR GARDENERS BAY.
New York Yacht Club Squadron Sails
From New London.
Columbia and Defender viii Have Another
Race Of Thirty Miles.

New London. Aug. S.--The Ne W York
Yacht cdub squadron got under way
This morning Tor the initial run OF the
cruise to Gardiner's bay, Long Island.
The sky was perfectly clear in the
early morning. bur. the wind In the har-
Dor was very light. although out In
the sound. there seemed tobe quite a
breeze from the westward.
The fleet had received few additions
rhrough the arrival Of half "a dozen
boats durn gthe night and at colors
chis morning there were over lio yachts
anchored of the Pequot house.
At o'clock the flagship slgnalied
thar the starr would be made IN an
hour. Soon after colors at o'clock the
sailing craft OF the nset began - get
up their mainsails and by half PAST
eight nearly all had been set ready Tor
the signal 10 start.
shortly before 10 o'clock the tdBahip
got underway and stood down to the
starting point. at Sarah's ledgs re
was followed Immediately by those
yachts which did not intend - take
part in the race and whose captains de-
sired to get an early start over ther
more speedy companions.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
ANNUAL REUNION.


The annual reunion OF Battery ID,
First Rhode Island Light Artillery, Is
being held today at Fields Point, and
quite a number Of the veterans of the
civil war, with their relatives and
friends. repaired To Col. Atwell's IA
nous resort, and, OF course had one of
the very best of shore dinners.
Prior TO the dinner the regular busi-
ness meeting was held, and the usul,
routine matters were disposed of, after
which came the election of officers
which resulted as follows: President.
Christopher Carpenter: Vice President
Clark Walker; Secretary and Treasur-
er Gideon Spencer; executive commit
tee Charles G.. Gray, Moses Budlong
and Daniel w. Elliott. The Getting
was then adjourned.
The balance OF the day was passed i'm
a social manner, one Of the very pleas
ing features being the violin selections
played by Dan" Elliott who used the
same fiddle" that he carried with him
during the war. The instrument is in
excellent condition, and Comrade Ell
liott would not part with 1t under any
consideration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
PROBING INTO THE
STRATFORD DISASTER.
Witnesses Tell of the Rapid Speed at
Which lll-Fated Car Ran
on the TreStle.

bridgeport. Aug. '.-The officials
probing into the cause Of and RESPONSE
bility for the appalling catastrophe
which overlook a trolley car on the
shelton extension at Stfatford on sun
day was begun In earnest this amorning
when the coroner's jury opensd the in
quest i'm the commissioners room al the
county building at 10 o'clock. There
were no spectators. tn proceedings be-
ing watched only by interested lawyers
and the newspaper reporters.
OF the several witnesses summoned
by the coroner but two were present
and while they were being examined
deputy sheriffs We're out on hunt for
the absent ones. The first witness was
William H. Peck of Stratfori, whose
house is located at a point so feet, per-
haps, from the trestle where the sffair
occurred Mr., Peck was allowed TO tell
his story i'm his own way. He SAID that
on Sunday afternoon just before the
disaster he was sitting I'm the bed OF the
pond over which the bridge passes.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
FARMERS THE SUFFERERS.
Their CaliIe, Sheep, Etc., CARED Away and
SlauphIerei BY Unknown Persons.

Laconia, n. H., Aug. S-The author
itfes of the neighboring town of San
bornton have been called upo nto in
vestigate depredations which have been
committed on farms in the vicinity as
a result of which several citizens have
suffered a considerable loss of meat
stock. Fred Osgood is among the prin-
cipal losers, a pair OF steers having re-
Gently been missed from his pasture.
After a search the heads horns and
hides We're found i'm a piece of wood
land and examination showed that the
animals had been shot in the head by a
rifle bullet and dragged TO a secluded
spot and there dressed. the carcasses
having been taken away.
Another farmer, who lost an OK.
found 10 in a patch OF cleared land
dead from "A rifle bullet. 1t is thought
that the slayers did not dare To take
chances in cutting il up i'm the open.
Other farmers IN the vicinity have re-
ported the loss of sheep and lambs and
the trouble has become SO prevalent
that the authorities felt called upon 10
take up the matter. The value of the
property that already has disappeared
Is placed at several hundred dollars.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
WORK OF A CYCLONE.


Fort De France. Martinique, Aug. s.
\ cyclone at II o'clock yesterday morn
ing struck Pinto-A -Pitre. Island of
Guadaloupe. The disturbance listed
until nearly 4:SO p. m. A number OF
houses had their roofs blown Off. and
were Hooded and a number were demol-
ished, but no fatalities were recorded.
Tweuty-threo fiatboats and fishing
boats were sunk In the harbor I'm addl-
ton TO several schooners. two small
steamboats, and another steamer. the
Hlrondihe which were wrecked at 9TH
en- places. The Alcyon. steam vessel.
had her stern damaged The French
cruiser Cecille, which was i'm the har
Dor. did not suffer at all.
Al communication with the interior
OF the island where the damage done Is
consldeiablc has been interruNed. AT
Shntes two schooners were sunk and
some hatboats were driven into. the I'M
terior The plantations suffered consid-
crably
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
Approach Out Of True.

From his position he was unable TO
know of the speed of the fated car as
1t rushed along toward the trestlc. Ills
attention. however, was soon attracted
by peculiar grating and humping,
probably occasioned when the car left
the rails and began 10 bob along The
ties. few seconds later the car came
into his range OF vision. In another IN
slant II was all over. Juror Gable asked
the witness IL he had noticed the con-
dition OF the bridge ana the approach
on Sunday previous TO the fatal bour
Mr.. Peck said he had and that he APP
proach seemed Co Se "out of true.
Frances r.. reck, a cousin of the pre-
vious witness, was THEN examined. She
was in her room i'm the Peck house and
saw the car approach. In her opinion
the car was running faster than any
she had seen since the opening of the
line few uays previously. The car,
however. did not sway as IL rushed to-
ward the bridge. In fact. 1t ran steadi-
1y until after IL was well ON the bridge.
AT this point a barn INTERVIEWED and the
car was temporarily hidden from her
view. She felt herself constrained TO
watch for the car TO reappear and run
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
FINANCIAL.
BULLS ANO BEARS.
The New York Stock Market Was
Dull and Stagnant All Day.
Spec'aliIss Inactive Though Th.p Was no
Selling Pressure.


Wall streer. Aug. Yesterdays
transactions Were only about $4,000
and to-day they were reduced even
lower.
The market in a word was intensely
dull
Fluctuations I'm the standard shares
were at minimum.
American Tobacco moved rapidly up
and down over a range of not more
than a point
There was some activity in Anaconda
inspired by the furry in Boston cop
pers.
The coalers were all strong and nigh
er. but did not attra much patronage.
Sugar swayed between limits a point
apart
Everything on the list hung around
the low figures made yesterday with
the exceptions noted.
The pressure 10 sell noted since sat
urdays bank statement seemed To oe
materially relaxed. but contrary TO the
practice OF the past two n,ohths prices
did not show an inclination torecover
quickly. '"'
1t was 'low Tuesday" in earnest and
dull Tuesday as well.
Archison preferred around oS gave
about the only evidence OF lie among
the railroads.
In the last half hour the market
stiffened. Sugar which had been down
10 159 rose to 1919 an dthe Paclnc
stocks were notably strong and reason
ably active.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
Running at High Speed.

The Jurors piled Miss Peck with ques-
tions concerning the speed OF the car.
Witness said sne remarked the rapid
rate at which this car was going be-
cause she had never seen ears sway like
this one before. AS "A rule they ran
slowly across the bridge.
The trolley company was represented
by Attorneys Morris w. Seymour and
Allan w. Paige.
Miss Kitty Taylor OF Bridgeport was
the third witness. Miss Taylor was
spending Sunday at the Stratford home
OF Mrs. Webb her sister. This house Is
located about 500 feet fro mthe trestle.
The young woman had taken her po-
sition in the doorway on Sunday after
noon for the express purpose OF seeing
n trolley ear pass over the bridge. The
doomed car came down the incline APP
preaching the bridge at n high rate Of
speed. IL was rocking Violently.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
Heard the Crash.

She was surprised to see that the
speed did not slachen. and the rocking
became more pronounced until she ac-
tually turned back into the house TO
avoid witnessing what seemed 60 her
inevitable. AS she turned away she
heard the crash and rushed 10 her Sis
ter with the information that an acci-
dent had happ ned.
DIR. William B. oggswell medical eN-
aminer of Stratford was next called.
This inquest, inconformity with the re-
quirements OF Connecticut law, deals
with one victim instead OF all, and the
killing OF William Osborne of Stratford
is the technical subjsct before the jury.
Accordingly Or. COggswell described
technically the injuries which resulted
nthe death Of this particular victim.
With the conclusion of the examination
OF medical examiner recess was taken.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
AGJINALDO AGAIN
APPEALS TO POWERS.
ClaimsFilipinOs Conquered the Span
iards and Are Entitled to lndepen-
dence--Old Arguments Repeated.

Manila. Aug. s, 4:50 p. M.-Aguinaldo
has appealed to the powers for recog-
milton OF "r...pino independence" In
document dated from Tarlac, July "a.
and signed by Buencamino.
IL has been received by all the foreign
consuls in Manila, with the request that
they forward il TO their respective gov
ernments.
The Filipinos use their old argument
that they had conquered the sovereign
ty of these islands from Spain before
the signing of the treaty OF Paris and
therefore Spain was in no position to
cede them To the United States They
argue that the possession OF 1000 Span
ish prisoners. captured with their arms
fighting against the Filipinos. is eiO-
quent proof OF the nulity OF Spanish
sovereignty as when they surrendered,
Spanish hold was irrevocably lost"
Thedocument then says: Replying TO
the Spanish commissioners TO release
the prisoners because Spain no longer
has political interest in the islands we
asked for treaty OF peace and friend
ship between Spain and the Filipinos.
whereby the prisoners would be re-
leased. But the commissioners refused
because W would BE- "A recognition of
our independence. This Is equivalent
TO saying that the prisoners is our
most efflcaciOus method To adjust our
account with Spain and obtain from her
recognition Of our Independence"
The Fhhpinos claim that they con-
.quered all the country except Manila
and that they co-operated in securing
rhe latter's caprtulation by surrounding
IL AT the cost Of thousand Of lives
They also claim they conquered the
country unassisted. except FOR 60 guns
tnat Admiral Dewey gave Aguinaldo
ana tnat Admiral Dewey and the Brit
ish and Belgian consuls recognized rho
Fihplnos sovereignty by asking for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
TWO DEGREES ENTERED.
IN he Equity Case Of Della Walker against Frank
{. Conner Of A.

Z Two decrees were entered in the Ap-
pellate court to-day in the equity cause
OF Della Walker VS.. Frank Il. C,mev
ct al. One OF the decrees adjudges that
r. T.. Comey and Nathan =. Carpenter
have Aen upon the right. title and
ifLserest OF the following parties.
named in complainant's bin. solon car
pentcr executor Of the will OF Nancy
Cole. Gilbert Walker. Eliza walker
Epna #. Walker end Della Walker.
That said lien IS for the amount over
paid the last named parties over and
above eheir proper disributive share
Of the personal estate OF Henry l. Wal
ker by the Probate court of PaWtucket.
The other decree provides for the parti-
ton OF The hand named In complainant's
bill and the appointment Of John A.
Tiliingh@t az commissioner 70 make
sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
PLAYERS DESERTED.
Their Action Ras Caused the 0standng Of Tho
Erockion Baseball Club

Brockton, Mass. Aug. S.-Th'rd base
man Shay second baseman Knox and
outhelder Ganley OF the Brockton team
Jumped TO Albany, y. Y. and as a re-
suit the Brockton team has dlsban ted.
All manner Of efforts have been made
10 raise money FOR the support of The
team here this season. but II has come
soWiE only one weeks salary was
pue the men. however. and money was
being collected whom they lssnrted.
Manag Burnhan felt that II he
ooulc not raise $500. the amount he
Mouid De Obliged TO have next Tuesday
WIN ihese men here that NJ could not
get u with them gone.
'iil1ens of good financial standing
l,ul naa promised 90 make up any den-
,,s"cs lhat might exist at tho close of
the sclson II the playcrs womb remain
through "'"'' ''''''''''
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08

passes tovisit the country. They re-
peat that the claim that they have let
tiers from American consufs and gem
erals recognizing their sovereignty and
promising that the Americans would
recognize their independence which
was at the disposition of the powers"
The Filipinos attempt TO make capi-
tai OF the statement that Admiral Dew
ey had such confidence that Agunaldo
would observe aud fulfin the rules Of
war that he gave him a hundred Span
ish prisoners which the American navy
had captured.
Finally the Fihpinos appeal TO the
powers 60 influence Washington to
bring 20 a termination {" the unjust war
which is devastating the country"
The authorities at Madrid have or
dered the spanish commissioners not TO
return to Tarlac and it reported two
special commissioners. Senors Caprilos
and Curebo. are on their way here
from Spain TO conduct the negotiations.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
YELLOW JACK AT HAVANA.


Washington. Aug. S.-The first case
OF yellow fever reported among the
troops ale Havana Is announced today
in the following cablegram:
Havana, Aug. Z.
sturgeon General Sternberg. Washing
tom
william Beatty, co. 4. Eighth infan-
try. La Punta barracks. Havana. III:
yellow fever. Las Animas hospital.
"O'REILLY."
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
There WI Be no CorsoIida ion.

Boston. Aug. S.-The report publish
edi various SECTIONS iihe country ,o
The effect that the American cotton
,ompanv aud The piantera' Compress
,,nranv are arranging io consolidate
,,aa denied today by - neral Manager
Reddington Fiske Of the Planters
Comprcse company. VINO said. Tho
faci tina: De Planters Compress com
p,eys company cInnot buy. sil or ham
,iie cotton and is under aeroem ma not
~ bacenic cotton factors alone would
preycnt such u consolidation under cx-
isting circums stanlCs.'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
No Apprehension.

Washington. Aug. S--The state de-
partment rs entirely without informa-
ton as To any address by Aguinaldo Ia
foreign powers for the recognitions Of
the Fflipinos either as belllgerents or
as constituting an independent govern
ment. The appeal Is looked upon. how
ever, as creating no particular change,
as VI has been the desire OF AguinalIo
and his associates from the first to So
cure recognition. The appeal puts this
desire into rather formal shape. and II
may bring 20 an issue the attitude of
outside governments There is no ap-
prchen~n. however. that any foreign
government VIII heed the address. The
state department does not share the
apprehension which Is said TO have
arisen among army officers that Chra
has given indirect recognition of the
Filipinos.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
Batter Faml, at Bcslon.

, boston, Aug. S.-The Baker family OF
Lake cay. s. a.. Who ba,e heen
brought 10 tht Moth IN Connection
with AN antl-lynchiag .crns,d. arrived
mere today hom Providence A com
iniltre or '"iored people were waiting
az lhe depot to receive them and thcy
Mtfc convey a to apartments al the
SCUM End. \ mass meeting to protest
against lynching IN the south Nil be
he'd IN fremont temple tomorrow
Rht.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
PRESIDENT At PLATTSBURG.


Plattsburg. Aug S.--The president
went for a walk today accompanied by
Frank A. Munsey and Deacon" $. v.
White of New York lie was 10 have
a second talk during Tho day with Sec
retary Root, who will return 20 WASH
ington tonight
Mrs. Mckinley continues 20 improve
and the president and his wife have
decided to remain two weeks longer at
least aud probably-un,il September I.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08

ming 10 ne window dropped 10 her knees
and looked through the trees. She
seemed 20 feel that something was
about TO happen. AS the car came once
more into sight IL was Swaymg Vio-
lently from side TO side, still running
at "A high rate of speed. She noticed
three OF four men on the running board.
They appeared 10 be clinglng 10 the
car with difficulty. She saw mo- one
iump and did not notice the motorman
From this point she remembered moth
ing. as she tainted away
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-08-08
HIS DEATH SUDDEN.
Rev thhes ". lansOr, 0. 0 succumbs 10 ssu.
slga o. The Pearl al S. OAnstur

St Johnsbury VT Aug. S-Rev.
Charles NJ. i.amson. - d.. of Hartford
Come president OF the American board
p 1mmlT'icncrs for foreign missions.
lied here tu lculy at about ~ o'cloc 4
to-day be1ti was due o. neuralgia =
the heart lie was j6 years OF age.