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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
Consul TO Hades.

e OR SEVERAL years there was employed as
messenger and doorkeeper for the secretary
OF the navy a stalwart colored man VINO was
acquainted with the personal appearance OF
nearly every officer in the navy who visited
Washington during his stay "in Office" lie even
came to consider himself quite parsonage, and
when officers returning from long cruise would
appear in person to report he often little
too familiar to suit the tastes Of some OF the
more aesthetic Of tars. Usually however.
he received good natured response to his effusivs
greeting, and was generally regarded as harm.
less il not useful.
Not long ago a gruft old sea dog, commo
dore who had just returned from foreign shores.
thought he would have some fun with the coll
ored man and brother. In answer to the greet
ing he received the commodore said:
"What John, are you still here? Why,
thought you would have been promoted this.
II is a burning shame that you, who have served
the government and the party so faithfully,
should be left here II you would ask
for a consulship somewhere You could get it
easily, and you deserve it. You just stick it
out and you'll get chance to travel to foreign
countries. Insist on it,"
"Well, Mister Commodore whar do y'u tink
/ had oughter go?''
"Why, Just tell the secretary that you want
to be consul to IIades."
"Whars thatY
ooh, that is a nice warm place, where the
climate will Just suit you"
| Sure enough the colored brother went in to
| the secretary at the first opportunity. He stood
| there till Mr.. Long noticed his expectant look
! and INQUIRED what he could do for him.
master Secretary, fse tired of my Job;
don't like it."
'What is the matter now?' asked the august
| oficial not little surprised.
81 wants to be consul. The Republicans
| han't treated me right, nohow; Use worked
4 mighty hard fur the pahty down in Alabam',
| and wants to be consul"
| Sccnting something, Long asked him where
! he wanted to be consul to.
81 thinks that I'd like pow'ful we'll to go
| to Hades, suh."
"Hadesr' CALCULATED Long, laughing "Who
| told you about that?'
| "Commodo' -"
"Well, YOU go and find out just where that
| is and come back, and il you want to go there
| then | guess we fix you up said the Sec
| retarv, almost smothercd with desire to laugh.
| The story got out somehow, as such stories DO.
| Some saw the secretary thought it too good to
| keen, but at any rate it was soon current
| throughout the department, and the doorkecper'
| much chagrined at the laughter it caused, re-
| signed, and is today shaving customers In a
barber shop in hotel not far from the capitoi.
| Washington Post.
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BRIEF NOTES.

The firm Of Moran and Ryan, grocers Of
Drinker street. who have conducted their tusi-
ness during the past year, have decided to dis.
solve partnership and as consequence the store
il closed prior To the taking Of inventory.
Th members of the Senior League Of the Meth
odist Episcopal church held an interesting
meeting in the church Sunday school rooms last
evening. A chorus of thirty voices was organ
lied, and under skillful direction will be made
a permanent choir.
The first annual social OF the Defender Base Ball
club will be held in Laurel Hill park Satur.
day evening, June 30. The arrangements made
point to a night of pleasure for those attending.
The Firemen's Relief association held a meet
ing in the borough building last evening, at
which considerable business was transacted.
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Epworth League Concert.

A most brilliant concert was given
last night in the rooms of the Young
Women's Christian association, before
very large audience, by Miss Timber
man and pupils, assisted by Miss Edith
Norton, elocutonist.
The concert opened with duet, "In
the Cross of Christ I Glory" by Miss
Susan Black and Ralph Williams,
which was splendidly rendered. Miss
Rose Gallen sang "All Through the
Mist" in fine style Miss Gallen pos 8.
sesses a remarkably deep contralto
voice and interpreted the old Welsh air
in most pleasing manner.
"The Brigands" was sung by Charles
p. Kreig with a vim and dash and in
such an able manner as to elicit much
applause. Miss Edith Norton, we'll
known as a most able elocutionist,
next rendered "a Matrimonial Contro-
versy" in a highly acceptable manner,
and responded to the encore with "A
Picnic" Miss Grace Duncan rendered
with great effect "The Promise of
Life" Miss Duncan is the possessor
of a sweet voice, and her execution
| was perfect.
Miss Susan Blacks rendering OF
Love Me Well was very SKlllful and
was favorably received by the audi
ence. when the Heart Is Young" by
| Buck was beautifully rendered by Miss
Anna Salmon, who has an unusually
| fine mezzo-contralto voice. Miss Sal
| mons Interpretation was one that elic-
| tied much applause.
Ralph Williams, in his clear baritone
voice, rendered THE Grenadiers," by
| Schumann, in an excellent manner.
Miss Norton's Interpretation of Pau
Laurence Dunbar's Angelina" was
captivating and took the house by
storm. Her negro dialect is perfect
and her motions graceful and pleasing
Llewellyn Jones was accompanist.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
ABOUT PEOPLE YOU KNOW.

Messrs. j. G. jackson and Harry Whitmorc,
who have been visiting friends in the borough
for some time, left yesterday for Philadelphia.
Later they will take passage for Paris, France,
where they will view the exposition. They
will be gone two months
Dr. W. j. Storm, the popular veterinarian of
the borough, will leave soon for Philadelphia,
where he has secured a position with the At.
lantic Refining company.
Measrs George oswald and Harry Stevens
left yesterday for Lake Clcmo with camp equip
ments, where they will camp out for several
weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs f. W Bishop have returned from
several days stay at Lake Clemo.
Professor Jordan, OF the Scranton schools,
visited the departments OF the High school OF
this borough, yesterday.
Miss Margaret Cullen is substituting rs teacher
in No, . school building, during the absence OF
Miss Salle Price, who has started on her pro-
posed trip abroad
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NORTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Pupils of Miss Elizabeth j. Owens
Gave a Charming Piano Recital
Last Night-Other Notes.

The pupils of Miss Elizabeth J..
Owens gave a piano recital in the Puri-
tan Congregational church last even
ing. Miss Esther Kennedy, elocution-
list, and Mr.. Joshua Johns, tenor, as
sisted. The edifice was filled with low
ers of music, as well as the many
friends of Miss owens and her pupils.
The programme was a long one, but
every number was well given and re-
ceived much praise. Misses Lillian
Morris, Wilhelmina Griffin and Bessie
Lanyon rendered the opening piece, a
piano trio, Dance of the June Bugs"
Miss Kennedy recited in a clever man
ner, while Mr. Johns singing was also
much appreciated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
LOYAL Knights of America.

Enterprise lodge, No. 81, Loyal
Knigst of America, met Monday even
ing and elected their officers for the
coming term. Secretary Joseph oliver
and Treasurer William A. Phillips,
who have held their respective posi-
tions succe ssively for over ten pears,
were unanimously reelected. The new
officers arc as follows:
Worthy master, David Anthony;
deputy worthy master, Isaac j. Price;
assistant recording secretary, j. Hay
den oliver; financial secretary, Rees j.
Grifflths; chaplain, Daniel Harris;
conductor, James Vale; assistant con-
ductor, James Leyshon; inside tyler
David r. Jones; outside tyler, Will
liam ]. jenkins: trustee for three years
Walter Wilkins
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Wedding at Noon Today.

Rev. ]. Albert Crawn. of Clayton. N.
j.. and Miss Cora G. Storm, formerly a
teacher at No. is school, will be mar
ried at II o'clock today at the Hamp-
ton street Methodist Episcopal church.
The ceremony will be performed by
Rev. James Benninger. pastor of the
church. The edifice has been beauti-
fully decorated, and the event will be
one of the most elaborate of the sea-
son.
The prospective groom was formerly
a resident of this city and is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. BARLEY Crawn, of
Chestnut street. The bride-elect has
been identified with the public schools
of West Scranton for many years and
is one of the most estimable young
women in the ranks of public in
Struction.
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to think Of the word that would open the door
in front of him. He would have taken an oath
that he could have repeated the word a thou
sard times as he entered the building, but now
in his dire need his tongued was palsied to pro-
nonce it. The man on the door, by looks, not
words, gave him the merry 'ha -ha' and pushed
the slide over the peephoe. He was a man Of
resources and "never say die" was his motto.
He took a toothpick and pried the slide from
over the hole in the door. Then putting his
mouth to the opening he yelled with all his
might, 'Milk!" The man "on the door, al.
most had a hemorrhage, and the lodge members
were thrown into panic. When quiet was re-
stored and an investigation made the true facts
were revealed. The lodge as body felt that
the dairyman had established his identity, and
he was allowed, to enter the room.-Cincinnati
Enquirr.
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Officers Elected.

The following officers have been Sc
lected from the members of Division
No. 26, Ancient Order of Hibernians,
to serve for the coming year: Presi-
dent, w. l.. Purcell; vice-president,
John Haggerty; financial secretary,
William McKenna; recording secre-
tary, John Quinn; treasurer, p. W.
Manley. The society was reported to
be in a most flourishing condition.
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as each member presented the dollar
required from them, telling how they
procured the same for the use to be
made of it, Taken all together a neat
sum was realized, which will be sent
to the Asheville college, at Asheville,
N. c., to pay the scholarship of a
young lady whom the society here has
undertaken to educate.
After the first part of the evening
had passed dainty trays of refresh
ments were passed around to those
present and later the social was broken
up, all returning to their homes after
having passed a most enjoyable even
ing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Enjoyable Missionary Social Last
Night at the Home Of Rev. W. F.
Gibbons-Other News Notes.

Last evening the members of the
Women's Home Missionary society Of
the Presbyterian church held their an
nual social at the Manse, the home
of the pastor of the church, Rev. w. F..
Gibbons, on Elm street. The parlors
of the Manse were filled to overflow
ing with the members of the organic
alton and of the congregation of the
church and a most pleasant evening
of pleasure was spent.
Perhaps the most interest centered
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gan; conductor, George Lewis; chap
lain, Conner Reese. The tellers were
David NJ. Hopkins and l.. M. Evans.
The organization has grown rapidly
during the past year, and numbers
among its members some of the best
young men in West Scranton. In their
present quarters they are able to en-
tertain more conveniently and there is
better opportunities afforded for carry
ing on the work
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
The Effect of Higher Criticism.

DEy. DIR. HILLS, of Brooklyn, the other Gay
N told a story showing the unsettling effects
of the higher criticism, relates the New YORK
Tribune. It fell to his lot to attend the funeral
OF a negro. sharing the service with a eolored
minister. As the two clcrgymen were riding
70 the cemetery the brother in black suddenly
asked DIR. Hills how he got along at his church
with the higher criticism DIR. Hills replied
that it was not a disturbing element at Ply.
mouth.
"Wcll," said his companion, 'its making
things pretty hot at our church. One Of my
deacpns who is down on it comes to prayer meet
ing and prays % Lord, bless our pastor and help
him to brig old treasures out OF the Word;'
while another deacon who believes in 1t follows
him and prays, % Lord, bless our pastor and
help him to bring new treasures out OF the
Word" and betwixt those two deacons and the
Lord they keep me black and blue"
Dr. Hills naively added that he supposed the
deacons kept the minister blue while the Lord
kent him black.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
GATHERED In
SOUTH SCRANTON
POLISH WOMAN DRUaGED AND
ASSAULTED.

Found in a emi-Unconscious Condi-
tion Last Night in Kirst Court.
Brilliant Concert Given by the Pu-
pills of Miss Timberman, Assisted
by Miss Edith Norton-Junior Ep-
worth League of the Cedar Avenue
Church Celebrated It's Second An
niversary-Mrs. F. L. Terppe Re-
covering.
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WILL GO TO NEW YORK.
William o'Brien Has Sold the Hotel
JermYn Barber Shop.

William O'Brien, who has conducted
the Hotel Jermyn barber shop ever
since the hotel was opened, yesterday
sold the shop to Henry Leightner, who
has been employed by Speicher for
some time. Mr.. Leightner took charge
at once.
About the middle of July Mr.. O'Brien
will go to New York, where he will
conduct the barber shop in the new
Hotel Pabst, at Broadway and Forty
second street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
RETURNED THIS MORNING.
Detective Moir Returns from Haver
hill with Prisoner.

City Detective Moir returned at 1.S0
o'clock this morning on the Lacka-
wanna road from Haverhill, Mass,
with Cornelius Quino, who was arrest
ed there last week. He is wanted in
this city for the larceny of a cornet,
which was loaned to him by August
Schimpff, of this city, about two years
ago, and which he never returned.
He was arrested in Haverhill and
requisition papers were then applied
for to bring him to this city. He will
be given a hearing this morning be-
fore Alderman Kasson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
Sons of Temperance.

Ripple division. No. As, Sons Of Tenn
perence, met in Morgan's hall Monday
evening and elected the following Off
GERS: Superintendent of work, Miss
Cassie Evans; assistant recording
scribe, Thomas j. Davis: recording
scribe, Samuel Edwards; trustee,
Joshua Elias; worthy patriot, j. d.
Lewis; outside sentinel, Thomas
Thomas inside sentinel, George Nor
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number Of the ties fell him, and he re-
ccived injuries, as the result of which he was
taken to the Lackawanna hospital. In addition
to external bruises, he received terrible inter
nal hurts, which caused his death. A wife and
two daughters, Anna and Julia Mangan, survive
him. The funeral announcement will be made
later
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Concert Last Night.

The Junior EpwOrth league of the
Cedar Avenue Methodist church is two
years old. Last night the second an
niversary of that organization was fit
tingly observed with an elaborate pro-
gramme, rendered in an unusually fine
manner. The church was decorated
with plants. palms and daisies, and
presented to the large audience pleas
ing sight. The programme was as fol-
lows:
Song, "Grecting Glee" League
Recitation, Nothing to Me-. .Wolfard Marsd2n
Recitation, can Arkansas Donation
Herbert Gebing
Phonograph selections ..............Mr SimTell
Song ......... ................... League
Recitation, deacon Monroe's Story
Howard .Doty.
Recitation, "Two Little Kittens" Louis Walters
Recitation (ScleCted) ........... Mildred Turner
song ....,.,..... ,...,.... ',.,......,. League
Recitation, "Hepng Mother" Anna Richards
| Song, "A Farmers Son Am T. ....... The Boys
Selections from phonograph .........Mr. Simrer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
MORNING MARRIAGE.
- In ST, PATRICK'S
EDWARD o'MALLEY AND MISS
M'NULTY UNITED.

Popular Couple United by Rev. j. B.
Whelan--Commence Exercises
at st. Patrick's Parochial School.
st. Leo's Battalion, Loyal Knights
of America and Sons of Temper
ance Elect officers-Britons Excur-
sion to Mountain Park-News
Notes and Personal Paragraphs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
OBITUARY.

Mrs. Ida Johns, wife OF Thomas Johns, aged
81 years, died at noon yesterday at her home,
lGS South Bromley avenue, after a protracted
illness. Deceased was born in Moscow, and was
the daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Evans
She is survived by her husband, parents and
one son, Willard, aged years. The funeral
will take place Thursday morning. Short SER
vices will be held at the house at 10 O'clock and
additional services will be held at Moscow,
where intennent will be made.
The death Of Mrs. Anna NJ. Schmidt occurred
Monday at the home of her son.inaw, School
Controller Jacob Schafer, of l0ls Prescott ave.
nue. after a weeks illness. The deceased was
aged 81 years and months, and had resided in
Scranton for forty years. during which time she
made a large circle of friends. The funeral will
take place tomorrow afternoon at o'clock.
Services will be in charge fthe Rev. John
Randolph, Of St. Peters Lutheran church. In
tement in Dunmore cemetery.
Martin Mangan, Of GIL Dix court, died at
the Lackawanna hospital yesterday morning,
from injuries received Monday at Ayoca, where
he was unloading a car containing railroad ties.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
Buchanan, Mich, May IA.

Centlemen:-My mamma has been a great coffee
drinker and has found it very injurious, Having
used several packages OF your GRAlN-O, the
drink that takes the place Of coffee, she finds il
much better for herself and for us children TO
drink She has given up coffee drinking entire.
ly. We use a package OF Grain-o every week.
l am ten years old. Yours respectfully.
FANNIE WILLIAMS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
WEST SCRANTON

Trains every hour from Wilkes-Barre
from a. m. to p. m. John Nc
Gloin has secured the privileges for
furnishing the refreshments.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27
Corporations Chartered.

Harrisburg, June 26-The New Castle Elastic
Pulp Plaster company, of New Castle capital,
100000, was chartered today byfthe state de.
partment,
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Pea Coal Sl.25 a Ton Delivered

to South Side. central city and central
Hyde Park. Address orderr TO ]. T.
S'larkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66ss.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-27

Smoke The Hotel Jermyn cigar. 1oc.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
SHORT ON COAL.

London, Sept. 2s.-The bog owners
and peat merchants are complaining
that they cRnpot supply the demand
for bog blocks and that it is ever ia-
oFeasing. The dealers have missed a
great opportunity Of not laying in
big stock. There ara enormous de-
poslts available and only want dig
ging and. drying to make the finest
fuel. The people have discovered that
the ttmelygae Of peat may materially
lessen the coal bills. Peat area can be
made apat night and will barn stead.
lily for eight or ten hours.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
DEBs' CAMPAIGN.

Chicago, Sept. 2s.- The social demo
Gratis will open their campaign here to-
morrow. Eugene V. Debs will do the
sreaking. He will remain in Chicago
for several days and meetings will be
held in various parts of the city. He
will then start on long stumpiug tour,
covering most Of the country.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29

great bargain for Spain to throw off
the burden of 800 years of warfare.
ous word more about "the advan-
tages Of Philippine commerce. Our
total export trade with the entire
world in the fiscal year endiog June
soth last was s1,8e4,ooo,ooo. OF this,
$2,e4o. 900 went to the Philippine Ia
landg, Or one-a -aith of one per cent?
Figpfipg the profit Of these exports At
,tesl.peF sent our commerce was bss-
siIttsd exactly saal ooo. IS cooper
sation tor our Expenditure Of slss,-
100000
Seriously, It is.the Sreaiest farce of
all modern history.
RIcHARD, CROKER.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
No COIIieries Working,

Shenandoah, Sept. 2s.-Not a colliery
north Of Broad mountain is working
today. The employees of the Potes Col,
lIery at Locustdale failed to report
this morning. That colIery was the
last of three working in the Ashland
district to shut down. About three
thousand miners in that section are
now idle.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
WRITES VACATION.

Hamburg, Sept 28.-The name ef
United States Ambassador White was
on the books Of the Hamburg American
line steamship Deutchland, which Ail,
Cd for tho United States today He has
beer. spending a short time on the is.
land Of Foehr, in the North Sea. His
visit to the United states will be ashort
one. and he will then return to Berlin
to again take up his work.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
NRqoTIATIoNs IN cHINA

Shanghai, Sept. 2s.-In accordance
with the arrangements made by an inn
perial grand secretary and member Of
the Tsuug, Ii Yamea with Sir Claude
Macdonald, ihe British minister, Prince
Ching viii arrive in Pekin tomorrow,
tits thought that his Visit is the pre-
lIminary to The opening Of. peace neqo-
tiations.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
VIII Not Accent,

Haz1eton, Sept. 98.-Tha proposal of
the strikers to resume work on the basis
Of an increase in wages of 10 per cent
VIII not be accepted by President Mitch
eli and his advisors. Ths alleged rea-
son for this refusal to come to terms is
that he fears to be led into trap. The
real motive, however, Is that he antici-
pates that the operators will not hold
out much longer.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
wARsHIPs LEAVE roR CHINA.
The Keatucky's Turret Guns Are Not
Satisfactory,

WashipgtoO, Sept 28.-Of the six
warships which we're last week or-
dered 70 proceed to the orient to re-
inforce :the Asiaho tqusdrou, the
Albany and the Wilmington have
started on their long journey.
The Albany started from Piraeus
yesterday, and today the Wilmington
left Montevidso for Bahia, Brazil.
Thence she will cross the Atlantic and
proceed via the Mediterranean.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
ANOTHER GERMAN LOAN.

New York, Sept. FISHERMAN treas
ury notes amounting to i75,UOO, 900
marks mature tomorrow. Most Of the
extensions for the same will be renew
ed through Kuhn, Loeb Il Co., and the
National City bank.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
OIIRBOES MEET
RITHD|SASTER
.FiliDiHoS Capture Fifty
Three Americans
RESCUE COLUMN SENT OUT
American Force Made a Brave Fight
But We're Greatly Oatnumbered
by the Filipinos WhoFired
From Ambush,
RESCUE COLUMN SEMI OUT

Washington, Sept. 2s.-ssOretary
Root, of the War Department, received
the following cabIegram from General
Macarthur, commanding the American
forces in the Philippines, today
Manila, Sept, 2s.-Capt, Shields
and fifty-two enlisted men Of the
Twenfy-ninth United States Inlantry
while making an. overland march,
were attaokad from ambush by large
force Of Fllipiuos, and after a vigor-
GUS fight wora forced to surrepders
The American force, from all accounts,
fought brsyely, but were greatly out,
numbered. Capt, Shields was desper-
ately wounded. A relief column has
been sent TO release the prisoners. No
listof the killed was obtained, but
am led to believe, from all accounts.
that our loss was severe"
NJ ARTHUR"
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
Lonn Strike Settled.

Altoona, Sept. 2s. - The longest
strike in the history fthe bitumlnous
coal industry was settled today when
after an idleness OF one year the
Mitchell mines at wautyglo resumed
active operations,
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-09-29
CAMrAIaN rN ILLINoIs-

Wsnona, ILL.,, Sept 2s. There will
~ q large demonstration todsswhsn
Congressman Graf and Reeyes, Re-
publican candidates for e-eleotloD,
speak. The meeting will bear more
upon the Presidential campaign than
the State issue.