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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21
WALSH IN FOR A FORTUNE.
Scranton Man Reported to Have
Suddenly Been Left Inheritance.

Word was yesterday received in the
city that w. c. Walsh, formerly of
Scranton. had suddenly fallen heir to
a fortune, due him by the death of a
distant relative, who lived in Albany.
The case is in the hands of a firm of
local lawyers, and Walsh's good luck
was heard with the greatest JOY by
those of his friends, who yesterday
heard Of it, in the city.
Walsh, while living in Scranton, was
in the employ of T. II. Graves, clothicr,
and was considered by all who knew
him as a clever, reliable young man.
About two months ago he became vio-
lentlv III, as the result of a chronic
disease, and through the aid of Mrs.
Duggan, agent for the Associates
Charities, was admitted to the Lacka-
wanna hospital.
He there received treatment for six
weeks and was then discharged, leav-
ing for Leroy. N. Y. whore his friends
lived. Yesterday the news was re-
ceived that he had suddenly fallen heir
to large fortune, the exact amount OF
which is not known.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21

The April letter of the Anthracite
Coal Operators association says Of
the Market:
THE anthracite market during the
past month has shown little activity.
dealers purchasing only enough to
meet their current demand Prices
remained fairly firm at all points,
though there was for a while ten
dency to make concessions in order
to move coal.
April has opened with the an
nouncement of spring prices, based on
$3.50, {. o. b.. for stove and chestnut, Il
reduction of so cents from the winter
circular. This rate, it is anticipated
by the selling companies, will remain
firm until the summer schedule is
made, and there is an apparent inten-
tion by Che companies to maintain it
firmly.
THAT this will he within the power
Of the sellers seems quite probable
from the conditions governing the
market. The exceptionally active in
dustrial situation, which can he eX-
pected to exist through the remainder
of this year owing to binding con-
tracts, will necessarily bring about a
large consumption of anthracite. both
for domestic purposes and for manu-
featuring. The former results from
the regular employment and larger
earnings of all working people, and
the latter will come both from the ac-
tivity OF the manufactures and the
difficulty in securing an adequate sup
ply of soft coal.
"On the other hand, since the pres
ent output Is restricted to the esti-
mated demand and stocks carried by
both the selling companies and by the
dealers are unusually small, any in
crease In consumption may cause a
scarcity of coal with a consequent
stiffening in prices. Then, to these
natural conditions must be added the
possibility of delays at the mines as a
result of the restless feeling of labor
"These conditions are being recog-
nized by buyers in the Middle and
Eastern states, who are showing a de-
sire to provide against emergencies
but in the West there is little move
ment. The fear of a shortage of coal
last year and the strenuous efforts to
lay in abundant stocks. We're offset by
relatively mild winter, and, as a re-
suit. the demand was less than antici-
pated and the coal moved slowly. But
the failure to lay in a sufficient sup
ply this year may easily bring about
the scarcity which was feared last
year.
"A general view of the market and
the conditions existing justify the be.
lief that it will increase in strength
slowly or rapidly, depending upon IT,,
development of the factors by which
ii is governed"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21

tracks at that point. Heretofore the
switching was done by hand at that
point. The new arrangement secures
greater safety to trains.
The Lehigh Valley wrecking crews
with headquarters at CoXton yard and
Wilkes Barre, will hereafter be sum-
moned to their duties by a call bell
The company is now having a bell
placed in the house of every member
of the wrecking crews, and when 4
wreck occurs hereafter the train dis
patcher by pressing a button in his
office, can apprise every member Of the
crew that he is wanted instantly. The
old method was to summon them by
means of call boys. The new scheme
will save much valuable time when the
services of the wreckers is needed in a
hurry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21
TO MANDAMUs CONTROLLER.

Effort to Be Made to Compel Him
to Pay Judgments.
1t is understood that an application
will be made upon court some time
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21

Imitation baking powders are lower in price,
but they are mostly made from alum and are
injurious to health when taken in the food.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21
AN ENJOYABLE SOCIAL.
Given to Members of McConnell's
Sunday School Glass.

Thursday evening the members OF
Mr.. John q. McConnell's Sunday school
class gathered in the parlors of Elm
Park church, where they enjoyed a pro-
gramme of rare merit, delivered by
members Of the class, about seventy in
number being present. The following
programme was rendered:
Address Teacher John G. Mcconnell
Qmrcttc, Glass Quartettc--Mrs. A. Gschwindt.
Soprano; Mrs. NJ W. Beseckcr, alto Ed.
ward Jones, bass; Charles Fox, tenor.
Vocal Solo ..................M Master J. Washburn
Recitation Observation-Disclosures. Miss klbler
Tenor Solo,
Charles Fox, with Chorus Cornct and Piano
Recitation ................ Miss Maudc Gschwindt
Piano Solo ....................NiSs Kate Reardun
Bass Solo,
George Vipond Chorus, Comet and Piano
Recitation and solo Oy rcqucsO.
Christina Gschwindt, a tot wears old
Soprano Solo .................,Mrs 4. Gschwndt
hnlheln ''''''''.'.'''..,.,,,,.. il2aS Chorus
The programme being concluded some
time was given to games and a social
session, after which refreshments were
served.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21
D.. L. & w. Board for Today.

Following is the makeup of the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
board for today:
Scranton, April 20, 1910,
WILD CATS, SOUTH
S p. ma. g. Ilammit.
10 p. NV. II, Bartholomew.
H. p. Mn Madigan.
Saturday, April 2lst
WILD CATS, SOUTH.
1880 a. MI. IIallctt.
a, ND. Wallace.
q. m.--John Gahlgan
\ a. nj. Bush
I p mo-. Miller.
$50 p. NV. W. LaBdr.
p. ma. Hopkins.
SUBMITS.
a. M, north-G. Frounfelkek
6p M. south-McLane
10 a. m.-Beayers.
S a. M, south--Cayanaugh,
ll20 a. m, south--Moran
I'D. m, southMurphy.
i0 p. m, south-C. Cawley.
PASSENGER ENGINE.
$50 ?. mn Magovcrn.
WILD CATS, NORTH.
p. MT. Mccarthy with Masters men.
AS p nc, Kingsley.
9p. m.--J Ginley.
G. Houser, G. Rafferty, and crew. W. W. LaBa
aud crew, NJ. llernigan and crew will call at M
once for admission tickets TO the air brake ca
. at $50 saturday, April slst, Tor the a. l.
class.
y, A. C. Salisbury, supt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21

they are two or three hundred years
to say. Their ill-treatment of the
Uitlanders is wholly responsible for the
present conflict Persons in America
who liken the Beers to our colonial an
cestors do not evidently stop to study
the question closely. The Boston tea
party was the result OF taxation with"
out representation. The present war
resulted from a similar cause. but the
English are in this instance on the
other side of the question
"Of course the Beers do not compel
anyone to live in their country. They
say If you don't like our form OF gov
ernment you can get out The ult-
landers. English American, irish,
Scotch and others. who have estab-
lished themselves there, and who nave
developed the country cannot aVaii
themselves of this alternative. In
most cases their all is invested there
They cannot afford to leave 1t. They
can't take a mine away"
Among the pictures shown by Mr..
Lane was view of johannesburg,
taken in 1886. and four views taken ten
years later from the same spot the 1886
picture was photographed from. Fhc
first showed a village on a treeless
plain. The latter ones showed city
the size of Scranton, with residences
worth 100000 almost hidden from view
by transplanted foliage.
One of Mr. Lanes statements tha'
caused much comment was that the
Beers are quite prejudiced against
Americans and every other Anglo
! Saxon. as they are against the British
Mr.. Lane is the father of II. NJ
Lane. principal of the metal mining
| department If the International Cor
1 respondenCc schools.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21
Cennel!y&ss$wa1lae&
SCRAN7ONS SHOPPING CENTER
Mems Shirts, NeCkwear,
Night Shirts, Suspenders--
A Most Important Saturday Sale

Since opening of Neggee Shirts the selling has been
tremendous Seldom have good shirts been offered for so
little and far know, have ready made shirts
been offered of such high character and fresh and
y laundered Best of all the is great that
any hnd his sze,and many shirts he wishes
in just the particular style he likes best 1t is splendid
chance to buy good-lookng good-httng shirts There is
short story of New Scars the popular SOC price And
Suspenders and Night Shirts away under value Read
Mems Ngee Shirts at 75c with pair cuffs math 20 styles
Mems Nggee Shirts $780, with cuffs 1OOstyles
Mems Neglge Shirts S5O with cuffS 60 styles.
Mems Nggee Shirts a$2 co. with pair cuffs 20 styles.
Mems Night Shirts at O 75c S1OO There
OF Worthy
Iwiid Shirts
ut $l.OO.
Mems Collars, made by the best collar Makers
shapes Two for @ The equal the best collars
English
blue effects fifty different designs all new and pretty at 5Oc
weddings
CONNOLLY s. WALLACE, wAstNoANS ~ ANp I1S Iyzxe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21
This and That.

Another interlocking tower has been
erected by the Lehigh Valley company
at Pittston Junction. This makes three
such towers at that place. The latest
one was erected at the "Y," just above
the junction and commands all of the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21
LIVE NEWS OF THE
INDUSTRIAL WORLD
LETTER OF OPERATORS Asso-
CITATION ON COAL TRADE.

It Has Shown Little Activity Dur
ing the Past Month-Stocks Car
ried by Dealers Are Unusually
Small-Make-up of the D., L. e.
W. Board for Today--Call Bell
Being Placed in Houses of the
Members Of Lehigh Valley Wreck
ing Crews.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-04-21
LANE LECTURE ON
BRlT0N VS.. BOER
SOUTH AFRICAN ENGINEER
HEARD AT GUERNSEY HALL.

Those Who Expected Any Rabid
Views on the Subject Were Disap-
pointed, as He Contented Himself
with a Few Mild Observations
Dealing with the Conflict, When
He Had Concluded Presenting His
Stereopticon Views-Boers, He
Said, Are Prejudiced Against All
Anglo-Saxons.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Bad Wreck OH Plant system in Florida.

Tampa, Fla.-lhe fast train on the
Plant System was wrecked twenty
miles north of this place. Engineer
Kenny was instantly killed. One pas
senger was killed, but the bodySwas
so frightfully mutillated that it is i'm.
possible to identify it at this time.
The son of Fl. P. Herndon, mail
clerk, died this morning. Mr.. Hern-
don, Sr., is also badly injured. A
A number of other passengers were
badly injured Mail and express cars
were thrown from the track and turn
ed over. The accident was caused by
the train running into an open switch
and colliding with n freight car. 1t
is believed that the witch was opened
by some person with the intention of
wrecking the train.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09

The Constitutions market page viii
give each week the port receipts for the
cotton season from which you can always
see the New Orleans port receipts from
September l. 1899. up through the Friday
Immediately preceding the publication
This will keep you posted to within two
or three days of the time you send In
your estimate.
It is believed that some OF the Tevas
crop. that as a rule IS sent In bulk to
New Orleans, will be diverted this year
to other points because of the duaran-
tine regulations against New Orleans.
The effort of Louisiana to have cuaran-
tine raised by injunction from United
states courts will not have very soothing
effect upon the direction of cotton ship
m.nts TO New Orleans. This Is mentioned
simply as pointer In making up estt-
mates; how much to allow. II anything.
for this cause must be left to each mans
Judgment.
The 5000 contest is an express contract
IN which The Constitution will stand in
ev.rv particular. Yet It 10 in its nature
.,mply an advertisement by which The
Constitution. combined with this paper
NAV be made better known in this COM
urnitv. Send US the subscription to Tho
Constitution and our paper at the ad-
x.rttssd price of the two and with It
vour estimate on the New Orleans port
receipts. and we will forward all together
for you On April 1st We trust N.k@
check will reach some Of our subscribers
70 hslp make times even more easy
round about U.S.
The Weekly Constitution for 1900 will
be better than ever before. Its special
news features are unsurpasseds The Boer-
British war. the Philippine and Cuban
operations, the busy session of the most
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Alyan F. Banborn, In an article

Alvan F. Banborn, In an article in
the Atlantic Monthly, thinks that the
results OF the agitation for greater
freedom for women are: The woeful
lack of respect of youth for age, the
rapidly diminishing importance of the
family as a social unit, the epidemic
Of divorce, the young girls shrill and
grating bumptiousness, and the
domestic incapacity, extravaganza,
invalidism, morbid sex consciousness
and unlovely pedantry Of the women.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09

This Atlanta Constitution offers a 1000
cash prize contest for January, February
and March. 1900, as follows:
To the person sending a yearly sub
scription to The Weekly Constitution. to-
gether with the correct estimate on the
cotton receipts at New Orleans during
the first seven months of the present
cotton year (September !. 1899, to April
l. 1900
1850 II estimate is received during
January.
1900 If estimate is received during
February.
$500 II estimate is received during March.
The above are for the exact estimates;
there are besides these six prizes, rang
ing along $500. s4Oo. $3.50. $3.50. ;125 and SIS.
amounting to 1880, that will be paid out
sure for the six nearest estimates to
inc New Orleans cotton receipts at any
time during the three months of the con-
test. But you hit It exactly during Jan
uary and secure the full 1850 prize
check
The Constitution believes somebody will
hit the figures exactly and expects 20
pay out the full amount of the priz es
ofrered-ss.ooo in all In a Constitution
contest upon the same subject In lS1t
Mr.. r. T. Poole. OF Capels Mills. N. c.,
hit the exact figures and received a
check for 900 as his prize. Mr. Poole
did not try to swell himself up at once.
but very generously paid on a mort
gage on his fathers home place and with
the balsnce re very wisely educated him
self at Trinity college. Durham, n. c. He
IL now doing well in business in North
Carolina and lives still near his old home.
1t is needless to say ne is a warm friend
f The Constitution.
As guide in making estimates upoa
the New Orleans rort receipts. The Con-
stitutjon gives the following figures. com
plled from statistics Of the past four
years:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
The offer OF the Duke OF Marl

The offer OF the Duke OF Marl
borough to equip 150 trusty yeomen
and lead them to battle against the
Beers has certain tinkie of patriotism
in it, but then it is not really the
Dukes money that pays the bills. 1t
Is tho hard learned dollars OF tough
old Cornelius Van Der Bilt that will
pay for this foray against his Dutch
kinsmen in South Africa.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Death Of Jetta ward.

Ellisville. from Raleigh,
Smith county, announces the death
near there Of one Of the country's
most prominent citizens, Mr.. Jetta
Ward. son of the late Capt. William
Ward, who was for many years clan
Gerry clerk of that county. Mr.. Ward
leaves q wife and several children.
Two OF the children are said to be ill
with fever at this writing. His step
mother, Mrs. William Ward, died only
few days ago.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Negro Child Fatally Burned.

Mcridian.-A negro child whost
clothing was ignited while stan 3ing
ing before the fro was shockingly
burned in Meridian Friday morning.
The child had bcen left alone by its
mo her, and woman, attracted by its
screams ran to its assistance, but reach
ed it too late to prevent fatal burning.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
G. p 50

Here you get the news of
the world and all your local
news while it is fresh, r aging
very little more than one
paper costs. Either paper
is we'll worth 81 90, but by
special arrangement we are
enabl d to put in both of
Il EN-, giving three papers
week for this low price. You
cannot equal this anywhere
else, and this combination is
thebest premium for those
who want a great paper and
a home paper. Take these
and you will keep up with
the times.
Besides general news, the
Twice-a-Week Journal has
much agricultural matter
and other articles of special
interest to farmers. 1t has
regular contributions by Sam
Jones, Mrs. w. II. FELTON,
John Temple Graves, Hon.
G. H. Jordan and other dis
tinguished writer's.
Call at this office and leave your
subscriptions for both papers. You can
get sample copy Of either paper here
en- application. r.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09

Ellisville. "A telephone line is be-
ing constructed from Lake Como to
Bay Springs, in Jasper county. All
OF the material Is on the ground and
the work is being pushed rapidly.
This will be great convenience for
the people Of the two towns and those
between.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09

The Georgia Legislature finally
passed the law requiring the payment
II licenses for dogs ON pain of death,
md it was signed by the Governor.
It is expected to reduce the number
,f "worthless ours" in the State
greatly, and the farmers fondly hope
that the raising of sheep will hence
forth be profitable.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09

Biloxi.-Telegrams wore received in
this city Saturday morning from Chan
cellor N. O. Hill pretermitting the
term of the chancery court set for
Monday at the county seat. The ac-
tion OF tho chancellor meets the ap-
proval of the bar in this city.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Death OF Ms, Kate Balohsr.

Rsymond.-Miss Kate Belcher, one
OF the Oldest residents Of this town,
died Saturday, after several months
OF illness. She was An aunt OF w,
W. Downing, chancery clerk Of tho
county.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Ecscued.by u boy.

Madison, Ind.-Lulu, the Is year old
daughter of Captain M. NJ. Ladder,
broke the Ice while skating on North
Madison on Saturday, sank twice and
rose again and was sinking a third
time when James Yader. 10 years old,
rescued her at the rick of his own life.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Tho. .....
Twice-a-Week Picayune

Nailed every Monday and Thursday
morning, has been substituted for the
WEEKLY PICAYUNE. Besides all
The exesiisnt features which made the
WEEKLY 20 popular during the sixty
ysAn Of its existence, NEW De
PAYMENTS HAVE BEEN ADDED,
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS UP TO II
O'CLOCK THE NIGHT BEFORE
ISSUE WILL BE PuBLISHED, and
In every respect
The Twice-a-Week Picayune
WILL BE FOUND THE MOST
EEwSY, INTERESTING AND IN
sTRUCTIvE PAPER IN THE
SOUTH. Although each issue OF
The Twice-a-Week Picayune
win contain 10 pages, making the
total every week 20 pages, whereas
the WEEKLY was only 16 pages, the
Price of subscription remains at the
same figure,
One Dollar Year.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09

is to require SO down, then when the
suit comes if it is not satisfactory the
lady may return it and get the money
back. To each customer he gave q
set OF measuring tapes, and if other
customers have the same experience
as those at this place the tape meas
ure was all they ever received for the
advance payment. The postoffice at
st. Louis reports there is no such firm
in that city. He claimed TO be a NOM
ber OF the firm which. he represents,
giving his name as Simmons. He is
about FIVE feet six inches in height,
and weighs about 100 pounds. He has
dark complexion; his hair, mustache
and eyes are black.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Negro BOY Killed by a Desperate Character

Fayette. e.-Simpson Hunter. son oi
Marshall Hunter, respected colored
farmer of this section was shot and
killed by Enoch Humes, desperate
negro. The shooting occurred in a
small store owned by Hunter. The
boy was selling Humes some tobacco,
when thelatter drew his revolver and
fred one shot, which took effect in
Hunters breast. There was said to
be no quarrel or wrangling to provoke
the shooting.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Farmers Preparing for Large Cotton Crop

Mico.-Farmers are making prep
arations fct large crop Of cotton.
William Bufkin of Stringer, lost
his house and entire contents by fire.
The house WAS not insured. J..
@. Windham has sold out his mercan-
tile business to N. P. Welborn OF Lau-
rel. Mr.. Windham will now retire
from the mercantile business with
which he has been identified for many
years.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
THE NEWS In MISSISSIPPI
NEWS or THE WEEK FROM Ourp
NEIGHBoRIN0 OWNS.
Ae'oph"no Line Between Lake Coma and
my springs---Swindler in Buckat unna-..
negro Boy Killed in Lnfayette---Negr.
Child Fatally Burned.
Funeral of Mrs. e. M. sranderv,,,..

Water Valley.-Ths body of Mrs
E. NJ. Manderville, who died at Ri.
vera, CAL. last week has reached here
and will be inferred In Oak Hill GEM
etery.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
,,a,ter Of a steamboat Arrested.


vicksburg -Thos.. Waldron. master
of the Na.chez and Vicksburg pack ct
St. Joseph, was arrested by the city
authorities Friday morning, charged
with violating the quarantine laws.
A negro suffering with small pox Was
put of the st. Joseph here on her last
trip up. The law covering the offense
is very stringent, providing as it does,
that the violater shall be fined not
less than $3.50. This city has been
the dumping ground for all the small
pox patients in the surrounding ter
ritory, dozens Of such undesirable
citizens have been brought here in the
las. two months. The authorities are
determined to put stop to this.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-09
Several Mon Charged with Stealing.

Several Mon Charged With Stealing.
Greenwood. w. s. Wanda
mans court was the scene of attract
ion Friday afternoon, whan Will Rodg-
ers, G. E. Bell and John Young g5lood
were arraigned for stealing freight
from the Southern railway depot.
They have been in the employ of the
Southern road at this place. Several
weeks ago suspicion of crooked deal
ing caused the railroad officials to send
detective here to investigate. He
tackled Rodgers first, who ut once
confessed that stealing had beon going
on for some time and offered to give
the whole thing away, claiming that
all he had done was at the instigation
of others, naming Bell AID Young
blood as the guilty parties. 1t is hard
to estimate tho amount of goods
stolen. 1t seems they began selling
goods that had been uncalled for.
Later goods were taken out and
freight bills were marked "short I"
Tobacco, shoes, dry goods, hardware
and even new buggy were stolen
this way. Only one case was tried
this afternood, that against Young
blood. 1t was proven that he sold
two boxes of tobacco worth perhaps,
$12 or $14 to friend for IS. He
claimed that Rodgers made him q
present of the tobacco, but Rodgers
denied this. Youngblood was put
under $3.50 bond, Rodgers and Bell
waived examination and were Put
under $1,000 bond, all to appear at
circuit court.