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The Lamar register., 1900-08-15
CHINA is READY
TO SUE FOR PEACE

Shanghai, Aug. 1O.-word has been
issued at Pekin commissioning Ii
Hung Chang to negotiate with the
powers for cessation of war. This
action is attributed to the successes of
the allies at Tien Tsin, Pei Tsung and
Yang Tsung.
The move toward peace is believed
to account for the weak resistance of
the Chinese at Yang Tsung.
Prince Tuan. the leading spirit of
the boxers, has fed from Pekin and
the conservatives are in full control.
Washington. Aug. 10.-The following
telegram from Minister Conger was
received by Minister WI late last night
and handed to the acting secretary of
state at 0 o'clock this morning:
THE Tsung-li-Samen states to the
diplomatic body that the various for
eign governments have repeatedly ask
ed, through the respective Chinese min
listers, that we Immediately depart
from Pekin under suitable escort. The
yamen asks us to fix a date for our
departure and TO make the necessary
arrangements to do so.
"Our reply is that we will seek in
structions from our governments, and
that in the absence of such instructions
we cannot quit our posts. 1 must in
form you that in order to insure our
safe departure, foreign troops only can
safely escort us, and they must be in
sufficient force to safely guard 800 for
eigners, including 200 women and chill
dren, as well as 5000 native Christians
who cannot be abandoned to certain
massacre.
We cannot accept a Chinese escort
under any circumstances. All my col
leagues are dlspatching the foregoing
to their respective governments. OF
the American marines, seven have been
killed and sixteen wounded, among the
latter Captain Myers and DIR. Lippett,
who are getting along well.
CONG Err"
Ii is understood that reply has been
sent sustaining Mr.. Conger in his po
StiOn.
The Lamar register., 1900-08-15
Hurrying British Troops to China

Simla, Aug. 10-EXcludiug the
Fourth brigade, the strength of the
forces proceeding to China is 445 Brit
ish officers, 1.OG4 nOn-commissioned
and native officers, 1870 men, 11,S5O
followers, l,15O drivers, 1920 horses,
1900 ponies and mules, twelve guns.
fourteen MaXims and 1,S00 imperial
service troops.
1t is expected that the entire force
will have sailed before the middle OF
next month
The Lamar register., 1900-08-15
Harou RuHscI Dead.

London, Aug 1O.-Baron Russell of
Klllowen. lord chief Justice of Eng
land, died this morning.
Baron Russell had been i'll for some
time. Yesterday an operation was
perforr led, which the patient is re
ported to have passed through in good
condit On.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
Outline Studies
OF Human Nafure
Heal Thyself

WELL KNOWN Maine attorney is especially
noted for his keenncss in looking out for
the best end of every bargain-and for his ability
in getting hold Of that end. 1t has made him
unpopular in some circles-has that trait OF his
On one deal not long ago he was in with a
couple OF friends-men of wealth and standing
Business was good the first year. There was
generous division of profits But the lawyer
wasn't satisfied with what was coming to him,
share and share alike with the Others After
receiving his proper whack as a partner he ex-
acted $500 more for counsel fees" He said
that as lawyer he worth that much more
to the deal. This way of looking
at the matter, but the bill was resignedly allowed
by the friends.
stand In little while they saw that the ven
ture wasn't panninG out very we'll. So the
shrewd men Of affairs quietly unloaded without
saying anything to their partner. Then little
later came the crash.
The lawyer hurried around to hold consola-
tion meeting with the other two.
"Gracious, isn't this too bad" moaned he. 'T
lost so.ardso How much did you fellows drop2
You must have been hit pretty hard"
"Youre wrong, old boy" came the cheerful
duet. 'We never lost dollar, no, we never
lost a cent. Ira Ia"
"What.t.t"
"Never lost dollar We saw it coming two
months ago. Had tip. Unloaded. All out!''
"Wel, them why in the name Of all that's
square and ahove-board didn't you tell me?"
"Wel, we would have had you allowed $500
counsel fees when you took yours, SeeH'-Lewis
ton Journal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
DID A WILD WEST ACT.
It Was Not at All Intentional. Mr..
Cusick Will Aver.

Patrick Cusick, manager of Cusick's s
livery, had a thrilling experience and
a narrow escape from death during the
parade in connection with the laying
of the corner stone at st. Johns church
on the South Side, yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Cusick was one of the aids and
while riding along Pittston avenue
near Brook street his horse began rear
ing and plunging and though an eX-
pert rider, Mr.. Cusick was thrown from
the saddle.
In falling, one of his feet became
caught in the trappings and he was
carried along with his head downward,
within reach of the ground, each stride
of the horse causing him to strikG his
head on the roadway. The horse turn
ed from the road and was heading for
the precipitous embankment gulley at
that point, when the spectators sue
ceeued in checking him and releasing
Mr.. CusiCk from his perilous position
He was not hurt beyond some slight
abrasions on the back of the head, and
! pluckily remounting, rode the horse
back to the stable. The animal was
usually gentle and not easily frightend
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

st. Paurs Pioneer corps attended the
cornerstone laying at st. Johns Catho-
lie church. South Scranton, yesterday
afternoon.
The Hyde Park Father Mathew soci-
ETY. held a regular meeting in st. Leo s
hall yesterday afternoon and trans
acted regular business,
The remains of Jennie, the tive-year-
old child of Mr. and Mrs. George Har
ris, of 80 Soldier court, were privately
inferred in Washburn street cemetery
Saturday afternoon.
The meeting in the YolIlg Women $
Christian association roogs yesterday
afternoon was addressed by Miss
Smith, of the Hahneman hopital staff.
At the Jackson Street Baptist church
last evening, the pastor, Rev. Thomas
de Gruchy, d. D., preached a sermon in
memoram of our dead soldiers and
sailors.
Union services were held in the First
Baptist church last evening by the
congregations of the English and Welsh
denominations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
ENTERTAINMENT AT LYCEUM.
To Be Given on Memorial Night by
Watkins Concert Company.

The following is the programme of
the concert to be given in the Lyceum
on the night of Memorial day by the J.
T. watkins Concert company:
PART FIRST,
Overture, "Chimes OF Normandy. Planquette
Scranton Mandolin Club.
Selections, "Tenting Tonight. New Arrangement
Schubert Quartctte.
Soprano Solo
(a) "Winds in the Trees"
A. GorinG Thomas
(b) "Spanish Sercnadc' ...........McKenZie
Miss Martha Matthews.
Monologuc Jacositz Sol Smith Russell
Mr.. W. T. Burke.
Flag Drill ...................Ge .Gencyieye Stebbens
Directed by MISS Hall.
Selections "Vocal March"
Schubert Quartctte,
Stercopticon views during intcrmission and
tableaux, Worlds masterpieces, Sacred and Pa
trotic" illustrated, d. p. Murray. Also by kind
permission of Colonel Z. II. Ripple, views from
original sketches Of famous incidents Of the Re.
helion, produced for the first time.
PART SECOND
Selections, Maritana ,.........:.........Wa Wallace
Mandolin Club,
Baritone Solo, "The Holy City,. Stephen Adams
(Assited by Choir, Pipe Organ and Illustrated }
Mr. j. T. Watkins
Reading, Cloves Sacrifice" ..,,..........Q Guide
(Cutting from "Under Two FlagsO
Miss Pauline Cogswell Hall,
Stereopticon Ballad .......,Mr. David Stephens
! Trio, 'The Mariners" Alberto Randeggar
Miss Matthews, Messrs. Johns and Jones'
Selections
(a) "Just the the Sun Went Down" with
views.
o. 1.-THE Cor Is Waving" Scotch melody
| arranged by Dudley Buck.
| Schubert Quartette.
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day is a memorial of all that has been accom-
pished, OF the pouring out of the best blooo
that this republic has possessed, and as you re.
member what has gone by you look back upon 1t
with pride.
We believe in the everything power OF God
ever the nations OF the Garth, and as we look
back upon history it becomes apparent that the
God of Providence was guiding us in our affairs
TO make OF us a great nation, even though IT
was brought about by conflict so terrible, but
nothing car bc accomplished in this world with
out sacrifice. More has been done in the 100
Years to ciyilize, cvangclize and harmonize the
k;ndreds and tongues OF the earth than in twenty
ordinary centuries
1t is well TO impress on the younger genera
ton that it is TO those who died for their coun.
trv under the banner OF the Stars and Stripes
that we owe these blessings we enjoy today,
and soon will the last voice OF this organization
be silcnccd forever, but the principles which
this order tipifes are as lasting as the hills
and shall never be forgotten.
Sons of Veterans, to IL that you per-
petuate these noble memories, let not the his
tory OF the deeds Of the Grand Army OF tho
Republic be forgotten, let the mantle OF their
patriotism fall on you, and let it not be said
| that you shall ever be found faithlcss in your
duty
cannot close this address conscientiously
| without paying tribute of respect and affection
to another department very closely connected
with the Grand Army Of the Republic know
| you will all heartily join in with me when
| say that the Women's Relief corps stands next
TO the Grand Army of the Republic itself. Wo
| man-where is she not found in her minlstratior
OF tenderness and helrfulness2 Has she not
| suffered in the great conflict? Did she not give
cheerfully though with sorrowful heart, husband
and sons?
| What agonizing days Of weary suspense Wht
was found on field and in hospital cheering w1tt
words of tenderness and hope those who neve
more had hope of recovery. There does not cX
| ist anything in human nature more perfect than
| the affection which womans heart is capable
of bearing towards those whom she loves.
| In closing | want you veterans to remembc
| that the country looks upon you with reverence
and respect. Your actions speak louder than
words, and let the lessons Of this day be i'm
| pressed on your hearts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
SOUTH SCRANTON.

Mr.. and Mrs. John Spruks, of Pitts
ton avenue and Hickory street, return
ed from four weeks visit to Homes
dale and vicinity.
The BARRIERS Of South Scranton, by
mutual consent, will close their re-
spectiva places of business Wednes-
day, May 30th, at 10 o'clock, noon.
George Snyder and grandmother re-
turned yesterday from a visit to
HOnesdale.
Peter j. Rosar, jr., Joseph Kraemer,
Gustav Rehner and Joseph Albrecht,
delegates to the state convention Of
the German societies at Johnstown,
returned home Saturday
A. Waslevitz, of Birch street, who
recently had one eye removed and a
Drs. Grant and Webb, has improved
wonderfully since the operation.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Jones, Of Willow
street, are receiving the congratula-
tions of their friends upon the advent
| OF baby girl.
The young daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Wirth, Of Pittston avenue, who
WAS recently injured above the eye by
ccmpanion while at play. has en-
| tlrely recovered.
The Jpnger Maenuerchor held a spe
cial rehearsal yesterday afternoon in
| Music hall, accompanied by Bauer.
band
Floyd Bartleson, OF Plttston avenne
is conyalescent from severe attack
of la grippe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
INTERESTING NEWS NOTES.

Conrad Craft, employed as a carpen-
ter in the planning shop of the No 6
shops, met with a serious accident last
Friday afternoon, which will MAIN him
for life. Mr.. Craft was using the circu-
lar saw, when his hand struck the
saw, completely severing all of the
fingers from that member. The man
tainted, but was revived and removed
to his home on Prescott avenue. A doc
tor was summoned and the injuries
dressed.
The much talked about bicycle race
between Bruce Coulter and James Mel
vim, both of this borough, occurred Sat
urday afternoon. The course Of the
race was from Carbondale to a point
near the Corners. A start from Car
bondale was made at 4.45 O'Clock, but
upon reaching Jermyn, Melvin pune
tured one of his tires, but according to
the conditions of the race the cOacher
of the party meeting with an accident
was to continue the race. Upon reach
ing this borough at $50, Coulter and
McGarry (MelVin's coaCher) were close
together. At the finish Coulter won by
a splendid squirt. The prize was $50.
On Tuesday night, June 5, Rev. w.
F.. Gibbons will give a reception to the
members of the Presbyterian church at
the manse on Elm street.
Next Sunday will be Communion
Sunday at the Presbyterian church.
and on Sunday, June 10, Childrens day
will be observed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
GREEN RIDGE.

DR.. Valentine Bliss, Of Capouse avenue, is in
New York city
Edwin A. Fuller, Of Dickson avenue has re.
turned from Syracuse, N. Y.
Harry Francis and his mother, Mrs. James
Francis, Of Monsey avenue, spent yesterday
with Pittston friends
Miss Lydia Poorc, of CapouSe avenue, enter
tanned at luncheon Saturday. The rooms Of her
beautiful home were tastcfully decorated with
palms and cut flowers The guests were the
Misses Reynolds, Clare Reynolds, Underwood
Hull. Dimmick, Fordham, Lindsay, Mrs. John
b. Poore and Mrs. Matthews.
The members of Grammar class OF No. 27
school, chaperoned by Professor and Mrs. j. b.
Iiawker picnickqed at Nay Aug park Saturday
and spent the day enjoying the delightful iea-
lures OF that resort. These OF the party were
Misses Mae Ludck, Pearl Reynolds, Sarah Har-
yey, Margaret Woodruff Blanche Williams, Ger
trude Williams Jessie Fidiem, Emma Walsh,
Emma Williams, Lcona Joher Mary Fischer,
Edna Brundage, Leona Fordham and Bronson
Watkins, Eddie Flynn, Albert Nettleton, War.
rem Van Bsrcome, Clarence Carter and Charles
Tobey
Esther, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ellis Smp,
son, OF Monsey avenue, who recently underwent
an operation for appendicitis, is rapidly re-
| gaining her health.
Miss Clara Woodruff, OF Electric avenue, a
member of this years graduating class of the
| School OF the Lackawanna, will go to Bryn Mawl
this week, where she will take the examination
for entrance to Bryn Mawr college.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

Memorial day services were con-
Quoted in the Providence Presbyterian
church last night. The services were
in charge of the Rev. G. e. Guild, pas
tor. The splendid musical programme
was under the direction of Professor
C. F. Whittemore. The church was
beautifully decorated with palms, lilies
and cut flowers for the occasion. Mrs.
r. T. Jayne assisted the choir.
The following musical selections
were given: Kellers American Hymn,
Miss Phoebe Smith, "To Thee, o Coun-
try" Julius Eichberg; God Of Our
Fathers" by Rudyard Kipling, by full
choir and congregation. In conclusion
the congregation sang America" The
edifice was filled with the members
and friends OF the church.
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TOLD IN BRIEF.

The funeral Of Mrs. c. S. Palmer,
who died suddenly at her home, cor
ner of Wayne avenue and Putnam
street, on Wednesday last, was held
yesterday at 1890 o'clock from her late
residence. The house was filled with
the many friends and relatives of the
deceased, who had known her during
her useful life. The services were
conducted by the Rev. G. A. Cure, pas
tor of the Providence Methodist Epis-
copal church. Interment was made in
Forest Hill cemetery.
A lecture by the Rev. ]. NJ. Lloyd,
Phi. D., of New Castle, Pa, will be
given this evening in the First Welsh
Baptist church, on West Market street.
The subject to be lectured upon is
"The Conjugal Hitch-up, or Pulling
Together
r. +. Sullivan, son of DR.. j. ]. Sulli-
van, corner OF Wayne avenue and Will
liam street, has just been ap-
pointed first lieutenant on Colonel
Voorhees, staff of the Spanish
American War Veterans association
Mr.. Sullivan will be a mounted officer
In the parade on Decoration day and
will have charge of decorating the
graves in Hyde Park cemetery.
A literary and musical entertainment
will be held in the Y. w. c. A. rooms
next Thursday evening May 81.
The Providence Industrial school Of
the Y. w. C. A. will have It's closing
meeting Saturday, June 2, at 2.3C
o'clock. All mothers are invited to at
tend.
A benefit ball will be held in st
| Mary's hall, June 13. The proceed!
| will so to Owen Moran, who has beer
| i'll.
| Joseph Evans. of Evans Brothers, OF
| West Market street, who has beer
! seriously i'll, is recovering.
Rev. G.. A. Cure, pastor of the Provi
dence Methodist Episcopal church
| preached to a large congregation botl
morning and evening yesterday on in
teresting subjects. The subject for tn
morning sermon was "The Ascension
of Christ evening subject, "Ought
Christian to Hate?"
Rev. Mr.. Clymer preached on TIL
subject Waste" yesterday morning T.
a fair congregation in the Christian
| church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
How He Got Even.

G ONE people are philosophical enough to ac.
cept defeat gracefully; others nurse their
wrath and waste much time in mistaken effort
to ''get even." OF one Of these latter Chicago
paper tells an amusing story.
A man came to a Chicago hotel one day, and
took his dinner outside with a friend. When
he came to pay his bill he found himself charged
with days board, dinner and all. He pro-
tested, The clerk tried to explain that the
American plan was based strictly upon time, and
that IL he chose to cat elsewhere it was his own
lookout, but the man would not he pacihed
He paid his bill under protest Then he asked
II dinner was still on, and was informed that lt
lasted until in the evening.
"Then III 60 and tackle itp' he exclaimed.
"Ive eaten one dinner, hut I'm going to get my
moneys worth out Of this house, or perish In
the sttempt!
He rushed into one Of the dining-rooms seized
n bin OF fare and ordered everything he could
think of When he finally got to the end OF his
tether the waiter handed him check for $40.
whats that for7" he asked in surprise.
"Your dinner, sir,
"But have already paid for my dinner in my
bill" he protested. 'I'm staying here on tho
American plan"
''Then you should have gone to the other din
ing.room," said the waiter, This is the Eu-
ropean plan cafe"
The man paid the bill and walked out His
feelings must have been heavy, both in body anc
mind d.-Youth's Companion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
RELIGIOUS NEWS NOTES.

Next Sunday Rt. Rev. Bishop Hobsn will con-
firm large class Of children in ST, Peters
Cathedral.
Rev J. II. Austin, pastor Of the Ash Street
Methodist Episcopal church, spoke last night on
'Show Us the Father"
"The Signs Of the Times" was the topic
spoken on last evening by Rev. DR.. Bird, pas
tor Of the Peoples Prohibition church.
The subject Of Rev. o. r. Beardsleys sermon
last night at All Souls Uniyersalist church was
Memorial Sunday. Loyalty to Our Country;
Worship God and Love Humanity"
memorial discourse waS given last night by
Rev. G. C, Lyman, pastor Of the Court Street
Methodist Episcopal church, who spoke on
"Some Lessons from Memories Of 1861 and 1865, Z"
At the Baptist Ministers conference, which
meets at 1080 O'Clock this morning at the Penn
Avenue Baptist church paper on 'The Inter
mediate State" will be read by Rev, p, F. Bot
gong
Rev. G. l.. Alrich, pastor Of Grace Reformed
Episcopal church, gave two scholarly Biblical
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
Mrs. Bradish, of Detroit, Wrote
Mrs. Pinkham and Tells the Result.



"About two years ago began TO run
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lost my appetite and began to lose
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l began TO have night sweats and my
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business matters and nay poor health.
FINALLY husband took me South, but
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ton of heart and whites. Having read
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and before having finished the first
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Every case is sacredlv confidential.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
MDl1RMOTT FORGED CHECKS.

II. j. McDermott, formerly employed
as q carpenter at the Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western shops is detain-
ed at the police station, awaiting bail
for forging the name of NJ. f. Wymbs
to a check for the sum of s., which
was cashed by a central city hotel
keeper recently.
Mcncrmott was arrested by COnsta-
Bile Tim Jones Saturday night and in
addition to furnishing $1,000 bail for
forgery. Alderman John required $500
ball for an unpaid board bill which
the man failed to make good at the
Columbia hotel
Several other forgeries were attrib-
uted to MCDermott, but as he is de-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
THEY TELL / HERE.
Tell 1t on the Streets of
Scranton as Elsewhere.

Some things cannot be told too often
Repetition gives them added strength.
The same old story is pleasant to
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When 1t brings happiness to the
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Brings Joy to the afflicted.
Tells how burdens can be raised.
How the back can be relieved.
All the pains and aches removed.
Scranton people tell this story.
Friends and neighbors talk about II.
They tell about their kidney ills.
How they suffered, how the cure
came.
What they think of Doan's Kidney
Pills.
Here Is what citizen saws:
Mrs. Evan Jenkins, of 143 South Fill
more avenue, Hyde Park, says: IT
had steady pains in my hips and
through my Sides so distressing at
times that / could no. even do my
work about the house. / have often
been obliged to call in the doctor. There
was also an annoying kidney weak
ness which at times was very painful
and attended with frequent action OF
the secretions. My limbs were numb
and had dropsy at times and my feet
swelled so that / could not wear my
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must be checked or it would end in
Bright's Disease, but 1 did not re-
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] took. learned about Doan's Kidney
Pills and used five or six boxes. They
helped me wonderfully in every way.
1 have recommended them to many of
my friends and some of them received
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Remember the name, DOAN'S, and
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
LAST NIGHTS FIRE.

A serious conhagration was only
averted last night by the diligent work
of the firemen after flames had en-
veloped the stables in the rear of
11G-11S South Main avenue, owned by
George Carson and occupied by the
Grand Union Tea company
The adjoining property was in dan
ger and the Plymouth Congregational
church was at one time threatened
but a continual stream from the Co
lumbias cheminal apparatus was
played on the building. Slight dam
ages resulted, however, to the edifice
which is fully insured.
The fire was in such a thickly popu-
lated center that several of the Gen.
trail city companies were called out
to assist in the work of eXtinguishins
the flames. Two wagons were destroy
ed and the buildings mentioned above
were damaged beyond repair. The loss
Is fully covered by insurance.