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The age-herald., 1900-03-24
JOE MASON SHOT
 BY UNKNOWN MAN An Attempted Assassination at BIount Springs--Would Be
 Murderer Escaped.

Blount Springs, March 23.-(Special. )-At o'clock tonight when Joe Mason, book keeper for the Blount Improvement com- pany, entered his bed room over the store he was attacked by an unknown man and shot, the ball taking effect in the left thigh.
 When Mason went in the room he put his pistol under the pillow, as is his custom, and walked over ito the dresser to make preparations for retiring He had hardly reached the dresser when he was shot. Quickly turning he saw white man not more than three or four feet from him with a smoking pistol in his hand. He rushed upon the man and they grappled, but the man finally released himself and ran down the steps and escaped in the dark
 It seems that the man had secreted him. self in the room sometime prior ito Mason's arrival and when Mason put his pistol on the bed picked it up and fired.
 Jim Savage, bartender at a saloon near by, heard the shot and ran to Mason's as- sistance, but arrived too late to stop the fleeing man. w. E. Byers, manager of the Blount Improvement company, was notified and wired Sheriff OBrien for dogs, but the sheriff had none Application was also made to parties at Warrior, but no dogs could be secured.
 Two strange white men were seen here today, and 1t is believed that Mason's as- sailant was one of them.
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
PLUMBERS MEN ARE
 FORCED TO RETIRE
One Officer and Three Men Missing. Anxiety for the Relief of Mafe-
 king Grows Intense.

London, March 23.-(9:o2 p. m.-The war office has issued the following from the general at Captetown to the secretary of war:
 "Capetown, March 23.-The following tell egram has arrived from Nicholson, Bulu- wayo, March Is:
 The following is from Plumer:
 "Lobatsi, March d4.-Fhe Boers advanced from the south in considerable force this morning. They first advanced from Goode's Siding. After a sharp engagement Lieu. tenant Colonel Bodies advance post was compelled to retreat. The retirement was excelently carried out to our main position. The casualties included Lieutenant Chap man and corporal, and two missing, prob ably prisoners. Five troops were wounded. Chapman's horse fell with him close to the enemy who immediately surrounded him. The exact Boer casualties are unknown, but several were shot at short range. In the afternoon the Boers advanced further north and shelled our position from a ridge on our left. Our 121a pounder replied. The artillery duel continued until sunset. Lieu tenant A. J. Tyler has since died of wounds. One native was killed.'
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
TROOPS SENT ID
 STOP A LYNCH|NG
Notorious Negro Murderer of Virginia Captured-Made a
 Full Confession.

Richmond Va, March 23.-The negro who, with a white man, killed Justice of the Peace Saunders and MT. Welton at Shippers Thursday, was, after an all night chase, captured at Stoney Creek Sussex county, and confessed to the shooting of Saunders and Welton and to several rob- berries.
 He is the notorious negro Cotton, who es- capped from the Portsmouth, Va, jail some months ago while under sentence of death.
 A posse immediately started from En- poria, the county seat of Greenville
 In the meantime large crowd gathered at Emporia, bent on lynching Cotton. County Judge Goodwin wired the governor a request for troops. and the governor promptly ordered Company B, the Rich mond Blues, to report at the Coast Line depot, where a special train had been se cured. He queried the sheriff of Greenville to know if he endorsed the judges request. Later the governor received from the judge a telegram stating that it was said his life would be in danger if the troops were sent The governor asked if he must construe this as a withdrawal of his request, but subsequently, the sheriffs endorsement came, and the troops were sent. They ar rived at the scene early this afternoon and surrounded the jail. Cotton gave the names of several parties who he said were en- gagged in the robbery and murder, and posses have been sent after them.
 At o'clock tonight 1t was reported to the judge that if the troops remained at Em- poria the mob would attack them. It was then agreed that the sheriff should order the troops back and a local guard be placed at the jail, the crowd agreeing that the law should IAsse its course.
 At Il o'clock the jail was in charge of the local guards and the military were quar- tered in the court house. It was reported, however, that a mob was approaching from Pleasant Hill and another from along the Atlantic and Danvile railroad. Despite the assurances of the sheriff. 1t is feared there will be lynehing before morning.
 1:40 a. m.-The militia have again been called upon to take charge of the jail, it being reported that ynching mob Is form ing on the edge of the town. Major Cutch- fns has wired the governor for another company
 LATER.-Richmond, Va, March A.-A special from Emporia, sent at 205 this morning, says Major Cutchins has notified the leaders of the mob that he will protect the prisoners as long as he has a man standing, and means to shoot to kill This has had the effect of dampenlng the zeal of the-would-be lynchers, and It is thought law will prevail.
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
TRIALS OF KENTUCK|ANS BEGIN
 WITH BAYONETS ON EVERY SIDE

Frankfort, Ky, March 23.-The prelimi- nary examination of Secretary of State Powers, charged with abetting the assassi- nation of William Goebel, began today be- fore Judge Moore. The court house was guarded inside and out by militia and scores of deputy sheriffs, armed with Win- chester rifles, to prevent possible inter- ference from "mountaineers" who was re- ported on their way to Frankfort, but their presence was unnecessary, as the mountain eers failed to appear and no disorder oc- cured.
 The witnesses today included Ward Lil- lard, Detective D. b. Armstrong, Sheriff Bosworth of Fayette county, who arrested Secretary Powers and Captain John Davis, and Silas Jones. who is now under bond, charged with complicfty in the murder. The testimony tended ito show that the shots came from that section of the executive building on which Powers office is located. although no one swore that the shots were from the secretary's office. The strongest evidence, perhaps, was given by Silas Jones, who was in Governor Taylor's ante room when the shooting took place. No evidence was adduced tending to show that
  spiracy, but in one of the frequent wordy disputes between the attorneys for the de- fense and the commonwealth, the fact was brought out that F. Wharton Golden, who is said to have made a confession, would be put on the witness stand before the hear ing ends. It is probable that all of the wit nesses for the prosecution will be heard by tomorrow afternoon.
 An incident occurred during the after noon that showed the feeling, and also how the people are prepared for emergencies. A soldier in the rear court yard dropped his revolver on the stone ffagging, and 1t exploded. In an instant every man in the crowded court room was on his feet, fully a third of them with their hands in their hip pockets.
 Taylor Goes to Louisville
 Republican Governor Taylor left for Louisville tonight. It is said he goes to confer with c. M. Barnett and C. E. Sapp, who. it is reported, have been in Washing ton comforting with republican leaders in regard to the Kentucky situation. They will return tomorrow morning.
 Colonel Campbell and Arthur Goebel ap- peared at the court house at 9:50 o'clock. A few minutes later Ex-Governor Brown, w. R. Ramsey, R. Kinkaid and J. C. Sims, attorneys for the defense, arrived.
 Judge Moore convened his court at 10 O clock The prisoners, Republican Secre- tary of State Caleb Powers, w. H. Coulton and John Davis were brought into the court room and took seats by their counsel. The commonwealth witnesses were called, num- bering forty. The name of Sergeant Gold en was not in the list
 At the conclusion of the call of common wealth witnesses, County Attorney Pols- grove announced that he was ready. for the trial in the case of the common wealth against Powers
 Ex-Governor Brown read the warrant
The age-herald., 1900-03-24

brand, This enormous wagon train is sup. posed to be moving twenty-five miles day. General French's cavalry posts stretch from Bloemfontein eastward to the mountains.
 Genarai Butler has not yet moved in Natal
 The Eighth division will go direct 10 Bloemfontein. Lord Roberts effective dis posab ble force at the front ten days hence will be, 1t Is estimated, 10000 men, with the easy possibility of moving eastward forcing the Boers to eyaeuate the Biggars- berg range and Joining hands wrth Gen. eral Butler before continuing the prome- made to Pretoria.
 The Deqagoa Bay railroad anbitra tion award is editorfaaly considered in the morn- ing papers. The approaching declaration of the findings of the aulbitrators is weq- comed as coming at an appropriate mo- melit and as blfnging the acquisition oi Delagoa Bay as ap1reciably near.
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
Methn en Not HurrYing

London, March 24-A dispatch to the Daily News from Warrenton, dated Thurs day, describing Lord Methuen's position there. says:
 TIA small flankng force sent through Bo- shof, secured an important crossing, where the ferry had been destroyed, but fore seeing this, Lord Methuen had another pont built, which Is ready to be sent thither when an advance is considered opportune.
 Lord Methuen's advance has not been hurried to the relief of Mafekng, where the pressure apparently has been relaxed as result of operations elsewhere, but he is confident of his ability to push aside the opposition on the Vaal river when the prop CT time comes."
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
SENATE ADOPTED THE CONFERENCE
 REPORT ON PORTO RICO RELIEF BILL
The Vote Was Strictly PartSan Standing B to 15 on Final
 Roll CaN--SteWat Voted With Republicans

shooting. He said that Secretary Powers refused to tell him who was in the office of the secretary of state at the time of the shooting, and declined to say who was in charge, but said that he (Powers) was out of the city that day.
 Captain Hawn testified to a conversation with Powers, in which Powers asked him to turn over his ammunition and company to a lieutenant.
 Secretary Powers said they are robbing us at Frankfort" said Captain Hawn, but he did not say why he wanted the military company at Frankfort"
 Captain w. B. Anderson in whose hotel at Barbourville Secretary Powers stopped, testified to a meeting there between Secre- tary Powers, Charles Fdnlay, John A Black and others, at which the sending of men to Frankfort was under discussion. silrs Jones tht stand
 Silas Jones, of Whitley county, testified that he was in the room leading 10 Govern- or Taylor's office when the shots were fired. There were many there whom he did not know. q was under the impression that the shots were fired from the executive building, and from the corner of the build ing in which Powers office is located" When the shots were fired he walked into the ante-room where he saw Captain Davis and Governor Taylor among others. There was considerable excitement. Governor Taylor came to the door and wanted to know who was shot
 'Did you see anyone try to open Caleb Powers door?' asked Attorney Polsgrove.
 "Yes l saw a man with sandy whiskers trying to open the door. He struck it with hatehet," replied Mir. Jones.
 Jones said there was much shooting, but he could not say that he heard any from Secretary Powers office
 On crosse examination Jones said the shots sounded if fired from the same gun, but he could not say positively whether they were fired from the upper or lower story of the building.
 State Senator Frazier testified that he was on the steps of the state house when the shots were fired. These steps faced the executive. The shots sounded as if fired right in front of him, but although he looked around, he saw no one, and it Is not stated what part of the executive build. ing the shots came from.
 Sheriff Bosworth of Fayette. county, tes- tifed to the arrest of Powers and Davis. The papers found the prisoner, inelud- ing the pardons issued by Governor Taylor, were placed on record.
 Adjourned until tomorrow.
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
Returning in Crowds

Boer Camp Kroonstadt, Thursday, March 22.-Affairs are being put in proper shape, and the Free Staters who had leave are returning in crowds. The presidents proc- lamation has shown the burghers that the mands are mobilizing in great numbers, and the men are more determined than ever.
 President Steyn has issued a proclama- tion in which he warns the Durghers who lay their arms down and help tine English that they are liable to the utmost punish ment as traitors.
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
EDITOR WEAR FILES
 BIG LIBEL SUIT

opelika, March 23.-(Special)-W. T. Wear editor of the Industrial News has filed suit in the circuit court here against George D. Driver T. D. Poer, H. F. Lowe, H. C. Jernfgan, Wiley Ross, R. M. Greene, IT.. C. F. D. Taylor and J. W. Williams, Jr., members of the city council, for $50000 damages for publishing him liar on account of charges made in his paper apainSf them
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
Savannah Passes 2 coo. .ooO Mark

Savannah, Ga, March 23-For the second time Savannahs cotton receipts will pass the two-mil1ion-bale mark. The net total al the close of business today was 99S,641 bales since September 1 and year before last on February TO- 5tatsticians say that the latter date at which the million was reached this year is indicative of the short ness Of the crop. It Is not believed that 100000 bales more will reach this port of this years crop.
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
Charles G. Man stt Dead

St. Louis, March 23.-Charles G. Maffett former chairman of the state democratic committee, a horseman of national rep utation and one of the weathiest citi- zens of St. Louis, died at his residence here today of pneumonia. MT. Maffett was about 50 years of age and had never been rca arriad
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
Man and His Son Drowned

Jackson, Miss, March 23.--F. E. Wiley, a bargemas ter and his 9-year-old son were drowned in Pearl river this afternoon. The boy had fallen from a small row boat and Wiley jumped in to save him.
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
Isoiating Plummer's Force

London, March 24-A dispatch to the Daily News from Lourenzo Marques, dated Friday, says:
 Tt is reported here from Pretoria that Commandant Elon is isolating Colonel -Plumnner's forces near Gaberonea."
The age-herald., 1900-03-24
THE WEATHER

RAIN SATURDAY: SUNDAY FAIR. WITH LIGHT TO FRESH NORTH TO EAST WINDS.
The age-herald., 1900-03-24

Today advertising is as necessary to the transaction Of certain tines of bust ness as stedn and electricity dTe to machinery J. Cumming.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12
GREEN RIDGE.

The Lend a Hand Mission hand OF
the Green Ridge Presbyterian church
will meet at the home Of Mrs. +. L.
Hitchcock, on Washington avenue. to-
morrow evening.
In the convention Of past Grand Odd
Fellows. to be held tomorrow. Green
Ridge lodge will put a strong candi-
date in the field for the nomination Of
district deputy grand master, in the
person Of o. L. Colvin. Green Ridge
lodge Is justly entitled to this Office at
the present time. and Mr. Colvin is
eminently fitted to discharge the i'm
portant duties connected with the
Office in creditable manner. In addi-
tion to being a member Of Green Ridge
lodge. No. COB. Mr.. Colvin is a member
of Hyde Park enampment. No. 249. and
Canton Scranton, No. 4.
Rev. A. A. Myers, Of Cumberland
Gan. Tenn. who Is the guest OF Rev.
!. ]. Lansing, occupied the pulpit ot
tht Presbyterian church yesterday
morning and gave an exceedingly in
teresting address upon "The Apostle Of
the Cumberland Mountain"
St. Pauls Total Abstinence and Be-
nevolent society has moved from the
building at the corner of Capouse ave-
nue. and Green Ridge street to Killum's
hall, corner Of Capouse avenue and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

widow of the late Archippus Parrish.
will be held this morning at 10 o'clock
from her late home on Green Ridge
street. Interment will be made in
Wilkes Barre.
A special meeting Of the Ladies' Aid
society Of the Providence Methodist
Episcopal church is called for this
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Thursday evening. March H. the
Junior Epworth league of the Provi-
dence Methodist Episcopal church hold
an entertainment in the church par
lors. An interesting programme has
been arranged.
The young people of thessWelsh Me-
mortal church will hold a social next
Thursday evening. In connection with
the social grapbaphone selections will
be given.
All persons interested in the Shield
of Honor lodge are requested to meet
at Osterhout's hall on Friday evening,
March 50.
Lost-A small brown water spaniel,
tail cut. Reward if returned to 1907
North Main avenue.
Rev. W. F. Davies went to Wilkes
Barre this morning and will this after
noon read a paper on "The Bible as a
Literary Production" before the Welsh
Baptist ministerial conference.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12
TOLD IN BRIEF.

George Kirchoff. Of Irving avenue,
father Of County Commissioners Clerk
Fred Kirchoff, was u years old on
Friday, and in honor of the event the
numerous friends of the aged gentle
man called and extended their con-
gratulations. Mr.. Kirchoff was the re-
cipient of many presents, among them
being a handsome cane from Rev. Will
liam A. Nordt.
The funeral of Arthur, the 3-year-
old son of Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick Dun
nigan. Of Ripple street, who died on
Friday evening. took place yesterday
afternoon from the family residence
Interment was made in the Dunmore
Catholic cemetery.
The Welcome Dancing class will con-
duct a social at Showers hall st. Pat
rick's day, afternoon and evening.
The active members of the Scranton
Saengerrunde are requested to attend
singing school at the hall on Thurs
day evening. President John Lentes
will instruct.
Camp No. 430, Patriotic Order Sons
Of America. will meet in regular ses
sion at Hartman's hall this evening.
The Glee and Dramatic club of St
Mary's church will meet at St. Marys
hall this evening.
The South Side Bowling club will
meet tomorrow evening at the head
quarters on Maple street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

hugged The storm bureau, as usual. has
its seat beyond the confines Of the Rocky
mountains. 1t Is manipulated by the
disappointed politician ana tho cvangeli-
cal clergy. Ministers OF the gospel have
left their callings and played the part OF
spies.
The state has been searched from end
to end, but not a single case OF plural
marriage has been disSJ 70. ei. not on
iota Of evidence to support tAo charges
which have aroused tho American pe0.
pie against Mormonizm, and people
who are peaceful. virthcus Industrious
and God fearing. wh,se cresd Is to tn'hd
mind their own business.
In 1890. when plural marriage was dis
continued there were men with families
who were not asked nor expected to dis
rupt their relations and dishonor their
wives and stigmatiSe their children.
These relations by common consent were
left statu quo they would soon end as
matter of course. These relations were
defined as unlawful cohabitation," and
were by law of congress misdemeanor.
The law of congress against polygamy
and unlawful coha bitation was enacted IN
1899 by the territorial legislature. and
has been In full force ever since. the
cases Of so-called polygamy are just sucii
cases and are punishable now as they
ever have been. The judiciary Is In the
hand of non Mormons, the law is on the
statute books and all who violate the law
are amenable.
II must be potent TO all honest men
that no church would attempt to say to a.
man that he should cease to do his duty
BY the wives whom he married by the
sanction and rites of a holy church, yet
no one Is encouraged to break even this
law which denies him this privilege, but
on the contrary he does so upon his own
responsibility.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12

Miss B. Theresa Higgins and Miss
Helen O'Hara were visitors in Hyde
Park Yesterday.
The Minooka Hose company held a
meeting at McDonough's hall yesteI-
day afternoon at which interested citl-
ems were present to make their pro
ratio contributions for the purchase Of
fire fighting apparatus.
An infant child of George McCrea.
son-in-law of Anthony Hart, of Main
street. was inferred yesterday in the
Minooka Catholic cemetery.
The funeral of a child of Mr.. and
Mrs. Michael Hanahue. Of Greenwood.
took place yesterday afternoon. In
terment was made in Providence ceme-
terry.
James Ryan, of Stafford street. on
the sick list the past few months, is
able to be around again.
A young child of Mr.. and Mrs. Mar
tin Murray. Of Stafford street, who has
been i'll the past few weeks with dip
theria, has become totally blind from
it's effects.
Barbara. the 3-year-old daughter of
Mrs. Richard Walsh. of Stafford street,
died Saturday after a short illness. The
funeral took place yesterday afternoon
Interment was made in ST. Josephs S
cemetery.
St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and
Benevolent society held a regular meet
ing yesterday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12
ALDERMANIC CASES.

Edward Hallcck was committed to the
county jail on Saturday by Alderman
Howe, In default OF $1,000 ball. he having
plead guilty to the charge of larceny.
it will be remembered that Hallock stole
S57 worth of jewclry and $3.50 i'm cash
from the house of his brother-tn-law
recently, afterwards going to New York
where he was arrested.
Richard Day, Patrick Hart. Patrick
Shields, Martin Murray and John Judge
were held i'm bail on Saturday. by Alder
man Howe, on a charge of burglary, pre-
ferred by Albert Buchta, saloonkeeper
of Lloyd street, who charges them with
breaking into his place and taking 80
worth of goods.
Charles Fisburn. of Philadelphia. who
was arrested Friday for stealing from
his uncle, Mr.. Marks. of North Scranton,
was Saturday, committed to Jail to await
trial
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-12
SEVERAL FUNERALS.

The remains of Samuel the 4-year-
old child of Mr.. and Mrs. George Wal
lace. of 1872 South Bromley avenue.
were inferred in the Washburn street
cemetery yesterday afternoon.
The funeral of John Wisely, son Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank NJ. Zingel. of First
street, occurred at o'clock Saturday
afternoon. Burial was made in the
German Catholic cemetery.
Services over the remains of the late
Mrs. Thomas Hennegan were conduct
ed in Holy Cross church on Saturday
morning by Rev. Dunn. A high mass
Of requiem was sung and intermep'
was made in the Cathedral cemetery.
At st. Patrick's church at 9 o'clock
this morning services will be held over
the remains of the late Mrs. Thomas
Glynn. of Hampton street. Interment
will afterwards be made in the Cathe-
dral cemetery.
Florence, the 5-months-old child Of
Nr. and Mrs. Archie Cranston. Of 1912
Academy street. died yesterday and
will he buried in Washburn street
cemetery at $50 o'clock tomorrow aft
ernOon.