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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-13

General Michener. of Indiana. a vet.
eran campaigner offers to his Republi.
can brethren good advice when he says:
1.-THE long delayed campaign OF educa-
tion should begin at once. Nearly all
the issues for discussion in the an.
preaching campaign are new to the
people and to statesmen. The work of
organization should begin now. 1t
takes more time and mora hard work
to completely organize the party in
power than the party in minority: the
latter IL always organized, for it is on
the offensive. 1t takes time and labor
to bring organization out of the dis
organization which normally prevails
in the party which is in power. These
are fundamental truths which ought
to be impressed upon the minds of
some gentlemen who seem to have for
gotten them. We need less grinning
and more grunting."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-13
Sweet Liberty.

u NJ COIN fast. Amos" said old Mis-
Walker in voice that plainly inti-
mated she was stabbIng him as much
as lay in her power.
Amos held his gray head In his hands,
but said nothing. She had always been
the spokesman, and experience had
taught him that silence was the best
course.
you'll be marryin' again when I'm
gone. Amos" continued the wife of his
bosom.
Still there was no word from Amos.
II say you'll marry again." repeated
Mis- Walker In sharp reminder
81 don't guess ] will" objected the
prospectively bereaved husband.
''Oh, yes, you will" responded she with
acrimonious conviction from which there
was no appeal.
In tone Of demurring he pleaded
humbly:
II don't exactly feel like It just now,
Sarah. Magazine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-13
The Prang Platinettes.

Teachers and superintendsnts de.
string for class use in picture study,
something that IS substantial and
inexpensive will find these beautiful
new reproductions of great value.
We have 100 different subjects to
select from. The prices are very
reasonable and the assortment IS
complete.
The PEN CarbonL Letter Book
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-13
The Ruling Passion -.


r HE CLERGYMAN had finished and
the organ was pealing forth the SON.
orous rapture of the Mendelssotn n
march.
zone moment, George" said the radi-
ant bride, and facing the audience she
raised her exquisitely- bound, thoug h
somewhat bulky, prayerbook In her
daintily-gloved hands and pointed it III
rectiy at the brilliant audience. There
was a sharp click.
"All right. George said the bride,
come along"
And as they marched down the aisle
she showed him that the supposed prayer
book wasn't prayer book at all. It
was a camera!
"lt's my own idea. George" she whis-
pered. "Clever. isn't it?--Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
Another Reason for His Dislike.
p EV. ANNA HOWARD SHAW, of
Washington. ID. c.. IL a very eloquent
speaker as well AZ an able theologian
On one occasion she occupied a pulpit
temporarily. and had In the congregation
q clergyman who was strongly opposed
to women divines At the end OF the SER
vice. which he had seemed to enjoy. he
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-13

The Shamokin example of arresting
boodle councilmen is likely to spread.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-13

;::: 6: ;:: : S:
and Second legislative dis
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-13
1nto1erable.

CONDITION of affairs is pre-
sented to view in Kentucky
L. which requires general con-
sidera tiOn. IT ia a situation
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
TAYLOR is IN LOUISVILLE.
He Is Attending state Republican Con-
vention liz Session There.

LOUISVILLE. May ls.-The Republican
state convention is III session at the
auditorium The object of the conven-
ton IS TO elect delegates to the Republ-
can national convention Noaction Will
be taken regarding the selection OF can
didares for governor and lieutenant gov
ernor in view OF the fact that the sU-
prene court of the United States mas
not rendered decision IL the Kentucky
contested election case. Captain L. ).
Irwin was elected temporary chairman.
1t is reasonably certain that eN-Gov-
ernor BRADLEY. W S Taylor. the con-
testing Republican governor OF Ken
tucky, and Albert S. White, & negro
lawyer, viii be three Of the delegates
chosen for the state at large, While the
fourth delegate viii be either Congress
man Boreing, Jud=e Denny or United
States Senator DeBoe.
Governor Tavlor has arrived IL Louis
vile from Indianapolis. He Is III at
tendance upon the convention.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERY.
Committee Appointed to Have Charge
of Endowment Fund.

CHATTANOOGA, May 19.-The enroll
ment in the Cumberland Presbyterian
assemblyis 225 commissioners and others
tc arrive will swell the number to 21o,
making the largest assembly OF the
church ever hold.
On motion Of DR.. Ica Landreth new
standing committee was formed to which
will be referred all matters III cos4nec-
ton with the $1,000, 900 endowment
fund. The educational committee and
the stated clerk Of the assembly made
their reports which We're referred TO
committees. The treasurer's report
shows receipts of S5,334.2. and balance
on hand of 81 $50. IS.
Overtures for the assembly to elllnl-
nate from the sl,0o0,0o0 endowment
plan the direction thas $4,000 be raised
to endow a post graduate school in
af6liation with the University of Chi
cago were referred to the committee on
overtureS.
An important memorial from the trus-
tees of Arkansas, Cumberland unlver-
sity, to approve the endowment of the
college, was referred to the committee
on centennial memorial.
The Smith Chambers bequest III favor
of Cumberland university, asking that
the fund shall accrue to the ben
eft of the theological school, was re-
ferred to the committee on overtureS.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
SOUTHERN PRESBYTERlANS.
Thirty-Ninth Annual Session OF Cen
era1 Assembly ConveneS.

ATLANTA, MAJ 1S.-The thirty-nlnth
annual session Of the general assembly
of the southern Presbyterian church IS
in session in this city. There are about
200 commissioners in attendance repre-
senting IS presbyteries, the representa-
ton being equally divided among the
clergy and laymen.
The opening sermon was preached by
the retiring moderator, Rev. J. I. Can
non of ST. Louis.
At s O'Clock III the evening a reception
was given the members of the general
assembly. Several short addresses We're
delivered and refreshments served.
Several important matters will come
up for discussion such rs Christian edu-
cation, the veto power of the general
assembly, the compilation of another
hymn book, the duties of the office Of
the elder of negro evangelization and
others. From present indications there
will be 10 effort made 10 revise the creed
of the church.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
cATARRH CAN BE CURED BY
Johnston's Sarsaparilla
OIjART BOTTLES.
QUART BOTTLES.


Advanced Science
belief that that all
This Of that
and supposed ncurable disease catarrh"
wish Doctor said the travelling that would tel US about
thoroughly discouraged
like consumption typhoid
meet
troubled How
both
hine
believe physician,
the blood This be done powerful alternatives
Betsy A. Marett of Manistee Co,
general debility
short of breath could
head all the time MY
cold appetite On getting up
obliged to lie had
small had feeling lredn
almost entirely and couldn't go half dozen
pain my The doc
had
failed relief
Johnon Saparla
When somewhat improved
positive that the Sarsapa my life
childhood have disappeared
thankful
Sarsapaa VINO nave SICK neao-
IS
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
SHOT DOWN IN COURTROOM
Suit Over Cow Results In Serious
Shootin. -A1Iray.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. May ls.-R. II.
Seymour, farmer OF Sun,te.' coun5y.
brought suit against r. d. Sect Cor p"-
session Of a COW which Scott. Ii was ;.-
legged, had and which seymour claimed
was his properly. The case came up Tor
trial before Justice Of the Peace =. T.
Cobb at York. In the courS,. of the
trial it is SAID Seymour alleged that
Scott had stolen the COW. y WAL OF
words followed between the men with
the result that Scott drew a pistol and
shot Seymour four times. Ill OF the pnl-
lets taking eject. Seymour wounds
are regarded as fatal.
The tragedy. which occurred in the
crowded courtroom during the 5rlal.
created panic between lawyers and
witnesses, but so true was Scot:> am
that no one but seymour was struck
Scott is out on bond.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
KNITTITG MILL ORGANIZED.
warrenton Citizens Meet ard Elect
Onicers-Work to Begin at Once.

Warrenton Citizens Meet and Elect
Onicer-Work to Begin at Once.
WARREN1oN, Ga, May ia meet
ing was held in the courthouse for the
purpose Of organizing a yarn and knit
ting mill. More than $4,000 was sub
scribed. Organization was perfected in
the election of Mr.. J. F. Allen prssideD
The mill viii be known as the B. -
Battle Manufacturing company, III re.
cognition Of the energy and pluck of
Colonel B. L. Battle, the largest share
holder and the prime mover III the or
ganization Of the enterprise
1t is the intention of the board of di-
rectors to increase the share takings to
$4,000, which will give ample capital
for plant Of the kind proposed. Work
is authorized to begin at once.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
CHARGED WITH STEALING.
Man Arrested at Tampa Has Over
81, 900 on Him.

TAMPA. Fla, May ls.-R. Z. Wood
all, a white man. wi,o has been arrested
here on Il charge Of stealing, is believed
TO be an important capture. The man
was a walking barh. The arrest was
made on complaint OF !. merchant, who
allege:l that Woodall had stolen money
from, his cash drawer.
In addition 10 ,his WAS a valuable 'li;i-
mond studded geld watch found III his
pockcs. Tn" man was carried to the
county jail. and before being locked up
he was searched and over 81. 100 was
found concealed about his person. II
is learned 1h&: Woolall laS been III the
city for some weeks selling watches, and
claims To be fro:n Georgia. He denies
the charge a..;iu>. hIE.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
KILLING OF THE FILIPINos.
Senate Wants Information as to Cas-
ualties Among Rebels.

Senate Wants Information as to Cas-
ualties Among Rebels.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-The senate
has agreed to a further conference on
the District of Columbia appropriation
bill.
a conference was also agreed to on
the naval appropriation bill.
a bill was passed granting a pension
to General Robert G.. Dreyenforth of $50
a month.
y resolution calling on the secretary
of war to inform the senate how many
Fiipinos have been killed and wounded
since the beginning of hostilities, and
also how many have been captured and
are now III our possession was offered
and adopted.
a bill was passed to provide for the
refunding Of certain moneys illegally
assessed and collected in the district OF
Utah.
Mr.. Platt Of Connecticut said he would
seek an early opportunity to reply to the
speech Of Mr.. Bacon Of Georgia, not in
opposition to the resolutions, but to cor
rect some statements made by Mr.. Bacon.
Mr.. Wolcott of Colorado called up the
postohlce appropriation bill and its read
ing for amendment was begun.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
RIVAL LOVERS FEc4TiT OUT.
Hurst Attacks Mcintyre Will! Knife
and Is Shot Down.

CHATTANOOGA. MAY lS-A fatal ,tfr;,.,-
occurred on W#!e;cn'> Ridge, about 10
miles from lae city. late last night. IL
which John Mclntvrc >ho: and fatally
wo;lndca Delnlou Hurst. Both We're
voan- n.cm and soils OF wt!lto-do farm
cr>.
They had qualrelel ;,bout IA Young
lady last Christmas. and the trouble had
never been settled. Hu-st went 20 the
McIntvr" home and attacked Mcintyre
with a knife when the latter drew a
revolver and shot his assailant. the bull
let generating the left lung and ranging
into the region of the heart.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
Wheeler to His Constituents.

WAs5uNGToN. May l6.-General Joe
Wheeler has prepared a letter to his
Alabama constituents announcing that
he will not be candidate for congress
this fall. Although he had heretofore
made it plain that he would not be q
candidate for the short term, many of
the people Of his district urged him to
become Il candidate for the long term,
giving him ever" assurance of election.
but the general has decided that he will
nor entcr the race
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
NORTHERN PREsBYTERIANS.
Several Interesting Matters Given Con-
sideration-Large Attendance.

Several Interesting Matters Given Con-
sideration-Large Attendance.
ST. LOUIS, May 19.-The attendance
Of commissioners and delegates at the
session of the one hundred and twelfth
annual meeting of the Presbyterian gen.
eral assembly is largely increased, a
number OF belated members having ar
rived.
There are several fullblood Indians in
the asSemblage as delegates, among
them being Thomas H. Aungie and Rev.
Henry T. Sc!wyn Of Greenwood, s. D.,
who are both opposed to revision of
the creed, and Stephen Weston, a Choc-
taw.
Among other things, TOO, before the
session is the election Of permanent
clerk
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
CHRISTIAN WORKERS
IN annual SESSION
Presbyterians In Atlanta, St.
Louis and Chattanooga.
METHoDIsTs IN CHICAGO
Alabama Episcopal Council Meets In
Mobile-Many Important Matters Up
For Consideration Before Respective
Bodies-Business Transacted.

ATLANTA, May 19.-The second day OF
the thirty ninth annual session OF the
general assembly of the southern Pres
byterian church opened with Judge
Martin in the chair. The auditorium OF
the Central Presbyterian church was
filed to overfowing by delegates and
visitors from every state in the south.
The morning session was devoted to
hearing communications and the ap-
pointment of standing committees. At
ter being appointed the committees re-
paired to the lecture room Of the Second
Baptist church near by where their ses-
sions will be held.
The following are the standing COM
mittees with their chairmen:
Bills and Overtures, j. S. Cannon;
Judicial, r. G. Reid; Foreign Missions,
G. w. Finley; Foreign Correspondence,
G. L. Petrie; Home Missions, ". c..
Clark; Publication, W. P. Jacobs; Negro
Evangelization, Donald Mcqueen; The
olgoical Seminary, 7. W. Lewis; Sunday
schools, R. H. Nall; Systematic Benei-
cence, G.. G. Snyder; Home Schools, II.
T. Darnall; Bible Course, j. W. Davis.
The following committee of two from
each state was appointed on records:
Alabama, Byron Clark, G. +. Steven
son; Arkansas, w. S. Waller, j. NJ.
Carruthers; Florida, R. E. Hardin, z.
NJ. McGregor; Georgia, a. S. Brown,
S. D. Reynolds; Kentucky. J. G. Swan,
J. McMoore; Mississippi. V. R. Castor,
G. w. Taylor; North Carolina, Dugald
Monroe, George fairfield; South Caro-
lima, J. F. Lloyd, H. L. MoSeley.
Devotional services We're held from II
to with sermon by Dr.. I. NJ. Hawes
of Louisville, Ky. One Of the features
of this service was the hearty congrega-
tional singing, in which the preponder-
ance of earnest male voices was plainly
discernible.
1t is stated upon good authority that
the revision of the creed will not be
brought before the assembly. An inn
portant subject for consideration will be
the coinDilation of hymn book.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
To Prevent /, Lynching.

RALEIGH, May I6.-Tom Smith, Z. he
gro. has been brought h"re from Colds
boro and jailed for the t!iir(i time to pre-
vent lvnchins. He Is charged with lnur-
der in Johnson coun.v. He was first
brought mere directly after, arrest, Was
tried there and convicted. appealed. was
given a new trial WAS brought here
again. nlcved the trial 10 N,avne county.
was again convicted and again appealed.
The appeal is now pending III tie SUI
prerie court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
jEsuII5 m OPEN REVOLT

Distribute Pamphlet Attacking Amer
lean Administration In Philippines.
MANILA, May 1.-THE most sensa-
tional of the events of the past week has
been the general distribution by the Jes-
uits of pamphlets in which is set forth
the Truths which Christians must CD
serve
Among the things most strongly con-
demned by the Jesuits III this pharaplet
are religious tolerance and recognition
OF civil marriage. Consequently this
act on the part of tAe Jesuits IS consld-
ereG by many to be an open attack on
the American administration.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
IN
GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Northern Church Is In ses-
sion at St. Louis
SOUTHERN IN ATLANTA
Several Matters of Importance to Come
Up Before Both Bodies-St. Louis
Gathering Hears Reports-Cunber-
land Presbytery In Chattanooga.

Gathering hears lttpoIts--SViiADSA
land Presbytery In Chattanooga.
ST. LOUIS, May 1S.-The Presbyterian
general assembly is in annual session
here. The day has been given cvSr to
hearing reports of the various COMMIT
tees.
The race problem and negro education
is feature of the report OF the Board
Of Missions for Freedmen.
The attendance is large and great III
terest centers in the proceedings, as 1t Is
probable an effort will be made to Sc
cure a change Of creed.
The report of the board OF church
erection states the year closing March l
has been an encouraging one, indicating
a constant growth OF the church.
From the different funds approprla-
tions had been made to an aggregate
amount of SJ41, ,53l. Increase III the
churches was nearly 40 per cent and IN
the aggregate appropriations nearly 10
per cent.
The next report heard was from the
permanent committee on temperance.
The report Of the board OF missions
for freedmen gave an account OF the
work done during the past year.
The receipts for 1899 were sufficient to
maintain the work at a cost OF Sl32,olo
and also pay 81, ,S91 Of the debt.
The amount contributed for self sup
port was S71,163 an increase over the
amount reported last year Of sl,1Sl.
The Presbyterian freedmen gave to the
support of their own churches and min
listers Sl3,9S1. The report says Ill con-
clusion:
"There are indications that the prob
lem of education Of the southern negro
is taking deeper hold upon the minds
of thoughtful men, both north and south
Industrial schools seem to have come
more prominently to the front OF late
and to have caught the public favor, so
much so that at times there seems to be
a danger of showing other schools OF
training and other lines of development
aside as foreign to the problem.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
Cumberland presbytery.

CHATTANOOGA, May lS.-The Cumber-
land presbytery is i'll session here. The
day has been taken up with the reading
of reports, which show healthy growth
of the work during the past year. Sev-
eral important questions will come up
for consideration, the most prominent
being the subject of education.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
BIG LOAN is NEGOTIATED.

Paris Bankers Borrow $15, ,000,0 900
From New York Capitalists.
New YORK, May 1S.-It is stated that
within the last fortnight bankers OF
Paris have, through the Bank of France,
negotiated loan of sl5,ooo,o0o from
New York bankers.
This money is needed to finance en-
terprises incidental to the exposition
year in Paris.
While France IS one Of the richest
countries in the world, its stock OF gold
was insufficient to meet all the demands
of the year and the bankers Of Paris
have borrowed here at comparatively
low interest rates in order to prevent
any further rise in the aggregate rate.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
New Carolina Enterprises.

COLUMBIA, $. c., May 1.-THE secre-
tary Of state has granted charter to
the Carolina nil of Greenville, capital
lied at $4,000. \ charter was also
granted the Farmers Cottonseed OIL
Mill aad Ginncry Of Tanglewooa, Green
Vile county, capitalized at $4,000 A
commission was issiled to the Manning
Publishing company Of Manning. The
purpose is to publish a newspaper The
capital is 20 be $1,000. a charter was
granted the United Bakers union Of
Charleston
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
Two Negroes Lynched.

BRoo1vILLE, Fla. May IL John
Hill alld JEFF Davis, two negroes, We're
shot to death by mob near here late
last night. Hill and Davis. witt, John
Gasllin>. another negro. We're arrested
in this county and We're being taken to
fernando COUNTY. when an armed mob
took them from the sheriff and shot
Hill and Davis to death. GasklnS was
badly wounded. hut escaped.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
W oman Shot Down.

PiArrvILLf:. Ma. May 1,.-Ncw> haS
reached here oi the killing of Mrs. }ane,
Ledbe;tcr CT this county a5 Haynes, d
station On the Mobile and Ohio road.
about 20 miles from here. hv a man
named lynn. Glvnn bad an ;,lterca
ticn wi.h another man and they began
to shoot at each other. \ shot Went
wild aud struck Mrs. Ledbetter, killing
her
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
PUSH FIGHT
} AGAINST Mr.. CLARK
Committees Resolution Will
Be Pressed to a Vote.
SMITH MAKES A PROTEST
Governor Of Montana Demands Tho
ough Investigation Of Senator's APP
pointment During His Absence-Asks
That Credentials Be Referred.

WASHINGTON. May 19.-The senate
committee on privileges and elections
has directed Chairman Chandler to press
action on the Clark resolution as origi-
nally reported.
The following dispatch was received
and read to the committee from Gov
ernor Smith of Montana:
81 desire to present in as forcible man
ner as possible my protest against the
course pursued by Hon. w. A. Clark IN
attempting to defeat the action OF the
senate of the United States in the reso-
irtion offered by the committee on priv
leges and elections affecting his title to
seat, and protest against the methods
pursued by him in securing an appolrt-
ment at the hands Of the lieutenant gov
ernor during my absence from the state
under circumstances and conditions
which to my mind indicate colluslon
and fraud.
sHis conduct in attempting s resigna-
ton and procuring reappointment un-
der the conditions as he did, if the mat
ter was before court Of justice, would
have been considered a contempt of
court on his part. I therefore trust that
the senate viii proceed to proper and
complete consideration of the question
so that the rights, not only of Mr.. CLARK
but the state of Montana in the preml-
ses, may be determined, and that upon
the presentation Of his credentials OF
appointment by the lieutenant governor
II. L. i
tee on privileges and elections for in
vestigaticn and that he not be permitted
to make more complete and dilated
statement of facts concerning the facts
of the resignation of Mr.. Clark
The language Of the resolution OF the
committee directing Chairman Chandler
to press the resolution follows:
'sResolved that the chairman be dl-
rected to press to a vote the resolution
reported to the committee
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1900-05-23
WILL SOON BE COMPLETED.
Good Progress Made on the Proposed
Canal Route.

MASAUGA, Nicaragua. May 1S.-The
engineers Of the Isthmian canal commits
sion, who are making a survey of the
proposed Nicaragua canal route, have,
with their assistants, formed into two
parties of about 40 men each and are
taking soundings at the Pacific terminal
at Brito and at LaFlora on the west side
of Lake Nicaragua.
The members of the photographic
party are still noting the flow of the
rivers, the rise and flow of the rivers
and lakes, the evaporation and the rain
fall. The entire survey, which is con-
Quoted in most thorough manner, will
soon be completed