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The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

ITHACA, n. V, Jan. 3l.-John f.
Lonergan of Albany, the Cornell student
who was badly hurt in escaping from the
Delta Chi fraternity fire here, died at
O'Clock last night as the result of his in.
juries. His body will be removed to Al
bany today He was a member of the
freshman law class and was 10 years old
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Honolulu Plague Stricken.

SEATTLE, Jan. 26.-A special to The
Times from Victoria, 3. c., says that the
steamer Miowera, just arrived, has news
of 3S deaths at Honolulu from the plague.
one a white woman Of good class. The
city is panic stricken. An armed mob
prevents the landing of steamers at Hilo.
Cooper Of the board of trade of Honolulu
had ten blocks burned. DIR, Carmichael
has been ordered to Manila. Three thou.
sand four hundred japanese at Honolulu
are in quarantine.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27.-Secretary
Long, at the request Of Representative
Gaines, has presented the city of Nash.
vile a one pound Hotchkiss gun which
was aboard the gunboat Nashville and
which was the first American gun fired in
the Spanish war
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Quite Emphatic.

Employer-What did Blinks say when
YOU presented the bill?
Collector-Er-would you mind ask
ing the lady typewriter to leave the
room while ! tell ?-Tit-Bits.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

She-Do you agree with the sentiment
that a woman is as old as she looks?
The Crusty Bachelor should insert
Eat least" before ''as ld."-Puck.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

"IIow did you come out with your
little flyer in the stock market?"
THAT wasn't u flyer" answered the
morose friend. THAT was n sinker."
-Waashington Star.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
Even the Inpdlndy smiled.

what is sausage" inquired the
sweet singer.
"A sausage" grinned the comedian
boarder, ''is ground hog."-Chicago
Daily News
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

Walker Dyes Ceiling of his success)
During the second act the audience
arose in body.
Friend-Gee! Didn't any of 'em
come back for the next act, old man p
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01
W0sAERq 10 WORK

Is the only way in which the business
woman, employed in store or Office, can
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1900-02-01

oI was very sick
indeed,n writes
Mrs. Mollie Jacobs,
of FELTON,, Kent Co.,
Delaware, " n d
our family doctor
said I had con-
su IN ptio n. I
thought l must die
soon for ! felt SO
awful bad. Had n
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06
Sherifs Sale.

Under and BY virtue of nm order of sale is
sued out of the Justices Court of Precinct No.
/, i'm and for Graliam county, Territory OF Ari-
iona, dated the 9th day OF May, \. d. 1900, In q
certain action wherefH John Blake Is plaintiff
and Jesse Rollins is dts&sn dant, in which action
plaintiff recovered judgment against defendant
for the sum of Eighty-six Bollars and Sixteen
Cents gold coin of the United SN2tes and costs
of suit taken at S26.5o on the 9TH Gsy OF May;
1900, have levied upon the following aescrlbed
property, to-wit;
Being located In Grahalp county, rerritory 2l
Arizona. beginning at point is chains south
of the north west corner Of the s0uth west quar-"
ter Of the north east quarter OF section ~, town
shin south of range 26 east ella and salt RIVER
Meridian, thence south Z 80 chains; thence east
90 chains thence north Z so chains; thence west
20 chains to the place Of beginning.
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, the
Doth day of June 4. u. 1870, at 10 clock, A, NJ.
of said day, in front of the court house, In the
County OF Graham, in tho city Of solomonville,
/ will sell all right, title and Interest OF said
Jesse Rollins, the defendant, in the abo7e des'
cribed property, at public auction for cash,
sold coin to the highest bidder, 10 satisfy said
execution and all costs. .r-.... -
BEN K, CLARK,
Sheriff Graham County, Arizona.
A IL PORTER
Deputy.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06
Good Bargains.
Parties wishing % rent On selL

Parties wishing to roDt or sell
land, should list il with Us. We
have inquiries nearly evei dav
tfr0m strangers rowipg II !. lanG
The lai ger list and eiet TEL vurJetc
of properties We have t. oH'rr ihe
more sales can re made.
Buss & BJRDNo,
Stafford, A. i.
20 or 40 acres, one miie west OF
Stafford, The cheapest land near
Stafford. One share of water 10
the Montezuma with each 20 acres.
Come quick and secure bargain.
Buss & Birdno.
For bargains in Stafford lots call
on Buss & Birdno.
A we'll improved block IN the
business center of Stafford for sale.
A good investment. Inquire Of
BusS & Birdno.
Town lots we'll located from $50
up on easy payments. Buss 4
Birdno.
Small improved place, north side
Thatcher, 5 acres land, small or.
chard, 2 room house, well, l share
Union water by
"A acres of land, 8 room brick
house and brick cellar, well, grain.
cry, S5 acres in grain and alfalfa.
Plenty of water in good bitches.
8 miles from Pima, Ia mile from
school.
rs acres, | Id mile west of Saf
ford, 13 IL acres alfalfa, all but 4
acres seeded, small lumber house,
so fruit trees. BUss x BIRDNo.
Lot fifty by one hundred and
fifty and fine residence in the heart
of Stafford by
$40 Acre farm tor sale, 400 acres
river bottom. All under fence,
nearly all bottom land cleared.
Water in three canals. The finest
stock ranch in the Gila Valley.
Buss&Birdno.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06

A. r. DeI'luent, editor OF the
Journal, Doylestown, Ohio, suffer.
ed for number of years from
rheumstism ir his right shoulder
and side, He saya "My right
arm al times wusentirely useless.
/ tried Chainberlain's Pain Balm,
and was surprised to receive re.
lief almost Immediately. The
Pain Balm has been constant
companion of mine ever since and
it never fails" For sale by Saf.
ford Drug Co., aud II. P. Wight.
man, Pima.
All kinds Of harness and saddle
repairing done on short notice
and ut reasonable prices at II. w.
Clarkson's harness shop, Stafford.
Off
w. A. Meyers has just completed
bis new house near the church in
Layton, which is now for sale or
exchange. 12-2m
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06
An Agreeable Change.

In these days Of intense heat
and choking dust 1t is indeed a
most agreeable change and very
refreshing 10 avail oneself of the
delicious ice cream and ice cold
drinks and other dellcaces furnish
cd in the cool shade by Messrs.
Montierth and GonrIcy, who are
in the business not only for what
there is in it, but equally as much
for the comfort of their patrons.
Opposite Moody, Damron &
Co.'s, Thatcher, Ariz.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06
] i Wslker Z COS. FI3ra

| slbe pIace 80 buy your goods
/ cheap.
! s papers of pins fer Sc,
8 napegg o." raedIcs lcs Sc.
Z incn ruuoer dressing eomo DC.
3 inch fine comb sc.
Nickle plated curling iron for sc.
Childrens hose supporter for sc.
White collar buttons sc. per
doz.
Crochet and knitting silk, all
colors, &c, per spool.
Fine bemstitched handkerchief
SC
Gents scarf pins Sc.
Infants trimmed bibs SC.
Ladies' belt supporters, Sc,
Nice. embroidery and insertion
from &c. to 25c. per yard. ALI
over lace, in all colors, from 35c.
to S1.25 per yard.
Just received A fine line of
ladies and children's parasoIs, and
ladies black brocaded silk shoulder
capes.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06
High Standards.

The bard would never have ut
tered: "Music hath charms" etc.
had he heard the rasping sounds
ernanating from the "Thump
boxes" and "Hystcria. .generatag'i
rackets, that are being palmed of
on the uninItiated as first class
pianos. They are gotten up with
pretty engraved exterior cases to
catch the unwary, but they will
not stand this climate over three
summers, You will make no mis-,
take in selecting the famous "Behr
Bros" "Kranich & Bach" "Chick
ering" or "Mason u HamliE"
pianos, all high star dards and SOLD
at $3.50 and up, by
A. REDEWILIl Il SONS,
PHOENIX MUSIC STORE.
-
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06
First publication June ], 1900
Notice for Publication.
ffom3stend Application

NO. isis.
LAND oFFtoB AT TUCSON AgIz
Mny 25 1900.
Notice is hereby given th at the following-nam'
ed settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proofin support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Clerk
OF the District Court at Solomonville Ari.
zona, on Monday, July 9Th l9O0,viz:
Charles Z. Nelson, of Bry ice, Arizona, for the
~, Sc x and SW X, Sec l, TIP 6 s. X "a Il,
G and X B and NJ.
he names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of, said land, viz
Porter, OF Bryce, Arizona and Wilford Claridge,
of Thatcher Atizona.
MILTON Il. MOORE Register.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06

, All colors of chroehet coiton &C.
"a spool st Blake's.
Shredded wheat IL f'z G. u ook
at Blake's.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06

District of the Territory Of Arizona, IN and for
the County of Graham
JOHN Il. WHIT,
plaintiff.
vs. Divorce,
NANCY I, WHIT,
dtfendent.
Action brought in the District Court OF the
Second Judicial District of the Territory OF Arr
Zona In and for the County of Graham,
The Territory of Arizona SENDS greeuns '"
Nancy 7. Whit. ,.a, a.,
Won are hereby summoned and required 70
=. -, sar In an action brought against you by the
. NV named plaintiff and answer the com,
aia;nt dIed with the Clerk ofthe ABOVE entitleo
ppas,r, tsOlOmonyille, In the county ot Grahsm,
Tnrr;toS, OF Arizona, within ten days exclusive
~ thn dsv OF serviee) after the service upon you
Of % this sum mons ifseryed In this county pat u
Sarvad ont the county but within this uistilc.
shan within twenty days, In all other cases
Vnn srn hsrs " notified that n you fail 70 ap
aoRa lou ase nsrsy the complaint on file herein
as required by la W. Judgment ey deia1 assas w Sna
he taken AGAINST you ana Ior cosss s1 anu
All Sishnrser,anfs %sen In this behalf EXPENDED.
ds;ven md sr my hand and me sea- sea-
uNen s,ha u dist yiet court, affixed hereto
tsp,r1 az q, ' Solomon VILE. this 2lst day OF
February yEiRxNiK ayS TX DYsABr Clerk.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06
Brave Men Fall.

Victims to stomach, liver and
kidney troubles as we'll as women,
and all feel the results in loss oi
appetite, poisons in the blood,
baclkache and tired, listless, run.
down feeling. But there's no
need TO feel like that. Listen TO
j. W. Gardner, Idaville, Ind. lie
says Electric Bitters are just
the thing for man when he is
all run down, and don't care
whether he lives or dies. 1t did
more to give me new strength and
good appetite than anything [
could take. | can now eat any
thing and have new lease on
llfe." Only 80 cents ut J. T.
Owens, Stafford, and H. T. Wight,
man, Pima. Every bottle guaran
teed.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06

Good and cheap, Comet baking
powder, zoe. for l pound can, 45c.
for 2 l 2 pound can. $50. for 5
pound can at BIake's. tf
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06

Train No. connects with soutnern -. ra.in y
train No. i9. eastbound, leaving Maricopa
Train No. Q connects with southern Pacih'
train No 20, westbound, leaving Maricopa
connections made at Phoenix with 81 r.; r.
p r. for Prescott and Congress-
Connections at Mesa with stage for Goi1neiu lnc ~
xondays. Wednesdays and Fridays, at l2So p
n, for Floreuce and Globe. Tuesdays, Thurs
dsys and Saturdays at 4 o'clock q. M
$Trains stop on signal. ~ -,
pullman Palace sleeping cars on all trains
between Phoenix and Maricopa. .,
" ~ President. Gen'l Supt
NJ O. BICKNELL,
Genl Fr., and Pass. Agt.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06

Burt Packard and KendalPs
boots and shoes at Blake's. 49tf
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06

Stoves at tho Olney, Uams Hard
ware Store. 3tf
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06

A frst,class saw.mill with a
capacity Of ten thousand feet per
day can be purchased Of Buss &
A bargain for active
man
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06
SUMMONS.

In the District court Of the Second Judicia
District of the Territory OF Arizona VI ahh 10
the County of Graham.
Graham guardian., 1900-07-06
continued ap,a ss,ss
3|NTTTT1IIrI'R|

PARTuRIriON Of
a nation usually is
slow. To be more
precise, It may be
said that a nation
has its beginning nj
sort ol protoi.lasIn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
LARGEST SEWER
IN The CITY
WILL BE CONSTRUCTED IN THE
NINETEENTH DISTRICT.
TO Cost $15o,ooo and Will Be 81, 1,e11
Feet in Length-Streets Over
Which It Will Pass-Eisteddfod at
Nanticoke on New Years Day.
st. Brenden's Complimentary So
cial-Independent Republican Club
observation-disclosures will Parade.
Other Matters Of Interest.

Work will soon he commenced in
che Nineteenth sewer district. which
comprises the Fifth, Sixth and Fiji
teenth wards. 1t will be one of the
largest sewers ever constructed in the
city and will be 61,9l1 feet in length.
The contract has been awarded to r..
a. Malone OF Lancaster. but he has
asked the city to release him from the
contract, but nothing has yet been
done in the matter.
The sewer will cost $150,OO0 and
bonds will be issued bearing per
cent. interest, redeemable in five years.
and they will be called in as fast as
the assessments are collected. Luzerne
street will be tunneed for a distance
of nearly half a mile. and trench
nine feet deep will also be made to
connect with the tunnel.
The sewer will pass through Oxford
street, Third street, Fellows street,
Hampton street Hand court, Meridian
street, Bellevue place, West Elm
street, West Locust street, Archibald
street. Lands street. Bellevue lane.
Fourth and Fifth streets, Railroad
avenue. Roland avenue. Sixth street
Acker avenue, Corbett avenue, Storrs
avenue, Eighth, Ninth and Tenth
streets, Christ court Aswell court,
Edwards court, Hyde Park avenue,
Twelfth, Thirteenth. Fourteenth, Six
teenth and Seventeenth streets, South
Main avenue from Lands to Division
rf
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
DUNMORE DOINGS
First Convention of Southern Dis
trict of the Epworth League to
Be Held on Friday.

The southern sub-district of the
Epworth League of the Methodist
Episcopal church, comprising Salem,
Moscow, Sterling, Thornhurst, Abing-
ton, Ariel, Throop and Dunmore, will
hold their first convention Friday af-
ternoon and night, October 26, in the
Methodist Episcopal church of this
borough. There are expected to be
five delegates from each chapter at
the least, and an interesting and in-
structive time will ensue.
The order of exercises for the two
meetings are as follows: Afternoon,
at 1.15 o'clock-Half-hour devotional
services. led by Rev. j. N. Meaker;
Demands of the Church Upon Our
Young People," Mrs. E. A. Quimby;
mercy and Help" Mrs. C. Clark;
Social Work." Lizzie Harnden: 1.-THE
Value of Good Literature" the Dun
more chapter: "The Utility and Value
of Sub-District Work." Rev. A. J..
Van Cleft; discussion, Rev. G. Prem
tice: business transactions; "Article
24S of the Methodist Discipline of 1900"
general discussion by Rev. Il. A..
Quimby; "Our Devotional Life" Rev.
j. M. Coleman. Evening. 7.3O o'clock
Song and praise service, led by Rev.
David Evans; anthem. Dunmore
choir; address, "The Bible in Rela-
tion to the Problems of the Hour"
Rev. Nj. ID. Fuller, of Jermyn. Rev.
l.. u. Van Hoesen will preside over
the meetings as chairman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
NORTH SCRANTON NOTES,
Young Son Of Frank Roland Run
Over by a Wagon-Course of Lee
tures-Other News Notes.

A young son Of Frank Roland, resid-
ing on Brick avenue, was badly injured
by being run over by a wagon on Mon
day evening, near the intersection of
West Market street and Wavne ave-
nue..
The young fellow, with number of
companions, followed farmers wagon
and attempted to get a ride by jump
ing on one Of the side steps of the
vehicle. He was unsuccessful, however,
and slipped under the hind wheel,
which passed over his legs. Bystand-
ers. who witnessed the accident. inn
mediatelv fastened to the chld's az
sistance and removed him to his home
nearby, where a physician was sum-
moned.
His legs are badly lacerated. and 1t
is thought that one of them is broken.
The Young Republican club. which
was formed in this end recently, is in.
creasing rapidly in membership and
comprises some of the most energetic
young men of this section. Arrange
ments are under way whereby they
will occupy a handsomely furnished
suite of rooms in the Auditorium after
November !.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
TOLD IN NOTES.

That dreaded disease, diphtheria, Is
again becoming prevalent in this part
of the city, not fewer than nine cases
being reported yesterday. In the FAM
lily of George NJ. Schmidt of Beech
street. five small children, ranging
from is month to years. are down
with it, and in two other families,
two cases have been reported in
each.
The Saengerrunde, Junger Maenner-
Choir and the Scranton Liederkranz
will hold a joint rehearsal this even
ing in Germania hall, to practice sew
eral selections which the united So
cieties will render at the grand con-
cert of the Saengerrunde, to be held
in Athletic hall, on October 30.
The marriage of Miss Kate Dur
kin, of Pittston avenue, to John T..
Coyne, of Cedar avenue, will be SOL
emnized this morning at o'clock in
ST. Johns church. Fig street.
The marriage of Miss Mary Boyle,
of Cherry street. to Hugh Wilkinson.
of Wilkes-Barre, will take place in
st. Johns church, Fig street, this af-
ternoon.
The knights of st. George will hold
their annual banquet this eveningsin
ST. Mary's hall, Hickory street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24

Mrs. II. S. Phillips and sons, Hav-
lock and Edison, have returned from
Henry, West Virginia. where they We're
visiting Mr.. Phillips for short time.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Kirby, Of Hall
stead. are visiting friends on Scranton
street
Michael Sullivan, of Tenth street, has
accepted u position in New York city.
mouth, have returned home from a
visit with DR.. j. j. Brennan, of Jack
son street.
A dance will be held in st. David's
hall this evening by the Altogether
Social club.
Martin McDonough, of Fourth street,
has gone to Dover, N. j., to perma-
nently reside.
NJ. J. Sheerin. of Price street, is visit
ing friends in Ashley.
Miss Mary Rainey, of Buffalo, is Wis
iting Mrs. Thomas O'Brien, of Luzerne
street.
A meeting of Branch "A, c. NJ. B. A.
will be held this evening in Hari Carl
hall.
John n. Richards, of South Main ave.
nue., is in New York.
Mrs. r. j. Hughes, of North Bromley
avenue. is recovering from a few days
indispOsition.
A Democratic rally will be held in st.
DaVid's hall tomorrow evening.
A branch of the Modern Woodmen of
America is being organized on this side
by District Deputy Joseph r. Hughes.
DR.. McKeage has been selected as
medical examiner.
Johns hardware store was entered
by burglars recently and several re-
vovers were carried away by the in
truders. Entrance was gained through
rear door.
A large delegation of Christian En-
deavorcrs attended the rally in North
Scranton last evening.
A 6 o'clock tea was served in the
Young Women's Christian association
rooms last evening by members of the
II. +. c. club.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24

Fifty years ago last night the Lack
awanna German Beneficial association
was founded. The event was duly
celebrated last evening by an enter
tainment and ball given In Athletic
hall, which was profusely decorated
for the occasion with streamers Of
bunting and with flags.
The organization. from small char
ter membership. has steadily increased
in membership until there are today
nearly $50 members in good standing.
None of the charter members, how.
ever. are alive. After the reception
light luncheon was served and
speeches made by President Fred
Wertz, Michael kraemer, Louis
Frantz and others.
Music for dancing was furnished by
the Ringgold band. The committee in
charge of the affair was as follows:
Michael Kraemer, Peter Koener.
Charles Kirst, Jacob Geiger, Jr., Louis
Frantz, George Briegal and John De-
muth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
A Pleasant Party.

A pleasant surprise party was last
night rendered Master VIII Bruning
at the residence OF his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. w. c. Bruning, of North
Hyde Park avenue. The occasion was
the eleventh birthday of Master Brun-
ing. Refreshments were served by
Mrs. John Bradley and Mrs. A. Albert.
Games were played. dancing indulged
In and cake walk given.
Among those present were. The
Misses Pearl Jenkins, Myfanwy Bey-
non, Pearl Senker, Maude Jones. Gus
sic and Rose Fritz, Clara Watkins,
Lizzie Jones, Lizzie Evans, Frances
Roberts, Gertie Hundon, Gertie Lud-
wig. Grace Brown, Repa Sweet, Min
ME Miles. Grace Greenwood. Rose
Shoemaker, Bertha Thomas and
Messrs. Reese G. Evans, William
France, Russell Fern, Will Morris.
Bert Morris, Delbert Thomas, Aaron
Bryant, George Albert, David John
Reed, Bert Lowry, Thomas Markey,
Reid Bruning. William Bruning and
Richard Rome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24
Another New Years Eisteddfod.

The members of the Moriah church,
of Nanticoke, will hold their thirteenth
annual eisteddfod at the Broadway
opera house, Nanticokc, on New Years
day and the music-loving people of
West Scranton will be Interested in
the programme, which has been ar
ranged, as competitors are expected
from this vicinity. The competitive
numbers are as follows:
L. Choral competitions mixed voices. not less
than thrty.hvc in number. "rhc Spring" N
GwanwynO, Gwcnt; prize $40, and handsome
gold medal to successful conductor.
2. Choral competition, sixteen in number,
"lIal Smiling Morn,'' key Of d; prize Sl2.
g. Quartcttc, ''Thcy Crucfcd Him." Gospel
Hymns. Nos and 0, No. 3l2, three verses;
prize ~.
a. Duet, tenor and bass, "Abon's Boast"
prize 80.
o. Soprano solo, ewes Iamcntaton' Crrcas.
urc Songs) prize, 50.
8. Tenor solo. "Dost Thou Know key of A
nat U.ouis II. IlllicD, prize 50.
I. Tenor solo, Last Rose of Summer two
verses drish mclodes), given by Peter Conroy,
prize SO.
S. Bass solo, "a Glimpse Of Heaven" (Adams),
key of G.; prize -.
.. Solo for girls under 1G "Ncvcr Shonc a
Light So Fair" Gospel Hymns and 6. No.
2jG; prize 81.
10. Solo for men not under 5o Congregational
tune, 'Elacnliafrcn," No. Ia (Cancdydd);
prize 81.
H. Piano solo, for girls Under II, "Lc Revcil
dcs Roses" romance by Seymour Smi,h first
prize IS, second prize 81: given by Percy Ash
down, esq, music publisher. New York.
49, Sixty lines OF poetry (Wclsh), "Amyncld'
(Patcince), prize So
H. "Englyn, Enw,' tNanc); prize S1.o0.
1j Grafton. "Diticrcnt Gases in Coal Mines
English or Wclsh). five minutes duration; prize
given by friend, So.
16 iinpromptu questions relating to mine ven.
tiniion, prize given l,y friend, 81.
L. Impromptu speech, English or Welsh;
prize 81.
49, Welsh recitation, male adults. "Nr lcsu
wrotho i Hun (Our Saviour Alonc>, Tclynog;
prize 49,
10 Recitation, male adults "Dignity Of La.
bor," Newman Hall. Standard Rccations. No. ).
page 90. Prize, suit of clothes, given by Wcitz-
cnkorn, clothlcr, Wilkes Barre
90 Recitation for girls under 1G. ''rhc Lovers
Sacrifice Standard Rccitations No. :. page ~.
Prize. pair of shoes, given by Wcitzcnkorn,
Wilkes Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-24

Memphis and Fall River. The city
clerk of the former city explains the
Increase by stating that twelve addi-
tional square miles of territory have
been added to Memphis since 1890.
The cltv clerk OF Fall River writes
that the total number Of square miles
in that municipality Is the same this
year as 1t was in 1S9O-namely, fortv-
one. The city, he says. has increased
It's population within its former bor-
ders. Los Angeles has not yet been
heard from.
The population of Scranton and these
other two cities in 1890 and 1900 is as
follows: Scranton, 1890, 1922; 1900,
1O2,026; Fall River, 1890, 74,39S; 1890.
1O4,S63; Memphis, 1890, 64,405 1900, 1O2,-
500.
The secretary also received letter
from Director of the Census Merriam,
informing him that the population OF
the entire country would be announced
on or before December 1. thus fixing 1t
as a positive certainty that the popu-
lation Of Lackawanna county will be
learned before January /.