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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
DEATH OF s. d. KINGSLEY.
well-Known Contractor Expires Sud.
denlv at Blakely.

The people of Blakely were startled
right after the noon hour yesterday,
over the news that their respected fell
low-citizen, S. Dwight Kingsley, had
died suddenly at the home of his son,
Burton f. Kingsley.
The deceased started early for church,
apparently in his usual health, and
called at the home of his son. where
he was taken suddenly i'll and died.
He was born near Montrose, January
20, 1888 In his young manhood he ac-
quired the trade of carpenter, and
became a master workman and a
prominent contractor In the anthracite
region of this vicinity. The first coal
breaker he erected was in Jessup.
From 1868 to 1875 he built nearly all
the breakers of the Delaware, Lacka-
wanna and Western road. He then be-
gan business for himself, and was a
| reliable authorityin breaker and bridge
construction.
In 1879 he went west, and for years
was in the employ of the Denver and
Rio Grande road, building smelters and
| bridges. Up to the time of his death
he was busy making contracts. He was
skillful and practical builder, and a
man of mark in the community.
A veteran of the Civil war; he was
| patriotic in his devotion to and inter
est in his country. In domestic life his
| attentions were as affectionate and
tender as they were beautiful and
paternal. He was a deeply interested
member of the Masonic order and a
prominent Knight Templar. His re-
moval by death is a loss to the com
munity, and his family will have the
sincere sympathy Of their host OF
friends.
Forty-three years ago he married
Miss Anna e, daughter of the late
Rev. j. B. and Mrs. Kenyon, who will
two sons, Burton +. an. Edwin A
survive him.
The deceased was a former residen
of Scranton, having lived for years a
the corner of Jackson street and Soutl
Lincoln avenue where St. Patrick
orphanage now stands.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

Members of Lieutenant Ezra Griffin
post, No. 139, Grand Army of the Re-
public, Sons of Veterans and the Wo-
mans Relief corps attended the SER
vices at the Washburn Street Presby-
terian church last night and listened
10 q special sermon by the pastor, Rev.
j. T. Moffat, d. ID. The edifice was
interiorly beautifed by many flags and
pictures of President Mckinley, George
Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Cen
erals Grant, Harrison and Sherman,
and the arrangement was decidedly ar
tistic The audience was unusually
large and many were seated in the
Sunday schoo, room. The choir rend-
cred special music and the services
were in keeping with the event. Dr.
Moffat gave an eloquent address, dur
ing which he said:
Members OF Lieutenant Ezra S. Griffin post,
No. 1870, Grand Army Of the Republic, Sons Of
Veterans and Womans Relief corps: 1t is with
pleasure that welcome you this evening. II is
betting that such an organization as this should
set apart a day to assemble in the house Of God
as preparatory service to that which you shall
engage In Memorial Day 1t is befttng that
before you come together in this sacred and
beautiful service of strewnG the graves of your
departed comrades with flowers that you go
from the house OF God with His hcnedcton
resting upon you.
Since July Z, 1870, the date OF the orGaniza-
tion Of this post, there has been mustered into
this poGt some CSC members. Your prcsc 1t
number is now about 800, vet there is forced
upon yOu the fact that goodly proportion re.
spond not TO the roll call here because they lie
sleeping beneath the sod. There are over Coo
graves oi soldiers Of the civil war in the GENE.
teriesi Of this city and Dunmorc, all of which
are strewn with flowers Memorial Day. O
this nu.aber 1ls have been buried from this
post, eleven being laid at rest during the year
Just ending
One by one you are going the way OF all that
IS mortal Of man. In n few years we shall loob
IN vain for the familiar form in the blue coat
and cnp you gather in your Sraternal meet
ings or an your march to the last resting plac,
OF the dead on Memorial Day. IT is also bchtt
ing thaG an occasion like this we bring be
fore us In memory some OF the facts, incidents
and lessons that shall be remembered and incul
Gated in the minds OF the rising generation.
The student of history will ponder over tht
stupendOus figures Of the cost, number Of engage
ments, enlisted men, killed, wounded and los
in battlc, and surely no one will read the stor,
OF the nast with thought that this nation i
ungrateinl. This government occupies the frs
place in showing that it knows how to rccipro
cate patriotism by honorng its common sol
diers and watching over their remains. Thi
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
AWARDED A GOLD MEDAL.

Patrick j. Durkin, of North Rebecca
avenue, a student at Holy Cross col
lege, Worcester, Mass, w9 recently
awarded the gold medal for excellence
in debate in competition with several
of his fellow students on the question,
Resolved, That the Present United
States-Porto Rican Tariff Law BE
Approved"
The successful young man is son OF
Prof. and Mrs. p. F. Durkin, and is
president of the graduating class of
Holy Cross. The honor is the highest
that can be bestowed on a student at
the college. The award was made for
the ability with which the student ac-
| quilted himself and from the strength
of the argument advanced from the
standpoint of an elocutionist.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
Shanks and the Censors.

OF THE great journalists Of the civil war period
- one Of the few survivors is William F. G.
Shanks, who for many years was an editor Of
the New York Tribune. During the conflict he
won high distinction by the ingenious method
whereby he outwitted some Of the generals in
command An order had been issued which
practically prohibited the sending home OF any
news excepting what met the approval of some
young officers who had been appointed censors.
Every paper suffered Immediately with the ex-
ception Of the Tribune. Day after day it pub
lished the news in full to the surprise and wrath
Of the generals. They made an investigation,
but without results Shanks' letters were studied
and examined to see il he used invisible ink or
verbal cryptograms. All were alike in con-
tanning few facts and many remarks about re-
mittanccs, accounts cashiers mistakes and other
private monetary matters.
Yet every letter contained the news, and it
was conveyed in the sentences which spoke about
the correspondents finances He had toreseen
the emergency and made code which covered
nearly every possible military movement.
'Tast weeks pay received meant "the army
will move forwsrd"; send me fifty dollars"
"the enemy are being rendered. and so forth.
So skillfully was il done that a sympathetic
censor offered to lend the correspondent enough
money for his wants until a remittance arrived
Philadelphia Post.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
SERVICES YESTERDAY.

In the Methodist Episcopal church
last evening, Rev. A. j. Van Cleft
preached the second sermon in the
series OF sermons on christian Sci
ence, Faith Cures and other Cures"
and large and appreciative audience
was present to hear the speakers
views on this much discussed subject.
In the morning the topic, "The Attrac-
tions of Gods House." was preached
upon.
Rev. w. F. Gibbons preached in the
morning, yesterday, on Living in
Gods Presence" to a medium filed
house in the Presbyterian church. The
evening service was from the single
word Debtors" a sermon which de-
manded a much larger audience than
was present.
Rev. j. L. Kreamer preached on the
subjects, "The Gift of Power" and
Death, Then Judgment" yesterday
morning and evening. The services
We're we'll attended.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
SCRANTON GOLFERS WIN.
Wilkes Barre Team Defeated on
Country Club Links.

Teams from the Scranton and Wilkes
Barre clubs Saturday had golf match
on the Country club links, and the
local players won out. The course was
In excellent shape and some beautiful
drives We're made. Among the out-of-
town guests present were Miss Jane
Mae Martin. Mount Vernon, n. Y; Miss
Elsa d. HOXsey, Paterson, n. j., and
Lewis Seymour, Binghamton, N. Y.
The scores Of the day follow:
F. NJ Fuller, Scranton, six up. '.
johnson. Wlkes.Barre.
T. II. Watkins, Scranton, one up
Huntington, Wilkcs-BaTe.
John Brooks Scranton, one up.
W. Z. Woodruff Wa -es-Barrc.
James Blair, Scranton, eight up.
Price, Wilkes Barre.
W. j. Torrcy, Scranton.
j. Farnham, Wilkes-Barre five up.
Law Watkins, Scranton, two up.
II. Harding, Wilkcs-BaTe
NJ. r.. Fuller, Scranton, six up.
J. Pollock, Wilkes.Barre.
Thomas Brooks, Scranton seven up.
Bridgeman, Wilkes.Rarre.
II. C. Shafer, Scranton, seven up.
NJ. Turner esBarre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

m. and Mrs. David j. Walters will
leave This week for New York and will
sail from there for trip to Wales.
Miss Hannah jenkins, of Luzerne
street. has returned from a business
trip TO New York.
Charles j. Watkins, sr., of Lafayette
street is visiting his daughter In
Bloomfield, n. j.
Mrs. George Benore and son John, of
Brooklyn, N. Y, are visiting friends in
town.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams, of North
Main avenue, are entertaining their
daughter. Mrs. Frances, of Bingham
ton, n. Y.
Clyde Burrus, of Salem, Wayne coun-
ty, is visiting at the home of his
brother, j. II. Burrus.
Mrs. James Coulter, of North MAR
avenue, is entertaining her mother
Mrs. r.. j. Hallick, of Pittston.
Pee Coal $1.25 a Ton Delivered
TO South Side, central city and centra
| Hyde Park. Address ORDER to j. T
slarkey, 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
CORONER ROBERTS ILLNESS.

DR.. j. j. Roberts, of South Main
avenue, who was thrown from his
carriage on Lafayette street on mid
night on Friday, is confined to his
bed suffering from a nervous shock
and several bodily bruises which he
sustained. DR.. w. A. Paine was call
ed to attend him yesterday.
James Mccormick, who drives for
the doctor was also thrown out Of
the carriage and sustained slight in
jurles and the horse suffered injury
by the suddenness with which he was
stopped. The coroner will be unable
to attend to his duties for several
days in consequence Of the mlshap.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
An Ancient Belief.

The ancients believed that rheuma-
tism was the work of a demon within
a man. Any one who has had an at
tack OF sciatic or iniammatory rheu-
matism will agree that the infliction is
demoniac enough to warrant the be-
lief. 1t has never been claimed that
Chamberlain's Pain Balm would cast
out demons, but 1t will cure rheuma-
tism, and hundreds bear testimony to
the truth of this statement. One ap-
plication relieves the pain, and this
quick relief which 1t affords is alone
worth many times its cost. For sale
by all druggists, Matthews Brothers,
wholesale and retail agents. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
OBITUARY.

p. s. Murray, a resident Of the West Side
passed away last evening very suddenly at his
home on West Locust street He is survived by
the following children Mrs. j. j. Sweeney,
Ella, teacher at No. 20 school; Agnes, a teach.
er at No 10 school; Gertrude and Stella, a
student at Bloomsbury State Normal school
John p. and Daniel G. Murray Funeral from
his late residence, 1923 West Locust street,
Tuesday morning at o'clock.
Mrs Patrick Gibney, OF North Main avenue,
died yesterday morning at 1l,30 O'clock after a
lingering illness. Deceased was formerly a
resident OF Canaan, Wayne county. The funeral
services will be held at st. Pstricks church
at O'Clock Wednesday morning.
Freddie, the 5year-old child OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Markwick, OF 1920 Hampton street
died Sunday morning at o'clock OF dropsy.
Funeral services will be held at the house Wed
nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. lntcrment al
Washbun street cemetery
Frank Morris, aged is years, died yesterday al
his home, 1878 Washburn street. The funerar
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

sermons yesterday, taking for his morning theme.
Christ in the Storm" and for the evening sub.
iect, "The -Four Blessings"
Rev. l. J. Lansing d. D., pastor Of the Green
Ridge Presbyterian church and president OF the
Mems union Of Green Ridge, preached a most
timely and withal vigorous sermon last night on
'Sodierly Courage in Municipal Reform"
unique sermon wa. preached last evening by
Rev Robert +. Y Pierce pastor Of the Penn
Avenue Baptist church, who spoke ON the mir.
scle Of Christ's healing the deaf man. The SER
mon was illustrated with the sign language by
Rev. Jacob Koehler, Of Philadelphia, rector Of
All Souls Episcopal church for the deaf.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
PERSONAL NOTES.

]. F. Connors, of Meade avenue is
at Troy, N. Y, attending the funeral
of his uncle.
Mrs. w. F. Williams, Of Holllster
avenue, is ILL.,
Mrs. f. c. Battin, of Parker street,
is able to be out again, after long
illness with scarlet fever
Word has been received from Owego
that the Rev. William Edgar is much
improved. Mr. Edgar has been con-
fined with appendicitis.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
How Do You Standp

T IKE most men of his profession PROFESSOR
/ Simon j. Brown, the new astronomical di-
rector OF the Naval Observatory at Washington,
is not given to joking, but occasionally he in
dulges in a bit OF humor On one occasion
colleague came into his Office and, finding the
professor standing, said:
''Is it possible you work that wayR i cannot
stand standing"
''Thats peculiar" replied Professor Brown
quickly; ''now, do you know, l cannot stand
itting!'-saturday Evening Post -.--.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
WILL BE REAPPoINTED.
DR.. Hard Received a Big Vote at the
Conference.

DR.. Hard Received a Big Vote at the
Conference.
The Philadelphia Ledger's special
correspondent at the general confer
ence of the Methodist church says:
"Dr. w. A. Spencer was reelected
secretary of the Church Extension soci-
ETY., and DR.. James NJ. King, first as
sistant. The personnel Of that office
remains, therefore, as before, as DR..
Hard, though not formally elected, re-
ceived such a vote as cannot but se-
cure his reappointment by the board in
Philadelphia"
The DR.. Hard referred to is of the
Wyoming conference and was formerly
presiding elder of this district. He has
done notable work for the church ex-
tension movement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
WHAT DO The CHILDREN DRINK

Don't give them tea or coffee; Have you
GRAIN-O? 1t Is delicious and nourishing
and takes the place of coffee. The more
Gran-O you give the children the more
health you distribute through their sys-
TENS. Gran~O is made of pure grains
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee but costs
about as much. All grocers sell It,
i6c. and 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
SPECIAL SERVICES AT WASH.
BURN STREET CHURCH.

Attended by Members Of Griffin Post,
@. A. r., Sons of Veterans and
woman's Relief corps-Sermon
Preached by DR.. Moffat- Stables
Destroyed in Last Nights Fire,
a. J. McDermott Arrested for For
gsry.-Coroner Roberts Incapacitat-
ed-other Notes and Personals.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

cidedly crude and partially irresponsi-
bic. the probability is that he is only
guilty of the offense charged He ad-
mits having forged Mr.. Wymbs' name
and to overdrawing his account in a
bank, but does not seem to realize the
enormity of his offense.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

Ellen, the 2year.old daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
T. j. Lee, Of 1i25 Penn avenue, died last even.
ing Intermont private this afternoon at 3
o'clock in Mt. Carmel cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
TO ST. MARY's CEMETERY.

All societies intending TO march TO st. Mary 8
cemetery will form on Potter street, right
resting on Blakely.
That part Of the parade going to the Dun
more cemetery will march as far as the "Cor-
ncrs' and open ranks and the part going to 81.
Mary's will file through and then march TO St.
Mary's. Then those marching to the Dunmora
cemetery will pass up Blakcy street TO the
Blakely street entrance Of the cemetery TO the
soldiers plot and then to the speakers stand,
withdrawing through the main entrance up
Depue to Apple street to the corners and dis.
miss. Societies, etc, intending To march 10 the
Dunmore cemetery will report to j. b. Hob
day, marshall, and those intending 10 march
to st. Mary's to NJ. J. Costello, marshall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
TO DlINMORE CEMETERY.

School children, Sons of Veterans Grand Arml
Of the Republic. viii form on Green Rdg'
street, right resting Bakely. Other so
ceties intending to march to the Dunmor
cemetery will form Brook street, right rest
ing on Blakcly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
HAPPENINGS OF
NORTH SCRANTON
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN THE
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Were Conducted Last Night by Rev.
George E. Guild, the Pastor-spec-
ial Musical Programme Given by
Choir, Assisted by Mrs. B. T.
Jayne-Funera of Mrs. G. g. Palm
er Held Yesterday-Tonight's Lee
ture by Rev. ]. M. Lloyd-other
News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
DAYS D0INGS In
DUNM0RE BOROUGH
ARRANGEMENTS BEING MADE
FOR MEMORIAL DAY.

This Years Observance Promises to
Be Most uccessful-Where the
Various Portions of the Parade
Will Assemble and Where Each
Will Co Yesterdays Services in
Various Churches Conrad Craft
Meets with Serious Accident.
other News Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

Beatrice, the infant child Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Laurence, of city line, died yesterday. Funeral
this afternoon at o'clock. Intermcnt in Wash.
burn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

More interest is being centered In
Memorial day this year than of pre-
vious years and, providing the weather
proves auspicious, the usual Memorial
day parade will be larger and the SER
vices better than the borough has <een
for some time. Marshals Holiday and
Costello have arranged matters for
the handling of large line Of march
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

will occur at 4 o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
Burial will be made in Washburn street GENE.
terry.
An infant child Of Mr.. and Mrs. Michael Do.
hcrty, Of Monroe avenue. Dunmore, died yes
terday. The internent will be privately made
this morning in the Cathedral cemetery;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
Newest Creations i'm White PettiCOats

$1.75 White Petticoats for..........$1.S9
s1,S5 White Petticoats for..........sl.49
s2,25 White Petticaots for..........$1S0 so
$2.75 White Petticoats for,.........s22 20
$500 White Petticoats for..........S24s
Etc, Etc, Etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

James, the 5.months.old child of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Devine, Of Carbon street, died yes
terday afternoon. Funeral at 2.30 o'clock thii
afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
Important Sale OF Ladies'
High Grade Muslin Underwear

1t is a very long time indeed since have been
mbe to present to patrons such really meritori
sale of Ladies' Muslin Underwear that to which
invite your special attention The values
beyond comparison with any offered in recent years
und there is single garment among the many
thousands be brought forward in this wonderful bar
gain opportunity that is frst,class in every par
tcuar.
The Many Wonderful Bargain Lots
Secured lately from of the best manufacturers in
the country that make any good underwear, were
bought far under current prices, to enable to
offer these special purchases to you at figures below
the manufacturers. In addition to these bargain
lots we have decided that fitting climax to the
most successful in this famous Department. S
history, to make heavy reductions in regular stock
prices so that this muslin underwear SALE stands
high class bargain event, without parallel.
All the underwear offered at this sale is new fresh
clean stock make in the best possible and in
the very latest correct styles
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
Ladies' White Drawers.

Il the new shapes and prettiest trims,
with an unlimited assortment of styles
and perfect fitting sizes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28

Frank Morris, aged is years died yesterday al
his home, 1918 Washburn street The funeral
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-05-28
Ladies' Corset Covers

Ladies' Night Robes
Th.se gowns embrace every new idea
that fashion demands, and are made
from the best material obtainable.
65c. Nuelin Gowns for...............49c 49c.
Soc. Muslin Gowns for..,............53 53c.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-02-08
LARGE INDIANA FARMS.
One of Them, Comprising $4,000 Acres
Was Formerly Mostly Marsh Land.
(From the Chicago Record. }

!, lndianapplis, Jan. 29.-The lars eat
farms In Indiana-one Of them the largest
OF its kind In the world-ars strung along
Newton counties and the southern part Of
Lake county. The largest Of these farms
Is the B. #. Clifford tract, which by rsosnt
additions consists of 80, 900 acres. 1t Is
doubtless the largest body of land ever
held BY one individual In Indiana. There
have besn larger farms, but they have
bean held by drms or men representing
the centralized interests Of others. From
the viewpoint Of the large farms OF the
West the Clifford farm ID not so notably
large. But In Indiana, where a farmer
who has from so TO leo acres 10 oonsid-
cred in good circumstances. the Hzs Of
this large holding 10 enormous.
In one respsos the Clifford farm is a
notable one compared to any tract. 1t il
the largest cultivAssd swamp farm In h,
world. It was only ten years ago that
the section which Mr.. Clifford 10 now
converting into pastures and vegetable
and grain producing land was series OF
marshes, pools and iakss--a part of the
Kankskes swamps. Mr.. clifford had
previously developed sssreat tract similar
to this near Champaign, Ill. When Mr..
Clifford first conceived the idea OF con-
vsrtlng portion of the Ksnkakse lands In
Indiana to agricultural purposes he ao-
quirsd at . nominal price about ten
thousand acres. He then bought two
dredgss similar 10 those used by the Gov
srnmsnt in Its river dredging. The
dredges were put to cutting large ditch.
es. almost the size of small rivers. This
work has teen going on night and day
for ysfrs, and now there are \ coo acres In
a high state Of cultivation. The last year