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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

James Nolan, the Carbondale youth,
charged with the murder of his father,
John Nolan, withdrew his plea of not
guilty, at the opening of court yester-
day morning, and plead guilty of man
slaughter. Judge Edwards postponed
sentence until Saturday.
Nolan took this step at the advice of
his counsel, Attorneys Thomas r..
Duffy and l.. i. Wedeman. Having
been assigned to defend him, after the
case was called the previous day, they
were unfamiliar with his story In de-
tail and acquiesced in his wish to make
an effort to establish a case of self
defense. After learning the full par
ticulars of the case, however, they
agreed that it was best to advise him
to plead guilty of manslaughter, if the
commonwealth could be induced to ac-
cept such a verdict. Nolan consented,
and Assistant District Attorney Thorn
as being agreeable to such a finding,
the case was brought to a termination
before the drawing of the jury was
completed.
The maximum Imprisonment for man
slaughter is twelve years.
None of the score or more of cases
called for trial yesterday was prose
cuted with more vehemenCe than that
in which Mrs. =. G. Weidensall, OF
1916 North Washington avenue, APP
peared against her fifteen-year-old son
| Edward, arraigned on the charge Of
feloniously wounding his nineteen-year.
old brother, John. A total lack of af'
| fection, or an overpowering desire tC
have the lad sent to the reformatory
for his own good, was indicated in hel
every word and action on the witness
stand, and the manner in which she re.
ceived the announcement of the verdict
| of guilty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06
franklin Academy Reunion,
Thursday, June If, lgW


We purpose a meeting Of Franklin acadcmy's
sons and daughters, on the old familiar grounds,
on the above day The institution was, in later
years. known as Hartford university You are
cordially, earnestly invited to be present and en-
joy the day with us. Each student will bring
his wife; each lady student her husband We
meet to look into each others faces once more
To grasp the hand OF friendship To talk over
old school days TO remember dear teachers,
especially Rev. L. Richardson-"Dear Uncle Ly.
man."
Dinner will be provided for all. Aside from
this, the committee is unable to offer other ac.
commodatons.
We mail this invitation to every known living
student whose address could be ascertained. We
have also, through repeated articles in many
newspapers, given ample notice.
We purpose a souvenir Of the occasion--a PAM
phlct book, II will contain the old engraving
of Franklin academy, found on certificates grant
ed by Rcvs. Lyman and willard Richardson
found also in catalogues of 1855; next a photo
OF the buildings and grounds today; next, photos
OF the two above named principals. To be fol.
lowed by history of the institution proceed
| ings OF the day. and speeches Lastly a complete
catalogue of the two thousand students attend.
ing from 1880 to 1865, at which time the school
| closed Great labor is being spent to make this
| list as perfect possible. One line is given TO
each name, and residence, business achievement,
| honor, Will be noted for EACH far as we can
| learn. Enlistment in Civil war is especially
worthy Of note. Lady's name will be followed
| by her married name, whenever asccrtaincd with
| the ahbroyiatiOn Tea" ii she was at any time
| a teacher All students not living will be marked
The whole book will number one hundred pages
/ or more.
Will you respond to this invitation at once?
| Be with us ii possible. II you cannot come but
/ desire book, it will be mailed to you on re.
| Ccipt Of GO cents Address either president, at
| Kingsley or secretary, at Hartford. Make postal
/ money order payable at either place, according
| TO person addressed, Part OF the book will be
| ready for inspection reunion day. 1t will be
! plain to you why the finished book cannot be Oh.
! tained until after June If.
! This is the last call for such gathering The
| Youngest student, attending the very last year,
is now fifty years old, and the earlier ones are
! rapidly passing away. successful reunion will
| he the final cap-stone TO the history of cold
| Franklin While we are yet on the shores Of
! time let us do what can for our alma mater.
| II VIII be sweet memory when past.
t. 5. 7. inc, president; Sumner j. Adams,
! captain Abel I. Sweet +, L. Loomis, esq, Edison
I NJ llhany, W. J.. Thatcher, secretary.
Vote for Ferber, trained in the duties
OF the sheriff's office. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

DESTROYED SHRUBBERY.--Iamc Conaboy
arrested Monday in Conncll park by Special
officer May, on the charge of destroying shrub.
berry, was fined so yesterday morning in police
court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

TEACHERS COMMITTEE.-The teachers COM
mttcc OF the board of control will make no
more school visitations until next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

CLAIM FOR DAMAGES, Mrs. Thomas 3. Ia.
Wis, OF North Scranton, has fled a claim for
damages against the school district, through her
attorney \. A. Vosburg. She fell into an cx.
cavation in front of the school on Ferdinand
street on June 3. injuring herself severely. being
now under a physicians care.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06
CITY NOTES


BOARD OF HEMTH.-There will be regular
meeting of the board of health at their rooms
in city this hall this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

PAY DANS.-Thc Delaware and Hudson com.
pany paid its employees at the Grassy Island
collcry yesterday, while the Iickawanna paid
at the Sloan, Hampton and oxford. The Lack.
awanna will pay today at the Pine, Holden and
Taylor collicriCs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

Of wilkes.Barrc and this city for a week or more
by his stories regarding the location Of his home,
will be sent TO Father Bakers home for bovs
at Buffalo as soon as the arrangements can be
made by Mrs. Duggan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06
tLsrrEs TO MRS. rrSxuAm NO. o,.,osl

"Iam so grateful to you for what
Lydia +. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has done for me that / feel as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06
NOLL PLEADED GUILTY.

John Noll plead guilty to the charge
of selling liquor without a license, pre-
ferred by his brother, William Noll.
He told Judge Savage that he was an
invalid and around pay-days and hol-
iday times he got in a barrel of beer
and a jug Of liquor as an accommoda-
ton to the neighborhood and inciden-
tally to keep the wolf from the door.
The brother, who prosecutes him, he
went on to tell, had advised him to
do this very thing, and he wanted
the judge to believe tnat the prosecu-
ton was nothing more or less than
the elimination of a conspiracy to get
him into trouble so that the brother
could wrest from him the share he
holds in the property left them joint
ly by their father.
Judge Savage was disposed 10 sus-
pend sentence when he learned that
the minimum penalty was three
months imprisonment and $500 fine,
but Joseph Jeffries, attorney for the
prosecution, vigorously opposed any
exercise of clemcncy. The fact that
the inficting of the prescribed PEN
atty will entail the sale of the defen-
dant's share Of the property and prac-
tically beggar him, besides sending
him, an invalid, 10 the county Jail for
three months, apparently appealed to
Judge Savage, for he postponed the
imposition of sentence till Saturday.
A mol pros was entered in the case
of Angelo Macca, charged by Annie
Kennedy with indecent exposure, and
also in the case of Louis Zelinski,
charged by Sophia Kilkofski with lar
ceny and receiving. zelinsk was sent
up for nine months, on a similar
charge, Monday.
Because of the failure of the prose-
cution to adequately identify the al
legged stolen goods, a verdict of not
guilty was by Judge Kelly directed tu
enter in the larceny and receiving case
against Jacob Miller.
NEARY'S DISCOVERY.
Constable Neary was dispatched to
South Washington avenue flats To
watch for thieves who We're cOntin-
ually making away with coupling pins
and like iron from trains that halted
there He found Miller in possession
of bag containing a lot Of links and
pins and had him arrested.
At the trial yesterday, it developed
that the alleged stolen goods bore no
! mark to indicate their ownership and
were of a pattern generally adopted
by railroads hereabout. This was
fatal to the commemorative case and
a verdict of not guilty had to-. be en-
tered
Joshua Miller was convicted OF steal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

MEETING OF ITALIAN VOTERS Ual.
ian voters of the Tenth ward Of the city OF
Scranton are respectfully invited to attend a
meeting at Dcttcrs hall, on Friday evening,
June s. at O'Clock, for the purpose Of oreaniz-
ing an Italian Republican club.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

LOCOMOTIVE RECEIVED.-No. s53, the last
of the forty-ivc locomotives built by the Brooks
Locomotive works, of Duukrk, y. v, for the
Lackawanna company, was delivered yesterday.
The last Of the fifteen ordered from the Dickson
works will be delivered next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06
Reunion of Franklin Academy.

Editor OF The TrlDune--
Sir: As quite number of inquiries are com.
ing to me by mail regarding the reunion of
franklin academy students, June l4th, | have
concluded to ask you the favor of inserting in
your valuable paper the following circular from
the programme committee, which will mpart the
information desired by many. +. f. Looms.
Scranton, Pa, June 5, 1900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06
A VICIOUS ASSAULT.

The assault. as depicted by the
mother and the oldest son, was with
out question a very vicious one. Ed
ward and boy friend of the same age
were amusing themselves with some
electrical apparatus in the kitchen, on
the night of April Z, last, when John
came in and made some complaint
about his brother making use of the
apparatus. One word borrowed an
other until finally Edward seized a
pair of sharp-pointed machinist's d.
viders and stabbed his brother in the
breast and then holding him throttled
against the WALL called to young
Christian to bring him a butcher knife
that was lying on the table. The
| mother at this juncture succeeded in
separating them. The wound was pain
| full but not serious.
| Edward left the house and the next
morning returned to get his clothing,
after which he started to tramp to New
York. He was overtaken on the Della
ware, Lackawanna and Western tracks
near Nay Aug tunnel by constable
| and locked up.
| His story of the affair was that John
assaulted him first and during the
| 'NNhiV tllt OCCulItu dCclueII-
| ally. Judge Edwards decided to send
him to the Huntingdon reformatory.
! a verdict of not guilty was returned
| and the costs put on the prosecutor
| in the first of the liquor cases to be
| tried. II was the case in which Mary
| kucenich, a licensed dealer, of Vand-
ling, was charged by Michael Duffy
with selling on Sunday. He swore she
| served him with beer at the bar and
| accepted money for it. She swore he
came to the house and asked for some
| thing to eat. She served him with a
| sandwich in the kitchen and out OF
| goodness to her neighbor gave him
a glass of beer. The prosecutor ad-
mitted on the stand that he was en-
| bittered towards the Kucenich fam
| lily because one of them had stolen SIS
| from him
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

Al l%H2C different weaves in bingham
Gales, DimitieS, Lawns, Batistes, Organdies
pets, Etc. All with the look of SPRING Fl
NESS ABOUT THEM.
Printed Cotton Foulards-As fine as silk
Looks like silk. very fine lightweight fabric,
all printed in dark ground. Price .................
Real French Percales-Very soft and fine,
full yard wide the proper shirt waist material .....
Corded Batiste-Soft and fluffy, in dainty
neat designs in vines and flowers, a genuine wash
fabric with the look of finer goods. Price
Organdies-A new one tissue weight, very
strong and serviceabe, dainty, pretty suitng
White Goods. Piques, Longcloths, NainsoOks
Linens, Swiss rluIls, Nainsook, Cam
brCs. Organdies, Etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

PIPP PICTURES.-Thc Pipp pictures will he
presented Thursday night with great cclat. The
vacancy caused by the absence Of Miss Barker
will be filled by Miss Romaync Scybolt. Three
new pictures will be given with much elaboration
Of detail. The diagram is now open at Powell's
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

Arrangements for large parties
by phone, 4674.
0entlemen's Races Wednesday
and Saturday at 3 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06
The Largest Assortment Of
FINE WASH GOODS
EVER SHOWN IN THE CITY.
Fine in Texture, Beautiful in Design,
Stylish in Pattern.

Dmities-5o different designs of Printed
Dmtes. Price
Dmities-I5o styles of Shear Fine Dmities,
equal to the Scotch and desirable patterns
Drina
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

Breakfast, 6 to 9 "A. m.
Lunch, to 2.3O p. IN.
Dinner, @ to 9 p. m.
Lunch all day in Cafe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

Vote for Ferber, trained in the duties
Of the sheriff's office. ..
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lContinHed on Page 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

WILL BE TAKEN TO BUFFALO. Joseph Mid
witch. the boy who has puzzled the authorities
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

PRAY Err MEETING TONIGHT-Rcv. Spencer
C.. Dickson and the Rev. Thomas +. Archibald
will be present at the prayer meeting in the
First Presbyterian church this evening, and
will take part in the service, 1t is hoped thar
all the members OF the church will be present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-06-06

meeting of the board of health at their rooms
in city this hall this evening.
TEACHERS COMMITTEE.--The teachers COM
mttcc OF the board Of control will make no
more school visitations until next week.
THIS Is BOYS DAl.-Today the Scranton
management will do all small base ball rootcrs
big favor by admitting boys under IL years
Of age free of charge.
DESTROYED SHRCBBERY.--IamcsC Conaboy.
arrested Monday in Conncl park by Special
officer May, the charge of destroying shrub.
berry, was fined so yesterday morning in police
court.
STOLEN BICYCLE-A bicycle was stolen
Saturday from in front of the Economy build
ing on Wyoming avenue. 1t was of a Hartford
make black cnamellcd, had new tire on the
rear wheel, and Majestic lamp.
PAY DANS.-Thc Delaware and Hudson com
pany paid its employees at the Grassy Island
Collicry yesterday, while the Lickawanna paid
at the Sloan, Hampton and oxford. The Lack
awanna will pay today at the Pine Holden and
Taylor coliCriCs.
MEETING OF ITALIAN NOTERS.-The ItaI
ian voters of the Tenth ward Of the city Of
meeting at Dcttcr's hall, on Friday evening
June S, at O'Clock, for the purpose Of organic
ing an Italian Republican club.
LOCOMOTIVE RECEIVED.-No. S53, the last
of the forty-fivc locomotives built by the Brook,
Locomotive works, of Dunkrk, y. V, for tn,
Lackawanna company, was delivered yesterday
The last of the fifteen ordered from the Dickson
works will be delivered next week.
PIPP PICTlRES.-Thc Pipp pictures will h
presented Thursday night with great cClat. Th
vacancy caused by the absence Of Miss Barkc
will be filled by Miss Romaync Scybolt Three
new pictures will be given with much elaboration
Of detail. The diagram is now open at Powell S
PRANER MEETING TONIGHT-Rcv. Spence
C.. Dickson and the Rev. Thomas f. Archibald
will be present at the prayer meeting in tn
First Presbyterian church this evening, an,
will take part in the service. 1t Is hoped tha
all the members of the church will be present
ANNUAL ENAMINATIONS-The annual exam
ination of the Soldiers Orphan school, at Har
ford, will take place next week, June 70 and IL
Many Scranton people attend these affairs an,
find them very enjoyable. General Goblin an,
Adiutant General Thomas j. Stewart will be pres
ent.
WILL BE TAKEN TO BUFFALO Joseph Mid
levitch. the hoy who has puzzled the authoritie
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The age-herald., 1900-01-19

his own medicine. No frontal attack of she Boers has been successful. They at tempted such a task at Ladysmith, and were severely punished. and General Jou- bert may decide that the game Is not woS1h the powder.
 In that case he will fall back to the lines about Ladysmith where his forces can be concentrated. It is, however, difficult 10 see how he can stay there without giving battle to Butler. Butler. in other words, in- vltes a battle in his turning movement, but he wants a battle on even terms. He has had quite enough of battles in which the Boers are securely sheltered behind rocks and earthworks. Joubert must risk bat tie on even terms or hasten back to the neck of Natal. This is the long and short of turning movement that may be decided at any hour. The fate of Ladysmith de- bends upon it.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Senator Morqan's Report.

Senator Morgans report accompanying
 the Nicaragua canal bill is a>>document well worth reading. It shows that every section of the country is deeply interested in the building of the Nicaragua canal interested in many ways, in trade in na- tional defense, and in income It will pro- mote individual interests and the public treasury. It will supplement the Suez ca- nal, thus putting a girdle of water around the central world
 Senator Morgan has striven long and well in behalf of this undertaking against a va riety of opposing interests, and particular ly against Collis P. Huntingtons railroad combine. He is near the point of success. and few years work at the utmost would add this great undertaking to his achieve ments.
 Not so much, however, on his personal account, greatly as we may esteem him. but more on account of the state, the Nica- ragua canal should be made an issue dn the present senatorial campaign. The state of Alabama is located so near Greytown, and its chief products-cotton, lumber, na- val stores, coal, coke, iron and steel-are so heavy, that direct water transportation to the vast and almost limitless markets of the Pacific is the greatest desidenatum in sight. No other state is to be benefited as Alabama will be, because no other state. having similar products, is located so near Greytown. This is why the Nicaragua ca- nal should be made the leading issue of the senatorial campaign.
 No one can fill Senator Morgan's shoes when this question is before the senate. The demagogical egotism of his opponent is childish when he claims that he could and would rush Nicaragua bill through congress in a jiffy. Only Senator Morgan can push to consummation this great meas ure that will bring untold wealth to this state. We should keep him in the senate until the canal is opened, free and neutral, to all nations.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Turning Joubert's Right Flank.

General Buffers turning movement is not to be conducted in two detached columns, the one on the right and the other on the left of General Joubert's line. General Bull der has left a good force at Colenso, and he is endeavoring to turn Jouber1t's right only. He crossed the Little Tugela at Spring Sheld and he advanced speedily to the big Tugela, which he crossed on Tuesday at Potgieter's Drift. A. the same time, or at about the same time, the cooperating col umn of General Warren crossed the Big Tugela at a drift five miles above Potgie- 9er's. These columns are converging upon Dewdrop, which is less than days march away. It Is also abreast of Ladysmith, and If Dewdrop falls into Buffers hands he will be in communication with Whites out posts.
 Can Joubert by sudden concentration of his forces interrupt and destroy this turn ang movement? He holds the inner and shorter lines, and he knows every foot of the country; but when he attempts to stop a flanking movement he must assault an entrenched line, even the entrenchments are an hours growth only. He must make ? frontal attack. He must take some of
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
THE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA
SIackwater Navigation to Birmingham.

MT. Underwood's new Warrior improve ment bill aims to put the work not now under the continuing contract system in that situation. The work up to the forks or the river is now under that system, and fhe remaining improvements of the Black in the new bill.
 The estimated cost of tAe additional eight dams and locks in the Black War rior, above lock and dam No. is $1,750,00O. The estimated cost of the improvement of Valley river up to MeAdory, including all needful reservoirs is si.5OO,OOO. The total cost to MeAdory is therefore put at $6.- 2so,OOO This will not seem a large sum when it is remembered that it will un- lock one of the richest mineral districts in the country, enabling its products to reaeh the sea at the lowest possible cost, thereby promoting these products from markets in the northeast and northwest.
 The AgeIHerald asserts without fear of contradiction that more valuable im- provement. so far as the country at large is concerned. is not before congress. The Warrior improvement is in every sense Of the phrase, a natural work, because 1t relates almost wholly to the country's ex- port trade. The iron, steel coal, coke and manufactured goods that are foated on it to the sea will be exported, and this makes it national work more strictly than work on the great lakes or on other rivers can become. When congress votes to improve the Warrior, it votes to in- crease exports thus increasing a favorable balance of trade. It votes therefore to promote the welfare and prosperity of the country. Every possible effort should be made to help on and promote the passage Of MT. Underwoods bill. It is the road to quick and sure completion of the all-need- ful improvement.
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
"soNs sF riin s.mr,,,.s.

From the Pail Mall Gazette Hark to the voice like the tempest's roar. Sweeping the ocean from shore to shore. Echoing far from the south to the north; The sons of the empire send 1t fop.h:-
 ''Thou hast called to us by beat of drum
 Mother, we comer From the far Canadian forests deep, Where the white pole-stars their yigils
 keep;
 From the Austral lands of gold and gem, With the Southern Cross for diadem:- Away, away, from the farthest seas, The heart of the green Antipodes,
 Thou hast called to us by beat of drum
 Mother we comei" ]. Shoulder to shoulder in strong array, To stand for our motherland today. We are keen of sight, we are sure of aim; We'll write our names in thy roll of fame; And prove by our deeds our ancestry.
 Thou hast called to us by beat of drum
 Mother, we come!
The age-herald., 1900-01-19
Does Not shine in ,ociety

Perhaps the most striking trait in Lcrd Kitchener's character is his disinclinati.n to put married mal in position of re- sponsibiity under him. He appears to hold the opinion that matrimony interferes with business. He backs up his precept by ex- ample, for, as everybody knows, Lord Kitchener is a bachelor. Like many not able parsonage before him, he does not shine in the society of ladies. It is related that on one occasion he was presented to a certain well-known cour,.ess at Cairo, and opened the conversation by asking:
 Do you find Cairo nice at this season of the year?"
 Delightful" she replied.
 There was pause of five minutes during which Kitchener tugged thoughtfully at his moustache. Then he said:
 "Ah, I am glad!'
 Lord Kitchener does not claim to be "a ladies man.
 Such, then, is Lord Roberts right hand man in the present campaign. The subju- gation of the Boers will afford Lord Kit chener ample scope for the exercise of those sterling qualities which he possesses in such eminent degree.