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The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
Question May Come Before the General
Conference of Methodist Episcopal
Church. South.

Newport News, Va, Nov. ia me
mortal was offered in the Virginia M.
e. Conference today by Rev. James
Cannon, Jr., and Rev. ]. o. Moss, as
follows:
Whereas, There is great evil
abroad in the land. which evil is de
stroying the sanctity of the marriage
relation, thus sapping the foundation
of home life among us; and,
Whereas, In some States marriage
and divorce stand in the appalling pro.
portion OF one to ten; and,
Whereas, Even in our own beloved
Southland the evil is assuming dis
tressing proportions and the time has
come for the church of Christ to take
a clear and decided position on the
question; therefore,
Resolved. That we hereby memo
rialize the general conference to enact
such legislation as will prevent per-
sons divorced for other than Scrip
tural grounds from holding member
ship in our church."
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

eALIINGER AND THE TARIFF.
The New Hampshire senator Opposes
Revision of the Tariff.

Washington. Nov 49, senator Gal
Tiger. of Ncw Hampshire. who vas
one Of the presidents callers, not
only opposes revision of the tariff
but also amy tnrin concessions 10
other countries through reciprocity
treaties, lie u especially hostile to
any treaty looking to the reduction Of
duties on Canadian imports. I'VE sell
three times ns much 10 Canada as the
Dominion sells TO na.' said he. why
should We make coneessions2 In my
opinion there will be no reciprocity
treaty with Canada. | was in Toronto
recently and heard Sir Nilfrid Lau-
rier the Canadian premier. say in a
speech. TINT Canada was through with
sending delegates TO Washington look.
ing for trade concessions. lie said
that II negotiations were 10 be re-
sumed, we would have 20 take the ini-
tiatiYe
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
stripes fer Ehltors.


Chicago, Nov. 16.-Judge Hanecy to-
day passed senteuce on Andrew M
Lawrence. managing editor, and II. S.
Garfield, reporter. of w. r. Hearsts
Chicago American, for contempt of
court, and committed them to forty
and thirty days.
An effort was made by the attorneys
for the defendants TO secure writ
of habeas corpus from Judge Dunno be-
fore the men we're actually lodged in
Jail, but without success. Both men
were taken into custody by Jailer
Whitman, searched and locked up in
a cell.
Later, on petition drawn up in be-
half of Lawrence and Garfield. Judge
Dunno issued habeas corpus order,
commanding the sheriff to bring them
before his court.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Two OF Inrd Klfrheasr's Monthly RssisSs
Of Operations in Disputed
Terrltories-


London, Nov id.-rsvo of Lord
kitehener's monthly p,icws dated
August $ aud September $. 0cre pull
lished in the Gazette last evening
They are chiefly summaries oi wide,
sweeping movements throuehall parts
of The disputed territories. with the
results. casualties aud prisoners cap.
tured, as previously reported Nn as.
tonishinp number of horses strre cap
tuted. those IN august aloue numecr-
ing 1890 Ahout en per ceut. We're ne
for rcmonnts and the others are brood
mares aud foals.
Though admitting tho disappointing
results Of some Of the operations,
Lord Kitchener comments on them ~
follows;
80 long a. this rate OF progress
can be maintained there can he little
doubt Of It's ultimate effect. even on
an enemy 10 whom no other form Of
argument seems Ia appeal
The report further says that the
svstem of chains Of block houses al
AHAAANN NNAH VI II NAttff anu HHfaAhffAtRAfH
less. along the railroad was heing cN.
tended. Besides extending tie lines
these blockhouses hamper oommnni.
cation between different portions of
the Boer forces aud act as barriers
against which to drive the enemy
Lord Kitchener SAYS;
"'rhc influence If the Boer leaders
aud their organized system Of intin,'
idntion still keep IN the Held ~ large
number Of 6nrghere. Who, II left to
themselves, would be ready to surren.
der"
The writer favorably mentions sew.
eral hundred officers. non-eommls.
ioned officers and men.
\ dispatch from Lord Kitchener
dated from Pretoria yesterday. says
that a strong patrol Of yeomanty,
while accommodating November 2. at
Brakspruit lin the Transvnal colony,
about 40 miles west of Prctorln). was
surrounded by 300 Beers and lost nN
men killed and sixteen wounded. Some
Of the troopers were captured. Int
subsequently released.
The rear guard of Col Uyng's col
jlmn WIS alta 'ifed near lIcilbron, or
ange River colony. November Il. b'
100 Beers. snid to he under he com
mand Of Gen. DeNet. After two
hours fighting the Beers retired
leaving eight dead on the field. o
Col Byng's column Lieut. Hughes an'
| one man were killed aud three on
GERS and nine men were wounded.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
TO WORK FOR STATEHOOD.
Delegation 60 Represent Oklahoma
and Indian Territory nj the
National Capital.

Muskogee. /. T.. Nov. i6.-six dele
gates 10 Washington, who are 70 re-
main in thateity during the present
session of congress. and work in be-
half Of statehood for Oklahoma and
Indian territory, were appointed as a
result Of the statehood convention
just held here. Oklahoma elected exz
GOV. Barnes. Charles r. Barrett ard
Thomas II. Doyle, and Indian terri
tory decided upon S. b. Bradford. OF
Ardmore; ". II. r. Trudgeon, Purcell,
and c. 4. Foley. of Eufaula.
Another committee appointed Ivy
the convention will raise funds to
maintain the delegation at the ma.
tional capital.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
OTHERWISE UNN0TICED.

Fire canscd Slao,noo damage to the
Cudahy Packing Co.'S Kansas City
plant. in the destruction Of the can
ming building and contents.
President Roosevelt is urging the
republican factions IN Illinois to get
together.
Lord Kitchener declares. in a report,
TO the British war Office. that the out
look in South Africa is not diseourag-
ing.
Astronomers in Minnesota and Vir~
ginia report that they saw more than
1000 meteors in the sky Friday morn
ing.
1t is. reported thai there is a large
stock OF deleriorated American timed
foods in the French army commits
sariat.
One workman was killed by the col.
lapse of the walls of new building
being constructed for the University
of Chicago.
Notwithstanding his improved
health, Senator George 6. Vest, Of
Missouri, reiterates his determination
TO retire from public life at the end
of his present term.
The appointment of Miss Helen
Gould as president OF the Worlds
Fair board OF lady managers meets
the unqualified approval of the press
of the country.
The members Of the Illinois delega.
ton on their way to Newport News
Va, to present a silver service TO the
battleship Illinois, called at the White
House, Friday, and paid their respects
to President Roosevelt
A New York justice set aside a yer.
diet Of $500 in damage suit for death
of child. saying THE damages are
fixed at such low figure as to shock
the moral sense"
In the battle between Champion
JefIries and Gus Rubin. at San Fran
cisco, Friday night, Rubin quit at the
end of the fifth round, to the disgust
of the spectators.
The trade reviewers predict that
this seasons holiday trade will sur.
pass all records.
l.. }. Dillon, of Edmonson, benton
county, Mo, was arrested as he
stepped from train at Union station
at st. Louis, on charge of arson pre-.
ferred by Louis Wilson, who says Dill
lon set FIRE to two of his wheat. stacks.
The Illinois building, at Charleston,
S. C., is now ready for occupancy. and
the furniture with the state exhibits
| are now on the way.
Business failure for the week mum
ber 2l5 in the United States, against
217 for the corresponding week las
year. and ~ in Canada, against },
last year. ssa~ sas
The transport Giant sailed from
San Francisco, Friday, for Manila
with two battalions of the Twenty
eighth infantry, about one hundred
recruits and number OF civilian pas
| sengers.
The squadron of the Eleventh caval
ry, now at jefferson Barracks, St
Louis, under orders to sail for thu
Philippines, will leave the post foi
San Francisco about December ..
A Sister of Charity at Ludlow, Ky.
prevented a panic among 40 pupils
while the school building was burn.
ing. She marshaled the little ones, led
them in prayer and held themin check
until relief arrived.
Sir Henry Strong has been sworn in
as administrator of the Dominion dur.
ing the absence OF Lord Mimic. The
governor general. This is the FIRST
time Canadian has served in that en-
pacitg.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
MICHIGAN TOWN FIRE SWEPT.
The Business Portion of West
Branch, Mich. About Cleaned
Onf by Fire.

West Branch. Mich. Nov. 16.-The
business portion Of this place vas
swept by fire early Friday morning,
and for time complete destruction
Of the village was threatened. Among
the buildings destroyed were three
hotels. q. A. Il. hall, two livery sta.
bies, two residences and grocery
store The losses. which are over s2O,-
900, are severed by insurance.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
Earthqnake IN CoIor.do.

Buena Vista. Col. Nov. l6.--At
three O'Clock yesterday morning this
town and surrounding country expert
enced an earthquake shock which
lasted for several seconds. Many peo-
pie rushed from their residences ID
night attire fearing their homes would
be demolished. Plate glass windows
were cracked II is reported that the
waters o. Cottonwood lake rose. con
sidersbIy. Many huge boulders on
Mount Princeton and Mount Harvard
we're tiislodged and rolled do~s the
sides Of ths mountain
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
THE CHINESE COURT.
Arrived mt kaI-FonG-Fu-Left 9
Trail of Ruin behind Them-To
Welcome sbe Emperor.

Pekin, Nov 16.--The Chinese eouri
has arrived at Kai-fong-Fu, capital
of Ho-Nan, having left the people
along It's route of march haif-riiineo
BY the contributions levied for enter
tainment, repairing Of roads and dec
orations. The ministers Of the foreign
movers are considering a suggestion
from The Chinese officials, 10 the effect
that the ministers meet and formally
welcome the emperor when he arrives
AZ Pekn.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
.na,..r nergansbaIer Record.

Cripple Creek, Col. Nov. 1e.-Harry
Waring. operator upon Mergantha
Ter machine in the Office of the Times
Citizen. established a record, setting
3,4o3 lines, equal to ss,47s ems. in
eight hours, the machine speeded to 81
revolutions per minute.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
HrnDEnr rIrncE's COMMISSION.
Succeeds Mr.. oridIer ms Third A.
sistant Secretary of state.

Washington. Nov. i6. The presi.
dent has signed the commission oil
Herbert Pierce. OF Massachusetts, to
be third assistant secretary of state.
MIR. Pierce Is expected 10 arrive IN
Washington Saturday and assume his
Office.
Mr. Cridler has terminated his con-
neciion with the state department rs
third assistant secretary, and has
gone TO ST. Louis to confer with the
exposition officials respecting his Eu-
ropean mission.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
MURDERED AND ROBBED.
A Confederate Veteran Pound Dead a
Savannah.

Savannah. Ca, Nov. 1.-THE body
Of s. T. Baker, Confederate veteran
from Beaufort, s. c., was found In
Colonial Park today. The man had
been murdered. probably about mid
night. Mr.. Baker yesterday collected
$500. which, however, he had turned
over to his employers. The body was
robbed of a watch. cnain and other
yaluables, and the pockets were turned
wrong side out and there was evi-
dence OF a struggle.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
mas BEEN oADLnD TO MANILA.
President HoozeyeIfs Tbansafvfna
Proclamation CnbIed to Manila.

Washington. Nov. President
Rooseselt's Thanksgiving proclama-
fion has been enbled TO Manila. 10 be
published in the Philippine islands. |.
was found that the proclamation
could not reach the Philippine by
mail. and consequently it was held un-
iii Friday. when the new arrangement
reducing cable tolls about one-third
wenl into effect.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

An anarchist meeting in London, to
commemorate the legal murder oi
the Chicago anarchists" which had
been called for the night of the 18th
was prohibited by the police, who
were stationed at heyariousentrance
to the hall in Clerkenwell, London
and sent away hundreds that came tc
attend the proceedings. Prince Kra
potkin Malatesfa and Louise Michel
were among the promoters.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

The secretary of the interior has
taken cognizance of the situation al
San Carlos Indian reservation in
Arizona, to the extent of directing
the agent for the Indians on that res.
ervation 10 notify territorial and
county officers that the department
expects them fully to protect peace
able Indians, while legitimately en-.
gagged in work on the roads in that
vicinity.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
Husband and Wife A.phy.iatea.

New York, Nov. i6.-A. Kunze and
his wife were found dead in their
room in Union Hill, y. j.. having been
asphyxiated by illuminating gas They
were elderly people. and II is believed
they csp<5litted suicide.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
n~Darted Biz sIIn- sale.

Denver. Col. Nov. 16.-The famous
Camp Bird mine at 0uray has proba-
bly, been sold to the Venture corpora
ton, of London. owners Of stratton's
independence mine al Cripple Creek.
The price a. given is s7,ooo.ooo.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

John II. Joyce, former president OF
the Stoughton fWis.) national bank
who was arrested in Chicago for the
alleged defalcation of $4,000, de.
clared, on the 18th, that he had been
in constant communication with the
directors of the bank during his tive
years absence, and that he worked
with them in an endeavor to straight.
en- out the affairs of the institution.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
rhes Were Evidently Traitors.

Middelburg Cape Colony Friday,
Oct. 2G.O One hundred aud eighty dis
triet mounted troops, composed large
ly of Dutchmen. with their arms and
horses. surrendered To Smnt's com
mando October B. TIM district troops
fired most of their ammunition at
long range and then refused 10 fight
further. Capt. Thornton. their com
mander. believes their surrender TO
have been prearranged.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
MACK'S GENEROSITY.
Returned a 100000 Wedding Present
when His wife Got s1ivorce.

Dekalb. H.. Nov. 16.-h IN ziszisy
Mack, who secured divorce anw
her husband. John F. Mack. last week,
was given surprise today when she
received back $4,000 whiah she had
gisen him as wedding preseua The
couple saparated on good terms. and
now. II Is affirmed, Mrs. Mack is so
attracted by this generosity on the
part Of her former husband that the
differences between them may be
patchc& up
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

Owners of asphalt mines at Rsyia,
Indian territory, has received an or
der from Germany for 10000 tons Of
asphalt 10 be delivered at Galveston,
Tex, for export
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

Dan Tew, Mergenthaler linotype
machine operator in the Daily Iowa
Capital office. in Des Moines, on the
18th, broke the record for speed. He
set 3,344 lines of nonpareil in eight
hours, newspaper measure, equal to
s6,9i4 ems. Estimating 2h touches
per EN-, he touched the keyboard 217,.
800 times.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

Judge Tcley, of Chicago, on the
18th. modified his order in the free
text book case to allow the city to
purchase school-books for children
whose parents can not buy them.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

According to statistics of the inter
national societ.s of London the sugar
production of Europe for 1901 is es-
timated at 5,92s. .264 tons, which is an
increase of 212,34t tons upon last
wears output.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

The survey for the extension OF the
Blackwell. Enid & Southwestern rail
road has been completed from Black
well. Okla. to Coffeyville, Kas. This
line is owned by the Frisco.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

The medical authorities declare
that Liverpool is free from the plague
All those who were suspected of suf-
fering from the disease have reeov-
cred.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

One of the strangest accidents o.
the hunting season occurred at Ste
venson. Mich. on the 18th. Geo
Shephardson shot deer, and the bul
let, passing through its body. hit {
tree, glanced off and struck William
Eyerhardt, first going through his
wrist. 1t then hit his gunstocls
glanced up and entered his mouti
through his cheek, lodging in his neck
The wound is serious one.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

A trust of northern Wisconsin brew
cries is 10 be formed with a capital Of
S6,5o0.0Oo. Oshkosh, Appleton. Green
Bay, Oeonto and Menasha are in
Guided.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

Information has reached the state
department of the arrest in London
of s. John Dixon, who is wanted in
Whatcom, Wash, for alleged banl;
wrecking. The governor of Washing
ton has been notified. and upon tn
arrival of his application in Washing.
ton, the necessary papers will be is
sued TO secure the extradition OF
Dixon.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

The remains of Mai. Adam Kramer
United States army, retired, who died
at Iowa City. few days before, ar
rived at Washington. on the l4th, and
were inferred at Arlington, with full
military honors.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

Rev Father Wieczorek, priest at ST
Hedgemick's Polish Catholic church.
in Toledo, o., whose funeral occurred
on the 18th. bequeathed TO the parish
his entire fortune amounting to near.
ly 100000. 1t is composed largely OF
Toledo real estate. The deceased
priest came from noble family in
Poland.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

In view of. the obstacles placed IL
the way of Consul-General Dickinson
by the Bulgarian anauthorities regarding
the ransom of Miss Stone. Spencer Ed.
dy, secretary of the United States ie-
cation, visited NJ. Gueschoff, the Bull
garian agent in ConstantiBople. on the
14th, and made strong representations
in which he urged that Gueschoff tel
egraph his government 10 end the
unsatisfactory state of affairs in 9
speedy solution Of the matter.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

The United States government yacht
kanawha, with Gov.-Gen. Wood and
his party ON board, arrived at Kings.
ton. JaTrura, on the 18th, from San.
tiago de Cuba. Gen- Wood was re.
eeived by the general commanding
The British troops there.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

The Manila chamber of commerce
has cabled to President Roosevelt,
urging that the Pacific cable be laid,
saying that the main object would be
an immense increase of the rubber in
dustry of the Philippines, estimated
at $15.0O0,O00, and also economy and
The facilitation of business.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

The total amount Of her defalca-
tion reached sI.1o0 The telephone
company has offered reward Of 500
for her arrest. and has distributed cir
culars containing her photograph and
minute description of her. down to
the smallest detail Of fornss manner,
habits, speech and dress. The circu-
lar says she is of conyiyial disposition,
a good waltzer and jigger. and a cIcy-
er performer on the piano.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
A aaieIs-witfed nuse.

Looking over the boolkkeeper's work
from time 10 time. she saw that the
first defalcation in her accounts would
be discovered before lunch time, and.
10 gain that much time. she suggested
that he go back and check up the de-
counts for the previous months busi-
ness. lie thanked her for the sugges-
tion, and did so. At lunch time the
shortage was still undiscovered. Miss
Boyer took the S4O0 from the cash
drawer unobseryed, and departed as
usual. ostensibly TO lunch. She dio
not return, and has not been seen
since by her employers, her associ-
Btes, friends and the horde of detect.
ives and police engaged 10 search for
her when her thefts were discovered.
II was learned that after basty
packing of her trunk she took train
out of the city, but in what direction
was not learned for months after
ward
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23

The administrative council of ths
Arbitration Tribunal will meet at
the Hague, on the 20th, to decide OF
the appeal of the Beers against the
ruling that the war in South Africs
is not subject 10 the courts consid
grafton.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1901-11-23
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Attitude Of the State Department
In the Case Of Miss Stone, the
Missionary Captive.
SENATOR 6ALlIa6ER AaO THE TARIFF.

Communication of Herbert Pierce. ot
na=saehusetts ~ Third Assistant
sseretnr, af state Slgaed-frezt=
dents ThanasgisIna Proelama.
tfon Cnbisd TO Manila.
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BARRED FROM THE MAILS.
Dan Put on All IntOxicnnts by the
Authorities of the Post Office
Department.

II may be of interest to the tenn.
perance people of the country to
know that Intoxicating liquors of all
kinds will be barred from the mails
in the future. For years the postal
regulations have prohibited the mail.
ing of intoXicants or other liquids,
but this regulation has been violated
In fact, the vocation has been so fire.
quent of late tnat complaint was
made 10 the postmaster general. The
other day, therefore, he issued an or.
der amending the postal laws so as
to provide that Intoxicating liquors,
poi3ons, explosive or inAammable ar.
ticles, live or dead animals, insects,
and reptiles, guano, or any other ar
ticle eXhanng a bad odor must not
under any circumstance be admitted
to the mails. Samples of altar or
communion wine and liquids, not ar
dent vinous, Spirituous or malt, and
not liable to explosion or spontane-
Gus combustion, or ignition by shock
or jar, and not infammable, may be
admitted to the mails for trans mis-.
sion.
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BURN CHURCH MORTGAGE.
officials of New York Church Carry
Out Novel Ceremony on the
Clearing of Church Debt.

A mortgage for 100000 on St. An.
drew's Methodist Episcopal church,
Seventy-siXth street, near Columbus
avenue, New York, was cremated Sun
day. Fourteen years the church prop
erty was incumbered to the extent of
100000. The burning was done in the
presence of large congregation, the
trustees and other officers of the
church, former pastors, a bishop, and
some leading clergymen of the denom-
nation.
An elaborate order of exercises, in
scribed Burning of the Mortgage, "
was followed.
The treasurer handed to the pastor
the mortgage wrapped in heavy paper.
Page by page it was torn and placed
in a receptacle that looked like bird
cage. Placing the match to the pile
the pastor remarked:
This is the first time so ritualistic
a ceremony has invaded our non-rit.
ualistic church"