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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-23

Miss Bertha Carson entertained a
few friends Saturday evening at her
home, 120 South Main avenue. An in
teresting feature of the evening was a
tandem game, and prizes were award :
ed. 1t was followed by dancing and
various other games. At a seasopable
hour refreshments were served. Those
present We're:
Misses Fannie Mesrs. Louise Strohecker. Cath
arinc Paine, Anne Lewis. Phoebe Gibbs Ali,la
Fellows. Ruth Carson, Bertha Carson; Mess!s
Frank Rooms, Harry Edwards, Allen Thayer. Nd.
ward Walker Arthur Elias and George Paine.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-23

a party of young people We're pleas
antly entertained recently at the home
of Master Earl Vital, on Fourteenth
street. Among those present were:
Mr.. and Mrs Andrew Vital. Mrs. Emeline
Edwards Misses Emma Witzal Louisa Williams,
Maggie Sherman, Annie Sherman, Edith Bush.
Ethel Smith. Ida Gleason, Helen Morgan. Flor.
cncc Vital; Nessrs. William Vital John Sher-
man, Daniel Williams, George Williams. Edgar
Gleason, Ben Gleason, William Field, Earl Wit
zdl.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-04-23

surprise party was rendered Miss
Ruth Kegler, in honor of her seventh
birthday, at the home of her parents,
34S North Decker's court, last evening.
Games were played and the usual party
diversions We're ndulged in. Refresh
ments We're served by Mrs Kegler as
sisted by Miss Eunice Williams. Those
present We're:
Misses Mary Pembridge, Ella Lance Eyeliue
Mellon, Ollie Woodward, Lizzie James, Anna
May James, Lizzie Parry, Lizzie Thomas, Anna
Williams, Bertha Thomas, Pearl Pedrick, Nettie
Joseph, Euniee Williams, May Evans, Elizabeth
Evans, Reba Evans; Masters Willie Burke, Jo.
seph Burke, Fred Markwick, Willard Thomas,
Edward Mellon, Howard James, John Parry,
Robert lance, Hayden Evans.
Miss Kegler was the recipient of
many beautiful gifts.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dolmetch. who have
taken possession of their new home In
West Park, were rendered a surprise
party on Saturday by a number of their
friends and former neighbors. All were
entertained in AN enjoyable manner.
The age-herald., 1901-02-10
MT. and Mrs. Kettig
 Entertain at Dinner

Mr. and Mrs. William H. Kettig gave charming dinner party last night, the guests afterwards participating in cake walk
 The decorations of the table were unusu- ally artistic, pink carnations and pink tapers being combined in the decoration. In the centre was huge cake which was pre- sented to the most accomplished cake walk CT There was an informal dance, the favors being miniature banjos, silk hats, walking canes and bandanna handkerchiefs. The guests were Mrs. Walker Percy, Mrs Fulen- wider, Mrs. Barrett, Mrs. Crawford, Mrs. Jack Johnson, Mrs lBadham, MT. Crawford, MT Percy, MT Baaham, MT. Fuenwider, MT Barrett, MT. Ross C. Smith, MT Ram sey, Mir Carpenter, MT. William Ward.
The age-herald., 1901-02-10

appliqued in lace and made most effective with black velvet Mrs. Newman was lovely in blue and white silk with lace, while Mrs Copeland wore a beautiful pink brocade Mrs Dan Greene was a charming figure in a black gown, the bodice of which white chiffon over blue with insertions of laces Mrs Matthews was beautiful in heliotrope gown richly appliqued in lace. Mrs Whee- lock was attractively gowned in black and yellow, and Miss Coffin wore a black and white toilette, the waist being of white satin exquisitely applqued. Mrs. May wore a becoming afternoon gown with touches of white and yellow
 The first prize was won by Miss Annie Walker on a cut with several of the guests. It was a handsofe bronze bust. The second and third prizes, which were also lovely bronze figures were won by Mrs Alice Free man and Mrs Burlerson of Chicago. The booby a bronze bust fell to Mrs Felix Dren- nen. The score cards were punched by Miss Mary Lyman Stone, the lovely little daugh- ter of the hostess and by Miss Mabel Vince
The age-herald., 1901-02-10
Mrs. Stone Entertains At Cards

One of the prettiest and most charming card parties of the winter was that at which Mrs. Robert I. Stone entertained nearly hundred guests yesterday after noon. Her house in North Nineteenth street was beautifully decorated, the red carnat- ions which were used lending charming color Ito the apartments. Delicate vines wreathed the mirrors and were caught in the drap- cries at the window, and in other decora- tions was the red and green idea carried out.
 Six handed euchre was played at a luncheon served at the close of the games. Miss Lottie Coffin and Mrs. May served punch in the hall, while among others as- sisting Mrs. Stone in receiving were Mrs. Robert Newman, Mrs. Dan Greene Mrs. Harry s. Matthews, Mrs. B. B. Copeland, Mrs Felix Drennen and Mrs. Harry Vince lock-
 Mrs Stone was very attractive in beau- tiful gown of pink and white striped silk,
The age-herald., 1901-02-10

many compliments on the success of the oe- casion.
 Prof. Joel DuBose gave a scholarly ad- dress which was listened to with close at tention. number of boys from Prof. Du- Boss school recited in concert Meek s Balaklava which was well received.
 A beautiful song. "The Wanderer.' was rendered by Ms. John D. Lykes soloist Miss Nolan violinist and Miss Irwin accom- panist Mrs. Sykes is a vocalist of abil- ity and as Miss Lily Thixton often delighted Birmingham audiences i'll the past. Miss Holon's skill on the violin is known and ac- knowledged by music lovers in our city. Miss Irwin as an accompanist did herself credit. The recitation by Miss Matte Erwin was enthusiastically applaudod. The club tea that followed the programme was un- usually delightful. "The Wanderer' by the way which was sung yesterday, was com posed by Professor Hunt of the Judson ln- situte and dedicated to a charming ana gifted Alabama girl when she was only six teen. It will be interesting to know that this girl is now Mrs. J. Morgan Smith,
The age-herald., 1901-02-10
RUGS.

18x36'inch Moquette Rugs, worth $1 25,
 closing sale price. ................. 70 7sc 27x54-inch Moquette Rugs, worth $500, N, closing sale price. ce..................... IFS 36x72-inch Moquette Rugs worth $5.O0
 closing sale price. e..................... 2.79 30x60nch best Al-wool Smyrna Rugs,
 worth $3. 50 closing sale price. ....... LIS 36x72nch best All-wool Smyrna Rugs,
 worth S4 5O closing sale price. ....... 2.75 Carpet sized Administer and Smyrna Rugs
 9x124, worth S35, closing sale price,. 1850
The age-herald., 1901-02-10
SOCIETY
Continued From Page Ten.)

Revolution "in which the Daughters of the wrote the resolution of Congress declaring Washington to have been first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts, etc. Light Horse Harry, father of Robert E. Lee, is the author.
 Tn this valuable old book, which I send for your reference, (the Constitution of the United State, etc) you will find in the pro- ceedings of Congress, that General Light Horse (Henfy) Lee, wrote the resolution, which was introduced by John Marshall, Representative from Virginia. In the same volume you will also find that orator Heny Lee repeated his own words in December following.
 'HThe good D. A. R. are therefore mis- taken in giving John Marshall credit tor Lees work John Marshall was famed Anough of his own!'
The age-herald., 1901-02-10
MATTINGS.

We are closidg out our entire stock of Straw Mattings, consisting of about l, 200 rolls of the best China and Japa- n aSa Mattinps Here's the way they 20:
The age-herald., 1901-02-10

bled in Mexico and was honorary president of the genealogical section when the Pan- American Congress was held in Washing ton, D. c.
 Miss Margaret Silk is visiting in Nash Vile
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the South Highland Presbyterian Church will give valentine party Thursday afternoon and evening in the parlors of the church. At tractive souvenirs will be given each guest.
 The Southern Club will give a card party and dance tomorrow night. The card game will begin at o'clock, sharp and the dance at 10:30. South Highland cars will stop at Fifth avenue and Twentieth street at F o'clock midnight and special car will be there at o'clock to carry South Highland- CTS home.
 Miss Beatrice Boggan has returned from Montgomery
 MT Sam Mayer returned last night to his home in Baton Rouge La, after pleasant visit to relatives in Birmingham.
 The best that can be said about medi- cine Is said about Hoods Sarsaparilla. It Cures.
The age-herald., 1901-02-10
Meetinls

The regular meeting of the board of man- agers of the Mercy Home will be held al the Home next Tuesday morning at 1O:30 o'clock, sharp.
 MRS G. L. THOMAS, Secretary. A meeting of the finance committee of the Hillman Hospital will be held Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock in the parlors of the First Methodist church.
 The TIillman Hospital Chapter of St. Mary son n-the-Highlands will meet Tues day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock at the resi- dence of Mrs. Henry Hden to complete ar arrangements for the Valentine party to be given Thursday afternoon at Professor Werssniers dancing hall.
The age-herald., 1901-02-10

Mrs. John Robinson entertained a number of guests on Thursday at a beautiful lunch con at her home in Highland avenue, in honor of Mrs. Turner of Augusta, Ga. Mir and Mrs Turner are going to build T handsome home in Beach avenue near Highland and will permanently reside in Birmingham.
The age-herald., 1901-02-10
At the Woman's Club.

The programme presented by the educa- tional department of the Woman's Club yesterday afternoon was intensely inst>ac- tive and interesting. Miss Layat received
The age-herald., 1901-02-10

ART SQUARES. The best assortment in this line of goods
 shown Tn the south. Ingrain Art Squares 2x3 yards, worth everywhere $5 %, closing sale price. 2.20 Ingrain Art Squares, 24x3 yards, worth everywhere $5.50, closing sale price,. 2.90 Ingrain Art Squares, 3x3 yards, worth everywhere S6 50, closing sale price,. 3.75 Ingrain Art Squares, 3x31 yards, worth everywhere S9 %, closing sale price 5.50 Ingrain Art Squares, 3x4 yards, worth everywhere S10, closing sale price,. 6.75 Extra weight Sevean Art Squares, worth everywhere Sl2, closing sale price,. 8.43
The age-herald., 1901-02-10
CARPETS.

Heavy Union Carpets, worth soc, closing sale price. .......r.............. Extra weight, heavy Wool Carpets, worth 65c, closing sale price. e................ Tapestry Brussels Carpets, worth 75c
 closing sale price, .................... Extra Super Allwool Carpets worth 75c
 closing sale price. .................... Fine extra Velvet and Moquette Carpets,
 worth $12.5, closing sale price. ...... Wilton Velvet and Administer Carpets, worth $1 40 closing sale price .......
The age-herald., 1901-02-10

Ladies' Day at the Southern Club was charmingly observed on Friday. There were a number of card tables arranged in the ballroom for the pleasure of the guests and the afternoon was delightful
The age-herald., 1901-02-10

The best that can be said about medi- cine Is said about Hoods Sarsaparilla It Cures.
The age-herald., 1901-02-10

There will be a card party at the South ern Club tomorrow evening which will ht followed by an informal cotillon.
The evening world., 1901-01-03
ASSETS.

United States State City, County and other Bonds Eco.
Dec. Al, 1900.
Bonds and Mortgages (674 first liens)
Real Estate 10 pieces including twelve Office budings
Loans Pocyholders their policies security illegal
Stocks of Trust and Railroad Compane, $a,965ooo cost
Loans Stocks and Bonds (market value 1868
Quarterly and SemAnnual Premiums not yet DUE reserve
Premium Notes policies in force illegal Reserve to secu'
Interest and Rents due and accrued.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
"Adjutant General, Washington.
THREE KNOWN TO BE DEAD.
Two Fatal Mine Accidents-Six Others
Were Still In One of the
Mines.

WilkeSbarre. Pa, Jan. 4.-Three
men entered the Pine Ridge colliery
of the Algonquin Coal company at
Miners Mills to make some repairs.
They did not come to the surface
when expected A number of rescu-
ers went down to investigate. They.
too failed to come back. Then an
other rescuing party went down.
Last evening they found the dead
bodies of d. j. Williams, the fore
man, and William Morgan, fire boss.
The men were victims of fire damp.
There were six other men in the mine
and it was believed they persisted.
too.
The mouth of the mine was sur
rounded by the relatives of the men
entombed and their grief was heart
rending.
An explosion of gas occurred in
No. mine of the Delaware and Hud-
son company at Plymouth. John Re
dusky, foreman Of gang of labor
ers. entered an abandoned chamber
with a naked lamp and ignited the
gas. Redusky was instantly killed.
The following We're injured Andrew
Rudsky Joe Eustace, Joseph Lyons
dale Philip Klein, Martin buddy
and Michael Kelly.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
C0UNCILMEN ACCUSED.
More Arrests on Bribery Charges, at
Scranton, Pa.-Others May
BE Rearreste6.

Scranton, Pa. Jan, 4.-Three more
arrests of councilmen We're made at
the instance of the Municipal league
on charges of bribery Select Coun-
cilmen Thomas O'Boyle, of the Eigh-
teenth ward; John J. McAndrew, of
The Twenty first ward, and Eward J.
Coleman, of the Sixteenth ward. At
hearing Thursday they were exam
ined generally on their participation
In the passage of the Lackawanna
telephone ordinance and the electric
light ordinance. A number of the
witnesses We're councilmen who had
been previously arrested, but who es-
capped prosecution by the compromise
agreement.
AT that time two of them, Messrs.
Williams and Mccain, agreed to tell
the whole truth concerning city hall,
but at a hearing Wednesday they an
swered every question in the mega
i've. They will be re-arrested, so it
was asserted. on the, charge which
they escaped. and will also be prese-
cuted for perjury One of the stories
to be brought out Is concerning
councilman combine, by which the
members were to receive $75 per
month during their term for infuenc-
ing, legislation.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
BISHOP NINDE DEAD.
Aged DignItary of the NJ. E. Church
Found Dead In Bed--Aged
6S Years.

Detroit. Jan. A. Bishop ". X.
Ninde, aged 68 years. of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church, was found
dead in his bed at his home here. 1t
is thought the cause of death was
heart trouble. He attended funeral
the day before and caught a cold. He
had been a bishop of the Methodist
Episcopal church since 1884, and was
known throughout the United States
Prior to his election as 4 bishop he
was pastor of the Central Methodist
Episcopal church here and was at
one time a missionary in India.
He left a wife, three sons and one
daughter. One son, Edward. is a
Methodist minister at Ann Arbor. His
daughter Mary was formerly a mis-
sionary WORKER in India. She is now
In the south with her brother Fred
who is H. The other son. George,
Is also III at his home here The day
before the presiding elders of Michi-
gan held a conference here and de-
cided to sell the Episcopal residence,
now occupied by Bishop NiTtfess fam
lily. because the churches of Michigan
outside of Detroit and other large
cities failed to contribute sufficient
funds to maintain it.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
WHEELING INTELLIGENCER
West Virginia's Leading Family
and Political Newspaper.

The Inteligencer. which is row in the forty
ninth year Of its life, Will only retain all the
good features it has been noted for, but will add
many new aud attractive As good IT has
been It viii be better, striving to maintain ts repu
tation Of being fearless but fair. The year 1901 will
undoubtedly be siguaiizsd with settlement of the
Philip me and other questions growing out of the
Spanish-A neTican war. The proceedings of Con-
gress WILL be intensely interesting, as there has
both branches Above all other inter SITS will be
the redistricting of the State. both congressional
and legislative, byth= Republican legislature which
meets in January, besides the selection of United
STATES Senator.
The Intelligencer is distinctly newspaper of the
people and the home, 1t stands for the uplifting
and education of all for the progress and advance
ment Of the material and moral interests of the
State, and tits 50 equipped with the Associated
Press franchise and competent staff thar there is
nothing of moment that transpires in the world
that its readers will not be advised Of
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
CONGRESS TAKES A HAND.
Committee Started Investigation of Haz-
ing, Said to Have Caused
Boozs Death.

Philadelphia, Jan. 4.-The congress
sional investigation committee, re-
Gently appointed for the purpose OF
inquiring into the case OF Oscar l..
Booz, the former West Point cadet.
whose relatives believe he came to
his death as a result of hazing at
the military academy two years ago.
assembled at the Lafayette hotel in
this city last night. The committee,
which consists of Charles Dick. Ohio.
chairman; Edmund H. briggs, New
York Irving T. Wanger, Pennsylva
mia; Walter /. Smith. Iowa, and Ber
tram T. Clayton. New York, held an
executive session, at which the pre-
liminary arrangements for the tax
ing Of testimony was made. The
committee was to leave here this
morning for Bristol, the home of the
Booz family, and will Immediately be-
gin the taking of testimony. After
hearing the Bristol witnesses the
committee was to return to this city
to hear Philadelphia physicians who
were connected with the case, after
which the investigators will sit at
West Point. Night sessions will prob
ably be held in order to expedite the
inquiry. \ copy of the testimony
taken by the military board of in
quiry has been sent to the congress
sional committee for reference.
It is announced that the case of
former Cadet John Breth will be
taken UP. and kilograms have been
sent to the young mans father and
the family physician at Altoona.
summoning them to Philadelphia.
Messages We're also sent to a young
man named Burnham. who, while a
cadet at West Point, lived in the
same tent with Booz. Burnham re-
sides in Richmond. Ky.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
CHINESE MUST SIGN NOTE.
VIII BE Notified to DO So Before a Joint
Meeting Can BE Held.


Pekin, Jan. 4-The foreign ENJOYS,
with the exception of the British min.
lister, Sir Ernest Satow, met to con.
slider the time and place for the &C.
ceptance and signing of the joint
note. Nothing definite was decided
1t seemed to be the opinion of some
of the ENJOYS that the acceptance of
the terms of the note by the Chinese
was not explicit enough. The Chi
nese desire for consultations regard
ing the razing of the forts and the
legation guards was open TO misin-
depreciation and liable to lead to long
and continuous arguments, which
might. in the opinion of some of the
ministers, simply mean sparring for
time on the part of the Chinese
Consequently the Chinese plenipo-
.rntiaries will be notified that they
must sign the note before the meet
ing between them and the foreign
ENJOYS can be held
Sir Ernest Satow, who had been
suffering from chills and fever. was
better.
The military engineers of the allies
agreed upon plan for the future de-
fenses of the legations
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
1887 The SUN 1901
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From the news of the world promises TO
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Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
DIED OF ILL TREATMENT :?
superintendent at Annapolis Called Upon
Regarding Charge to
Marines Death.

Washington, Jan. 1.-The navy de-
partment has called upon the super
intenent of the naval academy for a
report upon charge submitted by
Representative RiXey. of Virginia, to
the effect that marine named Ho-
bart Gre~" of Ni"~inia bod died ut
Annapolis from i'll treatment while
sick 1t was alleged that Green was
obliged to march while i'll from pneu-
monia and that the ecks We're washed
beneath him while he lay in his ham
mock on the Santee.
The medical record shows that
Gree N.4o Dec. IA, lrom qulek
pneumonia His father is 70 special
pension examiner credited to San
dusky, O.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
cHAFFEE SENT AN EXPLANATION,
Troops Sent to Investigate Reports of
Murders and Try to Secure Arrests.

Troops Sent to Investigate Reports of
Murders and Try to Secure Arrests.
Washington, jan 4.-Some officials
here were surprised when they saw
the press reports stating that the
American troops i'll Pekin. which
were distinctly designated as legation
guards and as such We're to have no
part in ordinary military operations.
had gone out into the country to CO.
operate with II German expedition
airy force The following eablegram
was received from General Chaffee:
'.PelIin. Jan. 2.
"Adjutant General, Washington.
Colonel Theodore j. Whit return
ed. Movement simply to verify re-
port Christians had been murdered
and secure arrest guilty parties If
allegation found true. Germans
from Tien Tsin had been in country.
Take no part in offensive operations;
patrol country between Pekin,
Hoshi WI and Chang Kiawan oc-
casionally for the purpose OF order.
"Chaffee"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
Is WALDERSEE DEAD :?
Such Rumor Printed In Paris
Paper.
ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN KILLED.
According to the Rumor an Officer of
she Allied Forces Did the Killing.
Rumor Also Current In Berlin, but
Was Not Confirmed.

Paris, Jan. lie Journal reported,
under reserve, the death of Count
Won Waldersee, the rumor being that
he was killed by an officer of the al
lied troops. the circumstances not be-
ing related.
1t was said that the rumor was
current iii Berlin, where 1t was not
confirmed.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
JAMES S. BARRIERS BODY.
From San Franeisco-Interment
to lie at Canton.

Washington. Jan. Arrangements
have been made for the interment
at Canton, O., of the remains of AS
sistant Paymaster James S. Barber,
of the navy, the presidents nephew,
who recently died in Japan of dis
ease incurred in the line of duty.
ton from San Francisco next Satur-
day.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04

Milton. n. D., Jan. 4-William
Barry, a middle-aged and wealthy
farmer living near this place, came
TO Milton and surrendered himself to
the authorities, saying that he had
killed Andrew Mellen, his hired man,
saying he had discovered that an in
timacy existed between Mellen and
his (Barry's) sister.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04

Philadelphia, Jan. 4.-On board the
American line steamer Belgenland,
which arrived from Liverpool, were
chaplain. two officers and 212 sea-
men for the new Russian cruiser
Variag. which is expected to leave
tramps' YARD in about two weeks for
the cars dominionS.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1901-01-04
An Aged Editor Dead.

Warren. o.. Jan. William Rite
eel. the venerable editor of the War
rem Chronicle, died of pneumonia,
aged 70 years. He had been in active
newspaper work for 80 years, and
had served two terms in the legisla-
lure,