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Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
MOTHERS AWFUL CRIME.
Attempted to Poison Two CbIIdren
and Took n Fatal Dose Her
self-Onc child May Die.

st. Louis, April 20.--Just before
midnight, in a jealous rage Mrs. Fam
ME Friedberg gave cocaine and NOR
phine TO her two children and took
some of the poison herself. She died
within n short time. Her little daugh-
ter, Alma, aged five, is in a critical
condition, with but one chance in n
hundred OF living. The other daugh-
ter, Emma. aged seven, refused TO take
much of the poison, and suffered none
from her mothers attempt TO Kill
her.
Mrs. FIiedberg, who was 80 years
old, and the wife of Samuel Fried
berg, medical student, has been
jealous Of her husband, TO whom she
had been married about eight years.
They had bad frequent quarrels, and
the wife accused her husband of pay
ing attention to other women. Late
Sunday evening she SEM the little girl,
Alma, for some ice cream. When she
returned the mother mixed with the
cream the morphine, cocaine and
whisky, and gave portions TO the two
children and took some herself. The
elder girl, after all had partalten of
the cream, frightend at what her
mother was doing, ran into the street
screaming that her mother was kill
ing her sister and herself. The neigh
bors ran in and found the woman on
a bed dying, and the smaller girl suf-
fering frightfully from the poison.
Doctors were summoned, but could do
nothing for the mother. The young
est girl they worked on for hours, but
she was still in a critical condition at
last accounts, with little chance of
living. The mother died shortly after
the arrival of the physicians.
The woman left two notes written
in German. One for the police stated
uat her husband was to blame for all
that she had done. She left instruc-
tons as TO where TO find $50, which
she had saved and hidden away, with
which she wished 10 be buried. She
also expressed a wish that her hus-
band should marry and live happily
with the woman he had preferred to
her, and of whom she had been jeal-
Gus. A note TO her husband also ex-
pressed the same wish as to the other
woman, but mentioned no name.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02

could have been sunk as she lay at
anchor in the waters of Narragan-
sett bay from a torpedo fired at her
10y the submarine boat Holland. Not
only would the New York have suf-
fered. but the tug Leyden would have
gone 20 the bottom. too.
But IL was all practice. night at
tack, and il was most successful.
proving that the New Holland boat
is a most valuable part OF the United
States navy.
After dark the torpedo boats Nor
ris and Rodgers and the Holland
were sent outside the breakwater,
soon To be followed by the Leyden,
the last named taking up a position
at the entrance of the hArbor. As
the others made the attack an at
tempt was To he made by the Leyden
TO pick them out with searchlights.
SO far as the torpedo boats were
concerned it was successful, they be-
ing found at will. but with the Hol-
land IL was n different matter, and
after she had plunged under the wa
ter she was not seen again until she
was found at her dock when the Ley
den went in.
The crew of the Holland say that
the deck of the wonderful craft was
dry all the time they were under the
water. The Holland approached near
enough 20 the Leyden to fire a tor
pedo and then turned. crossed the
bay and went within n short distance
OF the New York without detection.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02

|REAT BRITAIN has taken kind
" ~ to another Yankee inven-
ton, the HOLLAND" submarine
boat, and five OF them are now build
ing for the English navy. other Eu-
ropcnn nations have spent millions
In experimenting with various spe-
cics of submarine boats, with prDc-
tically no success. Each was dcsir-
Gus Of perfecting boat that would
bc their own. but England had no
scruples along this line. She wanted
the newest and best that was known
in naval warfare, but she waited for
others to do the expensive expert
mcnting. After it had been done she
looked over each Of the boats pro-
duced by European inventors, and
then took the Holland" from this side
OF the Atlantic.
Under the heading OF submarine
boats, the English admiralty report
says;
Five 81 the type invented by Holland
have beer ordered. the first 81 which
should be delivered next autumn. what
the future value Of these boats may be In
naval warfare can Only be a matter Of
conjecture. Experiments with these boats
will assist the admiralty In assessing their
true value. The question OF their employ
msut must be- studied iu an It's develop
mcnts. ard their mechanism carefully
watched in this country
The big cruiser New York, the flag
ship of the North Atlantic squadron,
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
THERE WAS NO LOSS OF LIFE.
The Fire at the Dorothy Coal and
Coke Plant, st Lstrobe, Pa,
SIM Turning FierceIy.

Iatrobe. Pa, April 2o.--The fire at
the Dorothy coal and coke plant OF
the American Steel & Wire CO., which
started Sunday night, is still burning.
Supt. Rogers and VIM. Gill. who were
overcome by smoke. have recovered
and no fatalities will result from the
explosion. IL il known now that all
the miners escaped. A pipe line has
been laid into the month of the plaz-
ing pit and the mine will be flooded.
The loss to the plant will reach about
10000, covered by insurance.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
TO HOUSE BOER PRISONERS.
The British Government Said 20
Have Leased Darreirs Island,
In the bermuda Group.

Hamilton, Bermuda, Thursday,
April 25.--There is considerable eX-
element at present in Bermuda over
the expected arrival of 100 Boer
prisoners.
The British government has leased
Darrell's island, one of the largest is
lands i'm the sound, and within a
quarter of n mile of Warwickshore
for one year, with the option of re-
linquishing il on n months notice.
fuckers island has also been inspect
ed, but up to April "a no definite set
Element has been made in regard to
II
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
OTHERWISE UNNOTICED.


Senator Coc'rell, of Missouri. adj.
Visos the Cubnns TO accept the Platt
amendments.
several farmers near Mount Yer.
non, Ill, have been cuught ON the old
lightninp-sod swindlc aud the swim
dltrs have been arrested
Two more oil wells Of the gusher
variety came in at beaumont. Tex.
Sunday.
Nearly the entire business portion
OF Florence, Tex, was destroyed by
fire.
Six persons were injured by the de-
railing OF chair car near Pattons-
burg, Mo. Sunday.
Noodmen OF the World unveiled a
monument at Fort Smith. Ark, 20 for
mer officers of the order.
Five persons were burned TO death
In an incendiary fire at Houston, Tex,
y negro man is suspected and is un.
der arrest.
Fireman John Green, OF St. Louis,
carried two women and three children
down ladder from the third story
OF a burning tenement
lighwaymcn nj Hot Springs. Ark,
robbed an Omaha man, gagged and
blindfolded him and threw him in
front Of u moving train. One leg was
horribly crushed
DR. Charles II. Parkhurst. in his
cermon ir New York, Sunday. de.
clarcd that indiscriminntc negro suf.
frage wSs a Legislative blunder.
Henry H. Hamilton, for years a
prominent business man at Sycamore.
Ill.,. died, Sunday, from paralysis aged
a. years.
James Callahan was declared not
guilty OF any completely in the Kid.
mapping OF Edward Cudahy, Jr., by the
jury at Omaha.
Fire he the property owned by Miss
Emma cNley. at Ccntralia, H.. occu.
pied by j. II. Tucker, caused loss of
1900.
Sentiment in the Illinois senate Is
Overwhelmingly in favor Of the full
appropriation OF S250.OO0 asked for in
the 81. Louis Worlds fair bill.
Tho sealing steamer Kite, for whose
safety some fear had been felt
reached 81. Johns, \. r.. sunday.
with 10000 seals, almost "A full load.
James Douglas Reid, known 20 tcle.
gruphcrs throughout the country a.
the Father of the Telegraph" dieG
at his residence in New York citv lie
had been IN for many weeks.
George Morrison. l6 years old. shot
and killed two men and fatally wound.
ed a third as the result Of IA quarrel
near Matsekn. IN.
Arbitration Of all disputes and op-
position TO sympathetic strikes are
the foundation principles OF new
central labor body Co be known a.
the Chicago Building Trades league.
Frederick Kinney disappeared while
can'assing In Kansas several months
ago. Recently his wagon and outfit
were found in possession OF Henry
Freeman. Freeman is held under ar.
rest.
The heroic rcscuers at Aurora, Mo-,
'f' N+f'f'tt' . ~ nv AtlN Nv w iafIni
OF the dv,f miners who had been
buried by the cayc-in three DAYS. Two
were alive. one dead and the other
two are missing.
Frederick Richter, n cahiuctmakcr.
was shot three times and probably IN.
tally wounded. at 81. Louis, while as.
cending che stairs leading TO his room
in his boarding house.
John Carr, of Joplin, Mo, commit
ted suicide at Butler. Mo. by cutting
his throat with n pocket knife. In.
sanity IL supposed TO have been the
cause. His body was sent 10 Joplin.
]. 5. How. % years OF age, wa,
killed at Fast Prairie. Mo-. by
southbound passenger train, his head
being crushed. Letters were found
on his person from relatives in Gala.
tia, III.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
OFF ON SCHEDULE TINE.
The President and Party Leave tho
National Capital and the
Long Trip is Begun.
FRIENDS SAVE A HEARTY FAREWELL.
Mrs. Mckinley Found the Drawing
Room of the Car Olympia, As
signed to the Presidents Privats
Use. beautifully Decorated with
Roses and other Flowers.

Washington, April 29.-The train
which is to carry President and Mrs.
Mckinley and their party on their
long excursion across the continent
and back made its start precisely on
schedule time, over the Southern
road. Before nine o'clock many peo-
ple had congregated about the sta
ton, and when the president and Mrs.
Mckinley arrived the building was
thronged. and many persons were
congregated on the outside.
Presidents Party Cheered.
There was a cheer as the presidents
Immediate party drove up to the sta
ton, and general demonstration CT
affectionate regard as the head of the
nation and his wife made their way
through the crowd 10 the train. Mrs.
Mckinley leaned upon the arm of DR..
Rixey, and both she and the president
smiled in response to the greetings
which met them at every step. They
were accompanied to the train by nu-
morcus friends and 10y many persons
distinguished in the affairs of the ma
ton.
Personnel of the Party.
The party included Secretary Gage,
Secretary Root, Senator Hanna, JUS
tice McKenna, Gen. Miles, Gen. Cor
bin, Gen. Sternberg, Secretary White,
of the American embassy in London;
Commissioner of Pensions Evans.
Comptroller Dawes, Gen. Bates, AS
sistant Postmaster General Shallen-
barger, Congressman Livingston, and
many ladies of the cabinet circle.
The Presidents Private Car.
Mrs. Mckinley found the drawing
room of the private coach which she
and the president are to occupy beau
tifully decorated with roses and 9TH
er flowers. She spoke gratefully of
the thoughtful care of her friends,
and seating herself beside window,
facing the crowd, continued to smile
and bow to acquaintances until the
train moved out. The president took
his position on the rear platform of
the Olympia beside Secretary Hitch
cock, hat i'm hand, a brilliant carna-
ton in his buttonhole and a smile up
on his face.
started Promptly on Time.
just as the minute hand of the big
clock in the station touched the 1890
point the train started upon it's 10000
mile journey. The crowd cheered en-
Enthusiastically and waved a good-by.
Dhe demonstration was continued un-
Ill the train left the environs of Wash
ington, the crowd extending well to
the city limits.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
CHINESE MADE GOOD DEFENSE.
Loss In DisIodRing the Chinese
From the shan ~ Passes.

Berlin. April 2o.-Dispatches from
Pekin show that the Germans had a
difficult task in carrying the passes
leading into Shan 81 province. The
only approaches were steep mountain
sides on the advancing Germans. Be-
sides many old guns, ls quick-firers
were captured. The German losses
were an officer and seven men killed,
and four officers and 80 men wounded.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
New OH Field In Texas.

Gainesville, Tex, April 29.-Oil has
been struck at n depth of 100 feet Of
the farm of John /. Yostern, one
mile north OF Muenster, Tex, Is miles
west OF Gainesville. IL is black and
thick, has n strong odor and burns
like kerosepa-
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
Presidents Picture by Telegraph.

New York, April 29.-The Tribune
prints a picture of President McKin-
ley, sent by telegraph from Washing
ton. A specially prepared copy was
placed on little machine at one end
of a telegraph wire in the Tribune
bureau at the national capital, Sun
day night, and reproduction was
quickly effected by another at the
other end in the home office, 239 miles
away.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
Shamrock II. Grounded.

Glasgow, April 29.-It transpires
that Shamrock ii. grounded on a mud
bank near Dumbarton while proceed
ing seward on Saturday. Her crew
was transferred To a tug, and thus
hghtened, the yacht foated, after
having been ashore three quarters of
an hour. 1t is believed she it not in
Jured.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
Mrs. Nations Brother Dead.

Wichita, Kas., April 29.-Mrs. Ma
tion, Sunday, received a telegram that
her brother, at Louisburg, Kas., was
dead and she was permitted to go at
once and without bond.
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
Gold for Ge-mAnN.

New York, April 2o,-Kuhn, Loeb g.
Co. will ship $l5O,oOO in gold TO Ger
many Tuesday. Heidelbach, Ickle-
heimer a. Co. will ship $l,5OO,O0O to
the same destination
Crittenden press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1879-1907, 1901-05-02
CRIMINALS AND PAUPERS.
The United States Being Made the
Dumping Ground for the Worst
Class of Italians.
wEll.KNOWs BRIGkNDS AMONG THEM.

Ia kansas cay, where Tbey Are
Under Police surveIIIancc-Our
Immigration Laws Set at NauEht
with ImpuDity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-01
WAVERLY.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Edward
Parker was made happy by the adj
vent of a baby boy. This being the
first they are naturally highly elated
The property near the high school
building known as the Maloney lot has
been purchased by Clarence Simpson
who intends to erect a summer resi-
dence there at once. 1t Is one Of the
most beautiful locations in the state.
Mr.. Raver of Benton has purchased
the hotel and intends to make some
needed improvements.
The Baptist church is being painted
by Perry and Stone which adds great
ly to its appearance.
Parties are negotiating for the pur-
chase of the rink lot on Academy street
owned by Week Stone, for the purpose
of erecting a summer residence.
A reception was rendered the old
people Of this community on Thursday
evening by the Epworth League in
the social rooms of the Methodist
church. Thirty-three were present
who We're beyond sixty years. the av-
erage being siXty-eight years. Mr..
w. r. Fisk was the oldest, he being
now past eighty-five. Mrs. Elvira Corn.
and Mr.. Lorey Stone are about the
same age. both crowdng toward eigh-
ty-four. while Mr.. Samuel Whaling.
Mrs. Mary Swallow. Mrs. Esther Stone
each has passed the first year of the
octigenarian rank. with Deacon Tyler
about ready to enter. These, with 9TH
ers ranging from sixty to seventy-seven
years, graCed the occasion with their
presence. Mr.. Chamberlain, aged nine
ty-one. the oldest person in the COM
munity, and Mrs. Smith, aged eighty
seven, We're unable to be present, and
several other, being detained by infirm-
tiles, sent regrets. After substantial
supper served by the ladies Of the
League and church, short congratula-
tory addresses were made by Prof.
Hanyen, and Rev. Godshall, pastor Of
the church. Responses were given by
Mr.. Lorey Stone, Mrs. Coon and Mr..
Clark, of Pawnee City, Nebraska. a
former resident of this vicinity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-01
TAYLOR.

Mrs Blanche Nivens and son, Har-
old, of Port Jervis and Mr.. and Mrs.
James Watres and family, of Dunmore,
and Miss Annie Daniels spent Sunday
with Miss Bertha Jones, on Storrs
street.
Mrs, Margaret Shepard and daughter,
Jennie, of Wilkes Barre, visited at the
home of MIR, and Mrs. Richard H..
Jones, on the Sabbath.
Miss Ethel Jones, of Storrs street,
left yesterday for weeks visit with
relatives in Wilkes Barre.
Evan W, Davis, "A popular young man
of this town. and Miss Margaret Reese,
an estimable young lady of Lansford,
will be united in marriage today at the
latter place.
This evening the complimentary con-
cert for Prof. Harry Evans, previous
to his departure for his home in Wales,
will he held in Weber's rink.
The Taylor Union band held their
postponed picnic from Saturday even-
Ing, at Weber's park, last evening.
AS the open air concert to he given
on Saturday evening next by the Tay-
lor Silver Cornet band will he the last
of the season, 1t is suggested to have
the Anthracite Glee club, one of our
foremost singing organizations, assist
the band in making the final concert a
memorable one.
The foundation walls for the NAM
moth new building of Neiger & Powell,
ON Main street, Is being pushed to COM
pletion rapidly.
The committee on arrangements on
the musical programme for the Christ
mas eisteddfod are working hard in
preparing the same. The programme
will appear in full in this column in
the near future.
Byard Il. Griffiths, son of Burgess and
Mrs. w. p. Grifiiths, left yesterday to
enter as a student in the Stroudsburg
Normal school.
The Women's Christian Temperance
union will meet in the Methodist Epis-
copal church on Friday evening next
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-01
OLYpHANT

"Old 81 Stebbins" will be produced
at the Father Mathew opera house on
Thursday night. In this play the au-
thor has portrayed with a great deal
Of earnestness the story of a rustic
farmer whose adventures and mishaps
in the city are fulr of laughable situa-
tions. At the head of the company is
Dan Darhigh, a character comedian,
whose portrayal of the rustic gentle
man has never been equaled. The COM
pany carry with it two complete brass
bands for the Twentieth century
street parade which will take place
at noon on Thursday.
Michael B. OBrien who died on board
ship while returning from Cape Nome.
on September 10, was a former resi-
dent of this place. He is survived
by three brothers and one sister. They
are Mics Mary OBrien, Of Lackawan-
ma street, j. w. O'Brien, OF the West
End hotel, William and Joseph O'Brien
Of Scranton. His remains were buried
at sea.
The ladies of the Initial society Of
the Blakely Baptist church, whose
names begin with the letters w. and Y.
will serve a chicken supper in the
church social room Thursday evening
between the hours of 6 and Q o'clock.
John Thompson and Richard Allison.
of Pittston, spent Sunday with friends
in tow.
Mrs. A. d. Haines and Mrs. John
Barrett have returned after spending
a week at Gelatt, Pa.
Miss Mabel Corlbaugh, Of Wilkes
Barre, was the guest of Miss Jennie
Patten, Of Delaware street, over Sun
day.
Mrs. Mary Lewis, Of Hyde Park, is
visiting friends at this ploce.
Mrs. A. F. Grams has returned home
after a weeks visit at Oswego. N. Y.
Mrs. S. E. Akerley returned home
from the Pan-American exposition yes
trrday.
Miss Maggie Jones, of Susquehanna
street, left yesterday for a visit with
rela tives at Baltimore, Md.
Miss Rachel A. Evans has returned
home after spending a few days with
Pittston friends.
Miss Laura Healey, of Rochester is
visiting her mother on Dunmore street.
Mrs. S. ]. Cowley and Miss Mabel
Moran who have been visiting relat atives
at Philadelphia, have returned home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-01
MOSCOW,

Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Jones and son,
Lawrence, returned home Sunday from
visit with Scranton friends.
The Ladies' Aid society will meet
this (Tuesday) afternoon at the home
of Mrs. Posten.
B. j. Cannon was called to Long ISL
and City, Sunday, by the illness of his
son.
The Misses Sara Decker, Susie Ed
wards and Margaret Edwards and
Winfield Decker spent last Sabbath In
Hyde Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. f.. N. Wells and daugh-
ter returned home yesterday, after vis-
iting the formers mother, at South
Canaan.
The grange fair will be held at Madi-
sonville, Wednesday. Thursday and
Friday of this week.
The regular monthly literary meet
ing Of the Epworth league will be held
in the Methodist church. Friday even-
ing.
Mrs. Bush and daughter, Of Sprague-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-01
LIFE IN NEW YORK.
It's Bright and Its Dark Sioe to Be
Described by DR.. Whalen.

What can be promised to be an in
iensely interesting lecture. as well as
conveying highly profitable lessons, is
the illustrated talk. THE Dark and
Bright Side of Life in New York City"
that Rev. DIR. Whalen will deliver in
the lecture room of the Berean Baptist
church tomorrow evening. The lecture
will be fully illustrate ted, an announce
nent which will serve to increase in
crest in the talk. An admission fee of
cents will be charged.
The following notice of DR.. Whalen s
lecture. which was delivered in Har-
ford, last week is from the Hartford
correspondence:
"On monday night he lectured on
"The Bright and Dark Side of New
York City" DIR. Whalen is a very en-
ertainng and helpful lecturer. Such
ectures will do much to elevate COM
munity. because there is something to
them and emphatically Christian. Peo-
pie who miss them, lose the privilege of
knowing more than they do at present,
as well as being helped to better man
hood and womanhood."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-01
CLARk'S SUMMIT.

The Methodist Episcopal Church Aid
society is planning for harvest home
festival and entertainment in the near
future.
Chaplain and Mrs. Newton Ritner,
who have been spending the summer at
Mr.. Kings, returned to their home in
Philadelphia on Wednesday.
Rev. and Mrs. Thomas Warnock have
been entertaining the latter's sister and
husband from Illinois during the past
week.
All hopes of completed boulevard or
new depot for this summer will soon
be laid away with the seasons gar
ments.
A petition Is being circulated for the
purpose of inducing the Delaware,
I.ackawanna and Western To place an
early train on to accommodate those
who cannot reach their work early
enough on the 30. such service is
greatly needed and would be of much
benefit to many Of our residents,
David Smith has returned from a
weeks outing in Wayne county, where
he renewed his youth by fishing and
other diversions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-10-01
STREET CARS JUMP.
Leaves the Rails While Passing
Through Mayfield and, Striking
Pole, Demolishes It-Passen-
gers Shaken UP and One Woman.
Mrs. Ellsworth Meyers, of May
field Yard, Painfully Injured.

There was a repetition of the trolley
accident of several weeks ago, but with
more disastrous results. when a north
bound car jumped the rails while pass
ing through the lower end of Mayfield
yesterday afternoon.
The car carried about score of pas
sengers who We're tossed about and Sc
verely shaken up. when the front truck
jumped and ploughed into the ground.
The forward end of the car struck a
pole with such force that 1t was
snapped in two.
When the shock occurred the passen-
gers were filled with fear, which in
creased as they We're knocked against
each other and against the side of
the car.
Three or four women collapsed, and
one passenger, Mrs. Ellsworth Meyers
of NIayfield yard, was bruised about
the lower part of the body and suffered
considerable pain from an injury to
her side. She had to be assisted to her
home.
Like the other accidents of the same
character, yesterdays happening is at
tributable to the condition of the road
bed.