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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
MOSCOW.

Mrs Tritchler Mrs. Seebring, Mrs.
KerlinG and Miss Henry, of Strouds-
burg, were entertained by Mrs. f. f..
Bush, last Friday.
Mr. and Mrs, NJ +, Brown, of East
Bangor, returned Tuesday, accompan-
led by Miss Buchla Brown, who will
spend tho summer there.
Miss Grace Bourn, of Scranton. is
spending her vacation among friends
here.
Miss Eva Swingle, of Brooklyn, n.
Y, is the guest of Mrs. Frank Att.
Mr., and Mrs, Wesley Att and chill
dren, OF Scranton, We're guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Att, Sunday.
Mr., and Mrs. Ettinger and children
of Green Grove, are visiting friends
here.
Mr., and Mrs, Austin Swarts, of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
ANOTHER SOLDIER RETURNS.
Samuel Goodrich, of Greenfield,
Home from the PHILIPPINES.

Another volunteer soldier returned
home yesterday, after seeing service in
the Philippines He is Samuel Goodrich,
of Greenfield. Goodrich enlisted in Car
bondale, and was sent to the Philip
pines Immediately afterward, where he
has since been in active service Mast
Wednesday, Goodrich's regiment was
mustered out in San Francisco and on
the same day he started for the East.
En- route he spent a day at the PAN
American exposition. He reached Car
bondale yesterday morning and spent
the day at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Thomas Budd. Last evening he went
to the home of his parents in Green
field, where he was anxiously awaited,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Carbonda1e Department.

John White. Forest City The prescn-
tation was made by Mr.. Jones, who ex-
pressed most feelingly the regret OF
Mr.. Walkers associates at his depart
ure and their good wishes for his con-
tinued success. Mr.. Walker responded
briefly and assured the directors that
he would ever cherish the token of
their good will and wish them success
in the work he so reluctantly leaves.
A social hour was then enjoyed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
G. M. B. A. EXCURSION.
Will Be Run to Lake Lodore on
Wednesday july 81,

The local branch of the c. NJ. r. A.
has decided to run an excursion TO
Lake Lodore, Wednesday, July 81, is
the date selected for the event.
The proceeds will be turned into the
general fund for the liquidation of the
debt of St, Rose church.
A general committee, with ]. f. Boy
Ian as chairman, has been appointed,
and later subcommittee will be nam
ed and given work to do
There will he numerous attractions
to please the eXcursionists and the
branch expects to care for the largest
number of persons that will go from
this city to Lodore this season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
The Foresters' Excursion.

Court Lily, No. 50, Order of Foresters
of America, has arranged for an ex-
cursion to Lake Lodore on Thursday.
August /, and placards announcing the
event have been distributed about the
town.
Among the numbers of the days
programme is an address by Hon. NJ.
7. Burke, on The Benefits of the For
esters."
The Mozart band will provide music
and there will be numerous other at
fractions TO assure the days enjoy
ment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Presentation to Mr.. Walker.

William Walker, the president of the
hoard of hospital directors. who leaves
shortly TO assume the presidency of a
large Pitteburg electrical concern, was
Monday evening given a testimonial of
the high esteem In which he is held by
his fellow directors. The Gift was a
handsome gold-headed cane. the pres
ent OF the entire board. The presenta-
tion took place at Mr.. Walkers pleas
ant home In Mayfield. The following
members of the board were present: S.
s, Jones, NJ. +. Norton Julius Moses,
Carbondale Thomas Hunter, Jermyn:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10

Burke, a huckster from Scranton, was
arrested on River street Monday even
ing by officer Murray. At the hearing
before Burgess Manning he was given
the alternate of paying fine or take
out a license. He refused to do either,
but after spending few hours in the
borough bastile, he changed his mind
and paid the fine, which amounted to
$3.50.
The Juvenis Dancing class will re-
sumo their weekly socials at Mahon's
hall on Friday evening. Lawrence's
orchestra of Scranton will furnish the
music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
MAIL CARRIERS VACATIONS.
The Choice of the Local Postal
Forces Holidays.

The mail carriers of the Carbonate le
post-office have chosen the time for
their summer vacation.
The choice was decided by a draw
ing. Slips bearing dates of each two
weeks from the first of August until
September &c, were placed in a box.
the four carriers each drawing one
therefrom. The drawing resulted as
the following periods:
Carrier Martin Oliver from August
l to August Is.
Carrier George l.. Davis from Aug
ust Is to August 20.
Carrier p. f. Carroll from August
30 to September u.
Carrier w B.. Chase, from Septem-
Der 10 to September 20
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was held yesterday morning from the
nome or his parents on Brooklyn
street. The attendance walls large.
At st. Rose church Rev. George Dixon
celebrated requiem mass. Interment
was made In st. Rose cemetery.
The pall-bearers were Patrick Pace,
william McAndrew, Tobias Mullen,
Dennis Toolan, Harry Flannery,
Thomas Mccain, James Bagley and
Michael Grogan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
NO BAND CONCERTS.
Proposal of Mozart Too High for
Cycle Club.

1t will be disappointment to learn
that there will be no band concerts
this year under the auspices of the
Carbondsle Cycle club. The club did
hope to provide the public with a
series OF concerts, the same as proved
so popular last year, but when the
proposal OF the Mozart band was re-
ceived 1t was found TO be so high as
to be considered exorbitant by the
Cycle club and the idea was aban-
doned The high figure of the band Is
due TO the fact that the organization
is now in the union. and these are
union prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
An Auction Sale.

There will be an auction sale of
household goods at the residence Of
William Grifiths, on Belmont street,
on Tuesday next
Mr. Griffiths is about to leave the
city, and in order to liquidate a few
debts he has decided to dispose of his
household effects to the highest bidder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10

232 pupils below the age of II years
dropped out of school during the year.
NIGHT SCHOOL.
The number of pupils in attendance
at night school We're: Male 1873; fe-
male, Ss: total attendance, III.
The general results obtained from
night school are by no means satisfac-
tory owing to irregular attendance. A
few pupils derived some benefit espe-
cially those more regular i'm attend
ance No doubt quite a number Of
pupils were supposed by their parents
to he at school, but taking advantage
OF privileges, did not attend school
The number of pupils graduated
from the High school, SO. This is the
largest class in the history of the
school The number of pupils pro-
NOTED to the first year in High school,
9S. This is also probably the largest
class ever promoted to the High school
at any one time.
OF certificates recognized by law as
comforting a legal license to teach, the
teachers held as follows compared with
tho
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Unclaimed Letters.

Last or letters remaining in the
Carbondale, Pa, post-ofiice July 10,
1901, for persons unknown:
T. j. Colligan, Michael Collins. NJ. G..
Crawford, Pat harrington William
. Malley, Thomas Marshall, John
Schumann, John Taylor, j. C. Wagner,
Sec. Y. NJ. G. A, Mrs. Fanny Phelps,
Mrs. Ida Tucker Miss Margaret Fem
ner, Miss Frances NJ. Graham. For
elgn, ivan Bryndza, Vinchugo Salzo,
AleXndra Gorbacti. j. II. Thomas,
p. NJ.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Mr.. and Mrs. Woodwork Surprised

The orchestra of the First Methodist
church surprised Fred Woodwork and
wife, nee Miss Nettie Bailey, at their
pleasant home on Salem avenue Mon
day evening. Before her recent mar
riage Mrs. Woodwork was a member
of the orchestra, she being the pian-
list. The musicians We're Hospitality re-
ceived and the evening proved to be a
most enjoyable one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
An Extensive Trip.

Select Councilman John j. Davis. of
South Church steet, is contemplating
an extensive trip. He expects to go to
Albany, then down ihe Hudson to
New York city and from there down
the Atlantic coast to Virginia. The
trip will probably occupy the latter
part of this month.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
BuCkneU UniverSHV

JOHN HOWARD HARRIS, President
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS.
Courses of study leading to degrees
in ARTS, PHILOSOPHY and SCI
ENCE. Fourteen departments of In
struction:
Philosophy and Pedagogy, Law, An
thlopology and Social Science, Eco
nomic and Political Science, History,
Greek, Latin, English, Literature, Ora
tory, Modern Languages. Mathematics.
Chemistry and Physics, Organic Sci
enCe and Medicine Library contains 2l,-
COO volumes, Endowment. $42500O.
INSTITUTE for young women;
ACADEMY for boys and young men:
SCHOOL OF MUSIC and ART STU
do have separate buildings and teach
ers.
For Catalogue and further informa.
tion, address
WILLIAM c. GRETzINGER,
Registrar, Lewsburg, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
BARRIERS Play Ball.

The BARRIERS union OF Pittston sent
a baseball team TO this city Monday
to play nine representing the local
Barber's union. The game commenced
at $3.50 and did not end until $40. Score
% to 10 in favor of visitors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Meetings of Tonight.

William II. Davies post, No. 1877,
Grand Army of the Republic.
Pioneer castle, No, 2O5, Ancient Order
knights of the Mystic Chain.
Fidelity conclave, No, 3, Order of
Heptasophs,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
| Office
| BURKE
| BUILDING
SUPERINTENDENT'S
REPORT
The Attendance Of Pupils and other
Information About the City
Schools Submitted by superinten-
dent Elmer E. Carr.

Below will be found the chief par, Of
che report of Superintendent Carr. of
the city schools, for the school year
just closed.
The total number of pupils by sex,
the average attendance and percentage
Of attendance in each of the different
buildings. were respectively as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
A Fine Improvement.

Employees of the Delaware & Hudson
company are engaged in laying a flag
stone walk on the west side of Church
street, below the Racketbrook bridge.
1t adds materially to the improve
ments recently made in that quarter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Scranton Visitors,

The following from Scranton were
registered at Hotel Harrison yester-
day: David Pritchard, Stephen Dyer,
Marvin x Muir, Thomas Murray. n.
A. James, +. w. Guard, G. A. Hop
kins and w. II. Logan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Funeral Notice,

The remains of the late Mrs. Maria
Abbott of Elmira, n. Y, are expected
to arrive in this city at 2 o'clock this
afternoon and viii he taken at once
10 Maplewood cemetery for interment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Wrong Date.

There was an erroneous announce
ment made yesterday of the date of
Odd Fellows day at Lake Lodore. 1t
should have read Friday, August 23,
instead of August 0.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
A New Home.

Work on the handsome new home
being erected on Lincoln avenue for
William b. Lindsay is progressing
rapidly. When compl4ai the house
Will be one of the prettiest and cozest
in the city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
A New Business.

Thomas Morgan, an eX-railroadeC,
who has been incapacitated from work
for six months by injuries, has open
ed a general store on the corner of
Seventh avenue and Spring street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Back from Starrucca.

Miss Bridget Gilmartin. the trained
nurse, is back from Starucca where
she has been professionally engaged
in the family of A. s. Crossey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Bingham'on PriVat, Training School

for nervous, Back ward and Deaf Mute Chill
dTen, Manual Training, Physical Culture.
Needlework, Music, kindergarten, Articula
tion. Open year round, Circular, Prices
moderate. S, A, DOOLlTrLE,
SO Fairview Avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Bought a New Horse

Liveryman Steve Holgate has pur-
chased a new horse, which won many
compliments as it was driven about
the streets yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
THE PASSING THRoNa.

f. II. Scott, of Scranton, was at the
American house yesterday.
F. ID. Hutchins of New York is Wis
iting relatives in this city.
Ralph Histed, of Maple avenue, is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10

Johnstown, have returned home, after
spending a few days with the latters
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Halsey Swarts.
Samuel Eshleman, who has been vis-
iting friends in Pittston, has returned
home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10

This shows a commendable effort on
the part of the teachers TO hold the
higher grade certificates which natur-
ally means better qualifications for the
work to be done.
Respectfully submitted,
Elmer z. Carr
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Returned to Toledo.

Miss Hearne, who has been a guest
at the home of George Kelly, left on
Monday for her home in Toledo, Ohio.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
AlliS-ChalmcrS Co

Successors to Machine Business OF
Dickson Manufacturing Co.. Scranton
and Wilkes Barre, Pa,
Stationary Engines. Boilers, Mining
Machinery, Pumps.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Out of Business.

Oscar Bagley has discontinued the
picture framing business he conducted
on Salem avenue for several years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Gone to the Coast,

g. j., Davall of Winwood left last
nlght over the Erie on trip To the
Pacific coast, as far as San Francisco.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Funeral of Mark Harte.

The funeral of the late Mark Harte,
who died Saturday in Scheriactady,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-10
Average Average

The number of pupils by sex as COM
pared with last year is as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-26
THEIR FIRST NIGHT.
President and Family Under
the White House Roof.

Washington. Sept 26.-Mrs. Theodore
Roosevelt took up her permanent resi-
dence in Washington last night, when.
as mistress of the White House. she oc-
cupied apartments there for the first
time. She reached here about half past
nine o'clock. bringing with her two Of
the Roosevelt children, their governess
and a housekeeper- Col. Bingham, the
superintendent of public buildings and
grounds, met the party at the station
and escorted them to the White House.
President Roosevelt met Mrs Roosevelt
and the children at the porte c0chere
of the White House Apartments IN the
southwestern part of the building have
been fitted Up for the. new presidential
family.
President Roosevelt entertained a
party of gentlemen at dinner. They in
eluded Mr. NJ. @. Seikendorf. of the New
Y YoI'k Tribune; H. Luce, of Boston;
former Lieutenant Colonel Brodie, and
John Barrett, former minister to Siam.
For two hours late in the afternoon the
president enjoyed a horseback ride ac-
companied by Colonel Sanger.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-26
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establish communication
Not at ALL
Isn't the natural condition of the
harbor such that it is impossible to see
considerably up the harbor2.
You can see only short distance
up the harbor.'
And there was nothing in sight
whatever was there2''
Nothing at all"
The witness had said that Captain
Sigsbee had taken the dispatch begin
ming. Get in touch with the enen ""
The court through Admiral Dewey ask
ed:
Was it your duty or Captain sigs-
bees to convey the information in the
dispatch referred to TO Commodore
Schley2"
I think it was Captain sigsbee's as
he went Immediately on duty and was
intercepted by orders from the cOmmo-
dore to take the Merrimac in tow
Mr. Hanna: Did you receive any in
quiry. or did the commanding officer Of
the flying squadron ask you for any in
formation at any time?"
Nothing"
Mr.. Rayner continued his questions,
devoting himself especially to the sig
ship. The witness said he was sure
that on May 26 when he hailed the
Texas, he had not passed within hailing
distance of the Brooklyn, being one
mile and half distant.
Mr. Rayner read from a report made
on May 30, by Admiral Sam pson in
which he stated that Captain Wise had
told him that be believed Santiago har-
Dor to be strongly fortified. rs that
true?'' Mr.. Rayner asked
1T is. was the response.
Captain Wise said in reply to ques-
tions by Captain Parker that he would
at any time when off Santiago have
been able to signal any information he
might have had in regard to the situa-
ton He had seen the masts of a yes
sci and thought it to be a small yes
sell He had gone near enough to OBJ
serve the land batteries.
In reply to the court the witness said
the land batteries did not fire upon the
Y ale while that vessel was reconniter-
ing the harbor- He also said that even
though he had been the senior officer off
Santiago prior 10 the arrival of Captain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-26

NOTED and appointed Democrats to po-
sitions where Republicans expected to
slide into.
It is claimed that the Kansas delega-
ton is willing to take up the matter Of
Mr.. Coburnss candidacy for secretary Of
agriculture Just as soon as the time
presents itself for a change, should one
be desired by President Roosevelt
The appointment of a new commits
sioner of pensions seems to be occupy
ing most of the attention of the Kan
sas politicians here. Commissioner Ev-
ans resignation is now expected at any
time soon. like those OF other officials
following the men bers of the cabinet
As. President Mckinley had promised
to favor Kansas with this appointment
when the Office became vacant by resig-
nation or removal. there is no doubt
that Roosevelt viii follow out this de-
sire
Judge S. r. Peters and Col Dick Blue
are the two mentioned in connection
with the Office. Everything indicated
that President Mckinley had fully made
up his mind who he would appoint to
succeed Evans, and that man was
Judge Peters.
L. WILLIAM THAVIS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-26

Cotton he had not commanded Captain
Sigsbee to give to Conn lodOre Schley
the information which he (Wise) had
given TO him (Sigsbee).
The questions by the court and the
reply to them were as follows:
Did the batteries at or near Santi-
ago fire on the Yale while she was re-
connoitering?"
Not at ALL
who was the senior officer off San
tiago prior to the arrival of the flying
squadron"
7 was senior officer until Captain
Cotton came on the 2Srd. He was there
until the oath, and I was senior officer
on the 25th, and the squadron came
there on the 26th-
Did you not direct Captain Sigsbee
to give to Commodore Schley the in
formation that You had received from
the navy department with regard to
the wnereab bouts of the Spanish squad
ron?''
L did not
At this point Captain Wise was ex-
to make verbal corrections in the testi-
nony previously given by him
Admiral Cotton was questioned con
cernina some points of the Santiago
ing of May 81, after arriving from
Kingston, he had gone aboard the
Brooklyn with dispatches for Admiral
Schley.
Asked by Captain Lernley to relate
his conversation with Admiral Schley
on the occasion of that visit, he said:
He informed me that it had been
ascertained that some at least Of the
ships of Admiral Cervera's squadron
were within the harbor Of Santiago
that they had been seen and were IN
sight and, as a matter of fact. one of
them was then in sight at the entrance
to the harbors In language as nearly
as can remember he said: After
dinner I am going to hoist my flag on
board the Massachusetts, and take her
and the Iowa and go in and have a pot
shot at those fellows
Mr. I.emley: Anything further2'
There was of course some further
conversation. can not recall the
words nor aside from what have
mentioned the particular subjects.
William c. Gray. who was chief ma
chinist on the Texas during the battle
off Santiago on July 9, testified that on
that date he had been on duty at the
throttle of the starboard engine of the
battleship. He said that when he went
to the engine room the vessel was go
ing ahead.
1.-THE next signal he said, ''wss to
stop: a minute afterward TO reverse.
The egines were then reversed
The witness said that the reversal
was brief. the revolutions not exceed
ing 100 and time being short. He had
CONTINUED on Sixth Page.)
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-09-26
HOME FOR TRUST.
New Jersey Republicans Resolve
in Favor of It's Maintenance.

Trenton, N. j., Sept. 26.-The sub
committee appointed at last nights
meeting of the Republican state COM
mittee to prepare a platform for sub
mission to today's gubernatorial con
vention was in session until o'clock
this morning. The convention sub
mitted the resolutions to State Chair
man Franklin Murphy, who will be
nominated for governor today. Mr..
Murphy gave his approval, and the
platform will be presented to the con-
vention by Congressman Fowler as
chairman of the conventions commit
tee on resolutions, and VIII De ADOPTED
without opposition The following is
the platforms
The blow which ended the life of our
beloved president was cruel, inhuman
and lawless. It was aimed. not at the
gentle and lovable Mckinley but at
the republic and the majesty of law
which guarantee liberty of person and
safety of property Any doctrine which
justites or encourages assassination IS
utterly hostile to civilization and the
welfare of mankind and must be no
longer tolerated in this country and We
demand and insist that laws. state and
national be enacted for the effective
suppression of such teachings.
The pledge Of President Roosevelt
that he Will continue absolutely unbro-
Ken tne pOllcy OF IEeSioellL AAc1AAHiSS
has our unqualified approval and enti-
ties him to our loyal support
If continued in power the Republi-
can party pledges itself to guard the
sources of income Of the state and to
use the surplus therefrom for the fur
ther reduction of rate of local taxation.
the enlargement of our school system.
the extension of our good roads, the
benefit of our agriculture and our in
dustries and the common interest and
welfare of the whole people"
The convention was called to order
shortly after noon by Senator E c
Stokes of Cum berland county There
were 500 delegates. All of fhe party
leaders were here except United States
Senator SeweIl, who on account Of ill
mss missed his first convention in 26
years