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The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1901-12-27

Senator McLaurin is making
ian effort to secure the location
sof an army post at Meridian. II
is understood that four of these
sarmy posts are to be located. one
on the eastern coast, perhaps in
New England; one on the Pacific
slope. one in the far south, and
the last in the middle of thu
United States. Thirty to forty
thousand acres Of ground is the
suitable amount in each tract
mentioned by Secretary OF War
Root. Secretary Root has been
quoted as saying that the pnr-
poses Of the posts were far be-
You'd those Of the ordinary army
post Of to-day; that they were to
be camps Of instruction, points
at which mobilization and con
centration might be effected,
where the National Guard might
drill, where armieS-not reg
iments might maneuver as in
battle. For all this, ample room
is essential; at least 20, acres
is necessary. Mississippi Plea.
ynne Bureau.
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1901-12-27
Money to Loan.

At 8 and 10 per cent in sums
to suit borrowers.
w. H. POWELL.
Attorney-at-La
The Canton times. (Canton, Miss.) 1893-1906, 1901-12-27

Phone 40 when vow want Job
Printing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
A SAD STORY
OF DROWNING
YOUNG MEREDITH's FRIENDS
PERSUADED HIM TO GO.
His Mother Had a Premonition That
Something Had Happened to Him.
Browns and Ex-Collegians Will
Play Ball May 27-salvation Army
in Need of Funds and Food-Two
Funerals Yesterday i Boy Fell
Down an Embankment-Gen
News Notes and Personals.

The sad intelligence received by Mr..
and Mrs. John Meredith, of North
Bromley avenue. relative to the drown
ing of their son, Daniel. at Lake Lo-
dore yesterday, came like "A thunder
clap to them last evening, when The
Tribune correspondent broke the news
10 them. a message was first tele-
phoncd to jenkins drug store, and
Henry Bruning, who lives next door
to the family. took it and with The
Tribune man went to the house and
acquainted the parents of what had
occurred. They could hardly bear up
under the strain. \ few minutes later
Thomas Thomas, Of South Hyde Park
avenue, came into the house with the
young mans clothing. Then came
their daughter. Norma, who was at the
lake with her brother. The scene was
very affecting between her and her
parents.
1t seems that the boy did not care
to go to the excursion, but was per-
suaded by his companions to accom-
pany them. His mother had a premo-
milton that something had happened to
him. Young Meredith was a Tribune
carrier, and his sister is one of the
contestants in the educational contest
The body had not been recovered last
night, and the father and several 9TH
ers will go to Lake Lodore this morn
ing to renew the search. The details
of the accident are given in another
column.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
AN AUTOMOBILE IN FLAMES.
Exciting End of Boston Physicians
Quiet Ride.
By Exclusive Wire from The ASS

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Boston, July 15.-On Blue Hill ave-
nue., Dorchester, yesterday, cloud of
fame seemed to shoot out of the
ground and hold it's form and color for
some moments. 1t was practically all
that was left of an automobile in
which DR.. Samuel Breck, 362 Common
wealth avenue. left his home a few
hours before accompanied by his
coachman. Joseph Ducey. DR.. Breck
escaped with slight burns on the
hands and a singed beard. Ducey
was severely burned on the face and
hands. The carriage was of buggy
pattern and valued at about $1,000.
DR.. Breck says:
I'VE We're riding along quietly and
slowly when we heard a pop. followed
by kissing. / had frequently heard the
same thing before. Ducey. however,
realized that something was wrong,
quickly jumped out and endeavored to
turn off the gasolene. | smelt gaso-
lene very strongly and jumped out. I
had no sooner landed than the wagon
was enveloped in flames. 1t was i'm
possible to shut off the gasoline.
Upon examining the ruins later,
found that the two ends of the gaso-
lene pipes were imperfectly put to-
gether and a stream of gasolene was
being forced out of quarter inch
pipe by a sixty pound pressure. If |
had remained in the carriage few
seconds longer l would have been
burned alive"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16

of the Prohibition league at the home
of f. Il. Altemose, on Brook street last
night was largely attended. The lawn
was prettily decorated for the occasion
with numerous Japanese lanterns. A
programme of vocal and instrumental
selections was rendered which pleased
all present. The selections by Miss
Sallie Price We're especially pleasing
to her numerous friends in town who
were glad TO welcome her back among
them after a long absence. Conner
Reese, of West Scranton, addressed
those present. dwelling largely with
the work and scope of the league.
Miss Laura Buckalew, who has been
the guest of Mrs. NJ. w. Chamberlin,
of Blakely street for several weeks,
leaves for White Haven this morning.
Fire Chief Teevan spent yesterday
at Lake Lodore.
John and Thomas Payton are at Fall
River, Mass, where they were called
by the death of their brother.
Mrs. Albert Mowery and son. Ira, are
visiting friends in South Canaan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

Members of the Father Witty soCi-
ETY. met last evening at st. Marys hall
at o'clock. After forming themselves
into line, they marched down the ave-
nue. to Won Storch's field, where they
spent two hours in military tactics
The exercises were under the direction
of Joseph II. Duggan.
The employees and proprietors of
nearly all the stores in this section
went to Lake Lodore yesterday for a
days outing.
John Boyle, of Parker street, was ar
rested Sunday for having stolen four
lanterns, which We're placed at various
locations as danger signals.
On Thursday of this week the two
missionary societies of the Providence
Presbyterian church, with their friends,
will go to Harvey's lake for their an
nual outing.
Samuel Davis, of North Main avenue,
is seriously i'll with neuralgia.
Thomas Ruane. of the High Works,
left Saturday night for Buffalo.
Thomas Cowell. of Summit avenue,
spent Sunday with friends in West
Pittston.
At the recent drawing for the gold
watch, held for the benefit of John
Tranter, at St. Mary's hail. ticket No.
S14 was the successful number. Any
person holding a ticket with that num-
ber Will please present ii to the COM
mittee, George h, Davis, James r. Da =
Wis. Martin Cavanaugh and William
HCpkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16

Two Jones street boys. Jerry Welsh
and VIII Lord yesterday started out
to conduct q. V. Palmer's grocery
business on their own account. MIR.
and Mrs. Palmer and their help all
went to Lake Lodore on the early
morning excursion train in observ-
ance OF GroCer's Day Some time af-
ter their departure, these youths be-
gan to run the store by working n
spring lock on a rear door. After en-
tering the store they slaked their thirst
at the soda fountain, filled their pock-
cts with sweets out of the candy case
and chewing gum, emptied the money
drawer and had a real good time
among the good things.
Then their thoughts turned to get
ting out of the place as secretly as
they had entered, hut the spring lock
played a trick on them and they could
not solve its mysteries.
For time they were scared boys,
and then they tried the cellar door.
which yielded to them and getting into
the cellar they pulled up boxes, allow
ing them to crawl out of a window.
In doing this they made enough noise
To attract the attention of the family
living in the apartments over the store
and the youngsters were caught and
and seached, revealing "a plethora of
such things as would tempt the GU
pidity of the youths. They were com
PEELED to disgorge and their stealngs
layed away to be given to MIR. Palmer
on his return. Whether or not arrests
VIII be made is yet unknown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.

Victor, the iyear'old son Of Mr., and Mrs.
Conrad Kempter, Of Maple street, met with
painful accident yesterday near his home Victor
with some of his boys friends, was playing near
his home, climbing a fence, when Kemptcr, who
was on top, received a push which sent him
toward the ground, lie fell on top of a pile Of
roofing states which were laying there, rccey.
ing a'wound on his leg about three inches long.
DR.. Ritz was summoned 10 close the wound
which took eight stitches.
Miss Catherine Moore, Of Pottsvie, is the
guest Of Miss Agnes Brennan, Of Cedar avenue,
Michael J. Dayitt, Of Plains, Is the guest Of
Patrick Flaherty on Pittston avenue,
Council No. s22, Junior Order United American
Mechanics, will meet at schimph's hall tonight
The members Of Division No. 90, Ancient Or.
der OF Hibernians, will meet in regular session
this evening at ST, Johns hall
The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association,
Branch No. 226, will meet in monthly session
this evening at o'clock at Pharmacy hall.
The excursion committee Of the william Con-
nell Hose company will meet tonight in Melvns
hotel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Two Fires, but Fortunately the
Damage Was slight-List of
Advertised Letters.

Yesterday was, comparatively speak
ing, a busy day for the local firemen,
two alarms being sent in during the
day but fortunately the damage done
in both instances was trining.
About $50 a. m. The Tribune carrier,
Fred Webber, discovered flames coming
from the barn, on Harper street, owned
by the j. ID. Boyer estate. He gave the
alarm, and the Neptune and Independ-
ent companies succeeded in confining
the flames to a very limited area. The
damage dome will not amount to over
ten dollars.
About 7 o'clock last night the COM
panies We're again called out by a fire
in the hotel of NJ. ]. O'Boyle, at Apple
and Drinker streets. In some manner
the lace curtains became ignited and at
once there was a lively fire in progress,
but it was speedily extingushed with
out much damage resulting. The gong
failed to blow at both fires, but luckily
the indicators at the hose houses are
all in working order.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
STRICT RULES OF RUSSIA.
Some Facts About the Personality Of
the Gear.

The ear has just celebrated his S1st
birthday lie is probably the most
powerful man of his age that the world
has known in our time. To be ruler
of 1870 1000, 900 of the human race at 26
is an experience which has come to
only one living man--which has come,
perhaps, to only one man since the
world began. At that age Nicholas
II became emperor of Russia. OF the
l,500 100000 people on the face of the
earth one in twelve bowed down to this
young man, at whose bidding 100000
men would rise i'm arms. Those who
know the CZar assert that he is the
most lOvahle of men, sensitive to a
high degree, living a quiet family life.
with passionate love of home and
children, yet weighed down with the
cares of empire. He longs to he
known, say his friends, as Nicholas
the Educator" lie is an insoluble par
adox, whose act one day seems quits
inconsistent with his act another day.
But the truth is said to he that the
young emperor is overwhelmed by the
appalling responsibility that rests upon
him, and that half the acts committed
in his name are not his acts at all.
"The CZar" said one who knows him,
knows less about Russia than many a
foreigner At the beginning of his
reign Nicholas put himself on the side
of common sense in the army by set
ting the officers an example which
they are not likely to forget. A young
lieutenant had offended his colleagues
by riding in tram down TO the bar
racks. Gentlemen" said the ems
peror, 81 fear that to ride in a tram
| is considered beneath the dignity OF
an officer in your regiment | am your
colonel and | have just been riding in
tram DO you wish me to send in
my papers?" This little speech settled
the matter and the regiment has LOST
| its snobbishness since then.
Nicholas II. holds a colonelcy in this
| British army. An interesting story is
told in connection with his appoint
ment. The head of the war Office was
present when Queen Victoria suggested
| that the czar should be made a British
colonel, and it is said that he spent
some time in trying to persuade this
queen that such a course was impos.
sible, inasmuch as every other crowned
head in Europe would expect the same
honor. queen Victoria listened pa.
tiently, and then said quietly: 1T may
be impossible, but it will have to bs
done all the same"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
OBITUARY..

PATRICK LANGAN, aged 65 years,
died yesterday morning at o'clock
at his residence at $40 Birch street, af-
ter a two weeks illness with dropsy.
Deceased was an old resident of South
Scranton. He came to this country
about thirty-eight years ago from Ire
land and lived in this city since then.
He is survived by a widow and one
daughter Mrs. Andrew Foley. The
funeral will take place Thursday
morning at o'clock, with services at
St. Peters Cathedral Interment will
be made in the Cathedral cemetery.
PATRICK BARRETT, aged 6l years
died at Hillside Home yesterday He
was admitted May 10, 1890. Nothing is
known of his relatives.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
Funeral of David j. John.

The funeral of David j. John, who
died at his home on Wayne avenue
last Friday afternoon. was held yes
terday from the family residence. The
rooms were filled with friends and
relatives of the deceased, who mourned
the loss of a true friend.
Rev. r. S. Jones. d. D., of the Welsh
Congregational church, officiated. A
quartette from the church had charge
of the singing. The remains reposed
in handsome casket in the front par
lor and was surrounded by many
beautiful floral emblems sent as tokens
of the high esteem in which the de-
ceased was held. lnterment was made
in Washburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
MABEL STRONG DEAD.
Ended Her Career in st. Luke's Hos
Dital,

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
New York, July l5.--Mahel Strong, NJ Cleve.
land, o., who came 10 this city with Charles
Wildrick, who was arrested for fraud and sent
10 the pcnitentiary for six months, died in st.
Luke's hospital yesterday.
Miss Strong was the daughter nj wealthy
Cleveland man. She lived with Wildrck at a
hotel in this city until he was arrested for de,
frsudinG the proprietor in. the payment of his
hill. Her father caHr to this city and tried to
get her 10 60 home with him, hls she refused and
was taken 10 St. Luke's hospital.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
Salvation Army in Need.

The little band of Salvationists who
hold their nightly meetings at the cor
ner of Main avenue and Jackson street
are full of enthusiasm, but lack money
to carry on their work and at present
are in dire need of the necessaries of
life. They have been holding special
meetings during the past three days.
which have been attended by Ensign
and Mrs. Leuth, of Brooklyn, and Ad-
jutant and Mrs. Lyons, of Wilkes
Barre.
This is the appeal that has been
made by them for aid: Let all the
friends bring groceries and provisions
for the officers quarters, as they are
i'm need of food. Please bring us some
thing to eat. The work of the Army
is suffering for want of finance, and
we need your help very much
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
sCHEEPER's LAAGER CAPTURED

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Graaf-Reinet. Cape Colony. July Is.
col. Scobell's column surprised and
captured Scheepers laaGer at Candle
boo, July IA, taking thrty-one prison.
ers and capturing quantity of ammu-
milton and stores. Scheeper, with the
bulk of his commando. escaped.
There were no British casualties
Most of the prisoners are rebels.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
DOWNPOUR IN CAROLINA.
Thirty six Hours Rain - Severe
Storm in Elberton, Georgia.


Raleigh, n. c., July 15.-The down.
pour of rain Friday night. Saturday
and Saturday night was disastrous to
farms and railways yesterday. The
streams are flooded. All farm work is
at an end for the time.
Elberton, Ga, July 15.-Four inches
of rain fell here yesterday. Many trees
and outhouses were blown down and
crops beaten to the ground. Lightning
injured the steeple of the Methodist
church and struck several barns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
DEATHS IN PHILIPPINES.
General Chaffee on a Trip to the
North.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Manila, July 15.-Lieutenant Charles
r. Ramsay, of the Twenty-frst in
fantry, who was wounded in the en-
gagcment near Lipa, Province of l5a-
tangas, early last month, is dead.
The death is also announced of Solon
T.. Massey. formerly lieutenant of ar
tillery, who was recently appointed
purchasing agent of the insular gov
ernment.
General Chaffee is visiting various
points on the railroad to the north.
The United States army transport
Sumner with convalescent soldiers on
board has sailed for San Francisco.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
PARK PLACE.

Mr.. and Mrs. C. r. Miller have returned home
from the Pan. American and various other points
of interest,
Harry stephens is home from school He has
been attending a school Of dentistry at Washing
ton, d. G.
Robert Vail has returned home after serving
two years With the volunteer army in the Philip.
pines.
Mrs Harry Stanshury is visiting friends in
TunkhannOCk.
Miss. Dorothy Sicklcr. Of rcckvillc, spent Sun
day with Miss Grace Sckler, Of Providence road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
Coming Base Ball Game.

Arrangements are being made for
the game of base ball between the ALI
collegiate team and the West Side
Browns at Athletic park on Saturday.
July 81, and the contest promises to
be one of unusual interest. 1t will
serve to bring out the strongest ANA
teur club in the city and they will he
pitted against some of the best eX-
college stars of the diamond.
The Browns will he materially
strengthened for the game, and have
already begun practicing, while the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
Funerals Yesterday.

A high mass OF requiem was cele-
brated in st. Patrick's Catholic church
yesterday morning over the remains of
the late Mrs. Thomas Lavelle, who
died at her home, 2014 jackson street.
The services We're largely attended.
Interment was made in the Cathedral
cemetery.
The remains of James Joseph, the
infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
Mullen, OF Washburn street, were in
TERED in the Cathedral cemetery yes
terday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
Trouble Over a Hose.

George +. Threlfall, of 43O Thirteenth
street. had his neighbor, Albert Thorn
as, arrested last evening on a charge
of assault and battery. The case was
aired before Alderman John. Accord
ing to the evidence, the men quarrcled
over garden hose.
one was using the water to sprin-
kle lawn, while the other wanted
TO curtail the supply. A quarrel en-
sued. blows We're struck, and then
prosecution followed. Thomas was
held in $500 bail
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
700 WERE KILLED IN JAVA.

BY Exclusive Wire Jom The Associated Press.
Tacoma, Wash, July 15.--Details
have come from northern Java of the
eruption of the volcano Kloet last
month. For fifty miles around, all the
coffee plantations and other estates
were destroyed by showers of ashes
and stones and streams of lava and
hot mud. Seven hundred natives and
number of Europeans perished.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
Fell Down an Embankment.

Frank Hoban, a lad residing on En-
met street, was missed from his home
Saturday evening, and when search
was made for him, he was found at the
foot of an embankment along the
tracks of the Central Railroad of New
Jersey.
The boy is subject to fits and while
thus overcome, had fallen down the
embankment, and when picked up was
unconscious. a physician was sum-
moned. and the boy was examined. He
was somewhat injured by the fall, but
will recover,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
WRECK OF STEAMER TANIs.
Disaster to a German Vessel-Pro-
ceeding to Montevideo.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press,
Hamburg, July l5,-Captain May, of
the German steamer Tanis, from Ham
burg June 2l for Montevideo, cables
that his vessel ran ashore at Punta
Mogotes and is a total loss.
Her passengers and crew are pro-
ceeding from MontevideO.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed during
the period ending July -, 1901. Per-
sons calling for these letters please say
advertised:
Mrs. George Burke. Green Ridge
street and Jefferson avenue: G. Diet
rick, James Gallagher. 5l7 Chestnut
street; James Haggerty, Grove street;
Mrs. II. Kohl, Madison avenue and
Delaware street; NJ. j, Lynott, 1O7
Madison avenue (2); Jam. Morris.
Mary Mclean, r. Marcle. Mrs. Mary
Mccarthy. East Drinker street; Mrs.
James Murphy, 920 Webster avenue;
Mrs. Mary Patch. 161 Monroe avenue;
Bert Smith, p. j. Timlin, James White,
Antonio Montaris, Miss l.. NJ, Hitler,
123 Electric avenue, / package fourth
class.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
A SENSIBLE MAN

Lungs. II is curing more Coughs, Colds,
Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all Throat and
Lung Goubles, than any other medicine The
proprietor has authorized any druggist to give
you a Sample Bottle Free to convince you OF the
merit OF this great remedy. Price CSC. and 90.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
NORTHSCRANTON
TWO BOYS TOOK CHARGE OF
PALMERs STORE.

The Proprietor Was Away at the
Time and the Boys Succeeded in
Getting Themselves in Trouble.
Funeral of David j. John from
His Late Home on Wayne Avenue.
Drill ofthe Father Witty Society.
Jack Boyle Under Arrest-Holder
of Successful Ticket Wanted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
Sheldon Axle Works Closed.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
WilkesBarre Julyl5.-The Sheldon Axle works.
employing 200 men, posted notices tonight that
work would he suspended until further notice
The hremen in the employ ot the company had
made a demand for an eight-hour day and were
expected TO 60 on strike tomorrow.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
WEST SCRANTON

college boys will get down to practice
in few days. The ll-Collegiate line
up will include Beatty" Williams,
David owens, John Brooks, Arthur
Gunster, Al. Blandin. Jimmy Blair,
John ]. Murphy, Brink Thorne and
others
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
GREEN RIDGE.

The Woman's Christian Temperance union
will hold lawn social at the hive oi Mrs.
J. A. Harvey 1929 Penn avenue, Tuesday even.
ing, July 10. A cordial invitation is extended to
all. Ice cream and cake for sale,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

A rummage sale will be conducted
this evening at the home of Miss Let
tie Wagstaff on Eynon street Re-
freshments, will be served after the
sale.
George Clarke, of Clarke Bros, is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
PORTO RICAN POSTAL THEFT.
Assistant at Mameyes Arrested for
Stealing Letters.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press
Washington, July ia cablegram received
at the postoffce department today from San Juan
announces the arrest on July 10 OF Ricardo
Porto Rico, for stealing letters containing yalua'
bles enclosures.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-16
Shamrock II Wins the Race.

Rothcsay. Firth Of Cydc, July l5,-ln a trial
race today between the Lipton yachts, the Sham.
rock II, Americas cup challenger, and the sham
rock I, challenger for the cup in 1899, the for.
msr won over a thirty-sx mile course by one
minute and forty seconds.