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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
A COSTLY JOKE.
For Decorating Bootblack's Stand
a Young Man Has to Put Up a
Heap of "Dough.o

Jue rasca, Italian by birth. runs a
shoe shining business on Salem ave-
nue.. He has his stand located by the
side of p. A. Duffy's clothing store.
For some time Joe has been pcstered
well-nigh to desperation by the smart
youths of the vicinity, but at last Joe
came to the conclusion that the time
had arrived when patience had ceased
To be a virtue and he decided to teach
his tormentors a. lesson. Yesterday
when he went to dinner some young
fellow, at the instigation of several
other people. got Il pot of paint and
proceeded to decorate Joe's chair in a
manner highly amusing to himself. but
very annoying tn the owner When
TaSca, on his return from dinner. saw
what had been done. he became en-
ceedingly wrathy and swore dire VEN
geance on the perpetrator. The boot,
black began an investigation and fin
ally succeeded in obtaining evidence
sufficient to prove the guilt of one of
the young men of the vicinity Con
stable Moran happened along about
that time ard to him Tasca unfolded
his tale of woe. The bootblack accom-
panied the officer to Alderman Atkin
sons office and warrant was issued.
When arrested the young man was
very much taken aback and plead that
1t was his first offense of the kind. but
the Italian was obdurate and before
the alderman the prisoner went. He
admitted his guilt, and Joe rClcnting
offered to settle or course, the de
PENDANT was ready at once to do so.
hut, it is said his joke cost him be-
tWcon nine and ten dollars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23

clifford yesterday in attendance at the
wedding of Miss Louise Morgan to
Professor II. 3. Morgan.
Mrs. Charles Boxer, who suffered a
paralytic stroke Monday, was some-
what better yesterday.
The choir of the Presbyterian church
Of this place is arranging for very
fine entertainment to be given in tho
Morgan store building on May 80
Decoration Day.. Among those who
Will assist are the following: Mr..
Hindman. violinist, Scranton, Mr..
Law, elocutionist, Scranton; Miss
Katherine Gibbons. sopranos Miss
Sarge, pianist: VIII w. Watkins,
baritone soloist: q. w. ,Hawley. man.
doline. The ladies of the church will
serve ice cream after the concert
General admission is cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
OLD RESIDENT DEAD.
Passing Away of Lawrence McNally
Yesterday Afternoon.

Lawrence McNally, one of tho old
est and most highly esteemed resi-
dents of Powderly street section of
the city. died yesterday afternoon. NIr.
McNally had been afflicted with rheu-
matism for several years and of late
mad been in a very serious condition.
During the past week dropSy also set
in. adding complications which brought
death quicker. Mr.. McNally was born
in Ireland about sixty years ago. but
the greater portion of his life has been
spent in this city. He was we'll known
to the Older residents of the town and
held tn" high esteem of all. He is
survived by one son, Patrick The
funeral will be hello Friday morning.
AT O'Clock the cortcGo will leave the
house and proceed to st. Rose church,
where a high mass of requiem will be
celebrated. Interment will then be
made in st. Rose cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Before an Alderman.

John Moran is prosecutor and John
McAndrew defendant in a case to be
tried before Alderman Atkinson this
afternoon. The charge is displaying
and discharging fire arms. Mr.. Mean
drew's son is II newsboy and claims
that while in the performance Of his
duties he was bitten by a dog owned
by Moran. Mr.. McAndrew went out
in search of the dog and It was while
attempting to kill him that he dis
charged the revolver. Moran claims
that the boy teased the dog and that
the animal did not bite him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Making Repairs,

The Traction company is repairing
its line ON Church street. Last sum
mer the company wanted to put in a
switch in the block north of Salem ave-
nue., and not having permission from
the city councils to locate one there
they hustled the work in one Sunday
when the city solons had no recourse
but to stand by and swallow their
spleen, In the hurry the frogs on the
southern end of the switch were not
put in just right and ever since have
caused great deal of ANNOYANCE.
With the help of a powerful electric
drill and emery stone. two mechanics
are now remcdyhg the lcfects.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Thieves at Work,

The residents of the South Side are
worried over the presence in their
neighborhood OF a clothesline thief. a
number of families have of late lost
articles which they allowed to remain
out over night. and in two or three
instances the losses We're of come
magnitude. The victims have been
conducting an investigation and have.
it is believed secured a clcw to the
identity of the guilty person.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
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A LOCkJAM CASE
PROVES FATAL
John Sears Died from the Effects of
Tetanus at Emergency Hospital
Yesterday Morning-He Suffered

Terribly.
Yesterdays Tribune contained an ac-
count of the sufferings of John Sears.
who for several days had tain at Emer-
sency hospital afflicted with tetanus,
or, as 1t Is more commonly known.
iockjaw. Mr.. Sears passed away early
yesterday morning after several days
of agonizirg torture. The fatal all
ment resulted from a double fracture
of one of the bones in his leg. He
was engaged on some construction
work and. tho wagon fitting over, he
jumped. one foot striking on a big
round stone, resulting in the fracture.
Every possible precaution was taken
to prevent the dread disease, but to no
avail. The case was an unsual one
end his is the second death which re-
suited from tetanus in this city with
in few months.
Deceased was born fifty years ago
Jan. II last in Wayne county. He was
the son of the late Seth Scars. He
had lived in this city for the past nine
teen years and is survived by his wife
and eight children. one of whom, Sam
uel. is in the Philippines in the regu-
lar army. The body was removed by
Undertaken Purple to the house. No.
IS. Archibald street from where the
funeral will be held on Friday after
noon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
pECkVILLE.

Miss Laura Roberts returned Mon
day, after spending a few days with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Silas Rob-
erts. Of Muhlenburs.
Dwight Beardslee and William Van
dervort We're business callers at
Ararat yesterday.
Mrs. n. w. Brown is visiting rela =
tives al Avoca.
Mr. II. Is. Briggs, of Carbondale,
WAS a caller in town yesterday,
Joseph and Stanford Reese We're at
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
TO GIVE A PLAY.
Scranton Talent to Produce "Be-
cause She Loved Him So.'

cause She Loved Him So.'
on Memorial night the keystone Lit
erary and Dramatic club of Scranton
will come to this city and present in
the Grand opera house folir-act
drama, entitled Because She Loved
Him So The piece will be produced
under the auspices of the young men
of st. Rose parish and the proceeds are
to go to the church building fund. The
young men at first thought to conduct
an entertainment. hut finally settled
upon the drama as a more satisfactory
production.
The Keystone club is composed of
some of Scranton'S most talented young
people. Two years ago they played BE =
cause she Loved Him So,' in the Ly-
ceum. in their own city, and made Il
decided hit.
The play is said to have an intensely
interesting plot. and those who saw il
given in tho Iyceum highly praised the
hiStrionir ability of those who partci-
patod. The piece is handsomely staged
also
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
LAST NIGHTS CONCERT.
A Pleasing Entertainment at the
Conversational Church.

The concert which was to have been
held last Wednesday night at the First
congregational church was given last
night. There was quite il large at
tendance, and all present We're highly
satisfied with the evenings amuse-
ment The event was given under the
auspices of the Young Ladies' Social
club. The programme rendered was as
follows:
Prelude (selected), Mr. Naylor: vocal
solo, Miss Blodwin Davis: mandolin
viola and organ, Misses Wiseley; reci-
tation, Miss Collins; vocal solo, Miss
Edith Benson; violin solo, Edgar
Stuck; recitation.N Miss Collins; vocal
solo, Miss Myra Hills; vocal duet, Miss
Benson and Mr. Roe; solo, Miss Wise
lnN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
ANNOUNCEMENTS
OF THE RAILROADS
ALL ABOARD Fob LAKELoDoRE.
A Delightful Ride, Boating, Fishing,
Music, Etc.-Other Amusements.

The first excursion of tho season to
Lake Lodore will he run on Memorial
Day, May 80 via the Delaware & Hud-
son Railroad Take a train for the
lake and at the lake take Il boat from
the new wharf near the refreshment
stands and see the peerless sheet of
water in all its spring-time beauty.
Baucrs full orchestra will furnish
special music in the great white dance
pavilion. The hest catering will be on
the grounds and Il variety of amuse-
ments will he provided. Special trains
leave D. &; II. depot, Scranton. at 9:15
and 1913 a. M. Greatly reduced eX-
cursion rates from all stations. Tick
cts good on all trains. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23

ontario and Western train from New
York state. where she died on Tues
day. Mrs. wayman was a former resi-
dent of Hickory Ridge and was a sis
ter to Mrs. Matte Bailey, of South
Church street. this city. The body
was taken to Mrs. Bailey's house yes
terday and this morning was con-
veyed to Hickory Ridge. where the
funeral was held. Mrs. Wayman was
known to many people In this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
An Old Time Resident.

George w. Gray. of New oYrk city.
one of the carbondale members of the
art preSerNative of years ago. was a
visitor in town yesterday. While here
he called on +. s. Joslin and c. +.
i.athrope, who earned their printing
spurs, as ii were, under his guidance
He found but few of the landmarks
which We're familiar to him in the
years gone by,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
A Serious Accident.

Late Tuesday night row of shelv-
ing in the hardware store of j. b. Gill
hool' ON South Main street, gave way,
precipitating the contents promscu-
ously about the store. The shelving on
the entire northern part of the store
fell, and striking the row of show
cases, badly smashed them also The
damage will probably amount TO al
most one hundred dollars, none of
which is covered by insurance. The
shelving Was insecurcly fastened to the
wall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Germanias to Dance.

On next Monday evening the Ger
mania singing society will run dance
in Germania hall, on Main street.
This society has an cnviablc name AS
entertainers and no effort will he
spared to make the coming event a
most enjoyable one-so there's good
time in store for all who dance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
To Test Fire Alarm.

Chief of the Fire Department j. ].
McNulty will from now on test the fire
alarm system each day. He will ring
in an alarm from one box each day
Until recently this work has been done
by an inspector. paid by councils at
the rate of $40 per month. but for some
reason his services were dispensed with
and for some weeks the system has re-
ccived no attention whatever The pub
lie will be greatly relieved to learn
that the inspection is to be resumed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Are to Rannuet

Camp No. 200 Patriotic Order Sons
of America, of this city. will banquet
in the w. w. Watt building ON Church
street on the evening Of June l3. in
honor of the thirteenth anniversary
of the institution of the camp. The
earlier part of the evening will he
given up to an entertainment and So
Cal. 1t will be an auspiciouS event.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
A New Treasurer.

John j. Branch, superintendent of
the Empire silk weaving mill, has
been elected treasurer of St. Paul's
Lutheran church, Louis Drummer, who
has heen filling the office most credit
ably. has ben forced To resign on ac-
count of his departure for Germany
for a several months visit.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
MI. Murphy's Funeral.

The funeral of the late John Murphy,
who met death by falling down a flight
of stairs Tuesday, will he held this
morning at 0 O'Clock from his late
home on Cottage street. Services will
be held in ST. Roses church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
A New Doctor,

Arno Noight of Honesdale, for Il
time IL resident of this city, is now
entitled to write NJ II. after his name.
He attended the graduating exercises
of his class at Jefferson Medical col
lege. Philadelphia, Wednesday last
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
At an Initiation.

NJ. j. Horan. j. j. O'Neill and Mark
Campbell, of Carbondalo council,
knights of Columbus. attended the
initiation ceremony of the Scranton
council last night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Omen Car in Use,

Car No. ,, of the Traction company.
Was put in service today, 1t Is the first
open car of the season. Others will, be
put on i'm a few days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Buried in St. Roses Cemetery.

The funeral of David, the little son
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Callahan of
Salem avenue. was held yesterday.
The rema ns were laid at rest in st.
Rose cemetery. Owing to the nature
of the disease. the funeral was private.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23

toldered a reception by the members
Of the church and congregation. Tha
attendance was large and the occasion
was u very pleasant one. During
their brief residence in Susquehanna
Mr. and Mrs. Reilly have made very
many warm friends. who wish them all
manner of success and happiness in
the years To come.
The following is the schedule OF
cvcnts for commencement week ~
the I.aneSboro high school: Wedncs
day, May -. AZ p. M, Patrons day
exercises Thursday at p. M, gradu
atlng exercises; Friday evening
alumni banquet.
The mcmherI of the class of 1901
are: Rena Brown, Irene Plew, Lena
Whitney, Millie Spears, Libbic Nc
CullouGh, Willard spears Earl Jacobs,
Charles Flaherty, Benjamin Tewks-
bury.
The services of Miss sue Black, so-
prano solOist of the Second Preshy-
terian church of Scranton. have been
secured to vary the programme Of
commencement evening, Warner q
Hrowers' orchestra, of Susquehanna
viii also he present.
Mrs. r. q. Clark, of Great BEND, Is
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Clark Evans. of West Main street,
Martin Raymond. of Rnghamton, is
the guest of Susquehanna relatives,
MIS-. Charles kelum, of AVoca, Pa,
is the guest of her sister Mrs. VIII
liam II. Larrabce, Of Grand street.
Warner & Brnwers orchestra FUR
nished music at the reception To Rev.
and Mrs. T.. T., Reilly thi, evening.
Mr.. and Mrs William Wallace will
remove To Pttsburg, May -.
Warner & BroWers SusGuehlnna or
chcstra, and Miss she Black, soprano
soloist, of scranton, win furnish music
at tho commencement exercises of the
Laneshoro High school ON Thursday
evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Big Locomotives.

TWO monster locomotives from the
Baldwin works in Philadelphia passed
through this city yesterday. They
were consigned 10 the Union Pacific
railroad.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Is Very Ill.

The many friends of Martin Bren-
nan, Of Upper Dundaf street, will be
pained to hear that he is very i'll. lie
had a very restless time last night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Their Brother Ill.

Louis Bush and sister Miss Fannie
Bush, OF River street, have been called
to Factoryrille. by the serious Illness
OF a brother His recovery is douh, erl
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
Mrs. Wayman's Death.

Yesterday afternoon the body of
Mrs, Eliza j. Wayman was brought
a. '''' "irv IN the 334 south bound
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
When You Get a Headache

don't waste minute but go To your
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Headache Capsules. They will pre-
vent pain even though your skull
were cracked, They are harmless,
too. Read the guarantee. Price nc.
Sold BY all druggists. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-23
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The peoples EXCHANGE

A POPULAR CLEARING HOUSE for the bsne gIs;
"A A. of All Who Have Houses to Rent, Reai
Estate or other Property to Sell or Exchange. Or
Who Want Situations or llclp--'rhese SINAI! NJ
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OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES ->~sN~~,~~~>~>->~,>-> ~ ~ ~
IN RE: ESTATE OF James Madden, late oi Gar
bomlalr city, Iackawanna county, Pcnnstl'
,atta. dcccastd. Letters ot administration, T..
T. 4. having been granted I" the undersigned, all
persons having claims against tho said estate VIII
present them tur payment, aud all persons IN
dch'cd thereto will please mako immediate pay
mcnt tn WILLIAM MORRISON.
Administrator &. r A.. 'irhundalc. Pa
CHARLES II. HORTON. Attorney tor Estate.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-02-15
A NEGRO's GIFT.
One Thousand Dollars to Entertain
Confederate Veterans.

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Robert r. Ohursh, Of Memphis, ig q
type Of that class Of Negroes who
roalizo that there is community Of in
terest botween tho whites and the Ne
eroes Of tho south and that the Negroes
should cultivate cordial relations with
their white neighbors.
Church is ono Of the wealthiest Ne.
groes in the country and is noted for
his publio spirit. He contributes libor-
ally to charities and takes a lively in
terost ia whatever Memphis undertakes.
Unsolicited ne has oont4ssnted 81, 900
to the fund for entertainment Of tho
Confederate voterans at their reunion
to be held in Memphis next May. Ho
was born a slave and during the war
was steward Of o Mississippi river stoam-
boat which did the Oonfederaoy no lit
tlo service. After the war he beoame
a popular caterer in Memphis and
amassed a fortune. In reference to his
contribution to the reunion fund
Church says that he made his money in
Memphis and feels that he should do
what he can for the city whose people
have been 80 good to him, and he adds:
mo persons on earth are more dis.
posed to help the former slaves than
are the veterans Of The Oonfed deracy,
those old mon who yet remember the
Negro In slavery"
The chairman OF tho local committee
OF arrangements in acknowledging
Ohuroh's gift writes:
II have never seen moro striking
act to show what should be tho real
genuine feeling between tho races hero
and to provo beyond the questioa Of a
doubt what should be dono in cement
ing and building up the real interests
OF this great growing city roga,dloss of
nationality"
Suoh Negroes as Robert r. Church
arc an hon II to their raoo and credit
abe citizens Of tho communities in
which thoy 1.-Two. Atlanta JournAl.
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-02-15
A Shootinw Scrnpe.

" & . . II = .
{ At Spartanburg on tuesday OF last
week %. B. Dean was shot and painful.
" wounded by Oheif Of Polico A, 3.
Doan. The principles Of What was
nearly tragedy are first cousins. The
exact cause which led to the difficulty
cannot be asoorlainod, but political 70.
la,ions between tho two are the suppcs.
cd causes. Last August Capt. Geo. b.
Duan, ia hor Of % Il. Dean, the wound.
Cd man was defeated by Jno. -. Yer
non for sheriff Of tho county. Il is
charged that A, B. Dean used his in.
auonoe for tho suocoseful candidate, then
chiof of police. Mr.. A. B. Dean was
elected as suooossor OF j. q. Vornon, as
chiof of pclioo, which position he now
holds. The injured man 10 being at,
tended by DR.. Geo. r, Dean, d cousin
Of both parties. N
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-02-15

town. 4,472. Marion town, / 83l; lit
tlo Rock, 80; Nichols, 80; Dillon, /, ,O15
against 82 Ia 1890, Lalta, 453, and Null

town, 4 ,472. Marion town, 1 83l; Lit
tle Rock, 80; Nichols, SO; Dillon, i ,O15
against 81 Ia 1890, Lslta, 453, and Mul-
ling, 828.
In Marlboro county, Bonnottsyills
township, including Bonnettsville town,
4,807; Bennottsyille, tho county seat,
900; Talum, 200 Dunbar, 115; Olic;
SOB; MoUoll, 1911; B!ephoim, l76
Nowborry township, No. !. including
Holona and NewbtrrY town, $3.50. The
population Of Nowberry town is 4 COZ
Othor Newberry towns follow: Holcns,
269 against 48l in 1890; Whilmiroa,
l31; Little Mountain. 285; Prosperity,
592 against 665 In 1886
In Oconee county, Wagore township,
including Walhalla and West y lion
towns, contains d 6b3 people. The towns
follow: WTa'hall., /, ,307; Wost Union,
289; Sonoca, 920; West Minister, S57
Orange township, including Orapg,.
burg city has 1889 people. Tho popu.
lation Of Orangeburs city Is 4, ,455 The
other towns in Orangoburg county Fol.
law: Fort Mo t., 3O8; St. Matthew'S,
75s against 524 ia 1890; Bra 1ohvillo,
] 1,10f; Bowman l34; North. 1868;
Woodford, 205; Spriup fold. 344; Liv
ingston, ~; Cam ron, $40; Rowosvil'e,
252; Nlloree, 4l3; Cope, 80; Banks. 81 |,
and Norway, 2l8
In Piokens county tho cnunty seat,
PickeDs. has 449 pooplo; E,sloy, 903;
Iiborty, 368; Calhoun, 200, and Con.
trail, 349. 7.
The population Of Columbia town.
ship, Richland county, is 26 373 against
18, 437 in 1890; Columbia Il ,1O8. The
population Of all tho counties outside Of
Columbia township 10 1926 against
18 384 in 1890.
In Saluds county tho county sent,
Saluda has 289 people, Ridge Spring
All and Wards 1876.
Spartanburg township, inolud ing
Srartanburg city and part of Oowpons
town (432) has 23,810 people against
l3. GIG in 1890 Spartanburg CITY H..
395 Other 3partanburg county towns
follow: Dunoan's, 149; Jnman, 294;
Wellford, BAG; Campobollo, 203; Ian
drum, 263; Glenn Springs, 1877; Cow
pens, 692; Paoolet, 365; Deidville, 1852;
Woodruff 596.
Sumter township including Sumtor
city, has 8 884 people and Sumter oity.
5,673 Other towns Of Sumter Q ,unty
are Bishopvillc, us, and Mayesvillo,
76l.
Union township, including tho town
of Unior, contains 1864 poople and
tho town of Union $500 Other towns
in Uaion county arc Carlisle, 358:
Jonesvlllo, b08, and Kolton, 76
In williamsburg county, Kingatrco,
lha county scat, has 760 poople; Trio,
l68; Groclyvillo, 252; Scranton, 208,
and Lake City, 375.
York township, including tho town
Of Yorkylllo, has 6,4OO people, and
YorkvilIe has 2,O12, Catawba town
ship, including Rock Hill oity, oon-
taina $3.50 people, and Rock Hill city,
5 485, Hickory Grove has 289; Sharon,
100; SIN. .rna, 48; Ebonezer. 33l; Tirzeh,
l3l;; Fort Mill, 1894 against 689 in
1891, and Glover, 96l against 287 II Fl
The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1901-02-15
Fearful Famine in China.

Reports received from Singan-fu al
agree that the famine in tho. provinces
Of Shansi and Shensi is one Of tho worst
in the history Of China. AL informa.
tion on the subject is necessarily from
Chinese sources apd is fragmontary. but
the stories are all to the samo effect,
pisturing condition of affairs that Is
calculated to arouse the sympathy Of
the world for the strioke poo p los It
the United States and great Britain
in which the financial batteries Of tho
two countries would be arrayod
against each other. He was inclined to
think tho United States might bo
worsted in suoh conflict because OF
the immensely superior sea power Of
Great Britain.
Mr.. Morgan pleadcd for the adoption
OF tho Clay emondmont to tho subeidy ,
bill authorizing negotiations for q
right Of way for tho Nicaragun canal.
Much as he opposed tho shipping bill,
he indicated purpose not to oppose
tiff the Nicaragua amendment was
added and provision 1nado that con.
gross shoud have power to ropoal the
shipping act at any time,