davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
A VISIT FROM coBB's COUSIN.
A Man Who Claimed He Was a
Relative of the Fugitive Calls at
The Tribune Office with a String
of Explanations.

An instance of how widely The Trib-
une is read, particularly the reports
Of Nathaniel Cobb's dongs, was shown
yesterday in a visit to the Carbonate
Office of this paper by Il man who
said he was relative of the fugitive,
and who came with Il string of de-
fcnses in behalf of his cousin.
The man. whoever he was. seemed
greatly disturbed over the stories that
| The Tribune has been printing. and
| he affected a strong dislike for the
widespread notoricty which The Trib-
| une's large circulation in this vicinity
| gave to him.
The readers of The Tribune know
ys much about the identity of the
man as The Tribune representative
does? The visitor volunteered the in
formation nat he was related To cobb.
but he not only didn't volunteer his
name. but refused to say what it
might he. He was a young man.
youthful in appearance. and was we'll
and neatly dressed. The most con-
spicuous part of his we'll kept raj
ment were his russct shoes. which
glistencd after a treatment at the
hands of the colorcd artists" in the
"Chicago Parlors," next to the Burke
building.
After he had graccd The Tribune
Office with his presence. he dropped
into convenient chair and inquired
for the manager He then went on to
relate how aggrievcd he and others
were over the references made to
Cobb's having killed his wife and
brother during the carly years of his
married life. This was not a fact. he
said it was untrue, for he knew ii and
he wanted the public to learn this
through 'rh" Trhune's columns. How
the knowing young man came into
this knowledge he did not say but he
spoke with such positivencss that
would Indicate that he was close to
Cobb and was well posted on the life
of his cousin.
The Tribune man shrunk from the
task of pointing out to the young man
that what was printed was not print
ed as facts, but as part of tho rcru-
tation which Cobb bore among his
neGhbors and among those who were
acquainted with his nearly life Ncth-
cr did The Tribune man deem it ncces-
sary to inform tho visitor that the
police department of this city was in
possession of more information con-
corning Cobb's alleged crimes than was
published.
After Cobbs cousin unburdcned
himself of this much of his troubles.
he turned his attention to Chief Me
Andrew and Constable Neary. Hc
seemed Singulariy blessed with the
knowledge that both of these officers
had grossly exceeded their authority
in chasing to Cobb's hut on the night
OF the stabbins and cndcavoring to
effect his arrest. Neary had no IL
cense he continued. to use his revol-
Yer, and Chief McAndrew was equally
in his belief that he could ar
rest Cobb.
OF all of this knowledge the Young
man IN The Tribune office humbly par
took and he promised his visitor that
The Tribune's readers would be in
formed of what he said. even if he had
not the honor of his informant's ac-
uuaintancc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
1IUIeI "eI1IIIS IU1I,
Washington, D. G.
The Peruna Medicine CO., Columbus. O.:

no other remedies that are just as
| good. Insist upon having Peruna. Pc
runa never fails. 1t is an old, well
tried remedy.
My physician, to whom 1 applied,
did not do any better. My troubles be-
| came worse and my suffering increased
instead of improving.
Loss of appetite, sleep and flesh,
besides continual coughing and pain,
showed too plainly that my case was IL
desperate one. l lost almost all faith
in the so-called catarrh cures, when
l read about Peruna and concluded to
try this as a last resort.
"Thanlis to DR.. Hartman's invention
| now enjoy as good health as ] ever
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22

guest of his brother, Dr. Wilson, over
Sunday.
Presiding Elder j. T. Warner will
preach in the Methodist Episcopal
church this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alvin Ehrgood were
the guests of friends in Lestershre
sunday.
Rev. Father Dunn attended the flu
reral of Rev Father Phillips in Pitts
ton Monday
Street Commissioner Thomas. of
Scranton, has moved i'm the Charles
Lancaster house. ON Church street.
Mr.. Brooks, of Brooklyn, n, Y, was
the guest of +. W. Posten part of
last week,
Miss McCutcheon of Waymant, is
a guest at the Methodist Episcopal
parsonage,
Nr, and Mrs. f. w Hornbaker and
Mr. and Mrs. ". r. Llmley and
daughter Ruth were guests of Mr..
and Mrs. $. j. Ilornbaker last Sab
bath.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22

day for New York, from whence they
will set sail tomorrow for the Father
land, where he will visit two months.
was given "a rousing farewell by the
Germania society at the Lackawanna
house on Thursday evening.
1t was characteristic Germania
farewell. which means the fun and
merriment never Jagged during the
evening.
The society, under the leadership of
Professor Saft. enlivened the assem-
blage with vocal selections.
a delightful incident of the evening
was the presentation to Mr. Brunner
of handsome gold lyre. the symbol
OF German singing societies.
The presentation was made by Presi-
dent Gerhard, to which fitting re-
sponsc was made by Mr.. Drummer
a delicious luncheon was served, af-
ter the presentation.
Mr.. ard Mrs. Brunner will be accom-
panied across the ocean with the we'll
wishes of their friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
MOSCOW.

Mrs. Horace Jonet and son are
spending several days in Scranton.
Mrs, +. b. Gardner returned home
Monday from Kane, where she has
been visiting her parents.
George Dalrymple, who has been
spending several months AT the home
of his uncle, H. l.. Gaigc, left for
New York Monday,
Miss Mary De Pew, spent part of
last week in Pocono.
Mr. Ettinger, of Green Grove. was
a visitor here Saturday.
Arthur Wilson, of Scranton, was the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
The Poor FARMS Steward.

Jerry Clune, the efficient and hos
pitable steward at the Carbondalc
poor falm drove to town yesterday
behind his splendid horse
MI tluno was glowing With words
of praise for the thriving condition of
vegetation about the farm, and, with
his customary thoughtfulness. he gem
ernuSlN extended invitations to those
Wism he met To visit the farm now
ana observe the ample accommoda-
ton of the unfortunate poor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Sons of Temperance.

a basket social and on entertain.
lent Wqi be held this evening under
he austtces of the Sons of Temper
nee NJ nneir hall on Salem avenue.
\ cordial invitation is extended to
he public. The programme is,
iraphophone selections; recitation. An
IA Bigart; vocal solo, John Haley:
recitation. Ethel Clark; vocal solo.
Maud sEigart: recitation, BeatrIc 4
Denntst graphophone selection; reci-
;atiop, 1H5len Watkins; vocal duet.
abele.Stanton and Olga Stephens:
"oiiatiop Harry Dennis: trio, Mrs. NJ.
}, bhex and Misses Lulu Foster and
sadie 'stfiter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Other Hospital Gases.

Samuel Oquake a lad from Dundaff
street, was received a the hospital
last night for treatment of a COM
pound fracture of the thigh. sustained
while at work in the breaker .yester-
day.
Mr.. Premors, Il Philadelphia sales
man, received treatme at the hos
pital yesterday for An attack of grip,
which overcame him quite suddenly
on Monday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
DIED OF MEMBRANEoUs GROUP
Sudden Death of 5-Year-Old Son of
MI and Mrs. James Callahan.

David, the 5-ycar-old son of Mr..
and Mrs. James Callahan. of Salem
avenue, died somewhat suddenly yes
tcrday morning.
Death WAS due to an attack of MEM
braneous Group, which developed so
rapidly that the little sufferers par
cnts were wholly unaware that death
was lowering about their child'S cot,
The parents kcenly feel deaths vis-
tatiun, and they are heart-sorc with
grief over the loss of their boy, whose
interesting ways attracted so much
attention from the family'S friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Underwent an Operation.

Henry Sahm. father of Abe Sahm. the
Main street merchant. submitted to ar
operation in Scranton, yesterday. fol
the relief of eye trouble, which threat.
encd his eyesight.
DR.. Frey. the oculist, of Scranton
was the operator. The operation con-
sisted of Sitting the eyeids. which
were congested and which were sradu-
ally closing.
Mr. Sahm was appreciably relieved,
but he will have to submit to a lesser
operation again within few days. be-
fore complete relief can be obtained.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Purchased the McCarty Property.

Councilman Battle has purchased
the old Mccarthy homestead, which
is conspicuously located on the eleva-
ton adjacent to Sandy's field, and
which gives a delightful view, over
looking the town.
1t is Mr.. Battles intention to alter
and renoVate the residence and trans
form it into delightful home. which
can readily be done because of its loca-
ton
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Secured Promising Position.

x,o M'sI nthryn sn, G,lsn; the ,, profess
tarpohdalc on June 6 for Amityville,
j.. l.. to accept a position with the
family or Robert Bacon. a. junior
membe1 of the firm of J. Pierpont
Mo'garSS Co. Mrs. Bacon is in poor
health and Miss Gillen has been Sc
cured to care for her. Later in the
summer she will accompany the Ba-
cons on trip through Europe. Miss
illien is one of the most capable
members of her profession in this city
ana her host of friends will be pleased
to learn of this most 1attering offer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22

| Sore throat has many names. Some
| call it catarrh of the pharynX. 1t is
| also called chronic tonsilitiS. FOllicular
| pharyngitis is the name that doctors
| delight to call it, as they generally pre-
! fer the longer words. Public speakers
and preachers are so prone to have
| sort throat that it is sometimes call
ed preachers sore throat.
1t makes little difference what name
we call it-just plain sore throat is
hard enough to bear without indulging
in long names. Chronic sore throat
generally begins by a scratching sem
sation in the throat, and there may be
a little drynesS or constant desire to
keep swallowing. Painful hawking and
swallowing is sure to come later if
nothing is done for it.
Sore throat is almost certain. after
it has become chronic. to gradually eX-
end downward to the lungs. When this
happens consumption is often the re-
suit.
The time to cure sore throat is in its
early stages. A bottle or two of Peruna
is sure to put a stop to the whole
thing. If Mr.. Charles D. Smyth, whose
testimonial appears here, had used Pc
runa at the beginning of his trouble.
he would have been saved years of
sickness caused by neSlecting to use
Peruna in time.
Charles d. Smyth, of Angels Camp,
Cal. says: "Chronic catarrh in the
head. nose and throat has been a
source of trouble and annoyance to me
for more than ten years. | have used
all such medicines as came under my
notice as "a catarrh cure without any
help to me except at times by some,
only a temporary relief, but no cure
"Peruna is a sure cure. There are
no substitutes for Peruna There are
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Carbonda1e Department.

1;agan was walking along and fell
into what is known as the Murray lot.
His limbs were paralyzed by the shock
and fatal symptoms at once devcl-
oped. He was removed to the hos
pital on Saturday, but while wholly
conscious, failed till death relieved
him.
He was seventy years of age and is
survived by Il daughter and five sons.
Two of tho latter. Kearncy and Mat
thew. reside in Forest City. The fun
eral will be held in Forest city at .
o'clock this afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22

q ] q S ] G e p
soundly. have
excellent appe-
titc, and hav-
ing gained in
weight m ore
than I ever did
in my life. |
have used nine
bottles of Peru
ma and no other
medicine to eff
feet my cure.
and / can most
sincerely recon-
mend it to Il
suffering hu-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
The Light Contract.

The Joint light and water committee
held an Interesting session last night,
wrestling with the light contract for
me coming year, A. T., Maloney. of
the Welsbach company, and repre-
sentative of the electric light company
were present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22

vice in the church next Sunday even-
ing. A very interesting service is
promised.
Miss Julie T.. Cruiser, of Montrose
elocutOniSt and entertainer, will give
an entertainment in the Methodist
church on Friday evening, under the
auspices of the Junior league. she
will be assisted musically by home
talent. The admission will be 10
cents
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Rummage Sale Auction

the rummage sale which the ladies
OF the Berean Baptist church have been
conducting In the old Globe store on
salem avenue, will come 10 a close this
evening.
The closing will be marked by an
auction sale which will undoubtedly
be filled with interesting incidents
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Uncalled for Letters.

List OF letters remaining in the Car
hondale postoiiice, May %, 1901, for per-
sons unknown: f. n. Carter, Thomas
collins Harry Freeman, William Fran
els d, T, Lewis. II. L. Morgan, John
V. Somers. j. III. Thomas, Postmaster
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Dr.. Gillis Imnroyed.

There was slight Improvement re-
ported last night in the condition of
Dr. A. +. Gillis.
While the affected eye seemed S,ore
paihtul, yet his condition indicated "A
general Improvement.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Returned to Scranton,

Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse Williams and SON
Rex and daughter Natalie have re-
turned tn their home in Scranton. after
spending Sunday with the latter's par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. G, IL. Lee. of ~
Terrace street, this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Visiting Former Home.

4 Basil Forbes, of New York city son
or former Professor Forbes, of Carbon
dale, Is visiting here at the home of
Mrs Kelly, ON Washington street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
May Dance Tomorrow Nieht

The May dance, over which young
er society circles have been agog for
a number of weeks, will take place in
Burke's hall tomorrow evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Death of Stephen Eagan.

SleRgf sEagsu. at Forest City died
- l-'nser aIcg sttpSg, g,itaL- -aHaas. o'elock
'"Stetddy, inn'nins 'ss d tssllt of the
~ fieS ie& wed trdty evening. Mr.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
manity afflicted as
Charles d. SMITH.

manity afflicted as I have BEEN
Charles d. Smyth.
No other remedy is so widely known
and so universally used for sore throat,
coughs, cold. la grippe and all other
catarrhal diseases.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co.,
of Columbus. Ohio. for a handsomely
illustrated free book on catarrh. 1t
treats of the many phases and stages
of winter catarrh and their cure
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22

Congressman r. C. De Gafenc of ongvew Texas his
Hotel Wellington,
Washington c.
of a
is all and
it catah"-R
Giraffe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-05-22
Farewell to Louis Drummer

Louis Erunner of Belmont street,
who, with Mis-. Drummer will leave to-
The Washington times., 1901-08-03
COKE PROPERTIES COMBINED.
The Frick Company to Manage Steel
Trust Plants.

PlTTsBURG, Aug. 2-Consolidation of
the coke properties of the constituent
concerns OF the United States Steel Cor
poration took place yesterday. All the
officers of the former companies retired,
except those of the Frick Company, which
will hereafter have charge Of practically
all the operations Of the colSing plants
and coal tracts Of the Steel Trust.
The scheme of organization, operation,
and combination is similar to that adopt
ed in the recent consolidation of the Car
negie and National Steel Companies and
the American Steel Hoop Company. The
II. c. Frick, Continental, and the Ameri-
can Coke Companies remain in existence
and operate their plants, as will also the
Eureka Fuel Company. The sales de-
partments of all but the Frick Company,
however, have been abolished.
Thomas Lynch. president Of the Fricll
concern, becomes president OF al four
companies. Now the Frick Company con-
trols four-fifths OF the production and
acreage of the district The number Of
completed ovens owned and controlled is
IS. .3S5, and about 1,00J are building. The
latter will be completed. but no others are
necessary. for u number that now come
into the Fr:ck control were put up for the
purpose of making their owners independ-
ent Of the Frick Company, before the
Steel Trust was formed.
The Washington times., 1901-08-03
HALTED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
The Kansas City Minitoka Fairs
Lottery Scheme Haired.

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 2.-The local pub
lie enterprise promoters have met sharp
check. They have carried the gift enter
prise method of raising funds further and
further till, at last, the limit has been
reached The postoff1ce today received or
ders- to bar from the mails all matter re-
lating to the Kansas City Karnival
Krewes Minitoka Festival, planned for
October The Attorney General of the
United States has pronounced the scheme
by which funds fo- this were being
raised a lottery.
When the first big convention hall was
about ready in the winter of 1S9S-99 more
money was needed, but subscribing had
been very slow, so that the convention
hall directors evolved the gift concert.
Sousas band was engaged and numbered
tickets were advertised for sale at so
cents each. and from public-spirited mer-
chants a great array of gifts were Sc
cured by donation. ranging from a $1,000
Hereford heifer, given by X. b. Armour.
down to sheet music, the givers feeling
amply repaid by the advertising they re-
ceived.
These gifts were distributed among
15O 900 ticket holders by a regular public
rattle. the lucky numbers being drawn
sand dollars was netted by the scheme.
OF course the scheme took. Now the
convention hail needs more money and
another similar enterprise is on, only
tickets are this time % cents and the gifts
are to be awarded to those who guess
most closely the total vote cast in Ohio
at the October election. The big prize is
5000 in gold. There are several $1,000
prizes. The total value of all will be sl5,
32425. So far this has been going swim
mingly.
Then the X. X. *. needed money to run
it's Minitoka Fair. 1t started gift enter
prises 1t was proposed to give eacn
purchaser of a 81 ticket so many admis-
sions to the fair grounds and a chance
for one of 500 lots on which the K-ewe
proposed to build fifty dwellings, the to-
tai advertised value of same being $780,
OOO Tickets have been selling like hot
cakes. But the Government now stops 1t
ALL deciding the matter has gone too far.
However, the Krewe is to meet at once
and hopes to get around the difficulty
by means of a guessing contest" so
making its gifts rewards for skill II
must he said nine people out of ten are
indignant at what they call the Govern
ment's ''prritaHism."
The Washington times., 1901-08-03
AN AGED ODD FELLOW ILL.
Has Belonged to the Order for Sixty
four Years.

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 2.-J. n. Clark,
for sixty-four years an Odd Feliow-said
to be the second oldest in point of mem
bership in the United States-and for
years a grand officer of the order. is dan
eerously Ill at his home here.
Mr.. Clark was eighty-seven years old
Wednesday. He was born In Philadelphia
and spent the years of his young manhood
In Baltimore. coming to Iowa City Octo-
Der l, 1853 Mr.. Clark has lived here al
most forty-eight years and filled many
public offices, serving in different capa-
cities for forty consecutive years.
As an odd Fellow his reputation is more
than State wide. He was Grand Master
of the Iowa order for several years and
Grand Treasurer of the Iowa Encamp-
ment twenty years. Mr.. Clark Joined
the order in Baltimore January 80, 1887.
associating himself with Gratitude Lodge,
which, he often said, was the first lodge
in the United States to erect building as
its home He was admitted to Jerusalem
Encampment No. !, 1T Baltimore. June D.
1910. and he there received the Golden Rule
and Royal Purple degrees June 10, 1870
Mr. Clark was also member of the Ma
sonic and Pythian orders. During the
later years of his life he has visited nearly
every Odd Fellows lodge of Importance
In America and was the guest of honor
again and again at fraternal jubilees.
Mr. Clark accords the laurels for senior
ity of membership in the order to but one
man in the United States-John Dessalets.
of Philadelphia, who has been member
for sixty-six years.
In 1896 Mr.. Clark was married in Eli
Cott City. Md, to Miss Jane SturteVant.
They had six children, of whom but one
survives-Mrs. Amanda c. Webb, OF Iowa
The Washington times., 1901-08-03
SEARCHING FOR HIS DAUGHTER
A Virginia Farmer Asks the Police
to Aid Him.

Norman Sinclair, a farmer of Bailey's
Cross Roads. Va, came to Washington
last night in search of his fifteen-year-
old daughter Gertrude. whom he alleges
was brought to this city by her brother
in-law, Thomas z. Clark. from her ia
theirs home Aided by the police, Mr.
Sinclair succeeded in gaining trace OF the
girl and her brother-in-law and left the
Third precinct station at midnight for his
home, believing that his daughter would
be apprehended by the police.
1t appears from the statement made by
the father that the present trouble is the
elimination of d long series of domestic
differences. during which Clark, who
married one of Mr.. Sinclair's daughters,
is said to have frequently threatened to
kill his wife and child. Clarks father
Michael Clark. who resides at 100 Twen-
ty-flrst Street northwest, told the police
last night that he had seen nothing of
his son or the Sinclair girl. 1t was re-
ported last night that Clark and the girl
had been seen on Pennsylvania Avenue
in company with a strange man. The
police. however, were unable to verify