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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
JERMYN AND MAYEIELD.

"A number of young people were en-
tertained at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
feter Mccarthy, of Mayfield, in honor
or their daughter Madeline's eighth
blrthday. During the evening Mr.. and
MRS Mccarthy presented their daush-
ter with a beautiful diamond ring. The
evening was spent in a very ENJOYABLE
manner, and luncheon was served
Ihose present We're Misses Anna Sulll.
van, Elizabeth Mack, Loretta Grady
Agnes and Kate Maloney, Sarah Men
delson, Name Grady, Anna Greene
Mary Movies, Lillian and Madeline
walker, Mamie McGuinness Gertrude
Edmunds, ella Mack, Eva and Beatrice
Hutchings, Doloret Cunningham, Ella
and Clara Neary, Ethel Usher, Belle
smith, Mamie Cole, Margaret Pugh,
Margaret Hennigan, of Carbondale,
and Miss Madeline McCarty; Messrs.
Harold Greene, James Edmunds, Carl
Cunningham, Leonard Walker Edward
and Walter Edmuuds, Francis Cole.
John Grady, Gaylord Edmunds, Joseph
Mcdonald, Philip McGouldrick, Will
lam and Joseph Hart, Earl Matthews.
James and Edward Daley, of Mayfield; !;
Michael Hennigan, of Carbandale.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Woman's Home Missionary society will
be held at the Methodist Episcopal
parsonage Thursday afternoon at 8
o'clock.
Miss Emma Reid and brother, Harry,
OF Philadelphia, spent the past few
days with friends here.
The Delaware and Hudson company
VIII pay their colliery employees here
on Thursday,
Mrs. Pryor, of Second street, who is
spending the winter with her daugh
ter, Mrs. II. j. DeGraw, at Poyntelle,
has been quite sick for some time. Her
little grandchild, Keith DeC;raw, is also
sick with measles.
Mrs. Van Gorder, OF Scranton, spent
yesterday with friends in town.
There viii be teachers institute al
Montdale, saturday afternoon and
| evening. The first session will begin
! at O'Clock. Essays will be read by
Misses Neyhart, Cargil and Foster
Prof. Barrett, of Jermyn, Is expected
| and also Prof. Graves, to take part in
| the afternoon, The evening session
will commence at 7.30 o'clock and will
be as follows: Essay, "Ivanhoe," Miss
Annie Cure essay, whittier, the Poe,
| and Reformer," Miss Ruth Miller: ad,
dress, How Parents May Assist the
| Teacher In the Moral Development OF
Their Children" Prof. w. r. Graves
| address, Education of Farmers Sons
and Daughters" Ralph Miller; recita
tion, Miss Tyler; music by the choir.
The condition OF Miss Minerva Nc.
! Laushlin, Of the Powder mills, who
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Institute at Montdale.

There will be a teachers institute at
Montdale Saturday afternoon and
evening. Tho first session will begin
ut o'clock. Essays will be read by
Misses Neyhart. Cargill and Foster
Professor Barrett, Of Jermyn, Is ex-
pected, and also Professor Graves, to
take part in the afternoon.
The evening session viii commence
at 730: Essay, "Ivanhoe," Miss Annie
Cure; essay. whittier, the Poet and
Rcformer," Miss Ruth Miller; an az =.
dress. How Parents May Assist the
Teacher in the Moral Development of
Their children" Professor W. r.
Graves: address, Education of Far
mers' Sons and Daughters" by Ralph
Miller: recitations by Miss Tyler; mu-
sic by the choir.
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DALTON.

ROLAND Charles. student at East
Stroudsburg Normal school. spent sun
day at his home in this place.
Rev. A. w. Cooper preached in the
Methodist church at Kingston on sun
day. His pulpit here was occupied by
Il. NJ. Johns, n ministerial student OF
Wyoming seminary.
Howard Kresge, Grace Won Storch
and Ralph Sherman are III with
measles.
The members OF the Dalton High
school gave pleasing entertainment
in the Baptist church on Friday even
ing last Over $37 was realized, which
Will be used for the benefit of the
senior class.
y wreck occurred yesterday morning
on the Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western railroad at LaPlume. by two
engines colliding. No one was injured
but traffic was blocked for some time
on the north bound track.
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Purdon arrived
home from Tunkhannock on Monday,
where they had been visiting their sick
parents. Mr.. Purdon was quite III dur
ing his absence.
The Women's Christian Temperance
union will hold it's regular meeting on
| Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the
home of Mrs. O. w. Mason.
There is an increased attendance at
the public schools this week, owing to
the abating of the epidemics of grip
and measles.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Il. Finn are enter
tanning the formers sister, from Clif-
ford
Mrs. Frank Won Storch was a visitor
in Scranton on Monday.
4 supper will be served in the Bap-
tist church on Friday evening for the
benefit OF the Sunday school. The sup
per will be ready at O'Clock. and the
price will be ten cents.
Mrs. Theodore Miller is entertain.
ing her father and mother. Mr.. and
| Mrs. Reese.
Mr.. and Mrs. Coleman entertained
friends on Sunday from Scranton.
Fred Snyder who recently purchs sed
q camera. is becoming quite AN expert
| photographer
On Sunday morning at the Baptist
| church the forty-fifth anniversary Of
the organization of the church will be
| celebrated The pastor will preach a
| sermon appropriate tn the occasion,
! and the choir will render some special
music. In the evening the service will
| be in charge of the Women's Home
| and Foreign Missionary society of the
| church.
Miss Molly Brown. who has been
| confined to her home with measles, is
improving
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per. which will be held In Llewellyn's
hall on March 81, a pleasurable AFFAIR.
At the services In the Calvary Bap-
list church on Sunday evening special
music was rendered. Solos were given
by Miss Edith and Richard Watkins;
duet by Messrs. Richard watkins and
Harry Evans. Two selections were
rendered by the church auartette.
Mrs. Richard Roberts, of Washing
ton street, who has been confined to
her home with rheumatism, has suf-
fered a relapse.
John r. Thomas, of North Scranton
was the guest of relatives here on
Monday.
Mrs. Alfred Welsh. OF Hazleton, Is
the guest of her daughter. Mrs. Thomp-
son, of Main street.
Thomas J. Powell. of the Century
Hose company, No. 2, Is candidate
for the appointment as chief of the
fire department.
Mrs. John Service, of Wilkes Barre,
is visiting her parents, Contractor and
Mrs. J. +. Taylor of Main street.
Mrs. Richard OHoro and Miss Ethel
Reese, of Main street are visiting
relatives In Carbondale.
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New Telephone Connected.

on Monday the Carbondale Tele-
phone company completed their con-
nection with the new exchange at
Scranton, and Manager $. S. Jones
held the first conversation over the
new line. Scranton connections Will
not be given the public for month
yet, the wire being for the private use
Of the telephone officials for some time
10 come Local subscribers will have
use OF the line just as soon as the
scranton telephone list can be COM
pleted. Part OF it is now in the hands
Of the printer and II is expected that
within twenty days, at least, 1t will be
In the hands of the subscribers.
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OLD FORGE.

The pastor of the Brick Methodist
Episcopal church, thinking that former
members Of this church and circuit of
the olden days would like once more
to visit the old Brick church" and
meet the friends and pastors of former
days, has arranged for a home gath
ering TO take place on Tuesday, March
>, l9l. All former members Of the
church are cordially invited to attend.
The following is the programme:
Morning Service--"The Past" 9.3O
Love Feast. led by Rev. j. r. Wagner;
1880. preaching service; devotions,
Rev. ]. l.. Race; sermon. Rev. F. \.
King; Ills, after service. Rev. Austin
Griffin, d. d. Dinner served in the
basement by the ladies of the church
Afternoon Service--"The Present." .,
praise service, led by Rev. j. e. Sweet,
d. D.; go. historical sketch, pastor;
8, preaching service; devotions, Rev.
Joseph Madison: sermon, Rev. Z. L.
Santec; twentieth century service, Rev.
w. H. Pearce, ID. d. Supper served in
the basement at $50. Evening Service
THE Future" I, preaching service;
devotions, led by Rev, y. j, Hawlcy;
sermon, Rev. 7. y. Shipman; consecra-
tion service. Rev. Austin Griffin, ID. D.
William Drake, Of Paterson, y. j..
who has been spending a few days with
his parents in this place. has returned
home.
The Ladies' Home Missionary society
will meet at the home of Mrs. Edward
Barnes on Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Foote, OF
Wilkes Barre, spent Sunday with rela =
tives In this place.
The entertainment at brakes hall
was we'll attended last Saturday even
ing.
fned TO his home the past week with
quinsy, is improving slowly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27

seemed as if was sick from head to
foot. I not only had catarrh of the
head, nose and throat, but the catarrh
had invaded the whole system: the
mucous membranes OF the whole body
were unable to perform their functions.
The pelvic organs were also affected.
and I had female trouble so bad |
could not walk
But now | have regained my health
again and ! cannot thank you enough
for your advice. May God give you a
long life and bless your work."-Mrs.
Maria Goertz.
Why Suffer Longerp
It would be well-nigh impossible to
enumerate all the consequences to
woman's life which naturally result
from neglected case of pelvic catarrh
Whatever they are there can be no
doubt that in most cases 1t Is entirely
unnecessary for them to continue. An
intelligent course OF treatment with
Peruna will. in most cases, effect an
entire cure.
Peruna Prevented an Operation.
Mrs. Minnie Sleeves. President I'LL
nois Woman's Alliance, writes from ~
Delaware Place, Chicago, ILL.,:
The Pcruna Medicine Co., Columbus,O.;
Gentlemen--"Ev since my son, now
grown. was born l have suffered with
some peculiar weakness of the pelvic
organs which no medicine seemed to
reach.
MY physicians finally suggested an
operation, which | was considering,
when my sister asked me to try Pc
runa as a last resort. She had used II
and been greatly helped Perura
simply worked wonders with my whole
system. and in a few weeks the pains
began TO go away. ] felt so much bet
ter that ] kept on taking It and an,
now In perfect health. I give great
praise to this splendid medicine, and
certainly advise suffering women to
try it when all else fails."--Mrs. Minnie
Sleeves.
If you do not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman.
giving a full statement OF your case,
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O.
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A Birthday Party.

y number of the juvenile friends of
Hera Fassett assembled at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. julius +. a.
Tingley, on Washington avenue, yes
terday afternoon TO help Zera cele-
brate the tenth anniversary of her
birth. There were ten in the party of
callers, and they had a royal time
playing games and making merry, and
iii disposing of very nice luncheon.
The little hostess is a niece of Mr. and
Mrs. Tingley and the daughter of Mrs.
r. +. Morris, of Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
Has ReSigned.

The many friends of John Newton,
the courteous assistant librarian of
the Carbondale Public Labrary, vii
regret TO learn that he has rendered
his resignation. which will take effect
on Thursday. Miss Isabelle Yarring-
ton will succeed him. Mr.. Newton has
been connected with library Tor i've
years and is one OF the most popular
young men in the city. He expects
to take an examination for entrance
into the Annapolis Naval academy. He
was selected as an alternate at the
competitive examination held by Con-
gressman Connell, and he and the
principal candidate will pass entrance
examinations next May. He is IL son
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Newton, Of VIII
liams avenue.
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The Clerks Union.

The Retail Clerks Protective asso-
ciation. No. 1l6, met last evening in
the auditorium of st. Rose hall and a
large number of new names were add
ed to the roster of charter members.
general invitation had been extend
ed to all the clerks in the city to he
presen., and from appearances the 'n-
vitation was accepted by the major,-
ty. The new mercantile unions stare
out with rosy prospects, as a great
many of the employers look upon l..
vita the kindliest feelings and have
urged their employees to join.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
BRITISH TAXATION RECEIPTS
Comparative Yield of Direct and In
direct Imports,

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Pr's..
London, Feb, 26-Replying in the
house of commons today To Sir How
ard Vincent Conservative Sir Michael
Hicks Beach, chancellor OF the eN-
chequer said for the year ending
March 20, 1900, direct taxation contrib
uted asa per cent, and indirect tax
alton SIG per cent. OF the public reve-
nue.. He was unable 10 give the figures
of foreign countries, and pointed out
that In the case of countries like the
United States and Germany compari-
son was apt to be misleading.
During the course of a statement on
public business, Mr.. 4. j, Balfour, the
government leader, mentioned the fact
that the supplementary estimates for
this year would be very heavy, includ-
ing over sl,OO0,0O0 for the navy and
f3,000,000 for the army.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
! Office
| BURKE
! BUILDING
THE ORGAN RECITAL.
A Delightful Entertainment and a
Large Audience.

The FIRST OF the series Of three organ
rccltals given under the auspices of the
Trinity Guild for the organ fund of the
Trinity Protestant Episcopal church
was rendered last evening in the new
church edlflce. 4 very large audience
was present and the programme pre-
sented was heartily enjoyed. The well
known player of Scranton, Charles II.
Doersam. presided at the keyboard and
he displayed almost faultless technique
and was literally applauded. He
was assisted by Miss Garagan, So
prano; Miss Black, contralto, and
Ralph u. Williams. baritone. all Of
the second Presbyterian church choir
in Scranton. Each of these vocalists
was in excellent voice and gave pleas
ire to their auditors.
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Was Visiting Friends in Town.

Frank Commando, an Italian, 35 years
OF age, living on Diamond avenue,
Scranton, who was reported missing
on Feb. II and for whom a general
alarm was sent out by the Scranton
police. returned 10 that city on Mon
day. II developed that Mr.. Conan
dos absence was due to his making
protracted call on friends in this
city,
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Carbonda1e Department.

fingers on the chain as II spun around.
Somehow his fingers got under the
chain and went between 1t and the
sprocket wheel. The little fellow set
up an agonizing howl and made direct
for the office of DR. David w. Bailey
in the rear. DR.. Bailey found that the
squeeze of the small hand between the
sprocket and the chain had cut of the
first joint of the rorehngcr on the left
hand and had lacerated the second
finger so badly that the nail had to be
extracted. Mrs. Evans was away at
the time the accident happened. and
the small chap displayed astuteness by
going direct to the medical man TO
have his wound dressed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
EARTHQUAKE IN HUNGARY.
Dalmatia Severely Scholarships
Wrecked at Spalato.

BY EXCLUSIVE Wire from The Associatcd Picss,
Vienna, Feb. GA severe earth
quake was experienced throughout the
province of Dalmatia today. A church
tower collapsed at cara, and in the
upheaval of the sea which resulted
numerous craft Were wrecked at Spa
lato.
The peasants at many places fell on
their knees, believing the end Of the
world had come.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
A Lively Scrap.

The habtues of Simpson saloon
were treated TO lively scrap last
night. Two of the FOUNDERS became
engaged In dispute and for half an
hour the air was blue with cuss words.
Unable to settle their dispute in this
manner. they decided to have it out
then and there. They were about
evenly matched as to size and weight,
but were SO unequal in science that,
as a witness put it, there wasn't a bit
of fun in it. No arrests were made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27

Mrs. Maria Goertz, OF Cleo, Okla
homa Ter, writes:
"Dr Hartman's remedies have proven
to be reliable and wonderful. Their
effect upon the system is remarkable.
Peruna quiets the nerves, and is
great specific FOR all forms of chronic
catarrh.
II am very glad to say that I can
write YOU that ! am cured in every
way of catarrh, with which | suffered
terribly for ten years. Ten years ago
my liver stomach and kidneys began
TO cause me trouble For two years
had collie and cramps, which grew
worse: | mad nervous feVers. and 1t
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
The New Disinfector Tried.

The new formaldehyde gas disinfec-
tor which the board OF health has re-
Gently purchased, as told In The Trib-
une yesterday, was given its initial
test yesterday afternoon at the Ener-
gency hospital and successfully demon
strated it's worth. The matron of the
hospital and two of the staff physi-
clans who witnessed the trial We're
very much pleased with it.
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Miss Lawrence III.

Word has been received in this city
of the extreme illness of Miss Mil.
drcd Lawrence, who is confined to n
hospital in Texas, suffering with ty-
phoid pneumonia. Miss Lawrence was
a conspicuous member of Dan IIart's
company when It played The Parish
Priest" in this city few weeks ago.
She was obliged to leave the COM
pany and seek treatment in a hospital.
Her condition is so critical that death
Is expected at any moment.
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underwent an operation at Emergency
hospital. Carbondale. last week, Is not
improving.
James q. Sheppard. Of Scranton,
spent yesterday with friends in town.
The first of q series Of Lenten SER
mons was preached at the Sacred
Heart church Sunday evening by Rev.
Father Carmody The services were
concluded with the benediction OF the
Blessed Sacrament.
Miss Grace Vail spent Saturday with
relatives at Archibald.
Michael Burke, of Mayheld. spent
Sunday in Archibald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
Inauguration Ceremonies Washing
ton, d. c.. March 4th.

ON account Of the above, the Lacka-
wanna railroad will send round trip
tickets to Washington, u. g., at one
way fare for the round, s775. The
route, either via Manunka Chunk ana
Philadelphia, or via Northumberland
and HarrisburG. Tickets will be on
sale good going March lst End and
3rd. and viii be limited for return
leaving Washington not later than
March Sth, 1901. -"
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Doctors Will Banquet.

The regular monthly meeting OF the
tarbondale Medical society will take
place next Monday evening. DR.. David
w. Bailey is TO be the host this month
and he will entertain at the Hotel
American. The business portion of the
evening will begin at o'clock and
professional topics will be discussed
for an hour or so, after which the NJ.
D.s will adjourn to the dining han of
the hotel. where banquet will be
served
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27

Mo, writes the
following to DR..
Hartman in re-
gard to Peruna:
II am feeling
quite we'll now. |
can work again
and am stronger
than I have been
for years, and !
do believe that
Peruna, saved my
life. I am very
thankful to you
for your advice. |
will advise all ]
can to take your
medicine. - Mrs.
Caroline 5 u n d
heilner.
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Special Service.

There will be special service in
the lecture room Of the First Pres
byterian church this evening. 1t will
be preparatory to the quarterly COM
munion next Sunday. Tomorrow
evening the pastor Rev. Charles Lee,
will deliver the usual predatory lee
ture
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
Has Gone to Soldiers Home.

Anthony Walsh, a member of Ser
geant William II. Davies Post, No. 1S7.
Grand Army of the Republic. starte |
for the Soldiers Home. at Danvillc,
H., yesterday afternoon, on the T. ie.
Mr.. Walsh lived on McDonough ave-
nue.. He is an invalid soldier. and is
now suffering from the effects OF ter
rible wounds he received while fight
ing for his country in the Civil war.
IIe served about four years in the
Union army during the late unpleas-
antness."
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Married in Denver.

Word has been received In this city
that Frank Lott, formerly a popular
young man of this town, was married
on Christmas day to Denver young
lady. Mr.. Lott was compelled to go to
the Centennial state because of ILL
health, and his many friends will be
glad to know that he has fully recov-
cred and entered upon marital life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
Amputated His Ringer.

Six-yesr-old Thomas Evans, son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G.. Evans, of 55
Terrace street. made call on the chill
dren of George Giles, next door. yes
terday afternoon. A small bicycle be-
longing to the latter children was a
magnet for the admiration OF Tommy
and he commenced turning the rear
wheel, at the same time leaving his
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-27
POStmiStreSS Mrs. Lucy A. Clark.

This prominent lady writes the following letter The Peruna Medicine
O.,
medicine
quickly effectively
healthy condition"
Lucy A. Clark, Postmse Pennington.
Lucy ~.
n
o.
II
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POPULATION OF GERMANY.
Now 56,345,ol4, an Increase Of
100000 in Five Years.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Pres
Berlin, Feb. a6.--The census taken on
December |, 1900, shows the population
OF the empire to be 56345,024, of which
number 2773l, 067 were males. Thirty
three of the largest towns have popu-
Iations OF over 100000 each. or an ag-
gregate Of 9,l0S,Sl4.
Since 1895 the increase in the popula-
tion of the empire has been about a.
100000, or 77S per cent, the highest
rate of increase for any quinquennis
period during the last thirty years.
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Backache.

To be free from backache is ii lux
ury that many women hardly ever re-
alize. 1T seems as if my back would
break" IL an expression often heard.
OF course there are many otner
causes FOR backache besides pelvic ca
tarrll, but this is by far the most fire.
quent cause. The backache becomes
to such women sort of physiological
barometer by which they can tell the
appr zach of storm. or the recurrence
of "A menstrual period.
Tha large muscles of the back have
become So weakened by the exhaust
i've drain. that instead of sustaining
the delicate mechanism of the woman's
anatomy, they remain loose and tlabby.
serving only as the seat of myalgia or
neuralgia. or else muscular rheuma-
tism. Ache and pain seems to be the
only use such muscles are good for.
Mrs Caroline Sundheimer. Grandin,
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To Study Embalmine.

William ]. McHale, son Of Undertake
er Edward J. McHale, of North Main
street, expects to so to New York
city on Friday, where he will take a
course in embalming under the tutor
ship of Professor Renouard. a we'll
known instructor in this science. He
will be absent about two months.
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Meetings Tonight.

Carbondale lodge, No, 2i9. r. and
a. VI.
Board Of health.
William II. Davies post, No. lS1. G..
\. r.
Pioneer castle, No, 205, a. o. X. NJ. ..
Fidelity ConclaVe, No, 1870, I. u. II.