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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
BEAVERS FOR VAN SAINT
COLONY CT THE ANIMALS DES-
TINED FOR ITAsCA.

CHICAGO Aug. 2O.-Among the entries
at the custom house today was one of
four live beavers. which were consigned
to Gov. s. r. Van Ssnt, of Minnesota.
The little animals came over on the
steamer. ". L. Brown, from Depot Har-
Dor, Ont. and are q present from the
minister OF Crown!ands. OF the province
of Ontario to the people of Minnesota.
The beavers Will be placed in Itascs park.
the state preserve at the headwaters Of
the Mississippi river and are Intended
as a nucleus to form a colony Of The
interesting animals. which are now al
most extinct in the United States. The
specimens are from Algonquin park, the
great Canadian garae preserve, and arc
In charge OF Timothy OLeary of :he
Canadian rangers. AS the animals are
imported Tor public geological co!iee-
ton 40 duty was paid.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
AMERICAN MACHINE BETTER
Yankee Locomotive Wins in Con-
test with British.

KINGSTON. Jamaica. Aug. 20.-Another
heavy test of the respective merits of
English and American locomotives on the
railroad here has resulted In a great VIC
tory for the latter which drew 126 tons
over the heaviest part of the line in
seven minutes under the schedule time
The English locomotive completely failed
TO make even regular time. English ex-
perts and the local railroad officials were
present at the test which was a great
disappointment to the former
Having in mind the relative cost of the
locomotives the government here is ex-
pected to make strong Representation to
the crown agents in London who are ar
ranging the purchases.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
NO NEWS AT WASHINGTON.
Foreign Press Comment Occasions
Surprise in OmcinIdom.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2O.-There was an
entire absence of Developments on the
Colombian Venezuelan situation at the
navy and state departments today. Some
surprise and amusement has been caused
by the CONF nts of the German press to
the effect tn the United States has III
terror motives in taking precautionary
measures relative to affairs on the
isthmus. Such expressions, 1t is stated.
show an entire lack of knowledge of the
plain purposes of this government to
take no hand in the Southern troubles.
except for the protection Of American in
terosts or. in execution Of the require
ments of our treaty with Colombia. How
ever, these comments receive no serious
attention from those IN authority, as they
are expressive only Of individual opinion.
It is noticeable, however, that the South
American countries most concerned have
no such concern as to American purposes
as those expressed IN sorne OF the Eu-
ropean newspapers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
MAKING STUDY OF LEPRosY.
st. Louis Physician Will Isolate
Himself From the World.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 2c.-Dr. Louis Knapp,
aged forty, a practicing physician of this
city, has separated himself from his wife
and four children, ard will become iso-
lated from the world, to nurse Dong
Gong, a Chinese leper, who was found
here two weeks ago. The doctor took
final leave of his family today.
DR.. Knapp and his patient will live in a
three-room frame house now being built
oy the city authorities at quarantine, un-
til the necessity for his service shall have
ended. DR.. Knapp viii take his library
to quarantine, and devote the greater
part of his time to the study of leprosy.
There were five other applicants for the
position
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
Freight Goes Up in Smoke.

OMAHA, Neb., Aug. 2O.-The freight
sheds and twenty-five loaded and twenty
five empty cars belonging to the Union
Pacific railroad, were burned at the
transfer depot of that company in Council
Blufts TINS afternoon, causing a loss es-
timated at 100000. The sheds were fnil
of freight recently unloaded, which was
also destroyed. The fire is supposed to
have caught from sparks of a passing
locomotive.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
coLOMBIAN MINISTER TALKS.
Says HIS Government Had Nothing
to Do WIN Invasion of VenexueIm.

to Do With Invasion of Venezuela.
COLON, Colombia, Aug 20-Dr Rico,
Colombian minister to Venezuela, publish
ed a letter while in Curacao denying the
assertion of President Castro that Co
lOmbta had invaded Venezuela. In the
course of the letter, he declared emphati-
cally that Gen. Rangel Garbiras, who is
a Venezuelan, was the chief invader and
that 1t need surprise no one if he were
aided by a few insurgent Colombians, un-
der the direction of Gen. Uribe-Ur
DR.. Luis de Roud, one of the commits
sioners for defining the boundaries with
Venezuela, has arrived at the isthmus
The Chinese assert that among the
raiders at Emperador station last Satur-
day night We're several negroes from
Jamaica, who, after iogging Chinese
traders, demanded and obtained 5000.
Exchange at Barranquilla is rising in
leaps and bounds. An American dollar is
now equivalent TO 81 in Colombian paper
money.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
washington time; p. m. st. Paul.
River Bulletin

River forecast till s p. M Wednesday,:
The Mississippi river will remain station
airy or fall slightly in the vicinity of
Paul.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
rsomotlon Tor Murchaud.

PARIS. Aug. 2o-Lieut Col Marchand.
~ Fashcda fame. has been promoted TO
he chief sonpmard cf Z tr.gade o. French
.-oop5 in China
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
Q. S. S. AIabama at Han.pton ltoeas

NEWPORT NEWS, Va, Aug. 2f--The
battleship Alabama. OF the North Allan
tic squadron, arrived in Hampton Roads
at o'clock this afternoon.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21
PRESIDENT OF VENEZUELA DIS
CUsSEs INVASION OF REPUB.
Lie BY COLOMBIA
SAYS ENEMY WAS REPULsED
Martial Law l-Nists in the States
bordering the Frontier, Which
is Guarded by
Troops.
IOWA STARTS FOR PANAMA

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug. 2O.-The bat
tleship Iowa sailed this afternoon for
Panama. She will stop at Acapulco for
coal. The distance from San Francisco
TO Panama is S,274 miles, and the trip
will occupy about twelve days
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-08-21

NEW YORK, Aug. 2O.-Henry WilIar
Beam. counsel for one of the asphalt com
panies arrived today on the steamer
Maracaloo from Venezuela. Mr.. Beam
said:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
GREEN RIDGE.

The ladies of the Asbury Methodist
Episcopal church will conduct Il rum
mage sale at 126 Washington avenue
today and tomorrow. the proceeds of
which will be applied TO the parsonage
fund.
Rev. George Lees. pastor of the East
Market Street Primitive Methodist
church, has filed lien against the
church at Hazleton Of which he was
pastor before being transferred to
Scranton by the last conference. His
claim Is for $3.50 unpaid salary.
Miss Cora Griffin has resumed her
position as teacher at No. - school. af-
ter an absence of several months, dur
ing which she has been pursuing
course Of study in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Sweet and family, of Monsey ave-
nue.. are moving TO Fleetvlle.
At regular meeting of the Wood
men of America, held last evening in
Masonic hall, Dickson avenue, three
candidates were initiated and eleven
propositions for membership were re-
ceiyed.
Two candidates will receive the
initiatory degree at the regular
meeting of Green Ridge lodge, /. o. O.
r., this evening in Masonic hall, Dick
son avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17

A"quict home wedding occurred at .
clock last evening at the residence of
x-Alderman Moses Andrews. 433 sixth
trcet. when Thita. the only daughter
of the well known magistrate, was
Inited in marriage to William II. Nor
san. of lilj Luzernc street. The ccre-
mony was performed by Rev. Hugh
Davies. pastor of the South Main Ave-
nue. Welsh Calvinistic Methodist
church. in the presence of the immed
ate relatives and friends OF the young
couple.
The bride was unattended ana was
becomingly gowned in a dress of plum
colored material. trimmed with gold
braid and white satin. She is a very
beautiful young woman with host
of admirers and the announcement Of
her marriage will come as a surprise
10 many OF her most intimate acquaint-
ances.
The groom is one OF West Scranton :
lEost stable young men. who by per-
severance ana hard work. has risen to
~ position of much responsibility with
the Delaware, I.ackawanna ana West
crn company Recently Mr.. Morgan
was promoted to an important posi-
tion in the counting department at the
Brisbin mine, where hundreds of tons
of coal are prepared for shipment every
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morgan will dispense
with n bridal tour and establish their
permanent residence with the brides
father on Sixth street, where the fam
lily has resided many years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
Nubs of News.

The Republicans of the Second dis
trict of the Nineteenth ward held a
caucus in kramers hall last evening
The following were nominated: Thomas
Hanley, judge of election; Thomas
Quinn. register of voters; Philip Dip
pre-, jr., Inspector
Minervus Xylander. of Stone avenue
has returned from two months stay
i'm New York.
Ladies' auxiliary, Ancient Order OF
HibernianS, gave an entertainment
and social to their members and in
vited guests in Pharmacy hall last
evening. The following programme
was rendered: Orchestra; solo, Miss
Nellie Lavelle: recitation, William Gil
roy: Irish selection, orchestra; humor-
Gus recitation, Miss Winifred Durkin:
solo. John Washburn: solo, John
Sheridan. After the entertainment, re-
freshments We're served. A social fol-
lowed.
Forest band will meet this evening in
Kramer's hall.
Miss Lizzie Racht, of Wayne county,
is the guest of Mrs. Richard Riedmil-
Ter, on Crown avenue.
Charles Schank is confined to his
home with the grip.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
Surprise Party.

A very pleasant surprise party was
held at the home of Mrs. Isaac Rob-
inson, of 1855 Hampton street, recently.
Music was furnished by Masters
John, and William Thomas. All kinds
of games and dancing was INDUCED in
until IL o'clock p, m, when they sat
down to a bountiful repast of good
things.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
John Nicholson, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Mott, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas watkins,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. G. Mott, Mr.. and Mrs.
@. Carpenter, Mr.. and Mrs. e. w.
Brockway, Mr.. and Mrs. g. Snyder.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Harris, Mr. and Mrs.
j. Masters. Mr.. and Mrs. G. Nichols.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. Mason. Misses Anna
Harris. Minnie Mooley, Kate Gregory,
Ana Evans, Mabel Brockaway.
Messrs. John Williams, George Robin
son, William Thomas. John Thomas,
w. ]. Thomas, Joseph Robinson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
General News Notes.

The West side Central Republican
club will hold an important meeting
this evening, to which every member is
invited to attend.
4 large crowd of young people at
tended the social in Mcars' hall last
evening given under the auspices of the
Twentieth Century Social club. Pro-
fessor Hayes played during the dances.
4 good supper will he served for IL
cents this evening by the Ladies' Aid
society of the First Baptist church at
the home of Mrs. Robert Peckens, 1l2
North Lincoln avenue.
st. Brenden's new home fair and
festival at 122 North Main avenue will
be re-opened this evening for the bal
ance OF the week. All the remaining
prizes not to be disposed of by chance
will be put on the plum tree for dis
trlDution.
An entertainment and social will be
held in Red Mems hall this evening at
the close of Camp No. 17S. =. o. S. OF
AS regular meeting.
Rev. Alrich's Bible class will meet in
the Young Women's Christian associ-
alton rooms at 4 o'clock this afternoon.
The Y. +. G. club will meet at s p. m.
w. w. Adair, secretary of the Railroad
Young Mems Christian association, will
lead the gospel meeting SATURDAY even
ing. The subject will be AN Eternal
Salvation"
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Il. Healey, Of
Meridian street, son.
The Irresistible club of st. Leo's bat
talon will conduct box social at their
rooms on Wednesday evening, Jan. 80
One hundred and forty children were
vaccinated at the West Side hospital
yesterday. The Tribune is authorized
to state that no more cases will be
treated until further notice. The task
has been greater than the hospital at.
tendants anticipated and they need a
rest.
\ number of boys have been setting
fire to the trees in West Park. The
owners of the tract have been notified
and several arrests will be made in
consequence.
Alderman John =. Kelly, of the E,igh-
teenth ward. is slowly recovering from
his illness on South Seventh street.
The funeral of the late William Frini
will take place this afternoon at .
o'clock Services will be held at the
Shurtleff residence on North Washing
ton avenue and interment will be made
in Forest Hill cemetery. Members of
the Washburn Street Presbyterian
church will attend. DR.. Moffat will be
in charge of the funeral.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
CAN'T DISPUTE This
BeCaSSe II Is a Local Trans
action and the Citizen is on
the Spot to Confirm Il.

The reader of this must concede two
important points. first. what follows
having taken place In Scranton can
easily be investigated and proved to be
true; second. there is a vast difference
between opinions publicly expressed by
resident of Scranton In Scranton To-
cal papers and the opinions daily met
with in the same papers columns.
which were originally drafted in Maine
acknowledge both points:
Mrs. Sarah Farrell, OF 1919 Price
street, Hyde Park. says: ] honestly
believe II it had not been for Doans
Kidney Pills / would now be in my
grave. Six years ago my kidneys COM
menced to trouble me. At first did
not pay much attention to 1t, but 1t
kept getting worse and other eymp-
toms appeared. / tried many medi-
cines. but without obtaining permanent
relief. ] was so bad that blood passed
from me; my back ached so I could
not get up or down; I was short OF
breath, and finallyI had to take to my
bed. ! was growing weaker and my
suffering became more intense, and the
doctor said he was doing all he could
for me. l often wished and prayed
for death, for ] had given up hope oe
getting relief. My mother had Doan's
Kidney Pills brought to her notice. and
got a box from Matthews Brothers.
drug store. / took them and the first
box did me so much good 7 got more.
After the fourth box / thanked God
that I had found a remedy which had
given me a new lease of lifc."
For sale by all dealers. Price. 50
cents per box. Foster Milburn Co..
Buffalo, y. Y, sole agents for this
United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
PREPARING FOR THE FIGHT.
The Ruhlin-Jeffries Affair Is to Be
Pulled OFF on TIME.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press,
Cincinnati. Jan. 16.-There We're
rumors here tonight that the contest
between Jeffiies and Rubin at Saen-
gerfest hall, February 10, would be
called off by the Saengerfest board
within twenty-four hours. This, how
ever. has been denied by Chairman
Witte, the attorney for the board, and
Manager L. G. Cook, the representa-
tive of William Brady, and others. The
fight promoters tonight state that the
work of remodeing the building will
begin on Friday next, and according
TO Manager Cook, tickets for the con-
test will he on sale next Wednesday,
January %.
William Madden, Ruhlin's manager,
said that training quarters had been
secured at Newport, Ky, and that
Ruhlin would begin training at the end
Of the present week. Jeffries will prob
ably train in this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
THE LOoTING IN CHINA.
Resolution of Inquiry Laid on the
Table in the House.

b. Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Washington, Jan. 16.-In the house
today Mr.. Hull Uowa), chairman of
the committee on military affairs, re-
ported back the De Almond resolution
calling on the war department for all
information relative to the alleged ac-
ton of General Chaffee in protesting
against the looting of China, with the
recommendation that it lie on the
table.
Accompanying the report Mr., Hull
submitted the letter of the secretary
of war already published, explaining
the difficulty i'm obtaining the required
information and pointing out that it
could not be procured until after the
expiration of the present congress.
Mr.. DeArnond (Mo), the author Of
the resolution, said that he had been
moved to introduce it. by a paragraph
in the newspapers which was very
credltable to General Chaffee. in which
it was recited that he had rebuked
or protested against the conduct OF an
officer of foreign government in re-
gard to the looting in China. The
paragraph indicated that neither the
American commander nor the Ameri-
can soldiers We're responsible for the
barbarity and dishonesty which had
taken place in that unhappy country.
lie had desired only to pI Iocure official
confirmation of the reports. but the
reasons given by the secretary Of war
for not pressing the resolution We're
entirely satisfactory to him.
The resolution was then laid upon
the ble and the house went into COM
mittee OF the whole and resumed the
| consideration of the river and harbor
hill
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Marriage of James McGuinnes and
Miss Nora Cuff in st. Johns
Catholic Church.

a pretty wedding took place yester-
day afternoon at 4.S0 p. m., when
James McGuinnes, of 1923 Remington
avenue. and Miss Nora Cuff, of May
field. We're united in marriage. The
ceremony was performed in st. Johns
Catholic church, on Fig street, by Rev.
j.. j. Melley.
The bride was attired in gown Of
steel gray, trimmed with velvet and
Irish point lace and carried bouquet
of white roses. The bridesmaid, Miss
Alice McGuinnes, sister of the groom
wore a gown of seal brown with vel
vet trimmings and carried u bouquet
OF bridal roses. The groom was at
tended by Fred Rempe. The ushers
were James Cuff, John McGunnes,
William Mooney and NJ. Sherman.
Out-of-town guests present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Cuff. of May
field; Miss Anna Gavin, Miss Name
Bulger and Mr.. Andrew Moran, OF
Pittston; James Cuff. a student at ST.
Michaers college. Toronto, Canada.
After the ceremony there was "a re-
ception at the groom's home, where the
wedding dinner was served. The couple
left at midnight for New York, Phila-
delphia and other points of interest.
Upon their return they will be at home
at 1920 Remington avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
WEST SCRANTON

Mary James and John SLUT was
groomsman. Miss Hannah Croft aged
3 years. niece of the groom, carried
the bridal roses In the professional to
the parlor. where the nuptial knot was
tied. Both ladies were becomingly at
tired in caster-colored gowns. with
white liberty satin trimmings. The
flower girl was dressed in white silk.
Following the congratulatory recep-
ton n collation. was served, In which
many relatives of the bride and groom
participated. together with the follow
ing out -of- town guests: John w. Jones
and family. Jermyn; Mr.. and Mrs.
James Croft. Misses Loretta Cook and
Margaret Stcrner, Berwick.
The young couple will dispense with
wedding trip and for the present will
reside with the brides parents. They
were the recipients Of many useful and
costly wedding gifts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17

Word was received here yesterday
announcing the sudden death in Phil
adelpha of Peter Moran, of MIL street.
Mr.. Moran left home on the day pre-
vious in apparently good health to go
TO Philadelphia, where he had been
called to what was thought to be the
deathbed of a sick brother.
He reached his destination about Z
o'clock and at 10 o'clock he was sud-
denly stricken with heart failure and
died in a few minutes. Mr.. Moran
was one of the towns oldest residents.
being in his sixty-eighth year. The
funeral arrangements have not yet
been completed. his son. Patrick. being
at present in Philadelphia attending to
the bringing Of the body here. The
deceased Is survived by his widow and
five grown-up children. They are:
John j.. Patrick C., Thomas L. and
the Misses b. a. and Mary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
An Excellent Lecture.

The people OF Bellevue were treated
to an excellent lecture. with stcreopti-
con views, by Rev. William Davies. at
the Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Metho-
dist church last evening. The subject
was ION Seas and Lands; or, From
London to Australia"
Rev. Davies was noted traveller
prior to his coming to Scranton. and he
described many interesting scenes
which he encountered on his trip over
the country and seas. He is a pleas
ing talker and held the undivided at
tention of his audience throughout the
discourse.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
Told in a Few Lines.

Patrick Flanagan, a young man,
employed as driver at Spenccrs mine,
had the misfortune TO have his foot
between mine cars at the wrong time
yesterday. and as a result is suffering
from a badly squeezed foot, nj his home
on Drinkcr street.
Vito Yetso, who about two weeks
ago shot his former boarding mistress
Mrs. Lafalso. Of Smith street, was
yesterday apprehended by Special Of
ficer McGrail. Squire Cooney held
the prisoner under $500 hail for his ap-
pearance at a hearing to be held to-
night at o'clock.
Louis Vanness was held under $3Oo
bail by Squire Cooney yesterday.
charged by Michael Hclleran with as
sault and battery. A hearing in tn.
case will take place today at ! o'clock.
Mrs. !. G. Hitchner and Miss Name
Lewis. OF Pittston. visited Mrs. r. J..
Warg, Of Dudley street, yesterday.
Mrs. G. W. r. Allen is suffering from
the prevailing malady at her home
on Dudley street.
Mrs. Il. j. Haughton left yesterday
for a months visit with friends at
New York and Baltimore.
Rev. w. II. Gibbon is confined to
his home with a mild attack of the
grip.
The condition Of Mrs. Peter Siegle
was somewhat improved Yesterday,
and her early recovery Is now looked
for
Fred Rutler former resident hero,
died last night at the home of his
aunt. Mrs Thompson, of Blakely
street. He had been a sufferer for
some time from consumption. He was
son of John Butler, of Avoca, and a
grandson of the late John Butler, Of
this place. Funeral notice later.
Rev. r. II. Brooks of Wilkes-Barr
conducted the md-week service at the
Presbyterian church last night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
GER Mine.

The evangelistic services in the Dun
more Methodist Episcopal church are
increasing in interest and in numbers
attending. Rev. W. A. Dunnett. the
popular Canadian evangelist, is speak
ing each evening. lie is an ELOQUENT
preacher and is always successful
wherever he labors. His subject last
night was Where Is Your Lamb"
His subject tonight will be Because"
Miss Daisy Belle Hall Is charming
everybody who hears her. with her
wonderful singing. She has a voice Of
marvellous sweetness and power and
thoroughly cultivated, and has conse-
Grated IL to singing for Jesus.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-01-17
Tripp Avenue Church.

The revival services in the Trip
Avenue Christian church was attended
last night by the finest audience yet.
Rev. Mr. Cobb spoke from the twenty
second verse Of eighth chapter of
John: That where | go you can not
come. You will die in your sins"
The Rcv. Mr.. Kramer was present
and lent his assistance and favored the
audience with u solo, Almost Per-
suaded." At the close of the services
six persons were baptized.