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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
A Lynohing is Promised.

Weatherforc, 0. T.. April 13.-Thon1as
H. Pemberton, aged IS years was killed
here at midnight Thursday night and six
suspects were arrested and will be held
for Investigation. Their names are Z. ).
Welch, Thomas Mccormick, Charles
Reed, Charles Chapman, J. A Welcn
and J. S. Bowyer. Pemberton, who came
here six weeks ago from GLASGOW, KY,
where his family resides. was assaulted
by some who struck him twice across
the head with a heavy club. The coro-
ners inquest is in progress and If the
guilty person Is found he will be lynch
ed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
RUMOR NOT ENOUGH.
Tennie Clafiin's Plan to Dig Up Her
Dead Husband is Checked.

London. April 1s.-LegaI obstacles will
undoubtedly prevent the exhumation of
the body of Sir Francis Cook. despite
the desire of Lady Cook (formerly Ten
ME Clafiin of New York; to resort to
that method of disposing of rumors
tary has not officially refused her re-
quest he has intimated that there must
be more than rumor on which to grant
a permit for the exhumation of the body
in face of the evidence of physicians and
others of Sir Francis natural demise.
In view of the run1or that Lady Cook
owing to alleged occurrences there is
unwilling to visit her former home at
Richmond she has decided TO again take
up her residence there.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
HAZEN HAS THE CASE.
Says He Will Decide Mayor Question
Soon as Possible.

The Parker Hughes mandamus case
in the district court is in the hands of
Judge Hazen, who has taken the case
under advisement.
Judge A. L. Redden, one of the attor-
neys for Hughes, made the last argu-
me1t at the Friday afternoon session.
He commenced his argument at 80
O'Clock and closed at ALB. Judge Hazcn
announced that he would take the case
under advisement and that he would
reach and hand down his decision as
quio k1y as possible. The decision VIII
probably be made some time next week.
The injunction case was not argued. as
it viii fall If the mandamus case does
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
Flood1ng the. Farms.

independence. Kan. April 13-Owing
to the heavy rains which have fallen in
cessaatly for the last forty-eight hon. s,
all Of the streams in this part of the
county are rising RAPIDLY and it is fear
ed that much damage will be done 10
crops and stock by the high waters. the
Verdigris and Elk rivers at this place
are now bank full and are rising at the
rate of seven inches an hour. Farmers
living in the bottoms are moving their
families and stock to higher lands urtfl
the high water subsidies. In the terri
tory south of hero travel and transpcr-
tatio1 of goods have been greatly i'm
paired on account of the streams bel.g
so swollen that they are imp Iassable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
ORDERS RELEASE.
President Mckinley Directs That
Many Prisoners Be. Discharged.

San Francisco, April 13.-An order has
been issued by President Mckinley di-
recting that the prisoners at Alcatraz
belonging to volunteer regiments SEN
fenced for minor offenses be released.
This is done to enable the men to go
home with their regiments The order
reads that the release shall take place
on the date on which the regiment to
which the prisoner formerly belonged is
mustered out There are about $50 gen
eral prisoners on the island who will be
affected bY the order.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
TO LAUNCH JOHNSON BOON.
Cleveland Mayor Says BE Would Like
to Stop It

Indianapolis, Ind. April 1s.-single
takers have called a meeting for Thurs
day night to launch Tom L. Johnson's
presidential boom in Indiana
Cleveland, O., April 13.-When the
foregoing dispatch was telegraphed to
Mr. johnson at his home, he replied:
IT would like to telegraph not to- I
am not a candidate for the presidency"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
Rugsia orders Submarine Mines

London. April 12.-Joseph Chamber
lain's organ, the Birmingham Post learas
that the Russian ministers of war and
marine have issued joint orders for the
laying of an extensive system OF sub
marine mines at Port Arthur. Vladivo-
stock and elsewhere in those seas Taa
apparatus leaves odessa early in May.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
TOPEKA LEADS.
Stands at the Head of All Cities
in Bank CIearances.

New York. April 1s.-The following table
compiled by Bradstreet, shows the bank
clearings at the principal cities for the
week ending April Il, with the percentage
of increase and decrease as compared
with the corresponding week of last year:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
Weather Indications

Chicago, April 13.-Forecast for Kan
sas: Fair tonight and Sunday; north
west winds
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13
Uopeka state 3ournaI.
INDEX OF TODAY'S PAPER.
SATURDAY, APRIL IS, 1901.

weather predictions for the next a hours:
For Kansas-Fair tonight and Sunday;
winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-04-13

The St Louis fair commission law pro-
vides that the governor shall appoint the
con- znissioners in the month of Septem-
ber. Many think they cannot wait 50
long and the governor is kept busy put
ting applicants Oft every day. Senator
John c. Carpenter Of eSeOsho IS conceded
the chairnanship. Senator SimOns has
been offered 4 place, il is said, and
George w. Wheatley of the Third dis
trict is one Of the most recent to want
Am
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
Christmas Exercises.

The Christmas exercises at the First
Welsh Baptist church will be held this
evening when tho Sunday school chill
dren will present the cantatn santa
Claus Defenders The usual Christ
mas tree exercises will be enjoyed.
The primary department of the Sinip-
son Methodist Episcopal Sunday school
will be entertained at 40 o'clock TINS
a afternoon in the church. Tho adult
scholars will hold their entertainment
Christmas night.
The annual Christmas tree exercises
will be held this evening at the First
Saptist church, and the parents and
friends of the scholars are cordially in-
vitcd to attend.
The First Welsh congregational
church will hold their Christmas cXcr-
cises this evening, for which an elabor-
ate programme has been prepared. 1t
will include recitations. dialogues. SOLOS,
etc. and conclude with the distribution
of presents to the children.
The children's Christmas festival will
he held at st. Davids Episcopal church
on the Sunday evening following Christ
mas.
The members of the Sherman Avenue
Mission will present on Christmas night
n cantata. entitled Santa Claus.
under the direction of Richard Phillips.
This evening the Sunday school of the
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church
will hold their annual Christmas tree
exercises.
The Christmas entertainment at the
jackson Street Baptist church will be
held tomorrow evening, when Charles
Hartley and others will entertain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
Four Funerals Yesterday

The funeral Of the late Daniel T.
james. who died from injuries received
in the Continental mine. occurred yes
tcrday afternoon from the family resi-
dence on LuZerne street. and was large
ly attended. The services We're held at
the Tabernacle Congregational church,
on Hyde Park avenue. and were in
charge of Rev. d. p. Jones. the pastor.
Interment was in the Washburn street
cemetery.
The funeral of the late Miles Clark
occurred yesterday morning at O'Clock
from the house, 3l5 Luzerne street. Ser
vices were held in Holy Cross church
and were in charge of the pastor, Rev.
William p. ODonnell. and interment
was in the Cathedral cemetery. The
funeral was an exceptionally large one,
and was attended by members of the
St. Peters society. of Bellevue. of which
deceased vas member.
Funeral services over the remains of
the late William Quinn. who died at
22l3 Luzerne street. were held at st.
Patrick's Catholic church at o'clock
yesterday morning, and We're we'll at
tended Interment was in the Cathe-
dral cemetery.
The funeral OF the late James Me-
Donald, of $50 Third street. occurred
yesterday morning from Holy Cross
church. Burial was in the Cathedral
cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24

programme on Sunday morning, Dec.
~:
sunrise prayer meeting. conducted by
y. T.. Stone preaching service at 1890
and $50. subjects suggested by the
1890 the theme is Prayer at 1.30 tho
gift of the Holy spirit"
Monday evening prayer meeting
will be led by John H. williams.
Tuesday evening watch night service.
The following programme OH New
Years eve will be carried out: $50.
opening service and remarks. by Chair
man w II. Diehl; 1000. song service.
led by W. NJ Priesthood: 1890. expe-
rience meeting: 1900. sermon by Rev.
Joseph Madison. ll.3o, remarks by the
pastor: 145. conservation service.
The Christmas cantata by the Sum
day school will he rendered Christmas
night. All members of the sunday
school will be admitted by Il pound of
some eatable for the poorer families of
the congregation. All who are not
members will be charged ten cents for
admission.
The work on the new church Is pro-
crossing nicely and the members are
hoping to dedicate some time in April.
The Sunday school board at it's re-
cent meeting re-elected all the old
members for the coming year. The
Sunday school under the wise leader
ship of j. II. Rcndle has grown to very
gratifying proportions. The school
will commence the new year with over
three hundred members.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
Coming Social Events.

The Fourteen Friends have decided to
celebrate the birth of the New Year in
the old style. and they will have a
watch night party at their headquar-
ters in Best's hotel parlors on New
Years eve.
A committee of eight has charge Of
the arrangements, and they will pro-
vide for as many as send in their names
by next Sunday to Stewart James Best.
The names of the committee are a
guarantee that the affair will be one of
the social events of the season. They
are: Fred Ehrhardt. chairman; Alfred
Gutheinz Ben r. Moore. John Schunk,
William Zeismer. j. f. Best, John Len
tes and Charles Neuls.
The knights of st. George are ac-
lively at work preparing for their New
Years banquet and ball, which will
take place in st. Mary's hall No eS-
pense is being spared by the commit
tee who have secured excellent music,
superb decorations and bill of fare
that will equal any of the best hotels in
the city. A very large attendance is
expected and arrangements are being
made accordingly,
on Monday, December 30, the Saen-
gerrunde and Maennerchor societies will
celebrate what is known as ''Weinachts
Bescheerung," or Christmas tree festiv-
tiles. which includes a drawing for
prizes. Both societies have energetic
committees at work, and II is likely
both will be we'll patroniZed.
The Ringgold band will give benefit
performance to their former leader,
Prof Jacob Guth, in Germania hall to-
morrow afternoon and evening.
The Bavarian Nerein will hold their
Christmas tree social i'm Germania hall
Thursday evening,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
WEST SCRANTON

Pierce. who said he wtk always pleased
to attend Masonic gathering. Tie
brought the members of Hyde Park
lodge u loving, Christian. fraterlihl
greeting, and said he was profoundly
impressed with the principles ana
teachings of Masonry
The man. he said. who will carefully
think of the teachings of the order must
needs be II better man. Il kinder father
and a better husband. and thus nc
brought face to face with the stern re-
alities of life.
The teachings of the order arc based
OH the word of the living God. ana are
founded on the dividing line between
the divine and human life. The spirit
of true manliness is thus implanted i'll
mon who are true to their Obligations.
Rev. McDermott followed with Il
brilliant address. in which he referred
to the origin and principles of the order.
and said he was glad to think that
Masonry had it's origin among those
who builded the temple of God. Its
members are building castles of wisdom
and knowledge day by day. and In this
golden age of fraternity 1t is II pleas
ure to know that mutual helpfulness Is
one of the golden principles OF Ma
sonry.
The committee in charge of the pam
uuet was j. NJ Eaton. D. j. Davis.
William Fowler. VI. q. Dimmick ana
George Oberdorfer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
U. M. w. Resolutions.

The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted at the last regular
meeting of L.eGgcttts Creek local. No.
1850. United Mine Workers of America:
Whereas. Our attention is called to the :act
tla, the Chinese exclusion act. a law prohibit ng
tho importation ot ell coolic labor into this
county. expires on Mays 1902: and
Whereas. II this law is not rc.cnactcd and this
element is allowed free and ,lntrammced access
TO or country, it would be blow at the very
foundation OF our mion and free institutions. and
would finally and inevitably subject free labor
TO a cringing dependency: therefore, he it
Resolved. That We the members of Local No.
l'so. /. NJ. W. of A.. do urgently request the
United States senators of Pennsylvania and TIC
congressman of this district to all the in
ilucncc possible for the IccnaCmcnt OF the
Gcary law. or any other law which may be more
stringent in exclusive power.
Resolved. That copy of these resolutions be
forwarded to on, United state, senators and con-
gresham of this district.
William Hopkins. Sdnc, Webb. Patrick Con
merry committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

The usual weekly school deposits
were not received al the West Side
bank yesterday, owing to the near ap-
proach to Christmas. and the little
bankers evidently expended their usual
savings for presents
Bert Beavers. of South Hyde Park
avenue. has accepted position with
the International Text Book company.
Miss Ethel McDermott. of Oneonta.
n. Y. is spending II few days with her
parents, Rev. and Mrs. II, G. McDer-
mott, of North Hyde Park avenue.
Miss Sara A. Jones, of Hampton
street will spend Christmas with friends
in Bethlehem.
John Stone, of North Bromley ave-
nue., is visiting friends in Pittston.
John Randolph, of South HYDE Park
avenue, is suffering from an indisposi-
lion.
Mrs r. J. Hughes of North Bromley
avenue, is recovering from slight i'll
ness.
Arthur Davis. of Mount Vernon. y.
V, is visiting his parents, Captain and
Mrs. John Davis, of North Sumner ave-
nue.
The Electric City Wheelmen will hold
a matinee dance at the club house on
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
GREEN RIDGE.

Get your smokers supplies. pipes,
cigars and tobacco, at Miller & Doel-
ler's. 606 Cedar avenue. The best goods
at the lowest prices "H
Stuffed figs. pulled figs. layer figs,
dates, nuts and table raisins. Il. s.
Pratt. +f
Poultry for Nmas. II. S. Pratt. ="
The finest line of imported cakes for
Nmas ever displayed in this city. Green
Ridge Market. "a
Fresh fish. oysters and clans. Green
Ridge Market. **
Candies of all description. r. s.
Pratt.
Fancy apnles, oranges. bananas and
grapes. l.. $. Pratt &@
Candies and nuts: lowest price III
city. Green Ridge Market. ~
carr's home made mince meat. Green
Ridge Market. "a
Headquarters for Lowneys and Nmas
candies. T. S. Pratt. ="
Our 20 and sic. mix candy cannot be
eaualled. T.. s. Pratt. -
For cash. Green Ridge Market. 20
pounds fine granulated sugar. 81: one
bushel potatoes extra fine. 9Oc,; fancy
Elgin butter. o5c; 80 pounds best flour,
Trading stamps given. Corner Dickson
avenue and Green Ridge street ~
Bricks mince meat cannot be sur
passed, handled by r. $. Pratt, ~
Plum puddings and English fruit
cakes. II. s. Pratt.
Extra fancy oranges. grape fruit, tam
gerines. pineapples, California apples,
grapes, etc. Green Ridge Market. d"
Fancy cheese; all kinds, Green Ridge
Market.
Xmas trees, Wreaths ana holly. II, $.
Pratt, 1903 Dickson avenue. y"
Sweet cider. extra fine Green Ridge
Market, q"
Chase 4 Sanbom's teas and coftees,
nothing better Green Ridge Market,
800 Xmas trees TO select from Green
Ridge Market.
Holly wreaths, loose holly. mistletoe,
roping, etc. Green Ridge Market ~
Turkeys, ducks, geese, chickens, rab-
bits. etc. Green Ridge Market, "f
Blue Points delivered on half shell,
Green Ridge Market. ''
Fresh vegetables, all kinds, Green
Ridge Market,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

This evening the champion North
End Stars will have for their opponents
the strong Philadelphia team at the
auditorium. On Christmas afternoon
the Stars will play the Crystals of
Priceburg. commonly known as Lando
Jones' team.
William Morgans. of William street,
announces himself a candidate for con-
stable of the First ward.
Adolph Peldman, the shoe dealer of
West Market street. has returned
home from a business trip to New
York
All the union barber shops of this
end will be closed all day Christmas,
but they will keep open late tonight
The cantata which was to have talk
en place last evening in the Methodist
Episcopal church will take place next
Monday evening.
Major ]. B. Fish is in receipt of an
invitation to attend the meeting of the
"Old Guard" at New York on jan
uary 23.
John Devine and John O'Neill have
returned from ST. Mary's college, Tor
onto. to spend the holidays with their
parents.
The First ward Republican primaries
will be held Saturday. December 2S. be-
tween the hours of and y. M. for
the nomination of ward offices.
The Christmas exercises of the Prov
idence Presbyterian Sunday school
will take place this evening and the
public is invited. The programme in
cludes goodly number of popular fes-
tivities with Christmas tree as the
central figure.
To all appearances more people rode
on the Providence cars yesterday than
on any day before i'm two months.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
School Children's Cantata.

The cantata OF "Santa's surprise
was presented ut No. 81 school ycstci =
day afternoon by the pupils of Prof w.
II. Williams ana Miss Davis rooms.
50: Esther Williams. 50.
The school room was decorated with
Christmas trees and presented an invit-
ing appearance. Many parents were in
attendance and enjoyed the treat.
The cast of character were: Bessie,
Cora Moss; Lucy. Helen staff: Maud.
Maud Jones: Tom. Thomas Evans
Ned. George Javnes; George. Bernard
Cummings: Captain Bob, Willie Cullen
Santa Claus. Willie Morgan Bashful
sammy. Herbert I.obley.
Songs were rendered by Willie Nor
gans. William Allen. Herbert Loblcy
and Cora Moss. and several chOru"es'
were given by the boys and girls. The
exercises were excellent and enjoyed hy
all present.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24

For several weeks past the water
furnished by the Scranton Gas and
Water company ia this part of the city
has been unfit 10 use either for cook.
ing purposes or to drink and commit
tee OF representative citizens brought
the matter to the attention of the
Scranton Gas and Water company's Of
ticials.
John Demuth Fred krchoff. Charles
Reil and Alderman John Lentes took
two samples direct from their house
faucets a few days ago and carried
them in bottles TO the Wyoming ave-
nue. main office. where they stated their
grievance.
Although the committee got no direct
satisfaction, ii is evident their mission
bore fruit. for yesterday employees of
the company opened many hydrants on
the principal streets. for the purpose of
cleaning the mains. There IS no APP
parent change in the condition of the
water as vet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
NORTH SCRANTON NEWS.
Crystal Dramatic Club Will Produce
THE Senator's Daughter" at the
Auditorium Christmas Night.

The crystal Dramatic club will pro-
ducc. on Christmas evening, IN
the Auditorium. the beautiful four
act drama, entitled. 1.-The Senator's S
Daughter" which has never before
been seen in Scranton. The cast fol-
lows:
lion Socrates Clay. senator fon Kentucky,
=. II. Cdiierty.
Lord Henry Isclc-iold, Of tho British lcga.
tion OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. j. Evans
Marquis de- la Roclct!c, man of the world,
NJ. j. Gala.an.
Goidan Stc,son, colonel Tenth United States
cavalry ............. .,............J. j. Moran
"lcgc,' h'longs to de- Clays'. sab. p. j. Barrett
Mrs. Amelia higgins, with eye to the
s'hd''l Nis> !\'lHh "''''
June, strictly up to datc.......MisS Katie Henry
Lucia Stctson. tlr senator's daughter.
Miss Anna '. Roche.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
A. j. Colborn Heard from.

William Naegeli, of 90s Pittston ave-
nue.. prominent member of the
Patriotic Order Sons OF America, was
asreeably surprised Il few days ago by
qreceiving Il postal card from Attorney
A. i. colborn, dated Dec. . and mailed
in Hamburg. Germany. The card is
unique in that 1t is composed of an
American flag on the reverse side III
rcd. white and blue. with an excellent
photo of President Roosevelt in the
center The greeting reads, IA Merry
Christmas and II Happy New Year"
while along the top line. printed in
gold letters. is bar of yankee
Doodle.
Extending from the left.hand corner
to the presidents picture is the fol-
lowing sentence. also in gold letters.
GLORY to the Union" The card is a
decided novelty.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
NUBS OF NEWS.

'ssd!i 'ssUddns .sI9Notus mos loD
Lodge. knights of Pythias, viii be held
in Hartman's hall this evening.
\ game of basket ball was played in
St Johns hall on Stone avenue be-
tween the Pastimes and the r. &. a. O.
teams last evening, The game was
close and interesting throughout and
was watched by a large crowd.
An interesting meeting of Comet
cigars and tobacco. al Miller X Doeh-
er's, 600 Cedar avenue. The best goods
AT The lowest prices, %
The funeral of Michael LOTUS will
take place today from the home of his
brother on Prospect avenue.
Eugene Tannler, who has been SELL
ing Christmas trees AT the corner of
Cedar avenue and Hickory street. lost
some of his stock Sunday night, The
thieves selected two of his best trees
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-24
HYDE Park Father Mathews.

At the meeting of the Hyde Park
Father Mathew society, held in st.
LeO's rooms on Sunday afternoon. the
members discussed 'rhe Best Plan to
Form Total Abstinence Society" The
discussion was led by John Fl. Devine
and Thomas Langan. of st. Leo's. and
several others also spoke.
j. j. Sweeney, Nj. j. Jennings. j. G..
Gallagher. NJ. r. Walsh and 7. j..
Flanagian We're elected delegates to
represent the society ut the quarterly
convention to be held under the aus
pices of the Father Whitty society in
North Scranton on Sunday, January IL.
The Father Mathew cadets will be
represented by NJ. +. Sheridan. James
Regain, NJ. r. Wymbs, John McHale
and John Murphy.