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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
WHITE BOY
is Spirited Away TO Escape
a MObs Wrath.
BY Associated Frees.

Lexington. Aug. 27.-Macklin Coon
ey, white boy, aged 16 years, was
brought here last night from Versailles
to escape mob Of 500 men. He is
charged with attempting to assault
Mary, the 9-year-old daughter Of Rich
ard Hays, white man, near ver-
allies. When the boy was taken to
all large crowd followed shouting
hang him!"
An attempt at lynching being fear
e'l, during a heavy rain, the lad was
carried out the rear door to closely
covered vehicle and was driven to the
Louisville southern depot where the
prisoner was placed aboard the train
and brought to this city.
The boy denies the charge.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

The floating palaces of the Detroit
and Cleveland Navigation Company
are more beautiful than ever this sea-
son and have many added convenien-
ces. The parlors and staterooms' arc
newly furnished, and travelling is made
delightful over this popular route.
Their service has been improved and
now make connections with all rail
roads at each Of their ports. Send two
cent stamp for illustrated pamphlet.
Address A. A. Shantz, G. P. A., De
troit, Mich.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

For ten long yeaD 1 was a sulferer
with kidney dyspepsia and rheuma-
tism disease. treated with many Co
lumbus doctors; took patent medicine.
No results whatever until discovered
ard took ONE bottle of DENNIS
SURE, SAFE and SPEEDY CURE. In
three days threw down my crutches
Ordinary cases cured in one day
Only rs and rs cents at A. ]. Rich
ards and W. IL. StyM n. Sampler free
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
Hay Fever Can Be Cured

All druggists are authorized by the
manufacturers of Bunsen's Cream
Catarrhal to refund the money where
it fails to cure any case of Hay Fever
no mater of how long standing. One
application gives ease and rest. This
is a new discovery and is the only
Hay Fever remedy sold on a positive
guarantee-No Cure, No Pay Price
SO cents.
For sale by tho Kirby Drug Company
(C)
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

The word influence at first had an
astrological meaning. 1t referred to
the subtle energy supposed to emanate
from the sun, moon and stars, and to
exert some mystic power over the
human race.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
Excursions to Tennessee and
Virginia via pennd. Lines.

Excursion tickets will be sold Aug
ust 31st and September 1st to Chatta-
rooga, Tenn, account convention of
Letter Carriers National Association,
valid to. return until September 10TH
Also on September 7th and Sth, to
Norfolk Va, account of Convention G..
o. of H. H., good returning until Sep
tember 18th. For particulars call on
Ticket Agents of Pennsylvania Lines.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

Clown was at first a tattooed per-
son. In Britain and France the coun-
try people retained the habit of tattoo
ing or of painting the faces in imita-
ton of tattooing long after 1t had been
abandoned in the cities.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

The immigrants arriving in this
country last year l44S,572) were great
er in numbers than since 1893 (5O2,-
'9i7) Since 1896 the heaviest immi-
grafton has been $4,000, in 1892; the
lightest $4,000, in 1898.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
New President.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. ,27.--A pri-
vate despatch was received here stat
ing Second Vice President Paul Nor
ton, of the Atchison, Topeka & Santa
Fe, was rendered a position as Presi-
dent of the Southern Pacific, succeed
ing c. NJ. Hays.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

Recent discoveries in Jerusalem
proves that the ancient aqueduct which
brought water from Bethlehem through
the Hinhah valley, thought TO be the
work Of Herod, was built by Emperor
Severds, 1876 A. D. Inscriptions to that
effect have been found.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
Heart Torn out.
Ry Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Jonesboro, Ills, Aug. 27.-Mrs. Mary
]. Seaver and her nine-year-old son
were killed today by falling tree.
The woman's heart was picked up
thirty feet away, where the violence Of
the blow expelled it from the body.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
They are Insane.
BY Associated Press.

Indianapolis. Ind, Aug. 27.-The
Board of State Charities this after
noon filed with the Governor it's re-
port of its inquiry as to whether per-
sons that are not insane are confined
i'll several hospitals for the insane at
this time. The report says that all
persons confined are of diseased mind.
The report is made up largely of the
testimony of hospital nurses and ply
sicians.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
BEN +
On Driving all Negroes From
Oklahoma.
By Associated Press

by ASSUCIaIeu PTGBS, : = .
Stroud, o. T., Aug. 27.-The desire
to run all negroes from territory towns
started at sapulpa yesterday and
spread to Stroud and a mob OF gamb-
lers and toughs have driven all blacks
from the town. In addition they
burned the houses of two negroes. The
trouble started when negro attempt
ed to stab a white man.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
Valuable Patents Involved.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Chicago, Ills, Aug 27.-Melvin e.
Richardson, President of the National
Automatic Telephone Company. and
one of the creditors of the concern,
today asked the Circuit Court to ap-
point receiver for the company Ger
tain patents of great value are in
YolVCd
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

London has declared war upon
music as dining room feature of ho-
tells and restaurants. 1t is asserted
that 1t is destructive of that import
ant accomplishment Of pleasant din
ner, easy talking.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
Glove Cleaner.

Ladies', clean your kid gloves with
La Belle Glove Cleaner, for sale only
by Otto Bros, headquarters for dress
ed and undressed kid gloves. All the
leading shades. Gloves fitted and
warranted,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
sherlffs Must obey.
by Ass,;ocIated Press.

BY Associated Press. .as
indianapolis. Ind. Aug. 27,-Gov.
Durbin has decided to have the At
tofney General bring impeachment
proceedings to remove sheriff's from
once II they fail to prevent prize
fights ID Indiana,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

Imp once meant child. Shakes
peare, speaking of the children in
tho tower. calls them imps. Jeremy
Taylor, in one of his sermons. speaks
of "the beautiful imps that sang ho-
sannas to the Savior in the temple"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

Fans originated in the western coun-
tries and were first universally made
of peacock or parrot feathers. Three
hundred years ago, we are told, tho
men used fans and were not consid-
cred effeminate.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
Wanted.

Everybody who reads this paper to
read the advertisement of the United
States Dying and Cleaning Company,
on the bottom of page four, columns
four and five.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
Last week l went about.

Full OF trouble and doubt,
Now Pm smiling and dance with de-
light,
/ had some Rocy Mountain Tea last
night.
= Ask yotr druggist. ~
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28
GEORGE B. SUNDERLAND,
DEALER In REAL ESTATE.

Has for sale or rent business or resis
dence property in the city suburbs, y
you wish to buy, sell or rent call "a
Mr.. Sunderland. Valuable farms fce
sale on easy terms. Also lots or resi-
dences in Norwood. Rathbone. Glass
Plant, Fairview Heights or Mt. Ever.
EFT additions. Office on Second street.
opposite Union Depot.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

, Since 1890 the pension dIsburse-
ments have been more than 81 ,50D.-
100000.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

Saloons are permitted on San Fran
cisco ferryboats.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1901-08-28

Los Angeles has thirteen parks big and
little the average park area being 3,740
acres.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12

conference officials that he go to Wilkes Barre,
which he did. In so deciding he told the dsap.
pointed committee from Philadelphia that at nnv
time IN The future when he was not tncumhcrcd
with church hnidng ol some other great wo,, oi
the kind he would consider such an invitation.
should it be- cVtendcd.
Last week committee from the Park k,cnne
church renewed the invitation. both by cllling ~
linn ard b. letters, and Dr. rcarcc has accept cd
IT, This Is one OF tho largest anil most import.
ant churches, not only in Philadelphia. hut In
the county. II has valuable property and Is in
every way adopted for progressive church work.
~ Peace. pisto,ac at the Centenary, which
has bccn shoit one, has been very agreeable 10
him. aud mosl pleasing 90 The members OF the
church. who greatly rcG,et tho change While
they believe tlu. II will hc impossible, or diff.
cult at least. Tor the churrh TO secure ANY one
who will MI The place as well MS DR.. Pcarcc.
they congratulate him ON his call TO such an inn
poitant field
Dr. rcdrcc is recognized az oro OF the most
eloquent preachers and successful pastors IN
Mcthod.m During the last dceatc lic has held
tho three most important paStoracs in the W,o.
ming conference. tho Elm Park at scranton. First
church ut Wilkes Barre, and Centenary of this
city. Ills success in these rlaccs makes il only
natural that he should be called to n larger and
more important church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
THE NoRDICA CONCERT.
Programme Has Been Arranged by
the Great Song Bird.

The interest in the coming Of Nine.
Lillian Nordica, ON Thursday evening,
Increases as the time approaches.
Everybody seems to bc going and the
indications are that The largest audi
ence ever assembled In this city to Wit
ness amy entertainment Will be present
at The ArmorN on ths occasion. The
generous people OF Scranton. in build
ing this grand structure for the pur-
pose for which ii was constructed. at
the same time provided Il place which
makes II possible to present the world s
greatest artists. and at popular prices
OF admission, 1t H. a matter of Congrat-
ulltion all around that SO great an art
list as NOrdiCa is to appear at the
first entertainment to be given. and
being hcr first concert since her re-
turn from her successful tour abroad
adds much interest to the event. ..mc.
Nordica will arrive in Scranton tomor-
row on her own special car, and ro-
main until after the concert, Thurs
day evening.
The programme to bo given has been
arranged by Nine. Nordica with great
care ana with the view of making her
first appearance Il great artistic sue
ccss The Scranton symphony orchcs-
ira will accompany her in three great
nrias from Lohengrin. Tannhauser and
Handel. Great interest has been
aroused out OF town, and large delega
tions are coming from Wilkes-B Barre,
Carbondale, pittston, Nicholson. Mont
rose Binghamton and Stroudsburg.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
WANT 1T RE-ENACTED.
Circular of National President Nit.
chell with Reference to the Chi
nese Exclusion Act.

President John Mitchell of the Ma
tional Union of Mine Workers has talk
on up the fight actively for Il re-cnact-
ment by congress of the Geary act for
the exclusion Of Chinese cmigrants.
President Nichols of District Union
No. has received the following curCu-
lar from National President Mitchell
a duplicate of which has been sent to
every district union in the county:
Office OF the President United Mine Workers OF
America.
Indianapolis. Ind. Nov. l. 1901.
To the SECRETARIES OF Local Unions ot the United
Mine WORKERS of America
Brothers: Your attention is respectfully di.
rectcd to the fact that the Chinese exclusion law
will expire on May 8. 1902. and unless rc.cnacted
by the next congress OF the United States, tho
Chinese will have free access 20 our country.
II is vitally important TO the wagerlrrcrS oi
the United States that the Chinese aud other
.Asatc races be dcbarred from competition with
American labor. There are powerful iniluenccs
az work TO prevent any legislation hostile ia
this undesirable class Of people. and il we in
tend TO he protected against the immigration
TO this country of millions OF Chinese. it viii
require great. activity on our part. The mem
bers OF local unions OF tle United Mine Workers
oI America IRE requested TO petition cOngreS'mcn
United States senators and other legislators IN
thcr respective districts and states to vote in
favor OF law excluding the Chinese. japanese
aud other Asiatic races.
1t is suggested that all possible efforts be put
forth TO create healthy public sentiment in
favor OF legislation prohibiting the admission OF
these people. This can be done by holding pub
lie mass meetings and by the adoption and pub
liCation in local papers Of resolutions faorng
proihtory legislation OF this character.
lrusin" that the suggestions contained in
this circuiar will receive favorable considerable
| am Yours fratcrnaly
JOHN Mitchell.
President United Mine Workers OF America.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
TWO MINERS INJURED.
Were Caught by Premature Blast
in the Greenwood No. I Mine
Yesterday Afternoon.

Michael flanaloe and Valentine
O'Alalley. two miners aged 50 years and
residing in Minooka. We're frightfully
injured yesterday afternoon by a prem
ature blast in the Greenwood No.
mine at Greenwood.
The two men had lit their fuse and
We're just about to leave the chamber
when the blast Went off. Both We're
thrown to The ground by the force of
The explosion and rendered uncon-
scious.
They We're discovered shortly after
ward by some fellow workmen and
We're taken in the mine ambulance to
the Lackawanna hospital in this city.
Hanahoe's right hand was so badly
crushed that it had to be amputated
He sustained severe decorations on va
rious parts of his body but was not as
badly injured as OMalley. The lat
tor'S skull WAS fractured and one of his
eyes was blown out. His face and
body We're severely lacerated.
Both men were last night said to be
in Il very serious condition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12

To encourage the good habit of saw
ing money Systematically, the Lacka-
wanna Trust and Safe Deposit company
will give out branch banks to all who
desire them. All that is necessary to
secure one Of these banks is dollar
deposit. A branch bank is Just Il steel
box finished in oNidiZed brass. four
inches long, two inches wide and three
inches deep.
One of these banks will make YOU
economical and thrifty as it will take
what you can spare from time to time,
whether it be penny nickel or IA dime.
until there is enough to deposit or un-
til you have time to deposit it. 1t
is locked, and the Lackawanna Trust
and Safe Deposit company will have
the key. See advertisement elsewhere
in This issue. +*
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
CONTROLLER JONES HoNoRED.
Citizens of Archibald Turned Out
Last Nipht,

County controller I'D. A. Jones was
highly honored last night by his fell
low townsncn in Archibald The whole
town turned out To celebrate his clec-
tion. g.
\ parade OF the leading citizens of
the town headed by the Serenade band
marched through the streets early in
the night and waited upon MIR Jones
at his residence. After being sercnnd-
cd by the band he came out on the
piazza and made Il brief address thank
ing his friends for their loyal support.
He was then escorted to Ringsdorf' u
hall where II big meeting was hcld.
John 4. REILLY acted as chairman and
brief addresses prasing Mr.. Jones for
his sterling integrity and high sense
OF duty were made by John +. kcar-
ney, the well known member OF the
Mine Workers organization. II. V.
Iinteman. Thomas Law and ID. ]. Gill
martin. Mr.. Jones also spoke BRIEFLY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
TOO MUCH STRIKE HERE.
Brooklyn Men Decide Not to Move
Their Plant to This City for
That Reason.

Some time ago George ID. Brown of
Green Ridge. who succeeded in getting
the Graft Furnace company to locate
it's plant at Dickson city began nego-
tiations. through Andrew Mayer of 10
WNl street, New York, for the location
hefe of an established industry owned
by Brooklyn men which employees about
two hundred hands, about half of
whom are males and the other half fc-
males.
The negotiations reached such a stage
that the owners of the factory came
on here and looked over the ground
a letter just received from Mr. Mayer
indicates that all hopes of securing
this industry must now be put aside.
Zoo much strike" is the reason given
by the Brooklyn people in deciding not
to come here. The letter follows:
New York. Oco. l.. 1901.
George D. Brown Es1.. scranton, Pa.
My Dear Sir: | write to say that tho Brookyn
parties called today and gave their answer as
they agreed, and regretted that they decided
not to move their plant to Scranton.
They found the site you offered them in every
way Us YOU representative advantage OF cheap
fuel etc. ctv.
| fear they went TO Scranton in had time.
your street Railway companys strike led tlcn
to investigate, and Mr.. Peck said lie learned
that all trades there were handicapped by labor
organizations 10 slich an extent. that some OF
the many n!u.Iios idle all the time.
lie wished me TO thank YOU for the courtesy
shown him while III Scranton, and to assure
you that lie va, pleased with everything except
''too much strike.'
When things are settled let mo know. and
will make another effort. Sorry that we spent
80 much time for nothing. Stop in and see Inc
whcr you are in the city.
Yours truly,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
A MYSTERIOUS ASSAULT,
Mrs. Minor Rodgers Struck on the
Head with Blunt Instrument by
Man, Who Ran Away.

Mrs. Minor Rodgers. Of Drhker
street, Dunmore, was the victim of a
mysterious assault last night at
O'Clock, while on her way home from
this city.
She Was walking slowly along the
street in front OF Laurel Hill park,
when Il man sprang from behind a tree
and struck her on the head with a
blunt instrument. The blow was not
sufficient TO render her unconscious,
but deep cash was cut in Mrs. RodS-
ers' head. She screamed loudly, and the
man ran off down The street toward
this city.
Mrs. Rodgers, almost beside herself
with fear and bleeding profusely from
the wound in her head, staggered along
The street until she came 10 the Laurel
Hill Park hotel, where she sought shell
ter. She was later removed 10 her
home, where her injuries were dressed
by Dr. Murphy.
She can give no description of her
assuilant on account of the darkness.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
A SIX YEAR TERM.
Local Delegates to National Board
of Trade to Present Resolutions
Recommending Extension.

| 1t has been the custom for years to
| have the delegates from the Scranton
| board OF trade to the national board of
| trade present certain resolutions for
| adoption at the annual meeting of the
| latter body. The resolutions to be
presented at the next meeting have
been already prepared and will be pre-
sentcd for approval at the next meet
| ing of the board to be held on Mon
| day. Tho resolutions are as follows:
Resolved. Ry the National Board of Trade,
| that we ,ca'hn our position III favor OF rccp.
| rOcli relations with Canada. and respectfully
| urge upon tho president ot the United States
| 10 rcConvenc ;hn United States and British
| joint high commission 10 complete \ reciprocal
trade agreement.
Resolved, Ev tie National Board OF Trade. that
congress bc respectfully urged 10 enact suitable
lcgs'ation rrovidin" for the adoption OF the
Metric SSstcn as applied to weights and meas
ulcs.
Resolved. By the National Board Of Trade, that
we redtirm our former action in relation 10 4
! department ol commerce and industries, and urge
upon congress the Importance OF enlc,ins lcais.
lation. creating sucl. department at the earliest
| possible moment.
Resolved, BY The National Board Of Trade. that
congress be requested TO 50 amend the pOs al
| laws as 10 provide Immediately for one cent letter
postage in cities and towns having free delivery
and soon tuc!caitor practicable for cent
letter postage generally.
Resolved BY the National Board of Trade. that
the senate OF the United States be urged 10
mtify the commercial treaty, negotiated by the
president OF the United States with The Republic
OF France
The National Board Of Trade approves II. Il.
Bill lilS1, known as the Cray Bill" an act, 10
amend an act. entitled an act, 10 establish a
uniform system Of balkruDtCv throughout the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
CHARTER RECEIVED.
Lackawanna Baking Company to
Effect Permanent Organization.

The charter for the newly organized
I.ackawanna Steam Bakery company
was received yesterday from Harris
burg and Il permanent organization
will be effected next Monday morning
at Il stockholders meeting TO be held il
the company's Office on Capouse ave-
nue..
The company is capitalized at $500
900, of which amount $l25O00 has beer
issued. The remaining $4,000 viii re-
main in the treasury as surplus
The temporary officers of the company
are as follows: President NJ. j. Kelly;
secretary, A. T.. Connell: treasurer
George Carson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
MARDELL MADE
A Big SCORE
HE ROLLED 245 IN A MATCH
GAME LAST NIGHT.
1t Was the Second Series Of Games
Being Played by the Bowling
Teams Comprising the Northeast
ern Pennsylvania Bowling League.
The Elks, Black Diamonds and
Scranton Bicycle Club Teams Were
Victorious-How the Teams Now
Stand.

The second series OF match games
for this season were played last night
by the bowling teams forming the
Northeastern Pennsylvania Bowling
leavue. The victorious teams We're the
Elks. Scranton Bicycle club and Black
Diamonds.
The best games of the night were
those rolled on the Green Ridge Wheel
mems alleys between the Green Ridge
team and the Black Diamonds or sec
ond team of the Scranton Bicycle club.
The Black Diamonds won two out OF
the three games played but they had
to do some pretty fine bowling to do SO.
Reynolds of the Black Diamonds had
high average ia. The score:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
Corporations Chartered.

BY ENrUs.yc Y Nre from The Assoula,cd Pless.
Harrisburg, NoN, li,-Chatcis We're issued ~
the state Departments today TO tie following cor
porltious: nmham Iron company, Durham town.
ship, BuCk' county; capital, $4,000. The Pitts
burg >ycring Glass company, GrCcuhurg; cdpi-
tai, $4,000, Fischer Foundry and M0chiue com.
pany, rittsbulg, capital, $2GoOOo. Kcyscr VALLEY
Land and improvement company, scranton; cap
tai, Sij,W0, our Special Delivery company, Pitts.
burg; capital, S!0,0Oo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
l.illS.
B>tlll =.

The Backus, Scranton Bicycle club
and Black Diamond teams are all now
tied for first place, each having won
four and lost two games. The lIlks,
Green Ridge Wheelmen and West End
Wheelmen are all tied for second place,
each having won two and lost four
games.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-12
TWO CARS COLLIDED.
The Crash Was at Penn Avenue and
Mulberry Street.

A Green Ridge Peoples car crashe
into a Providence car at Penn avenue
and Mulberry street yesterday. The
Providence car was going out Penn
avenue and The Green Ridge car was
turning from Mulberry street into Penn
avenue when it ran into the Providence
car.
The latter was heavy double truck
car and the Green Ridge II short car.
Both We're badly damaged. The Green
Ridge car was thrown from the track.