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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
"GERMANs TO THE FRONT"
Admiral seymour's Order Stirs Kaiser
 to Painting.

Berlin, Feb 20.--Emperor William has commanded Professor Roechling to paint picture of the scene near the Chinese arsenal when Admiral Sey- mour, commander of the Pekin relief expedition, gave the order "The Ger mans to the front"
 Professor Roechling, who, upon Elm peror Williams order, accompanied the German expedition to China, has made a study of the battlefield and the arse nal with the painting of this picture in view.
 The picture will be hung in Emperor Williams private gallery and will rep resent the German forces advancing on the double, with the American and British troops cheering them.
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NEW FOUNDLAND PROSPFROUS
Industrial Activity - French shore
 Modus Vivendi Bill.

St. Johns, N. F., Feb. 20--The colo nial legislature was opened here this afternoon. Governor Boyle in the speech from the throne announced the favorable outcome of last years indus trial operations and predicted even bet ter results for the present season. The financial result of the operations during the last fiscal year are also most favor able and show a surplus. The esti- mates for the present fiscal year are framed to achieve a like result.
 The legislation proposed for the pres ent session include bills to preserve the whale fishery, to encourage the working of the colonies iron areas, to establish cold storage for the fishery products, for the municipal government of St. Johns and for the protection of railroad employees.
 Premier Bond to-day introduced the modus vivendi bill on the French shore question The leader of the opposition intimated the readiness of that party to give this bill it's unanimous support.
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NO AGREEMENT REACHED.
MEETING OF THE CONVENTIONAL
 CONFERENCE C0MMITTEE.
Secret Session of Five Hours Yesterday -U alterations to be Kept Quiet-To Meet Again Next Monday Night When itis Hopeda n Compromise Plan Will be Agreed Upon.

Hartford, Feb. 20--No agreement was
 reached to-day by the committee of conference named by President An drews, of the constitutional convention. The committee went into session about 11S0 o'clock, soon after the convention had adjourned, and it's deliberations lasted about five hours. The session was of a secret nature, no others than members of the committee being pres ent, and just before adjournment for the day a vote was passed requiring all the members to refrain from giving out information as to any of the dis cussions.
 MT. Perry, of Fairfield, who was nam ed as chairman of the committee by President Andrews, presided and MT. Huntington, of Old Lyme, was chosen clerk. Various propositions regarding representa- ton in the house and senate were considered, and the deliberations of the committee are said to have been characterized by general friendly feel ing.
 Shortly after o'clock the committee adjourned to meet again next Monday evening at 7:30, when it is hoped some compromise plan can be agreed on for submission to the convention on the fol- lowing day
 Hartford Feb 20-The constitutional convention to-day upon assembling re- ceived the announcement of President Andrews of the committee of twenty four, which he was requested to ap- point yesterday, as follows:
 Messrs. Perry, of Fairfield, chairman; Clark, of Hartford, Osborn, of New Ha- ven, Davenport, of Bridgeport, Gull foile of Waterbury, Brown, of Nor wich, Waller, of New London, Sperry, of South Windsor, Lines, of Meriden of Granby, Bowen, of Wood stock, Hall, of Wilmington, Smith, of Hotchliss, of Prospect, of Bedding, Smith, of Chesh- ire, Buell., of Colchester. Somes, of Kill Iingly, Beach, of New Milford, Coe, of Cromwell, Porter, of Hebron, Ether dge of Thomaston, Beers of Canton, and Huntingdon, of Old Lyme.
 When the committee was announced Dr. Bowen, of Woodstock, asked to re- sign, as his professional duties are very lrgent, but was not excused.
 Upon motion of Donald T. Warner he convention then adjourned until next Tuesday.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
DESECR4TTON OF FLAG.
G 4. R. Men Urging Passage of Btil to
 Prevent It.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-General Peck, of New Haven, Conn, Past Commander Kay of the New York department of the G. A R., General McVincent, of Washington assistant adjutant general of the G. A. R.: General J. w Clous, U. $. A., retired, and John M. Wight representing the District of Columbia Sons of the Revolution, were before the senate committee on military affairs to- day and argued for the bill to prevent the desecration of the United States flag bv having it used for advertising or other similar purposes.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
TIGER FRESHMEN DENOUNCED.
President Patton Expresses Contempt
 for the Vandalism at Trenton.

Princeton, N. J., Feb. 20-President severely censured the freshmen who on Tuesday night painted their class nus morals on the battle monument at Trenton and committed other acts of vandalism. Pres. Patten said: "I wish to express my unmitigated contempt and horror at the actions of those fresh- men who have brought this disgrace upon the university. I shall concur in what action the dean and the other members of the discipline committee take in the matter The university could well get along without the stu dents who have brought upon it such dishonor.''
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
Opening of Baseball! Season.

Chicago. Feb 2O.-President Hickey of the American Association of Base ball clubs to-day announced that the playing season will open April 23 and close September 22, the schedule calling for 14O games Louisville Indianapolis, Columbus and Toledo will open at home, while st Paul. Minneapolis, Kan saa City, and Milwaukee will play the final games on their home grounds,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
Harvard Football Coach Chosen.

Cambridge, Mass, Feb. 2O.-J W.. Farley, law school '03, will be Har- wards football coach for next season. He played left end on the 1899 eleven under Dibblee. Last season Farley coached the University of Maine eleven and turned out the strongest team on record for that institution. It lost only one game, that to Tufts, and decisively beat Bowdoin, Bates and Colby. He was to go back to that team next sea son, but has been prevailed upon to stay at Harvard.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
KILLING OF OLD MAN RICE
DRAMATIC POINT IN TH F TRIAL OF
 LAWYER PATRICK,
Valet Jones Gives the Details of the Chloro fol ming fthe Aged Millionaire vious to the Final Blow How Patrick Was Notified of the Death.

New York, Feb. 20.-The dramatic point in the trial of Albert T. Patrick for the murder of the Texas millionaire, William Marsh Rice, was reached this afternoon when Charles Jones, the valet, told the details surrounding the death of MT. Rice, which, declared the witness, was decided at conference between Patrick and Jones held Satur- day night
 Jones had told the lawyer of the ar rival of draft for $25000. Patrick told him it was time to apply the chloroform now that the draft had come and Cap tain Baker was coming or they would lose all. Jones agreed
 Jones here told his story of the actual killing. He said he made a cone of towel in the small end of which a chloroform-soaked. Creeping into the room where MT. Rice lay sleeping he quickly covered the sleeper's face with the large end of the cone and left the room. In half an hour he came back and removed the cone. MT. Rice was dead. He swore he telephOned to Pat rick the words MT Rice is vcery ill," the agreed signal between the two of death. Jones story of the end was con- cluded by the statement that Patrick came to the house and removed all of MT Rice's papers.
 In starting his story Jones said: Some time in August Patrick asked me if I did not think MT. Rice was liv- ing too long for our own welfare. He thought it would be a good thing if we could put hi mout of the way. He said if I'd tell him some night when MT. Rice was sleeping soundly he'd come up and do it if I would not I asked why Dr. Curry would not do it, and he re- piled that Dr. Curry drew the line there. He would do anything that was wanted if it was not actually crime"
 What of was said of chloroform?' asked Assistant District Attorney Os- borne.
 Patrick said that would be an easy way to put MT. Rice away. Something was said about getting chloroform and Patrick said it was very hard to get that one had to have all sorts of certif- cates before the druggists would sell 1t. i I told Patrick he could leave that to me. |
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
f05 MILES IN 1O5 MINUTES.
Record Breaking Run of Buffalo Ex-
 preas on the PennsyIvamia.

Lancaster Pa., Feb. 20.-The second section of the Buffalo Express on the Pennsylvania railroad made a record- breaking run on the trip from Harris burg to Philadelphia last night. The train left Harrisburg at 7:36, arriving here at SIP and stopping three min- utes. Philadelphia was reached at 9:21 the train thus making the run of 105 miles in 105 minutes, including the stop here, or an actual running time of 102 minutes. The train consisted of five Pullman coaches.
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SECRETARY LONG MAY RETIRF.
Awaits Only the Certainty That schIey
 Case is Closed for Good

Washington, Feb. 20.-Now that the Schley matter has been settled officially it is understood that Secretary Long feels he is at liberty to carry out the project, cherished by him in the last year of President McKinley's admins tration, to retire to private life. How ever, this is not expected to ensue at once, for there is no certain knowledge of what may follow in congress, not Withstanding a strong belief by the ad- ministration that the case is now set tied beyond revival
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
VIII NOt Meet Harvard.

Berkeley, Cal, Feb. 2O.--The proposed athletic meet between the track team of the University of California and the track team of Harvard university has been cancelled. A letter from the man. ager of the Harvard team says that other engagements will prevent his men from participating in the programme which had been scheduled.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
Decision Against Consolidated,

Hartford, Conn.,, Feb. 20.-In the su- perior court here to-day Judge Case rendered d decision awarding damages of $2,500 in the suit brought by William Hungerford, administrator of the es- tate of F Ives Rarrows of New Haven va. the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad company. BarroWs was the baggagemaster on the North- division train which ran off the culvert near Plainville in March, 1900. Barrows was killed and the suit was brought
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TO TREAT CASE AS CLOSED
ORDER SENT TO LONG REGARDING
 SCHLEY MATTER.

President Determined Apparently to Stop Further rAgitation-Directs That His Memorandum be Filed With the Records in the Case-Secretary Long Pleased With RooseveIt's Statement. Washington, Feb. 20.-Secretary Long has received the following personal note from the white house announcing the presidents action in the case of Ad- miral Schley:
 White House. Washington,
 Feb. 19, 1902 My Dear Sir:
 "The president requests me to state that after a full and most careful con sideration of the appeal of Admiral Schley and of the answer submitted thereto by the navy department through you he has made the enclosed memorandum on the case which he di- rects shall be filed herewith, and the case treated as closed.
 Very truly yours,
 (Signed) George B. Cortelyou,
 Secretary to the President" Secretary Long referring to the pres ident's statement upon the appeal of Rear Admiral Schley. to-day said "I have no comment to make on the presidents ruling upon the appeal of Admiral Schley, except to express my appreciation of it's thorough, conscien- tious, straightforward character. It is, of course, gratifying that the navy de- partment is sustained. The decision will be read as no other document Wolud be, and I believe will direct pub lie opinion and tend to close the whole natter
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
schooner Fred snow FIoated.

Providence Feb. 20.-The schooner Fred Snow which was sunk at the Block Island wharf here last week, was fioated to-day The Snow, which was laden with oysters, will proceed in tow to Milford, Conn, the wrecking appar- atus stopping on the way to take up the small schooner Emma Jane, sunk off Prudence Island.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21

SsS, ,0GO Received i'm Contributions Yes
 terday- s206,O00 Now Needed.

Boston, Feb. 20.-The publication of the statement that Harvard needed $294 900 to complete it's medical school fund and get the $1000,00O offered by John D. Rockefeller resulted to-day in the receipt of contributions amounting to $SS,000. This sum reduces the amount to be naised to complete the fund to S2O6 GOO.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
THOMPSONTILLE CHILD KILLED
Struck hy an Accommodation -sta"d-
 Ing om the Tracks.

Thompsonville, Feb. 20-Marie, the seven-year- daughter of John French, was struck and instantly killed this afternoon by the south bound ac- commodation train which reached here at 46. The child was standing on the south bound tracks watching a passing train on the north bound track Before she was aware of the fact the accom- mediation train bore down on her and she was hurled high into the air and when the station hands reached her she was dead.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21

Washington, Feb. 20 census bureau and bees in the United States on June 1, 1900. announces that all the domestic ani- mals in the United States have probable value of at least $3, 200, 100000
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
'. MIA. aa Military Posts.

Washington, Feb. 2O.-Senator Flaw ley from the senate committee on mili- tary affairs, to-day reported favorably the bill authorizing the. Y M. c. A to erect buildings at milltarp sosts on gov ernment reservations.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
Knox Not to Resign.

Washington, Feb. 20.-Reports having been circulated that Attorney General Knox has decided to resign, it can be stated that they are absolutely without foundation in fact
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21

Rome. Feb 20.-The pope to-day entered on the twenty-ffth year of his pontifcate. Although the main celebration of the jubi- lee is postponed until March 3, when the combined festivals of the jubilee and coro- nation will he observed, today was mark ed by the singing of a Te Deum In St. Peters and other obserYances.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
The Newest Waists, The Newest Skirts,
 The Newest Suits.

All of which priced below the marks of expecta the scope of variety you'll find beyond your anticipat and the prices too are surprisingly ill your favor
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-02-21
BOEHS DEMORALIZED.

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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-22
Funeral of William H. Harris.

The funeral of the late William Fl.
Harris, the young man who died from
an attack of heart failure while bath
ing at Lake Ariel on last Sunday. was
held from the home of his father.
James M. Harris. of 81 North Hyde
Park avenue, at o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. After short services of prayer
at the home, the funeral cortege moved
to the Plymouth Congregational
church, of which the deceased was an
active member, he being a teacher IN
the Sabbath school and a recognized
leader among the young people.
The church was crowded by the sor-
rowing friends, who came to pay their
last tribute to the memory of their
deceased friend.
Rev. Peter Roberts, of Mahanoy City.
officiated at the service and spoke in
loving terms of the past life of the
deceased as a son and as Christian.
The Masonic quartette, composed OF
Prof. w. wv. Jones, Thomas Abrams,
Harry Wrigley and Harry Acker, beau
tifully sang the favorite hymns of the
deceased, "Come Unto Me-" Lead
Kindly Light" and "Jesus Savior Pilot
Me-"
At the close Of the sad service, the
friends passed beside the open casket
and looked for the last time upon the
face that had become so dear to them
in life, and in death had assumed a
look of peaceful rest, untouched, by
pain. The funeral cortege moved to
the Washburn street cemetery. where,
with the solemn words, "Oh death
where is thy sting, oh grave where is
thy victory" the flower-laden casket
slowly sank from view.
The floral tributes We're many and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-22
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.

Miss Hattie Jones, a preacher and
evangelist, who Is OIL a visit to this
country from Wales, will preach In the
First Welsh Baptist church in English
next Sabbath evening. Rev. W. l.. Da-
Wis, of the Memorial Baptist church, of
North Scranton, will occupy the pulpit
in the morning. Miss Jones will preach
at his church in Providence. Miss Jones
is we'll known among the Welsh schol-
ars and is noted for the excellent work
she has done throughout Wales.
Robert Phillips. of South Hyde Park
avenue. is home from Wilkes-Barre.
A party of merry people left the switch
at Farrells store on Washburn street
Wednesday evening and enpoyed ride
around the city, after which all repaired
to the home of Mrs. John Cullen, of Nor
ris court, where vocal solos were rem
dered by Mrs. Emily Seymour. At late
hour refreshments were served by Mrs.
John Cullen and Mrs. William Deacon.
Mrs. b. V. Dershimer, of South Main
avenue. is entertaining Mr.. and Mrs.
Francis, of Brooklyn. N. Y.
Roy Worden, of North Hyde Park ave-
nue., entertained number of his
friends at his home Tuesday evening in
honor of Miss Emily Achuff, of Philadel-
phia, who is visiting at their home.
Austin Ringler, the photographer, Of
Division street, is home from his vaca-
tion spent at Lake Winola.
Thomas Timlin, of Pettebone street.
who for years has been employed by the
Lackawanna railroad. has been promoted
to the responsible position Of store-keeper
at Elmira, NJ Y.
William Elias, of washburn street.
and Forbes Eaton, of Tenth street, are
home from a vacation spent at Phlladel-
phia and Atlantic City.
The Eatabit club will leave today for
a two weeks stay at Harvey's lake.
They will occupy the Edenvale cottage.
The club consists of Misses Anna Win
terstein, Maude Sander, Jane Jones, Edith
Powell, Esther Sander. Bessie Evans
Susie Harris and Miss Margaret Hughes,
of Kingston. They will be chaperoned
by Mrs. Walter Davis and Mrs. George
Sander.
The members of the Jackson Street
Baptist church choir are requested to
meet at the church this evening at s
o'clock promptly.
The funeral of the late Edward Stock
of Washburn street, will be held this
afternoon from the home at o'clock
Rev. S. +. Matthews, of the First Bap-
tist church. will ofticiate and interment
will be made in Dunmore cemetery.
Burt Beavers. of South Hyde Park ave
nue.. was called to Montana yesterday tc
repair DR.. RiCe's automobile. that Is
broken down in the above state Harry
Greenwood will accompany Mr.. Beavers
as helper.
The First Welsh Congregational Sab
bath school will enjoy the annual picnic
at Nay Aug park Oh Wednesday, August
q. All are welcome and special cars will
be in front of che church at $50 a. m.
Base ball teams from Bellevue ant
Patagonia played ball on the Dodge
| ground.s on Wednesday. The score wa:
| 10 to- 6 in favor of Bellevue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-22
DUN MORE.

Cards have been received by friends
in town announcing the marriage of
Serene Bradley Bulkley and Katherine
Amelia Wesley at East Orange, N. j., on
Aug. 20. MIR. and Mrs. Buckley are among
the towns best known and respected
residents They will make their home on
Cherry street.
The funeral of the late Charles Woel-
kers, who met death by drowning In
Lake Ariel on Saturday last, took place
from the home of his father, on Jessup
avenue, yesterday afternoon. Large num-
bers of mourning friends and relatives
were in attendance and several hand
some floral pieces gave silent testimony
as to the regard in which the deceased
was held. 1nterment was made in Mt.
Carmel cemetery
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-22
RACE FOR MONEY.
Two Ordinances That Are Now Be-
fore Councils,

1OT0 SOuuCllSs
For a long time it has been the aim
of Director of Public Safety F. l..
Wormser to secure permission from
councils to transfer the $133 uneXpended
balance from the printing appropria-
ton to his department of last year, to
this years appropriation.
He has desired this transfer made,
that the bureau would have on hand
sufficient funds to properly attend to
the printing and distribution in the po-
lice force, Of the new regulations which
are to be compiled for the government
Of the city blue-coats.
After many months, an ordinance
was introduced in select council, pro-
viding for the transfer of the funds.
1t passed first and second readings and
later sailed through final reading
without mishap.
Last week it came up in common
council and was promptly referred to
committee. Simultaneous with this
action was the introduction of Control
Ter Costello's long-talked-of ordinance
| for merging, where possible, all the
city's uneXpended balances of last year
into a grand sum to be drawn upon for
| the payment Of deficiency bills.
1t will now be race between the two
| ordinances. If Controller Costello's s
measure wins out. it will mean fare
| we'll to all hopes Of transfer, as the
s1S3 from the printing appropriation
will be cast into the common fund.
| Director Wormser is, however, of the
opinion that his ordinance has had a
| fair start, and that he will get his
s1S3 before the other measure has
passed both branches of council. 1t all
depends on how long the transfer or
dinance will languish in the hands Of
the commoners' committee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-08-22
ANNUAL SHORE DINNER.
Big Crowd Enjoyed It at Lake
Poyntelle.

Poyntelle.
The annual clambake and shore din
ner Of George w. West Division
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Of the Ontario and Western and Erie
railroad was held yesterday at Lake
Poyntelle The affair was remarkable
for the large attendance, delightful
menu and good management. Fully
1900 guests were fed with no friction
whatever
Except for slight shower at noon
the day was perfect, delightful breeze
from the lake helping to keep the BAN
quetters comfortable The bake was In
charge of Henry Warner, new genius
in the way of shore dinner chefs. Mrs.
S. S. Gritman had charge of ninety
young ladies who efficiently acted as
mattresses. S. Gildersleeve, chairman
of the general committee and NJ. M.
Myers, chairman Of the reception COM
mittee helped make things pleasant
Three special trains were run from
Scranton under the care of Superin-
tendent r. b. Williams and Travelling
Passenger Agent John T.. Welsh. A
special train also came down from New
York state. Among the guests were
George w. West, of Middletown, Will
liam Badger, of Mayfield Yard: Charles
O'Neil, of Middletown; Sheriff Arm
bruster, of Honesdale, and Sheriff
Schadt, John Loftus Fred Stevens, w
II. McGarrah, John Fitzsimmons. A. r.
| Gould. William Roberts, Fred Bissell
w. S. Mulford, A. G. Thomason and
wife, B. n. Lacey and wife, Charles L.
Hawley and wife, l.. II. Wint. S. w
Edgar and wife, p. ]. Casey, c. b.
Gardner and wife, and Il. C. Won
Storch.