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The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
RIOTING AT. HAZELToN.
Mob Forms Gordon to Prevent Galleries FroB
Starting.

Hazleton, Pa. (SpeciaD The most
turbulent scene that has occurred during
the anthracite strike in this vicinity tool
place between the hours of S and
o'clock a. m. Rumors were current fol
week that an attempt would be made
10 open the Cranberry and No. 10 col
ieries. Both are practically in the heart
of the city.
About midnight strikers began ia
gather on the streets, and at 5 o'clock
.. NJ. 5000 miners had formed Gordon
about both the Cranberry and No. 4e
,olliery yards. This demonstration either
torestalled the attempt to open or the
rumors that operations would be com
nenced were false, for only few non
nnionists about 30 in all, appeared al
the mines
These men were set upon by the
strikers. were beaten with clubs and
driven back. A number OF them were
kidnapped by strikers, and their pres
snt whereabouts are unknown. The
most serious feature OF the demonstra-
lion occurred when August Scheuch, a
foreman, while attempting 10 rescue his
son IRON the mob was seized, stabbed,
beaten to the ground and stamped up
1n by unknown parties. Scheuch was
aiken to the Hazleton Hospital, where
ne now lies in a serious condition. The
physicians there discovered internal in
Iuries which, they think, will cause
'he foreman's death
The mob would have killed him had
t not been for the timely interference
Of party OF citizens, who caught the
wounded man up from the ground and
ran with him to a place of safety 1t is
believed that several OF the non-union-
lists who we're kidnapped are also badly
hurt. No shots were fired. The strik-
ers used clubs and sticks as weapons
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
VENEZUELA PORT SHELLED
RevOlutionists, However, Still Hold ca
To II.
WILL NOT RECOGNIZE BLOCKADE.
Two Government GunbOats BOmbard ciudad
Bolivar Day and Nght-Many Persons Kill
ed and Wounded In the Ralu Of Shot and
Shell British Subjects In the Town APP
peal to Their Government

Caracas, Venezuela (By Cable)-Ciu-
dad Bolivar, capital of the State of Boli-
var, has been bombarded by Colum'
Sian government warship, and many per-
IONS were killed or wounded. The place
has large British population and the
British subjects have requested that .
varship OF Great Britain be sent tot
heir protection. 1t is alleged that afro.
;ities have been committed at Ciudad
Bolivar by both the government troops
and the revolutionists
The town, however, is still in the
power of the reyolutionists. 1t was
Gred upon day and night by the gun
Ioats Bolivar and Restaurador which
attempted to land forces to reoccupy the
,lace. About 600 shells were fired into
the city. When the ammunition OF the
Rcstaurador was exhausted she left for
Laguayra to obtain additional supplies,
Efter which the bombardment will be
resumed.
There are no foreign warships in the
Orinoco River to protect the interests
of the powers, and the British govern
ment is being blamed in certain quarters
for abandoning the 5000 subjects OF
Great Britain. who reside in the distinct
Of Ciudad Bolivar.
Willemstad (By Cable)-The Dutch
government has notified Venezuela that
it refuses to recognize the blockade. OF
Venezuelan ports, as being non-ettectiye'
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Less Danger In Venezuela.

The State Department has received a
cablegram from Minister Bowen, at
Caracas, saying that he can spare two
ot the war vessels now in Venezuelan
waters.
Upon receipt of the dispatch the
Navy Department ordered the Topeka
and Cincinnati north. The latter YES
sci will stop at Cape Hatien. and it. in
the opinion OF the United States rep
resentative there, the presence of an
American warship is desirable much
longer, the Cincinnati will relieve the
Machias. II the prospects are that the
situation will soon warrant the with
1rawal OF the warship, the Cincinnati
will proceed on her journey home.
The Marietta will remain IN Vene-
uelan waters as long as Minister
Bowen desires her, after which she
probably will be ordered to Colon to
insure the open transit OF the Isthmus
which the United States guarantees by
treaty. Commander John A. Rodgers,
now in command OF the Marietta. has
been ordered detached from that ves-
sci and assigned to the command OF the
Albany, where he will succeed Com
mander Joseph E. Craig, who is order
ed home on waiting orders. Lieut.
Com. Samuel W. B. Diehl. now in COM
nand OF the Eagle, has been ordered TO
succeed Commander Rodgers on the
Marietta
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
LIVE NATIONAL CAPITAL AFFAIRS.
Oldest Living Admiral.

The Oldest living officer of the navy
is the most sensitive OF any in the SER
vice about his age.
He is Rear-Admiral Thomas o. Sell
fridge, retired. No one except the Ad-
miral, seemingly knows exactly his
age, and he will not tell When he en-
tered the navy it seems not to have been
the practice to take the day, month
and year midshipman was born, and
tor that reason me records make no
mention OF these dates. The records
snow that the Admiral was born in
Massachusetts, and that he was appoint
cd from that State January I, 1878,
many years before the establishment Of
the Naval Academy or the invention OF
rlfled guns. Midshipmen of his day
entered young. and, allowing the Ad-
miral to have been IS at that time, he
is now 90 years old. If he lives until
next January it is believed he will turn
the century mark.
The Admiral dislikes to have any
one mention age to him, and, as far as
inc retiring age is concerned, he be-
lives it should be u rather than o..
washington is his home, where he has
llVed since his retirement, more than
80 years ago. His eldest son is Rear
Admiral Thomas O. Selfridge, Jr., nov
about 90 years of age. There is an
other son a commander in the navy.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
MINDANAO IS SHAKEN UP
Twenty MOrOs Killed by Earthqake in
the Philippines.
THE AMERICANS ESCAPE UNHURT.
inhabitants Were TerOrlzed-A Dozen Heavy
Shocks and About 400 Slight TremOrs Are
Felt-The COmMissary Buildings and the
Moro Forts Were Badly Damaged Military
Situation Remains quiet.

Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD The
War Department received a cablegram
from General Chaffee, at Manila, re-
porting the occurrence of series OF
earthquakes on the Island OF Mndanao.
Twenty persons were killed by falling
walls, the victims all being Moros, The
Americans in the vicinity escaped, and
the dispatch says there were no re-
ports that any OF the soldiers occupy
ing tina. portion of the island affected
sustained any injuries.
The upheaval occurred in the coun-
try adjacent to the Lake of Lanao, in
the Moro section of the island, near
Camp Vickers, which is now the head
quarters OF the American forces sta
toned in Mindanao. General Chat
fees cablegram says the mountains and
rivers and other streams were considr
erably disturbed. and much damage
was done The extent OF the damage,
however was not reported.
II is presumed here that the seismic
shocks occurred about five DAYS ago,
though the date is not mentioned in the
dispatch. This is the first serious
earthquake reported from shat country
during American occupation OF tive
Philippines. The most important pre-
vious seismic disturbance in Mindanao
was the one thai partly destroyed Pa
lax. Kota-Ratu and the village on the
banks of the River Mindanao in 1872
This phenomenon closely followed the
eruption OF the volcano Of Makaturin'
General Chaffee also cabled thai the
military situation in that section re-
mains quiet and unchanged No at
tacks have been made on the American
forces at Camp Vickers since the last
report, which was cabled eigAt days
400
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Gen. Mac Atthur's Son Weds

Newport, R. l. (SpeciaD Lieut. AR
thur MarArthur, U. S. ~, son of Major
General Macarthur, and Miss Mary Me-
Gala, the daughter of Capt. Bowman
H. McCalla of the United States Navy
we're married here at noon. Rev. Henry
Morgan Stone, the rector OF Trinity
Church, oficiated. The ushers were
nearly all from the navy, and the brides.
maids were daughters of army or navy
officers. In fact the only persons active
ly participating in the event who are not
identified with either service were one of
the ushers one of tn bridesmaids and
the officiating clergyman
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
ALFONSO WANTS RICH WIFE.
The Spanish King Calls for List Of South
American EIigibles.

Madrid (By Cable).-King Alfonso
III contiues TO- give the dignitaries and
aobility OF Spain palpitation OF the
heart by his eccentric and willful ac
lions.
His Majesty has disregarded all the
proposals of his counselors that he
marry a European Princess. He has
announced his intention OF wedding
he daughter OF some South American
capitalist, for the three-fold purpose o
mending the shattered State finances
;econciling the republican element by
taking a plebeian consort, and restoring
Spanish prestige in Latin America. The
King has instructed the representatives
of the Spanish crown in South America
70 forward him full details of million
tires possessing eligible daughters.
The King has thrown a bombshell in
% the ranks OF the nobility by stating
ais intention OF dissolving the Grand
Order OF the Annunciate, the oldest or
Ter in Spain, and substituting for it the
lew Order Of Alfonso III.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Two Killed in Auto Accident.

Long Branch, NJ j. (Spccia)-Two
were killed and three injured in an
automobile accident at the Park Avenue
Bridge, over the New York and Long
Branch r. r. tracks In trying to avoid
running down a man Frank J. Matthews,
president OF Realty Trust Company, OF
Jersey City, lost control OF his machine,
and it plunged against the railing, broke
through and dropped to the rails s.
feet below. Mr. Matthews was instantly
killed, the heavy machine falling upon
him. Mrs. J. H, Cobb, Of Richmond,
Va, one of his guests, died later at
the Monmouth memorial Hospital and
Mrs. Louis Pizzini her sster-in-law, it
is believed. will die.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
F Oreign.

Thus far nine members of the gang
OF forgers who have been operating
with spurious notes of the Bank oj
England have been captured and sen.
fenced.
Charlemagnc Tower, United States
ambassador to Russia, has presented TO
the Philadelphia Library valuable col.
lection OF $500 books.
The bodies of Mr.. and Mrs. Fair,
victims of an automobile accident, will
be forwarded to the United States for
interment.
Emperor William will receive Major
General Corbin and other Americans
accompanying him in private audience,
The International cavalry race from
Brussels to Ostend was won by Lieu
tenant Madomet, of the French Army,
The troops under General Nord, min
lister OF war of the provincial govern
mcnt of Hayti, have been defeated
The labor department of the London
Board OF Trade reports a general de-
crease in wages in the United King
dom, the mines being the most affected.
A conference of the tobacco interests
will be held in London September II
in an effort to check the war in rates
OF the rival companies.
Hall Caine accompanied King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra on tour
OF the Isle OF Man, pointing out to them
the historic sites,
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
over z.zSO.OOO IlIlterstes.

The Census Office has issued pre-
dminary report on illiteracy among
men OF voting age in city and country
districts in the year 1900 The report
includes under "illiterate" those who
Fan neither read nor write and also
. small number who can read but cam
not write
In the United States, excluding Alas
ka and Hawaii, the male population at
least 2I years OF age and living in cities
having at least $4,000 inhabitants was
5'S85,o44, OF whom 33o223, or 6 per
cent, we're reported as literate. In
the rest OF the country the number OF
men OF voting age was Is248,65s, OF
whom I'o4o247, or 13 per cent, were
reported as illiterate.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Miss SartOrIs Now a Bride.

Coburg, Ont. (SpecaD The mar
dage OF Miss Vivian May Sartoris and
Frederick Roosevelt Scovel was SOL
'mnized at St. Peters Church here in
he presence OF distinguished assem-.
,lage OF guests, including representa-
ives from nearly every state in the
american Union. The Rev. Mr..
Spragge ohiciated. The bride is the
laughter OF Mrs. Nellie Gran Sartoris
Ind the late Algernon Charts Fred
trick Sartoris, OF Warset, Hampshire,
England, and a granddaughter OF the
ate U. S, Grant The groom is the son
d Chevalier and Madame Edward SEQ
'el and is a cousin OF President Roose-
yelt
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Door Too Small for Woman.

Owensborough, Ky. (SpcciaD An
unusual request was telegraphed to
Washington by United States Commits
sioner Dudley Lindsey OF this place.
Jane Woolsey, was arrested at Leitch-
field, Grayson county, for "moonshin-
ing" and was brought here. The wo-
man is so large that she could not be
brought into the Federal Courtroom.
The officers were able to get her up one
fight OF stairs, but were unable to pro-
ceed further. Accordingly Comms-
sioner Lindsey wired for authority to
hold court outside his. Office, and when
permission is received he will hear the
case in the open air. The woman is
only S feet S inches in height, but she
weighs 43o pounds
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
THE PRESIDENTS TOUR
Over 10000 Persons Cheer Chief Exc.
cHtive of Nation.
FACTORIES, SHOPS AND STORES CLOSE.
At the City Line the President Was Met by
Mayor Shepherd and Committee and Es'
cOrted to the City Hall By Two Companies
OF the Militia and One Of the Naval Brig
ade- Streets OF City ThrOnged.

Ellsworth, Me. (Special) 1.-The Presi-
dents second day in the Pine Tree state
was full of interest.
Starting from the Governors resi-
dence at an early hour, he was taken for
a short drive about the city of Augusta,
and at o3o left for Bangor, where the
principal speech of the day was delivered
at the Fair Grounds in the presence Of
an immense audience, which listened
with marked attention to his address
The same close attention was given
him at Waterville, where from far and
near came hundreds to see and hear
the first President who has visited Maine
in many years. In anticipation OF his
coming general holiday was declared
and all business was suspended.
Just before leaving Augusta the Pres
dent heard that his old guide Bill
Sewall, OF Island Falls, Me-, who had
accompanied him on many hunting eX-
peditions and who had for a time been
employed on his ranch in Dakota was
1t Bangor. He Immediately wired
Congressman Powers, at Bangor, to
corral" him and hold on to him until
ne reached that city That the con-
gresham carried out these instructions
was fully proven when he produced the
all rawboned, red whiskered hunter
upon the Presidents arrival.
On the drive through Bangor the
Presidents carriage was stopped in
front of the portico of the Orphans
Home, where the little ones were as
6embled, and they greeted him in song
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Passenger Train Held Up.

Spokane, Wash. (SpeciaD "A west
bound Northern Pacific passenger train
was held up at Sand Point, Idaho, 65
miles east OF here. The robbers, OF
whom there were seven, forced the en-
gireer to stop the train. after which they
nncoupled the baggage car. Then they
compelled the engineer, at the point OF
a revolver to pull up the track about
three miles farther, where they tried to
wreck the baggage car with dynamite
The explosives failed to work, and, alter
spending IS minutes with the car, the
robbers decamped, allowing the cngi-
neer to go back to the train with his
engine.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
WI Make Mnn,v for Chinese.

Washington, d c, (Special)-l nc
state department recently received com
muncation from the Chinese Govern
ment stating in effect that it was pro
posed to start up the Government coin
age mint at Tientsin, and asking that
an assayer and a machinist from one OF
the mints Of the United States be re-
commended for employment therein
The matter was referred to Mr.. Roberts
the director of the mint, with the result
that Leonard McGrudcr, assistant as
saver, and Mr.. L, G. Emory, superin'
tcndent OF machinery, both from New
Orleans mint have been engaged tor
this service and are expected to sail toI
China within a short time
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
'i'i 'tl
Miss Iam0nt Dead.

Sorrento, Me. (SpeciaD Miss Julia
Lamont, daughter of Daniel S. 'Lamoont,
former secretary OF war, died at her
fathers cottage. here. Miss Lam6nt
had been i'll since February and it was
thought she had practically recovered
until relapse came. Physicians of note
who are summering at this place and
Bar Harbor were called, but they could
not save her. and death came at 7.Is
p. m. A cable message has been sent
10 Mr.. Lamont who is in Eurone.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
President to Hunt Bears.

Asheville, N. c. (Special) When
President Roosevelt visits Asheville in
September he will be given a bear hunt
in the North Carolina mountains under
the leadership of Big Tom" Wilson,
who lives in the shadow OF Mount
Mitchell, the highest peak east of the
Rockies, and who found the body OF
the celebrated geologst, Professor
Mitchell who was killed and for whom
the mountain was named. Wilson is
said to be the champion bear hunter Of
the State, and is making extensive pre-
parations for a chase with the President.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
THIS WOMAN HAD NERVE.
Burglar Quaed Before Her and Promised
Always to B. Good.

Trenton, N. J. (SpeciaD John
G. Ford, of 446 East Hanover Street,
showed no outward sign of fear when
she discovered man trying to break
into her bedroom Instead of fainting
and screaming she went quietly to a
bureau drawer and secured pistol The
burglar had barely entered the house
when he was confronted with the wea-
pom in the hands of Mrs. Ford, who
save for the servants, had been alone
in the house. Throw up your hands
and don't move, or you're dead man"
commanded Mrs. Ford. The burglar
did more, he sank on his knees and
implored the woman not to shoot, al
the same time promising never to do
another dishonest thing if released -.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
100 Lives In Peril.

New York (SpeciaD jim broad day
light and bright Sunshine, a collision
which might have resulted in a dread.
ful calamity occurred in New York har.
Dor between an incoming passenger liner
and an outbound freight steamer The
steamship Liguria, of the Italian Royai
Nail Steamship Company, with over
100 persons on board, was run down
in the Narrows by the British steamer
Peconc, of the Mediterranean and New
York Steamship Company, bound out
for ports in the Mediterranean,
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Nores OF Interest.

The State Department has been mott.
fed that Senior Guarnaschelli, who was
originally named by the Italian gov
ernment to serve as one of the arbitra-
tors in the Plus fund case, has declin.
ed the post.
A committee has been appointed to
examine devices patented as substi.
tute for twine used by the Postoffice
Department.
The two new battleships-Connecticut
and Louisiana-will carry the most
powerful guns, measured by caliber, in
the world.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
MOIlneux's Father Confident.

New York (Special) Gen. Edward
L. Molineux, whose son, Roland B. Moli.
neux, is in the Tombs awaiting his
second trial for the murder of Mrs.
Katharine ]. Adams, says he has new
evidence, which will result in the young
mans acquittal General Molineux has
played the part of detective, and has
worked up the evidence through. which.
he says, he will establish the. innocence
of his son beyond the shadow Of
doubt r-no rya ,p,o ic}
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Elremen Injured in a Blaze.

New York (Specia)-Two fremen
were injured, two women rescued, 80
or 40 employees driven to the street in
a state of panic and damage to the
amount Of $4,000 was done in a fire
which broke out in the plant OF the
Periecta Packing Case Company, on
Fourteenth street Fireman Joseph H.
Banks was severely burned about the
head and Thomas Leonard was cut by
falling glass.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Mont PeIee Reported In Eruption.

St. Thomas (Spccial)-A dispatch re-
ceived here from the island OF Dominica,
dated August 70 at 6 p. m, says "Since
p m. Tuesday prolonged rumbling
noises in quick succession have been
heard from the southward There is
every indication that Mont Pelee is vio-
lently erupting' Effort made to com
municate by cable direct with the island
OF Martinique have proved unsuccessful
The French Cable Company has no cable
working to that point and the company's
officials are unable to say when com.
munication with Martinique will be re-
sumcd
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Sherlifs Wife WIS Brave,

Des Moines, Iowa. Especial, "A mu.
nifty of convicts, following series of at.
tempts to escape within the past week
two OF which were successful, occurred
in the county jail at Centreville. In the
melee Sheriff Davis was seriously
wounded, and It was only through th'
bravery OF the Sheriff's wife and Depu-
ty Bevington that the prisoners were
prevented from escaping. Mrs DAT
seized an axe and with the assistance
OF Bevington who was armed with n re.
volyer, drove the convicts back 10 tbe;r
cells and restored order.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Deed of a Jealous Man.

Waltham, Mass. (SpeciaD Arthur
Eaves. a farm laborer, about 90 years
OF age, shot and badly wounded Abbie
Breen, aged TO- domestic employed at
Weston, near here. Eaves then shot
himself, dying almost instantly. Jeal-
ousy is said to have prompted the deed.
The girl is said to have refused to
marry Eaves. She will probably re-
cover.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
Wireless TeIegraphy for Business.

Denver (SpeciaD.-A dispatch re-
ceived at the headquarters of the Paci-
6c Wireless Telegraph Company in this
city announce that the Office at Whites
Point, Cal, will be opened for CONNER
cial business. The Pacific Company's
wireless system between Catalina Island
and Whites Point, 80 miles, is reported
to be working perfectly, messages being
sent as rapidly as over wire.
The suburban citizen., 1902-08-30
To Visit Kruger.

The Hague (By Cable).-Robert H.
Van Schaak, treasurer Of the Holland
Society. OF Chicago, has arrived here
to visit former President Kruger and
the Boer generals.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1902-11-17
NOT EASY TO JUDGE WINES.

An Expert Tells Of His Work and Re-
veals Some Secrets.
II have met many an expert Judge of
wines, but T have never come across
one, and do not believe there is one,
who can tell in what particular state
of France or Germany a wine was
made, or that could call what particu-
lar district of France champagne was
manufactured in" said Charles Nor
ton, the expert wine faster.
my observation of experts and my
own opinion as we'll Is that after
good, hearty meal is the time to Judge
will modify this to some extent.
Each wine or liquor has a particular
time when 1t is best to test its quality;
for instance, sherry wine should be
judged before luncheon or dinner, but
after breakfast
"Claret, red and white wine and Bur-
gundy should be tested with something
to eat at the same time; whiskey after
breakfast and before luncheon or din
ner; port wine and cordials Immediate
ly after luncheon or dinner, and cham
payne at night, with something sweet
to eat in order to determine It's dryness.
on which depends its value.
Smoking does not interfere with
ability to test and judge liquors or
Wines 1t helps the senses. but drink
;x,n, s..41 ,~1~&
abstain entirely.
"Whiskey made in Pennsylvania is
different from that made In Maryland.
| They are both rye, however. and they
in turn are different from the rye. made
in Kentucky. This last named state is
certainly the mother of the whiskey
business. In it we find the bourbon,
divided into the sweet and sour mash.
The expert can distinguish the differ
ence between all these, and can also de-
terrnine their age-that is to say, he
can if he is shown samples Of different