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The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
COL. WAGNER'S TESTIMONY.
Speaks Highly of Gen. Bell But
shows That FiIipinOs Have Suffer-
ed Severely.


Washington, May S1.-Col. Wagner,
assistant adjutant general, U. S. A,
and formerly adjutant general of the
army in the Philippines. to-day con-
tinued his testimony before the Sen
ate Philippine Committee. He said he
knew that one village had been burn
ed because the citizens would not give
information of the murderers of a ma
tive friendly to the United States. He
gave a fine character to Gen. Bell as
a humane officer. He said the con-
duct of Americans in the Philippines
had been uniformly kind and consid-
crate to the native prisoners.
Col Wagner did not agree with Gen.
Hughes that the war in the Philippines
was not civilized war. He said that
in the province commanded by Gen.
Bell about 100000 people were gather
ed in the concentration camps. Their
property left outside the camps was
confscated and the wealthy people lost
heavily. He did not believe that any
camp described by an anonymous off,
Ger as a suburb of hell" ever existed.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01

Scranton, Pa, May 31-A statement
was issued to-day by a committee rep
resenting the 400 engineers, firemen
and pumpmen employed at the col
lieries of the Delaware. Lackawanna
and Western Railroad Company, an
nouncing that they intended remaining
at work on Monday, regardless of the
order of the district executive boards
of the United Mine Workers to strike
if they were not granted an eight-hour
work day without reduction in wages.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
WILL WAIT ON DEMOCRATS.
Republicans want to See on What
Ground They Must Fight.

washington. May 31.-The Republic
can Congressional Committee will not
formulate issues for the congressional
campaign this year until the Demo-
Gratis have launched their plans for the
fight they will make. This has been
decided upon by President Roosevelt
and Representatives Babcock and
overstreet OF the Republican Congress
sional Committee.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
Kitchener Now Their Hero.
President steyn Has Paralysis.

Pretoria, May 31.-Acting President
Steyn of the Transvaal is suffering
from paralysis and will not participate
further in the peace conference at We
reeniging. He has given his parole and
has gone TO Krugersdorp, about fifty
miles southwest Of Pretoria.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
southern AboIIshes an once.

Washington, May 31.-The Southern
Railway announces the resignation OF
w. Fl. Peddle and the abolisbment OF
his Office Of general superintendent OF
transportation; also the appointment OF
r. T.. Belts as superintendent Of car
service, with Office Ia this city.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
KILLED HER BROTHER-IN-LAw.
Alabama Woman Seems 10 Have
Been Demcmted.

Decatur. Ala. May 3l.-Mrs. Sol
Grayson OF Bellemina shot and instant
~ killed her brother-in-law, Henry
Grayson. this morning. Mr.. Grayson
gave himself and his wife up 10 the
sheriff. The woman has been acting
strangely for some time.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
CHILDREN KILLED BY TRAIN.

and Both Were Killed.
Roanoke, Va, May 31.-A Norfolk
and Western passenger train on tile
Roanoke and Southern division ran
down and killed John and Hattie
Buschell, aged, respectively, and s
years, near Ridgeway Henry county,
tonight. The girl attempted to cross
the track in front of the train and
fell between the rails Her younger
brother went to her rescue and while
trying to carry her away both were
struck by the engine and instantly
killed
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
70 DECREASE THE ARMY.

SecENnry HOOt Vel1 NJ VI
Military Establishment to S6,4s7
Mem
Washington, May S1.-By direction OF
the President, Secretary Root has is
sued a aneral order decreasing the
strength o.our permanent military es-
tablishment and changing the ratio OF
its make-uras provided in the general
order issued last May TO carry into
effect the any reorganization law.
Under the geeral order Of last May.
the total stregth Of the army was
fixed at 77,2S7 ten. The order issued
to-day reduced his figure 10 66,497. a
reduction Of 10,n.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
WILL RIVAL MAFEKING NIGHT.
British VIII Tear Things Open in
London should Peace Be An
nounced Tomorrow.

London, May 31.-If a definite an
nouncement of peace in South Africa
is made on Monday as expected, that
night will bid fair to rival the cele-
bration which occurred when the re-
lief of Mafeking was officially an
nounced in May. 1900 Throughout
London arrangements have already
been made for numerous peace dinners.
The aristocracy will "maffick" on no
small scale and doubtless the denizens
of White Chapel and the various East
End quarters will invade the Strand
and other thoroughfares with their
wild exultation.
For Monday afternoon every seat in
the House of Commons is already pre-
empted. If the statement of the gov
eminent leader, A. J. Balfour, comes
up to expectations, little will be done in
the United Kingdom that day except
exultation over the end of the war that
has tried the spirit of the nation to it's
uttermost. Already the wiseacres are
saying that Lord Kitchener will be
made an earl, and receive the thanks
of Parliament, accompanied by SUBJ
stantial grant of money.
Kitchener Now Their Hero.
One of the most curious features of
the war is the remarkable way in
which Lord Kitchener has deepened
the awesorne respect, akin to fear,
with which the British nation regards
him and his laconic reports, and his
utterly independent prosecution 2of the
campaign in South Africa has highten-
ed his military reputation to such an
extent that he has actually become a
god to the average man on the street.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-06-01
TAFT'S MISSION TO ROME.
His Holiness Is Agreeable to the
Philippine Conditions Laid Down
by This Country.

by This Country.
London, May 31.-Cabllng from Rome
the correspondent of the Daily Chron-
icle says the Taft mission to Rome has
every prospect Of success. The Vah-
can is willing to allow the monasteries
and converts in the Philippine Islands
10 be under civil law. and 1t viii per-
NIT the appropriation Of their property
The American government. continues
the correspondent. will authorize the
creation of new dioceses in the Philip
pines. to be under American bishops
only.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
CARBoMDALE'S STREETS.
Compliment to Their Appearance
Bestowed by Mayor Corcoran.

Hon. II. j. Corcoran, mayor of Pitts
ton. the busy Luzerne town, was a
visitor in Carbondale yesterday. spend
ing the greater part Of the day here.
He was with his friend, John j. Hart,
chief of the fire department, of Pitts
ton, and eX-chief of police.
Before taking dinner at the Harrison
house with Mayor O'Neil, Mayor Cor
coran and Mr.. Hart enjoyed an hours
drive over the city streets. While the
pleasure of the outing was perhaps the
chief consideration, the mayor also
took it as an opportunity to inspect
the highways and of course couldn't
help making comparisons. 1t is pleas
ing to relate that in making his OBJ
servations he paid Carbondale Il COM
pliment. which we mutually feel was
deserved.
you have us beat when it Genes to
Streets" said Mayor Corcoran. I'VE
are not in it with you," he gracefully
remarked. The splendid verified brick
pavements particularly elected his iad-
miration. which he heartily expressed
and without any qualifications. Mem
Orial park also came in for it's share
of praise from Pittston's mayor. He
returned to Pittston, delighted with
his visit in the Anthracite city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
ELECT SUPERINTENDENT
School Board Will Again Choose
Elmer Z. Carr, Tonight-Last
Nights Meeting.

The Carbondale school board will
meet specially tonight to elect the city
superintendent of schools The present
superintendent. Elmer II. Carr, will
be reelected as he Is unopposed.
There was an important meeting
of the board last night. Routine mat
ters were considered principally. The
applications of Misses Florence Col
well, Bertha Wall and Mary Drennan
for positions as teachers were receiv-
ed
The matter of refunding the fines and
costs imposed in the recent truancy
cases was considered, but action was
deferred.
The board decided to borrow $11, 900
from the Merchants and Mechanics
bank to meet the floating debt of that
amount.
Treasurer Swigert reported that since
the last meeting Collector w. w. Watt,
turned in $4,000 on the present dupli
Gates. Mr.. Watt was instructed to
present his generations on May II,
when the board will hold IL meeting to
consider them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
The cannon BALL"
and The PENNA. r. r.
President Cassatt, of the Latter Com
pany. Informs a Carbondalian
That His Road Is Not Interested
in the New Transit Company.

There Is "a keen public appetite for
news concerning the projected rapid
transit electric road from Scranton 10
Carbondale, which has come 10 oe
known as the Cannon ball" However,
there have been no late developments
to satisfy this appetite. the activity
over the securing of the right or way
having seemingly ceased.
In the absence of any definite lhior-
nation there is IL heap of speculation
being INDUCED in. particularly among
the business men of the town. one OF
the rimors connected with the can
non ball'' Is that it will be 81 part of the
great Pennsylvania railroad system; IN
other words, it will be n means or
reaching a part of Northeastern Penn
sylvania which the Pennsy has not
touched as yet. This idea has gotten a
firm hold in some quarters, where the
suggestion will not be brUoked that the
Pennsylvania is not behind the pro-
posed new road of lightning trains.
However, the Pennsylvanias officers
repudiate any connection with the
"Cannon ball" The information on this
point was received by IL Carbondale
business man. He is u man who has
had business relations with a. j. Cas-
satt, president of the Pennsylvania sys-
tenn. A short time ago. in business
letter to President Cassatt, the Carbon
dale man referred to the rumor here
abouts that the Pennsylvania was be-
hind the Cannon BALI project. In the
reply he received there was specific
denial by President Cassatt. 81 am in
receipt OF your favor" wrote Mr.. Cas-
satt, land beg to say that you have
been misinformed in that matter"
Coming from such a source as this,
and in the face of the positive and
authoritative information which has
been published in the local columns Of
The Tribune, the belief that the Penn
sylvania is interested in the ssw road
ought to be pretty we'll dissipated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
pECKVILLE.

Ralph IIoffecker. of Carbondale, spent
Sunday with relatives in town.
Messrs. William Allen and j. ID. Peck
returned Saturday from Il fishing trip,
near Pleasant Mount. The Forest and
Stream club are still short of Il supply
of fish for their fish supper.
Pride of Orient Chapter, Order of
Eastern Star. will give social at the
home of Mrs. William Warfield. on
North Main street. this evening. Every
member of the order is earnestly re-
quested to be present.
Adelbert Shaffer, of Pittston, was a
caller in town Sunday.
The jolly Ten club, of Scranton. came
to this place Saturday evening and BAN
quoted at Hotel Wilson. Mine host and
hostess, Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. ID. Belts,
placed before the members of the club
Il most sumptuous repast, to which the
members did ample Justice There was
much speechmaking and jollity reigned
supreme. Present were: Messrs. Rich
ard Rodericll, l.. S. John, r. Richards,
Armit Thomas, j. b. Owens, L. Roder-
lex, William Jenkins, y. ID. Davis.
David Reese, of Scranton; David Lewis,
d. l.. Davis, .of Olyphant: w. l.. Allen.
Robert Burleigh, NJ. NJ. Hughes, of
peckville.
The borough council met in regular
session last evening.
William Goyne had two valuable dogs
poisoned on Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
JERMYN AND MAYFlELD.

Tie funeral OF the late Thomas Maxwell took
place at , o'clock yesterday afternoon. Services
were held ut the home Main street by Rev. NJ.
d. Fuller ID. d.. pastor OF the Methodist Eps-
copal church, and intciment was made in the
Maplewood cemetery, Carhondale. There was a
large number OF Carbondale friends present at
the services. Among the fora! gifts was Il pill
low and Il handsome casket bouquet. the gift OF
his fellow employees of the silk mill. The pail
bearers Alfred Grtis. David and john Al
len. Walter Coon Henry O'Malley and Alexander
Waters. The flower bearers were Ralph Bensng
and John Mulherin.
The Delaware and Hudson company will pay
at their coliery here tomorrow afternoon.
At a meeting of the Delaware and Hudson Kcg
Fund, held last evening, it was decided to at
tend in a body the funeral OF their late brother,
Thomas Mcehan. this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs Nicholas Bennett spent Sunday
with friends at Blukcy.
Mrs. Michael McAndrcw, of Piitston spent sun
day at the home OF her daughter Mrs. Michael
Brady, OF Mayield
The Bon Ton Dacing class will conduct So
cial in Assembly hall on Thursday. The Mozart
orchestra, of Carbondac. will furnish the music.
Another legal battle between The Hooking Nc.
Cartey factions took place on Saturday, when
Mrs. Hooking caused the arrest of two of the Nc
CaItcy boys, who had been making her life mis-
cradle by stoning her. The boys were taken be-
fore Alderman Atkinson at Carbondalc. who. af-
ter hearing the evidence, held them in bail to ap.
pear at court. During the short time this family
has resided in Jernyn, they have been either
prosecutors or defendants in more assault and bat
terry and sColding cases than all the people com
bined in the two borouehs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
The News of Carbonda1e.

the select men didn't assemble, be-
cause 1t kept Mr.. Barrett away; but
the biggest factor In the absence of n
quorum was the secretaryshD of the
board of health. This same secretary
ship has been prolific OF heaps of
trouble and the end. 1t can be said, is
not yet in sight. The names of Mayor
O'Neirs four appointees to the board,
to fiji the vacancies which leave Car
bondale without this body were to come
from committee last night However,
since the last meeting of council the
promise from the requisite number of
the appointees to elect u certain one of
the candidates had not been obtained,
and the counclmen who have been in
terested in their candidates chances
were not at all anxious to attend last
nights meeting. Hence there was no
quorum.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06

Of her ninth birthday. at the home oi her rar-
cns. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank cdswell. on Oak street.
a large number of friends gathered and made
the afternoon pleasant one Games were in
duigcd in and refreshments were served. Those
present were: Misses Bessie .IcncS, Eliza, Kate
and Hannah Nc Covic. Ethel Johns. Mabel Johns,
May Caswcll May Fay. Myrtle Fatzneer. Lo;,isi
Sanucs, Edith Killcen. Dorothy Jones, Ella
KEENAN,. Myrtle and Mildred Connolly, Bessie
Jones, Bessie Davis, Hattie Jones. Master Willie
and Allen Owens. Wesley and Russell Davis,
Wesley Caswcl, Willard Andrews and Wirth FATE
niger
The Forc.t Home Cemetery association board of
directors held an important meeting on Saur-
day evening. at which it was decided to keep
the cemetery gates open from | to : O'Clock p.
H. every dav this month.
Services over the remains OF tho late George
Townsend occurred yesterday afternoon from the
family residence in the Pync, and WIS largely
attended. Rev. James Walker, pastor of the
Primitive Methodist church, o.iicIted and
preached impressive sermon lntermcnt was
made in the Forest Home cemetery.
Justice of the Peace W. c. IIcwclls has opened
his office in the Davis building on Main street.
Tie funeral Of the late Mrs. Henry Garbutt,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
KELLY's VERSION OF TROUBLE.

James Kelly, OF Carbonale township, who had
the encounter with Patrolmln AlcAndrew on
Friday night, visited The Tribune office yestrr
day and requested that his version OF the trouble
be given
Kelly claims he did not provoke the assault,
the patrolman striking him across the head with
out any warning and without any exchange Of
wolds. lie was further beaten, he insisted, with
out making any show of resistance to what he
claimed WAS an attack on him by the policeman.
Kelly denies That he was intoxicated created
any disorder by shouting or swearing.
In connection with Kelly's version, it might
he mentioned that there is conflicting story
,ol by witnesses, whose testimony will he p!o-
duccd at the proper time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
PUZZLED.
Hard Work Sometimes to Raise
Children.

Chlldren's taste Is oftimes more ac-
curate In selecting the right kind of
food to fit the body than that of adults.
Nature works more accurately through
the children
A Brooklyn lady says "Our little boy
has long been troubled with weak di-
gestion. We could never persuade him
to take more than one taste of any
find of cereal food. He was Il weak
htsle-chap and we We're puzzled to
know what to feed him on One lucky
day we tried Grpe-Nuts. Well you
never saw child eat with such a
relish, and it did me good to see him.
From that day on it seemed as though
we could almost see him grow. He
would eat Grape-Nuts for breakfast
and supper and think he would have
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
Commander Mccomb Preparing the
DAVIS Programme

Memorial day which will be on the
thrtieth of this month, is being an
ticipated by the old soldiers of William
II. Davis Post.
Col. John McComb, commander of
the post, is perhaps the most interested
just now in the event of the day, for
on him devolves the burden of arrang-
ing the programme for the veterans
celebrations or observance. He is at
work now in making up the order of
exercises and in preparing the GUS
tomary orders. AS is characteristic of
him, Commander McComb is aiming
to have this years exercises more i'm
pressive, If possible, as the ranks of
the post are growing smaller each year.
The memorial sermon which pre-
cedes the exercises will be delivered on
Sunday evening, May %. This is the
Sabbath just prior to Memorial day
The pastor to whom the honor of ad-
dressing the veterans has been chosen
will be announced in due time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06

of Old Forge. occurred on Sunday afternoon, and
was largely attended. Services were held III the
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. j. l.. Race and
Rev. Mr.. Underwood official ing. Eoth spoke
fcclingly %. the departed one There were iu-
,ncrous floral offerings from friends and reia.
tivcs. 1ntcrment was made in the Marcy O. =.
terry. The pallbcarcrs werc John owens Fred
crick Cox, Payton Taylor, Robert Jnllnson, Rob
crt Harding AMI William Watson.
All members of the Taylor Juvenile choir arc
requested TO meet Tor rehearsal this evening in
Ilowcllyn's hal.
Mrs. John Owens and children. of Taylor street,
have returned IRON two weeks visit with rcla,
ii"es at ST. Clair. Pa.
Lily lodge. 80. go, Independent Order of Odd
Fellows, will meet this evening in regular scs.
sion.
Miss Sadie Richards. Ct Taylor street, left yes.
tcrday on visit to Baltimore, Md.
Iackawanna lodge, No. 49, American Protestant
Ladies' association, will meet this evening in
regular session.
Henry Baker and daughter, Minnie. OF Main
street. guests OF relatives in Providence en-
Saturday
john %. Reese, of Grove street, is quite i'll at
his home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
Two Nav Dances.

Invitations have been received in this city 10
outoftown dances, which will be accepted by
many.
Wednesday night, the W. d. L. A, club. Of
Dickson City, will entertain at a May dance in
the borough hall The organization is compos d
OF young ladies who are active in the social do
nss of the borough Tile committee is composed
of the Misses Elizabeth Dolphin L'nore Gricr
and Elizabeth O'ilara,
The other event that will attract a number Of
larbondalians Is the Man dance that will he
given by the Bachelors" IL Assembly hall, Jar
myn, on Thursday evening, May II, The Mozart
orchestral oi this city, Will provide the music.
This will likely be the smartest social function
o the season in Iermyn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
sToDDART IN cARBoNDA1E.
The Veneyable Actor overwhelms
Immense Audience.

The most deeply impressed audience
that ever left play house in Carbon
dale dispersed from the Grand last
night after three hours with the
Lachlan Campbell, the highlander,
whom the venerable actor j. II. Stod-
dart makes a real living person, with
his broken-hearted SORROWS over the
loss OF his "mitherless BARN whom he
mistakably drives from his home
which is desolate by the absence of the
sunshine that she spread for him. 1t
was the most artistic work that has
ever been witnessed in Carbondale, and
at times the audience was over
whelmed with the force Of pathos
when Lachlan Campbell was in his
lonely minutes. No more enthusiastic
audience has been at the Grand. AS
many as six curtain calls We're given
Mr.. Stoddart after one .act. The play
was superbly staged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
THE SICK AND INJURED.
Shadow of Hope in Thomas Bar.
rett's Case-Other Gases.

There is shadow of hope in the
case of Thomas Barrett, jr, who is in
DIR. Wheeler's hospital. Yesterday he
was able to retain nourishment. This
has been the chief trouble in his
case, the sentiveness of his stomach,
due to the intestinal irritabilty
Though the change for the better is
exceedingly slight, it has stirred the
hopes of the surgeons.
Brakeman William Douglas, showed
no change in his condition last night.
He continues in a weakened state, with
but little chance to restore him. There
is little hope of his recovery.
Poor Director Morgan Thomas who
has been dangerously sick for several
weeks s/still in a desperate condition.
He seems to make no gain in strength
though he is receiving the best of
medical attention and has trained
male nurse constantly at his bedside.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
Successful Fishermen.

]. B. Shannon, George and Samuel Mills and
DR.. G. 7. AIeakcr have returned from their fish.
ing trip to the waters near Livingston Manor.
Each had good luck and brought home fine
mess Of the spcckcd beauties.
James Rutherford, Rev. A. +. Chafce and +.
q. Brown are also home from their fishing trip TO
the Dybcrry. They captured some beautiful
trout. Mr., Rutherford had fourteen in his mess,
two Of which were over pound in weight.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
GREATLY ALARMED.
By Persistent Cough, but Perma-
emily Cured by Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy

Mr.. II. p. Burbage, a student at law,
In Greenville, S. c. ha6 been troubled
for four or five years with a continuous
cough which he says greatly alarmed
me causing me to fear that l was in
the first stage of consumption" Mr..
Burbage having seen Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy advertised concluded
to try it: II soon felt remarkable
change and after using two bottles of
the twenty-five cent size was per-
manently cured" Sold by all drug
gists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
A Coming Wedding.

Announcement has been made of the coming
nuptals this month of Miss Lillian HULL of this
city, to Charles Gardner of Scranton. Miss Hull
is well.known young lady and Mr. Gardner is I.
dtscrvedly popular young man OF the Electric
City. lie is brother TO the young lady who re-
Gently became the bride Of Miss IIull's brother,
Charles Hull
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
HEALTH BOARD SECRETARY,

Party Responsible for Failure of
Select Council to Meet.
The select council did not meet last
night, its regular bi-weekly meeting
night.
Ostensibly the illness of Select Coun-
Gilman Barrett's son was the reason
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-06
Meetings of Tonight.

William II. Davis, Women's Relief corps.
Division No. ~ A. o. II.
st. Vincent de Paul,
lackawauna tribe, Red Men.
Mitchell Hose company.
t.ubondie conclayp, lIeptasophs.