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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-09
Killed by a Saw.

By Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Lancaster. Pa, oct. S--Arthur McCon-
nell, "A young man of Iloneybrook mot a
horrible death in that place last evening
lie was engaged in saving wood at a en-
cular saw, when the framework of the
machine parted and the saw flew out, II
struck Mcconnell almost square in the
face, cutting OF one side of his head and
the shoulder II killed him instantly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-09

The committeeman of the First, Sec
ond and Third wards and their fellow
workers of the Republican party held
meeting i'm the North Scranton Glec
clubs rooms in the Dickcrson building,
ON North Main avenue. last evening.
Attorney II. S. Alworth was elected
president. and X. j. Richards, secre-
tarY. The meeting was opened with
speech by Judge A. A. Nosburg. deal
ing with the necessity of every Repub-
lican turning out and giving the entire
ticket his utmost support.
II. l.. Taylor. chairman OF the county
committee. delivered a forceful address
on methods of getting out the votes.
He made an earnest plea for the sup
port of each candidate. and hoped that
a large majority will be given each Of
them. Mr.. Oliver. candidate for legis-
lature: j. g. Jordan. senatorial candi
date; j. e. Morris and John Penman,
for commissioners. and Llewellln M.
Evans and David Williams, candidates
for mine inspector, delivered short ad-
dresses. which were listened to with
great interest.
Chairman Taylor spoke highly of the
candidacy of the Hon. William Connell.
rs he will support the great movements
OF President Theodore Roosevelt If
elected.
1t was decided at last evenings meet
ing to make the organization perma-
nent. The reports of the committeeman
of the three wards We're received and
were encouraging. The meeting ad-
iourned. after little further business,
to meet week from last evening. The
following resolution was adopted:
BE it resolved, That we each pledge
ourselves to actively support the whole
Republican ticket, and will do all in
our power for the success of the whole
state and county ticket on election
day."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-09
Pleasant Birthday Party.

Miss Gertrude Loomis, of North
Lincoln avenue, was rendered a most
pleasant birthday party on Wednesday
evening, by a few of her numerous
friends. The hours We're delightfully."-
passed with music and other pleasures,
and al a late hour Mrs. Loomis and
Mrs. Bailey served dainty refresh
mcnts.
Those in attendance were: Misses
Elsie Harris, Louise Fellows Mary
lanes, Jennie Watkins. Hattie Eynon,
Eva, kittie, Rhoda Watkins, Arabella
Thomas Jessie Paff Stella Evans,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-09
AN OLD AND wrIL-rRrgp REMEDY.

MRS. WINSLoW'S SOOTHING SYRUP
for children teething is the prescription Of
pne OF the best female physicians and
used sixty years with never-failing sue
cess by millions OF mothers for their chill,
oren, During the process OF teething lts
value IS lncalculable II relieves the chilg
bowels, and wind-colic. BY giving health
10 the child IL rests the mother. Price.
twenty -fivs cents Q bottla-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-09

The members of the First Baptist
church held special business meeting
last evening and decided to call Rev j.
S. Wrightnour. ID. d., of Oil city, to
become the pastor of the church.
Rev. Wrightnour is thought great
deal OF in Oil City. where he has won n
most cnviable reputation both as a
preacher and as u worker He occu-
pied the pulpit of the First Baptist
church the past two Sundays and gave
Ahe people the greatest satisfaction.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-09
WEST SCRANTON
Rev. j.. S. Wrightnour, D. D., of Oil City,
Has Been Been Called to the First
Baptist Church.

Susie Markwick, Hannah ieiswick,
Gussie Fritz, Gertrude Loomis: MesHrs.
Wendell Evans. Boyd Jacoby. Arthur
Cosner. Harry York, Mendy Davis,
Dan Evans, Frank Watkins. Dolph
Bruning. Frank Miller, John Thomas
and Reese Jenkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-09
NORTH SCRANTON
MEETING OF THE REPUBLICAN
PARTY WORKERS.

1t Was Held Last Night in the
Rooms of the North Scranton Re-
publican Club-Number of Ad-
dresses Were Made and Resolu-
tions Adopted Pledging Support to
All of the Republican Candidates.
Farewell Reception rendered Mr..
and Mrs. Frank B. Lamberton.
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Presidents Own Flag
An Ensign tho EaAtsuee q which Has Been Known
to comparstvel Pew People Of This Republic


<OOT everybody knows that the
I'M President OF THE United States
op his own fia9 which he Is en-
tilet to hoist oyef any boat of the
limited States navS In which he may
happen to be. 1t hot a new flag. The
Presidents dag ID III institution CEN
fury old. and h3 some shape, prac-
tcal1y been In fence ever since we
bectame natie
congress me- legislated on the
Pr esldents n 1t was established
arbitrarily b. Secretary Of the
Navy, thoua IRE was never a set
Of rules reg b 1t until 1865. when
Secretary Gideos Welles promulgated
orders which permitted the President
to display his lag at the main royal
Of any vessel IGNORED by his presence.
the dag Of the commanding officer to
be struck for the time being. These
regulations were reaf1rmed In 1865,
and again In 1869. and have been In
force evet since. At that time the
Presidents nag was the blue field of
the stars ahp stripes. but In 1879, by
order OF the Secretary of the Navy,
the coaf Of arms of the United States
was plfed Pn the flag. In white, with
the CONSTELLATION above in single
curved ling A few years later the
colors of the design were changed to
browIanf crest was added. showing
the sttrs within ring of clouds. There
being no !way Of representing clouds
with bunfing. the design was painted.
Thi'was unsatisfactory. as few hours
Of whipping in the wind cracked the
pant and ruined the effect.
President Roosevelt's suggestions
that the flag be changed to overcome
iaartistic details and do away with
she paint, were received with favor
and tue Presidents nag is now the
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13

blue background of the Union Jack. on
which is pure white eagle. Its
feathers heavily outlined In black. The
constellation Is In white, with the rays
of the sunburst In heavy stitching Of
yellow. The dag is Of bunting and
measures fourteen by ten and one-half
feet. for outdoor use. and Is of heavy
taffeta silk. with gold thread and en-
broldery for indoor decoration. The
flag as 1t now is, is an exceedingly
handsome one and will probably be al
lowed to remain unaltered for all time
to come.
With Secretary Welles' regulations
were also provisions for days which
should Indicate the presence on board
any vessel of the vice president. mem
bers of the Cabinet and governors of
the States. but they are rarely. II ever
used. Indeed. the Presidents own dag
has been 30 infrequently displayed
that when President Harrison went up
the Atlantic coast In the Dolphin. with
his flag displayed. he was ridiculed by
a number of prominent newspapers,
the editors Of which did not know that
the custom was established century
ago.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Minor state Matters.

Il. y. Young of Mason City had hand
badly lacerated i'll power saw.
The Gates Hotel at Dewitt was dam
aged by fire. Loss about $500.
The postofiice at Albany has been dis
continued mail to Ash Grove.
Jacob Il. Fickel of Des Moines has been
appointed cadet in the revenue cutter
service.
Mrs. P. w. Sullivan. a former resident
Of Waterloo, was killed ut Salida, Col.
in runaway accident.
Mrs. Jennie Il. Williams, Council
Bluffs widow, received letter demand
ing $50 ON pain of having her young son
kidnapped. The police are investigating.
Sportsmen in various portions of the
State are bewailing the fact that the
next crop of prairie chickens will be
small. During the wet weather many
eggs are said to have rotted under the
sitting hens.
A controversy between w, X. Williams,
Mason City timer, and fellow in his
employ named Harry Bailey, ended in
the latter pounding Williams over the
head with hammer and infiicting severe
injuries. Bailey will probably be prose.
cuted FOR assault with intent to kill.
The attorneys for Mrs. Sarah Kuhn
convicted of the murder of her husband
in Keokuk County, hare filed an applica'
ton for rehearing in the Supreme
Court.
The coroner's jury in the case Of Gus
Labarge, who was killed at Dubuque
while riding on an electric car, has re
turned verdict censuring the compan,
Cor overlooking its cars and providing in.
sufficient space between the cars.
The Cascaden Manufacturing Company
| Of Waterloo has imported number Of
men to take the places Of its striking en-
ployes. To guard against trouble with
the strikers the company will house II,
new men In the factory.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
WHEN i WAS A COY.

>
% Y the attic where slept
When ! was q boy-a little boy
IN through the lattice the moonlies
crept,
brinsins tide Of dreams that swept (
Over the low red trundle bed.
1atnins the tangled curly head,
W1le moonbeams played at hide and
seek
With the dimples on each sun Drowned
check
when was boys little boy!
And oh, the dreams, the dreams I
dreamed
when was beta little boy!
Scr the grace that through the lattice
streamed
Ovef my folded eyelids seemed
~ have q gift OF prophecy,
And to bring me glimpses OF times "a n.
WEeee manhood's clarion seemed to cali.
A.; mat was the swectest dream OF all
Wnen was boy-a little boy!
I'd like TO sleep where used to sAcer
When was boy-a little boy!y
Tor IN at the lattice the moon wo,aid peep
1sinsins her tide of dreams to sweep
I !. crosses and sriefs of the years away
From the heart that Is weary and faint
to-day,
AMI those dreams sllJuld give me back
again
III pes.ee i have never known since
then
When I was a boy-a little boy!
Eussns Field.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Volunteer Pension Grnbberu

Five regiments of regular infantry
that took part in the battles ut San
tiago and lost GOA men in killed. wound
ed and missing have furnished 764 APP
plicants for pensions. From five regi.
ments Of volunteers that did not lose
man in any Of the battles come 1897
claims for pensions. AS we are for
hidden to assume that the volunteers
were any less unseltish in their patrl-
otic devotion than the regulars. the
only possible inference from this con-
trnst is that the volunteers We're sadly
unfit to Withstand exposure, since more
than half of them represent themselves
as permanently disabled by their short
service. Philadelphia Times.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
ue,me and Foreipn pric..

The lpigher prices at home than
abroad for the products of American
tabor ase Illuminating in more respects
than otie. They show that the wages
paid DO not cause the high prices at
home, otherwise they would forbid the
sale Of such products abroad. The abil-
.ty of the manufacturers to compete in
eorei,sn markets demonstrates their
ability to compete in the home market
II tie tariff We're removed entirely.
,.Nhefc it touches the trusts particular.
IL Isl in showing that domestic compe-
tltion does not keep down prices, for
the very ample reason that 1t is shut
cus by combinations powerful enough
to control production at home.-Louis-
vile Courier-J ournal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
All Over the state.

A fire supposed to be of incendiary ORR
gin destroyed an old store building at
Walford, erected years ago by Mr.. Har-
rington. The loss is total
G. w. Perkins, cashier in the district
office Of the Northwestern life Insur-
ance Company at Cedar Rapids, has con-
fessed to large shortage in his accounts,
probably S25,0O0. and has turned over
his fine residence and other valuable
property to cover the deficit. Perkins,
who has stood high in business circles for
years, began his saeculations several
years ago. As he had the entire handling
of the funds of the office. the truth was
not discovered until disappointments and
losses compelled him to make a statement
to Agent Munger. Little is known out
side us to the character of the specula-
tons in which he has engaged. Perkins
says he began to Use the funds of the
company when he was put in II position
where he had 10 supper! three families
and that he expected to realize on his
ventures soon and replace the money be
had used.
Labor leaders now propose to bring
suit in the attempt to eject the Iowa rcle-
phone company from the streets Of Decs
Moincs.
q. +. Russell. who had been missing
from his home in Dubuque for several
days, was found hanging TO tree in a
rayine near that city. He had committed
suicide.
Brakeman Strong of Boone, who met
death in the Northwestern yards at Car
roll. had been married less than week.
1t has been learned that he was thrown
from the top of car by low hanging
telephone wire and fell between the cars.
The home OF Rev. NJ. Greuner at Des
Moines was entered by burglars. who
stole two watches and about $50 cash.
They overlooked $500 in money, three
fine gold watches and lot of jewelry.
An S-year-old son of Harry Oviatt of
Crescent became impaled on picket
fence over which he attempted to climb
and received terrible injuries. Nearly all
the flesh was torn from one arm. He
may recover.
Rey. Robert Swartz of Iowa City. who
IS laboring under the hallucination that
he has discovered method of transmit
ing gold and mercury from the virgin
SOIL OF Iowa. is a victim Of cocaine, which
he first used to overcome pain.
The Westminster Presbyterians at Des
Molnes viii build new church edi6ce
this fan, the estimated cost of which is
$4,000.
Two l4-year-old Boone boys, sons Of j.
.. saeger and j. L. Roberts, have dis
appeared from their homes, and their par
ents are anxious concerning their wei
rare. II is supposed they were seized
win desire to see the world.
The State has decided to send no Iowa
troops TO take part in the army maneu-
vers at Fort Riley this fall as there is
no money that can be used for such pur-
pose. Inc troops Of number Of West
efn states had been Invited TO parties
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13

my pocket and tried to unlock the pad
lock, but not one key In my possession
would ut the lock. The next morning
by SIX o'clock was being driven to u
locksmith with the purpose of obtain.
Ing fresh keys.
On the evening Of that day watched
for the appearance Of Mr.. Dane with a
certain amount Of excitement. felt
as though was going to find the dIa-
mond that night. Presently he appear
ed as usual in his pumps and challeng-
ed me to game Of billiards. would
rather not have played. but l accepted
his challenge and we had game.
1t seemed u terrible long game, but
at last 1t was finished. and he made his
| way to the smoking.room. while made
my way to his bedroom. / closed and
locked the door and then started to try
the various keys. Almost the first key
fitted and opened the box and got out
the shoes. They were Of common make
and there appeared to be nothing out
of the way about them. 4 noticed. how.
ever, a little cut In the heel of the right
shoe and put my finger in this cut and
gave 1t Il pull, but 1t remained firm.
examined 1t very carefully and dis.
covered the head of nail driven into
the heel from the side, and as this could
serve no purpose there. and. moreover,
as It was blackened over so that it
coaH hardly be seen without very close
inspection, i naturally Thought II
might have some purpcse, 30 got my
knife from pocket, and, putting It un.
der the head, levered 1t. 1t came out
easy enough. and then pulled the ton
Of the heel right off. and there, snugly
resting in a bed of cotton wool, lay the
missing diamond!
took 1t out and looked at 1t by the
light Of the candle. 1t was a magnifi.
cent stone and, could see, of immense
value.
At this moment some one tried the
door and fancied heard an exclama-
ton Of rage and then hurrying Of feet
downstairs. rushed toward the door
and was just in time to see Mr.. Dane
disappearing out Of door which led
into the grounds. shouted out to the
gentlemen that the man who stole the
diamond was but few yards away,
and they Joined in the pursuit. We
were not long In catching him.
Mr.. Middleton would not at first be.
lieve 1t was Mr.. Dane who stole the
diamond, but when showed him the
shoe with the sliding heel he realized
how his confidence had been abused.
So you see that criminals should be
very careful II they have any part of
their anatomy missing, even If 1t is
only half OF tooth. Mr.. Dane is still
in the stone business. but he is In Sling
sing.-vidocq. in the Independent.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Ea;rh.,iks and Hi, Roo -,

The "Fairb hnks BOOM hss again
been heard from. 1t is reto:ted to
have touched at Manhattan Bearh Sun
day, where communicated with Sem
ator I. G. Hiatt and proceeded same
day On the other hand, s.enator
Fairbanks df Indiana. manaeklg own
err of the boom. says that he ia out of
politics until 1904 and is attending
strictly to business affairs. Asked
about sentiment in his sectica. Sena-
tor Fairbanks responded: Roosevelt
is very STRONG out West, bit as to
whether Ihdiana VIII commit itself to
his reorganization In 1904 can't say"
which, being translated, means that
Senator FAIRBANKS will take u!I an at
titude of observation, prepared ior any
eventuallty.-Boston Transcript.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13

Later on I had chat with Mr.. Dane,
and. being myself something of an au-
thorly on dynamlcs, was able to in
terest him. Twas looking at him close
ly all the time we were talking. There
was only one thing that distinguished
him from any other guest. This was
that half Of one of his front teeth was
missing; 1t had been broken OF in al
most exactly the middle.
l did not connect Mr.. Dane with the
robbery; In fact, had up to this time
not the slightest suspicion of clue.
It was early the next morning that
was put on the scent. had visited the
lawn under the window Of the room
from which the diamond had been
stolen. and was looking to see II could
find any trace Of footprints on the
beds or the lawn. did not find any
trace Of footprints, but noticed the
half Of an apple directly under the win
dow. picked 1t up and examined II
carefully. AS was turning 1t over and
over was thinking and wondering
how 1t came there. 1t must have been
thrown there recently, otherwise It
would have been swept up. Then II
struck me that apples had been eaten
on the night that the diamond had been
stolen. and understood that no one
had gone out on that night. OF course,
! thought seine one might have thrown
1t there Since that night. Then mo-
tice6a popularity of the marks OF the
teeth on the apple. About half of 1t
had been eaten, and at every place
where the apple had been bitten a
small portion Of the apple remained. 4
small ridge about an eighth of an inch
in width and extending the entire
length Of the bite. saw in a moment
who had been eating the apple 1t was
the man with the broken tooth, Mr..
Dane, and the ridge was left where the
missing tooth must have bitten. Now 1t
occurred to me that 1t was just possible
that after Mr.. Middleton had given the
diamond to his wife (Which was just
after the apples had been brought I'M
Mr.. Dane had followed her and taken
his partly finished apple with him.
After she had left the room, leaving
the diamond in the casket, he had gone
In, and, when opening the box, had. put
the apple down, and not knowing ex-
actly what to do with 1t had opened
the window, which opened after the
fashion OF door. and had thrown it
down on the grass below. Another
thought struck me. Why did Mr.. Dane
have his shoes cleaned on his feet. in.
stead Of having them cleaned as the
other guests did? There must be SOM.
reason for this unless 1t was fad. /
asked my confidential servant which
was Mr.. Danes bedroom, and in the
evening when Mr.. Dane was in the
drawing-room with his pumps on. l
went to his room, and. as expected.
could not find the shoes. could.
however, give guess that they were
In large box which stood In the corner
Of the room. Further evidence: Why
did he keep his shoes locked up in his
box? l pulled bunch Of keys out Of
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13

The Democratic party does not agree
with Senator Vest that it would be a
good thing for 1t to be beaten by the
Republicans this year. The party Is
in fighting mood and far better fight
ing condition now than it has known
since 1892. 1t intends to attack the
Republicans all along the line and to
give them walloping such as they
have seldom known.-Atlanta Journal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Not the Man for the place.

wGIS SS4l Officially announced that
the Presidents cEnlW. Wood, is to be
siaced in charge of the coz struc.ion o.
Tie Panama canal The SefS2,on u
Improper and can be explained only
upon grounds Of favorltism. It will
surely arouse u popular protest. An
army doctor, who Glanced to be on
terms Of Intimacy with the occupant
OF the White House, Woods advance
llent has been rapid-far more SO than
often comes to men of greater merit.
But upon what ground of fitness or ex-
p.r!ence could Woods selection as a
canal constructor be possibly con-
doned?-Albany IN. V Argus.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
THE HAWKEYE STATE
NEWS OF THE WEEK coNclsELY
CONDENSED.
Victim Of Choral Poisoning-s Storms
Do Considerable DamaEe-A Former
Mason City Man Gets Rich in South
Dakota.

Albert NJ. Potter was found uncon-
scious in Des Moines hotel, and died
after few hours from the effects Of
choral poisoning. He was formerly rep
resentative in the State Legislature from
Bremen County, aud was prominent in
Democratic political circles. He was vice
president in the Bankers Union OF the
World of Omaha. The police believe he
committed suicide. Detectives learned
that Potter bought an ounce of landanum
the previous afternoon and the bottle was
discovered under the window of his room
Mrs. Potter stated that her husband had
weak heart, and she is inclined to be-
lieve that death was due to natural
cauaas
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Agent Munger stands Loss.

II. A. Munger. general agent of the
Northwestern Mutual Life Association,
says Cashier Perkins has signed docu-
ment admitting the taking of 900. but
he thinks the amount will reach $l0a. 600.
Mr.. Munger's rcmittances to the company
are behind between $4,000 and $4,000
as result of Perkins manpula,ions.
This amount Mr.. Munger will have to
make good.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Honor Is Due to King Herod

When man like General jake
Smith, who ordered all children over
10 massacred can be praised for gal
lantry 1t is time that we We're revising
our opinion of Herod and erecting
monuments to his ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Commercial-Appeal.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13
Will History Repcot Itself.

The retirement of Egan did not
save Alger. The Secretary held on to
his portfolio for Il time, but he had to
go. Will the retirement of Smith save
Root from the consequences of his
policy of concealment and decei. With
regard to Philippine affairs ? Or will
he go as his predecessor went?-Roston
Post
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1902-08-13

Rear Admiral Crowninshield has alb
solved himself from all blame in con-
nection with the grounding Of the bat
tleship Illinois. He has also approved
the verdict of the court of inquiry. He
will be voting himself a medal next
thing you know.-Utica IN. " OBJ
server