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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-07
WINNER OF CHEsTER Cup

Chester cup, (handicap of 2,550 soy- ereigns for three year olds and up- wards), at the Chester meeting to- day. St Aldegonde was second and Sweet Sounds third. Sixteen horses ran.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-07
DIAMOND DEGREE CONFIRMED

Albany, N. Y, May 1.-The appel late division today handed down a decision unanimously affirming the judgment of conviction in the case of Police Captain Diamond in New York city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-07
A DISASTROUS FIRE.
Destroyed Nearly 1000 Houses
 Many Small Mills.

St Petersburg, May 7.-The recent fire at the town of Bobriusk, in the province of Minsk, mot Lobrinsk), de stroyed 972 houses and $50 small stores.
 Bobriusk is situated SS miles south east of AIinsk. on the Beresira river. It has a population of about 55,000 souls
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-07
NOMINATED FOR CoNGREss.

Cape Girardeau, Mo, May I'll. F. Kinsolving of Malvin, Dunkin county, was nominated for congress yesterday by the republicans of the 14th district.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-07

London, May 1.-The town on O'Okiep, western Cape Colony, which' has been besieged since April by a. Transvaal force under Commandanl Shuts, has been relieved by BrltlsH force under Colonel Cooper. The garrison was i'll good health and only few of the troops were woundeds The Boers retired south.
 Lord Kitchener, in reporting the re- lief of O'Okiep, adds that the Concor- dia district. ill about the same part OF Cape Colony, is clear of Boers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-07
CORRIGAN'S SUCCESSOR
Much Speculation as to Whom
 It Will Be.
The Names of Bishops Mcconnell and Farley Mentioned-It Will Be About Six Weeks Before Names Selected Will Be Transmitted to the Pope.

Farley Mentioned It Will Be About
 Six Weeks Before Names Selected
 Will Be Transmitted to the Pope.
 New York, May 7.-There is much speculation, says the Rome correspon dent of the Tribune, as to the successor of Archbishop Corrigan of New York From the indications here it seems that the choice will be between Bishors Mcdonnell and Farley. Tn vatican cir cles it is said the death of Archbishop Corrigan eliminates the greatest riyaA of Archbishop Ireland for the new American cardinalate.
 It will be nearly forty days, under the church law, before the three names selected by the bishops of the province can be sent to Rome and submitted to the pope. from which he will make a choice, if he does not decide to tiisre- gard them all, as the successor 10 Archbishop Corrigan
 When the prelate that TOW lies dead was selected by the pope as archbishop of this diocese all the names sent to the pope were disregarded and he then named Mgr Corrigan for the place.
 New York, May 7.-Nasses for the repose of the soul of Archbishop Cor rigan were said today at St Pat rick's cathedral and were largely at tended. The 6 o'clock masses were celebrated by the Rev Father Lavelle, rector of the cathedral. and the Rev Father Daly; at ' o'clock the Rev l George w. Corrigan, a brother of the dead archbishop, and Bishop McQuaid of Rochester officiated. and at o'clock the Right Rev Ignatius San chez de Oca, bishop of San Luis Po- 1 tosi. and the Rev Father McAleer of I the cathedral clergy were the cele- brants The work of draping the in- terior of the cathedral was completed this morning before the remains of l the archbishop were carried from the l archieDiscopal residence.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-05-07
NOT MANY LEFT.
Over Two Hundred BoerS Cap5
 tured Yesterday.
TEN MORE OF THEM KILLED

Colonel Cooper's Command Relieves q
 Town Which Had Been Besieged
 Since April 4-Lord Kitchener Re1
 ports the Concordia District as Be-
 ing Clear of Boers.
 London, May Further advices received here to-day from South Af- rica announce that POS Boers were captured and ten killed in the neigh- borhood of Lindley, Orange River co.'s ony, yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
ATTENDED CLASS REUNION.
Dr. w. w. Fletcher Enjoys Dis
tinction Among Pleasant Mount
Academy Alumni.

The twenty-tifth anniversary of Mt
Pleasant academy was observed this
week with fitting exercises. The alum
nj reunion, which took place on We'd
nesday evening, was attended by DR..
w. w. Fletcher, of this city. who with
Calvin Perham, of Connecticut, enjoyed
the distinction of being the only mem
bers of the first class graduated from
the academy, who We're present at the
gathering. There were six members of
the class, but they are now widely
scattered. a banquet concluded the
felicitous event, Rev. j. S. Rood, of
Minneapolis, Mimi, whose visit to this
city, has been noted in The Tribune,
delivered the chief address.
Mt. Pleasant academy has sent 100
graduates during its quarter OF a CEN
tury, many of whom enjoy high places
of distinction throughout the country.
Three of the graduates are esteemed
residents of Carbondale, and stand
high in their professions. They are
DIR, w. w. Fletcher, Dr. John S. Niles
and DR.. w. A, Spencer.
Calvin Perham, who with Dr. Fletch-
or, was the only one present of the first
graduates, has numerous friends in
Carbondale, whom he visited on Thurs
day. He is now general manager of
the stores of the Grand Union Tea
company throughout New England.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
The News of Carbondale.

manded by Colonel John McComb, In
the vanguard The Dewey Drum corps
was in front discourslng martial airs.
The Spanish American volunteers. COM
manded by Captain Thomas Murphy,
of Company G., Thirteenth regiment,
who wore the Forty-seventh infantry
kahkl uniform that he had during his
two years service as lieutenant In the
Philippine compagn. The! volunteers,
some of them in kahki suits, all wear
ing the rough rider hat, were a pictur-
esque body The Cuban flag and the
emblem of the Fiipinos added to the
effect
The Sons of Veterans and their firing
squad took w. the rear.
The line of march ended at Memoir
ial park. The veterans and the volun-
teers formed open ranks at the monu-
ment. the firing squad from the veter-
ans being marched to the front facing
the Municipal building. Commander
McComb proceeded with the roll call of
the soldiers who are buried outside of
Carbondale. This is known rs the ST.
lent roll call. AS each name was called
aloud, it was answered by three rolls
on mutlled drum.
At this iuncture n touching incident
took, place. The Woman's Relief
corps had arranged II surprise. The
members prepared a beautiful bouquet,
which was given over with the request
that it be placed on the monument in
memory of President Mckinley. This
Commander McComb did. referring ten
derly to the departed president as
their illustrious comrade.' Six bou-
quets, to commemorate the Nalor and
perpetuate the history of the sacrifices
of the sailors and soldiers who died
for the union. We're deposited at the
corners of the monument.
The parting salute by the firing
squad and the sounding of taps by the
bugler, concluded the exercises which
so deeply impressed the big assem-
blage. and another of the Grand Army
memorials was a matter of history.
The procession returned to the quar-
ters, from whence details were sent
forth to decorate the graves of the
two hundred sleeping soldiers in this
vicinity. The camp fire followed in the
afternoon.
There We're six additional graves to
be decorated since last year. as follows:
James C. Decker, buried at Clifford,
July 27, 1901.
Edmund Inch. buried in Maplewood
cemetery, Oct. 3, 1901.
Luke White, buried in st. Rose GEM
etery. oct. H. 1901.
Darius c. Benscoter, buried in Maple
wood cemetery, Oct %, 1901.
John Martin. buried in Maplewood
cemetery, April TO- 1902.
AlVah w, Daley buried in Maple-
wood cemetery, April II, 1902.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
TALKS OUT. s.,
Doctor Tia ks Abaut Food.

1T is often the case that doctors them
selves drift into bad habits OF food and
drink although they know better, but
doctors are human you know, like the
rest of us, but when they get into
trouble they generally know better how
TO get out of 1t, and the food route
is common one among them
DIR. III. Barber of Laurel Ind. con-
sefuded that coffee and badly selected
food was the cause of his stomach
trouble and his loss OF weight from 1874
pounds to 1853 pounds with nerves inn
paired and general nervous break
down.
! He did not give coffee up at once, but
began the use of Grape Nuts aud says.
"Within q month could see wonder
ful change had taken place due to the
use Of the new food. / decided to give
up coffee and use Postum in its place.
So regularly for a time have been on
"a breakfast made up of Grape Nuts, a
little graham bread. and Postum Food
Coffee. My weight has increased to ia
pounds, my stomach trnuhs has en-
tirely gone and my mind ID clear and
vigorous as ever. Wishing you every
success I beg to assure you OF my warm
appreciation Of Grape Nuts and Pos
,tum"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
TAYLOR.

The Taylor Reds were defeated on the
home grounds yesterday by the South
Scranton Sunsets in miserably played
game, by a score of 0 to 4. Five of the
home team PLAYERS We're absent from
the game, which was largely respon-
sible for the locals defeat. Schilds, o.
the Reds, pitched a fine game, striking
out nine men and holding his oppon-
ents down to five hits. This was the
only feature of the contest.
Announcement has been made of the
approaching marriage of Miss Eva Da-
Wis, an estimable young lady of West
Scranton, and Evan A. Davis, popu'
lar young man of this town, which will
take place next month.
Thomas, the 6-months-old son of Mr.
and Mrs. Thomas Woodworth, Of the
Flats, died yesterday morning from
commissions. The funeral will be held
this afternoon. Services will be con
Quoted at the house by Rev. d. C. Ed
wards. Burial will be made In the For
est Home cemetery.
Taylor mine local, United Mine Work.
ers of America, will meet in special ses-
sion this evening in Jones' hail. A full
attendance of members is requested.
Mr.. and Mrs. David S. Price. of
Clark's Summit, visited relatives in
town yesterday
Miss Margaret Decker, of Providence,
was the guest of relatives in this place
yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Henry and chill
dren spent yesterday visiting friends in
Wilkes-Barre.
Mrs. Richard Howells and children, OF
Blanbery, Pa, who have been visiting
relatives here for the past few weeks
returned home yesterday. She was ac-
companied by her nieces Miss Alma
Hayard and Miss Myrtle Zimmerman.
Mrs. Elmer II. Daniels left yesterday
for visit at her former home i'm Ohio.
Mrs. George Hood and daughter, Mar
garet, visited relatives in Pittston yes
terday.
Mr. and Mrs, W. Il. Jones and son,
Willie, of Carbondale, are visiting the
latter's mother. Mrs. II. w. Reese. OF
Main street. ....r.
Misses Jennie Harris and Mamie
Francis, of the Bloomsbury State Nor
NAL school, are home to spend their
summer vacation with their parents in
this place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
OLYpHANT

very Impressive memorial Day SER
vices were held in st. Patrlck's ceme-
terry yesterday morning. At $50 the
members of the Blessed Virgin and
Angels Sodalities and the Holy Name
society marched in body to the ceme-
terry, followed by Rev. DIR. George j.
Lucas, of Blossburg. Rev. p. j. MUIR
ply. pastor of st. Patrick's church;
Rev. j. j. O'Donnell, the curate; sew
eral of the sisters Of st. Patrick's con-
vent. and the veterans of the Grand
Army of the Republic, in carriages. At
the cemetery were assembled many
others to attend the services. After
the invocation by Rev. p. ]. Murphy.
Nearer My God to Thee" was beauti-
fully rendered by the choir and Holy
Name society. A prayer was then Of
fered by Rev. j. j. O'Donnell, after
which the choir and society sang "Je-
rusalem." Rev. p. j. Murphy then in
troduced Rev. DR.. Lucas, who delivered
an able and appropriate memorial ora
tion. The speaker paid glowing trb-
ute to the veterans. and to Rev. Father
Murphy, for the good and noble work
he had accomplished for his people and
the community. Rev. David Spencer,
D. D.. pastor Of the Blakely Baptist
church. was present, and made time
ly address on the day. BETTING re-
marks were also made by Fathers
Murphy and ODonnell. The beautiful
statue of the Mother Of our Saviour
was unveiled and blessed by Rev. Faith
er Murphy. The services were con-
cluded by singing "My Country 'Tis Of
Thee" The new statue Is gift from
Father Murphy. Most of the graves
in the cemetery were tastcfully deco
rated with plants and flowers.
The remains of William Morris, son
Of Mrs. Mary Morris, of Susquehanna
street, who was killed in the mines at
Fernie, British Columbia. will be
brought to the home of his father-in-
law, at Priceburg, on Monday. The
funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
Mrs. Peter Roberts, of Mahanoy City,
is visiting her mother. Mrs. j. NJ.
Evans, of Lackawanna street.
The closing social Of the Juvenls
last evening. The event was enjoyed
by large delegation Of young people.
A large number from this place at
tended the excursion to Lake Lodore
yesterday.
T. H. Evans, of New York, spent yes
terday with relatives in Blakely.
Miss Nellie Ryan spent yesterday at
Moscow.
Mrs. Henry Berry and Miss Florence
Tonkins, of Carbondale. were the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. d. l.. Berry, yester-
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
WAVERLY.

At the Abingdon Baptist church,
Waverly, a special service of music has
been prepared for tomorrow evening by
an augmented choir under the direction
OF Thomas Hail. The order OF service
will be; Prelude, march (Mayer); hymn,
"Sun of My Soul" No. So; call to wor-
ship: solo, "One Sweetly Solemn
Thought" (Ambrose). Miss Alice Burns;
psalm; duet, "Abide with Me" (Sudds),
Day Is Over" No. $50; Scripture read
ing; anthem, MAKE Joyful Noise
Unto the Lord" (HalD. full choir; solo,
abide with Me" (shelly), Miss Venus
Perry; prayer; quintette, HE Shall
Feed His Flock" (Burrows), Miss Venus
Perry, Miss Bessie Jones, Miss Ruth
Perry, Edward Hall. John Perry; SER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
Meetings Of Tonight.
Diamond lodge, Shield of Honor.
THE PASSING THRoNa.

Miss Lizzie Carey spent yesterday at
her home in Scranton.
Miss Mary Walsh. of Pttston, is the
guest of relatives in this city.
Miss Anna La Way spent yesterday
at her home in Wilkes-Barre.
Miss Mamie Duffy, of Pittston, is
visiting friends in Carbondale.
j. w. Grant, of California, was reg
istered at the Harrison house, yester-
day.
Mrs. George Mcleod of Scranton, is
the guest of her sister Mrs. P. j. Pow
derly.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Vandervoort,
OF Peckville, were Carbondale visitors
yesterday.
Miss Grace Bishop, Of Scranton, a
stenographer in the Correspondence
Schools, is home to spend until Monday
at her parents home on South Main
street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
Low Rate of Fare to Portland, Ore,
and Return.

On account of the National Convention
Travellers Protective Association of
America, Portland, Ore, June Bird to
7th; the Supreme Lodge A. o. u. W.,
Portland, Ore, June 10th to Goth, 1902,
the Lackawanna railroad viii issue
First Glass round trip tickets for $40 80
on sale good going May 26th to June 7th
incl. and for return passage to reach
original starting point not later than
go days from original date OF sale. See
Depot Ticket Agent for particulars as
to stop-over privileges routes and train
schedule. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
A Farmer straighteped Out.

"a man living on farm near here
came in short time ago completely
doubled up with rheumatism. handed
him bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm and told him to use it freely and
IL not satisfied after using it he need
not pay a cent for it," says C. p. Ray
der, of Pattens Mills, N. Y. "A few
days later he walked into the store as
straight as a string and handed me a
dollar saying, give me another bottle
of Chamberlains Pain Balm. | want
1t in the house all the time for II cured
me-" For sale by all druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
GRAND ARMY PARADE
and EXERCISES IN PARK

The refreshing warmth OF the smiling
morning sun, after the chilly days OF
the past week, was grateful welcome
to the veterans when they arose yes
terday morning. and it quickened their
steps to Davies post quarters. where
their comrades We're to assemble.
BY $50; all of the man in blue had
reported and We're organized by Col.
John McComb, whose military preci-
sion and carriage had decided bear
lug on the assemblage., After organiza-
Stion, the. divine blessing was invoked
by Rev. Charles Lee, pastor of the First
Presbyterian Church.
The line of march was soon formed,
With the veterans of Davies post COM
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
ANNOUNCEMENTS OF
THE RAILROADS
g. A. R. ENCAMPMENT.
Reduced Rates to Gettysburg via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

For the benefit of those desiring to
attend the annual encampment of the
Grand Army of the Republic. Depart
ment of Pennsylvania, at Gettysburg,
June to 5, the Pennsylvania Railroad
company will sell excursion tickets to
Gettysburg from all stations on it's line
in the state of Pennsylvania, on May
81. June l, 2. g. 4 and 5, good to return
until June Z, inclusive. at rate of
single fare for the round trip. For spe-
cific rates, apply to local ticket agents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
First Glass Tickets to San Francisco
and Return at Less Than One Way
Fare

On account of the Imperial Council,
Mobiles of the Mystic Schrine, San
Francisco, California, June 10th 14th,
1909, the Lackawanna railroad will is
sue first-class excursion tickets from
Scranton at the low rate OF $66.25 for
the round trip, on sale good going May
.6th to June 7th inclusive and for re-
turn 20 reach original starting point
not later than 60 days from original
date of purchase of ticket See Depot
Ticket Agent in regard to stop off priv
ileges variable routes, side trips Pull
man reservations, etc. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
The N. Y, o. & w. Summer Time
Table

VIII become effective on it's main line
and Scranton division. Sunday. June. Is.
Trains will be run same as last season,
with the exception of an early morning
connection which will be made for pas
sengers Carbondale and South with the
Quaker City" express of the Central
Railroad of New Jersey. This train
makes close connections for all proml-
nent Pennsylvania state points, arriv-
ing in Philadelphia at II noon; Balt-
more, $50; Washington, $50, and At
lantic City, $50 p. IN. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
On a New York Trim.

Prof. John b. Delaney, supervising
principal of Fell township school dis
trict, left Thursday night for New York
city, where he will visit for several
days. He will also spend few days
with Matthew j. Murphy, formerly a
well known newspaper worker in this
city, who Is now we'll situated on the
Bayonne IN. J) Herald and Greenville
Register.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
"A NATIONAL ORGANIZER.
Will Be Here on Sunday to Address
Central Labor Union.

The Central Labor union will hold an
important meeting on Sunday after
noon, at which the attendance of every
member Is urged.
There will be national trades union
organizer present. He has been called
here 10 adjust some matters, and the
advantage of his presence has been
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
Knitting Mill Fire.

BY Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Reading, May S0-At Hamburg today
the Hamburg Knitting mills. the ice
cream factory and ice house of ID. M,
Beahr and the large barn of w. III. Rab-
enhold were destroyed by fire, which was
started by sparks from the ice cream fac
tory Neighboring houses were camagcd.
Loss. $4,000
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
q. A. r. Encampment Gettysburg,
Pa. June 4th and 9Th,

For the above occasion ticket agents
of the Lackawanna railroad will sell
first class tickets to Gettysburg and
return at regular one way fare for, the
round trip good going June 1st to 5th
inclusive with final return limit June
7th. Children between the ages Of S
and u years one-half the adult fare. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
MISS LAURA HOWARD.
President South End Ladies' Golf Club.
Chicago, Cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound After
the Best Doctors of Chicago Had
Failed to Help Her.

Such letters following
Of all
must be based positive evidence.
ard to speak we'll Lydia E Pnkhas Vegetable Compound
Mrs Pnkam such idea therefore
letter believe it genuine
which read these
Pinkham who to her
advice. Address Lynn Mass, giving full particulars
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
Challenge to Machine Men.

The Carbondale Metal Working base
ball team. which walloped the Van Ber-
gen team a few weeks ago, will play
the Carbondale Machine company team
on Sandy's field this afternoon. A red
hot game Is expected, as the latter
players have been anxious to try to
trim the former.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31

"DEAR Mrs PNKHAM-I thank health to-day
and gladly do acknowledge it, Life looked year
two had constant pains limbs seed had dizzy spells
knew day would feel the
appetite neither could sleep soundy nights Eight bottles of
Lydia E. Pnla Xegetable used in conjunction with
skill Of the doctors For eight months have enjoyed perfect health
verify believe that most the and
such did when you mixed your
evidently what giving suffering and of
what twill do Howl wish all could know
reey there would be less suffering and thousands happy
and healthy HOWARD 11a Newbey Ave,
Chicago, IL.
do to profit BY Miss Howards expert;
letter just win Lydia F. vegetable
suffers
troubles Of the oxaries troubles nervous
E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound that curing and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
Commencement Day. June 20.

The sisters at st. Rose academy are
preparing the children for the COM
mencement exercises. which will take
place on Thursday. June 26. in st. Rose
hall. The usually varied programme
of musical numbers, recitations, drills,
marches, etc, will be presented.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
New Jersey Central has made the fol-

New JeTsey CtHtTdI 1Ids I1Idue tHe IU1=
lowing low rates:
From Scranton $546, Taylor $3.50,
Moosic $5.22, Avoca $5.14, Pittston $5.06,
Miners Mills $4.S2, Parsons $4.7S,
Wilkes Barre, Ashley and Nanticoke
S4.7O. Tickets good to go June to IL.
inclusive, and good to return June Is,
inclusive. For further information, ap-
ply to station ticket agents. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
Sudden Death Last Nieht.

Henry Baker, OF Dillon avenue. died
suddenly from heart failure late last
night. He was employed as a silver
platter in the Carbondale Metal Work.
ing company, and formerly resided in
New York.
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mon; Offering; solo, 1.-THE Holy City"
(AdainS, Miss Bessie Jones; hymn,
Savior, Again to Thy Dear Name We
Raise" No. "a; benedlction; postiude,
Largo CHandeD,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31
Reduced Rates to Lebanon, Pa.

Great Council, Improved Order Red
Men of Penn, will meet at Lebanon,
June TO 13, 1902. For this occasion the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-31

taken to have him make an address
on united labor matters.
An interesting meeting Is anticipated.
A smoker Will follow the business ses-
sion.
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