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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
ONLY MICROBES TO BE FEARED
So the Nurse Reassured the Mother
Who Made a Discovery.

Have you sterilized the milk" ask
ed the prudent mother as she sat down
to look at the supper for the two ba-
bies who We're being reared on the
most scientific principles.
The maid said that she had.
And you have had the grain toast
ed before the bread was made?"
That aid to perfect health had also
been attended to.
The mother looked as If she thought
it might be safe for the children to
take their evening meal She glanced
at the table for moment.
But what is this in the mike she
asked, and pointed out a dark spot to
the maid.
The nurse looked carefuly'at it. Then
an expression came over her face.
oh that's nothing she said. that's s
no microbe, It's only cockroach. 1t
wont do any harm"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
The Quickest Cough Eradicator.
tFrom the shortsvilc, ~ y. Enterprise)

tFrom the Shortsvilc, \. y. EnterprseD
This is the month that one takes cold
so easily and quickly-secllres that
hacking cough, which is so per-
sistently disagreeable as we know by
personal experience. And we also
know that the quickest eradicator of
such cough has been Chamberlains
Cough Remedy, and which has been
our staunch standby for several years
This is no paid puff" but merely a
just recognition of an invaluable
remedy for coughs, colds, and all lung
affections, and like the Editor. it has
scores of other staunch friends in this
town. This Remedy is for sale by all
druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
OLD TIMES IN TENNESSEE.
Decidedly Primitive Conditions in
That State Century Ago.

From tic Arkansas Gazette.
Probably few people know that the
original name of the state of Tennes-
see was Franklin or that in 17SS the
salaries of the officers of this common
wealth We're paid in pelts, but the fol-
lowing is correct copy of the law:
BE it enacted by the general assem-
bly, of the state of Franklin, and it is
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-22
SICK MADE WELL
WEAK MADE STRONG
Marvellous Elixir OF Life Discover
ed by Famous DOctOr.SCientlst
That CuresEvery Known
Allment.
Wonderful Cures Are Effected
That Seem Like Miracles Per.
fOrmCd-The Secret OF Long
Life OF Olden Times
Revived.
The Remedy Is Free to All Who
Send Name and Address.

Mter years Of patient study. and delving into
the dusty record OF the past, as well as follow
ing modern experiments in the realms OF medi
cal science, Dr. James W. Kidd, 1878 Baltcs
building Fort Wayne Ind, makes the
startling announcement that he has surely dis
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
CONTRACT SHOWN MAYOR
He Did Not Have Time TO Read Il
Closely

Mayor Fisher was shown the origi-
nal Welsbach gas lighting contract
his morning, but it was not left in his
custody long enough for him to make
an examination Of it. The Mayor said
ne would not sign the compromise con-
tract until he had time to compare it
with the ten-year contract
President Melvin. of the Street and
Sewer Department, says that the con-
tract recently found in the depart
ment's safe bears evidence Of having
been carried around in the pocket of
someone, being worn and dirty.
Former Mayor Fahey denies that he
said that 81. D. Carter had the con-
tract" DR.. Fahey said he believed
the contract has been in the safe of the
department all the time. The former
mayor added that he considered the
ten-year contract a good one, and said
he would not hesitate minute about
signing another such contract.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
JERSEY GAME PROTECTORS
70 EXTERMINATE FOXES

Local lovers OF the fox chase are
grieving because the New Jersey Leg
islature has passed a law placing a
bounty on Reynard's head.
Foxes have been the enemy of the
game birds and rabbits and such an
annoyance to the spOrtsmen that fox
hunting clubs have been organized in
all sections OF the South Jersey cOun-
ties. For years few foxes were killed
in these counties. and then only when
the ground was covered with snow so
that the hunting dogs in leash could
be put on a track instead OF taking up
rabbit scent In sections overrun
with foxes it was found that rabbits
and quail were becoming extinct
During the blizzard their tracks and
destruction was found within some of
the lower Camden county villages, They
lhaving become bold on account of the
compulsory claiming of the hounds
during the close season IN New Jer-
sey. The sharp yelp of the fox is fire.
Quently heard by the residents on the
loutsl1irts of the villages during noe
turnal hours.
The Gill bill fixes a bounty of three
dollars for each fox killed in The
State and it is expected this viii stil
to action the South Jersey pot-hunters
whose winter business has been ruined
by stringent laws for the protection o.
game, and whose hounds are being
TRAINED to chase foxes instead Of rab
lbits.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
MRS. g. s. CAPELLE DEAD
Was a Member Of Grace Church aud Sew
eral SOeieiiN

Friends of Mrs. Harriet Capelle
wife of George S. Capelle, were
shocked this morning to learn that she
had died late last night in her home,
No. 1904 Delaware avenue.
Mrs. Capelle was 61 years of age, and
had been an invalid for the last six
years. Before she was stricken with
paralysis she led a very active life.
She was a member Of Grace Church,
and an advocate Of temperance. AT
one time she was president of the
Board of Managers of the
Homeopathic Hospital and always took
a leading part in it's affairs. She also
was a member of the Indian Associa-
tion and of the Home for Friendless
and Destitute Children. She leaves a
husband and one son, George S. Ca
pelle. Jr.
The funeral will take place from
her late home. on Wednesday. inter
ment being made in Wilmington and
Brandywine Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
NiSTER PAINTERS WILL
PRESENT THEIR TERMS
JOurneymen Painters Remain Firm in
Their Demands on The Bosses
in This City

Fhe master painters of this city
who have refused to sign the agree
ment of the union, held a meeting this
morning. and will announce the result
of it to the union men at meeting to
be held this afternoon. Sixteen en-
ployers have already signed the agree
ment. but the remaining painters re-
fuse TO sign il and are trying to cm-
ploy non-union men. The union men
who worked last week for employers
who have signed the agreement will
lay of this week and allow those 10
work who were idle last week. In this
way the men will not be totally idle
during the strike. An effort was made
Saturday by certain bosses TO secure
men "A Baltimore. and George NJ. Gray,
CT ~hitcTaft & Gray. went TO that city
and advertised for 130 men. He made
the HotT GanzhOrn his headquarters
but when the proprietor found il out
he told Mr.. Gray he could not use the
hotel as an employment headquarters
Business Agent Sullivan, of Baltimore
announced the strike i'm this city. and
warned union men not TO come here
/ Mr. Gray tried to persuade several
painters, whom he met on the street
to come here. but Agent Sullivan.
mon explained matters TO them. and
they refused TO come. A few mef
came up. however. but IN a short time
they became members of the union IN
this city.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
THEY CARR FOR CHILDREN
Annual Meeting Of officers Of Home for
friendeSS Children

In the Office Of David j. Relnhardt
on Saturday afternoon, the annual
meeting of the trustees and managers
of The Home for Friendless and Desti-
tute Children was held, and the fol-
lowing trustees reelected: t. T. Belts.
Washington Hastings, Llndley c. Kent
and David j. Renhardt The trustees
reelected the following officers:
President. Charles b. Lore; vice-presi-
dent, Edward Andrews; secretary,
David ID. Reinhardt; treasurer, John N.
Carswell.
The board of managers elected the
following officers: President. Miss r.
josephine Warner; vice-president,
Mn. Thomas Darlington; recording
secretary, Mrs. William p. Bancroft;
corresponding secretary. Miss s. G.
Spruance; managers. Mrs. Clement B.
Smyth. Mrs. Benjamin Nields. Mrs. G.
n. Trump. Mrs Ferris Brlnghurst. Miss
Cornelia Bowman. Mrs. Charles w.
Pusey. Miss Matilda Ferris. Miss Mary
A. Richardson, Mrs. Willard Sauls-
bury, Miss Lafferty. Miss Alice =.
Smyth. Miss Lydia Ford. Mrs. Preston
Lea. Mrs. George A. Rhoades. Miss
Mary II. A. Mathcr, Mrs. N. B. Dam
Wood. Mrs. A. ID. Poole, Miss TybOut:
honorary members Mrs. Samuel Floyd,
Mrs. George S. Capelle and Mrs N. r.
Benson.
The report Of the manager showed
that during the past year the home re-
ceived l3 children 20 as boarders, s from
the Society for the Prevention OF
Cruelty TO Children. 3 committed and
3 taken temporarily Parents and
friends took 26 children OF the home
and IA were placed i'm. There were SO
applications for children~ During the
year the average number OF inmates
was 60. and since the home has been
in existence IL has cared for 1,156 chill
dron. The average attendance in the
schools has been AZ.
The managers return thinks to Drs.
p. 7. Negendank Mckay and Garrett
who have given their services for
many years.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
We're Forced to Retreat
After Fierce Fight
MANY KILLED and WOUNDED
Canadian Rifles Attacked in Strong
Numbers But They Callantly
RCpulsed the Dutch

KleIksdorp, Transvaal Colony,
April "details received Of the battle
at Doornbalt farm, March 81, in which
the British had three officers and "a
men killed and 16 officers and 131
men wounded, while the Beers had
137 men killed or wounded show that
quite 1000 Beers opened a strong at
tack from different points, with three
guns and a pOmpom. This attack was
made at a moment when the British
had left their luggage in a laager in
charge of the Canadian contingent and
were galloping across the open plain.
with the intention of capturing a
Boer convoy which had been discov-
cred five miles ahead. The British
retired steadily, and, having dismount.
ed, opened a return fusillade on the
Beers.
While the luggage in charge OF the
Canadians was sent for, the British
formed a camp and started digging
trenches. The shelling Of the Beers
stampeded the mules and caused con
fusion. but otherwise it was not very
effective, as many shells failed 70
explode.
The Canadians front was attacked
in strong numbers, but they gallantly
repelled every attempt made by the
Beers to break through. One party OF
the Canadians fought until all were
killed or wounded, and the last mar
of this party, although mortally
wounded, emptied two bandoliers o.
cartridges at the enemy and theT
broke his rife.
The fighting was severe and gen
eral for fully three hours, but ate
the British had entrenched and tn
/ guns got into action the forces re
PEELED numerous and determined at
tacks made under the personal e'
hortations OF the Boer leaders.
Towards night the fire gradual
ceased and the Beers retired. Th
British then telegraphed for aid, an
further entrenched their camp for tn
night. to await the arrival of Genera
Kitchener, nut the Beers made no at
tempt to renew the attack.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
MEETING OF TOWNSEND CREDITORS
Referee SpruaHte Appoints Philip =.
Garrett Trustee and FIXED Bond

Creditors Of Charles NJ. Townsend
held a meeting in the office of Referee
in Bankruptcy Arthur C. Spruance this
morning. Philip L. Garrett was ap-
pointed trustee and the bond fixed al
$4,000.
The attorneys representing creditors
present were Francis II. HOffecker,
Howell S. England, George T. Brown
Andrew e. SanbOrn. Christopher L.
Ward. Julian c. Walker. John W
Brady and John Lynn. The assets
were found to be $4,000, and the liza
bilities about the same amount.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
Installed odd Fellows

Deputy Grand Master Ira f. Sharp
ley and staff. has installed the follow
ing officers OF Columbia Lodge No. 20,
/. o. o. t.. n. c.. Frank Reager; V.
c.. Charles Herdman r. S., Frank p.
Hunter: r. S. N. G.. Smith Rettew: L.
s. ~ c.. William ID. Sedgwick; r. s.
w. c.. Harry Reed; L. S. V. c., o. w.
Courtney; warden. o. l.. Buokmaster;
conductor. Joseph Brooks; outside
guardian. II. l.. Prettyman; inside
guardian. n. S. Parsons; r. S. s.. Ar
thur Burton L. s. S., l.. G. Welden-
man; chaplain. James Brown; sitting
past grand James II. Morris.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
PRESIDENT STARTS SOUTH
First Chief Executive to Visit South Caro-
lima Since the Civil War

Washington, April THE first tour
of President Of the United States to
South Carolina since the Civil War
will begin this afternoon, when Presi-
dent Roosevelt, accompanied by Mrs.
Roosevelt, two Cabinet members, and
others, including a delegation Of news
paper correspondents, will leave for
Charleston. whore he will be the guest
Of the South Carolina Interstate and
West Indian Exposition Company.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
American Car and Foundry
Company Buys Big Tract
CONSIDERATION WAS $4,000
Located on ChriStiana River adjoining
Firms Present Plant-Olher
Real Estate Deals

The American Car and Foundry
Company, which is now operating the
old car and shipbuilding plant of the
jackson and Sharp Company, will
make big Improvements to the already
large establishment some time in the
near future.
1t was stated by a representative of
the concern this morning that the inn
provements would not be made at
once. The company has however, pur-
chased a large tract of land on the
north side OF the marsh lane, on the
south side of the Clhristiana river, from
the Equitable Guarantee and Trust
Company. The consideration was $l0,-
GOO. The land bought adjoins prop
erty already owned by the company
and is valuable.
The following transfers of real es-
tate were recorded in the Registry De-
partment this morning:
Frank e. Haley to Mary J. Leslie
property Riverview avenue and Six
teenth street, and property in Eigh-
teenth street near Brinckle avenue, ST.
600
Bridget Murray to David Dangel
property in Fifth street near Van
Buren,, $500.
Johanna J. wilhelm to John Burke
property in Third street near Lombard
81 200.
Mary Kelley to Annie NJ. Rawnsley
brick house in Sixth street between
Shipley and Orange, $1,S00
w. A. Pratt to Josephine Hawley
house in Gilpin avenue near Broomt
street, 81 500.
Ellsworth McC Stewart TO Ann Car
ter, house in Twenty-secOnd stree
near LamOtte, $3.50.
Ella T. Magahern to c. w. Smith
property in Oak street near Maryland
avenue, $500.
S. w. and G. A. Talley to w. j. Nc
Clclland, property Eastlawn avenu
and the Philadelphia and Wilmington
turnpike, 1925.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
flushing Work on Torpedo Boats

Madhnists are in demand at tho
shipyard of the Harlan and Hollings-
worth Company. The work on the
torpedobats Hopkins and Hull, now in
course Of construction at the yards, is
being rushed, and machinists are
scarce. Tho company has advertised
for special men in Philadelphia The
date for launching the boats has not
been definitely settled yet. No new
contracts have been received in the
ship department but the carshops are
busy. and new cars are being turned
ont every day.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
QUEER IDEAS
OF PUNISHMENT
Would Go to Philadelphia Ii
She Lied
ANOTHER WOULD GO FISHING
Cases Of Many RrOngdOcrS BrOug ht
Up for Disposal in City Court
This Morning

Children who are witnesses in the
City Court have strange ideas of what
befalls them If they tell lie A few
days ago two small boys were wit
nesses, and one said he would be sent
10 the Reform School, and the other
said he would go fishing if he lied.
This morning Annie Kissig was
called as q witness against John alias
Signal Thompson, charged with act
ing improperly on the streets. She was
questioned regarding The nature OF an
oath by Clerk Neary. In reply to "a
question as TO where she would go If
she told lie, she said She would be
sent back to Philadelphia. She was
questioned further and afterwards
sworn. Thompson has been before the
court on similar charges before. He
was sentenced to pay fine of Si00
and costs, and to serve a sentence of
ninety days in the workhouse
Mary MOusley and Nellie Dugan
pleaded guilty to leading an idle and
vicious life. The girls are not yet 10
years Of age. They laughed and gig
gled all the time they were in court
The girls were placed in the care OF
Agent Stout who will place them I'm
an institution outside the city They
were arrested in a disrcputable house
IN Baltimore
Leonard Fleischman, of Twenty-sec-
ond and Market streets. appeared in
court with his head swathed I'm band
ages as the prosecuting witness against
James Shea, charged with assaultne
| him. Fleischman said Shea hit him
in the head with a rock After the as
sault Fleischman was sent to the Della
ware Hospital. Dr. J. p. Wales sait
he dressed the wound. Shea was fine,
$50 and costs.
George Rubicon was arrested on tn
lcharge Of vagrancy. He representa-
= himself TO he deaf and dumb. an
when Policeman Wintrup started afte
him he ran for several squares beior
he was caught Rubicon ialked we
! enough when aIaignci in court thl
E morning. He was sentenced to th
workhouse for thirty days
James McGOvern was fined 50 an
costs for acting disordery.
2 \ Edward Murphy was fined So an
costs for acting disordcrly.
John p0iulowski. small Polls
boy. charged with trcspass, escaped b.
paying the costs.
Luke Naylor charged with as
saulting Ellen Switcher was fined s
land costs.
George Seaman was fined SO an
costs FOR being drunk. George Start
ling, colored, was fined SO and cost
for the same offense.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
EAGLE KNIGHTS IN SESSION
New Members Admitted and Encouraging
RepOrts We're Received

The Grand Castle of Delaware
Knights of the Golden Eagle, opened
It's annual meeting at No. 610ia Mar
ket street this morning, at 10 o'clock.
About $50 members were present, and
the morning session was devoted to
the reading of reports and admitting
applicants. The grand chief began his
report with a short, but interesting,
address.
The supreme chief was not present
this morning. but will arrive before
the closing session. The grand mas
ter of records reports a gain of nine in
membership, and S1,S2IS9 in finances.
The statement Of membership to De-
cember 81, 1901, is as follows: Total
membership per last report TO Supreme
Castle, 1885, initiated, 1874; admitted
by card, "a; renstated, 80; total, 1886;
withdrawn, 2; suspended, 2i9; de-
ceased. Z: total, 229; present number
Of mem bers, ,667; past supreme chiefs.
/; past grand chiefs, Is; past chiefs,
i33; crusaders degree. 209; knights
degree, g. pilgrim degree, 3; total, J.
.667 increase, Q.
Financial statement of subordinate
castles, December 81, 1907 Total re-
ceipts $12,042.Si; expenditures, $l4.-
.0S3.67; amount on hand and invested,
S29. .773S4; amount paid for relief, paid
to sick brothers, S5,049.S7; paid for
bifryng the dead. S1175; donations
S93.10; total relief, s6,31797; current
expenses, investments, etc, SI76570;
total expenditures, S14.0S3.67.
The Committee on Appeals reported
that no appeals had been before The
committee during the year. At this
afternoons session officers will be
elected
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
Passinn Plnv Rerlns Tonlrhi

Tonight the Passion Play" and il
lustrated song exhibition, under the
direction of Professor ClOward, of this
city, will open 40 Pyle's Cycle Acad-
emy, Tenth and Orange streets There
will be no exhibition given tomorrow
night, as the hall is engaged by the
basketball teams. The Passion Play"
will be continued every night for the
balance of the week. With a view of
giving every person an opportunity OF
witnessing this remarkable presenia-
tion of the story of the cross in mo-
tion pictures, Mr.. Cloward has set the
price at the low figure of ten cents
for adult or child. Special matinees
probably will be arranged Tor the
school children
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
MANY MOsTROSE LOTS SOLD
Sale Of Building Sites Yesterday Far
Exceeds Expectations

Notwithstanding the bad weather
the sale of building lots at Montrose
yesterday far exceeded the expectation
of its owners.
These lots are beautifully situated,
overlooking the Delaware river near
Gordon Heights. A number of promi-
nent citizens have already purchased
home sites there.
Many wOrkmen are employed in
making improvements by grading and
laying out streets. This sale will con-
tinue all week Agents are on the
ground every TIy, including Sunday.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
Y. M. c. A. Held Meeting

A meeting OF the Pennsylvania Rail
road Y. NJ. c. A. was held yesterday
in the Office of Yardmaster G. II. Can't
well. which vas addressed by Thomas
McCorkle. A fine musical program was
given, consisting of instrumental and
vocal selections Owing TO the stormy
weather many of the members were
not present.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
HISTORIANS ToMEETINNEwARK
Will Hold Forth in Delaware College
by Special invitation

BY special invitation of the profess
sors. the April meeting of the Society
of Natural History will be held at
Delaware College this evening. Trains
will leave Delaware avenue station al
.6.12 and sol D. m, and will return at
.1O.31 p. M The laboratory, library and
collections will be open for inspection
and an interesting meeting is expected.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
HORNS FOR FIREMBN
Chief Welsh Presents Gifts From Grateful
PennSgrOVe People

Chief Welsh on Saturday presented
to tho Friendship and Liberty Fire
companies the silver fire horns sent
from PennsgrOve.
The inscription on the Friendship
horn follows: Presented by the citl-
gems of Pennsgrove, N. j., to Friend
ship Fire Company. No. /. for prompt
response and services rendered at fire,
October z. 1891" The inscription ON
the Liberty horn is the same, exceId
that Liberty No is substituted foI
Friendship No. /.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
MAXINE GORKI DYING
Rxpatriated Russian Novelist Is Sinking
Under Consumption

London, April 17.-Cabling from St.
Petersburg, the correspondent of the
Daily Mail says that Maxine Cork
the Russian novelist, is dying of con-
Gork was expelled from st. Peters
burg a year ago for protesting against
police brutality. He is now said to be
under police surveillance in the
Crimea.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
Wlll Orranize Gun snuad

Officers of the National Guard are
talking of organizing a gatling gun
squad. TO give an exhibition drill on
Memorial Day. Sergeant Watson, OF
Company F. probably will have charge
of tho squad.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
COLORADO BANK LOOTED
Robbers Blow Safe to Pieces But Amount
Of Booty Stolen Is Not Known

Fowler, Col, April THE bank Of
Fowler was robbed early today, but The
amount procured is not yet ascertain
ed. The large bank safe was blown
to pieces, nitrO-glycerine probably be-
ing used.
A. H. McAIasters, a grocer, saw the
robbers running away and fired sew
eral shots at them. Officers are in pur-
suit Of the thieves.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
Baseball PLAYER Commits Suicide

Kansas City, Md, April flames
Whitfield, president Of the Western
Baseball League and for many years
sporting editor of the Kansas City
star. committed suicide at his home
early today.
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
KImberIy Lias Serious ReIapse

London, April 7.-The Earl of KIM
berley, Liberal leader in the House OF
Lords and former foreign secretary,
who has been i'll for some time past.
suffered a serious relapse this morning
Evening journal., 1902-04-07
SMALLPOX IN NEW CASTLE
Visitors From Chester and Sick Baby
Sent to Emergency Hospital
SPECIAL to the Evening Journal.

0UCIIdI 10 IWU TNNWIHs JVUIIIdI-
New Castle, April 7.-SmallpoX has
broken cut in New Castle, the disease
being discovered in the home of
George Davis, Delaware and Second
streets, this morning. Yesterday Mrs
Hewlett, his daughter, who resides in
Chester, came down for visit, ac-
companied by her baby and a woman
friend. The child became i'll, and Dr.
Andrews was called, who pronounced
the trouble smallpox.
He Immediately ordered the mother
child and visitor sent to the Emer.
gency Hospital at Farnhurst. DR.. An
drews vaccinated the entire Davis fam
lily and quarantined the house.