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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
sHor HIMsELr DEAD.

Chicago, July 7.-B. W. Pyle, owner of one-third of the city of Greytown,
 Nicaragua, has committed suicide here. After investing his fortune in the Central American city, living for 15 years in hopes that the United States would build q canal through Nicaragua. seeing another route adopt ed and finally becoming totally blind, in his seventy-third year, he became depressed and ended all by one we'll directed shot Mir Pyle came to Chi cago about a year ago from his Nica- raugan home to be treated for catar- acts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
THE ' ERANDA FELL.

Charleston, $. O., July 7.-Twenty ne- groes were injured yesterday afternoon by the falling of the front veranda of Emmanuel church. The funeral of q colored preacher was being held and after the body had been borne from the building the negroes made rush for the entrance to get last view of the coffin. Just as the crowd assem- bled on the high verand,. entrance 1t fell with n crash and POO men, women and children were buried in the debris. The police force was called out to re- move the wounded and restore order.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
F1Rn ON BROADWAY.

New York, July TIA fire at 599 Broadway, near Prince street early to-day caused a loss of $100,000. A fireman fell one story falling with q roof and was so badly hurt he had to be taken to hospital. The fire was in a five story building and 1t de- stroyed the three upper floors. They were occupied by L. Wolf, leather goods, and Oppenheimer and Ginzberg, hats.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
NO NEWS OF MISSING STEAMER.

Seattle, Wash, July 7.-No news of the missing steamers Jeanie and Port land is the report made by the steam ship Indiana, Captain E. V. Roberts, which arrived yesterday from Nome The Indiana sailed from the northern coast June 16, two days subsequent to the departure of the steamer Sena- tor. On June 26 the United States revenue cutter Thetls was reported at Teller City on her way back into the Arctic to search for the Portland and Jeanie.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
TOOK PARIS GREEN AND DIED.

Lakeville. July 7.-William Martin, prosperous farmer of Salisbury, took dose of paris green Saturday evening, and though he was given emetics by neighbors summoned by his son, and a physician who attended him, he died Sunday Martin had been Respondent for several days. After taking the fatal dose he left his will and his bank book on a table beside the bottle of poison. His son John. who lived with him. and daughter, Mrs Edward Par
 sons of Salisbury village, survive him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
VANDERBILT GIVES 10 YALE
Tract of Land Said To Be Worth
 Half a Million.

His Gift is for Dormitory System for
 the Scientific School-Vanderbil is
 Graduate of Yale in the Glass of
 1s7G
 New Haven, July TIA gift from frederick w. Vanderbilt of New York to the Sheffield scientific school of Yale university was announced to-day by Prof Russell H. Chittenden, director of the school. Mir Vanderbnt is grad uate of the school i'll the class of 1876. His gift is TOT the establishment of q dormitory system for the scientlnc school and includes an extensive and valuable tract of land i'll the square at the corner of College and Grove streets, and also aormitory building to be erected. While the money value of the donation is not announced, real estate men estimate 1t at fully half q million dollars.
 While the first building erected will not cover all the land purchased, the donation Is intended solely for the starting of the dormitory system, and eventually the entire tract will Dc oc- cupied by oormitories. Included in the gift is the entire front of land on Col lege street between Grove and Wall streets; also the entire frontage on Wall street between College and Tenn pie streets, together with about ninety feet on Temple street and 100 feet on Grove street. The location is most ad- vantageous for the object in view, being closely adjacent to the group of scientific school buildings, the new Yale bi-eentennia1 building and Byers Memorial nall. the new social hall of the Sheffild school From the depth of the lots purchased very considerable campus inside the square will be ob tained.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
STEAMERS IN COLLISION
The Cumberland Had to Return to Her
 Dock in Boston.

Boston, July 1.-The steamer Cum berland, which left here this morning for Portland, Me, and St John, was compelled to return on account Of dam- age sustained n collision with the United Fruit Co.'S steamer Admiral Farragut, below Boston light. The Cumberland was considerably damaged but she succeeded in reaching her dock and landing her passengers.
 The Cumberland, a wooden vessel, was struck near Lne starboard gang way, and hau large hole stove in her side. The Admiral Farragut. being a steamer was less seriously damaged. Her stem was bent and she was some what injured forward.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
CHAMBERLAIN INJURED.

London, July 7.--Colonial Secretary Chamberlain received bad scalp wound this afternoon while driving in his cab. The horse slipped and fell and secretary Chamberlain was thrown forward, his head striking and break ing the glass in the front of the cab.
 He was so badly cut that he was taken to the hospital where he will remain all night. The wound is severe but not dangerous. The meeting of the CO., lonial premiers which was to have
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
Catholic Summer school.

PLATTSBURG, N. Y., July 1.-The eleventh annual session of the Catholic Summer School of America at Cliff Ha- ven, on Lake Champlain, has opened. The Rev. Michael J. Lavelle of New York is president of the school. The lecturers for this week are Thomas A. Mullen, A. B., of Harvard university and James A. Rooney, one of the edi- tors of the Brooklyn Eagle
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
RESULT oF ROW WITH NEGROES.

Amerieus, Ga, July "A farmer named Gwynes, residing on the Stap- pey plantation near Americus, Killed a negro farm hand, dangerously wounded a negro woman and was himself shot twice, as the result of an altercation with the negro. After quarrel Gwynes shot at the negro and just as he fired the woman stepped in range and received a load of shot in the alb. domen. The negro returned the fire and wounded Gwynes, but Tne latter finally succeeded in kilIlng his adver- sary. Gwynes claims ne acLed in self defense.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
A FntaI storm.

WELTS, Minn., July TIA wind and rain storm has passed over this section, doing great damage. Four miles west of town it demolished one of the lar gest barns in the county, killing 10. k. Cook. its owner. His wife and son were also in the barn and were pin toned down by timbers, each unable to assist Mir. Cook. A number of horses and cattle in the barn were also killed.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
Kaiser Goes to Norway.

BERLIN, July 7.-Emperor William started on his voyage to Norway on board the imperial yacht Hohenzol- Tern today. He was accompanied op the trip by Generals von Kessel, von Seholl and von Moltle, General von Huelsen- -Haeseler, chief of the military cabinet; Baron von Senden-Bibran. chief of the marine cabinet, and Cap tain von Grumme, aid-de-camp
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
SInHn and Poles Fight.

CONNELLSVILLE, Pa, July TIA terrific race riot between Slavs and Polish miners and coke workers oc- cured at the Paul mines of the Rainey company, near Vanderbilt, three miles from here. One man was killed. Thir- ty Slavs, men and women, were all more or less injured in the terrific hand to hand fight that took place. Thirty arrests were made.p
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
C IFS FROM HEAT

Pittsburg, Pa, July 7.--six deaths and score of prostrations is the heat record for the past twenty-four hours. At 10 o'clock this morning the ther- mometer registered S5 degrees with the mercury still rising and promising to pass the years record of 93 degrees be- fore evening. Last night was the hot test of the season. There was much suffering among the mill workers and many were forced to return to their homes.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
sTrMMER SCHOOL OPENED.

Mlddletown, July 1.-The Wesleyan university summer school in chemistry and biology has opened with thirty four students from fourteen states and two foreign countries. Japan and Eng land are the countries represented. and there are students from California, Missouri, Georgia, Tennessee and Vir- ginia. as well as from the central and eastern states.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
Three Boys Drowned.

DETROIT, Mich, July 7.- Three young boys, Tony HenSel and Oscar Rosenberg of Detroit and boy whose name is not known, were drowned in the middle channel at the St. Clair flats by the capsizing of sailboat. The accident occurred about POO feet from Savage's hotel, where young Henkel and Rosenberg were stopping.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
TO ATTACK PACK TRAIN

Manila, July TIA large body o1 Moros from the island of Miseanat. armed with 21 rifles. recently planned to attack pack train Their move was anticipated and they were attack- cd and dispersed. General Chaffeo has advised General George w. Davis to disregard the insulting letter re- ceived from the sultan of Bocolod and to remain unaggressive unless att lacked <
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
rITUs WON FROM sCHoLEs.

Henley, July 7.--Tn consequence of the many competitors in the contest for the diamond souls. the three pre- liminary races were decided this af- ternoon. c. s. Titus of New York defeated Louis scholes of Canada by a length and half Tn eight minutes and thirty-three seconds.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
GETTING SERIOUS.
Sheriff ReifR Says He Will Call
 on Gov Stone For Aid.
WARRANTS FOR TEN STRIKERS

Charged With Inciting to Riot and In- terfering With Deputies-This is the
 Beginning of the Ninth Week of the
 Strike in the Anthracite Regions
 Conditions Around the Galleries Re
 main Unchanged.
 Harrisburg, Pa, July 7.-Sheriff Reiff swore out warrants to-day for the arrest of ten strikers at Williams town, this county, for melting to riot and interfering with his deputies in protecting non-union men going to and from work in the mines at Lukens and Williamstown.
 The sheriff says the situation i'll the region is critical and that if there is another outbreak like that of last Wednesday, when he and his deputies were assaulted while protecting non union miners. he will call upon Gov ernor Stone for protection by the mi- litia.
 Twenty of the rioters were arrested on Thursday at Williamstown and held in bail for court, but this does not seem to have improved the situa- tion and the sheriff concluded to bring suit here and compel the rioters to come to Harrisburg for hearing. The sheriff came here this morning to give information against the rioters and re- turned to the Lukens region at noon to assist his deputies in arresting the strikers for whom warrants have been Issued.
 Wilkesbarre, Pa, July T.-The ninth week of the anthracite coal miners strike opened extremely quiet. Condi- tions around the collieries remain un- changed.
 The strikers of this district. which is composed of all the territory from Forest City, twenty miles north of Scranton, to Shickshinny, sixteen miles south of here. were interested in the annual convention which opened at Nanticoke to-day. The meeting in point of numbers. is the largest in the hls- tory of the district. As far as is known no very important business will come before the convention. President Nichols is sure of unanimous re-elec- tion as are also most of the other off deTs Vice-President Adam Ruscav- age and Secretary John Dempsey are being opposed for reelection.
 President Mftchelrs sudden depart ure for New York yesterday continues to excite interest among the miners here Outside of a statement made by one of his lieutenants last night that the miners chief went to New York for the purpose of seeing labor leaders no information can be had here as to tbe exact purpose of MT Mitchelfs trip.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
EMPRESS DETAILED.

Lisbon. July 7.-The Madrid express was derailed today, owing to some unknown cause, near Guards@ Portu- gal Nearly all the cars were wreck ed. Six persons were killed and 27 were Injured.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
MIDNIGHT INTRUDER KILLED
Attacked Woman and Was Shot Dead
 By Her Husband

Connellsville, Pa, July 7--Ddring the night an unknown man entered th1 house of Lud Pritts, a mountaineer, living near Lockwood, Pa, and pro ceeded to the apartments of Pritts' young wife, evidently supposing her to be alone. Her screams aroused her husband, who was in another room and hastily grasping his Winchester he shot the intruder dead as he started to run from the house.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
COLONEL FELTON, FOUND DEAD

Camden, N. J., July 7.-Colonel George B. Felton, deputy quartermas- ter-general of tne National Guard of New Jersey, was found dead in his of flee today, having committed suicide by inhaling Illuminating gas. Colonel Felton was 55 years old and at one time was ty treasurer of Camden. He was largely interested in real estate and it Is believed that financial trou- bles caused him to end his life.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
CuIEF Jr1srTcE DEAD.

Columbus, O., July 7.--Chief Justice Marshall J. William, of the Ohio SUI preme court died at his home i'll this city to-day of diabetes, aged 65 years. He had been four times elected to tho supreme bench.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
RUSSELL 70 SAIL THIS WEEK.
Assistant Attorney General will Go to
Paris to Investigate panama Title.

Paris to Investigate Panama Title.
 Washington, July 7.-Assistant At, torney General Charles w. Russell will start this week for Paris to investigate the ability of the new Panama Canal Go to give the United States satisfac- tory title to concessions and property on the isthmus. When this preliminary work shall have reached Il certain point, the attorney general, in accord ance with the presidents expressed wish, probably will go 70 Paris. He has invited Senator Spooner 10 go along and assist him.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
LITTLn HOPE OF RECOVERY

Redlands, Gal, July T.--Dr Charles Kendall Adams, former president of the University of Wisconsin at Madi- son, is so seriously i'll at his home here
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
FELL INTO THE SOUND.
Frank Smith, Who Was on City of
 Lowell. in Water Two Hours.

Lowell, in Water Two Hours.
 City Island, N. Y.. July. Frank Smith, aged 20, of Dorchester, Mass, accidentally fell overheard from the steamer City of Lowell, from New Lon don for New York. He was rescued by Captain Tower of the schooner Hope Haynes at 3 q. Ill. yesterday, after having been in the water for nearly two hours. Smith was found to be in an exhausted condition when taken on board. He was provided with dry clothes and made as comfortable as possible. The schooner Hope Haynes was about three miles north northeast of Oldfield Point, Long Island sound, when cries for help were heard by captain Tower. The Haynes was anchored here and left this morn ing for New York.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
TO BE BUILT AT NEW YORK.

Washington, July 7.-Secretary Moody to-day after consultation with his bureau chief gave orders that one of the battleships ordered at the last session of congress be constructs ed at the New York navy yard.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
TuE BoILER EMBEDDED.

Woonsocket, July Tone man is in- jured. perhaps fatally, and loss of $12,000 i'll property was caused today by an explosion of n boiler In the Eagle Mills plant. A
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
STARVING IN LAND OF PLENTY

New York, July 7.-Drenched with rain and sobbing bitterly, Mrs Rose Daily, with her five children, entered the Flushing avenue police station. Brooklyn, early yesterday morning, and asked for shelter. The woman and her children were almost starving, and she told pitiful story of her struggle to support her family.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
CHOLERA SPREADING.

Berlin, July 7.-It is announced here in a dispatch from Port Arthur that cholera Is spreading in Manchuria and that the mortality rate is very great. Out of 369 cases at lnkau 334 were fatal
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07
FREIGHT HANDLERS STRIKE.

Chicago, July TIA strike of the freight handlers was ordered here to- day and between eight and nine thou sand men are out All the railroads entering Chicago are affected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07

London, July liking Edward will be crowned between August II and August 15. His recovery has been so rapid and satisfactory that it was deemed advisable to hold the ceremony as early as possible. No official an- nouncement has been made, but this is believed to be correct.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-07

London, July 7.-At 10 o'clock this morning the following bulletin on King Edwards condition was posted at palace: "The king had nine hours natural sleep ana his prog ress continues to be uninterrupted. The wound is discharging freely and is less painful to dress"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
THE PASSING THRoNG.

Miss Maud Collins left yesterday for
visit in New York city.
Mrs. f.. NJ. Peck left yesterday for a
visit in New York state
Frank kilpatrick OF Wyoming street
is visiting friends in Scranton.
w. c. Bell, of Laurel street, is visit
ing friends in New York city.
Miss Rowena Rupert has gone to
Ararat Summit to spend the summer.
Miss Tesse Brennan, of South Church
street, is the guest of friends in Scran-
ton.
Mrs. Robert Jones', of Forest CITY.
was the guest yesterday of Mrs. James
Robinson.
Mrs. Lyons, of Wilkes Barre, is the
Salem avenue.
trip which will include Albany, N. Y,
and Boston, Mass.
Miss Grace Humphrey. who has been
spending her vacation in Binghamton
returned home yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Bliss, of
Washington place, leave today for a
visit with Buffalo friends.
Miss Katie Hope left Monday MORN
ing for Philadelphia where she will
stay for month with relatives.
Mrs. II. R. Evans who has been yis-
iting in Binghamton for the past three
weeks, returned home yesterday.
Miss Ruth Emory, of Spring street
Is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Sampson
in rbondale,-Pittston Gazette.
Miss Theresa Fox, OF Carbondale, Is
a visitor here. She came to the city to
attend the commencement exercises of
st. Johns academy, her cousin, Miss
Nellie Pace, being among the gradu-
ates, and will remain here for few
days to visit relatives and friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD.

Monday evening Mrs. Henry Maynes
was given delightful surprise by large
number of her friends, in honor of her
birthday. most enjoyable evening was
spent together and before leaving, re-
freshments We're served. Those present
wcrc. Misses Penrose, Greensladc, Cud-
lip, Treloar, Williams Netherton, Cooper,
Robert, Mum, Bennett, Beckwith, Mar
tin, Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Depew, Mrs.
Maynes, Mrs. Morcom, and Allen Roberts
and Thomas Hall, j. Pillow. j. Fried, r.
Cooper, w. Martin. j. Cooper, Harry and
Willie Cudlip. Pearson Gibbs, Winfield
Cudlip, j. Mclean, w. Johns and w.
Seymour
Among the Jermyn visitors to Scranton
yesterday were Mr. and Mrs. George Ed
munds, Mr.. and Mrs. John Jones, p. j.
Kelly, Thomas Hendricks and Thomas j.
and David Williams.
Prof. and Mrs. ii. n. Barrett will leave
this morning for visit to Lakeside, Sus-
quehanna county.
Mrs William Taylor, OF Fourth street,
is confined to her home by illness.
Mrs, Dykeman of Peckville, Is visiting
her sister Mrs. William Shaeger, of West
Mayield.
Prof. r. II. Martin, of Scranton, was a
visitor here yesterday.
Frank Hemelright Is confined to her
home on Second street with an attack of
grip
A little daughter arrived yesterday at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Adams
of II street
The reports from the Emergency hOspi-
tai regarding Joseph Quinn, the young
man shot on Saturday nIght at Mayfield
are very gratifying, and he is rapidly re-
covering.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
OLYpHANT

The funeral Of the late Samuel Cole
man was held at the family home on
Dunmore street yesterday afternoon at
2.3O o'clock. A brief service was held at
the house, after which the remains were
conveyed to the Primitive Methodist
church. The .edifice was thronged with
friends of the deceased. Rev. James Hey,
the pastor, offlciated and preached an i'm
pressive and eulOgistic sermon. During
the service the choir touchingly rendered
Lead Kindly Light" ''Abide with Me"
Shall We Meet Beyond the River" and
Sweet Peace" There was number of
beautiful floral offerings from sympathiz-
ing friends. At the close of the service,
the remains were taken to Union ceme-
terry and laid at rest The Sons of St.
George, Priceburg; Ancient Order Of For
esters, Dunmore, attended in a body. The
pail bearers were Thomas Allen, Martin
Kenny, Dunmore; John Grey, Frank
Simms, Priceburg; Patrick Mackeral and
Thomas Powell. The flower bearers were
Ace Daley, William Longmire, Louis
Egeroff, Elijah Hoyes. Mr.. Coleman Is
survived by his mother. two brothers and
one sister, in England; one sister, Mrs.
Frank Nichols. of this place: also his
wife and two daughters. Mrs. John
Crooms and Mrs. Charles Taylor.
In poorly played game yesterday, the
Browns were defeated by the Hickories,
VI JeEIlly DltCittt lHe uISl
ming for the locals. He was relieved by
Cleary, who pitched two innings. Mahon
succeeded Ceary and proved very effec-
tive Score Is to ..
Miss Agnes Hull gave delightful house
party to number of friends at her home
on the West Side Mondav evening, in
honor of her guest. Miss Rose Van DE
Hugh of Port Allegheny.
Miss Lillian Patten, OF Carbondale, Is
visiting relatives at this place.
Miss Minnie ioban has accepted posi-
tion in the Globe Warehouse at Scranton.
The young son of School Director
Thomas Weaver is seriously i'll.
Miss Lizzie Reese Is spending the week
with Greenfield relatives.
Henry Williams. of Blakely, left yes
terday to visit relatives at Welsbrige n.
Y.
Miss Myrtle Ensign. of Blnehamton is
the guest of Miss Jeanette Kingsley, of
Blakely.
Miss Nellie Ryan has returned. after
visit with South Scranton friends.
Louis Lakon has resigned his position
in j. a. Shultz's clothing store. He ex-
poets to leave this week for New York.
Frank Best of Cortland. N. y, Is visit
ing his home, on Dunmore street.
Mrs. Harry Boyle, OF Harrisburg, was
the guest Of Miss Mary Rogan, OF Dun
more street, yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
MISS FAHEY'S RECITAL.
A Highly Appreciative Audience
Captivated by Her Work.

Fully appreciative of the treat that
was assured by Prof. Haydn Evans. an
attendance of music-lovers that filled
his residence, on Laurel street. last
night listened with keen delight and
pleasure to the numbers of the piano.
forte recital of Miss Loretta Fahey, of
Scranton, a pupil in Mr.. Evans con-
servatory.
1t seemed almost extravagant to
name the references to Miss FaAey's
playing which preceded her; but those
who heard her last night, marveled at
the confidence, the expression and the
finish of the young miss, characteristics
that are usually looked for in pianiste
OF mature years, and which follow years
devoted to the panoforte. Every one
was most profoundly impressed by Miss
Fahey's work, and there was no one
but who assented to the opinion that
wonderful accomplishments might be
truly predicted of her
w. A. Roberts delighted the assem-
blase with his truly artistic singing.
'"rhe Plains of Peace" which he gave
in response to an encore was regarded
as his best number.
Those who took advantage of Mr..
Evans thoughtfulness, We're, delighted
with the musical treat he provided.