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The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
WANTS A RECEIVER.
Andrew McNeaI Asks the Court ts
Appoint n Receiver for the Cast
Iron Pipe Co.

Trenton, n. J., June 2o.-Applica-
tion was made In the court OF chan
cery, Saturday. by Andrew II. McNeai.
of Burlington, N. j., for the appoint
ment of a receiver from the United
States Cast Iron & Foundry Co., which
has u plants at different points
throughout the United States, one of
which Is located at Burlington. Other
plants are located at Buffalo, Cleye-
land, Columbus, o.; Scottdale, Pa,
and In Wisconsin, Kentucky, Ohio
and Alabama. The company was In
corporated about n year ago with an
authorized capital of $3o,0oo,ooo to
make cast iron pipe and foundry
work.
McNeal, in his bill of complaint,
charges extravaganza and misman-
agement in the operation OF the bust
ness of the company.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
VIVA! THE BIBLE TEACHES.
Seventy-Eighth Annual Report OF
the American Tract Society
Made Public.
WORK IN ALL QUARTERS OF THE GLOBE.
An Aggregate Circulation of Period
icsIs During the Past Year OF b.
100000 Cepies-The work OF cot-
portenr. and Gratuitons Distrib-
ufors.

New York, June 2o.--The annual re-
port of the American tract society IL
made public, and states that In this
society consensus has been reached
as to what the Bible teaches on many,
II not all, essential points, as held In
common by the evangelical denomina~
tions, in printing II in various forms
and many languages and In sending
IL 10 the people in all quarters OF the
globe. The new year begins with a
revenue from rentals from the socie-
ty's building which will yield con-
siderable sum available as sinking
fund toward removing the bureau of
debt.
The new publications, distinct from
periodicals. brought out by the So
ciety during the year are s5 in num-
her. OF these Sc were volumes and
20 tracts.
The society Is now publishing seven
periodicas-four in English, two In
German and one in Spanish.
The aggregate circulation of these
periodicals during the year has been
1000, 900. Missionary colportage finds
among the immigrants anarchistic
organizations intdel literature hostile
20 Christianity and grossly immoral,
and catechisms for the young. Col
portage among the immigrants In cit
les has been diligently prosecuted.
The Gospel truth has been printed In
1876 languages or dialects, and tho
colporteurs and gratuitous distrib-
utors scatter II far and wide among
the people. The demand for Christian
literature In the mission stations
throughout the world Is greater than
II has been for three quarters of IL
century. On the Pacific coast col
portage has a peculiar power In the
families. where church going and
sabbath keeping are less than In most
states.
Over 1900 missionary colporteurs
have been commissioned In the more
than 60 years OF the society's activity
in the Mississippi valley 10 carry the
Gospel TO the homes of the settlers in
the widest regions Of our country.
Out OF 70,730 famllies,9 $50 were found
last year destitute of the Bible, and
1890 were found that never went DO
religious worship. Over 25o,oo0 dol
lars in cash have been sent to India
for printing the Gospel in many OF
the varied languages.
The whole number Of publications
approved for circulation at the socie-
tvs expense Is 5,oi3, including s72
volumes; and the society and the in
stitutions IL thus aids hive issued
publications In 1853 languages and dia-
lects.
The society has expended in it's "
years in creating a Christian literar
ture for Turkey, including the Ar
menians and Jews, and for Greece,
s1i7,79o in cash grants.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
OUR POSITION.
United states in No Haste 10 Rec-
ognixe n Government Created
by Asssssinaffon.-

Washington, June 2o.--Thc United
States government has adopted an
attitude similar TO that OF England
toward government created by as
sassination in the absence of some ex-
hibItion Of disposition to punish
the guilty. Therefore. Mr.. Jackson,
who, besides being minister to Greece.
is also United States minister to Ser
via, will not present his credentials
to the government of King Peter at
present. In fact, these credentials
have not been prepared. He had GRO
dentials to King Alexander, which he
had never presented, and he was actu-
ally on his way from Athens 10 Bel
grade at the time of assassination of
the king, TO whom he was about 20
present his papers.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
IneendIary Fire.

Deputy Insurance Commissioner
Fred West went to Hamburg, in
Franklin county, last week TO inves-
tigate an incendiary fire. The fire
was a sawmill belonging to Mr..
Spraggins, and the loss in property
aggregates about $4,000. There
were some suspicious circumstances
about the burning of the mill, and
Commissioner Cole was notified of
the fire and requested to make a
prompt investigation. Mr.. Cole is
making vigorous effort to enforce
the law against incendiarism and an
example will certainly be made of
the first culprit that is convicted.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
Struck BY Train.

Robert Bennett, the son of r. l..
Bennett, president of the First Ma
tional Bank of Yazoo City, met with
fatal accident last week. He was
coming along the track of the Yazoo
& Mississippi Valley Railroad Com
pany, walking to town from Linto-
MIA with Charles S. Lumbley. Mr..
Bennett in some way was struck by
a freight train coming south, was
knocked down ard both legs were
cruelty mangled beneath the train.
He also received blow on the tenn
PIE, which proved fatal. Mr.. Ben
nett was about 10 years of age.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
Mississippi State News
Boundary Dispute.

Hon. Monroe McClurg will visit
the coast for the purpose of explor-
ing the territory involved in the
boundary dispute between Louis
lana and Mississippi. Mr.. MeClurg
has been appointed to represent the
State in the litigation which is now
pending before the Supreme Court
of the United States at Washington.
He has handled the case from its in
ception and it was thought advisable
to keep him at the helm on account
of his familiarity with the questions
at issue. This dispute, it will be re-
called, involves quite a considerable
expanse of water and coast line and
small islands on the coast which is
devoted to oyster industry. As the
matter now stands there is consid-
cradle friction between the citizens
of the two States as to the respective
rights of each and the original
boundary markings seem to have
disappeared. The State of Louis
lana brought the suit originally and
the State of Mississippi, through
Gen. McClurg, the general,
dcmurred to the showing made by
the Louisiana authorities, taking
the ground that there was no bound
airy dispute in fact. The court over
ruled this demurrer and required
the Mississippi authorities to plead
to the merits of the case. The case
will soon come up for trial before
the great tribunal at Washington
and Gen. McClurg desires to thor
oughly acquaint himself with all the
facts of the case before he goes to
Washington. He will get the oys-
ter tug which belongs to the Mis-
sissippi oyster commission and he
will sail out over all the territory
involved in the dispute and famil-
iarize himself with the markings
and with the extent of the territory
and with all the facts.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
OTHERWISE UNNOTlCED.

According TO the treasury bureau
Of statistics. the years foreign trade
will surpass all previous records.
The output of coal in Missouri the
past year shows considerable in
crease, both in amount and value.
Near Knoxville, Tenn, Mrs. Jacob
Lovely. bride of three weeks, has
been arrested for the murder of her
husband.
A small snake. which got into .
water valve. caused 4 shutdown of
5o-ton concentration plant at yell
ville, Ark.
Fred J. Gans, son OF st. Louis
manufacturer, was found dead in a
hotel at Fort Worth. Tex. He had
taken strychnine.
The government issues warning
that contracts for post Office supplies
extending beyond the current year
may be cancelled.
The government exhibit at the
Worlds fair will include Washing
toms sword and many quaint relics
of the revolution.
The National Subway Co., In st.
Louis, is planning a general parcel
delivery system by pneumatic tube to
all parts of st. Louis.
President Roosevelt is said to be
considering a plan to build the Pana-
ma canal, whether or not the Colom-
bian congress ratifies the treaty.
Rev. DR.. william I. Hogne, OF
Greenville, ILL.,, was elected general
superintendent of the Free Methodist
church, to succeed DIR. J. w. Coleman.
Chauncey Dewey and his cowboys
will remain In the county jail at
Goodland, Kas., and the governor will
withdraw the troops now stationed
there.
The president and his cabinet for
mally decided to disregard the in
junction issued by a Virginia court
against the launching of the cruiser
Galveston.
The head camp Of Modern Wood
men decided to admit Virginia, Ken
lucky, the District of Columbia and
Arizona. Tennessee, Arkansas and
Texas were rejected.
Postmaster General Payne's i'll
health is causing much concern
among his friends, who fear that he
will have to retire, even in the
midst of the present inquiry.
James A. Waterworth told the. st.
Louis grand jury that favorable in
surance legislation failed at the late
session of the Legislature because the
companies refused to put up $4,000.
The ST. Louis post Office is to be
investigated soon in pursuance OF the
general investigation of the post Of
fee department. The supply depart
ment is to receive particular atten-
ton.
The store Of JEFF Grayham, of All
lians. Miss. a post Office about five
miles east OF Macon, s-as -chhed and
burned by burglars. The telephone
wires were cut some distance from the
store.
Nine. NJ. L. Morrell, a professional
trainer Of wild animals, was nearly
torn to death by a six-year-old
leopard while attempting. to teach it
tricks in one of the big cages of Bos-
stocks animal show at Coney Island,
NJ "
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
Federal Court PretermItted.

United States Deputy Clerk J. II.
Short last week received notification
from Clerk L. B. Mosely at jack
son that the July term of the Fed
eral Court for the Western division,
Southern district, at Vicksburg, will
be pretermitted till the third Mon
dav in October. He has been in
structed to notify jurors, witnesses
and litigants Of the change.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
THE POPE.
He Receives the Archbishop of Co
loane. Showing Hemsrka-
BILE Vitality.

Paris, June 2o.-The Rome corre-
spondent of the Temps says the pope.
Saturday, received Mgr. Fisher, arch
bishop of Cologne, who is to be Great
ed cardinal, and adds: "The audi
ence shows the pontiff's extraordinary
vitality, promising that he will be
able to triumph over the fatigues of
the coming consistory. On Thursday
the pope was not well, and Friday DR..
Lapponi visited the vatican three
times. Throughout the day the pom
tiff ate almost nothing and suffered
from a headache. Then, Saturday, he
received Mgr. Fisher, who presented
a number of German Catholics, show
ing the pontiff's ability to make quick
remuneration
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
Trims Sentence commuted.

Gov. Longino has decided to
make field hand out of Shack
Trim. the negro who was recently
convicted of murder and sentenced
TO hang in Quitman county. There
was an element Of doubt in Trims
case. which in a large measure is
responsible for the commutation,
and prior to the murder he had al
ways borne a good reputation. This,
coupled with the fact that negro
of iusty strength is worth more to
the State alive than dead, especially
during the farming season of the
year, is the factor that saved Trims
neck from the hangman's moose.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
Development Schemes.

The Mississippi Land and Invest
ment Company has organized and is
in the field to develop the resources
of this great State. In its pros
pectus the company points out that
the increase in assessed values of
property in Mississippi in the past
three years is upward of $52, ,000,-
900 and that 2S5 miles of railroad
have been built in the same time.
The company is strong one and
has several schemes of development
on hand, among them being pro-
ject for a belt line and interurban
railway around Jackson, connect
ings the towns of Brandon, Ray
mond, Clinton and Madison Station
with ackson.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
GRAssHopPERs In MONTANA.
Prevails Among
Hancbers fn Brfdger Creek coun-
try Because of the Pests.

Livingston. Mont, June 2o.--ton-
sternation prevails among ranchers OF
the Bridger creek country over
threatened grasshopper plague. AZ
the present rate these pests are mui-
tipiying IL bids fair TO be without
precedent In Montana Unless the ef-
forts OF scientists from the state ag-
ricuItural college in their war of ex-
termination are successful, a large
area of range country will be
stripped bare Of all vegetation.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
WILL TRAVEL INcoGNlTo.
Prince Henry of Prussia VIII Net
visit Worlds Fair I'm Omcisf Ca
pacity-Crown Prince Coming.

New York, June 2o.-The court cir
cular will say, cables the London cor
respondent of the Times, that Prince
Henry of Prussia, when he visits the
United States next year, for the
Worlds fair at st. Louis. will not go
in an official capacity, but will travel
incognito. The prince will tour the
United States. including the Pacific
coast. The crown prince of Germany
also will be visitor to the Worlds
fair, and may be accompanied by one
of his brothers.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
A watchfui Jaiior.

Lexington, KY, June 2o.-Notwith-
standing Judge Hargis' request that
Jett and White be allowed "extras" at
his expense, both men ate the Jail
breakfast. This was visiting day, but
visitors were not allowed to see the
Breathitt county prisoners. Jnilor
Wallace says he intends to be present
at every meeting in the jail of any
person who calls on Jett and White,
and will take absolutely no chances
either on poison or collusion with out
siders. He watches all food that goes
to them. Judge Hargis Is still here.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

A requisiticn has been granted
for Robert Rodgers, the negro who
is wanted by Officer jerks, Of the
Chicago police force, on the charge
Of murder. 1t is made provision
Of the requisition, however, that tie
prosecution establish the identity
Of the prisoner beyond any question
of doubt, and show that be is the
person wanted on the murder
charge. Trivial technicalities have
DELAYED the case for more than q
week.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
Allowance is $4,000.

Adjutant-General Henry has re-
ceived advice from the war depart
ment that Mississippi will receive
an apportionment Of $4,000 under
the new Dick military bill this year.
Thus far no adyices have been re-
ceived as TO where or when the sum-
mer encampment of the guard will
be held. 1t is expected that con-
clusion will be reached on this sub
ject next month.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
A DEAD cARDIsA.
Cardinal Archbishop Vaughn, Head
of Hierarchy I'm Great Britain.

London, June 2o.--Cardinal Arch
bishop Herbert Vaughn, at the head
of the Roman Catholic hierarchy In
Great Britain, Is dead. The Cardinal,
who had been sinking for some weeks
from heart disease and dropsy, died
peacefully. His death was not cH
pected so soon. Friday he wss
wheeled In bath chair about the cor
ridors of st. Joseph's college, when
he founded with money which ne COT
Iected in America and elsewhere. On
the previous day he appeared In the
college chapel in full cardinal robes.
and made a farewell address TO his
bishops and priests. His remains viii
lie in state in the cathedral at West
minister. and will be buried at st. Jo-
seph's college.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

The record price for cotton in the
Brookhaven market for the season
OF l902-03 was reached last week
when 1. Cohn & Bros. paid Rasp-
berry Britt 121a cents for bale
weighing All pounds. 1t classed
strict middling
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
Cotton in Lincoln County.

Farmers in Lincoln county are
much discouraged over the prospect
Tor cotton. The season is month
late and the continued cold weather
with the rains makes the outlook
gloomy. The plant has taken the
sore shin and is lousy. Other crops
are locking fairly well.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

William Morford, a contractor,
met with a painful accident last
week while experimenting the tear
ing down of an old building in
Yazoo City. He was standing near
an excavation when d brick from
above fell on his head, knocking him
into the pit.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

Chicago, June 2o.-city detectives
raided the offices of the Star Matri-
monial agency in tho suburb Of
Austin. w. A. Henry, who is said to
be manager Of the concern, was ar
rested. The raid was the result of
numerous complaints from other cit
les. A large quantity of circulars
and questionable literature was
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

The city authorities Of Jackson
are vigorously prosecuting the war
on the blind tigers Of jackson. The
new method invoked by the authori-
,les Y Is proving thoroughly effective.
Net only do the police keep up in
eessant riids en- the suspected
places but every day a new batch
81 witnesses is summoned and the
,nqulsition is kept going. Mayor
hemingwa3 is colg'atulating him
ssii that there is now a beer fam
ize in Jackson
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
Gang of Elrebuas.

While investigating the incendiary
hre at Hamburg last week Dep
uty Insurance Commissioner Fred
West discovered the existence Of an
organized gang of frebugs in that
section, TO whom the sawmill fire
was directly traceable. The insur-
ance department is at work on the
case and will endeavor to ferret out
the criminals.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

New York, June 20.--The Liberty
Bell, on It's way back to Philadelphia
from Boston, was warmly welcomed
in this city, Saturday. Whistles,
bands and cannon ssluted the bell,
and school-children sang the national
anthem. Speeches were made by the
reception committee.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
A Generou. GIFT.

Chicago, june 2o.-The announce
ment OF gift Of $4,000 from :.
Ogden Armour was made the convo-
cation exercises of the Armour In
stitute Of Technology Friday night.
Leslie NJ. Shaw, secretary Of the
treasury, made an address.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

Rochester, N. Y, June 2o.--Fire.
Friday night, in Fee Bros. wholesale
liquor house on Water street, near
Main, caused si75,ooo damage. The
Ere originated in the sub-basement
used as wine cellnr. below the bed
Of the river.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
BURIED IN Po1rER's FIELD.
An American, Overaome with Trou-
BILE, Cuts His Throat fn Paris.

Paris, June 2o.--The prefect of po-
lice has notified Consul-General Cow
dy that Samuel Jameson, an Amer1-
can, committed suicide June 16, and
was buried in pottcr's field. An in
vestigation showed that Jameson was
born at Lebanon, o., and that later
he lived In st. Louis. He lived there
for a number OF years with his wife.
receiving a regular income through
firm OF attorneys of New York..Hc
was &C years OF age, and his wife IL
"a. Recently Mrs. Jameson became
deranged. and failed to recognize her
husband. This preyed on jameson
and he cut his throat. Mrs. Jameson's
mental condition is considered to be
hopeless. She il confined in the po-
lice infrmary.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
skyIes Nav Die.

Eugene Skyles, alias Mason Lane,
the Christian preacher recently con-
yicted in Claiborne county of big
amy, and who was declared insane
shortly after the Supreme Court
had reversed his case, is still criti-
cally i'll in the Port Gibson jail, and
1T is feared that he will never re-
cover sufficiently to be removed to
the insane hospital at Jackson.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
She KiIled POUR Husbanas.

Berlin, June 2o.-The trial of Frau
Pryzgodda, who poisoned four hus-
bands with arsenic and who was de-
tected by the fifth putting the same
poison in his coffee. at Allenstein,
East Prussis, ended in a verdict Of
guilty. She was sentenced to death.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

Newcastle. Ont. June 2o.--Henry
Sanford, of Bridgeport, Conn. vice
president of the Adams Express Co,
Is critically i'll Of paralysis al the
fe<aer home here Of his wife. who
died suddenly Friday Of paralysis Of
the brain.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
FROM OVER THE SEA.
SIX Thousand Men Lost In Battle
Between Moorish War Min
lister and Rebels.
THOSE consTlHTIHoplE RUMoRs AGAIn.
Great Britain sewers Diploma attic He
Iatisns with servis, and Holland
Follows ssit--Amerfcan.o overcomc
with Trouble, kills Himself, and
In Buried In Pottcr's Field.

Madrid. June 2o.-According to
dispatch from Tangicr, FL Mentshi,
the Moorish war minister. has lost g.
600 men In battle fought with the
rebels at Amniedinna.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
SUNDAY FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
The New York state Encampment Of
the G. A. n. Favors . New
Departure.

Niagara Falls, n. Y, juno 2o.-The
state encampment of the G. A. X.
adopted a resolution urging the ma
tional department to have the date OF
Memorial day changed to the last
Sunday in May or the first Sunday in
June, the idea being that by the
change of date the growing tendency
to make holiday for sport, ETC., of
the day for decoration would be done
away with and the day would again
assume its original import.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
THOSE ooSsrASTIsorLn RuMoRs.
Forty Wounded Soldiers Taken
From the Palace fn one Night.

Berlin, June eo.---Apparently re-
ferring 20 the same rumors which
were published by the Tageblatt re-
Gently, and which were subsequently
denied, letter from Constantinople,
published by the Cologne Gazette.
mentions reports that 40 wounded
soldiers were removed from the pail
ace In one night. says troops were
employed 10 suppress disturbances at
a certain school, resulting in a num-
Der of students being killed or
wounded, and asserts that bulgarian
vessels arc being closely watched.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
Given AddlffonaI seuteuces.

MaysviIlc. KY, June 2o.-The three
negroes convicted and sentenced here
for their assault upon the Farrow
family we're to-day given an addition
al sentence of ten years under con-
viction Of burglary. making the GU
mulafise sentences Is years.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

Frankfort, KY. June 2o.--The court
of appeals has declined to grant a
rehearing Of the cases Of Claude
O'Brien and Earl Whitney, the Mem
phis boys convicted Of the murder OF
A. B. Chinn at Lexington. Gov. Beck
ham viii now fix the date of their sx-
ecution.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27

Sligo. Ireland, June Pop. A. Nc
Hugh. NJ. r., vice-president OF the
Irish National league, who vss ar
rested June 6, under a warrant for
contempt OF court, has been released
from jail.
The Scranton chronicle. (Scranton, Miss.) 1897-19??, 1903-06-27
RELATIONS SEVERED.
Great Britafn's Minister 90 Leavs
Belgrsds--Datch VIII Follow.

Belgrade, June 2o.--Grsat Britain
has broken off diplomatic relations
with Servia. The British minister, Sir
G. r. Bonham, will leave here Monday
for England. The consul of Great
Britain will take charge of British In
terests. The new Servian constitu-
tion was gszetted Saturday. together
with n decree abolishing the constitu-
ton cs April 6. 1901. and all ardi-
nances contrayenlng the new constitu-
tion.