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THE SCR ANTON TRIBUNE-TUESDAY, JULY 16, 1901.
WEST SCRANTON
A SAD STORY
" OF DROWNING
YOUNG MEREDITH'S FRIENDS
PERSUADED HIM TO GO.
His Mothor Had a Premonition That
Something Had Happonod to Him.
Browns nnd Ex-Collegians Will
Play Ball May 27 Salvation Army
in Noed of Funds and Food Two
Funorals YeBtorday Boy Fell
Down an Embankment Goneral
Nows Notes and Personals.
Thf sad Intelligence received by Mr.
nntl Mrs. John Meredith, of North
Bromley nveinio, relative to the. drown
ing of their son, Daniel, at Lake Isi
dore yesterday, came like a thunder
clap to them last evening, when The
Tribune correspondent broke the news
to them. A message was first tele
phoned to Jenkins' drug stole, and
Henry Bruiting, who lives next door
to the family,- took It and with The.
Tribune man went lo the house and
acquainted the parents of what had
occurred. They could hardly bear up
pnder the strain. A few minutes later
Thomas Thomas, of South Hyde Park
nvenue, came Into the house with the
young man's clothing. Then came
their daughter. Norma, who was at the
lake with her brother. The scene was
very nffeetlng between her and her
parents.
It seems that the boy Old not care
to go to the excursion, but was per
minded by his companions to nceom
pany them. His mother had a premo
nition that something hail happened to
him. Young Meredith was a Tribune
carrier, and his sister Is one of the
contestants In the educational contest.
The body had not been recovered Inst
night, and the father and several oth
ers will go to Lake I.odore this morn
ing to renew the search. The details
of the accident nro given In nnother
column.
Coming Base Ball Game.
'Arrangements are being made for
the game of base ball between the All
Collegiate team and the West Side
Browns at Athletic park on Saturday,
July 27, and the contest promises to
be ono of unusual interest. It will
serve to bring out the strongest ama
teur club In the city and they will bo
pitted against some of the best ex
college stars of the diamond.
The Browns will be materially
strengthened for the game, and have
already begun practicing, while the
SUNBURN
flose nnd Almond Cream removes
redness of the r-kln and soothes the
p.iln of sunburn in cine night. Tike
a bottle with oti en your Motion.
KOn SAI.K BY (1. W. .1KNKI.NS.
The Popularity
Of Our Children's
Outfitting Department
Was not gained by a mere accident or chance. Twen
tieth Century business successes don't come that way.
We are living in an era when merit alone counts, and
we know that our recognized leadership as Complete
Providers for Infants and Little Children was won
by hard work and constant watchfulness.
There's a Window Full of Dainty Apparel
For the babies in arms and little toddlers of both sexes.
It's a representative showing, but far from complete in
detail, so that if you are interested it will be to your
interest to step inside, that you may get a better idea
of our ability to fill the every need of the children who
still require the attention of a nurse.
From the Grown of the Head
To the Soles of the Feet
We have everything they can possibly wear, and it's
optional on your part whether it costs much or little.
You may figure the cost of plain slips by cents, while
those lovely creations in Foamy Lace Trimmings are
. . reckoned by dollars.
r We can offer you complete sets in short or long
outfits, single dresses and skirts, or dresses and
i skirts to match, booties, stockings, mittens, headgear,
i silk falls, silk and woolen uuderwear, in endless vari
ety, and all at Globe Warehouse prices.
SPECIAL WINDOW DISPLAY TODAY AND TOMORROW.
Globe Warehouse
college boys will get down to practice
In a few days. The All-Collcglato line
up will Include "Bentty" Williams,
David Owens, John Brooks, Arthur
Ounster, Al. Blandln, Jimmy lilnlr,
John J. Murphy, Brink Thome and
others.
Salvation Army in Neod.
The little band of Salvationists who
hold their nightly meetings at the cor
ner of Main nvenue and Jackson street
are full of enthusiasm, but lack money
to cany on their work and at present
nre In dire need of the necessaries of
llfn. Tlicv luivo been holding special
meetings during the pnst three days,
which have been attended ny i-.nsign
and Mrs! Lcuth, of Brooklyn, and Ad
jutant and Mrs. Lyons, of Wllkes
Barre. This Is the appeal that has been
made by them for aid: "Let all the
friends bring groceries and provisions
for the oillcers quarters, as they are
In need of food. Please bring us some
thing to eat. The work of the Army
Is suffering for want of tlnance, and
we need your help very much,"
Trouble Over a Hose.
George K. Threlfall, of 430 Thirteenth
street, had his neighbor, Albert Thom
as, ariested last evening on a charge
of assault nnd battery. The case was
aired before Aldeiman John. Accord
ing to the evidence, the men quarreled
over u garden hose.
One was using the water to sprin
kle a lawn, while the other wanted
to cut tall the supply. A quarrel en
sued, blows were struck, and then
prosecution followed. Thomas was
hold in $300 ball.
Fell Down an Embankment.
Frank Hohan, a lad residing on Km
met street, wns missed from his home
Saturday evening, nnd when u search
was made for him, he was found at the
foot of an embankment along the
tracks of the Central Railroad of New
Jersey. The boy Is subject to fits nnd while
thus overcome, had fallen down the
embankment, nnd when picked up was
unconscious. A physician was sum
moned, and the boy was examined. He
was somewhat injured by the fall, but
will recover.
Funorals Yesterday.
A high mass of requiem was cole
brated In St. Patrick's Catholic church
yesterday morning over the remains of
the late Mrs. Thomas Lavello, who
died at her homo, 2011 lackson street.
The services were largely attended.
Interment was made in the Cathedral
cemetery.
The remains of James Joseph, the
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Mullen, of Washburn street, were In
terred In the Cathedral cemetery yes
terday afternoon. ,
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
A rummage sale will be conducted
this evening at the home of Miss lx-t-tle
Wngstnff on Eynon street. Re
frcshments will be served after the
sale.
George Clarke, of Clarke Bros., is
on a business trip to New York, Bos
ton and St. Louis.
Mrs. Charles "Watklns and grand
daughter, Hazel Davis, of Lafayette
street, spent Sunday at Fnotoryvllle.
Kdgar TwInltiK, of Mauch Chunk, re
turned homo yesterday from a visit
with Alfred Twining, on Swctland
street.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry May, of Luzerno
street, spent Sunday nt Clark's Sum
mit. Misses Kllzabcth, May and Alice
Lee, of North Lincoln avenue, are
making a pleasure trip through Sus
quehanna county.
Mrs. N. W. Hownrd and sons, of
Lincoln avenue, nro summering at
Klngsley and Harford, Susquehanna
county,
Mrs. Norman Houscr nnd children
left yesterday to spend the summer at
Stroudsburg.
Lelloy Knight, of Sumner avenue,
has returned home from a visit with
relatives at Wullsvllle.
Mrs. William Bttrdlck, of Jackson
street, will spend this week with rela
tives In Stroudsburg.
Mr. nnd Mrs. J. II. Burma and chil
dren arc visiting relatives In Wayne
county.
Mrs. N. T. Ace, nt Lincoln avenue,
Is the guest of relatives at Hampton
Junction.
The, friends of Councilman Joseph
Oliver, of the fifteenth ward, are urg
ing hltn to become a candidate for the
legislature In the First district.
The Sunday school of the First
Welsh Ilaptlst church will picnic at
Nay Aug park tomorrow.
Mr. nnd Mrs. Roger Kvans nnd
i1auglui', Kthel, of Jackson street, are
viewing the wonders of the Pan
American exposition.
Mrs. Randolph Jones, of South Main
avenue, and daughter, Mrs. Lincoln
Ansley, of Kynon street, nro nt the
I'un-Auiorlcun exposition.
Mrs. Michael Doud. of South Van
Buron avenue. Is entertaining Misses
Anna (Jallnghcr and Mary Barrett, of
Boston.
A daughter was recently born to Mr.
nnd Mrs. Jacob Schroeder, of Ninth
street.
The congregation of Holy Cross
church wilt go to Lake Lodorc on July
...i.
St. Brenden's council, Young Men's
Institute, nre making arrangements
for their annunl excursion to Atlantic
City on Aug. 14.
Thomas McCue, of Luzerne street,
nnd William Keenan, of Ninth street,
are spending a few days at Buffalo.
Another talent social for the benefit
of the Jackson Street Baptist church
was held last evening. This one was
conducted by Miss Peoria Jones, nt her
home In Bound Woods park. A good
.sum was realized. The talents will all
be returned tomonow evening.
The country picnic for the benefit of
St. Patrick's Catholic church will open
this evening on the lawn In front of F.
J. Johnson's house, on North Rebecca
avenue. The members cf the choir will
be In charge, assisted by other mem
bers of the parish.
Rev. J. T. Morris, formerly pastor of
the Bcllevue AVelsh Cahinlstic Metho
dist chinch, will move with his family
this week to Minneapolis, Mini., where
they will reside.
Reese I?. Davis, of Brldgopmt, Conn.,
was called here iccently by the e.erlous
illness of his mother, who resides In
Bellevue.
Miss May Jones, of North Main ave
nue, left yesterday for a visit with
friends nt Southampton, Long Island.
John Howell, of the tlrm of Howell &
Harris, cigar dealers, Is spending a few
days In New York.
S. B. Mott and daughter. Marllla, of
South Main avcnu ate c-ur.iinerlng at
Dalton.
Lou H. Jones of Lafayette street. Is
spendlnr his vacation nt Arbnry Park.
A meetln.r, of the Leek f'oc'nl club
will be held this evening In Knoeh
Kvans' hotel, on Jackson street.
Mr. and Mrs. John T. Williams and
daughter, Reba, of South Main avenue,
have returned home from Buffalo,
Niagara Falls and the Pan-American
exposition.
S. B. Powell anil family, of Jackson
street, are occupying their cottage at
Lake WInola.
Miss May Thomas, of Luzerne street,
Is eutertalnlns Miss Ethel Tucker, of
Ashley.
Dr. B. C. Fern, of North Sumner
nenue, has returned homo from Buf
falo and a trip over the great lakes.
Mrs. Roslna Price, of Lafayette
street, Is making a tour of New York
state and will visit the Pan-American
before returning.
Hyde Park lodge, Free and Accepted
Masons, met In Masonic ball last
evening nnd decided to dispense with
their meetings during the month of
August. A special meeting will be
held on Monday evening. July 2!l, for
the purpose of ndvanclng three candi
dates to the M. M. degree.
John Wagner, jr., of Hampton street,
was arraigned before Alderman Davles
last evening on the charge of selling
Intoxicants on Sunday. The case was
dismissed owing to a link of evidence.
Mr, and Mrs. P. W. Taguo and chil
dren, of Jackson street, and Miss Nina
Tague, of Luzerne, returned last oven
lug from a short visit at West Nich
olson. Henry Morse, of Jackson street; Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph A. Monrs, A. T. Hels
ei, Beubeu Oilllnghttm, John Hughes
nnd Mrs. John Dean, all of this side,
are sojourning at West Nicholson.
David James Davis, of 252 .North Fll
lnore avenue, severed on artery In his
wrist yesterday, which required several
stitches from Dr. D. J. Jenkins' needle.
Thomas Baldwin, of Fourteenth
street, leaves for New York today on
bis way to England, where ho will
spend several weeks.
Mrs. William Ace and daughter,
Nellie, of South Lincoln nvenue, are
visiting at Hampton Junction.
The quarterly conference of the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal church
will be held Saturday evening.
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Vlilor. the lycar-old sen of Mr. and Mrs.
Conud Kemptcr, of Maple street, met with a
painful accident cctcrday near lili homo. Victor
with tome o hi hoys blends, was playing near
his home, climbing a feme, when Krmptrr, who
was on top, received a push, which sent him
toward the ground, lie foil on top of a pile cf
roofing slates which were lajlng there, receiv
ing a'wound on his leg about three Inches long.
Dr. rtlu mi summoned to cico the wound,
which took eight stitches.
MUs Cathcrlna Moore, of rotticllle, ii the
guest of MUi Anne llrennan, of Cedar avenue.
Michael .1. Dacitt, of Plains. Ii th sunt of
Patrick Flaherty, on PltUton atcnue,
Council No, 82.', Junior Order United American
Mechanic!, will inert at Schlinpft'a hall tonight.
The member of Division No. 2J, Ancient Or
der of Hibernians, will meet In regular session
this eccnlng at ft. John's lull,
The Ladles' Cnthollc Pcnevolcnt association,
branch No. ''JM, will meet In monthly session
tills cNfnlng at 8 o'clock at Pharmacy hall,
The excursion committee of the William Con
noil Ho.e company will meet tonight In Melvin'i
hotel.
GREEN RIDGE.
The Wouian'a Christian Temperance union
will hold a lawn social at the h Vn: of Mrs.
J. A. Harvey, Wl l'enn avenue, Tuesday eccn
trig, July 1. A cordial Imitation Is estended to
all. Ice cream and take for sale.
I
NORTHSGRANTON
TWO BOYS TOOK CHARGE OF
PALMER'S STORE.
The Proprietor Wat Away at the
Time and the Boy's Succeeded in
Dotting Themselves in Trouble.
Funeral of David J. John from
His Lata Home on Wayne Avonuo,
Drill of the Father Whltty Society.
Jack Boylo TJndor Arrest Holder
of Successful Ticket Wanted.
Two Jones street boys, Jerry Welsh
nnd Will Lord yesterday started out
to conduct O. V. Palmer's grocery
business on their own nocount. Mr.
and Mrs. Palmer and their help all
went to Lake Lodorc on the early
morning excursion train In observ
ance of Grocer's Day. Some time af
ter their departure, these youths be
gan to run the store by working a
spring lock on a rear door. After en
tering the store they slaked their thirst
at the soda fountain, filled their pock
ets with sweets out of the candy case
and chewing gum, emptied the money
drawer and had a real good time
among the good things.
lnen their thoughts turned to get
ting out of the place ns secretly as
they had entered, but the spring lock
played a trick on them nnd they could
not solve Its mysteries.
-or a time they were scared boys,
and then they tiled the cellar door,
which yielded to them and getting Into
the cellnr they pulled up boxes, allow
ing them to crawl out of a window.
In doing this they made enough noise
to attract the attention of the family
living In the apartments over the store
nnd the youngsters were caught and
and (touched, revealing a plethora of
such things as would tempt tho cu
pidity of the youths. They were com
pelled to disgorge and their stealings
layed away to be given to Mr. Palmer
on Ills return. Whether or not arrests
will be made is yet unknown.
Funeral of David J. John.
.The funeral of David J. John, who
died at his home on Wayne avenue
last Friday afternoon, was held yes
terday from the family residence. The
rooms were tilled with friends and
relatives of the deceased, who mourned
the loss of a true friend.
Hev. B. S. Jones, D. D., of tho Welsh
Congregational church, officiated. A
quartette from the church had charge
of the singing. The remains reposed
in a nnndsome casket in the front par
lor and was surrounded by many
beautiful floral emblems sent as tokens
of the high esteem In which the de
ceased was held. Interment was made
In 'Washburn street cemetery.
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.
Members of the Father Whltty soci
ety met last evening at St. Mary's hall
at 7 o'clock. After forming themselves
Into line, they inarched down the nve
nue to Von Storch's Held, where they
spent two hours In military tactics.
The exercises were under the direction
of Joseph H. Duggan.
The employes and proprietors of
nearly all the toies In this section
went to Lake Lodore yesterday for a
day's outing.
John Boyle, of Parker street, was ar
rested 'Sunday for having stolen four
lanterns, which were placed at various
locations as danger signals.
On Thursday of this week the two
missionary societies of the Providence
Piewbyterian chuieh.with their friends,
will go to Harvey's lake for their an
nual outing.
Samuel Davis, of North Main avenue,
is seriously HI with neuralgia.
Thomas Iluane, of tho High Works,
left Saturday night for Buffalo.
Thomas Cowell. of .Summit avenue,
spent Sunday with friends In West
Plttston.
At the recent drawing for tho gold
watch, held for the benefit of John
Tranter, at St. Mary's hall, ticket No.
814 was the successful number. Any
person holding a ticket with that num
ber will please present It to the com
mittee, George B. Davis, James B, Da
vis, Martin Cavanaugh and William
Hopkins.
DUNM0RE DOINGS.
Two Fires, but Fortunately the
Damage Was Slight List of
Advertised Letters.
Yesterday was, comparatively speak
ing, a busy day for the local firemen,
two alarms being sent In during tho
day, but fortunately the damage done
In both Instances was trifling.
About 5.H0 n. in. The Tribune carrier,
Fled Webber, discovered flames coming
from the barn, on Harper street, owned
by the J. D. Buyer estate. He gave the
alarm, and tho Neptune and Independ
ent companies succeeded In confining
the Harnett to a very limited area. The
damage done will not amount to over
ten dollars.
About 7 o'clock last night the com
panics wero again called out by a Hie
in the hotel of M. J. O'Boyle, at Apple
and Drinker streets. In some manner
the lace curtains became ignited and at
once there was a lively fire In progress,
hut It was speedily extinguished with
out much damage resulting. The gong
failed to blow at both Hies, but luckily
the Indlcatois at the hose housta are
all In working order.
Advertised Lotters.
Letters remaining unclaimed during
the period ending July 13, 1001. Per
sons calling for these letters please say
advertised:
Mrs. George Burke, Green nidge
street and Jefferson nvenue; G. Dlet
rlck, James Gallagher, 517 Chestnut
street; James Haggerty, Grove street;
Mrs. H. Kohl, Madison avenue and
Delaware street; M. J. Lyuott. 107
Madison avenue C!); Jam, Morris,
Mary McGeam, E, Martie, iMrs. Mary
McCarthy. East Drinker street; Mrs,
James Murphy, 020 Webster avenue:
Mrs. Mary Patch, 161 Monroe avenue;
Bert Smith, P. J, Timlin, James White,
Antonio Montnrls, Miss L. M, Hlller,
123 Electric avenue, 1 package fourth
class.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.
re lawn social under the auspices
A SENSIBLE MAN
Would use Kemp'i PaUam for the Throat and
bungs. It la curing; more, Coughs, Coldi,
Asthma, llronchltls, Croup and all Throat and
Lun Roubles, thin any other medicine. Tho
proprietor hai authorited any druggist to give
you a Sample Bottle Tree to convince you of the
merit of this great remedy, Price Sic. and SO.
JONAS LONG'S SONS.
liBKiaHHUIiClVsmSnE3li!a
KMiLiftKuata
Groceries
Rice Good Carolina Rice, 6 lbs 25c
Starch Large Lump, 5 lb. pkg 23c
Prunes Fancy Santa Clara, 5 lbs 35c
Sardines Domestic, in oil, 6 cans 35c
Junket Tablets For fee Cream and Pud
dings, 10 for ioc
Chocolate Premium 16c
Root Beer Hires, per bottle 30c
Grape Juice A fine Summer drink, per bot
tle 10, 25 and 45c
Parafllne Pure, for covering Jelly cake.... 16c
Mustard Prepared, large milk bottle ioc
Corn Starch Pure, per package 35c
Jonas
of the Prohibition league nt the homo
of K. K. Altemose, on Hrook street last
night was larcrcly attended. Tho lawn
was prettily decorated for the occasion
with numerous Japanese lanterns. A
programme of vocal and Instrumental
selections was tendered which pleased
nil present. The selections by Miss
Sallle Price were especially pleasing
to her numerous friends In town who
were glad to welcome lier back among
them after a long absence. Uomcr
Reese, of West Scrantou, addressed,
those present, dwelling largely with
the work and scope of the league.
Jllss Laura Ruckalcw. who has been
the guest of Mrs. M. W. Chainberlln,
of Hlakoly street for several weeks,
leaves for White Haven this morning.
Kire Chief Teevan spent yesterday
at Lake Lodore.
John and Thomas Payton are at Fall
River, Mass., where they were called
by the death of their brother.
Mrs. Albert Mowery and son, Ira, are
visiting friends In South Canaan.
PARK PLACE.
Mr. nnd Mn. '. T. Miller have returned hnmo
from the l'jn-Amcrhan and arious other points
of intcrct.
iiurf si.iIinn U linm from school, tie ha4
tin attending a school of ilcultatiy at Welling
ton, 1). (.'.
Itohcrt Vail lias icturnol liome aflcr M-rcin!;
two ecus nith tho volunteer army in the Philip
plllfS
Mr. Harry Stan.hury l.i W.itlntr friend in
TiinUiannoek.
f!. rtncnfl... Cir,lt.p nt Vffl vllt merit Slin.
day with" Mln' liracc sicMrr, of Providence road.
OBITUARY.
PATRICK I.ANOAX, aged B5 years,
died yesterday morning nt ti o'clock
at his residence at filf. Birch street, af
ter a two weeks' Illness with dropsy.
Deceased waa an old resident of South
Scranton. He camo to this country
about thirty-eight years ago from Ire
land anil lived In this city since then,
lie Is survived by n widow nnd ono
daughter, Mrs. Andrew Foley. The
funeral will take place Thursday
morning at H o'clock, with services at
St. Peter's Cathedral. Interment will
he mado in the Cathedral cemetery.
PATRICK RAR1.F.TT, aged fll years,
died at Hillside Home yesterday. He
.as admitted May 10. 1S90. Nothing Ik
known of his relatives.
DEATHS IN PHILIPPINES.
General Chaffee on a Trip to the
North,
lly l.irliHhr Wire fmni The Associated I'refS.
Manila, July 15. Lieutenant Charles
R. Ramsay, of the Twenty-first In
fantry, who wan wounded In tho en
gagement near Llp.i, Province of Ha
tangas, early last month, Is dead.
Tho death Is also announced of Solon
F. Massey, formerly a lieutenant of ar
tillery, who was recently appointed
purchasing agent of the insular gov
ernment. General Chaffee Is visiting various
points on the railroad to tho north.
Tho United States army transport
Sumner, with convalescent soldiers on
board, has sailed for San Francisco.
WRECK OF STEAMER TANIS.
Disaster to a German Vessel Pro
ceeding to Montevideo.
Dy r.IiiltB Wire from The Associated Tress.
Hamburg, July 15. Captain May, of
tho German steamer Tanls, from Ham
burg June 21, for Montevideo, cables
that his vessel ran ashore at Punta
Mogotca and Is a total loss.
Her passengers and ciew are pro
ceeding from Montevideo.
GEN. WOOD OUT OF DANGER.
Despatch Received in Washington
Reports Him Recovering.
ny delusive Wire from The Associated Tress.
Washington, July U, A dispatch rrcehed by
Acting Adjutant General Ward announces that
General Wood, who lias been quite seriously III,
It out of danger,
THE BIG STORE.
Trunks
The Pan-American line of Trunks includes everything
that can be made for the comfort and convenience of trav
elers. There is what is called Dresser, The Skirt Trunk,
The French Compartment Steamer, in fact, everything to
please the eye and suit the purse. N
Suit Cases
as low as $ i. jo. Of course, it's only .cloth covered,
but you'll be surprised at the service it will give.
Something more durable is a leather case at
$$.oo.
f Are handy for various purposes; depends
r"5l 0"i on the size. You'll find them here in all
r styles, all sizes and all leathers. We'll tell
you about one today that's made well, looks well and wears
well; in n in., 12 in., 13 in., 14 in., 15 in., 16 in.; 79c, 89c,
98c, $1.15, $1.25 and $1.35.
Are in demand every minute of the day. The con
stant demand finds us always ready with the right
goods at rigUt prices. Today's ltet is interesting:
Long's
AN AUTOMOBILE IN FLAMES.
Exciting End of a Boston Physician's
Quiet Hide.
lly Exeliislve Wire from The Associated Pren.
Boston, July 13. On Blue Hill ave
nue, Dorchester, yesterday, a cloud of
flame seemed to shoot out of the
ground and hold Its form nnd color for
some moments. It was practically all
that was left of an automobile In
which Dr. Samuel Breck, :i2 Common
wealth avenue, left his home a few
hours before accompanied by his
coachman. Joseph Ducey. Dr. Breck
escaped with slight burns ri the
hands and a singed beard. Ducey
was severely burned on the face and
hands. The carriage was of buggy
pattern and valued at about $1,'.'00.
Dr. Brock says:
"We were riding ulong quietly and
slowly when we heard a pop, followed
by hissing. I had frequently heard the
same thing before. Ducey, however,
realized that something wns wrong,
qulcklj jumped out and endeavored to
turn off the gasolene. I smelt gaso
lene very strongly nnd Jumped out. I
had no sooner landed than the wagon
was enveloped In flames. It wns Im
possible to shut off the gasoline.
"Upon examining the ruins later, I
found that U14 two ends of the gaso
lene pipes wrc Imperfectly put to
gether and a stream of gasolene was
being forced out of a quarter Inch
pipe by a lxty pound pressure. If I
had remained In the carriage a few
seconds longer I would have been
burned alive."
MABEL STRONO DEAD.
Ended Her Career in St. Luke's Hos
pital. Dy F.telnslve Wire from Tim Associated Tress.
NVw York, July IS. Made! Slronc, of dee
land, O., who came to this cltv with Charles
Wlldrifk, who was arrested for fraud and sent
to the renitrnthry for lv months, died in St.
I.nke'a ho.pltal "cstcrdaj-.
Miss Stroncr was the diuehtcr of .1 wealthy
Cleceland man. She Ilced with Wlldrlek at a
hotel in tlila city until he was arrested for d.
frsudins the proprietor Iru the payment of his
Mil. Her father caiv" to this rlty and tried tn
cet her lo bo home ulth Mm, h" the refused anj
was taken to St. Luke's hospital.
CAPTAIN GRIFFIN CENSURED.
Not Held Criminally, However, for
Northfleld Disaster.
Dy Kxeluslce Wire from The Associated Tress.
New York, July 15. The Jurv In the Inquest
Into the Northfleld Mauch Chunk frrrcho.it disas
ter in this harhor. In which seceral lives were
lo.t, returned a crdlrt today rxonrrjllnc Cap
tain .lohtwon, of the Northfleld, and cenMirine
C'an'nin S.vhcster ('. (Irllfln, of the Mauch Chunk.
Captain firlffln Is not held to hie been crimi
nally ncsllcent, however. The Jury reported
Captain Johnson and the Northfleld had the rlcht
of wav and recommends that leclslalion te emit
d tlNini; rules for tho Romnmcnt of ferry
boats. m
PORTO RICAN POSTAL THEFT.
Assistant at Mameyes Arrested for
Stealing Letters.
Py Exclusive Wire from The Associated Tress.
Washington, July 15. A rablrenm received
at the postoftlce department today from San Juan
announces tho arrest on July 10 ef Itlcardo
Navarex Dlcera, assistant postmiter t Mameyes,
I'oito nico, for stcallnv leliei. containing wim
bles enclosures.
Sheldon Axlo Works Closed.
n.v Kxeluslce Wire from The Associated Trcij.
WilkesBarre, JulylS. The Sheldon .Ule works,
eniploilne 1.2W men, posted notices tonight that
work would be suspended until further notice.
The nrrmen In the employ of tU" company had
made a demand for an eight-hour day and were
expected to go on strike tomorrow.
Shamrock II Wins tho Race.
Potliesay, Firth of (Iwlc. July IS. In a trial
race today between the Mpton yachts, the Sham,
rock II, America's cup challenger, and the Sham
rock I, challenger for the clip In 1'A the for
mer won over a thirty-six mile courts by one
minute and forty seconds.
Waitress Stabbed to Doath.
New York, July 15,-Kalle MacVeagh, a wait.
ress, was stabbed to death today by Mary Jen-
nlnmr alto a wsllress. Tlie itjbhlm u-i. hA r.
suit of a trivial csiarrel.
SCRANTON, PA.
In complete assortment, all grades
and sizes, at prices ranging from
$?.oo up.
In all styles and
sizes.someashigh
as $10.00, others
Soap Fairbanks, Ark brand, 10 oz size
wrapper, lobars 35c
Cottolene Per pail 33c
Shredded Whole Wheat Biscuit 11c
Ginger Snaps Per pound 6c
Tea Fancy Oolong, per lb 35c
Coffee Gradarilla brand, extra fancy 35c
Catsup 1 gallon jugs . 69c
Olives Picnic size or stuffed, per bottle .... ioc
Pickles Mrs. Jayne's, sweet or sour, per
bottle 15c, 35c, 30c
Health Food Ralston ; ioc
Sons
DOWNPOUR IN CAROLINA.
Thirty - six Hours Rain Severe
Storm in Elberton, Georgia,
Dy KicltistiG Wire from The Associated Trees.
Raleigh, N. ('., July 15. The down
pour of rain Friday night. Saturday
and Saturday night was disastrous to
farms and rallw'ays yesterday. Tha
streams are flooded. All farm work la
at an end for the time.
Klhorton, Oa July 15. Four Inches
of rain fell here yesterday. Many trees
and outhouses wero blown down and
crops beaten to the ground. Lightning
Injured tho steeple of the Methodist
church and struck several barns.
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700 WERE KILLED IN JAVA.
ny 1'Aclinico Wire iom The Associated Tress.
Tacoina, Wash., July 15. Details
have come from northern Java of the
eiuptlon of tho volcano Kloet last
month. For ilfty miles around, all tho
coffee plantations and other estates
were destroyed by showers of ashes
and stones and streams of lava and
hot mud. Seven hundred natives and
a number of ICutopeans perished.
SCHEEPER'S LAAGER CAPTURED
Py I.xclti-ltp Wire from The AvnicuUd 1'rcs.s.
(Jraaf-Relnet, Capo Colony. July 15.
Col. Scobell's column surprised nnd
captured Scheeper's laager at Camde
boo, July II, taking thirty-one prison
ers nnd capturing a quantity of ammu
nition and stores. Schccpor, with tha
bulk of his commando, escaped.
There were no British casualties.
Most of the prisoners are rebels.
STRICT RULES OF RUSSIA.
Some Facts About the Personality of
the Czar.
The czar has just celebrated his 31st
birthday. lie Is probably the most
powerful man of his ago that the world
has known In our time. To bo ruler
of ino.000,000 of the human race at 26
Is an experience which has come to
only ono living man which has come,
perhaps, to only one man t-lnce tho
world began. At that age Nicholas
II became emperor of Russia. Of tho
l,50ri,000,00ii people on the face of tho
earth one In twelve bowed down to this
young man, at whose bidding li.500.000
men would rise In arms. Those who
know the czar assert that he Is tho
most lovable of men, sensitive tn a
high degree, living a quiet family life,
with a passlonnto love of home and
children, yet weighed down with tho
coies of empire-. He longs . to bo
known, say Ills friends, ns "Nicholas
the I'.dticatnr." Ho Is an Insoluble par
adox, whose act ono day f.epms quita
Inconsistent with his act another day.
But the truth la said tu bo that tho
young emperor Is overwhelmed by tha
appalling responsibility that rests upon
him, and that half the acts committed
In his name are not his arts nt all.
"The czar," said one who knows him,
"know less about Russia than many a
foreigner." At the beginning of hla
reign Nicholas put himself on the slda
of common sense in the army by set
ting the oillcers an example which
they are not likely to forget. A youns
lieutenant had offended his colleagues
by riding In a tram down to the bar
racks. "Gentlemen." said tho em
peror, "I fear that to ride In a tram
Is considered beneath the dignity of
an officer in your regiment. I am your
colonel and I havo Just been riding In
a tram. Do you wish me to send in
my papers?" This little speech settled
tho matter nnd tho regiment has losl
its snobbishness since then.
Nicholas II. holds a colonelcy In th
British army. An Interesting story la
told In connection with his appoint
ment. The head of the war ofllco was
present when Queen Victoria suggested
that the czar should bo made a British
colonel, and It Is said that ho spent
some time In trying to persuade thi
queon thnt such a course was Impos.
slble, Inasmuch as every other crowned
head In Kuropo would expect the sam
honor. Queen Victoria listened pa
tlently, nnd then said quietly: "It. may
be Impossible, but It will have to hi
dono all the aaine."
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