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DENIED ALL
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XS. BlSQXWAY'S TBSTIMONY
Mf DZV0B0B CAM.
.WitMu.tor the Llhellant, She Bayi,
TMtlld to a Series, of Occurrences
Tkt, ,Ver Purely Imaginary.
Claude Newton Went .on the Stand
a4 Denied Sjieciflcally All of the
Instances of Intimacy with Xrs.
SUdgeway Which Were Recited.
" Ooes to Jury Today.
All nt tho evidence In the divorce
case of E. H. Ridgeway against Mary
fthtgeway has been heard and this
morning the attorneys will make their
arguments to tho court. The feature
of yesterday's session was tne testi
mony of Mrs. Ridge way who denied
specifically rII the charges of Intimacy
with Claude Newton, who was cm
ployed by her husband during the sum-
mr of 1MMI.
When court opened In the morning
Attorney. Joseoh O'Brien resumed his
cross-examination of Mrs.. Mary
Lamoreaux, "who was employed as a
servant by the Rldgeways during the
von.. lAflO. Khe Htitrk resolutely to the
story she told the preceding afternoon
during ner examination in cnuu.
Lafayette Brownell was the next wit
ness sworn. He lives at Dundaff and
during the summer of 1900 was em
ployed by Ridgeway to construct a new
house about 100 feet from the then
pwrav ppslrtnee. The understand
ing was that he Bhould be driven to
his mime early Saturday nignt.
CAME THROUGH WINDOW.
On one occasion there was no 'one to
drive him home and ho looked around
the place for Claude Newton but could
not find' him. He went back to his
work on the house and soon afterwards
saw Newton Jump. out of a window of
that this was a window in the room
occupied by the servant and that tne
only way to reach It was by going
through Mrs. Rldgeway's room.
Ridgeway was called to prove that he
resides in Benton township and has
voted there ever since November, 1900.
Before his wife left him they resided
Just across the line in lienox, busque
kanna nmilltv
Thomas Williams testified that he
was a farm hand on Rldgeway'3 place
ana Trequentiy at meai times, wneu
'Ridgeway was away from home, he
discovered Mrs. Ridgeway and New
ton exchanging winks and slyly kick
ing each other beneath the table.
hb thmicrht thin most extraordinary.
One day while he and Newton were
planting corn, Mrs. Ridgeway came out
to them with a drink of water and
then she sat down alongside of New
ton and they chatted ror some time,
while the witness went on with the
cornplantlng.
SKINNARD'S TESTIMONY.
William Skinnard, another of the
hired men, who was Newton's compan
ion when they went to Pratt's grove
near Hopbottom on July 4, 1900, testi
fled to seeing Mrs. Ridgeway and NeW'
ton'-; in a carriage in the grove about
10.30'that night and also described the
homeward journey in much the same
way as, Mrs. Lamoreaux did. Several
times he was looking ror Newton aur
ing the succeeding summer to get his
assistance in doing some work and on
these occasions founcL. him in Mrs,
Rldgeway's bed chamber. She was
liahtjy clad. Skinnard also described
the scene in the sitting room told of
by Mrs. Lamoreaux when Mrs. Ridge
way and Newton were on the coucn.
the former attired In a night robe. He
heard a noise in the room and went In
to ascertain the cause. With this evi
dence the llbellant rested his case and
Attorney R, H. Holgatc opened for the
defense.
Mrs. Ridgeway was the first witness
called and her examination was con
ducted by Attorney Joseph O'Brien. He
led her carefully over all of the events
testified to by the witnesses for the
llbellant. She was not with Newton
In a carriage in Pratt's grove on the
night of July i, but he drove her and
her nephew home because the night
was stormy and the horse apt to be
"skittish." in a most emphatic way
he denied ever having had any unlaw
ful relations with Newton. She said
he, was never in her bed chamber, that
she was not in the dark room with him
as testified to by Mrs. Lamoreaux and
that the story told by the servant and
Skinnard about her being on the
couch In the sitting room with Newton
was Action. The couch, she said, was
In the form of a settee. The head and
foot rose to a height!) of about two feet
and there was about four feet of space
between them. The back was straight.
Tje couch was less than two feet wide,
WHY SHE- LEFT RIDGEWAY.
She said sfie left her husband be
cause of his unklndness to her, He
would not speak to her, tako her any
where or treat her as a husband should.
She left Ms home jiout 3 o'clock on
the afternoon of Nt; 1. Newton left
on the previous day, pis term of ser
vices with her husband having ex
pired. On cross-examination Major
Warren tried to show that In the de
sertion proceedings she Instituted some
time ago, Bhe testified that she thought
she left her husband's house toward
evening on October 31.
i The effort of Major Warren yester
day to get her to admit that she left
about the same time as Newton was
fruitless. She Insisted that it was the
afterrtoon of the following day, She
WAMf h.n nafAnl'il tinllnfv allft e.llfl
and Newton was at the home of his
parents a mile away, She saw him oc
caslonally and vlitted at his home and
he at hers. They talked several times
recently about the divorce case, she
admitted. Since she left her husband's
house she has never been back but
once and then her husband was not at
home. She had carted off the articles
in the house she believed to be her
own. Among the articles taken was
the tilting room couch. It is now at
the home of her parents and both her
father and mother testified that It is
not such an article of furniture as a
person coma no on. They also testinea
tliat It Is very narrow.
There was a stir In the audience
when the name "Claude Newton" was
called and a tall young man came for-
PP
Vaally Convinced,
If some one should tell you fifty times
that Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves
rheumatic pains and that many have
been permanently cured by It, you
might still be only half convinced. Give
that liniment a trial, however, and ex
perience the quick relief from pajn
which It affords, and you would be fully
MtlpfUd of its great value. 25 and 60
ait hettlea fer sale by all druft lata.
ward and was sworn. He is a young
man of 23, bright and Intelligent and
not bad looking. He gave his testimony
In a very straightforward manner.
KNEW HIM SINCE BOYHOOD.
His folks now live at East Rush,
Susquehanna county, and he Is em
ployed at the Blakely poor farm. In
1000 his folks lived at Benton not far
from' the Lewis place. He has known
Mrs. Ridgeway since he was a little
boy. He corroborated Mrs. Ridgeway
about the occurrences of July 4 and
denied that then or at any other time
had he Improper relations with her.
He denied being In her bed room, In
the dark room and on the couch In the
sitting room with her and also denied
that Brownell saw him emerge from
the window of the servant's room. His
relations with his employer's wife had
always been of the most proper char
acter and there had never been any
thing even In the way of great famil
iar between them. Why Mrs. Lamor
eaux, Skinnard. Lafayette, Brownell,
and Thomas Williams should have tes
tified as they did he could not under
stand. None of them were unfriendly
to him so far as he knew.
Hamilton Gaumaer was called to
prove that Rldgeway's residence Is In
Susquehanna county because he was
sick at Gaumaer's place last summer
but the court would not permit the evl
dence. On motion of the attorneys for
Mrs. Ridgeway the testimony as to
cruel treatment will be taken from tho
jury, that charge not having been made
out. Unfaithfulness is now the only
charge for the jurors to consider.
The closing address for the defense
will be made today by Attorney Jos,
eph O'Brien. Major Warren will make
the argument for the llbellant. The
case will probably get to the Jury about
noon.
Verdicts for the Company.
Yesterday morning the jury i in the
cases of Miss Alice Dunn and her
mother, Mrs. Alice Barron, against the
Scranton Railway company for dum
ages, returned verdicts In favor of the
defendant company.
The trial of the case of Emerson &
Fisher company against William Bright
was resumed yesterday morning, but
later In the day an agreement was
reached by the parties and in. accord
ance with it a verdict of S76.70 was
directed from the bench.
Hans Tasklesen said he went to board
with Mary and Henry Biglow and left
a bicycle as security. After boarding
for three days he left, but the Biglows
would not give up the bicycle. They
did not appear yesterday to defend the
suit against them, and a verdict of $21.
3" In favor of the plaintiff was returned.
John J. Murphy sued Patrick Flnnerty
to collect S60.40, and the case went to
the jury late in the afternoon. All of
the jurrors not engaged in that or the
Ridgeway case were discharged from
further attendance at court.
Divorce Hatters.
Mrs. Cloe A. Schriver sued yesterday
for a divorce from George H. Schriver,
to whom fehe was married May 20, 1S97.
She says her husband offered such in
dignities to her that her condition was
intolerable and she had to withdraw
from his home.
Margaret Reese asks the court to de
clare null and void her marriage to
John O. Reese. They were wedded April
15, 1901, in Avoca, and for some time
afterwards lived In Mooslc, where, Mrs.
Reese says, she discovered that her
husband had another wife living, whom
he wedded prior to his marriage to her
and from whom he had not been di
vorced. She thereupon left him, and
now asks the court to declare her mar
riage to him null and void.
In Orphans' Court.
In the Orphans' court, yesterday,
Judge A. A. Vosburg handed down ad
judications and reports as auditing
judge in the estate of James M. Ever
hart, deceased, in which the fund for
distribution as awarded to the original
heirs, being the five children of his
brother, John Everhart, the four chil
dren of his brother, William Everhart,
one child of his brother, Samuel Ever
hart, three children of his sister, Eve
lyn, and to Dr. I. F. Everhart. I. H.
Burns appeared for the accountant.
In the estate of Martha Moore, a
minor, adjudication was handed down,
awarding the fund for distribution to
the ward, Martha Moore, who is now
of age, after deducting certain preferred
claims. P. W. Stokes appeared as at
torney for the accountant.
In i the estate of Andrew Watts, de
ceased, adjudication was handed down
in which the fund for distribution is
awarded, nfter the payment of certain
claims, to the devisees under the will
of tho testator. C. H. Welles appeared
for the accountant.
Tomorrow there will be a session of
the Orphans' court In the Orphans'
court room at 10 o'clock, at which time
all accounts of executors, administra
tors and guardians which were con
firmed nisi, at the beginning of the
term, will come up for examination and
final confirmation.
Sheriff's Seeds Acknowledged.
In open court yesterday Sheriff
Schadt acknowledged the following
deeds:
Property of B. K. Leonard, in Scranton,
to AV. W. and B, M. Winton, for $14,100.
Property of Bridget and P. J. McAn
drew, In Scranton, to John P. Cunnlns
ham, for KJ4.83.
Property of Sarah Ann and John Bow
en, in Scranton, to German Building as
sociation, for $89,61.
Property of Lowell M. Gates, in Scran
ton, to Helen D. Gates, for 7tf.u0.
Property of William Mrtater, In Scran
ton, to George M. Okcll, attorney, for
1118.75.
Property of Lackawanna Silk company,
In Tayjor. to James A. Linen, for $13,700.
Property of John H. Thomas, in Car
bondale, to Mary Ann Jones, for $I7.S0.
Property of Patrick J. Newcomu. In
Dunmoro, to Thomas J. Diigsan, for $00.
Property of, Michael Grccula, in Old
Forge, to G'jimiin Building association,
for $475.
Property of Michael Kywlckl, In Prlce
burg, to Frances Kyriockl, for $16.7J.
Property of James White and Peter Van
Nort, administrators, In Prlceburg, to
German Building association, for $4tU6.
Property of Andrew Ifarwln. in .Price
burg, to M. Lange, for $67,
Property of Mary Ellon and James p.
Jordan, In Scranton, to stato Capitol Hav
ings and Loan association, for $1,995.
Property of James B. and Chloo Wood,
In Carbondale, to Emily G. Morse, for
$87.61.
Property of Frank J. Dines, administra
tor. In Scranton, to Emma J. Dings, for
$46.81.
Property of Caroline Cammer, execu
trix, In Scranton, to A. P. Dean, for
$108.57,
Property of Charles Knnwles, t al,, In
Scranton, to David G. McConnell, for
$93.94.
Property of Harry M. Brewer, In Scran
ton, to David G. McConnell, for $71.08.
Property of Laurled Sons' Silk company,
In Taylor, to William T. Davis, trustee,
for $4,923.
Dr. Llndabury, Surgeon, diseases of
women a specialty, 215 Connell building.
Hours: Ua. m. toip. rn.; 7 to 8.30 p.m.
NEW OFFICERS
FOR THE UNION
,
CLOSING SESSION OF DIOCESAN
CONVENTION.
Her. T. J, McManus Chosen Presi
dentSecretary Timothy Burke
Xad No Opposition for Re-election.
Report of the Committee on Re
Tislon of the Constitution Was
Adopted Resolutions Recommend
Some Radical Departures in the
Temperance Movement.
TJie second day's session of tho C. T.
A. U. convention of the Scranton dio
cese opened at 8 o'clock yesterday
morning In Olyphant, with a (high mass
at St. Patrick's Catholic church, cele
brated by the spiritual director, Rev,
J. J. McCabe, of Auburn Centre, for
the repose of the souls of tho -departed
members.
The convention proper resumed Its
session at 9.40 o'clock, with prayer by
Rev. J. J. Curran, the president. The
first order of business was the consid
eration of the constitutional amend'
ments, and In order to expcdlate mat'
tcrs, the president suggested the selec
tlon of a special committee to tako
charge of the amendments, and report
back to the convention within an hour.
The committee Included the original
committee on constitutional amend
ments, and two representatives from
each of the four districts. They were
as follows:
First District John A. Illley, Arch'
bald; John McDonnell, Forest City; Ber
nard Kelly, Carbondalc.
Second District James C. Gallagher and
Walter McNichols, West Scranton; Will
iam Daniels, South Scranton.
Third District Charles Lavin, Wilkes
Barre; S. J. Connors, Wilkcs-Barro; J. F,
McGroarty, Kingston.
Fourth District Alexander Mulhcrln
and George McLoughlln, Frccland; James
Duggan, Hazlcton.
After the committee retired, Rev. T.
F. Coffee, of Carbondale, vicar general
of the Scranton diocese, was called
upon to address the convention. He
said he was thankful for the opportun
ity to say a few words to tho dele
gates on the occasion of the annual
gathering. "There is a great deal to
do," he said, "and In your deliberations
try to please God and carry out his
work."
COMMITTEE NAMED.
After singing "Come Back to Erin"
and "Nearer My God to Thee," the
suggestions embodied in the president's
report of Wednesday, regarding the ad
visability of reclaiming the Dunmore
and Plttston societies, and have dele
gates attend the annual state conven
tion and endeavor to enlist them In the
union, were taken up. A committee of
flvo was selected to take up these sug
gestions, the members named being
M. J. O'Toole, Scranton; James Mar-
ley, Wllkes-Barre; William Daniels,
South Scranton; James Mullahy,
Kingston; C. W. Baxter, North Scran
ton. Solos were then rendered by Miss Lll-
lie Gallagher, Margaret Gaughan, and
Annie Gallagher, of Wllkes-Barre.
President Curran then called for sug'
gestions from delegates for the promo
tion of the cause of total abstinence.
Morris Duggan, of South Scranton,
started the fireworks by suggesting the
advisability of adding an insurance
feature to the union. President Cur
ran introduced the idea of inaugurat
ing a voluntary contribution of ten
cents by each member in itho diocese
for the creation of the death benefit
fund. After a lengthy discussion the
project was defeated.
The special committee on constitu
tional amendments made a majority
report through their chairman, B. A,
Kelly, of Carbondale. It favored tho
adoption of all the proposed amend
ments, with the exception of the one
favoring the selection of delegates at
large by the board of government, and
the lidding of tho convention bl-an
nually. They also reported an addl
tional amendment to the effect that
hereafter no person shall hold member
ship in more than one society in the
union.
MINORITY REPORT.
Delegate Connors, of Wllkes-Barre,
submitted a minority icport in which
objections were made to a number of
the proposed amendments. Both re
ports created much discussion from tho
delegates, and a motion was flnaliy
made that the convention adopt the
majority report. While the discussion
on this motion was at Its height, the
convention adjourned for dinner.
When the convention resumed busi
ness the consideration of the report ot
the committee on constututionul
amendments was again taken up.
The motion for 'adoption of the major
ity report finally prevailed.
The committee on resolutions then
made its report, and they were adopt
ed as read, and recommendations ac
cepted. The commlttco consists ot
Rev. J. V. Moyhin, chairman; J. C.
Gallagher, B. A. Kelly and James
Duggan.
Tho total abstinence movement being
essentially a work closely allied to the
advancement of religion, public morals
and good citizenship, those Interested In
securing for the human raco the things
noble and good in life will And In Us prac
tice and promulgation a powerful ally.
While wo deploro many of the distressing
conditions that surround us which tend
to fasten tho gilp of lntemperanco on our
people, wo rcjolco that bo many gooj
agencies tiro nt work which bid fuir to
eventually uproot and forever banish tho
evil.
It is thorcforo with pride and plcasuro
that we, tho delegates assembled at tho
twentioh annual convention of tho Cath
olic Total Abstinence societies of tho dio
cese of Scranton,' al Olyphant, call atten
tion to tho great work for God, mankind
and country being performed by our so
clotles. That In tliq propagation of this
THE BREAKFAST CUP.
Can Bring Joy or Trouble,
Change In food and drink will some
times make over even elderly people
and restore them to natural health.
A man of 70 writes that at the age
of 60 he began to break down and was
a partial Invalid until 67, when he con
cluded that coffeo was one of the prime
causes of his sickness, and began us
ing Postum Food Coffee in Its place
with Grape-Nuts Breakfast Food and
some fruit at hip meals.
He says, "Now at the ago of 70 I am
as strong and hearty as I was at 60.
I would not go hack to my old mode
of living for a hundred thousand dol
lars." This man was a pioneer in Illinois In
1837, later on was an early settler In
North Dakota. He requests that his
name shall not appear lb print. Name
given by Postum Co., Battlo Creek,
Mich.
cftUso wo recognize that our work was
directed by an oil wise God and fostered
by that greatest of nil Influences our Holy
Mother tho Catholic church, through tho
kind offices of tho Holy Father Leo XIIT,
our beloved bishop, Rt. Rev. M..J. Hobiill,
nnd tho other clergymen of tho Scranton
diocese.
PRESIDENT COMMENDED.
Resolved, Thnt wo heartily commond
the work of our president, Rev. J. J, Cur
ran, In propagating tho Interests of tho
organization in Wllkes-Bnrro by tho for
mation of now societies and tho kindly
nld ho extended In thnt connection to
other sections of tho diocese.
Resolved, Thnt nn effort be mado to or
ganize nil non-English speaking Catholics
In the total abstlncnco societies, and that
to that end our Itt. Rev. Bishop nnd tho
pastors of the parishes referred to bo con
ferred with nnd thq best moans posstblo
for the tarrying of tho provisions of this
resolution Into effect bo made.
That wo bollevo tho pledging of all
such Catholics, und tho taking 'of tho
sumo Into our movement will tend to pro
mote them morally, mentnlly and so
cially; solidify our Catholic brothrcn in
tho faith and render them moro cognizant
of and better able to perform their duties
ns American citizens. Tho total abstl
ncnco plcdgo tends to mako men upright,
honorablo and virtuous, and It Is our sin
cere wish to extend that form propagated
by tho Catholic Total Abstinence socie
ties to Catholics of ovcry nationality and
condition In life.
That to properly consummate this work,
wo recommend tho appointment of a com
mlttco of ton or moro delegates from tho
convention, representing different sec
tions of the dloccsc, to confer with tho
pastors of tho parishes thus affected nnd
plan for tho Immediate organization of
tlie members or each Hock. That ciicli
delegate appointed have with tho co
operation of the presidents of tho local
societies the privilege to appoint four oth
ers In the field assigned him to aid In
this work.
Resolved, That wo favor tho organiza
tion of Catholic oYung Men's soclotlcs in
different parishes nnd communities with
buildings for tho proper accommodation
of tho same nnd entertainment of the
members. That these Institutions com
prehend every means conducive to tho up
building, enlightenment and culturo of
our Catholic population nnd bo under
proper dlsclpllno and direction.
That tho central building wo recom
mend be located In tho city wherein tho
Rt. Rev. Bishop of tho diocese has his
residence; that it may bo under his direc
tion and caro and branches stationed In
different sections In conformity wltn'tho
needs of tho localities and the ability ol
tho Catholic population to maintain tho
same.
FOR A CLUB HOUSE.
That in this connection wo commend
and heartily ondorso tho action ot Rt.
Rov. Bishop M. J. Tloban in forming.the
Young Women's club in Scranton, and
securing a building for tho accommoda
tion and entertainment of Its members.
That we commend to him tho advisability
of taking similar action with respect to
tho young men1 in line with tho matter
herein proposed. That wo further en
dorse tho work of Rev. P. .1. Murphy, the
belover pastor of tho Olyphant Catholic
church in tho same direction and suggest
that all Catholics in his palish, give htm
every aid in tliclr power to erect a cen
tral building there to bo dedicated to tho
upbuilding and education of their Cath
olic citizens.
That a committee bo named from this
convention to confer with tho Rt. Rov.
Bishop M. J. Ilobnn in this matter, and
deviso ways and means for making this
project a rcalltj- and that tho said com
mittee have general piivileges and bo
guided in their work by tho bishop nnd
tako such steps as he may deem advis
able. Whereas, The delegates of tho miners'
convention held recently at Hazlcton
voted a suspension of labor In tho anthra
cite coal regions, and since at their re
quest tho miners havo quit work with
tho expectation of bettering their condi-'
t on. be it
Resolved, That tho delegates ot the
Scranton Diocesan Catholic Total Absti
nence union convention held at Olyphant,
Pa., heartily sympathize with tho minors
in their reasonable demands for jnsllco
and recognition at tho hands or tho mlna
owners.
Resolved, That we counsel tho men to
maintain law and order during the slrine,
and earnestly hope that the present diffi
culty existing between tho operator and
miners bo amicable adjusted; and pcaco
nnd harmony may once moro bo restored
in this valley.
OTHER FEATURES.
Tho remainder of the resolutions rcc
ognize and commend the organization
of luvenile sorieties of both sexes: tho
pledging of children in the parochial
schools: and members or cnurcnes; en
dorse the projected labor bureau; the
plan of having drilled organizations as
sociated with the union; give aid to tho
First Regiment of C. T. A. Lancers; ex
tend thanks to tho members nnd friends
of Olyphant society and parish for hos
pitality, and to the press in general for
generous reports of proceedings.
The committee on ways and means
recommended that $50 be appropriated
to each district to further the cause of
total abstinence. The charter of the
national union was adopted. A com
mittee of five was delegated to writ
the history of the Scranton Diocesan
union, with M. J. O'Toole ns chairman.
The commltees referred to In the reso
lutions wero then suggested, nnd ap
pointed later.
J. C.'Gnllnghcr nominated West Scran
ton ns the place for holding the October
10 parade, and it was unanimously
choben. Tho selection of olllccrs was
then taken up. Thomas Mooncy, of Car
bondale; John Foley, of Scranton, and
John McKunc, of Avoca, were appointed
tellers.
Rev. J. V. Moylan nominated Rev. P.
J. McManus, of Green Rldgo, for presi
dent, seconded by Rev. J. J. Curran.
The nomination was made by acclama
tion, amid the greatest enthusiasm.
"Father Pat," as he was familiarly
called, accepted the honor in u most
sincere and earnest speech. He advo
cated the first cause of total abstinence
nnd need of earnest work In tho cause,
His election was also iimdc uiuuil
mously. VICE-PRESIDENTS,
For first vice-president the names of
William R. Gllroy, of Archlmld. and
Morris Duggan, of South Scrunton,
wero submitted, Tho former received
90, the latter 52 votes,
For second vice-president, M, J,
Hornn, of Carbondale, received 67 votes
and M. S. Lavelle, of West Scranton, 79
votes.
For third vice-president, Mrs, Charles
Lasher, of West Scranton, was chosen
unanimously.
Spiritual Director Rev. J, J. Mc.Cabo,
Auburn Centre, holds over by appoint
ment. For treasurer, Junies F, Marley,
of Wilkcs-Barre, and William Peel, of
Carbondale, wero nominated, Peel was
elected. Timothy Burke, of Scranton,
was re-elected secretary, No opposi
tion. The delegates to tho national
convention are; Walter McNichols, of
Hyde Park; new Futher Moore, of
Freelanil, and Charles Lavin. of Wllkes
Barre. The next convention will be hold
ut Jermyn.
Tho thirty-third anniversary of the
Olyphant C, Y. M. T, A, nnd B. society
was observed last evening by the pres
entation of the drama, "The True Irish
Hero," b tho Lyceum Stock company,
under the direction of Will F. Burke, of
Scranton,
BXardy Rose and Hydrangeas
At Clark's, florist.
WILL SURPASS
PREDECESSORS
GREAT EISTEDDFOD OF NEXT
WEEK IN THIS CITY.
Thero Are Four Competitors for the
Chief Contest, Which Is for Mixed
Choruses of from 150 to 175
Voices Thore Are Six Entries in
male Chorus Competition Hon. H.
M. Edwards, and T. F. Williams,
of, New CaBtle, Will Be the Con
ductors. s
In 18D7 nt Denver was held the biggest
eisteddfod thnt ever took place In the
United States. At this eisteddfod tho
attendance averaged 5,000! the number
of literary competitions was 88, nnd
thero wero 2.000 musical contestants.
Tho national eisteddfod to bo held
hero Memorial Day will to a positive
certninty eclipse the Denver affair in
all three of those particulars. Tho ar
mory has 4,000 chairs, besides seats In
the galleries for 1,000 more. The eis
teddfod commlttco Is putting In 1,500
extra chairs. As against tho eighty
eight literary competitors at Denver,
the Scranton eisteddfod has 146. The
number of musical contestants is esti
mated at 2,500.
Fifteen essays of 5,000 words each,
nnd ten novels of 10,000 words each aro
among the contributions from tho con
testants in tho literary denartment.
The far-renchlng Interest manifested In
tho competitions Is illustrated by tho
fact that essays, novels, poems and the
like have been submitted from Wales,
New Orleans, San Francisco, Tacoma
and Denver.
Four competitors have entered in the
chief contest. This Is for mixed cho
ruses of from 150 to 175 voices. The
first prize is $1,000, and the second,
$250. The Utico. Philharmonic society,
T. J. Dunlels, conductor; the Scranton
Choral union, Lewis Davis, conductor:
Wllkes-Barre Choral union, John Lloyd
Evans, conductor; Northampton Cho
ral union, of Bangor, G. Johns, conduc
tor, aro tho entries. The three out-of-town
choruses will run special excur
sions to the eisteddfod. The Utlca peo
ple have sent word they will come 600
strong.
The male chorus competition for 50
voices or more, for prices of $300 und
$100, has the following entries: North
End Glee club, of Scranton; Arion so
ciety, of Utica; Oxford Glee society,
of Scranton; tho Gwcnts, of Kingston;
the Dr. Mason Glep club, of Wllkes
Barre; the Newcastle Male chorus, of
Newcastle, Pa., and the Bangor. Mule
chorus, of Bangor.
Four ladles choruses of from 50 to
65 voices nre entered for the $300 and
$100 prizes. They are the Cecillans, of
Utica: the Ladles' Choral union, of
Scranton; the Cecillans, of Wllkes
Barre, and the Mcrmonds, of Bangor.
Prize trophies valued at $1,000. con
sisting of sterling silver punch bowls,
will bo contested for by the German
singing societies. The entries are not
yet complete. One of the competitors
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will be tho Arion society, of Brooklyn,
the winners of the Kaiser Wilhelm tro
phy, in the recent national saengerfest.
The contestants In the quartette,
duet and solo competitions are num
bered by the score. Preliminary con
tests will be conducted in all the minor
competitions, so that not more than
three contestants shall appear before
the audience.
President Judge H. M. Edwards and
T. P. Williams, of Newcastle, will be
the conductors. The adjudicators of
music aro: Walter Damrosch, of New
Yorok; J. W. Parson Price, of New
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