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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04
Growth Of the English Language.

1t takes child several years to acquire
1000 words. The average illiterate person
never uses more than from 1000 to 1900
words. Intelligent persons, even those en-
gagged in the learned professions, do not
make use Of more than from 6,OO0 to 5000
words all told, although there are properly
belonging to the English language over
225, 600. Of course this is exclusive of the
Latin technical words, which are not, prop
erly speaking, English, although they are
used as part of the language.
There is large number of words which
until recently have escaped the attention
Of photographers. In the text of the En-
cyclopedia Britannica there are 10, 900 words
which have never been formally entered
and defined in any dictionary. In the Cent
ury Dictionary there are 70, 900 words found
in no other. This fact shows the unrealized
wealth Of the English language And, by
the by, here is a statement which is not
without interest. There is not today any
man living who is sufficiently learned TO
write one average page of the 1000 pages
of the Century Dictionary. DIR. Cones in
Chicago Post.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04
Dut they mark the men. Among us 1t is

but they mark the men. Among us 1t is
the man who wears the ring"
"Oh, l see? That is new lightl'' said
the Englishman, taking the mans large
left hand, on whose fourth finger was
plain solid gold ring. '1That is your we'd
ding ring, them"
mai, naiP' he replied laughing and
blushing. ''That means have got to be
marriedl'
"And then what becomes of itp''
1--WE put it on the right hand instead of
the left" said the Norwegian, holding out
his hand to bid the Englishman "Godt
nat"
Then, as be was closing the door behind
him, he said in confidential tones, "Yis,
that young lady who was talking to you is
going to marry me next month!"-Youth's
Companion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04
Cost Of the Garfield Monument.

Mr.. Aldrich, managing editor of the
Cleveland Plain Dealer, writes: 'The entire
amount expended ON the Garfield monu-
ment, including grading, sodding, Tagging
and general improvements about the site,
was sl5o,0OO. Subscriptions amounted to
sl34, ,755, but the interest swelled It to the
required sum. Contract was let Oct. 5,
1886; construction began spring Of 1885;
dedicated May 30, 1890"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04
SHOULDERS ON THE SLANT.
The Newest Puns Are Innocent of Gathers
at the Top.

Inc newest fuHB Are innocent OF GatnerB
at the Top.
1t is evident that sloping shoulders are
to be tho fashion for some time to come
Sleeves began to come down from their
lofty position over a year ago, and this sea-
son marks another stage in their descent
The newest putfs are cut in circular form,
so that while they are full around the ell
bow they are quite innocent of gathers at
the top. A style Of sleeve is now shown
in which the upper part Is laid in fat
tucks and is sufficiently elongated to ex-
tend completely over the shoulder and up
to the collar. This gives the slanting eff
feet with vengeance, and if it were not
a fashionable novelty it would be consid-
cred ugly, but no doubt we shall soon be-
come used to it. 1t is suitable mode for
the woman with broad, square shoulders,
who, so long the accepted mold of form,
finds herself suddenly bereft Of her prestige
and under the necessity of Stimulating the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04

Soranton-F. P. Price, Washington avenue
Gold Medal Brand.
punmore-F P. Price Gold Medal Brand.
Dunmors-F y. ID. Manley. Superlative Brand.
Hyde Psrk-Carson q Davis, Washburn st.
Gold Medal Brand Joseph A. Nears, Main
avenue, SupOrlative brand.
Green Ridge A.I,:Spencer.G Gold Medal Brand
]. 7. McHale, Superlative.
observation-disclosures 8 ChsppelL N Main ave-
nue., Superlatiys Brandy. J. Gillespie. W.
Market street, Gold Medal Brand
OlyphAnt-Janos Jordan. SuperlatiNe Brand
Peckville-shaffor % Keissr. Superlative.
Jermyn-C. y. Winters & Co. Superalatlve.
Arohbald-Jones, Simpson & Co, Gold Medal.
Carbondnlo-R g. CLARK, Gold Medal Brand.
Honesdale--I. n Foster 8 Co. Gold Medal.
Minooka--M. II. Lavelle
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04

person which, from disease or carelessness,
emits any poisonous vapors. So the next
time you meet lady with that faint, in
toxicating fragrance lingering in her gar
ments you may know for certainty that
the cleanliness that Is next to godliness is
the basis and beginning of the fragrance
that delights you.-New York Sun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04

Some of the stories that were told of
Abraham Lincoln had a rage in Athens in
the Fourth century b. c., when they were
told of Alexander the Great; and some of
the stories commonly told of General But
Ter have been associated with smart persons
so far back that they shade off into demon
ology.-Boston Transcript.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04
Tame at Home.

"A Book of Scotch Humor" illustrates
anew of a native of An1andale the saying
that a prophet is not without honor save
in his own country. 81 ken them a." said
the rustic, speaking of the Carlyiss;
Jocks doctor aboot London. Tam's a
harem scarem kind O. chiel, an wrcats
book an that. But Jsmie-yon's his farm
you see owrc yonder-Jamie's the man o.
that family, an I'm prood to say l ken
him. Jamie Carlyle, SIR, feeds the tssr
swine that come into Dumfries market"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04
A Terrible Threat.

Caller--1ehnny, what are you going to
be when You grow upi
Johnny-pm gptn' to be Congressman.
Caller-That isn't very high ambition.
Johnny-Well, then, pad better buy me
that drum before Iget my mind weilmsde
up.-Munsey's Weekly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04
nuoklen,s Arnioa salv..

The best salye in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers Salt Rhsum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, ChiiblainS
Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi-
lively cures Piles or no pay required. II
ia guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price rs cents per
box. For sale by Matthews Bros. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04
FLoWERED GOODS THE THING.
They Will Be Quite Popular In the Coun-
try and by the Sea.


Flowered goods are "the thing" this
summer, both with woven and stamped
figures. Satin princess comes in oil the
delicate evening shades brocaded with
small flowers in their natural, brilliant col
ors Changeable moires are also shown
with damasse floral effects, and black
moires with tapestry flower designs.
Striped chintz patterns are reproduced in
silk weaves, the stripes being in satin of
delicate tones mingled with tiny sprays or
bouquets. Then comes the vast array of
taffetas and surahs, having self colored
bands and clusters of flowers and leaves in
woven pattern. These are also shown in
variety of changeable tints, and in that
case the figure has a different tone from
that Of the ground. In addition to these
appear the usual printed india and china
silks-cool, pretty and inexpensive-for
summer gowns, and yet wearing very we'll.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04

Taylor-Judge 9 Co, Gold Medal; Athertop
d Co., superlAtiva
Durysa-Lawrencs Store Co.. Gold Medal
Moosic-John No oCrindls, Gold Medal
Pltteton-M. w. O'Boyls, Gold Medal
Clarks summit-F M. Young, Gold Medal.
Dalton-S. Z. Finn & Son, Gold Medal Brand
Nicholson-J. L. Harding.
Waverly-M NJ W. Bliss & Son, Gold Medal
Observation-Disclosures Gardner Gold Medal.
Hopbottom--N. N. Finn s. Son, Gold Medal
Tobyhanna-Tobyhanna Il Lshigh Lumber
Co. Gold Medal Brand
Gouldsboro-S A. Adams, Gold Medal Bran d
Moscow-qaige q Clements, Gold Medal.
Lake Ariel-James A. Bortree, Gold Medal
Forest City. l. Morgan q Co, Gold III EIDE
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04

James Parton says that his best books
have enjoyed far smflter sale than his
poorest, and he feels a ceGtain measure of
humiliation over the melancholy fact.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-04
MEGARGEL
& C0NNELL
WHOLESALE AGENTS
SUPERLATIYE AND GOLD MEDAL

The following merchants
will hundred
Of dour OF 80 on each barrel Of -four
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23

SEPARATE AFRICAN CHURCH
lx epOrt Made Al The southern As
SeInbly.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, May 22.-At yes
terday's session of the assembly of the
Southern Presbyterian church, the ex-
ccutivc committee on colorcd cvangcli.
zation presented their report. The re-
port reailirms the establishment and
maintenance OF ascparate African church
and assures that to be the most sue
cesstu measure of salvation of the ne
groes. 1t urges liberal support OF this
work and asks that $4,000 be raised
for this purpose
Judge Lapsley presented report on
the resolution offered by the Rev. Dr..
| Woods OF Baltimore, Md, concerning
the memorial OF the Breckenridge case.
The committee had amended the rcsolu-
tion and brought it back with tie recon-
mendation that it be adopted. AS re-
turned the resolution says: THAT as the
supreme judiciary OF our church it would
maniestly be highly improper for the
assembly to express an opinion on a
case which is before lower court
The resolution closes by saying that
the assembly docs now, as it always
has douc, desire, and intend in all orderly
ways, to promote. maintain and require
in its people the personal purity which is
the common foundation OF the home, the
church and the state"
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
w. A. Il y. y. co. WINS.
the Parallel Tracks Case Ds
ciSied In I's Favor

A telegram received by Mai. Chas.
Nj. Stcdman, attorney for the West
Asheville and Sulphur Springs Railway
company, states that by the opinion
handed down by the Supreme court
this company wins the suit that was
appealed to the higher court by the
Asheville Street Railway COMPANY.
About two years ago, when the W. a.
& S. 5. roads uptown branch was being
constructed it parallelcd the track OF the
Asheville company on Depot street, be
tween Bartlett and Southsidc avenue,
and on Patton avenue between Bailey
and the street running i'll rear of the
government building. The Ashcvillc
company disputed the other company's S
right to do this, and obtained restrain
ing order. The matter was heard at
Bryson City BY Judge W. A. Hoke, who
dissolved the order and refused the in
junction. The case was appealed by the
Ashcvilc company. The higher courts
opinion affrms the decision OF Judge
IIokc
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
lanes Parke FOuad.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 81 - Special
James Parkc, the son of q Detroit,
Mich. manufacturing chemist, who mys-
t,riously disappeared on April 26, from
his home, was arrested at Coaling today
1t is said he left home because OF his
parents refusal to consent to his mar
rying girl with whom he had fallen it
love. He was put of a passenger trair
of the Alabama Great Southern, he being
riding the blind baggage. AT this place
he was taken charge OF by Detective ]
G. Lombard, of Detroit, Mich, who haC
trailcd him from New Norh,-Atlant5
Constitution,
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
FRENCH MINISTRY RESIGNS.
Pre- side nt CarnOt Cannot Easily
Get a Cabinet.


PARIS, May 23.-The French ministry
has been defeated on the miners eight
hour bill and has resigned.
NJ, Casimir-Perier had long interview
with President Carnot this morning The
President urged the Premier to with
draw his resignation, but the latter posi-.
lively refused to do so.
1t is expected M. Carnot will find il
extremely difficult to form a new cabinet
The cause OF the crisis, though seem.
ingly triiling. really related to the gen
cral policy OF Premier Casmir-Pcricr and
also to the premicr's aspirations to the
presidency The workingmcn's syndi
cate, under the law of 1883, has become
a powerful and terrorizing machine under
Socialist control. The government hat
determined to reprcss the system ant
therefore, by continuing Dupuy's policy
of closing the labor exchange, cndcav
orcd to prevent the railway mems con
grcss. In pursuance of this policy, Jon
mart, minister of public works, privatcl,
advised the railway companies not t.
grant leaves of absence to men in thci
employ at the same time promising tha
the government would not allow EN-
pIoycs of the state railways to attCn'
| the congress-
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
ENDORSE MR.. CLEVELAND
OATES GETS THE ALABAMA
NOMINATION.
The COntes; Finished d In Short Or
der When The Convention Came
To YOie-A scene of Enthus,-
asm-Other Nominations Made

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 23.-In the
Democratic State convention yesterday
the figures of the advocates of Colonel
Oates made last Thursday morning after
the conventions were held we're verified
to the fullest extent. The result was
272 for Oates and 30? for Johnson, Be-
fore the secretary annornccd the vote
X. n. Rhodes of the birmingham dclega-
ton arose. and after brief tribute to
Capt. Johnston, moved to MIKE the
nomination of Col Oates unanimous.
Then there was wild demonstrate ol
cheering and shouting.
The convention met at - O'Clock
| again today. On the first ballot X
Jackson was nomina ted for secretary oi
state, and J. c. Smith, the present eli
cumbent, for treasurer. John Purcfoy
auditor, was rcnominatcd by acclama
| ton.
The resolutions endorse Cleveland s
administration.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
A WHITE CAP RIOT.
Friends OF The Law Breakers
Pre- ecipisate a shooting

LITTLE Rock, Ark, May 23,--A
bloody riot occurrcd at Forest City yes
tcrday afternoon. The trouble was
brought about over the arrest of certain
prominent citizens OF st. Francis county
charged with white Gaping, A detective
named Wcbber, from Memphis, was en-
gagged 10 run the white caps down, and
as a consequence some 80 or 10 arrests
followed today.
Wcbbcr was attacked i'll Forest City
by friends of the parties he had betrayed,
4 shooting followed and Wcbber was in
stan,ly killed and Deputy Sheriff Smith
was seriously wounded Frank German,
merchant of Palestine, is charged with
doing the shooting and has been placed
under arrest. The town is in a state OF
great excitement.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
CONDENSED 1ELEGRAMS.

The Pan.American Timetable convcr.
vcntion at Washington, ID. c., did not
prove success the first day SO far as
attendance is concerned.
The sea trial of the new cruiser Colum.
bia has proven entirely successful.
Damage at WiIliamsport by floods |.
placed at S3, 200, 900.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
BY DIRECT VOTE,
senators Nav Vet He Elected By
The People.

WASHINGTON, May 23.-The House
Committee on election OF the
President and Vice President have
voted to make a favorable report
of the bill of Representative Tucker OF
Virginia, providing for the election OF
United States Senators by a direct vote
of the people. The report was agreed
upon bv a nearly unanimous vote, But
| one Republican member was present at
the meeting. The bill is identical with
the one that passed the House last
| SesSinn
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
Abou, SUNDAY Closing

EmroR THE CIrREN:-Wc have been
informed that petition is being circu-
lated advocating the closing of small
shops on Sunday. This naturally brings
many other avocations to view that
should bc mcntioncd-strcct cars, drug
stores, livery stables, milk wagons and
bootblacks. If one is prohibited all
should be. X. l..
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL GAMES

National lcaguc--l'oston 3, New York
.; Chicago I, pittsburg G 81. Louis
g, Louisville 4. Brooklyn.B baltimore,
Philadelphia Washington, and Cleveland
Cincinnati, games postponed by rain.
Southern League-Mobile 4, Macon s.;
New Orleans 13, Atlanta 3; Memphis 6,
Charleston 3; Savannah Is, Nashville 12,
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23

JOhnsiOwn scared Again.

IouNsrowN, Pa, May %, There was
heavy fall of rain last night. 1t
alarmed the inhabitants of the seemingly
Inflated Conemugh valley, and through
out the Vight few eyes were closed in
sl,cp. This morning, however, brought
relief, as the rain had not been sufficient
to cause the rivers to get wild again.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
Bui,z SIN Testifying

WASHINGTON, May &c. W. Buttz
the alleged briber, was on hand this
morning when the Senatorial invcstigat.
ing committee met, and resumed his tes
timony begun Monday.
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23
Sherin M'GNee Shot.

MoRRlsrowN, May 23.-Shcriil' L. l..
McGhcc accident ally shot himself through
the stomach last night about nine
o'clock. The ball passed entirely through
his body, aud the wound may prove
l,t al
Asheville daily citizen. [volume] (Asheville, N.C.) 1890-1900, 1894-05-23

NORFOLK, Va, May 23.--Thc presi
Dental party arrived from North Caro-
lima this morning about 0 O'Clock art
left for Washington at IL m.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-07-04
The Indian Is Ambitious.

1.-THE Pima Indian is taking naturally
to hats, trousers shoes and all the things
that decade ago he despised as frivolous
and useless innovations, said man from
Arizona. HE has tasted of the white
mans canned salmon and has found 10
good. He has tasted of the white mans
fire water, and he desires closer acquaint-
ance with a people who can evolve 50
much tribulation and joy combined from q
single peck of grain. He has even tried
the plan of working a little, instead of
lolling in The wattamotie wickiup while
the squaw rustled for feed. The expert
ment of work has proved satisfactory, for
did IL not bring forth large white pieces of
metal, which the white man was pleased
to accept in payment for tobacco and even
for the water that brought back on gal
lop the blithesome days of boyhood? And
another thing to be considered Is that the
Jack rabbit Is becoming scarce, and the
Pima who would have meat must raise 1t
himself, They have not quite come to the
point where the cows are kept for milking
purposes, but they will get there before
long. Within another decade will come a
time when from the Pima nation may be
picked many individuals who will bear
almost every qualification that is deemed
essential to American citizenship. "-Neu
York San,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-07-04
One of WOmen's Weapons.

Among the more delicate weapons
used by women, tact is one of the most
effective-the power of listening, of
frightening at the proper moment, and
laughing at the right joke, and of know
ing the exact temper in which man is
conquerable, and when it is best to let
him alone, writes Amelia E. Barr in the
LADIES' Home Journal. A woman who
possesses this weapon generally rules
by that fine instinct which strengthens
her own position by strengthening her
husbands. 1t is feminine weapon,
guided by multitude of little VISIONS
and precautions, and by arts as varied
as the sex. 1t rules man 80 gently
that he is kept in constant good humor
with himself; nor is he uncomfortably
conscious that he has laid down all his
own arms before this sheathed sword.
If there be any other weapon equal TO
tact for domestic use, it is silence. In
the hour of revolt, this force is supreme.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-07-04
Emery Wheels.

The manufacture of emery wheels by
an improved process is announced. The
matrix which binds the emery PARTICLES
together has In this case received especial
attention, the materials used being calcu-
lated to produce much more compact and
perfect tool than heretofore A mixture
Is made of German or other soft glass with
o small proportion of metaloide, such as
lead oxide, which possesses the properly
of reducing the fusing point OF the glass.
The emery is thoroughly moistened with
water, SO that the surface of every particle
shall be damped, and 1t is then added to
the binding mixture and its constituents
perfectly Incorporated one with another.
A suitable amount of the mixture is ram
med into a metallic mold, which Is made
into the shape intended for the tool, and
after being tightly pressed together with
plates the mold and It's contents are ex-
posed to the heat of the furnace, raised to
such degree as will fuse the binding ma
serial, and the mold Is afterward placed in
an annealing furnace SO that the cooling
shall 90 on gradually. 1t Is found that the
metallic mold contracts more quickly than
its contents and to prevent any injury TO
the wheel the mold is divided into two
parts, these being connected by adjusta-
BILE sCrews.-NeU York Sam.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-07-04
Packing a Trunk.

When you are packing your trunk,
try and put in it erything that you
will need so that you will not have to
borrow from your hostess, writes Ruth
Ashmore in timely article on THE
Girl Who Goes A-Visiting," in the
Ladies' Home Journal. You will re-
quire the silk or cotton matching your
gowns, your needles, scissors and
thimbles, and if you are an adept at ar
tistic needlework l would suggest your
doing a pretty piece while you are
away-one that may be left as a SOU
venir of your visit with your hostess.
You must have with you your own
brushes, your letter paper and pens,
and when you open your trunk you
must put your things in their proper
places, giving them the same care
which you would if you were going to
be in the house year instead of a
week. Besides your clothes there
must be some virtues packed in your
trunk, virtues that you will take out
and use all the time. One is considera-
ton. You will find that visitor well
equipped with this will be much liked.
Another will be punctuality, that virtue
of kings. And still another is neat
ness, dainty little virtue specially
adapted to young women.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-07-04
Etiquette for Girls.

1t is a lady's place to recognize a
gentleman first, as it depends on her
whether the acquaintance continues or
not.
In entering room the gentleman al
ways follows the young lady.
Always rise for an older person.
The young lady always seats herself
first before any gentleman will do so.
In making introductions the young
man is always presented to the girl,
never the other way round.
Never introduce any young man to
your girl friends without first asking
their permission, and then say: Miss
D., l want to present (or INTRODUCED
Mr.. A. to you"
1t is sufficient to acknowledge an in.
PRODUCTION by simple bow, unless
there is some special reason for more
cordial forms. Handwriting is not
good form in an introduction in ball
room.-Philadelphia Times.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1894-07-04
His Level Best.

When was in Cornwall, 30 or p7 years
ago, this was an expression in general use
then, and had never heard it before any
where else. Now one hears it dropping
from every ones lips and sees 1t in all our
diurnal literature. Only the other day, at
Hereford, at the Miter hotel there, beard q
clerical gentleman use it. and I said,
where did you get that expressionf" and
he said, 1T is an Americanism.
If it is an Americanism it is more like
ly that 1t was there adopted from Cornwall
than that the Cornish got it from America
Indeed it Is not the only Cornishism
have found incorporated with the Amer
lean language. The expression forth and
back for backward and forward" Is
also one, and l dare say there are many
Others These taken with some promi-
nent traits in the American character, ia
vor the idea that large proportion Of our
early American colonists came from the
great southwestern promontory of Eng
land.-NOteS and Queries.