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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
Following Instructions.

ASwedish girl who has not been over very
long is employed by family residing in
Normal park. She understands but little
English, but she is Intelligent and quick
to catch the meaning Of those who con
verse with her. The place she has now is
the first she has ever filled in city, and
many things are new and strange to her
The home at which she is employed stands
in the middle of block of fine residences
between which are no dividing fences oil
marks to indicate separate ownerships.
One morning just after she had come tC
the place she is now filling the lady of the
house made her understand that she wished
the snow swept from the walks about ant
in front of the house. The girl went al
the task, aud nothing more was thought o.
it until her prolonged absence caused {
search to be made, when she was found VI
the street nearly half block working in
dustriously to clear the walks of the whole
neighborhood Then the sphere of her use
fulness. was more clearly indicated to her.
The incident recalls to mind another. A
lady, whose neighbor had been ailing, sale
to her Irish servant gill; "Norah, go owe
and see how old Mrs. Smith is" The girl
after prolonged absence, returned ant
remarked, Mrs. Smith wasn't up yet, bu
we looked in the family Bible, and as nea
as we could figure it out she's siXty-o
years, seven months and twenty-five day
old. d."-Chicago Herald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

The Cypr@as are most attractive fam
lily to the shell lover, large number of
species being known. One is used as
money in Africa, and in 1913 over six tons
were shipped by England alone. The
orange cowry the name suggested by its
color, is a rare form, and few years ago a
good specimen would command large
price. Thousands of the various kinds are
brought into the United States every yeai
and sold for various purposes, the tiger
cowry being the most common.
The great conch strombus is common
form in the curiosity shops Their home
is on the great coral reefs of the tropical
waters, and to show their numbers
have poled boat along which could have
filled in the course of few hours. In the
Gulf of Mexico they are used for bait in the
Havana fisheries. A portion of Key West
is called Conchtown, from the belief that
the concha is staple article of diet there
but this is hardly true. CoDch meat is
sometimes eaten, but steady diet of il
would result in change of the dentitior
of the people; in word, conch meat is
tough.-San Francisco Chronicle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

At the close of the coal forming period
there occurred n great emergence Of land
from the water, and reptilian life rapidly
spread and grew. The reptiles which hat
previously existed were all of one kind
Their remains are found in this country
wherever the deposits in lagoons, lakes anc
estuaries have been calculated for theil
preservation. From this point of time
however, began what may be appropriately
called the epoch of reptiles.
The paleozoic period was brought to {
close by u great upheaval, due to contrac
ton of the earth's crust, by which the AL
leghenies and the Ural systems were up
lifted. Then began what is called thu
'mesozoic epoch" during which the rep
tiles may be said TO have run creation
That is to say they were the highest orde
of beings at that time alive. What man il
now the reptile was then-that. is, lord O
all existing things. Reptiles walked upoI
land, navigated the water, flew through th,
air, and, i'll short, pursued every avenue o
existence that is zoologically conceivable
Professor Cope in Washington Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
Tho Goods Sold Themselves.

The following interesting story is told by
an old travelling salesman who formerly
representations Of the large jewelry houses
In London, England. His experience is
one which, to say the least, isunusual, and
will be fully appreciated by the represen-
tatives of American houses who have never
enjoyed the good fortune of similar oc-
currence:
I'm the spring of 1876 carried line Of
goods which was unusually popular with
the trade" said the drummer, "and when
reached Edinburgh, Scotland, / found it
impossible to visit my customers as prompt
ly as desired. BY the middle of the af-
ternoon several jewellers had called on me
and urged me to come to their places dur
ing the day. By6o'clock was thoroughly
weary, and was congratulating myself
that | would be able to retire early and Sc
cure good nights rest, when n customer
whom l had overlooked gently touched
me on the shoulder and reminded me that
had neglected to visit him. He stated
that he desired to make heavy purchase,
and made an appointment with him at
my hotel for $50
Il Immediately repaired to my room,
and settling myself in large, easy chair
fell asleep. | was awakened by light
pressure on my arm. To my surprise the
room was brilliantly lighted and my cos
tuner was sitting by my side. My sample
case was open and its contents were spread
on the table near me. confess was a
little startled, and was sleepily wondering
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

An old bus driver is removed for his pre-.
varicating propensities whenever he gets a
load of country eXcursionists on his bus.
He points out the objects of interest on the
line of route.
"That. ladies and gents, is the Rile ex.
change. SO called because George III was
in the 'abit of goin' there once week and
gittin rid of all the bad sixpences as came
into the Iile trisuary. | has 'eard as 'ow
Queen Elizabeth used to do the same with
her ole clothes The bank, gents, you'll
observe on the right. The cellars-ovei
which am drivin' at the prisint moment
without any heXtra charge-is chock full
o. sov'rins. They empty the bags down
holes in the pavement just like yer do Goals
"The Mansing 'ouse, where Dick Whiting
ton was born; Bow church, which, as you
all knows, is where the bells is wot Dick
heard at 'lghgate harchway. Why, good
gracious, they're just going to ring now
Yer see, | knows the chap MS rings 'em, and
he allus likes to obledge me when l an
carrying such respectable party as this. >
The old fellow gets many a tip.-Londor
Tit-Bits
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
A Substitute for Bone.

"The first food of man" has been put to
many uses and converted into many forms
by human ingenuity, but its latest appli-
cation is perhaps the most remarkable. An
inventor has just taken out patent to
protect substitute for bone or cellulofd,
and the material which is to substitute
these substances is produced from milk
Casein-the solids in milk-are in the first
place reduced to partly gelatinous con-
dition by means of boraX or ammonia, and
then it is mixed with mineral salt dissolved
in acid or water, which liquid is subse-
quently evaporated.
The method of procedure is to place the
casein in II suitable vessel and incorporate
under heat the boraX with it, the proper
tions being ten Kilograms of casein to three
Kilograms of borax, dissolved in six liters
Of water. When the casein becomes changed
in appearance the water is drawn off, and
to the residue, while still of the consistency
Of melted gelatine, onS lilogram of min
eral salt, held in solution of three litres of
water, is added. Almost any of the salts
of iron, lead, tin, zinc, copper or other min
erals which are soluable in acid may be
used. When the mixture is effected the
solid matter is found separated from. the
greater portion of the acid and water and
is then drawn off.
Next the solid matter is first subjected to
great pressure to drive out all possible
moisture, and then to evaporation under
great heat to remove any remaining moist
IRE. The resulting product is called lac
tites." and can be nodded into any desired
form. By the admixture Of pigments or
dyes any color may be impaired to it, but
the creamy white color natural to the sub
stance is the most beautiful, being very
close imitation Of ivory Combs, billiard
balls, brush backs, knife handles and all
other articles for which ivory, bone or Gel.
luloid are employed can be made of this
new product of milk.-New York Tele-
gram,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

Did you ever chance to sit in room
where every window was closed and all the
sashes wool listed; where u steam radiator
cooked the dc ID air as boiling water cooks
a chicken' Where people sat around with
bulging eyes and flushed cheeks until some
blessed "crauk" suddenly walked in and
threw open a windowi Oh, how the splen
did ozone rushed in and set all the air q
sparkle Everybody Strengthened up
didn't they, and even the old cat gave 9
sigh of relief Well, just what the fresf
air is to stuffy room is the right down
honest enthusiast to any company ht
enters. He exhilarates, purilies, quicken'
and makes alive. Blessed be his coming fol
ever and ever.--Chicsgo Herald.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
THE WAY TO SELL A HORSE.

The Granger Got Zig Price and Didn't
Have to Divvy ON 1t, Either.
Postmaster Sexton tells story of well
known horse fancier and a granger who
had couple of fine horses to sell. This
rustic, who lives in an adjoining county in
Indiana, came to town with letter of in
PRODUCTION to this conncisseur, who has an
irresistible liking for fine horseflesh and
the money to crafty it. The writer of the
letter of introduction specially urged the
city friend to take more than passing in
terest in the man from the country.
The farmer drove his horses to the gen.
tleman's residence and gave him the letter.
care your horses blooded|
eyes, they come Of fair stock"
"Can they make good time"
eyes, pretty fair time"
"What do you ask for them"
"Oh, think that $500 or si00 will about
suit me, because / am deucedly hard up
just now"
"My friend" said the city man, 'Pve
just bought u pair of horses or would take
those off your hands, but let me say to you
that you don't know how to sell your team.
You ought to ask at least 81, ,5C0 as be-
ginner, blow about their wonderful speed
and brag about their bearing and pedigree.
| know a man who wants to buy team,
but you must not approach him as you did
me. He will never take your horses. If
you are stiff in your price and do some
Dragging think | can find you customer.
Drive past my office on La Sale street at
10 o'clock in the morning two or three
times and come in when l shake my hand
kerchief."
In the morning the granger did as he was
directed, the handkerchief was shaken and
he was beckoned to come in. In the Office
was the man he had seen the night before
and his friend.
"That's fine team you are driving; is it
for sale"
"Well, dunnop
"Have they pedigrscs"
"You bet they have. It's as long as the
pedigree of Queen Victoria"
"Do they hold their heads high?"
"Why, half the time they are way up in
the clouds"
"Can they make good timeW
''GreaSed lightning am circumstance -
"What do you ask forthemw
'F'ifteen hundred dollars and not con,
tinental cent less" !"
"Well," said the friend of the man tC
whom the letter of introduction was pre-
sented the night before. Ppm looking fol
just such team. The price suits me
Come to my Office across the way, and ri
give you a check and take the horses y
The farmer was almost paralyzed, because
he thought that $500 or 800 would be the
outside figure. And he went home to Lake
county satisfied that "those fellows up il
Chicago are smarter'n chain lightning."-
| Albany Argus
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
Throwing Rico.

Throwing rice after departing bridal
pair is custom as old as popular. A
pleasant fashion has been for little time
in vogue Of iDclosiEg small portions of rice
in bags made of Japanese crepe paper, and
passing these to the guests. When the
couple are leaving the house these IRE
lightly thrown, the paper breaks, and a
small shower Of rice is scattered in much
more agreeable fashion than by the old
method. The bags can be made quite orna-
mental. II It is to be pink wedding, deli
cate pink crepe paper, tied with tiny pink
or white ribbon, can be used. Or the bags
may be tied with two colors and passed
around in wide, shallow baskets, which
should be tied with q handsome bow of
satin ribbon.-New York Ledger.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
Liternrr Tnds a Hnndrcd Years AGO.

One might suppose that the period in
which we now live has some pretensions to
originality in its literary fads at least. But
here is century old newspaper declaring
that "4,87S novels are now In the press
from the pons of young ladies Of fashion"
In spite Of the hyperbole. is quite evi.
dent that novel writing was positively epi-
demic. AT Mrs. De school" says The
Times, "all the young ladies write novels
in the fourth class" 1t might be some
consolation to the literary pessimist to dis
cover something in proof of the assump-
tion that the present generation is the
most irreverent in history, but here is The
Post 20 few years earlierl asking; "Whatis
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

whether had been robbed during my nap,
when my fears were ailayed by my com
panion, who said:
81 came at the appointed hour and
found you asleep. Not desiring to dirturb
you | have examined your samples and
written out my order in your book Dazed
by the statement, took my watch from
my pocket, and discovered that it was half
past II o'clock had been asleep nearly
five hours. 1t was the easiest sale l ever
made. ."-Jewelers' Weekly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

General Sherman narrated very strik-
ing battle incident. He had rallied his
troops and led them to charge which was
everywhere successful. AS he rode into
the enemy's camp he saw u soldier lying on
a barrow and au officer standing over him
with an uplifted knife. He shouted to the
officer not to strike, and spurred up to the
group to discover that the men were both
dead, the only solution being that the Off
Ger, who was surgeon, was in the act of
performing an operation for the extraction
of bullet upon the soldier when the con-
cussion of n cannon ball passing near them
had killed them both and they had stiff
ened in the attitude they occupied at the
moment when their lives went out, =
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

scranton-F. P. Price Washington avenue
Gold Medal Brand.
Dunmore-F. p Price, Gold Medal Brand.
Dunmore-F. d. Manley. Superlative Brand
Hyde Park-Carson & Davis Washburn st.
Gold Medal Brand; Joseph A. Mears Main
avenue, Superative Brand.
Green Ridge-A L.Spencer. Gold Medal Brand.
J. T.McHale, Superlatve.
observation-disclosures g Chappell N Main ave.
nue., Superlative Brand;C. J. Gillespie, W.
Market street, Gold Modal Brand
Olyphant-James Jordan. SuperlatiNe Brand.
Peckville-Shaifcr 81 Keiser SuperlAtlve.
Jermyn-C. D. Winters & Go. Superalative.
Arohbald-Jones, Simpson 6 Co., Gold Medal.
Carbondale-B s. Clark, Gold Medal Brand.
Honesdsle--I n. Foster 81 Co. Gold Medal
Minooka,-M. H. Lavolle
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
.Rnotlan,a Arnioa s.lu..

The best salve in the world for Outs
Bruises, Sores Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands Chilblains,
Corns and all Skin Eruptions and posi-
lively cures Piles or no pay required. 1t
isguaranteed to give perfect satisfaction
or money refunded. Price 70 cents per
box. For sale by Matthews Bros W
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

''lt's great deal easier to write q poem
to the first snow storm than to the last
remarked the poet.
"Whyis that'" asked the friend.
Because" replied the poet, you are
never certain that the last storm is the
last. Munsey's Weekly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

Jenny Boswell about9 Where is his
Life and Letters of the great lexicograph-
er, the Atlas Of obscure sentiment and
pompous phrascology?" We are not even
original in condcmning the redundancy Of
Johnson.-Harper's Bazar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05

Taylor-Judgo q Co., Gold Medal; Athertop
d Co., Superlative.
Duryea-Lawrenoe Store Co.. Gold Medal
Mmoosic-John McCrlndle, Gold Medal
rrttston,M. w; O'Boyle, Gold Medal
Ciark's Green-Frace g. Parker, Superlatiya
Glarks Summit-F. NJ. Young, Gold Medal.
Dalton-S. L. Finn g. Son, Gold Medal Brand.
Nicholson-J. E. Harding.
Maverly"M. ". Bliss g Son, Gold Medal
Factory ville-Charles Gardner. Gold Msda,
Hopbottom N. M Finn g Son, Gold Medal.
Tobyhanna-Tobyhann q Lehigh Lumbsr
Co., Gold Medal Brand.
Gouldsboro-S A. Adams Gold Medal Bran d
Moscow-qaige & Clements, Gold Medal
Lake Ariel-James A. Bortree, Gold Medal.
Forest City,. L. Morgan q Co, Gold M sds
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
SUPERLATIVE AND GOLD MEDAL

The Of the following
will
Of -four 80 on each barrel O -four '
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-09-05
ACHES AND PAINS
A CURE FOR ALL
Summer Complaints,
Dysentery, Diarrhea,
Cholera MOrbuS.

half to q teaspoonful of Ready Relief in
a half tumbler of water, repeated as often
as the dischar ges continue, and a flannel sat
urated with Ready Relief placed over the
stomach and bowels will afford immediate
relief and soon effect cure.
lnternally-A half to teaspoonful in half
tumbler OF water will, in few minutes,
cure Cramps, Spasms Sour st tomach, Nausea,
Vomiting, Heartburn, Nervousness, Sleep,
lessness, Sick Headache, Flatulency and all
inte rnal pains.
Malaria in Its Various Forms Cured and
Prevented.
xhere is not rom medial agency in the world
that will cure fever and ague and all 9th er
malarious, bilious and all other fevers aided
by RAILWAYS PILLS, so quickly as RAD
WAYS READY RELIEF,
Travellers should always carry q bottle, OF
Railways Ready Relief with them. few
drops in water will prevent sickness or pains
from change Of water. 1t Is better than
French brandy or bitters as stimulant.
Miners and lumbermen should always be
provided with it.
Price 80 cents per bottle Sold by all drug
gists.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
THE SOUVENIR SPOON.
THE FavOrite."

have on hand the old st. George Chapel
Souvenir Spoon. :,
The ruins of old st. George Chapel are 1t
miles from Charles-TOwn and an object OF in
lerest The Chapel is supposed to have been
erected as early as 1750-probably as late rs
l76O. 1t is mentioned in Henning's Statutes
at Large as one Of the Chapels more costly
than many Others. The site. which Is on the
lands of Col. H. B. Davenport, is supposed TO
have been donated by Lord Fairfax. Itissup-
posed to have been more elegant, hence more
costly. than others. because il was located near
where many wealthy Church-of- England peo-
ple lived who would take pride in out-doing
their neighbors in the size and magnihcence
of their houses of worship. AT any rate, the
present ruin was once grand in its time. The
walls were of stone quarried in the vicinity.
The other material is supposed 70 have been
brought from England. The roof was sheet
lend the window and door frames Of cedar
wood the floor in thing; the pews and pull
nit il, oak-elaborately carved. The SOFT
grew old walls in summer time are iyy.hung-
but the Chapel as pictured in the bowl OF the
spoon. is a winter scene-thc venerable Pile
surrounded by leahess trees and the graves OF
the olden-time covered with the "beautifui
snow" For sale by.
CHARLES w. BROWN, Jeweler,
Charles Town, Jefferson Co., W. Va.
Sept IL, 1892.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
WESTWARD.

Train 4ls connects at Harper's Ferry with
Limited Express, arriving at Pittsburg 500 ?.
m, Columbus $50 and Chicago li.2o next
Train No. AIS connects at Harper's Ferry
with Limited Express, arriving at Cincinnati
7.54 next morning Louisville li.5o noon ana
St. Louis 6.25 p. m. ,,,.
Train 4l6 connects at Harpers Ferry WIN
train No. 6. arriving at Washington 40 p. M
baltimore $50, making only one stop, at
Washington. Local passengers can walt al
Harper's Ferry for train at 6.25 2. m.
Train No. 4l6 connects at Harpers Ferry
with Pittsburg and Chicago Express, arriving
at Connellsyiile 225 and Pittsburg 40 next
morning, Columbus li.30 p. m. and Chicago
7.30 p. m.
ing Washington at lilo p. m. daily except
Sunday.
ties of ten or more between all ticket stations
ON the Valley Division-Good for two days.
For tickets and further information apPlyto
B. & o. Agents or to b. +. Bond, Pass. Agent,
Baltimore, C. T.. Dudrow, Travelling Passenger
Agent Winchester, Va: A
Pullman Palace SleepingCar are run through
10 Cincinnati st. Louis, Chicago and Pittsourg
on all express trains.
1T. 0DELL, Genl Manser
CHAs. o. SCULL, Gcn'l Passenger Agent
May 81, 1898.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

Special kid glove sale at Hirschman's;
75c. gloves will be sold for SOC. only.
Great bargains in mating and carpets at
Hirschman's; also window shades and cur
tain poles.
We have a lot of odd pants for the little
ones which we will sell for 25c. only; larger
ones for very little more. We always have
what we advertise, SO on will not be disap-
pointed when you come to Hirschman's
stores.
Ladies don't miss this chance TO get pair
of those 75c. kid gloves for soc. at Hirsch-
mans.
For a few days you can buy all kinds of
winter goods at your own figures at Hirsch-
mans.
Buy your shoes at Hirschman's and you
will save from 25c to Soc on every pair.
We carry an elegant line of trunks as we'll
as travelling bags at Hirschman's.
Great bargains in ell our departments at
Hirschman's
Those ladies' kid gloves which we are now
selling at soc. is the best value ever received
for the money. Come and try pair at
Hirschman's.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

Auntie-It isn't good form to hold your
fork in that way.
Little Niece-Auntie, do you think it is
good form to stare at folks while they is
eating?
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14

Among the contents of Harper'S Bdsar
for March are thrilling story by Walter
Besant, called I'm Three Weeks" and an
article by Mrs. Candace Wheeler entitled
"Color in House Interiors, treating of walls
and ceilings
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
.NoRTHBoUND-

washington and Chattanooga Limited
train of Pullman coaches and sleeping carr
runs daily via Shenandoah Valley route. stop
ping ONLY at Luray, Shenandoah. Basic, no
anoke and Radford. Leaves Shenandoah
Junction. southhound. LIS night.
No. 3 for Roanoke. Radford, Pulaski, Bristol
Knoxville, Chattanooga connects at Roanoke
40 D. m, with the Chicago express for Blue;
field Kenoya. Columbus. Chicago and Az
points west Pullman sleeper Roanoket TO Col'
nmbus, and Radford to Chattanooga.
No. leaves Roanoke 40 a. m. for all local
stations from Bluefeld TO Pocahontas.
No. q for Shenandoah and intermediate
stations. No connection beyond.
No. for Washington, Hsgerstown, Harris
burg. Philadelphia and New York.
No 2s for Washington (yis Shenandoah
Junction), Hagerstown, Harrisburg and New
York.
For tickets, time cards and all Information
call on agent Norfolk & Western X. X.
w.B. BEvILL.
Gen. Pass. Agt., Roanoke, Va
Nov. ~, 1885,
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1894-03-14
Feather Renovation.

The undersigned respectfully announces to
the public that he has re-established his Feath-
er Renovating busir esS and will Renovate and
Steam all kinds of feathers BolSiers and Pill
lows will be Renovated by weight or by set,
and Beds by weight or by the piece, Just Us
customers desire. Satisfactory and prompt
attention given. Feathers taken from resi-
dence and promptly returned. Parties who
have feathers 10 renovate will please give me
a call or address me by postal or note. This
work will be done on very reasonable terms.
Country Produce taken in exchange.
THOMAS G. RUST.
East Congress street Charles Town, w. Va.
Nov -. 1898