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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-13

kins, Marian Crane, Lillian Baker.
Maybert Hueter, W. II. Breese: decora-
tions, May Hallock, G.. W. bly,, Russell
Jones. Mary Male, Freeman Tallman,
Maybelle Fuller, Albert Crane, Amy
kinback, Henry Chiffon, Mary Mill
gan. w. d. Frank: entertainment, Ger
trude Raynor, Agnes Mills, Carrie
Geary, w. T. Price, Lottie Andrew,
Arthur Lewsley, NJ. d. Lathrope, Rob
ert Brodie. Nellie Dryden, Florence
Colwell, George d. White; finance, John
B. Hoyt, c. G. Avery. Lillian Baker,
Charles Perkins, A. F.. Fey.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-13
PRICEBURG.

The citizens meeting which was held
in Faddens hall came to no agree
ment as to building borough. An
election will be held to decide whether
they will build one or not.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Weber visited
John Amacher Sunday.
John Grier has resigned his position
as yardmaster TO take up studies at
theMansfeld Normal school
M. Fadden Is around again after
being i'll for a week.
VIII there be three wards and only
$50 voters? The majority says no.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-13
Mothers! Mothers Mothers

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over fifty years by millions of
mothers for their children while teething,
with perfect success. 1t sooths the child,
softens the gums. allays all PAIN cures
wind collie, and is he best remedy for dl-
arrhea Sold by druggists in every part
Of the world. Re sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslows Soothing Syrup" and take no
other kind. Twenty-Five cents o bottle, .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-13
Rising Reyolution." Admission, !

Rising Revolution. Admission, Is
cents.
Ellinwood's Company of players are
holding the boards at the Opera House
for the whole week. Last evening "The
Opera Singers companion play to
"A Trip to Chinatown was given be
fore a large audience. The play was an
exceptionally good one and the players
up-to-date. This evening 1.-THE Fugi-
tive" will be given. Prices 10, 20 and 30
ats
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-11-13
SSlk BBl|l|||||S

The silk Department is teeming with
the choicest Silks of the present sea-
son, at prices beyond the reach of conf
petition. Prices have been descending
during the past two years, and We
have moved along with the current
while other merchants have stood still.
This explains why We offer only new
goods at bargain prices.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
The Shenandoah Valley.

A Valley unsurpassed for it's beauti- eul scenery. If you are going to Wash ington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, Boston. or any other point in the East, or to Virginia, do not be misled. The shortest route IS the Norfolk & Western railroad via. Knoxville, and Bristol. Tenn. Wytheville, Pulaski, Radford, Roanoke, Natural Bridge, The Grottoes, and Luray, Va. You should see the equipment of the Wash- ington and Chattanooga Vestibuled Limited; there is none finer-coaches clean and bright-Pullman's finest Sleeping Cars. one of which runs from Memphis to Washington, another from New Orleans to New Yolk; and Pull mans finest Dining Cars. In fact, nothing is considered too fine for this train. You will save many hours of travel by taking this route. No con nections to miss, as the trains run solid to Washington. Any information yon may desire concerning schedules, etc., will be cheerfully furnished upon ap- plication to Warren l.. Rohr, Western Passenger Agent. Norfolk & Western railroad, 119 West 9th. St. lRead House.) Chattanooga. Tenn, c. A. DeSaussure. Div. Passenger Agent, NJ. & c. R. R., Memphis, Tenn. or to W. B. Bevill, General Passenger Agent, Roanoke, Va
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
Proposed Amendments to the State
 Constitution.

NOTICEis Is hereby given. that in conformity AN to the action Of the General Assembly of this State. at its session of 1SaJ. the following joint resolutions were adopted. proposing the law the same will be submitted 10 the elec- tors of the state at the next general election, which will be holden on Inc 3d day Of Scptem- her. 1894. for their separate adoption or rejec- ton. namely:
 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 3.
 The county courts of this state in their re- spective counties. together with majority of dition to the amount of county tax now allow cd to be levied. shall have the power to levy a tax of not exceeding three mills on the dollar on the all taxable property of their respective counties, which shall be known as the County Internal Improvement Tax. and when collec- ted shall be used in the respective counties for the purpose of making and repairing public roads, building courfhouses- jails. bridges and other internal Improvements of the respective counties. and for no other purposes. and shah county warrants legally drawn on such Inter- nal improvement Fund.
 Approved March 10th, 1ss3
 PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. {.
 The governor shall, in case vacancy occurs in any state. district. county or township oshce in the state, either by death, resignation or otherwise. i'll the same hy appointment such next general election thereafter.
 Approved April 9th. 1sg5.
 Each elector may vote for or against the fore going proposed amendments as q separate and distinct proposition-that is. he may vote for one and against the other, or vote for or
 Witness my official signature and seal of of- flee this first day of Fehruary, lsg4.
 IsEALl Secretary of statc
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
Warning Order.

In St. Francis Circuit Court. In the State of
 Arkansas. Continental National Bank of Memphis, Tenn. Plt'n.
 vs Warning Order Jefferson Lumber Co. and J. Fl. Bemis, Defendants The defendants, the Jefferson Lumber Co.,, and ]. Fl. Bemis are warned to appear In this court within thirty days. and answer the com- plaint of the plaintiff. the Continental Nation ai Bank of Memphis. Tenn.
 F.Laughinghouse. Clerk.
 By +. C. Merwin, D. c. May n. 1S0f. True copy from the record.
 F. LAUGHISGHOusE, Clerk. August 10, 1894.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
All were Home Boys Save One.

Forrest City bested our boy at base ball all over Crowley's ridge last week, The first game Forrest City secured l! and Lonoke 4 runs. In the second game Lonoke did better. making l7 tallies to Forrest City's 19. It IS said that Forrest City had other men than members of her club. but that is neither here nor there, Lonoke was beaten and Mr. Bransford. Capt. Houston and other admirers of the game are in sack cloth and ashes.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24

 for the purpose of voting upon the adoption the Constitution of the State of Arksnsas. als, upon the question of Liquor License, and for the purpose of electing State, Judicial, County and Township officers. as follows:
 STATE OFFICERS Governor, Secretary of Sate. Auditor of State, Treasurer. Attorney-Generai. Superin- tendent M of Public Instruction Gommsslonsr Associate Justices of the Supreme Court.
 JUDICIAL OFFICERS. Judge and Prosecuting Attorney. First Judici9i Circuit.
 COUNTY OFFICERS. Representative. Circuit Clerk. Judge, sher- i6, Treasurer. Assessor, Coroner and Surveyor.
 TOWNSHIP OFFICERS. Two Justices of the Peace and one Consta- ble for each TOwnshipin St. Francis Countx. except Madison Tow nship. in which tour Jus~ tices of the Peace and one Constable shall be elected.
 The Voting Places in each Township of said County are as follows: Madison Township at Forrest City. Madison Township at Madison. Madison Township at Waterfords Store house.
 Franks Township at Bonair. Telico Township at Colt. AJohnson Township at Lattimer's School House.
 L'Anguills Township at Bible Union Church. Prairie Township at Palestine. Goodwin Township at Goodwin. Grigss Township at Widener station. Blackfish Township at School House on io' Black6sh Township Ut Cowan's Store. Given under my hand as Sheriff of St. Fran- ci' County this AW%tqEs' %IEHfAMs. " lsii sberr. Ky JRO. I. JOSEs. D. s.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
- sLAck-oRAuaHr tea cures Constipation
Another Candidate

Having bought the formula and right to make, sell and use, Dean & Co.'S Lone Star Mineral X Fire Proof Paint for metal and shingle roofs. am now prepaired to accommodate all in need of work in that line. ID. G. COOK.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
For Circuit Clerk

We arc authorized to announce A. c. WORD as candidate for Circuit Clerk of St. Fraucis County. subject to the vote of the people ac the September election. If elected he promises to devote his best energies to the performance of the duties of the office
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
Warning Order.

In St. Francis Circuit Court in Equity. ! Hattie WiRgins, pif.
 ve. fNafnlnG Ordcr. Mitchell Wigxins. aft. warned to appear in this court and answer the complaint of plaintiff. Hattie Wfggins. within thirty days. Given under my hand this, August the 2nd Is9t.
 F. LAuGHIEGHOUSE. Clerk. A true copy from the record.
 F. .LAU0HiH0H0UsE, Clerk.
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24

pr. Prlce's Cream Baking Powder Wor.d's Falr Highest Medaiand Diploma
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24

Try sLAck:pRAucnI tea for pyspepAia
The Forrest City times., 1894-08-24
Election Proclamation.

NOTICE is hereby given that an election AN will be held al the several voting places in St Francis County. Arkansas, on
 Monday, September }, 1894,
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
Pitcairn Islanders.

Pitcairn island, where the descen- dants of the mutineers of the bounty live in seclusion and primitive content ment, boasts of being absolutely free from the vice of drinking. The pro- hibition laws there touch not only liquors but tobacco. A shipwrecked sailor named Coffin, who was cast ashore there few months ago, had managed to save his dearly cherished pipe and pouch of tobacco. The chief magistrate of the colony promptly in- formed him that he must give up smoking if he wanted to enjoy their hospitality, and when he refused he was so effectually boycotted that he fled this ocean paradise by the first passing ship. Capt. Bailey, of the American merchantmen Vigilant, from Japan, brings this story. He stopped at the island and traded trinlets for food with the natives, and found them happy and prosperous, though not a drop of rain had fallen there for two years, and the volcano over which their island lies has been giving ominous indications of activity.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
Cannr;es m Germany.

For more than century the breed
 ing of canaries has been thriving in dustry in parts of Germany. In 1850 the German dealers began to ship the birds to New York, and then to South America and Australia. The profits are small, but the industry is a god send to the poor, who make the small wooden cages. It is estimated that about two hundred and fifty thousand canary birds are raised every year in Germany The most important mar l1et is the United States, which takes about one hundred thousand birds per annum. When the birds are shipped to this country they are always accom- panied by an attendant. On the re- turn voyage these attendants take American birds and animals to Europe.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
Ahont FuIler,s Earth.

Fuller's earth is mostly found in the vicinity of the Reigate, Dorking and Leith hill, three of the many charming districts in which the county of Surrey abounds. It is extracted in the form of a very soft stone, which crumbles at the touch. and it has to go through a process of manufacture before it is sold in the acceptable form in which chem ists dispense 1t. Last year the quan- tity stated in the blue beck as having been extracted was four thousand five hundred tons, and its value was esti- mated at ten thousand five hundred pounds sterling.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
SALT WATER FOR sPRINKrINe.
Now Being Used With Success in Several
 Of the Eng.ish Cities.

Now Being Used With Success in Several
 Of the English Cities.
 The practice has become quite prev alcnt at English seaports to use salt water for street sprinkling, and the method and result, according to the Boston Transcript, are pronounced very satisfactory. At Yarmouth, which has a population of about fifty thou sand, the salt water is pumped by gas engine, driving pump of twenty five thousand gallons daily capacity into tank at considerable elevation, whence it is delivered through special system of distributing pipes nine miles long and three to seven inches diameter; these pipes are of cast iron, coated inside with a special pre- servative compound. The total con- sumption annually has been five million gallons for street watering, at a cost of five cents per one thousand gallons, being a considerable saving over the expense of the same work when fresh water was used; the statement also is made that during the summer months the dust is kept under by the adhesive qualities of tho salt in the water, and if the surface coating formed by the salt is removed by sweepers at the ap- pearance of the first, no disadvanta- geous effects can be traced to the use of salt water. At Birlzenhead it is found that one spread of salt water on the surface of a street or road proves equal to about three spreads of fresh water, as the latter evaporates under the heat of the sun, whereas the crust on the surface left by the salt water keeps down the dust for considerable length of time. In another locality the report Of the engineer claims that one load of salt water goes as far as three of fresh in that place; and in various other towns where this system has once been put to the test it has been adopted as one possessing special advantages
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
SPOILED BY A CORPSE.
How French Peasant Failed to Enjoy
 the Carnival.

Mardi Gras was spent in woeful fash ion by peasant who had come up from a village near EIelum to Paris for a day to witness carnival merrynaking on the boulevard, says the London Telegraph. He was lunching in wine shop and recruiting his strength with a view to whole afternoon of sight seeing, when workman entered the the restaurant where he was seated and asked to be conducted to hos pital, as he had suddenly been taken i'll.
 At the landlords suggestion the peasant generously offered the sick man a place in the cab he had hired, with the intention of seeing the fete as thoroughly and comfortably as pos sible. His errand of mercy would, he thought, take him at most half an hour, but during the journey the workman became worse and died. At the hospital the unlucky peasant was kept waiting an hour, and finally told that it was impossible to take iIG1gs corpse. He drove off with his lu- gubrious charge to the nearest police station. Here he again met with re- fusal, and was dispatched off to the police commissariat of the Belleville quarter.
 It was six o'clock before the unfor- tunate countryman could get rid of his melancholy burden, and he had then just time enough left to get to his train at the Lyons railway station. He had not as much as caught glimpse of the ma9'1s and confetti he had come all the way from his native village to
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
USING cAMELs IN AUSTRALIA.
Much More Valuable Than the Bullocks

Much More Valuable Than the BuIlocks
 Which Have Hitherto Been Employed.
 Although the camel proved unsatis- factory for use as beast of burden in the mining regions of Nevada and Ari- zona, the animal is coming into favor and profitable use in mining countries n other parts of the world. It seems probable to the Mining Industry that in South Africa the camel will take the place of the horse for most uses, as the camel is not injured by the insects which prove fatal to the horse and the bullocks, nor is it attacked by the dis eases that destroy other beasts of bur den. The Germans are already making great use of the camels in southwest Africa. They are found to be very valuable for making long journeys into arid interior regions of the country, as they are able to travel a whole week without water or food. In Australia the camel is fast taking the place of bullocks for use in the barren interior regions. It is stated that there are al- ready opened up and in regular work in Australia five lines of camel traffic, and that on these lines over two thou sand camels are in daily use. Camels are found to be so useful that the num- Der employed will be increased as rap idly as possible. With bullock teams only about ten miles a day can be made, but it is found that the camel will travel eighty-four miles in eight cen hours, carrying a load of three hundred pounds. In the interior of Australia are over one million square miles of almost unknown desert, and it is on the great inland plains that it is intended to utilize the camel trains, as by their use the various oases of civili- zation may be more directly connected than by the old bullock routes. On the arid plains and among the mud flats and brackish lakes the camel finds plenty of coarse grass and thorny shrubs on which to subsist. It is claimed that work can be found in Australia for one million camels.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
AN ENEMY OF THE SPIDER.
The Ichneumon Fly of CeylOn and It's
 Strange Method of Reproduction.

The Ichneumon Fly of CeylOn and Its
 Strange Method of Reproduction.
 A writer quoted by Leisure Hour gives an interesting account of the curious habits of the ichneumon fly of Ceylon, the natural enemy of the spider. This insect is green in color, and in form resembles a wasp, with marvelously thin waist. It makes it's nest of well-worlzed clay, and then goes out on hunting expedition. Its victims are invariably spiders of vari- ous kinds, but all are subject to the same mode of treatment. A scientific sting injects some poison which effect ually paralyzes the luckless spider, who is then carried off to the nest and there fastened with a dab of moist clay. Another and another victim is brought to this chamber of horrors. Then the president mother ichneumOn fly proceeds to deposit her eggs, one in the body of each spider, which can just move its legs in a vague, aimless man. ner, but can offer no resistance. This done, the fly returns to her work as mason. She prepares more clay and builds up the entrance to this ghastly cell. Then she commences a new cell, which she furnishes in like manner, and closes; then she adds yet another cell, and so proceeds until her store of eggs are all provided for, and her task in life being accomplished she dies, leaving her evil brood to hatch at leisure. In due time these horrid lit tie maggots come to life and find them selves cradled in a larder of fresh meat. Each poor spider is still alive, and his juices afford nutriment for the ichneumon-grub, until it is ready to pass into it's chrysalis stage, thence to emerge as a winged fly, fully prepared to carry out the traditions of it's ances- tors with regard to spiders and fulfill the purpose for which they have been created, according to ichneumon be- lief
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
OUR NATIONAL EMBLEM.
The Bounteons Golden Corn That Grows
 from Canada to Chilli.

The Bounteons Golden Corn That Grows
 from Canada to Chill.
 "What plant of our splendid fora shall we choose for a national cmblemY'' asks Edna Dean Proctor in Ladies' Home Journal, and her answer is an interesting one.
 ''It should be one which is purely American, which is widespread, dis tinct in character and rich in associa- tion. The plant which fulfills these conditions in the highest degree, and from its importance transcends them all, is our stately grain, the maize the corn. It is indigenous to America and peculiar to it-never a kernel else where in the world until carried from here. It grows, in many varieties, from northern Canada to southern Chili. With its commanding height, its graceful, curving leaves, its crown of flowers, its silken t2ssels and pliant huSl1S-nature's choicest wrappings for her stateliect grain-and above all, for its golden ears, true cornucopias, symbols of abundance and joy, 1t Is distinguished for beauty and dignity and individuality. It is associated with all life on this continent. 1t was food, with game, of the primitive peo- ples hereof the wandering tribes, the Aztecs, the Incas-aHd the object of their prayers and thanllsgivings in songs and dances and rituals, as it is of their descendants to-day. Among ourselves it is our most important grain product, nearly equaling in value that of all the other cereals to- gether. Then it lends itself with such effect to decoration. Its leaves, its flowers, its tassels, it's ears, with their varied tints and forms, make it unri- valed for artistic use. And always it is so unique, so purely American. The eagle flies for other lands, the maize is native only of our own. Let the states choose each what flowers they will; but for national emblem let us have the only plant that is American enough to fitly symbolize us-the maize, the corn.
 1.-The arbutus and the golden rod
 The heart of the north may cheer.
 And the mountain laurel for Maryland
 It's royal clusters rear.
 And jasmine and maCnolia
 The crest of the south adorn
 But the wide rerGbies emblem
 Is the bountco~s. golden corn"
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
SMALLPOX IN GREAT BRITAIN.
Disbelief in and Opposition to YsecLnation
 Manifested by Influential PSgge.

Manifested by Influential PSu9ie. --
 About twenty years ago there was severe epidemic of smallpox in England disease has been causing alarm in many parts of England and Scotland. Up to the middle of January it was prevail ing-though in general the cases are of mild type-in about fifty localities, including Liverpool, Manchester, Edin- burgh and Glasgow. In the last city thirty-fOur new cases occurred within ten days previous to the report. The story is a serious one at this especial season of the year. No newly impro-. vised hospitals can be expected to stay the spread of the disease. England contends with the pest at disadvan- tage. Many persons of influence do not believe in vaccination, write against it and oppose it in every way they can. The opposition has grown greatly dur ing the long absence of the epidemic. The vaccination laws are practically in suspense. In some districts many chil- dren have never been vaccinated. Even where the letter of the law has been complied with vaccination has been done in very lax and untrustworthy way, and there has been an almost en- tire absence of revaccination. Again, the large class of tramps and the many filthy lodging houses into which they crowd at night greatly aid in the spread of the disease. At Manchester man was found suffering from smallpox at large lodging house. The inspector made arrangements for his removal, but as soon as the officers back was turned the patient bolted from the house, and when he was captured some hours later he was believed to have in- fected considerable number of his fel- lows. If the epidemic reaches this country, we shall not expect it to spread very extensively, for the laws respect ing vaccination are intelligently car ried out. Still, the large immigrant population will need looking after and lodging houses will need rigid inspec- tion. Revaccination should be properly attended to- The authorities also should promptly provide means for the isola- tion of patients.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-01-11
Negro Superstitions.

Two seemingly harmless things ex. cite the fear of the southern negro One is the cracking of the finger joints; the other is to be stepped over as he lies prone upon the ground. The cracking of the finger joints seems to suggest to the negro imagination the rattling of skeletons bones, while to be stepped over is regarded as likely to bring bad luck to grown folks and to check the growth of children. A half grown negro boy will sternly command a playfellow who has stepped over his body to step back, in order that the spell may be removed.