davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
WHY HESITATE ?
Do not Foolishly Wait Until the Closing
Day


From the number Of names added
daily to the long list of subscribers to
the Encyclopedias Britannica. it is fair
to conclude that there are many yet to
come. Why hesitate longer to call and
give your order2 The reduced price at
which il is offered, together with the
liberal termspf payment, preclude the
possibility of anyone pleading poverty
rs an excuse for not furnishing
himself or his family with this incom
parable educational work. You can
afforded a fund of knowledge which is
absolutely unavailable from any other
sourcs--twenty-fvs largo volumes,
over %. 900 pSges and about 10, 900 IL
lustrations-a history of each and every
country, ancient or modern II history of
each state in tho union. together with
the latest map or that country or state;
the life of every great man or woman
who has lived since history began; all
the arts and sciences explained and IL
luStrated; the history, nature and
habits, with illustrations. of every
creature In the animal creation, from
humble boo to buffalo, together with
tho description of every plant and
flower in the vegetable kingdom
The president of Yale college has
said that it would require 5000 vol.
umes from the worlds publications to
procure all this information. With
the proper usa of the Alphabetical con.
tents and marginal references and in
deX ii becomes the most convenient Of
Encyclopedias. Not merely the salient
points are given. but full treatment
OF the subject, rendering it complete
library in tho home with few books.
You must have seen friends books, AZ
hundreds have been provided with
them. and they can be seen any. time
At l81 Spruce street On receipt Of
81 90 the entire set will be delivered --
the balance in easy monthly payments
The offer must soon be withdrawn.
But a short time romans in which to
avail yourself of the prics aud easy
terms of payment. which means the
selling of the work.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
IntersstinR Newa Noths.

The Hyde Park choir, numbering 159
voices, under the leadership of William
Evans, of the First Welsh Baptist
church choir, rehearsed last evening.
The choir was organized for the pur-
pose of entering the contest for prize
of 5000 for the best rendition of 20.
Great Is the Depth, at the Wilkes
Barre eisteddfod on st. Patrick's Day.
A Polander, employed as a laborer to
Daniel Jones' miner, at Capouse col.
liery. received painful injury on his
foot on Monday by fall OF coal.
T. NJ. Miller, of Washburn street.
returned last evening from Philadsl-
phia.
w. A Price, of Lafayette street a
prominent literary young man removed
to Forest City yesterday to reside.
Company f was inspected last even
ing by MAJOR Whitney and Lieutenant
Detwieler. The men were equipped in
heavy marching order aud presented o
fine appearance.
Charles e. Daniels, of the Truth, was
in Plymouth yesterday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14

A regular meeting of the West Side
board WAS held last evening in Clark's
hall on South Main avenue. Presi lent
Joseph Phillips occupied the chair.
Secretary Daniels announced that u
committee of three officers had been
pushing the bridge campaign. IL. d.
Jones. of the streets and bridges com
mittse, stated that he waited upon the
residents on Robinson aud Ninth
streets, and they were in favor of paving
the thoroughiaro provided petition
be drawn up and circulated T.J, Price.
moved that the bridges and street com
mittee SEQ residents again for the pur-
pose OF having petition put in circula-
ldtion With reference to tho proposed
viaduct, Joseph Phillips stated that the
prospects of construction looked
brighter than ever A discussion on the
bridge question was held. 1t was moved
that the estimates committee be ap-
prised that tho board is in favor Of the
opening of Oxford and Price streets.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
DUNMORE.

P Haggsrty was visitor in Pitts
ton Tuesday
Joseph Nickers has removed his
home to Mill street.
James Harmon, of Old Forge is
visiting friends in town.
Alex McTaggart aud Thomas Palmer
are confined to their homes by illness
William Young. formerly Of Dun
more, but now of Englewood, n. j., is
spending few days here.
Rev Father O'Tools, of Providence,
conducted the services at st. Msrys
church Sunday evening.
Remember aud attend the Ladies'
Aid society's social at the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage tomorrow even
ing
Mr.. and Mrs Thomas Hope, of South
Scranton. spent Sunday at the home of
Mrs. Hopes mother, Mrs. McDonough,
of Apple street.
Mrs. o. Eckleman, Mrs. j. c. Brown,
Mrs. Lott and Mrs Frank Krauss,
of West Plttston. were callers at T. p
Letchworths las. week.
Where are the evidences of advance
ment that were so plentiful in this
borough twelve months ago? For an
answer ask any one who has attended
council meetings since it was last Or
ganized last winter.
The regular monthly report Of the
Methodist Episcopal church shows an
average attendance OF 338, the largest
average since the church was started
This shows gain of 90 per cent, over
the same month last year.
The Gipsey Grove collieries Of the
Pennsylvania Coal company are again
idle this week and the employees are
feeling very much depressed because
Of the suspension, as the places have
been idle more or less since Jan. /, on
account Of the general depression Of
the coal business and the building of
bridges by the Erie and Wyoming
Valley to connect the new branch
which runs to these places
to their main line nsar Green
vile. During An interview with
James Young, mine superintendent
for the company, THE TRIBUNE reporter
was authorized to state that the Offici-
ais had considered the question of max
ing their time equal to that of other
collisries, and that he had been in
structed to inform the men that Just Ms
soon as practicable this loss of time
would be made M This generous do.
cision Of the officials will be much ap
preciated by all whom it concerns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
Luke Holly Burisd,

The funeral of Luke Holly, who died
suddenly at his home on North Main
avenue on Saturday last, took place
yesterday afternoon from the family
residence. Rev. W. $. Jones, of the
First Welsh Baptist church, conducted
the burial service. The following so
cieties We're in attendance; Lodge No.
109, American Protective association
Order Of Ancient Brittons, and the Ok
ford Miners Accidental Fund. The
pail bearers were Thomas Jones. Will
lam Morgan. John 7 Jones, William
Lobley, Richari Price and David Jsn-
kins. Interment was made at the
Wsshburn street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
Personal.

Major G, II. Whitney, Of Honesdale is
1t the Westminster.
W. B, Pennimau, Of the Plymouth Trib-
uue, was in the city yerterday.
Rev. Warren G. Partridge is in New
York attenilng the Baptist Missionary
conference.
John E. Grimes, formerly Of the Coyne
house, has accepted a position at the Con-
way house.
The many friends Of w. P. Boland will
be glad to hear Of his gradual recovery
frOm a severe illness.
Mrs. B. H. Milford, Of Montrose, is vis-
iting her sister, Mrs. William z. Jessup
on Sandersou avenue.
Miss Nettie Dryden, Of Pittstou. has re-
turned home after visiting Miss Florence
Gibbs, Of South Main street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
Patrick Cook Buried,

St Pauls Pioneer corps met at the
srmory on West Lackawanns avenue
at $50 o'clock yesterday morning. and
marched in a body, headed by the corps
drum corps, to Pine Brook to attend
the funeral of Patrick Cook, one of its
members, who died at the Moses Tay.
lor hospital on Saturday from injuries
received at the Sand Bank mines, 1n-
terment was made at the Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
Arrested for Vagranoy.

Thomas O'IIara and Joseph Phillips
of Ashley. and Henry Thompson, of
Carbondale, were arrested at l o'clock
yesterday morning for vagrancy by
Constables John Davies and Timothy
Jones. The officers were searching for
n person in the neighborhood of the
Dodge collisry and came upon the trio
in an out house near the shaft. They
were Immediately put under arrest and
brought before Alderman Morgan, OF
the Fifteenth ward, for a hearing, and
were committed to the county Jail for
twentp-one days
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
WORKERS LEAGUE TO BE ORGANIZED
Address Made by State Secretary Hurl-
burt at Y. M. q. A. Hall.

Address Made by State Secretary Hurl-
burt at Y. M, O. A. Hall.
State Secretary Hurlburt OF the
Young Mems Christian association, de-
lvered an address at the association
rooms last evening. lie said that the
need for something which will directly
influence the great mass Of young men
for good overland above the work done
by the religious gatherings held in
churches and tho various Christian as
sociationS is made apparent when one
understands that only a small proper.
tlon Of tho young men Of Scranton or
any other city ever attend such gather
ings
The Young Mems Christian assooia-
ton workers who come in direct con-
tact with Young men, feol deeply their
responsibility In the light Of existing
conditions. The leaders in the work
have long been studying the problem
Of how to reach tho majority and not
tho minority OF men of with tho Gospel,
and IL has resulted in a revival OF in {.
tsrest in form Of work very common
in tho carly days OF Christianity but
somewhat neglected of late.
Mr.. Hurlburt gave an outline plan
last evening which embraces in its de-
tails the idea Of n systematic and con-
tinous effort to send the Gospel mes.
sage by personal messenger to tho
young men Of the city.
1t Ia probable that tomorrow even
ing a Workers league will b. organ
lied. With this end in view Mr.. Hurl.
burt will speak again this evening, the
hour being put late 80 az to aocommo.
date those who will attend prayer
meeting. On tomorrow evening the
last conference of the series will be
held, and the new movement begun.
An invitation to be present is extended
to every young man who wants to be a
more useful Christian worker.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
AMUSEMENT NOTES.

The engagement Of the eminent ira
gsdian, Thomas w. Kesne, at the
Academy this evening" will undoubt-
edly draw out large and fashionable
audience. Mr.. Kssue has been m ear
nest and devoted student Of his art for
many years, and has steadily advanced
up the ladder, until now he ranks as
one Of the standard attractions Of the
country, He will present Richard III. "
AGNES HERNDoN.
There are few actresses who possess
the great versatile talent that seems 30
natural to Agnes Hsrndon, and who
adapt themselves so completely TO
Whatever roles they may undertake to
portray. LA Belle Marie" is particu.
larly suited to this artistic, being writ
ten expressly for her. and Miss Hern.
don is afforded splendid opportunity
for some strong and intense work In
the play. Miss Hsrndon will Oe the
attraction at the Academy tomorrow
evening.
GEORGE THATCHERs AFRICA.
1t would simply be impossi BILE to
crowd into one performance any
greater number of popular elements OF
amusement than is contained in George
Thatcher's new production. africa. y
which comes to the Academy of Music
on Friday evening. Feb 16 There is
a clever and entertaing story. bright
and witty dialogue, tinkling popular
music. graceful dances, buriesque fea-
lures, farcicsl satire, vaudeville hits.
fetching scenery, gorgeous costumes,
vivacious and pretty women, the best
of funny comedians, and multitude
of laughs.
KATIE EMMETT.
Katie Emmet in "Killarney" will be
the attraction at the Academy on Sat-
urday evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14

During the coming week we shall offer
to the subscribers OF THE TRIBUNE rare
bargains in books.
We have large line Of bright and pop
ular volumes, elegantly bound that we
intend to give to the patrons Of the paper
at about one-fourth Of the usual price.
The following list will give you an idea
Of the Inducements and the unusual op-
portunities to secure valuable additions TO
your library.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
To The Duamors Police.

HsGiy, Balgsr, Dolphin.
Ofthe finest, you are three,
You DO your duty molly
As srery one can see,
You urg tuithtWJ IN your ldbOrs
As srsr cops could be.
Your epitlph some day UiU read.
Here lie the Merry thrss.'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
SOUTH SIDE.

Early yesterday morning fire was
discovered in n house on Crown avenue
occupied by family named Higgins.
An alarm was sounded, but the efforts
of the FIRE department to the save the
structure was unavailing, all that the
companies present could do was to
save the adjoining property. Higgins
property was insured for $i00 aud his
furniture for 5000 The origin of the
fire Is unknown
At the meeting of the estimates COM
mittee of councils last evening Mr..
Robinson representing the Eleventh
ward, made an eloquent plea for n new
steamer for the Neptune Fire company
He pointed out the fact that IL was old
and unsafe and that the men who vol
unteer their services in fighting the fire
fiend with that as an adjunct, simply
riaked their lives.
Two women participated in n scrap
ping match at Pittston avenue and
Hickory street last evening and fur.
nished amusement, disgracerul a. it
was, to motley throng of spectators.
William Rsisig had his face out in
shops OF the Lackawanna Iron and
Steel company yesterday while repair.
ing belt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
To Geo M. W.

Wen through many ,odrd districts journey
With OnLy one thought on our mind
In search Of a district attorney
WhOU equal thts Thirteenth ward find.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14

REMINGTON Typewrtors and Edison
Photographs for sale and rent. Copying
work executed. monographs rented for
an evenings entertainment Telephone
28i3. Edw. GunBtor, Jr, 435 Spruce
street. "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
news FROM west Side
Happenings Of a Day That Will Interest Hyde
Park Readers.
meeting OF The BOARD OF TRADE
Residents Of Robinson and Ninth
Streets Reported as Being in Favor
of Paving Those Thoroughfares.
ST. Paul's Pioneer Corps Attend the
Funeral of One Of Its Members.

THE Wast Side oilco OF the SCRANTON
TRIBUNE Ia located vt l9S South Main ava
nus, where subscriptions advertisements
aud communications will receive prompt
attention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14

To CARL M gr A chr.
IT'S true an archer drulOS bOp
BIT not dlpdyS Il long one,
And though you're getting on IN years
lOuce yet to druw tUrOag one.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
Dan to Frank.

Dear Vdndiing, let me suggest
To you, sir, as postm dster.
To change the force tOotLld noD be best
And bounce The rascdlS faster.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
A Warning.

General Manager Archer don't sag much,
But iChdt he docs sag goes
PrOgrcsSiUel He IL C'dSgcd ds such,
So y ease keep OF his toes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14

The Rage
Groves photos, 435 Spruce street. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
LIST OF uNcaLLso FOR LETTERS.

Can Be Obtained By Calling at the Post.
cfhcs.
List Of letters remaining uncalled for
at the Scranton postoffice, Lacka-
wanna county, Feb. H. 1894 Persons
calling for these letters will please say
advertised aud give date OF list:
Alrich, Mrs g. Gavitt, Homer,
A7tOn, Miss Margaret, Gavin, John,
Anderson, Minnie e, Goodals, Miss Eliza
Anderson, Eliza, beth,
BoyCe, Miss Daisy Gseraghty, F,
BeamIsh, Thomas Hart, ThOs B.
Broughan, Mss Ethel, Holmes. Miss Mary,
Barney, Geo ". Hlne, " l.,
Burns, Miss Mary Jennings VI,
Cadman, ". J, Kelly Peter.
Crowley, Michael Larabee, Miss VI,
Cody, J H. March Annie,
Cline, George ), Miller, Gus,
Chambers, Mss Ella Milizan, John,
nora, Marsh. II r.
Cyul. Mary. Murray. VIM 8.
Culver, r B, MacOrd, Mrs Rachel,
Culkin, Mrs Belinda, Ml,ar, Miss Msrilha,
Corbett, Will D, ? McNamara, Josephine,
Cummings, Mrs A, ODOnHeu, Patrick,
Derr, VI, Pritchstt Albert
Dawson, Mr. and MrsRsynolds. Miss Annetta
Charles, R1wane, Miss Ellen,
Drafson, Barnet. Smith. L p,
DonOwall, Franz, Stevens, Miss Nealy,
Dennabaum. Miss Kate mth, Mrs,
Davis, Mrs Jana, seymour. Dickei,
Della care Of Mrs W1uerghal or wilkins,
Fl 5aundy, Annie
Edwards, hOmas j. White, Andrew
Freeman, Fred L, Willis Frank n,
Franklin, VIM, Weed, g.
Galigan, II NJ, Waohol, rs Co.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14
Price. Price
Pictorial HistorY Of tho arnnt
(CUTYOUR COUPONS. J

On presentation OF two Of these
Coupons, Subscribers Of THE TRlB-
UNE may purchase any book iu the
above list
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-02-14

The above is only very incomplete
resume OF the history Of those early
days, but 1t is as long as a newspaper
article will permit. The seeker after
information will be edited by perusal
of ths records and right here 1t may
not be amiss to state that it would be
good thing II the records of the
boroughs Of Hyde Park and Providence
were placed in the vault of tho city
clerks Office II they are extauS.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1894-12-26
Turkeys Industrious Sultan.

A correspondent who has Just re-
turned from Constantinople writes
that, according to current conversa-
tion in That city, the present sultan
of Turkey is one of the most hard
worked men in all the Ottoman domin-
ions. Rising at o'clock every morn
ing, his days in the seclusion of the
lildiz Palace and gardens are devoted
to personal attention to all the affairs
of state laid before him by his minis
ters. lie has been the means of estab-
fishing 10000 schools throughout his
empire, not only for boys, but for
girls also, which is strong departure
from the traditional usage of his race
and people. Once n week only does he
present himself to the view of the
people, to assure them of his continued
existence and health.
o., --..- 90 tl.~.s,, "'st. 'tsttD gii,.
mosque two or three weeks ago his
majesty was accompanied in his car
riage by Ghazi Osman Pasha. The diff
ference in appearance between them
is remarkable. The sultan is of slight
figure. A plain brown overcoat con-
ceals any decorations he might be
wearing, leaving all the attention of
spectators to be directed to his pale,
wan and careworn face, half covered
by thin brown beard, tinged with
gray, and surmounted by plain red
fez. Osmam Pasha has long, silver
gray beard, robust physique, manly
bearing and clear, bright eye. He ac-
knowledges any remark made to him
by the sultan with a military salute. -
London News.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1894-12-26
%JOB WORKS
EDW ARD G. DANA

air from it, and also from letting the
frost take too great a hold of the
crop, This blanching is done in two
ways. The old fashioned and most
popular method is to keep gradually
banking the celery up until you have
reached the leaves, using the earth
from between the rows, this being all
smoothed and putted down quite hard
with the back of the shovel. The
other way, which is greatly used on
the small market gardens, which are
so numerous near the large cities and
noted for the high standard Of the
vegetables they raise, is to first place
a layer of dirt, about two inches thick,
alongside the plants as far up as the
first leaves. Against this are placed
boards of the cOmmonest kind, which
are kept III place by small stakes.
Perhaps the last method has the most
admirers, but as it is quite costly it is
not in vogue with our strictly rural
friends. 1t might be mentioned that
some gardeners place thin layer of
straw between the earth and boards,
as this seems to keep the action of the
frost and weather in check to n GER
tain ext mt, which saves the blanching
celery from any extreme in either way.
New York Tribune.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1894-12-26
SCARCITY OF FARM LABORERS.

The scarcity of good help on farms,
although great numbers are uncm-
ployed in the cities, is II condition of
the times which battles all who seek
remedies for it. Much attention has
been given to the subject in she public
press by farmers organizations and
by labor bureaus, but we seem to he
RS far from solution of the difficulty
rs ever. Among the most recent con-
triRnti4nS +" the liter.t nr4 cs ~ sc;;t c;;,.
by the Massachusetts Labor Bureau,
entitled "Unemployment. y The
bureau sent ont many inquiries TO
farmers to get an explanation Of the
situation from their point Of view
From the answers it appears that there
is great diSinclination on the part of
the native population to remain on the
1arm, and what help there Is, is now
largely foreign and of low degree of
industrial efficiency. In many To-
calities recent immigrants are almost
the sole reliance of the farmers. None
of the replies, however, suggest how
the situation can be reversed The
chief difficulty lies in the social advan-
tages of the large cities, which seem to
be an irresistible attraction. -Phila-
delphia Ledger.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1894-12-26
Boating in Samoan Waters.

AS night drops her mantle over all,
n counterpart of the star-gemmed
vault above shines out in the water
below We glide along, following the
lagoon inside the reef. The sea, all
abIaze with light flashes and sparkles.
Every movement and displacement of
the water causes il to break into
showers OF golden sparks Golden
drops roll up on the oars, cling for
an instant and then drip off in a rain
Of stars. The bow of the boat throws
Ola continuous spray of fireworks.
AT every stroke rs the blades of the
oars plunge beneath the water, bright
luminous spots surround them, light
ing up the darkness with IL faint elec.
trio lean. Far out across the sui
len face of the sea brilliant specks of
light flicker to and IrO like will-'o-the
wlsps. Each breaking wave presents
crown Of light, and ever
as we speed along, broad bands and
floating streamers of phosphorescent
light slip by under the surface of the
water. Beneath us are grottoes, caves
and forests of coral of all shapes and
colors; red, pink, blue and yellow,
with wonderous combinations of shad-
ing colors extending from base to tips.
Looking down into these formations
by daylight through the crystal water
they appear alive with fish of the most
radiant colors; deep blue striped with
black, both lengthwise or in circular
bands; silver banded with black blue
and gold, and still others purely blue
Now, as we float along at night, small
points and patches of light ilIumine
these caverns, suggesting lamps. Who
shall say be they not mermaids'
lamps?-Outing.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1894-12-26
HOW | TEACH A COLT.

When | wish to teach n colt to carry
n saddle, | first put blanket on him,
folded to about saddle size, then a
surcingle strapped loosely AT the
next lesson L make the surcingle quite
tight; at the third lesson very tight
At the fourth lesson | tie the colt to
the hitching-post. and put a boy on
him. He soon gets accustomed to the
weight and does not mind it; then
take the boy off, remove the blanket
and put on the saddle; then put the
J oy in the saddle, letting him sit there
for fifteen minutes, but moving him
self about, and otherwise making him
self conspicuous. Then put the saddle
on the horse, put the boy on horse
back, and lead the horse about fifteen
minutes; then | give the lad the rcins
and let him gently exercise the horse
for half an hour.
After this course of training any
man or boy can ride the colt, pro-
vlded he has sense enough to manage
him kindly. Dumb Animals.