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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15

The fidelity of the likenesses to the
originals in the theatrical bills is due to
photography. There are no portrait paint
ers in the new poster shops. The actor OF
actress who is to be portrayed-as in the
case Of the famous portraits Of Mr.. Crane
as the Senator and JohnstOne Bennett as
Jane-were, if they are like the rest Of their
kind, photographed up to the required size,
and then the photograph was used as the
basis Of the drawing Or painting. Effective
scenes and situations are seen by the artist
in the same way that any spectator in an
orchestra chair sees them, except that the
actors and actresses often pose for him
alone, and their photographs are carried
away by him in his notebook.
1t has been said that nearly all the lead
ing poster artists are foreigners. 1t is true
therefore that few are Americans One
Of the very best Of them, whose figure work
attracted wide attention, was Mr.. Crane,
who until lately lived and worked in this
city, and there are now in town at least
two other first class figure men, who, like
half dozen famous painters and illus
traitors graduated from the art depart
ment Of the now defunct Daily Graphic.
To step aside from the actual poster, there
are found in the workshops of the great
bank note companies other Americans, em-
ployed as designers in the main The good
work done on our dead walls has wrested
praise from the men who are engaged in
the higher lines Of artist industry. 1t was
at dinner to Henry L. Abbey, when the
best artists in the country were present, n
couple of years ago, that toast was drunk
to the American poster. With no un-
healthy prejudice to break down, and in
view of the money that the printers are
spending it is safe to predict that Amer
leans will contribute more and more to the
glory and success of our poster until at
last it will be American in fact, from its
ink surface to the paste on its back, with
all which that implies, es,-New York Sun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15
Small, but Perfect.

In sour paste, vinegar the melt of cod
fish, or even in water in which decayed veg
etables have been infused the microscope
reveals animalcules Qittle animals) so small
that millionsof them would not equal a
common grain Of wheat in bulk. And yet
nature with singular prodigality has sup
piled many of these minute creatures with
organs as complete and perfect as those Of
whale or an elephant In single ounce
of such matter thcha are more living crea-
lures than there are human beings on the
face of the globel-St. Louis Republic,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15

Did you ever stand 10, 10, 20 minutes on
the ourbstone waiting for your car" only
to learn when you inquired of the right
one that that line Of cars now runs on an
other route' Did you ever chase neeting
car, aud when you were firmly packed in,
hanging to strap, with your fare paid,
see another of that same line Just behind
with vacant seats galoref
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15

Hooi's Pills are the best family cothartic
and liver medicine. Harpless, reliable,
sure.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15

An Intelligent Animal.
A country physician says that he was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15

According to an authority on the subject,
there Is a great deal OF character In mans
mustache. When the mustache is ragged
and rs 1t were, flying hither and thither
there is lack of proper self control on the
part Of the owner. If there is n tendency
to curl ut the outer ends Of the mustache,
there Is tendency TO ambition, vanity and
display. When the curl turns upward,
there is a geniallty combined with a love Of
appreciation. When the inclination Is down
ward, there Is more sedate turn Of mind,
not accompanied with gloom, Exchange.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15
Castoria.

"Castoria Is SO well adapted to children that
recommend it us superior toany prescription
known TO me-"
II. A. ARcBER, NJ. D.,
iii So. Oxford St., Brooklyn, n. Y.
"Our physicians in the childrens depart
ment have spoken highly of their expert.
ence in their outside practice with CastoriR,
and although we only have among od'
medical supplies what is known as regular
products, yet we are free to confess that ths
merits of Castoria has won us to look with
favor upon it,"
USITED HOSPITAL AND DIspRNsARY,
Boston, Mass
ALLEN C. SMITH, Pres,
urray Street, Now York City.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15

"Castoria is the best remedy for children of
which am acquainted, l hope the day is not
far distant when mothers willconsider the real
interest Of their children, and use Castoria in
stead of the vnriousquack nostrums whichare
destroying their loved ones, by forcing opium,
morphine, soothing syrup and other hurtful
agents down their throats, thereby sending
them to premature graves"
DE-. J. F. RIScHELoE,
Conway, Ark.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15

Tha earlier symptoms OF dyspepsia such
as distress after eating, heartburn, and
occasional headaches, should not be me-
elected. Take Hoods Sarsaparilla and be
cured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-15
ANTOINE HARTMAN
sos South Washington Avenue,

Contractor and builder Of Couurets FlagglnR.
Concrste Blocks, t Potato Butter % and C9al
left at Thompson q Pratt Williams y Cos
Main and Eynon Streets. or at Scranton
Stove Works. Also Foundations, Clsterns.
Fish Wire Tunnels and Collins. Flagging Tor
Garden Walks
Connecticut western news., 1894-04-26
MT. Cofrey and His Grounds.

Perhaps the best specimen of wit that Jas enliveneda Hamilton county court in many day was that emitted like a flash from John Coffey, the attorney, who has been guilty of a good many things that have disturbed the serenity of bench and bar. MT. Coffey was coun- sel in case which had already been postponed some two or three times at his request. It was before Judge Outcalt. Again Mir. Coffey asked for postpone ment. The court reminded him that it had already been postponed several times at his request.
 ''Have you good grounds for wishing another postponement?' asked the court.
 tYes, sir, I have" replied Coffey.
 "What are they?" asked the court.
 "Coffey grounds, your honor.
 "Coffee grounds?" repeated the judge.
 "Yes, sir," said John.
 Then the judge got on his dignity and reminded the lawyer that he was trifiing with the court.
 "Your honor, said MT. Coffey, there was small addition to my family last night, and I submit, your honor, that this is good grounds for asking for @ postponement.
 Did John get it? We'll. rather.-Cin- cinnati Times-Star.
Connecticut western news., 1894-04-26

performed, or an unK1nd thought that he ever harbored?
 What marvel it is that all the na- tions of earth do not rise up in raptures of affection for him! must say it here and now lift my right hand in solemn attestation. 1 love him, and the grief of my life is that I do not love him more. Is it an impertinence for me to ask, Do you, my hearer-you, my reader, love him? Has he become part of your na- ture? Have you committed your children on earth into his keeping, as your chil- dren ill heaven are already in his bosom? Has he done enough to win your confi- dence2 Can you trust him, living and dying and forever? Is your back or your face toward him? Would you like to have his hand to guide you, his might to protect you, his grace to comfort you, his sufferings to atone for you, his arms to welcome you, his love to encircle you, his heaven to crown you?
 Grand Thought.
 Oh, that we might all have something of the great German reformer's love for this Christ which led him to say, If any one knocks at the door of my breast and says, Who lives there? my reply is, Jesus Christ lives here, not Martin Luther. '' Will it not be grand if, when we get through this, short and rugged road of life, we can go right up into his presence and live with him world with out end?
 And if, entering the gate of that heay- enly city, we should be so overwhelmed with our unworthiness on the one side, and the supernal splendor on the other side, we get a little bewildered and should for few moments be lost on the streets of gold and among the furnished temples and the sapphire thrones, there would be plenty to show us the way and take us out of our joyful bewilderment, and perhaps the woman of Main would say, Come, let me take you to the Christ who raised my only boy to life. " And Martha would say, Come, let me take you to the Christ who brought up my brother Lazarus from the tomb. " And one of the disciples would say, Come, and let me take you to the Christ who saved our sinking ship in the hurricane ou Gennesaret." And Tdul WOulQ Say, OOule, dlu ltI lue lead you to the Christ fer whom died on the road to Ostia.' '' And whole groups of martyrs would say, Come, let us show you the Christ for whom we rattled the chain and waded the floods and dared the fires. ' And our own glo- rified kindred would flock around us, saying, We have been waiting a good while for you, but before we talk over old times, and we tell you of what we have enjoyed since we have been here, and you tell us of what you have suffer ed since we parted, come, come and let l us show you tue greatest sight in all the place, tho most resplendent throne, and upon it the mightiest conqueror, the exaltation of heaven, the theme of the immortals, the altogether great, the al together good, the altogether fair, the altogether lovely"
 We'll, the delightful morn will come When my dear Lord will bring me home, And shall see his face.
 Then, with my Saviour, Brother Friend, l A blest eternity I'll spend, Triumphant in his grace.
Connecticut western news., 1894-04-26

wound. All sufficient is this gospel if it is only applied A minister preaching to an audience of sailors concerning the ruin by sin and the rescue by the gospel accommodated himself to sailors yer nacular and said, "This plank bears. '" Many years after this preacher was called to see a dying sailor and asked him about his hope and got the suggest i've reply, ''This plank bears. !"
 An Appeal For Love.
 Yea, Christ was lovely in his chief life's work There were a thousand things for him to do, but his great work was to get our shipwrecked world out of the breakers That he came to do, and that he did, and he did it in three years. He took 30 years to prepare for that three years activity. From 12 to 30 years of age we hear nothing about him. That intervening IS years I think he was in India But he came back to Pal estine and crowded everything into three years-three winters, three springs, three summers, three autumns. Our life is short, but would God we might see how much we could do in three years. Concentration Reconsideration Three years of kind wordsl Three years of liv- ing for others! Three years of self sacri- feel Let us try it.
 Aye, Christ was lovely in his demise He had right that last hour to deal in mathematician. Never had any one been so meanly treated. Cradle of straw among goats and camels-that was the worlds reception of himl Rocky cliff, with hammers pounding spikes through tortured nerves-that was the worlds farewell salutationl The slaughter of that scene sometimes hides the loveli- ness of the sufferer. Under the satura- tion of tears and blood we sometimes fail to see the sweetest face of earth and heaven. Altogether lovely Can coldest criticism find an unl<ind word he ever spoke, or an nnkind sstisn that he ever
Connecticut western news., 1894-04-26
Childhood Sayings of an Empress.

The Empress Frederick must have been deliciously naughty child if all the stories told of her juvenile days are true. Everybody knows the Good Night, Brown, story, but here are a few others not quite so familiar:
 Walking one day in Windsor forest with her daily governess, the princess, then years old, showed good deal of rather naughty temper. Look, said the governess, lat that very nice little girl over there How good she isl How quietp' II dare say she may be, re- torted the little princess; "but, then, I also see she has no daily governessi" "Shall we meet every one we know in heaven?' she asked another time. ''Oh, yes, my dear," was the reply. Sure ly," thoughtfully remarked the child, mot Dr. A" Dr. A., it should be told, was an extremely plain old man. When the Prince of Wales was born, the good news was conveyed to her small high ness. Are you not pleased with your little brother?" it was asked some time later. "Oh, no,'' was the reply. 1T would so much rather have had ponyl"
Connecticut western news., 1894-04-26
Snobbish Loyalty.

To those who regard loyalty and snob- bishness as the same thing great op- portunity is offered by West End firm. The circular of these astute tradesmen states that:
 ''To enable lovers of the beautiful in nature to share the pleasure taken by her majesty in Horticulture few repro ductions of painting representing a group of pansies specially selected for growing in the queens gardens at Wind sor have been made. '"
 The price is only los. Sd. For repro duction of a painting Of an ordinary group of pansies this might seem a large figure, but wben the pansies are the queens pansies who woaid grudge half a guinea for the pleasure of looking at reproduction of painting of them? A clod, piece of orange peel, an end of a
 cigar,
 Once trod on by princely heel, how beautiful
 they arei
 -LabOuchere's Truth.
Connecticut western news., 1894-04-26
How to Singe a Chicken.

There are two excellent ways of singe- ing chicken. The best is over the blaze of an alcohol lamp. Another way is 10 light Q loosely twisted newspaper on the outside of the stove and hold the chicken in the right hand, quickly passing it back and forth through the flames.
Connecticut western news., 1894-04-26
How to Darn With a Crochet Neea,.

To darn a stocking neatly, take fine steel crochet needle and with it catch up the woven stitches crosswise, using cot ton that is suitable in thickness and color. Fill in the hole with chain stitch, work ing back and forth as if alarming.
Connecticut western news., 1894-04-26
How to Destroy Parasites on Plants.

Rub pound of sulphurated potash as fine as possible, and mix it thoroughly with pounds of soft soap. A large tea spoonful of this should be mixed with each gallon of soft water and the plant well sprayed with the solution
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10

PATENT FENoEs.-We call the at
tention of farmers to the patent
fence invented by Mr.. Jacob F. Lem.
en-, Bedington, this county. 1t was
patented by him in March 1888, and
has had six years test without a
growl or complaint. The old rails
are used as piokets with his perfor
ated steel strap at about one-third
the cost of an ordinary worm fence.
1t is strong, durable ahd reliable and
will save the owners of farms, even
by way of timber, much money. Mr..
Lemen is a well-known citizen OF
Berkeley county, and he will be glad
to answer with particulars from Bed
ington, his postoffice.
SURPRISE PARTy.-Surprise par
ties seem to be the rule, rather than
the exception amongst the residents
of West Martin street. On Monday
night of this week Mrs. Mary A.
Beall was surprised by her friends,
who gathered at her residence to
the number of forty eight, and spent
a most enjoyable evening. They did
not come empty-handed, either, but
were heavily laden with ice cream,
cakes and CONNECTIONS, which added
materially to the pleasure of all.
Games, music and the usual pleasant
conversation and repartee, not to
mention the ''groaning tables, made
time fly so quickly that it was long
past midnight when all had taken
their departure pleased beyond ex.
preston with the nights entertain
ment.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10

"WHAT is WEST VIRGINIA 2"--
Abiding to the demands of Sena-
tors Camden and Faulkner that coal
and iron be protected by duties,
because their State demands it. the
New York World" asks, "What is
West Virginia ?" Then it gives some
figures in answer to its own
question.
The value of the States coal out
put in 1890 was S.. OS6.5S4 capital
invested in the mines. $l0,5OS,OOO !;
nlmber of employees -, 952; wages,
$5,SSs,OOO. The capital invested in
iron mining in 1890 was $3,905, 900 ;
total wages paid 2,46S workers,
$575,O6I.
The "World" argues that because
more people are engaged in agricul-
ture than in the coal and iron trades
and because the farms of West Vir-
ginia are worth more than the capt.
tai invested in coal ard iron, these
two industries should receive no
protection.
The capital invested in these in
dustries in West Virginia is much
greater now than it was in 1890, and
the men who earn their livingin coal
and iron are more numerous, yet the
"World" would sacrifice both men
and money to explicit The free trade
theory. The fear of the Wilson
bill has already caused CONSERVATION
in West Virginia, and the senators
of that State are certainly right in
endeavoring to save these growing
industries from ruin.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10

REMARKABLE OPERATIoN.-A re-
markable surgical operation took
place at the Jefferson Hospital,
where Professor Keen and Drs. Da
Costa, Spencer and Hirst cut out
nearly the whole side and front of
the face of Henry Hoffman, 60 years
old, of Camden, N. j. The patient
had been suffering from epilhelioma,
the sarcoma manifesting itself in the
inside of his left cheek. During the
operation the entire left jaw and
cheek bone, the left eye,the inside of
the nose and the roof of the mouth
were removed and encerous growth
taken out. During the operation there
was such a large operation in the
face that the surgeons could nearly
look down the patients throat from
the outside. The operation was a
success and Hoffman is doing we'll
with prospects of speedy recovery.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10
You Are Invited

To attend the Mid Winter Fair
now being held at San Francisco,
Cal. (The Palm City.) On account
of it the Chicago, Milwaukee & St
Paul railway company now bas on
sale excursion tickets to San Fran
cisco and other California points at
reduced rates. 1t is the "only oneu
running electric lighted, steam be at
ed, solid vestibule trains between
Chicago, Council Bluffs and Onahs.
as well as between Chicago, MilsAu
kee, Winona, ST. Paul and Mn
Deapols, with the finest Dining,
Sleeping and Compartment cars in
the world. Freer clining chair care.
For rates Of fare, maps, time table,,
etc., call on any coupon ticket agent
or address JOHN Il. PoTT, District
Passenger Agent, WilIiamsport, Pa.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10

DIED.-At the residence of his par.
ents on E. John street, Urban Sam
uel, the twenty month old child of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. A. Burkhart.
The little fellow has been sick for
long time, and it was believed
he was well on the way to recovery
when inflammation of the stomach set
in from teething, from which he new
er rallied. The funeral services were
conducted from the house on Satur-
day, Rev. Chas. Trump, officiating.
Mrs. l.. A. Montague, who has
been i'll for long time died on Sun
day night at her home on East John
street of consumption. Mrs. Mon
tague was very estimable, and her
death throws mantle of sorrow ov-
er husband, children and many
friends.
Mr.. Charles Carney, son of Mr..
Jacob V. Carney of near Bedington,
died at his fathers home Tuesday
night. His funeral will be held to-
day at 10 a. M. and the interment
will be at Falling Waters church.
w. Fl. Wilen is the undertaken.
Lille Pearl, the infant daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Grubb died at
her fathers house on Queen street
of membranous Group. The funeral
took place from the residence of Mr..
Scott Vanmetre on Tuesday after
noon.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10

TEA AND REoEpTIoN.-Mrs. S. w.
Walker, on Tuesday afte noon gave
reception and tea to many of her
lady friends in this city, which is
pronounced by all who attended as
the most pleasing society event
which has occurred for many seasons.
The house was beautifully decorated
with palms and roses, and the tables
abounded with costly plate and cut
glass and the richest kind of edibles.
The hostess received in a handsome
velvet and helitrope chiffon gown.
She was assisted in the reception by
Mrs. VIM. Melcher, Miss Flick, Miss
Jane Faulkner, Miss May Faulkner,
Mrs. j. W. Walker, Miss Anna Wis
ner, Miss Anna Chapman, Miss
Elizabeth Fitz, Miss Nota Viewer,
Miss Eichelberger and Miss Strib.
ling.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10
Answers to Correspondents.

FARMER Yes, South Dakota fur
nishes an excellent field for diyersi-
fed farming. Wheat. Corn, Barley
and Flax are produced in abundant
quantities and find ready market
at good prices, while the cost of pro-
duction is mdch less than in the
Eastern States. Stock raising and
wool growing have become success
full industries in South Dakota where
thousands Of acres of the finest land
in the United States can be secured
at reasonable figures and upon long
time for deferred payments. Further
information viii be eheerfully fur
nished free of expense by addressing
JOHN r. PoTT. District Passenger
Agent. 4S6 William street, Williams
port Pa. ct.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10

DON'T Run Down Your Town.
A prominent business man of Mar
tisburg, in fact, the head of long
established firm was heard openly
cursing his town on the main street,
which, at the time, happened to be
full of visitors. 1t isn't right to
swear in the first place while it's al
ways bad taste to speak i'll of your
town within the hearing ofyour own
people, but we think the line should
be drawn altogether when birthstone
scented oaths are hurled at the town
which nurtured you, so loud that
strangers on the street plainly hear.
1t some wild eyed citizens would not
be in position to find fault.-Han-
cock Star.
We regret the above exceedingly.
Not withstanding the depression in
businessin Martinsburg, our citizens
should remember that the depression
is universal, and that our own city
is not responsible for the loss of any
one. We bellve, in fact that Mar
tinsburg is not SO bad off as suppos-
ed to be, and that it will be among
the first to arouse from the present
stupor in business.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10
rheumatism Quickly Cured.


Three days is very short time
in which to cure a bad cause ofrheu-
matism but it can be done, il the
proper treatment is adopted, as will
be seen by the following from James
Lambert, of New Brunswick, Ills.
Il was badly afflicted with rheuma-
tism in the hips ard legs, when |
bought bottle OF Cbamberlain's
Pain Balm. Il cured me in three
days. | am all right Today; and
would insist on every one who is
afflicted with that terrible disease to
use Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
get well at once" so cent bottles
for sale by E. c. Williams, Jr. 4
Co., Martinsburg, W. Va.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1894-03-10
II May be Interesting to Know

That when excursion rates are
made to Chicago for people who
live in the East, to enable them to
attend the Worlds Fair next year.
it is contemplated by the Western
roads to also make excursion rates
from Chicago to all principal bust
ness and tourist points in West,
Northwest and Southwest, SO that
those who desire to spend few
weeks among their friends in the
Great West, may have an opportun-
ity of so doing without mourning
much additional expense. It may
be well to consider this subject in
advance of actual time of starting
and the Chicago, Milwaukee & ST.
Paul Railway Co. has issued maps
and time tables and other instruc-
tive reading matter, which it will
be glad to furnish free of expense
upon application by postal card adj
dressed to VIM. Kelly, Jr., Travel
ing Passenger Agent, so S. Third
ST., Philadelphia, Pa, or TO Geo. H
Heaford, General Passenger Agent
Chicago, Ill.