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Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02
Only Two Ages.

she-I have just been reading about
the seven ages of man. | wonder how
Shakespeare would have described the
ages of woman ,.:. :,
woman.
She-How's that?
He-Sweet sixteen and not ye' 'nir'y'
Detroit Tribune.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02
After IIer Own Heart.

Cobwiggcr-I hear Winthropis build
ing house for his bride, and allows
her to supcrintcnd things.
Merritt-IIe did until he saw she was
making it nothing but closets, Truth.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02
HANDY STEAMER BAG.

Easily Made If Care Is T,een In the Meas
urcment and Folding.
How to keep useful articles in small
compass and within easy reach of a
berth often perpleXes people who travel.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

"DE great trouble bout conversation,
remarked Uncle Eben, IAN dat NUS onpos,,
sible ter show ea much rig manly IN talkln
voh ncirhbors w Washington Star,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

A copy of "Health and Pleasure on Amer
ica's Greatest Railroad,n containing 53S
pages, with over 30) Illustrations and de
scription of more than 1000 tours; finest
book of its kind ever issued; will be sent to
any address free, postpaid, on receipt of five
two-cent stamps, by GEORGE II. DANIELS,
General Passenger Agent, Grand Central
Station, New York.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

Mrs. Liverand-Don't you think these
round steaks are as good to buy as
porterhousc?
Mr.. Feedcr-P0saibly; but not to eat.
Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

FOND MAMMA Ito clerk in Chin, store)3
uI SEQ YOU have mugs marked Tom and
Jerry; have you any with Willie ana
Charlie on them F'-Life.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

This amateur performance you
speak of, was it charitable AFFAIR.""
"Oh, yes; the people knew the young
folks were dong as well as they could"
Answers.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

II UNDERSTAND now," said a guest at
fashionable resort, ''why they call this the
Overlook House Unless you are tipping
the walters all the time your wants are en-
tirely overlooked. Richmond Dispatch.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

TOBY Ito eccentric mani -"What are you
doing with that boX.' Porperkaq Going
to make a wagon Of it," Toby" Where'n
You get the wheelsW Popperkaq-"Out
Of your head IN, Y. Journal.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally Price Toe.

chit am or fack," said Uncle Eben, "dat
it ain no use ter worry. But hit am jcs' cz
much er fack dat hit ain no use ter tell cr
man dat it ain no use ter worry. wash
ington Star.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

MEDICAL men say that there Is, alcoholic
gas in tho skull of u man who dies OF de-
lirium tremons. The nose Is probably the
as-burner then.-Chicago Times
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

"TnE baby is wonderfully like its
mother" Eyes, have to mind her just the
same Truth
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

You can't have your penny and your cake I;
bat, if you are sufficiently able and unscru-
pulous, you can have your penny and some
one else's cake.-Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

He (philosophically) you approve
of going to the theaterln She practically
--"Oh, thank you, any night you like"
Home Journal
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

THE man who is willing to learn one thing
at timo will soon know much.-Ram' IS
Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

LITTLE BoY-"How long have you had
that dolll" Littlc Miss ''This is a girl
doll, an you oughtn't to ask her agc."-
Good News
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

"WnY do you net stop begging and try to
got some work." "Because do not wish
to give up sure thing for an uncertain
one, lie Figaro.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

WHEN an actress is young she has her
photographic likeness, and when she Is old
She does not depart thorelrom. Boston
Transcript,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

Mrs. MUIIIGAN-'Td rather hev the hull
family i'll than you" Mr. Mulligan-"e'o
would I"-Tit-Bits.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

as SIZE really as devoted wife as we had
heardl" "Mercy, yes; she won't cook a
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

A DULL. man often makes a cutting re-
rark.-l2am's Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

No MAN will ever amount to much who
labors under the impression that somebody
else is always in his way.-Dallas News.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

EVERY difficulty overcome is made step
ping stone.-Ram's Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

THERE is one thing to be said in praise Of
the doughnut, and that is that the vacuum
in its center will not distress the weakest
stomach. - Boston Transcript.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

IT is not necessary to have gun in the
hand to show that there is murder in the
heart.-lSam's Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

The man who is not conscious of his own
faults has no charity for anotncr.-Ram's
Horn.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

AS A rule sarcasm is a boistcrods demand
for liver medicine. Galveston News
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

A sALLow skin acquires healthy clear
ness by the use of Glcnns Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

Mrs INNIT-"Grace, are you sure Mr..
Huggard loves you for yourself alonel"
Grace Innit'I am sure of it, mamma.
When he calls he hates awfully to have any
one else come into the room. "-Puck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02
THE SMALLER. THE BETTER

TRUTH is mighty; but it will not prevail
in a horse trade.-vPuck.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

WoMEN's clubs seem TO be growing IN, Inc
broomstck used to be large enough'-rhh-
adelphia Record.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02

TIE great beauty of adversely as a med
icine is that it is not sugar-Coated
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02
Jay Wouldn't Have Done IT.

II see the Gould's have left New
York;"
"Thcy have? Well, by jinlss, I'm
glad they left something. Atlanta
Constitution.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1894-08-02
WOMAN AND HOME.
TABLE DECORATIONS.


To he Au fait They Must Have Touch
OF Color-Artistic Glasses Richly Enam-
cicd in White and Coda Confer Piece
Which Is Really Triumph In Fine
Eject.
The fashionable dinner-tablc of to-
day has touch of color in its decora-
ton. Cut glass for the moment has
lost its popularity and an array of
French and English glass flushed with
color and wrought with glistening gold
designs has taken its place.
If you wish to give little dinner
some day during this season select for
the center-piece of your table large,
low bowl of green Bohemian glass, en-.
aineled with white and gold daisies.
Fill the bowl with Marguerites and let
IL stand upon round mirror-mat.
Your center-piece will be q triumph in
artistic effect. These bowls come not
only in green but in shades of ruby and
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
A PREpOsTEROUS SCHEME.
From the Baltimore American.

From the Baltimore American.
The Nicaragua canal lobby is making
desperate efforts TO have action taken
by the present congress. Stock has been
judicously distributed, and the roseate
literature which has grown around this
chmera Is being scattered with a free
hand. Were any other than Mr.. Clevc-
land in the white house, there would be
no reason to apprehend danger but 1t is
impossible to predict his action upon any
important matter. 1t Is asserted by those
interested In the proposed Nicaragua
canal that II can be built for one hundred
millions of dollars 1t is exceedingly
doubtful IL the approaches to the canal on
either side could be constructed for that
sum. 1t would take at least one hundred
millions of dollars to dig safe and per-
manent approach TO the proposed canal
on the Gulf side and run the canal to the
San Juan river. 1t would take one hun
dred and fifty millions 10 build the neces-
sary basins and the connecting waterway
and 1t would take another hundred and
fifty millions to drcdge Lake Nicaragua
and run the canal to the coast. and pro-
vide II with safe means of access. This
estimate, four hundred millions Of dol
lars, is really modest If II Is proposed to
build canal that will accommodate the
merchant marine OF the world now and
for a quarter of q century and, surely, it
is not intended TO build II for fun, or as n
monument of American folly. The inter-
est charges at 8 per cent. would be twelve
millions of dollars year, and, yet, con-
gress is gravely asked to saddle this col
ossal debt on the country at n time when
the administration has been compelled to
borrow one hundred millions for current
expenses In less than year. There are
in this absurd scheme the possibilities of n
scandal which, In comparison with Pan
ANA, would be as Ossa TO wart
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
POLITICAL POINTS.

The Philadelphia Inquirer thinks Reed
will have no difficulty in getting the sup
port of the Pennsylvania delegation one
year from next summer.
The Democratic York Gazette attributes
the defeat of Congressman Strubnger to
Collector Shcarer and the influences sur
rounding and the effect of his appoint
ments.
In the opinion of Colonel Tom Patterson,
the irrepressible Popuistic editor of the
Rocky Mountain News, "the Democracy
Of Jackson has passed away; the virile
breath of liberty which filed its nostrils
is gone The Democracy of today is a
stunted and slckly thing, withered and
dying. We're It not thus imDotent those
who are misgoverning in its name would
hear from it In no uncertain tones"
"A gallant soldier n decent man, a
shrewdpolitical tactician, a man of superb
executive abilities, and an inlleXible Re
publican, are Qualities that recommend
Captain John G. Delaney, and if Governor
elect Hastings has Il desire to reward a
highly deserving applicant for factory in
spector, he can earn the gratitude of a
host of Lackawanna county people, both
Republicans and Democrats, by appoint
ing Captain Delaney" is the way the Car
bondale Anthracite puts it,
In the case of Governor Pattison and
Secretary Harrty, politics has evidently
paid. The former, according to the Har-
risburg Patriot. entered the executive
mansion four years ago In debt-he so
stated at the tlme-and retires in few
weeks to a suburban Philadelphia man
sion which cost over $4,000 Secretary
Harrity since his term of office began
bought a handsome home on a fashionable
Philadelphia street and recently pur-
chased an $4,000 building site at over
brook, near Philadelphia.
The Wayne Independent is hungry. 1t
wants something, and wants it earnestly
1t asks: "While Susquehannn county had
G. A. Grow and NJ. Il. Wright in congress,
O. A. Lines and James Rooney in the state
senate Charles Harris in the pension de-
partment, J. n. Dubois minister to some
foreign country, W. }. Pike private secre-
tary to Congressman Grow, r. II. Pri2er
in a fat Office ut Harrisburg, e. c. Ford
ham, Hugh McCollum and James Rooney
internal revenue collectors, etc, etc, will
some one please inform us what govern
mental positions Wayne county men have
hell?"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Cleanse Common Conncil.

The best business brain and the
cleanest character in any city are none
too good to be employed in that citys
government The idea that the duty
of legislating for a city may safely be
entrusted to ignorant men, dissolute
men. careless men or dishonest men
needs to be exploded in this section.
The city of Scranton has in its COM
mon council today some men as good
as any to be found in the land. 1t also
has men who are a disgrace to them
selves, and discredit to the city. There
isno reason why this latter class should
be perpetuated-no reason except the
indifference OF voters themselves.
No man should be elected to either
branch of councils for the simple reason
that he represents certain political
party. Let us keep party politics out
of local government as much as we
can. The ward heeler and the corrup-
ZIONIST are much more likely to benefit
by the drawing of the party line in local
affairs than are the business interests
Of the city.
No man should be elected to either
branch of councils who does not own
some legitimate property and pay taxes
on it. The man who represents moth
ing in a business sense except his own
ability to negotiate a deal" or pack a
caucus is not safe kind of man to
invest with the power Of taxing other
peoples belongings. The hobo type Of
common councilman is not a success,
either as a thing of beauty or as a
benefit to business. Scranton ought to
do away with him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
Harrison Not Available.

General Harrison was always some-
what unfortunate in his friends, Even
before he became a presidential guam
tity, a clique of ring politicians in In
dianapolis tried without warrant to
make personal capital out of his local
popularity. These same ringsters are
probably now responsible for the per-
sistent effort to make 1t appear that
ination. While we lack positive evil
dence of it, we strongly suspect that
this effort could, If necessary be traced
to the doors of one or two eX-office
holders in the Hoosier capital who think
that If they can collect a Harrison fol-
lowing prior to 1896 they can make some
advantageous convention deals two
years hence. The eX-presldent isprob-
ably as thoroughly disgusted with this
impertinent activity as is the public at
large but he Is doubtless in no position
to repudiate it.
We surmise two things that seem to
us to be well-nigh certalnties. one is
that General Harrison has no special
desire to return to the presidency. The
other is that he will not be drafted into
service, regardless of his preference for
the rest and quiet of honorable private
life. We have never been an enthu-
siastic admirer of General Harrison as
politician; but we desire to do him
scrupulous justice. 1t Is indisputabe
that he at this moment enjoys q more
commanding measure of disinterested
respect from the masses of the Republi-
can party-from men who have not held
and do not expect to hold ofIlce-than
he has commanded at any prior time
since first he became known to the
people of the country. There is n strong
and a general feeling, among the rank
and file, that he is pre-eminently
safe, conservative and a conscien-
tious man, who does his duty fearlessly
as he seees 1t and refuses to cringe or
truckle. There is equally feeling that
dent has been most thoroughly vindi-
Gated; and that the position which he
will occupy in history will be that of
prudent, sagacious and clean-handed
| executive, who preferred the approval
of his own conscience to the applause
of throngs or the interested favor of
place-hunters and patronage -dispen-
| sers.
With such q record and reputation
already secured, what inducement re-
mains in support of further presidential
ambition? Obviously, none. General
Harrison we dare say realizes that he
has completed his mission as president
and that the prospect of second term
offers only new dangers responsible
ties and trials without Offering a single
new recompense or hope. The work
which he surrendered unfinished can
confidently be submitted to the keeping
of Grover Cleveland's next successor
Noneo of the active Republican aspirants
for that honor Is unfit for the trust.
Each one merits General Harrison's
confidence and support Further, even,
than this, we believe the ex-president
to be too sensible man not to recog-
nize the lack of political necessity for
his wnre-nomination-a denomination
which would at once reopen all the old
complications and partisan misunder-
standings without bringing with 1t cor
responding offset in an increased power
of vote-getting.
II Is best for General Harrison and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
A BROKEN SONG.

"Whcre am from?" From the greon hills
of Erin.
Have / no song now?' My songs are
all sung.
"what o my love thon?' Alone am 1
farm.
Old grows my heart, an my voice yet is
young.
'If she was tall?" Like a kings own
daughter.
"If she was far?" Like a mornin' o.
May
When she'd come laughln', twas the run
ming water
When she'd come blushln', twas the
break o. day,
"Where did she dwell?" Where onc't I
had my dwellln'.
who loved her best?" TIL are no one
now will know
where is she gomez" Och why would
be telllnl
Where she is gone there can never go.
Mora O'Nelll in London Spectator.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

We learn from the Philadelphia Press
that "the bill which provides for pledg-
ing the credit of the United States for
the payment of the principal and in
terest of the proposed Nicaragua Canal
company bonds is a fair measure of
guarantee and it should be promptly
passed" 1t SHOULD be promptly
passed" if it is the purpose of govern
ment to vote public money into the
pockets of lobbyists, spectators and
chronic treasury-raiders. If not, it
should be incontinently killed, We are
happy to observe that the people are
getting their eyes opened to the true
significance Of this colossal Nicaragua
canal Job"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

1t is asserted in the Scranton Times
that among THE employees of this paper
are men who also serve as sensational
correspondents of the metropolitan pa
pers. The point is one of minor i'm
portance, and we do not know whether
the Times is merely mistaken or
whether dt deliberately lied. In either
event it said what was not true.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
KIND WORDS OF FRIENDS.
win paw Its Income Tax.

Carbondale Anthracite: 1.-THE Scranton
Tribune came to our desk this morning
dressed in holiday attire. Its holiday over
coat was of the most modern make and
finish, and wrapped ptwenty bright pages
of up-t9-date material, relieved by an
abundance of neatly arranged advertis-
ing, that no doubt has filled the Tribune's
Christmas box with some of the solid coin
that must be paid as interest on the Cleve-
land bond issue. From monetary stand
point 1t certainly will make of the enter
prise enough to pay its income tax. In
every way the Christmas number of our
esteemed contemporary was credit to
the journalism of the Electric City"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

Wilkes Barre Record: THE Scranton
Tribunes Christmas number consists of
twenty pages between a handsome cover.
1t is filled from cover to cover with first
class news and well written special ar
tlcles and bears the indubitable marks of
the enterprise which has made it one of
the best edited newspapers in Pennsyl-
vanla. We congratulate our contempo-
rary and hope that for many years it may
continue to be an exponent of intelligent
journalism"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

Two or three over-sensitive common
councilmen, before name had been
mentioned, have precipitately jumped
to the conclusion that The Tribune's
general observations as to the need of
q cleansed council are aimed directly
at them. Gentlemen. if the shoe fits,
wear it and welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

every word of it. No one but Demo-
crat objects to honest protection of
honest American interests. True pro-
lection was never so popular as it is
today. But there is false kind Of pro-.
lection which should not and we sus-
pect will not be re-enacted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

best for the Republican party that the
next president should be new man.
This need not imply man inexperi-
enced in public affairs; but one who,
however experienced in legislation,
would bring to the executive du-
ties of the presidency free hands and
an untrammeled opportunity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

One of the types Of common coun-
cilmen who should be elected to stay
at home next spring is the individual
who, on a salary Of nothing and with
nothing else in sight as a means OF
livelihood, nevertheless manages to
wear good clothes and spend money
like a prince.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

Colonel Tom Patterson, Of Denver,
declares that If Andrew Jackson could
return to earth he would be, not Dem
ocla,t, but Populist. Colonel Patter-
son must have a poor opinion of An
drew Jackson's shade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

Reading Times: 1.-THE Scranton Trib-
une issued large holiday edition this
week. The Tribune is a journalistic 'hust-
ler,' and Is Il credit to the journalism of
the state"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

The American bureau Of animal in
dustry has decided that we eat too
much. Most of us will agree with the
bureau upon occasions when the gro
cery bills arlse for llnuidatlon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

We are not aware of such general
demand for General lidrrlson's renomi-
nation as would justify the fuss made
over his cleverly-guarded declination
The Republican party recognizes in its
late president conscientious, sagaci-
Gus and eloquent leader; but 1t is not
disposed to force him into the harness
again 50 long as there are dozens Of
leaders fully equal to him in wisdom
and probably superior to him in avail
ability
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20
SCRANTON, DECEMBER 20, 1894.
THE SCRANTON OF TODAY.

Come and inspect our city.
Elevation above the tide, TAO feet.
Extremely healthy
Estimated population. 1894, 100000.
Registered voters, 2O,599.
Value Of school property, $4,000.
Number of school children, 1900.
Average amount of bank deposits, $lO,-
900, 900.
It's the metropolis of northeastern Penn
sylvania.
Canproduce electric power cheaper than
Niagara.
No better point in the United States al
which TO establish new Industries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-12-20

Willes-Barre News-Dealer: "The en-
terprisng Scranton Tribune issued a
handsome Christmas number of twenty
pages yesterday. The cover was printed
in red ink and presented very striking
appearance.