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The morning news., 1894-05-06

He says many authentic instances of its
strange influence We're related TO him.
and some others of so strong a characto1,
as to surpass his Credulitv. tbou0h the
narrators are answering in their state
ments that what they tell is absolutely
true
LEEDERs SEES LIGHTS.
George Leeders says that whenever he
passes the place at night he can see a
pale, but very easily discernible light the
size of the spot hanging over it, Others
also make this statement. and the only
explanation offered for this latter feature
of the phenomenon is that it may be
caused by a phosDhoresCent condition of
the ground. Others are not so practical
in their solution.
Uncle Jerry Zeigler, who still lives on
the farm which he secured from the gov
ernment before the Pottawatomie Indians
were removed from this section of the
far west, says the Indians knew of the
place and regarded it with superstitious
awe. Squaws silenced their children and
always brought them TO a condition
of obedience by threatening to take
them to the grewsome SPOT and leaving
them there. These threats always had
the desired effect. Uncle Jerry saws an
Indian could not be induced to 20 within
half a mile of the place. When the coun-
try abounded with wild game il was a
common occurrence to see several dead
animals lying on the spot at one time.
When an animal would venture upon il
and be overcome by the strange power.
other -devourlng animals, as well as
birds, would attempt to feast upon the
deCaying Carcasses, and, coming in con-
tact with the ground, would Instantly
yield up the ghost.
The Indians had several interesting
legends concerning it, They believed
that the evil spirit kept his fires burning
beneath the spot, and that whoever ven
tured upon it would meet with instant
death, though il is not known that anv
person was ever overcome by it, though
some, like Mr.. Phillips claim TO have ex-
perienced strange sensations while stand
ing upon it.
A Pottawatomie chief once disappeared
and was never again seen by any of his
tribe, who were ever afterward firm in
the belief that he had mad verteutly wan
dered upon the fateful spot and was un-
tremendously drawn into the internal
regions below.
Another of the Indian stories was that
Sac warrior murdered a beautiful
young squaw of whom he was insausiv
enamored upon this spot, thatit was ever
afterward accursed, and that strange
manifestations were frequently seen there.
1t seems that the daughter of the forest
preferred another dusky suitor, and that
after her untimely death he hunted down
the murderer, following him into Ken
lucky, and coming upon him one day. sent
an arrow through his heart. IL is well
known that such an occurrence is con
nected with the Indian history of this
section
The morning news., 1894-05-06

" What do you think of the possibilities
of gserial navigation as a future substiUu-
tic "A for ocean steamships, Mr.. Grlscomt"
II don't know anything about IL. We
he re conquered so much that most of us
be dieve that we will eventually conquer
The morning news., 1894-05-06

n.olIIhee Inc docks along the Mersey were
iEuCheo i1,.H.s with sightseers, and after a land
it.i ii's Lau been effected the captain was OBJ
t$o 7,u l.l 10 call for police protection against
6;,,GG 653e curious crowds. AS soon as he had
sb2c sSbl22ccl5aarged his cargo and cleaned up his
fo9p ne offered her for public lnspec-
SUI y', + or a week her decks literally
a1,iIiieed aaIliLmed with inquisitive Englishmen.
Eaa1I-}S5,l E,IJuS 10 examine this product of Yam
Sbofs.AAIII. The result was that when the
She ht peare sailed back to New York
car,Il cor uad as many passengers and as much
has bs5io as she could carry. This was the
trSjianlhg of America in transatlantic
pa,rd,e rue remarkable success of the Shakes
Coiirf[aS voyage to Liverpool induced MIR.
t-ans-.,S, ,. TO establish a regular line of
h.'sd ha4 . llantc packets. He must have
cal ~ pehchant for theaters and theatri-
named vailis, ,ba 70 for his other ships were
Sj5IoalL1 1ne Garret, the Sheridan and the
fsa. .EIs' ,Es' Naturally he christened the
est,ti,te, Jne Dramatic line Then came the
''Suiilent Of the Black Ball line, his
The morning news., 1894-05-06


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The morning news., 1894-05-06

"This is a cold, cruel, world" said
Meandering Mike. Folks amt satisfied
weth turnin' a man down; they goes an
does it disa greea ble."
Whats the matter2"
~ ies made call at the farmhouse.
Madam, says /, I'm hungry l am"
AN what did she dOi"
''She jes' looked at me significant-like
an says, sos my dog. Washington
Star.
The morning news., 1894-05-06


"Now, how does Boen know that7" I
asked Of several interested parties, and
one of them who seemed to speak with
the authority of an NJ. D., gave a rather
unsatisfactory explanation. What do
you think OF that answer TO the problem3 2"
| said to a Chicago man. The man svho
gave that explanation is less an NJ ID.
than a ID. f., b." said be- II will tell you
all about it. In the good old days, when
casualties like twins were of more fire.
quent occurrence, il became necessary
under English law, TO determine
the rights Of the first born" so
that it was the Gus ON 10 tie a
red silken thread on the little arm
or first member that saw the light in
order to determine precedence, and so
established became this principle that in
an authenticated case, of which | cannot
give you The reference without consulting
my memoranda, where the silken thread
had been tied and by accident or neces-
sity, the worm was withdrawn and the
other twin actually born first, it was held
that Notwithstanding this fast, the esilken
thread determined the birth right and
the question of inheritance was 50 ad-
judged viii some Philadelphia lawyer
tell US If this is the true doctrinel
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03
TonAY,s STATE CoNYENTroV

The conven tion which will assemble
in Harrisburg at noon today will po-
ssess far more than local and state sig
nificance. It's work will have an in
terest even beyond the circles of the
party under whose auspices it ie held
lis nominee, whatever his name or
location. will BE-, in the public eyes. a
national figure: the solemn choice of
the majority party in that state which
has given to tie cause Of protection
some OF its most illustrious champions
and which owes to that cause an silegi
ance that has never waverel.
At this period Of PROSTATE industry
and Of labor thrown idle under the
gratuitoua bsne Of tariff agitation. an
assemblage Of the representatives OF
uncompromisiug Republicanism, I'm.
daunted in defeat as they have pesn
fearless in victory, is brought together
FOR the purpose OF adding voice and a
vote to the minority in congress which
to3sy represents, in brain and patriotic
impulse, it not in sheer fores OF num
bers, the real sentiment Of the Ameri,
can nation. It is cougreGated under
the shadow of the worst businsHs crisis
that our country has ever known-a
crisis certaiuly intensified, If not d.
rectly produced by Democratic ascend.
ency, linked to the Siamese twin Of
Democratic incompetency. 1t is
proper TO expect from such n
convention, at snch a time. pro-
ceedlngs that will offer cheer to idle
thousands throughout the land; that
will strengthen the lines of protection
in every center OF dizpute, and render
easy the pathway to sweeping victory
in February.
1t seems happily probable that such
expectations will be realized. They
certainly viii be if the popular senti-
ment Of the state shall be respected in
its call for the nomination Of Galusha
A. Grow. The inclination of those
leaders Of the party who have been
variously accused of sighting the pop
ular wish to permit free and frank
selection, unhampsred by covert ad-
vice, is one to be applauded as indca-
tive Of hopeful results But whatever
shall be the name Of the conventions 5
nominee, provided, of course, he be
worthy and ft--and no other has yet
even once been propoSed-hs will re-
ceive hearty support; aud will be
elected by a majority that will estab-
lish new high water mark in the
civic uprising agains. free trade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03
ACCEPTED AND RECIrROCATEp.

The following pleasant comment is
taken from the Lebanon Report; "In
point Of everything that goes to make
newspaper enterprise. the SCRANTON
TRIBUNE is easily one of the leading
papers Of the state. The Report de.
lights to exchange compliments wi til
it in the spirit Of controversial cour-
teSy which characte?izes it, and begs
to wish it a happy, prosperous and a
successful New Year.
The esteemed Report will kindly &C
cept our cOrlial rAturn Of its graceful
com m9liment. In its function as q pub
lie instructor, The TRIBUNE sometimes
finds itself compelled to differ from the
positions assumed by its aggressive
Lebanon contemporary; bat it is the
amiable difference Of u friend who rec.
ognizas his adyersary's ability. sin
cerity aud lively zeal while failing to
perceive at all times the wisdom of his
opponents cours'.
Nevertheless, the Lebanon Report is
a most welcome guest; and to its en-
ergetic publishers and its gifted editor,
are extended the Fluctuations of the
season.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03
71NE FOR PRACTICAL WORK

The eXlgencies OF the times demand
strong, earnest and persistent practical
endeayor on the part Of those who are
really interested in the welfare of their
fellows. The tasting OF the fins-spuu
IL Leorles and the wrestling with un-
solved problems in the solution OF
which the interests of humanity are 10.
volved, are most worthy subjects when
they do not interfere with the present
active duties of life; but on occasions
like the present this reaching for the
unknown while ignoring the imperative
demands that are all about us, tends
TO weaken faith in human nature, The
suffering who are appealing to their
fellow men throughout the country
have stronger claim than any un-
solved question Of science in any of it's
branches. TIE efforts Of the humani =
tartan should for the present be de.
voted to the emergency that appeals to
the sympathy and generosity of every
nature.
In other words. this is o time for the
fortunate among our American citizens
to be doing business. Thsrs will be
time enough to determine the po'sibil-
tty Of universal religion after the
men, women and children now in
want are saved from starvation 1t Is
even better 10 rescue them than to
crowd the work of sending missionaries
and palm-lenf fans to the over heated
heather of darkest Africa. II Is u time
to apply the professions Of Christian
ity and humauitarianism The golden
rule was never more binding as 8 canon
Of morality. 1t Is not meet to fums
and perspire for the greater enlighten.
ment of unborn generations when
those all about US are crying for bread
and wherewith to keep warm.
The beautiful attributes OF charity
are now to DO exsrnplifled, Ths prayers
for blessings upon all are to be an
swered by those who have been 30 long
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

Offering them that their signi6-
canee was lost sight OF. Good people
must move and pass around material
assistance, instead Of good advice and
verbal consolation. They are con-
fronted by conditions which will enable
their measure to be taken by the uuba-
lieviug. and il they are willing to make
20 sacrifices they cannot supply tho
default byssympathetic tears nor any
amount Of heroic work upon the future
of the racs. There Is no better nor
more homely advice for the hour than
to "saW wood"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03
THE oDIoUs INCOME TAX.

Tho advocates Of an income tax urg
ing that the exigencies of a period JUS
tify it, refer to its imposition during
the war period, arguing that the de-
6cieuces in revenue recognize only the
special emergencies OF balance to be
supplied in the easiest mauner irre-
Spsctivs Of peaceful or warliks sras.
The war ended twenty-nine years ago.
The income tax which was levied to
maintain it, was abolisheda a quarter OF
century ago.
Just at this moment, of all moments
in the century, the men charged with
the execution OF the will OF the people
in revising a war tax, quietly propose
to restore the most odious war tax of
all. The people Of all parties are OPP
posed to it, 1t is impossible to explain
this preposterous proposal.
The only reason assigned for it Is
that there is shortage in the treasury
and more money is needed. There are
many ways Of securing a revenue, 1t
is only sufficient to say now thai the
legislative house. tho executive de.
partment, the administration. which
should make itself responsible for the
renewal Of the unjust. the unequal,
fraudulent, inquisitorial income tax.
would go ont of Office the first day
popular opinion secured a chance to as
sert itself.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

sion for the preservation OF this mag
nifcent Survival Of primeval days. in
the shape Of state park. A law
for this purpose should be enacted with
such sincerity and skill that the mill
ing and carrier corporations will not be
abls to drive coach aud six through
every clumsy section
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

WILLIAM EwART GLADSTONE pre-
mier Of England, S4 years of age, has
been in parliament for sixty-four years.
The people Of the United States wish
the Grand Old Man'' u happy birth
day, and arc hopeful he will be spared
to his country to enjoy many more of
them. Mr. GlaGstone il one Of the
foremost figures Of all the world. He
is greater than any king, queen or en-
peror, and his ways are the ways Of
patriotism, progress and peace. Long
life to the old hero.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

PERHAPS AFTER all Grover. Cirlisle
and Gresham have not sought the soli-
tude of the Potomac marshes to hunt
ducks, Indeed, Grover might have
lured Carlisle into the wilderness, in
order to learn from him the wisdom OF
a financial policy tina calls for the issue
Of $500, 900 900 Of bonds to wipe out a
deficit Of S29, 100000
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

ONE OF the new years Judicial
changes in which there is remniscen-
tial interest occurred in Carbon county
Monday. when Allen Craig ascendsd to
the bench in place of John b, Storm.
Mr., Craig conducted himself with pro =
priety during his spirited canvass; aud
begins his new relation enjoying gen.
eral confidence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

LEADERS OF reconstructed Prohibi- -
tion party who have just been in ses-
sion 1T Pittsburg figure out a popular
vote for their cause of seven hundred
thousand the very first pop, Let it
not again be said there is no elasticity
in figures
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

The NOMINEE oS today's convention
for congressman-at.large, whatever his
name, will have the enthusiastic sup
port Of his party and the triumphant
Endorsement OF the great majority Of
Pennsylvania wage earnerS Too much
is at stalks in the election that will fol-
low to permit of any captious weigh
ing of mere personalities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

THE LOGIC of events is against the
Democratic party. 1t was against it in
jGl, and it will be against it in the
u,ure just SO long as the Democracy
tbAll typiiy sectional autocracy and
un-Ame rican political economy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

"REMINISCENCES of the Garfield -Conk.
ling feud, revived by Senator Dawes
article In the January Century, threaten
to become almost rs numerous soon ms
were war annals some time ago. But
it is well. History will be the gainor.
The present should prepare to grin and
bear the ordeal as martyrs who bene.
fit posterity.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

THERE HAS never b1en better
field for tie expert Republican plat
form maker than will ba preSente | ut
Harrisburg today. The resolutions
should ring with wholesome doctrine
aud righteous wrath.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

ONE or the most carefully compiled
Of local almanacs is that issued each
year by the Wilkes Barre Record. Ed.
itors johnson and Powell know how to
put accurate facts into compact space
as well as any other publishers in the
business,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

GOVERNOR MITCHELL. of Florida. ap-
pears to have made up his mind to in,
terfere with the arrangements to have
Jimmie Corbett ascertain the density
of Charlie" Mitchel's skull and the
power ofihis biceps and triceps. The
governor does not approve OF tho ten.
dency of sporting men to turn thu state
into prize ring aud a Monte Carlo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

RFPUBMCANs of Scranton who are
not allied with any other organization
could execute no better new year reso-
luton than to join the Central Rspuh'
lican clnb
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

TIE LATEST thing in memorials is a
fund for the erection in the national
capital Of monument TO General
Washington's mother. 1t would seem
to most persons that the son himself
is the best tribute her maternal fame
could ask for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

If THE Carbondale board of trade
truly desires to establish now county,
with Carbondale as the county seat, it
should hasten to correct the error of
delibsrating in secret New counties
are formed because the people have
good. public reasons to want them not
because any coterie of persons thinks
tine secession would be individually
profitable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

Mr.. PLATTs enemies may control the
mugwump press ebut Mr.. Piatt's
friends are evidently in the lead at AL
bauy, which is whore the leadership
pOunrl
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

IHE PoPULIsTIC Kansas official who
wants the hours Of daily toll generally
reduced to two will have large fol-
lowing among the workers on morning
naWsnanArs
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

SEVERAL DAYS ago the Philadelphia
Times told the Democrats of PhiladOl.
phia's second congressional district not
to waste energy in opposing the Repub.
lican nominee, because Adams was
sure to win. Now, with singular in
consistency, II wants the party to put
on its war paint in the campaign for
congressman -at.large. Are not the
second odds just as hopeless as the
6rstS Is any more principle at stake in
The later case than in the former2
Whittier, indeed. is the Keystone
Democracy drifting2
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

ONE REDEEMING feature about this
mild winter is that when snow falls on
sidewalks solar rays do not let ii linger
there,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

IT IS rather distressing to observe
Chicago is again boasting Justify about
its population. when such large por.
tion of it is destitute. The great city
should lay aside its tin horn until the
winds of spring warm up its poverty
Il ITS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

ACCORDING TO the last census less than
pne thousand square miles of virgin
forest remain of the vast Adirondack
wilderness, and even this lingering
remnant is disappearing with relent.
less speed. One of the first things that
New YorkS Republican Legislature
Ahould do is 80 make adequate provi-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03
SCRANTON. JANUARY 8, 1894.
RIGHT IN THE LEAD.

The best state convention re-
ports; the best society news
the best correspondence from
neighborhood towns; the bright
est Illustrations; the snappiest
presentation OF news and COM
ment and the happiest family of
readers in this section.
THAT'S WAY WE LAUGH.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

The UNEMPLOYED nrs rreading upon
rather unpopular ground in assuming
the airs Of q corporation, Lass monk
sying with Cusaing's Manual aud
more hus5ling for assistance or work
would be more seemly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

THAT'S WAY WE LAUGH.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

If YOU have made up your mind to buy
Hoods Sarsnparilla, do not be persuaded
to take any other. Be sure to get Hood
sarsaparilla, which possesses peculiar
curative power.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03
PH0-RE' mos Sure A ECU cuRAFoR Af6
DRUNKENNESS

Equal to the "Keeley Cure" OF small cost.
Try bottle and II ii doas you good continue
II. Druggists sell it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

BUT THE Norristown Herald man.
what Of him2 Who knows his nam4H
Who recalls his brilliant work2 o
yes, here's limo Of news just flashed
over the telegraph wire Read 1t, ye
hopeful ones, aud then answer me
what ia fame?'
John II. Williams, the man who gave
the Herald national reputation, will very
likely be the next burgess Of Norristown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

HOOPS PILLS cure all liver his, bilious.
ness, jauudice, indigestion. sick headache.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-01-03

NEW YoRK OFFICE: TRIBUNE BUILDING,
FRANK 8. GRAY, MANAGER
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-08-09
aGreen Goods"

Almost every week the newspapers
report the success OF green good
swindlers in victimizing some man
who is accounted by his neighbors
honest, shrewd, and sensible. The
swindlers send him circular in
which they do not mention counter.
felt money, but every one who has
common sense knows that they offer
counterfeit money.
There is inclosed with the circular
a piece OF paper printed On both sides,
which seems to be, but never was.
cut from a daily newspaper, on which
is a report OF case which never was
before any court, in which counter
feiter is said to go free, because the
goods" had been printed from stolen
genuine plates.
Also in the envelop is a slip giving
a number and word which the re.
ceiver is to give In communicating
with the swindlers.
All this has been exposed many,
many times. No plates were ever
stolen from the Treasury. The swlnd.
lers, when they get a victim, do not
even give him counterfeit money, but
pass over package containing wrap
ping papcr--a fact which he discoy.
ers when the swtndlers have escaped.
The swindlc is not even a plausible
one, but it still has its victims. II
IL astonishing that any man who has
had sense enough to accumulate the
few hundred dollars he must have in
order to te tempted by this offer.
should be SO silly--tO say nothing of
his dishOnesty---as to be ''taken in"
hv IL
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1894-08-09
Absence or Mind.

We have oil Of us been more or less
annoyed ut observation-disclosures upo
/ @ part OF those we employed, and We
have been inclined to render against
them severity OF judgment which
was far beyond their deserts. A prac-
tical view OF the case would guard
against the evil, for 1t would prevent
our setting those who were naturally
reflective to perAorm tasks which,
while they might he light and pleas
ant to those OF practical tempera-
ment, would be utterly distasteful to
others. Work that to some would
appear pleasantly rhythmical would
be positively maddening to another in
lis monotony or constant recurrence.
The tendencies that show themselves
in absentmindedness constitute tyne
which includes large proportion OF
the finest intellects in the world.
What is really needed is putting the
right man in the right place. When
this Is done, his mind viii not wander
away from distasteful employment
to more eongeniat one. II It become
necessary that no should perform the
former, t.y as he may, he cannot do it
with satisfaction either to himself or
to his employer. The blame is not his,
but that Of the employer, for not being
able to see that he 10 at for other
things