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The St. Johns herald., 1894-08-02
CLUMSY DANCERS.
The Kaiser Forced to Bar Them at I'm.
 perial Entertainments.

The Kaiser Forced to Bar Them at Im-
 perial Entertainments.
 Clumsiness in dancing has for long time been regarded as most unpar- donable sin at the various royal and imperial courts of Europe, where the highly-polished and parquetted floors of the palaces and the spurs which form part and parcel of every full dress uniform render waltzing mat ter of some danger. At Berlin acci- dents of this character are said by Vogue to have been so frequent until a year ago that shortly after Christmas Emperor William summoned the gen eral commanding the various troops stationed in and around Berlin and in- structed him to direct those officers who were not able to dance properly to abstain from attempting to do so at imperial entertainments. Since then young officers arc put through their paces by their seniors and are obliged to display certain proficiency in pas souls around the messroom billiard table before being allowed to dance at court. On one occaSion-a court ball at Berlin-a young cavalry subaltern incurred the anger of the late Prince Frederick Charles by tripping up his partner. The prince assailed the young officer so bitterly that the late Emperor Frederick, then only crown prince, was obliged to intervene. At the Viennese court, a young secretary of the Roumanian legation once fell so unfortunately while dancing with one of the archduchesses that he came down in sitting position on her face, causing her. Hapsburg nose to bleed. It is scarcely necessary to add that he left Vienna the next day, and, a week later, obtained his transfer to another post. The duke of Aosta, nephew of King Humbert of Italy, broke his ankle last winter while waltzing at ball given at Rome by the popular Mime. le2Glait, the wife of the Belgian minister at Washington, and, a few weeks before the tragedy at Meyerling, the now widowed Crown Princess Stephanie had nasty fall, due to the gaucherie of cavalry off cer with whom she was waltzing. Elm peror Francis Joseph was much an noyed, and so, too, was the late Crown Prince Rudolph, who spoke his mind in no measured terms to the culprit. Far more polite was Emperor Ma poleon III., when at Tuileries ball, a Tniddle-aged officer and his fair part ner came to grief. As the mortified lancer scrambled to his feet, the em- pcror kindly extended hand to help him and, turning to the lady, remarked: Madam, this is the second time that have seen the colonel fall; the first time it was on the battle field of Ma genta."
The St. Johns herald., 1894-08-02
HE WARMED UP.
The Bank President Lost That Chilly
 Feeling Very Suddenly.

The Bank President Lost That Chilly
 Feeling Very Suddenly.
 A well-known contractor walked into bank in this city the other day to cash cnecK tor forty dollars, says the Washington Post. The paying teller looked at the check few minutes, then counted out four hundred dollars, and handed it to the contractor, who, although he noticed the error, said not word, but rolled up the bills and wadded them down into his pocket. This happened in the morning, and about two o'clock the same afternoon, before the officials of the bank had an opportunity to discover the error, the contractor walked into the office of the president of the bank,
 ''Is this bank responsible for the errors of it's clerks?" he asked the pres ident.
 If it can be proved that any of our clerks have erred" replied the presi- dent, in a very chilly manner, i've will make the correction"
 ''Well, nobody saw this error made but myself" continued the contractor,
 duu IHy NOIO OuSuG CO DS SuuuClcuL proof, think"
 'I am sorry, sir," said the bank pres ident, ''but we shall have to have ad- ditional proof. We require this in order to protect ourselves; that is all.''
 'Very well, sir," replied the con- tractor, rising to leave. ''I am sorry I cannot furnish what you demand. The error I referred to was the payment of four hundred dollars for a check that called for only forty dollars; but, as no one saw me receive the extra three hundred and sixty dollars, I suppose you will not want to correct the mis- take. Good day, sir"
 ''Hold on! Come back!'' shouted the bank president, who by this time was very'wide-awale to the abyss to which he had been led.
 The matter was soon adjusted satis- factorily, and now when any person reports an error at that bank the first question asked is: s'In whose favor?''
The St. Johns herald., 1894-08-02
ETIQUETTE IN JAPAN.
Requirements CT Society 1nconvenient to
 an American Visitor.

an American NlsltOr
 "The chief of police, at Fujieda, hearing of my arrival writes wheel man in Outing, ''called at the hotel with his daughter, who had learned some English at Kyoto. Of course there were no chairs. Every Japanese sits on his knees I could not stand the pressure long, and usually put my feet straight out. The young lady in- formed me it was impolite, so in defer ence to the confounded customs of the country I painfully got upon my knees again. The lowing and salaam- ing were very tiresome to me, and I pined for the social atmosphere of America.
 ''The chief remained an hour evinc. i,M:utercst in my eating with knife, /: tsses and spoon, and mixing sugar with the rice. In the morning he called again with two more Japanese ladies. The entire group dropped on their knees in turn, putting both hands on the floor, and lowing until their fore heads touched their hands in front of them. thought to myself: o, Lord, here's more of itr and as soon as de- cency would allow, 1 bowed myself out, and was off for Shimada and KanaVa."
The St. Johns herald., 1894-08-02
How History Might Have Been Changed.

How History Might Have Been Changed.
 An interesting incident" of the career of the great Napoleon has been brought to light by Prof. Rambaud, who has just been rewarded for his "History of Russia" with the cross of the Legion of Honor. Bonaparte, as is well known, was at one time disgusted with the slowness of his promotion and entertained serious thoughts of di- recting his talents into other channels. Now NJ. Rambaud tells us that Ma poleon applied for service in the Rus sian army, but that the petition which he had addressed to Zaborowslzi was rejected, as Catherine II. would not admit foreign officers on the same standing as that which they occupied in their own country. Napoleon would have had to accept an inferior rank, and this he refused to do. If Prof. Rambaud be correctly informed, and if. Bonaparte had taken service in Rus sia, the whole course of the history of the century would have been changed and a whole vista of curious possibil- ities would have been opened.
The St. Johns herald., 1894-08-02
Lonhon.s First Police.

The London police grew out of the night watchmen established in the metropolis by Henry III. in 1253, an order of things which continued down to the first quarter of the present cen tury. Many persons still living can recollect the antiquated individuals who did duty in that force in the early days of the century, and whose chief duty appeared to be to disturb the nights rest by calling out at eac5 koUr tie time and state ofthe weather
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
DOWN In A MINE.
Novel Vacation of Two Plucky Evan
Relists.

Novel Vacation of Two Pluoky Evan
Relists.
An interesting and effective evangs-
listie work is being done in our valley
by Messrs. B. f. Armstrong, general
secretary Of the Bloomsbury Young
Mems Christian Association and
Thomas Thorburn. general secretary
OF the Sharpsburg and Etna assoOiR--
tion, assisted by J. G. Tenant, Il
theological student in Wyoming sem
mary. They are holding services in
the mining villages between Wilkes
Barre and CarbondSls, travelling in q
closed wagon and holding services
from the rear OF their conveyance,
which Is supplied with organ, hymn
books and other appliances.
Yesterday during the noon hour
these gentlemen held o religious SER
vice at the foot Of the shaft in the On
tario mine in Peckville with the per.
mission of Mine Boss Chapman. The
meeting lasted a half hour and was
very impressive. Slips of paper with
the words Of hymns printed on them
were distributed among the men. who
Joined heartily In the service OF song
No collections are taken up at these
meetings, all expenses being met by
private subscriptions from gentlemen
through the valley who are interested
In Christian work. Those in charge
give their time to this work In pref
erence to spending their vacation in
the ususl way.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
Woods College Of Business and Shors
hand.

To the Public Since the organization
of our school we have given to the citizens
of Scranton and Pennsylvania advant-
ages in the commercial and stenographic
work equal to that Of the best colleges in
the largest cities.
More than 1000 students have attended
in single year.
A Great Multitude has been inspired to
higher living and have won important
places in the business and professional
world.
With the experience and success Of the
past we propose to give our patrons Of the
future higher, more practical and thor
ough business and stenographic courses.
Conditions in the business world have
changed. Schools must change to meet
these conditions. Students must be taught
to do as well as to think.
The faculty Is an important factor IN
an institution.
Heretofore zoe haze educated our
tedcherS-this year we have engaged men
who have made o record and acquired O
reputation.
We have had good pupils in the pasi.
We shall have better ones In the future.
No business school in the United States
eau exhibit more competent, cultured
and efficient class of aggressive teachers
The college will reopen August a. Day
ana night sessions. Old students, students
who have not completed the course AMI
prospective students, are invited to call
The office is always open.
+. d. WOOD, President,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
STREET CAR WAR AGAIN.
Will Be Carried to the Courts by this
Railway Company.

Will Be Carried to the Courts by this
Railway Company.
Now that the people Of Taylor ara
again up in arms against the laying Of
rails through that borough, the stree!
car company has determined to use no
further efforts at an amicable adjust
ment between the borough and tho
company, but will take the matter to
court in order that they may enforce
the rights which they claim gives them
the power to construct the road with
out consulting the borough,
When Taylor was township tn,
company secured the privilege Of run
ming o road through the place and as the
borough had to assume the obligations
of the township the company claims
that 1t need have no further dealings
with the borough. Court will have t.
decide whether or not their claims ara
valid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
TENNIS AT FARVIEW.
The Carbondalc Clubs Tourney VIII
Begin To-day.


The annual tournament OF the Car
oondale Tennis club will bagin at Far
view today. The event has always beer
considered one Of the most prominent
regular social affairs of Its kind In this
section OF the state, and, aside from
local participants and players from
abroad, will be attended by many
Scranton people and others from
nearby towns.
The programme is confined to gen.
tlemen's singles and doubles and q
special event for the Delaware and
Hudson challenge cup, which was won
last year by II. Torrance, jr, of Car.
bondale. The winner of the pressn,
singles will contest with Mr. Torrance
for the trophy Its final disposition
will be decided when it has been wor
by one person three times, not neces
sarily consecutively. The entry list,
which closed yesterday, has been
open to all comers and includes {
galaxy Of well-known players.
A dance and reception will be giver
the players and guests this evening IL
Watts hall.
The drawings for the tournament
took place at Carbondale last nigh
and resulted as follows: Singles
Lieutenant r. P. Davis, W. L
Fisk, +. c. Fuller and L
Sadler, byes; N, L. Moon and M. D
Lathrop, preliminary round; N. r
Johnson, @. Orchard and w. j. Sadler
byes In the doubles Davies and Fisk
and Johnson and Fuller drew byss
The Sadler brothers play Torrance ant
Moon in the preliminary round. Orch
ard and Lathrop drew bye.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
TYPHOID FEVER SCARE,
DR.. Allen Visits Elmhurst and Re-
ports Very FavorabIY to
Mayor Connell.

The citizens of Scranton have been
not little alarmed on account Of Il
report to the effect that there were fif
teen eases Of typhoid fever In Elmhursr
which might affect the water in the
reservoirs which supply this city.
Health Officer Allen, accompanied
by Sanitary Officer Burke and Anthony
Bauman, of the Elmhurst board O.
health, went to Emhurst yesterday
morning and found that the state o.
affairs was not nearly as bad as ru"
mored. The following is a copy Of the
report submitted to Mayor Connell BY
DR.. Allen on his return to this city.
To Hon. W. L. Connell, mayor Of the cit!
of Scranton:
DEAR SIR: have to inform you that
visited Elmhurst this morning accom-.
panied by Sanitary Officer Burke and A
Bauman, Of the Elmhurst board Of health
l fortunately found the attending physi.
clans, and had no difficulty in making q
thorough investigation Of the cases of fevei
reported, and surroundings.
There were five cases III two houses
three Of which were convalescent, and tn.
other two not seriously i'll. No death
have occurred. The cause Of the disease
seems to be the use of water from Ger
tain WELL as all the families affected hav
no other, and the well is undoubtedly con
taminated by number Of water closets Of
the hillside above, on the north side Of tn
Delaware, Lackawanna and Westerl
tracks.
Every precaution has been taken to pre-
vent the pollution of any water supply
The excreta is thoroughly disinfected an
buried deep In the ground. Under the cir
cumstances it would be impossible for tn
Scranton water supply to be contamln
ated. Very respectfully yours,
W. Z. ALLEN, NJ. D.,
Inspector State Board Of Health.
Aug. Is, 1894,
DR.. Allen submitted with the abov
statements from DR.. Lamereaux an
Health Officer Bateson, Of Elmhurst
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
TRIED TO eEsT rBs LIEUTENANT.
But the Officer Know What His Club
Was Usad Eoy

But the Officer Know What His Club
Was Used For.
Michael Gallagher Of Riley's Patch,
was parading around Monsey avenue
yesterday looking for some one to tread
on the tail Of his Prince Michael. No one
could be found to perform this little
Office for him until Lieutenant Spell
man came along and made an official
request that Gallagher would keep his
clothes on.
Gallagher doubled up his fist and let
'er 10. Spellman drew his club and re.
turned the fire. When the smoke OF
battle cleared away the lieutenant was
In doubt whether he would ring for tho
ambulance or the patrol wagon. The
latter was decided upon and Gallagher
was placed behind the station house
bars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
PhYthiana' Sneoial Train.

The Uniform Rank knights of Pythias
will have special train via the jersey
Central railroad to Washington, D. O., on
Monday, Aug 27, 1894, leaving Scranton at
Z a. m., Wilkes-Barre at 7.45 a. m. A
Buffet parlor car will be attached to this
train. The special will leave Washington
returning Friday, Aug. 81, at 10a. n.
Tickets will be good to go on any regular
train Aug. 23 to 2S, inclusive, and good to
return on any regular train until Sept. 10,
1894, inclusive. Stop over will BIZ allowed
at Philadelphia and Baltimore. THIS
special will stop aU all principal stations
to take on Washington passengers. Rate
from Scranton, SS1; Wilkes-B Barre, 72G
Proportionately low rates from all other
stations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
DiLEToRY MEM eERS.

Sheridan Monument Cannot Be Built b.
Absentess.
Less than quorum Of members pres
ent prevented meeting Of the Shsri--
dan Monument asaooiation last night.
Many Of the embers were absent at
Farview with the veterans.
Those who assembled at the board
Of trade rooms discussed the matter OF
arousing the members that belong to
the committee and are not prompt at
meetings. The hope was exprsssel !
that those who have been careless II
the past will see tho error Of thei,
ways and make amends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
DR.. BURNETT SERIOUSLY ILL.

His Condition Somewhat Improved
Last Night.
DR.. John Burnett, of Linden street,
has been seriously i'll for two weeks but
upon inquiry laat evening TRIBUNE
reporter was informed by Mrs. Bur
nett that the physicians reported a
slight improvement in the condition OF
the patient
Typhoid fever symptoms have devel {.
oped but hopes are entertained that .
better report can shortly be made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
BISHOP o'BARA IMPROVING.

Latest Messages Indicate That He MAJ
Recover.
At the Episcopal residence last even.
ing Rev, j. A. O'Reilly stated that a
message had been received to the effect
that Bishop O'Hara, who has been
critically i'll at Cape May, was able to
sit up in his room late in the day.
Father O'Rsilly said further, tha;
each message received indicated that
the bishops chances for recovery aro
favorable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
CITY NOTES.

Tribune readers leaving for their
summers vacation can have til cir favor
ite paper sent to them without extra
cost by notifying this office of the de-
sired changes in the papers address.
The city tax duplicate will be in the
hands Of the city treasurer for collection on
Monday next.
Matte Gardner and Charles Bartosh, Of
Ransom, were married yesterday by
Alderman Post.
George Hays was sent to the county
Jail yesterday for stealing a coil Of copper
wire belonging to the telephone company.
Patrick Gavin and Miss Charlotte
Franks, both Of Olyphant, were married
at 42l Quincy avenue by Rev. Richard
Horns, yesterday.
The funeral Of Mrs. Thomas Burns, who
died Tuesday at her home, 125 Stone ave.
nue., will be held this morning at o o'clock,
from St. Peters cathedral.
John Muldsrig, Of Minooks, charged
with aggravated assault and battery, was
released on bail from the county Jail yes
terday. Patrick Conroy became bonds
man in the sum of $500.
The funeral Of Arthur Malta, of Third
street, who died Tuesday at the age of 22
years, VIII Jake place tomorrow morninQ z
at 8 o'clock with high mass of requiem al
st. Peters cathedral. Interment In HYDE
Park cemetery.
n Alderman John w. Millet. Of the Sixth
ward, yesterday afternoon performed hit
first marriage ceremony in the matrimon.
ial parlors connected with the clerk of the
courts Office. Richard M. Lutey and
Miss Elizabeth Fasshauer were made mar
and wife.
A young man about 1s or 10 years Of age
was killed yesterday morning near No.
dam, about four miles from this city, by
the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
milk train due in this city at 1920. Neither
his name nor his place of residence coult
be learned, though it is thought he lived
not far from where the accident occurred
Ths Young Peoples Society Of Christian
Endeavor, at Factoryville. are making
considerable preparation for grand Cleve
land convention rally at the Baptis
church on Thursday evening. Charlie
Chandler, Of Scranton, and j. @. Manning
secretary Of Tri- County Christian En-
deayor, are to be the speakers, and will re
port from the great convention held a
Cleveland, O., in July. A special pro
gramme Of music is being arranged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16

To my friends: hereby announce
that will be candidate for the nomi-
nation of district attorney, before the
Republican County convention.
JOHN r. JONES.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
KICKING ON THE parts
Trouble Experienced in Making Up The Cast
OF Characters.
PRODUCTION NOT YET billed

Managers of the Democratic Com.
pany Are Having No End of Trouble
in Getting Actors for Fall Season.
The Company Is Large Enough but
They Cannot Agree About Roles.
Much Depends on the Republican
Convention.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16

Conway House, 1879 and 1874 Penn Ave. +,
is where you will always find good service
and courteous treatment, the table is al
ways supplied with the best in the market.
Transient and local trade solicited. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
WEALTH OF LAOKAWANNA COUNTY.

the Annual Tabuted List Taabs the County
pared by the County Commissioners Sent the State Depam
The More important Schedules Herewith
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16

+. Forbes, c.. R. Manville. Colonel
Campbell, Hon. 8. s, Jones, Hon. Q. Z.
Rettew. ex-Msyor Kelly and Captain
Darte.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
SERIES OF euRGLaRiES.

Two Jobs in One Night Up the VAL
ley.
The Jermyn depot of the Ontario and
Western railroad was burglarized Mon
day night, supposedly by tramps, and
a number of express packages taken
from the freight room, No arrests have
been made.
During the same evening or Tuesday
morning the store Of the Riverside Coal
company between Peckvills and Arch
bald was entered and goods to the valus
of $100 were stolen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
Two Weeks, TrIal L.,,ons F,.,

Two Weeks Trial Lsssons Free.
Coston's popular school only retains
such pupils in stenography as show ability
to succeed by taking two weeks trial
practice. No charge unless they are con.
tinued. School re-opens Sept. z.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16
DIED.

OMALLEY-August IL, at $40 p. M, Ar
thur OIMalley, at his home on Third
street, Bellevue. Funeral 8 o'clock Fri
day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16

TWILL present one thousand dollars II
gold to any one whom cannot cure OF cpl
ieptic convulsions or fits. DIR. E. GREwER
81 Spruce street, Scranton, Pa "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-08-16

PABsT's MILWAUKEE, BEER, cool ant
sparkling at Lohman's, Spruce street '"
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