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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
NEW OFFICERS IN CHARGE.
Installed at Meeting in Elm Park Lect.
urc Room.

uTC Room.
An interesting meeting was held at
the Elm Park church lecture room last
evening, when the newly elected Off
GERS of the j. Z. Price Epworth league
We're installed Each officer was duly
charged and directed to perform the
duties as follows. George Fred White
more, president; f. A. Bedleman, first
vice-president, devotional department,
to attend to the religious wants of the
young people and their attendance at
church services; d. f. Yost, mercy and
help department, to visit the sick at
their homes and the hospitals, to secure
employment for the unemployed and
assist in the work of deaconess and
home missionary work; Miss Teresa l..
Smith, literary department.; Miss Lizzie
Raub, entertainment, introduction of
new members, excursions, etc; d. l..
Wilson, secretary's department.; Miss
Alice Grifliths, treasurer's department
The respective charges were delivered
by Rev. w. II. Pearce, w. A. May, w.
II. Peck, Rev. Richard Horns and H.
II. Bcidleman. During the evening an
excellent musical programme was
given and a social was held after the
installation services, when the Epworth
League orchestra discoursed their usual
standard music.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
IN POLICE COURT.

Peter Robbins, a 20-year-old STRIPPING
from Carbondale, was drunk and bolster
Gus on the streets yesterday and was
locked up by Patrolman Peters. He paid
u fine Of $3.50.
Lieutenant John Davis arrested two
suspicious characters early yesterday
morning and in police court they gave
their names as Anthony Lynch, of Scran-
ton, and Patrick Murphy, of everywhere
Alderman Millar sent them to prison for
ten days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
MISS HEATH'S LECTURE.
Listened to by a Largo Audience Mt Y. w.
c. A. PnrlOrs.

Last evening a large and fashionable
audience listened to a lecture of unusual
interest by Miss Heath, at the Young
Womens Christian association parlors.
The talented lady has delivered a series
of lectures upon "Venice and Venetian
Art to large private classes in the city,
but last evening, for the first time, she
consented to deliver one lecture en-
bodying the majority of the chief fea-
lures of the series.
The intricate details of the subject
were illustrated with rare skill. and by
the aid of large photographs and water
colors the various points were rendered
interesting and intelligent to the large
audience. The lecture was given in aid
of the Young Women's Christian asso-
citation funds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
PAY OF COUNCILMEN.
Snyder Proposes to Find Out Whethc

Snyder Proposes to Find Out Whether
They Arc Entitled to Any.
r. D. Snyder, the reform burgess of
Dickson City, caused an appeal to be
entered yesterday from the report of
the auditors of that borough settling
and adjusting the accounts of Thomas
Grier, treasurer. and NJ. f. Fadden, z.
NJ Morgan, Patrick Long, William
Summers and Patrick Rilly, council
men.
Mr.. Snyder says that these council
men have been paying themselves for
regular and special meetings of the
borough councils, and for committee
meetings as well. He believes that this
is illegal and proposes to have the mat
ter passed upon by the court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
KIRST'S SUCCESSOR.
John Gibbons Mentioned for the office of
Street Commissioner.

John Gibbons Mentioned for the office of
Street Commissioner.
Street Commissioner Philip Kirsts
term of office will expire on June 10,
and-the question, who his successor will
be, is giving a good deal of concern to
those who take an interest in city poll
tics. 1t is said that Mr. Kirst will re-
tire at the end of his present term. He
has been street commissioner for nigh
nine years and has made a very pains
taking and conscientious official
Mr.. Kirt's health has not been the
best for some months and that is the
reason why it is said he will not seek
reappointment.
John Gibbons, of the South Side, is
spoken of as a candidate. When asked
last evening by a Tribune reporter if
it We're so he did not answer directly.
but smiled and intimated that he would
not refuse
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
$5 REWARDI

So many complaints of irregular
delivery have reached us, which
we have traced to stolen papers,
that we now offer SIS reward for
information that will lead to the
conviction of any person caught
stealing The Tribune from the
dOOrsteps of regular subscribers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
THEY MARRIED YOUNG,
Two Not Ont, of Th-T Teens Joined by
Alderman Fuller.

A young couple from Lackawanna,
in the lower end of the county, Walter
Besecker and Miss Renna Niper, aged
10 and IS years respectively, appeared
at the clerk of the courts office yester-
day afternoon and Marriage License
Clerk Emil r. Bonn issued a legal per-
NIT to them to marry.
The mothers Of the girl and boy were
with them and gave consent to the
union. Alderman Fuller was sent for
and he spoke the words that united
the two youthful and loving hearts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24

CANNON.--In the Lackawanna hospital
Wednesday, John Cannon. of Soutll
Ninth street. Funeral Saturday after
noon at O'Clock in st. Patrick's church
Interment in the Hyde Park Catholic
cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
THREE HUNDRED GIRLS.
Received the Sacrament OF Confirmation
at St. Peters Cathedral.

at st. Peters Cathedral.
Three hundred little girls were con-
firmed yesterday morning at st. Peters
cathedral. 1t was the feast of Ascen-
sion Thursday, and after the children
had been seated in the center aisle q
high mass was celebrated. The church
-" c~"--ded with friends Of the happy
little ones.
ohara ascended the altar, and seated
there impaired the sacrament of con-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
Piano for Sale.

A high grade 1-3 octave piano. Beauti-
full mahogany case, repeating action and
all modern improvements. No better
piano made. VIII be sold very cheap
For particulars address Box 227.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24

Those two or three teeth you've lost
can be replaced without plates at Dr. u.
II. Wheaton's. Office, 421 Lackawanna
avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24
SATURDAYS CONCERTS.
Will Be Given at Laurel Hill by Gilmore
Rand

The Gilmore band, which is to open
Laurel Hill park with grand concert
at 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon, is very
particular as to details. So much sc
that the splendid violincello solos OF
Victor Herbert are accompanied by a
Steinway concert grand piano, which
is carried with the band.
Great care is given to rehearsing ev-
cry number, and If all accounts be true
those who hear the playing of this ia
nous band, now under the careful di-
rection of Victor Herbert, will be as
tonished at it's SURPRISING merits.
Low Rate Excursions West,
via the Nickel Plate Road. Elegant Din
ing Car Service on all trains.
Pillsbury's Flour Mills have q capacity
of 1850 barrels a day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24

DIED.

Buy the Weber
and get the best. At Guernsey Bros.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-24

Pillsbury's Flour Mills have a capacity
of 1850 barrels day.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21
A TALE OF THE HEART.
AS TOLD By An IVORY MINIATURE.
Nj. h. II.



Some enthusiasts called me dream.
bit Of painted poetry, an Ideal face
and many more extravagant express
sions; but all agreed was beautiful.
have laughed softly to myself many
times when the little velvet case has
been closed tightly over me, to think
how little they knew about 1t,
IL they could have seen herl
She had all that l lacked. the life.
the rich coloring, the changing express
sion of the starry eyes; her whole
piquant sparkling self changeful as a
chameleon. OF course. l did very well
as representation, as well as bit of
cold, dead, painted Ivory could.
had her features, her hair and eyes,
and little of her colorlng. for mas
ters hand had fashioned me. / tried
my best, at times, to put on her eX-
preston when people looked at me; but
my lips could never be coaNed out OF
their everlasting smile. try as / would.
When l was first brought home. she
was eighteen years old. l was a birth
day gift, and very dainty AFFAIR
really was, set in a delicate ornamen-
tation Of gold and case OF pale-blue
velvet. She had quaint, pretty fash
ion of talking to me, as IL 1 were her
second self.
She would whisper her thoughts,
often breaking on In the middle of a
sentence as II she knew / would un-
derstand her. as indeed. i did. better
than she did herself.
She was singularly gifted, possessing
a voice of rare beauty, a rich, intense
contralto.
At the time OF which l speak. she
was the most popular young singer OF
the day, feted and courted everywhere.
A brilliant future was predicted for
her.
OFTEN 1 have lain on the little onyx
table near her: when ner glorious voice
would swell through the rooms, | have
eXerted all my strength TO join with
her but the only result OF my efforts
would be a tiny crealting OF the velvet
case sound with really no harmony
at ALL
Among the frequent guests at her
home was man, a young man OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

love her" asked them to look upon
my face and tell me IL she We're as
lovely.
They called me a Connected thing. -
but could not say she bore any compar-
ison to her; 1 knew IT.
There are few such faces: there was
more than mere beauty there; beautl-
full soul In n beautiful body Is Jewel
htly shrined.
one night he opened the drawer
and hastily took up n handkerchief;
slipped quietly between the folds.
nearly dying for fear 1 should be dis
covered.
But was not; he put me into his
inner pocket, my old place, and glad
was 20 be there once more.
lie was dressing to so out; grew
quite excited for now knew should
probably see this "Adelaid.'
How longed to press close 10 his
side and attract his attention.
l felt II he once looked upon me,
this "Adelald" would be forgotten.
Such n power had her face still over
MN. But dare not make q sign.
l round II was early spring, as we
walked through the streets.
mad lost all trace of time during
my long imprisonment. and was sur
prlsed to see the tiny green leaves on
the trees which had borne 20 heavy a
foliage OF snow when last | was out.
We walked through a strange neigh
borhood, stopping Mt last before great
house. lights twlnkling from the win
dows. colorod servant ushorcd him
IN; he entered with the easy famil-
iarity OF one at home.
Soon / heard light footsteps. a girl
entered aud was Mt his side in an in
slant. You are dear good fellow to
take met You deserve a lSissl' which
she bestowed aud which ,,.oa ,aceiy,1
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21
willy WAYS or HOTEL THIEVES.
They Sometimes work I'm Pairs nnd
Are Very Hard 10 Catch.

"whnts the matter?' asked the in
tervlewer the other day OF waiter
who had Just handed over u smartly
dressed woman TO IMAM In blue" who
had evidently been awaiting her In the
lobby OF one OF the big hotels.
only a bad 'un," explained the man;
Two got lots OF 'em during the season.
The fact of 1t is. think they get sharp
er and sharper every day. and 1t takes
me all my time, | can assure you, sir,
to be UP to their little games and spot
EN-.
what have / to do with IT." he con-
tinued, repeating the question l had
put him. pretty wen everything. /
guess; seeing that / look after EN-.
Thought 1 was II waiter. sir did you?
Well. 10 1 am II wliter-on these gem
try;
you saw taken on Just now? / can't
say what the offence is-she mayn't be-
guilty, you nee; though ia take twenty
to one aho ~. but | don't mind telling
you what she's charged with. Taxing
Jewelry and other valuableB from the
rooms OF some theatrical people on the
second floor. How did she get in Easy
enough. when one has n bunch OF skele-
ton keys, which would. one or other OF
thom. III almost any door In the hotel
though there are close on four hundred
OF them.
1.-THE actors seem to hove more Jew
elry TO leave about than othcrs, ex-
cept those who are very wealthy but
we have generally found that they are
cautious about locking their room
doors. Only. what's the use when
you've got a sharp 'un like that wo-
man TO deal with2 / met her coming
out OF one Of the rooms MS cool AS you
please. 1 knew that her room was
right at tho end OF the corridor and
had had my suspicious from the first.
This was about an hour and a half
ago. She made some remark about
the weather without shifting an eye
lash even, thinking, no doubt, that
shouldn't know what her number waa.
when she had got to her own room
(Which ! watched her do without SEEM
ing TO take any notice at ain went.
after minute or two. and knocked
at the door. She opened II under the
impression that II was The chamber
maid, / fancy. ] at once told her that
was a detective. and that as she had
been fccn coming out OF a guests
room--the key Of the door OF which
she had no right to have IN her pos
session. must request n few minutes
conversation. She took the matter
very coolly. hoping, no doubt, TO allay
my susplcions 30 that shouldn't make
any search.
''she was soon undeceived. however;
for, after questioning her minute or
two. my attention was attracted by a
piece OF jewelry, which her handker-
chief ndled to entirely cover. shining
In the gap OF her skirt pocket. When !
said that ! must request her 10 turn
out her pockets she became furlously
Indignant. and that settled matters.
Jcweify stolen from three Bepnrate
that morning was found
either In her pockets or the trunk she
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

BOOKS AND AUTHORS.
OF Good Izaak Walton and His
Complete Angler.
PRICED ABOVE ALL BOOKS.
A FIRST Edition Lately Sold at a
Very High Figure.
PRICED ABOVE ALL BOOKS
HENRY MINOr's BOOK ON BIRDS
The TriIby scrnpbook Is NOW the
Rage-Du Maurier Tells How ne
Came to write the Hook.

II would seem that Walton's de-
I,ghtful Angler was the book of all
hooks; that when. say, the fourth
century rolls along. will hold it's place
IN the affections of all lovers Of good
hooks. 1t Us truly the purest and
most engaging of all books-not the
most brilliant, but sweetly Arcadian'
and as cheerful as a summer shower
II is hard to think that n man could
l,e morose, or even mean, who read his
"Angler." Such books are not made
IN these degenerate days. Thoreaus
aWaiden; or, Life in the Woods Is
something in the same line-a great
hook in its way. very brilliant book
good for the blues and the heartache.
Vet not so archaic, of course, as the
"Angler" not quite so breezy ana
cheerful. Henry d. Thoreau was more
of recluse philosopher, more OF a
cynlc. than dear old "lzaak." yet most
companionable books. are the An
gler" and walden"
but 1t should be remembered that
Thoreau has not been dead SO long
as Izaak. 1t will not be unlikely, how
ever. that these two books will hnd
n place alongside each other couple
Of hundred years from now. Thoreau's
book, in its way is so pure and inspir-
ing that 1t can hardly be lost sight
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21
A STRANGE CAREER.
Was That Just Closed. of Gsrtruds
Stock Douglas.

Lady Gertrude Stock. nun. novelist,
marduis's daughter and bakers wife.
has recently closed, In the shelter OF
Il convent, life OF strange expert
ments. Had she possessed something
more than the very modest literary
capacity that In fact was hers. and had
her own personality thus been more
salient and interesting, her story would
have been one OF the principal ro-
mances OF the modern social world.
Lady Gertrude Douglas entered early
upon her secluded life In u convent OF
the Good Shepherd. She spent many
years there, not as n novice, but as q
''professed" nun. bound by all the
vows. From these she was authorita-
lively and officially released, hers be-
ing one OF the very few cases In which
such dlsponsation is given. or. indeed.
desired.
Lady Gertrude wrote two or three av-
erage novels, but a few years after
her return to the world she Joined her
brother. Rev. Lord Archibald Douglas.
in Harrow Road, London.
She did her work there simply and
completely, and brother and sister alike
made themselves the servants OF the
little waits and Atrays they sheltered
TO. the orphannge was Attached
bakery for the. partial selfrsupport OF
the charity and the technical teaching
Of the boys.
During Lord Archibaid's absence In
Canada, whittier he had Travelled In
charge of some OF his orphans, his sis
ter took u step OF which he had no
warning--ahe married the baker. with
her baker-husband che then set up a
little shop near Brook Green. with
small success. Very recently Lady
Gertrude Stock wrote novel. OF which
u baker was the hero.
All that Lady Gertrude did she did
on very deliberate principle. The union
OF classes was her aim and desire. A
woman OF family transplanting herself
might set, she thought, an example
which would be followed. But the
event had no consequence, no results
that went beyond the two persons and
two lives put TO severe PROOF.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

of when lis author ID lOuB
dead "
Anent this subject, I notice that at
4 the sale Of the Alexander Library in
Il New York lately. the first edition of
HE "AnEier," 1854. was purchased by
EDodd. Mead &, co. for 81 .325; copy
4 Of the second edition brought S2lO. and
None OF the third $50. The Sir John
4 Hawl;lns edition. In four volumes,
Invent FOR SIO4. and that edited by Sir
Harris Nichols Qg30, for S222
4 II would seem that when Lowell, in
his brilliant preface to Little, Brown
IN Co.'S excellent reprlnt, said that the
f'Angler" was a book enjoyed and read
LIZ few, he 'reckuned with his host.
kVhen Little. Brown & Co.'S edition
Mas being favorably commented upon
Iby the press of the country. MIR. Nc
.tntyre OF that house received a letter
From a New York clipping bureau
(which read something like this:
I<NTp tz.Ary N,,A1 rnNr.
n ne, i,, ,,,,ltsbad ,vorl,
'<rbo Sn,,,I,ta tgro,i, Tho mess
"a ft,ti,' 49,, r. - g. I1t,s, 90 ,or-
Inc nns,tinned i, tbe nress Of the
# ountrv We yro,iid he nieased 10 fur
H ish vnu Win ciinnings al enclosed
IA zoe 90 -
III ! ,,,,o,t ,..,...
No"e' NieW WHEREOF ne sPohe'
Is not often mat book by Roy
W II has before text book, without
BED of revision ten years after its pub
atlon. TINS, however, Is true OF
hlyD Mlnots Land birds ana tame
~ rus or New England. The title OF
Work Is misleading somewhat
ce IN the 4g2 ample pages OF the
q Co, the author has mentioned
put every bird known to the Amerl-
continent ~ more commemorative
y would have been "The Landlords
Sane-blrds Of America as seen
g. new England Yet there are
| ~ OF course, like the California
~ mat do not stray into New Eng
the author may nave con-
Ecu S ms ute adNlsedly
'Iw iacts about the author as
en- oy the editor OF the second edi-
~ Just published, will be interesting
tL3s born on Aug. is, 1859, in Roxbury,
IS. His parental home comprised
14 " 81 acres OF land, sheltered by
TN "ges ana ABUNDANT shruUoery'
X l,, varied undulating surface, In
<1& p5 "isO some acres OF swamp. IL
FIX on the edge of the Great Forest,
sn then stretched from Walk Hill
I'm ~ Ihe town OF Dedham ON the
anu 70 the Blue Hills and the
1Xf ~ mus IN canton and Braintree
~. south Farms and small set
were scattered through these
Il ro IN Siu there We're large clearings
|I1H on ue 9h,ber ana wood had been
|31< S., ana had been followed by Il
t1E~ e,oWh OF New England shrub
f<IH co,tst,.e seems 10 nave fashioned
~ rS LOT the dwelling place OF
3@<HL
+, 3A{c,,et. n"res,s, the open farm fields, the
t6f>otded o anu nedgerows and swamps
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21


OF soft dark hair framing the fair
sweet face; the swaylns. graceful ng-
ure clad in cilnglng white, the SHIN
mer OF satin cleaning through; there
were diamonds on her rounded neck
and In her hair
After a moment OF breathiess silence
she burst into song; a happy, rolllcl<.
ing thing, for she Ms happy TO be in
the old place once more and TO see all
the familiar home faces around her
Al the close ahe was recalled. re-
spending graciously.
This ume sweet old love song rang
through the church.
She had nearly finished when saw
her look in our direction; there was a
quick little catch In her voice; she
looked again. as IL unable TO remove
her eyes. ! thought sho was about tn
break down, but she finished, though
| could sec the effort Il cost her.
She did not look again In our dircc-
ton. ! 10 not think any one but my.
SELF detected the little culver OF her
sweet lips us she bowed herself out.
Adelald said not word; sitting bolt
upright. her lips brought together in
little rod line
He sat with downoast face, dream.
ing unwilllngly Of days gone by: their
memory WAS keenest pain, and he
would fain have forgotten. but her
4
fire he had believed was SO slgllfully
buried, and ho felt like u man starving
for food with abundance In sight.
such ierce hatred sprang up I'm
HIS heart Tor the girl at hts side; Mt
the time was afraid he might strike
her dead.
Ills eyes looked It, so touched his
hand softly to remind him where he
WAS.
Drawing himself up with a shudder.
he folded HIS arms tightly across his
! breast
How my heart oched for them bothi
/ III could only have spoken, how
| would have stralghtoned things out for
them. The rest OF the musical NUM-
| bers glidcd on smoothly
He longed, yet dreaded. her reap
! pearance. At last she came; moro
/ charming and sparkling than before,
bcr eyes swept the great audience
smlllngly then rested calmly on AIDE
laid, causing her to color uncomfortn-
bly,, then ON the man at her side,
Their eyes met No one knows the
| story each read there. or whether
/ either Understood. sim smiling down
| ut him, she began to sing IN q voice
| clear md sweet as bell with an UNI
/ earthly sadness running all through.
l she had chosen her song well. and
sang With her whole soul, "Hnve You
| Forgot2"
NY words cur INTO MS hcart'
.',,, nei5 Wy hu ny arose TO go he
INynit99 1linsell, Win u sign; 70 assist
| ~, tt,Uv'" ~ iusp nur wraps uhu tosether
~ , n'noTu -. w, -.
80. ~" WI W"S spoken uhui her nome
"" 90 ivsvi'uu'
says hurriedly as they ascend the
,.iINi,,, a.. ,.o,,
III. 9i,v l,,yt'n ',,at SONS iur guu
,,..s tt0nw H W, ~ ! kh1W ne ahsWgts;
! 1,c,soiS Il, leia,,, ~, l,Mv'S si,u 'IVu"'eu
So i,'Is sun 1!s.., ,u' uiv, .,,,,,
md iittf ,',' ~ ,
| to drand 'e''N" "'e''''i ''''N 'e'i '''u
oNo he ro, in,oi,.n .ha o,son,.
"nuf vo,,IbaNc von so,.,,ot >"
! ~ have 40, f1r,-ottsn ,,ou ,ro nv
promised vito WIN nnt thst sattsfy
| vou?"
gho ia silent a rnomant
Where IL the nicture2" she asks
nfter n time al ,et mo sec n -
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

pater fensering suddenly: ''Phur-r-ri
what do you mean, sir, by thus en-
bracing my daughter? Ethel. l am
surprised ana
dear: SO are We.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

Dobsor-There goes Fingers, the ex-
pert accountant. They say he's gong
,Iobson-What's the trouble?
Dobson-Hes been trying 20 stralsht-
On out his wife's household accounts.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-04-21

Likes Them Grown w.
she--Do you like babies7
He--Yes. when they have Erown pp.