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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-07-27

comfiture, and eyed them contemptu-
ously. While he was scowling a
stray dog was hitting at his jar, and
tapping the moisture from its cool
sides. This indignity quickly aroused
him to action.
"Get out" he yelled, accompany
ing the word with heavy kick, and
sending the fleeing culprit lemon
rind, and then returned to contem-
plation of his rivals happiness. "Tll
lick that fellow for persuading me
into such a good for nothing bust
ness. Steals my customers, took the
best corner, and then laughs because
he's been SO smart"
Here was forgetfnlness. Who was
the pioneer in the lemonade ven
turesa
At the first stroke of the bells, he
sprang up, and dragged his outfit
inside the store, where the obliging
young lady agreed to let it remain
until his return.
What delightful place home wasl
The cool, dim hall was restful to eyes
just from the glare and dust, the
luncheon in the pleasant dining
room was delicious. The temper
cooled somewhat after the face and
hands were bathed, but the mothers
gaze fell upon very silent boy dur
ing the meal.
He returned Immediately to his
task, according to agreement, much
to her surprise, for she had antici-
pated the usual struggle.
How hot and sitting seemed the
quiet street! One o'clock, two, three,
not customer. The rival tradesman
was sleeping peacefully, and the OBJ
liging little sister sat behind the
counter with her crochetting.
Bob was doing a good deal Of
thinking during these trying hours.
The still small voice was gravely ac-
cusing him of many things, and he
was meeting it with promises. He
would never again tease, never while
he lived. He would always remember
about the endings being harder than
the beginnings, and would only un-
dertake what he was willing to per-
severe in to the very end. He grew
very much ashamed when he remem-
bered how he had spent the two
weeks of his vacation. How tired his
mother must be already, and how she
must long for school to reopen.
A customer occasionally interrupt
ed these reflections, until six o'clock
found him counting up his gains and
losses. He had remaining half of
the lemonade, and the cigar box con-
tanned twenty pennies. His debt to
his mother amounted to thirteen
cents, leaving him just seven cents as
the result of the hardest days work
he had ever done.
He took these to his new bank, as
yet quite empty. 1t was fat, tin
man, with a capacious, hungry look
ing mouth. He fed it with the pen
MES, one by one, and when the last
was devoured, drew long breath of
relief.
His mother smiled. "Were they
worth the trouble, Bob?"
"They'll make me think pretty
hard about leaping into things next
time, mother" -Elizabeth Ferguson
Seat, IN NeaU York Observer.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1895-07-27
A DAY IN BOB'S VACATION.

OBJ sat on the steps,
gazing with an express
sion of great discomfort
up and down the quiet
little side street upon
which his mothers house
stood. 1t was a hot day
in July. The more he
dwelt upon his wrongs,
the warmer he grew, un-
til he was in a most un-
comfortable state of body
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STOP
BY AMOS R. WELLS.

Stop me. good people! Don't you see
My temper is running away with meY
Help, Master Commonsensei Are you afraidY
Good Mistress Prudence, come TO my aloi
Stop me, Conscience; stop me. pray!
My temper. my temper is running away
Dear Brother Kindness. snatch after the relns!
Help, or my temper will dash out my prains'
Help, or I'll get terrible fall!
Help, shame. Caution, Love, WISDOM ana all
The Outlook.
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and mind as well.
First, he wanted "to go with lot
of fellows to Mill creek swimming"
His mother had refused permission,
carefully explaining that the waters
were SO stagnant, and consequently
charged with malaria, that he would
be made ill.
30, mother, you just imagine
things" he had said. "Look at Tom
Nelson and Ralph Martin. Where
can you find healthier boys; and they
almost live in Mill creekw
But his mother reminded him of
the green, unsightly substance float
ing on the water, and remembered
that Tom Nelson had had some chills
lately.
And so had ended other plans un-
til Bob was quite as angry as boy
can be.
His mother passed out of the gate
looking very cool and comfortable in
a soft muslin dress. She carried
basket and was going to market. Bob
might have gone along and carried
the basket, only he detested the mar
ket with its throngs of hucksters and
baskets and babies. Of course, it was
not very pleasant for his mother
either, but then housekeepers expect
ed to have to go to market. He look
ed after the trim figure, disappearing
around the corner, with scowl,
which was all the more ugly when
one remembered how very patient
and loving and careful Bob's mother
was. Then he resumed his contem
plation of himself. What could he
do? If vacation had nothing better
to offer, school might just as we'll
keep all summer. The boy who lived
across the street came out of the
house with bucket, stool and some
towels. Bob was interested at once.
"Hello, Henry, where yo' goin'7"
up to the corner. Lemonade bus
mess. Jim Connors made two dollars
up to Ninth street yesterday. Big
money in it."
Bob was almost dancing with ex-
element.
(which corner?"
"Miller's drug store. Fine shade
under the awnin'."
anybody got the other corner9"
"N-no," hesitatingly, "guess not.
better go in, too. S'pose you won't
hurt my business" and Henry hur-
ried on.
Bob walked up and down the side
walk in fever of anxiety. Would
his mother never get back!
Some other fellow would have that
corner before he could get his lem
onade ready. The dreadful POSSIBLE
ity sent a chill over him. Perhaps
she would say NO" Just his luck
if she did. Strange he could not go
uptown, or play, or do anything like
other boys.
When she came in sight, bending
little under the weight of the basket,
he ran half the block to meet her, and
walked back beside her, unfolding
the plan in the most glowing lam
guage of which he was capable.
He never offered to relieve her of
basket or sun umbrella, but he re-
membered to remind her of what
gloomy vacation he was having, and
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Our little traveller fastened home, for
6 had wandered far; Old Sol would
soon drop his sombre curtain. She was
in great glee. and went to sleep think
ing of the mamma and baby she had
made so happy.-Journdl and Messen-
0pY
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Consult your nearest ticket agent in regard to these
parties, or send for a descriptive pamphlet to
t. GRADY, Manager Burlington Route Tours,
I'll Clark Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21

High grade printed and plain ducks
white or tinted grounds, not COM
mon quality in all this mixed Iot
Closing Price 1Oc
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Little Trouble at tho Polls.
MAY ABROGATE TREATY.
United States Losing Standing In South
American Republics.

American Republics.
Washington, Aug. 20.-C. F. Cara
cristi. an American who has just re-
turned from a business trip to the
United States Of Colombia and to Ven
ezuela, doesn't think much Of the for
eign policy shown to that part Of the
world by the Democratic administra-
ton. 1.-THE position Of the United States
in South America" he said, has been
made ridiculous and rs most absurd.
We are misunderstood in our dealings
with our sister republics. so much SO
that our sO-called Monroe doctrine has
been changed in Its recent interpreta-
ton to mean America for the North
Americans. Upon this understanding
we are placed in secondary position
to other nations, and our every move
ment Is watched and suspected as
though 1t meant q menace to the free
dom of these republics.
As result, It will take years Of fine
diplomatic tact to change the opinion
Of the press and the masses. For some
months the leading Colombian news
pepers have been discussing the advis-
ability Of abrogating the existing treaty
between Colombia and the United
States. and have given prominence to
the claims OF their government to the
Mosquito coast. Whether this clamor
Is instigated by official sources or is
only press agitation remains to be seen.
To us the treaty means the protection
of the isthmus and control Of the Pana-
ma Canal, II II fs ever built. Our recent
| treatment, OF Colombia has not been In
accordance with the terms Of the treaty
between the two countries. and should
| Colombia now ask to discontinue the
status quo by giving " the one years
notios required. We would lose W. most
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
Spain PAYS MORA CLAIM
After Considerable Delay the Per-
petual Bluff Is Called In.
PLANS OF TnH GOVERNMENT
II Was the Intention Of tho United States
to Seize Havana and Hold the
Port Until Payment
Was Made.

Washington, Aug. 20.-After many
years of controversy the claim of Maxi
ma Mora, a naturalized American citi-
zen, against the government OF Spain
for the value Of his sugar plantation in
Cuba, has been amicably settled, or.
rather, practically so, for Spain has un-
til Sept. IL to make the payment SPANS $
final and positive agreement to pay at
an early date was made some time ago,
but since the cabinet council at Madrid
committed the government to that
promise. difficulty arose through a
further decision of the council not to
pay the interest of the claim, amount
ing to about $1,000 1t was believed
at the time that this attitude Of the
cabinet would result In serious difficulty
between the United States and Spain.
The patience Of the Washington gov
ernment had been worn out through
Spaln's consistent policy of making
promises and then failing to keep them.
So seriously did this government vie W
the refusal to pay the interest that a
plan that might have involved the
United States In war with Spain, but
probably would not was decided on by
the president, Secretary Olney and
Secretary Herbert.
Havana Was TO Have Been Seized.
This was no less than an intention TO
seize Havana and hold that port until
the Spanish government laid down the
amount of the interest, or until customs
revenues amounted to the full interest
had been collected at the Havana Gus
toms house by the United States off,
GERS, who would be placed in charge.
The statement that this plan was prac-
tically arranged, Is made on the best
authority. In coming to such serious
conclusion, the administration found a
precedent in the recent action of Great
Britain in seizing the port of Corinto,
Nicaragua, for the purpose Of collect
ing indemnity claimed for subjects who
had suffered at the hands of the govern
ment during the Mosquito troubles.
Rear Admiral Bunce, commanding the
North Atlantic squadron, now cruising
in New England waters, was selected
as the officer to command the expedition
to Havana, and his fleet was to consist
of the New York, the Montgomery, the
Raleigh and the Minneapolis, at pres
ent composing the squadron of evolu-
tion the Cincinnati now at Key West,
Fla, and such other vessels as could be
prepared for service in time.
The waiver of Mora however, with
regard to the interest, Obviates the
necessity of carrying cut the plan.
which Spain, by prompt payment would
probably not have allowed to proceed
farther than the receipt of an ultima
tum that the interest must be paid or
Havana would be seized.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
HAWAIIAN REPUBLIC.
Major WOdchOusc Thinks 1t an dig garchy
Supported BY Duyoncts.

supported by BuyOncts.
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Aug. 20.-tMajor
Wodehouse, ex-British minister to Ha-
waii, and formerly British commission
er and consul general, is spending
few days in Winnipeg, on his way from
Hawaii to England. where he goes to
press the British government to en-
force the claims made by British SUBJ
jects against Hawaii for illegal arrests,
Imprisonment and deportation. He eX-
pedts the government Of the United
States will aid Great Britain in enforc-
ing these claims, nearly $3.50, 900 being
claimed by American citizens for in
juries sustained during the recent up
rising.
Major Wodehouse says that Hawaii
will never be annexed to the United
States, because the states will never
undertake control of the islands. He
says the present government Of Hawaii
is nothing more or less than a despotic
oligarchy, propped up by bayonets, and
that the republic will soon collapse
Accompanying Major Wodehouse here
was Mr.. Cleghorn. who is known to
fame as the father of the Princess
Kaiulani, Of Hawaii. He only re-
manned an hour in the city, as he Is de-
sirous of making close connection with
the New York vessels for England,
| where he expects to meet his daughter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
KANSAS ARMY AROUSED.
will Investigate the Death Of an Insane
ASYLUM Patient.

Topeka, Kan, Aug. 2O.-Recently. Su-
pervisor Wilson, of the Osawattomie in
sane asylum, printed an expose Of the
cruel treatment inflicted on the patients
of that institution. He charged that
attendants and officers kicked and beat
an old soldier so cruelty that death fol-
lowed. The victims name was M. NJ.
Young. He has two brothers living,
one In the soldiers home at Leaven-
worth and the other in Chase county.
The story told by Wilson reached their
ears and an investigation was at once
begun. The brothers Of the murdered
man wrote letter to J. III. Harris, de-
partment commander of the Grand
Army of the Republic of Kansas, who
commenced the collection of evidence
in the name of the order. as all the
brothers were members of the Grand
Army.
Before Harris could get to the asy-
lum he was informed that the state
board Of charities had made an investi-
cation and that 1t had exonerated the
officers Of the institution. The Grand
Army intends to go to the bottom of
the causes which led to the death of
Young. There are 100 old soldiers In the
two insane asylums, and 1t Is alleged
they are shamefully maltreated by
cruel officers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
PErRlFIED TREE FOUND.
Remarkable Discovery Made by Survey
Ors In south Dakota.

Remarkable Discovery Madc py survey
Ors In South Dakota.
Chamberlain. s. D.. Aug. 20.-While
members of Government Surveyor
Meyers party were surveying land ON
the lower Brule reservation they dis
covered a whole tree In an excellent
state Of petrification. 1t was sawed up
in lengths for stove wood. and looked
SO natural that the men started to
gather II for fuel. They were
astonished to find that the wood was
petrified. A number Of fine samples
have been brought to town. The men
have returned to the spot to secure the
stump and the rest OF the tree. They
were informed by an Indian that the
tree was cut down In 1857. In the To-
cality of the tree several snails, frogs
and snakes were also found in state
of petrification. Another curious dis
covery was made a few days ago by the
son of c. +. Davis, residing In Charles
Mix County. While out on the bluffs
along Platte Creek the boys attention
was attracted by what he supposed to
be a curiously shaped rock. but upon in
vestigation II proved to be bone.
Work OF e, ,cavation was commenced
upon the spot, and after digging into
the hill q few feet the veltebrae OF
some extinct animal was found. The
fossil Is well preserved. being in per-
feet state of petrificatiOn. The spinal
column was found and measures % or
26 feet in length. Mr.. Davis has care
fully collected the bones and sent them
to j. f. Todd, state geologist and pro-
fessor of geology and mineralogy at the
Vermillion University, for examination
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
CHASE FOR THIEVES,
Unless They Surrender All Are Likely 10
be Shot Down.

OtsegO, Mich. Aug. 20-Samuel Shee-
Ter. a cOlored thiehf, who broke into the
house of a Mrs. Smith here last night
and robbed and attempted to assault
her, was arrested at Plainwell this
morning. A crowd gathered around
the Jail with a rope and forced an en-
trance. They placed the rope around
the negro's neck and dragged him from
his cell.
As the moose drew tight Sheeler con-
fessed. and implicated in robberies sew
eral other negroes, whom he said could
be found In swamp near here. The
gang was located two miles from town
and began firing on their pursuers, in
an attempt to escape. All neighboring
towns have been notified, and the mem
bers of the gang will be killed II they
do not surrender
There is still talk OF lynching Sheeler,
and he will probably be removed to
Allegan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
LOT 6.

Newest Of the newDimities; beau
Hful designs and being a late conner,
the assortment of patterns Is az
good as when we asked much
higher figure for this pet Of the But
terfiy fabrics.
Closing Price 6 1-2c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
NO CONCESSIONS MADE.
Reading Railroad Is Bound to Have q Big
Share Of the Coal OUTPUT,

Philadelphia. Aug. 2O.-The report
that the Philadelphia and Reading rail-
road has agreed to submit to arbitra-
tion it's claims for 81 per cent. of the
output Of the anthracite coal was
stamped as unfounded by an official OF
the company this afternoon.
He said: Our position is unchanged
and no concession will be made" Re-
garding report that a movement was
on foot to settle the existing difficulties,
he said he knew nothing Of it, and that
so far as Reading was concerned the
situation was precisely as it stood four
months ago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
ANOTHER LIBEL SUIT,
Senator Porter Brings Action Against
BENJAMIN T. Condor.

Philadelphia, Aug. 2O.-Upon the affi-
davft of State Senator Charles A. Por-
ter today, Magistrate South issued a
warrant for the arrest of Benjamin T.
Condor. on the charge of criminal libel.
The accused Is charged with having
caused to be inserted in a Philadelphia
paper a defamatory libel in the form
of a sworn letter addressed to Robert
r. Dearden. president of the Republic
can League Of the Twenty-eighth.
Thirty-second, and Thirty-seventh
wards.
In the letter Condor declares that he
was. compelled to Withdraw from the
fight against Mr.. Pointer, owing to the
fact that the positions of relatives
would be jeopardned If he supported
Quay and opposed the administration
forces Of which Mr. Porter Is leader.
Condor claims to have been intimidated
by a representative of Senator Porter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21

Gabriel Moreno. a son Of Garcia Mo-
reno. who was president of Ecuador
for several terms, was also mortally
wounded at San Andres. where an en-
gagement took place after the main
battle. some of Sarastrs troops having
rallied for a moment under encourage
ment from their officers.
The widest enthusiasm and rejoicing
prevails at GuayaQuil. and at Rio Bam-
ba $4,000 citizens are cheering General
Alfaro. The cities of Tabacunga and
Andabo have already proclaimed In
favor of Provisional President Alfaro
Alfaro's columns, under command Of
Colonel Sorrano, have besieged the City
of Cuenca, in the Province of Azuay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
HERE'S MINNIE WILLIAMS.
Holmes Victims Arc BcRinnius to Turr
Up Alive and We'll.

Philadelphia, Aug. 20.-Lawyer Shoe
maker. counsel for II. II. Holmes, the
much accused swindler, received a tele-
gram today. dated Providence, r. L.,
and purporting to be signed by Minnie
Williams, and stating the report that
she had been murdered was absurd and
that she is alive and well.
Minnie Williams Is one Of the girls
Holmes Is accused of numbering in
Chicago. but whom he has insisted Is
alive. MIR. Shoemaker did not know Of
the telegram was authentic, but said he
believed Minnie Williams sent 1t, as he
has always thought Holmes told the
truth when he declared she was alive.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
FELL INTO A SNAKE DEN,
Two Beaver County BOYS Have Startling
Adventure with Reptiles.

Beaver Falls. Pa, Aug. 2O.-This
morning William Nichols and George
Hutchinson. two small boys, were gath
ering elderberries at Wallace Run,
north of this place. Hutchinson fell
into a hole six feet deep concealed
among the underbrush. He was not in
jured. but could not get out. He called
Nichols to his assistance.
The latter fell into the hole also, and
a minute later both boys found them
selves surrounded by mass of kissing,
sQuirming snakes Of all sizes. Wild
with fear, they scrambled out and ran
for home. Before leaving they looked
down into the den and noticed that the
snakes had engaged in deadly combat
with each other. On their way home
they met a couple of farmers to whom
they told their adventure. The farmers
visited the place and found forty or
fifty dead snakes, principally little ones,
lying in the bottom of the den. They
saw no living ones.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
CASHIER IN A SAFE PLACE.
Thomas NJ. Grady Sentenced TO Sevci
Years in tho peuitcntiary.

Thomas NJ. Grady Sentenced TO Seven
Years i'm tho peuitcntiary.
Philadelphia, Aug. 2O.-Thomas M.
Grady, a former cashier Of the First
National bank of Marietta, was today
found guilty in the United States dis
trict court of embeZzling the funds OF
the institution and making false en-
tries in the bank books. Judge Butler
sentenced him to seven years imprison-
ment in the Eastern penitentiary. and
imposed fine OF 800 and costs.
Grady was defended by ex-Attorney
General Hensel who stated that no de-
fense would be made. He addressed
the court in the prisoners behalf and
asked for leniency. The Judge severe
ly lectured Grady and then sentenced
him on the bill charging embezzlement.
Grady, with the exception of the ex-
treme pallor of his countenance,
showed no emotion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
WILL BE TRIED FOR MURDER.
Escaping officer Of Scdalia. Mo-. Is
CaDturcd In Montana.

Butte. Mont, Aug. 20-W. B. Ray,
marshal Of Sedalia, Mo-, was arrested
at Anaconda today on the charge Of
murder and is being held. awaiting the
arrival Of officers from Missouri. On
Ing as marshal at Sedalia, shot and
killed q hOtel-keeper named A. c.
Crane, and escaped.
He was identified at Anaconda by q
man who had known him In Missouri
Ray was taken by surprise and ex-
press q willingness to return to Sedalia
without q requlsition.' He says ne shot
Crane because the latter whipped him.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
Kcelcyites in Convention.

Harrisburg. Pa, Aug. 2O.--When the reg
ular session Of the National Kelley league
convention began this afternoon there
were at least 500 delegates present. The
report Of the executive committee showed
the strength Of the league to be about
10000. with $50 leagues scattered over the
United States. The convention will get
down to business tomorrow. This even
Ing Governor Hastings and Mayor Ely
delivered addresses of welcome.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
Killed IN .he steel Mills,

Pittsburg. Aug. 2O-Six men met in
Simultaneous and horrible deaths at the
Edgar Thomson steel works Of the Car
negie Steel company at Braddock at 40
o'clock this morning and eight others
were terribly in jured. Two Of the latter
died while being conveyed to the hospital
Mt PittsburR.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-08-21
TRIAL OF THE ST. LOUIS.
The American Liner Carries tho Flag
| TMcntY.TMO Knots an uOur

Southampton, Aug. 20.-The Ameri-
can lines new steamer, st. Louis. had
an official trial today, and maintained
a speed of twenty-five and three-tenths
knots per hour for over four hours. car
rying the Stars and Stripes faster than
any flag had ever been carried. through
the English channel.
The course was from Portland Bill to
start point. a distance Of ffty-two
knots. The st. Louis made flying
start due west with the tide. The time
consumed was 2 hours, II minutes. s
seconds, showing a speed Of 23.6 knots
The return trip was made in 2 hours,
2S minutes. 81 seconds, speed Of q
knots. The sea was smooth