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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
Personal AND OTHER ITEMS.

Mrs. D. X. Morse and Miss Stella
Hathaway who have been at the Dan
vile sanitarium during the past year.
have gone to Philadelphia for an in
definite stay at private institution or
similar nature.
Coroner Kelly was calling on friends
in town yesterday.
Miss Hazel Wheeler Is confined to
her home by sickness.
Miss Daisy Hadley, who has been
visiting relatives In New York for the
past two months, has returned to her
home
Miss Tillie Nealon has returned from
a weeks visit with friends in Olyphant.
Miss Kate Butler Is confined to her
home by a bad cold.
Several young ladies of the Baptist
Sunday school will give an entertain
ment this evening in the Sunday school
rooms of the church. A short and very
interesting programme has been pre-
pared. after which there will be on eX-
hibtion very entertaining art coiiec-
tion.
Harry Lister left yesterday morning
for Philadelphia when he will take the
entrance examination at the Wiiiiaih-
SON Trade and Art school.
Edward Dougherty, of Park Place.
who was injured on the Gravity rail-
road some time ago. is able to be at
work again.
Mrs. Sarah Calender. of Luzerne'
who has been visiting her son, w. W.
calender, of Church street Tor the
psst two months, returned home yes
tercay. .,o, ,,.,,,
give an entertainment and social III Ihe
W. w. Watt building on Iuesoay
evening, Dec. II. , h,s
Clarence Morgan has resigned ms
nosition at the Anthracite barber shop
and has accepted a similar one VIII"
chris. Bateman. of Park Place.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
FORE ST CITY.

Heinrich Brothers minstrels VIII APP
pear at Davis Opera House on Ihurs-
day, December II.
Next Saturday evening Rev., J. l.;
williams, of the Baptist church. Will
deliver an address on the lnternationai
Baptist Young Peoples union conven-
ton, which was held In Baltimore Mo.'
last July.
Handsome new steps have been
erected in front of the Methodist churcn
and new iron fence will be puiit
around the church property at an early
date.
Frank Reynolds, Of Scranton. was a
business visitor In this borough yester-
day.
James Johns, of Honesdale, was a
visitor here yesterday.
c. II. Alexander, of Carbonate, re-
newed acquaintances in town Tuesday.
The Lithuanian Catholic church is
hearing completion and 1t will be neat
and commodious structure when in-
ished. This will make the seventh
church in Forest City.
The Canadian Jubilee singers Will ap-
pear at he Opera House tonight (Wed-
nesday) under the auspices of the Ep-
worth league of the NJ. Il. church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
THE POSTER IN POLITICS.


In Effect IN the sosth ID lee2-Used In
AS EaslisA Eieeeion. ~
The librarian oe the British museum
has issued . special appeal to all can.
didates In the recent elections to for
ward to him for preservation In the
archives Of that great national library
copies Of bills, placards and pictures
which they have issued for the purpose
OF influencing electors. Such collec-
tion will undoubtedly be valuable to
the future historian, and glance at
this literature. which came into exist
ence during the English political cam
paign OF 1896. may serve as a suggestion
to the politicians who are making
American history and who so far have
not availed themselves az extensively
as our English relations of this form of
appeal to the voter The most note
worthy instance OF the use of the post
er In this country was during our pres
idential campaign of 1892, when several
effective protection" free trade"
and force bill" cartoons were sent out
by the national Democratic and Repub-
lican committees. These exerted q
powerful influence In many quarters.
especially the force bill'' poster in the
south.
A whole volume OF congressional elo-
quence may be condensed into a single
placard. One effective picture In glar-
lnp cOlOT OF DOIu Diack anu WHlte may
bring home a political lesson or point
moral far better than all the oratory OF
the platform or all all the appeals Of
the pulpit. Moral literature has a
great advantage over other propa-
ganda. Like wisdom in the Book Of
Proverbs, the placard cries aloud In
the main thoroughfares. 1t stands at
the corners of the streets. 1t forces
itself upon your attention the moment
you stir outside your doors. Men can
refuse to read newspapers, they can
absolutely abjure the public meeting.
they can bundle the newspapers into
the gutter, but unless they shut their
eyes from seeing they cannot pre-
vent themselves from seeing the pic
lures, cartoons, and caricatures with
| which the party bill-sticker may cover
the available walls which he must
pass when he takes his walks abroad.
Mr.. Carlyle has told us how In the hot
| fever of the French revolution the
newspapers preferred the circulation
| which they obtained by means of the
| bill-sticker to the circulation secured
| by the ordinary method OF subscrip-
| tion. 1t would be possible to construct
| from the placards and pictures issued
during the recent English election a
very faithful and accurate picture of
the condition of the mind OF England
when the last appeal was made to the
country.-Review OF Reviews.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
IF YOU WERE HERE.

II YOU were here, the changing sea-
Now gold or green. now purple coy,
Now winsome blue at smiling noon,
And fading pale at eve too soon
Would prove fairy palace, where
My thoughts a million gems would wear
To celebrate their Joy.
II you were here. the wilful road,
Meanderng now hard by the sea,
Avoiding, claiming, risking sheer,
Now hiding in a woodland drear,
Would be magic lane, whose end
Would golden gifts and rubies lend
To lure us constantly.
The thickly wooded island there.
That stretches long and dark and STILL
The wild sand girdling all the land,
T. alright the steps OF pirate band
Would be, a mystc shore. where we
Would search the key Of things to be,
And find 1t at our will.
II you We're here, the crescent moon,
Queen regnant Of the fitful tide.
Who gilds the crest of every wave,
Proclaiming It her loving slave.
Would fill the sea from brim to brim,
Forgetful OF her ebbing whim:
And here our bark would ride.
And all the shells along the strand
Would empty out their sea-song lore
Upon the flying evening gale;
And both should push our silken sail
Far-off to a sweet-scented land,
Where we would wander, hand in hand,
Nor part forever more.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
cARBoNDAlE.
3 SCHOOL BOARD CoNvENEs.


4 commifsee 20 Inspect the Jauitor's
Work at tho school.
z WITH the exception of Treasurer Nc
l1ul1en. ali the members of the school
G66rd were present at the regular
letting. Several bills brought before
the house were ordered paid, and one
hom Michael LOTUS, for carrying cans
Containing the votes for Messrs Col
Ens and Hughes to Scranton during the
15ection contest. was referred to the
attorney to determine VINO was hapie
lpr the payment Of the same. Announcer
blll was presented by the secretary
from the Smead-Wills company am
-ounting to SIG for repairs on the neat
ing system in the schools.
Some discussion was had about the
cabinets constructed by Kinback Bros
for use in the school. The board had
some made by the same firm last year
which were satisfactory, but the new
unes were very poorly made and the
material used is not good. The secre-
tary was instructed to see Mr.. Kinback
IA regard to the matter.
Several of the schools are In need or
supplies, in order to do good work.
Among other things required are two
globes, two anatomical charts, two
dozen Lessons on the Human Body"
several sets of maps and primary
charts. The secretary was ordered to
send for these.
Someone asked IL anything had been
done toward paying the ten thousand
dollar loan that was made last Febru-
ary. The interest ON the same amount
ed to $50 o month and part of the loan
could at least be paid. A resolution
was passed THAT the treasurer pay the
loan or as much Of 1t as finances will
allow"
A motion was passed that the 5anitor
committee visit the schools and inspect
the work of the janitors. II they think
any one deserving of bigger pay they
win get 1t.
The building committee were In
1tructed to make tour of the schools
and such as are In need of repair will
be attended to at once. On motion OF
Mr.. Collins school will close on Decem-
ber 20 and reopen January.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
TAYLOR.

John Phinney and family. of Grove
street. are visiting relatives and friends
in Landlou, Wyoming county, for a Few
days. .oor
visiting his mother on Main street Tor
the past week, returned to Philadelphia
yesterday.
place from his late home on Main
street at 10 o'clock this morning. In
ternent will be made In the Brick
church cemetery at Duryea.
John Shea has had the water pipes
laid in his house on Main street.
Bert Darrier, OF the Pyne, has gone
To Moscow to reside permanently.
n has been made necessary to lower
the main water pipe near Weber's hotel
on account OF the grade at that place
and the work was done on Monday.
The social Of the Independent social
club last evening in Taylor hall was
one OF the most successful social events
that, this prominent organization has
conducted this season. A number OF
out Of town people wore present and
the Elite Social club, 0f Pittston, was
we'll represented.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
N,cAoLsoN.

The musical alliance closed last FRI
day evening with q grand concert. q
chorus Of about sixty voices. Much
credit il due to John 4. Watkins, con-
ductor, Of Scranton. and Miss Genevieve
Bacon, accompanist. Also the solo
rendered by Mrs. Lizzie Hughes Brun-
dage, of Scranton.
\ An elegant dinner was served by the
,Sdies OF the Presbyterian church on
Thanksgiving day.
James Humphrey, d student of the
University lof Pennsylvania. was the
suest of his Uncle. u. p. Wilcox. last
Helen Walker Is visiting her aunt
Mrs. Harry Walker, Of Binshamton
: Miss Ella stark n visiting her aunt
Mrs. Jenkins, IN fonesdale:
Ur. and Mrs.. William Shields and
chiidren are euests Of Mrs. E. L. Day.
Rev. Anna shaw viii lecture this
evening At the Opera House on the sub
ScsS u the ". G. 3. u. Tickets can b
Ia at G. p. Duohse etsrs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
WHAT OF OUR FARMS?

From the Times-H Herald.
Is the increase Of farm tenancy In the
United States, as shown by the last CEN
sus, the sign of an awful evil' as some
assert? The facts in the case are suf-
ficiently important to be of general inter-
est. The total number Of farms according
to the census of 1880 was 5,76i, GAL. The
number of these farms operated by their
owners was S,26972s, an increase during
the previous ten years of 2S5,422 The
number of farms operated by tenants
was l,294, SIG, which was an increase DUR
ing the ten years of 27O3l2. The number
1890 was 3,00i,0l5, which was 2ls, 761 less
than in 1880. During this period the mum.
Der of all the farms OF the country had
increased by 555. .73i, and the entire popula-
tion had increased 12.5OOOO.
One Inference from these facts Is that a
largely increased amount Of farm work Is
now being done by means of labor saving
machinery. Another inference Is that the
increase In the number of farm owners Is
decidedly greater than the corresponding
increase in the number of farm tenants.
In other words. many farm tenants must
have come to be farm owners. or course.
so far as farm tenants have grown to he
farm owners, the sign Is altogether favor
able. Is II a good sign to have so many
families-1.0 .02i, ,i33 in all. occupying farms
as tenants? The answer to this question
would seem to depend on two conditions.
First. whether. on the whole, livelihood
on farms as tenants is really preferable to
the livelihood which those families would
be likely to get in other occupations, espe.
cialy in cities, or as hired laborers on
farms. Second, whether or not, on the
whole the tendency is from farm tenancy
to farm ownership?
Two men, the one going up a hill, the
other going down. may be seen on the
same level with each other. 1t makes all
the difference, however, which way each
one Is going. The undeniable fact then,
about farm tenancy in the United States
is that the tenant is apt to become an
owner. That surely is not an awful sign.
but a particularly good one. Another
point of interest Is, What class are the
farm tenants recruited from? II the
number of tenants increased more than
the number of owners that might indicate
that owners OF farms were lapsing into
mere tenants. But the facts are just the
other way. The increase In tenants must
come from the ranks of the hired laborers.
The conclusion of the whole matter. there
fore. Is that the sympathetic calamity
bowler as to farm tenancy In the United
States, If he will read the facts intelli-
gently, will find his lugubrious minstrelsy
out of job. He would better pitch some
other tune and just whistle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
INJURED YESTERDAY.
Goodwin Run Over hy Car Full
@.N-ttf, Men,.


A most painful accident happened
yesterday morning at the Coalbrook
breaker, north of the city. the victim
being John Goodwin. young man
twenty-five years Of age and living at
Columbia Heights.
Mr. Goodwin got on mine car to
ride to the mines. The car was nearly
full Of other miners, so that it was
quite heavy.
In climbing on, Goodwin slipped in
some manner and fell across the tracks
directly in front of the car. which was
moving quite rapidly. Nothing could
hone to stop 1t and it passed over
the prostrate man. His companions
ran back expecting to find him dead.
He was not, however, although terribly
cut and bruised.
No bones were broken happily. but
his left leg from the knee down was
one mass Of cuts and bruises. The shin
bone was scraped and a blood vessel
broken. The lips, nose, chin and ear
were torn and his teeth loosened. The
car wheel passed over the knee Of the
fiRht leg and the thigh was badly cut.
Goodwin was carried to his home and
DR.. Bailey summoned, who did every
thing possible to make him comfort
able.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
NEARLY AsPHYxIATED.
Narrow Escape Of . South Side FamiI!
from Desth from Coal Gas.

Narrow Escape Of . South Side Family
from Desth from Coal Gas.
The family of John Dougher, Of Cor
don street. had narrow escape from
ssphyxiation by coal gas on Sunday
night. The family consists Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dougher and child and they re-
tired at the usual hour, everything be-
ing in safe condition, as they thought
! The flue, however, in the chimney was
defective and this caused the gas to
enter the bedroom in large quantities.
M. Dougher was aroused toward
morning by a great oppressiveness.
He managed to shake this off, and with
much dffnculty arose. He soon found
the condition Of affairs and after, a
great deal Of trouble managed to get
his family from the room. They were
affected more than Mr.. Dougher and
have suffered much since. Mrs.
Dougher was obliged to be removed to
TIE home Of her mother.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
chas. 7. Ellis Tonight,

The sweet singing comedian, Charles
T.. Ellis. will be at the Grand Opera
house tonight. Mr. Ellis has beer
heard in this city before ana has al
ways been greeted with large house
Mr.. Ellis will appear in the new Ger
man-Irish comedy, "The Alsatian''
which Is one Of the dramatic novelties
Of the season. Mr.. Ellis will sing sew
eral of his newest songs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
Relief In Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the New
Great South American Kidney Cure"
This new remedy is a great surprise on
account Of its exceeding promptness In
relieving pain In the bladder, kidneys.
back and every part of the urinary pas
sages in male or female. 1t relieves re-
tention Of water and pain in passing 1t
almost Immediately. II you want quick
relief and cure this Is your remedy.
Sold by c. M. Harris. druggist. 1875
Penn avenue, Scranton. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

archon. J. F. Manion; archon. J. H.
Byrne; treasurer. ]. B. Gilhool; inspec-
tor. T. J. Gilhool: provost. NJ. F. Con-
molly; secretary. p. F. Carroll; senti-
mel, p. F. Nolan: prelate, ]. p. Collins;
financial secretary, p. f. Mofhtt; trus-
tees. H. Booth. three years: J. Gilmar-
tin, two years; J. +. Maxwell. one year.
The conclave will hold its regular meet
ing In Assembly hall on the second and
fourth Mondays OF each month.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
CITY FATHERS IN SESSION.
9ho Duties OF . Fire Chief Discussed
Other Important Business.

Other lmpOrtaut business.
It was very short meeting Of the
eelectmeh, lasting but forty minutes.
but the amount of business disposed Of
was quite large.
1t was reported that the hydrants on
Canaan and ON Pike street We're so far
above the ground that they would be
easily frozen. The chairman of the
meeting said that it was one of the
duties of the chief of the fire depart
ment to look after this and report de-
fects when found. The fire chief has
authority when such repairs are neces-
sary to have them done at once and all
expense will be stood by the city. Sew
eral bills presented were ordered paid.
A petition from property owners on
the west side OF the Delaware and Hud-
son locomotive and gravity tracks
for more fire plugs was read. The
nearest one available is on the east
erly side of the tracks and should
Q fire occur it would be unable
TO use them on account of the hose
passing across the track. Thus the
property of the petitioners were in
1anger, which they wished remedied.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
Election OF Officers.

At the regular meeting of the st.
Andrews Brotherhood Monday night,
the following officers for the ensuing
wear were elected: Director. Rev. +,
j. Balsley; vice director, J. f. Ap-
bott; secretary. Chauncy Huhter'
treasurer, i. H. Masters.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
AoNEsoALE

Frank vetter, who died at his home on
Saturday, was buried yesterday after
noon. The hanerA sfrom st. Magda-
lene's church vas s. Ned by the NON.
bers OF. three societ (which he was
q member.
benjamin Gardner, y, Il again able
to. be out with the use bf crutches. after
two weeks confinemebt With infiammA.
III irrsSSiarisy y ths aslivsr, q
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
Ifthc nnhy Is Cutting Teeth.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over Fifty Years by Mil
lions of Mothers for their Children
while Teethlng. with Perfect Success
1t Soothes the Child, Softens the Gums,
Allays all Pain; Cures Wind Collie and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea Sold
by Druggists In every part Of the world
BE sure and ask for MRS. Winslow's s
Soothing Syrup" and take no. other
kind. Twenty-Five cents O bottle. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

A house owned by Thomas Mitchell
of Browntown, took fire on Monday
night by the upsetting of a lamp. 1t
was occupied by several Italians. A
bucket brigade was at once organized
and saved the house but the household
goods were almost totally destroyed.
One hundred dollars In cash belonging
to boarder was burned up.
Stetson's Uncle Toms Cabin Co."
Is the attraction at Music Hall this
evening. 1t Is said that It, Is the best
on the road and should deserve u
crowded house.
Frank Gordon, for number Of
years drug clerk for ]. II. Houck, has
purchased the Anthracite drug store
and Will take possession at once.
A party of young people of the West
Side enjoyed q straw ride to Syming-
ton & Perrins new hall in Wyoming
last evening and spent very pleasant
evening in dancing.
A whist party was held yesterday at
the home of Mrs. Davies ON Montgom-
.ery street, of the West Side.
A team of horses belonging to Will
liam Drury ran away yesterday at
noon but were caught before any dam
age was done
Mr.. Hoyt of the West Side. who was
stricken with paralysis about ten days
ago. is in critical condition and his
death Is expected at any moment.
A choir for st. Mary's church OF the
Junction was organized on Monday
evening and 1t is expected they will
have a first class choir in short time.
Miss Anna Cawley. of Broad street,
was selected as organist.
p;t,s,Ou RusiucSs DircctOry
FOR FIRST-CLASS PLUMBING CALL
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
SimilttjIdc.

II Is in foot ball as in life
So gay some learned tutors;
A few perform the real strife;
The others are but "rooters."
Washington Star,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
Cut uu Artery.

In cleaning lamp chimney. Mrs.
Dominick MCGOWAN. of Moss Side. had
the misfortune to sever an artery IN
her left arm. She had her hand inside
the globe at the time when 1t broke. 1t
was with much difficulty that the flow
of blood was stopped.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
,ohn rcmrlo Graves 10 Lecture.

John Tem.>le Graves, who was OBJ
liged TO cancel his date in this city
last month, has written to the lecture
committee that he can come here Dec.
20. He is considered by many to be
the superior of any other orator living.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

'Men'll do anything fur money" said
Flooding Pete.
"yes," replied Meandering Mike. "Some
fellers'll even work fur It,"
Washington Star
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
neeee.oph. EIec, Officers.

!, The hrst regular meeting Of the Car
bondale Conclave Heptasophs was held
Monday night at Assembly hall. Dis
{trist Organizer Coogan was present.
The officers nominated at previous
meeting were elected az follows: Past
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04

The Tribune was due to no fault Of the
men handling the paper on the Tribune
force. but for some reason the papers
were not transferred at Carbondale.
The women'B edition OF the Wayne
Independent IL now on sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
P|TTST0N.

1.-THE Pittston ONCE Of the Scranton
Tribune Is located Mt No. s william street.
where all advertisements, orders for job
work and items for publication win re-
ceive prompt attention. ONCE open from
q. nj. to 10 p. m.1
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-04
pitts,on business Dircctory.

FOR FIRST-CLASS PLUMBING CALL
on Wright & Co, 81 South Main street.
A new range for sale or exchange; also
secondhand household goods. bought or
sold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-08-05
An Incident in the Indian Mutiny
From the New York Tribune.


San Francisco, July 2S-AIl historians
leave ip doubt the fate of Mana Sahib
leader of the Indian mutiny. He was
never seen after the battle Of Judgespow
Yet Capt. William Brown of San Fran
cisco, after forty years, gives the details
of the death of Mana and the burial of his
ashes in Ganger. Capt. Brown command
ed the Ganger fleet, and his vessel the
Benares, was attacked by Mana and a
large force. Brown finally shot Mana and
beat off the Sepoys with the loss of
twenty-three men. When the battle was
over he descended to his cabin and was
amazed to find there, dying, Mana Sahib
and his mistress, Iona, both of whom he
knew personally.
At the hight of the mutiny this woman
had come to him as an emissary from
Mana and offered him a large sum to de-
sert to the native cause. At that time he
promised that if the rebel leader fell into
his hands he would give him freedom
or, II dead, bestow proper funeral honors
upon his body. Mana reminded Brown of
this promise and then expired. That night
the body was taken to the shore by Brown
and burned. The only witnesses were
Brown s servant, Ameer, and Iona When
the pyre blazed up, Iona threw herself
upon it and was burned with the man she
loved.
That same night the ashes of Mana were
taken to a point where the Gondra meets
the Gauges and were buried in the holy
waters. Capt. Brown has documents sub
Stimulating this story, which was never
made public. The common impression has
been that Mana committed suicide.