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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-05
Gathered i'm the
of Melody.
Interesting Notes About Famous
Musicians at Home and Abroad.

He has also studied under DR. Gold
beck, CT st. Louis, and Edward Bow
man, OF New York. lie was organist
ana musical director of the Church of
the Messiah. Boston, Mass, and has
been teaching over eleven years in
Sedalla, NO., where he organized and
was director OF the Ruth Ann School OF
Music and Art. 1t was with great re-
luctance that the citizens of Sedalia
Intelligencer. Missouri, prOnounce5
him lone OF the finest musicians In the
west"
II \
The advent OF Miss Adela Break
stone. the talented elocutionist. into
Scranton circles will be hailed with
delight by the many who have listened
to her almost Incompatible art, and
been charmed by her simple. unaf-
fected manner. on or Off the platform.
Miss BreakstOne will teach the art Of
oratory at the School OF Music and
Elocution, and will give reception to
her pupils next Wednesday afternoon
at the rooms OF the school. on Spruce
street The need of such q teacher as
Miss Breakstone has long been felt in
Scranton, as evidenced by the large
classes which await her here. She left
Scranton on "Wednesday last for a
series of readings in bloomsbury, Dam
vile and Northumberland. returning
next week, In time for her reception.
Miss Breakstone is also at the head Of
the department OF oratory at Wyoming
seminary.
H Il
A large chorus choir Is to be organ
ized for the Washburn Street Presby-
terian church, under the direction OF
Tallie Morgan, and this with the pres
ent quartette, Mrs. Il. T. Jayne, Mrs.
Calkins, Mr.. Bowen and Mr.. Harber,
will furnish some very fine music. The
choir has been under the direction of
Mrs. Jayne, who Is known as one of the
best musicians of the city. She has q
voice of excellent quality, reads music
at sight and always gives the best OF
satisfaction. She is also solo soprano
at the Jewish synagogue, and has a
large and successful class in voice cul-
ture. Her work in the Washburn street
church is being very highly praised.
The school of music and elocution
gave a reception to the pupils of Miss
Annette Reynolds last Thursday after
noon, which was largely attended
many from out of town being present
Miss Reynolds VIII have charge of the
vocal department of the school and be-
gins this years work with a gratifying
ly large class. Although she has only
spent a little over one season in Scran-
ton, she has left the impress of her
good work on many pupils. Miss Rey-
nolds will teach in Scranton on Mon
days, Tuesdays and on Thursday morn
ings, spending the rest of her time In
the Metropolitan College Of Music, New
York, and in Wilkes-Barre, where she
has fiourishing class.
Il Il Il
Alfred Pennington. organist OF the
Elm Park church, will soon inaugurat te
a series of bl-mon.hly recitals, in which
he will be assisted by the very best tai
ent that can be obtained Mr.. Pen
nington means to spare no expense In
order TO bring the concerts up 10 the
high standard that it is his ambition
to make them.
I / II
The many who attended the delight
full series of Chamber concerts given
last winter by Mr.. Hemberger and his
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-05

friends will be glad to hear that the
second series is now in preparation and
will exceed last winters work in quail
ity, finish and scope. These concerts
are a musical education in themselves.
and the gentlemen actively interested
give their time and effort with this end
In view. and hope that the high grade
of music they interpret will be better
and more widely appreciated.
II Il Il
Mrs. Emile L. Smith, who will be re-
membered by many as the efficient and
artistic accompanist of the recent
Schumann club musicale. has located
in this city as teacher of piano and
theory and concert accOmpanist. Be-
side natural adaptabil.ty and several
years experience in teaching music.
Mrs. Smith has taken the course in Ma
sons system of technics and in the art
OF teaching in Miss Hardenbergh's
PianOforte school.
Il ! Il
Under the energetic direction Of Mr.
Hemberger, the programme of the first
performance OF the Symphony society
Is being prepared. The string section
meets regularly every Friday evening.
and the members vie with Mr.. Hem
berger in working for the success Of
the event. The society have now in
preparation Beethoven's Second SYM
phony. a suite Of Grieg's and an over
ture by Garde. The date of the con-
cert will be announced later.
Il H
The many friends Of Reeve Jones.
the brilliant pianist, viii be pleased to
learn that he Is to remain in the city
permanently. Mr.. Jones has opened a
studio in the Raub building, where he
may be found daily, and feels that the
growing Importance of Scranton as u
musical center will insure an apprecia-
tion and substantial recognition of his
talents as an instructor and concert
artist.
/ \ \
Tallle Morgan will begin his classes
in sight singing next month. 1t was
announced that one Of the children's
classes would begin at.the Young Mems
Christian association building this af-
ternOon, but on account OF the untin-
ished condition of the building, the
class will not meet until next week. All
the chorus win be announced IN few
days.
Two young ladies. pupils Of Mr.. Will
cox, who speaks very highly of their
voices, Miss Susan Black soprano; and
Miss L. Garagon, contralto, VIII sing
with Mr.. Beyno!l, tenor and Mr.. Nor
gan, bass. to form the quartette for
Sunday at the Second Presby terian
church.
The choir Of the First Presbyterian
church will give choice programme Of
hiGh-class music at the Young Mems
Christian association reception next
Monday evening.
Il J. lI
"The Wizard Of the Nile" which was
produced for the 81 cond time at the
Academy of Music last week, made q
great hit in Pittsburg.
The sphinx" an Egyptian opera,
brought out in Boston last spring by
Harry Askin, is having q successful
run in Chicago.
j. Willis Conant, organist of st.
Luke's church, has opened a studio in
the Raub building on Wyoming avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-05
PAr1ENcE AND HER WHEEL:

PATIENCE AND HER WHEEL:
Oemurely passing to and fro
Bes.de her spinning wheel
Sweet Pat.ence's fingers seldom know
Respite from thread or reel.
And IL, perchance. her lover come
To court, at close Of day,
She cannot cease the dtstaff's hum
To say him aye or nay.
In vain he pleads that they may steal
A moment for a kiss;
But no! She cannot leave her wheel
For such a fieeting' bliss.
How times have changed! Poor Patience
now
Through country lanes may glide. 3.
With ample time to hear Loves vow
And take the kiss, beside.
Nor need she leave behind her wheel.
But In these times so fleet.
just put the thing beneath her heel
And speed It with her feet.
Chicago Tmes-Herald.
-:O:-
II the development of the new woman
RESULTS In the physical improvement OF
the sex. observes the Chicago Times
Herald. much that has been said con-
cerning this notable manifestation Of
nineteenth century progress will be re-
tracted and many of her shortcomings
VtAi 10 iStNcI. Inc ilNtSiou VI shS
professional pursuits and the productive
industries calls for the display Of a
higher order Of physical hardihood and
for greater powers of endurance on the
part OF womankind than were required
under former conditions. Happily these
new physical exactions come coincident
with a larger liberty In the field Of out
door anusements than was ever Accord
ed woman before. 1t - probable that
no year ever witnessed such a general
tendency on the part Of woman to avail
themselves of every oportunfty for out
door, exercise. She has played golf,
cricket and lawn tennis more than ever
before. and certainly such an army OF
w'heelwomen as has secured the country
highways and byways this summer was
never seen before In this country.
The result is that the coming genera
Of physical development that will sur
pass the sex that has always enjoyed
monopoly of Drawn. While there have
been grave abuses among the riders of
ithe wheel growing out of excessive in
dulgence in the sport, 1t Is nevertheless
Q fact that most women have been bene-
flied physically by it. and certainly the
tendency to all sorts of outdoor paStimes
has given her marked accessions of
nervous energy and power. The pro-
fesstonal man of today who is not de-
votee of the wheel is an office recluse.
He ts a pale-visaged slave TO an office
routine which makes him gray at 40.
The clerical prisoner that can be
dragged out of his den. with its chaos
of papers and correspondence. long
enough to learn the game of golf is an
exception. The long-haired specimen of
driveling asinintty that eXhausts his
little fund of vitality by pulling at
cigarette Is another all too common
sight. So far as the bicycle is con-
cerned the tendency to injurious excess
among the men is far greater than
among the women. Unless there is q
decided change in present day tenden-
cies the twentieth century woman Is
liable to be better specimen of phys
teal development than the twentieth
century man.
90
Hoyt's new play, "A Contented Wo-
man. - a burlesque on the demand Of
women for suffrage and for equal rights
with men, which moves the Cleveland
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-05
IN THE SICK ROOM:

IN THE SICK ROOM:
"When pain and sickness rend the
brow" the woman who has not had some
slight training In the rudimentary prin-
ciples OF nursing will prove u very inef-
ticient ministering angel. She may wear
up 20 that the light shines into her pa
TENTS eyes: she may not draw the sheets
smooth and tight, and discomfort will he
the result. If she follows these rules
however. she viii be more or less of a
success.
The room should be kept exquisitely
neat. Especially should all soiled gar
mentS ana utensils be removed, the tow
els and napkins be fresh. and the food Of
fered arranged to please the eye as well as
the palate Never let curtains. rugs and
table-covers hang askew, or the invalid
over and over again, one of the most dis
tracting processes of an Illness. To keep
patient from watching every line in the
wall paper or wearyinS the mind with oh
seryations OF all the defects In the furni-
ture bring In fresh bouquets OF flowers or
some other pleasing object on which the
eye will love to linser The bed should
be kept orderly. Straighten the covers
and smooth the pillows quietly whenever
they get disordered, and In making the
bed at regular intervals do 1t thoroughly
and with care. If 1t Is possible to change
the bed linen daily. have two sets and al
ternale tnelr use, SO tnat eacn sol may be
well aired before using again.
Do your best to keep long faced visitors
away. and. in fact, visitors of every kind
strangers often serve to excite a sick
person. Tolerate no whispering in the
room nor just outside the door. When
permissible have the room cool, quiet and
dark at night, and look out for ventila-
ton and let in all the fresh air you can
without injury to the occupant of the bed.
New York World.
In giving baths-a very necessary care
be gentle, but so firm of touch that the
patient will understand that you are
concern. Nothing is SO fatal as an in
valid's lack Of confidence in your physical
strength.
If you know what healthfil dishes will
please your patient. prepare them prompt
ly without consulting the sick and oh
serve the utmost daintiness in detail.
Never season an invalid's food highly.
and avoid melted butter as much as pos
sible, using cream on toast and roasted
potatoes 1t Is hard for a sick person to
wait long for a meal when hungry, there
fore never let her do so. When sitting
with the sick. don't rattle a newspaper
or creak your chair; speak gently. and
distinctly, but don't talk too much. Never
discuss diseases.
Wear soft garments and light shoes. so
as 10 avoid a nerve-searching rustic or a
heavy, jarring step. A nurses garments
should be changed often and Should be
neat and fresh. A crooked collar or
dropping pin is tantalizing to sick nerves.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-05
A VETERAN OF THE LATE WAR.
Cured Of Flutterlng Of the Heart ard smotherins
Spells BY Dr. sgnew's Cure for The Heart
It Always Relieves N 80 Minutes. and
Thus Saves Thousanss Of Lives

Mr.. w. H. Musselman, member of the
G. A. r.. Weissport, Pa, writes:-''I have
used two bottles of DR.. Agnew's Cure for
the Heart and have been entirely cured
of palpitation or fiuttering Of the heart
and smothering spells. took ten bottles
of sarsaparilia, but IL failed in any way 10
relieve me. ! do not think the value of
the heart cure can be Is timated Il has
wrought such a change in my condition
that feel like a new man"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-05
HOUSEHOLD SUGGESTIONS:

russell shoes
Use milk pudd.ngs and stewed fruit for
Bilious dyspepsia.
After washing. never wiring worsted
dress goods. Shake them.
Soak black calico in salt and water be-
fore washing and so prevent its fading.
A skewer will be found to be of great
assistance in sweeping a ROOM Nothing
else can SO thoroughly dig out deposits of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-05

dust from the dusky corners. For etill
smaller recesses a but Of twisted wire that
started life as a halrpln Will be found
equally effective.
Toilet vinegar. cologne water alcohol
and red wine are good for oily and mo st
hands.
Apply castor oil once a day to warts
from two to six weeks and they will d.s-
appear.
spirits of turpentine IL the thing with
which to cleanse and brighten patent
leather.
Never put q silk dres or cloak away
with dust In the fold or pleats. Shake
them Well and. rub with a p!ece of fan
nel. or brush with soft wh,sk broom.
uso0 soft brush for hats and bonrets and
always put them away clean Dus.t is
never as easily removed ;is AT iirst.
Buy ten cents worth of soap IN bars,
and having dissolved i IN hCt water,
wash In the suds thus made any soiled
white summer shawls. All the spots will
disappear. and. II carefully pressed. they
VIII be equal ito new. Cashmere and
other WOODEN materials may be treated In
the same manner.
A sure remedy to rid a house OF heas Is
to use fly paper ana In the center of each
piece put IL piece of raw meat. Az the
papers MI with heas put them I'm the
fire and burn them and put fresh paper
and meat In their place. The same rem
edy would. undoubtedly. satisfy the mos
quito craving for blood and cause II to
cease singing Its festive little song.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-05

THE NEW WOMAN.
This latest product of the age,
From all we see and read,
She seems to be, though all the rage,
A tomboy run to seed. Truth,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-05

Wear soft garments and light shoes. so
as 10 avoid a nerve.searching rustle or a
heavy, jarring step, A nurses garments
should be changed often and Should be
neat and fresh. A crooked collar or
dropping pin Is tantaliZing to sick nerves.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-01-10
DON'T LEAVE THE OLD HOME.

Yes, Bill, I've thought about the scheme
That you proposed last night,
And, speaking plain, 1t doesn't seem
To me tho least bit right
Sometimes we have to work, it's true,
When we would rather play,
But that's no cause, in reasons view,
4 Why we should run away. -
There's neither cruelty nor need r, Z
To drive US from our homes
For love in every thought and deed -ze-~N
To our lot daily comes; .sTa a.s@7a-~ FF
And l the sentiment believe
BY Longfellow expressed
In poem mother read last eve
tTo stay at home is best
We've books and Natures pages, too,
From which to grow in mind,
And In the healthful work we do
Well strength of body find; -
And what sweet consciousness we win
To 'richen memorys store, 49,. r....-
BY doing earnest duty in
{ The sphere God meant us for!
The time may ripen, Bill. when we
With "Godspeeds' from our own
May go forth in the world to see
II We the strength have grown "a
Do work our way to heights of fame;
But till that day has come, ...s
Let us continue still to claim
The cheer and love of home.
Let's brighten for the old folks, Bill,
The days of their decline, -.a- -. r.
And while we their life's measure I'LL
With JOY, brim yours and mine;
And II to busy haunts Of men
In future days we roam
a flood of laughing sunshine then sssay 4 s
Will link hearts with home
Wade Whipple, in Pittsburgh Dispatch.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-01-10
A Deep-Laid scheme.

"Yours is a perplexing case" said
the oculist.. you call red purple
and referred to Nile green as Turkey
red''
+ 'sYes," replied the visitor with a con-
tented smile, "I-guess was born that
way" &
'.It's the most aggravated case OF
color blindness ever encountered in
my professional experience"
''That'sit. Iwant you to write me
eut statement to that effect. Never
mind what the. fee is. You see my
wife has lot of samples she wants
matched, and she'll ask me to take the
job some time next week, sure"
And then the oculist had his sus
pi.ions, Washington Star.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1895-01-10

distance. adding a strange, uncanny
feeling to our already overweight
nerves, came the cries of the puma
the mountain lion
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-30

NOTICE TO INQUIRERS.-I-w
plainly aud 20 the point. giving only
the questions 40 which answers are
desired in a. few words as possible.
.-Connne your Inquiries strictly To
matter. concerning the farm
I-Nev-r asts for an answer by mil.
s-Nexer ash where an article can
he had. nor the price. A. rule the
Editor doe. not know.
Always EiSe your full name and
address. az you do not wish your
name published, SAP 50. and initials
only will he priated. or amy pseudo
nssa suggested.
"--xar-Iuiig nIc this page for future
fterence. and before writing an
enquiry examine your files to sec NJ
SO Inn. not been already answered.
--IooL ahead and send ia your In
.suirtr> carly Do not expect IA q"
answer in next paper" The Idtt-
ma>t haud ia ht~ cops 81 week be-
fore gsss. paper = pgbif~hed.
~Adsir-es. nGi Inquiries aud conn
lssuufs-=.tfuu> Intrs4sissi for This depart
fucnt g. TIfE. EoN>FITt TEON.
"a. and - Brpnrtmcnt.l
Atlanta. Ga.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-30
COTTON AND PRICES.
co,onel w. w. Gordon, of Savannah
Reviews the Situation.

From The Savannah fresS- 90 tho most
CoIonoI W w. Gordon, one OF tiie =,
successful cotton commission ii'ei .',,.ttiad
es,ann,b who is thoroughly ldeIi'll
oaN 80, interest mas just retr'heu
go, an extended trip to Europe inns
,,hicb tirna he looked carefully lhtO INV -
Iition Of business affairs, ana III an M
view in The Savannah News sis'9 80 !;
terestinr information. Coiohei Noi ~ -
notad for his excellent Judgment an" -.
conservative views. and thel -,
oninions will have more thah oiuii'''S
,,ieicht Colonel Gordon expresses very
bonef,,l view of the business situation poth
AZ nome and abroad, especially as teiel'e'
to the cotton market; - a.,
..rorditions are much improved. both al
home and abroad, compared win d S''H
900" ne said The English sfnnnerS are
IN much better condition now thah inc
were then. and are hopeful of a stiii great
or iu,provement in the trade. The cohdi-
tions surrounding the English smnherS ior
tba last wear have been peculiar, anu ha'"
nIaced them at a disadvantage, as CON-
pared with both the American ana CONT
mental spinners. Both the American anu
continental suinners are in splendid cohdi
ton after a very successful year. anu a. 2
able 10 take large stocks OF cotton. ~ -
their good condition, rather tran that OF
the English spinners, which inchnes me 10
take a very hopeful view OF the SITUATION
Even at the same prices Whlch pfeNii'ei
last yer the cotton growers would be IN
much better condition this yer. because
the closest economy Eas oecn l'raeuced an
producing the crop and tae cost % the
farmer has been less. AIth the much Del-
Ter prices prevailing now the prospects Tor
the southern farmers are really very biiS"l'
Neal, of New Orleans. upon whom the t-nS-
Iisn people chiefly rely for their statistics.
has estimated the crop this year AT outd,utU
bales. The belief al New York ana throuS4-
I out the south generally is that tne crop VIII
fail under b,uUU,Uu0, and that II VIII pe .,Jso,
900 bales or less. IT tins proves 10 hc the
case prices VIII almost curtau advances
/ Cotton always pOurs IN rap.oiy. no~cS er,
/ during September and October, whether tae
crop is latIe or small, and q Mil uas4iS
+ be foreseen before November II the crop IS
IL be a small one. The date of the nisI
( frost Will have considerable effect upon tue
/ market.
T business generally in England is much
better now tnau II was year ago. Capt.
tai is finding mere employment, ana inns
, SHOWS restored confidence. Speculative ear
1 Giles in England ar, DAFT just now On tAl
subject of African gold mines. An lu-
mcnse amount of money - uaiuE invested
for the development of these propert-u-
. and fortunes are being made By prcu4ot ia
/ The majority of investors VIII nave "a large
| stock of experience To SNOW Tor then
| money. -
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-30
Statistics 0fF0rmer Yea IS

By compilation OF the of1c.aI cs.-es
-pon the cotton movement fJe the last
few years We obtain The fouo..lng stats
ties TO guide the people in making Jhe.r
estimates.
June il. 1870, 10 Nay H. 1891. 2o-2os
June ~, 1891. 20 Mag -. 1ss-. sl5l.I55.
JG4e a.. 1872, 10 Mas - 1885. l55S lg2.
Jule 10 1873. TO Nay IS. lSs Is1iIfi.
June p. 1894. q May j.. lsa5 2.5f-.tsS
In prler 10 set q guess iu this cash urjz,
you have only 20 send 81 Cor 4 ears
subscription TO the Weekly Cons. .uclon.
or you may send your subscription through
the local agent nearest YOU
Old sCbscr hers can take advaatage Of
the offer and have "a guess ana ger their
sub cription extended one year upon receipt
OF S.
The contest closes May Il. 1895. Tha
money win be PAID in cash immediately
thereafter. The decision VII be made upon
the certificate Of the president of the New
Orleans cotton exchange giving the exact
official figures for that port.
1t is not necessary to send each r,osz
on a separate slip Of paper. T.ie suesses
are recorded every day "a a book devoted
TO that purpose .dake a plain statement
Of who se.:Is the guess. and express the
number in figures that no one could possibly
mistake.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-30

Raleigh. Septcmber 23.-The state wealth
er bureau today issued an uufavorablc
crop report. The past seven days have been
the most abnormal on record in North Car
DINA during SCptemrrr the temperature
averaging - degrees daily above uormal.
The maximum temperatures ranged from
80 in the mountain region to 100 ia The east
The percentage Of moisture is the lowest
ever recorded here in tine summer The
drought is serious, ana is mjurinE all grow
ing crops. The farmers say great numbers
of upper bolts of cotton have fallen OF:
that the lower hollis are nearly ALL opening
At once and that the entire crop will he
open IN three weeks. II is estimated that
the damage to the crop IN the past ten
days is 10 per cent The rice crop is being
harvested with a fin yield. Late corn is
ffff =t1rp
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1895-09-30
S4,OOO.OO IN Cash
Offered for Distribution Among the
Subscribers to
THE Weekly CONSTITUTION

owing to the popularity o. our reeen:
5000 premium offer and the growing de-
mand for such features. We have decided
to make another in which the people may
test the accuracy of Their calculations.
Tbs time the cotton movement is this
basis of the contest and we are sure thai
prizes are in easy reach Of many Of our
subscribers who enter the lists.
The condition precedent for making a
guess is that each and every guess must
be incIosed in the letter sending a years
subscription TO The Weekly Constitution.
No guess will be recorded upon other
terms; no forgetting or leaving out by 90
c.dent or otherwise. or not knowing of ina
guess at the time YOU subscribe. VIII en-
tale You TO send a guess afterwards The
guess mus. come with the suosc-, Pelon @
not "A all.
This Is the proposition.