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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-07

much readable literary gossip. Poems
are contributed by Frank Dempster
Sherman, Harry T. Peck. Frederick ].
The December st. Nicholas contained
many articles Of real live interest, sew
eral being especially prepared with an
eye to the Christmas season; but none
comb Riley's two-page poem. embody-
ing in swinging rhyme a merry Jingle
about THE Children"
-:lI:-
Writers and those who hope or ex-
pect to become writer's will find the
Authors Journal for December an in
teresting and Instructive issue. Prob
ably its most striking feature Is its
reproduction Of the essay which Hall
Caine read recently before the Nine
teenth Century club concerning the
Moral Responsibility of Novelists.
This is a responsibility SO often and so
daringly shirked that Mr.. Gaines Wig
gorous insistence upon its better OBJ
servance will please most readers
nightly. '"
Sherman, Virginia Woodward Cloud,
Herbert. M. Hopkins, and Ernest Nc
Gaffey. A portrait Of the late Eugene
Field, which appears in this number, Is
one Of the best we have ever seen. Great
things, by the way are expected of
Maciafen'sa new serial, Kate Car
negie,"" which The Bookman will print
during 1896, It is his first long novel.
=; t., swcJi, y-:ll:- ..
The Christmas Book Buyer (receiyed
through the courtesy of H. Howard
Beidleman) Is an exceptionally we'll
prepared guide TO the purchase Of holi-
day volumes. II reviews almost every
new book issued during the prelimin-
ary holiday season and let's the inquir-
er know. in advance just what he is
likely to get for his money. ;.a o, .-
i Jso, '''o --:ll:- .r E,
Among contents of interest In the De-
cember Citizen published at Ill South
Fifteenth street, Philadelphia) are Her
bert Nichols scholarly paper ont"Psy-
cinology sand Education" and an ar
ticle In the Old Authors series review
ing william Wycherley. The editorials
I'm this issue Of the Citizen are forclble
and timely ' N
--:El:-
The Christmas Munsey's Is probably
the best illustrated magazine that ever
fell from. an American press. Its pic
lures are worth double its cost and the
literary textures are not slow. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-07
Danger Signals

More than bali the vietims of ecnsnmt.
tioa do not kuosu they bave 1t. Hereis list
Of symptoms by which consumption can
certainly be detected
Cough, one or two slight efforts on
rising, occurring during the day and fire.
quently during the night.
Short breathing after exertion.
7iebtness Of the chest.
Qmek b,tlse, especially noticeable in the
evening and after a full meal.
CbiIHness in the evening, followed by .
Slight ttrsr.
Ptrsbratiou toward morning and
Pale face and langmd in the morning.
Loss Of citahty.
If you have these symptoms, or any Of
them, do not delay. There are many
preparations which claim to be cures, but
Dr.. Hsk,rs esslIsS Rsn,dVfor Consumption
has the highest endorsements, and has
stood the test Of years. Il will arrest con-
sumption in its earlier stages, and drive
away the symptoms named. II is manu-
factured by the Acker Medicine Co., Is
and IS Chambers St., New York, and sold
by all reputable druggists.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

making rich strikes and selling out
their claims at big figure.
THAT spring young fellow had
come out from the states and gone to
work in the store. He was very
quiet sort of fellow-had little to say
to anyone and was good worker. But
there was something on his mind. A
blind man could have noticed 1t, be-
cause he would sometimes in the mid
die of his work, and get to thinking
and studying. He was little more
communicative toward me than the
rest.
zone night after supper my strange
friend-let US call him Jim-had taken
a stroll up town. About nine o'clock
hs came rushing in with copy Of the
local paper in his hand. His face was
flushed and his manner excited.
"'That settles 1t, Bill, I'm of for the
new district. Just read here what
strikes have been made out there the
past week. Better pack your traps
and come along
"Well, read the news, and the fever
struck me. too. The rush was fairly on.
and in two days time we had fitted out
and were among large cavalcade that
was striking out for the new Carbonate
camp" CThe old man referred to Lead
ville.) I'VE reached the camp, staked
out claim and set to work with will.
We struck a fairly good lead and de-
cided to follow 1t up.
There are many pleasant features to
. prospector's life, and there are also
the shady sides. We lived In tent
on our claim, cooked our own meals
and washed our own clothes. The
camp itself was about as wild place
as 1t has been my fortune to see be-
fore or since. All the elements of a
frontier mining-camp were thoroughly
represented.
I'VE did not frequent the place much,
but put in our spare time In building
board-and-1og shanty. preparing for
the coming winter. Jim worked away
with vengeance. He. seemed to be
almost in state Of fever. Our pros
pect was getting better as time ad-
vanced and We became reasonably sure
of some returns, sooner or later. Win
ter set In early in the mountains. and
as the days grew shorter. our hours Of
labor were cut down.
at was Just few days before Christ
mas. An unusually heavy snow had
fallen, and It was bitter cold. So we
decided to let the mine take care OF
itself that day and remain near the
warm IRE.
II had long wanted to know some
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

AT last he said, the wealth I've
searched for is within my grasp. Bill,
you don't need it. You shall not leave
this place alive unless you agree and
promise to let me have this mine and
the proceeds. 1t is all mine; brought
you here, and now l want it.
What could l do? Argument was
useless. l was unarmed. and cared
little anyhow to take the poor fellows
life. The sudden good fortune had
turned his brain. Jim was raving
maniac. But how could circumvent
his plan to murder me?
II talked to MIN for long time, try
ing to show him the injustice of the act,
but the weapon was always leveled at
my head, while he demanded deed to
the claim. The prospect was not fiat
tering. l asked him to come to the
cabin or to the camp and have the
papers made out. but he uttered dia-
bolical laugh and declined to go. For
several hours we argued back and forth,
deep underground, with no light save
that from our candles. The situation
became desperate. The candles would
soon give out. and then in the darkness
a tragedy might take place. / did not
care to be murdered in cold blood by
this maniac. Whatever transpired
must come quickly, and decided to
disarm the fellow. 1t was risky thing,
but absolutely the only way out Of the
dilemma.
"I picked up the bucket rope that was
lying at my feet and, toying with it
carelessly, kept talking to the lunatic.
Measuring the distance between us with
glance. leaped suddenly upon him,
carrying him down by my own weight.
The revolver exploded, but only in
fiicted fesh-wound In my left arm.
Then ensued the most desperate
struggle in which was ever engaged.
Jim fought with the desperation and
superhuman strength usually developed
by maniacs. For over an hour we
struggled back and forth. had no de-
sire to injure the fellow. only to secure
him. Finally his strength gave way,
and soon had him bound hand and
foot. He cursed and begged. all to no
purpose. hurried to the camp for as
sistance to convey Jim from the bot
tom Of the mine to place Of safety.
1.-THE stars were commencing to peep
through the clouds. and Just as we en-
tered the one long street OF the camp,
the cold winter moon rose over the
mountain, shedding n pale light over
the slowly moving procession. What
Homecoming for Christmas Eve!
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
Mime. p.ttr. Knirhthood.

Nine. Patti is the proud possessor Of
the knighthood, distinction very rare
ly, If ever, bestowed upon ladies, given
her by King Kalakaua. The patent
reads as follows:
"Kalakaua, king of te Hawaii islands,
to all who may see this brevet, greet
ing and health! Know ye that we have
Nominated and confirmed, and by these
presents do nominate and confirm Nine
Adelina Patti knight companion of our
Royal Order of Kapiolani; do grant to
her the exercise and enjoyment OF all
rights, advantages, and privileges
thereunto appertaining: and do author
ize her to wear the insignia of the said
order. In witness whereof we have
caused this brevet to be prepared and
impressed with the great seal of the
said order. Given under our hand in our
palace at Honolulu, this Sth day of Sep
tember, in the year Of grace 1882, kala-
kaua Rex. By order of the king. the
chancellor of the Royal Kapiolani or
der, Charles Hastings Judd"
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

would he ever recover enough to
To- us of the names of his friends. 1
"a tne boys the story, and many q
ro 90 iaee was turned away. as Its own
al doubt was thinking of the friends
atbome.
1lm mad to be taken to the asylum.
'u the claim at good figure, and
stseo around to give him all possible
AZ But he never regained his sound
seyses' and died soon after with the
ssFst OF his life buried in his breast"
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
FASHIONS FANcIES.

The deep, cream-tinted laces are not
popular this season for trimming even
ing gowns, the ivory-tinted lace now
being the favorite variety.
Fur tails will trim evening gowns and
street frocks, and will also be used for
trimming many of the most fashion
able costumes.
Gowns of dark blue serge and mohair
show blouse vests and stock collars OF
Persian silk, and this combination
makes an exceptionally stylish frock.
Rough materials are in favor now.
the boucle cloths, cheviots, and silk and
wool mixtures being the most fashion
able of the many new fabrics.
The newest style of evening wrap Is
deep cape, made entirely of black os-
trlch feathers, with the feathers
fastened to thinly wadded silk lining.
Among the bits of new finery are
walls OF black chiffon. quite thin, and
having a tiny lace frill as border, to
be worn on stormy days.. or when the
wind blows, though white walls pre-
dominate. with the advent Of black
hats.
The average woman Is highly pleased
at the news that ulsters are to be again
fashionable. The latest is commodi-
ous-looking garment, made of soft wool
in big plaids of striking effect. and
fitted with cape that comes below the
elbow, and that has the golf straps.
found 10 generally convenient last year.
The good taste that has reigned 10
long In -footgear is to give way to gaudi-
ness. and we shall have stockings Of one
color and shoes and slippers Of another.
while all sorts Of open work and EN-
broidery will add to the attractivenesa
of the siiken web that women will draw
over their pretty feet, and in some casei
the stockings seem far too delicate ant
elaborate to Withstand the wash-tub.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
GENEROSITY OF A BELLE.

she Paid the nm for an Ignorant Hay
sssd Lover.
Standing in Cincinnati florists
store, vainly striving to come to some
adjustment between capital and roses,
one of that city's bellies glanced out of
the window to see hack dashing up
the street. A young man looked out of
the carriage door, the coachman sud
denly reined In his horses, and two
country fellows jumped out and rushed
into the store, one exclaiming to the
clerk:
Il want to give you carte blanche
order for some flowers"
The clerk looked at him and con-
tinued talking to the young woman.
Il am in . desperate hurry; must
catch q train-no time to lose-and will
give you carte blanche" the youth In
terrupted.
The young woman consented to wait
and the clerk replied:
what kind would you like?"
''No matter what they are. 10 they
are handsome-some roses and other
thinEs-something pretty for her to
wear" he answered, as the blood
mounted to his face. land l give you
carte blanche"
80 much stress was laid on the carte
blanche that the salesman seemed en-
.couraged and asked the address.
"No. - West Seventh street. and
have them there by o'clock. She Is
going out. Something handsome, carte
blanche, and here Is $2." With these
words he put down the cash. slammed
the door and was on.
The clerk looked at the young woman
and said: American beauties are
e1.50 apeice and roses are $4 Dozen"
"Neve1 mind" she laughed, make 1t
right for the girl and send the bill to
me-"
Doubtless that youth thinks that city
prices are not so bad after all.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

thing about my companion. But II vas
ever the rule among US Western men
not to ask questions. but wait for ex-
changes Of confidence. which invaria-
bly, came in good time. l broke the ID
lence by telling Jim the story Of my
haphazard life.
He finally gave me few items from
his own, and learned that the chief
object Of his stay in the West was to
acquire a fortune. If possible. In order
to marry a young lady in the East.
who from financial point of view was
a little above his station. Unfortunate
ly for him and his friends. 1 failed to
learn his name and the place he called
home.
"The day before Christmas the
weather broke (moderated) and We
went to the mine to put in good days
work. We had now quite a shaft down.
with cross-cut about twenty feet long,
which we had lately started for e1-
ploring purposes. We worked In the
latter that day, and soop Encountered
formation different from -ything We
had SO far discovered. The earth was
now soft, and great caution had to be
exercised in working, to avoid cave
In. which would have meant death to
both of us.
''As II the same thought had moved
us both. we took out Of our pockets the
extra candles we had brought along,
and started to examine the material in
which We were working.
ITO be sure. we were not mistaken.
we had opened an immense pocket OF
silver-gold carbonates. The end OF our
tribulations was at hand, and visions
of comfort and wealth floated before
our eyes.
Il turned around to offer my con-
gratulations to my partner and held out
my hand. A bright bit Of steel was
cleaning in my face. and Jim stood be-
fore me with the look of maniac In
his eyes. and drawn six-shooter In
his hands.
HE found bis voice after an effort.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
CAUGHT TRAIN ON HORSEBACK.
way Locomotive Had Many Sleep
Ing Passengers In Tow.

Hs"ay Locomotive Had Many Sleep
Ing Passengers in Tow.
on a recent morning the en-
gneer and fireman of the Santa Fe
overland train, bound east, when near
CaUn pass, imagined they saw soms-
tnins on the track right ahead, says
tns ean Francisco Examiner. Think
ing the train was about to be wrecked
tnsy Doth jumped. The engineer was
ratner badly hurt, but when the fireman
picked himself up out OF the dust he
FOUND that the engine had made kind
iing wood of wagon to which two
nofses mad been attached. Their driver
had seen the headlight of the engine
ana had jumped in time to save him
sell. and the animals themselves were
crppplng the dried grass along the road
she. which showed that they had not
beep greatly disturbed by the accident.
Bu the train, with nobody at the en-
gines throttle, was plunging away
through the darkness, the passengers
asleep in their berths, utterly uncon-
scious that they were being drawn by
q Wild locomotive. The fireman, who
had been left behind, thought he would
try to overtake the flying train on foot.
Then he changed his mind and, jump
Ing astride one of the horses, he set out
after the runaway train. He knew it
must stop shortly, as it had to climb a
very steep grade, and if the fire under
the boilers was not kept up the supply
Of steam would not furnish sufficient
pressure to keep the wheels going
around. The vagrant train did stop a
mile and half from where the acci-
dent occurred. There did not seem to
be any reason for an interruption of the
Journey just at that point, and SO the
conductor and brakeman hurried ahead
with their lanterns to ask the engineer
what had given out. When they found
the cab empty, of course the train hands
were very much mystified. They asked
each other good many questions and
were engaged in looking up theories
to account for the strange disappear
ance of the engine crew, when the fire
man came Looping along on the horse
he had borrowed. After explanation
had been made, he turned his horse
toward this city and brought the first
tidings the railroad people had of the
missing train. A hack was sent out
to the scene with another engineer, and
as soon as steam was raised the over
land went on over the hill through
Cajon pass. The same carriage brought
-ih~- -trinrAd aneineer to the city.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
ROMANCE OF a soMo.

0eW tAs Popular Isish Ballad sDeAan
AAair- Cans - Ne WrisssA
OF all the old English ballads nona
70 bstter known nor more popular thaD
Robin Adair." It is . song vhoea
pathos has appealed to listeners IN
every Land where the English tongue II
spoken. and-unlike most Of the old songs
Of its kind 1t has not been crowded Qua
ef recolloction by newer melodies. Al
though usually classed a. an Enslish
ballad and sometimes referred to a. Of
Scotch origin. Robin Adair" il In
reality neither English nor Scotch. but
. genuine Irish ballad. Tho air. through
which - as well n the words the tears
run. II based in a very ancient melody
OF similar style known AZ Eileen
Aroon." I'D dating back beyond 1450.
The more modern Of the two songs has
its origin In an actual occurrence. There
was . real Robin Adair. an Irish gen
tlsman who claimed descent from the
Desmond Fitxgeralds. He was hand
some. dashing young fellow. and 1t is
NO wonder that Lady Caroline Keppell
fell in love with him. even though she
was the daughter Of the powerful earle
OF Albermarle and he was as poor as the
proverbial church mouse. The wooing
Of the handsome Irishman was i'm
pstuous. but the family of Lady Caro-
line. true to the traditions In noble
families in all well-regulated families.
opposed the match. Lord Albermarle
sent his daughter away to cure her OF
her folly. but she absolutely refused to
be cured. and 1t was while she was So
1ournins at Bath. in order that she
might not meet Robin. that she wrote
the song. She pined for her lover and
her health became so poor that at last
the father relented. as most fathers in
romantic stories do at the end. and Lady
Caroline Keppell became Lady Caro-
line Adair. Adair. who was a surgeon
OF more or less ability, afterward be-
came quite distinguished In his profess
sion. All this happened in the last
century, the song having been written
In 176S. Strangely enough. Its proto-
type. Eileen Aroon," was also the out
come of very romantic circumstances.
the tradition being that it was written
BY Carol o'Daly. after his sweetheart.
Eileen. had been compelled by her
family to marry his rival.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
kaiiwAy Tunes a, 3adicatJr~ of
Weather Chnn1ex

Indian Engineering says that Mr. J. Eliot,
mstallurgical reporter 10 the government Of
India. has recently discovered that as
weather prophet a railway tunnel may serve
z useful purpose. Mr.. Egerton, the execu.
tive engineer Of the Mushkaf Bolan railway.
has called his attention to ian interesting
feature" Of the Khojak tunnel. 1t appears
that the current in this tunnel always sets
n one direction during fine weather over the
baluchistan plateau, and in the opposite d.
rection during bad weather; and that these
currents always precede by some hours the
hne or rough weather In the open. Thus 1t
graph every change In the currents to Quetta
for the Information OF the railway authori-
ties, and these messages have proved ex-
arranged with Mr.. Egerton for the dispatch
of similar telegrams to him, and he has
found that they frequently gave valuable In
them
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
Catsrrh Can Not He Curcd

With local applications. as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Ca
tarrh Is blood or constitutional dis
ease, and in order to cure 1t you must
take internal remedies. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is taken internally, and acts d.
rectly on the blood and mucous sur
faces. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a
luack medicine. 1t was prescribed by
one of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years, and is a regular prescrip-
tion. It is composed of the best tonics
known, combined with the best blood
purifiers. acting directly on thu mucous
surfaces. The perfect combination of
the two ingredients is what produces
such wonderful results in curing Ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
F. ]. CHENEY & CO., Props,
Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists; price, 75c.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21


pro6ered Havana. proceeded to ill his
pipe with considerable deliberation. as
he settled down on a huge boulder.
Tho crisp. bright air of beautiful Oc-
tober morning lent additional vigor
and energy to every faculty.
1 took survey of the old man be-
tore he proceeded with his story.
Grixzled hair and beard and slight
stoop OF the shoulders bespoke years
soi; and expectation-eIrecta
anfulfilled. but ever fresh with each re-
curing spring.
Little does humanity estimate the
cebts 1t owes these hardy pioneers,
who have led the way across steep and
dangerous trails. delving constantly
beneath the soil, to open to the world
its treasure-vaults. Onward they go,
a. civilization follows. to still more
unexplorsd regions. until the very heart
OF the Sierras is like an open book
And when the last pick is struck, when
LIES fuse has burned itself out,
stone pile perchance marks the last
resting-place Of hero, whose kind ia
now almost extinct.
The old man continued: You see,
Just before the Carbonate excitemep.
broke out, was clerk in supply
store at Denver. While wages were
tolerably fair, even for the West, it
was slow progress toward getting rich
too slow. in fact, when one could
Aear every day as how the boys were
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
DISASTROUS FaIlure!

We can mention no failure more disastro
than that of physical energy. 1t Involves the
partial suspension of the digestive and assln-
ilatlye processes. and entails the retirement
through the good offices of Hostetters Stom-
ach Bitters can the restoration of its former
vigorous status be hoped for. When this aid
has been secured. Il resumption of activity In
the stomach, liver and bowels may be relied
kidney troubles
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

(Holiday Number.) Full of bright
sketches-prose, poetry and illusu'a-
tions-by bright writer's and artists.
Entirely original, new and entertain
ing Mailed free to any address on re-
ceipt of six (Gl cents in postage stamps.
Write to Geo II. Heafford. Publisher,
415 Old Colony building, Chicago, Ill.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
Reading ,Japaueae,

the meaning Of a printed character by the
eye but only by the ear. Therefore he must
read aloud. They always have to read their
newspapers aloud to understand them. For
merly all the children studied aloud. and a
traveller always knew when he was In the
neighborhood of school by the sound of
their voices, the a a a 81 wn,ill boiler
factory; but the government has prohibited
this In the public schools, and the youngsters
are taught by sight and not by sound In
these days Of modern innovations. But In
the interior you still find the old fashioned
method of learning in use.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an A-No.
asthma medicine.-W. X. Williams, Antioch
Ills, April II. 1894.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

Frost that occurs in the dark Of th,
moon kills fruit, bucs and blossoms
but frost in the light of the moon vii
not kin.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

TIT0-hllFits stopped free by Or. X line n Great
Nerve Restorer. No Fits the first days use.
Marvellous Treatise and 81 trial bottle free
Fit Send 70 Dr. Kline a3l Arch st., Pha-, Pa
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

Take Parkrr's Ginger Tonic home with you
You will hnd 1t to exceed your expectations In
abating colds. and many ills, aches and ,aknesses
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

The Most Simple and Safe Remedy for
chial Troches." They possess real merit.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

Once 1t was the case In Boston that a man
could drink more than lie could stand. Now
he can stand more than he can drink.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

1t is amazing to see the amount of comfor
q man Will take out Of spelling some othe
fellows scheme.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21

There may be whiskers on the moon. But
There's no icicles on the sun.
The Meeker herald., 1895-12-21
Sold by druggists; price, 75c.
Halls Family Pills. Csc.
The Pilgrim,

Upton, Tennessee. is good place for Il
restaurant waiter to hail from. They all
like to be Upton.