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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-25
INJURED HIS EYE.
A Premature Blast May Cause the Loss
Of an ODtic

While at his work In the Wilson
Creek tunnel, Patrick O'Malley, OF
Brooklyn street. received injuries which
may cause him TO go through Hfe with
one eye.
Mr.. O'Malley was preparing a blast
when 1t suddenly exploded, the unfor-
tunate man receiving its fun force in
the face. He was badly burned and his
face cut In a terrible manner. Mr.
O'Malley was taken to his home and
DIR. ellis summoned, who did all ne
could to relieve the pain. One eye suf-
fered considerably and the result may be
the loss of it. The eye is badly inflamed
and what the result will be cannot yet
be told
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-25
Meeting Of Hospital Trustees.

The regular monthly meeting of the
board OF hospital trustees was held at
the First National Bank all the mem
bers being present except c. X. Man
Vile and s. s. Jones. The business
TRANSACTED was not OF much import
ance. some bills being ordered paid and
the new rules which Miss Desmond the
matron. has prepared for the Use OF the
nurses at the hospital, being discussed
and adnnfad
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-25

Mrs. Winsow's Soothing Syrup has been
used for over FIFTY Years by Millions Of
Mothers for their Children while Tecth.ng
with Perfect Success. IL Soothes tho
Child, Softens the Gums, Allays all Pain;
Cures wind Cole. and is the best remedy
for Dlarrhoea. Sold by Druggists in every
part Of the world. BE sure and ask for
"Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup" and
take no other kind. Twenty-Five cents a
hottie -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-25
The City Assessment.

The city assessors. Won Beck, Pldgeon
and Mofiitt, have begun the yearly as
sessment of the city properties The
gentlemen are now going through the
Sixth ward. The school duplicate Is
made up from the county assessment
made by ward assessors. while the city
and poor taxes are based on the city
assessment
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-25
MISCELLANEOUS NOTES.

Mi9s Lille Coleman, of Peckville, Is
visiting Mss Lizzie Grifflths, of Bel
mont street.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Frisbie were very
pleasantly surprised at their pretty
home on Wyoming street Wednesday
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-10-25
P|TTSTON.

81 1.-THE P,ttston office of the Scranton
where all advertisements, orders for job
work and items for publication will re-
ce.ve prompt attention. Office open from
a. m. to 10 p. m.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26
NOW AND THEN.

In 1892, when W. o. Smith was an
"out" in the Legislature, and
cholera was announced as epidemic
in Hamburg, he saw his opportunity
to tease the "ins" and seized it.
The Board of Health was summoned
to appear before committee of the
Legislature and lecture was read
to them upon the sin of indifference
at time when the community was
in peril. Under the instructions of
Mr.. Smiths committee the Board OF
Health ordered the closing OF all
ports OF entry other than Honolulu,
and issued ridiculous regulations as
to treatment of shipping entering
this port. We say ridiculous be-
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26
Attempted Suicide.

An old German carpenter, known
as "Nick" and aged about 70 years,
was brought to the Queens Hospital
on Friday evening after an unsuc,
cessful attempt at throat-cutting.
The old man had been Respondent
for some time, but his surrounders
did not anticipate the desperate
step taken by him. Although a deep
cash has been inflicted on the neck
of the would-be suicide the pros.
poets are that he will eventually re-
cover.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

Maui people are indignant because
Sam Sing, a passenger on the Bel
gic, has visited the island and min
gled freely with the citizens. Homo.
lulu ought to be as indignant to see
the immaculate Armstrong, also a
passenger by the Belgic, riding
around with the President and OK
posing the country to a national
calamity" He may in the future
write up Dole as he in the past did
Kalakaua which would be worse
than transmitting cholera.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

cause there was not a case OF
cholera upon the American Cont
nent. The S. S. Australia ar
rived from San Francisco and
she was vigorously quarantined.
Her passengers were landed on the
quarantine ground, made to strip off
clothing, take bath, and dress in
clothing sent from the shore. The
steamer was disinfected and remain
ed in the stream several days before
coming to her dock. All this when
a continent and two oceans separ-
ated our islands from the scene OF
the epidemic. W. o, Smith is now
an "in," and clothed with authority
as President of the Board of Health,
and cholera exists in ports less than
fifteen days steaming time from ours.
The Port Physician states at a meet
ing of the Board of Health that
cholera exists in countries with which
we have direct communication, aud
from which we receive immigrants by
the hundreds. Here was an oppor-
tunity for Mr.. Smith to practice in
1895 what he preached in 1892. But
times had changed, and so had the
government; and the self-sufficient
President of the Board of Health
takes absolutely no precautions,
landing the immigrants and allow
ing agents to take acknowledgements
to labor contracts to visit and min
gle with immigrants. Two cases of
diarrhea terminate fatally and
strict quarantine is at once estab-
lished. Other cases of unusu 81
sickness are reported on the main.
land, and after deliberation the
President and his Board announce
officially that cholera exists. The
consequences of this hasty announce
ment will be realized as time goes
on, and in the meantime the Presi-
dent goes to New Zealand to study
it's land system7 1t makes deal of
difference whether Mr.. Smith is an
"out" or an "in," aud the country
must pay for his varying moods.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26
MONDAY, AUG. 26, 1895.
DON'T OPEN THE SCHOOLS.

In the excitement prevalent now
it seems that the authorities have
overlooked the fact that the private
and public schools will be opened in
one or two weeks. School children
now on the other islands will prob
ably arrive in town during this and
next week. OF course parents and
guardians may have sense enough
to hold them back after hearing
about the cholera in Honolulu but
we believe that nothing should be
left to possible individual sense and
judgment.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26
The Time

For Saturday had most villanous
and fear inspiring cartoon. But to
make up its reading matter has i'm
proved in vim and sarcasticness.
And the copy of "the band played
on" would net any music publisher
twenty five cents at least. The other
illustrations are superior and as it
says it is increasing in circulation no
doubt the Time will be able to say
this is its finest issue. We say so,
anyhow.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

cleansing is not done in satisfac.
tory manner, see that it is done at
the expense of the delinquent house
hold r.
SO says the Advertiser. Where
are the men now and for some time
past employed as agents by the
Board of Health at enormous sala-
ries. Are they still to go on riding
round in brakes and managing Odd.
fellows and other societies and re-
porting everything all right until
we get more epidemics. Let them
do the work they are paid for and
fine them for not having done it
before. A well audited balance sheet
Of the Board OF Health would as
tonish the public. Almost as much
as one from the Police Department
for the last ak months would do.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

L. B. Kerr has just received new
lot OF Sun Hats, wide brims, which
he is selling at rs and 35 cents each,
just the thing for this warm weather
Also a lot of Black and White
Sailors Hats, suitable for School
Children; so Cents will buy two Of
them. Il
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

Smiths aud get one of their pre-
paratious for disrrhea. Use it on
the first symptoms and send also
for a medical man. But that is only
to calm your fears. There is no
need of fright, There is your only
danger.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

The Advertiser is afraid OF "the
man on the street corner" He talks
too many unpleasant truths. 1t is
now in order to bring in an act or a
bill-not bill smith-or an edict of
the Board of Health and have the
mouth of "the man on the street
corner" fitted with muzzle 80 he
can't speak. Why should he speak,
anyway, when he annoys the Adver-
tiser by 80 doinga Let every sensi-
BILE man keep off street corners and
especially avoid talking thereon, un-
til the Advertiser gives him permis-
sion. Otherwise it will be worse for
him.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26
Honolulu, Aug. S6, 1896.

The boys are getting ready for
the regatta which will take place
next month at Pearl Harbor. 1t
will be one of the finest races
ever seen in Honolulu. Every
body in fact is racing now. The
boat clubs are racing. Horses
for the Waianae meeting are in
training to race. The disin-
fectors are racing the, comma
bacillus. People all over the
country are raising h allelujah
on account of cholera, fumiga-
ton, quarantine and no quaran-
tine. The "Claudine" is to race
the "Monowai" and advance re-
ports of our cholera. And the
bikers in town are getting their
wheels ready to race away from
the whole business.
And it is to the same bikers
that we want to talk to-day.
We have got the best racing
wheel manufactured in the
United States. THE TRIBUNE
CYCLE has gained a reputation
not enjoyed by any other racing
cycle. The numerous good qua
lities of this light, elegant,
though solid wheel, have re-
ceived the highest praise from
everybody competent of Judging
of the good points of the fin de
st'cle racer.
The Tribune Wheel is built
by the Black Manufacturing Co.,
at Erie, Penn, and it has given
universal satisfaction to the
riders who have tried it during
the last years. Some very valu-
able improvements have been
added to the original Tribune
Cycle.
The Cycloidal Sprocket has
met an enthusiastic approval
from all connoisseurs. There is
no additional friction with the
Cycloidal Sprocket, no matter
how great the power applied, the
chain simply pulls direct and
squarely on the face of the teeth
and the power is freely impaired
to the wheel. This is the rea.
son that the Tribune Bicycles
have earned a reputation for
their smooth and easy running.
We have sold a number of the
Tribunes in town, mostly racers;
and we advise the boys who
want to enter the races, now con-
templated, to secure one of these
superior wheels. The Tribune
Racer weighs only eighteen (18)
pounds, and the depth of frame
is "a or 264 inches. 1t is the
fastest and easiest running ma
chine in the market and its ad-
vantages in sprinting are be-
yond all question. Racing men
who have tried it once cannot
be induced to ride without it.
We invite the cyclers of the
town to call in and inspect the
machine which we offer with a
complete outfit at very reason
able figure. If you want to be q
winner ride the Tribune.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

By prolonging the vacation two
or three weeks nothing will be lost.
But by crowding the schools with
children while cholera epidemic is
officially in town would be to en-
courage the spread of the disease
and challenge providence.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

Some time ago the poverty stricken
and destitute families of the poll.
tical prisoners were housed in the
Immigration Depot Saturday the
Board OF Health decided to make
a quarantine hospital out at the
Quarantine Station to which all fresh
cases of the disease we're to be re-
moved. But those 500 odd Chinese
and Japs objected to being mixed
up again with cholera-either genu-
inc or alleged-and they showed
fight, up to the point of rebellion.
Now the Board will make quaran.
tine station out of the Immigration
Depot. Where will the unfortunate Q
wives and children of the political
prisoners goi Will they have to stay
there because they can't raise a re-
bellion7
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

Under the circumstances our
friends on Hawaii, Maui and Molo-
kai do not know what to believe, and
some OF them may consider it their
duty to have their children in Homo
lulu at the opening of the schools.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

"It would most certainly be pay
ing investment to appoint special
officer of the Board of Health to
make thorough inspection OF
every nook and corner of the city at
least once month, ferret out every
source of filth, compel residents to
clear their premises and, il tho
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26
TOPICS OF The DAY.


According to Mr.. Schaefer the last
time the Claudine was chartered by
the Government she was absent
twenty-four days at $500 a day.
And even at that rate, he stated,
that it was Improbable to the Gov
ernment. Well, everybody knows
that. 1t took those five commits
sioners over and they made a mess
of everything they came into con-
tact with. No annexation, no moth
ing but expense. And the present
project would end the same way.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26


One of those patent suggesters,
who turn up every time something
has to be done publicly, now recon-
mends "if it is cholera" to Gimme
diately stop all travel by steamers,
trains or cars and forbid public
gatherings of any nature whatso-
ever" Why not forbid hacks tool
Also private carriages' Also bread
wagons, milk wagons and every
other form of vehiclel In short
prohibit traffic altogether and
quarantine everybody. Any meas
ure except actual isolation of cases
or dwellings in which they occur
can only be partial in this country.
Do not let us lose our heads.
There is no need for alarm, except
in cases OF want of cleanliness, or
lack of properly nourishing food, or
indulgence to excess in improper
nutriment or stimulants. II your
house is clean, your yard well swept,
your outhouses sweet smelling, your
person well washed, your food Of
the best and most wholesome
quality, only fear will cause you a
moments uneasiness. Go to Hob
ron's, HOLSTERS, or Benson and
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

We therefore suggest that the
Boards OF Education and Health in
to-morrow's papers officially an
nounce that the public schools will
not be opened until further notice,
and similar announcement ought
to be made from Punahou College
and other private institutions.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

The Advertiser now wants the fish
market made into bonfire. But
where is the money to come for a
new one7 1t wants $4,000 a year
for the cable SO it shall not happen
that we "become buried in the sea"
again. Where is the money to come
from7 1t also wants the Claudine
to go. Where is the money to come
FRONT Also "too much lime about
the city" rather than too little.
Where is the money to come 'front.'
1t is cheap to suggest what ought to
be done. Not quite SO easy, how
ever, to show how to do it.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

There has been a great deal OF
difference in opinion here in regard
to the nature and character of the
disease now present in Honolulu,
and the other islands have received
most contradictory statements both
through mail and the press.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

Notwithstanding the prevalence
of cholera mixtures and dsinfect-
ants as yet no one has reported
meeting the cable on the streets at
night instead of the mounted police
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

Several cases of diarrhea have
been reported, caused by fear, no
doubt. 1t will be remembered that
Mrs. Acknowledgements Patriot, l..
A. Thurston, was troubled that way
and tho p. G.. had to send a doctor
to take care of him while he
voyaged to San Francisco on the
"Claudine" in January 1893. Messrs.
Nowlein and Clark had the same
malady in 1895. 1t works that way,
you know.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

Among the bumors of the day
and the situation are the follow
ing:-How is your Comma Bacillusl
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1895-08-26

One of Honolulu's wits stood
silently among a number of persons
discussing the official announce
ment that the cholera existed, and
as he turned away, said: Now, 1
suppose they will close the saloons
and declare martial law.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-09

The first wedding of Celestials after the
American fashion that ever occurred in
Chinatown, San Francisco, was celebrated
q few days ago. The bridegroom was Fong
You, wealthy merchant, and his bride
was Soon Fong. The only oriental feature
Of the wedding was the costumes Of the
principals and many Of the guests.
The groom followed fashion not
strange to Caucasian brides, but decidedly
unfashionablo with Caucasian grooms-
namely, wearing coat and q pair of trou-
sers that had figured In several such func-
tions among his ancestors The bride waa
gorgeous in brooaded silk and gold en-
broidcry.
The wedding was in the groom's house,
and every detail of the ceremony was after
the most ultra fashionable American style.
Judge Dwyer tied the knot. There was a
good deal of solemnity about the event,
because Of fears on the part OF principals
and assistants that they might not do
things just alice samee Melican fashion,
New York SUM-
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-09

A 1a-year-old Gardiner lad was fishing
with his father and three other men ut
Cobbosseccontee lake the other day In a
canoe, when suddenly one Of them hooked
a big bass, which overturned the canoe and
sent its occupants toward the bottom Of
the lake. All the floatablc contents Of the
canoe were spread upon the water, and
when the youngster came to tho surface he
rose directly under large plug Of tobacco
belonging to his stern parent. The young
ster was not in the least bit frightened at
this unlocked for plunge, and grabbing the
article which had touched him on the nose
he shouted, II got yer terbacker, popl'
and struck out for shore, leaving the men
To st-rogle for their lives.-Portland Press.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-09
Lawson and the Bottle,

Sir Wilfrid Lawson says that he never
received knockdown till, espying Ia
borer walking along with the old familiar
black bottle protruding from his pocket
he entered into conversation with him and
pointed out the misery which had resulted
from the bottle and earnestly exhorted the
man to fee from its contents. The man
was so overcome that he took out the re.
ceptacle and empticd tho liquor into the
road. Sir Wilfrid's face beamed with
pleasure, and, handing the man sixpence,
he said: "Take that. 1t will buy you
something better" The man, to the dis
gust of Sir Wilfrid, entered public house
and spent the sixpence in beer. The liquor
he had thrown away was cold tea.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-09
No Blood Was Spilled.

"It happened in Leadville, just about
the time that the camp was at its best,
which means when every man that had
sunk q shaft was q prospective millionaire
and gambling was legitimate business, F"
said Peyton r. Hull
"On New Years day a big crowd was
assembled In a popular saloon and gam
bling establishment known as the Board Of
Trade, which was located on Harrison ave-
nue., the principal street In the town. The
bar was in the front room and the faro
tables in the back one.
"Suddenly there was a loud smack, as
II some one had struck another terrific
blow In the face, and in an instant every.
thing was In confusion. Two men had
engaged in an alteration land both were
reaching for their pistols It was the sig.
nal for everybody else to get out Of the
way of flying lead, and the way the boys
slid under the tables, myself among the
number, to get out of harms way was q
sight. In two seconds not o man In the
crowd but the two principals was on his
feet. Every one was hugging the floor,
and hugging it hard, with his stomach.
"Then there was an ominous pause.
Every instant we expected to hear the rat
tie Of small artillery and two men drop
ping on the floor, spending their lifeblood.
But there was no sound. When we mus
tered courage enough to look up, those two
men were standing face to face In the mid.
die Of the floor, each holding an enormous
weapon in his right hand pointed at the
others face. When we looked again, we
saw that we had been rudely imposed upon.
"The weapons were two big bologna
sausages, and the whole encounter had
been purposely arranged between the two
actors for huge joke on the rest Of the
boys
1T was the cheapest crowd you ever saw
that crept out from under the tables
Drinks were free for the rest of the day. u
-WashinQtOn Post.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-09
TALES OF THE TINES.
The Prize Fight Of the Future ~ Report
ed In journal Of 1908.


Denver Ed Smith stepped into tho ring
and shook hands with Bill Higgins at pre-
cisely~9 o'clock.
First Round.-Denver ED led with q
bunch of silver statistics delivered rapidly.
Higgins oountered with quotation from
Adam Smith, Light sperring ensued
neither contestant being injured.
Second Round.-Higgins started In by
rushing Ed all over the ring. Ed ducked
cleverly and met his opponent with body
blow from Sauerbeck's tables Honors
even.
Third Round.-Smith aimed a powerful
silver argument at Higgins head, but fell
short. Bill rushed In and infighting en-
sued, with hot exchange OF epithets
Bill's friends claimed foul, but tho ref
cree would not allow it. Round slightly
In Smiths favor.
Fourth Round.-Smith pursued the
same tactics, but Bill gave ground. Bill
Is Kissed. Bill counters on Eds plea for
bimetallism. Both mon fighting hard.
Ed drops TO avoid punishment.
Fifth Roundabout men slightly wind
cd. Bill starts In with q terrific volley Of
treasury statistics straight from the shoul-
der Ed goes to his knees, but is up In u
moment and uppercuts with report OF
the crime of 1878. A straight knockdown,
the round closing all In Eds favor.
Sixth Round.-A repetition Of the pre-
ceding, Ed having tho best Of 1t.
Seventh Round.-This was tho hottest
round Of the fight. Bill reached for Ed 8
position with a statistical report, but Ed
was not there. He duoked clevcrly and
met Bill half way with statement Of the
volume of the currency since 1880. Bill
staggered little, but recovered and tried
to rush in and clinch He failed, but sue
ceeded in landing an argument in return.
Both men exchanged hot blows, then
sprang together and clinched, falling.
They were almost carried to their corners,
where their seconds were stimulating them
with works on the theory of finance.
Eighth Round.-Bill got Ed In a corner,
read chapter Of an answer to "Coin's
Financial School" to him. Foul claimed,
but not allowed. Ed rushed Bill furious
ly. Both men weak.
Eighth Round 10 the Seven Hundred and
Fifty sixth. - Uneventful rounds; both
men working hard, but too weak to do
damage.
Seven Hundred and Fifty-seventh
Round.-After a short exchange of faint
blows the referee intervened and declared
the contest a draw.-Chicago Record.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-08-09

What Stanley used TO call the greatest
tribute ever paid TO Walter Scott was told
him by Guizot when ne reached England.
In the little room," said Guizot, "wherc
4 lay concealed (it was In 1s4s) there was
. nearly complete copy OF the waverley
novels, and 4 forgot my troubles. "-"Rec-
1l1eotions of The Dean Of Salisbury"