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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-17

One OF the most curious punishments
was that meted out TO thieves. During the
colonial period subsequent to 171S a thief
was compelled 10 restore TO the person
robbed the fourfold value OF the money
or property taken and to for felt to the
colony a like amount. Nor did this
comprise the half OF his punishment, for
in addition TO making the fourfold resti-
tuition TO the person robbed and to the
colony the culprit was whipped and sold
into slavery for period of three years,
"to pay the costs" as the early law
makers put it. Sales of criminals con-
demped to slavery were held at intervals
just as were the vendues OF cattle
or farming tools. The bigamist
came in for his share of pecu-
liar punishment, Until 1888 he
might have been sentenced to sit on the
gallows with halter around his neck,
while ne was also liable to a fine and a
whipping. The burning OF house under
arson at common law was punished by
the pillory, cropping and branding. In
deed the latter appears TO have been the
favorite method of dealing with those
guilty of serious crimes the object being
first to enforce salutary lesson not only
upon the offender but upon those who
might be inclined to follow his example
and at the same time save the State from
the expense incident TO the support and
maintenance Of the criminal for long
term OF years.
People often wonder, when they read
that some fragment of O building famous
in early times has been discovered by ex-
cavation, how IL Is that the great cities
of the past should have been covered by a
deep layer of earth and debris. The ex-
planation must depend somewhat upon
the locality. lake Rome, for instance,
the lower parts OF that city were undoubt-
edly buried by the frequent inundations
OF the Tiber, while on the higher levels
destruction, decay and burning accom-
plished the same result. Then II is TO be
remembered that ancient builders did not
lay deep foundations even for large struc-
lures. Nero, for example, when he re-
built Rome after his burning and fiddling
experience, simply leveled the debris
old. Then earthquakes have been very
potent factor aud are responsible for
much destruction wrought along the
shores OF the Mediterranean. AS the an
cient peoples believed that places visited
by earthquakes were accursed they quick
ly deserted them and these in the course
OF centuries became covered up by the
process of decay and accumulation OF
earth. Then, too, IN localities where the
soil is rich the earthworm plays a very
conspicuous part I'm the process OF obli-
teration. These worms II Is SAID, will
bring TO the surface in the course OF n
year an inch or two OF earth, while
winds, dust and sand laden, contribute
their share TO the burial OF the ruins OF
ancient cities.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-17

DIR. Moses w. Russell, one of Concord's
oldest and best known physicians, is
dead. after brief illness Of peritonitis
at the age of 80 years.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-17

Ia another rart of this paper thore may be
parlor furnitura which has been offered in
many Years az an inexpensive pric. IL u.
imposhbis 90 eraegerate the effect which
such suit ss this impsris to the most com.
monplsce apartment Projected on very un-
usual lines, 10 iar AL the novelty and charm
which attath 10 the most elaborate pieces OF
ordered cabinet work our readers shouli
turn TO tne announcement uf tho Prime Eur.
nitnro 70, Boston, I'm another column. and
soc an engraving Of some of the pirces in this
suit.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-17
Broad guage Prohibitionists CONTROLLED

Broad guage Prohibitionists controlled
the State convention held at Lansing,
Mich, yesterday, by ratio OF nearly five
TO one. Notwithstanding this. Rev. John
Russell and Samuel Dickie, chairman of
the national Prohibition committee who
fought the free silver plank until the
last, were elected delegates at large 10 the
national convention. The other dele
gates are George n. Malone, Lansing and
Dr. Henry A. keinolds of Pontiac, form
erly the leader Of the red ribbon temper
an ce movement.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-17
THE SEALING QUESTION.
Senator Sherman Is Opposed 10 Scheme
of determination.

WASHINGTON, April II. The views of
the minority of the Senate foreign reia-
tions committee on the bill providing for
the determination OF the fur-bearing
seals in the case of the refusal of En-
gland TO submit to further arbitration,
have teen presented to the Senate. The
principal report was prepared by Senator
Morgan and it has teen Published. SEN
ator sherman, chairman oi the commit
tee, also filed his views in opposition to
the bill. Senator sherman says: 81
place my opposition 10 the bill on the
ground that the proposed destruction of
the seals by the United States is cruel
act not to be justified even though the
same result may he brought about by
pelagic sealing. The measure proposed is
directed by apparent spite because some
other power viii destroy them in another
way"
DIR. Moses w. Russell, one of Concord's
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-17

from his feet and seek another and less
rigorous place of habitation. The notorI-
Gus and habitual swearer and hlasphemer
was first admonisbed by magistrate and
for a second offence was put in the stocks
or fined five shillings, tor making aud
uttering bogus money the penalty was
very heavy indeed. Ii included the pill
lory, the cropping OF both ears and brand
ing on the cheek the letter &C" with inn
prisonment for six years or a fine not ex-
ceedin S40D0
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-17
Mining stock.

Tho follow ing are the closing bid prices
Of tho listed stocks Oh the Coloraco Min
ing stock Exchange, Denver, April 10, as
reported by h. 1. Laws x Company. 24i
Washington ttreet, boston.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-04-17

the that buys anywhere little for his But
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16

rope Is used In operating the carriage
at any given point. When the carriage
is lowered at the tail tower 1t IL load.
ed and elevated to the main tower.
when 1t il drawn across to the storage
house. which Is directly under the
cable, and automatically II Is low
cred. Mr.. j.. G. Delaney. the superin>
tendent of construction in the employ
of the LidgerwOOd Manufacturing
OF New York. has had unlimited experi-
ence in this line Of business. Within
the past six months he has erected ten
cable ways at the Panama canal. In
1898 he suDerintended the building of
twenty at the Chicago Drainage canal.
He also suDerintended at the Point
Pleasant cable way, over the Kanawha
river in West Virginia. which at that
time QS92) was the longest span OF
cable way for hosting and conveying
in existence. In FL NadO. near San
Diego, South California, where 1t rains
but once a year. along In January.
when 1t rains for about two weeks, he
erected a cable for use in the erection
of a dam, for the collecting Of water
during the rainy season for further
use. Mr.. Delaney is strong believer
in high protective tariff and sound
money and having visited countries
with the gold, silver and double stand
ards, he can substantiate any state-
ment which he might make. The
MOOsic Powder cOmpany's cable way
will be completed In a few days, when
II can be seen in operation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16

chase a new wagon. v. L. Peterson.
James j. Walker and r. f. Randall
were appointed to make the purchase.
The wagon will be equipped with all
modern improvements.
The board of directors of the Young
Mems Christian association have sue
ceeded in opening a reading room in the
opera house block. This organization
has been in existence for some time,
but owing to the fact that the direct
Ors We're unable to raise sufficient funds
to carry on the work they were unable
to furnish the room until the present
time. There IN no doubt that such a
place where the young people could go
and read papers, periodicals. ETC.. is
heartily welcomed. In the past during
the winter months the young people Of
Forest City had no place to go where
they could enjoy such privileges. The
directors are men with strong charac-
ters and who are setting good exam
pies to the young by their daily lives.
1t Is the desire Of these gentlemen to
see the young people prosper and i'm
prove their talents. It is very encOur-
aging to know that the work of the Or
ganizatiOn Is already accomplishing
that for which 1t was instituted. The
only way to keep the organization in
existence is to help by contributing any
thing which will be of use to the society
such as books, papers. etc. 1t requires
quite a good deal of money to keep the
work going and as none of the men
back of the organization are wealthy it
IL a matter of hard work and sound
Judgment in carrying it along. 1t is
the earnest request of intelligent citi-
zens that the work of the directors may
be encouraged and that such a place
where 1t would be a source, of comfort
both socially and intellectually be es-
tablished which would last us long as
the town exists,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
HALI.STEAD.

Mrs. B. F. Bernstein was in Bing-
hamton on Monday.
Tuesday was pay day at the silk
mill.
The Masonic lodge is preparing to
have banquet within the next ten
days.
The Delaware, Lackawanna and
Western pay car made its monthly visit
to this place on Tuesday.
Miss Mary Keeler. of Binghamton.
has accepted a position as stenographer
in Charles L. Crooks Office on Main
street.
Several new books have been added
to the railroad Young Mems Christian
Association library in the past few
days.
Beginning Wednesday the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western shop men
here will work but eight hours per
day.
w. ]. Brady, Of Binghamton, but
who formerly resided here, was in town
Tuesday selling a song called the Labor
Day Parade. of which he Is the au-
thor.
Revival meetings will be conducted
in the Methodist church on Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday evenings Of this
week.
Mrs. Charles Ketchum has resumed
her work in the silk mill.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
New Literary Society.

The ladies interested in the pro-
posed literary society met on Monday
afternoon at the residence of Mrs. ]. b.
HOyt on River street in order to organ
ize and elect officers. Mrs. j. b. HOyt
presided at this meeting as president.
and Miss Pascoe as secretary. The fol-
lowing officers were elected:
President. Mrs. l.. A. Bassett; vice
president, Mrs. r. d. Stuart; secretary
and treasurer. Mrs. ]. s. Niles. A bus
mess meeting will be held on Monday
afternoon, when a constitution and by
laws will be adopted. The committee
to present them consists of Mesdames
Willis, Manville, r. D. Stuart and N.
H. Hitler.
An interesting literary programme
was presented after the transaction
of business. Owing to the absence Of
Mrs. w. M. Lathrop, her paper was
read by one of the members of the So
ciety. Among those present were: Mes
danes l.. A. Bassett, E. ]. Balsey, J.
+. Burr, ]. E. Dennis, N. H. Hitler, j.
b. Hoyt. Charles Lee, Willis, Manville,
j. P. Niles, C. T. Meeker. A. w. Rey-
nolds, M. Rowlson; Misses Jennie But
Ter, Stella Hathaway, Ellen r. Mead
and Harriet PascOe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES.

Frank Stoutenger Is confined to his home
by an attack of Quisy.
Professor l.. NJ. Lesher has resigned his
position with Woods Business college and
he will be succeeded by Professor Trainor
who was teacher in Woods college, in
Scranton.
Mrs. Reynolds and Miss Minnie Reyn-
olds wcre In Scranton yesterday.
Miss Annie Duffy has moved her stock
OF millinery supplies to the store in the
Duggan block. formerly occupied by
James Farley.
William Morgan. of Scranton, was in
this city yesterday.
Mrs. e. l.. Robinson Is Ill at her home.
on John street.
w. H. Allen, of New York, is spending a
few days IN town.
Miss Millie Ulmer was in Scranton yes
terday.
The Germania singing club have ten
dered to Professor Stockman the appoint
ment of instructor.
Dr. w. H. McGraw, Of this city, has re-
ceived $67, back pay, from the govern
ment: Dr. McGraw, now popular dentist
in this city, was formerly a letter carrier
on the Scranton force.
Work on Belmont street is being carried
on rapidly.
P. 8. Collins, Of this city. secretary and
treasurer of the Pennsylvania division CT
the League Of American Wheelmen, Ia in
Philadelphia, attending the annual meet.
ing.
The sanitary policeman of the board of
health has been directed to investigate the
condition Of severap public places and
school rooms,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
WAVERLY,

Mrs. j. f. Carl is confined to the
house with illness.
The barn of Horace Stevens and con.
tents were totally consumed by fire
last Wednesday. The origin Of the fire
is a mystery. as no one was In or neal
the barn for hours previous to the dis
cOvery of the fire. MIR. Stevens loss
will amount to $2.500; insurance on
barn and stock. $94O, all of which was
promptly adjusted and paid by the
North Abingdon Fire Insurance COM
pany.
Dorn-To Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Sny.
der, a son.
DIR. Nathan c. Mackey has engaged
a competent physician to fill his place
here during his absence at Harrisburg
as representative of the Third ligisla-
tive district.
Miss Mildreth Green, Miss Aline Bes.
anzone. Miss Clara Warner. Charles
Lee and Joseph Challis received the
holy sacrament of Baptism at the Bap.
tist church last Sunday evening, Rev
A. Bergen BrOwe officiating.
A long felt want has at last beer
filled by the opening here Of a clothing
and millinery store by Mr.. Edgar Cor.
nell, of Scranton, who has rented the
store formerly occupied by George
Sherman.
The members of the Methodist Epis.
copal church rendered their pastor q
donation last Friday night. An ele'
CANT supper was served TO nearly a
hundred guests.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16

quite certain that ne Is to wed Miss
Couptright on Tuesday, the 2Sth inst.
Rev. II. b. johnson. Of Kingston, a
missionary for about twelve years to
Japan. viii give an Illustrated lecture
on the manners and customs Of the
Japanese. showing by the use Of the
stercopticon and the aid Of about one
hundred cOlored views, street and home
life. the progress Of the country. Chris
tian work and devoting a large place
to the old religions.
Rev. F. H. Parsons delivered an able
discourse to a large gathering of Odd
Fellows on Sunday evening last, on the
subject of the Love of Jonathan for
David"
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Rymer are spend
ing a couple of weeks with friends and
relatives in the vicinity of Mill City.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
PLEASANT RECEPTION.
Warm Friends Welcome the Return
Of James Dennis.


About three years and a half ago
James Dennis returned to England.
his native land, with his daughter.
then an invalid. Hopes were enter
tanned that change of climate and
scene might prove beneficial to her
health, but her death occurred last
summer, and therefore Mr.. Dennis con-
cluded to return to his adopted home.
On Monday evening many friends as
sembled at the residence of his son,
John Z. Dennis, to extend their well
come. It was a joyful occasion. long
to be remembered by all who were
present, and all were thankful to thus
offer congratulations. Those present
Joined in singing the appropriate hymn.
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds" Then
fervent thanksgiving was offered by
Rev. DR.. Place, Of the Methodist
church.
Rev. H. P. Hathaway made cor
dial address, extending the welcome
of friends in well chosen words. Rev.
w. B. Thomas followed with a presen-
tation speech. the gift being an ebony
cane with this inscriptions: u. Dennis,
from his friends, Carbondale, Pa"
A thankful acknowledgment was re-
turned by Mr.. Dennis, showing his ap-
probation of their kindness. Several
short speeches were made. Refresh
ments were served and social inter-
view enjoyed before the guests de-
parted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
FOREST CITY.

The employees of the Delaware and
Hudson company We're paid yesterday.
The Enterprise Hose company's fair
opened on Monday evening at the opera
house. The opening was a grand event.
A programme was carried out during
the evening in which the pupils Of the
graded schools took part. The Forest
City Cornet band rendered few selec-
tions and annie Laurie" was sung by
the Mendelssohn Glee club. "A number
of valuable articles will be disposed of
during the week. ~ An entertainment
will he given each evening. An ad-
mission fee OF 10 cents will be charged
and door prize given away each night
Irving PentecOst won a lawn mower
the prize given away last evening. In
all probabilities the event will be a
grand success. The hall was crowded
at the opening. The Hillside firemen
attended the fair in their uniforms.
At the last meeting Of the Hillside
Fire company 1t was decided to pur-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
CI.ARK'S GREEN,

The following officers were duly elect
ed to assume their official duties at the
beginning of the new year of the Meth
odist Sunday school: j. w. Millinex.
superintendent; J. w. Rhoades, assist :
ant superintendent; w. 8. Frace, treas.
urer; Miss Carrie Wells, secretary:
Miss Ressie Mullinex, librarian; Mrs.
Ella Chapman. organist, and Miss Pris-
ella Bond. assistant organist.
Mr.. Charles Sheldon. of La Grange.
ILL.,. accompanied by Miss Jennie Court :
right. arrived here on a late evening
train from Philadelphia. Mr.. Sheldon.
a former resident Of Clark's Green, is
now making his first visit after an alb
sence of five years. His stay. however,
will be of short duration, for It is now
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
DEATH OF PHILIP MANG.
For Twenty-Five Years He Resided
in This City.

Carbondale loses an upright, indus
trious citizen in the unexpected death
Of Philip Mang, who died yesterday
morning.
Mr.. Mang was born in Germany fifty
one years ago. His parents came to
this country when he was ten years
old and resided for many years in
Honesdale. For more than twenty
five years he was an esteemed resident
of Carbondale. He is mourned by a
wife, two daughters and four sons,
also by two brothers and one sister,
Peter Mang, of this city; Anthony
Mang, of Honesdale, and Mrs. Henry
Held, of Carbondale. A requiem high
mass will be celebrated on Friday
morning at st. Rose church at half
past nine O. clock
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
Pleasant Social Event.

Mrs. L. o. Mellen entertained a num-
ber of her lady friends at a thimble tea
yesterday afternoon and evening. The
rooms were handsomely decorated with
carnations and presented a very at
tractive appearance. Mrs. Mellen was
assisted in receiving by Mrs. Clarkson,
Mrs. Harrison and Mrs. Mills. Among
those present were Mesdames Hatha-
day, Silas McMullen. William McMul-
len, Watrous, Meaker. Burr, Abbott,
Charles Lathrop, Harrison and Misses
Pascoe, Ulmer and Raynor
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
Mems Shoes.

$50 pair Mems Enamel and French
Patent Leather Shoes. regular price
the world over S. to Sc. our cut price
only $2.aS, all sizes. styles ana widths.
1,G35 pair Mems Hand-sewed Calf
Shoes, calf lined. regular price the
world over sS to $3.50, our cut price
only S1.9S.
1,43e pair Mems Calf Hand-sewed
Shoes. worth $3.50 to 49, for $1.75.
1.575 pair Mems Dress and Street
Shoes, Congress ard Lace, $1.5O, for CSC.
$500 pair Boys School Shoes. sizes 2h
to 51., worth $3.50, for 75c.
1000 pair Boys Fine Dress Shoes at
Csc.
$50 pair Youths Shoes at prices G9c.,
75c., Sc. and SIPS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
Holiday Slippers.

We have large and complete stock of Mens Wo.
MEMS Misses and Chidrens Slippers prices that will
open your eyes, We invite you call and examine our
goods before buying goods elsewhere and make
your headquarters Remember there is trouble show
goods and you will surely money by it. Last week
rushed and extremely sorry during this
expected and unprecedented crowd of shoppers you
sighted unable get waited upon but have greatly
increased force of saespeope and offer greater
bargains than lr
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
Ladies' Shoes.

765 pair Ladies' Fine French Kid.
hand turned Shoes, Gray Bros make
the BEST Ladies' Shoe in the world,
worth from IS to IS pair. cut down to
$29S.
$50 pair Ladies' Fine Shoes, Johnson
and other well known makes. hand :
turned, worth $3.50 to $4. for $1.9S.
6S pair Ladies' Hand-sewed Shoes.
sizes only and 3H. width, worth s..
for $!.25.
1885 pair Ladies' Dress and Street
Shoes. worth $1.50, for CSC.
$50 pair Misses Fine Shoes. P. COx's
make. the finest and best Misses Shoe
in the world. worth $3.50, cut to S1.49.
1000 pair Misses Fine Shoes, worth
$3.50, for Csc.
$500 pair Misses Dongola Button
Shoes. sizes II to 2. worth 81, for 49c.
435 pair Childs' Shoes, worth $780,
cut to $1.29.
$500 Childs' Dongola Button Shoes
worth 75c., for 3sc., sizes to s.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
InfammatOry Rheumatism Cured in
days.

Morton L. Hill, Of Lebanon, Ind,
saws; my wife had infiamatory
rheumatism in every muscle and joint
her suffering was terrible and her
body and face were swollen almost be-
yond recognition; had been in bed TO,
six weeks and ha0 eight phydcians but
received no benefit until she tried the
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. It gave
Immediate relief and she was able to
walk about in three days. I am sure
It saved her life." Sold by Carl Lorenz,
druggist, Scranton, AIS Lackawarna
avenue. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
DO IT IF YOU WANT TO.

Business men who relish paying out
their good money for poster advertiser
ments in ballooned special editions that
are used mainly to kindle fires may do
this II they wish: but the man who
advertises in The Tribune will not be
asked to pay something for nothing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16
CARbONDALE.

tReaders win please note that advertise
naents. orders for Job work. apd items for
publication left At the establishment OF
Shannon 4 Co.. newsdealers North Main
street. will receive prompt attention; Of
nee open from q. m. to 10 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16

WE have too much stock. We going to wait
w til after Christmas to cut down stock. We go.
ing to do it now-yes right when most dealers de-
mandng extortionae prices We quote figures to make
recordbreakng SALE Never such chances
offered the public Now is the time and here the place
for unparalleled economy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-16

Lydia E. Pinkhsm's Vegetable Compound
Win cure the worst forms Of female
complaints, all ovarian troubles, in
dammation and liberation, falling and
displacements Of the womb, and conse-
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Every time it will cure Backache.
II has cured more cases of leucor.
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remedy the world has ever known; it
is almost infallible in such cases. It
,lissolves and expels tumors from the
uterus in an early stage Of develop
ment, and checks any tendency to can
cerous humors. Lydia e. Pinkham's
Liver Pills work in unison with the
Compound, and are sure cure for
constipation and sick headache. Mrs.
Pinkham's Ssnative Wash Is Of great
value for local application.