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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-27

Della Fox made her debut in "PnafOre.
The comic opera is responsible for Geor-
gia Cayvan. Myron Whitney. Tom Karl
Henry Clay Barnabee. w. II. Fessenden
Fritz Williams and Corinne.
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Ruuncl.(,uusnuIiS

Miss Grace L. Gunsaulis, OF Way
mart. became the beloved wife Of
Samuel l.. Bunnell, son of MIR. and
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STABBED STEpFATIIER.
Lottie Dusty broke Into Ills Room foi
Vengeance.

Huntington. w. Va. Feb. 26.-Will-
lam Dusty was seriously stabbed by
his stepdaughter. Lottir Dusty. in this
city shortly after midnight last night
She forced the door of his room and at
tackled him with "A carving knife, in
flicting dangerous wounds.
A suit for divorce against her mother
is the supposed cause Oh her murderous
assault
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-27
Cured Ny Baby.

Mrs. Bella Sproule 1Ol Washington. ST..
Wilkes Barre, says: One bottle of DR..
Alexander's Lung Healer saved my dar-
linss life l will never be without it.
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DEATH OF A HERMIT.

lie Had Lived in an Isolated IlOveI for
Fifteen Years.
Beaver Falls. Pa. Feb. 26.-An old
man named James Mcdowell was
found dead this morning on Fifteenth
street. near the Lake Erie railroad
Mcdowell had lived as a hermit i'm Il
miserable hovel he built over nfteen
years ago.
No person knows ant hing about him.
1t is supposed he was; sick. and had
made an attempt to go out for fuel. He
died from exposure. The coroner will
hold an inulcst.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-27
TAYLOR,

The choir intend holding grand con-
cert on the 18th of next month. The
best local talent will participate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-27
Prevent
Coughs, Colds, Pneumonia.
Cured After Great Suffering

Mr.. Charles Anderson. 1870 Fell ST..
Wilkes Barre, says: . bottles of DR.. Alex
anders Lung Healer entirely cured me of
a severe cold in my chest and lungs after
I had tried other cough cures and failed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-27
THE CLEVER HANDS
OF A WOMAN
SIDEBOARDS.

Not ten kinds. but over
thirty to select from. No
.ther such assortment in
the city-the one here pic
tured we sell at
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$21.OO.

Top shaped. 2lx+s inches,
French beveled shaped
Mirror, likes inches. sill
Yer drawer lined. han |.
somely "arved and highly
polished.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-27

The corrected report OF the Lehigh Val
ley Railroad company's lines in the state
of New York filed with the state railroad
commission shows: Net income for the
quarter ended Dec. II last OF 1868 48, as
compared with S243. 392 for the correspond
ing quarter a year ago.
The sun., 1896-08-16

the Eolisn trio, Ciotilde. Antonio. Adelina
and TataH and Abacchi.
The birthday of Francis Joseph. Emperor of
Austria, will be celebrated at the Grand Gen.
trail Palace on Tuesday, in what Is styled an
Continued, and so are Proto's danoes and
Meyer Cohens forceful vocalization. Newer
members for tonight and the six evenings fol-
lowing are Mcbride and Goodrich, Hulso
MiRnon, and the yougeres. This is the last week
here of the trick lions and their cubs.
To-nlghts performance at the American roof
10 for the benefit of tho resorts treasurer.
Among the prominent entertainers are John w.
Ransone, Vernona Jarboau. Charles b. Ward,
rton. Hodges and Lauchmere, and Ida Russell
week nights.
Novelty is promised at the Casino roof from
the specially of Della Stacy. which is styled
undine. the Water Sprite." and which cRlls
into use ingenious mec han isms and snowy water
and light effects. John w. Ransom is also In
the roster,
Programmes OF music are offered nightly at
the Colonial roof garden at 1Olst street and
Columbus avenue.
variety show aboard ship is given evory
evening aboard the Grand Republic, and the
performance is duplicated, being given on two
stages, one on the upper and one on n lower
deck. Capable entertainers hold these stages
while the boat steams about the lower bay, and
u good oand Is in attendance.
The Standard. thoroughly refurnished and re-
decorated. will open RS n vaudeville theatre on
Aug. %. For four weeks there will be even
ing performances and two matineee weekly, and
at the end of that period 1t 10 planned to have
continuous programmes. Loie Fuller will be
the big gun OF tho opening, and II is promised
that she Will have new dances that will outdo
her efforts of last winter.
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The Chemistry OF Character.

From Poems OF Progress
John and Peter and Robert and Pauii
GOD In His wisdom created them ALL
lSsn nnna,, vas s,a,esmsn an and Nd Peter slave:
Evil or good. ne the case might be.
john and PessT and ST RSSer ROBE Gf pu
Cod In His wisdom created them ALI
Out of esrths elements mingled with name
Out OF lfes compounds of glory and shame.
And hoipleSsiy Into iifes history thrown,
Born by the law that compels men TO be.
John and Peter and Roberi and Paul:
God in His wisdom created them all.
John wa. tho head and the heart OF his State.
Was trusted aud honored, was noble and greet'
as M TO Ss, s
Robert great glory and honor received
ror Hs s iee,onsly preaching what no one 6elieySd;
na sars of hs % 10 n Of ts SoI % his NIL
Il tchanced that these men in their passing away
From earth and 1t. conflicts all died the sam: day.
John was mourned through the length and breadth
Robert died with praise the Lord his tongua
While Will Paul was conyie,ed OF murder and hung.
God In His wisdom created them all.
Men said of the statesman. How noble and brsvol"
y. bgt p Of Peter AL Alas He va wss only assye;"
While Paul they consigned to the tormenrs OF he'll
@sa Gy Sn tSsn a 4 a @ IHtSrs , ;he 10
soa SSan "a AMI a. Peter and Robert and & psni:
Out in that region of INFINITE light.
Out where the spirit, through sorrows made wise.
out where the @ hesh s h can SE, no ionser control
The freedom and faith Of the God sivsn soul;
Who shall determine what change shall befal
John and Peter and Robert and PaulI
John may in wisdom and goodness increase;
Robert may learn IA ta"s ths truths of the Lord
Are s Srs % ,x in the rs sp, and ;s Hs .Ss
Than the passions Of men had allowed him on earth
John and Peter and Robert and Paul:
God In HIS wisdom created them AL
The sun., 1896-08-16
Golf or Poiitiea-Views OF the Right Hon
a. u, BnIfour.

Prom tho Sc. Janes's GdTettA
Scandal asserts that when the fever takes me
am ike some unhappy man who drinks:
All Is forgotten, principe forsakos me.
And must to the lInka
Driving. they say. place before debating,
And study the consistency OF kAnd,
When all my Thoughts should centre on the rating
or agricultural land.
Then idle rumor spreads the false reflection
That |. who guide the VI nisterinl coach.
Devote my time to hrnging to perfection
Ny put or short approach.
took, I'm told a rddlinR Nero's pleasure
With cleek and caddie out at footing Beo,
What time that bunkered Education measure
Became a dismal wreck.
Have at you. critics: when the ceasoloss chatter
Rolls through St Stephens Till the sun bo hight
whilo bores PROFOUND this or that trivial matter
This or that threadbare lie;
Be careful lest the din and the confusion,
Bring with the dawn conviction to my heart
That tesmanshIp's snare and q doluSion.
And Golf the better part
The sun., 1896-08-16
rh. Advantage OF No. Be,as . rhs.p,...



Compare Mr. Scwalrs journey to New York with
Mr. RryAns What contrast! The announcement
that the stalwart old banker, Ehiphudcr and protoo-
ZIONIST WAS actually on for the metropolis caused
eIcitem.n' ana no racket Crowds did not gather at
the way stations gaze upon him. lis hand not
squeezed TO Jelly by rapturous ropuiisnemocrats.
Ho wasn't hOwied at every fifteen minutes for .
speech. When he reached New YORK forty.second
street was not jammrd with enthusiastic supporters
eager TO see him and bid him welcome. lie made his
way past the caomcn and to his hotel Just a.
tho respected reader might have dnn-. nut new
much LEES tired cooler aud more comfortable no ~s5
than poor Nr. Bryant
The sun., 1896-08-16
How She Accepted Hin.

FTofT Il's.
. longed TO kiss you" he softly said,
AS we passed tho turnpike. DEAR
" Oh. that the place" and she tossed her head.
"where my saddle out OF gear"
f" How much loved you longed tn tell.
When we stopped at the iun. you know"
" Oh, that was the place" and her E ances fell.
"where my front wheel wabbled so'
- And then when reached the clover rArmA
Under the old oak tree,
Iwantsd TO clasp you. sweet. in my arms,
And ask you TO marry me-"
And the maid. with her rapt case turned away,
Blushed deep at his words OF nre
" To think" she said. that role that day
Ten miles on punctured tire.
And with pleasure and re al delight
nots what your words reveal:
For I've longed some time" aud she casped hin
tight.
"To ride on . brand. new wheel" ToN MASON.
The sun., 1896-08-16

Prom the ST. J1mes's GdsSttS
What bends mems figures to ans
The Bicycle
while ladies ride with gracefulnessi
The Bicycle.
And what makes Daphne with alarm,
FROM sudden spill fore eboding harm.
Yield her slim waist TO n mans Armi
The Bicycle
What makes Amanda save and sarapsi
The Bicycle
TIL she can buy the latest Ahhpef
The Bicycle.
What makes Joint last days on days.
Turned and returned in sundry ways
or hash, rissoles anG rrchau6Ss?
The Bcycle.
What plays the deuce with Yankee tradOf
Tho Bicycle.
What's now the only" Z" notion madei
1he Bicycle
What makes the carriage builder slack,
what oheApens COT and naR nd hack,
While the tlnAnciers DnOm and crack
The Bicycle.
What turns tho scholar to dunc0i
The Bicycle.
He rides tho used TO study oncs)
The BICYCLE.
Why are neurotic novels shut.
And minor poets all uncut.
And everything neglected. but
The Bicycie'
The sun., 1896-08-16
Tho UniversaI Yankee.
A Yankee Is q handy man.

A Yankee Is . handy man,
None handler than no:
Whatever there's to do or plaA
He'll do II handsomely.
Apple pairing. cutting, drying;
Pumpkin growing. doughnut frying;
Cherry bounce and cider making'
Pork ami beans and mince pie bASin0J
Buck " heat cake and nEpjack turnin1t
Butter making, milking. churn!ng;
Codnsh drying, ma"krrel catching;
Nending. regulating, patching;
Soldering, tinkerlng. shinzle splitting;
Wood clock making. jackknlfe whittiingi
Tough horn spoon ard wood bowl turning,
Human nature alwayE learning;
Planning, schemIng. digginS, grading:
Dickering, jockrying, and horse tradingI
Cipherlng. calculating, swowing;
Cuteiy gurssing. vumming, vowIngi
Teaching dancing. singing. adding;
stiii inventing, trading, peddilng.
A YANKEE Ia handy man,
You cannot fail to see:
II there's n thing to do or plan
He'll do 1t handsomely.
The sun., 1896-08-16
Lake. Refused to r., Wiped Out.

ITOm fNf 81, TnuT IIOnfrT ITlfs,
DES hoNEs, Aug, G,-The sprcuiators who for
several years have been buying up and drain.
ing tho snall lakes OF the State in hard luck.
The heavy rains have flooded their possessions,
aud tho lakes again doing business at the old
stand, with more water than In many yeau before
the drouEhts came oR-
The sun., 1896-08-16

Song OF the Borden Bearer.

Prom the Weekly witness.
Over the narrow foUtpath
That led from my luwly door,
went with a THOUGHT OF the Master,
As Oft had walked before.
Ny heart was heavily lnden,
And with tears my eyes were DIM
but knew should lose the burden
Could get u glimpse OF Him.
Over the trodden pathway,
To the Fields oil ShOrn and bare,
went with step that fAltered,
Snd face that told OF ck.s.
i had lost the light OF the morning,
With Its shimmer OF sun and dew;
But gracious LOOK Of tho Master
Would the strength OF morn renew.
While yet my courage wavered.
And the sky before me blurred.
heard n voice behind me
Saying n tender word,
And turned to see the brightness
OF heaven upon the road,
And suddenly lost the pressure
or the weary, crushing load
Nothing that hour was altered,
had still the weight OF care;
But bore II now with gladness
Which comes OF answered prayer.
Not grlef the soul can fetter,
Nor cloud Its vision, when
The dear Lord gives the spirit
To breathe to His will, Amen.
N. z SLNGsrER-
The sun., 1896-08-16
william II. II. a. AIexander's suu-bAksA
Appes.

from the Louisville Ertning Post
Il was 30 hot suniay in the vicinity ot Fort
Springs that six bushels OF apples piled In heap on
the farm Of william Henry Harrison Clay AleTan.
der wcro sufficiently baked by thu sun ~ 10 permit
OF their being served with sauce without further
pra
The sun., 1896-08-16

FTOW INC IHIcHUO ItuOTU
o. woman. In our hours OF ease,
Uncertain. COY. and hard to pie asoj
But at resorts where men arc few
You like each blessed thing We do.
The sun., 1896-08-16
Could He. or Couidn't Hss

From the Indianapolis Journal
II HiS Country's Father had started out
To make century ran,
And mad made hut NINETY. nine mies aud half,
Oh, what would George have donef
The sun., 1896-08-16
The OnIy Frost In Town.

Oh, lucky ones In Madison square,
Who chase hign renown.
While others Eweltered you sat there
Mid tho only frost In town.
Bill Bryan. that once magic name,
Linked with cross anu crown.
Thinking TO set tho world hname.
Brought the flrst frost 10 town.
Oh, come and speak another piece,
Though some on you may frown.
Just give your timber tongue release.
And we'll have frost In town.
The sun., 1896-08-16
Before and After.

Rom the oakland THeG
Mary had but llttl" nerve
with mice, until she got
Her bloomeTs safely fastened ont
And then sho mad "A LOT.
The sun., 1896-08-16

Please decide the following bet: The game Is
poker. holds royal flush OF spades, II holds a
roya fiush or CLUBS. claims his spade royal hush
beats BIS cuo royal flush claims there is no DIFF.
ference Who wins! A READER
The sun., 1896-08-16

In THE sUS's "schooi for Card Players" on Aug.
the answer to Henry q. lsscrtel was by mistake
"a Is right" It should have been "D is right"
The sun., 1896-08-16

The Lily White Republicans beat the Black and
Tan Republicans in Jasper county, Tex. the last
State election. but It was a close shave. The Lily
White candidate poled So votes In Jasper, tho
Black and Tan candidate polled SO. The Demo
cratic vote was n512.
The sun., 1896-08-16

Having opened q Jack pot with jacks and desir-
ing to split to draw to straight, 10 II necessary
facti l.. n. X
The sun., 1896-08-16

What is the highest and lowest card In cutting
for deal in playing cards1.s p. N. wARE.
King is high and Is low, unless It is other
wise agreed before the game begins.
The sun., 1896-08-16

II a man opens Jack pot and no wants to break
his openers, must he announce before drawing
that he broke his openers can he place his open.
er which he broke one side and 80 state after
the draw and hand is overl NJ. c. T.
It is not necessary to call attention TO the play.
Put the discard in Its proper place in tho discard
pile and that will show the play.
The sun., 1896-08-16
THE SUMS sOHooL FOR CARD
PLAYERS.

. A. p, @, and D had q bicycle race which was TO
be run In three heats. won the nrst neat, ana ar
ter winning the neat fell ant broke his wheel
and received injuries. thus preventing him from
running in the two remaining hoats. II came sec.
ond. q camo third, and fourth in tho iirat heat.
In. the second heat ID, c. ana ran, came first,
q second, and u third. The conditions wero that
the ono winning two heats out Of three should get
nrst prize. Please publish in your paper IL
won the two heats. q. p A.
You have described only two heats, one Of which
won and the other n II Ia impossible such
data 10 say who got tho third.
The sun., 1896-08-16

VIII you inform me in Sundays Sun of the
value OF straight in poker, whether II beats three
OF kind or is beaten by them. Also. whether Its
position and yaiue have changed In tho last twenty
years. c. H.
A straight beats three of kind. Az the game is
played sometimes In the West, threes beat sraishs,
but that is wrong because there is greater proba
bliity II getting threes pat than q straight
The sun., 1896-08-16

sign that the season OF roof shows has not
much longer to continue comes tomorrow in
the shit, at Roster e. Balls. from the roof 10
The music hall. In this instance. however. the
Change Of scene Is necessitateG by the nature OF
some OF the .pecalties that are listed for Mon
DAY. One Of these is a series OF dances done by
Haeo. with novel effects Of the reflection and re-
fraction Of light produced by an apparatus
styled Wieland's lumatrope. Another number
employs the Flyiag Jordans," ncrobats OF rep
utat'on in Europe. Jean Crrmont promises
even more unusual behavior from his trained
animss and birds on tho larger stage. Clara
hl"!ani will have several new songs, and
oBf.en ard Havel will represent domestic
talent.
Al Proctor's Pleasure Palace the music hall
Is IN service every afternoon and evening sup
Elementary performances in the garden Of
pains making the show practically a " coatln-
eous one. None OF last weeks entertainers Is
held over, The new roster including James Rich
mond GlesrOy. tho Dillon b-otherI, Louise
monlrosG, ,irnele and Fostelle Mason and
Hta.ey, fihlkOwski. Merose and Elmar. Loving
ana ES sssr sns Nav sg& K ss f1sns
snG Nldocg, Joe Flynn, and VIII II. sloan are
promised for to-day's concert.
=, ms ~ the last week OF FTegolIs stay at the
pymplc roof, his final efforts being in the I'm;
PFr.2hat on Of the many characters demanded
he dances that were 50 brilliantly lighted in
Me music hall last winter. a newly organ ,zed
quartet Of women will be heard in plan
M'i"G melodies. Mile. Vera will offer a specially
81 Alhnniig, aud others employed Will be the
beaumont sisters. Rachel Walker. May How
Srd .lIzie Ramsdcn, Johnson. Davenport and
L9relp, ard n troupe OF Japanese acrObats.
,lhrn Fox brings hts budget nf illusions and
sfH l.or.hand tricks To- the Slnd lsun square
narftn roof, and will accompany theIn with
AA-GiAnces to his observers that many OF his
motions are entirely unnecessary. and are
planned only TO I'LL in time. Press Eldrdge 10
Snie as frank, hut his confessions are chiefly
lldi, rouH and concern that popular character
! 81 monouguist, n best girl The other enter
SAnsTS are Fields and Lewis, the Maiksanoss
The sun., 1896-08-16

win you kindly inform tho writer II straight
| nush in poker hand bests four aces J. H "
IL doen
The sun., 1896-08-16

Four men playing poker. nve chips limit.
The usual ante Is one, which. of course, calls for
two from those who wish TO go in. When the ante
ia two It calls for ve to 60 in. ON certain occa.
sion, the age, A. puts down .nve chips, announcing
and stays. ID puts down hve chips and stays.
Thereupon tho age, A, claims the privilege OF rails
ing tho ante nvo chips more Has he the right TO
do soI RECTOR.
No. he waived that right at the start by making
The sun., 1896-08-16

rIIrnInv a card I'm A dcck 50 a, 10 mnrk II In such
'"Fi""s ~ " - " '
way '""' ~ """'I "e' o. ',' ~ p'"''"s
o''o' aus - - -, ~ . ~ ~ I'',H o.,o,uS.
a' '''o '' ,, '''''''" W
wv ''p az ~ e'"''' " '"o,'
ea'' payer ~ '''''o "'' w nv" '''"" VINO
II uSeu i'' ""' w. 10 fS " '"''''
Tho game Is four handed cuchrc. A, dealing
takes UP tho trump and goes alone. one OF his
opponents, y, announces ho VIII play against A
alone. L. IL A secures threr tricks, what does no
cOuuti 2, II u secures three tricks wnat does he
COUNT .. II either secures hve tricks. docs no
Ing three tricks, Is It NOT unfair remuneration
In the score considering the cnauccs for auu
against TO allow A four pNIn's for taxing three
tricks against one ADVERSE hand, while In the ordi.
nary loLo hand you r"qulse tho lone player to 80.
cure ave tricks against two adverse hands.
A. MALH.
!. One point . Two points D. II taxes ALI no
The sun., 1896-08-16

l.,
Victoria. or was he ever honored by any foreign
rulerl Ii so. by whom. ana what honor was con
American citizen can bc knight"d, and has he TO
renounce his country previous TO N" ceremonyi ..
Is not dueiling In GuTnany prohibited lAtolyf
Also In Francet H 80, how long since.
1. No. He Is commander OF tho Legion OF
Honor. tho French order; and a grand onicer "f
tho order of the Crown of Italy. 2. He be.
without renouncins hiS citizenship; hut we don't
know OF any person who has been knighted. 8. II
Is not prohibited In Germany, ana though not pro-
hibed In France, a duellist who kills his Antago-
mist is guilty of homicide. This law is seldom en-
forced.
VIII YOU tell mo what 10 tho status IN the United
States OF an American. born citizen wlo goes Can
aTIer%sra ara comes aes to the uniod Ststesf Does
the law provide for renatnraiiEaton, or Il man
once forswears his American allegiance can he
again acquire It: H. +.
There Is no law for such person especially. but
as he is not an American, ho may become ono by
naturalization In tho ordinary way. -
M y. Keunv.-oklahoma has not been admitted
as State.
l. w. W-The Jewish population OF tho United
States is estimated at about 1000, ,oooi that of this
city at about 100000.
j. D. Cawsin.-we think that Mr.. Moncurs D.
conwAy's life of Thomas Paine will DO found unpre.
judlcsdi or, II preJudlced at ALL In Pains's favor.
E. CdIHdvs-A torpeuo poAt cAnnob oomDhu y
city with It's torpedoes Those proJecteS are meant
and built uncer water.
J. cottam.--Trees should bo sirdled In tho Gu-
tumn or winter. so that when the sap begins to
now In the spring It may Oo obstruoted and the
trees killed.
j. GdSksn.-A pensloner cannot assign his pen.
aion The best person OF whom TO inquire about
pc sion matters is the Commissioner of-PenslonS,
Washington, D. e
The sun., 1896-08-16

The published report of the Department of Public
Works, signed ny Howard Payson wiIds In the City
Record OF Aug. is dat ed at "3l Chambers street,,
though for several months the Department OF Pub
lie Works. of which Mr. wIlds Is deputy commissioner
has been located In the Tract Society building, Mas
sau and Spruce streets
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-10-05
TERRIBLE eUrcHERY.
Man aud Five Children Found Murdered
in Arkansas.

Little Rock. oct. 5.-Great excite
ment prevails at Devall's Bluff over
the discovery of what is believed 20 be
the bloodiest tragedy in the history OF
Prairie county. Bud Chaffin and his
Eve children are believed TO have been
murdered and suspicion points TO Mrs
Chafin and John King her paramour
as the murderers
Chaffin with his wife and FIVE chill
dren lived on White river. between Des
Arc and Devalls Bluff. John King
hired man. lived with the family and
Is said To have alienated the Chafin
womans affections from her husband
Neither King or any OF the ChatIins
have been seen since Sept. 81. on
that date King was seen driving away
in wagon in company with Mrs
Chaffin. As they did not return ard
nothing was seen Of the other mem
of the family the neighbors begar
investigation Then the house In whic
the Chafins had lived was open
blood was found spattered all over the
aoor and there were evidences of a tei
rible butchery having been comr'ttci
No bodies were found The theory ~
the officers Is that the bodies weIe
thrown into the river. Every effori is
being made to locate King and MEs.
Chaffin.