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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
WHENCE CAME SOME FLOWERS.
Garden FavOrites and BIOOmers Have
Been Gathered in Many Lands.

From the Alps came the ranunculus
and from Italy the migonette in 1928,
rosemary from the south OF Europe in
1884, the jasmine from Circassia about
54S, according to Chambers Journal.
The year 1861 saw the introduction
of four time honored favorites-the
uuricula from Switzerland, the pink
from Italy. the gillyfiOwer and carna-
ton from Flanders. Spenser. by the
way. in the "Shepheardes Calendar"
1919. classes the carnatiOn, which he
calls coronation" with the purple col
umbine and the gillyfiower as lovers
flowers. Now the carpation is general
ly supposed to have derived its name
from the carnation or flesh color of the
original species. But the word used
by Spenser suggests that "carnation'
is merely an abbreviatiOn Of corona
tion," In allusiOn to the crown-like ap-
pearance of the flower and its specific
name. betonica cOronaria.
The Pathological society's New Eng
lish Dictionary" does not decide which
of the derivations is the only true one.
though one must have originated in a
mistake. Anyhow. the shorter form
was common in ShakesDeare's time,
and we have IL on Dame Quickly's au-
thority that Sir John Falstaff could
never abide carnation: twas a color
he never liked" Lavender was i'm
ported from the south of Europe not
later than 1868, and the laurnum from
Hungary about 1876: while Sir Walter
Raleighis credited with having brought
the snowdrop back with him from his
short lived colony Of Roanoke, an
island off North Carolina, in 1884.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07

Here is some curious Kansas City phil
Osophy from the Lotus: 1.-THE mild,s;t man
in the world likes to be considered o sad
wag, a wicked dog! l believe If one per-
sisted long enough. such is the susceptible
ity of human nature In this matter. that
even the greatest sage would finally smile
at the impca chment All of which shows
how imperfectly homogeneous is man, and
how untamable is the old Adam and ma
ture. But Adam, according to report, had
no chance to SOW any wild oats in his lone
ly Eden. and Eve never had anything to
be jealous of but her own reflection In a
stream. And yet they came to grief
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
DAVID COPPERFIELD.
Miss MOwcher in the Flesh Called the
Novelist to Account.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
| When Dickens was young man,
with literary ambitions, he contem-
plated writing his own life. David Cop
pertield. however. was not written un-
I'll Dickens fame as an author was es-
tabished.
| Many Of the adventures ascribed to
| David Copperfield were undergone by
| Dickens himself. and not a few of the
characters presented in the novel were
the authors personal friends.
| The original of the famous Mr.. Mi
cawber was Mr.. Dickens, sr., the novel;
lists own father. an unfortunate but
agreeable gentleman, who afforded his
son much innocent amusement by rea-
son of his grandilOquent language and
inordinate love of letter writing. When
! Dickens was boy, his father, like
| wilkins Micawber, was imprisoned for
debt, and Charles like David. went
| daily to and fro between his lodgings
| and the jail .-...
His experience at Hungerford Mar
| ket. his horror of his rough and rude
| companions, and his daily wanderings
about the streets Of London are all
| faithfully recorded in those chapters of
David Copperlield" dealing with the
herO's stay at the house of Murdstone
| and Grinby.
David's subsequent adoption by his
aunt. Miss Betsey Trotwood. who, by
the way, is an imaginary parsonage,
and his apprenticeship at Doctors
Commons, owe something to real life
Dickens was for many years connected
| with Doctors Commons, but not like
David as student, but as shorthand
writer In the court. The incident Of
no 20 70 in, nj, ,1,or
copied very faithfully from those Of
Dickens.
Readers of the novel will not forget
Miss Mowcher. although she makes but
two brief appearances. She would
| certainly have been more prominent
had not Dickens, upon reaching the
twenty-second chapter. in which she
first appears. received a letter from the
| original of the character. calling him
to account for the liberty he had taken.
Dickens was sincerely sorry to have
given offense, and expressed his regret
| that, by copying too closely the pecu-
liarities Of his grotesque little friend,
he should have caused her to be recog-
nized. He had intended to use Miss
Mowcher in an unpleasant manner. but
he promised to change her character in
such a way that only an agreeable i'm
preston should be left. This he done
in chapter So of the novel. which un-
does much of chapter o.
All Dickens books were great reali-
ties to him. David Copperfield'' espec-
tally So He loved the Pegotty group
of characters best of all. and was very
fond. indeed. of Little Emily. On the
chapter called Tempest" which de-
scribes the shin-wreck of Yartmcuth
and the death Of Ham and Steerforth.
the author spent fourteen and half
laborious hours, and finished utterly eX-
haustpd
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07

A man may read proofs all his life with
mechanical monotony and Indifference. but
let him take up the proofs of his own rare
and long-cherished and probably scorned
and unwelcomed child of thought and
fancy, smuggled at last, We will suppose
into some obscure print. and he cannot
help but thrill and tremble with a happi-
ness too tremorous for this worlds eyes
The Lark.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
A Dav OF.

"I went fishing Sunday with Jones.
You known Jones-reporter on the
Trumpet"
II suppose he's been telling some tall
stories about the catch"
mo: he's told nothing but the simple
truth. Jones Is very glad to get away
from the routine of his business once
in hile."-Life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
Through the Glass NarlilY

"Ha"' cried the bold navigator. Bring
me glass.
He scanned the horizon eagerly.
Another glass. Ha"'
After the second glass he had no trouble
whatever In discerning the outline of the
sea serpent. which was signaling that its
steering gear was not under good control.
Detroit Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
LITERARY NOTES.

Hobart Chatfield Chatfleld- -Taylor's Sc
ries on Spain which he is printing In the
Cosmopolitan Is to be issued in book form
together with several additional articles
which have not been published. There
will be some changes in the book which
will be called The Land of the Castanet.
Messrs. Herbert s. Stone & So, of Chica-
go, are to be the publishers.
1t is Ebert Hubbard's Philistine which
perpetrates this libel: "'How natural
that dead man looks. exclaimed the
Scranton girl in the National Gallery as
she stood speechless before the great
painting. After the Battle. How natural
that dead man looks-one could almost
swear he is alive!"
II had terrible dream the other night"
writes Walter Blackburn Harte in the Lo-
tus. Il dreamt that every individual in
that contemplate abstraction. The Pub
lie, the immense sea of millions, had sud-
denly become fastidious and critical The
effect can better be imagined than de-
scribed. The next scene in the dream was
the catastrophe in contemporary litera-
ture and journalism. The dead-carts We're
in the streets day and night, and one-half
Of my prosperous contemporaries We're
tucked quietly away In the cemeteries
within twenty-four hours" That must
have been a dream.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07

Brevet Major General Alexander
Stewart Webb went into the war as a
captain. and all his promotions were
for gallantry on the field of battle He
participated in seventeen different ac-
tions, among them being Mechanics
vile, Antietam. Charlottesville. Get
tysburg, Spottsylvania and the Wilder
ness. His conduct at Gettysburg Is
particularly noteworthy for its daring
and absolute fearlessness. He was In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
One Way.

"Brldget. you've broken as much
china this month as your waes amount
to. Now, how can we prevent this oc-
curing again."
'Oi don't know. mum, unless yez
raises me Wages."-Life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
Further Spread Of Crime.

Rivers--"Kiljordan tells me that when
he went last night to call on Miss High
up she gave him tn dead face"
Brooks-'She shouldn't have done
that with 1t. She should have buried
II In her hands. s."-Chicago Tribune,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-10-07
Didn't Appreciate His Luck.

Skinneman-"What lucky fellow you
are! You've got the wishbone."
Star r-Boarder--"Yes, that's all have got.
I'll exchange with you for piece Of the
meat."-Judge.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.
Cotton Letter.


 New York, July 29.-(Special.)-Th mar ket today like the weather in too large an area of the cotton belt, was red hot Liver pool this morning gave the bulls decided snub, but that was a small matter in the face of the serious drought reports coming in from many quarters but especially from Mississippi, Louisiana and Arkansas. Jan uary, after opening at 6.47, rapidly improved and the advance was not checked until it had sold at 6.T.
 Then shortly before the close there was a recession of about 10 points, and January closed at 6.69Q6.61, with the tone barely steady. After the close, however, the de- mand improved and prices advanced about points. It is hardly likely that Liverpool will tomorrow, for the third time, practical ly ignore the change of feeling here. The trading in August was more quiet than was expected. It rose to 7.25 and closed at ZIG bid. There were few delivery notices in circulation. We should not be surprised to see the whole list higher tomorrow. Unless we have heavy rains in the dry areas of the south very soon prices will certainly be much higher.
 RIORDAN G co.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
I,ivernool Cotton Market.

Liverpool July 29.-12:30 D. m.-Cotton was in moderate demand, and prices were firm American middling, 3Ad; sales 5000 bales, of which 76oO were American; for specula-- tion and export, 800 bales. Futures opened steady; demand moderate July and Aus gust 44-64MS 43-64d; August and Septem- Der, 8 40-6443 39-g4d; September and Octo- Der 8 35-64d; October and November 32-64d i; November and December, S1-64d Decem- Der and January, January. and February, 3 S1-C4d: February and March, 32-64d; March and April 3 34-64M3 33-64d; April and May. 3 N-64d May and June, 3 36-64d. Futures were quiet, but steady. Tenders 300 bales new dockets.
 Liverpool, July 29.-4 D. m.-Cotton futures closed barely steady at the advance. July, 47-64Qs 4s-64d buyers; July and August, 44-64G13 45-64d buyers August and Septem- her. 8 41-e4d buyers; September and Octo- her 8 s7-efd3 Ss-64d sellers: October and No~ vember, sa,staS i S51s4d ss @ November and De and January 3 33-64m3 34-64d sellers; Jan- uary and February. 3 s3-6igs 4 4-sid @ sellers: February and March, 3 s4 s45e4gs & sS,6id buyers; 37-64d buyers.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Chicago ,Change.

Chicago H., July 29-Lost ground in wheat was completely retrieved today. The news was not extraordinarily invigorating, and it was case for covering for short ac> the 'longs'' to sell. Liverpool displayed the same indifference to our yesterdays break as to the previous bulge Holders construed this as point in their favor, and that fact was mainly responsible for the opening strength When prices reached the "calr' point those who sold their privileges yester~ day in their haste to buy wheat as a pro> tection inaugurated a bulge, which carried quotations to the best figures of the day. September wheat opened at 57%g5Sc, ad- CT than yesterday. Cash wheat was firm and 1c higher.
 Corn-A species of benefit was derived by corn from wheat, but it was plainly appa- rent that the strength so manifest was un- der protest. No confidence was exhibited, and the least show of weakness in the lead ing market was promptly reflected in this grain. Trade was very dull and the news was of no particular merit or interest. Sep tember corn opened at 241zc, sold between higher than yesterday. Cash corn was steadier at gain of i4c over yesterday.
 Oats were quiet, presenting flrm under- tone. The action of the. other grains was much independence of sentiment Septem- ber oats closed 1sc per bushel higher than yesterday. Cash oats were firm at 1sc
 Provisions-The only sustaining argument in provisions was the covering by shorts. There was no comfort to holders to be de- rived from the hog market, as decline or 60l0c had taken place, and the eonsnmptfve inquiry was not great enough to stimulate buying of futures. September pork closed 15c higher September lard 2l2M5c higher and September ribs 712c higher.
 Leading futures ranged as follows:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
Suns Cotton Reu,aw

New York, July 29.-The Suns cotton re- view says: Cotton advanced Il to 25 points, tut lost part Of the improvement, closing barely steady at a net advance of II to 21 points, with sales of 257 ,600 bales.
 Todays features: The general sentiment today was decidedly bullish and prices ad- vanced sharply. Complaints of shedding by the continued hot and dry weather were re- ceived from various sections, and shorts scrambled to cover. There was a rush to buy which sent prices up nearly a quarter of cent. Liverpool was higher both for futures and spots, and New Orleans was tors bought heavily here. August, it is stated, is held by one firm here. Compara- lively few notices were issued today only izing at the advance, however, caused a re- action before the close and part of the rise was lost, but the last prices showed good advance for the day. Shorts were the prin- cipal buyers today. The market had been heavily oversold, and when they attempted to cover prices shot up.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
MARKETS-LOCAL AND GENERAL
WHOLESALE PRICES.
Groceries and Provisions.

 Bacon strips, S525.
 Bulk. meats. s4.25; plates. sS75; clear sides, $40.
 Hams, 14-pound average, 10lAc. Grits, per sack, $1.10
 Cheese, 7tk to 121sc. ao Flour-Best patent, $4.Oo straight grade $375. Corn meal-Cream.. 75c per sack; straight, 65c per sack ,- Salt-15O pounds, Virginia, white sacks, 70c; jute sacks, 65c. syrup-Fancy. new crop. BOG; other grades. IS to 25c .,,- Lard-Fancy leaf, 4%c; refined tierces, ,4lac; smaller packages the usual differences. Sugar Granulated, 4.95c; cut-loaf 6Ac; fancy yellow clarified, 4hc. Green coffee, 16R to 20c; Arbuckles, Sl9.6V.
 Fruits and Produce. Cabbages-Home grown, 1M1lac. Lemons-S2. 75fJ3.50 per box. Onions-Per pound, 11sc. Irish potatoes-New crop, $1.75q2 straight per barrel.
 Vinegar-Apple, 10 to 12c per gallon. Butter-Country, 121aQ20c per pound; choice creamery. 22l5c.
 Eggs, 61ac
 Poultry--Large friers, 15c small to me- dium. 6G1Oc cocks, 15e hens, zoe. Peaches-Per crate, S1.75.
 Grapes-Niagara $1.75 per crate Pears-Georgia LeConte, $3.50 per par rel; Kieffe, $3.35 per barrel
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30

(Alabama Christian Advocate,
 The Southern Medical Dispensary ia the leading institution of It's kind in Bir- mnsham and has been instrumental in eHectng the cure of many serious cases, and thus carrying healing and happinesa to many homes. Dr. O. T. Dozier. head of the Southern Medical Dispen nsarv gives his entire time and personal super vision to the work. and brings to bear s careful medical training in the best coi. leges of the land and a long and yalua. ble experience in the treatment of special diseases. His professional standiner fla unimpeachable and his character as gentleman and citizen is above reproach
 fWinona, Miss. Times)
 pr. Dozier is a specialist of great repu- tatfon and has been unusually successful ill his practice. He never undertakes a case unless reasonably sure of a cure Hs is hlgh-toned gentleman and can be con. suited with the utmost confidence.
 (Atlanta Constitution)
 pr. Q. T. Dozier. the head of the South ern Medical Dispensary of Birmingham. Ala, is a specialist of nearly twenty years experience in the treatment of chronic, nervous and private diseases and his uniform success has given him a lead. ing position in the medical profession tn that city.
 Sunday Morning star)
 Dr. Dozier'S success has been simply marvellous and has elclted the most en- WOioS oL pi idlcc dHQ BTdtlIu00 from the dispensary's many patrons from all over the state.
 (Sumter County Sun)
 Dr. Dozier's reputation as a specialist has overstepped the bounds of Alabama and he is known all over the south
 (Anniston Hot Blast.)
 Among the most noted and successful specialists in this country are Dr. Dozier 6. Co. They have extended their business from year to year and the patronage given to them in the several surrounding states Is most gratifying Dr. Dozier Is a high-toned polished Christian gen. tleman and has many warm personal friends in Anniston who knew him years ago when practicing in Rome. Ga.
 Peoples Weekly Tribune.)
 As specialist pr. Dozier is unexcelled by any living physician. His reputation at home and abroad Is such that physi- clans in this city and from a distance frequently send him patients that they are unable to cure, and he never fails to effect a cure. All Birmingham is proud and honored to have such distinguished man as citizen.
 Dr. DoZier is a Georgian by birth, n lfgh-toned, cultured Christian gentle man. strictly honest in all his dealings and financially responsible for all his contracts.
 Address N
 pr. Dozier & Co.,,
 P. o. Box 112. Bir1ninghsm: Ala:
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
New York Cotton Market.

New York, July 29.-Cotton was quiet ; smiddling gulf, ' 11-16c; middling uplands, stoc 90 sas so bales s stock e9a baes 30
 Total today: Net receipts, 6S3 bales; ex- ports to Great Britain, 1062 bales; stock, 173 249 bales
 Total so far this week: Net receipts, 439o bales exports to Great Britain, 4911 bales, exports to France, 9 bales; exports to the continent, 67S9 bales.
 Total since September l. Net receipts, 5,159,307 bales; exports to Great Britain, 2,22244 bales; exports to France, 462, ,664 bales.
 New York, July 29.-Cotton futures closed August, 716; September, 66l: october, 6.5S; November 6.50; December, 6.57; January, 6.6O; February, 6.65: March, 6.70; April, 674.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30


 Age-Herald.
 It always affords public journal measure to testify to merit where it is deserved. It is therefore with pleasure and pardonable pride that the Age-Her- ald ions with it's brethren of the press in testifying to the merit, skill and reliabil- itv of Dr. o. T. Dozier, Principal of the soyuthern y h Medical Dlspensary of this city pr. Dozier has resided for many years in Rirnoingham and each successive year has added to his reputation, to his use fulness and to the esteem in which he is held by our best citizens. His long rec ord and approved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at ''the head of his profession"
 Daily News, Birmingham)
 pr. Dozier, the head of the institution. ia q physician and surgeon of education, skill and experience, man Of culture and hich literary attainments and a gentle man respected by all who know him. He can be relied on in all matters pertaining to his profession. The News comments him most cordially to all those in need of his services.
 Bessemer Weekly.
 There Is probably not a more highly educated physician in this section than pr. a. T. Dozer. He is a specialist of many years experience and successful practice. He is noted for his thorough mastery of the details and intricacies of his profession, and for unusua; scientific attachments.
 (Masonic Guide)
 pr. Dozier can be relied upon to treat diseases in the most successful manner and he is known all over the south.
 Qabor Adyocate.)
 Dr Dozier bears the reputation of be- inc one of the most successful practition- ers in the south. A personal acquaint- ance with the prncipal warrants the La- hor Advocate in giving the institution the warmest recommendation to its every reader.
 (Bessemer Journal)
 Dr. Dozier's reputation is a brilliant one He is a specialist of nearly twenty vears' experience in active practice and is strictly reliable and has the confidence of the public and indorsement of the p-N fThe Southern Odd Fellow)
 We cannot add anything to the reputa- .;on pr. o. T. Dozier has already ac- c',ired in the line of his profession. but We know him to be a brother Odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every nromise he makes to those needing his services.
 (Mountain Home. Talladega.)
 The press of Birmingham and all over Alabama speak in the highest terms of pr. Dozier as a physician, surgeon and gentleman, and we have no hesitancy In recommending him to those of our pa- irons who need his services: s:.,,.,,...-...~.,.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
In Wall Street.

New York, July 29-Stocks at the opening were generally lower, the declines in the cent. London cables were disappointing and local bears were aggressive at this time, lyn city gold loans and the political uncer- tainty being used against the market. About Il o'clock steadier tone, prevailed and a slight rally ensued, but subsequently, the entire list weakened on renewed sales for both the short and long account. Sugar was hammered.down to 100. a loss of 11a per transactions, while the grangers, Manhat- tan, Western Union. Louisville and Nasn- X to x per cent In the inactive issues Lackawanna dropped from 152 to 1464J47, Lake Shore from 145 to l4og1n and Pullman Palace from 14I to 143, all on light trans actions. During the afternoon session the room traders and small bears. generally started in to cover. and the market in con some reason not clearly explained the trad ing element was disposed to talk a more money" advocates in the coming president ial election, and the afternoon advance was attributed Nto this belief In ., the advance ,oe Shore. southwesterns and Manhattan Sugar suddenly ran off to 1Olls. checking the rising tendency in the general market, In the final dealings the market was pareiy steady. Net changes in the active stocks show gains of AQfB per cent: Sugar lost 1s and some of the specialties 2ssa5 per cent. Total sales were z5o, sSJ shaftS, JnciuuihS oo,,, 500 Sugar, 43, FOG St. Paul iS.S0v Tobacco and 14,800 Chicago Burlington and Quincy.
 Bonds were weak. Sales footed up sSsS- GOO,
 New York July 29.--Money on call was easy at 11@@2 per cent, last loan at IF per cent and closing offered at 1la per cent; prime mercantile paper, 5iaQ6 per cent
 Bar silver, 6S$4c
 Sterling exchange was steady. with actual business in bankers bills at $4S11a44S1Sl for sixty days and s4ssis s@4.ss&t for demand; posted rates, s4.SSQ4.S9; commercial bills., $4. .S6a4 Gt4.s7A.
 Government bonds were quiet.
 State bonds were neglected.
 Railroad bonds were firm.
 Silver at the board was steady.
 Treasury balances-Coin, s117, ,279,672; cur rency, $7S0if.7SS.
 Closing bids
 American Cotton Oil Oil.................. 6A American CottonOil preferred....A.... 36.z American Sugar Refining. ..............s.. 10lH Anerican Sugar Refining preferred. ... s7ls American IoDacco ..-.-:....-..--. oIA American Tobacco preferred.... ....... t95
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-30
STATE NORMAL COLLEGE,
Troy. Alabama.

 1. Has full college scholastic course and by it's organic law grants college degrees. ?. While it has the best of facilities for the usual college training for the learned, professions and avocatfons, yet It's distinct- i've work is the training of teachers, for which the State has great need and has made provision here. The course is so ar. ranged as to accommodates the, lower and enter and find suitable work. sss. We have primaries, etc., in the model school and many college graduates and post graduates and professional work. Many college presidents and professors, and city and county superintendents of schools and other leading teachers are our profess sional and postgraduate courses for higher degrees etc.
 8. All expenses are very low. Board is but $7 to S10 per month.
 f. For full particulars or if good teacher is wanted, write the President E. K. EI4> Normal Exponent, a monthly journal