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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03

his brain. that of hiding his crime by
means of murder, had given his face a
sardonic look. which made the poor wo-
man tremble.
Then the fiend bound her. hand and
foot, and informed her that he would
first kill her children and then do her
to death. BY her earnest entreties she
prevailed over him to begin with her
first. He had an AK in his hand, with
which he aimed a blow at her, but the
bead being loose, 1t flew away and fell
few PAGES off, the handle only remain
ing in his grasp. He stepped into the
grass to look for 1t and disappeared be-
hind a mound. She waited her certain
doom with all her nerves on the strain.
She gradually fell into a swoon, and
when she came around the first thing
she saw was her husband bending over
her and her babies crying and tugging
at her clothes.
After she had left nameless uneasi-
ness seized her husband. He could not
reason away his vague fears, try as he
would and at last he mounted his horse
and followed the "ekka.". He had pro-
ceeded but a few miles when the dread
full sight of his wife and children lying
bound up with cords on the ground met
his eyes. And the story that his wife
told him CONCEALED his blood with hor-
ror. They both then, drawn by an ir-
repressible curiosity, went toward the
direction that. the miscreant had taken
to pick up his AK. and think of their
surprise when they saw his corpse al
ready lying blue, putrid. and bloated,
the flies buzzing over it in clouds. Re-
tribution had come in the shape of a
"karundia" of the deadly variety
known as Khaki" rare even in these
snake infested parts, whose bite in
stanteously paralyzes the victim and
decomposes the body in an hour
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
LIVES SAVED BY JOKES.
low Two kentucky Duclists Adjusted
Their Little Difficulty.

George Davis and Bill Jacobs We're
small farmers In Bourbon county, Ken
lucky. They were not Of blue blood"
but were dangerous fighters. says the
Chicago Times. They had been friends,
but fell out" at last, and 1t was sup
posed they would shoot on sight" next
time they met.
Their meeting was in the streets of
Paris, the county seat.
Davis drew a big navy revolver and
Jacobs little pocket derringer. When
Davis saw the other mans weapon he
muttered: "Oh. pshaw!" and returned
brickbat. Jacobs made no attempt to
shoot, and the fight was deferred to a
more auspicious occasion.
This reminds me Of an incident that
happened in Denver during the wild
and woolly days.
A young man from away down east
has gone to Denver armed with an old
fashioned Allen revolver-"pepper box"
that weapon was called in those days.
In a gambling house one night he be-
came involved with a bad man" in a
quarrel and drew forth his pepper-boX.
The bad man, who was really tough
citizen from the mountains, and who
had not he remotest idea of fear, and
who was always armed with a pair Of
big navies, threw up his hands In we'll
feigned dismay and said:
Heavens, man! You amt a-goin' to
throw that at me, are yOu?"
For the sake of his joke he spared that
young mans life, and to that one Of
the wealthfest and most respected citi-
zens of Denver now owes the fact that
he is doing business in that western
metropolis
He is monument Of that border
mans sense of humor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
lie WAS REBUFFED..
And Ills Warnings for Womunly Sympa'
thy Scorncd and Blightcd.

And Ills Warnings for Womunly Sympa-
thy Scorned and Blightcd.
From the Detroit Free Press.
I was going down to Staten Island the
other Saturday afternoon on crowded
ferryboat and it happened that / got a
seat next to man about 60 years old,
who soon let me know that his home
was in Central New York. We had
talked for a bit when he said to me:
stranger l rather like your looks and
I want to sorter unbosom myself to
YOU"
L told him that I would preserve and
respect his confidence and he continued
MY wife died about seven vars ago."
Yes, took you for a widower."
when she died thought I'd never
git married agin, but I've kinder
changed my mind about it. If could
find jest the right sort O. woman thing
I'd enter the chains of matrimony agin.
l believe they call it the chains, don't
they?"
"Yes, 1t is sometimes referred to in
that way. Can't you find the right sort
of woman up your way?"
mo. can't find her. Thar's some I'd
like, but they don't want me, and some
wants me that I wouldn't marry no.
how. It's purity hard to git Jest the sort
o woman you want. I've bin tryin' fur
three years and haven't found her ylt !"
Did you think you might pick one up
down here?" I asked.
Say! that's what brung me down
here!" he whispered in reply It's Jest
struck me that I'd hev me pick of thous-
ands here in New York. Fact is, I fol-
lowed woman onto the boat who jest
fills my eye. That's her a-sitten' over
thar by the fat woman"
The woman he pointed out, seemed to
me to be an old maid and kicker, and
so far as looks went she was the home
liest woman on the boat. T was sur
prised at the old mans choice, but said
nothing to that effect.
Yes, she's my idea of what a second
wife orter to be-" he said, as he rubbed
his hands together. but how am l goin
to speak to her?"
There's vacant stool beside her. Go
over and sit down and take occasion to
say you are a stranger and ask her to
give you information about this or that
She may be very pleasant or she.may re-
buff you.
II think I'll do It," he said, as he got
up and felt to see If his necktie was all
right. ! moved away at the time and
didn't see him again for ten minutes.
Then l ran across him in the cabin
tucked away in the corner and looking
very pale-faced and perturbed.
well, how come out ?" I
queried.
Say! What did you say she might do
to me?" he asked.
Il said she might rebuff YOU Did
she?"
stranger, I'm not quite sartin Of It,
but l think she did, think she did," he
solemnly relied. II sot down beside her
and said l was stranger,and asked her
now high the Slater of Liberty was.
and she swiped me over the head with
her parasol and got some fellers to slam
me around and run me in here. Yes,
l kinder think she rebuffed me, and she
kin go to grass and be hanged to her!"
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f. b. Young. of Easton. was circulat-
ing among friends in town yesterday.
Mrs. George Anthony, of West Pitts
ton, Is the guest of Mrs. l. II. Warg, of
Elm street
Tonight the Loyal Legion will give
one of their famous entertainments for
10 cents. Extensive preparations have
been made, and an excellent pro-
gramme will be rendered. Refresh
ments will also be served.
George B. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A. d.
Blacklngton. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Far
ron and d. J. Smith were among those
from this place who attended the flu
neral of Mrs. Frances r. Stark, at
Wilkes Barre. Wednesday afternoon.
Last night the Red Men installed off,
GERS for the ensuing year. A large num-
ber of chiefs from other lodges were
present, and after the business was
transacted banquet was partaken of
by those in attendance, and a very So
ciable time was indulged In.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
TIE OCCUPATION OF THE sOUDAN.


Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: England In Egypt, and her ad-
vance in that country. occasion many
disquieting rumors which threaten the
and as an onlOoker we believe the present
movement must prove an effective agent
In the worlds advancement. However
combatable the case may be to those jeal-
Gus Of England, II cannot be denied that
she asserts her influence in the direction
of civilization and to the amelioration OF
those unfortunate ones who are in ignor-
ance of the blessings shared by the peo-
pie of the western hemisphere. England
takes u bold stand. and a position of
which she is thoroughly conversant, de-
spite the conflicting reports to the con-
trary. Diplomacy has been consulted!
Jealousy is rampant among the rival pow
ers Of Europe.
try are urquestionably to put down the
destructive forces operating against civil
lization, forces that are as the deadly
night shade to progress. and diame;rical-
ly opposed to the inevitable drift of
events peculiar to this day and century
Setting aside the inuendos and narrow in
terpretations which are too often i'm
pugned to England by the rival powers
of Europe. We ask in its place, studious
and an impartial investigation. We be-
lieve the day approaches. and that day
long sought after by all civilization In
concert, when there will be more light in
dark places. This nation has Of late been
moved to sympathy from center to cir
cumference In behalf of Armenia Such
a call will be ever present until England
or some other favored nation takes the
initiative In the cause of civilization and
its companion, Christianity. The call Is
an imperative one. and OF its truth the
powers of Europe are slowly, but surely
giving unanimity Of thought and consent
Though complicated and fraught with
many dangers, the English advance in
Egypt means conquest for the develop
ment of the eastern countries to Chris
tianity, a work forcing itself to the front
by harmonious evolution. 1t is reserved
for England by virtue of her intelligence
and Christianity to illumlne that oasis of
darkness, and her advance, expansion
and supremacy must be attended with
far-reaching effect to the exclusion of
neither creed nor color. Humanity of the
three continents must soonor or later feel
the beneflcent effects. Though late the
attempt. 1t Is not to England's discredit,
hut to those inimical to her expansion, and
their fear Of the fierce light Of Christian
ity that follow in the train Of her ad-
vance. The state Of affairs in the east IL
visibly presented in the presence of
Americas Red Cross society with its
noble representation, Miss Clara Barton,
and her associates in humanity. In the
Red Cross society's mission Of mercy,
civilization bids 1t God-speed.
+. Hartnoll.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
School Coutrolier Gibbons Seeking to
Rent . Suitable Place for school
Purposss-lioly Thursday Services.

No. II school is overcrowded and
Controller John Gibbons is casting
about for suitable building to be used
as an annex. This subject recalls the
fact that the Twentieth ward, particu-
larly the portion adjoining the Nine
teenth ward, is sadly in need of better
facilities. Mr.. Gibbons hopes tn secure
place in that section to accommodate
the young pupils, that they may not
find II SO incOnvenieDt in attending
school.
As the present facilities are insult
ficient the condition confronts the citi-
Zens that another school will have to be
built and Mr.. Gibbons effort to find a
building to relieve the crowded condi-
tiOn of No. II has set them talking on
the matter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
CARD FROM MIR. HARDER.
Editor of The Tribune.

Sir: Will you kindly allow me space In
your paper to correct an erroneous arti-
Gle appearing In your issue this morning.
l.. B. Powell & Co. were notified by me
number of days ago, in reply to notice
sent by them to me in December last
about that piano, that / would charge
storage from the first day of April II 1t
was not removed by that time. The firm
was ready to remove 1t the day before.
according to the statement of one of their
men. MIR. Puderbaugh became very abus-
i've without provocation. using language
worse than profane, as l have witnesses
to testify. When landlord is malciously
slandered for months, patience ceases to
be a virtue" and he will insist upon his
rights. Fl. Il. Harder.
Scranton, Pa, April 9, 1896.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
A THWARTED CRIME,
Curious Tale. tho Scene Of Which Is
Laid In India.

Laid In India.
From the London Globe.
An Indian up-country paper tells a
curious tale. A rich lady. with her two
children. both infants, was going, 1t is
said, In her own "ekka" from Ramnag gar
to place In the center of the Bar tract
The driver was a trustworthy servant
of the family and 1t was for this reason
that the lady had not dlvested herself
of the ornaments she usually wore. But
the sight of the Jewels was too much for
him, and at an exceptionally lonely
spot In that lonely country he suddenly
asked his mistress to hand him her
valuables. On her suspecting the real
design and hesitating, the mlsoreant
showed himself In his real colors, and
made her and her little ones who could
barely toddle about, get down. The
horrible thought that was working In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
Annie.

Dealer-A diary for SO? Perhaps this
new style will suit you.
Customer-Rather small isn't II? Wby
1t stops with Jan. 10!
Dealer-Yes, 1t is very compact-does
away with the unnecessary bulk of paper
that you find in the old fashioned diaries.
Truth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
SHORT PARAGRAPHS OF NEWS.

The funeral Of Mrs. w. F. Clifford
will be held at o'clock this afternoon
from her late home on Birch street.
Services will be at st. Peters cathe-
dral and interment will be made in
Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
The funeral of May. infant daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Graham, Of
Elm street, will be held at . o'clock
this afternoon. Interment in Hyde
Park cemetery.
Rev. f. L. Schmidt. the new pastor
of the Evangelical Church of Peace.
will Hfficiate at the services which will
be held this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
News Of the Suburbs.
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.

AVE- =" . &Noi E<c AMI iEiNs'oA><hAss'.
At the Hampton Street Methodist
church on April 3 the Junior league will
give a literary entertainment.
Fine Buck Wurst today at William
Trosters, 1il9 Jackson street.
The Tabernacle Congregational
church are preparing for the rendering
of a cantata to be given this month.
Sunrise services will be held on East
err morn at the First Welsh Baptist
church. under the direction of the
Young Peoples union. Miss Emily
Evans will preside. There will be spe-
cial singing by a party.
The Philharmonic society met and
rehearsed last evening.
Benjamin Phillips. of Bellevue street.
has received the contract for the sink
ing of a shaft at Port Dram. n. ].
II. j. 4. Logan preached in Beers
hall last evening.
Fine Buck Wurst today at William
Trostels, lll9 Jackson street.
ID. j. Mangan, of Price street. has
recovered from an illness.
Practical jokers had their innings
Wednesday. One of the most interest
ing cases was tried upon South Main
avenue business man. A particular
friend called and presented a petition
for the West Side hospital. He asked
the business man to sign. The request
was complied with and the scrawling
signature was dropped upon the paper.
In the afternoon the business man dis
covered that his bank account was
minus SIS. 1t was the old bunco trick.
The joker paid the money back only
after the explosion of number of cuss
words by the business man.
Fine Buck Wurst today at William
TrOsters, 11l9 Jackson street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
WEST SIDE EVENTS.


Robert Morris lodge of Ivorites last
night celebrated their victory in the
eisteddfod enterprise at the Frothing-
ham on March II. The eisteddfod COM
mittee reported that si0l had been
cleared at the big affair. This Is un-
precedented in the history of local els
teddfods. A resolution was introduced
by c. T.. Daniels and carried by an
unanimous vote of the lodge. 1t Is as
follows:
1.-THE eisteddfod committee of the
Robert Morris lodge, No. SO. Order of
American True IvOrites. wishes TO eN-
press its appreciation of the hearty CO.
operation given them in arranging the
eisteddfod held on March II. 1886. n
big task faced the committee when they
set out on their work, but the assist
ance so heartily given enabled the com
mittee to make the event one or the
most successful ever held in northeast
ern Pennsylvania. The committee de
sires to extend their thanks especially
to the following: Colonel Il. IL. Ripple,
Wade II. Finn, Joseph ID. Lloyd. Dr. j.
j. Roberts, the Scranton Truth Ihe
Scranton Republican and The Scranton
Tribune, who so generously donated
prizes for competitions. TO Hon. John
n. Williams. Hon. John ii. Fellows ana
Sheriff +. II. Clemens, vice presidents.
for contributions: to the presidents and
conductors of the day; TO Hon. H. NJ.
Edwards. Il. II. Pratt and Livy S. Rich
ard. literary adjtldicatOrs: to the Young
Mems Christian association for the use
Of their hall to hold preliminaries; to
Professor r. j. Davies for assistance
given in making the eiSteddfod sue
cess; to the -accOmpanist OF the day
Walter Davies; to Protheroe 4 Co., FOR
stage furnishings: to the music COM
Watkins Lewis Davies
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
Dunmore, April 9.
The l:nrtl,.

"Yes," said Miss Cashton, "Mr. Bllck.
ton proposed to me-
Indeed" said her dearest girl friend.
what was the reply?"
II told him he wanted the earth"
wasn't that-er--just little exag-
gerated?'
mo. My father owns lot of brick
yards, you know ."--Washington Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
FROM OVER THE SEA.

Hungarians had great big fight last
evening on West Lackawanna avenue
in a saloon kept by Joseph Polusky.
The trouble arose over love. In the old
country a man. Yuske by name, mar
ried a black-eyed damsel Of his own ma
tionality. Soon after marriage the
woman deserted and came to this coun-
try. Yuske resolved upon dire revenge.
He traced the woman to this city where
she resides or exists with a fellow
countryman. The Hungarian "Ostler
Joe" was quite mad when he saw the
couple last night in the saloon. He
wanted to fight; he got it and the heavy
end at that. The police arrived and the
fight stopped. Yuske went away but
soon returned and in his hand large
rock menaced the safety of the police.
He was locked up. A hearing will be
given this morning. Drunkenness. of
course, played its share in the broil
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

(Under this heading short letters Of in
terest will be published when accompa-
MED. for publication. by the writer's
name. The Tribune will not be held re-
sponsibls for opinions here eXpressed.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
VISITING THE CHURCHES

Streams of people visited the Catho-
lie churches on this side yesterday. At
st. Johns. st. Mary's German and st.
Mary's Polish churches the repositories
were models of floral beauty and adorn-
ment. Early masses We're celebrated
at each of the churches and after the
ceremonies the blessed sacrament was
carried from the tabernacle and placed
in the blessed Virgins altar. The peo-
pie made visits to these shrines and Of
fered up their prayers. Many who
came We're non-Catholics desiring to
view the beautiful manner i'm which the
repositories were arranged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03

When Baby was slck, We gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castorla.
When she had Children, she gave them CastorIa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
West Side Business Directory.

FLORIST-Cut flowers and funeral de-:
signs a speciality. Floral figures, useful
as gifts, at l0i South Main avenue. Har-
riet J. Davis. florist.
PHOTOGRAPHER-C Photos. $l.4o
per dozen. They are just lovely. Con-
vince yourself by calling at Starners
Photo Parlors. l0l and l0S South Main
avenue.
SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for
anything you have to sell. Furniture,
Stoves. Tools. etc. Call and see the
son street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
COMING ENTERTAINMENTS.

The entertainment and social this
evening at Sumner avenue church
promises to be successful affair. An
excellent programme will be rendered
by good talent. The competitions also
Is likely to be quite spirited. Miss Je-
NINA Jones will adjudicate on recita-
tions, Rev. ]. Griffith chairman, Mrs.
John l.. James organist. Exercises to
commence at eight o'clock sharp. The
admission is ten cents.
Judge Green, humorist, will enter
tain at the Plymouth Congregational
church on the evening of April IA.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
Hyde PARK
DUNMORE.

people call at the Mears building for
their flowers. G. r. Clark & Co.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
WILL PLAY INDOOR BASE BALL.

w TI1II IIEh I4Nf|NpDfk f'@Nf'fI I'EhI1f1'
Farr's rink has been fitted up by the
Athletic club of 80 in a splendid way.
Every convenience to athletic exercise
has been secured and Is now ready for
use at the rooms. Manager McDer-
mott, of the Scranton club, and the
ball players. practice at the rink daily
An indoor base ball game will be played
on the evening of April 8. between the
members OF the '96 Atriatic club and
those of the Scranton club: The club
nine Is as follows: James Logan, John
Lloyd. James Crossin, John McNulty.
Albert Joseph, John Richards, DOM
mick Gibbons, John Crossin and Thom-
as Thomas.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-04-03
SCHOOL ENTERTAINMENT.

There was held Wednesday in No. 3
school an entertainment by Miss Pen
mans pupils. Following are those who
took part and the programme which
was rendered.
Opening ong....................... School
IttCltatlOH Arthur w ydhu
Club swinging by four girls.
Francis KlauminZer. Katie Mirtz Lena
Scheuer. Hattie Linn.
Organ solo. Miss Lottie Convey
Either solo. o............. Master Willie Engel
Recitation. Miss Nellie Kelley
Song Observation-Disclosures. School
Dialogue, "Jennie's Novel;"
Members of School
Organ solo. go. Miss Frances klauminzer
Recitation. Miss Katie Mirtz
soOHS ............'.....
Recita tion.. Miss Frances KlauminZer
Either solo. Miss Lizzie Graf
Dialogue. Frog Hollow Lyceum,"
Members of Miss Penman's room
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-04

kansas CRY. March "A special &
y Star from Perry, o. T., says IA,
grand jury Of X county, besides roturn
ing indictments against county com
missioners. have now indicted Dan b
LAwhod, register OF deeds and Virgl
H. Brown. probate judge charging
them with mAlieasanoe In osiica ant
drunkenness
julie Henderson was fined tgs ana
given 90 days In Jail for violating che
local option law at Henrietta. Tex.
Jakg'Young. a rAttman, was drov ned
at Orange. Tex
Ex.Spesker Crisp viii bo a candidate
fer senator from Georgia.
The school Of pedagogy In the ssa,'
university as Austin. Tex. viii be abe,
ishod.
Seven women school teachers Of \,
Mans Lind have formed cattle CON
pany.
Miss Cody Elliott Of salisbury. Mo
attempted suicide with moEphina. shl
nav die.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-03-04
rractica, Road work

MrJames Leonard has finished
grading tha lame between the rail.
road crossing iu thc northern part
OF town aud tty Chatham Machine
factory The distance /, about
half a mile, and ,he road was ter.
riblc. The dil wa. from four to
five incht TO two and half feet
all the way. The dirt has been
thrown 60 the middle and bitches
cal on the sides j, ia now in
splendid condition. The work was
done by Mr. James Leonard and
cost altogether, 500. uccmp'oyed
three men md two ,empcrs aud
GOT through n 6 days. This is
what We call practical road work.
ing, and just the Kind wc need on
the streets OF Bryan The latter
ought 90 De graded aud the work
ought TO be begun at once. With
good street grading crossings aud
sidewalks, Bryan would De all
right.