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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

Now that the paving and sewer
bonds are nearly all paid off an ad-
vance in the price of city real estate
may be confidently anticipated The
general taxes and the special tax levies
made during the last nine years for
public improvements have been heavy
burden on property owners, especially
those in the districts directly benefit
ted, but those who have held on will
now be in a position to get their money
back
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21
THANKSGIVING TURKEY.
Various Means of Acquiring the
Necessary Bird.
OLD FASHIONED TURKEY SHOOT.

An Interesting and Picturesque Diversion
In the Rural Districts-Great Sport For
Amateur AEarlsrnen- Turkeys That Come
Hish-A Typical shoot.
The Thanksgiving turkey shoot is
sporting event which survives only in
remote rural districts. It never was a
feature Of the urban celebration Of the
holiday. and hardly one city bred man
out of a hundred would know what was
meant by the term.
The origin Of the turkey shoot dates
way back to the time Of our Puritan
forefathers, when wild turkeys could be
found in great abundance all over New
England. AS the newly created day of
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

the shore ice Captain Bufe had stationed
his assistant with the turkeys. The birds
were in crates and hobbed their heads
up through the Stats wonderingly. They
were as excited and nervous as If they
knew the fate in store for them.
The butt Of a saw log which had been
rolled out on the ice served as an execu-
toners block. Behind this the turkeys
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

Gen. Merritt recommends riding halls
for army posts like the ones at Forts
Riley and Leavenworth the two Kan
sas posts IStorm of Kisses from New
England and New York ethyl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

It is announced that stupendous
effort is to be made to convert New
York city to Christianity A better
field for evangelical work could scarce
ly be found Let India and China rest
awhile and turn the gospel artillery on
Gotham
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

The situation in the Hermit Islands
of the South Sea where there are no
men, makes the Leavenworth girls re-
jOice to think they are not alone in
their misery
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

The women of the Hermit Is
lands. who alone occupy it. swan
out to a passing vessel and pleaded and
begged for a man. Women it appears
are much alike the world over.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

1t has been suggested that the evang-
elists who are going to convert New
York viii find a rich field for the exer-
else of their efforts among the editorial
writer's OF the daily papers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

The Union club Of Cleveland in snub-
bling reporters probably thought the
campaign was over and there was no
longer any need of being nice to news
-.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21
For Railroad Tickets

To all points east or west-for SLEEPING
car reservations-for information as to
routes and rates. apply to
+. A. LEWIS
City Ticket AGENT.
Union Pacific System.
525 Kansas Ave.
Topeka Kansas.
or to J. @. FULTON.
Depot Agent
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

From the treatment given reporters
at Cleveland it would appear that ban
quets given to Mark Hanna are not the
kind which viii bear publicity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

If some of the politicians had known
beforehand that there was going to be
a surplus in Mr.. Hanna's fund, perhaps
he wouldn't now have it to bother him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

Mckinley can be thankful it was not
the Little Alabama Coon" he got for q
present Thursday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

w. K. Vanderbilt has just been
awarded $4,000 for the loss of his
yacht which viii keep the wolf from
his door a little while yet.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

Fifteen thousand glass workers who
are idle are diligently seeking the ad-
vance agent of prosperity.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

ID. F.. Scott of Topeka has secured the
contract for building the new Episcopal
Calvary mission at HiaWatha that H. H.
aadley has just completed plans Tor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

The Populists now seem to be dis
pleased because the legislature Is not
unanimous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

Mr.. vanderbnts contribution of s150.-
600 to the Republican campaign fund
may fetch him an enthusiastically.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

T2rvan,s hook it is said viii have a
biorranhv Of him in it written BY Mrs.
Bryan.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

1T has been at least "a hours since
Senator Butler delivered himself of a
manifesto. This long silence is porten-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

The heads of captain generals are now
quoted at $1,000 in Cuba, with the mar
zet strong and active.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

Eastern people travelling through Kan
sas on the trains viii please refrain
from breathing our air.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21
IO,025.

The circulation for each day OF the
first half year is given below.
The issues OF the TOPEKA DAILY
STATE JOURNAL for the six months.
viz. from the first day Of January. 1896.
90 the thirtieth day Of June, 1886. i'll
elusive. have been as follows
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

L9tals -----...--- -2Sz.3s5 2S4. $50 2S2. ST5
Sunday; no issue
The total number of copies printed in
the six months named above. 1857 SO
divided by 156. the number Of issues
shows the average to be 10 625- This 5e
a correct report OF the issues Of fha
TOPEKA DAILY STATE JOURNAL.
Cor the six months as stated.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

In attempting to convert New York
city the ministers win not find them
selves retarded by lack of raw mater
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-11-21

Leavenworth Nut, Horner Coal Co,
Tel. 301.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
CONTRACT LET TO
BERLIN IRON WORKS
That Firm viii Do Iron Work Cn Third
Story Of Court House.
THEIR BID WAS THE LOWEST, 10000
Contract Let Yesterday by County
CommissiOners..T Three Other Firms
Were After the Job and the Bids
Varied Only esOO..Contract for the
Stone Work Will Be Let Tue sday.

The county commissioners let the
contract yesterday afternoon for the
iron work on the third story of the
court house. Something worth notic-
ing is that the bids of the four COM
panies did not differ $1,000. The Berlin
Iron company, Of East Berlin. Conn,
got the contract for $4,000. The other
bidders and the amounts they wanted
are: The Carnegie Steel company, $780,
S75; the Pottsville Iron and Steel COM
pany, $40. 100; the Phoenix Bridge COM
pany. of Phoenixville, Pa, which built
the Linden street bridge, s2O,500.
According to the terms of the con-
tract the roof over the main court room
must be up by Sept l. under penalty
of SIS day thereafter, and the roof
must be on the court house not later
than Sept. 25. under penalty Of the
same forfeit. Next Tuesday the COM
missioners will let the contract for the
stone work, and as soon as practicable
thereafter the contractors will get to
work.
Several changes are decided upon In
the way Of offices. The room now oc-
cuped by the law library, petit and
grand juries, and District Attorney
John r. Jones' office will be taken up
with a superior court room. The IL
brary and petit jury rooms will form
the court room and the grand jury
room and district attorneys office will
be fitted up for the judges chambers.
The library will be transferred across
the corridor to the quarters now occu-
pied by County superintendent Taylor
and Court Stenographer Coston. Both
of these will have offices somewhere
else, but just where has not been decid-
ed upon by the commissioners. No. 2
court room will be enlarged by adding
to it the room now occupied by the
tipstaffs for sitting room.
Space on the third floor will be occu-
pied by quarters for the district attor-
ney, a grand jury room and petit jury
rooms. The rooms for juries to sit and
deliberate in will be apart from the
dormitories where they will sleep IL
they be detained over night unable to
agree.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
Attention. Xheelmen.

Every bicycle rider in Scranton and
vicinity, male or female, young or old,
who is friendly to the Republican
standard bearers Mckinley and Ho-
bart, is hereby invited to take part in
the grand ratification meeting and par
ade to be held Saturday evening, July
II. 1t is intended to make the bicycle
feature an important one in this par
ade. In order to do this it is necessary
that as many take part as possible.
There are in round numbers 5000 BIZ
cycle riders in this city, and in the
county at least 5000. Out of this num-
Der there should be no less than 1000
bicycles in line. We will form on WASH
ington avenue, Court House square.
Each rider is requested to report not
later than 7.30 with a stick about two
feet long secured to the handle bars,
upon each end Of which will be hung
a Japanese lantern. Lanterns will be
furnished by the committee, and dis
tributed after the line is formed. The
undersigned would like to hear from
clubs and wheelmen from up and down
the valley who intend joining in this
grand parade. Let us show the people
what the wheelmen can do, and also
give them some idea of how many
there are of US in this city and coun-
ty. Watch the papers for further in
formation. Hurrah for Mckinley and
Hobart.
d. B. Atherton.
Marshal Bicycle Division,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
POOR BOARD DOINGS.
Plans Adopted for au Electric Light ins
and Steam Heating Plant at
the Hillside Home.

During August work will probably be
started on the proposed electrical light
ing and steam heating plant at the Hill
side Home. Such was indicated by the
proceedings at yesterday afternoons
meeting of the poor board.
Architect Amsden was present with
plans for the structure which he esti-
mates viii cost about $4,000. 1t is to be
Of brick and will be one story and half
high with a large uncovered cellar or
basement. The plans were approved
and the architect instructed to prepare
Specifications and the home committee
to advertise for builders bids to be
submitted not later than July II. The
specifications will be finished Monday.
Next Friday evening, to which time
the meeting adjourned, bids will be re-
ceived for supplying the electric appara-
tus.
Yesterdays meeting granted the relief
asked by the usual number of applica-
tions. There We're no directors reports
Superintendent Beemer's report showed
there We're 112 male and 81 female in
mates at the Home,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
THEY ARE ALL GOING TODAY.
To Laurel Hill Park, to Witness the
CaledOnian Games.

The "skirr' of the pipes last night
told that at least some Of the contest
ants from abroad had arrived in the
city to compete for honors in the Gale
DOMAIN games which take place in
Laurel Hill Park today. This annual
athletic tournament IS always an inter-
esting event, but this year the pro-
gramme excels all former schedules in
its variety and extent.
Five hundred dollars will be given in
cash prizes. besides valuable trophies
for fancy drill exhibitions, etc. An H.
Illuminated balloon ascension with fire
works and parachute drop comes off in
the evening, while solo dancing compe-
titions exhibition dancing and Daisy
Dawson and other enjoyable features
will make the night session quite at
tractive as the sports during the day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
TODAY AT BRTVlNG PARK.
Bicycle Races and LOckhart's Ele.
plants the Attractions.

Everything is now in readiness for
the cycle races at the Scranton Driving
Park, this afternoon and this evening,
on which occasion the grounds will be
brilliantly lighted. All the speedy
riders are now in the city, and Lock-
hart's famous comedy elephants are
Quartered at the grounds.
Many exciting contests will be given
at the Park besides the exhibition of
the elephant bicycle riders, acrobats
and actors, positively the greatest act
of its kind ever seen in this country.
In addition to all the other attractions,
the management have added still
another, the famous Wilson's. late of
Sandow's Trocodero Vaudeville CON-
pany, two gentlemen and one lady on
the high wire: one of the greatest acts
Of its kind ever witnessed in this city.
In all, it Is a mamouth exhibition for
the small price of admission, 25 cents.
and deserves hearty patronage. Per-
feet car service has been arranged for.
The races called at $50 in the afternoon
and $50 in the evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
MAYOR BAILEY SILENT.
Wouldn't Discuss Board Of Health or
PatrOlmen Appointments.

Mayor Bailey is not going to take
any immediate action concerning the
board of hea!th's action in failing to
heed h.s letter requesting the board to
postpone its reorganization, which took
place Thursday.
To Tribune reporter Mayor Bailey
yesterday said he was going today to
the National Democratic convention at
Chicago and would be absent one week
and on his return would take final
consideration and action on the matter
The mayor also declined to say what
his action would be in relation to his
appointments of two patrolmen and
councils failure to confirm them
That matter, also, he said would receive
attention from him on his return from
Chicago.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
Republican League at Work.

The chairman Of the Republican
League of Pennsylvania, Major Everett
Warren, has issued circular to League
members throughout the state urging
them to organize during the summer
months and be in readiness for the fall
campaign. All clubs are expected to
have representation at the convention
of the National League at Milwaukee,
August 25-27. Republicans desiring in
formation upon the subject may receive
the same by communicating with Fred
w. Fleitz, corresponding secretary,
Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
Low Rates to Buffalo via. the Lehigh
Valley Railroad.

Acct. Natl Educational ASS. Meeting
at Buffalo, July 7th to 18th, the Lehigh
Valley r. r. Co. will place on sale spec
ial tickets at greatly reduced rates.
These tickets will be sold July 5th and
9Th, and good for return until July 15th
with extension of time until July 31st
by deposit of ticket with joint agent at
Buffalo. See nearest L. V. agent for
full particulars. sss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04

which are common to most high grade
machines.
For the present but one grade of
wheel will be manufactured-the high
est. Next year. in addition. a No. 9
grade wheel VIII be built. The sales
room of the company will be opened in
the Mears building on or about July IL.
when sample wheels will be exhibited.
The names chosen for the compahy's
wheels are 1.-The Black Diamond" and
THE Lackawanna."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
HER FATE did NOT DETER HIM.
John Van Horn, Of Carbondale, in
Business Like Maggie CONWAY.

Alderman l.. I. Bunnell, of Carbon
dale, committed John Van Horn, of the
same city, to Jail last night on the
charge Of corrupting girls under 16
years of age. The fate of Maggie Con-
way, who began a term of three years
in penitentiary yesterday for a sim
liar offense, did not act as a deterrent
upon him.
The two girls whom he is charged
with leading astray are Maud A. Bass
and EStella Cole.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04

Miss Hardenbergh announces special
course In music for the month of July
and August. The course will be es-
pecially adapted to teachers, and will
include Mason's system OF Technics,
Harmony and Musical Analysis. Studio
633 Madison avenue. ss
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
ID. & III. EMPLOYEES,

A Delaware and Hudson employers
Republican club will be organized Mon
day evening at o'clock at the Green
Ridge depot. All railroad employees Of
that company are invited to be present.
By order Of
GEORGE GEARY.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
THIRD LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT
CALL.

The Republican standing committee Of
the Third legislative district will meet
at the arbitration room. in the court
house. Scranton, Pa, on Tuesday, July Z,
at 2.so p. IN. John McCrindle.
Chairman.
]. W. Houser. Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
SCRANTON'S NEW INDUSTRY.
The Lackawanna Wheel Company Is
Manufacturing Bicycles.

The Lackawanna Wheel company, re-
Gently organized by well-known Scran-
ton people, has located its factory at
Nos. 1216-12lS North Washington ave-
nue., and commenced the manufacture
of bicycles Of the highest grade and
quality. Their wheels possess merits
which are found in no other wheels and
are protected by patents owned by the
company, besidas the best features
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
Globe Hotel.

Between the Academy Of Music and the
rockingham. Special rates made to the
500 per day. Bird & Flanaghan, Props,
20 Wyoming ave, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
Brook TrOt.

Lohmann. on Spruce street. will serve
you with Brook Trout-fresh from the
mountain StreamG -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
TWIN SHAFT RELIEF FUND.

The Tribune will publicly acknowl-
edge and promptly transmit to the
proper authorities in Pittston any sums
Of money which its readers may wish
to send in its care for the relief Of the
widows and orphans Of the victims Of
the Twin shaft disaster. The follow
ing subscriptions are authorized:
William Connell ............$500 90
Richard O'Brien ............ 100 90
George B. Jermyn ............. 80 90
Williams & McAnulty ........ 25 90
Total NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $3.50 %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
Thirteenth Ward Voters,

To the voters Of the Thirteenth ward.
All who are interested in the election
of Major Mckinley to the presidency,
are requested to meet at the Office Of
Alderman Bailey on Dickson avenue,
Monday evening, July 6, at o'clock
p. m.
:. Geo. Sanderson, jr.
c. 8. Seamans,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04

The annual excursion and picnic OF
the Penn Avenue Baptist Sunday
School will be July 2, at Lake Ariel.
Train leaves at $50. %
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
SECOND DIVISION.
THIRD DIVISION.

THIRD DIVISION.
Uniformed)
Gen. Ed. Z. Deans, marshal.
Aides-Dr. George l.. Hill, Sigmund
Brandt, 8. Y. Haupt.
Drum Corps.
Patriarchs Militant, Scranton, No. 4.
Visiting members.
Uniformed Rank, knights of Pythas
Scranton Division. No. GO.
Visiting members.
Knights Of the Mystic Chain, In uniform
St. Aloysius Society.
FOURTH DIVISION.
]. H. Hopkins, marshal.
Aides.
Citizens mounted. county and city officials
and citizens and their families
in carriages.
FIFTH DIVISION.
Uniformed)
Alexander Dunn. jr., marshal.
Aides.
Two bands and pipers.
Caledonians.
Lawrence Band.
knights Of Malta.
Knights of the Mystic Chain.
Division No. z. A. 0. H.. B. Of E., and
other A. o. II. Societies.
Victor Emanuel Society.
Slavonic Aid Society.
Red Men and Haymakers.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
Hotel Warwick,

Hotel Warwick.
Ocean end of South Carolina avenue
Atlantic City. N. j. Fine lawn and gooG
view OF the ocean.
Daniel Coleman. Prop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
BOARD OF TRADE FUND.

The following contributions were ad-
ded to the board Of trade fund yester-
doy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-07-04
FIRST DIVISION.

Frank Martin, marshal. and aids.
Bauer's Band
Lieut. Ezra 8. Griffin post, No. 139, G.. A. r.
Visiting posts, G. A. r.
Veterans in carriages.
Car Of Liberty.
Representing Goddess Of Liberty and the
Forty-five States.
Sons of Veterans. Camp No. 8.
Visiting Camps.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-29
OTHER RECIPES GIVEN.

Lobster a In, Newburg-Take the meat
from two gcDd-si2ed Holsters. Keep in
large pieces. cut the claw meat into three
ana the tail in:o six. Aost of the mixture
should He mad" before serving time. Rub
together OIC tt1!cspo- -nfGl OF butter and
level onr of iipur. Mesh the hard boiled
No!ks OF three eggs; d,i lttir by little,
while nlaShlu., 81 lIf cop ~ rood cream
strain into the chain ,.7i.h; add butter
ANA Hour, HAIR t"tfsJ,Giyl Of ak and
s;.ltspoonful OF wli,, pepper. This can
stand Ia IA cold place Tor su!n- ti.ne. When
ready to serve. stir unt.l hot. not boil
lag. add lOJste" Iud sitir very slowly un-
III hot again; add four tablcspoonfuls of
Madeira or sherry. Serve from dish at
once.
oysters II IL Chamberlain-Drain free
from all liquor fifty good fat oysters and
put them in the chaIllngdish. Put II
uuarter-pound of butter by the side. also
a nall cup of good cream. When seated
light the lamp and with "a long wooden
spoon stir carefully until boiling hot: add
butter cut into -four bits, the cream, ii
tablespoonful of salt and "A dash of cay.
enne. Make sure the oysters are cooked
then pun out the lamp and add two table,
SpoonlulS OF Madeira or sherry-tirSt al.
ways preferable. Serve ut once from
dish.
\ candy lecture will be given this
morning beginning at 10 O'Clock The
admission fee will be- 80 cents. as the
lecture is separate from the course
This afternoons subject will be entrees
and frying.