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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11

Stock taking time is
near at hand, and all our
energies are bent on clean
ing up stocks and getting
them in good shape before
we complete our semi
annual inventory.
AS an illustration of our
Bargain Giving System
all through the store from
now OH, we take
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
IIprnld,s Wcnthcr Forecast.

New York, June lin the middle states
clear, moderately cool weather with light
northwesterly winds, followed by slight
rise In temperature On Friday, fair,
warmer weather with light variable winds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
EXPENSIVE FISHING.
Two PO: Hunters Destroy n Thous.
mud Dollars Worth of PrOnerty.

Reading. Pa, June 10.-Two men ex-
ploded quantity of dynamite below
the Pcnstock or water tube of Mr.. Shul-
ers mill at Mantle for the purpose of
killing fish.
The explosion resulted in the blowing
up of the Penstock water wheel and the
gearings near by and causing $1,000
worth of damage. A lawsuit Is probable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
COMMITTEES FIRST SESSION.
Indian Territory Alone Fails to Re.
spOud to Roll Gail.

st. Louis, June 10.--The first session
Of the national committe lasted less than
an hour. Chairman Carter called the
members to order at 1915. Secretary
Manley called the roll and Indian terri
tory alone failed to respond.
Senator Gear was proxy for James 8
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
MR.. REEDS FRIENDS
ARE DISCOURAGED
Acknowledge That Mckinley Will Be
Nominated on First Ballot.
JOSEPH MANLEY'S STATEMENT
Under No Circumstances " III the Man
from Maine Accept the Nomination
for Vicc.presi National
Committees First SessiOn..Othcr
CCuycatiOn Notes.

ST. Louis, June 10.-The friends OF
Major Mckinley are in overwhelming
control of the Republican nat .onal COM
mittee. This much was demonstrated
at its meeting today, first in the adop-
tion by practically unanimous vote OF
Powell Claytons resolution to hear the
contest in committee of the whole in
stead of referring them to sub-com-
mittees appointed in accordance with
precedent by the national chairman.
and again in the votes on the numerous
contests from Alabama. With but a
single eXception-and this In case
where by different vote the commit
tee would have been compelled to re-
verse decision rendered half hour
ago-all the contestants of anti-McKin-
ley prOclivities We're routed. The first test
vote stood SS to and after this the
friends of Reed. Morton and Allison
made but a show of fight for the con-
testing delegates that favored their re-
spective principals. When the commit
teee took n recess at 6 O'Clock, Mr.. Man
ley. in a statement to the United Press,
practically abandoned the field so far
as concerned Mr. Reed, to the Ohio can
dictate and the supporters of the favor
ite sons of New York and Iowa. while
unwilling to go upon record in terms
as emphatic as those of the man from
Maine, admitted that the showing made
in the na ational committee was unex-
pected and practically settled the nomi-
nation for the head of the ticket
Intense interest was manifested In the
proceedings of the national committee
which, for the first time In its history,
admitted representatives of the press
associations to its deliberations, and the
corridors outside Of the committee
room, as we'll as the adjoining parlors,
We're thronged with delegates and
political visitors from abroad. When
the vote on seating the Mckinley dele
gates ct large from Alabama was an
nounced there was considerable enthu-
siasm and rush was made for the
other hotels. Within a few minutes the
news had been spread over the centre OF
the town.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-11
SELECTION MADE.

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not to the liking of the minority. 1t has
transp'red that the Mckinley contest
ing delegates VIII De seated IN the con-
ven,lon ana assist IN the temporary Or
garization. First possession will mean
a title In fee to the seats after the Gre
dentials comritt has reported and tbs
permanent organization Is effected.
The atmosphere about the various
state headquarters that was so strongly
ilnpregnated with silver yesterday ha:
undergone change. 1t Is not difficult
to annalyZe this transmutation of met
ais. Whereas the early arrivals were
from the western states and territories
where everything is silver-toned, th'
arrivals today are from the Atlantic
seaboard and the New England state!
where gold is sacred dogma OF faith
There was less OF silver and more o
goid IN the exchanges OF opinions to
day. primarily ana nnally all are Re
pcpiicans ana whlle delegates IRON
these sectlons widely dlfer on nnances
II is pelleNed from the deVeIopment'
To-Day that the earliest threats TO Dol
were oiank cartridges hred TO test TN
purpose OF the opposition.
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cohtnitteee oh piatiorii. Soiohel lsaa
Trumbo, or Salt Lake, mas the resolu
tion In charge and VIII advocate 1t
adoption by the committee.
The magnificent auditorium in whic]
tho Renuh,ican convention will be b.,,
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for the occasion ana crowd OF owe
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

It may seem strange 90 many that bi-
cycle that can be propelled up "a i0per cont
grade by the unaidcd effort of man should
require nearly one horsepower motor to
operate IL successfully, but this difference
In power is duo 70 tho fact that IL has been
assumed that the speed when running up
hills would be In the neighborhood of 10
miles per hour. 1t Is probable TINT very
few riders can run up ers.ccp grade faster
than five or six miles This difference in
speed would at onoo reduce tho power ro-
quired 70 propol tho wheel TO ono-half
horse, but as the weight carried would be
about GO pounds less there would be still
further reduction, 40 thnt the actual power
exortcd by rider In going mp 10 per
cent grade would be somewhere bctwccn
one-quarter and onc-third Of n horsepower.
"A man Of average strength can do ono-half
Of horsepower tor few minutes, hut tho
strongest men cannot Keep u up for any
length of timo While mary riders may bo
found who Gun run ur q steep grade goo or
BOO feet long, few, II any, could ascend the
same inclination for n distance Of one or
two miles without a rest.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

dont know the color, because they twin
klod 60
She wears fringe over her forehead In
. mild Princess Of Wales fashion. Her nose
IL Of medium size, with the width OF intel.
ligenoe between the eyes and well defined
brows set we'll apart.
Faint color comes and goes IN her checks,
and Mrs. Hobart herself declares she en-
Joys the best Of health. That is another
requisite for successful leader Of official
Washington.
She wears four or five rings set with
large white diamonds, sapphires, an opal
and several rubies She has collection of
fine Jewels, and her dresses are always ad-
mired by other women for their style and
material.
In every way Mrs. Hobart is the woman
for the place she will I'll II the Republic
ans rule In Washington. While she is ex-
tremcly good natured, on occasions when
it Is demanded she can display all the dig
nifty necessary. She Is full Of the essence
of tact and understands tho gentle science
of official precedence.
II Mrs. Hobart had to pass civil serv-
ice examination 10 achieye the position Of
leader of Washington society, she could get
100 per cent. In fact, in the full glory Of
evening dress under inspiring circum-
stances Mrs. Hobart is capable of a tri-
umph. New York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

Though God has veiled his purposs
From cur unseeing eyes,
He bids us Nope unceasing-
The weakling as the wise.
He makes the glowing future
To blossom from the now;
OF ills he coineth blessings,
Although we know not how.
And In the fiery furnace
OF sorrow and OF loss,
His alchemy divorces
True metal from the dross.
As who would sem the pleasure,
The verdant wales delights,
Must first, with steps untiring,
Ascend the mountain heights,
Mayhap to struggle onward,
With bruised and bleeding feet.
Ere half the weary journey
Before him be complete.
30 rises man, the pilgrim,
On lessons bought with pain
knd learns there is no losing
without a greater gain.
Frank Putnam in Chicago Times Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
LORD AsT0R OF WALDORF.
It May Sound ChimericaI, but IL Looks
Likely Just Now.

News from abroad Is to the effect that
Willie Wallio Astor is slowly but surely
gaining the confidence of the Tory High
Church party, with n prlvy councilorship
In view as n stepping stonc 10 the eventual
pceragc.
All this may sound chimerical, but IL Is
by no means impossible.
Money Is greater power In England
than In any other country in the world.
II is the policy Of the Tory government
10 bolster up the pcerage with the largest
fortunes il can influence.
In a very few years more London will
have forgotten where Willie wallie came
from.
Lord Astor Of Waldorf would make
very well sounding title.
by the time his oldest boy, now at Eton,
suocerds to tho title tho family win be rs
well established In England as the Spen-
GERS, the Cecils or the Churchills -Cholly
knickcrbockor In New York Recorder.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

Blood purifiers. though gradual. are radical
IN their effect. Ayers Sarsapariils 10
intended rs q medicine only and not q stiin
ulant. excitant, or beverage. I'm ediate
results may not always follow It's use: but
after reasonable time, permanent benefit is
certain to be realized.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

Always In season, hopkins Steamed
Hominy tHullen Corn). Elegant lunch
In milk. o. can l0c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

so said Dewit's Little Early Risers to
man who had taken them TO arouse mis-
sluggish liver.
Johnston's Pharmacy, 500 Westminster
street: Metzger's Pharmacy, $50 north
Main street; Alfreds' Pharmacy, sii Eddy
street.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
PARLOR OUTFITS.

With every Psrlor suits VA give 80 yAs.
Tapestry Carpet, 2 handsome Lace Car.
tains, Drspery Poles and Trimmiugs, 1
Psrlor Lamp, I large Rug, and I pisne
nnishsd Table. One for e6S, one for ts3.
and one for $3.50.
Torsnss ~ to 80 down, Si.25 70
$3.50 weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
SUMMER RESORTS.
NAUSAUKET HOUSE,

AT Nausanket Farm. onCowesett Bay. will be
opened July 4, lsss. This 10 one OF the finest
places In N. II. with all the luxuries Of farm ana
shore. Address JOSHUA vosE, Box Las. Apo
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
ALONG SHORE.

We are right in 1t on Summer Cottage
Goods. Rattan Chairs and Rockers q
and upwards. Newport Rattan Ceu0hss
IS and upwards. Our new Cottage PaRloe
Suite is just what you want. Consists ol
! Divsn, ! Arm Rocker, Lady's Rocker,
I Gents Arm Chair, and Small Chair.
The price 10 only s1o.
2 down and soc. weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
ADIRONDACKS,

Beautifully situated on the banks OF schroon
Lake; miles from Schroon Lake; good shade;
pure spring water; vegetables fresh from the
MY. jys-st
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
KITCHEN AND DINING (. ROOM
OUTFIT,
Over 2IA Articles, everything necessary
in the Kitchen and piaing Room, for se7.
81 down and si.25 weekly.
CHAMBER OUTFITS

Evory outfit consists of seven pisss
Chamber Set, Spring, 1 Mattress, 1 Dec
Grated Toilet Set, 2 Pillows, 2 Pillow
Cases, 2 Sheets, 1 pair Blankets, aad
Spread. One for s2s.59, one for $500, sAd
one for s3a0o
Terms, % to 80 down and 900
or 76c. weekly.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
DRAPERlES.

DRAPERIES.
Have you seen our new Drspsry Depart.
mentf We want you to inspect oul
beautiful line Of Brussels, ewiss, Irish
Point, Nottingham, and Muslin Curtains.
Also our handsome Chensilis. Tapestry,
and vsiours Portieres. Just 10 make 10
interesting, we sell you . pair Of hsnds
some nottingham Lacss, with ps,s snd
trimmings for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

FARMS in western Maine and N. H.; also good
trades in beach and mo ntain property, give idea
OF what you want j. ii. Joice. somersworth.
n H lyl0-6
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

FOR EXCHANGE OR OR SALE-Near
Washington Park, a new room cottage with
all improvements. Address No. Journal
Office jyll
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

HOUSE FOB SALE.-Corner North Lake and
Salisbury Streets, olneyvillei 2S ctcries. atene-
ments; in bod repair; one minutes walk from
Piainfeld street electric cars. Apply to i. w.
Brewster, East Greenwich, r. l. jyis-s
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

FOR sALE-Cheap; First.cias Pony Tray
l2 jerks ST., Central Falls. iylS g
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

Don't puzzle your brains trying to
think OF all the articles necessary to fur.
nish your house. We will do Il for you.
We viii sell you the complete out6t for
every room at bottom prices. saving yen
both TIME and MONEY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

FOR sALE-Two splendid cottage lots on
Warwick Neck. Apply to ID. Russell Brown.
nov2-tr
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14
ROWLAND HOUSE,

DIS Broadway, Saratoga springs, N. Y. First-
class In ali It's appointments. Terms moderate
J. Howland, proprietor lylo-6
SUMNER BOARD-Good healthy location,
among the beautiful pine groves OF Princess
Hill; nve minutes walk from the Harrington
depot: terms moderate. Address Mrs. III.
Guest, Harrington Center, II. j. jyil
THE CLIFF, North Conway. ". III. Open July
l. Terms, July aud August $500 TO Sio.Vo per
week. Address Box ~, N, Conway, N. Ii.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1896-07-14

TO LET ga Walnut street, East Provi-
dence, q very desirable lower tenement eight
rooms; all modern oouvenisnces; 10 minutes
from Market square by two lines Of electric
cars: rent SIS. Inquire Of II. j. Pickerseill,
East Providence. ii n
The Press., 1896-03-12
The Faust Legend.

Almost every renowned man of an- tiquity in the middle ages was believed to be attended by spiritus >familiaris, and not few were suspected of being in direct league with the devil. Proba bly the oldest legend of which the Faust legend is 8 continuous thread is that of Simon Magus, mentioned ill the history of the apostles.
 According to Justin, he was native of Clifton, a village ill Samaria. He was, no doubt, a man of great intellec- tual powers. He was the father of the school of the Gnostics. It is also report ed of him that he could make himself invisible, that he could pass through flames unharmed, could transpOse mat ter, make gold and exercise demons-in fact, he laid claim to all these powers and his name lived in the mouths of the people as a sort of Demiurg through many centuries until some other miracle working personality took his place at the popular fireside. Unusual accom- plishments, great eruditiOn, were at tributed to the supernatural influence, and the general disposition to supersti- tious assumption was strengthened on the one hand by dogmatic affirmation on the part of the church of the exist ence of personal satan, with his nu- merous household, and, on the other hand, by incorporating the magic arts among the practical sciences, of which astrology and alchemy occupied no mean part.
The Press., 1896-03-12
THE NEW IN SCIENCE.

The proper attitude of the thoughtful modern man is that of one holding that with science all things are possible. This is great age to live in for many reasons, one of the chief of which is the marvel Ous new inventions and discoveries which every year now is called upon to chrOn- icle, Here we are all gasping over the x rays, and there comes a report that Pro- lessor Rowland of Johns Hopkins has in- vented a "Mutiplex Printing Telegraph, ;" as he calls it. It transmits tplegrams written on H typewriter at the sending place and reproduced in type writing at the receiving place. And it is so devised that it can send half a dozen messages spontaneously, which, in duplex, makes a dozen messages on the same wire at the same time. One has to stop and think this over, before taking in it's wonderful ness. Professor Rowland has been in formed by the Washington patent author ities that nothing previous stands in the way of his invention, and it is announced that he has perfected the instrument so that successful res its are assuIed. In it's complete form it will be as handy as the now familiar telegraph apparatus.
 This looks then like another step for ward ill the application of scientific knowledge to the practical business life of the day. The telegraph and the tele- phone no more excite our wonder since custom stales the sense of the marvel but new developments, with electri city as their central principle, are sure to come and the wonders ahead are in all likeli. hood to the wonders already in view, as the great to the small.
 This constant proof that seeming mir acles are only undiscovered laws and pos. abilities of nature, breeds the very whole. some thought that all human knowledge is relative, not only to our fine senses but to our degree of mental evolution al given moment, so that the man who holds that nothing is true save what past experiences have taught and his senses tell him, is a dOgmatic and shallow indi. vidual, who will, if he keeps his eyes open, see his foolish theory overturned all the while, as these stimulating discov ies in the domain of science are made.- H0rtfOrd COur0nt.
The Press., 1896-03-12

"As a medicine it is a crown jewel.
 As a remedy believe it to be nequalled in efficacy.
 II have found health, strength, buoyancv, courage in lis use, which 1 began mere experiment.
 :" commend it and recommend it to every depressed man and wOman.
 Ut is a benefactiOn to the diseased and disOrdered, a charming solace to tired and nervous workers ill every field of useful en- deavOr.
 "I give permission to print this unqualified testimonial whenever and wherever desired: the sterling character of the pr0prietOrs and the superior merits of Dr. Greene's Nervura warrant and deserve all that 1 can say in its praise. HENRY ROBINSON.
 Dr. Grccncs Ncrvura blood and nerve remedy will surely cure you if you take it. It is not d patent medicine, but the prescription of one of tho most successful specialists in curing nervous and chronic diseases, Dr. Greene, of B West 14th St., New York City. The great reputation of Dr. Greene is guar antee that his medicine will cure, and the fact that he can be consulted by any one, at any time, free of charge, personally or by letter, gives absolute assurance of the beneficial ac- tiOn of this wonderful medicine,
The Press., 1896-03-12
THE GOVERNMENTS BIG DRY
 DOCK,

The big dry dock now in course of con- struction at the Brooklyn navy.yard will be, when completed, the largest and finest on this continent. It will be capable of holding any war vessel afioat. The work of construction was begun early in 1893, but when tine contract time had expired the dock was not half finished. Another firm undertook the work, and since then rapid progress has been made. An effort will be made to have the dock completed by July 4, and, bar accidents, it will be ready for use by that time
 It will cost the government ill the neighborhood of $1,OOO,OOO. From end to end the new dock is 72O feet long meas ured at the top, and 53O feet long meas ured on the bottom. It's top width is 151 feet and floor width 70 feet. The width at entrance is 1O8 feet, and the draught over the sill 29 feet at ordinary high-wa- ter mark.
 An enormous amount of labor and ma- terial has been required to construct the great dock. From 25O to 400 men have been constantly employed upon the work. Over 100000 cubic yards of earth and Sand had to be excavated and 12,OOC spruce piles, from 45 to 75 feet long, driv- en into the ground. The piles near the abutments, 800 in number, are of the best white oak, and are 50 feet in length. S~Dro n I.N~, oe D., and concrete have been used to line the floor underneath the bottom timbers. TC bolt the woodwork together 12O tons oi cast-iron, 15O tons of wrought-iron bolts and nearly 100 tons of screw-b bolts are re. quired. Besides the piling, $500, ,OOO feet of yellow pine and 1OO,O feet of white oak have been used.
 A vast amount of calculation is re- quired to plan work of this kind, which is all carried out from carefully prepared plans and specifications. The exact posi- tion of every bolt was mapped out before the first shovelful of earth was removed
 The new dock will be known officially as Brooklyn dock No. 3, there being two other docks in the navy-yard, Compared with some of the European docks, this one IS not particularly large, but it is large enough to accommodate any wal ship built or likely to be built for some years to come. At Plymouth dry dock in England there are II dry docks, all il row, built of stone, each one of which k as big as the new Brooklyn dock. Al the government docks are of timber ex cept Brooklyn dock No. 1.-N. y. TGmees
The Press., 1896-03-12
Man Overheard.

The presence of mind of a certain well known actor was always very re- markable, but was never put to so se- were test as on the following occasion: While acting the part of pirate chief he was being conveyed in vessel across the stage with his band of brigands on deck beside him.
 One of the supers, whose duty it was to work the waves under large sheets of gauge, was so unfortunate as to put his head through the gauge and to appear standing in the middle of the mimic sea before the full view of the audience.
 The actor on the vessel, without los ing his presence of mind, called out, "A man overheard !'' and the astonished super was hauled upon deck by the pi- rates amid the applause of the specta- tors, who imagined it was part of the play.-London Spectator.
The Press., 1896-03-12
An Easy Welsh Name.

Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgerchwyrnbwll- ogerchwyrnbwllllandisiliogogogoch is the first station ill Anglesea past the Menai bridge. Like all old place names, it is of descriptive character. The first part, Llanfairpw llgwyngyll, is probably the correct name of the place and means "St. Mary's white hazel pOol,' the church being dedicated to St. Mary and doubtless stood by pool shaded with white hazel. The latter portion seems to have been the addition of some Cambrian humorist. The Times commissioner in 1843 was mak- ing inquiries during the "Rebecca's s daughters riots, and on asking the name of this place received the entire length for answer, which, however, is good Welsh and equally descriptive, meaning livery near the raging whirl- pool by Llandisilio and the red, rocky islet of GoRo. ''-Bouchisr's Annual