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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
GEN. MULhOLLAND'S STORIES.
They Are Of War Times and Won
Hearty Applause ut the ShOreham.
From the Washington Post.

from the washington POSt.
Brimful of funny anecdotes that had
no chestnutty flavor was the speech Of
General st. Clair Mulholland at the
Second Corps banquet at the Shoreham
Friday night. The Irishman largely
preponderated In these anecdotes, OF
which couple of specimens from the
meory of a guest will be found below.
McCoOk's regiment was In front of
the enemy, and, expecting to make an
attack next morning. he mounted his
horse to ride down to the picket line
and examined the situation. With this
purpose In view he called on soldier
to accompany him, and the command
ing officer made q detail. McCook was
astonished when u little red-headed fell
low rode up to him and touched his cap,
ready for this srevice, for he was u
mere boy, weighing not more than
seventy five pounds and looking scarce
ly bigger than the Sharp's rifle he car
ried.
You going with me?" asked McCook.
The lad salulted the officer. DO you
know that 1t is very dangerous"'
Yes" your honor" said the youth.
Have you been under fire." inquired
the officer.
II have, your HONOR
DO you suppose you have the back
L
go?"
I'll thry, sir; that's why I'm stint, sir.
An II it's heavy firing an we get among
the bullets and we're kilt you won't be
in II half a mint before I come a.
tappin' at the window
The second story was located at the
hospital. One Of the chaplain's regiment
was very badly wounded and certain to
die. But the chaplain was tired-the
chaplairs We're often tired in the army,
you remember-and so he went to bed,
and he left special word with Sergeant
Joe that he was to be called II Barney
showed signs of immediate collapse.
When he arose in the morning he was
much surprised to hear that Barney
had died during the night. He up
braided the watcher with not having
reused him in time to administer the
last consultations to the dying soldier.
well, to tell the truth, yer hlghness, I
didn't want to disturb you, an you
couldn't hev done nothin' for him.
Nthin' could a-helped him. An when
he come to die Iyconsoled him myself"
I'm what way did you console him,
sergeant?', 80.
"Well, chaplain, I talked to him gen.
tie like, an her his hand an I said to
him, Barney. says I. Pm afraid you're
"T think 1 am says he.
".An' I expect you will 60 below,
saysI.
".I think I will says he.
"Well, Barney, my boy, says I, you
ought to be glad you've got some place
to go to."'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
THE LARGEST CIRCULATION.
1t Is Commanded by Monthly
Magazine Called Comfort.

w. T.. Curtis, in Chicago Record.
I met yesterday Mr.. Leonard, one Of
the managers Of the paper which claims
the largest circulation of any publica-
tion in the world, although had never
heard of ii before. 1t Is monthly,
printed in colors at Augusta, Me-, and
reached 1.250.000 circulate this spring,
which is distributed through every state
and territory of the union. The paper
Is called Comfort, and it was started
only nine years ago by w. II. Gannett
of Augusta. who, when he began to pre-
pare the copy for the first issue, he
never had the slightest experience eth
er as an editor or u publisher. No line
from his pen had ever appeared in print
until the first copy of Comfort came off
the press. He had failed as a farmer
and as a merchant, and thinking that
journalism was his sphere, he decided to
invest what money he had left in a pa
per for country people, and fixed the
subscription price at IS cents O year.
Every line In the first seven or eight
numbers he prepared himself, and he
did everything else connected with the
publication except setting the type and
running the presses which he could
not do because Of his ignorance of the
printers art, but he made hit and now
employs first -class contributors and has
business that II better than gold
mine. The paper always contains .
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27


majority Of cases deadens the feelings.
You may not think tobacco hurts you.
but how are you ever going to tell how
much better you would feel without II,
unless You follow the advice of Postmas-
ter Holbrook:
CURED 40 CASES OUT OF 50.
HolbroOk, New, June 13.
Gentlemen-The effect of No-To-Bac are
truly wonderful. l had used tobacco for
forty-three years, pound plug week, l
used two boxes of No-To-Bac and have
no desire for tobacco since. l gave two
boxes of No-To-Bac to a man named
West who had used tobacco for forty
seven years, and two boxes to Mr.. Whit
man, and neither of them have used to-
bacco since and they say they have no
desire for 1t. Over fifty that l know of
have used No-To-Bac through my infiu-
ence, and I only know of one case where
1t did not cure, and then it was the fault
of the patient.
/ was GA years old last week. I have
gained seventeen pounds in flesh since
quit the use Of tobacco, You can use this
letter, or any part of 1t, as you wish.
Yours respectfully,
G. r. HOLBROOK. i. NJ.
You say it is wonderful. Indeed. it IS.
No-To- Bac cured over 5000 cases just as
bad. You can be made well and strong by
No-To- Bac, Your own druggist guaran-
tees a cure. Get our booklet. Don't To-
bacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away"
written guarantee Of cure and free sam
pie, mailed for the asking. Address The
Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or New
York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
TWO EXTREMES IN SKELETONS
The Largest Is Over Eight Feet and
the Smallest Two Feet.

The largest and smallest skeletons Of
humans ever preserved are kept In the
museum of the Royal College Of Sur
geons. In Lincoln's Inn Fields, Lon
don. One Is 8 feet 4 inches In height
The other Is less than,2 feet
Charles Byrne, the famous Irish
giant, who was more generally known
as O'Brien. died in 1888, when he was
% years old. His capacity for liquor
was In keeping with his huge physical
proportions. SO keen was his anguish
over losing all his property-to wit. Il
1900 nOte-that he drank cask of ale
in one day. The day following he was
dead. a
Byrne had great dread of becom-
ing a dissecting room subject. He
made bargain with a fisherman be-
fore he died to take his body out into
the channel and throw 1t overheard.
Hunter, the English surgeon. learned
of this arrangement, and by paying
the fishermen $500 he prevailed upon
them to carry out their bargain to the
letter, but to attach a rope to the body
and drag 1t up again after it had been
immersed. The fishermen served two
masters and Hunter got the body.
The tiny skeleton Is that Of Caroline
Crachami, the Sicilian dwarf, who was
exhibited in Europe in the early part
of the century. The child did not
grow after birth, and before she
reached her teens she died
Her body, 1t Is said. was sold to q
British surgeon by her parents.
Beside the giants frame stands one
of the boots he wore when he died.
The skeleton of the dwarf can be
slipped into it as easily as pipe stem.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
AMATEUR BALL NOTES.

The Dashers defeated the Diamonds
Sunday.
The Luzerne Street Browns defeated a
team from Gammon's HILL
The Athletics defeated the West Side
Sliders by score Of 8 to 0 yesterday.
The Park Hill Stars Of last year have or.
ganized new team and will play any
team in the city under 13 years of age. The
players are: B. Thomas. second catcher;
NJ, ONeill, catcher: +. Clarke, pitcher;
Billie Langan, first baseman; f. NJ. Der,
mott. second baseman; A. Moses, third
baseman; Is. j. Norton, shortstop: NJ. Ear
ly. left fielder; r. Thomas, right fielder;
II. Morris. center fielder
The Achilles Base Ball team has re-
organized with the following players
Reese Lewis. catcher; Harry Davis, David
Williams, pitchers; Thomas Lloyd, Short
stop; Walter Delmer, first baseman; Tim
mie Jones, second baseman; John Jones'
third baseman; Morgan Morgans, left
fielder; Robert Owens, center nelder;
Michael Coggins, right fielder. Will play
any team under 10 years of age, The
Diamonds preferred.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
FLIRTING Is DANGEROUS.
In Sicily 1t Often Result $ in the Death
of the Man.

From the Queen.
In Sicily young men who are eligible
parties have to exercise extreme care
in their demeanor toward young uu-
married ladies' TO dance with them
SO often as to be remarked. to at
tempt to talk to the alone, Is, to use the
ingenius expression of an Italian friend
Of mine, to be expected to make you
their future-in-law. In the lower
classes a vendetta results If a man
pays attention to an unmarried girl
without marrying her. Vendattas are
quite prevalent still. I heard a charac-
teristic or rather amusing story about
one the other day. A gentleman's
coachman did his part in a vendetta
and was sent to prison for a term
there being no capital punishment in
Sicily. His master went to visit him
In prison, and asked If he could do any
thing for him. Yes. signor: II you
will pay half franc a day for me ]
can have better room and better food,
and a shave" He attached most i'm
portance to the shave. If a man sees
his brother being murdered not more
than anyone else in the crowd will he
do anything to bring the offender to
justice. He may not even interfere.
But he will take 1t upon himself as a
sacred duty to kill the murderer when
ever he has him ut his mercy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
A SUBSTITUTE FOR BLOOMERs.
They We're Neither Costly Nor Fash.
iOnabe, But He Thaught They
WOuld DO.

From the Chicago Post.
He was a mean mana very mean
man.
"You want n pair of bloomers?" he
said, irquiringly.
replied. "All the ladies in our bicycle
club intend to wear them this sum-
mer."
"Of course" he returned. "And you
very naturally want to'be in the swim,
as II We're"
II don't want to be the only one in
skirts when We turn out as a club"
she answered.
"Of course not"
But boomers" he suggested q min
uate later, ARE rather expensive, | sup
pose?"
Attractive ones are not to be had
for nothing" she admitted.
Attractive ones are not to be had at
all, he replied promptly. Then he
added hastily. But of course that's
the case"
Some Of them are attractive" she
protested.
We'll pass that question" he replied,
land come to the main point. You
think you ought to have a pair of
boomers but you don't know exactly
where they are coming from, as you
have already spent your regular al
lowance for clothes.'
That's It," she said. .f.
UNLESS l help you out you will have
to devise some scheme for getting them
for practically nothing" he went ON,
''or else go without"
II thought perhaps you might sug-
gest some way" she began hesitat-
ingly.
y cam" he interrupted. "ard ] will
I don't think much of such things, but
l will put my feelings to one side and
be generous"
"Oh, ] knew you would she cried.
Yes. I will be generous" he repeat
ed. You may have my old pajamas. "
Now wasn't he q cruel man?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
GREW WEALTHY ON SI.25A DAY,
Competence Amassed by Frugal La.
h.. bOrer from the Green Isle.

New Castle, Pa. May 26-Bernard Car
Vile has solved the problem of getting
rich on S1.25 per day. Thirty-three years
ago he arrived here from ireland without
cent, and today he is worth $50, OO0 Since
his arrival he has toiled necessarily in a
mill as laborer. He amassed his fortune
by strict economy and by investing his
savings in real estate.
Until last week he lived in the most fru-
gal manner. but. becoming i'll. his phys,-
clan pointed out the folly of a man 10
years old sacrificing his life to hoard
treasure. Carville has decided to quit
work, and tomorrow will leave for Iowa
to visit a sister and will travel in pal.
ace car. He will then go to New York,
whence he will sail for his native land
Carville's wife is dead, but he has one
son who will inherit his wealth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
SPRING SUITS \
'AND 0VERCOATS
| For Men, BOYS Gld Children

An elegant assortment at prices that
are very low considering the quality
makeup, ETC., is being shown at our
store. lfyou are thinking Of buying
a Spring Suit cal in and look at our
stock--it will do you good, and us
too, Of course. We are almost sure
you will buy-canuOt resist
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
A PERMANENT DEPARTMENT
BARGAIN SALE.

There are many useful articles prob.
ably just what you want. Amcng
stock as large as Ours there are
many odd pieces accommodating. In
future they 60 on the Bargain Table.
Among some of the articles are
White China Plates roc each, Decor.
ated Cups and Saucers, former price
SI.4o per set, present price e5c per
set; Bone Dishes, former price s.. 90
dozen, present price sL24 dozen;
Bowls, Egg Cups, Picture Frames
and many other useful goods.
Our line of open stock Dinner Ware
has been increased by the addition
Of several new patterns. Pick out
such pieces as you need.
Hotelkeepcrs will do we'll to look over
our line, as 1t is complete.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
AT MUSIC HALL TONIGHT.
First.Ciass Boxing Exhibition Is
Promised.

John Gilbride. OF the South Side,
called at the Tribune office last night
and wished to have 1t announced that
he Is willing to put the gloves on with
either Billy Vernon or Hayden at Music
hall tonight for three rounds.
Vernon and Hayden will give a Ground
exhibition, and those who claim to
know say that 1t will be worth wit
Messing. A programme has been ar
ranged that will furnish first class en-
tertainment. Harry Zeigler, of Phila-
delphia, will be on hand to display his
skill In light weight boxing and some
one will be secured to go in against him.
The first bout will he introduced at
8 O'Clock sharp. The exhibition has
been arranged for the purpose of CIV
Ing Hayden a chance to show his abiI-
ity. since his match with Champion
Judge has been Cancelled on account of
Mr.. Judges sprained ankle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
A Self.PrOclaimpdA ASS

A story Is told of a certain committee
meeting In which the proceedings COM
menced which noise. and gradually became
uproarions AT last one OF the disputants.
losing all control over his emotions, ex.
claimed
Sir. You are, ! think, the biggest ass
that ever had the misfortune to set eyes
upon"
'Order! Order!" said the chairman
gravely. You seem to forget that l am
In the room. m."-Household Words
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
WILKES.BARRE WINS ONE.
Victorious in the Game with the
Syracuse Stars Yesterday.

Syracuse. N. Y, May 26.-Free batting
by both teams and some good work in
the outfield made today's game with
Wilkes Barre pleasant to watch If 1t
did result in the downfall Of the Stars.
Whitehill was batted hard. but the Sy-
racuse team is short Of pitchers owing
to the illness of Willis and had no alter
native but to keep the Detroit man in
the box. He lost the game for Syra-
cuSe. Score:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
SCRANTON.

Earned runs-Rochester, Z; Scranton, 2.
First base by errors-Rochester, II. Left
on bases-Rochester, 9; Scranton, 9. First
base on balls-Off Mcfarland, 4; off John
Farland, 8; by Brown, 6. Two-base hits
Shannon (0, Beard (2), Mulvey, Dooley
CO, johnson, Boyd, Rafferty,. Stolen bases
-NIulvey, Dooley. MacFarland. Double
plays-.Beard TO Dooley; Boyd to Shannon;
BY Mcfarland, !. Wild pitch-McFar-
land, /. Passed balls-Boyd, Rafferty,.
Umpire-Stearns. Time-220.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

Cincinnati retained its place at the
head of the National league column
yesterday by defeating Washington.
Mercer was in the box for the Capital
city men and batted all over the lot
New York defeated Cleveland and
Philadelphia continued its heroic effort
to regain its former place by taking
game from Chicago. ...
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
MRS. II. G. BACON DEAD.
She Was Member of Scranton Typo.
graphical Union. ~--a

Mrs. II. G. Bacon, of 506 Lackawanna
avenue. died at 2.3O yesterday morning
She had been ailing for some time hut
was not seriously Ill until few days
ago. Her husband and a family of Ave
survive her. The latter are John
Charles. Tyrel. Ida, and Martha.
Mrs. Bacon was a member OF Scranton
typographical union. The funeral will
be held tomorrow afternoon at 3.3O
Services will be conducted at the Cos
pei Tabernacle church, Dunmore, and
interment will be made In Forest Hill
cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
Yesterdays Results.

Scranton was slaughtered at Roches.
ter yesterday. johnson was -batted
out of the box in the second inning and
the game throughout was featured by
very bad playing on the part OF the
club that represents this city.
Wilkes Barre increased its percent
age by defeating Syracuse. Spring
fold dafeatel RuffalO
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
WILKES-BARRE.

Earned runs-Syracuse. !; Wilkes-Barre.
8. First base on balls-On Keenan,. /.
Struck out--By keenan,, l. Two-base hit
Smith. Sacrifice hits-Delaney, Digeins,
Lezotte. Stolen bases-Eagan. Double
plays-Minahan to Carey; Eagan to Carey ;
Smith to Bonner to Earle. Umpire-Gan-
ney. Time-l.3O Attendance, 1000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27

Millions Of men
think they need
stimulants. because
their nerves are
Set on fire by tobac-
co. The persis-
tent abuse to which
the tobacco user
subjects his nerves
c a n n t possibly
fail to make weak
the strongest man.
Chewing and smok-
ing destroy man
hood and nerve
power. What you
call a habit is u
nervous disease.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
STATE LEAGUE.
York Club Transferred.

York. Pa, May 26.-The York Base Ball
club tonight passed into the hands of new
parties. George L. Baublitz will take the
team to Easton tomorrow and will fill Up
with new and better men as soon as possi-
BILE. They hope to much stronger team
in a few days
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
A Challenge.

Archibald, Pa, May e.
To the Scranton Tribune.
We, the Lilys, would like to play the
Consumers, of Scranton, on the Archibald
Blue Bells Of Providence any time or
place. Answer through The Tribune.
John j. Daugher. Manager;
William Gilldia
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
EASTERN LEAGUE
BASE BALL GAMES
Scranton Had an Important Part ID .
Very Poor Game at Rochester.
WILKES.BARRE WAS FORTUNATE

in Taking Game from
Syracuse by a Narrow Margin.
Where the Clubs Play Today.
Standing of Eastern and National
League Clubs. Base BAH
Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
BuffalO.SDriugtield.

Buffalo. n. Y, May 26-Springfield was
the first game Of the series today. but five
hits were made of Gannon's pitching, but
the horrible errors of the Bisons allowed
the visitors to clinch the game In the
eighth. Score:
s- R.H.E.
Buffalo ...............23 3OOOOOO0-5 8
Springfield ..........O1 O00020-6 .
Batteries-Gannon and Smith; Coughlin
and Coogan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
Observation-Disclosures.

Toronto. Ont, May 26.-The Providence
Moran was very wild. He was hit safely
sixteen times and thus. with Toronto's
ragged fielding, the visitors sent sixteen
men across the plate. Hodson kept the
hits well scattered. Score:
R.H.E Il.
Toronto ............1 OOO00111--4 s
Providence ......0S0a a20 . / OILS l6 |
Batteries-Moran and Casey; Hodson
and Dixon. ~ -.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
TOBACCO NERVES.
The Unavoidable Result of
the Continued Use of
Tobacco.

Is There Sure, Easy and Quick Way of OBJ
taiais- Vermanent Relief from the habitf
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
The New Lager.

Call for Casey & Kelly's extra fine
lager beer. Be sure that you get it.
The best Is none too good. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
Percentage Record.
'Today,s Eastern League Games.

Scranton at Rochester. .o
Wilkes-Barre at Syracuse.
Providence at Toronto.
Springfield at Buffalo.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-27
our HAT AND
FURNISHING GOODS Dept

Is rcplete with everything that is new
and stylish; all the latest styles and
cOl0rs. Call in and be convinced.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-29
HnSpITAL RAZAAR.

Beyond question the society event of
next week will be the Hospital supper
and bazaar at Arion Hall. The work
of the different committees IS in good
shape and everything indicates great
financial and social succes for the wo-
men who are the movers in this good
work. Not the least Of the attractions
will be The excellent supper and lunch
that VIII be served at most moderate
price. One feature of last years ba-
zaar which was most commendable,
will be trictly adhered TO on this occa-
sion. There will be no voting lottery
or chances" Of any kind, and no one
need fee, tina, they VII be importuned
to become purchasers of useless or un-
desirable merchandise. One Of the
very attractive features Will be the
odd Woman IN the Shoe" who with
all her numerous family will occupy a
prominent corner of the stage and
cater TO the wants of the tttle folks.
Attractive programmes of music and
readings have been prepared for each
evening. some of our best talent hay
ing consented 10 appear. The dates
are February Attn, 5th, 9Th and It'll.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-01-29
BENWOOD

Miss Annie Kendall has gone to FAR
mont. w. Va. to visit her parents.
The Rev. Dr.. Riker. of Fourth Street
NJ e. Church. of Wheeling. preached
at the revival being held in the NJ. q.
Church here, last night.
Mr.. e. H. Carver, the Wheeling pen
sion agent. was in the city on business
yesterday afternoon.
The case of Mrs. Nolan, keeper of a
boarding house and saloon, on the cor
ner of Sixth and Water streets. charged
with assault and battery by John Fab
rer came before the Mayor yesterday
afternoon. but was postponed until Sat
urdav. ON account of the absence OF one
of the principal witnesses. The case
is 2 rather complicated one, the man
claiming that the woman struck him,
while one of the witnesses atfirms that
he struck Fahrer himself while the two
were sparring.
Mr.. Al. Burr has returned from a
short visit to- Paw-Paw Ridge.
The new cOg-wheel at the Wheeling
Steel Works is working in very good
order.
The new Emergency hospital is be-
ing fitted up in very good style. The
bospital. when completed will con-
veniently give frst-class accommOda-
ton 10 at least twelve patients. The
institution will be a great acquisition
10 BenwOod and vicinity and is in the
hands Of very competent men. Mr..
Pickering. who is head nurse and has
the MANAGEMENT of the concern has had
a great deal of practical experience,
being connected at one time with one Of
the leading hospitals Of the country,
and thoroughly understands his bust
ness. Every effort viii be made to
make the institution a thorough success
in every way.
Messrs. Thomas SchOcnessy and Pat
Montague. OF Bellaire, are visiting some
of their old friends in this city.
tt is not yet known where the new
posJofice Will be situated, but it is Ger
tain that it will be removed from the
present location. Mr.. Barrett will take
charge the first of February.
1t seems that the local politicians are
losing some of their ardor in blowing
things up. The boys are of the opinion
they are using too much hot air and
carrying too much ice in their pockets
A new room has been added to the
NoIh BenwOod public school The
room was given TO Miss Halle Martin,
the former substitute in the school.