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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08

Messrs. John Frey, Archie Williams
and Eph Kepley attended the Leaven-
worth Leap Year party.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-01-08

packages Iowa Scotch or Iowa cats,
| 25c.
Arbuckle's or Lion coffee, per pack
age, 18c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

old fort was surrendered, belched forth
fire and scattered death. but to no avail.
as the enemy numbered several times as
much as the garrison.
AFTER the surrender of the fort some
of the members of Captain Slocomb's
command one night rolled the Lady SlO-
comb off the earthen embankment into
a lagoon. or slush hole. and buried il.
want the gun to fall into the hands of
and carried to Mobile. where it was pur-
chased by Henry Badger, a prominent
Confederate of that place, who had
served through the war and knew of
the experience of the Lady SlocOmb." :"
The gun was named after the wife of
CAPTAIN Cuthbert Slocomb, who went
out in 1862 in charge of the Fifth Bat
talon of the Washington Artillery. The
gun at the battle of Shiloh spat out its
first smoke and spread it's desolation
in the ranks OF the enemy. Through
all the memorable struggles of the Ar
my of the Tennessee 1t went, and every
where 1t gained well-deserved renOwn.
1t was prettily mounted. and was at
that time, as it probably is now, a
handsome gun.
Now the old relic is to be sold. The
estate of Henry Badger is being wound
up, and the gun. along with other rel
les of the COnfederacy is to fall into the
hands of others. Years ago several ef-
forts were made by the Washington
Artillery to buy the gun, and they will,
in all probability. be heard from at the
sale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
OF COURSE 1T WAS TERRIBLE.
But the Little Lady Saw Extenuating
Circums stances in the Daring Bet.

C1rCumStOnCeSl III tnc DuTlHx bcts
From the New York Journal.
"See by the papers," said Mrs. Lovey-
dovey. that some brute of man bet
his wife against brown-stone house
on the election"
80 understand" said Mr.. Lovey-
dovey.
We'll" exclaimed his wife, indig-
nantly, II think such things are simply
barbarous and ought to be put stop
to. The idea of a man cold-bloodedly
risking his own wife for brown-stone
house. 1t is perfectly awful. Suppos-
ing he had lost"
"But he didn't lose" replied Mr..
Loveydovey; "he won. And he got the
brown-stone house."
well, of course" answered the
young matron, somewhat more mildly,
that is very nice. But it would have
been terrible IL he had lost. Still, a
brown-stone house is lovely"
$50 it is. my dear. But not worth
the chances of losing nice little wife"
"Oh. no: Of course not" replied Mrs.
Loveydovey. hastily. But tell me. dear.
how Is the bet made?"
husband Sam Singleton owns the
brown-stone house opposite, don't hep
"Yes."
And I own your"
"Yes."
"Well, I put you up against the house.
II win l keep you and get the brown
stone house. If Sam Singleton wins he
keeps his house and gets you"
"Then," said Mrs. Loveydovey
wrinkling her pretty brow. II would &c
with the brown-stOne house, anyway
Naturally" returned her husband.
"Dearie!" said Mrs. LOveydovey, af-
ter a few minutes silence.
What is it?" asked Mr.. Loveydovey,
looking up.
Didn't" she asked shyly. didn't
Mr.. Singleton want to bet?"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
Farm and the Tariff.

Editor Of The Tribune
Strive were greatly pleased with your
editorial entitled "The Farmers and the
TARIFF in your issue of Nov. q, and we
most sincerely thank you for that article
In behalf of the farmers interests. Every
word was true and to the point. The
the press like those of the industries of
the cities. All newspapers are established
In cities and towns. and are not published
In the interests Of the farmers and rural
1t seems to us that the manufacturing
and other interests and occupations Of
the people of the cities, have a tendency
to want protection as far. as their own
interests are concerned. but want free
trade when they want to buy, especially
farm products, and If SO we will never
prosper as a nation under that policy II
fSrrsa out shod s be SesHe more city N fna
Both are dependent upon each other for
mutual prosperity.
In our opinion the Democratic party has
end tat Gf the
party has always been true friend of
the farmers, and In no way to blame for
the present depression in agriculture. l
believe many Republican farmers under
their present depressed condition voted
for Bryan, for the same reason that a
drowning man will catch at straw. We
believe If the incoming administration will
pass good tariff bill coupled with reci-
bilD. and give the farmers their first
share of protection 1t would greatly
strengthen and perhaps save the Republi-
can party In the future. We heard num-
Der of representative farmers say before
election that IL they knew they would get
no protection II Mckinley got elected
they would vote for Bryan.
One of the main products Of the farmers
Of the United States is hay. which needs
special protection for the reason that cleo
tricity and the bicycle have taken the
place Of the horse to a great extent and
also that the best lands for hay in North
America is owned by our next door neigh
Dor, Canada. who shipped us during the
last fiscal year over 500, coo tons In direct
competition with the farmers Of the
United States. and from where farm labor
is said to be 40 per cent. cheaper than with
US.
We hope and believe it would greatly
strengthen the Republican party II Prcsi-
dent Mckinley in just recognition to the
farmers will appoint ]. H. Brigham. of
Ohio, for secretary of agriculture. We be-
lieve the present Secretary Morton was es-
pecially selected by Cleveland because of
his (Niortons) hostility to the farmers.
They have been severely snubbed by that
official.
Westbrook Merring.
Nanlawood Dec Q
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
JOHN BROWNS LAST LETTER.
His Response Just Before His Death
to u Warm. II Hcartcd Friend.

Cincinnati, Dec. 3.-The Commercial
Tribune has received the following dis
patch from Hudson, Ohio:
Tora II. Case, of this city, has found
the following letter to himself from
Old John Brown, of Ossawatamie. the
last written before his death. and never
before published:
Charlestown, jefferson county, Va.
Dec. ., 1859.
My Dear Sir:-YOur most kind and cheer
ing letter of the Goth of November is re-
ceived. Such an outburst of warm heart
ed sympathy not only for myself, but also
for those who have helped, compels me
to steal a moment from those allowed me
in which to prepare for my last great
change to send you few words. Such
a feeling as you manifest makes you
shine lin my estimation) in the midst of
this wicked and perverse generation as
light in the world. and may you ever prove
yourself equal to the high estimate |
have placed upon You. Pure and unde-
filed religion before God and the Father
is, as ! understand it, and active mot Il
dormanD principle. l do not undertake
to direct any more i'm regard to my chill
dren. | leave that work entirely to their
excellent mother, from whom | have just
parted. l send you my salutaton. with
my own hand. Remember me to all your
and my dear friends. Your friend.
John Brown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
A FAMOUS GUN.
It Fired the Last Cannon Ball Used
in the War Of the Rebellion.

From the New Orleans Picayune.
The cannon which fired the last shot
In the last battle of the last war Is a
gun worth knowing something about.
Hence the sale of the eight-inch cOlum-
biad, Lady SlocOmb, which is adver-
tised in the Mobile Register, arouses the
interest of old soldiers and old soldiers
sons.
This last engagement" said an old
soldier recently. took place at Spanish
Fort. This engagement, of course, was
not regular battle, and Is not, per-
haps. recorded in history as such, but
1t was, nevertheless, fierce conflict
General Forrest had sent to Spanish
Fort during the last days of the war
a sufficient force of men to guard the
place, and among the number was the
Fifth battalion of the Washington Ar
tillery, Captain Cuthbert Slocomb in
command. The Lady Slocomb was
brought there and there fired it's last
shots when Wilson's raiders stOrmed
the place and took it. There the Lady
Slocomb, for few hours before the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
PERSONAL.

J. c. Kipp, of Pittston, was here yester-
day.
Mrs. F. L. Phillips has returned from
a visit to Dover, N. j.
Earl Douglass. of Allentown, Is regis
tered at the Hotel Jermyn.
Woodin Hanley of Berwick. was regis
tered at the Hotel Jermyn yesterday.
DR.. c. NJ. Sitterly, the veterinary sur
geon. Is seriously Ill Of appendicitis.
Mrs. X. f. Hyde, of California, Is a
guest at the home Of William NJ. Silkman.
Mrs. H. B. Ware left the city yesterday
for an extended visit with friends and
relatives at Buffalo.
Mrs. Chapman, who has been visiting
Mrs. h. II. Throop, returned to her home
in Morristown, N. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. c. 8. Ward. who have been
visiting the latter's parents. at Elmhurst,
returned to their home in New York city
yesterday.
Miss Gearhart, Of Monroe avenue. has
returned from a visit to Wells college, her
alma mater. She has as guests the Misses
Warner, of Goshen, Ind.
Miss Kraemer, superintendent, and Miss
C1aghorn, assistant superintendent at the
Lackawanna hospital, are visiting at Del
aware Water Gap and are registered at
the kittaning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

The last of the wonderful perform
ances of the Sages, hypnotists. will be
In the Academy of Music tonight and
tomorrow afternoon and night. There
nee; the admission prices for adults
will be 20 cents and for children 10
cents.
After an absence of several years
from Scranton. Hermann, the Great.
the wizard of the nineteenth century,
comes to the rockingham next Mon
day evening for single performance.
The field in which Hermann works is
one in which many performers have ap-
peared during the past twenty-five
years, but it is doubtful if he has an
equal. Not any of his rivals have CIV
en- such general satisfaction. and above
all, none of them approach him in the
neatness of execution. What Hermann
does Is with q finish that is Thoroughly
artistic, and this is particularly no
ticeable in acts of pure lagerdemain,
where stage machinery is not called
into requisition. In fact. the least
elaborate feats are the most difficult
to explain for the very reason that
they cannot be attributed to outside
agencies. Hermann will be assisted
by Adelaide Hermann I'm her famous
dance creation, L'Etoile de Mutt, La
Dance de Vesuvius. LIE Rayon du Soleil
and the Lily of the Orient. 1t is i'm
possible to describe the brilliant COM
bination Of color and motion that made
these dances the sensation of last sea-
son in New York. The result of their
production has been the discovery Of
q new art.
"MavOurneen," with Chauncey Olcott
as Terence O'Dwyer, will be the at
traction at the Frothingham on Thurs
day evening, Dec. TO- From all parts
Of the country come newspaper reports
that the sweet-voiced star and his
beautiful play are crowding the houses
wherever they appear, and Mr.. Olcott
is winning exceptionally high praise for
his clever portrayal of the romantic
Irish characters in "Mavourneen."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
SCRANTON'S POSTAL
SERVICE BETTERED
West Side aud North End Sections will
Be Benefited.
NEW SUB.STATiONS ARE PROMISED
They Will BE Opened January and
Will Only BE Used for Stamp Sales,
Letter Registering and Money Or.
der Busincss..Their Use Will Bc
BrOadencd Lntcr..PrOspects Of the
South Side and Dunn re.

Sub-stations of the Scranton post
office are to be established Jan | on the
West Side and in the North End. This
will be the only city in the state out
side Philadelphia and Pittsburg to have
those conveniences. The West side
station vi. be known as No. l and the
other as No. .
One clerk will re in charge Of each
station which will be used only for the
sale of stamps, the registry of letters
and the issuance and payment OF
money orders. The distribution of the
mails for the West Side and North
End sections will he from the general
post -office as at present. The Sub-Sta-
tions will not contain boxes.
FURTHER POSSIBILITIES.
If at the end of the year it is shown
that certain amount of business has
Leen transacted one or both of the sub
stations will be made "sub-post-Of-
flee station. In such cases boxes would
be established, letter carriers attached
and the places conducted on the same
plan as any isolated city post office,
excepting that the revenues will be ac-
credited to and it's affairs managed
from the general post-Otiice.
The salary of the Scranton postmas-
ter will be increased Jan. I. This will
enue and not to the establishment Of
the sub-statiOns.
The South Side might have been Civ
en- station but for the fact that 1t
was a part of the old Scranton since
long ago and was within the territory
of the old post office as was the now
central city. Postmaster Vandling. to
whose efforts, the new sub-stations will
be due, will seek to have one located
on the South Side before the end of the
year.
DUNMORE TOO.
An effort is being made to have the
DunmOre Dost-oiIice included in the
Scranton district. In that case there
would be sub post -oflice station-not
"sub-statiOn"-and Dunmore would
get the benefit of a carrier service.
Even now, some Dunmore residents,t the
edge of whose properties abut on the
city line, receive their mail from
Scranton carriers who without step
ping outside of the city limits are able
to deposit mail in private letter boxes
on Dunmore property.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
TO BATTLE CATTLE DISEASE,
The State Will BE Asked to Con.
tribute Funds.

Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 3.-The increase
of diseases among cattle and the in
sufficient means the state authorities
have for battling with the disease, have
resulted in a movement to have bill
introduced in the legislature asking
that "a large amount of money be set
apart for the coming year with which
to make systematic test Of all cattle
in the state and desroy such as are dis
eased. At the head of the movement
is DR.. Leonard J. Pearson, of Philadel-
phia, state veterinarian, and DIR. La
cock, of Allegheny City, assistant state
veterinarian.
No effort will be made to have the
money appropriated all at once. nut
the state will be divided into sections.
and one section inspected at time
In order that the disease will not be
brought back to an inspected section,
quarantine stations will be esta blished
where all cows brought into that Sec
ton will be held until tested.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
WE WANTTO SAY
CONRAD, Halter L;'t sfi !.
THE IDEAL AMERICAN TRIP
kODTHEDN CTEA McAlD cnMDANv

THE IDEAL AMERICAN TRIP
NORTHERN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
The Superby Appointed and Commvdous
steel Steamships,
NORTHWEST AND NORTHLAND,
American through and through.
leave Buffalo utsdavs and Fridays 9. 30 p. m.
for Cleveland, Detroit, Mackinac. The 500.
Duluth, and Western Points, passing all
places Of interest by daylight In connec tion
with
THE GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY,
II forms the most direct route and from ev.
cry point Of comparison, the most delightful
and comfortable one to Minneapolis, st. Paul,
Great Falls Helena, Eutte Spokane and Pa
cihc coast. The Orlv transcontinen.al inc
running the famous buffet, library, observa.
tiOn car.
New 81 hour train for Portland via Spokane.
HOTEL LAFAYETTE, Lake Minnetonlla.
10 miles from Mnneapolif, largest and NEST
beautiful resort in the west
tickets and any information OF any agent or
A. A. HEARD. General Passenger agent.
Buffalo. Ny.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
Fred 3. Godfrey's Purchase.

On petition Of Harriet F. Throop.
guardian Of Henry Throop, minor child
Of George s. Throop, deceased, court
yesterday directed a private sale of the
late Doctors property on Oakford
court, between Linden and Mulberry
street. to F. s. Godfrey, the considera-
tion being $500. Mr.. Godfrey will use
the place for the accommodation Of
the bus service run in connection with
the Jermyn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

Of paying for the banquet. Thomas
Flitcroft won the first prize. Eight
members were tied for tail end hon
ors.
It was one of the most enjoyable
members-events the club has held and
1t was voted that it should be re-
peated frequently during the winter.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
San FranciscO's had Name.

Syracuse, N. Y. Dec. 3.-Tommy Ryan.
champion welterweight Of the world.
matched to fight young Corbett' (Green)
in San Francisco. says that he will de-
cline the contest. The reason for his re-
fusal is the treatment which Fitzsimmoiis
received in his fight with ShA rkey. Ryan
is willing to meet Young Corbett In any
other city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
Wyoming Seminary.

College preparatory work. Thorough
drill in English, Music. Art and Elocu-
tion specialties. Business College or
ganized on actual business principles.
First class boarding department. Win
ter terms opens Dec. 8th. For cata-
logue address Rev. L. L. SDrague, D..
D., President, Kingston, Penn. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

was promptly accepted. The goods
were delivered at once from the ho-
tel. They 90 on saletoday. Only
one piece of kind, but over six
hundred kinds. Six hundred pieces
of japanese China yours while they
last for half their worth. A hint:
The first days assortment will
dwindle. Come, see if there's any
thing in the lot you want.
Opal Superstitious sway is
Rit1ps broken. The ignorance
of ages kept these beau
tiful stones in the background as
long as possible. This year every
thing is opals. Opal rings are the
newest and incest shown by the
makers this fall. We've bought
heavy, showing hundred opal
rings in stock today. And the
prices. The cash buying, cut profit
system in vogue here has attended
to them. Allare fine Hungarian
stones full of fire. Prices such as
these:
a-Stone Opal Rings, sr.oo
3-Stone Opal Rings, z.25.
.5-StOne Opal Rings. 500.
All set in solid gold mounting with
cant come OUT settings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
CHOIR WILL 60 WEST.
Haydn Evans Hasn't Abandoned His
TranscOntincutal Trip.

Haydn Evans has not abandoned the
idea of taking a male chorus from this
city and vicinity across the continent
on a concert tour, as many might have
supposed from the fact that nothing
has been heard of the scheme since the
turbulency of the election caused its
postpOnement.
Mr.. Evans stated yesterday to a Tri-
bune reporter that the arrangements
for the trip are about complete and
that in all probability a start will be
made soon after the holidays, or at all
events in the early spring.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
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-
sponsible for opinions here expressed.l
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

Youngs' meat market and a number of
other stores.
1t is still burning. The town Is with
out fire protection and aid has been
asked for from Greensburg and La
trobe.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
PLAYED EUCnRE AND ATE.
Ate Not a Game..It Was Last Night q
Predicate.

The Rowing association banqueted
last night at the expense Of eight of its
members who are not we'll uo in the
art Of playing euchre. The banquet
was preceded by a progressive euchre
party. The first prize was the right
to preside at the banquet. ~
The "booby" prize was the privilege
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

S8.0O-Well, there a few sets lett
and what there's 90 today for s7.o
One hundred and twelve pieces.
Fancy A lucky bit of buying
China in fancy china comes
in the nick of time for
Christmas wanters. A. A. Van
tine & Co., 877 and S70 Broadway,
N. Y, are the largest importers of
Japanese goods in the world. On
Thursday their travelling salesman
wound up the years business as
far as wholesaling was concerned.
Scranton was his last sop on his
homeward way. His proposal that
we buy his samples at half price
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
FIRE AT LlGONIER.
Several Buildings Burned and the
Town Still in Flames.

Ligonier, Pa, Dec. 3.-Fire started
late tonight in c. NJ. Clifford's store
in the Vennear block and spread to
Markers dry goods store, the Echo Of
flee, Mrs. Markers millinery store,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

THE WHOLE STORY of the won-
derful cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla is
soon told. 1t makes the blood rich,
pure and nourishing. 1t cures scofula.
catarrh. rheumatism.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

HOODS PILLS act harmoniously
with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Cure all liv-
er ills. rs cents. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

Saturday night sees
the ending of Scran-
tons most famous
As a fitting finish
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
Very Stylish.

We are giving special bargains In
Ladies' Coats of fine quality. Now IL
the time to buy a stylish Coat cheap.
- MEARS & HAGEN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

Choice cut flowers and flower de-
signs at Palmer & McDonalds, 544
Spruce. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
CrOckery
Sale

crockeIy sale.
to the success
full selling we
offer today the
greatest bar
gain of the
week. Perhaps
you remember
we advertised a
SI2.oo set for
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

Tea Though the assortment is
Sets smaller than at the Begin
Ming of the week. still
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
LOCKERS WELCOME,

There's glado-seeyou air about the store and clerks
that makes you feel at home Even if you're ony
looking here you'll find hearty welcome Choosing is
and peasanest Stocks complete assort-
mens better, and we've time o show you round
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

iiIhS
there's good
picking for
the thought
full buyer.
The range of
price is wider
here than
anywhere in
town. Prices
are at low
tide today.
SO much SO
that you can
- N ii:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04

get 5O-p1eCt tea SCI as low rs S2.25
Toilet Rolls or pads. Antisep-
PaDer tic toilet paper. Load
up enough to last you.
500 rolls 90 on sale today.
Rolls for Ioc.
For The new musical instru-
the ment-the mandOlinette.
Rov Made in this country. Tuned
Ivy and played like a mandolin.
Made to sell for SI.5o. Our price,
SI.OO.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-12-04
81 fPE(;|AL

These Suits are heavy
weight, nice mixtures, and
formerly sold for 800, $500
and $1,000.