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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-15
THE CHANUTE AIRsHIP.,

engineers, LOT tne pest monograph on the
kite giving full theory of its mechanics
and stability, with quantitive computa-
lions appended.
Other and moro important prizes will DO
bestowed upon successful inventors of
aernautical machines.
Professor Octave Chnnute, who is one Of
the leading spirits Of the enterprise, will
probably furnish one of the most interest
Ing exhibits to be seen ut the convention.
For many years he has been employed in
constructing an airship, and his invention
Is now about perfected.
Airship Is the proper name for Professor
Chanute's machine. When in operation, 1t
looks very much like ship under full sail
The frame, which supports a man, is of
willow and spruce, shaped in general
way like u canoe, save that there Is
creator curvature OF deck plane and keel.
This frame is light, though rigid to de-
gree, and sufficiently strong to support
man above the average weight
Six pairs Of wings extend from the
frame. The ribs for these are Of willow,
covered with n light silk saturated in a
preparation of gun cotton sufficiently
strong to prevent penetration by either
water or mir. Each wing Is curved on n
parabola Of one twelfth of its width Of two
feet and each is feet long, thus furnish
Ing surface of something over Is feet
square The outside ends of the wings are
connected with a width of prepared silk,
acting as keel to the airship
The most important feature is an auto
matic regulator, which keeps the wings
at an angle with the plane of air current
through which the machine Is carried, and
is SO arranged that the direction of the
current has no effect.
Another disti IN GIlis had sciep tiSt 20 ho will
attend the convention Is Professor S. z.
Langley of the Smithsonian institution at
Washington, who has himself invented o
machine that has demonstrated its utility
In several partially successful trials.
Professor LaDgley's airship will attract
much attention at Boston.
Professor Langley has discovered at
Washington q youth of 10 who Is some-
thing of prodigy. Royce Nokes is the
boys name, and he has invented IN airship
which Professor Langley says is built on
correct principles. AS the first model, q
smsll one, was able to lift weight Of
eight pounds, young Nokes is confident
: that no can make O machine to carry any
number OF passengers. If the boy inventor
takes his model to Boston, he will probably
Z BIZ one OF the heroes of the convention.
The Boston Aeronautical society has
done much to encourage the men who are
erdcavoring to solve the problems of navi-
eating among the clouds, and 1t was due
to Its influence that Senator Lodge of Mas
: sIohusetts introduced bill at the last SEES
sion OF congress to encourage experiments
with airships The bill directed the secre-
4 tary OF the treasury to pay the sum Of
: iSlOo GOO TO any person from whatever part
cl tho world who shall at any time prior
@ Jan. !, 1901, construct an apparatus
sass zill ON verified report of q calazaia-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-15
Norfolk College for Young Ladies.

Next session begins SEPTEMBER 80,
1886. The courses of study are thorough
and practical, including English. Mathe-
Music. Elocution; all taught by competent
instructors Primary and intermediate
college grades.
Charges as low as can be afforded for,
the advantages given. Catalogues may
be had at book stores or ut the college.
iy22W. .sutoOcl
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-15
BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTING BRIDGE
OVER SMITHS CREEK.
Board of s. S. and ID. com orise

Board of S. S. and ID. Commissioners
Bids will be open ut this ottire is sf 9
o,Siock p, mr.. on the 3lst day Of August
iSSG, Tor furnishing and constructing the
on the CRANKY Street Bridge, over Smiths
Si@ek; Plans and specifications can be
seen az the Office Of the city engineer.
lied with each bid as u guarantee of
E ,,. faith. Bond with satisfactory secur-
Tho right to reject any or all bids Is
Signed w H WALES cbotr,o
aul3-lw 'i A'iaii'
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-15
A UNIQUE CANDIDATE.
Mr. Norris VIII Mako Hit In Congress
If He Gets Thore.

II William d. Norris Of tho Sixth CON-
gressional district Of Kentucky ever guts
to congress, his striking individuality will
mako him marked figure among the COM
monplacc politicians of the capital In tho
first place, he looks more like an old timo
seaman than statesman. He wears n
largo white helmet, like those used in
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-15
Had Proved His Capacity.

Have you any doubt as to my ability to
support your daughter" asked the impe-
cunious lover
"Nota doubt, young man, not doubt, :"
was the discouraging answer 81 know to
dead, certainty. "--Dstroit Eres Press.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-15
NEWPORT NEWS MILITARY ACADEMY.
CLASSICAL, SCIENTIFIC, ENGLISH
AND NUMERICAL COURSES.

Cadets from seven States last year Car
peted and papered rooms; lighted by cleo
tricity: baths: hot ana cold water: thor
ough instruction Third session opens
September 9Th, 1886
L. w. HUFFMAN. Principal
1yl2-s.w,t Newport News, Va.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-15
THE OLD SWEET SPRINGS,
Monroe County, West Va.
OPEN TO VISITORS JUNE LIST, 1898

Located in most beautiful anu pic
turesque country, with climate the
most delightful III America, free from
malaria and pleasant in the warmest
weather. It's waters ana baths are
notwithstanding, powerfully tonic, diu-
retc, mildly, cathartic and Alternative
me hotel and buildings are principally
brick, the main building 100 feet in length
ana has one of the handsomest dining
rooms III the, state Sanitary condition
The management this season will main
tain and perfect it's reputation as a
health ana pleasure resort Descriptive
pamphlets and rates furnished on applica-
ton.
A. E. WHITE, Proprietor.
my2i-su-tf
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
NORTH END.

The Misses Annette Davis. Cora Grif-
fin and Cecil Davis have returned home
after q visit with friends in Binghant0n
Leland Jones. OF Wayne avenue. mas
returned after a short visit with relatives
In Olyphant.
Conner James Is improving rapidly al
his home on Warren street. from burns
received in the engine room OF the Won
Storch shaft.
James Davis. of Cayuga street. who
had his leg painfully injured at the Cayu-
ga mine on Saturday, is improving under
the care of DIR. w. d. Donne.
Mrs. Celia Davis is i'll at the home OF
her sister Mrs. Thomas, on Wayne ave-
nue..
Miss Wilhelmina Griffin was rendered
a surprise party last evening at her home,
on William street. by a number OF her
young friends. An enjoyable time was
spent in playing games and other pas
times. At a reasonable hour the young
folks departed for their homes. Those
who were present were: The Misses Ped.
rick Lillian and Annie Morris: Pearl
Henry. Isabella Robinson. Margaret
Thomas. Lena Elsby. Blodwin Richards,
Viola williams and Margaret Marshalls,
and Frank Carwsrdine, David Games.
Ray Robinson, Walter Hughes, Rufus
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.

There will he Democrats, brass bands.
and torchlights in plenty on the south
Side this evening In honor OF the vicdoTy
last Tuesday. The lineup OF the parade
will be at Matters hall. on Alder street,
from whence the prOce sSfon Will move
The principal streets will be traversed,
and the successful candidates and the IA
vored ones will ride in carriages
After a long siege OF illness OF innam-
ma,ory rheumatism, Peter Judge. OF Nil
nooka was yesterday discharged from the
Iackawanna hospital in q greatly re-
cuperated condition. He was a strong
Young man six or eight months ago. but
was attacked with this ailment and Tor
a time his life was in danger
Councilman Robert RO Obinson Is indls-
posed at his home. ON Cedar avenue.
Through an inadvertent error Fred Phll-
lips of the Eleventh ward. who Is can,
ddate for common councfl 70 succeeu
Robert Robinson, was advertised as He-
publican. He is O Democrat and William
Fl, Walter, another aspira mt for the same
honor Is also a Democrat. Peter Neuls.
of Cedar avenue. is the choice or the ite-
publicans and stands a good show OF eiec-
tion.
Martin Cusick. of Cherry street, is suf-
fertng from being severely bruised while
ad work In the South Steel mill.
Columbus council. Young Mems lnsti-
tute held "a regular meetang last evening
and added two more to the rapidly-in-
creasing roll of membership.
Dr. j. A. Manley's mother Is dead at
her late home in Dunmore:
A number of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il. r. Moore, of Slocum street, assem-
bled Saturday night to celebrate the thir.
ty-iifth anniversary of the birthday OF
Mrs. Moore.
Patrick Judge, of Stone avenue. was
painfully hurt on the head at the south
Steel mill Sunday He sustained a deep
cash from a blow Of an iron bar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES.

The will Of John ]. Long. late of Scran-
ton. WAS Yesterday admitted to probate
by Deputy Register Of Wills James n.
Hopkins and letters testamentary were
granted to George Long.
Gilmore d Duffy. by Attorney N. +.
Mcdonald, brought an ejectment suit yes
terday against Thomas Lynott. OF the
Third ward, Scranton, for q lot OF land
in the above ward on the Arlington Plank
road.
The petition Of Evan Trehorne. of this
city, who Is tfesifous OF adopting Ruth
Davies, . years and 2 months old, minor
child Of Thomas NJ. and Lydia Davies.
was yesterday filed In Phothonotary Pry-
or's office.
The BOND of Henry Greenwood. delin-
quent school tax collector for the Thir
teenth ward, was yesterday entered as a
pryor IL, the sum Of sl,SsON with Christ
Beavers and F. h. Carey as sureties.
Select Couneilman-eltct John J., Kear-
ney has been chosen treasurer OF the High
Works Young Mems Beneficial society
and his bond In the sum OF Sl5OO with him.
filed as a Judgment yesterday in the Of
flee Of PTothOnotary Pryor.
Clerk Of the Courts John H. Thomas
issued marriage licenses yesterday to ia
cob Walk and Emma Zeiger, Scranton;
David 8. RubinO and Sarah Baltimore.
Scranton; Samuel l.. Bunnell. Carbondale,
and Grace L. Gupsauls, Waymant: Ed
ward p. Evans and Nellie Hughes, Scran-
ton.
The sale Of the personal property Of A..
b. Williams on the $1,000 execution en-
tered up by Attorney ". ". Weston, rus
tee for the Traders National bank. was
advertised for yesterday. but on applica-
torney W. s. Diehl. the sale was contin-
ued until Tuesday, March 8, at 9 p. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
DUNMORE.

Mrs. Brown is dangerously Ill at her
home. on Shoemaker avenue.
Miss Minnie Bingham spsnt Sunday
% ss:a sa cSnnt as aawlsy II
and vocal and instrumental music will be
given under the auspices Of the Ladies'
Aid society In the parlors OF the Prcsby-
teriaI church tSnight: commencing at s
been made and pleasant evening is prom
ised all who attend.
Abram Shaffer has removed his family
from their former residence on Dudley
The Ladies' Aid society Of the Method
ist church will meet at the home Of Mrs.
W. F. Burley, ON Webster avenue, We'd
nesday afternoon.
Charles Potter was the guest of friends
Boyle's hall was crowded Saturday night
to witness the presentation Of THE Con-
federate Spy" as rendered by members
Of the Loyal Legion The parts were all all
pleased and the Legion will realise quite a
handsome sum from, their efforts.
Victor Beemer and family spent Sunday
at his home, in Mill CITY:
fire department took place at the borough
building las. eveuing from 7.9o to 3 O'clock
A large vote was polled and the present
Incumbent, Victor BuIschel, was re-
ns ss i.'S Wssns 'Ss Was sIs Il. oppo
nent.
e. l.. Washer lost valuable horse yes
terday
odd Fellows hall was flllad last night
when tho ladies' auxiliary OF the KNIGHTS
of the Golden Eagle from Duryea were
present to form a branch in &his place. A
large number were enlisted AZ members
after which refreshments were servd.
Tn Rev. w. +. Gibbons. of Maltby. this
state, preached morning and evening at
the Presbyterian church Sunday. and his
discouTSes on both occasions were much
enjoyed by the many present. The pres
ence OF Mr.. Gibbons awakened a keep
interest In those Of the church. as all are
anxious to scure q pastor for the vacant
pulpit. Mr.. Gibbons was prevailed upon
to occupy the pulpit for the day and he
kindly consented and his efforts won de-
served erromium. from the compensation.
who had heard Of him 40 = mon OF deep
thought and learnAE. In his tAlk os rs
pleasant and commands ready attention.
and in his every move and gesture there
is portrayed deep conviction Of his heing
in touch and sympathy with the religious
work in hand
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
FORE ST CITY.

J. L. Sherwood. OF Starucca, Wayne
county, was a visitor In town yester-
day.
The Ancient Order of Hibernians of
Vandling are making preparations for
grand ball to be held Monday even
ing. April 6.
Ord Sands, of Peckville. was a vis-
itOr among his Forest City friends yes
terday.
Many Of the farmers from Wayne and
Susquehanna counties who came to
Forest City yesterday for coal were
surprised to find our sleighing almost
gone. They were fresh from tunneling
among arctic snOwdrifts, and wnen
struck the tropical vale Of the Lacka-
wanna they were naturally surprised.
Potatoes have been offered on the
streets during the past week at Is cents
per bushel. That's low enough to suit
most anybody, and we should think a
little too low to suit the hard-worked
tiller Of the soil.
Rev E. NJ Calvin, Of Princeton. N.
j., will preach in the Presbyterian
church next Sunday morning and
evening. In the evening he will speak
on ALASKA" in which country he has
labored as a missionary. Mr. Calvin Is
quite well known here, haying spent
the Christmas holidays In Forest CITY
with his friend. Rev. r. B. Kennedy, or
the Presbyterian church.
Our friend. Thomas W. Atkinson. Of
Clifford. is again a candidate for coun-
~ commissioner in Susquehanna
Tommy has served two terms al
ready and has given excellent salts
faction. Nevertheless some think
Tommy has had his share-amOng
others. "Gil' Tingley, Of Herrick. who
would like 20 have chance at the Of
flee himself. Some Forest City men
who have been compelled by subpoena
or other writ to go $50 times more or less
to Montrose every other court. swear
neither one will have the delegates
from here unless a tacit agreement can
be had that decent mileage will be
given to local unfortunates who are
compelled to neglect their business and
yanked semi annually to the county
seat. Thomas and "Gil' will please
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
West Side Business Directory.

William ID. Grif.ths. u. ,is y
North Main avenue. does hrst.ciass
Plumbing. Steam Heat and Gas Fitting.
Satisfaction is strictly guaranteed.
BARBER-Hair cutting and shaving done
in a frst-class manner at John n. Heyh-
Old's Barber Shop. at Fairchild's Hotei.
FLORIST-Cut flowers and funeral &c,
signs q specially. Floral figures. useIui
as gifts. at lOi South Main avenue. Aar'
riet j. Davis, florist.
BICYCLES repaired. scissors groun9'
tools sharpened. saws filed. keys ntteu'
machines repaired by w. L. Steenpaek:
dealer In Guns. Fishing Tackle. uhoer
West Side bank.
PHOTOGRAPHER-Ca Photos H,4V
per dozen. They are just lovely: COZ, .
vince yourself by calling At StarMM Mnln
Photo Parlors. 10l and 10a South MUM
avenue.
GROCERIES-Revere STANDARD Java COZ. y,
fee is unexcelled. Tho leading c9He ~,
the day. For sale only at F. w; MasTm M;n
Co. Fine Groceries. 1ls south "'"'''
avenue.
SECOND HAND FURNITUREaCasn LOT
anything you have to sell. fuIn'uln ~ 3;
Stoves. Tools. etc. Call and See, :. cne cns
stock of j. c. King. 1924 anu 1Vse 'seN'
son street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
EnsIish Capital for American Invest.
ments.

Important to Americans seeking Eng.
iish capital FOR new enterprises. A list
containing the names and addresses of 2;O
successfu1 promoters who have placed
over flo0 100000 sterling In foreign invest-
ments within the last six years. and over
fiS 900 600 for the seven months Of 1886.
to the London and Universal Bureau of
investors. 20. Cheapside, London. E. c.
subscribers will be entitled. by arrange
ment with the directors to receive eitile
personal or letters of introduction to any
Of these successful promoters.
This list II first class In every respect.
pears therein may be depended upon. For
placing the following It will be found In
valuable-Bonds or Shares Of Industrial.
Commercial and Financial Concerns.
pireotors-sfR EDWARD c. ROSS.
HON. WALTER c. PEPYS.
CAPT. ARTHUR 6TIFFE.
COpyright.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25

and business pertaining to the coming
banquet on March 20 transacted. The LII
erary programme consisted OF . paper on
"Ev0lution'' by g. T. r. Cooker. His enort
last night was very insfrucfive. The oher-
acter Of George Wash inGgton was also
discussed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward J. Bliss have
taken up permanent residence here,
where Mrs. Bliss who was formerly Miss
Effie Sayers. lived prior to her marriage
Since then MIR. and Mrs. Blies have resided
at Delphus. o.
The funeral of the late Wendall Oswald
occurred yesterday afternoon from MS
late home, on Merrifield street. Services
were conducted by Rev. Father Fricker
of St. Johns church and intrment was
made in the German Catholic cemetery
Judson Hutchinson. a well Known west
Side young man, left yesterday for Os-
weso, N. Y, where he has accepted po-
sitiOn.
The Chi U's Of the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church, will conduct ban
quet on March "a.
The beard of trade will celebrate its an
niversary next month with dinner
Miss Nellie Hughes. of $40 North brom-
ley avenue and Edward Evans, OF Wash
burn street, We're mArried yesterday by
Rev Pearce. of the Elm Park church. The
marriage was quietly conducted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
THE LATE JOHN MOORE.

John Moore died Sunday at the home
or Miss J. B. Moore, of South Main
avenue. The deceased was So years of
age at time of death. He was born in
Berne, Switzerland, and is survived by
four daughters: Mrs II. Reyman. Mrs.
+. Fudner. Mrs. NJ. Heterli and Mrs. T..
Reach. Mr.. Moore had been indisposed
Tor several years. but he sustained a
fall Friday down flight of steps. which
caused his death twenty-four hours az
terward. The funeral will be held this
afternoon at 2.30 O'clock. Interment
will be made'in Washburn Street ceme-
terry.
NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS.
William H. Jones, Of Pittston, has ac-
ceptsd the challenge Of Thomas Marsh,
OF this side, to a roller skating contest.
As result of the recent leap year
Something" given at the Plymouth Con-
gregattonal church, the young lady man
ayers have cleared $ll3.
Miss Ida Thomas. OF Corbett avenue, is
recovering from an illness.
John Williams, Of Snyder avenue, has
accepted position as bookkeeper for the
Union Transfer company. He begins duty
today.
A new firm will be numbered among
West Side business houseSafter March /.
E. G. and Frederick Peters and /. f.
York. three enterprising young men. will
open printing office and stationery
store In q Main avenue store room.
Morris Thomas, the competent bass so
loist OF Bellevue Heights, has been select
Cd az one OF the regular Quartette at
Washburn Street Presbyterian church
Mr.. Thomas was successful despite the
large number OF candidates for the posi-
ton.
Born, a son. to Mr.. and Mrs. d. c.
Thomas, Of Rebecca avenue.
Frank Brundage, Of WilkeS-Barre, WIS.,
1ted West Side friends Sunday.
Thomas J. Davis. of 1912 E>ynon street.
died Saturday. Services over the dead
We're held Sunday and the remains were
taken yesterday to FrOstburg, Ind, where
interment was made.
Tho funeral of the late Miss Anna Bum
nell will occur today at II o'clock and
will be private. Friends who wish to view
the remains can do so between the hours
Of : and TO-
Miss Margaret Davies Is home from her
studies at ahe New York Conservatory OF
Music.
VIII Evans. Of South Lincoln avenue. is
suffering from sprained ankle.
The late Catherine Berge, wife of ex-
Poor Director Frederick Berge, is sur
vived by the following sons and daugh-
tiers: DIR. w. H. Berge, OF Avoca; Freder-
ick. of Helena, Mon: John. of HaZleton:
Agnes, Josephine and Ana&tAsia Berge, of
this city. The funeral will take place to-
day at 3 O'Clock. Interment will he made
in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
The Hyde Park Literary and Debating
society met last eveMng and held "a very
Interesting session. Officers were installed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Fatal Accident at the Central Miue-JOhu
Campbell Died from the Re.
suit Of His Injuries.
Scranton and Taylor.

John Campbell and Anthony Hig-
gins were injured in fall of roof yes
terday afternoon in the Central mine.
They were taken in the mine ambu-
lance to the Moses Taylor hospital,
where Campbell died in about an hour
after being admitted. Higgins was not
fatally injured.
Campbell was 32 years of age and
unmarried. He resided with relatives
on Luzerne street. and his remains
were taken there yesterday after his
death.
Higgins is % years of age and is
also unmarried. He sustained a frao-
ture OF the pelvis and many severe
bruises, but is expectedsto recover.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25

af offer by Oscar Hammerstoin Of q Ger
tainty of $500 night for nert season to
sing Carmen" in his music hall. This Is
outside. of her project Of Carmen" con-
A.certs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-02-25
Schools.
Loans,
Hotels and Restaurants,

THE ELK CAFE. 125 and 127 FRANK.
lin avenue. Rates reasonable
u. NEIGLER Pronrietnr
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-07-29
THE NEW 81 NOTES

A washington special calls attention
to the fact that in the quotation from the
Constitution on the scroll that ornaments
the new 81 bills the word TRANQUILITY
f. spelled with only one a." whereas, IL
continues, in all the standard dictionaries
and In all the reprints extant OF the Con-
stitution, the word Is spelled with two
us"
IL is also noted that Columbia is repre-
scented on the notes as being left-handed.
seeing that she has her right arm about
the figure OF Youth. while the index finger
OF her left hand is extended towards the
scroll.
The point Is well taken as to the spelling
OF the word tranquility" in the standard
dictionaries, but not as to its spelling
In all the reprints. for. says the Baltimore
Sun, In the Constitution contained In the
manual and digest OF the two houses OF
Congress, we have the word spelled as 1t
is spelled on the notes.
However. cas- a practical question, the
elision in the spelling on the notes is not
apt to disturb the tranquility Of any one
who shall be fortunate enough to possess
a sufficiency of them. AS to the criticism
OF Columbia, there is no law 10 prevent
her from embracing with her right arm,
nor when we remember how the Republic
can party has tempered with the Consti-
tuition. it is not surprising that she should
be somewhat sinister In calling the atten-
ton of the youth Of the country to that
instrument.