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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
Actinn O; Rank Directors.

At a special meeting Of the board of
directors of the Merchants and Me-
chanics' Bank held Friday, October %,
1897 the following preamble and reso-
lutiors were adopted:
Whereas, This board is called upon
to record the death of our esteemed
yice-preSident, James Jordan,
Resolved. We hera record our high
appreciation Of his valuable services TO
this institution as a director and vice
president, having served as n director
twenty-five years, and rs vice-presi-
dent eight years, his genial companion
shin as a member of the board of direc-
tors, his faithful attendance to the
duties of his office and his character
for integrity
Resolved, That we attend the fun
eral of our late VlCe-president in a
body, and that n copy of these resolu-
tions be presented to his family with
the expression Of sympathy of this
board"
James ]. Williams, A. ]. Casey,
Thomas L. Jones, Franklin Howell, di-
rectOrS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
PENNSYLVANIA DAY.
Dedication of Monuments. ChiCka-
manga Battlefield, Chattanooga,
Tcuu NOycmber. Is. 1897.

The Lehigh Valley railroad will sell
tickets from Scranton to Chattanooga,
Tenn, and return, both via Washing
ton and via Buffalo, at the rate of $l5.lO
for the round trip. Tickets on sale No
vemhcr 9th to 18th inclusive, good for
return leaving Chattanooga to and in
Guiding November 23rd. Good on all
trains except the Black Diamond OK
press. Consult Lehigh Valley ticket
agents for particulars. Charles s. Lee,
general passenger agent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
S0Nye|' 5 Millinery

This business follows its own leadership
none other to follow.
The prices we make are far below the
ordinary, and the choice we offer you
from our immense stock of fine selected
novelties is a most unusual one.
The assortment Of Ribbons at 22c., 25c.,
SIC. and 39c. in their variety and splendid
qualities. The Walking Hat "Irvlngton,"
Plain and Scotch Fe!ts, Plaid Trimmed
at S1.19, reduced from Sl.69. The Klondike
Hat at 9Sc., in all colors. The Trimmed
Sailors at 5Oc., S9c., and 9Sc., are sufficient
in themselves to crowd the store.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
ON TO VICTORY,

Every indication points to a rousing
Republican victory for the entire
ticket next Tuesday. The partys
fighting blood is up at last and that
portends a Waterloo for the enemy.
But no individual Republican should
relax his efforts. This is the chance
of life time to rivet and clinch Re-
publican supremacy in once Demo-
cratic Lackawanna.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30

Brass With china globe such
Lamps as has been sold at $Io.
To make more room
the price is S6.9S.
Squat In blue, green or light
Lamp tintS, globe and body
prettily decorated; real
worth 81. 50, now 9Sc.
Dinner 100 pieces, tintS OF
Set green percil, brown or
buff and full gold traced
real worth 50 90. This last pack
age goes at S6.9S.
I1Z Semi-porcelain, three
Pieces color decorations and
stipled, gold traced; real
worth $I2.oo. During this move
ment Of goods they're S9.9S.
Floor Full bristles and handle
Brush good, long hair; real
worth 75c. Price now 49c
Whisk With bone or ivory
BrOoms tops and rings or plush
covered tops; regular
price $50. Now they go for 24c.
Scrub OfbeSt cocoa and shaped
Brush to go in corners easily;
real worth 20 cents. Our
price 1lC.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
Interstate Firrmcn'S Carnival, Trcn-
ton. y. j.. Nov. iDth.

The Lohigh Valley railroad will sell
tickets from Scranton to Trenton. n. j.,
ana return at the rate of one fare for
the round trip. Tickets on sale Nov.
9Th and 10Th, good for return to and
including Nov. nth, on all trains ex-
ccpt the Black Diamond express. Con-
suit Lohigh Valley ticket agents for
particulars. Charles $. Lee, general
Passenger agent. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30

We have Regina music boxes in ma
hogany and oak, in different styles and
at different prices Also the tune sheets
and cabinets for holding music. N. A.
Hubert, III Wyoming avenue. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30

On account of Pennsylvania State
Grange Patrons of Husbandry meet
ing, to be held at Harrisburg, Nov 9TH
18th, the Delaware and Hudson r. II.
will s,ll round trip tickets from Scran-
ton to Harrisburg at the low rate Of
"a 07 ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30

We o!en this morning new lines of
ladies' suits and coats. They are the
very latest garments displayed. Mears
d Hagen. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
A Grand Offer.

60 days only: 20 Lots half price, 50
Lots .33 1-3 off; on time 20 per cent. off.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30

Woolens and lannels do not
harden or shrink if
washed with
FELS.NAPTHA soap.
Easy directions on each
wrapper.
EELs & CO., Philadelphia
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
Great 90 Days Lot Sales.

Trip Farm lots. 40 Lots at half
price. Don't wait, they are going fast.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
To Cure n Cold in One Day.

Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money II II
fails to cure. 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30

Sermon.

Sermon.
Just in the door on the
right is where we sell
watches, and we sell a
lot. On account of price,
we guess, gentleman
asked us the other day
how it was we were able
to name such reasonable
prices. We told him
that we sell so many
lines of goods under one
roof that watches could
be sold same as china or
pictures; that means a
small profit.
Ladies' Solid LAX gold hand
Watch. engraved case, fitted
with a jeweled Elgin
movement, fully adjusted to clim-
attic changeS-Stem wind and set.
If we sold as few watches as some
dealers we get as much as they do
for it, $50. Today we offer it for
$40.
Gentleman's Good weight
Watch. I4k solid gold
Waltham movement-Stem wind,
stem set, fully guaranteed in every
way. Value is $50. We get for
it S2S.S9.
Gold Filled Here's an excel
Watch lent value-can't
be duplicated any,
where. IS year god filled case
made by James Boss Co.-non
pull out bow, fitted with US. Watch
Co.'S Waltham, Mass. movement
full jeweled-stem wind and set and
guaranteed fully. Value SI8.
Today $ll.9O.
The ReXfOrd Co.,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
Our Announcements
Are Honest Statements

OF facts. We invite inspection and
comparison or prices and goods,
and know that a great many peo-
pie will find it to their benefit to
do so,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30

BEECHAM'S PILLS will dispel the
"blues."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
This Is Not Our
Way of Thinking

We are aware Of the fact that
there are others in the field. We
expect keen competition and we
intend to meet it in the right way
by selling reliable goods only, and
charging as low a margin of profit
as we can sell them for and olive, !"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30
Ifyou feel Gan Played Out''

1t repairs broken nerve force, clears
the brain and strengthens the stomach
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30

Special sale Of Feathers, Wings,
Birds and Trimmings Of every de-
scription,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-30

Things

for some time has given
large results. This buster
business must be made
more so, as we must make
room for our immense hol-
iday stock. The bargains
of the past will be intro
duced larger than ever.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30

All tn" Wi'feine~ md cruclhes and wastes of the private wars and despot
rms and popular savcrcs of the world Of the common toll are kent vested ny, o
ath"s'loai doctrines that the heart of humanity is 50 bad that Teunysons golden
year can never come when The good Of all shall be In. rule of each The re,
former lisa poet a creator He secs visions and fills the people with their bean
tf an" by the 'ontagton of virtue, his creative impulse spreads among the mas
ma IL begins !" rlnlb ana baud, The dreams that nations dream" saw Low.
ell come tu"' The history OF mankind it the growth Of one nw conscience
after another Man Suppress" passion after passion and achieves virtue after
virtue He makes the self interest Of the lower strike its flag to the sfinterest
OF the higher
Its hard to aceount. for the martyr but you can always count on him. The
white corpUs'les n the blood science describes to rs as the martyrs and defend
cs II physical welfare II an invading microhc threatens a wound or som fail.
ing organ the white corpuscle hurics to the spot and battles with him to the
death 1t Is the dead bodies Of the white plumel knights of the home guard in
the blood that we see flowing forth from wound " sore Their maneuye in th,
struggle display almost human intelligence They do more than maintain the
wager OF batle in hostile germs If nm organ of the body be cut off by accident
from the supplies of blood and nutrimcut that would ordinarily come to il tho
whit" corpusces notified hv some mysterious te graphv, hasten to the relief
They can pass sin undiscovered ways where the hlool cannot 20 and they throw
themselves in millions into the bclcaguerel spot aud offer themsel yes there as
food to be eaten to maintain the local life until health or death decides the issue
They are the altrnsts witbin, Man who il operated by altruiss within and
altruiss without need not listen to those who tell him he can never be
come an atruist himself capable of the economic blush - Henry D. Llovd att
Rukin.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30
\ Sin Of Omission,

fnt the most remarkable feature " b, ra,tfrptr rsa,,r ,. ,u
va" '' governor : aIo'"n to committee appointed 10 select q rlen md ,r.t
"" W new '"l"L nd notifying the legislature that .il ,un,}t,n.
h' fe'''eda plan and specifications" for such frfl5ip, Tie r,.i..,~ t3
never '"o'oa hf"iie to select a plan and specifications t. l,a+so,,r,
"' "ll"m''u " "hrwlte" merely TO coatr or gather rIu. and sn..f,ouns
IRON" W''rhm TN selection % II plan and specification. Womb r, ,,,l.E AZ, -. 49,
"W"'n N"i' IN me q" the 90 p Z letters to the Times Democrat vo baa -,
'""' 10 quote inv resolution under which the governors committee va.o ,+r.
"""" ""''fi'"k " select q plan and specifications. TIN, la,Dar ,o.n
u' rr"' mh'' making the word plans inconcctv read Milan uo,rr,aa
,"' "s OMISSION vas n material hlrmdrr and that the correct tct NJ That ru
'""n '"nn'" ms 'omnnttee in selecting n plan and Specifications I've
"'' "pi'u "m' resolution from a paper that contained IN, goyerpcr. ,.n n.
" a,, '"''n" ~" ''So""n vas quoted II necessarily follows that tho omission,
u the ht"f : rs lot our work hut was either done hv the rr,trv 80 ..n|
III" '"''s iron wheh We so the clipping or by tho printer who ant ,r ts,.r
'rr ""'' !" procure correct copy of hat resolution and he, it
IS hot a. me governor quoted it in his veto message. not n N. uro,,1u hn ,tI
i""'" P"mph't tina III has been sending ont over the state moi n he ,mI -
III hS speech at htsp place hut is it appears officially In tho so,,,, ,,n.,
N'NHVrd by the houSe, tho senate concurriug that tc g,yar,or ~ un
saw attorney general and secretary of state. he and thoy arr, borot, ,,otu,.,
committee OF three. whose duty it SHALL b, to procure ly ,ly,,,is,r. 49, ~.
NN"' lih' NJ specifications for capitol building suitable for he ren,s Of ~,
'N' "'"' nt less hn 500 or more than 81 900 600 That The plnns AM
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30
!. |. and &. Opening Postponed.

columbus Miss, sept a3~.ts WILDE seen by the following circular which
has been addressed to the various county superintendent of education through.
ont tn" state the opening of the and C. has hen indefinitely postponed:
Columbus Miss, Sept D Will you be good enough to inform students of
the | l. and c in your county that the opening of the session is postponed mt;,
the Mississippi quarantine is raised Date viii he given AS soon as nractic,bIe
ROBERT Fir AaER, President +"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30
Are you going >
to Chicago
Am II Well. Should S
VICkS BURG, MISS.
CLARK SCALE, MlSsI

Am n Well, | Should Say'
Everybody who has the priceis :
In fact there are very few who Gu
ford to miss the trip. Think Of it
$I2 for the Round Trip
to Chicago, so to st. Louis and return.
for IL days. These tickets are to he ~
urday. July Dist. The train is not n
excursion. but the famous Illinois l
Chicago and New Orleans Limited. |
one OF these trips. See your agent 4
ana get your name on the list 50 ani
Communications may be provided, For
call on nearest |. c. Agent, or =
L. +. MONTGOMERY. T. "a
Jacksos
W. a. kELLOND. a. G. PA
LouisrHd
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1897-09-30

October 10 will be Robert l.. Taylor Day at the Tennessee Centennial. This
Isl handsome tribute to Tennessee brilliant and patriotic over ssas!t
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-07-01
Family Ties.

II presume" said the talkative
man to his seat mate in the railway
train, from your manner and con
versation that you have family
ties"
yes" replied Mr.. Meekton. 81
s'pose you might as well call ZEN
that. buy 'em for myself, but my
wife and the girls all wear ZEN
whenever they feel like it. Wash
ington Star.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-07-01
Insects Drowned In Plants Leaves.

AnsecCs DroWneu An NAahts AeaVes.
There is quaint plant, and a very
pretty ore, quite common in the
northern states, that grows in peat
Dogs. 1t has large flowers with an
odd, umbrellalike shield in the cen.
ter. The shape of this has given il
the name of sidesaddle flower, but
it does not look very much like q
sidesaddle. The most familiar name
for the plant is pitcher plant, and
it is sometimes called huntsman's
cup OF purple trumpet leaf.
This pitcher plant has leaves
shaped like open cups, that stand VI
from the ground in a cluster. They
are generally about half full of rain.
water, in which many insects are
drowned. 1t is probable that these
serve as food for the plant. The
pitchers are gayly coeored-green
with dark red or purple veining and
sometimes purple all over. Thomas
H. Kearney, Jr., in st. Nicholas.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-07-01
A Gloomy Thought.

First Cloud-Why do you look Sc
sorrowful2
Second Cloud-I was just reflect
ing ON the sad fact that when I'm
gone I'll not be mist. Brooklyn
Life.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1897-07-01

IN ing in the world which restores or
ganic tone and vigor so quickly and
scientifically DIR. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery.
1t acts directly upon the nutritive organ
ISM it gives the stomach power to extract a
high percentage of nourishment from the
food, and enables the liver to filter all bill
Gus poisons out of the circulation it puts
the red, vitalizing life-giving elements into
the blood, and builds up solid flesh, mus
cular force and healthy nerve power
In all debilitated conditions and wasting
diseases il is vastly superior to malt extracts
cE any mere temporary stimulants. 1t gives
permanent strength. 1t is better than nau-
seous emissions, because it is agreeable to
the weakest stomachs.
Whenever constipation is one of the
coinplicating causes of disease, the most
perfect remedy is DIR. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets, which are always effective, yet alb
solutely mild and harmless. There never
was any remedy invented which can take
their place.
In August, 1906, l was taken down with
what my physician pronounced consumption, "
writes Ira D. Herring of .Needmore. Levy Co.,
E4orda. My trouble continued for several
months Fonr bottles of DR.. pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery cured me-"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10

A powder to be taken into the shoes.
At this eason your feet feel swollen
and hot and get tired easily. t you
have smarting feet or tight shoes, try
Aliens Foot-Ease 1t cools the feet
and makes walking easy. Cures and
prevents swollen and sweating feet
blisters and callous spots. Relieves
cornS and bunions Of all pain and
gives rest and comfort. Try it to-day.
Sold by all druggists and shoe stores
for 25c. Trial package FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, n. \.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10
A PROPOSAL,
Il have proposition to make"
to-Date.

1 have proposition to make"
All, how these words thrilled the dear
little maiden!
For months she had waited for them
expectantly, and now, as they fell in
sweet cadence upon her ear, her little
heart f1uttered, and with accents crowd
ed full of suppressed joy, she softly
said:
What is it, George?'
Il know" he answered, chat we are
happy as we are, but still / have been
thinking of change which I feel would
bring TO me delightful sense of relief
after my anxious and painful waiting:
and so, dear one, what 1 would ask is
this
He paused
The maiden bent her listening ear to
catch his trembling words, and after a
moment of breathless silence, the ques-
ton came:
Darling, had you just as soon sit
for while upon the other knee ?'-B.
w. T.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10
or a. CONAN DOYLE

More than I can ever get. Not less
than thirteen thousand pounds
Clara's face fell as she heard the
amount What do you propose do
ing?"
Il shall go to the city now, and 1 shall
ask all our creditors to meet me to-
morrow. [ shall read them Pearson g
letter, and put myself into their hands. :
And they, what will they do?"
What can they do? They will serve
writs for their money, and the firm will
be declared bankrupt
"And the meeting will be tomorrow,
you say. Will you take my advice?"
what is it, Clara?'
ITO ask them for few days of de-
lay. Who knows what new turn mat
ters may take?"
What turn can they take? I have
no means of raising the money"
LET us have few days"
ooh, we should have that in the or
binary course of business. The legal
formalities would take them some lit
tie time. But [ must go, Clara, l must
not seem to Shirk. My place now must
be at my Offices
Yes, dear, you are right. God bless
you and guard you! I shall be here in
The Wilderness, but all day / shall be
by your office table at Throgmorton
street in spirit, and if ever you should
be sad you will hear my little whisper
in your ear, and know that there is one
client whom you will never be able to
get rid of-never as long as we both
live, DEAR
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10
Educational.

Attention of the reader is called to the
announcement of ST. Joseph's academy
in another column of this paper. This
noted institution of learning enters upon
it's next session Sept z, 1897 Parents and
guardians contemplating sending their
girls and young ladies away from home to
school would do we'll to write for partic-
ulars before making arrangements Tor
their education elsewhere. Nowhere IN
this broad land are there to be found bet
ter facilities for cultivating the mind and
heart than are offered at Mount St. Jo-
5eph's Academy, Dubuque. iowa.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10

paper and looked a question.
Kindly tell me again, papa, how
much money I have in my very own
right You have often told me before,
but I always forget figures"
"You have two hundred and fifty
pounds year, under your aunt's will.
"And Ida?"
Ida has one hundred and fifty"
Now, I think I can live very well
on fifty pounds a year, papa. am not
very extravagant, and I could make my
own dresses if I had a sewing machine"
Very likely, dear"
"In that case I have two hundred a
year which 1 could do without"
eff it were necessary"
"But it is necessary. Oh, do help me,
like a good, dear, kind papa, in this
matter, for my whole heart is set upon
it, Harold is in sore need of money,
and through no fault of his own" With
a woman's tact and eloquence, she told
the whole story. Put yourself in my
place, papa. What is the money to me?
1 never think of it from years end &c
years end. But now I know how pre-
cious it is. I could not have thought
that money could be SO valuable. See
what I can do with it. 1t may help to
save him. I must have it by to-mor-
row. Oh, do, do advise me as to what
| should do, and how [ should get the
money"
The doctor smiled at her eagerness.
''You are as anxious to get rid of money
as others are to gain it, said he. In
another case might think 1T rash, but
1 believe in your Harold, and can see
that he has had villainous treatment.
You will let me deal with the matter.
"You, papa?"
at can be done best between men.
Your capital, Clara, is some five thou
sand pounds, but it is out on mort
gage and you could not call it in.
"Oh, dear! oh, dear!'
But we can still manage. I have
as much at my bank. [ will advance it
to the TCnvers as coming from you, and
YOU can repay it to me, or the interest
of it, when your money becomes due.
"Oh. that is beautiful! How sweet
and kind of your
But there is one obstacle: I do not
think that you would ever induce Har-
old to take this money"
Clara's face fell. Don't you think
so, really?"
81 am sure that he would not
"Then what are you to do? w nat
horrid things money matters are to ar
ranger
II shall see his father. We can man
age it all between US"
"Oh, do, do, papa! And you will do
it soon?'
There is no time like the present. I
will go in at once" He scrubbed
cheuue, put it in an envelope, put on
his broad straw hat, and strolled in
through the garden to pay his morning
call.
1t was singular sight which met his
eyes as he entered the sitting-room of
the admiral. A great sea chest stood
open in the center, and all round upon
the carpet were little piles of jerseys,
oil-skins, books, sextant boxes, instru-
ments and sea boots. The old seaman
sat gravely amidst this lumber, turn
ing it over, and examining it intently,
while his wife, with the tears running
quietly down her rudy cheeks, sat up
on the sofa. her elbows upon her knees
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10
Gro BE CONTINUED
Dies on a Bed of Diamonds.

Carrie Pomeroy was found dead in a
howell in New York. Detectives found
over $4,000 worth of diamonds and fine
jewelry concealed in the pile of rags
which served for bed. The room was
filled with rare theatrical wardrobes.
She was known in western mining
camps as Carrie Lipsis, and is not
known to have any relatives.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10
Wonnnn,s WnY.

Sapsmith-Some wise old chap said
that "a woman will forgive anything
out the fact that you do not covet her"
Dooced clevah wemark, don't you
know.
GrimshaW-Yes;b but he should have
added that when she discovers that
you do not covet her she has no fur
Their use for you.-Judge.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10
Need Something Stimulating.

Marian, want ter tell yer one thing.
I kin never marry a girl wot chews
gum"
well, why don't you give up yer
horrid cigaroots?"
with Us men it's different; we needs
a stimulaSt."
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10
Facts About AInska

Write to #. I. Whitney, G. P. & T. A,
5reat Northern railway, for Facts about
Alaska" or send 10 cents in stamps for
Alaska, Land of Cold and Glacier a
beautifully illustrated booklet, containing
maps and descriptive matter.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-10
So Economical.

She (sentimentally)- say mar
riages are made in heaven.
He (absently)-I wish engagements
were.