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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
ACTOR O'NEIL,S START.
How He Came to Play the Count of
Monte CrisiO.

How James O'Neill came to play
Monte Cristo" is an interesting story.
About ten years ago John Stetson, the
FORMER we'll known manager, presided
over the destinies of Booths theatre
in New York city. The erratic John
conceived the idea. which afterwards
proved to be not too erratic, of produce
ing three famous dramas on an elab-
crate scale. The plays selected We're
THE Corsican Brothers," 1.-THE Three
Guardsmen" and Monte Cristo."
Charles Thorne. at that time probably
the ideal of the metropolitan ladies as
romantic actor, was chosen by Stet-
son and August Pitou, then the BUSH
ness manager, to play the leading
parts. THE Corsican Brothers" was
put on first and both Mr.. Thorne and
the piece scored an immense success,
On the third night, Mr.. Thorne was
suddenly taken i'll and shortly after
ward 1t was decided to produce Monte
Cristo."
But here was a dilemma. Who could
play Edmond Dantes? Mr.. Stetson
was really at his wits end trying TO
solve the problem, until Mr.. Pitou sug-
Gested the name Of Mr.. ONeill at that
'''''N NEs~- -AAe5 III All AIlltIlCdn
However. something had to be done,
so Stetson took the next train to AL
bany where O'Neill was playing, and
made him bold proposal to abandon
his tour and go back to New York with
him to play Edmond Dantes. O'Neir
was willing so far as he was concern
ed, but held back his answer as his
conscience would not allow him to
discharge his company at so short a
notice. Stetson, however, insisted up
on the acceptance of his proposition,
and was finally compelled to grant Mr.
ONeill his wish, which was that he
should engage Mr.. O'Neills whole COM
pany for Monte Cristo." This was
done and little over a week after,
Monte Crlsto" received it's New York
baptism. Mr.. O'Neill was not very
sure Of his lines on the first night and
the morning after the New York papers
came out with some strong "roasts." :"
The public, however, disagreed with
the critics and proved its faith in
O'Neill by crowding Booths theatre
every night for three months.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
BRITISH AND AMERICAN MINING.
Some Figures rs to the Relative Num-
Der of Accidents.

In 1896 the tonnage produced per
person employed was 1871 in Great
Britain; 599.9 in the bituminous regions
of Pennsylvania and 53i in Illinois.
These figures show a remarkable
state of affairs, says Stewards Journal,
American miners produce 20 per cent.
more coal per man, and the fatalities
| are 70 per cent. greater.
Does this high production per en-
ploye have any effect on the death rate
| per 1000 employees? The similarity of
the figures makes it appear so. 1t looks
as If American miners took proportions
ately greater risks to produce q pro-
portionately greater amount of coal.
This view is confirmed by statements
repeatedly made by mine inspectors
that recklessness on the part of the
American miners is responsible for
many accidents. The fatalities due to
falls of roof, coal, slate, ETC., in Great
Britain were at the rate of .761. per
1000 employees. In Pennsylvania at
the rate of 1884 per 1000, and in Him
ois l,l06. In other words nearly rs
| per cent. more men are killed per / 900
in American mines from falls of roof,
| coal, slate, etc, than in the British
mines. This cannot be a coincidence.
There Is reason for 1t. Experience
has proved, that accidents from falls Of
roof, coal, slate, ETC., are the class in
which recklessness has been most often
to blame.
In Great Britain 54 2-10 per cent. Of
all Fatalities were due to this cause. In
Pennsylvania and Illinois 50 $40 per
| cent of the accidents were due to falls
OF rock, coal, slate, etc. That is, there
were proportlonately 10 5-10 per cent.
more such fatal accidents in Pennsyl-
Vania and Illinois than in Great Brit
ain. further analysis and compari-
son of the accidents due to other caus-
es shows a proportionate increase in
American mines as compared with Brit
ish mines. We cannot charge this dis
parity to ignorance on the part of
American miners, for such q charge
cannot be borne out by facts. Ameri-
can miners as a class are as intelligent
as those OF Great Britain, and If there
Is any difference in the safety condi-
tions OF the mines the difference is in
favor of the American miners. It is
therefore evident that American min
ers are not as careful OF themselves as
their British brethren. Low wages and
irregular work due to dullness in the
American coal trade. and the conse-
quent desire Of the miners to earn in
creased pay by sending out more coal
may be urged as a reason for the lar
ger proportionate number OF fatalities,
but the same state of affairs existed
when the American coal trade was
good. Therefore. the cause can only
be charged to reclxlessness, which may
be due to our American desire TO get
there regardless OF cost Is not the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
GOT THINGS MIXED.
One of the Late Eugene Fields
Characteristic Stories.

AS rule, the power Of speech be-
gins to exhibit itself in the child at the
age of 1 year. Sometimes the child Is
able to enunciate certain words at an
earlier age, but we do not recall hav-
Ing met elsewhere with an incident Of
precocity so remarkable as that mar
rated by Mrs. William II. Crane, wife
of the famous comedian. when our
youngest son, Joe, was 8 months old"
says Mrs. Crane, "he was seized with
an Illness which threatened to develop
into meningitis. / was very much
alarmed and telegraphed for Mr. Crane
who happened to be playing an
engagement in Boston. He came
by first train to Cohasset, bringing
with him DR.. Sequard, one of the most
famous practitioners in New England.
A consultation was held at the babys
cradle-side, and DR.. Sequard approved
of the general course of treatment pre-
scribed by our family physician.
but is there nothing more you can
dor I asked.
Absolutely nothing said the doc
tor.
"At that moment the baby opened
his eyes, looked up and said absolute
ly nothing"
This interesting incident of precocity
recalls an anecdote which is told of
Edward S. willard the impressive
young actor from London. He was
one of a merry company dining at our
Hotel Richelieu, and during the festivi-
ties Sol Smith Russell turned to Will
lard and asked: BY the way, old man,
speaking OF pronunciation, how do
you pronounce 'c-a-s-t-o-r-i-a?"
why, castoria, of course" answered
Willard.
do you, indeed?" said Sol. with a
quiet chuckle. "The doctors pronounce
it harmless"
Three or four days later Willard met
Russell at the Virginia hotel and said:
Look here, old man, was at a lunch
con in Prairie avenue yesterday and 1
tried your joke on them and, do you
know, they didn't see 1t at all-not one
OF them cracked a smilev
What joke you mean?" asked Rus
sell.
why, there being lull in the merri-
ment," says Willard, IT ventured to
ask the company How do you Chi
cagoans pronounce s-a-p-o-l-i-o" says
/. With amazing promptness. they
all answered 'sapolio.' just as I wanted
them to, by JoVe! And then I said,
No, you are wrong, says 1; your doc
tors pronounce it harmless, don't you
known I expected them all to roar with
merriment, but not one of them saw
the joke, and I was quite embarrassed
till an elderly party next to me asked
me would like a little more salt on
my salad.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
CITY NOTES.

NJ Fitzpatrick, of Dunmore, is a can
didate for the Democratic nomination for
jury commissioner.
Captains Dickinson and Morrow, of the
Volunteers will conduct the services at
the Rescue mission tonight
John j. Shaughnessey announces HIM
self as candidate for delegate for the
First district of the Eight ward.
Members of the Lady Oakford union
are requested to meet tomorrow after
noon at 23p to transact special business.
A poster entertainment will be given
Tor the benefit of the Green Ridge library
on Friday evening, August 20, at the IL
brary.
Bryan Collins, who was committed TO
the county Jail Tuesday on a charge of
desertion was released yesterday, James
O'Boyle becoming his bondsman in the
sum of $500
Pharmacist Phelps took great pleasure
In showing his friends his night bloom
ing cereus to his friends on Sunday at his
pharmacy. Ten blossoms were unfolded
by the plant,
Mrs. Alexander Medium, of Riohmont
park possesses beautiful specimen of
the night blooming cereus. Thursday
evening Mrs. Meldrum entertained a par
~ OF her friends to witness the unfold
ing blossoms.
Tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock mass
VIII be celebrated at st. Peters cathedral
at the funeral of the late James Me-
Grath, of 126 Prospect avenue. Inter
ment will be made at the Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery.
The regular meeting of the Zenith So
ciety Will be held this evening at 73O
O'Clock in the Young Mems Christian as
sociation parlors. Business of importance
will be transacted and all members are
urged to be present.
A photograph OF little boy of about
four years was picked up on Quincy ave
nue. late Tuesday night and can be seen
at police headquarters. Grambo was tho
photographer and Mrs. Minor is writ
ten on the envelope.
Meetings of the select and common
councils are scheduled for tonight. In
the select council the bicycle ordinance
VIII come up on third reading and n
communication from the mayor appoint-
ing three park commissioners Is also ex-
pected.
Bishop Benjamin +. Lee, D. D., IL. L. ..
VIII preach at the Howard Place African
Methodist Episcopal church this evening
at O'Clock. The bishop Is highly edu-
Gated, an able and forcible preacher. ana
the people should avail themselves of the
opportunity 10 hear him.
The inventory of tho stock of Chase
d Farrar, the Linden street bicycle deal
>ers who made an assignment Monday for
the benefit OF creditors, was filed yester-
day with Prothonotary Pryor by the an
praisers, ]. n. Vail and q. w. Norton
They valued the effects of the firm at
Ss9OT.
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CONVENTION OF
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Then the repdSt of the committee on
constitutional amendment was taken
up. Its consider6ti ton occupied all the
remainder Of the afternoon and will
probably take up a good part of this
mornings session. The more import
ant amendments recommended were
as follows:
Add to the object clause, and to
assist members in securing remunera-
tive employment; to encourage MEM
bers to attend to their religious duties:
to encourage the development of social
and literary features of the societies
by the establishment Of libraries and
reading rooms"
Taking off the limit OF time the con-
vention shall be in session and nulli-
Tying the clause mo officer shall be
CHOSEN for more than two consecutive
terms, unless by unanimous consent.
Establishing a contingent fund to
provide means of benefits fo- men,
bers of disbanded societies, who have
been In good standing for five years or
upwards and who may be beyond the
age limit that admits to other socie-
ties; and to provide means for assist
ing societies financially embarrassed.
Empowering the executive commit
tee to establish and maintain a death
benefit fund.
Tile only fight of the day developed
on The proposition to strike out the
clause debarring officers from serving
more than two consecutive te ms,
There was a warm hour and a half
discussion and the proposition finally
carried by vote OF so to 10.
just before adjournment a commit
tee which had been appointed to wait
on Judge p. p. Smith to invite him to
attend the convention returned with
tbe intelligence that he would be pres
ent at this mornings session..
Last night the delegates were treat I.
"a to a trouer ride by the local socie-
lies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
TAYLOR BOY KIDNAPPED.
Three Tramps Iudnced Him to Leave
Home Yesterday.

A boy, abducted from Taylor yester-
day morning, was arrested with three
tramps at Pittston Junction last night.
The lad is 13 years old and a son of
Scott Hendershot.
While lettering about the Jersey Gen.
trail depot at Taylor young Hendershot
was approached by the tramps who
painted the life of a hobo in enticing
colors and induced the little fellow to
become one of them. The four then
made their way to Pittston Junction on
a freight train.
At the latter place the presence of the
little fellow with his three disreputable
looking companions excited the sus-
picion of Pittston officers and the ar
rests followed. The boy revealed his
identity and was anxious to be taken
home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19

II is surprising how we'll nearly all the
delegates are acquainted one with the
other.
Boston c. T. a. u, is one of the few
priests who delight in a beard. Father
Scully wears 1t a la Van Dixie. He bears
the distinction of having successfully for
eleven years led the anti-liquor move
ment In his town of Cambridgeport. He
Is very pleasant looking man, but is
saio to be a great fighter
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
A Trifie Impetuous.

Yes" said Mrs. Next Year, scornfully,
you men trim and hedge and shift in
everything you do, but when a woman
sets herself to the accomplishment OF a
given object she burrs her bridges be-
hind her."
Yes, and often before her," responded
Mr.. Next Year, with the malicious smile
with which he is wont to annoy his better
half.-Chicago Journal
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
CONSENT OBTAINED.

Since the decision of the supreme
court was handed down they had OBJ
tanned the consent of the supervisors of
Lackawanna township to use the cross
ing and allow their track to remain on
the highway for the purposes set forth.
Since the crossing was taken out they
had been compelled to haul their cars
across the tracks of the Delaware and
Hudson company which was greater in
convenience and annoyance to every
body concerned than If the crossing
had been allowed to remain in place.
AS the Delaware and Hudson company
took the track out before the court
had decided the matter they should
be compelled to put it back.
Judge Gunster after listening to the
arguments took the papers in the case.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
A N D
FIRST LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT.

Scranton, Aug. 10, 1897.
The Republicans Of the First Legis,a-
tive district will assemble in convention
in Cooperative hail, Scranton. Pa, on
Thursday, August 19, at o'clock p. m.
for the purpose of electing two delegates
to the Republican state convention to
meet at Harrisburg, Pa, August 26, 1897.
w. A Paine Chairman.
j. II. Reynolds, Secretary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
A Coincidence,

The man who brought this in," re-
marked the EDITORS assistant as he un-
rolled half a yard OF manuscript. "told
me oonidentially that he needed the
money for it,"
Yes" was the melancholy answer.
ITS a strange fact that the longest
poems seem almost invariably 10 be writ
ten by the shortest ets."-Washlngton
Star.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19

There was a hearing before Judge
Gunster yesterday morning in the case
of the Delaware and Hudson Canal
company against the Scranton and
Pittston Traction company with refer
ence to the grade crossing at Moosic.
Arguments on the part of the Canal
company were made by ex-Judge w. H.
Jessup and ex-City Solicitor James H.
Torrey. Ex-Attorney General II. w.
Palmer eX-Lieutenant Governor L. A.
Watres, and ex-Congressman Lemuel
Amernan appeared for the Traction
company.
Two questions were argued, the right
of the Delaware and Hudson company
to withdraw petition presented to
court several weeks ago and the right
Of the Traction company to keep the
crossing at Wyoming street in the posi-
tion that 1t was prior to the decision of
the supreme court.
That decision forbade the Traction
company to carry passengers over the
crossing. They stopped doing so but
continued to run their disabled cars
and their wreck car over the crossing,
claiming they had right to do so. The
Delaware and Hudson company pre-
sented petition to the court request
ing that the Traction company be COM
PEELED to take out their crossing at
Wyoming street and the matter was set
down for an argument on July 80. On
that day the Delaware and Hudson
company's workmen took the crossing
out by force.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
Notice.

We are still doing business at the
same old stand where we have been for
twenty-five years past and most re-
spectfully solicit the patronage of the
public as heretofore In awnings, tents,
flags and all kinds Of society goods
and decorations.
8. J. Thurman q Bro.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
HEARING ABOUT
MOOSIC CROSSING
Took Place Yesterday Moruing Before
Judge Gunster.
CONTENTION OF COMPANIES.

IL Is Maintained by the Scranton
and Pittston ;Traction Company
That They Have the Right to
Take Cars but Not Passengers Over
the Tracks of the Delaware and
Hudson Company at Wyoming
Street, Moosio.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19

To Cure n Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo ouinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if II
fails to cure. 70 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
WANTED TO WITHDRAW 1T.

A few days later they asked permis-
sion to withdraw their petition and OBJ
lection was entered by the attorneys of
the Traction company on the ground
that the matter having been referred to
court, the right to keep the crossing
there must be determined by court and
the Delaware and Hudson company
could not determine the matter for it.
self and take out the track without per-
mission.
In their arguments the attorneys for
the Delaware and Hudson company
said that since the supreme court
granted an injunction to prevent the
carrying Of passengers that decision
carried with it the right to take up the
tracks.
On the part of the Traction company
1t was maintained that the injunction
simply prevented the carrying of pas
sengers which they are not now doing.
They had right to keep the crossing in
place to enable them to get their dis
abled cars to the shops in this city and
to get their wreck cars to wrecks that
may occur south of that crossing. 1t
was held that the company had the
same right to use the public highway
that any one has to drive q vehicle Of
any kind over 1t.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
BOARD OF CONTROL NOTES,

The supply committee met Tuesday
night and agreed upon the names of the
firms that will be recommended for sup
ply contracts. They will not be an
nounced until the board meets on Monday
evening.
The text book committee will meet with
Superintendent Phillips tonight and de-
eide upon the number OF text books that
will be needed next year.
The building committee will meet to-
morrow night.
Monday. September g. was the date Sc
lected by the board for reopening the
schools. but as that is a legal holiday il
is probable that the opening will be de-
layed until September Z.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
Over-Exertion of Brain or Body.
Take HOTsford's Acid Phosphate,

1t is a wholesome tonic for body,
brain and nerves. Wonderfully quick
in its action. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19

cost greater than the results achiev-
ed?-Wilkes-Barre Record.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19

PROTECT YOURSELF against sick
ness and suffering by keeping your
blood rich and pure with Hoods Sarsa-
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sure to result in disease.
HOODS PILLS are easy to take.
easy to operate. Cure indigestion, bill
iousness. 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-08-19
DID YOU EVER
LOOK AT OUR 4
L|NE0 GLASSWARE
There are some
very good things
that we sell at
&c. Each
Main Floor.

Handled Beer Mugs, ground bottom. .lc
Tin-top Jelly Tumblers Q for ..4c
Plain Glass Table Tumblers, Q for. 40
Fancy Glass India Salts. 2 for. .4c
Glass Beer Goblets ...........,.Ic 40
6-in. Jelly Stands ....................4c
Glass Tea Sets, 6 pieces, each piece, .4c
Fine cut glass Wine Goblets 10
Fine cut glass Pickle Dishes 40
Fine cut glass Sauce Dishes 40
Fine cut glass Tooth Pick Holders. .4c
Lead glass-blown whiskey Tumbfery,4 4c
Lead glass-blown Champagne Tum-
piers .'.................... 40
Lead glass-blown Beer Glasses .4c
Lead glass blown Pony Beers .4c
Lead glass-blown Wine Beers .....4c
Lead glass-blown Engraved Tum-
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Lead glass-blow Lemonade Tum-
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Lead glass-blown Swell Tumblers. :. 4c
Heavy Bottom Whisky Glasses ..... 40
Cream Pitchers ..........-.-.......... 40
Nest Eggs, Tor ...........-....-.....4o 40
Lead Cups for bird cages ..........4c
Bird Rath Tubs ......................4 40
Glass Olive Dishes ..................4o 40
Glass Measuring Glasses .............4 40
Nickel-top Salt and Pepper Shak-
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Mustard Cups ..............-....... 40
Deceptive Wines ....................4o
Open Table Salts ...................4c
Opal Salt and Pepper Shakers. .......4 .4c
Nickel-top Jelly Glasses .-.........4c
Fruit Jar Tops, for. 40
Fruit Jar Rubbers, l dozen .........4c
Fruit Jars, Moson's 1 qt. size, doz. .45c
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-11-18
In man.

Editor News
l beg leave to pen you a few lines
giving you the local news of this
place
Mrs. W. 0 Smith who has been
visiting her sister Mrs Mary Fran>
cir of this place passed through
inroute 80 her former home in Ris-
ing Fswn Ga, the OIL err day.
Miss Mary Francis IL very low,
aud is not expected to live.
Mrs Jno. Dickson who has been
very sick is improving at this this
time.
DR., Taylor of this place has been
sick but is now sbleto walk around
some at present
Mr. Tom GhoiBton has lost three
mules inside Of five weeks, Euppos-
ed TO have been poisoned.
Mr.. Editor if this escapes the
waste basket perchauce l will cal.
again,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1897-11-18
Victoria.

Mrs. Annas Kelly who has recent
ly reopened her millinery business
at WhiwelI ana who is doing splend-
ed trade was visiting in Victoria Fri
day. Anyone wishing anything in
her line should patronize her and be
both pleased and satisfied.
S. B. Raulston Trustee of Marion
Co. was III Victoria collecting taxes
Friday.
Lucius c. Ables will build house
neal his fatherin- Esq, Long.
w. A. Turner is serving on the
Federal Jury at Chattanooga and in
Fists on the News being sent to him
there az he cannot afford to miss the
live paper Of the valley. w. A. is
a genius in constructing advertise
Inents and va should Mt wonder if
he developed .H,o 40 add-sm tn.
Read the advertisement IF the
eOpl6b STORE NOW luS ldla tu5l-
ness is opeEed, the People Store
appreciates tire News IS 40 adj
Vertisiug medium, ana Se are sure
as they have always had, it will
produce good results for them and
US.
No news Of the starting Of the
coke ovens
Abraham Kilgore has patriotical-
" attended 20 the headstones late
ly received here.
Capt. John Frafer is the happy
possessor Of lots Of very fine turn
FPS.