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The National tribune., 1897-07-15
CHAT OF THE CORRIDORS.

The Postoffee Department is engaged in the
work Of consolidating small. outlying post
offices with large adjacent one, making .
single postal district with modern facilities.
The opposition TO the scheme comes, it is said,
from residents who have wrong ideas of the
objects of the Department or from employees
whose positions thereby affected Con-
solidation aboishes the individual small post
Offices, with their usually crude service, and
substitutes snbstations for them reduces the
Pos;masters TO sub-agents, with accomp pan ying
saving Of salaries aud complicated auditing
work, aud instead of,the many postoffces SUBJ
stitutes the large Office with branches all hav-
ing free delivery and other advantages accru-
ing TO a postofiice from such privileges
The National tribune., 1897-07-15
MEDALS OF HONOR.

A general order has been issued by Secretary
Alger regarding the future awarding of medals
of honor. The idea is stated to be to place ad-
ditional safeguards around the issue of these
tokens The Secretary says that, in order that
the medal may be deserved, service must be
performed in action of such conspicuous
character as to clearly distinguish the man for
galantry and intrepidity above his comrades--
service that involved extreme jeopardy of life
or the performance of extraordinarily hazard
Gus duty, and incontestable proof of service will
be required One important change in the
rules Of issue made by the Secretary is in the
allowance of applications for the medal directly
by the proposed recipient, who will be allowed
to make deposition reciting the services per.
formed, although it, is preferred that other
persons familiar with the facts claimed "a a
justification for the award make aud sustain
the application. Also. the regulations have
been amended SO as to require all applications
for medals based on services hereafter rendered
to be filed within year of the services.
The National tribune., 1897-07-15
in acknowledgment.

The newest blouse, or coat, or jacket what
ever in may be, reminds one strongly of the
Russian blouses so fashionable three years ago.
1t blouses, is belted in and has skirts below the
belt, aud 10 worn with silk stock aud little
"V-shaped" vest piece, or may be worn with
stock and q lace jabot, or with the little stiff
linen 'dickies" with high collar and satin
tie.
The shopkeepers have certain proof that the
American woman's foot is getting larger.
Where formerly it was tho custom to keep
number eight stockings in stock. now it is tho
exception, 90 little call is there for 80 small .
size. Fights. and.a-half are now considered
very small.
The latest census figures from Massachusetts,
show that there are still more women than
men there-710O0 more.
Lace was never more popular for blouses and
skirts for wraps and bonnets, for raggedy
gowns and for velvet gowns from the little
l >kaninpy who burns to be fashionable and
sews lace from discarded FELLOWSHIP to
her own dingy petticoat to the Cabinet lady
who 10 all lace frills from top to toe.
~
Wide sash ribbons are very much liked by
the Summer girl, who binds them about her
slim waist and pins them up until they form q
girdle in the front, and ties them in a pretty
bow in the back. And she wears these white
sashes with her Powered organdy for change.
instead of matching the flower color for her
ribbons.
A striking combination in millinery is to
trim a white leghorn hat with green satin
ribbon and black ostrich feather tips
The National tribune., 1897-07-15
THE NATIONAL TRIBUNE: WASHINGTON c. THURSDAY,

One woman claims that tho best of dish
cloths is COOL small whsk broom. II cleans
the dishes well, aud eau iiselftbe easily cleaned
in boiling water, rinsed and hung in the sun
to dry. so that it will be fresh aud pleasant for
use the next time. III
Apropos Of jelly making, it may interest the
homebodes to know how the big manufac-
turers make the tubs. of jelly aud sauce that
the grocers keep and sell by the pound to
housekeepers who do not put up thoir own
fruit. These manufactures buy the cores and
peelings of apples in large quantities from the
dried apple firms. These Feelings and cores
are boiled into jelly. and then are mixed
with their own weight. or more, of glucose and
are finally favored nicely with fruit extracts
raspberry, peach, strawberry, apple and so on,
are put in the tubs and sent out to the grocers.
A clever young housewife who did not have
much money but knew what was pretty, made
for her dinng-room carpet of moss green
denim. The denim cost % cents yard. The
breadths were stitched together neatly, and
were stretched and laid over ordinary paper
carpet lining.
In an old English book published in 1910,
there is printed a catalog of the suitors for
Queen victoria's hand-Kings, Dukes and
Princes from all Europe sought the honor and
the list of their names fills 16 pages.
s..
Housekeepers all over the land should be
wary of uit-preserving compounds that are
peddled about the country at the fruit season
usually contain saly8ilic acid, aud that is al
ways harmful stuff to take into the system;
for some people-for people who have any
kidney trouble or for people over 40-it is alb
solutely dangerous Every season, however,
there are women who are persuaded into try
ing it, because it makes the work of preserving
fruits so much lighter.
x*s
1t is told of many of the beautiful women
who have SO impressed the world with their
charms, that their names are synonymous
with loveliness; that they were fond of their
baths, and were temperate, nay, strict, in their
diet. Diano de Poicters never missed her Is
minutes splash IN scented water every morn.
ing. and never partook of any food but cold
meats, cold vegetables, fruits, and claret diluted
with water, and she was distractngIy beautiful
at GO years of age. The French proverb, ut
is necessary to suffer in order to be beautiful"
is always true. No woman can afford to be
careless about her food, if she cares for her
complexion.
ELSIE PoMERoY McELRoY.
The National tribune., 1897-07-15
VETERANS in THE CITY.

John Ii. Pearsing, 43 N. T., Alb 18th street,
West Troy, N. Y. Co,i,rade 'Pearsing is
piano maker. He was one Of three brothers
and Ia cousins who uesit into the army, and
stayed through. Hefwas wounded in the log
in the Wilderness, taken prisoner, aud kept at
Andersonville over IL months
II. Seaman, Cd Conn., I'll. A.. Bridgeport, Conn
Comrade Seaman served through the Mexican
War in the 10th N Y, and after three years
service with the gallant old Cd Conn. Fl. A., is
still in excellent health and strength despite
his SO years. He is a blacksmith, in the en-.
ploy of the New Haven Railroad, and one of
the com pany's most valued employees.
Not so many cranks turn up at the White
House nowadays as in Mr.. Cleveland's time.
One appeared the other day, however, who had
q special and unusual mission. He did not
want office. but suit of Mr.. McKinley's cast
of clothes, which he confidently asserted would
prove mascot IN his future wanderings. A
cold-hearted minion Of the law in uniform
with brass buttons took him in tow. aud he
was sent away.
The National tribune., 1897-07-15

The Navy Department is about to undertake
to get more Western blood in the Navy. and to
this end Lieutenant Commander J. ~ Hawley.
with Surgeon and Boatswain, will start from
Washington next week on tour of the larger
Western cities with view to securing recruits.
The plan Is 10 open temporary recruiting Offices
in places and secure for the Navy as many Of
the lake sailors as possible The project is to
be credited to Lieutenant Commander Hawley.
The National tribune., 1897-07-15

Representative William Ii. King, of Utah,
several years ago held six Offices at one time.
he says that it was when Fillmore City. Utah,
WAS very young. and the offices were really
seeking the men, because of tho scarcity of the
latter. So Mr.. King became, at % years of age,
City Assessor and Collector. City Recorder,
City Attorney. County Attorney, membey of
the Board of Education, and State Legislator.
The National tribune., 1897-07-15

When Baby was sick, We gave her Cassoria.
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she chung to CastoriA
The National tribune., 1897-07-15

When Queen Victoria rode in her Jubilee
parade she wore quite an ordinary costume;
at least, it does not seem as royal as ono de-
voted to the fairy. tale Queens could wish. The
gown was Of jetted black brocade; with it she
wore a black chiffon cape made up with ruf1ies
and frequent insertions Of whitelace; her bon
net was of jet white lace, and white feathers.
She carried large white sunshade, which she
kindly held way back, so that her subjects
might behold their Queen to their fill. There
were thundcrs of applause for her all along the
route, and she seemed very happy to hear
them, and bowed and smiled most pleasantly
in acknowledgment.
The National tribune., 1897-07-15
TIN; Bdtey-Aalt:'

It has long been fashion in Europe to ap-
point royal ladies to Offices in the army, and
in Germany the ladies of Williams court are
very proud of their regiments and uniforms
The fashion seems to be creeping into our
country, for Georgia has three feminine Colo.
nels on the Governors staff, which brings joy
to the Equal Suffrage bosom, and lately the
Governor of Tennessee has followed suit and
has put pretty girl OH his military staff.
The National tribune., 1897-07-15

Sleeves shirred their entire length and with
only the tiniest Of frills at the shoulder are
the most stylish now, and the woman with last
years sleeves has 10 summon up ali her phi
losopby or she feels forlorn in fashionable Is
semblage. However, for ordinary OCCASIONS
last years sleeves do very WELL and are GER
tainly pretty and becoming, which one can't
always say for the new fashions.
The National tribune., 1897-07-15
AGE rs 4 FACTOR
Considered in an Important
Pension Ruling.

Claimants 65 Years Old Entitled to Mt Least
the Minimum Pension Under Certain Cir
cunnstances-The Matter of Guardianship
batch OF Decisions by Hon. Webster
Davis.
The National tribune., 1897-07-15

In an old English book, published in 1910,
there is printed a catalog of the suitors for
Queen Victoria's hand-Kngs. Dukes and
Princes from all Europe sought the honor and
the list of their names fills 16 pages.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
BEST PERFORMANCE OF THE SEASON.
The knickerbockers Arc n Very En-
tcrtaining Aggregation ofPlayers.

In musical way, as well as in many
other ways, the performance given at
Davis theatre yesterday afternoon and
evening were probably the best that
have been seen on that stage this sea-
son. "a Night With the Knickerbock-
ers" introduces some very talented
people and contains a varied pro-
gramme, ranging from grotesque COM
edy to grand opera. Miss Edna Aug,
known as the American Anne Held, Is
one of the brightest and most supple
young women in her particular line
and made decided hit in her realis-
tie rendition of French and American
songs.
Emma Krause. a soprano, was also
greeted with a storm of applause at
each appearance. The trio from
"Atllla," which was rendered by Miss
Krause. assisted by Margaret Rosa and
NJ. $. Whallen. was the musical fea-
ture of the programme. Margaret
Rosa gave several descriptive songs
that were well received, and the old
Scranton favorite, John b. Wills, and
his talented daughter, Estelle Wills,
created merriment in a funny sketch
of their own creation.
The chief vein of humor throughout
the performance was kept up by John
Wills and the Burke brothers, who in
troduCed a trick donkey in the last
act. NJ. S. Whallen, a dialect artist,
and Misses Aleene and La Rue, aero
batic dancers. were among the other
members of the excellent company who
earned a share of the honors.
"The Knickerbockers" will be at
Davis theatre the balance Of the week
afternoon and evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
AROUND THE WORLD IN A DAY.
The Widest Dreams of the GlObe-
Trotters More Than Realized.

When the circuit of the Earth was
accomplished in eighty days the feat
was considered remarkable Next Sum
day, October II, the great Philadelphia
Sunday Press proposes to take its
readers on the same journey in a day.
Beginning at home, a woman who
wants to be President of the United
States discusses her chances; then you
are transferred to Borneo and your
sides will ache at the story of how
chief of that Island bought a little
Sun" and made his people howl;
peep into Russia shows that the Bear
is growing because Uncle Sam tricked
him out of Alaska, ana a hurried run
through India reveals the fact that an
English Savant. finding nothing else
he could take, has captured an Earth
quake. In the same manner the Won
ders of all other lands will be spread
before you.
Remember these features are to be
found only in next Sundays Philadel-
phia Press, and that in addition will
be given all the other pages that have
made this paper famous. Not the least
will be the exclusive foot ball articles
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW.
Convention Opens at Bunaio-- Bishop
Walkers Address.

Buffalo, n. Y, Oct. H.-The convention
Of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew opened
at st. Paurs today. The Rev. William ID.
Walker, bishop of Western New York,
delivered his charge to the brotherhood,
in the course of which he said:
II cannot help recognizing the possibil-
ity of peril in the brotherhood, through the
brotherhood, If 1t ever as an organization
or in any of It's parochial chapters un-
dertakes to depart from the sound law
which gave it birth, and which lies at
the foundations of dts continued exist
ence."
The bishop spoke of the berehts of or
ganlzation to laymen. Speaking of the
problems of society, he said:
"Who of use look abroad at the strange
constrasts in state and estate between
men, the wide abysses between masses
and classes, without noting that the ma
jority of the world are in solemn, grave
trouble"
Speaking of the desires of the mass, he
said:
"Uptopias dazzle, Belamys regenerated
social system or a Howelrs altruria
strike the fancy, and the pleasing Wis
ions the brilliant fiction breed discomfort.
1t is not the direct truth which they ac-
cept or want. 1t is some distort view
of life and duty. To help to the higher
plane, you, my brothers, have offered
yourselves. 1t is serious responsibility.
You are undertaking to handle that
strange, sensitive thing-a human soul"
The convention was called TO order at
2.45 o'clock this afternoon, The interna-
tional committees report was read. II
told of the work and condition of the
brotherhood, and says, in part:
"In the church in the United States
there are 1926 chapters, with 1900 mem
bers; in the dominion of Canada, 2l2 chap
ters with 1900 members in Scotland, Il
chapters with 100 members; in Australia,
40 chapters with $50 members; in the West
Indies and South America, 16 chapters
with 800 members. In the church of Eng
land. where the movement has but re-
Gently taken organized form, 80 chapters
with $50 members"
James L. Houghteling. of Chicago, has
been appointed president of the brother
hood in the United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
SCHANK & Spencer,
410 SPRUCE STREET.
CITY NOTES.


J. II. Ladwig, proprietor of the Accent
store. Is the father of baby girl, born
yesterday.
The Scranton Liederkranz society viii
have their opening concert this evening
at their hall under the leadership of John
7. Watkins.
George S. Atkins yesterday applied for
a divorce from his wife, Anna Atkins.
to whom he was married Jan. ], 1881.
Cruel treatment Is one OF the causes al
legged.
James Kennie, the cabman who brutally
maltreated his wife, was released from
Jail yesterday on $500 bail, furnished by
Ebenezer Rennie, of Jermyn, before Judge
Edwards.
Henry Miller for assaulting Mrs. s.
Dolphinsen Wednesday right in Raymond
court, was arrested yesterday but when
arraigned before Alderman Nillar he set
tied the case.
The Teachers Mutual Benefit associa-
tion will hold its regular monthly meet
ing in the board Of control rooms at ten
o'clock on Saturday morning, Oct. 10.
Every member is requested TO De present
The annual meeting of the Florence
Crittenton mission will be held in the
Young Women's Christian association lee
ture room this afternoon at 8 p. m. All
interested in the work are invited to at
tend.
Daniel McGunn and Emma l., Shep-
herd, of Scranton; Samuel Grossman, of
Shenandoah, and Fannie s. BuCker, of
Easton; William Donovan and Mary Ann
Gilligan, of Throop, were yesterday grant
ed marriage licenses.
The Order of United American Mechan-
ics will hold a series of meetings as fol-
lows: Tuesday evening, Oct. 10, at Il. O.
S. of A. hall, $40 Lackawanna avenue;
Wednesday evening Oct. 20, at Jackson
Street Baptist church; Thursday evening,
oct. %, at Odd Fellows hall, Moscow.
Special meeting, for members only, at
Garfield Council. Green Ridge, on Monday
evening, Oct. IS. Rev. B. c. Lippincott.
OF Lakewood, N. j., will speak at each
meeting,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
WITH THE REGISTER.

In the estate of Ely L. Baldwin, late of
Waverly, letters of administration were
yesterday granted by Register Hopkins to
j. w. Mershon.
In the estate of Anna A. Bender, late
of Scranton, letters of administration
We're granted to Adolph Bender.
In the estate of John Mclaughlin, late
of Spring Brook, letters of administration
were granted to his son, John G. Nc
Laughlin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
Tell Us
About 1t

If anything goes wrong with
the shoes we sell you tell us
about IL.
If you find equal grade shoes
any where else at prices lower
than ours, tell us about IL.
If any clerk in the store doesn't
give you polite attention tell us
about IL.
If you can't find here just the
sort of shoe you desire tell us
about II.
We are here to serve the public
rightly, and to do so we must
know what is not right about our
store, our stock and our prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
HIS WOODEN LEG ESCAPED.
Peculiar Circumstance IN the Death
of Joe BaCnoZia,

Coroner S. p. Longstreet went to
Peckville yesterday and viewed the
body of Joe Bagnozia, who was struck
and killed By a train on the Erie and
Wyoming railroad Wednesday. 1t was
decided not to hold an inquest.
Bagnozia once before met with in
juries on the railroad and wore a
wooden leg as a result. A curious fact
is that in the accident Wednesday,
though Bagnozia's body was horribly
mangled. the wooden leg was not dam
aged even to the extent of scratch.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
The Young Couple

Who start out by having their we'd
ding Invitations printed at The
Tribune Office show a judgment and
foresight that augurs well for their
future prosperity. Why? Because
we print Invitations for less than
half what they cost engraved. The
paper will be just as good and Just
as stylish only they will be print
ed instead OF engraved and most
people can't tell the difference.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
EIGHT PRISONERS ESCAPE.

Brunswick, Ga, Oct. 1i.--Eight prisoners
escaped from the county Jail here about
u o'clock last night. All of them were
misdemeanor convicts and had served por-
tions of their terms. How they got the
lock off their cages is a mystery. After
getting out of the cage they removed
bricks from the outer wall, making an
opening large enough to escape. A posse
Is still on their trail with bloodhounds.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
SEC0R.KEEN NUPTIALS.
Ceremony Performed at Residence of
Bride Yesterday Afternoon.

At the home of the brides parents,
400 Sixth street, yesterday afternoon,
Miss Mary A. Keen was married to
Allen a. Secor, of DunmOre. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. George
r. Guild, pastor of the Providence
Presbyterian church.
After the ceremony a wedding dinner
was served and at $50 y. m. Mr.. and
Mrs. Secor left for New York, where
they will spend their honeymoon. Upon
their return they will reside in this
city. Mr.. Secor is bookkeeper for S.
q. Kerr.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
California Excursions.

Personally conducted. Leave Chica-
go every Wednesday. Burlington
Route to Denver, thence via Denver &
Rio Grande Ry. (the scenic line of the
world. Parties travel in Pullman
tourist sleeping cars fltted with every
convenience, which go othrough to Cali
fornia and are in charge of special
agents of long experience. For Ear
ticulars address T. A. Grady, Excursion
Mgr. C, T.. & Q. r. r.. 2ll Clark ST.,
Chicago, Ill. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
A POLITICAL POINTER

If you indorsc the free trade and free
silver Chicago platform as the Lacka-
wanna Democracy does, "fully and
without reserve" then work and vote
for Sdhadt. Horn, ct. al. If you be-
lieve in Mckinley, protection and pros
pcrlty, turn these agents of Bryan
down.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
A POLITICAL POINTER

If you indorse the free trade and free
silver Chicago platform as the Lacka-
wanna Democracy does, "fully and
without reserve" then work and vote
for Schadt, Horn, ct. al. If you be-
lieve in Mckinley protection and pros
perity, turn these agents of Bryan
down
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
THEY HAVE LITTLE
RESPECT FOR 0ATHS
Judge Edwards Has Something to Say
About Lying Witnesses.
PERJURY is EXTREMELY COMMON

The Spectacle of witnesses Going on
the stand Day After Day and Flatly
Contradicting Each Other Calls
Forth a Severe Arraignment from
the Bench--Raft of Accused Pile
ferers Get OF without n Trial.
Other Doings of Criminal Court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
DELEGATES LEAVE THE CITY.
Poor Directors Spent Yesterday at
the Hillside Home.

The delegates to the poor and charity
convention had all left the city last
night. over a hundred Of them spent
the day at the almshouse and insane
asylum of the Scranton poor district
at Clark's Summit, leaving here at 9
o'clock in the morning and returning
at 3 o'clock in the afternoon.
Dr. Walk, the president, and the
Philadelphia and other delegates from
a distance left the city on the late af-
ternoon trains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15

steam shovel on oct. .. Mrs. Thomas
Kelly of 2i7 Halle street, Wilkes-Barre
believes IL is her son. If so he is a
nephew Of Rev. II. j. McManus of this
city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15

You will miss IL IL you buy an iron or
brass bed before seeing The Scranton
bedding Co. Forty different styles to
select from.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15

See the display of Erass Beds, Box
Spring Mattresses, Hair and Cotton
Mattresses, Pillows, etc, in windows of
Siebecker & Watkins. These goods are
from The Scranton Bedding Co. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15

Do YOU want a furnished
room, with or without board?
It's easily secured IL you use a
Tribune want"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15

OF Walter Camp and George Woodruff.
You had better order next Sundays
Press today. ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15
TRASK WILL ESCAPE.
Friends of the Halifax Man "Ar-
range the Affair.

range the AHalt'
Halifax, N. s., oct. H.-Willis A. Trask,
of Wallngford, Conn, who was arrested
here last Monday on the charge of em-
bezzling $4,000, is to escape prosecution.
When he is arraigned in the county court
tomorrow his counsel, Joseph Frame, will
ask for the prisoners discharge and the
motion will not be opposed.
The explanation is that everything has
been arranged by Trasks friends in Wal
lngford and the authorities and bank
officers will push the case no further.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-10-15

Flatulence is cured by BEECHAMs S
PILLS.