The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-03-02
WHITNEY'S WEEKLY
BUDGET OF NEWS
Remarkable JOINED Snake Discovered
by Mr.. Kelly.
SOME SPANISH SYMPATHIzeRs
Reformed Republicans at Montrose.
Fred wright's Congressional Boom
started--War on Psper--susque-
hanna County Nows--Judge searle
viii Succeed HimseIt- Railroad
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Special to the Scranton Tribune.
Susquehanna, March 1.-Near still
water, last October, Lumberman Frank
Kelley, came across ''jonted snake
a rarity in this section. When attacked
this strange reptile aies in pieces. each
part taking care of itself When Kelley
encountered this specimen, to his ut
ter amazement it broke all UP, each
section jumping off in different direc-
tiOns. In the course of an hour Kelley
returned from Forest City ana he found
the snake all together, except the tail
piece. After waiting a few minutes he
saw the tail coming mp to join the body,
taking sharp, quick jerks. 1t came
nearer and nearer until within few
inches Of the quarter snake.
When it gave a sudden jump and
hitChed on in its proper place. with
noise resembling the popping of q
cork. Kelley knocked it to pieces sew
eral times and each time il came to-
gether again. He carried his anuse-
ment to- far, however, IN throwing the
tail part of the snake across a creek,
Just tC see," he said, "how long it
would take to catch up" but it never
caught up. Kelley carried the snake
tO his home and put it in a box in Il
warm room, and new tall is growing
out TO replace the other A local natur-
alist is of the opinion that the head
viii grow on the detached trunk, as
there will be two snakes instead of
one.
TRANSPORT 'EM, b. GOSH.
Up to date, but one or two Susque-
hanna people have been found defending
Spain in the present contention with the
United States. Such people dishonor the
land that gave them birth, and which
daily shelters, feeds and protects them
and theirs. Transportation to Spain
would be light punishment for the
crime of treason and base ingratitude.
UNIFORMED" OR GALVANIZED
REPUBLICANS.
N1essrs T. ]. Davies, b. F.. Jones, w.
f. Merserole Charles A. Stearns, A. S.
Waldie, L. A. Roberts and T.. II. True,
Of Montrcse and elsewhere in the coun-
ty, are cut with u circular letter, in
which they declare that ring rule is
driving the state and county to the
deminitlon bowwows, or words to that
effect. They advise all disgruntled
Republicans and all anti-machinists to
rally to the caucus and give the ring
ers a Waterloo. Referring to county
matters, the circular mentions the fact
that there is bonded indebtedness of
$4,000, and cites it as an instance of
extravaganza" That bond was given
TO pay for county bridge between
Susquehanna and Oakland, and people
hereabuuts do not consider it's creation
a bit of extravaganza. Susquehanna
and vicinity Republicans will have to
have another kind of bait. In the
meantime, war is on, and there is red
blood on the face Of the moon.
HE'S ALL RIGHT.
In the coming Republican convention,
c. Fred Wright. of Susquebanna, will
be nominated for congress. Mr.. Wright
possesses the essential qualifications
for legislator, and he would represent
the district with ability and credit. He
should and probably will receive the
nomination in the congressional con-
ference. He is a winner. He is all
Wright!
Willie II Grant, youngest son of Mr..
and Mrs. Horace Lamb, formerly of
Susquehanna and New Milford, died
Saturday at Keene, New Hampshire,
February p, in his nineteenth year.
The funeral of Mrs. Austin Stanton
occurred from the family residence in
Oakland township on Sunday after
noon.
The elegant new Presbyterian church
edifce will be dedicated on Thursday,
March "a, with appropriate exercises.
The morning sermon will be preached
by Rev. DR.. Edward Taylor, of Bing-
hamton, and the afternoon sermon by
Rev. DIR. Nichols, pastor of the First
hNyt al In 1.s.
In the evening there will be addresses
by former pastors of the church, a
musical programme and other pleasant
features.
A military company is being organ
lied in this place, the members agree
ing to serve one year in case of war
between the United States and SPAIN
Now, who's afraid?
In the Baptist church on Sunday
morning the hand of fellowship was
extended to twenty-eight new mem
bers.
Susquehanna council, No. 1884, Catho-
lie Benevolent Legion, will hold its first
annual ball in Hogan opera house,
April 80
AMOS HITS THE BULLS-EYE.
At banquet in New York city, a
lCN tNNhlhBo oilSC' SOIlS ltSSIldIl AHlDS
j. Cummings responded to the toast,
1.-The Navy"
1t was strong argument in favor of
strengthening the fleet and bringing it
up to the highest standard maintained
by the nations of the world. In finish
ing, he said: II simply wish to say
that while that Starry Flag is floating
over the sunken Maine l believe the
people of the United States will hold
the administration responsible for their
honor, and that the administration is
willing to be held responsible; and IL,
as a result of the investigation which
is now being conducted by Captain
Sampson and his associates, IL is dis
covered that the Maine was blown up
byra submarine mine placed there by
the Spanish government, or with the
knowledge of the Spanish government,
that the flag that floats above the
Maine within two weeks thereafter will
float above Moro Castle and its sur
roundings~
THEY WE'RE BROTHERS.
No affidavits Ra with this storv hut