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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
SHORT NEWS PARAGRAPHS.

Anthony McHugh, the 14-year-old
boy. who has caused his parents so
much trouble and worry, is in the
care of his uncle in New York, and
will be brought home in day or two.
The Gerry society released him upon
receiving word from Chief Roblng
Cards are out announcing the ap-
preaching marriage of Miss May Da-
Wis, of South Everett avenue, and John
Jacobs, on March 10.
Alderman Kellow heard IAN assault
and battery case last evening in which
Mrs. Lizzie Phillips, of North Main
avenue, had Mary Jane Phillips, of
Swetland street, arrested. The alder
man held her in 5000 bail for her ap-
pearance at court.
The child of ]. B. Carey, of West
Elm street. whose death was reported
yesterday. did not die from cerebro-
meningitis. as previously stated. The
remains will be taken to Ashley today
for interment.
The remains Of the child of William
Bartels, of Price street, will be in
tered in Washburn street cemetery
this afternoon.
An infant child of William Hanna,
of 1919 Hampton street, died yesterday.
Funeral will be private today. Inter-
ment to be made in Washburn street
cemetery.
The Band of Hope of the Sumner
Avenue Presbyterian church will prob
ably give their entertainment on Mar.
II.
The eighth annual celebrG ton of St
Davids Day will be held at the Taber-
nacle CONGREGATIONAL church, South
Hyde Park avenue, Tuesday evening
March /. This has grown to be one of
the most popular and regular celebra-
tions of the West Side. The commit
tee in charge and the church in gen.
eral are making every effort to have
an excellent entertainment and ban
quet, which will give hundreds of the
sons OF Wales and their friends an
opportunity to celebrate in a worthy
way the birthday of their patron saint
st. David.
Thomas j. Jones, of Jackson street
who was summoned to the bedside OF
his father at Richmond, Va, a few days
ago. has sent word here that his father
died on Monday, and was buried there
yesterday.
The funeral of Mrs. Roger Evans will
be held this afternoon. Rev. David
Jones will officiate. Interment will be
made in Washburn street cemetery.
Announcement has been made that
Burr X. CARING, of North Sumner ave-
nue., and Miss Lydia Lutz, of prescott
avenue, were married a year ago In
New York Both are well known, and
the announcement has caused no little
SurpriSe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
MEETING OF NINE WORKERS.
Resolutions with Reference to tn,
Martin Trial Were Adopted.

AT a meeting of the United Mine
Workers of the Lehigh region in Ha-
zleton, the following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, 1t has come to the knowl-
edge of the United Mine Workers of
America that the committee in charge
of the prosecution of Sheriff Martin and
his deputies are low in funds; and, where
as, we know that this is case where
justice should be demanded for the vic
Tins who fell at Lattimer; be it there
fore.
Resolved, That we the representatives
of the United Mine Workers of Amer
lea in convention assembled, do hereby
appeal to all business men and workmen
of all classes to aid us in this worthy
cause. All subscriptions, however small,
will be thankfully received and due ac-
acknowledgement given. Hand all money TO
Hugh Sheridan, treasurer of the asso-
citation. at Jeanesville, who will promptly
turn it over to the prosecuting commit
tee.
The meeting was attended by the
representatives of thrty-five local
unions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE THURSDAY. FEBRUARY

shaft of the second opening, located
near the old red school house on Par
ker street, and destroyed part of the
guides and prevented the use of the
carriage. The company put a bucket
In service and later. so Mine Inspector
Roderick says, altogether abandoned
egress via that shaft. 1t is claimed
by the inspector that the engineer was
taken away from the head of the shaft
which contains no ladders.
The mine officials assert that the
law has been complied with in it's re-
quirements that certain exits shall be
maintained per certain number of
men emploYed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
FELL AND BROKE HER ARM.

Mrs. p. j. Mccain, of Chestnut street,
wife of the well-known North Main
avenue merchant, while turning the
corner of West Linden and Chestnut
streets yesterday morning at $40
o'clock on her way to church, fell and
broke her left arm. The sidewalk was
covered with ice and the turn at that
point is very sharp and very slippery.
Mrs. Mccain was holding her dress,
and fell'with her arm under her. She
was able to recover herself, and re-
turned to her home nearby, and DR..
w. X. Dolan, of the central city, was
called Mrs. Mccain was made as COM
Portable as possible by her attendants,
although she suffered much pain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
TOLD IN A FEW LINES.

The members of Washington camp,
No 177. Patriotic Sons of America, en-
tertained a large number of friends
last evening at the societys lodge room
in Fenner & Chappelrs hall, which was
elaborateIy decorated with flags ana
bunting of handsome design. Suspend
ed from the wall were the pictures or
George Washington and the many ne
roes OF the country. season OF
sneecbp1aking and vocal and instru-
mental selections took place. Present
worc representatives from many lodges
of the order from the city and sur
rounding towns. Refreshments were
served TO the guests by the members OF
the lodge.
Mrs. William Il. owens and family
of Prick avenue, wish to extend thanks
To- their neighbors and friends who so
kindly sympathized with them during
their recent bereavement.
The funeral of Bertha, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Williams took place
Yesterday from her late home on West
Market street. The services were con-
Quoted by Rev. j. A. Evans, of the
West Market street Welsh Baptist
church. and were attended by many
relatives and friends of the family.
The remains were inferred in WASH
burn street cemetery.
At a recent meeting of the members
of St Mary's Catholic Total Abstinence
and Benevolent society, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
year: President. John J. Costello; vice
president. Thomas Lynch; recording
secretary, Theodore sherman: finan-
clal secretary, William Hopkins: treas
urer. Thomas Lotus; sergeant at arms,
Neal McHugh: messengers, Thomas
Manley and James Lynch. Immediate
" at the conclusion of the above cleo
tiCn, officers were then chosen for the
| Cadet society. They are as follows:
President, James Lynch; vice presi-
dent. Michael Gillon; secretary An
| thony Lynch: treasurer Thomas Con-
nor: sergeant at arms, John Wells;
messenger. Thomas Manley.
c. J. Bixler caused the arrest of Jo-
seph Mitchell yesterday on the charge
! Of breaking in the door of his residence
and committing an assault upon his
| wife. The case was heard last evening
| by Alderman Roberts.
The Sunday school class of Miss Co
| ra Griffin of the Puritan Congregation
| al Cnulfn VIII llOlC dl lIlpblbdllI illtCt-
| ing this evening at Miss Griftin's home
| on William street,
The funeral of Mrs. Ruth Michael will
! take place this afternoon at o'clock
! from the residence of Daniel Reese, of
Spring street. The services will be in
charge of Rev. j. a. Evans, of the
| West Market Street Welsh Baptist
| church. Interment will be made in
| Washburn street cemetery.
Mrs. II. ]. Gilroy, of West Market
| street, is seriously i'll.
The death of the 4-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Nallen
| occurred yesterday morning ut the
family tcme on Cayuga street. Ar
| rangemcnts for the funeral have not
vet been completed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
4 I.ACDANUM FIEND.

A lady of pleasant appearance en-
tered the branch drug store of G. W.
Davis, on West Market street. yester-
day and procured ten cents worth of
laudanum from clerk. Upon receiv-
ing the drug she requested the clerk to
give her glass of water, and before
the eyes of the astonished young man
drank a large portion of the laudanum.
Fearing that she contemplated sui
eide, the frightened young man hast
ened to the rear part of the building,
where he apprised the head clerk of
what had just taken place. Both then
proceeded to where the woman was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
OVERHEARD IN A GALE.
One Sailor Who Goes Down to Davy
jones' Locker.

Philadelphia, Feb. 23.-Captain Rines,
of the schooner Hilda, from Savannah,
for this port, reports that on Feb. 16,
when off Cape Hatteras, his vessel was
struck by terrific gale, Richard West,
a sailor, being washed overheard and
drowned. When the gale struck the
Hilda, Captain Rines gave orders to
shorten sail. Scarcely had the com
mand been given when West was
thrown overheard by a lurch Of the
schooner.
boat was quickly lowered, but
West had disappeared before the boat
could reach him. The drowned man
was 26 years of age, and lived at will
mington. N. c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

West Locust street. were united in
marriage last evening at the home Of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Williams. Miss Maggie Williams, sis
ter of the bride, and John Grifiiths,
cousin Of the groom, were the attend
ants. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. David Jones, of the First Welsh
Congregational church. Both are popu-
lar young people and enjoy a large
circle of acquaintances. Miss Norma
Williams played the wedding march.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
PERSONAL MENTION.

Miss Bertha Fisher, of Halstead, is
visiting friends here.
Edwin Thomas, of South Hyde Park
avenue, is entertaining Mr.. Butts, of
Plainfield, n. j.
Miss Bertha Whettling, of South
Bromley avenue, has as her guest Miss
Irene Cowell, of Stroudsburg.
Benjamin Switzer, of Price street, is
indiSnOsed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
SELECTED A BAD BED.
Tramp Went to Sleep in an Ash Pit ut
South Mills.

A tramp was found threatened with
death yesterday afternoon at the South
mill. He was lying in an ash pit be-
meath the boilers, where some employees
discovered him. His clothing had been
burned in several places and fire might
have killed him but for the discovery.
He was taken in the patrol wagon to
the central police station, where he de-
scribed himself as John Jacobs, of Jer-
sey City. He was given a half-hour to
leave town,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
A SENSIBLE MAN.

Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat
and Lungs. II is curing more cases OF
Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group
and all Throat and Lung Troubles. than
any other medicine. the proprietor has
authorized any druggist to give you a
Sample Bottle Free to convince you OF
the merit Of this great remedy. Price 25c.
and Soc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
A Timely Question.

st. Peters Literary and Debating
society of Bellevue will tonight debate
the question as to whether or not the
United States should grant belligerent
rights to Cuba. The question of SPANS
liability for the destruction of the
Maine will afterwards be informally
discussed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
TONIGHT'S ENTERTAINMENT.

The old folks concert as given in
the Plymouth Congregational church
on Tuesday evening, will be repeated
this evening. The Tribune was in er-
ror yesterday in stating that the con-
cert was under the direction of the
musical culture class. The entire cred
it for the success OF the affair is due
to Mrs. A. b. Eynon, whose untiring
efforts are greatly appreciated. The
admission this evening will be ten
cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
STREET CAR ACCIDENT.

Last evening shortly after Z o'clock
Taylor car jumped the switch at the
intersection of South Main avenue and
I.uzerne street, and ran into a wagon
and team owned by +. II. Hewitt e.
Co., damaging the wagon and injur-
ing the horses. The driver was slight
ly injured. The motorman supposed
the switch was closed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
INSPECTOR RODERICK ACTS.
Directs That No Work he Done in
Richmond CoIlieTy, No. 3.

Richmond colliery. No. 8, suspended
operations Tuesday and is still idle.
owing to a dispute between the COM
pany officials and Mine Inspector Rod
erick. The latter contends that the
conditions of egress from the mine have
not been maintained as the law di-
rects,
Two weeks ago ice gathered in the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

and, demanded en- explanation. The
woman quieted their ears by stating
that she was addicted to laudanum'
and then strolled leisurely from the
store
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
ATTENTION, TAXPAYERS.

All county taxes for the year 1897
unpaid will be collected with costs after
March 12 A Schimpff, 5O2 Cedar ave-
nue., collector.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
(;EYL0N
AND
INDIA
TEA

Better Grades
give BEST values.
stitutes, adulter=
ated with "sCum-
my" trash. GOOD
tea is most ECO
NOMICAL. Such
cannot be bought
for Is cents per lib.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
DAYS D0INGS IN
NORTH SCRANTON
Funeral OF the Late E. A. Wint from
His Home on East Market Street.
SERVICES AT THE RESIDENCE

Preliminary Steps Taken to Form a
Choir to Compete ut the lEisteddfod
in Wiikes-Earro May 3O--Woman
Wanted Lnudanum, but She Did
Not Want to Commit suicide.
Washington Camp, =. o. $. OF A.
Entertains Friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

DON'T RUN ANY RISKS about
health. Avoid coughs, colds, fevers,
pneumonia, and all other similar all
ments by keeping your blood rich and
pure with Hoods Sarsaparilla-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

HOODS PILLS are purely vegetable
and do not purge, pain or grippe. All
druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

GRIFFITH-W WEDDING.
Reese Griffith, of South Fillmore ave-
nue., and Miss Gwennie Williams, of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

DIRECTIONS.-Take half usual quantity.
See water BOILS. steep FIVE minutes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

Mrs, A. C. Burgess. mother of Mrs.
NJ. b. Peck, died yesterday at the lat
ter's home. 1888 Capouse avenue. The
funeral will be held Friday at Cort-
land, N. Y. Mrs. Burgess was 20 years
old.
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-29
Methods Essential
In Obtaining Publicity
Large Railroad.

introduced to Mr.. A. ]. Homer, who Is In
charge Of the Advertising Department,
with the request that every facility be at
forded him In securing the information de-
sired.
Mr.. Horner, Jr., said It was the policy
of the General Passenger Agent to make
the words Nickel Plate" a Distinguishing
feature Of all advertising issued. you
will md 1t emblazoned on every class OF
paper sent out" eTke phrase was dr1t
used in our advertising about 1884, ''The
prototype Of our present trade mark, Il It
may be so termed, was used, I believe. on
q time table In effect November Is, 1881"
Eat that time the phrase was printed In
plain letterE and no effort was made to-
ward q distinctive trade mark" Later We
adopted the present style Of letters 90 we'll
known" I'VE also arranged these letters
into q perspective view, the nrst being used
In 1888"
"About three years ago this was further
evolved until We secured the cut % 90
largely used and which = regarded - our
business escutcheon.'
Our present aim 10 ia display some one
OF these Characteristic cuts in . prominent
position In all our advertising matter"
1.-THE Nickel Plate Road depends largely
on the newspapers for accomplishing pub
licity," continued the advertect. I'VE have
become convinced that the successful news
paper Of today Is the most available medium
through which the public may be
reached" I'm the Travellers register, a
brief time table 10 exhibited, showing the
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-29

on the lookout for new ways Of attracting
the attention OF the public. He should pos
sen rare judgment to discriminate between
the many forms Of advertising seductively
placed before him and to determine which
will prove the most effective. Nothing
will illustrate this point more clearly than
the manner Of best meeting the demands OF
tho public. growing out Of the present un-
usual interest in the discovery Of gold In
the far northwest. When the remarkable
statements Of rich fnds wsre published In
the newspapers throughout the country, the
Nickel Plate Road had q six-colored litho-
graph wall nap prepared from government
charts and surveys, showing Q btrd's eye
view Of Alaska.
The general and specific points Of
greatest interest arc graphically portrayed
from our Pacific coast ports either via the
overland pass routes or by the Yukon river
to the Klondike Regions. "The demand
for this class Of Information became %
great said Nj. HOMER, that We md II
necessary to publtsh many Thousands Of Q
special descriptive colder entitled Cold
Fields Of Alaska and in It We give . sue
cinct summary Of tho best methods Of
reaching the famous Klondike region -
well as what the prospec.or should carry
with him. data regarding the climate, trad
ing and transportation companies and the
cost Of getting to the Mecca Of Fortune
Hunters" I'm this. - In our other
methods Of advertising. We have aimed to
be 'up.to-dste,' and all Information COM
tanned In tie folder 40 we'll az in our map
Of Alaska and the Klondike Region IL a.
accurate and a. condemned as 1t u possible
to make It." I'VE consulted many reliable
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-29

arrival and departure of trains and from
time to time brief reading notices are in
serted In the local columns. announcing
special trains, reduced rate excursions and
such other brief announcements as Seem
most fitting and o%pportune.
although the largest percentage Of our
publicity Is obtained through the news
papers," continued Mr.. Horner, i've do not
depend on them entirely.'' "For the In
formation Of the travelling public we nim
to keep in all places where such documents
are usually found. folders giving our train
itinerary in full.'' "These are Published at
regular intervals and include leaflets an
nouncing the local accommodation rain
schedules. as well as through folders set
ting forth the attractiveness Of our solid
through train service between Chicago and
New York City"
IA special edition of the through folder
is prepared for distribution throughout
New Egland. that has for its particular
feature the announcement of our through
v%estibuled buffet sleeping car service be-
tween Boston and Chicago"
1.-THE Nickel Plate has many people to
reach in addition to the general travelling
public. There are the ticket agents and
passenger officials Of other lines: to whom
We send Illustrated folders, carefully pre-
pared time tables, artistically illustrated
descriptive pamphlets, oddly conceived
circulars and snowy hangers."
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-29

lieve we have obtained more original ideas
by this course" said Mr.. Horner. than We
could by employing q single artist to
originate all our cuts. We have used all
sorts Of illustrations. gay and grave. comic
and sentimental, sublime and ridiculous.
Emblems Of all sorts Of secret societies
and orders, churches and church o%rganiza-
tons have had . place in our advertising
matter through announcements OF special
excursions and advertisements Of reduced
rates we have made to accommodate their
members.
perhaps the most artistic advertising
cut We have evolved Of late is that bearing
q fine photogravure Of the familiar Nickel
Plate escutcheon. This cut u a new de-
parture in half-tone reproduction. 1t was
executed by Chief Illustrator Donnell Of
b American Machinist' Ok New York,
and 1t was through seeing some Of Mr..
Donnell's work along this line that he was
finally induced to attempt It for u. The
background for the words Nickel Plate -
so arranged as to illustrate the luxurious
interior Of the cars attached to our express
trains. Here the faultless linen Of the
dining cars shows OF in marked contrast
to the somber drapings Of the sleeper"
Railroad advertisers should keep pace
with the progress and improvements made
in modern passenger facilities. Advertis.
ing 10 At art. almost Q science. The man
Wit is ~'up-to-date" must DO continually
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-29

northern Ohio newspaper" said Mr.. Hor-
ner. THE circumstance was b animated
discussion inspired incident to the COM
mendable rivalry Of the cities Of
Norwalk and Bellevue. in their efforts to
induce the projectors Of the road to con-
struct the line through either one OF the
other of those cities.
'In it's issue OF April II. 1881. the Nor
walk Chronicle. in speaking Of the road. Its
glittering prospects, and the brilliant pos
sibilities Of trade opened up for the cities
through which It operated, together with
the gilt edged character Of it, financial
backing. characterised the institution az the
Nickel Plated railroad. the term intended
az expressive Of the bright and substantial
attributes Of tho enterprise.
This is believed to be the first use Of the
term az applied to the road, which from
that time on wa frequently used In the
same connection In various papers until, in
abbreviated form. Nickel Plate,' It has
become the accepted and popular soubri.
quet OF thh great trunk line"
At this j%uncture in the conversation the
General Passenger Agent invited the news.
paper man to visit the sanctum of the Ad-
vertising Manager. where the mere me-
chanical accessories Of the printers art are
chained into Huch striking and effective
situations " will best attract the eye oil
the tickle public. Here the reporter waa
Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1898-04-29

sources Of information in culling for Gu
Patrons all that Is Of vital interest regard.
ing this much talked Of country ut -
not alone in Kloudike literature that we
aim to keep abreast with seasonable adj
vertising ma.ters," said Mr.. Horner, Sin
fact all our efforts are to furnish the public
with information along the line in which
the tide Of travel b tending" 'In the
summer season we issue nea. booklets de-
scriptive Of various health and pleasure re-
sorts along the Nickel Plate which are
profusely illustrated with half tones mAds
from Photographic" 'sTheee are for regu-l
lar resorters." 'However, We also cater %
the demand Of the busy man, wh0 only 90
o~asionally visits these resorts for Q DAY -
two" A he can only snatch q brief tt0e
from hs business. We offer short limit
round trip tickets at extremely low reteA"
"For those who cannot AFFORD to spend
more than q few days vacation on Q sum.
mer outing We run excursions frequently"
Advertising M like breathing" you
can't do enough Of 1t in n day to last .
MONTH" ''There are Q number OF ways In
which special features are advertised, and
1t IL also true that VI aim to introduce
some special features in advertising"
"Our holiday souvenir. distributed ct
Christmas, being a sample Of some Of the
gentle reminders we like to e out that
the Nickel Plate IL still on earth" ITO
sum 1t all up" concluded MT. Horner, I'VE
have in our methods OF advertising aimed
to reach all classes Of people, high ana
low, rich aud poor, n once they have
patronized our line we feel certain OF Ne.
tanning their good will and future patron
age."