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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-01-31
Central Railroad of New Jersey

Lehigh and Susuehanna Division)
Stations in New Nork-Foot OF Liberty
street, n. r., and Whitehall Terminal
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insur-
ing cleanliness and comfort.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT NOV. a. 1891.
Trains leave Scranton for Pittston,
12.45, 200 305, 500, 10 p. IN. Sundays, 800,
a. m, LOO, 2.15, 40 p. m, .
For Lakewood and Atlantic CITY, s'2o
For New York. Newark and Elizabeth,
$50 (eXpress) n. m, l2i5 express with
m. arrives at Philadelphia, Reading Ter
minal, 5.19 p, m; and New York 900 p; m.
hem. Easton and Philadelphia, $50 a. M,
l2.45, sos, 800 Except Philadelphia) p. IN.
Sunday, 2.15 p. m.
For Baltimore and Washington and
points South and West via Bethlehem,
$50 a. m., l2.45 p. m. sundays, 2lJ p. III.
For Long Branch, Ocean Grove, etc, at
$50 a. m and L. 10 y. IN,
For Reading. Lebanon and Harrisburg,
via Allentown, SO a. m, l2.45, 800 y. IN.
For Pottsvile. $50 a. M. 12.45 p. IN.
erty street, North River. at go 'eSpresS
a. m, 1,lO, 1.3O, i,l5 express with Buffet
p1rlor eS New p y0Ek % sda& 9oo5 Wb AZ SbS a nj
South Ferry at 9.OS a. m, 100 ,25 3il
p. m. Passengers arriving or departing
from this terminal can connect under
Broadway cable cars, and ferries To
Brooklyn and Staten Island. making
quick transfer to and from Grand Central
Depot and Long Island Railroad
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Termin2l !.
900 a. M, 200 and $50 p. m. sunday, go
Through tickets to all points at lowest
rate may he had on application in ad-
vance to the ticket agent at the station
II. p; BAIb;DWlN,.
JH OLHATSEN Gen. Supt.
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MRS. SARAH GILDEA DIES.

Mrs. Sarah Gildea, one of the Oldest
residents of this vicinity, died at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Patrick
Walker Of the south side, Friday
night. She had been in poor health Tor
some time past. Her death was due to
general debility.
The deceased was born in Ireland
She had resided in Carbonate for over
half a century and had a large circle OF
friends in this city. She is survived by
three daughters, Mrs. Edward Moore,
of New York city; Mrs. Patrick DUFFY,
of Mayfield, and Mrs. Patrick Walker,
of this city: and three sons, Bartholo-
NEW, of this city; John, of Olyphant,
and James Gldea, "A comedian well
known throughout the West and who
has several times appeared on the
stage in this city with marked success.
The remains of Mrs. Gildea will find
a resting place in st. Rose cemetery
tomorrow. The funeral procession will
leave the house at 2.30 and go TO st.
Rose church where the last sad rites
will be observed.
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OLYPHANT.

A sleigh-load of people from this
place enjoyed a ride to Powder Mills on
Friday evening, where they were en-
tertained at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Daken. A dainty lunch was
served about Il o'clock. The following
composed the party: Mr.. and Mrs.
Albert Young, Mr.. and Mrs. Apple
knapp, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mills.
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews, William Pfeif-
fer, John Jones. William Newton, Rich
ard Davy, william Evans, Mrs. John
Barrett, Mrs. Elvira Jones, Misses May
Evans, Tillie Taylor. Grace Hart.
William Lewis, who is employed as
miner in Johrsons colliery, had his
foot badly smashed by piece of rock
falling on it while at work on Saturday
morning.
Roy Kelly, who has been home for
the past two weeks on account of ill
ness, will leave today to resume his
studies at Bloomsbury State Normal
school.
G. j. Watkins spent yesterday at his
home in Taylor
Ethelbert Jones has returned home
after spending a week at Green Grove.
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TAYLOR NEWS.
To the Public of TayIor-- -Animatis-
cope Entertainment n Grand Sue
ress-.Other News of Interest.

Thomas A. Evans, who will open to
the public of Taylor and its vicinity "a
news stand at the corner of Main and
Union streets, tomorrow, Feb. l, is one
of the coming young men of Taylor,
who has yielded an influence in this
business for the last ten years. Among
his friends he is very popular, and his
ability as a news agent Is generally
recognized. The future will undouht-
edly bring him into a greater degree
of prominence He will also keep a
fine line of stationery, cigars and
tobacco.
Mrs. Charles Sampson. of Wilkes
Barre who has been the guest of her
mother, Mrs. David j. Edwards. of
Main street. has returned home.
The family of DR.. Houser are inn
proving from recent sickness, including
the doctor also.
The animotisCupe entertainment
which was held at the Calvary Bap-
tist church on Saturday evening was
a wonderful exhibition. The audi
torum was full and all present were
we'll pleased with the affair. The young
ladies are to be Highly Complimented
on its success.
The Emblem division, No. 81. Sons of
Temperance, will meet this evening in
Van Horns hail.
Mrs. Henry Fahner, of Union street
will be buried this afternoon at
o'clock. Services will be held in the
German Evangelical church, by the
Rev. DR. II. II. Harris and Rev. A
Weber. Interment will be made in the
Forest Home cemetery.
Mrs. Titus Davis. who left here some
arrived home on Saturday.
Taylor colliery will commence opera
tion tomorrow, after a suspension OF
five weeks.
Anthony Schulthis. the popular dairy
man of this place, is confined to his
home by sickness.
The contest for council. assessor and
constable in the First ward, which is
composed of Republican and Citizens
nominees, is becoming quite lively ant
the present indication promises lots ot
fun between now and election.
Miss May and Master Edgar Davies
of Greenwood, were the guests of rela.
tives in this place yesterday.
Mrs. David j. Edwards is quite sicl
at her home on Main street.
The board of trade will hold its ban.
quet at the Price Library hall on Wed
/ neSday evening.
This evening will occur the maria g,
of Miss Annie Jones and William Jones
of South Main street.
on Feb. p the Minooka Tribe. No
247, Improved Order Of Redmen. will
hold smoker. A musical programm,
! will also be prepared.
My oVercoat was exchanged by mis-
take at the anniversary entertainment
last Thursday night, at Weber's rink
Will the person who has it kindly le
me know, so that we may exchange
Elmer Davis, Minooka, p. o. .
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PRICEBURG.

Mrs. Henry Plowright, of Carmalt
street, is nursing a sprained wrist.
Isaac Daw has returned after spend
ing a few days with his father, James
Daw, who is a patient at the Phila-
delphia hospital.
The funeral of Carrie, the beloved
wife of William Norton. of Archibald
was held Saturday. Funeral services
were conducted at the home of her
brother, George Dinglebelry, by Rev.
w. II. Holder. Interment in Priceburg
cemetery
james Caygill has moved with his
family into their new dwelling on AL
bert street.
On Sunday morning about haIf-past
8 o'clock. the alarm of hre was sounded
from the gongs of Storrs' mine and
Johnson's number one and two mines.
The light reflected on the sky for quite
a distance around. The fire was dis
covered to be in Gallagher's hotel The
hose companies did all in their power
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THEATRICAL ATTRACTION.

Many of the admirers of Edward
Harrigan's plays regard cold Laven-
DER as the best of all of them. 1t
certainly gives Mr.. Harrigan better op-
portunity than usual to combine comic
and pathetic touches. The play is also
stronger in plot than most of the 9TH
ers, and Dave Blahdm's popular mu-
sic and songs contribute their usual
large share toward making it enjoy
able. The well known songs to be heard
in "Old Lavender are-"The Jolly Old
OWL" when the clock in the Town
Strikes Twelve" please to Put That
down." "Poverty's Tears Ebb and
Flow" Get up Jack-John Sit Down."
it is safe to predict that large au-
dience will welcome Mr.. Harrigan ut
the Grand Opera house EeXt Wednes-
day evening, Feb. >.
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PURELY Personal.

Miss Julia Gerrity spent Sunday with
Miss b. Il. Merrigan, of Susquehanna
Miss Madge Sawyer, of Scranton,
spent Sunday with Miss Florence Bur-
rell, of this city.
Misses Annie and Maggie Walsh, of
Pike street, are visiting friends in
Scranton.
Miss Clara Bates, of Wilkes Barre,
IS visiting at the home of Edward
Bevan, of Belmont street.
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farmers, mechanics, clerks and arti-
sans have been saying. Teachers, stu
dents and professors have been saying
it. The South has agreed with the
North, and the East united with the
West, in proclaiming the merits of Pc
ru-na as a catarrh remedy. And yet
after all this has been said, it gives
strength and interest to this chorus IF
testimony to have the mayor If the
city in which Pe-ru-na is manufac-
tured. add his praise to the rest. Pc
lrI.na cures Catarrh, coughs. colds, la
grippe and all other climatic diseases
of winter
Send for free book of testimonials
entitled Facts and Faces" Address
The Pe-ru-na Drug Manufacturing
Company, Columbus, Ohio. 80
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OLD FORGE.

Mrs. John w. Thornton is visiting at
the home of her mother in Peckville.
Mr.. Simon Culver has moved his fam
lily to Rendham.
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. G.. Reed are visiting
friends in Glenburn.
An attempt was made on Tuesday
night to burn Mrs. Benedict's barn, of
Duryea, but 1t was discovered before
much damage was done.
Miss Mable Egbert. of Taylor was
the guest of Miss Martha Carey, on
Wednesday.
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POOR BOARD MEETING.

At it's regular session the poor board
transacted considerable amount of
business connected with our public
charities. 1t was announced that Miss
Kerr would take the Vail children from
tne poor farm to Philadelphia. Out
door relief in the sum of $50 was grant
ed and the following bills for supplies
furnished to the wards of the depart
ment were ordered paid: +. Burke,
siS.S1: Delaware and Hudson Canal
company, $27iO; Lynch Il Bronson.
$l9.26: p. McDonough, $32.5S; James
Coughlin So rs
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F UNERALOF MARGARET THOMAS.

The funeral of the late Margaret
Thomas was held at the home Satur-
day afternoon at " o'clock. Rev. Mr..
Fessenden, of Jermyn, ofiiciated. He
was assisted by Rev. j. c. Richards.
The obsequies were very largely at
tended. Music was furnished by Geo.
Moon, David Lewis, Hannah Leonard
and Mrs. Howell. Interment was
made in MaplewCod.
The pallbearers We're: Thomas Nor
gan, Francis Smith, George Evans,
William Isgar. Isaac Rogers and Will
liam Foster. The Hover bearers We're:
William White. Anthony LOTUS, John
Lewis, Levi Toby. Harry Roberts, owen
Reese and Daniel Burgess.
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If you cannot get beef,
will answer.

If you cannot get beef,
mutton will answer.
You may choose between
milk, water, coffee or tea.
But there is no second choice
for Scott's Emulsion.
1t is Scott's Emulsion or
nothing.
When you need the lest
cod-liver oil, the best hypo-
phoSphites, and the best
glycerine, all combined in
the best possible manner,
you have only one choice.
1t brings prompt results
in all cases of wasting, or
loss in weight.
All druggists; soc. and sI.oo.
SCOTT BOVINE, Chemists, New York.
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The Newark Shoe Store
LaCkawanna Wyoming

Lehigh Valley X. r.. 6.45. $50 a. m. 1906.
lbs, AL p. IN. with Black Diamond Ex-
press) ll.30 p. m.
For Pennsylvania r. r. points-645, 9.3S,
"a. M; 22l, AL p. m.
For western points via Lehigh Valley
r. r., $50 a. m, 1906. 3.33 with Black
Diamond EXpress), 1925 1l.30 p. IN.
Trains will arrive at Scranton as fol-
lows:
From Carbondale and the north-6.40.
7.45, $40, 9.34, 1910 a. M, 1900 noon; 10,
2.1S. 1926, 4.37 5.45, 7.45 1925, 1127 p. IN.
From Wilkes Barre and the South-6.15,
$50, $50, 10.1O, ll.55 a. m; llG, Ia, 3.4S,
$40, 62l, 7.53, 9.O5. 9.4j p. M; LIS a. m.
Complete Information regarding rates
to all points in the United States and
Canada may be obtained at the ticket Of
flee in the depot
Special attention given to Western and
Southern resort business
j. w. BURDICK, G. p. A.. Albany N. Y.
II. w. CROSS, d. p. A., Scranton. Pa.
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Delaware and Hudson.

on Monday, Jan, II, trains will leave
Scranton as follows;
For Carbondale-6.20 755, S55. 1915 a.
m. 1900 noon; L2l. 220, 3.52 5.25, 6,25, 757,
9.l5, 1l00 p. m, Lie a. IN.
For Albany, Saratoga, Montreal. Bos-
ton, New England points, ETC., $40 a. m,
2.20 p. IN.
100 noon; 2.20, 5.25 p. m.
For Wilkes -Barre-S.45, $50. S.45, 9.3S,
10, as a. M, 1905, l25, 2.2l JS3, Al, 800 L5O,
10. 2S. ll.30 p, m.
For New York, Philadelphia, etc, via
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LOCALS.

A case of diphtheria has been re-
ported from the home of William Rob-
bins, of the Falls"
The board of viewers appointed for
the Salem avenue improvements met
Saturday morning and viewed "Gibral-
tar" They Will meet to hear testi-
mony at the city building on Tuesday.
The stockholders of the Rockcliff'
Water company met Saturday at the
Miners and Mechanics bank and re-
elected the old board of directors. The
latter then met and reelected last
years officers.
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to save the building, but 1t seemed use
less, for IL was burned to the ground.
The buildings adjoining were very
badly scorched.
william Weisberger, Of Olyphant.
spent Sunday as the guest of his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Weisberger, of Main
street
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Lehigh Valley Railroad System
Anthracite Coal Used, Ensurng Cleanli-
ness and Comfort.


ness and Comfort.
IN EFFECT JAN. IL, 1898.
TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON.
For Philadelphia and New York via u.
&. III. r. r. at 6.4j, $50 a. M, and 1905, l.25,
2;2l. AL (Black Diamond Express and
lilo p m.
For Pittston and Wilkes Barre via d.
l.. g. w. r. r., 600, Sos lilo a. m., 1.55
3.35 800 p. m.
For White Haven. Hazleton. Pottsvile,
and principal points in the coal regions
via ID. & III. r. r., Gas, 100 a. M. 1905, III
and AL p. m.
For Bethlehem. Easton, Reading, Har-
risburg and principal intermediate sta
tons via ID. & II. +. r., 645, $50 a. m,
1905. 1.25, 22l, AL (Black Diamond EX-
press), ll,30 p. m.
For Tunkhannock, Towanda, Elmira,
Ithaca, Geneva, and principal intermed-
ate stations via D., l.. a. w. X. r., 600.
1905 a. M, 12,45 and 3.35 p. IN.
For Geneva, Rochester Buffalo, Mag
ara Falls. Chicago and all points west via
ID. * Fl. r. r., 1906. 3.33 (Black Diamond
EXpress), 1928 and 11.30 p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh
Valley parlor cars on all trains between
Wilkes-Barre and New York, Philadel-
phia, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge.
ROLLIN II. WILBUR, Gen. Supt.
CHAS. s. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt, Phila.,
Pa.
A. w. NONNEMACHER. Asst. Gen.
Pass Agt., Philadelphia, Pa.
Scranton office, 309 Lackawanna avenue.
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CARBONDALE.

TThe Carbondale correspondence OF The
Tribune has been placed in the hands OF
Mr.. G. II. Mum, Salem avenue ana
Church street, to whom news Items may
be addressed. AL complaints as to ir-
regular delivery, etc. should be made to
w. T. Roberts. news agent,l
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A CATARRH REMEDY.
Finds Honor at Home, in the City
Where IL Is Made.

Mayor Black of the city of Columbus.
says that "Pe.ru-na is a most effect
i've remedy for catarrh." Such honor
able testimony, coming from the same
city where Pe-Iu-na has been manu-
factured for so many years, has pc
Culiar weight of its own, OF course
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= AfaA " ~ - 80 Va H.
this is simply what
thousands of other
men have been say
ing all these years.
"Pc-ru-na is . most
effective remedy for
chronic catarrh:" it
cures catarrh where
ever located. This is
what lawyers. doc
tors. preachers and
scholars have been
saying. This Is what
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they showed toward him since he had
been called to this town and toward
each other in the church. At the close
of the address by Mr. Gendall refresh
ments were served.
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Erie and Wyoming Valley.

In effect Sept 10, 1897.
Trains leave Scranton for New York
and intermediate points on Erie railroad,
also for Hawley and local points at 7.O5
a. m. and 225 p m,
Arrive at Scranton from above points
at 1923 a, m, ais and 93S p. IN.
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RAILROAD TIME TABLES
PENNSYL RAILROAD

Schedule in Effect Nov. rs, 1897.
Trains Leave WiIkes-Barre as Fol-.
lows:
7.3O a. M, week days. for Sunbury
Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Balti.
more, Washington, and for Pitts.
burg and the West.
iO.l5 a. M, week days, for Hazleton,
PottsviIle, Reading, Norristown,
and Philadelphia; and for Sun.
bury, Harrisburg, Philadelphia,
Baltimore, Washington and Pitts.
burg and the West.
3.l2 D. m daily, for Sunbury, Harris.
burg. Philadelphia, Baltimore,
Washington, and Pittsburg and
the West.
500 p. M, week days, for Hazleton
and Pottsville.
J. z. WOOD, GenI Pass. Agent.
j. b. HUTCHINSON, General Manager
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WALTER VI. BRANSON,
Chef of Jonas Longs Sons,
Philadelphia IL Caterer.

Boned Turkey Croquettes, Salads of All
Kinds, Weddings, PaI ties; Experienced Men.
All orders promptly attendedt TO. Order can
be left at ia Washington ave-, or can be
seen at Jonas Longs sons Cafe.
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Ladies' Shoes.
Mems Shoes.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-07-17
Church DIRECTORY.

Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.
south corner of President and Barnard
j. H. scruggs, Pastor. Service Il
a. m. Subject of sermon: The
Supremacy of Jesus Christ" Service
S.l5 p. m. Subject sermon. Accepted Of
Him. Monday p. m, Junior league.
Wednesday $50 p. m, Epworth League.
Thursday, $50 p. m, prayer service.
Wesley Monumental Church, Rev.
James o. Branch, u. D., pastor. Preach
ing al II n. m. ana $50 p. m. by the pas
tor. Sunday school at . y. m c. V.
Snedeker, superintendent. Epworth Lea
que, Tuesday, $50 p. m. Prayer meeting,
Wednesday, $50 o. IN.
Grace Methodist Church, jefferson and
New Houston streets Osgood Il. Cook.
pastor. Services to-day at II a. M and
$50 p. m. Preaching by the pastor. sun
day school at 8 p. m. Gpworth League
Union rally Tuesday, $3.50 D. m. PRAYER
meeting. Wednesday, $50 p. m. EpNorth
League social and literary meeting, Fri
day $3.50 p. m.
First Church of Christ. Scientist. Ser
vice IL a. m. Chndren's Sunday school.
11i45. Knights OF Pythias Han. corner
OF York and Barnard streets. All are well
come.
First Baptist Church. Chippewa square,
Rev. John ID. Jordan A. Nj, pastor. Ser
mon by the pastor at Ii a. m. and $50
p. m Morning subject ''Womanhood. or
A Model Woman for a Wife" Evening
subject THE Terrors of An Evil Con-
science and the Comforts of a Good One 80
Young people meet at high noon, Rob-
ert Powell President. Sunday school
meeting at p. m, Jas. r. Cain, superin-
tendent. All persons without church en-
gagoments VIII find a cordial welcome to
an these services.
ST Paurs Lutheran, Bull and First
streets NJ. J. Eptlng. pastor. Morning ser
vices and sermon, II a. m. Sunday school,
8 p, m prayer meeting, Wednesday, $3.50
p. m, Visitors cordially welcome to all
services.
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Dupn's Liability as Bondsmnn.

Tallahassee. Fla. July 16-The case Of
the state against the executors OF the safe
John F. Dunn, who was surety on the
bond OF eX-State Treasurer c. Il. Collins
for the sum OF $4,000. was taken up in
the Circuit Court yesterday. The execu-
tors are Hon. W. A. Hooker judge of me
Fifth circuit, Mrs. John F. Dunn and
Alice Dunn.
The evidence started out upon the same
line as in the case against Collins YES
terday- Later on the state introduced ex-
Gov. F. p. Fleming and eX-Treasurer Col
Inns. to prove documents. signatures etc
The defense upon The mental condition
OF John F. Dunn, at the time ne eiCned
the bond Of Collins, called Geo. Mckay.
and are now reading depositous Of DR.
-&ewsom, upon the same GE.s - -tiGSnce.
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"MINUTE; BEAR IN MY LAP"
Origin of an Excuse for "BreaISinsv
ON the Part of Texas photographers.
From the New York Sun.

From the New York Sun
TT is an operators pride,' said an old
telegrapher the other day, ito receive
without delaying the sending Office. About
ten years ago in Arkansas and Texas the
work was done by hand instead of with
typewriters as at present, and where news
papers now expect 20O0O or 5000 words.
they We're elated to be furnished with 5000,
and especially so on the circuit extending
from Galveston, by way of Houston, San
Antonio, Austin. Waco, Fort Worth and
Dallas to Fort Smith, Ark.
The manager OF the Fort Smith Office
was confirmed hunter, and invariably
after completing his monthly reports he
would shoulder his rife and start for the
Cherokee nation, where abundant sport
was afforded at that time for both large
and small game. On one of these trips, af-
ter long chase extending to the lair of
bear, he managed to kill the mother and
capture two of her cubs These latter he
took to Fort Smith and essayed to raise.
They were placed in a large box in the bat
terry room, which was connected with the
operating room with swinging doors. In a
few months they had reached a weight OF
about seventy-tive pounds each and We're
quite tame, although tricky.
"Oue morning about o'clock, while
Calves ton was making the usual supreme
effort 10 clear up for the night, one of the
bears escaped from its confinement, and
noticing the light IN the front ROOM pro-
ceeded to investigate. The manager had a
pet dog which was rather affecuonate, so
that when the cub came marching up to
the press operator and climbed into his
lap no particular attention was paid to
him. In fact, the sending operator was
an extraordinarily rapid one, and the re-
ceiver had his mind concentrated upon the
sounder. While writing with his right
hand he tried to push what he supposed
to be the dog from his lap with his left
THE effort was futile, however and 1t
became necessary to break, with the sur
prising statement of fact, both to himself
and TO those on the wire: There's a bear
in my lap bothering me- Minute Not
every excuse for a delay TO the report was
accepted, but with the remark, That's a
new one his was, and he got time to re-
store the bear to its place.
The report was resumed, and the SEN
der was endeaVoring to make up for last
time when the second cub escaped, and,
entering the operating department, pro-
ceeded TO take the place so recently vaca-
ted by the other. The operator was de-
termined, however not to stop the sender
again, but bears have a great proclivity
for being meddlesome, and, after a few
minutes of minor efforts at being at home
in the operators lap he tried to show his
appreciation Of friendship by a good old
| fashioned hug around the neck. This was
too much for the operator, who, opening
the key, remarked: Here's that damn
| bear again. and requested a second stop
page so thai he might put him out and
nail the door shut, for which he was I'M
mercifully guyed as the plausibility of
bears in a telegraph office was too much
even for Texans.