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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-12

sors. The baby was given the name
Anna, and upon the return of the party
from the church a large number of
valuable and beautiful gifts were pre-
Sented her
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-12
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
RESULT OF PRIMARIES IN THE
FOURTH WARD.

nominated-Very Large Vote Was
Polled-Litigation That Has Re-
suited from the Construction of
Michael Larkin's House--Meeting
of the Board of Trade Tomorrow
Night-Notes of Personal Nature.
Two out uf three Of tn present in
cumbents i'm the ward offices of the
Fourth ward were nominated FOR re-.
election by the Republican party at a
caucus held in the several districts of
the ward Saturday Afternoon. The
successful aspirants were. Alderman
owen u. John ana Constable John J.
Davies The former received a plur-
ality Of 312. there being two other cam
didates. His majority was 80. con-
stable Davies received - plurality Of
Il. therr being two other candidates.
Present Assessor Morris n. watkins
also a candidate for recollection. was
defeated for the nomination by one
of his two opponents The successful
aaI irant was Daniel +. Edwards who
had q plurality of G. votes over his
opponents.
There were no contests for the dis
trict offices in the First ana Second
districts. In the Third. Grifr W. Jones
received one majority over his oppon-
ent, George Schell. for register of vot-
ers. In lhe Fourth, James II. Grace,
who was the eleventh hour candidate,
received a plurality of T. over his OPP
ponent for register of voters.
y in ha r,, Il
tricts was Sl3. This is 50 short of the
number cast in the last general elcc-
tion. This is the ward where Swallow.
Prohibitionist. received 1S6 more votes
than Stone. Republican,, and carried
the ward. There, too, was where the
greatest fear of literal translation of
the new party rules was felt. How
ever, only 50 votes less were cast at
the primary than at a general election.
There were no disturbances and the
primaries were conducted in an appar-
emily satisfactory manner in each dis
tr!tt. In some instances, persons vot-
ing neglected to mark their ballots
taking for granted, it is supposed. that
tho indication" mark at the head of
the flag ticket vote a straight" ticket
of their choice. The result, by dis
triCts. is as follows:
First district-Nlderman owen ID.
John, So; John T.. Lewis, 81; John r.
Jones. 4; constable. John j. Davies
50: Griff Price. 80; John Il. Neat, Il;
assessor Daniel T.. Edwards, 80:
Henry Greenwood Il; Morris II. Wat
kins, 10; Register of voters. David Il.
Jones. 90; judge of election. Minor T..
Worden. %: inspector of election. W.
Bromley Williams %
Second district-Alderman owen d.
John, l2l; John T.. Lewis. II: John +.
Jones. %; constable. John j. Davies.
us; Grif Price, 43; John Il. Neat. 8;
assessor. Daniel T.. Edwards. 81; Henry
Greenwood, l6; Morris r. Watkins. 81;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-12
WHATDO THE CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called GRAlN-O?
the place of coffee The more Grain-O
YOU give the children the more health you
distribute through their systems, Grain-O
is made of pure grains, and when prop
erly prepared tastes like the choice grades
of coffee but costs about a as much. All
grocers sell it, ljc. and 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-12

Of Fordham street. is slowly recovering
from her recent Illness
The Green Ridge market, &. II. Sncdd.
proprietor is now located at his prop
crty, 1870 Penn avenue -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-12-12
| Globe Warehouse
Glove Selling

Is of the leading features in this these days
No doubt the weather i'll part accounts for this but the
effect of superior stock public opinion be
underesmated, for nothing like it has been
in this CITY.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
SOMETHING NEW.

Collars and cuffs are prevented from willing ty inserting stiffening strip of thin steel or aluminium between the two sections Of the collar before they are sewed together.
 Collars, cufIs, shirt fronts and like articles usually made of linen are be- ing made of aluminium coated with white Japanese yarnish, on which de- signs in imitation of weaving and sew ing are m@ked.
 A PenHsylvanian has invented ma rine merry-go-rouHd, which has cen- tral pole on which number of arms are pivoztd to steady the boats, ar ranged in circle as the ends of the arms, the driving power being obtained from motor in one of the boats.
 Prismatic or plain window lights, for use in transoms and basement win dows, are being manufactured with perforations in their surface to allow ventilation, the entrance of water be- ing prevented by the inclination of the openings or by external hoods.
 X new weapon of defense, designed by an Englishman, is shaped like a pistol and has a liquid-containing chamber in the handle, air being con- pressed by the trigger to give the liquid force when thrown by a second pull on the trigger to open the valve.
 The depth of water under a ship can be quickly ascert aimed by new sound- ing apparatus consisting of a casting suspended from a sliding ball. which is attached to the end of cord or wire running to the deck the weight of the casting breaking the electric current until 1t strikes bottom.
 Electric treatments are given to cyclers by a new handlebar which has metallic grips connected with a small generator mounted on one of the wheels. In another form of the same device shoes are provided with con tact plates and the battery may be connected to sewing machines or orr gans
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
AFFAIRS AT PANA, ILL.
The Union Miners Feel More Buoyant Than at Any Time Since the
 Strike was InauRurated.

Pana, H., Oct. 25.-The union mi ners claim to feel more buoyant than at any time since the strike was inau- gurated. One reason is that notices have been posted in and around the mines stating that mo insurance would be paid" Pit Boss Franklin has resigned, claiming that he could not risk his life with the careless ne- gro miners. Henry Stephens. the ne- gro who led the riot of three weeks ago, has left for Alabama, stating that he had enough of Pana. Other negroes accompanied him. The militia, it is stated, will leave this week
 The negroe miners have secured a preacher, and organized a church. X negro school will also be opened up with a negro instructor from Alabama.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
MISSING LINK OF THE PAST.

Where, where is the time-honored apron, The apron our grandmothers knew? IL was ample and checked, it was ribbon
 bedecked-
 Nay, twas every known fabric or hue. And the linen ones winter than snowdrifts, So glossy with patience and starch. Now where have they vanished, or has
 progress banished Them all in her 1n-de-siecle march7 Say. where Is that cute little apron. With pocket adorned with a bow? (Fascinations untold did that small pocket
 hold
 For the fingers and eyes of each beau) Such dainty such furbelowed aprons. Each rufTled or ribboned or laced, With strings most aliuring, embracing, se-
 curing
 Il safe to her trim slender waist. An. where Is that dearest of aprons. So snowy, 90 soft and so cool, When mothers lap" cured every sorrow
 endured.
 Every heartbreak of playground or
 school? II is folded in lavender, yellowed With time and my kisses and tears. Her sweet face recalling, her fond caress
 falling,
 IL summons from long, lonely years. And where is that old-fashioned apron. The apron no new woman wears Since her smart tailor gown most correct
 1y would frown On such feminine frippery and snares? Then what earthly occasion to wear 1t Would office or elubroom allow? No small hands detalnlng, no home cares
 restraining,
 No apron strings tether her nowi Dame Fashion, restore the lost aprons, Make womauly home life the style. Our ball gowns neglect and our taIlers re-
 ject;
 Reverse folly's wheel just awhile And bring back the old days when only The home seemed the dearest, the best, When Cupid completely each manly heart
 neatly
 Bound fast with those apron strings blestl San Francisco Chronicle.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
MRS. BoTKIN'S CASE.
that Mrs. Botkin Is Not Fugitive from Delaware

San Francisco, Oct. 25.-The superior court, five judges sitting en banc, has decided that Mrs. Botkin, accused of inc murder of Mrs. John ?. Cunning and her sister, Mrs. Joshua Deane, of Dover, Del, is not a fugitive from the justice of the state of Delaware. The court holds that the flight from jus t;ce must be actual and not construc- tive. Mrs. Botkin was remanded to the custody of Chief of Police Lees. but date and place of her trial will be set later. The decision was unani~ nous,
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
River News.
Fall Trace.
THE MARKET REPORT,
TUESDAY, oct. 9.
Grain and Provisions.

St s-Flour-Patents. S3Go@3. 75; other grades, $2. .90a3 i5 Wheat-No. red. 71mI2c Corn-No. , mixed, g 2a32&ac. Oats No ? 25I4 Q26c. Hay-Proirie. $5000t7 00s cry. 2lQ23lac; dairy, lAp2ic. Eggs-Fresh, n, cry, 4Q23l2c; dairy, La20. Eggs-Fresh, lhc Lard-Prime steam. 4.9Qc. Pork New mess, SSO0 Bacon-CIear ribs 6c. Wool-Choice tub-washed. 24a26.
 Wheat-Futures closcl: October, I5a4c n; December, 74c; May. 134 b.
 Corn-Futures closed. October, 5212c a. December, 3l7se b. May, 33c b
 Chicago-CIosing quotations: Wheat October, 70l4c December, 0l4uie$sc May. 7U7. .c Corn-Octoher. 322sc December, 32S4c: May, 347sc. Oats-October 2394c; December, 23$4c; May. Z45s024Ac. Pork October. SS7i2; December, $500; Janu- ary $925 Lard-October, $A95; Decem- Der s497lgn5.00;: January. $o,05a5.0,l2. Short ribs-October. S5.52i2; December, s475; January, $4.7712.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Live Stock Market.

St Louis-Cattle-Fancy exports. S5.00p 545; butchers, $8.2544.S5; stockers. $2. l5d 425 cows and heifers, $2.4eQ450. Hogs Packing, s3.40d3s so; butchers, S3. 45@5. S5; light, & 2543.75 Sheep-SS. .0014 60; lambs. $400G5. 95
 S3 4O6iS 50; heavy, s 30Gi3 so; rough, S5. 5.3o0 S40 workers, s 75a3S0. Cattle-Beeves, $3 906l5 55, cows and heifers, S2 00Q4 65; 450; stockers and feeders. s300Q4.50 Sheep Native sheep. & 90Q4 65; westerns, $5.5o @455; lambs, s 75Q415.
 Kansas City-Cattle-Native steers, $f50 6i5. 40; Texas steers, S2.65d4.55; Texas cows and heifers, Sl l.50d4. 15; Native cows and heifers, S2. .9502. 90; stockers and feeders. g e0qi S5. Hogs-Heavies,$ s 50d3.6 pack CTS, SS.45GS.57ls: mixed. s. 4043 57l5; lights. B. 40d355; workers, sS50a355. Sheep Lambs. S4 00Gi5.50. muttons, SS.251450.
 Cincinnati-Hogs-Activ at S3OOgs.s5.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
DR. NANCY GUILF0RD.
The Bridgeport (Cenn.) Midwife Wifi Bo Extracted After the Usual
 Fifteen Days Delay.

London. Oct 25.-Dr. Nancy Guil- ford, the midwife from Bridgeport, Conn.,, was again brought mp on re- mand at Bow street police court.
 Counsel for the prisoner, in the course of the days proceedings, said he wished to deny the report that his client had admitted her guilt. The af- feet of the magistrates decision is that the prisoner will be extradited. sub feet to | delay of Is days
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Wheat S2 RusheI.

Some farmers are holding their wheat be cause they think the prlce will go to $2 a bushe. The price, however, may go down instead of up, and thus great losses will fol- low delay Ill selling. In all matters delays are dangerous, particularly so in sickness. At the liTsJ sign of biiIousHess, dyspepsia, in digestion or constipation cure yourself with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. Don't wait for your condition to improve itself, for t is apt to get worse st1II.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
From Bachelordom.

He has made his bed, let him lie T it." exclaims the world. How cruel is the world! Especially since the world, of course, knows what terri hle thing is the bed which the average man has made i~-Detroit Journal.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Beware of Ointments for Catnrrh
 That Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole sys, tenn when entering it through the mueous surfaces. Such articles should never be used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is often ten fold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co, Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and Is taken inter- hally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the gen Toledo, Ohio. by r. J. Cheney & Co. Teeti. Donials free.
 Sold by Druggists, price 75e per bottle.
 Halls Family Pills are the best
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

\ Scrap of Paper-She was pale, but calm; 1t being foreign te her noble nature to strive for unusual effects. sYou have de ceiYed mci" she shrieked. Look! found it in your pocket. It tells me all" 4 scrap of PapeE.i pF. Has it a let receipt showing that he lad pad his taxes, and was not, therefore. the enormously wealthy person he professed to he2-Betroit Journal
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Absorbed bythe Trust,

Boston, Oct. 22.-Itis reported to the Shoe and Leather exchange that the Boston Rubber Shoe Co. has been ab- sorbed by the United States Rubber Co.,, and that MT. Converse, it's presi- dent, will become q director in the new corporation.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

New York Oct s5-Money on call non- inally 1isq2 per cent; prime mercantile paper. 3ia4i per cent. sterling exchange strong. with actual business in bankers bills at ss5I4 Q4s51a for demand, and at 4sa @4S2l4 for 60 days; posted rates, 4S3 and ss614stIs. commercial bills. 4al. silver cer- tifcatss, e0IsI, bar silver. 695s Mexican q lars, i7k. Government bonds sssy.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
A Striking Resemblance,

The addresses of a young man having been her sister. How much you resemble your sister, said he, the evening of his first call. You have the same hair, the same fore head, and the same eyes-''
 "A, And the same noes!" she added quickly.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
The Hnrge Augnsta safe.

Osweeo, N. Y, Oct. 25.-The barge Augusta, which broke away form the steamer Armenia Friday night, is safe ly moored at Gardeners Island, near Kingston, Ont.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Fever Record in Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss. Oct 25.=Five new cases of yellow fever and one death Two of the cases are serious. Yazoo has two new cases. Madison, Oxford, Natchez and Harriston one each.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Canned salmon and Fruit for London.

San Francisco, Oct. 22.-'fhe British steamer Waterloo, which will sail for London, has Oil board one ef the big gest eargoes of salmon and canned fruits that has left this port for many months.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Appointed on the Indn.trIaI commlsslon

Washington, Oct. 25.-John L. Ken nedy, of the District of Columbia, has been appointed a member of the in- dustrial commission, vice Sargent, re- sipned
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

City Edtor-"In your report of the Smith Jones wedding you haven't mentioned the beauty of the bride -Reporter-"I know 1t. She was one of the paincst women | ever saw" City Editor (testily)-@What difference does that make27-ToWn Topics.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
All Quiet at Ashpole. N (.

Wilmington. N C.. Oct. 25.-Adyiees from Ashpole say that the town is
 closely guarded bs whites. and that all is quiet.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Heavy Snow Tn Montana.

Bozman, Mont, Oct 25.-Snow fell to a depth of eight inches within 24 hours, delaying threshing for some time. It is the first heavy snow storm of the season.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Show Us a man wiling to begin at the bottom, and We will show you a man who will some day qet to the top-Atchison Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Mrs. George, you know that S20 you gave ne 10 buy hat Mr. Young won-"Y Yos, dear Mrs. 1oungwon-"Well, I've saved the money. Hr. Ioungwon-- "HoS? l see you're wearing a new hat. Mrs Youngwon-"l order to be eeonom- and had the hat charged. '-Roxbury Ga zntt
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Not the Same Thing. It is said that the cuccn of Holland is devoted to dfamntie ert and takes the deepest interest in amateur acting " "0h. there must be some mistake. She can hardly do both. Chicago Evening
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
onnrantine Kestriction. Removeh.

Montgomery, Ala. Oct. 25.-fhe state health department has officially declared oil all quarantine restrictions.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Our country friends should not fail to carry home box of Or. M9Bttts TEETHINA t1efth- used for Worms, Tecthing and the Bowel Disorders of children and only costs 25 cents.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

This town is not so bed of; a man who ad- yertised for wife recently got only three reples.-Atehison Globe
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Advice Quickly Taken.

Physician You are living too high. Patient-Thlt.s so; I've got to get a cheaper doetor.-N. Y. Vim.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Why suffer so with Neuralgia? St. Jacobs Oil will drive 1t all away.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

So many people become silly in trying to bs funny.-Atehison Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

A man imagines before marriage that he will be his wte,s cup of joy, but finds out afterwards that he is only fly in it-Atchl. son Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
The ynIuc of Experience.

eWith what a gracefully sweeping motion she handles a fan" ''Yes; she used to keep the flies off the table in her fathers Omaha lunehroom. '-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

After physicians had given me up, was saved by Piso's Cure.-Ralph Erieg, Vii. transport, Pa, Nov. 9, l893
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

A mixed pain has bruise and sprain. St. Jacobs Oil cures the twain.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Cotton
Financial.

Quotations for mlddilng range as fol- lows. St. Louis. 5c; New York, 55foi Memphis, 5c
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Stiff a5 a poker. sore as q boil? St. Je. cobs Oil vii relax, soothe, cure.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Stricken with Sciatica? St. Jacobs Oil will strike 1t out and cure.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

The man who rides q hobby uses egotism for a s9ddle.-Bam's Horn.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Hang a sword over a mans head and he is more likely 10 cut the thread than move from under.-Atehison Globe.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
To Cure n Cold in oneDn

The meaner man IS the harder he tries to lower his reeord.-Chieago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Damp weather brings Rheumatism. St. Jacobs Oil brings the cure, promptly.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

The approval of your conscience is an ex. eellent thing, but it is not sufficient to get Eou a raise of salary.-Puek.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Biscuit making as practieed by some wom- rn is hard work..Chicago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Mrs. Bargain-"Wbat are yoa worrying about this morning. Bargain-"I need some new clothes and bicycle. and 1 can't make up my nind whether to get the clothes at store where they gIye away bicycles, or to buy the bicycle at shop where they give away clothes. Bicycling World
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Beauty is like a cooking stove-no good If the fuel gives out.-Chieago Daily News.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Ever thus-heirs to aches and pains. St. Jacobs Oils the doctor.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Take Laxative Promo Qunine Tablets All druggists refund money If it fails to cure. 25c.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Stock SDecllIat0rS.

I have valuable information of a profitable [ < deal now under way. Write for particulars E. P J., P. Q. Box 24S9, New York.
 les <sses
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

Bill-"What a funny noise that counter. felt dollar makes, doesn't it?' Jill-"Ye es: ita queer. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
MRS. PINKHAM TALKS ABOUT OvARITIs.

Letter from Carrie Women aoud
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28

agony. Of Pills, proud say I I
  beginning sickness the village know expected to live, until taking Vegetable Compound It has saved my lifeo
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
Hoods SarsapariIla

Noodle Pills cure sick headache. 25o.
The Monticellonian., 1898-10-28
HER PUNISHMENT

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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-04-08
when War H. Declared.

There is Il mistaken idea still pre-
yailinR III some quarters that con
gre%s is the power that declares war.
To be snre the constitution Of United
States Ikea the power with that body.
But its action at the present tune on
The subject ns upon many Otuers. ia
a mere formality. The real power
that controls the declaration ~ war In
located in Wall street.
The only wOrriment that becomes
Ia yTnr money shark ~ figured ont ~
dollars and cents. !ic in wi 20 enough
to know TINT ia case ~ war there
would he free silver coinage. and
millions oi grecDbackB wOulI he is
sued. What he specially fcara, in.
that the people 81 the United States,
through their representatives might
have enough not to ieauc any
bonds worth speaking Of, but would
simply do business with grccnbacks
and trec silver. ThIs wOuId lie Just
too horrible. Think Of HOhtiug n
debt without interest.
Your money shark docs not object
to using deprecated grecnbackp.
even down 10 forty to pay United
States bonds with, provided he can
fool somebody into paying them with
gold. Ho has been through that prop.
oeifioD once with very great profit 10
himself, and rather likes IL.
Anyone who desires Ia know
whether there will be war ar no
should watch Mark Hanna md the
s~tockbr"kcm. when they get ready
to have war. war will be declared
Cleveland Recorder.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-04-08

Reno, April The Spanish MIN
istry has reaffirmed their former de
cision on McKinley's ultimatum with
out the slightest modification.
The diplomatic representatives Of
Great Britain, Italy. France, Russia
Germany and Austria called ON Pres,
ident Mckinley at noon today. Dur,
ing the ceremony Spain presented
her Easter salutations to the respect.
i've sovereigns with the hope that
peace will be preserved. President
Mckinley answered: peace will
prevail il Spain yields to our just de.
mands." The call OF the foreign min
listers was not indicative OF European
intervention.
Tho Queen OF Spain has again ap
pealed to Queen Victoria to use her
good Offices with the United States to
prevent war.
Congress will likely adjourn this
afternoon until Monday.
An outbreak against Americans is
momentarily expected at Havana.
General Lee will leave Havana to.
night and will appear before the Sen
ate Committee Oh Foreign Relations
next Monday. All Americans are
being rushed out OF Havana.
No one at Madrid believes that wal
can be averted.
The Oregon left Callao today.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1898-04-08

\ great commotion seems To have
taken place among railway circles
OWING to the contemplated through
car service between the Pacific Coast
and Chicago which ID operating one
day each week. This is not "a new de-
pariure by any means. rs the Denver
& Rio Grandc Railroad Company ind
its connections have been operating "A
through a service between the Pa
cific and ~\tlantIc Coast via. S 1T Lake
Pueblo, Denver. Kansas City aud
Clnc9"O for years, and three da. y
each Week. viz. every Wednesday.
Thursday and Friday evening. The
cars for this through service are Of
lie latest Pullman design. and are
supplied with clean linen and bedding
throughout. a Pullman porter il as
signed to each car These care are
also under the personal supervision
Of q Special Excursion agent.
whose duty it il 10 see that passen.
gers are given every comfort and at
tentiOn. For further infor nation, APP
ply to my agent, or II. f.. Nevins.
General Agent. or to II. VI. Gushing,
Travelling Passenger Agent. ID. x L.
g.. Z. r., SO West Bird South st. Salt
Lake City. Utah.