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The Press., 1898-09-15
A Great .Screaner.

More than 50 years ago Lachlan Mo- Donald left his home in Strathspey, Scotland, and went to the shores of Lake Winnipeg. He did not neglect to carry with him his beloved bagpipe, and many an evening it spoke to him of the old home beyond the seas.
 Even in the daytime, when he was busy in the woods felling trees, he would have it by his side, and on one occasion he had reason to be glad that it was so near.
 He was merrily swinging his ak, when he was suddenly surrounded by a party of Indians, who looked very for midable as they drew nearer, gesticu- lating in particularly threatening manner. Things began to seem ominous, when a happy thought came to the Scotchman.
 Seizing his bagpipe, he blew blast so loud and long and shrill that the startled red men looked upon hlm for g moment in consternation and then took to their heels, never stopping till the thick shadows of the forest hid then from the man who could give vent tc such an unearthly scream.
 They did not forget that prolonged cry; from that time the Scotchman wal known among them as "the great screamer of the palefaces. ''-Exchange
The Press., 1898-09-15
TWO MINUTES IN TIE CLOUDS.

A letter came tLis morning for "Colonei so-
 and-so," And one for Honorable" and the rest of it.
 you know. 1 took them up and laid them from all the rest
 apart. I gazed upon them fondly and pride was in my
 heart It seemed to me that somehow I'd grown foot
 or two Since the postman had come in and then pass
 ed on out of view. felt that had risen to the thirty third de-
 gree ..... Of human consequence and that the world was
 watching me. To be addressed as ''Colonel'-ah, what .
 splendid thingl And ''Honorable"-well,i it was next to being
 kingi At least two men were learning to estimate
 my worth. Here was my fame beginning to echo round
 the earlh. [ tore one letter open and read the message
 through. The man who dubbed me "Colonel," I'll now
 confess to you, Was somewhat short of mcney-a common He'd be a grateful debtor if could ''lend him
 ten" The other man was anxious to get a public
 place My influence would help him to twin out in
 the race.'' 1 cast the letters from me. I thought some
 things of men That never shall be printcd-and went to work
 again.
 8. E. Riser in Cleveland Leader
The Press., 1898-09-15
HIS LETTERS.

We had been three months married, and lived in the blessed expect tancy of a secretary ship which had been promised on a commission appointed to inquire into some abuses the government did not want to find out, but the prelim- inaries dragged, and I found myself doomed to period of enforced idleness which did not improve my temper. and I fear tried my wife s sorely, for, though happy, we were human. Our first, and, thank heaven, our only tiff, took place one memorable day when we were both gardening on a plot of soot blackened ground attached to our modest dwell ing. In making a border had planted a number of carnations and picotees to- gether, contrary to my wife's directions, and on discovering the mistake she said what suppose nine out of ten women would have said. I answered tartly, be- ing preoccupied with bitter thoughts, and so acrimonious did our discussion become that Edith went into the house.
 After some minutes reflection I felt the childishness of my conduct and fol- lowed to make it up. She was not in the little atticlike boudoir at the top of
 
 for her in the drawing room, which had doors opening on the conservatory and hall. By chance I chose the first and had almost entered the room when l heard the sound of 8 we'll remembered voice, and, drawing the portiere aside, cautiously, saw my wife face to face with Arbuscula.
 "I darosay you know who am?" the latter was saying.
 Edith denied the implied honor.
 "Then is your state the more gra- cious," retorted Arbuscula. But your husband does, and that is the chief point. The servant told me he Was at home" She looked just as splendid as ever and swept our modest little apart ment with a scornful glance.
 My husband is engaged" said Edith. "Anyth you have to say may be said to me-
 "Indeed?" replied Arbuscula. Well, I have got a good many things to say" "
 My wife folded her hands and, find ing one of her gardening gloves on. pulled it off and threw it on the table "Guardr' thought I.
 "And first, continued Arbuscula, "I want to say that your husband is the writer of those letters. And she de- posted a formidable bundle on the ta- ble beside the glove. 'They were writ ten to me. You may read them if you choose"
 "I have no desire to do so, " replied my wife valiantly.
 "They would interest you, Y" the other went on. You could compare them with those he has, dare say, written to yourself.
 ''I fear you misunderstood, though the error is a natural one-for you, " re- piled my wife considerably.
 A spot of light shone in Arbuscula' s eye. "They would be useful, she con- tinued, eff you wanted to make things hot for him-as you undoubtedly will. "
 My wife was silent; she played with her wedding ring.
 'Or perhaps you won't care to see them in the public press, the other added viciously. "I know 8 literary chap who would dress 'em up we'll they'd want a little draping for a pa per I know of
The Press., 1898-09-15

germs of any disease without resistance.
 Mrs. Ensign tells of her escape in ths following wordsI
 l was persuaded to try Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People by reading of their wonderful cures in eases like mine.
 After a few doses there was an exhil- arating change.
 "I could cat and sleep better than for years.
 My interest in my work came back. began to improve in feelings and in looks.
 The gain continued steadily as long as l took the pills and 1t was permanent. ceased taking them only when felt in perfect health.
 "I cannot find words to express my admiration for this remedy."
 As she told her story Mrs. Ensign ap- peared to be picture of perfect health.
 The vegetable ingredients contained in Dr. Williams Pink Pilk for Pale People are mixed in accordance with the pre- seription discovered by Dr. Williams, the celebrated physician.
 Analysis shows them to contain, in cer- tain fixed proportions, aM the elements that are required to build up new, rich blood and nerve cells.
 This power has touched the root of a long list of nervous and blood diseases, and made the pills an unfailing cure for the most desperate eases.
 All druggists sell Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. One box for 50 cents, or six boxes for $2.50.
The Press., 1898-09-15
The Look in a
 WOn7an'S Face.
BeaHy disa1bears sOheu Me eyes ds4z he skiu # Sa010 aud Ne uv1zkleS 6egav ko aebea,. rs Ezssgs zOatGhSd Aer good Looks retavn day 6y day.

A woman's beatty Is more a matter of health than of regular features or perfect proportionS-
 Without the magnetism of sound health, and the vitality and good spirits that come naturally from sound sleep and good diges- ton no woman is altogether charming.
 A year of III health will do more to ruin beaHty than ten years of healthf1 living.
 Many a woman is watching with dis may the growing pallor of her cheeks, the comes more distressing every day.
 Sufferers from such afflietionS will be interested to read the story that is told by Mrs. W. Fl. Ensign, of 4I9 South Freedom Ay<nus, Alliance, Ohio.
 For no particular reason that she could dsoovsr, hrr health began to "run down." very much as a clock runs down when ths power in the spring is exhausted.
 Shs steadily grew weaker, thinner, paler every day, till she was hardly able to move about the house.
 She was wholly unfit for household work, or any of the duties of life.
 Her skin became dry and withered. Her syes were dull and her face constantly wore A pinched, strained look, arising from the unnatural condition of her nerves.
 Such faces may be seen everywhere.
 The unfortunate in this "run down" condition cannot rest at night, cannot di- gest proper food.
 Ths system is prepared to receive the
The Press., 1898-09-15
HE WAS WELL MADE UP.
The Cause of . Wonderful Hit Made b
 the Late Bill Nye.

The Cause of . Wonderful Hit Made by
 the Late Bill Nye.
 James Whitcomb Riley tells a quaint story of his former featuring partner, Bill Nye. It was the opening of their joint season. They had both been rusti- eating during the vacation and were brown as berries. Nye looked much like an Othello in his sunburned make up, and Riley suggested to him the applica- tion of some Liquid white, "a cosmetic much affected by the gentler sex of the profession.
 Nye sent for the preparation, and never having used anything of the kind before he filled the palm of his hand with it and carefully smeared it over his countenance. There was no mirror | in his primitive dressing room, and Riley was beautifying himself on the other side of the stage.
 The "liquid white" dries out some- what like whitewash, and when Nye appeared before the audience he was a sight to behold. His head looked like a frosted top piece on a wedding cake His face, white as the driven snow, was expressionless and blank. The audience shrieked, and when he came off from his first selection they demanded his reappearance He obliged them to howls of laughter. Again he made his exit, and again was redemanded by the up- roarious audience.
 Believing he had made a hit, he was about to return to the stage when he was caught by the arm by Mrs. Nye, who cried, "William Edgar Nye, what have you got on your face?"
 Nothing but it's usual expression my dear"
 Expression! Fiddlesticksi You're a fright" cried his wife, and leading him to where there was piece of broken looking glass showed him how he looked.
 Nye was mortified, and catching sight of Riley, just about going on the | stage, he would have undoubtedly fol lowed him on and been revenged but for the intervention of Mrs. Nye. His head was scraped, combed and washed, and his next selection was read without "a hand" from the audience. Moreover, the story is fact and not a press agents concoction Detroit Free l PreSS
The Press., 1898-09-15
.swych" Hazel. Not .yyttcb" Haz.,


 The correct name for Han-ainelis vii ginica is not witch hazel, but wye. E. gel. Our plant has no connection ,sit4 the magic of the water hunter .., blackthorn of England, Prunus spilr..l was the wood used ill these divinati, Is. or whatever these su uperstitious practic>;s may be termed. n,.zel Lad very N i,lt meaning in the olden times and uh. elm, as well as the nut now known :.. such, was hazel. One of these elms, now known as Ulmus montana. was the fa vorite wood for making wyches, or pro- vision chests, and was therefore known as the wych hazel. In the present day it is the wych elm. Our hamamelis re- ceived from the early settlers the name of wych hazel from the resemblance of the leaves to those of the wych hazel or elm of the old world. Language reform CTS imagining that wych should be spelled witch are responsible for the confusion. Wych hazel is the correct term for our plant. s Monthly.
The Press., 1898-09-15
Health Before Beauty

Two Irishmen who had not met for years ran across each other in Derby, and after period of handshaking ad- journed for some moist congratulations.
 "Long time since we met, Pat, isn t it? Great lot of things have happened since then"
 "Yes, indeed. Look at mesilf. Sure, it's married am," replied Pat.
 "You don't tell me-
 Faith, and Dive got fine, healthy bhoy, and the neighbors say he is tine very picture of me-
 O'Grady looked at Pat, who wash t built on the lines of prize beauty.
 "Och, well, what's the harrum so long as the child's healthyg"-New York World,
The Press., 1898-09-15


 Jade, the Chinese symbol of the soul, IS one of the most interesting minerals in the world. It is possessed of peculiar interest to the mineralogist because of its unique mineral properties. to the chemist because of dispute as to its elementary composition, to the ethnolo- gist because of its peculiar uses, to the archeologist because of its strange as- sociations with early history, to the poet because of its symbolic character in literature and to the philosopher be- cause of its association in the philosophy of the sages. with various virtues out of which grew the Chinese symbolism the soul.
 Jade is best described by the famil- iar name of pebble, of which it is the finest variety in respect of texture, the heaviest and the hardest known to the lapidary. It is susceptible of high polish and is so tenacious that it can be cut into the most intricate and fragile shapes. There are exceptional tints, but here jade may only be said to range in color from ivory white to deep olive green. Among substances known to the mineralogist it has no rival in the num- Der of its fascinations, and no apology, therefore, is offered for ranking it with precious stones. Good Words.
The Press., 1898-09-15
A CRITICAL TIME During the Battle
 of Santiago.
SICK OR WELL, A RUSH
 NIGHT AND DAY,

Heroes. Their Heroic Efforts
 in Getting Ammunition and
 RatiOns to the Front Saved
 the Day.
 P. B. BUTLER, of pack train No. 3 writ ing from Santiago, De Cuba, on July 23d. says: I've all had diarrhoea in more or less violent form, and when we landed we had no time to see a doctor, for 1t was case of rush and rush night and day to keep the troops supplied with ammuni- tion and rations, but thanks to Chamber lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhaa Rem edy, we were able to keep at work and keep our health; in fact, I sincerely be- lieve that at one critical time this medi- cine was the indirect saviour of our army, 1 for If the packers had been unable to work there would have been no way of getting supplies to the front. There were no roads that @ wagan train could use. My comrade and myself had the good fortune to lay in a supply of this medicine for our pack train before we left Tampa, and know in four cases it absolutely saved life.'
 The above letter was written to the manufacturers of this medicine, the Cham berlain Medicine Co.,, Des Moines, Iowa. For sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-09-15
Guess He Was.

Nellie, aged 3. was out walking with her father, but she soon became tired, and he was obliged to carry her.
 "Is vewy heavy, papa?' she asked, as he set her down a moment to rest.
 "Indeed you are, !" he replied. "Say, papa" continued the little mass, Fisn't you dest awful tickled zat ain't twinsr'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-22

For an alleged gross piece of vandal-
ism-that of thievery almost before the
body of the owner of the goods had
become cold in death-Michael Mean
drew was arrested and locked In the
South Side police station yesterday
He is charged with taking a diamond
necklace valued at $4OO, a gold watch
silk dresses. rings, a silver watch. q
silver mounted revolver and other ar
ticles to dhe total value of 1915 from
the house of Mrs. Christine Wilhelm
OF 416 Green Ridge street, who died
Sunday from burns received last Tues
day.
The absence of the articles was dis
covered by Adolph Miller, of the South
Side. executor of the estate of Mrs
Wilhelm's husband, and who was
summoned to the house when Mrs
Wilhelm died McAndrew and others
were about the premises at the time
He was accused of having stolen the
goods and denied it. but later in the
day sent his daughter to the house
with black silk dress and two val
liable meerschaum pipes that had been
missing.
A warrant for the arrest of Mean
drew was issued on information made
by Mr.. Miller before Alderman G. c.
Donovan, of the Twelfth ward. The
warrant was served by Constable
Woelkers. Later in the day $500 bai
was furnished for McAndrew and he
was released from the custody of the
police.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-22
AT ST. THOMAS COLLEGE.
Washington Celebration and Debate
by students.

The students Of St. Thomas college
held patriotic exercises in their study
hall yesterday afternoon, commemora-
tive Of the birthday of Washington
During the hours of the morning ses-
sion, each division of the three depart
ments of the college held brief literary
exercises all bearing on The life. char
acter and glorious deeds of the Father
of his country.
After the noon recess, the entire
school assembled in the study hall to
hear the debate between representa-
tives of the junior and senior divisions
of the classical department. The ques-
ton discussed was based entirely on
American history and although the
young men had had but two weeks
time to prepare for 1t, they acquitted
themselves very creditably. Rev. J..
A O'Reilly, Rev. ID. j. MacGoldrick
and Rev. Peter Cough acted as judges.
The college choirs relieved the speak
ers at intervals by the rendition of
national airs.
The study hall was tastefully deco
rated with flags and bunting, q bust
Of Washington surrounded by flags and
palms, holding the place of honor.
Seated on the stage We're the chairman
and the six contestants, three from the
junior division and three from the Sc
niOr. The affirmative side of the debate
being considered the easier of the two
was assigned to the juniors the mega
tive or more difficult side, to the SEN
iors The following is the programme:
Opening Hymn, Hear Thy Children.
Gentle Jesus" Junior Glass
Chairman's Address, what America
owes to Washington"
Charles II. O'Boyle
Debate Resolved, that the United
States Owes More to Its Soldiers
Than to Its Sailors"
First Affirmative, Frank A. Collins.
Negative Rejoinder, John p. Colligan.
Chorus, 1.-The Red White and Blue"
College Choirs
Second Affirmative, VIM. +. Corners, jr.
Reply for Negative, Frank A. Kane, jr.
Glee. "Old Man Moses" Junior Choir
Third Affirmative, Joseph A. Weir.
Negative Reply, James G. Cullen.
National Anthem. m.......,,.. College Choirs
Discussion. ....... Messrs. Weir and Cullen
National Melodies. s........... College Choirs
Judges Decision.
Closing Hymn, BLESS Us Ere We Co."
Junior Choir
Master Aloysius Colligan, accompanist.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-22
CHILD'S REMARKABLE ESCAPE.
Fell Two Stories Without Being Even
Scratched.

\ two-and-one-hal year old son OF
Poor Director Thomas Shotton fell out
of a second-story window yesterday
morning and striking on it's head was
very badly scared.
The accident happened early in
the morning. The child had been
dressed and was sent down stairs
to breakfast On the way he
stopped at an open hall window and
thinking to make himself generally
useful attempted to close it. His hands
slipped from the sash as he was trying
to pull it down and losing his balance
the little chap plunged head foremost
through the window. He landed on
the top of his head in the soft clay of
a flower bed, but most remarkable to
say escaped without the slightest in
jury. Physicians spent two hours eX-
amining him but could detect no in
jury or symptoms Of injury.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-22
THE NEW LINDEN THEATRE.
Good sized Audience Attended 1ni-
tial Performance Last Night.


The Linden theater opened last night
in the building on Linden street, for
merly occupied by Davis theater. 1t
has been remodelled and the seating
capacity somewhat increased over
what it was when it was known as the
Davis theater. The new proprietors
are Brooks and Ladwig. The senior
mem Der of the firm is n. II. Brooks and
has long been connected with theatre
cal affairs in this city. He will be
manager of the house.
1t is only simple justice to say that
MIR. Brooks has the best stock company
ever permanently attached to Scran-
ton theater "The Ticket t-of-Leave-
Man" was the bill last night and it
was acted and staged in a splendid
manner. Miss Rita Carlyle, the lead
ing lady of the company and f. Wilson
Smith did some very effective acting
last night but they are by no means
the only good people in the cast. 1t is
a remarkably well balanced company.
One of the unique members of the
organization is w. A. Robinson, a
dwarf of less than three feet, who is
an entertaining comedian. Between
the second and third acts he did some
wonderful feats on a high wire. The
waits between the other acts were en-
livened by specialties by Miss Ruby
Bridges and w. j. Sullivan. 1.-The
Ticket Of LeaveM Man" will be repeat
ed this and tomorrow afternoons and
evenings. During the remainder of the
week the stock company will produce
"a Celebrated Case"
1t is tie intention of the manage
ment to make the Linden a family the
ater and with that object in view the
prices OF admission have been placed
at low figure. Last nights audience
comfortably filled the house. Messrs.
Brooks and Ladwig We're gratified at
such an auspiclous opening on such a
disagreeable night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-22
THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS.
A Bunch of keys.

Hoyt's "a Bunch of Keys" at the Acad-
emy of Music, Thursday, Friday and
Saturday, Feb. II, Is and 10, matinees
Friday and Saturday. The famous Spark
company under the management of Gus
Bothner will present Hoyt's merry farce.
This is one of the best of the many light
and amusing farces which bear Mr..
Hoyts name, and is capitally acted by
a company of clever performers. Entire
ly new songs, new medleys, new gags
and business and new lines give freshness
TO the performance. and those who have
seen the piece will find much new things
in it to entertain and interest them. Ada
Bothner, a charming and clever Sou
brettte, appears as Teddy"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-22
! BEFORE BREAKFAST. /

cablegram was received last week
from Mr.. James Shepherd stating that
the party bound for the Orient had
reached Gibralter in safety and excel
lent health after a smooth voyage.
Don't forget the big dinner and supper
at the First Presbyterian church today.
You can't celebrate this day in a bet
ter fashion than to inspect the New
Florence mission. on Harrison avenue
The hours of inspection are from until
10 this and tomorrow afternoons. Light
refreshments will be served by the board
of managers.
j. Burton Harrington, for some time
assistant bookkeeper in The Tribune busi-
ness office, has left for Chicago, where
he will reside permanently. Mr.. Harring-
ton has multitude of friends in this
city of his birth who greatly regret his
departure and wish for his future sue
cess
If there was a dance hall in the city
that wasn't utilized last night the live
young men of The Tribune failed to dis
cover it, 1t was the last chance before
Lent for terpsichorean time and every
body inclined that way was making the
most of the opportunity. Almost every
block in the central city was atune with
Liberty Bell" Blue Danube" Come
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-22
SERIOUS CHARGE
AGAINST M'ANDREW
Thieyery in a House Containing tb,
Dead Is Alleged.
STOLE ARTICLES VALUED At ss7s

Information Made Before an Alder
man That Joweiry aud Dresses
Owned bv Mrs. Christine wilhelm
Were stolen by Michael McAddrew
Almost Before Her Body Was Cold
In Death--IIe Was Locked in the
south side Police station and Then
Release ed on Bail.