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The Press., 1898-05-12
FIGURES OF S1EtL

While aunty was reading story Oh" night, To good little Oliver smiling delight. She came upon something remarkably queer That good little Oliver wondered to hear And this was the something she pIacidly read: "Jane Ann then determined to enter the shed. And. cautiously dropping her eyes on the floor, They fell on the snake which had caught them
 before Interruption was rude. the dear child had been
 taught, So he said not a word. but he thought. and he
 thought, And the longer he pondered the stranger it
 grew The thing that Jane Ann was reported to do. He felt of his eyes with mysterious doubt And wondered how she could have taken hers
 out; And how-this was really what puzzled him They could fall on 8 thing which had caught
 them before.
 Mary E. Bradley in St. Nicholas
The Press., 1898-05-12

From fAs Tsrmonf zStbuns. LsIdEosO, pT.
 No more picturesque spot could be found in the Green Mountain State than that of Plymouth. It is situated far up in the Black River Valley, twelve miles from Ludlow and on the stage road from Ludlow to wOOdstOck. It is surrounded by high hills, which form part of the Green Moun- tain range Aside from farming, the prin- cipal industry is that of quarrying and burn ing lime.
 One of the first to engage in the lime busi- ness in that town was Nathan Hall, who died about two months ago at the great age of Ss years. He was man of superior in- telligence and accumulated . large property. In fact, for more than two generations the name of Hall has been associated with the lime business at this place.
 One of the sons of Nathan Hall is EleaEer Hall. who is still carrying on the lime buSi- ness. The report was circulating largely some time ago that his two daughters had received great benefit from the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and your correspondent called on Mir. Hall to ascertain the real facts in the case. Mir. Hall and also his wife, spoke freely and enthusiastically of what this remedy had done for their daughters, Cora and Nellie.
 Referring Co this statement of her husband Mrs. Hall said:
 "It ia true, every word of 1t, and if only could reach the tired and worn mothers of this land, who daily sink down, how much good could do by telling this story of my Cora. have had people stop me in the road to inquire what 1t was that helped her, and truly I could say, Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Four boxes at the price of one doctors visit from Ludlow (S2.OO) has done it all; six boxes taken in all"
 Following is MT. Halls sworn statement
 "I Eleazer A. Hall, of Plymouth, Vt, make the following statement in regard to the use of Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People by the members of my own family, principally by my daughters Cora Belle Hall and Nellie A. Hall, aged respectively twenty-four and twenty years.
 About four years ago was visiting rela- tives tn Granville, Vt, and as my oldest daughters health needed attention I was on the lookout for remedies and there became first acquainted with Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People and purchased the first box. My daughter Cora Rfterward took six boxes of these pills which so completely cured her that she was restored to complete health, remaining SO to this day. Her weight was formerly 9S pounds, it is now l32 pounds.
 Four years ago her condition cast gloom over the family and caused anxiety among the large circle of friends and neiRhbors. The mysterious whisper she is going into consumption, was heard. AnRmia, night aweats, pale. sallOw complexion, enlarge. ment of the heart, rheumatism. and even blOating, began to follow each other in rapid succession ns the stages of the disease devel. oped themselves.
The Press., 1898-05-12
Two Maine Cases.
One or che Diseases Resulted from an
 Injury.
From the Commercial. Ban0or. Me.


 From Ehe Commercial, Bangor, Me.
 MT. Angus Grant is a young man very well known in VaneebOro, Maine. At one time he lived in Michigan, where he followed the vocation of q lumberman, and while so engaged, in lifting q heavy log he strained the small of his back SO badly that he could work no more. While laid up with this painful injury, Mr. Grant caught cold, which settled in his kidneys.
 The services of a prominent physician were obtained, who said it was kidney dis ease but that it would soon be cured, and believing in the doctors skill, placed him. self under treatment. Mr. Grant says:
 "Instead of improving I daily grew worse, my flesh left me, and l was so weak and suffered such pain on attempting to walk that absolutely could not move. My urine became loaded and bloody, and ] was obliged to take to my bed. Things looked dark for me, indeed. Hundreds of miles from home, money melting away while confirmed invalid.
 "While lying in bed one day meditating on my hard fate, an acquaintance dropl ed in out of sympathy to poor stranger, and asked if nothing could be done to better my condition. told him that had done everything in my power, that hope had deserted me, and expected to die.
 "This friend then asked me if had ever used Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, for if not, he would strongly advise me to try them before giving up. said no longer had faith in anything though had not tried Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People and did not think would.
The Press., 1898-05-12
.sThe Greatest of These."

A genuine case of love of one little girl for another still smaller was seen on the east side few days ago. A number of little girls were dancing gracefully and joyously in the street to the music of a hand organ played by an Italian. A reporter. who had listen ed and looked for some time with pleas ure, called one girl to him, gave her nickel and told her to give it to the mu sioian. She sprang away joyfully to do it, but paused suddenly, hesitated and ran of to another girl. pathetic looking and weak. To this little thing she gave the 5 cent piece, resigning to another the pleasure of rewarding the organ grinder for the fun they were having. The tot ran up to him with the rosiest smile she had worn for a week and said, ''Derer'-New York Commercial Advertiser.
The Press., 1898-05-12

s'I would not be without Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for its weight in gold" writes D. J. Jones. of Holland, Va. My wife was troubled with a cough for nearly two years. I tried various patent reme- dies, besides numerous prescriptions from physicians, all of which did no good. I was at last persuaded to try bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which promptly relieved the cough. The sec ond bottle effected a complete cure.n The 25 and 90 cent sizes are for sale by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G, L.. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1898-05-12
HOW TO MAKE MONEY!

If you arc out of employment and want DO sition, paying you from S60 to Sl00 monthly clear want to increase your present Income from s0O0 to $500 yearly, by working at odd times, write the GLIDER CO, 70 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa, stating age, whether married or single, last or present. employment, and you can secure a position with them by which you can make more money easier and faster than you ever made before in your life.
The Press., 1898-05-12

Representative Johnson of Indiana, who has consistently opposed the presidents war policy, announces that he will not seek reelection. He is wise.
The Press., 1898-05-12
A Picture of China Today.

Mandarindom literally goeth about as a roaring lion seeking what it can de- your. Offices are held at fixed prices by metropolitan and provincial authorities; ; taxes are collected in full, but are deci- mated before they reach the imperial treasury; "the big fish eat the little fish, and the little fish eat mud" by which simile the Chinese proverb ex- presses aptly the fact that the great officials feed upon the smaller ones and that they in turn feed upon the people. No official position in the empire can be obtained without the use of money, nor retained without illegal practices. If then nothing can be hoped for from the rulers of China, what can be said about the student class which is placed at the head of the four divisions of the people? This class is conceited beyond endur- ance; they still speak of the "round heaven and square earth" and dilate upon the five clements
 Foreigners are still to them barbarians who came to China to learn the laws of propriety; the five great continents rep resent only divisions of ancient feudal states tributary to their country, and commerce is despised as only being talk en up by those who have not the men, tai power to master books. They wear their large goggles, cultivate their fin ger nails into enormous lengths, assume the swaggering gait with which Con- fucius is said to have walked and have a silent contempt for all but them selves. They regard woman as their in ferior and rightful slave. North China Herald
The Press., 1898-05-12

The Alpine casualties of 1897 are sum- med up in an interesting article in Le Dauphine. Thirty-three climbers perish ed, half of whom, it is worth noting, were single excursionists making their assents without either guide or even compan- ion. Only one climber was lost who had guide.
 l.. F. Farley conducts a large mercan- tile business at Liberty Hill, Ga. He says: "One application of Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieved me of severe pain in my back. think it o. K" For lame back, rheumatism, neuralgia, swellings, sprains, bruises, burns and scalds no oth- CT liniment can approach Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It is intended especially for these diseases, and Is famous for its cures. Sold by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, and G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
 In the year 1900 the Emperor Paul of Russia, little before his assassination, published manifesto in which he dilfb- erately invited the sovereighs of Europe to meet at St. Petersburg and settle their international differences in personal con- bat. Pitt, Bernstoff and Talleyrand wer 6 suggested as referees. The invitation was quite seriously meant, but, of course, no notice was taken of it. @
The Press., 1898-05-12

The farmer, the mechanic and the bi- cycle rider are liable to unexpected cuts and bruises. DeWitt's Witch HazelSalve is the best thing to keep on hand. It calls quickly, and is a we'll known cure flor piles. w. D. Heald
The Press., 1898-05-12

The expedition of Major Gibbons te cross Africa from Cape Town to Cairo will have aluminium lunches that may bt separated into sections for carrying.
The Press., 1898-05-12

Thirty-ive years makes a generation. That is how long Adolph Fisher, of Zanes- vile, O., suffered from piles. He was cured by using three boxes of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-05-12
Shake Into Your Shoes

Aliens Foot-Ease. a powder for the feet. It cures painful, swollen, smarting feet, and instantly takes the sting out of corns and 0unions. Its the greatest comfort discovery Of the age. AL ien's Foot-Ease makes ttght-ntting or new shoes feel easy. It is certain cure for sweating, ,cal- lous, and hot, tired, aching feet. Try 1t tO-dGy. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores. By mall for 25c in stamps. Trial package FREE. tkd- dress Allen S Olmsted, Le Roy, N. F.
The Press., 1898-05-12

How TO CURE CoLD.-Simply take Otto's Cure. We know of its astonishing cures, and that it will stop cough quick CT than any known remedy. If you have Asthma, Bronchitis, Consumption or any disease of the throat and lungs, a few doses of this great remedy will surprise you If you wish to try, call at our store and we will be pleased to furnish you 8 sample bottle free of cost. Large bottles soc. and 25c. EEK. Taft Stafford Springs;
 w. F. Fuller Somers i
The Press., 1898-05-12

Thousands of sufferers from grippe have been restored to health by One Min ute Cough Cure. It quickly cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe ,asth- ma, and all throat and lung diseases. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-05-12

Children like it; it saves their lives. We mean One Minute Cough Cure, the infallible remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, grippe, and all throat and lung troubles. w. D. Heald. sa ]
The Press., 1898-05-12

Helmets made of aluminium, to be cov- colors, according to the branch of the ser vice wearing it, are about to be adopted in the French army.
The Press., 1898-05-12
A RMrnntO Story.

It Is said that when Barney Barnato gaGecA picnic at the opening of the Jo- waterworks he related an incident that had happened to him in London some time before A seedy look ing, man, describing himself as q jour- nalist, called on him one day and offered to cut out from papers, etc., all the complimentary things said about MT. Barnato The genial man of millions saw that the man was "down on his luck and engaged him on the spot at 8 salary of e15 per month. This was quite characteristic of Barney's sudden and irresponsible freaks. At the end of six months the man, who had been paid monthly, again called on MT. Barnato and presented huge bundle of clip pings from newspapers. asking whether be should continue the work. "No, replied Barney, "but will engage you for six months at the same salary to cut out all the nasty things you can find said about me" " Another six months elapsed. and once more the indefatigable paper clipper turned up and reported his work to be finished. Well, asked Barney, where are the results of your workf' Here Barney assumed his gray
 est aspect as he repeated the mans re- ply: "I have not been able to bring them in. There are two carloads out side. We Westminster Budget.
The Press., 1898-05-12
The Lost Dime.

He tried at first to get the dime out with his fingers, next he took his cane, then his pocket knife. and he even pressed into service the fingers and knife of the messenger boy sitting next him. But it was no use. The dime would not be lured from its resting place, and, be- ing plainly ignorant of cable car eti- quette in such emergencies-namely, asking the passengers to hold up their feet while the whole section of slated flooring is hfted-he finally gave it up and with very red face and 8 muttered word left the car. His feet had hardly left the step when the conductor came quickly forward from the rear platform.
 With the other passengers he had be- fore this been disposed to smile at the discontinue of the owner of the dime, but now his manner was changed. "All that fuss over a 10 cent piece," said the conductor as he raised the flooring and, picking up said 10 cent piece, dropped 1t into his own pocket, New York Sun
The Press., 1898-05-12

The revenues which Spain has drawn from the Philippine islands are estimated at about $15,OOO, 900 year. The loss of the islands will be a severe blow to Spain.
The Press., 1898-05-12

It is great leap from the old fashi ion- ed doses of blue-mass and -nauseous physics to the pleasant little pills known as DeWitt's Little Early Risers. They cure constipation, sick headache and bill iousness. w. D. Heald. :.
The Press., 1898-05-12

A little boy asked for bottle of 'get up in the morning as fast as you can. " The druggist recognized a household name for "DeWitt's Little Early Risers," and gave him bottle of those famous little pills for constipation, sick headache, liver and stomach troubles. w. D. Heald.
The Press., 1898-05-12

The Jews are now fiocking back to Je- rusalem in great numbers, and if the in- Aux is maintained it will become again a city of Jews. The Jews are chiefly of German extraction, and one sees them walking about in eastern garments, with long, fair locks on either side of their faces
The Press., 1898-05-12
Easily Enough.

Here is a Sioux City (Ia.) Sunday school story:
 They were studying in the catechism about the wonderful greatness and pow CT of God. "Can God do everythingf" asked the teacher. It was generally ad- mitted that he could. Then the teacher rather mischievously propounded @ stio- kler perhaps as test of faith. Gould God make two and two equal fve?" he asked. The query rather startled the little girls in the class. and their faces took on worried, puzzled expression. They had never thought of such thing as that, and it looked as if their faith was wavering. The teacher waited with a rather amused smile on his face. Then up shot a little hand. Well, asked the teacher, what do you think about it?'' "Yes, sir, he can, ." was the prompt and certain response. Now it was the teachers turn to look surprised. Well, how can God make two and two equal fve?'' 'sBy adding one," was the tri- umphant answer, and the mischievous teacher couldn't dispute it.-Sioux City I0urnal
The Press., 1898-05-12

Mrs. K. B. Watkins was the first woman reporter to secure pass to accompany the United States army. She represents 8 Toronto paper.
The Press., 1898-05-12
Character In Footgear.

"Shoes," said the aggressive philoso- pher to the meek looking woman, "al. ways acquire the traits of their wearer. The old proverb about wear at the toe, spend as you go. etc., is only tenth part of what worn shoe can tell of its owners disposition. Now look at mine. Like me, ain't they?"
 They were. Stubby, square, thick, self opinionated looking boots, they seemed to breathe aggressiveness from every seam.
 "Now let's see yours. The demure looking woman poked one shoe out tim idly. It was long and narrow. with 8 very pointed toe. It was stiff, slim, unbending sort of shoe. The reader of character in footgear looked dubious. "Hem! Perhaps you are not like your shoe,'' he said evasively. But I be- lieve in the science, and so don't think it would be safe for me to tell you what read in the indications. We've might both regret it. Good morningi' New York Commercial Advertiser.
 YELLOW JAUNDICE CURED.-Suffering humanity should be supplied with every means possible for it's relief. It is with pleasure we puDltSu tue IOIIO"iuS: HIS is to certify that was a terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six months, and was treated by some of the best phy- sicians in our city, and all to no avail. Dr. Bell, our druggist, recommended Electric Bitters. and after taking two bot ties I was entirely cured. I now take great pleasure in recommending them to any person suffering from this terrible malady. I am gratefully yours, M. A. Hogarty. Lexington, Ky" Sold by E. K. Taft, Druggist. 4
The Press., 1898-05-12

She-There is doctor in Berlin who after a great deal Cf study has found that married men live longer than bach elors.
 He-Save my life!
 She-Oh, Clarence, how did you guess that I loved you?-Chicago News
The Press., 1898-05-12

The number of visitors admitted to the state apartments at Windsor Castle last year was 94, 775, and it was not much of a year at Windsor, either.
The Press., 1898-05-12

Lone Wolf and Buffalo Mat, two re- gently. converted Indian chiefs of the Kiowas and Cheyennes, respectively, are about to make tour of the large cities and speak in the Baptist churches.
The Press., 1898-05-12

M. L. Yocum, Cameron, Pa., says, |" was sufferer for ten years, trying mos all kinds of pile remedies, but withou success. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salv was recommended to me. I used on box. It has effected permanent cure. As a permanent cure for piles DeWitt' Witch Hazel Salve has nor-equal. w. D Heald
The Press., 1898-05-12

Down in Kentucky they figure that bad of $250,0 ,000, whereas good roads would increase the value of farm lands $2, ,40O,- 900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-01

reached any of them. She dared not
try the short ocean voyage and she
drew too much water; besides, which
she must have eventually succumbed
to the pounding she would have got
from the federal fleet. She could never
have lived through the punishment OF
the guns of Fortress Monroe IL she had
tried to go TO Washington, and the
shallow Potomac would never have let
her get there. She would have failed
in the same manner to reach New York.
MONITORS CHANCE LOST.
"she could not even have defended
the confederate capital against the
Monitor IL the Monitor had chosen to
go there. The Monitors light draught
would have permitted her to proceed
up the James river and to shell Rich
mond into ruins. For some reason she
did not embrace this chance and in
the meantime the confederates blocked
the river with distractions and torpe-
does and that movement thereafter be-
came impossible. The Merrimac was
terror to wooden ships. but she was
not a ship herself, in the full sense OF
the term-nothing more than float
ing battery"
MAYOR LOnS was III lHe piuSh"ue-iuH
ming service of the confederacy and
did duty in it's navy in other capacity
part of the time in engineering work
till he was captured near the close
of the war. Soon after his release at
the close of hostilities he took place
in the engineer corps of the United
States and he is there still. He is now
assistant engineer in charge OF the
construction of the eastern section Of
the Hennepin canal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-01
Del. Lacka. and Western.
Effect Monday, Nov, 21, 1897.

Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex-
press for New York and all points East.
l,40, 800. 5.15. 500 and 1905 a. M; 1855 and
3.33 p. m.
Express for Easton. Trenton, Phladel-
phia and the South. 5.l5 500 and 1920 a..
a., 1855 and 3.33 p. m.
Washington and way stations, 3.45 p. m.
Tobyhanna accommodation, $40 p. m.
Express for Binghamton. Oswego, FL
mira, Corning, Bath, Dansville, Mount
Morris and Buffalo 1910. 2.35, 900 a. m,
and 1.55 p. m, making close connections
at Buffalo to all points in the West,
Northwest and Southwest.
BinChamton and way stations, LOS p. m.
Nicholson accommodation, Sis p. m.
Binghamton and Elmira express. h.55
Express for Utica and Richfield Springs,
2S5 d. m, and 155 p. IN.
Ithaca, 2.35, 800 a. m, and LBS p. m.
For Northumberland Pittston, Wilkes
Barre, Plymouth, Bloomsbury and Dan
WILLIE making close connections at North
umberland for Williams port. Harrisburg,
Baltimore, Washington and the South.
Northumberland and intermediate sta
tions, 500 1905 a. ni., and lo5 and 500 p.
Nanticoke and intermediate stations,
sos ard lilo a. IN. Plymouth and inter
mediate stations, 1886 and $50 p. m, For
Kingston, LAS p. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed information. pocket time
tables, etc, apply to M. L. Smith, Dis
trict Passenger Agent, depot ticket Of
flee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-01
Central Railroad OF New Jersey
Hehigh and susquehanna Division,)

CLehlgh ana SuSquehanna DlVlslonD
Stations in New York-Foot of Liberty
street, n. r.. and South Ferry Whitehall
street.
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insur-
ing cleanliness and comfort.
TIME TABLE IN EFFECT FEB. 20, 1898.
Wilkes Barre, etc, at S,20, 1910 a. m. l2O,
2.35, 3.2O, 40 p. m. Sundays, 800 a. m.
For Lakewood and Atlantic City. $50
For New York. Newark and Elizabeth,
Buffet parlor carr. 320 ,(express) p. m,
sH9Ssy sTFSss s' TPS efSnd RandnG fan;
minal, III p. m. and New York 765 p. M
For Mauch Chunk, Allentown. Bethle-
hem, Easton and Philadelphia, $50 a. M,
l2O, 3.20 p. m. sundays, 2.l5 p. m.
For Baltimore and Washington and
points South and West via Bethlehem
$40 a. m, l.2O p. m. Sundays, 2,l5 p, m.
For Long Branch Ocean Grove, etc, at
$50 a. IN. and l.2O .. m.
For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg.
via Allentown, $50 a. M, l,2O p. m. Sum
For Pottsvile, $50 a. M, 1,2O p. m.
Returning, leave New York, foot of Lib
erty street, North River, at 400. 91O lex
press) a. m, 40 (eXpress with Buffet
Leave New York, South Ferry, foot
Whitehall street at 9,0S a. M, l.25 p. m.
Passengers arriving or departing from
this terminal can connect under cover cover
cable cars, and ferries to Brooklyn and
staten Island, making quick transfer TO
and from Grand Central Depot and Long
Leave Philadelphia, Reading Terminal,
800 a. m, 200 p. m. Sunday, 625 a. m.
Through tickets to all points at lowest
rate may be had on application in ad-
II. p. BALDWIN, Gen. Pass. Agt,
j. II. oLIAIISEN, Gen. supt,