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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13

A writer in Die Staats Zeitung COR
rects Il very common supposition in re-
gard to the heating capacity Of wccd,
the most notable fact III the case being
that such practical and easily demon
strable error should so long have pre-
vailod--namely, that the heating ca
pacity Of hard wood is greater than that
of soft wood. The fact, as ascertained
by repeated determinations, is that the
greatest heating power is possessed by
one Of the softest varieties of such ma
terial-viz, the linden Taking its heat
ing capacity for the unit, the second
best heater is also soft wood--fir, with
30 heating power; next follow the
elm and the pine, with .9S; willow,
chestnut and larch, with .97; maple
and spruce fir, with .96 black poplar,
with .95; alder and white birch, with
.04 only. Then come the hard oak.
with .92; the locust and the white
beech, with 81, and the red beech,
with 90 These examples leave no
doubt of the general fact that hard
wood heats the least
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
A Story of Patti.

Patti once went ON an excursion with
a party of Americans among whom was
young chap who could play ON BAN
jo and sing "coon" and "rag time"
songs like n professional. He did not
intend that the great singer should
judge of the quality of his art, but by
accident she had chance, and to the
young mans joy she fell hilariously in
love with every "rag time" melody he
sang. This was secret between the
two until one evening Patti consented
to sing for the company. Several listen
ers went mildly insane when the great
artist, after little preparatory "pat-
ting, J." sang " Mamie Come Kiss Your
Honey Boy"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
London Book Thieves,

Sucking, tho book seller, gave me
quite little chat ON book thieves the
other day. Book thieves, said he,
"are most plentiful. They are also most
audacious in disposing of their stolen
wares. One of them did me rather neat
ly not long ago was sitting in my
shop, thinking no harm, when rather
clerical looking man came in and offered
me an abridged edition of Littre's Die
tionary ut 81. OF course / bought it.
Judge my surprise when l found out
about two hours afterward that the
clerical looking gentleman had stolen
that copy of Littre's Dictionary from
the stall in front of my own shop! /
may add that l had the satisfaction of
recovering some volumes and Juggling
that respectable clerical looking gentle
man, who, as l afterward found, had
been doing many of my confreres in tho
same artistically ponchalant manner.
London Correspondence.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13

w. DupuS crencnntn, mas Wr1tten
n extremely interesting book ON "Ti-
midity" He finds that the vast majority
of people are timid in their youth. A
considerable minority remain timid all
their lives. Timidity leads to medita-
tion and analysis. 1t enters into the
temperament of the philosopher and man
Of science. Per contra, n thoroughly
stupid man is seldom timid.
Virgil, Horace, Benjamin Constant,
Michelet and Amiel We're all notably
timid men. M. Dugas notes that in the
intellectual man you are apt to find
great speculative harlihood combined
with practical timidity. Carlylc's is
the typical case. The mere thought of
having to order coat or buy a pair of
gloves caused him the most acute dis
comfort.
IN its extreme type timidity APP
proaches tho malady of the will which
the medical dictionaries call aguaphobia
tho dread of the crowd, of the gaze of
other people. All public speakers have
known this fceling-even, it is said, the
brazcn M. Rochefort. Cicero, used as he
was TO the rostrum, was prevented by
"blue funk" from delivering his "Mi-
lonian" speech. NJ. Sarccy, who has
lectured every week for 20 yeans says
he has never been able to conquer his
timidity. Pallet, famous Partisan ad-
vocate, was SO nervous that he used 20
say he half hoped some accident would
happen to him in the street on his way
TO the court, 50 that he might be pre-
vented from appearing Veteran actors
when they are worth theiyNalt, seldom
get over their 'stage fright. "
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
0eERiuE Methods.

II is said that the privilege Of being
en American is one Of the most costly
things connected with European travel.
In Italy one is besieged by beggurs. L.
b. Aldrich, in "From Ponkapog to
Pest" says that the Italian beggar gen
orally assumes that he has done you
some sort Of service. This service is not
usually visible to the naked eye, but
Mr.. Aldrich considers it credit TO the
petitioners that they cndeavor 20 throw
veil Of decncy over the injustice of
their demands He says:
There was an old son of Naples who
dwelt ON n cnrbstone near the Castell
dell Oro Stumbling on his private
public residence quite unintentionally
one forenoon, Twas Immediately assess
ed. Ever after he claimed me, and final
ly brought his son -in-law to me and in
troduced him as person combining
many of the most desirable qualities of
pensioncr. Ono of his strong points
was that he had been accidentally car
ried off to America, having fallen asleep
one day in the hold of fruit vessel
"But, sir, " | said, "why should l
give you anything? don't know you "
THAT is the reason, signor. -
The guidebooks give dishea~tening
accounts of mendicancy in Ireland, but
that must be in the interior. Isaw moth
ing of it along the coast, at Dublin and
Cork. l encountered only one beggar in
Ireland, mt Queenstown. who retired
crestfallen when | informed him in
English that ] was Frenchman and
did not understand him.
"Thrue for yc, " he said. bad cess
to me, what was l thinking of?'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
He Worked In OIL.

Mrs. Million-Oh, SO you used to
know the Count Macaroni in Italy. He
Is very attentive to my daughter, you
know, and am somewhat interested in
him. He tells me that he worked for 10
years under one of the old Italian mas
tiers and that his speciality is work in OIL
Mr.. Globetrotter-Yes, that was his
profession when saw him. He was one
Of the most rapid sardine Gamers in the
place. London Answers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
Mexican Custorna.

There are no drays or express wagons
In the City of Mexico. The natives use
kind of cart with enormous wheels,
but for carrying around town the
transportation" is all done ON the
backs of natives. If you want to have a
trunk moved, You hire "cargador,
and for 25 cents he will carry 800
pound trunk ON his back two miles In
the country everything is carried ON the
backs of small mules. Droves of them
come into town with produce ON their
backs.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Gaswell had moved
only few weeks before into fashion
able neighborhood and were preparing
to issue invitations for their silver we'd
ding.
"I'm afraid, said Mr.. Gaswell, look
ing dubiously at the pile of costly sta
tionery before him, "most of these will
go begging"
"Why, James," responded Mrs. Gas
well, "that's what we are sending them
out for. New York World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13

"While love-" said the Cummins-
vile sage, "may make the young man
oblivious of the flight of time during
the honeymoon, the monthly gas bills
kindly restore his balance in short or
der. ."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
Painfully True.

She--So this is your picture? II is o
true representation of the dining room
Of the ocean steamer, but why didn't
you introduce some characters?
He--Because that picture is entitled
"The Dinner Hour During Rough
Passage. STRAY Stories
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13

The largest sun dial in the world is
Hayou Horoo, large promontory, ex-
tending 8, 600 feet above the Egean sea.
As the sun swings round the shadow of
this mountain it touches one by one
circle Of islands, which act as hcul
markR
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
Imaginary Danger.

Nervous Old Lady Ito deck hand)--
Mr.. steamboatman, is there any fear of
danger?
Deck Hand (carelessly) PLENTY of
fear, ma'am, but not bit Of danger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
How He w.s Floored.

''What's the matter with Holland?
heafh hes laid up"
es; he bought his wife chatting
dis4 q couple Of weeks ago."
'Hqt surely that isn't responsible for
his p(Rea Why, that fellow can eat
any bi{6"
Oh, u wasn't anything that he ate.
She hit him over the head with it. p
New YokR World.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13

The1 NA ipnually killed in Africa q
nainimH y Is, 900 elephants, yielding
1he rl} oK Of quantity Of raw
ivory g !llpg price Of which b
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
SCHOOL,,

Expenses low. The net
cost per week to those who
receive State aid is only
1915.
This pays for light, heat,
washing, furnished room,
board and tuition.
Extra State aid to gradu..
ates who agree to teach two.
years.
Accommodations first-class.
Electric light in every room.
Fan system steam heat.
Abundance of pure mountain
water. Hot and cold water
on every floor. Gymnasium.
Athletic grounds. Pleasant
location, easy of access. Pro.
SresslVe clty OF S,OOO lnhabi-
tants. Strong faculty. Su.
perior instruction. Graduates
secure good positions. Over
700 students present last
year. Graduating class mum.
bered 122. Students may
enter at any time. Send for
Illustrated Catalogue and
secure room for next term.
JAMES ELDON. A. NJ, Ph. d.,
Principal,
Central State Normal School.
Lock Haven, Pa.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1898-07-13
l.. M. SNYDER,
Practical hOrS6-ShO6r
hnd General Blacksmith.
HORSE CLIPPING

Have just received complete set OF ma
chine horse clippers Of latest style 9s pattern
and am prepared to do clipping In the best
possible manner at reasonable rates.
Jackson st. near Fifth, Reynoldsville, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
RAILROAD ENGINEER KILLED.
Found Lying Near the Track With a
Broken Neck

August Noste, Jersey Central en-
gineer, was instantly killed early yes
tcrday morning during his regular run
from Scranton to Mauch Chunk with
the through freight No. 4l6. He was
killed about one mile below White
Haven.
The engine had been taking water
and was backing up to the train again
when the fireman noticed its unusual
speed. He investigated and found En-
gineer Noste missing from his seat
The fireman reached the throttle and
stopped the engine a few feet from the
train
Voste was found lying along side of
the track dead, his neck having been
broken. There were no marks about
his face or head and railroaders believe
he must have been doing some work on
the running board and either slipped
and fell or was thrown from his posi-
tiOn by a sudden lurch of the engine.
NOste had been employed by the Cen
trail railroad company for a number
of years and formerly lived at Ashley.
He moved from Ashley to Mauch Chunk
little over two years ago, when he
took charge Of the fast freight, the run
on which he met his death. He was IS
years Of age and is survived by a wife
and family. lie was a member Of the
b. Of L. +. and q very popular man on
the road.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
HEALTH PREcAUTlON.
Result of n Professional Examina.
tion of the Crystal steam Laundry.

Few persons doubtless realize the
dangers that lurlS in the laundry that
Is not conducted on sanitary principles
and with the greatest care to avoid the
dissemination of disease germs. I'm
less the greatest n precautions are ta-
ken disease may he propagated through
the criminal neglect Of persons who
consign garments to the laundry that
should be sent to the crematory. often
times the lack Of room and water faCil-
tiles make it impossible ~ the laundry
attendants to give proper attention to
the cleansing of clothes and the health
of patrons is therefore imperilled. With
the modern appliances, however. man
ipulated by skilled operators such as
should be found in every first-class
laundry, the family wash will be as
free from contamination as If Cleansed
at home, and there is no question that
the laundry work is far superior to the
washing of the most skilled domestic.
Among the tlrst-Class washing estab-
lishments of Scranton there are proba-
hly none that enjoy a better reputation
for cleanliness and hygienic perfection
than the Crystal Steam Laundry of
Adams avenue. This nourishing es-
tablishment which enjoys the conf
dence of a large list of regular pat
! rcns has won it's honurs by tho excel
lence of work. as well as by the prompt
manner in which it has served its many
! customers.
G.. II. Dimppcl, Ph. D., the WELL
| known analytical chemist and princi-
| pal of the International Correspondence
! School Of Chemistry CThe Colliery En-
| sinccr company. proprietors), after a
| thorough inspection Of their plant, pro-
| nOunCes its sanitary and hyCeniC treat
ment of its goods the very best. All
| the water used is first carefully filter
| ed and made as free of miCro-o -oganic
matter as the most approved method
| of liberation can make it.
Cleanliness, pure water latest inn
proved machinery cordial attention
and promptnCss are the principles up
on which the Crystal Laundry has built
up a business and a reputation which
! is second to mono in this part of Penn
| SylVania.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
CHILD Run OVER.
Knocked Bone ath Horses HOOfs
on West Iackawnnna Avenue.

Myrtle Hendricks, 3-year-old child,
whose parents live on Ninth street,
was run down and severely hurt on
West LaCkaWanna avenue yesterday
morning by a horse driven hy reck-
less driver whose name could not be
aSCertained.
When the child was knocked down
she was being led across the street by
her grandfather, who tried to avoid
the accident and narrowly escaped be-
ing hurt himself. The horse was run
ming and went some distance beyond
the scene Of the accident before being
halted.
one Of the hoofs Of the horse struck
the child on the face and cut it badly.
She was carried by a pedestrian into
n store and a physician summoned.
When taken to her parents home il
was not known whether she had been
injured internally or not.
The driver returned to where the ac-
cident occurred, but hurried away
when asked to give his name and ad-
dress.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
LACKAWANNA CLAIMS.
Attorney John P. Quinnan Is Appointed
TO Determine the Indebted dness
of Lackawanna.

A piece Of Information that will be
received with qualification by a large
number of persons in this city who
hold claims against Lackawanna town
ship is the appointment Of Attorney
John p Quinnan as examiner to de-
terminc the Indebtedness of the town
ship The appointment was made yes
terday by Judge Edwards
Attorney NJ. j. DonohOe made the APP
plcation for an examiner. He is legal
adviser of the township supervisors.
To him is due the credit Of taking ac-
ton to liquidatc the outstanding in
debtedness, which amounts to about
$4,000. This has been accommodating
since November %. 1893.
Mr.. Qunnans duties will be to make
a record of all the outstanding orders
and judgments against the township
and the court will direct Il special tax
to pay them off. All who have claims
will have to present them to Mr.. Quin-
nan that he may make a record OF
them.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
DAMAGE CLAIM OF $4,000.
Action in LuzeTne County Against
the Newton Coat Company.

An action in trespase for damages
was entered on Saturday by Jacob w
Welter, of Pittston, against the Newton
Coal company. The plaintiff states that
since March, 1889 he has been the own
er of a piece OF real estate in Pittston;
that the defendant company on March
!, by the unskilled and improper min
ing of coal, caused the surface and
house to fall in, whereby the plaintiff
was injured in the sum of $4,000.
The plaintiff also claims treble dam
ages against the defendant in that on
the said March l, 1898, the company
mined from under said lot 10000 tons
of coal, valued at 40 cents a ton, with
out the consent of the plaintiff, who
owend the lot. The total claim for
damages is SAP 2O0O.-Wilkes- Barre
Record.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31

The "other fellows" in this case be-
ing railroads which are being repeat
edly outstripped by the Lake Shore
line in the race for traffic and highest
honors. The travelling public appre-
Ciate the fast trains (and lots of them)
palatial coaches, excellent buffet cars
and all the comforts which are among
the advantages of Lake Shore travel
Wise people who value time and COM
fort will be sure to travel by this ex-
Cellent route. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
} BEFORE BREAKFAST.

Bessie's hair had been done in a way
that did not please the very small
owner, who complained loudly. Her
little brother demonstrated with her
and finally announced: Papa is the
boss Of your hair" an imputation
which the little girl indignantIy
spurned. "He is, too" declared the
brother,"he hasn't any Of his own to
boss"
A three year old child on the hill
was told about the girl at Jonas Longs
who was "all head" and nothing else.
She was very much interested in the
details and when somebody asked.
But how would little Nell like to be
that kind of a girl?" She meditatiyelv
remarked: "Weu, l couldn't be spank
ed, men"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
PERSONAL.

c. S. Russell, of TowaLda, was in this
city yesterday.
Miss Name Mccarthy, of Ninth street,
has Teturred from Elmira.
John B. Mcpherson, of Harrisburg, was
yesterday registered at the Hotel Jcrmyn.
Miss JeTnie Dcssauer, Of Montrosc, is
the guest of Mrs. Clara w. Bdrnhart, Of
1904 Mulberry street.
Mrs Il. i. White and daughter. Of
Washington avenue, have returned from
visit at Springfield, Mass. and in Con-
necticut.
Rev A. /. Ramer, ph. D., pastor OF st.
Marks Lutheran church. is attending
the sessions of the SCsQui- centennial of
the Lutheran miniSterium OF Pennsyl-
vania at Philadelphia this week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
SCrantOn'S
Great NO rent store
PRICES ON GROCERIES.

Clarke's Best Patent Flour,
per barrel S7.25
Elgin print butter per pound. lSc
Clarkc'S Celebrated Berkshire
Sugar-Curcd Hams, per
pound .. sc
Choicest Light Bacon, per
pound $50. ...........7lC
Feed. Meal or Corn, per hun
drcd .................. goo
Choicest Burbank Potatoes.
per bushel ............ SSG
Strictly Fresh Eggs, per doz. l2C
Star and Crescent Brand, finest
quality Lemon Cling, Cal
ifornia Peaches, per can l2GC
Boston Baked Beans with To-
matoe Sauce, 3-pound can
Tor ...... ............ oG
Fresh Cookies, cans for. .25C
Stripped Smoking Tobacco, per
pound ................. .ZSC
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31

priceless boon of liberty. He further
knew that II this country needs their
services for the defense of her honor
they will respond to the call and fight
At the conclusion of Mr.. Boland's ad-
dress the choir of the Sacred Heart
church sang patriotic songs.
Father Dudkiewi2 addressed the as
semblage in their native language.
Miss Mary Polcuc, of this city, re-
cited with good effort sheridan
Ride" The meeting closed with three
cheers for the United States and as
many for Poland.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
P0LISH-AMERICANS
FULL OF PATRIOTISM
Announced Their Approval Of the War
and Offered Their Services.

RESOLUTIONS TO THAT EFFECT
ADOPTED IN NATTERS HALL.
THE POLISH SOCIETIES PARADED
AND CELEBRATED TIE DECLARA-
TIoN or POLISH FREEDOM AND
THE BIRTH OF THEIR POET MICK
IERIZ - ADDRESSED BY FELLOW
COUNTRYMEN AND c. q. BOLAND
AT \ RoCsING MASS MEETING.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
five DOLLARS FOR
WRITING A letter

In order to introduce
my new line of Kimball.
Pianos and organs I will
pay FIVE DOLLARS to
any one who will send
me the name of any par
ty who will buy a piano
or organ of ME.
This will be paid when
first payment is made OH
the instrument and to
the first one who sends
ME the name. IF Guy
know of a neighbor who
talks of getting one send
the name in.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
Republican State Convention, Har.
risburG, Pa.

For the above occasion the Lehigh
Valley railroad announces a special
rate of one fare for the round trip
from all points in the state Of Penn
sylVania.
Tickets will be on sale May 31st TO
June 2nd, limited for return, leaving
Harrisburg to and including June
9th. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
For Stealing n Ride.

For stealing a ride on a Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western train, Pat
rick Gallagher, of Minooka, yesterday
began serving a ten-day sentence in
jail. He was arrested by Special off,
Ger Durkin and committed by AL
derman Millar in default Of a fine Of
e.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
One Fare Rate TO Philadelphia.

The Lehigh Valley railroad announ-
Ces a rate of one fare for round trip
from all stations, Sayre to Allentown
inclusive, account of Sesqui-Centennial
Evangelical Lutheran Minsterium,
June , and 4. See ticket agents for
particulars. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
Speaking of
Briggs Pianos
Wilkes-B Barre, Feb. 70, 1894.

Wilkes Barre, Feb. 10, 1894.
Perry Bros.
Gentlemen: -Four years ago I bought
Briggs Piano. 1t has been in almost
constant use since then, l giving les
sons upon it and using it for my pri-
vate practice also. Frequently it has
been used six and eight hours in one
day. Notwithstanding all this hard
usage it is at present practically as
good as new. Its power of standing
in tune is marvellous, and its tone and
action first-Class. I have noticed the
same excellent qualities in such Briggs
Pianos as several of my pupils pos
sess. Yours truly,
Carl f. Schmitt,
Organist Kingston NJ. l.. Church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
ELEPHANTS INDEBTEDNESS.
Court Asked TO Decree Special Tax
OTIS Mills for Six Years to Paw IL,

The court yesterday granted a rule
for a writ of alternative mandamus
returnable for a hearing ON Monday,
June l3, to show cause why the borough
council of Olyphant should not levy a
special tax Of 3 mills every year for
years to pay off the bonded indebted
ness.
The outstanding claims against the
borough amount to S1S,5OO Attorneys
O'Brien & Kelly represent the petition
era
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
POLAND AND CUBA.

Mr.. Boland compared Poland with
Cuba and other downtrodden countries
and stated that it was the free world 9
hope and ambition to see all of them
free. He said 1t was not necessary for
him to ask the Polish-Americans to be
always loyal to their adopted country.
He knew how they appreciated that
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
Remember the Maine.

and don't forget that Tuesday. May 81,
is the date of Walter L. Mains grand
est and best shows. consolidated, and
that reserved seats will be on sale the
morning Of the exhibition at Mathews
Bros, 800 Lacknwanna avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31
Charged With Being Scold.

Bridget Sheehan, of South Washing
ton avenue, was arraigned before AL
derman Millar yesterday on the charge
of being a common scOld. Sne was re-
qured to give bail to appear at court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-31

new train to Chicago via Lacka-
wanna and Nickel Plate roads viii be
pat on May @Oth, leaving Scranton at
5,j5 p. n,, daily, except Sunday arriv-
ing at Chicago at p. m. Through
vestibuled day coaches and sleeping
cars. *s