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The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-21

Oh. now tho happy poet welcomes eighteen
ninety eight,
For eighteen ninety seven was damper OH his
fate.
That ''scven' was so hard to rhyme! But now
tho "eght" has come
Rcplcte with rhymes, II mighty store of which
let's sample some.
See. eighteen hundred.ninety eight
Will rhyme with bait
And also crate,
AS we'll rs date,
And fate and freight,
And gate, and great and CRATE and hatol
Then if his sweethearts name is Kate
She will come handy, soon or late
To b. his darling little mate
And soothc his tired, worried pate.
Oh rhymes come bounding ut rate
PrcpostCrous for ninety eight.
Rhymes that will safe. See, hero comes slate,
And state, and skate, and trait, and wait.
Abate, await, and animate.
Beratc, bewait, and corrugate,
And confiscate, corroborate,
And dominate, and dcSecrate,
And emulate, and illuminate,
And granulatc habilitatc, 81; -.
And irrigatc, and joculate,
Besides kinatc, and liberatc, -.
And masticate, and navigate, t;,ty.l
And osculute, and palpitate.
Quadrifurcatc, and ruminuto, ~ q.
And saturate, and titilate, IN 80
And undulate. and vitiate, Mrs.. !
And waterate, Xylopate, -.
And yttriate, zythepserate.
And-well, that's nearly all indeed,
That any poet we'll can need.
But if he's greedy and wants moro
The dictionary holds store.
New Yorl; Journal.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-21
a Tiger Near the White House.

There is every indication of u gay win
tcrnt tho capital, and tho sporting element
does not propose to be left by any means,
says u Washington correspondent. Nego-
tiations are pending for the rent of a
house within gunshot of the executive
mansion and the home of Vice President
Hobart on Lafayette square where the
tiger will be bucked after tho most APP
proved fashion by those who want to take
a'chanco of getting scratched. This will
be done under the guise of club with IL
limited membership, but the promoters
arc sure thing gamblers. bookmakers and
other gentry of kindred occupations; SO
that n finish is not difficult to foresec when
u victim enters this den.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-21
ALPHABET ODDITIES.
ORIGIN OF MANY OF THE LETTERS WE
USE IN PRINTING.

i4AeSemOt&HOC OF THO Lcttef w TO OWls
photography of Coffee Years Ago-Ec-
centric Devices Made by Peculiar Ar
engagements of Letters.
To invent and bring to perfection the
score CT so Of spoken sounds which we call
ian alphabet have proved to be the most
arduous enterprise on which the human
INTELLECT has eyor been engaged. Its
achievement taskcd the genius of the three
most gifted races of tho ancient world. 1t
was begun by tho Egyptians, continued
by tho Semitcs and finally perfected by
tho Greeks.
Writing began with kilograms (picturcs
representing either things or thoughts),
which aftcrward developed into phono-
grams (the graphic symbols of sounds).
Although our own writing has reached
tho alphabetic stage, yot we still employ
n number of Photographic and topographic
signs. The digits /, II, LII stood us pic
lures of fingers. The " was from the fin
gers collected and tho thumb apart; w
or x represents the two hands, while IN
and vi are only pictures Of the hand, with
the subtraction or addition of n finger
kilograms 5000 years old, and which we
sare showing no possibility Of improving
on, are such printers signs as the index,
exclamation and parallel.
If tho history Of any one Of our alpha
bette symbols DO traced back, it will be
found to resolve itself ultimately into the
conycntionalized picture of some object.
The letter ri, for instance, was the pic
ture of an owl, tho conventionalizing
process of 6,000ycars having left only the
two peaks, which arc tho lineal descend
ants OF the two cars of tho owl, still re-
tanning between them not innpt repre-
.SaptattOp Of tho boal- 1Cbi1o bn Ccrticrl
strokes nro all that remain of the outlines
of tho breast.
The letter f is derived from the horned
Egyptian asp, tho two bars being the sur
viyal of tho two horns while the vertical
stroke represents the body.
Tho letter Y descended from tho same
picture, tho two horns and body being re-
tanned. Then, too, in those days there
WAS four horned asp, which has come
down to us in the letter w, the four strokes
necessary to its making representing the
four horns, although 6,O00 years seem to
have been q few too many for tho body,
yet that of "a Kansas grasshoppor may be
found supplemented by tho people &, 900
years from now.
The letter A was originally the picture
of an eagle, Egypt being the caglc's real
homo land, and r was taken from pic
lturo OF tho human mouth. ID Was evolved
from n picture of the hand, and SO on
through the pictorial origin of all our lot
tiers.
The immediate parentage of our Eng
lish alphabet is most difficult to deter
mine BY series of easy stops the forms
of the very letters tho reader secs before
him OH this printed page may be traced
back for some 25 centuries. These "Ro-
man TYPOS as they arc appropriately
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-21
Grounds For uivorce,

Singerly (to friend recently married)
Why, old man, you look sad and de-
jccted. Have you met with a disap.
pointment i'll your matrimonial ven
ture?
Wederly-Alas, yes! My wife cannot
sing.
Singerly-Can't sing? Why, man,
that ought to cause you to rejoice. !
think you are to be congratulated.
Wederly-But the trouble is that she
thinks she can.-Chicago News
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-21

With the exception of birds, mems
legs are longer i'll proportion to their
body than those of any other animal
The human foot is broader and stronger
than tho foot of any other animal, 50
that man alone can stand upon one foot.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-21
"A nentucky Miracle.

1t is reported that Patrick Kelly Of Lou
isvillc, n hard wood flnshor, who for over
year has been dumb, suddenly recovered
the uso of speech the other day during
fit of anger He was greatly surprised to
find himself talking and changed his
words from curses to n forvcnt "Thank
Cod" He was formerly employed by
Mahlcson 81 Co. ut Wilmington, Del, and
it. was when he was about to curse one of
the bosses there that his voice was palsied.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-21
Danger
i'm Delay

1t is one of the absolute impossi-
bilitcs of the world to cure the roots
by looping off the leaves. Those
who treat Catarrh with sprays,
washes and inhaling mixtures,
should know that these remedies
reach only the surface, and can
never cure them. Catarrh invariably
leads to Consumption, and to delay
the proper treatment is to invite this
dreaded disease.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-21

Relatively to population no European
country can vie with New England i'll
respect of manufactures.
The Roanoke times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1897-1977, 1898-01-21
Oceans of Rum In Africa

Oceans of Rum In Africa.
The Atlantic coast region of Africa last
year used over 6,000,0 600 gallons of rum,
and much of this was shipped from this
country.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
HALLSTEAD.

Four new recruits left for the front
Thursday.
Mathew Murphy, of the publishing
firm of the Forest City Nws, visited
Frank w. Swigcrt, Of this place, on
Thursday.
Captain McCausland, of Company G,
was i'm town Wednesday looking after
tho interests of the rcgimental band.
The school board at their last meet
ing roorganizcd and elected teachers
for the ensuing year. The officers are:
President. G. f. McCOrick; secretary,
George VI. Lamb, treasurer c. +.
SWartz. The teachers of last year
were re-arpointed, with the exception
Of two, who did not apply.
At the last meeting of the Minister
ial association held in this place, it was
decided to ask residents to entertain
number of Fresh Air children from
New York.
AT the flag raising exercises the rain
slightly dampercd the ardor of patriot
ism, but all adjourned to the associa-
tiGn hall where the program was COM
plcted.
Scott War; was in Binghamton on
Wednesday.
VI - EN,ll eill t'tthtl anu sun lpull ilttN Z
left for Kingston, where they will
spend a few days
Fred. Fish and family have left for
| Heart Lake. where they will spend a
week outing in a summer cottage.
Mrs. w. III. Foot, of New Milford, and
Mrs. Z. J. Bennett, of I}inghamton,
were the guests of Mrs. G. w. Ward on
Sunday.
Chidrcn's Day was appropriately OBJ
served Sunday.
f. II. Johnston and wife have taken
rooms at the Major House. Thy for
merly resided in NOntrOse.
Miss Laura Curran is visiting Car
| bOndale friends.
John Raylss, Of Binghamton, has
purchased the milk route of Barney
| Hill.
Mrs. II. b. Moore, OF Hancock, visit
| ed Mrs. T.. A. Sands last week.
Mr.. Nelson Coon, wife and grandson,
are visiting in Pen Argyll. They will
remain one week
Misses Lillian Tngley and Carrie
| Summorton are visiting friends and
| relatives in Hartford.
Nina Brown has left for Elmira, n.
| Y, where she Will spend the summer
| Mrs. f. |. Smith and children are
visiting in Athens, Pa, for two weeks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
CLARK S GREEN.

Miss Hattie Mead returned on Mon
day from "A visit among friends in
Glenburn.
Mr.. and Mrs James Posten, of
Stroudsburg, after a visit Of three days
at the home of the formers sister, Mrs
j. b. Austin, returned to their home
on Monday last,
Miss Lizzie Frace spent several days
with friends at the Wyoming seminary
commencement exercises and at Pitts
ton last week.
The floral exercises held at the Bap-
tist church last week We're impressive
and entertaining,
Miss Dora Potter Is reported in an
improved state of health.
Mr., Frank Phillips and family are
again residents here for the summer
About forty of Electric Star lodge
No. 400, |. O. O. f., attended the in
stitution of Willow Leaf lodge, No 9S5
|. o. o. F., at East Benton on Thurs
day last.
The teachers for the ensuing year
have been elected by our board OF
school directors with some changes
from the previous year.
Hiram Robinson is now a member oi
the regular army with quarters al
Chickamauga. Judson T.. Cope is alsC
a bold soldier now in Camp Alger.
The Children's day exercises of the
Methodist church viii be observed OF
Sunday evening next.
Mrs. William II. Smith is very sick
and her recovery is despaired Of.
Mrs. Samuel Smith returned home OF
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
WAVERLY.

Mrs. \. p. Bedford, who has been a
visitor here, has returned to Scran-
ton.
Prof. Haydn Evans and family, who
have been the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
+. II. Bailey have returned to their
home at Hyde Park.
The largest and most luscious straw
berries of the season have so far been
put on the market by Mr.. ID. L. DOty.
Or. J. p. Couldt, Prof +. c. Hanue-
gen, l.. S. Calkins, A, b. COwles, Will
liam G. Letson and Charles Green at
tended the organization of the Willow
Leaf lodge, No. 9S5, I. .. 0. F., at
Jordan Hollow, last Thursday.
The l.. c. +. society, of the MethO-
dist Episcopal church, held their first
anniversary and election of officers for
the ensuing year at the home of Miss
Bertha Bold last Tuesday evning Miss
Lephia MershOn was elected presidnt.
Mr.. George SteeG entertained the So
ciety with numerous selections on his
graphophOne. Ice cream and cake were
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Finch Mr. and
Mrs, +. II. Bailey and daughter Estelle,
and Mr.. l.. II. and Charles Bailey at
tended the wedding of Grace, the eldest
daughter of Mayor Bailey to Mr.. Joel
NJ Foster, at Scranton, last Tuesday.
Ice cream at Martin Bold's Little
DelmOnlCO."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
LOCAL AND Personal.

q. w. Hughes, Of this city, has Just
received his commission as district
deputy grand patriarch of the grand
encampmcnt of odd Fellows of Penn
sylvania. Mr. Hughes succeeds p. j.
Netter, of Scranton, who is now in the
klOndike region His territory is
Lackawanna county in which there are
seven cncampments. Mr. Hughes is
one of the most enthusiastic and hard
working members of the society in
this part Of the state and his appoint
ment is an excellent one.
Final examinations commenced in
the schools of the city yesterday.
Mrs. Martin Gallagher. of Pike street
is entertaining Mesdames Michael Gill
ligan, Larry Duffy and Charles Leigh
ton, Of Wilkes-Barre.
Mrs. j. d. Fox and children will
spend the next two weeks in Bing-
hamton.
Mesdames f. L. Dennis, j. w. DIM
ock, l.. A. Bassett, j. T.. Burr and +.
D. Lathrop spent yesterday at Fern
Hall.
Mrs. Frank Smith and Mrs. Duane
Humphrey spent yesterday with Mrs.
j. B. Kirby, Of Pittston.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18

mand with a case Of your most excel
lent Pe-ru-na. 1t has been found in
valuable as tonic in this climate and
the various sicknesses attending a
radical change in drinking water.
Sincerely. A. b. Colt,
Per j. c. SChindel, Chaplain Reg.
To DIR. S. b. Hartman, Columbus, o..
Pe-ru-na is a specific for climatic
diseases. Climatic affections find their
way into the system through the mu-
Cous membranes. A healthy mucous
membrane protects the system from
climatic diseases. No disease germ or
bacteria can enter the system through
a healthy mucous membrane. Peru
ma acts directly upon the mucous men,
branc of the whole body and thus pro-
teCts the system from these diseases.
4 valuable work on climatic dis.
eases, entitled Summer Catarrh," DR.
Harhnan's latest book, will be sent
free to any address by The Pe-ru-na
Drug Manufacturing Company, Colum-
bus, Q.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
CLARK'S SUMMIT.

Mrs. Leonora CatersOn and Mr. John
Miller, of ChinChilla, were united in
holy wedlock at the Methodist Epis-
copal parsonage by Rev. f. w. Young
on Wednesday evening last.
Miss Maud Howells, of Wayne cOun-
ty, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Fred.
Walker. Miss Howells will be one Of
the teachers at the high school here
next term. Prof f. II. Green and the
Misses Annie and Minnie Bortree will
he retained as teachers and Miss Ila
Jennings, Miss Howells and Miss Fran
ces Northup, of the Washington school,
will take charge of the six rooms in
the school the coming term.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruben Kimble were
made very happy by the arrival of a
little daughter at their home on Fri.
day, June 10.
Mr.. Nathan o. Dunkle, of Bingham
ton, has been visiting his daughter
Mrs. +. ". Young
Miss Minnie Bliss, of Scranton, is vis-
iting at DR.. S. +. LynCh's.
Clark's summit has sent quite a
number of boys to war. Will and Aus
tin Staples expect to leave Scranton
today with the Hallstead band.
Dr. C. f. Merrill spent a couple OF
days at Sayre, Pa, last week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
CHlLDREN'S DAY.
will BE Celebrated by Presbyterians
aud Baptists Tomorrow.

Tomorrow will be Children's day at
the Baptist and Presbyterian churches,
and both Sunday schools are preparing
elaborate programs for the occasion.
The following will be the order of eXer-
cises observed at the Presbyterian
church, commencing at 1890 o'clock in
the morning:
Song, Marching on"
Prayer.
Baptism of infants.
Song. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord, God
Almighty"
Responsive scripture reading.
Song, "Our Glad Hosanna."
Offering for Presbyterian Sabbath
school missions.
Exercises by the primary depart
ment
Exercises by the intermediate de-
partment.
Song, Onward Christian Soldiers"
Object lesson sermon by the pastor.
DoXOogY and benedictiOn.
In the evening the reports of the sew
eral officers and departments will be
made. The church will be deliberately
decorated for the day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
UNIONDALE.

The Rev. ID. d. Jenkins preached in
Olyphant last Sabbath and attended
commencement exercises at Wyoming
seminary during the week.
Miss Carrie Bronson and Howard
Crane are attending commencement
exercises at Keystone academy.
Children's day was observed in the
Presbyterian church Sunday in a fit
ting manner. The exercise by the ban
ner class was a beautiful one. Nine
girls arrayed in white with yellow
sashes wearing crowns and carrying
banners marched to the platform sing
ing 1--WE Are Marching" The mission
AIRY exercise. was also impressive in
which children in costume .repfesented
the various missions.
Mrs. Wells, of Scranton, is visiting
her brother, j. b. Bass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
PECKVILLE.

Mrs Robert Whitley, of Wyoming.
and Mrs. William Gilbert, Of Olyphant,
called on Mrs. S. NJ Rogers, here yes
terday.
Leonard Simpkins is home from Wy
omng seminary to spend his vacation
with his parents, Rev, and Mrs, s, c.
Simpkins.
Postmaster A. A. Swingle has re-
ceived official orders to receive sub
scriptions for the three per cent. war
bonds. Ask for blanks at the office.
Misses Hattie and Emeline Myers,
Jessie Klies and Clara Hammond, of
Archibald, spent Wednesday here as
guests Of Miss Nora Pickering.
The employees of the different collier
les here will receive their pay today.
Miss Nellie Glanvlle, who has been
visiting at Nanticoke for several
weeks, returned home last Thursday
evening.
Services at the Methodist Episcopal
church tomorrow. Preaching by the
pastor Rev. S. c. Simpkms at 1880 a
m. and 7.30 p. m. Theme for morning
THE Meek Satisfied" Evening, a SER
mon to the public school. Sunday
school at $50 p. m. Epworth league al
| $50 p, m. All will receive a cordial
welcome.
A sacred cantata entitled saul OF
| Tarsus," will be rendered at the Peck,
willie Baptist church on Monday even
ing, June 20, by the c. Il. choir, OF
Scranton, an organization containing
sixty voices.
Peckville Baptist churCh-Rev. j. s
Thomas, pastor Sunday morning al
1890 the primary department and
younger members of the Sabbath
school will hold their Children's day
exercises. At 730 p m. the adult mem
bers of the school and the choir will
hold an interesting service. All are
cordially invited.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
TAYLOR NEWS.
Old Glory Floats on the Breezes.A
Reception Tendered.-Church Notes
md Personal News.

The flag raising episode at Rendham
Thursday afternoon was one of the
most elaborate affairs ever conducted
in that place. The Taylor silver cornet
band was present and dlivered some
excellent music. a platform was built
next to- Jermyn & Co s store. Attorney
John Bonner was chairman of the eX-
erCises. After a few remarks appro-
pirate to such an occasion, he called
ON Rev. j. l.. Race, who offered prayer.
Attorney A. j. ColbOrn, jr., the orator
of the day, was next introduced. Mr..
COlbOrn's address was eminently wise
and patriotic, pleading for larger
liberty of conscience. His address was
upon plane readily understood by
the audience and was appreciated.
Taylorville lodge, No 66S, Independ-
ent order OF odd Fellows, will meet
this evening in their hall on Main
street.
Treasurer and Mrs. c. q. Boland. of
Scranton, attended the reception ten
dered Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. c. Judge on
Thursday evening.
Services in the Calvary Baptist
church tomorrow as usual Rev. DR..
II. II. Harris will Cfhciate. Subject of
morning sermon, "Elijah's Despond-
ency." Evening subject, Religious
Excuses" sunday school at > p. m.
Richard Roberts, superintendent. All
are welcome.
BENJAMIN, son of DR.. II. II. Harris,
won the German prize Of the intermed-
late department Of the School of the
LackaWanna at Scranton for the year
of '9S.
Th reception rendered Mr.. and Mrs.
NJ. c. Judge on Thursday evening in
the Price Library hall was an elaborate
affair. Tho spacious hall was we'll
flied with Mr.. Judges admirers. At
o'clock, when Mr and Mrs. Judge ar
rived, Rev. DR.. II. II. Harris. chairman
of the evening" called on the Watkins
| musical family for a selection, which
was given in a very pleasing manner
Mr.. Conner Jones then gave one of his
pleasing phonograph selections and NJ.
| p. Morgan sang a solo. Then followed
solo, THE Village Blacksmith" J. +.
| Watkins address. j. NJ. Harris: seloc-
tion on phonograph. Conner Jones; ad-
dress f. J. Jennings; recitation, stars
| Spangled Banner" John f. Evans He
| was accompanied by Prof. d. +. Jones
at the organ: address by c. q. Boland
|
ments were afterward served by the
| ladies,
| Taylor Hose company No. l. will
hold a erand picnic in Webcr's park in
| August.
| a quarterly meeting will be held in
| the Welsh Congregational church to-
day and Sunday. Conference at p. m.
| today and tomorrow. Services will be
| held all day, Services tomorrow after
noon and evening will be in English.
| All are cordially invited.
| Services at the NJ. f. church tOmor-
| row as usual, Rev. William Frsby
| will officiat" Everybody welcome,
| Mrs. NJ. j. Gibbons and daughter, Of
Hyde Park, are visiting friends in this
| place.
Services in the Presbyterian church
tomorrow will be held at the usual time.
| Sunday school after morning services.
Rev. l.. r. Foster, pastor, officiating.
The Tribune branch office in Taylor
is in the Cobleigh building, where ad-
Vertisements may be left.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-06-18
OLYPHANT.

Henry Burgess, a laborcr employed
at the EDDY Creek mine of the Della
ware and Hudson was instantly killed
by a fall of rock yesterday morning
at O'Clock. Joshua Wharton, miner
who was working with him, was Olso
caught under the fall and sustained
serious wounds about the head, Whar-
ton is a brother-in-law of Burgess.
Burgess is 20 years of age and unmar-
ried.
Rev. j. II. Elliot, of Philadelphia. is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. f. d. En-
sign.
One of the most interesting of all
the commencement exercises which
marked the close of the school year,
was that of the Central school given
in the Father Matthew opera house
Thursda" evening. Every seat in the
hous~ as occupied and many We're
CONF -Iled to stand in the isles At
$50 the curtain rose, The first on the
programme was a nursery maids drill
executed by ten little girls was very
pretty. a solo entitled There's Room
for One More star" was sung by Miss
Maggie Thomas, while a tableau was
presented. Miss Kate Gildea repre-
senting Cuba Good night" a drill by
children of the primary department
was the next number. The presenta-
tion of diplomas was made by Profee-
sor NJ. w. Cummings. The recipients
were Misses Emma Mannder, Annie
Palten, Gertrude Weaver. Mary O'Con-
nor Viola Harris, Maggie Thomas, Jo-
seph Hoban, John O'Brien and Harry
Needles. An oppretta, The Butter
flies Carnival" followed. The pupils
did admirable work and received much
applause. Miss Grace Pettigrew was
accompanist during the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. X. HaTnden re-
turned from their wedding trip last
evening.
Mrs. w. T. Davis and William Rich