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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22
A Fire at Alton.

At Alton, the Odd Fellows block and
another building were destroyed by fire.
Apart from the goods and property burn
ed there is but little loss. The buildings
We're old frame structures and contracts
had already been let to replace them with
brick. The origin of the fire is unknown.
Loss estimated at about $4,000.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22

Half n hundred travelling freight agents,
hailing from fifteen Western cvities, gath
cred at Davenport for good time and in
cidental discussion of the cooperation and
maintenance of rates. They spent the af-
ternoon at the Government arsenal and
at the big Deere factories in Moline, ILL.,,
and in the evening assembled in the ban
quet hall of the Kimball hotel. P. NJ.
Rose of the Union Pacific Omaha, presi-
dent of the temporary organization that
arranged the meeting, was toastmaster.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22
Appanoosc Miners Strike.

Not coal mine in Appanoose County
was turning out a pound of coal few
days ago, with the exception of q few of
the mines near Centerville. A strike is
on which promises to be of long duration,
unless stand recently taken by the oper-
ators in reducing the scale from so to 70
cents per ton is negatived.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22
Voters Will Decide.

The question of whether or not the free
text book system shall be adopted in Mar
shalltown will be submitted to the voters
at the school election, provided some of
the taxpayers do not take notion to en-
join the board from allowing the question
to go before the people on the petition on
81,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22
Kills Hi. Baby and Himself.

While laboring under spell of despon-
dency, supernduced by illness, Frank Me-
tela of Cedar Rapids shot and killed his
baby boy and then killed himself. Metela
had been ill for two years of consumption
and there was no hope of his recovery.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22
Stretching Bnrbea Wire.

Barbed wire is uncomfortable stuff
at the best. One of the easiest ways,
perhaps, to handle 1t when placing 1t
upon posts is with the device shown in
the accompanying Illustration, which
is from the American Agriculturist.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22

clover plant. The straw serves as
mulch. affording considerable protec-
ton should an early drouth follow.
Glover haulm can be used the same
way, thereby getting the benefit of any
seed remaining in 1T. Whatever the
method employed, we cannot be too
thorough in the preparation for the
clover crop.-Orange Judd Farmer.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22

In down East State not long ago
vain effort was made to invalidate a
will disposlng of several hundred thou
sand dollars. Disinherited relatives
tried to upset the will because the tes-
tator left his fortune to found and en-
dow church on the condition that
every Sunday before the service the
whole of the thirty-nine articles We're
to be read by the clergyman outside the
door.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22

Many farmers when setting out trees
by the roadside make the mistake of
planting only one variety, which hap
pens to be the one that they particu-
larry admire. But variety of scenery
adds much to its attractiveness, and
row of trees of different kinds shows in
the varying foliage far more beauty
than single variety could do. Besides,
where there is long row of trees,
some will be on low and wet soil, and
others on that which is high and dry.
Besides, each kind of tree should have
the particular soil that It is best adapt
ed to. An exception to this rule of in
terspersing varieties is found where
rows of sugar naples are planted along
roadsides, to be tapped for sap when
old enough. 1t is then economy to have
the trees in unbroken rows, so that the
sap may be gathered more easily. A
row or grove of naples near the house
will usually be tapped every spring,
while the more distant sugar bush may
be neglected, when the woods are full
of deep snow and 1t is hard work to get
into them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22

NOfns
But for the great corn crop made in
the South last season the price would
be mountain high, and the cotton States
would be badly stranded. The escape
from the peril incident to being caught
between the rocks of 4E-cent cotton
and 81 corn, should afford warning
never to be forgotten.
1t is among the probabilities Of the
near future that the Gulf States will
be called upon to reverse the old order
Of things and ship to the West, for the
unfertilized lands of that section are
not responding with their old-time har-
vest Of that cereal.
For the next few years, and perhaps
always, there will be splendid mar
ket for corn and hay in Cuba and Porto
Rico, that we ought to capture and con-
troll; and when the work begins on the
Nicaragua Canal the Gulf States should
supply the corn and forage consumed
in course of construction, as well as the
cattle, mules and lumber; and later on
we should make enormous shipments
of these products through the great
canal.-Aberdeen Eek.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22
Variation of cu,tiv.ted plant,.

Variation of Cultivated Plants.
Most of the forest trees have very lit
tie variation from their original stock
when grown from seed. With trees
that have been long in cultivation, the
variation is so much greater that the
only way to secure the Identical va
riety desired is by budding and graft
ing. 1t is probable that cultivation and
better care given to trees and plants
has much to do with making new and
better varieties 1t is after seasons
that are unusually favorable to fruit of
all kinds that the best varieties have
been originated. 1t is always worth
while to plant the seed of extra choice
fruit and see what variety will come
from it.-Exchange.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22

That man WHO can afford to make
enemies is certainly rich in expedients.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22

Democracy SHOULD DeSin TO take tne
initiative and should refuse to place it
self in the opposition. 1t is the duty of
the Democratic party to lead in all mat
tiers of reform, and it can never win
the place it ought to fill so long as it is
satisfied with simply opposing the Re
publican policy. Because the Repub.
licans happen to be in favor of certain
measures, the Democrats should not
jump to the conclusion that the way
to success is through opposition to those
measures.
There are live questions which Dem
ocrats can discuss. There are live
issues which the party of the people
ought to and doubtless will spouse.
That the trusts should be curbed and
controlled; that the monopolies should
be stamped out; that Alger and the
things which Alger stands for should
be actually fought; that the census
should not be made an excuse for loot
ing the treasury; that the army bill
should be made free from political
meaning; that taxation should reach
the rich and not continue to rob the
poor are all live questions and worthy
of Democratic discussion.
But to stand still and to rest in sim
pie opposition is not the way for the
Democratic party to win success. If
the Republicans happen to advocate
measure that is good this should not be
the signal for Democratic opposition.
First of all, Democrats should inquire,
is this measure good for the people?"
If it is found to be good, then it should
be supported, even though it may have
the approval of the Republicans.
What the Democrats need is posi-
tive policy. They must do good things
and not be satisfied with an endeavor
to prevent the Republicans from doing
bad things. Courage and activity are
needed and policy of leadership
should be adopted. Thus and thus
alone can success be won by the Demo.
cratic party.-Chicago Democrat
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22
United States, and by the purchase c
the Danish Islands we would secure

United States, and by the purchase of
the Danish Islands we would secure a
proper and much-needed naval station
in the West Indies" Nothing was done
in regard to either of these important
matters.
Sympathy for Cuba was expressed in
the platform, and the Democrats in
Congress forced the redemption of this
promise.
Civil service was approved and its
extension advised. Nothing was done
to extend civil service and everything
to contract its influence.
But Congress has broken the record
of extravaganza. 1t has passed bad
army BILL 1t has made the census bu-
reau into scramble for spoils. and has
allowed politicians to bring death and
suffering into the army.
Representing the Republican party,
the Fifty-fifth Congress has made n
record which will destroy the admins
tration 1t represents.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1899-03-22

For Workiugmen to Ponder.
If this administration takes over the
Philippines permanently the savages
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
"a Young Wife"

The "A Young Wife" company that
will be presented at the Lyceum next
Friday and Saturday and special matt
nee Saturday afternoon, contains some
Of the best people in the dramatic pro-
fession. Among them is Emmet c.
King, who was the leading man of the
Murray Hill theatre, New York, last
season; Malcolm Williams, leading man
of a stock company in st. Louis John
l.. Wooderson, last season stage man
ager and one Of the principal actors of
Stuart Robson's company; Neil Flor
ence, who has starred in several melo-
dramatic companies; Claude Gilling-
water Frank Sheridan, James j. De-
Barre, also important members of the
theatrical profession. Miss Selma Her
man, the leading lady. was a star for
two seasons; Miss Charlotte Crane
was one of the principal members of
Charles II. Hoyt's farce comedies for
the past two seasons. Besides those
mentioned, there are seven or eight
others who are also well known. The
sale of seats opens this morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
Delaware ami Hudson.

On May 18th. 1892 trains will, leave
Scranton as follows:
For Carbondale-620, 7.5S, $50, 1913 p.
M; 12 noon; 1.23, 2.20, 352, 525, 6.25 I57,
9.15, 11.0O p. M; 1.16 a. m.
For Albany Saratoga, Montreal, Bos
ton, New England points, etc.-6.20 a. M.
2.20 p. m.
For Honesdale--6,?O, 1913 a. M; 2.2O, 525
p. M.
For Wilkes -Barre-6.45. 7.4S. S43. 9Ss
10 43 a. M; 1903 1.23 $685. 427 61O 74s
lO41, 1130 p m.
For New York. Philadelphia. etc. via
Lehigh Valley Rairoad-6.45 p. m; 1903,
l.2S, 427 p. M; with Black Diamond En-
press, 1l.SO p. m.
For Pennsylvania Railroad points 645
s.3s a. M; 21S. 4.27 p. m.
For western points, via Lehigh valley
Ratlroad-7.4S a. M: 1903, 333 with Black
Diamond Express, 104l, 11.3O p. m.
Trains will arrive in Scranton as fol-
lows:
From Carbondale and the North-G40
743. S.SS, 9.34, 1923, 11.5S a. m; 1.23 2l5.
S.25, 423, 7.43, 1898. II 27 p. m.
From Willces-Barre and the SOuth-Gl3.
7.4S, S4S 1898. 1l.5j n. M; 1.1S, 214 3fS,
$50, 62l 1853, 9.05, 1905 p. m; 1.1S a. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
For Carbondale-9.O5, 1133 p. m; 2.2a.
For Wilkes -Barre-s.3S, 1903 a. m; 1.5s.
32S SAB, 74S p. m.
For Albary, Saratoga, Montreal, Bos-
ton, New England points, etc, 223 ?; m.
Lowest rates to all points in united
States and Canada.
]. w. BCRDICK, c.. p. A., Albany, N. 7.
IL. w, CROSS, d. p. A, Scranton, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
CARBONDALE.
OLD coLLIERY TO BE OPERATED.

The Butler breaker, situated near the
Carbondale yard of the ontario and
Western company, just outside the city
line In Fell township, has again changed
hands. Among the Carbondalians in
terested in this breaker were John J.
Simpson and the Pattersons, and the
property probably changed hands n
dozen times before they acquired IT, II
was originally the Albright tract and
has been under control of the Acme
Coal company. stroud & Chamberlain
and at one time Mr.. Hutchinson and
Jonathan Vipond. The present struc-
ture was built seven years ago and Is
a very substantial and quite modernly
equipped breaker. The new owners are
w G.. Thomas. of West Pittston, and
Fl. G. Brooks, of Latin, and they are
confident of success. They have leased
the coal in the entire Chamberlain
tract. The property is regarded as n
valuable one and will mean boom for
that vicinity, as a large number Of men
will be employed
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
STATE CLUB WOMEN.
Hold a Convention at Pittsburg.
Matters of Importance Discussed.

Pittsburg, Nov. "A meeting of the
board of managers of the state feder-
alton of women's clubs at the rooms of
the Twentieth Century club on Du-
quesne Way this city. this morning
was the opening event in connection
with the fourth annual convention of
the state federation which is to be in
session in Pittsburg for the next three
days. The meeting OF the board for
the purpose of arranging details in con-
nection with the convention, such as
the manner of holding elections and
conducting the business OF the session.
An elaborate reception was given by
the members of the Twentieth Century
club to the visiting club women in the
afternoon at the rooms OF the club. The
reception began at o'clock and con-
tinued until p. IN.
The convention was formally opened
tonight at the first regular session held
in Carnegie hall The programme for
the evening was as follows:
Address of welcome, Mrs. George c.
Rurgwin; response. Mrs. Brock; ad-
dress, w. L. Frew. The addresses were
followed by music and a reception in
Carnegie art galleries.
The business session OF the conVen-
tion will begin tomorrow at 10 a. m.
Many interesting subjects will be dis
cussed by the delegates during the
convention. Among them will be the
relation of the state federation to the
general federation of woman's clubs,
the national organization; the feder-
alton of musical clubs, the work of the
consumers league; working girls clubs;
travelling and public libraries; vacation
schools and city and sectional fedora
tiOnS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
OLD Fol.GE.

The ladies of the Brick church will
hold an oyster supper at the home of
Mrs. Wickizer, on Friday evening.
Everybody is cordially invited to at
tend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thornton, of Dunmore,
were visiting their son. John w, a few
days last week.
The Lawrenceville Hose company
will hold a box social in their hose
house the last OF this month.
Mr.. Fred Millard, of Moscow, was
the guest of his sister, Mrs. William
Tinklepaugh, on Monday.
Mrs. Hannah Bennett, who has been
sick for the past few weeks. is still in
a critical condition.
Mrs Ringsdorf, of Wyoming, was the
guest of her sister. Mrs. Bennett, on
Sunday.
The funeral OF Mr. James Stewart,
who died at the home of Mrs. Beynon,
on Saturday was held Monday after
noon. The services were conducted by
the Rev. William Funk. Interment
was made in the Langcliffe cemetery.
Mrs. Ruby Fell was the guest of Mrs
Thomas Cox on Sunday
Mrs. Mary Keeney, who has been
sick for several weeks, is able to be
out.
William, the eighteen yesr-old son of
Mr.. Jacob Rupp, met with quite a seri-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
Del. Lacka. AMI Western.
Effect Monday, June s. 1899.

Effect Monday. June g. 1899.
Trairs leave Scranton as follows: Ex-
press Tor New York and all points cas-.
L1v, 5W S.W and 1905 a. M; 125J and 3.SJ
y. IN.
Express for Easton. Trenton, Philadel-
una ana the south, $40, 500 and 1905 a.
M, L255 and 1888 p. m.
Iopynanna accommodation, 6l0 y. m.
Express for Binghamton. Oswego, FL
nra' corning, Bath, Danville. Mount
MorIls and Buffalo, 1910. l.35, 900 a. m;
~ ara $50 p. m, making close connec-
.ipnS at Buffalo to all points In the west
"1TthWest and southwest.
MaShlngton accommodation, $40 p. m
nlnEhamton and way stations, Loo p. M.
TaCtoryVille accommodation 400 p. m.
Nlchoson accommodation, 500 p. IN.
. ENptess for Utica and Richfield Springs,
: 80 a. m. and 155 p. m.
iihaca HS5, 900 a. m and 155 p. m.
pfOr NCrthumberlFn Pittston, Wilkes
barre, plymouth, bloomsbury and Dam
Nlle making close connections at North
umoerland for Willamsport, Harrisburg.
baItimore, Washington end the south.
. northumberland and intermediate sta
uons, $780, 1905 a. m. and 1.55 and $40 p.
IN.
NantiCcke and intermediate stations, 3.0S
ana lilo a. m. Plmouth and intermediate
stations, 3S5 and $50 p. m. For Kingston.
II. 50 y. m.
Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on
all express trains.
For detailed information, pocket time
tables. etc, apply to NJ. J.. Smith. Dis
trlct Passenger Agent, depot ticket office.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

G. r. Chamberlain, formerly of the
Carbondale coal firm OF Stroud &
Chamberlain. now of Chicago. Is at
Hotel Anthracite. Many old friends are
glad to see him.
Marcella White is visiting Wilkes
Barre friends
Mrs. G. A. Mum of North Main
street, who was seriously i'll Sunday
and Monday, is now considered out Of
danger.
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Van Bergen will
spend the winter in New York city.
Work has been commenced on the
foundation walls for the proposed ad-
dition to the First National bank.
Mrs. c. p. Hallock has shipped her
household goods to Cleveland Ohio,
where Mr.. Hallock is filling a position
as engineer in a printing establish
ment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Alvord have re-
turned from Waymart.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY.
Special to The Scranton Tribune.

Special to The Scranton Tribune.
Susquehanna. Nov. 7.-Oscar G. Lar
rabee, Of this place, has had his PEN
sion increased from So to s12 per month,
A district Sunday school institute for
District No. l, of the Susquehanna
County Sunday School association, will
be held at North Jackson, Dec. 6.
Charles G.. Miller, of this place, has
taken a position on the Deposit Jour-
nal.
Alton Packard, artist and humorist,
will appear in the Epworth league lee
ture course, in Hogan opera house, Nov.
21.
"OBrien, the Contractor" is the
opera house attraction for Nov. 16.
The pension of Thomas Ball, Of Jack
son, has been increased from $S to SO
per month.
In Binghamton, Nov. 4, by Rev. Henry
Tuckley, Thomas j. Kendall, OF New
York city, and Miss Louise Slocum, OF
Susquehanna, were united in marriage.
Attorney and Mrs. II. S. Sewan of
Walton, n. Y, are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Sabird, Of East Church
street.
A young son of Mr.. and Mrs. Will
lam Lake, of Front street died last
evening, of diphtheria. The arrange
ments for the funeral have not yet
been made.
1t is generally believed that the
famous Larrabee- Kilrow political legal
case has received its final quietus. II
served the purpose for which it was
started.
]. S. Chase. of Windsor, has been
granted an original pension of $S per
month.
Election passed off quietly today.
There was no excitement worth men
tioning.
Rev. T.. r. Allen, pastor Of the sus-
quehanna Baptist church, has been IN
Rush, assisting in extra services.
The ministers Of the Bridgewater as
sociatiOn held a meeting in New Mil
ford on Monday, Rev. T.. r. Allen, of
Susquehanna, read a paper, entitled
why Not the Churches Resign?"
Union Thanksgiving services will be
held in Susquehanna, on Thursday
morning, Nov. 20.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
ARCHIBALD.

rhe borough council held a meeting
40 day evening, all members being
resent except Messrs Scanlon and
dunley. Bills amounting to $500 were
pproved. A petition from residents of
he Third ward, asking for a foot
ridge at the foot of plane B, was read
nd a committee was appointed to look
lto the matter. Resolutions concern
ng the, death of the street commits
ioner were ordered to he draw \, and
hen the narrowing of the gauge of the
treet railway was discussed at some
ength. The council seemed hurt be-
,ause permission to narrow was not
tsked, and all favored retaliation. Mr..
Price. thought the company should put
4 fence at the foot of Dutch hill; should
pay for the privilege of the streets, and
he favored other restrictions too numer-
Gus to mention. The other members
were not quite so severe, but all
thought the company had not done
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08
Central Railroad OF New Jersey

Stations in New York-Foot Of Liberty
street.
Anthracite coal used exclusively, insur-
ing cleanliness and comfort.
TINE TABLE IN EFFECT OCT. Is. 1889.
Trains leave Scranton for New York,
Newark, Elizabeth, Philadelphia, Easton.
Bethlehem, Allentown, Mauch Chunk and
White Haven, at $50 a. M: express. 10;
express; 400 p. m. Sundays. 2.15 p. m.
For Pittston and Wilkes-B Barre, $40 a.
M, l2O, 400 p. m. Sundays. 215 p. m.
= For Mountain Park, $50 a. m, L20 p. m.
Sundays, 215 p. m.
FOR Baltimore and Washington, and
points South and West Via Bethlehem,
$50 a. M, 120 p. m. Sundays. 2.15 p. m.
For Long Branch. Ocean Grove. etc, at
$50 a. M and 1.20 p. m.
For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg.
VIA Allentown. $50 a. m, 1.20 p. m. Sun
davs. 2.15 y. m.
For Pottsville. $40 n. M. 10 p. m.
Through tickets to all points East.
south and West at lowest rate at the
station.
J. II, OLHAUSEN, Gen. Supt.
II. p. BALDWIN, Gen. Pass. Agt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-08

right. No line Of action was adopted.
however. Mr.. Price also paid his re-
spects to the Jermyn boundary COM
mission and accused 1t of trying to
take some of our land. It was also de-
cided to stop road work for the 'steenth
time, much to the disapproval of Mr..
Price, who said that there were two
spots badly In need of attention.
The school board met in regular ses-
sion Monday evening, with all mem
bers present except Messrs. Cummings
and Probst After the reading OF the
minutes of the preceding meeting, the
following bills we're ordered paid: J.
f. McAndrews, $685. r. c. Cummings.
s29.S5; NJ. w. LOTUS. $31.16: James
Swift 81; Thomas Price, 81; Frank
Cawley, 81; Z. ]. O'Rourke, 81; NJ. r.
Gaughan, S.16; f. J. O'Boyle, s50.1O:
John Garden. ST. Mr.. Swift, of the
building committee reported that the
fence around the East Side school
building was damaged. Power was
given the committee to have the dam
age repaired. 1t was decided to omen
night school on the 18th inst. A visit
ing committee, consisting of Messrs.
McAndrews, Cawley and Price, were
appointed to visit the schools for the
present month. The educational COM
mittee reported where they intend plac-
ing the night school teachers, after
which the meeting adjourned.
The funeral OF Patrick ]. Barrett.
whose death was announced in Mon
days Tribune, occurred yesterday
morning from his late home on Hill
street. Services were conducted in St.
Thomas church by Rev. T. ]. Conner
ford, after which interment was made
In the Catholic cemetery. The pail
bearers were Patrick Maye. of Scran-
ton; Thomas Holmes, Michael Dean,
Mark Price, John NJ Dougher and
James Gildea