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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-05

The annual meeting of the board OF
health was to have been held last
night, but quorum failed to develope.
The grip epidemic prevented the med
ical members from being present, and
there Were other good reasons to ac-
count for the absence of the other
members Of the board.
Food Inspector Cullen had an elab-
crate report to present. Some of it's
details reveal a more laborious work
in his department than the general
public comprehend. For instance 1t
showed that during the year Inspector
Cullen seized and caused to be de-
stroyed 19405 pounds of fish, $1,000
clans, a ton of beef, nearly that much
Of pork, 6,400 oysters in the shell and
16S quarts of oysters, liz bushels of
onions, 295 baskets of muskmelons, 491
baskets of cucumbers, 7SS watermelons
and so on through list which in
cluded nearly forty different kinds Of
produce, fruits and meats.
In view of the hue and cry made in
some quarters about impure milk it is
interesting to note that out of 1888
tests made by Inspector Cullen only
% samples below legal standard were
found, and only SO7 quarts were con-
demned.
Inspector Cullen participated in
many tests with Professor A. H. Wells,
of the high school, under the direction
of Hon. Thomas L. Edge, secretary OF
the state board of agriculture. The re-
port Of these tests contains the follow
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Mean Business.

In an interview at Fort Smith, MT. E M. Purnell, of the Pittsburg & Gulf force of engineers, said, regarding the intentions of the purchasers of the Lott road: "A locating survey is now being made from Little Rock to Benton. and the force of engineers engaged in the work are pushing right ahead. have learned that they will go right ahead with the survey from the state capital to Texarkana. Business is evidently meant by the Fordyce people,
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

Avenue. These are thr Chemical {, which pays on a basis If l50 per cent bimonthly, and the First National. quarterly, at the lO0par cent per annum rate The stock of the Fifth Avenue sells at s3, 590 share; the First National. at $2. 800 share, and the Chemical at S4. GOO, and sometimes moro. a share.
 We not infrcqucntIy see stat mcnts made to convey the idea that national banking is not a profitabe business-in fact it is ass rtcd that they are SD heavily tax. q that they cannot make any money Of course they dc not all show tGe degree of prosperity out lined ahovc, but from the tenacity with which they hold to the sys- tenn and clamor for It's extension or protection it is not generally believed that they are, as whole, losing any money.
 This reminds us of the further fact that we often sec it stated that legislation cannot bring pr s. perity to the producing classes, that they must work and produce what wealth they can from the soil, the mines and factories, yet it would appear that the legisla ton which established the national banking system has had a tend ency to enhance the prosperity of those who take advantage of its provisions.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Kidney Troubles.

The kidneys clean the blood and on their activity depends the health of the body. If the liver becomes so tor pid that it interferes with the work of the kidneys the body suffers and drop sy results. The most valuable feature in the curative effect of Prickly Ash Bitters is its stimulating influence in the kidneys It heals and strengthens those organs so that they resume their blood cleansing and urine gathering functions. purities and regulates the liver, tones up the stomach and by q mild, yet cathartic effect, all poisons and bilious impurities in the bowels are driven out It quickly restores strength and health. Sold by Jackson Drug Co. o-ot
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
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mission
 Mr Ewell-To require change of venue peti- tior- b. supported by the afiidavits Of six cregitabie persons.
 Mr Fields-To submit an amendment to the constitution providing for quadrennial elec- tions on the first Monday in September.
 Mir Hathcock-To provide for the consolida- ion Of state and national elections.
 Mr. Foster - To require persons receiving iqunr license to pay $50 as county tax, Sl5O as state lax and per cent on the amount paid as collectors fees, and pay the same amount of tax and fees for any period less than one year. Mir Gannaway-To amend law in regard to changes of venue so as to give circuit judges enlarged power in the premises
 Mir Henderson To regulate verdicts of juries in civil and misdemeanor cases, making 1t lawful to return verdict on a two-thirds vote of the jury.
 Mir Humphreys To provide for working roads and highways. It makes each political townshipa road district and enables the voters of each township to elect on overseer.
 Mir JobeTo regulate payment of life insur- ance in Arkansas.
 Mir Moss-To fix prosecuting attorneys fees as follows: For judgments obtained on com plaint or otherwise, $5; for each conviction on indictment, or otherwise, for misdemeanor or breach of peace. slO; for each gambling con- viction, BIO; felony conviction, not capital, S25: homicide, S3o; capital cases S75. The bill also loubles present fines for gaming
 Mir Napce-To fix the maximum rate of legal interest at per cent.
 Mir. McCauley-Authorizing mayors to sol- emnize marriages within the limits of their own counties.
 MT. Light = Prescribing conditions upon which foreign corporations may do business in this state.
 Mir. Nixon-To consolidate state and national elections.
 MT. Nichols-Joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment for quadrennial elections.
 MT Parker-To tax gifts, legacies. etc.
 Mir. Patton-To provide for examination of private banks and banks incorporated under article l. chapter r. of the digest
 At noon the house adjourned until o'clock Monday morning
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
WHAT TO DO WITH IT.

What am to do with this winter s crop of manure? On what fields am l going to get it, and how and when am I going to get it there? These are questions as important to the farm ers just now as the foreign policy of Brit ain or the discovery of the North Pole, Northwest Farmer.
 The way some farmers solve these important questions is to throw it out upon some hillside and then let the rains and floods wash it away. Others let it accu- mulate in the sheds till they are full and then move the sheds. To haul it out upon cultivated fields means work and well, some would rather go hunting than work that way.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

Polk county is big enough and getting rich enough to have a poor farm where her paupers can be properly cared for. At every term of the county court numer- ons large bills are presented for the care of paupcrs entailing heavy expense upon the tax payers which with proper management could be avoided. Again instan- ces often arise where people are imposed upon by having to care for the poor and homeless who should be sent to public institu- tion or place to be cared for. A we'll managed poor farm could be made nearly self sustaining by raising produce, the inmates dolne the work under the direction of a superintendent. This is matter that should be considered.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

The Port Arthur News says: "A change Is to be inaugurated in the traln service to Port Arthur on tbej 20th. Just what the change will be, we do not know, but un- derstand that it will be made with view to running q through train from Kansas City to Galvcston." :" This means that Mena will have two passenger trains day from that date on.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

The Kansas City Commercial Club is taking an active interest in trying to secure the adoption of the Torrcns land law for Mis- souri. This law is already in force in Massachusetts and Hi nois and proves very beneficial to land owners as it settles all ques- tions of title and prevents litiga- tion and possibility of loss. The law also facilitates transfers, ren- dering abstracts of title unneces- sary and fer this reason is opposed by all abstract companies. We would be glad to see the law adopted by this state.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

Charlemagnc Tower, who has inst been appointed ambassador to Russia, is reputed to be worth ten million dollars, ''the bulk of which he inherited from his father who was large coal operator in the Anthricitc regions of Pennsyl- vania And of such is the king dom of politics. The millions in- herited, as produced by the slaves in the coal mines, give him hls position and power.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

An exchange remarks that "sci- ence has produced the scedless orange and the seedless grape, but it is likely to be in no hurry to usher Tn seedless cotton. The value of cotton seed grown in this country last year is in excess of $12O, ,0O0. 000."
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
PROSPEROUS NATIONAL BANKS.

The Kansas City Star recently remarked that, ''the directors of the Fifth Avenue bank, in New York. following their usual GUS tom, have declared a regular quar- tcrly dividend at the rate of 100 per cent per annum. Two other metropolitan banks. however, pay larger dividends than the Fifth
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
STATE EXCHANGES.

Every citizen in Arkansas should ia vor the erection of new state house in his state. The present legislatur e should not overlook this important matter. -Texarkana Courier,
 The people have spoken in favor of a railroad commission and their voice should be heard. The legislature should respond to it by the enactment of commission law at the earliest moment practicable. Alma Herald.
 
 We trust that the present legislature will make efforts to secure improved highways throughout the state. The people need them and will applaud any effort on the part of our lawmakers to bring about good reads. Winthrop Dispatch.
 The movement to decrease the fre- quency of legislative sessions is pop ular one. The people, as a general thing, realize that there is too much Legislation in their respective states, and they wish to dispense with part of it. t.-Texarkana Courier.
 Deputy Marshal Holt yesterday brought in J. R. Peiryman from Siloam Springs and placed him in the federal jail here. Perryman is charged with counterfeiting and is said to have worked extensively and followed unique methods. His headquarters were about four miles out of Gravett, Ark, aud he coined counterfeit silver dollars and quarters. With the bogus money he purchased poultry, eggs and other country produce. which he mar. keted, realizing considerable money as a result. The dies which he used are in possession of the officers. = Fort Smith Times,
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Bad Freight Wreck.

In freight wreck on the Iron Noun tain eight miles north of Texarlxapa. n number of box cars were completely demolished. No one was hurt, though the loss financially was heavy. The wreck was caused by pair of trucks Jumping the track.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

We are pleased to note that two bills of considerable importance to this state have been introduced into our legislature slnce it con- vened. One is for establishing a reform school for incorrigable youths, and the other for the building of a new state house at Little Rock. These are wise measures and we hope they will be adopted. They arc in perfect accord with modern ideas of growth and expansion.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18
Legislative Notes.

The legislature costs S1 900 per day
 Journal Clerk Trevathan served in the same capacity at the extra session of lsg7
 Miss Ethel M. Dougal, of Newport. Is clerk of the senate penitentiary committed
 Hon. John Barrow was the only member from Pulaski who voted for Vandeventer from fl rel to last.
 It looks as though the solons will pass some measure providing for the building of new state house.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

We see that A. 0. Ihlsing of Carthage, Mo, is purchasing zinc orc ill the Joplin markets for ship mcnt to Swansea, Wales, making the shipment to the Gulf over the Pittsburg & Gulf railway.
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

Large amounts of cotton remain Tn the fields of Arkansas this season and the continuous rains will prevent much of it from being picked
The Mena star., 1899-01-18

For overworked girls and feeble women, Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or Tablets are natures greatest boon. II
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02
RAILS SPREAD
And the Iron Mountain Railroad
 Lost Two Valuable Cars.

This sfternaon about 2:30 a'clock when an engine was transferring four box cars from 8 side track of the Iron Mountain road near the de. pot to the main track, the rails spread just as the last two cars were passing over the ravine trestle and both were thrown from their trucks into the ravine and were de, molisned. The second car of the train of four left it's rear trucks but did not Jump the track.
 The demolished cars were valued at $500. They con tained corn and oats which were being delivered at the time of the accident to the Tow Ter Commission Company. Mir. Fowler's loss is about $200.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02
4 NEW TELEPHONE LINE
To Be Constructed From Pine Bluff
 to Warren Along Valley Road.

An effort is being made to have constructed from Pine Bluff south along the Iron Mountain Railway, a telephone line between this city and Warren. About twenty way sta tions would oe embraced in the cir cult, and the liae would be of great advantage to tne business interests of Pine Bluff.
 Both the Pine Bluff Telephone Co. and the Southwestern Telephone and Telegraph Go. will submit bids for the wiring and furnishing of materi- al. A construction company pro posing to do the work, promises to have same completed within thirty days from time work is commenced
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02
THE TOWN OF PHoEBUs HAS SIX CASES-TWO DEATHS
 REPORTED.
SITUATION FAIRLY GOOD.
There We're Three New Cases and One Death at Hampton
 Tuesday,

NORFOLK, VA, Aug. Fellow fever appeared today at Phoebus, a little town almost adjoining Hamp- ton. The scourge appeared among the negroes and six eases and two deaths are reported. There is no change in the local situation except that the authorities have redcubled tReir efforts to prevent the fever from being introduced Ito this city from Hampton or elsewhere. The mayor, chief of police and path olmen are doing eighteen hours duty daily and special officers, inspectors and physicians are working day and night perfeeting the quarantine against Hampton and neighboring ing points on the peninsula. It is absolutely certain that no one is able to slip in by land or water on account Of the constant watchful- ness of the land guards and patrol boats.
 Mayor Johnson today received a dispatch from Surgeon General Wy man of the marine hospital service, placing Grant Island at the disposal Of this city and Portsmouth, and 5gill be used as a detention camp if necessary.
 Mayor Johnson ~called up Gov, Tyler and asked him to urge upon Secretary of War Root to send all inmates of the home, whose removal was regarded as prudent, to some p0lnt north, there 10 remain until the disease has been stamped out,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02
ALL CROPS ARE DOING WELL BUT ARE BEGINNING TO
 NEED RAIN.
REPORTS BY COUNTIES,
Second Crop of Potatoes Doing WeIa Cotton is Growing Rapidly in
 Most Localities.

United States department of agri-= culture, climate aud crop bulletin of the weather bureau, Arkansas sec tion, for the week ending July 31
 No rain Of any consequences dur ing the week ending July 31. Crops doing we'll in most sections, but are beginning to need rain.
 Cotton growing rapidly in most. localities and generally looks we'll
 Corn is generally doing well and promises a good yield.
 Planting of second crop Of pots- toes progressing rapidly,
 A large amount of hay is being harvested and put away in good condition.
 Fruits are not favorable. Apples are rotting and continue to drop ofS-
 REPORTS BY COUNTIES.
 Stuttgart, Arkansas county-R~ A. Burkle-Too much rain during the week for most crops. Prairis grass has been benefited by the rain.
 sumpter, Brady eoonty-J. Mc- Pagan-A fair crop of corn will be made. Prospects more favorable for good cotton crop. The Hes sian fly is doing some damage
 New Edinburgh, Cleveland county Walter Holiness Local showers during the week. All crops neea- ing rain. Corn has suffered mater tally for lack of rain. CottoE is. forming well. but unless rains fall soon it will begin to shed.
 Arkansas City, Deeba county William Pobias-W eather has been favorable for the growth and cult5.- yation of crops. Cotton is in very good condition generally. What corn there is is very good
 Phoenix, Lincoln county-C. s. Sneed-Weather very hot, a tews light showers during the week, which was beneficial to crops. Corn aud cotton looking well.
 Clarendon, Monroe couo oty-W. L. Jeffries-Heayy rain the first Of the week; too much for cotton, which is late aud small.
 Louann, Ouachita county-W. H. Flncher-Crops very much in need of rain. Cotton badly dAmaged bY the drought.
 Dexter, Jefferson county-J. D. Bush-Old corn made; young corn looking well; cotton in good condi- tion.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02
BIG CATTLE SCHEME
Is Said to Be Progressing Slowly
 But Satisfactorily.

NEW YORK, Aug. IT am pro gressing slowly but satisfactorily, ;" George B. Loving, of Fort Worth, said to Times reporter.
 MT. Loving is here to organize a big rattle syndicate with capital of $25, 900, 900, with adjoining ranch es in Texas aud New Mexico, capa ble Of herding 600, 900 cattle.
 "The dispatch from Chicago, he continued, announcing that John V. Farwell, Swift & Go. and others are interested in the scheme, is cor rect. am satisfied there is plen.y of money in the plan and that it can be operated very successfully"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02

Mir. 4. Watkins. white man who was arrested in Pine Bluff Tuesday upon warrant sworn outby man named Glass, charging him with obtaining $2sO0 under false pretenses, was discharged by jury in Justice Vance's court Tuesday afternoon. Attorney Wm. Harrison represented the State and Thomas Ornsby the defendant.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02
Three New Cases.

Washington, Aug. 1.-tThree new eases of yellow fever in the SOL diers' home at Hampton and one death, is the official report received tonight by Surgeon General Wyman from Dr. Chas. Wasdin, the yellow fever expert on duty at the institu- tion. Added to Dr. Wasdip's fig ures, sent to Dr. Wyman yesterday, this makes, up to date, forty cases in all, which have occurred at the home, of which eight have proved fetal.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02
THE ITALIAN LYNCHING
Assuming 8 more Serious Inter-
 national Phase.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 1.-The inter- national phase of the Italian lynch ings in Louisiana has assumed a rather more serious aspect, as a re- suit of several official reports re- ceiYed here. These show that the Italian officials on the scene believe four of the five men lynched were Italian subjects in the fullest sense.
 While the reports are not final, the Italian authorities have no doubt that they will be borne out by the inquiries now in progress. and it is to remove all possible doubt that marquis Roano, of the Italian embassy, has gone to Louisiana. He has been commissioned as consul to New Orleans, owing to the ab. sence of the consul on leave, and in that capacity he will go to Tallulah and make careful investigation.
 The Italian authorities have also taken note of the statement attrib. uted to pr. Hodges, whose assault led up to the lyncbing. This states that after the assault be walked away, indicating that the offense was not of character to warrant the lynching of five persons.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02

Dewer-A magnificent portrait, size 14x2l inches, of the Hero of Manila Bay can be had by filing out coupon found on page 2 of this paper, and sending 10 cents with same to this office. It is one of the most magnificent pieces of litho- graphing ever produced in 10 colors. Send for it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02

I,"Circumstances Alter Cases 7 In cases of dyspepsia, nervousness, ca tarrh, rheumatism, eruptions, etc., the circumstances may be altered by puri- flying and enriching the blood with Hoods Ssrsaparilla, Try it.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02
THE WAY HE DIED.
D. L. Reeves Butted His Brains Out
 Against 8 Building.

The following Associated Press dispatch was sent out from Hot Springs Monday:
 ID. L. Reeves, of Pine Bluff com mitted suicide here this morning in most tragic manner. Crazed with pain, he butted his brains out agalnst brlck wall. He repeatedly backed away and ran against the wall until be fell dead.
 "The deed was committed in a crowded street and in the presence of many persons.
 Reeves was severely afflicted, be- ing compelled to breathe through a glass tube inserted in his windplpe as the result of a surgical operation for throat disease.
 ''The tube was recently broken and breathing rendered so difficult that he became frenzied from suffo cation.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02

BORN-Fo Mir. and Mrs. George M. Wells, Tuesday, Auguest l, 1899, a daughter. Papa Wells is una ble 10 attend work today, he beiug so iubilant over his new title.
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by the Prairle county citizens.
 Each team has won a game. and the game to be played Thursday will be one of interest and enthus-
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iasm.
 Both teams are determin ed to carry off the honors and it will be due to that fact that the game will be the hardest fought contest of the season.
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The Stuttgart boy several hundred root CTS who are coming with the in tention of yelling tbeir boys 10 victory.
 No collections will be made on the ground OF at the gate. Ady
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Hoods Pills cure biliousness, sick headache.
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Reeves is the man who was here a few days and created scare among the residents of the west cpd of the city. He is the man who cut his throat and took tube from his windpipe, placed there several years ago after an operation. His home is in Birmingham, Ala.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02

Editor W. J. Stanfield, of the Cleveland County Herald, is in the city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02

pioaship now in dispute between these two teams.
 The Pine Citys have visit ed Stuttgart on two differ ent occasions and were royalty received and treated
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BATTLE TOMORROW.
The Stuttgart Ball Players and
 "Rooters' Will be Here.

0 no There will be hotly con. SE tested game of baseball \ played at Jones Park in S this city Thursday after
 noon. The contes ting
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1899-08-02

teams will 0e the Pine CitJs, of this city, and the Stuttgart Cracks, of 
 This game will deciae the cham
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or at the gate. Admission free.
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The Stuttgart boys will bring