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held at Johnson City, Tenn, Oct. II,
~ and 10, 1899, whore the wheat will be
placed on exhibition.
A. M .METTETAL.
Johnson City, Aug. 2lst 1899
OBITUARY MRS. EMMA CROW.

Another white-robed soul has knock
cd at the entrance gate of the Jasper
walled house and found home with
loved ones in the mansions above. An
other blood washed heart has bid
adieu to care, sorrow and pain, to tread
the golden streets and wear the star
decked crown, joining in the strains of
sweet music, around the throne of God.
Summons came and bore away the
spirit of Emma Grow on the 18th Of
August. Death raped at her cham
her door and sherespondod, and on un-
seen wings of faith the spirit mounted
plumed for heaven the souls happy
home.
Lost to an aged father and mother, a
loving husband, three darling children
kind brothers and sisters, found in
heaven loved ones gone before.
She was near twenty-s years ofage;
has been an earnest and consistent
membet OF the Baptist church for a
number of years. There is form a
face, a sweet familiar voice gone from
the family circle forever, and all that is
mortal of the lamented lies in the new
made grave in Elizabethton.
She shared the fondest elfection and
sympathies of II loving husband and
sister, who, during her illness, did all
in their power to relieve their suffering.
Husband, father, mother, brothers and
sisters mourn not.as those who have nc
hope.
"You followed her to deaths river
side,
And wept while she watched for the
coming tide,
And oh, how you .strove with loving
hands,
To keep her back from tie far olfshore,
Where she went to dwell forever more
"Dear Emma how we miss thee,
Sorrows pangs can best express;
Thus to soc cold death embrace thee
Fill our hearts with deep distress.
"Sleep on beloved aud take thy rest
We loved thee well, but Jesus loved
thee best"
Now husband, father and mother
sisters and brothers, grieve not to mucl
over the death of yonr loved one, fol
we all have to bow in humble submis
sion to Gods most righteous will.
G. A. S.
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The sending OF big army to the
Philippines is political play on the
part of the administration. This is
recognized by all close political OBJ
servers. The opinion of Colonel W. E.
Mclean, of Indiana, who was deputy
commissioner OF pensions under the
Cleveland administration, and who is
now in Washington on his way to the
G. A. r. encampment, to which he is a
delegate. large, is that Of thousands,
regardless of politics. He said: zone
thing is certain-if the Philippine war
is not ended before the presidential
campaign comes on, it is good bye to
President Mckinley. The war over
there is fast growing unpopular.
The policy of expansion is opposed by
great many western republicans, and
the democrats are nearly unit against
it." Speaking Of politics in his own
state, Col. Mclean says: "The Indi.
ana democrat who is not for Bryan and
the Chicago platform is a man without
party, and his position isso lonesome
that he almost feels as though he had
no country, The Colonel knows, as
he was that sort of democrat himself
in 1896. aa
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

Our 5-year-old, Cy Jr., has been
wanting dog for some time, and afew
days ago he saw a big spotted, stump
tailed one pass and told us that was the
kind of dog he wanted. We asked
him if he wanted bob-tailed dog, and
he at once said he wanted a Bob
Taylor dog wivout his tail cut off And
vet there are those who claim Bob
Taylor is not first in the hearts of the
rising generation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

There is paragraph in an official re-
port received by Surgeon General
Sternberg from Major John r. Hoff,
chief surgeon Of the military district
of Porto Rico, which is not calculated
to make new shouters fo1 Imperialism
among the thoughtful. In considering
this very serious matter it should not
be forgotten that Porto Rico is the
healthiest of our new island posses
sions. The paragraph is almost too
plain spoken to be quoted in q family
paper. Suffice IT to say that in it Major
Hoff speaks of the alarming prevalence
of private diseases among our soldiers
over there and says the indications are
that it will not be long before a large
percentage of them will be as thorough
ly infected RS the native population.
He also points out the danger of return
ing soldies spreading the contamination
at their homes, danger which Great
Britain has found to be of the gravest
proportions in her experience with her
tropical possessions. Something like
this has been said before, but it was
hooted down as the talk of an aIarmist.
It begins to look as though the man
who said ''the more you know about
the tropics the less desire you have to
live there" was about right
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NEW SCHOOL BOOKS.
List Furnished by State Superintendent of
Education.

Education.
State Superintendent Morgan Fitz-
patrick has issued a circular notifying
county superintendent as to the list
of and prices Of the new text books to
be used in the county and city schools.
According to the circular all old books
can be exchanged for one-half of the
purchase price of the new books. The
list includes the writing books, tab
let's, etc, which are not mentioned in
the exchange list. OF course after one
of the writing books, which costs but
or cents, are used, they can not be
exchanged or used by any other pupil
The following is the list of books
adopted by the State Text Book Com
mission, with contract and exchange
price:
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IOhnny's Reply.

One of the pretty young school teach
ers, who was teaching her first term of
school this spring in a.. district not
many miles from town, told in strict
confidence the other day to her special
chum the following incident: 81 was
trying to teach little Johnny to spell
and pronounce feet After many
trials I succeeded in teaching him the
letters, but to save my life l could not
teach him to pronounce the word. In
despair l said: Now, Johnny, what is
it COW has four of and I have only
two? The answer was prompt, the pro.
nunciation perfect, but oh! it was un-
expected and / wished the floor would
open and swallow me up to hide the
shame on my face as the entire school
Uttered at my embarrassment and
Johnny s unexpected reply. I'll never
never ask such a question again if
teach school all my life. "-Fentres'
Gazette.
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while his manner was unusually cordial
and affable.
He was unscrupulously upright in
his dealings, doing justly, treating all
with the candor and consideration due
from one man to another. He was
strictly honest, practicing the injunc-
ton of Gods word "to owe no man
anything"
He was not only good citizen. but
also an affectionate son.
He loved his mother tenderly, aud
was always concerned about her com.
fort and convenience. He was also a
kind brother.
Resolved, 1. That in the death of our
beloved brother, Watauga Lodge has
lost faithful member and wise coun-
sellor, and this community noble and
useful citizen.
2. That though we sorrow for the
loss Chat comes to MS, we thank Grl
for his life and lab ~ % lv,. aul tt"
ioice in the nope Of his hmus ~ hvav-
en-.
3, That tender our sympathie5 70
the sorrowing family, and commend
them to the God he loved
4. Thata copy of these resolutions
/
be spread upon our minutes, aud copy
sent to the family under the seal of the
Lodge. ,F .,as.tll .,s.s-.-.ea
5. That copy of these resolutions
be published in each of the city papers
} G. FRED ARrz,
Committee: r. E. WHIrE,
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Ladies Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease
tight or new shoes feel easy. gives instant re-
lief to corns and bunions It's the greatest
comfort discovery, Aliens 'oot- Ease isa Ger.
tain cure for iagrowing nails, Swcetius. hot
aching feet Trial package FREE. Sold b,
druggists, grocers, shoe stores and genera
storckeepers everywhere, By mail for 25 cent,
in stamps. Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy
NJ
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

The Te,. nessee Farmer Southern
Stock Farm reaches our desk very
much improved in every respect. 1t
has very attractive new front page
head, new department heads, and is
we'll printed on irst-class book paper.
The departments cover the entire
farm, in agriculture, horticulture, live
stock, dairy, apiary, poultry and the
household. ey
The paper has had its vicissitades,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

According to high republican author
ity Alger neverrwas real candidate for
the senate, and his announcement to
that effect was made after full under
standing with Mr.. Mckinley, solely
for the purpose Of preparing reason
for his resignation from the cabinet.
This may or may not be true, but the
announcement several days ago by Mr..
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

A race war is threatened at Russell,
Miss. Twoattempts haye been made
to assassinate DR.. P. N. Wells, who
shot a negro thief on his premises, and
the whites have warned the negroes
that any further hostile movements
will bring on a conflict.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

Mr.. Edward Wormack
Ledbetter, Tex, writes
" Pe-ru-na for bowe
troubles is unequalled
by anything in my ex-
perience. / owe my
life to Pe-ru-na, and
shall always recon-
mend 1t to those suffer
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

Tom Reed is no longer speaker.
He even refuses to talk for publication
since his resignation.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24
AN AANA w vs.
ing as l was.

Mr.. John Edgarton, 1920 Third Ave,
Altoona, Pa, says: 81 suffered from
dysentery for three years took Pc
ru-na and am now we'll"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

A girl may be an expert at handling
curling tongs and yet know absolutely
nothing of draw poker,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

Alderman Purcell intends to be seen
if he has to make Mayor Exun see
through a mandamus.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

There is nothing TO indicate that
Thos. B. Reed is out Of politics.
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WRITING.

olant @' f"' s...O5. ...t!.ts','
The contract price is the sum that
must be paid whea a,book is bought for
cash, and the exchange price is the
amount to be paid when an old book of
the same grade is exchanged for new
one. The law requires that the above
named books shall be used exclusively
on and after Sept LIST, next.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24
CY H. LYLE, Editor and Owner.

The Secretary of War has decided to
Root Filipino or die. v
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1899-08-24

NOOD NEWS comes from those
~ who take Hoods Sarsaparilla for
scrofula, dyspepsia and rheumatism.
Reports agree that HOODS CURES
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
OWEN MORAN CAUGHT.

About a month ago, owen Moran of
Hampton street, purloined two coats,
a pair of trousers and 53 in money be-
longing to Joseph Miensyck, who was
boarding in the same house. A war;
rant was issued by Alderman Moses for
Moran's arrest on the charge of rob
berry. and the document was placed in
the hands of Constable John Lance for
serving. When Moran discovered that
the constable was after him he jumped
through second stOry window, talk
ing sash, glass and all. and made good
his escape.
He continued to eVade the constable
until Saturday night, when he was
trapped in saloon in the Sixth ward.
Moran resolved not to be taken with
out struggle and grappled with the
constable, relieving him of $3.50 re-
volver and incidentally wrenchinS
Lance's hand. Another warrant was
issued on the charge of resisting arrest,
and with the assistance OF Constable
Timothy Jones, the willy owen was fin
ally landed in the station house. At
the hearing yesterday, Alderman
Moses committed Moran to the county
jail to await the disposition Of the
court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
AMONG THE CHURCHES.

Rev. James Benninger, of the Hamp-
ton street Methodist Episcopal church,
delivered the third sermon in a series
yesterday morning on THE Mustard
Seed and the Lcaven."
At the Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church last evening, Rev. ]. Il. Sweet
delivered a special sermon by request
on "Jepthah's Daughter"
Rev. John p. Moffat, n. D.. presented
the cause of home missions at the
Washburn street Presbyterian church
yesterday morning.
Rev. O. q. Mcdowell, of HoneybroOk,
Pa, will preach every evening this
week at the Sumner avenue Presbyter-
ian churh.
The Sunday school Of St. Mark $
Lutheran church celebrated the home
mission festival last evening. Rev. y.
/. Ramer, D. D.. was In charge.
Rev. H. Webster Coke. u. D., Of Nam
ticolie, archdoacon of the Episcopal
diocese, exchanged pulpits with Rev.
L. j. McHcnry, of ST. David's church,
last evening.
The Lords Supper was observed nj
the close of last cyeninc's service by
the members Of the First Baptist
church.
Warren 4. Berry, assistant secretary
OF the Railroad Young Mems Christian n
Association, who was expected to adj
dress the Young Women's Christian
Association yesterday afternoon, was
unable to be present owing to the i'll
| ness Of Secretary Adair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06

lowing we'll known Green Ridge sing
ers: Soprano, Mrs. b. r. Jayne, Miss
Eva Dorsey; alto, Mrs. Bertha CAL
kins, Miss Lydia Ingrick; bass, w. H.
Treverton, o. l.. Colvin; tenor, w. H.
Lanyon, Mr.. Wingert. 1t goes with
out saying that the Asbury Methodist
Episcopal congregation will enjoy some
very fine singing in the near future.
Mrs. John Baker continues to preside
at the organ.
DR.. +. f. Arndt has returned from
a business trip to New York city.
Mrs. Richard Kellow, of Monsey ave-
nue., is able to be about again after
a serious illness.
DIR. Charles NJ. Newport, of Kings
ton, Pa, is visiting Mrs. NJ. r. Kays,
OF SandersOn avenue.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sturges have
returned from Maine, bringing with
them fine large deer.
Miss Shafer, of Montrose, is the
guest of Mrs. Townsend Poore, of Ca
pouse avenue.
The Ladies' Aid society of the AS
bury Methodist Episcopal church will
serve supper in, the church parlor Fri
day evening, Nov. 10, from 6 to p. M
The Kings Daughters will meet to
sew at the home of Mrs. L. B. Frank
lin, on Sanderson avenue, this after
noon,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
NOTES AND PERSONALS.

Judge Ward, of North Sumner ave-
nue., continues to improve and his con-
dition is very encouraging.
Rev. j. B. Sweet conducted the fu-
neral of Mr.. and Mrs, r.. ]. Bauer's
child Saturday afternoon. The inter-
ment was made in Washburn street
cemetery.
Mrs. Alfred Walter. of Mauch Chunk
is visiting at IT, home Of Mr. and Mrs.
NJ. L. Blair on South Main av7'IUn.
DIR. William ]. l.. Davis, of Roilload
avenue, has taken possession of the
house vacated by DIR. T. c. Hall, on
North Main avenue and Dr. Hall has
rented the Gorsline property on the
corner of Lafayette street.
Miss Alice Sanficld. Of Moscow, is the
guest of Mrs. Mary Iiellar, of Chestnut
street.
Mrs. Lavinia Tague. of West Nichol-
son, is visiting n" and Mrs. p. w,
Tague, of Jackson street.
Mrs. Cosler and daughter, Of Strouds-
burg, are guests of Mrs. William HAL
lot, of Garfield avenue,
George Evans and family If Blue
fields. Va, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs
George Easterle of North Sumner ave.
nue..
Mrs. Margaret Kern, Of Jackson
street. is the guest of friends in Dan
vile.
Mr. and Mrs. Torrey j. Luce, OF
North Main avenue, have returned
from n visit at COOperstown, Unadelll
ard other places in New York state.
Hyde Park T"ther Mathew society
win conduct a ball in Mears' hall TO-
morrow evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06

The annual harvest home festival at
the Jackson street Baptist church was
held last evening and was attended by
an audience that filed the church 70
overhowing. The main Sunday school
room space had to be utilized to ac-
commodate the crowd that gathered TO
listen to the exceptionally interesting
programme. The exercises were unde"
the personal supervision of the pastor,
Rev. Thomas de Gruchy, D. D., and the
participants were the children of tho
Sunday school, the church choir, organ
list, William Stanton, cornetist and
William Allen, violinist.
The singers were seated on an ex-
tended platform, which completely COW
cred the pulpit space, and overtoppinS
the choir loft was an abundance of the
fruits and vegetables of the season, ar
ranged in very picturesque manner.
Directly above the organ was a large
inscription, welcome" in huge letters.
In the choir enclosure were sheaves of
grain and on either side two large
pumpkins were displayed. The effect
was very pretty, and together with the
electrical illumination, made an I'M
viting study.
The exercises opened with an organ
voluntary, followed by a chorus. "Har-
vest Tide Has Come Again" Rev. de
Gruchy read the scripture lesson and
offered prayer. Another chorus. "iar-
vests Shall Come Again." was sung by
the children and choir and Miss Bertha
Watkins recited selection called
"Gratitude," in a pleasing manner. Az
ter the responsive reading of scripture
selections, the full chorua sang
! THANKSGIVING. Miss Hattie Ellis re-
cited, and a male quartette sang
Thanks to Thee, Our Father" Recit-
ations were also given by Misses Mar
, lam Thomas and Elizabeth Thomas
| and the choir sang an anthem. The
programme was concluded with anoth-
er selection, a chorus, Praise His Holy
Name" and the parting hymn, Fare.
we'll"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
TWO ENTERTAINMENTS.

A literary and musical evening Is
announced to be held in the Welsh
Congregational church for the benefit
of the Young Women's Christian as
sociation next Friday evening, Nov. TO-.
Tickets may be secured at the Y. w.
G.. A. rooms. 20iS North Main avenue,
or from the members of the executive
committee The following programme
will be rendered: Solo, Miss Pearl
Henry; tambourine drill Miss Phoebe
Evans; recitation, Mrs. William Nc
Donald; solo, Miss Phoebe Smith; fan
drill, Miss lizzie Williams; solo, Mr..
Joshua Johns; quartette.
Tomorrow evening, Nov. Z, the Lad
dies Aid society of the Christian
church will hold an entertainment in
connection with on oyster supper. The
following programme will be given:
Selection, orchestra; recitation, Miss
Lulu Constantine; duet, Misses Nellie
Decale and Lottie Birtley; dialogue
John Morgan, Earnest DeCale, John
Winsworth and Gertrude Newberry
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The Dunmore Forum No. 1887, held a
special meeting yesterday afternCDl at
3 o'clock in the Y. NJ. 7, J.. and b aall.
The members disposed of some i'm
portant business on hand.
W. w. Adair, secretary of the Rail-
road Young Mems Christian associa-
tion, occupied the pulpit Of the Meth
odist D. 's0opal church last evening.
The Yoke Follows band assisted in the
musical services.
Rev. A, +. Cobb preached in the
Tripp avenue Christian church in the
interests Of cvangelistic work both
morning and evening yesterday. Meet
ings will be held this week in continu-
alton OF the work.
Rev. W T. G bhons preached the OPP
enng Of rs series Of nine sermons on
what Would Jesus Do" last eVeninss
in the First Presbyterian church. The
subject of the evenings discourse was
what Would Jesus DO in War Time"
Mrs. Edward Peyea, OF Dudley street
is in Attendance at the National Ex-
port exposition at Philadelphia.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
MFRS o FNEWS,

Last evening at the Christ Evan
gelical Lutheran church on e, dar ave-
nue. Rev. l,ltke, of Germany. father
OF the pastor Of the church, conducted
the services and addressed the Young
Peoples society of the church, wnirh
will celebrate it's twelfth anniversary
on Thursday next.
The Park Hin foot bali team will
conduct an entertainment and social
at the new South Side hall this even
ing.
The Primitive Social club n very
prominent organization of this side,
will hold its fifth annual masquerade
ball at Snover's hall on Tuesday, Dec.
18th.
The Enterprise Dancing class will
not meet this evening, but a full at
tendance is expected on next Monday
evening at the new South Side hall.
The members Of O'Connell council
Youngs Mems Institute, have conf
| menced preparations for their annual
banquet, which win be held in Janl-
| airy.
Miss Name Haggerty, of Linden
street was the guest of Miss Anna
Graebner Of Prospect avenue, on sun
| day.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
ST. LEO,S BATTALION.

A regular meeting Of st. Leo's bat
TALON was held yesterday afternoon.
Arrangements were commenced for the
annual ball which will be held some
time this month, and a committee ap'
pointed to look after details. The
members are NJ. ]. Jennings, chairman,
James RcPan, John Shaughnessy AM
John Burke
The society has purchased eleven vol
umes of Stedman's library OF American
literature and thirty-nine volumes of
Cardinal Newman's works. Arrange
mPnts were made to create perman-
ert fund for the establishment OF a
complete library and q gymnasium
An order was issued for the de n
claim Of the relatives of the late Mar
tin Cawley.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. W. Swarts Enter
tain-Unclaimed Letters-Short
News Items and Personals.

In honor of the Misses Lillian and
Flossie Swartz, of Madisonville, Il
merry party OF young people gathered
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S. w.
Swarts on Ward street, Prospect Park.
Saturday evening.
The rooms were tastefully decorated
with plants and flowers for the occa-
sion, while instrumental and vocal mu-
sic interspersed the usual party pas
times and games. At a seasonable
hour refreshments were served after
which all departed for their homes at
ter spending a most enjoyable evening.
Those present were: Misses Millie
Hornbaker, Mary Butterworth, Luella
Swarts. Belle Ansley, Bessie Brink,
Lillian and F'lossie Swarts Mesdames
S. w. Swarts, James Sampson; Messrs
James Quick, C. C. Stephens. Boyd
Miller, Grove Swarts, James Sampson,
S. w. Swarts, Harry Stevens, Ralph
Ives, J. ]. Swarts, and Judge Swarts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
LITTLE PARAGRAPHS.

Next Thursday and Friday evenings
the Ladies Aid society of the West
Market Street Puritan Congregational
church will hold their annual bazaar
and festival in the auditorium. Each
evening a supper will be served by the
ladies and, as the menu is a very elab-
ate one, it is certain that every one
attending will be fully satisfied. Arti-
cles, both fancy and useful. will be
sold.
The meetings at the Providence
Methodist Episcopal church which have
been held for the past two weeks. will
continue during the present week.
The ladies of the Providence Metho-
dist Episcopal church are working very
earnestly for their bazaar. which will
be held the first week in December.
The study of the Sunday school les
son for Nov. II will be held this even
ing at the Y. w. c. A. rooms.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-11-06
SCRANTON NOTES.
Funeral of Mrs. Catherine Noll
Largely Attended-Yesterday's
Services in the Churches.

One of the largest attended funerals
ever held on this side took place on
Saturday morning, when the remains
of the late Irs. Catherine Noll, wi low
of the late j. j. Noll, wee laid to rest
Long before the hour appointed for
the funeral the many sorrowing rela-
tives and friends of the deceased filed
the family home, S31 Beech street.
Mass was celebrated at st. Marv s
Catholic church at o'clock and inter-
ment was made in the German Catho-
lie cemeteIY at No. 5.