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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Jas. o'Donnell and Miss Della Conry
Married-L. C. B. A Elect Off,
cers-other Newsy Notes.

James O'Donnell, of lPittston avenue,
and Miss Della Conry, of Wilkes
Barre, were on Wednesday afternoon
Joined in marriage at st. Peters cathe-
dral.
At the close of the ceremony which
made the young people man and wife,
the bridal party enjoyed a drive, af<er
which a wedding supper was served at
the home Of the DOM, who Is a promi-
nent young man Of this side. The young
couple will begin housekeeping In a
nue
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
A True Friend.

A friend in need is a friend indeed.
That is exactly what Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy is. 1t is the mothers
help when she is suddenly awakened
in the night by the ominous husky
cough, and labored breathing, of her
babe. 1t is the safe resort OF the
youth or adult when he has Caught
cold" and there is coughing and irrita-
tiOn OF the mucus membrane of the
throat. 1t allays the irritation and
cures the cold. For sale by all drug
gists, Matthews Bros, wholesale and
retail agents. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
OLD POINT COMFORT.
six-Day Tour via Pennsylvania Rail
road.

The first of the 1S99-1900 series of per-
sonally conducted tours to Old Point
Comfort via the Pennsylvania Railroad
will leave New York and Philadelphia
on Thursday, Dec. 2s.
Tickets, including luncheon on golns
trip and one and three-fourth days
board at Old Point Comfort and good
to return direct by regular trains
within six days, will be sold at rate OF
$500 from New York; SI350 from
Trenton; S12.50 from Philadelphia and
proportionate rates from other points.
For itineraries and full information
apply to Ticket Agents; Tourist Agent
1896 Broadway, New York; Court
Street, Brooklyn 7S9 Broad Street
Newark, N. j.; or Geo, w. Boyd, AS
sistant General Passenger Agent
Broad Street Station, Philadelphia. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
LAST EVENINGS FIRE.

The alarm from box "a. corner of
West Lackawanna and North Main
avenues, at 6.10 o'clock last evening
was occasioned by a defective flue In
the chimney on the house adjoining
McCann's store. The flames were ex-
tinguished with a garden hose.
The building is occupied by the fam
lilies Of Mrs. Straub and Mrs. Johnson.
The Franklins, Columhias. Hook and
Ladder and Eagle companies respond
ed. but their services were not re-
quired,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
TOLD IN BRIEF.

The Young PEOPLES society of the
Church of Peace viii conduct an en-
tertainment at Germanis hall on Fri
day. Dec. *. A very enjoyable, as well
as interc sting, programme has been ar
RANGED and a large attendance is eX-
pected.
Jacob Emich, of Hickory street, has
been elected director of the Choral
Union Singing society, which is con-
nected with the Hickory Street Pres
byterian church.
The choir of the Hickory Street Pres
byterian church will meet this evening
to rehearse special music for Christ
mas.
The Welcome Dancing class will con-
duct another of their enjoyable mas
querade socials at Snover's hall on Dec.
20.
Messrs. Peter Kuehner, Charles Graf,
Charles Kreilch, William Smith, Henry
Ref and John Phillips returned yes
terdav from a very successful hunting
trip In the vicirity of Moscow.
John Brown. of Pittston avenue, has
returned from Hazleton.where he spent
a few days with friends
Josenh Melvin has returned from
| Moscow with an abundance Of game.
Jacob Fuchs. Of Willow street, father
| of George Fuchs. of Cedar avenue, who
| has been seriously i'll for the past few
weeks, is rapidly improving
Pan Coal Sl.25 n Ton Delivered
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
VISITORS ENTERTAINED.

A pleasant house party was held
last evening at the home of Mrs.
George Thomas in Stacks court. in
honor of her guest, Mrs. John Baer,
of Wilkes-Barre. The evening was
enjoyably spent in diversions inciden-
ments were served
Those present were: Mrs. B. l.
Evans, Mrs. William Perry. Mrs.
George Thomas, Mrs. John Hopkins,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
WHAT 90 The CHILDREN DRINK?

Don't give them tea or coffee. Have you
tried the new food drink called GRAIN
o? 1t Is delicious and nourishing and
takes tho place of coffee. The more
Grain-o you give the children the more
health You distribute through their sys-
TENS. Grain-O Is made of pure grams,
and when properly prepared tastes like
the choice grades of coffee but costs
about z as much. All groceTs sell II.
lbc. and 25c,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
OBITUARY

Mrs. Abbie 8. Newell, wife of Rev. ].
V. Newell, Of Yatesville. died Wednes-
day night at $50 O'clock at the age of
seventy-five years. She was we'll
known in this city by reason of her
husband having had charge of pastor
ates at Green Ridge, Park Place, Dun
more and the old Adams Avenue
Methodist Episcopal church, now the
Elm Park church. The deceased is sur
vlved by her husband, four daughters
and son. The daughters are Mrs
Newell, of Yatesvl.le; Mrs. John Baker.
of Monsey avenue, Scranton; Mrs. j.
r. Hnl, of Birmingham. Ala: Miss
Nettie Newell, of Yatesville. The son
is Rev. G. F. Newell, of Throop. The
funeral will take place Saturday. but
further than this no arrangements
| have been definitely decided upon.
Thomas w. Roberts. aged 21 years,
died at $50 o'clock yesterday morning
after a lingering Illness from dropsy.
| Deceased was the son Of Mr. and Mrs.
| David w. Roberts, of 123 Nortn Main
avenue. and conducted restaurant
| at that nun Der. The funeral services
will be held at the Ply mouth Congre-
| ClluItn Outhdy dLlSli III
terment will be made In the Wash
| burn street cemetery.
| T. d. Mansfield. aged Ss years, died
Wednesday night at his home on
| Chestnut street Deceased had resid-
ed in West Scranton for many years
and was the grandfather of Frank
| Mansfield. of the firm cf Myers &
| Mansfield, ard father of Mrs. Fred
erick Becker. Funeral will be conduct
ed privately Saturday afternoon.
Mrs. Jane Harvard, Of 1913 South
Hyde Park avenue. wife of william
| w. Hayward, died at 11.30 o'clork ycs.
terday morning. Deceased was a wei
known resident Of West Scranton
where she resided many years. ThC
funeral will be held Sunday at | p. M
at the house Deceased was the moth
er of Mrs. A. L. Vorhis.
| Mrs. Lewis Miller. Of 914 Wes
Lackawanr1 avenue, died Wednesday
night after a brief Illness. Decease,
is survived by her husband and tw'
children. The funeral will he private
ly conducted Saturday afternoon.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
EVENTS OF DAY In
WEST SCRANTON
POLITICAL STATUS IN THE
WARDS ON THIS SIDE.

Practically Unchanged, but Becom-
ing Very Interesting-The Tin
Plate Industry-New Cemetery in
Lincoln Heights-Choir Concert
This Evening-st. Leo's Annual
social--Last Nights Fire Due to
Defective Flue--Mrs. George
Thomas Entertains.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08

Tom Cullen; Chips. a water baler, JOS
Hefron; Bill Hoyst, out TO see the coal
mines, Tom Lewis; Mrs. Casey 81 II
see the boss" Flossle Bansfield; Mrs
Jones. 'Tll see him too" Blanche Bans
field; Mrs. Davis. refused In the store.
Beatrice Andrews.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08

Mrs. James James, Mrs. John Thomas.
Mrs. George Kagler, Mrs. John Baer
and son, Mrs. Bowen. Mrs. David
Parry, Mrs. John HUGHES, Mrs. Roland
Thomas, Ruth Hopkins, Miss Evans
and John Thomas
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
On Friday Morning Next

We open grand annual display of holiday gift
goods suitable for all ages and conditions of man.
kind. As is we'll known, ours is cosmopolitan store,
catering for all the people, and at time is that
more fully emphasized than during the Christmas
Holiday Season, when all the people want something
to remember their friends with and as much depends
the amount of cash available to go round
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Advanced Wages for $500.

North Adams, Mass, Dec. 7.-Notices
have been posted In nearly all the cotton
mills in this section announcing an sd-
vance of ten per cent in wages TO take
effect Dec. Il. About $500 hands are af-
feeted by the new schedule.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08

A large number of visitors were
present at the tournament from
Wilkes Barre. Carbondale, Pittston
and other places.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
MORE CONFERENCES ON.
Lackawanna Trainmen ana Firemen
Meet Superintendent Russell.

Committees representing the firemen
and trainmen are also here to present
grievances to General Manager Rus
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Per'umery
And JeWelry

Try us for both. The stocks have
been laid in on a broad and lib
eral basis, and as usual, prices are
best for the buyer here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
CHOIR CONCERT TONIGHT.

The choir of the Jackson Street Bap-
tst church will give a concert in the
auditorium of the church this evening,
The programme will consist of recita-
tions, choruses, vocal and instrumental
solos by the different members, all of
whom are excellent entertainers. Prof.
Lewis Davis is the efficient director.
The programme is as follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
This Years Display Shows

Abundance of scrupulous care on
our part to meet the requirements
of all our frien Is. For those whose
money must go a long ways, we
show an abundance of pretty and
popular and useful gifts for little
money, for people who are not so
particular about a few cents one
way or the other, there is enough
and to spare, under the most criti-
cal inspection, while for those who
seek novelties or high qualities our
stock offers pretty nearly all tha5
.. , heart can wish for.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08

An oyster supper will be served IN
the basement of the church, which
will be ready at o'clock. The pro-
ceeds will be devoted to the indebted
ness on the church building.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
| For Grown
|. Up People

There's no end TO the variety and
value of things shown. Bric-a-
Brac is a handy phrase covering g
multitude Of pretty and often times
useful odds and ends. Use it in its
most comprehensive sense. and
you'll find more than covered here.
Art Pottery forms a strong .ea-
ture of-this seasons display AMI
choice examples from the most fam
Gus potteries in the WORLD are
shown in ahun 'ance. Fancy Wood
work, Ebony, Oak Mahogany. etc.
come in all sorts OF Boxes. Holders
of all kinds and Nic-Nacs general
ly. Rich Glass and Opalescent
Ware, Fine Wrought Metal. Odds
and Ends, Picture Frames. Frame 4
Mirrors, etc, also make a pretty
showing, while the thousands and
one other things make the Globe
Warehouse Christmas display the
most complete ever shown in
Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Of Course YCu Want 10 Learn

A hint or two about the things that
await your inspection. 'Tis a hard
task with such a multitudinous as
sortment before us, and so we re-
linqulsh the task right here. A few
things may be CLEANED. however
and a fragmentary idea gathered
here and there. For instance,
there's a doll stock that covers the
entire realm Of Dolldom, from the
stately dressed model beauty down
TO the humblest specimen of the
race that's worth taking into any
respectable home. There's dolls
furniture, too, Of all kinds, dolls
trunks and everything else that
can make a good little home low
ing girl happy. Then there are
toy books, old favorites and new
corners in abundance and so many
other things that young folks like,
that they're bound to be suited
here.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
The eHighwayman

Under the management of Mr.. S. 4.
King. 45 artists, including the renowned
singing comedian, Mr.. Arthur DEACON,
Miss Maud Williams and other choice
lyric spirits. Prices-$l00 75, so, 25.
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Pan Coal sl.25 n Ton Delivered

10 South Side, central city and central
Hyde park. Address orders to c. B.
Sharkey. 1914 Cedar ave. Phone 66S3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-12-08
Gladstone Yule Tide

Is close upon us, and as usual we've made elaborate
preparations 70 celebrate it's advent in fitting style
while at the same time have left no stone un-
turned to make its approach pleasant aud profta-
BILE season for all our friends.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-02
SUICIDE OF GERMAN CHILDREN.

During the ten years ending In 1896
407 school children 1881 boys and 76
girls) in Prussia alone succumbed I'M
der the strain of education and took
their own lives before they had ar
rived at the age of fifteen. 1t is ex-
tremely significant that without a
single exception the children were pu-
pills of elementary schools and schools
where training for a particular pro-
fession is given.
The German educational methods
and institutions are held up as
models, and rightly so, to the other
commercial nations of the world. To
them is undoubtedly due in a large
measure the commercial success which
Germany has attained.
The question is, has this success
been attained by sapping the heart
blood of the nation?
The sons of the sturdy victors al
Sedan and Gravelotte had stamina
enough to overcome and profit by the
strain of such a school education as
their statesmen prescribed. Whethea
the present generation can stand i
seems to foreign observer doubt
| full. The pale faces and generally
weakly looking bodies of the youth o
Berlin, for example Il refer entirel!
to the working classes), are no
wholly accounted for by town life.
In an article in the current numbe
of the German Imperial Gazette oil
National Economics" it is stated
that In Prussia, out of total popula
ton of nearly thirty-two millions
S,74O, 900 heads of families ana per
sons with an independent exlstenc'
with their families representing
nearly 20 per cent. OF the population
do not earn e45 (s225) per annum.
This shows that the ordinary work
ingman is very poor. and as meat o
all kinds is terribly dear in Prussia !
is evident that the pupils OF elemen
tary schools cannot. as a rule, receiv
the nourishment necessary to sus
tain them during their hard schoo
\ life.-Berlin Letter to London Mall.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-02
MIR. GLADsToNEs CouNrENANcR
Described b an English Liberal Who
Did Not Love Him.

Pitt, Fox and Burke were painted
by the best portrait painters that Eng
land has produced, but much Ques-
ton whether a stranger who sav
their portraits with no knowledge OF
the men they represented would rec
ogni2e in any one of them a man OF
pre-eminent power. No one could
stand before a good portrait OF Glad
stone without feeling that he was la
the presence Of an extraordinary man.
Yet the greatest painter could only
represent one of the many moods OF
that ever-changing and most express
sive countenance. Few men have had
so many faces, and the wonderful play
OF his features contributed very largely
to the effectiveness of his speaking.
1t was a countenance eminently fitted
to express enthusiasm, pathos, pro-
found melancholy, commanding power
and lofty disoain. There were mo-
mehts when 1t could take an express
sion OF intense cunning, and 1t often
darkened into a scowl of passionate
anger. In repose 1t did not seem to
me good. With its tightly compressed
lips and fierce, distracted gaze, I.
seemed to express not only extreme de-
termination, but also great vindictivep
ness, quality. indeed, by no means
wanting in his nature, though 1t was,
| think, more frequently directed
against classes or parties than against
individuals.
He had a wonderful eye--a bird OF
prey eye-fierce, luminous. and rest
less. When he differed from YOU"
great friend and admirer OF his once
said to me, there were moments
when he would give you glance as Ii
he would stab you to the heart" There
was something, indeed, In his eye in
which more than one experienced
Judge saw dangerous symptoms OF pos
sible insanity. Its piercing glance
added greatly to his eloquence, and
was, no doubt, one of the chief ele-
ments OF that strong personal mag
netism which he undoubtedly pos
sessed. Its power was, believe, part
| ly Que TO a rare physical popularity.
Boehm, the sculptor, who was one Of
the best observers of the human face
| | have ever known, who saw much of
| Gladstone, and carefully studied him
for a bust, was convinced Of this. He
told me that he was once present
when an alteration between him and
a Scotch professor took place. and that
the latter started up from the table
to make an angry reply. when he sud-
denly stopped as II paralyzed or fasci-
mated by the glance of Gladstone; and
Boehm noticed that the pupil of Glad
stones eye was visibly dllated, and
the eyelid round the whole circle Of
the eye drawn back. as may be seen
in bird OF prey.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-02

| Oh pronounced rotundity. visited the
olympia on business connected with
ms department. AS the pay master
mou0ted the gangway he was seen by
Admiral Dewey, and frown gathered
on the face of the autocrat of the fleet
The paymaster was sight to provoke
laugh from a ships figurehead. He
was arrayed in dun-colored suit of
duck, loosely woven undervest. re-
sembling sweater. showed beneath
his jacket, and on his head was one of
those enormous cork helmets with a
circumference equal to that of an UNI
brella.
Orderly, tell the paymaster I want
to see him at once" said Admiral Dew
ey. and the orderly sought the pay
master with a grin on his face. A few
moments later and the paymaster
much pleased with being accorded the
honor OF visiting the quarterback,
stood before the admiral and executed
one OF his very best salutes.
"Paymaster M" said the admiral in
his chilliest tones, 81 think you are
drunk"
II beg your pardon. admiral-I as
sure you am not drunk-I-I am per-
fectly sober" stammered the paymas-
ter. staggering under the blow his
complaisance had received.
II still think you have been drink
Ing" continued the little man In
spotless white, "for cant believe you
would come aboard this ship sober
wearing such an outlandlsh uniform.
Go back to your ship. sir. and don't let
me ever see another violation OF or
ders like this"
Among the volunteer officers OF the
army is captain ln California reg
iment whose moustache rivals the
whiskers Of Paymaster M. in this busl-
ness. 1t spreads over his features
from his eyes to his lower Jaws. and
reaches back to his ears. While
ashore one day the admiral saw this
captain at short range. and his keen.
gray eyes shone with unusual brillian-
cy as he turned to a brother officer and
quietly remarked
"It isn't fair to fight the Spaniards
with that officer"
"why do you say that.a dmlral?"
Hes In ambush all the time" was
the reply. and the admiral's Joke had
circulated throughout the whole fleet
before night.-Chicago Times-Herald.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-02
BETWEEN SPAIN AND FRANCE.

A Paris correspondent has set the
rumor afioat that war Is possible be-
tween Spain and France. Such an out
come Is hard to believe, because the
two countries have been for years on
unusually intimate terms. You can
not tell what will happen between ma
tions, but you can tell what will hap
pen when dyspeptic takes Hostetter's
Stomach BitteTs. His health will i'm
prove. His appetite will come back
His mouth will not taste badly in the
morning. He will not be subject I.
dizzy spells, and ais head will be clear
His disposition will be more agree
able. and his bilious look will dlsap
pear His blood will be purified an
his kidneys stimulated to perform
their work properly. All things ar
accomplished by the Biters.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-02

! proonca an egg; Ia the West wher)
grain Is cheaper, their cost woul3
hardly exceed half q cent. 4
II sometimes shutting hens off graiy
Ind feeding meat will cause them tc
lay. Sometimes a change of food will
cause them to renew egg production
The average buyer of poultry buys
that which has the best appearance
He goes largely by appearances and
you should see that he has appearan-
ees. Look to 1t that your poultry APP
pears we'll when 1t Is sold.
We believe in the volue of sunfower
seed for poultry, but the man who
makes them the larger part of the feed
OF his poultry will find that he has
made mistake in trying to stimulate
egg production by that process.
Kerosene, remember, is the cheapest
OF all insecticides. The-efore, don't be
afraid to use 1t literally on the hen
roosts to prevent lice. Apply some
now, for lice do damage even in cold
weather.
AS the weather grows colder, and
the hens have to be confined, 1t Is AID
visable to place rusty nail, or the
like, in their drinking fountain.
Corn meal mush is most excellent
fattener, and especially If fed warm.
In case 1t takes away the fowls appe-
tite, feed some fruit and vegetables,
such as apples and cabbage. These
will not cause any less of the fattening
foods to be devoured.
Construct nests so that hens must
ge- down into them, II you don't want
them to eat their eggs A hen rarely
attempts to eat eggs unless she can get
to them conveniently, and generally
she requires an abundance OF room for
this purpose.
If you cannot obtain meat for your
fowls, buy them some cottonseed meal
Fed it daily in proportion of one pint
to mess of soft food sufficient for 200
hens. Milk, also, is an excellent sub
stitute for meat, being preferred by
some poultry keepers to anything else
mentionable. No matter how well bal
anced 1t may be, endeavor as much as
possible to give your hens change OF
ration.
Be sure to provide scratching place.
Cover the floor with fine dry leaves or
chaff to the depth of not less than a
foot. Among this scatter daily hand
full OF wheat (millet seeds are preferred
If obtainable), and let the fowls
scratch for 1t. The fact is, the more
they are induced to scratch the better
they will look, the happier they will
be, and the more eggs they will lay.
Just try 1t and see.
Do not forget to examine your hen
house and see II 1t is in good condi-
ticu. II there are any cracks, stop
them at once, for to have wind and
rain thus get in Is frequently the cause
of roup. Also, clean out the hen
house at least once a week, and
sprinkle the floor and roosts with
crude carbolic acid (ten cents worth
will suffice for long time), and every
fortnight put few drops in the drink
ing water. See that the drinking water
is kept fresh at all times, and when the
weather Is quite cold never fail to
warm It.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1899-03-02
YES.

They stood above the world.
In a world apart;
And she dropped Ter happy evea
And stilled the tnrobbing pulses
VI her happy heart.
ana the moonlight fell above her.
Her secret to discover;
And the moonbeams kissed her ba,
AS though no human lover
HAD laid his kisses there.
LOOK up, brown eyes," he said.
And answer mine;
Lit up those sllken fringes
That hide happy light
Almost divine"
Inc Jealous moonlight drifted
10 the finer half uplifted.
Where shone the opal ring
Wnere the colors danced and sh,
on the pretty, changeful thing.
Just the old, old story
OF light and shade.
Love like the opal tender
Like 1t may be to vary
May be to fade.
Just the old tender story,
just glimpse of morning glory
In an earthly Paradise,
with shadowy reflections
IN a pair of sweet brown eyes.
Brown eyes a man might well
Be proud to win!
Open to hold his image,
shut under silken lashes.
Only to hold him in.
. glad eyes. look together.
For iife's dark, stormy weather
Grows to a fairer thing
When young eyes look upon II
Through slender wedding ring.
r. ID. Blackmore.