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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-31
STILL THEY'RE KICKING.
Wilkes-Barre Wanted That Fifty DOL
lars Mighty Bad.


1T seems that ifter all the Wilkes
Barre fire department will not get the
$50 prize won at Scranton for having
the largest and Iandsomest engine in
the line of the state firemen's parade.
The following lie ter to Chief Schuler
from Chief Waller, of Scranton, ex-
plains the situation:
Your letter If Oct. % at hand, and
in regard to the same, would say that
when the judges submitted their de-
cision they awarded the prize TO
Philadelphia Stam Fire company, Of
Pottstown. After having the affidavit
read, that was entered by the chief
of police Of your city, the committee
took the mater out of the hands Of
the judges AMI awarded the prize to
your department. At the next meet
ing the committee reconsidered it's ac-
tion and referred the matter back to
the judges, ald they reported in favor
of Pottstown for the reason that their
engine was in service and had seen
service, which they claim yours had
not
The 'baby act which Scranton al
ways plays when anything relative to
WilkesBarIe is at stake is again
shown. his is not the first instance
Chief of Police Kline sent to Scranton
note stating that the Wilkes Barre
engine had been accepted and paid for
and was. therefore, in service, and
there was some satisfaction when the
committee reversed it's decision and
awarded he prize TO Wilkes Barre.
"a
stomach anything like this, and in a Mt
Of remorse reconsidered it's action by
referring the matter back to the judges.
1t has always been known that Scran-
ton is jealous in big things, but to
carry spite into such a comparatively
small thing as this is cause not for
protest, but for utter contempt
Wilkes-Earre News-Dealer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-31

men, however, will be placed under the
supervision Of Pat Heron at present,
foreman of the round house at Green
Ridge, but who will assume charge in
Wilkes-Barr November 1.
The Delaware and Budson like all
other roads is working its men to the
limit but are making provisions for all
extra traffic that may come along dur
ing the winter months.
A number of new engines have been
ordered, and extra crews will be emu
ployed II necessary.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-31
THIS WEEKS PRICES IN
DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEHELRY

The following prices, which we are
selling goods for this week, are tha
lowest that we have ever offered.
The goods are the finest grade and
cannot help but please everyone.
Call and see them.
Fine Diamond Rings at $500. worth
s1O.50
Solid Gold Band Rings at sL25, worth
$3.50.
Solid Gold Band Rings at 800. worth
$2.25.
Gold Filled Cuff Buttons. &C.,, worth
$1.25.
Cuff Buttons, previous prices slOo, now
sc
Gents Solid Silver Watch, Elgin move-
ment, $3.50.
Ladies' Sterling Silver Watches, worth
$3.50, now S3.75
Gents Nickel Watches, s. w, price
$3.50, now $.75.
Rogers Bros. Spoons, warranted, soc.
Rogers Bros. Butter Knives, Sugar
Spoons. Pickle Forks, SIC, previous price
76c
Ladies' Solid Gold Watch. Elgin move-
ment. slI50
Ladies' Gold Filled Watches at $3.50.
worth $500.
We also have about three hundred La.
dies Solid Silver Rings. worth SOC. and
75c, will close them at 10c. each.
Special sale now going on at Davidow
Bros. Attend as we are Offering goods
at one-fourth their original value.
Extra Heavy Solid Silver ThimbIes at
1ec.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-31

people and the work among them. The
Rescue Mission ought to be crowded
this evening to hear him, as he will
tell of the marvellous work of Joe
Phipps." the colored man, who was
converted in our Rescue Mission a few
years ago and is now missionary
In the Congo district OF Africa, as an
associate of Mr. Werner.
All who would like to hear this
thrilling account of missionary enter
prise are cordially invited to come
early so as to secure seats. Mr.. Ver-
ner will speak at o'clock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-31
SLAVE DEALING MISSIONARIES
Rev. Mr.. Werner Will Tell About
Them at the Rescue Mission.

1t is a fact that the missionaries in
Africa make it a business to buy all
the slaves they can afford. This is
the remarkable story told by Mission
ary Werner. who occupied the pulpit
of the Second Presbyterian church last
Sunday.
The object of purchase is an act of
Christian mercy, for soon as purchased
they are given their freedom.
Mr.. Werner has just returned from
Africa and tells many wonderful and
interesting things about the land, the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-31
Must Use Anthracite.

The managers of the Jersey Central
railroad have issued an order that an
thracite coal shall be used exclusively
on all of the roads engines. This will
probably induce the other railroads TO
also discontinue the use of bituminoua
coal for both passenger and freight
and coal traffic.
The presidents of the anthracite coal
carrying roads are of the belief that
beneficial effects are to follow this inn
portant change.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-31
LIVE NEWS OF THE
INDUSTRIAL WORLD
LACKAWANNA is DOING AN I'M
MENsE COAL BUSINESS.

Every Car That Can Be Secured Is
Utilized to Garry the Product Of
Our Mines East and West--old
Cars Being Repaired and New Ones
Building-Delware and Hudson
Company Is Also Concentrating Its
Men at Main Points and Terminals.
Other Notes of Interest.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1899-11-25
STATE or MICHIGAN.

STATE OF MICHIGAN
TWENTY-FIVE JUDICIAL cIRcUu
! DO hereby az and appoint he time OF
holding the several terms OF the Ciruit Court in
the counties composing said Circuit. for the
years 1900 and 1901. as follows. to-wit:
FoR Tns YEAR 1900:
Dsck.ssoS COUNTY.
January 3. second Monday.
April %, second Monday.
July 10. third Monday.
October 10, third Monday.
DELTA COUNTY:
Jar 'ary 10. third Monday.
April 10, third Monday,
'July 30. fourth Monday.
October 90, fourth Monday.
MEsonrsHE COUNTY
February 8. first Monday.
May nrst Tuesday.
august IL. second Monday.
November 10, third Monday.
IRON COUNTY.
february 10, third Monday.
June 4, first Monday,
October 4, second Monday
MARQUETTE COUNTY
February 20. fourth Monday,
May ID, second Monday,
september l, second Tuesday,
December 4. first Tuesday.
FoR THE YEAR 1901:
DICKINSON COUNTY
January z, first Monday.
April X. second Monday,
'July IL, third Monday
October Ia, second Monday.
DELTA COUNTY:
January IL, scconc Monday,
April 10 third Monday,
'July ~. fourth Monday.
October ~ third Monday.
MESoMSEE COUNTY.
February T. first Monday
May q, fist Monday.
.Au. lst IL, second Monday.
November 1s, third Monday
IRON COUNTY:
February ~, third Monday.
June 3, first Monday.
October z. first Monduyt
MARQUETTE COUNTY.
February 25, fourth Monday,
May 20. third Monday,
september 10. second 4 iesday,
December, .. first Tuesday.
fNonj"ry, unless otherwise ordered.
J. W. STONE,
C.rcuit Judge.
Dated oct. 10, 1890. "a
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27
AP-oRlSMs.

Every brave man is man of his
woru.-Cornrille
Praise undrsprved is satlre In dis
guise.- Droadhurst.
Each present Jor or sorrow seems
the chief
We are often able because we think
we are nbir.-.I. Ilawes.
a proud man never shows his pride
go much as when he is civil -Greville.
The desire of appearing clever often
prevents our becoming So I,ochefou-
carld.
Never suffer the preiudlccs Of the
eye TO determine the heart. thinner
mann.
This world is fun Of fools, and he
who would not wish to see Que must
not only shut himself UP alone hut
also break his looking glass; Boleau.
That which Is called liberalhy is
frequently nothing more than the yani
ty of giving. of which we are more
fond than the thing given Rochefou-
cGuld.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

ne Is uarm 10 OBJECT 10 mis- sals mar-
ryin Jordan"
81 always told you thar was sin in
quarter racin. You aud old man Milan
quarreled over IT 90 years back" VIII
liam Jordan said mrditntively
The squire snorted bit. Tie bet
me $40 on that skpwl,ald of his, and
then claimed he'd won because my
saddle turned" he said "That shows
the pizen meanness Of the breed"
"Wen. Betty can't help that. She's
good loCkin and mighty fine house
keeper" Jim Wilson said soothingly.
You couldn't have better, squire.
can't hardly blame Tennessee. A big
house is mighty lonesome with no wo-
man in it. I'll bet money you won't
blame him, neither, time she's been
thar year"
"I'll bet the house and farm she don't
ever come thar, not while my head is
hot" the squire roared.
"I'll take the bet. She'll come ana
for your askln," n voice said from
the door. Tennessee stood there laugh
ing heartily. lie was big fellow, rs
tall and we'll muscled as his father
-..n~ sll~l,+ ord v''"'nrcd vnt tho no'r
were curiously alike. They had the
same obstinate chins. the same bright
dark eyes, exactly the same level look.
Tennessee made dash Mt his father,
caught him under the arms and drew
him to his feet, saying as the squire
fumed and writhed in his hold: "Pa.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

is Tennessee ter
gritory, yet abuts upon kentucky. 1t is
mot of course, down on any maps. not
reyen the local ones. TO he exact. its
metes and bounds are known accurate
ly only by outland folk who, say those
,of Tiger Tail. live in such i'll cond-
toned regions as Postum hollow.
Wildcat, Texas and the Cooney range.
fStlll the Tiger Tailers do not quite
deny that Tiger Tail exists. They are
Mebulous only as to its whereabouts.
'Howdy. squire? Want to play?
Take my hand" Jim Wilson, the store
Keeper, said, making us If to rise from
the table. The other three players
laughed uproariously. Hes beauty
hoy; that's what Jimmy is" one of
dhem said. Hes just nine under the
table, squire. OF course he wants to
he polite"
The squire laughed. "Ill play and
pay If lose gut, Jimmy" he said.
'''but Of | beat them rascals over thar
you must do ME a little small favor"
Anything Sou say, squire" Jim
,said, handing over the cards. The
squire chuckled. but masked it with
scowl as lie answered: Better not
promise too brasil. son. What want
is for you to thrash Tennessee. Think
you can do lt?"
"Why. that is sorter jubous," Jim
responded. Tho others let fall their
cards, looking Significantly one at the
other. Tom Turner, the squre's part
ner in the game. whistled and said,
still pursuing his lips
$50 suppose Tennessees mind is
net on Milam's gal"
The squire nodded. "And mine as set
that he shan't have her. | reckoned
Id find that gentleman here and come
just a-purpose TO give him tire -Nord
with the bark on it,"
II always said that boyd give you
trouble ever sence you went and give
him that Biography name" an oldish
man, who had just come in, said
shrilly.
The squire looked at him and
,chuckled again. ut had to be Biography
---or 'rlthmetic." he said, Blame
your skin. Bill Jordan. you know that
as well as me. Seben brothers of us,
all In one poor neighborhood, ana the
last one Of us too lazy to move out,
would put old man Solomon to his
Erumps for names | didn't start as
soon as the rest of you neither. Time
] begun to raise a family you had dou-
lhled aud tribbled on all the handy
SScripchcr names"
Don't you reckon this Is sorter n
Judgment on you. squire? Remember
how many runaway couples you've
married. another of the cinch play
eis began. .......
The squire silcnced him with n look.
EDO you think I'm goin to belittlc my
office by not dom what was 'lected 10
do?" he asked severely. Il have mar
1ied runaways--oh. yes, twenty-seben
.couplc-but every last one of 'ern come
from Kentucky. Up thar they have to
have written consents from the par
'ents before they can git n license. Is
it my fault that ! happen to live on
the straight road from Kentucky to
Isellsboro? OF course mines n handy
place to them young folks All they
got to do is to have the license waitln
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

nae Ialing OF filrer liIii mo to
go to bed once mouth; had Irregular monthly
periods which would sometimes last ten or
twelve days. writes Mrs. Alice l.. Holmes, Of
Coolspring Street, Uriontown, Pa Had also
indigestion so bad that could not eat ANYTHING
hardly. DIR. Pierce Favorite Prescription aud
Golden Medical Discovery cured me- | took
three bottles OF the l'avorte Prescription and
one OF the Golden Medical Discovery"
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser-sent free on receipt of stamps
to cover mailing 0Hip Twenty-one one
cent stamps for edition in paper; 81
stamps for the cloth-bound edition. Adj
ire5s Dr.. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

FRENCH SWEET DEssERT.-A French sweet
dessert for Christmas is the iced iruit pudding
Seed quarter Of pound Of Malaga raisns and lay
them in a stone jar with cup OF good sherry,
add four ounces OF candicd cherries cut in half
two ounces OF candied apricots cut in coarse bits
md one ounce of candod citron chopped fine.
Let this candied fruit stand in tile sherry for ~
hours. At the end OF this time make one quart
of ice cream, using pint Of rich milk mixed
with the yolks of four eggs and one large cup az
rigar. Heat this custard over the fire Tor 1--WE
minutes, stirring It constantly, then add one pint
Of cream and freeze.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

81 WANT A DIG PARTY CHRISTMAS EVE"
for 'em. and they're married hard and
fast, as we'll us preacher could do IL,
ef do sny It myself, time they've been
half an hour on Tennessee dirt"
"S'posin your Tennessee should run
away the squirrels brother began.
"Wherel he run to-" the squire In
corrupted polntedly II hear old man
Milam's about as shy ms ! am over the
match. That's one thing makes me
SO mad. ThlnixIn OF that old klldee.
,talghfy nigh as mean as horse thief
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

(which side do you favor IN this An
glo-Russlan rivalry for Asiatlc inilu-
ence?
II cant tell yet" answered III Hung
Chang. 81 haven't opened my morn
ing mail and noted the remittnnces."
-WGshlngton Star,
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

HE clnch play
ers in the back
room of the store
looked up from
their hands as
Squire J o r d n Il
came In. No 9TH
er resident OF
Tiger Tull could
have distracted
them to that de-
gree. Tiger Tail
is Tennessee ter
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27
Anrt secmch 20 Ter.

Mamma" said little Bessie just aft
or attending services at church. are
people who sit in the middle aislcs
wickeder than those at the sidc?
Certainly not. dear. Why"
Because the preacher only preached
to them."-Ohio State Journal.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

'That doctor saved my life"
"Ilow grateful you must feel!'
"Yes; but he hrags to me about 1t so
much that | almost wish he hadn't."--
Detroit Free Press.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

the rain. !
right. They sound up towards Ken
lucky"
Il bet It's q runaway couple" lin
Wilson cried. dashing out upon the
piazza. with the crowd pellmell at his
heels. 81 hear horses and wheels and
folks lollerin." he shouted back over
his shoulder as he darted down the
steps. Tennessee was close behind
him, SO close that the darkness swat
lowed them at the same instant. All
the rest could hear now out upon the
big road q confused and strengthening
medlpy-shouts. cries. curses. gallon
ing hoofs, whlrrlng wheels. sharply
punctunted now and again by a drop
ping shot.
"Runn waysl They're comm in. Hear
'em! They're through the gate. Here.
squire. Get on the bottom step. with
your lantern ready. You'll have to do
IA quick Job this time. sure" Tom Tur-
ncr cried. shoul1cring the people aside
and setting The little squire in the
forefront Of them. He was scnrccly
steady upon bis feet when q horspman
upon pnnting and foam covered beast
dashed mo ibe clair obscure Of the
lantern iiShf. CRYING ont: Fetch fhe
squire! Qulckl He knows me--Gpnree
Perdre, Here's the license squire
Fellow know stole his gal---old
mans right hehln1-got n Winchester
md the sheriff. Tie EN- quick as you
can! Thar mint n minute to lose IFS
an right taREon' Thar they come
ina Feoiipsv- ns'sgy ahead"
The squire Seemed to swell to stnnd
an ineh taller lie could hear above
the lnhored painting Of the two horses
wh'ch drew tne'huggy the noise OF 9th.
err horses coming as furiously. cries and
curses TOO ana the crack OF rifle,
the sharp report heralded by a luria
CHANGING clare. SteadylnG himself on
Tom Turner's shoulder. he said In his
loudest. most official voice to the pair
hidden in the buggy's caveruous re-
cess:
do Won and each of YOU solemnly
agree ana covenant before Almighty
God and these witnesses to take and
keep each other for better or for
worse?"
I'VE do" came in smothered tones
from the eloning pair.
Then. by virtue Of the authority in
me vested. pronounce YOU mnn ana
wife!" the squire shouted. making n
dart Mt tie buggy and Ginglrg back
the robe. Come in. come In. YOU
young people" he said. leave me 70
talk TO the old man"
"You'll have to. pa. It's you he's
mostly mad With" Tennessee said.
springlng out ana handing down his
bride. a tail. petty girl. mud splashcd,
disheyeled aud smiling through her
tears
The squire. after one long. gnsping
stare. was fully himself. 1T is my
custom and privilege Observation-Disclosures
the bride in steh eases" he said. press
ing his lips TO her forehead; then to
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

TIER or wolsE."
want a big party Christmas eve.
You've always promised me l might
have it when l come 81"
80 | lave, but you don't deserve it,
You young rascal the squire said.
promise me what ask. and you may
have party as long as Christmas,
dance and frolic the whole week-yes.
till old Christmas If yon want to-
You mean about margin Betty"
Tennessee asked arlly. Tin just
bound to do that, Marse Squire, but
III promise this-I won't never do 1t
unless you are thar to see and willin It
should be done"
"Iurrah! You're gyin yourself n
long time TO wait. sir" the squire said
eagerly, then beginning to cut pigeon
wing in his joy. Now get about your
party. sir Wen make it rouser. the
biggest thing that ever CONG off in Ii
ger Tail"
Notwithstanding Christmas eve fell
rainy and dark as the proverblal stack
of black cats, everybody came to Ten
nessees party. The Jordan house was
big and square, with tall outside CHM
reys and Il makeshlft gravel drive
leading in semicircularly from the two
gates upon the big road hundred
yards away. For the party both gates
We're set open. Everybody rode or
drove. even the nearest nelghbors. Poo
pie began coming Mt dark and kept
coming until o'clock.
Even before supper playing began
with great spirit. There was a room
given up TO 1t indeed, since not few
of the company had religious scruples
against even reel. BY and by, when
the tables We're cleared. there would be
dancing.
Tennessee was the life of every
thing. His father eyed him MS he went
about smiling, shaking hands. setting
every one at lively ense. seeing to ev-
erything and seeming to make friendly
service a pleasure. with ever growing
pride. There were no hostesses.
1--WE can't ask one OF our kin women
to help without madding all the rest"
the squire had said to Tennessee.
Still the supper was miraculous.
Black Peggy rose to the opportunity
of her life. "You g'wan way, Alarse
Squire. Leate dis we're ter me and
Tennessee, she had said
The result was n table shaped like
the letter 2. draped in white garlanded
with eyergreens. lighted with many
candles and showing MI down the mid
die row of big Iced cakes, brave in
! holly and cut paper trimmings. Be-
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

81 started At the bottom and climbed
up" said the Old gentleman.
But lt's much pleasanter toboggan-
Ing" returned the spendthrtt son.
Chicago Post.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27
Rcvivinw Appreciation.

HcvlvinW ApDicclntl0n.
whats an octogenar!an, Cousin
MarhnT'
We'll, an octogenarian is Il man who =
hates life when he is 10, but gets
proud OF himself again at S0."-ln-
dianapolis Journal
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

DINNER.
Consomnie Print1nnipr
Celery. Caviere. Radishes.
Fried Smrlts aux Fine Herbs.
Supreme Of Partrldgcs.
French Peas with Fresh Butter.
Rum Punch.
Eoast Canvnshack Ducks, Currant Jelly.
Lettuce salad with Egg.
Cream Cheese. ..., <...... .
SWEETS
Plum Pudding in Burning Brandy.
DESSERT.
Fruits. Bonbons. Coffee.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

DUCK A LA PoRTuGAlsE Take wild duck,
chop the heart. liver and gizzard very fine with
three shallots, pepper and salt literally; add
lump Of fresh butter knead the whole we'll with
fork and stun ii into the carcass; out the ducks
neck, reservins piece Of skin TO sew up the
aperture. pack in the popc's nose and sew uli
likewise: then roll the duck In n cloth and tie it
round and round with string; then plunge it
into boiling salt water and cook So minutes
move the cloth and serve on a hot dish with
garnish OF lemon.-Ancient Recipe
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27
MENU FOR CHRISTMAS DAY-II.3

celebrate the birth Of the Divine
And the return Of the Saturniap reign;
lily songs are carols sung at every shrine,
Proclaiming peace on earth, good will to
men"
-Ionptellow
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

thing on the bill OF fare" But the
reader must remember that the follow
lug fcasts have been planned foy the
day which comes but once year anil
that there is Il limit to humdn capacity
for assimilation. Surely the hest
things in all OF the lists. If there he
any degrees in goodness. should snti5-
~ the most exactlng gormnnd.
MENU FOR CHRISTMAS DAY-.I.
What neat rcpaat shall feast ua ligh, and choice,
OF Attic taste with wine whence We may riae
20 hear th' lutte we'll ioarhed or artiui voice
MARBLE Immortal notes and Tuscan airY
John Milton.
Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

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Shiner gazette. [volume] (Shiner, Tex.) 1893-current, 1899-12-27

Cream OF Spinach.
HONS DuErVIgs.
'ardincs. funny llerrines GherkinG Picbled
Nanta
ENTRrH.
Mutton GutletH, Dreaded with Cheese
Potato Cruqucttes.
Roast Goose. Apple Sauce
LsitueG la Creme. Sweet Potatoes. FrisJ.
Lemon Punch.
DAME
Wild Duck la Portuguese.
Green Peas Ia Fraucaise. Salad.
SWEETS.
Branded Fruit. Ice Croaia.
Roqueiort Cheese. Coffee. Biscuits.