davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-14
DIED AT 1o7 YEARS.
Death of John Insho, Who Built the
First Cabin In Montgomery Co.

Caney, Aug. 14-John Insho, who
built the first cabin in Montgomery
county, died at his home. Is miles north
of here, yesterday, of prostration caus-
ed by heat. He was 107 years old but
had, up to two days before his death,
a Sulky pillow.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-14
Mrs. Abe Lincoln's Sister Dead.

Springfield, H., Aug. 14.-RIrs. Francis
]. Wallace. the only remaining sister of
Mrs. Abra ham Lincoln, died here today,
aged 81 years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-14
Jerrv Simpson On Trugts.

Springfield, H.. Aug 14-Former Con-
gresham Jerry Simpson of Kansas ad-
dressed several thousand people at the
Old Salem Chautauqua Saturday af-
ternoon. His subject was Trusts
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-14
GLOBE SIGHTS
LFrom the Atchison Globe.1
Everyone must run the risk of rain.

LF'rom the Atchison GlobeI
Everyone must run the risk Of rain.
Nearly all earnest looking people are
hOmely.
What has. become of the old fashioned
boy who "bawled?"
Start to fix over an old house, and II
will cost you just twice the original
estimate.
Watch the children carefully when
they stop blaming things on the cat,
and begin to blame them on fate"
If people write love letters that
would appear perfectly rational and
proper in print, it means they have
been punished for being in love before.
An Atchison man and woman have
been engaged ten years. When they
think of the silly things they have
said in that length of time. we wonder
that they have any seIf-respect left.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-14
he SHOT THE BURGLAR.

Electric Alarm Worked and Brought
a Merchant With Shotgun.
Ottawa, Aug. 14-C A Bradford
postmaster at lines, q small town On
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-14
Marshalrs Band Wednesday

eYening I'd Garfield Park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-14
MarshaIps Band Wednesday,

evening at Garfield Park.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-14

Independence. Aug. 14.-As an out
come of the middle of the road Popu-
lists boiling the recent Montgomery
county fusion convention of the Dem
Ocrats, Populists and free silver Re
publicans, a call is to be issued for a
strightOut PopuIist convention and
full ticket is to be nominated. This
Kansan of this city. published by A T.
Cox, the Oldest PopuHst organ in the
county,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
MEETING OF THE PREsBYTERY
Rev. DR.. Scouts Case Referred to
a Special Committee.

An adjourned meeting of the Lacka-
wanna Presbytery was held yesterday
at Elmhurst to consider the dssolu-
tion of pastoral relations between Rev.
DIR. Scott and the Elmhurst church.
In view of intricate comDH oations
connected with the matter it was voted
to place it in the hands of L commit
tee consisting of Rev. Charles Lee. Of
Carbondale, Rev. w. II. SwI;:. Homes
dale, Rev. ]. p. Moffat, Washburl
Street church, Scranton, Elders Par,:-
hurst, of Wilkes Barre, and Sandel, of
Plymouth.
A meeting of the Presbytery viii be
held next Wednesday at Forty Fort,
when the ordination of a new pastor
for the Elmhurst church will be one
of the details considered
Among those present yesterday were
Revs. Gibbons, of Dunmore; Flack, of
Plymouth; Rev. DR.. G.. E. Guild Of
Providence: Rev. DR.. n. G. Parko,
West Pittston; Rev. DR.. s. G.. Logan
Scranton; Rev. DR.. Mills and Rev. DIR.
Brooks, Wilkes-Barre: R"ys. Ham
mond, Olyphant; Moon, Peckville;
Fletcher and Harshaw, PittSton, AMI
Moffat, Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
WORK OF WoMEN's CLUB.
Green Ridge Organization Engaged
in Communicable Cause.

1t may be of interest to the women Of
Scranton to know something of the
work which has been mapped out for
the coming year by the Womens club
of Green Ridge. Four different sec
tions have been formed for study and
Improvement. Music, art, history and
section for the study of household
economies The music, art and his
tory departments are each under the
direction of capable persons, who are
conducting the various branches in u
very interesting manner and aft ording
u good opportunity for any woman,
who would like to take up any, or all
of these lines of study.
The department Of household econO-
mics is about to be organized for the
study of subjects pertaining to our
homes and surroundings. This section
is under the direction of committee
which proposes to spare no pains "a
make the meetings of interest through
out the coming season. The subjects of
water. food and it's adultcration, all
and ventilation, and milk will be pre-
senteG and discussed at early dates
Any woman a resident of Scranton
! or of this valley, feeling an interest in
the club and having "A desire of becoh'
| ing a member and Join any &c the sec.
| tions. will be cordially received. Whilc
| the club was organized in Green RidG,
| it is not the intention TO make it 10.
| cal affair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
TO CALIFORNIA.
Via the Midland Route.

Every Friday night at 1896 p. m. a
through Tourist Car for san Francisco,
carrying first and second-class pas
sengers. leaves the Chicago. Milwaukee
& st. Paul Railway Union Passenger
Station, Chicago, via Omaha, Colorado
Springs and Salt Lake City with
stop-over privileges at Salt Lake city,,
for all points in Colorado, Utah, Ne
vada and California.
The Tourist Car berth rate from Chi
cago to San Francisco is only 5000,
anu the sleeping car berths should be
reserved a few days in advance of de-
parture of train.
Through tickets and sleeping car ac-
commodations can be secured from any
agent in the east or by applying at
the Chicago, Milwaukee q ST. Paul
Depot or City Ticket offices in Chicago.
Send for our free illustrated Calfor-
mia folders Address Geo. H. Heaf-
ford, General Passenger Agent, Chi
cago, ILL.,, or John r. Pott, District
Passenger Agent, Wiliamsport, Pa. :
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28

to be elected: President. j. W. Brown
ing; secretary, Edward Frear; treas.
urer, ID. ]. Phillips; corresponding sec,
retary, Miss Daniels superintendent
of Junior work. Mrs. ]. f. Hangi:
superintendent of mission department,
Mrs. Claiming: superintendent goo1
citizenship, A, II. Dunning; musical
director, Charles DOersam:
When the result was announced,
Rev Mr.. Welsh, the retiring president
who leaves this city next week to ac-
capt a call from Mannheim spoke Of the
friendly relations existing between
the members and himself and his re-
gret at having to sever his connection
with them. After bidding them fare
well he relinquished the chair to Mr.
Browning, the newly elected presi-
dent
MEMBERS MUST WORK.
The latter made brief address in
which he said that the results of the
coming year depended upon the indi-
vidual work of each member. lie
stated that the chief aim of the city
union is to save souls and thus purify
the city and that the efforts of all
members should be in this direction.
Rev. Robert +. Y. Pierce, pastor of
the Penn avenue Baptist church and
an earnest Christian Endeavor worker,
then spoke Interestingly and helpfully
on Work among Young People" He
| said that God expects the young to
work for Him and to work earnestly
and actively.
lie urged the necessity of having a
high idea in life and there is no fear
| that IL will ever be exceeded. He spoke
of the advantage of having q definite
! plan in life and of being persevering
in following out this plan. His remarks
! were interspersed with numerous anec-
dotes and were listened to with atten-
! tion.
The meeting was brought to a close
with an address by A. 3 Dunnng su-
perintendent of Good citizenship, who
! spoke of the need and necessity of good
| moral character in public life.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
LECTURE IN GREEN RIDGE.
Prof. Howard Griggs Will Speak on
"A Work in Flowers"

Invitations have been issued for the
lecture TO be given under the auspices
of the Green Ridge Women's club by
Prof. Howard Griggs, of New York.
The professor, late of Leland Stan
ford, at which university he occupied
the chair of psychology and child
study, under Prof. Earl Barnes, is
now lecturing for the University Ex-
tension society of Philadelphia.
He has gained wide fame and repu-
tation among scholars by his work
and writings on Dante's Divine
Comedy" on Shakespeare and on Ten
nyson.
He is in every way able to speak
in a skillful and interesting manner
on his subject by reason of his for
eign travels.
Prof Griggs will speak Tuesday
evening, Oct. 81, at the Green Ridge
Presbyterian church on "A Walk in
Florence"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
CLAIMS PILING UP.
Alcatraz Company Neither Receiv-
ing or Paying Money.

The brick pave on Hyde Park avenue
was finished some time ago by the AL
catraz Paving company. but the city
controller has not yet signed any war
rants for the payment of the con-
tractor, pursuant to the joint resolu-
ton of councils directing him not ia
until satisfied that all claims against
the company for material and labor
had been paid.
The controller is not satisfied of this,
because he has on file in his office
claims amounting to over $1,000. The
company has not offered to pay these
in fact. its agents have not even con-
ferred with the controller.
Until these claims are paid there will
be no warrants signed by the con-
troller.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
AN INTERESTING DEBATE.
st. Thomas Boys Discuss Conditions
of England and France.

An interesting debate was conduct
ed yesterday morning between the
sophomore and freshman classes of
st. Thomas college.
The subject chosen was: Resolved
That the England of Today Has
Reached a Higher Standard of Civiiz-
alton Than the France of To-day"
The sophomores championed the af-
frmatve side and were represented
by Messrs. Colligan, Walker, Burke
and Foote. The negative side was
taken by the freshmen, whose debaters
We're Lynott, Ruddy, Philbin and
Ruddy. The judges were Messrs.
Carey, Lane and Kain and they finally
decided in favor of the freshmen.
These debates are being conducted
weekly and are proving very instruc-
tive to the students. The subject for
next week is: Resolved, That the
Conquest of the Transvaal is Justifi-
able"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
AN INTERESTING CHARACTER.
Something of the Life and Work of
Rev. s, p. Werner.

Rev. Samuel Phillips Werner. the mis-
sionary. who will tomorrow morning
and afternoon preach at the Second
Presbyterian church, is a most inter.
esting character. Mr.. Werner is the son
Of a South Carolina planter. and gradu-
ated at the University of North Caro-
lima. i'm 1892 with the highest honors.
He originally meant to engage in a
legal and political career, but finally
chose the ministry and missionary
work. and in 1895 went to Africa, where
he founded two stations, one 1,2OO miles
from the coast He engaged actively
in efforts to suppress the slave trade,
and made several explorations. discov-
ering eight lakes.
Mr.. Werner also devoted his attention
to scientific matters and his collection
at the Smithsonian institute is one Of
the largest and best chosen ever
brought to America from Africa. in
Guiding as 1t does a blacksmith shop,
a weavers loom. many African weap-
ons and cloths, boots, skins and other
articles.
A steamer is being built for his work
and 1t Will have free access to a valley
larger and better watered than that of
the Mississippi.
Mr.. Werner has brought back with
him two African children, of cannibal
parentage, with all the savage instincts
and passions of their race, and he in
tends to educate them and see what the
development will be. They are now in
Alabama, and have already made good
headway in their training.
Rev. Mr.. Werner will return to the
scene of his labors, and is earnestly at
work to place his cause on a firm basis.
He believes in the redemption of slaves,
by industrial education, self-support-
ing colonies, in religious instruction,
and hopes to see all these ends realized
in the work to which he has devoted
himself
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
PROPOSED NEW TRACTION LINE
Men Who Are Behind the Scranton
Wilkes-Barre Trolley Road.

Public interest in the franchise which
has been asked for from city councils
is on the increase and now that it has
become known that a number of rep
resentative and public spirited business
men are behind the enterprise. it seems
to meet With general favor and the i'm
preston is that the street committee OF
councils. to whom the proposed or
dinance has been referred. will report
in its favor. The scheme is to build a
double track system bv the most direct
route between Wilkes-Barre and Scran-
ton, most of the distance built over a
private right of way. 1t is proposed
to cater chiefly for through passenger
traffic and the company will be en-
abled to do this by building a heavy
and substantial road bed, over private
right of way, without any grade cross
ings whatever and operating heavy and
large cars Of the most approved Pull
man pattern. 1t will thus be seen, as
it is claimed by its promoters, that the
proposed new company will be a COM
petitor of the steam railroads, rather
than of the old Traction company.
Evidenced by the fact that most of
the right of way has already been se-
cured and paid fer and by the number
and standing of the men who are at
the head of the enterprise the pro-
jcct will be a success. Among those
who are interested in the new enter
prise may be named Alessrs. Abranl
Nesbitt, William Ii. Conyngham. John
n. Conyngham, G +. Hunt, +. w. Null
lgan, L. H. Jones, G.. Murray Reyn-
olds, A. a. Sterling, Edward Gunster
and Morgan Il. Williams. The fact that
the Commercial club which represents
the most progressive business and in
dustrial interests in the city, has de.
clarcd in it's favor, ought to go a great
| ways in helping the new company Sc
cure the franchise which it asks for
Wilkes Barre Times,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
TWO REVENUE DECISIONS.
One Deals with Notes and the Other
with Exchanges.

Internal Revenue Collector Penman
Yesterday received a number of deciS-
ions from Commissioner of Internal
Revenue Wilson, two of which are OF
general public interest,
One decision says that any note or
obligation to pay any sum of money
if made under seal is taxable as bond
at so cents. If it contains a power Of
attorney there is an additional tax of
20 cents on it.
The other decision is made at the re-
quest of bankers from all parts of the
country who seemed to have miscon-
strued a former decision regarding
the taxing of express comnanies as
special brokers.
The commissioner states that no
decision was ever made eXempting
these companies from taxation as
brokers' when they sell bills of ex-
change,
He says they are to be taxed as spe-
cial brokers except when they sell
only money orders which are not
classed as bills of exchange.
Beechams Pills will dispe the
"blues." ~
Smoke the Popular Punch cigars. 10c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28

Prof John b. DeMotte, Bryn Mawr Pa.
Tickets for the entertainments will he
on sale at Hulbert's Music store, on Wy
omng avenue, oct. 30, at 10 a. m, Adj
mission to each entertainment, so cents ;
course tickets, 81 No seats reserved.
The entertainers are; Miss Kate
Morgan, Junmore; Miss Bessie Buck
ingham, of Elmhurst; Miss May Brod-
head, Old Forge; Miss Mary Kelly,
Miss Anna Powell, Miss Emma Lud-
wig, Miss Clara Collins, Dunmore;
Prof w. A. Kelly, Archibald; Miss
Romie Wilbur Moscow, Miss AIDA
rotter, Fleetvllle; Miss Agnes ReNels.
Priceburg Miss Jessie Meade, Clark s
Green; Prof NJ. j. Lloyd, Priceburg;
Miss Hannah Murphy, Jermyn; Cen
eral william Evans, of Old Forge, and
his body of National Guards.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
THE SCRANTON BUSINESS COL.
LEAk.
Its Students Are Remarkably Sue
cessful.

Helena Clark is book-keeper for
Finn & Phillips.
Edward Connerton writes that he
has been promoted to the cashiership
of the Sauquoit Silk Manufacturing
company. A very responsible position.
VIII 4. Stiner has resigned his posi-
ton with the Dickson Locomotive
works to accept another with the Col
liery Engineer company. Joe Briggs
takes Stiner's place.
James p. Brogan, a young man with
limited education, was a laborer in
the car shops, He attended the night
school long enough TO take both
courses Last spring he threw away
his overalls to accept a clerical posi-
tion at Dover, N, ]. He now writes,
under date oct. 18th, and "begs to
advise that he has been given charge
of the Hoboken Car Department office"
for the D., l.. Il w. company at Ho-
boken, n. ].
Forty-six positions filled since Aug,
10th. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
GYMNAsT1c CLASSES FORMED.
The Schedule That Has Been Pre-
pared by the Y. w. c. A.

The following schedule has been ar
ranged for the gymnast!c classes at the
Young Womens Christian Associa-
tion, for the season of iS99-l900:
Monday-.Advanced children's class
at p. m. ;pisses' class p. m; even
ing class, 7M5.
Tuesday Glass at Hyde Park branch,
p M; class at Providence branch.
7:45 p. m.
Thursday-Misses' class, 4 p. M; ev-
enng class, -7:45
Friday-Advanced children's class, 4
p. m.
Saturday--Boy's class, @:30 q. m; be-
ginning girls class, 1880 a. M; class
at South Scranton branch, 1870 p. m.
Terms per year $500 for two lessons
& week dncluding membership or 81
a year for one lesson week. Visitors
are admitted on Mondays.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
Try "Joy Maker" &c, cigar.
Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.

by b'S MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING WITH
PERFECT SUCCESS. 1t SoOTHES the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
all PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC, and
is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA.
Sold by Druggists I'm every part OF the
world BE sure and ask for MRS. Wins.
lows Soothing syrup" and take no other
Vtnd. twenty-five cents a bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
NATIONAL
PURE FOOD
SOUPS

We desire to call your attention to
this line of delicious soups at very
moderate price. We offer the follow
ing: Chicken, Chicken Gumbo, Null
ngatawney, Tomato, Mock Turtle,
OK Tail, Consomme, French Bouillon,
Juliene, Mutton Broth, Vegetable,
Beef, Pea, Green Turtle, Terrapin,
Also, Tomato Catsup, Baked Beans,
Vienna Sausage and Royal Plum
Pudding.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
PAVE TO BE INSPECTED.
Mayor and City Engineer to Visit
East Market Street.

The brick pavement on East Market
street between Sanderson avenue and
the river has been completed by Mears
& Flynn, the contractors, and will be
finally inspected today by the city en-
gineer and the mayor.
The pave will be thoroughly flushed
this. morning in preparation for this
occasion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
She Complains.

Madge-My fance is dreadfully jealous
He objected to my having a booth at the
church fair,
Dolly-What were you going TO do there ?
Madge-Charge quarter apiece for
kisses Puck.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
Smoke the Joy Maker cigar, SC, -
The Sulphur Baths of Avon

relieve and cure Rheumatism, Gout
and Eczema. An ideal fall-wint er
home for invalids. Address The San
itarium, Avon, n. Y, ."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
ENDEAV0RERS HAVE
DAY OF ACTIVITY
COUNTY UNION FORMED AND
BIG RALLY HELD.

In the Afternoon Representatives
from the County Societies Meet in
Penn Avenue Baptist Church and
Organize a County Union with J..
w. Browning as President--The
City Union Has a Large and En-
thusiastic Rally at Second Presby-
terian Church in the Evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28

Finest wines and cigars at Lanes,
320 Spruce street 90
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28

Smoke the Joy Maker" cigar, Sc. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28
PROGRAMME OF THE
COUNTY INSTITUTE
DETAILED ORDER OF ExER.
CIsEs FOR EACH DAY.

List of Instructors, Local Speakers
and Entertainers-Dr. william A.
Mowry, the Well Known Authority
on History and Civil Government,
and State superintendent N. G,
Schaeffer Will Be the Leading In
structors-County Directors Will
Have Meeting Thursday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-10-28

Smoke the Popular Punch cigars. 1Oc
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-10
Where Gods Were worshiped

Evidently these We're sacred hills in
many instances, appropriately crowned
by structures dedicated to the worship
OF the gods Occasionally they appear
to have been utilized as places of bur-
ial. and many human bones have been
discovered in them, with other curl
osities, such as the painted skeletons of
jaguars. In the neighborhood of the
famous castle of Chichen-ItZa are two
very symmetrical terraced pyramids
500 feet on a side, one of which is well
preserved and shows painting in Vari-
Gus colors on the stucco surface.
In no case does it seem to have oc-
Cured to the old-time Maya architects
to make a pyramid ccmplete-that is,
to build it up to a point at the top like
the pyramids of Egypt. Their construc-
tons We're never more than frustums
of pyramids, being designed merely as
supports, and most commonly they
We're from so to 60 feet square at the
base. The temple on the top had usu-
ally a wall Enclosure which was place
of sacrifice, and undoubtedly the vic
TINS were commonly human beings.
One of the best preserved and most
striking of the buildings is the so-called
castle of Chichen-ItZa. which stands
upon a square pyramid so feet high.
It is one of the most remarkable of eX-
listing relics of prehistoric America.
In the group of buildings at Chichen-
TIA an immense square editice, called
the Red house, which stands on INV
terrace is conspicuous, It's front, fac-
ing westward. is pierced by three por-
tails opening into a gallery that runs
across the whole breadth of the struct-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-10
An Appropriate Xmas Gift.

Subscribe for the Standard-it will be
an acceptable visitor every day in the
year. Ten dollars pays for one year
and you may select one of the hand
some volumes offered free to those pay
ing a year in advance.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-10

Says Kemmerer is the best coal mined
in wyoming or Utah. This also is the
verdict of all the people of Butte who
have tried it. We also sell anthracite
c3al and wood. S. J. Monroe & Co, Al
East Broadway. Phone 5SS.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-10

Northwest Coal company, dealers in
wood and Diamond coal. Satisfaction
guaranteed. Telephone No. sos.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-10
DIR. R.O.BLAVDES, SpecIaIiSi

Twelve years experience at Hot Springs,
Ark, is now resident physician and sur
geon at Pipestone Springs, Mont. Treats
successfully rheumatism, Catarrh, 1ndi-
gestion, Dyspepsia, Diseases of Liver, Kid
neys and Stomach, All Skin and Blood
Diseases.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-10

]. Spregel, ladies' tailor. Furs remod
eled. AZ West Park street.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-12-10

White potatoes $l20 hundred; onions
s1.65 hundred: sack -four 65c; sack
bread -four S5c Cooks, 331 Sast Park.