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The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15
TRICKS OF A MIND READER.
The simple Explanation OF Ap-
pareutiy Difficult Feat.

Speaking of telegraphy. " said gen
tleman who takes an interest in occult
studies, reminds of an incident which
created a great stir some years ago. but
is now about forgotten. A New York
lawyer. who claimed to be able To pro-
lect thought had committee of sl1ep-
tics select a playing card at random and
then wired friend in San Francisco.
asking him to think of a card and tele-
graph back what one came into his
mind The card selected was the five of
spades and the reply was correct All
the parties were well known. and the
experiment caused an immense sensa-
ton
THE newspapers discussed il by the
column, and it was exploited as posi-
tive demonstration of thought transfer
ence, but as matter of fact the whole
thing was merely clever trick. had
it afterward explained to me by one Of
the people on the inside 1t had been
prearranged with the San Francisco
man that the cue to the right card was
to be the wording of the message. The
denomination was indicated by the
number of words in the second sentence.
If, for instance. it was an ace. the SEN
tence would be only one word, Answer
if a deuce it would be Answer immedi-
ately and so on.
''As il happened to be five the mes-
sage ran. Telegraph reply quickly as
possible. The suit of the card was re-
vealed by the signature Signing the
name in full meant hearts, the first only
meant clubs. the last name meant
spades. and the initials meant diamonds,
The system was beautifully simple, and
the message seemed ON its face perfect
ly innocent. 1t was carefully examined
to find a hidden word. but baffied the
Investigators. As far as | know, the
truth about the affair has never been
printed New Orleans Times Demo
GRAFT
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

In Korea during the whole of the
marriage day the bride must be ms mute
as a statue. If she says word. or even
makes sign she becomes an object of
ridicule, and her silence must ROMAN
unbrokcn even in her own room. though
her husband should attempt to break it
by taunts, jeers or coaxing. for the
female servants are all on the watch for
such breach of etiquette rs speech,
hanging about the doors and chinks to
catch mp and repeat even single utter
ance. which would cause her to lose
caste forever in her circle
This custom of silence is observed
with the greatest rigidity among the
higher classes. 1t may be week OF sew
eral months before the husband knows
the sound of his wifes voice and even
after that for length of time she only
opens her month for necessary speech.
With the fatherin-law the custom of
silence is still more rigid. and the
daughter-in- law often passes years with
ont raising her eyes to his or addressing
a word to him. In Bulgaria month 5
silence is imposed ON brides unless
specially addressed by the husband
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15
He Wasn't Proud.

The London Telegraph says that
while certain bishop was waiting fer
a train at Waterloo station. porter,
who often sees him into compartment
and shuts the door, in order that his
lordship may be alone. came up to him
in n state of excitement and asked:
Your reverence, do you see that
gentleman standing in the doorway
over there?''
Yes. answered the bishop
do you know who it isf" continued
the porter,
mo. said his lordship
The railway man then whispered
Its the Coffee Cooler, your rever-
ence- Oh, he ain proud He'll shake
hands with your reverence if You like. =
The Coffee Cooler" is a noted col
ored prizefis liter
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15
rhe rnrn,pr, nu,,ron snilor.

A real sailorman has fingers bent M
ike hshhoolSs from the lifelong habit Of
gripping things The Russian sailor
carries his hands like a soldier and can
not possibly be handy sailor
gait ashore has a slight roll This arises
from the need at sea of keeping up the
windward side of a rolling ship And
the rolling gait marks one of sailor
finest qualities-balance. Unless the
body balances and poises to meet every
motion of d ship the result is seasick
ness.
Now. the Russian hlueiacket does not
roll in his gait ashore, but marches
Neither has he any sense of balancing
at sea and seasiclzness in the Russian
feet is a source of actual weakness and
danger The BLACK sea squadron can
only put 10 sea in the three calmest
months Of the summer, and the SO called
maneuvers take place ashore ON the
kenai peninsula. consisting mainly of
battalion drill
One more trait Of the real sailor is his
self reliance, which makes him fit for
facing emergencies single handed But
the Russian bluejacket has none If this
He is not machine in himself. but
only little hit of machine which
cannot work without the other bits. He
is huge in stature-a giant compared
with our men-hut in his winter over
coat it is impossible to distinguish him
from soldier. unhandy, seasiclS and
reliant only i'll ,.rill discipline, he is ut
terly unfit tor active service London
Answers
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15
Ingrowing Nails.

To prevent an ingrowing nail a strip
of colt II should be worked between the
nail and the flesh, left large enough to
cover the entire nail A piece of cotton
is then twisted into long roll and
placed ON tho other side of the nail
groove over the sound skin. The space
between is filed with lead nitrate.
heapad mp, and the larger piece of cot
outside. held in place with moist
bandage- This dressing is renewed ev-
cry day. and in two or three the exu-
berance is reduced until the edge of the
nail can be seen, and cotton inserted
between ii and the H-sir beneath. when
the nitrate can be discontinued.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

Now. George. quit pulling my
earl
Its my ear now, sweet Going to
pub it all please
This is why the hard featured pas
senger with the iron gray chin beard,
who had been sitting in the seat behind
Young man in new black broadcloth
suit and a young woman in gray silk
travelling dress got up hastily and went
forward into the smoking car. Chicago
Tribune
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

ceived the engagement was can
celled. 1t now transpires that the
chaplain was snowbound five days
between here and Salt Lake city.
he has given another day. Friday.
the 18th. As to the excellence of
this entertainment see comments
by President Mckinley and others.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

The good wife looked at heS mending
has'-et and sighed. If she hadn seen
them there she wouldn't have believed
her husband could have worn holes in
so many pairs of socks in so short a
time.
There are occasions, she said at
last. when am almost ready to be
lieve that it would be good thing for
a man to be a Mormon.
Then she went at the job she would
willingly have shared with few other
wives. Chicago Post
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

The first half of youx taxes are
due now, and will become delin-
quent and subject to the interest
penalty on and after March first,
The interest on your individual
tax may not amount to much, but
even that small amount will pro-
cure for your family, or yourself.
some luxury if not necessary ar
ticle Pay your taxes now and
thereby save the interest.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15
HOTEL ARRIVALS
AT THE FREMONT

Mae Arnold, Leadville. Il. c
McCord, Omaha; Max Goldsmith,
+. II. Joseph. Chicago; C. c. Con
kle, J f. Watson and wife, Canon
w II Mccormick and wife, Creole
c. j. Seelye, Pueblo; \. NJ. Baum
Henry Hutton, r. H, Ayers, Den.
yer; H. H, Joseph, New York; J
q. Gaukroger, Cripple.
For fine job printing be sure tc
call ct the TRIBUNE office.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

''An so Arabella has gone and en-
gagged herself to low churchman In
deed am astonished Why, she even
believes in the confessional
''Oh. as to that perhaps he does tool
But l should judge that he ism 1T an inch
over five feet ii his socks "-Clevela nd
Leader
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

Your Mothers Apron Strings"
a rare and unique entertainment
by Chaplain John Hogath Lozier,
viii be given at the Methodist
church on Friday evening This
entertainment was announced for
the 18th and another date was
asked for, but no word being re-
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

The cold weather has greatly re-
tarded the work of completing the
new Andrews block on Main street.
President Ruby is anXiously await
ing the day when he can have the
fixtures for his new bank placed in
position and its doors thrown open
to the public
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

The fine vacant storeroom in
the Vannest block has been thor
oughly renovated and made ready
for occupancy. Who the lucky ten
ant is &c be is not yet publicly
known. The location is good.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

In 1850 the tallest building in New
York was only five stories high. and the
church spires We're conspicuous above
them. Now there is only one spire in
the city as high as the tallest building.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

At the Presbyterian church to-
morrow evening the regular prayer
service will be dispensed with, and
Rev j. G. Berger will deliver a
sermon.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

Work on the addition to the Lo-
bach building, corner of Main and
Petroleum, is being vigorously
rushed. When all things are in
readiness the TRIBUNE plant will
be moved from its present quarters
to its new home.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

Engineer Kelley and Harry Rob
inson went to Canon this morning
TO complete the survey in that town
for the proposed electric railway
The recent cold weather has de
layed the preliminary work of the
proposition, but preparations will
be prosecuted from now Oh in an
aggressive manner.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

A Kaffir's religion consists mostly in
singing and dancing.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

Apron Strings" is adjudged by
high. authorities to be one of the
best entertainments before the
public.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15
SUPREME COURT
Church Services and Religious meetings
In Florence

First Baptist Church.
REV. RoBERT ID. GRAHAM.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; preaching II rs aud
$50 in Union Hall
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

Florence Lawyer Where did
he kiss your"
Pretty Defendant-"Why in the
mouth, sirm
+. L-"No. no. You don't un-
derstand. mean, where were
your"
p. D. (blushing In his arms,
sir" Then Judge Johnson stroked
his chin.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

The Model Chop House is a busy
place these days Its card appears
in another column of this paper.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

There are goodly number of
weary Willies' in town who do
not hesitate TO ask the passers for
the price of meal.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15
!. Renedict's Romnn Cntholic Chnrch.

sunday services, first aud third Sundays in each
month high mass and sermon, 10 a. M: Sun
day School at p. m; vespers and beDedic
ton of the blessed sacrament at 80 p. m.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

Every sunday at the Rogers building, Main
DStreet: Sunduy morning service l0:45; even
ing ut 7;i5; Sunday School II AS; Inquiry
meeting every Wednesday evening at : as.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15

INV 2. n bEKUEh.
Sunday School, 10 a. M; Service and Sermons
II an; Junior Endeavor, 3 p. m. Y. 2. S. c. L
E., 6 30 p. M. Evening service, 30 p. m. .
Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening al
$3.50
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15
Methodist Episcopal Church,

MeEHUIIsI- EpIscOpAI Vnufch,
REV \. l.. CHASE.
Corner Main and Church streets. Parsonage
next door to the church.
Sunday School, 10 a M. Morning Service, II a.
M; Class meeting, IL m. junior League . 80
p m, Senior League, 7 p, M: Evening Service
sp M; Prayemeeting every Wednesday even
ing 80.
Members of all denominations or of no demon
nation will be sincerely welcome at all OF ouI
churches.
The Florence daily tribune., 1899-02-15
LOCAL NEWS.

Chaplain Lozier gives his
apron Strings in Canon tonight.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-30

Washington. Dec. IL The momen-
tous question of social precedence be-
tween Mrs. Dewey and Mrs. Miles has
been compromised through the united
efforts of Secretary Long and John Ad-
Olson Porter. secretary to the Presi-
dent. II has been solemnly announced
that while Admiral Dewey outranks
General Miles by two numbers, on OFF,
cial occasions, when the Army and
Navy appear as corps, the handsome
commander OF the Army win lead his
forces In advance OF the hero of Ma
Mia. When the two officers appear at
functions as individuals the Admiral
will be the guest of honor. In regard
to the ladies the same proposition will
hold good. When the Army appears as
a department Mrs. Dewey must come
behind Mrs. Miles. On private occa-
sions she Is the ranking lady.
Another question Of precedence set
tied today was that Mrs. John Hay,
although the second lady of the land,
has no more privileges than the other
Cabinet women. She 10 to enjoy none
of the immunity which is allowed the
wife of the Vice President.
The wife of the Speaker of the House
has unique position. and, after Mrs.
Mckinley, enjoyes the easiest Official
post. She calls ON no one but the wife
of the President The ladies' OF all
other branches of the Government
must visit Mrs. Henderson first. Mrs.
Mckinley enjoys entire immunity from
social duties. She returns no calls ami
receives them only at stated intervals.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-30
MRS. DEWEY VS.. MRS. MILES

Concluded next weekly
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-12-30
IN OUR RESTAURANT.

Clothes made 10 order at reasonable
cost. Clothes cleaned, repaired and
dyed. First-clsss work guaranteed. p.
o. box $50. Union street, Honoluiu,
b. !. 1898
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23

WANTED:-Ane energetic man to
sell teas etc, for the largest tea house
in America. Territory, Northern
Sullivan and Southern Bradford
counties.
GRAND UNION TEA Co.,
146 w. Water St., Elmira, N. Y.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23

In the Court OF Common Pleas of sullivan
County.
Jeremiah d. Dayidson) No 81
VS. September Term, 1898.
Mary Davidson In Divorce
To Mary Davidson, respondent in above case:
You are hereby notified, in pursuance OF an or
der OF the Court of Common Pleas OF sullivan
County, TO be and appear in said court at Laporte
on the fourth Monday of February, next at 2
tofore prepared by the Libellant, jeremiah d.
Davidson, your husband, and show cause. if
any you have, why the said jeremiah D. Davidson
should not be divorced from the bonds of matri-
mony entered into with you, agreeably to the act
of Assembly in such case made and provided
Hereof fail not, under the penalty OF having
said petition heard and decree of divorce grant
ed against you in your absence.
II. w. OSLER, Sheriff.
Sherifrs ONCE Laporte, Pa, January 30, 49,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23
A Level-Headed Justice.

From exchange
Laporte possesses new justice of
the peace who is likely of becoming
renowned as marrying justice, and
his services will be largely sought
from afar. He is a thorough believer
in newspaper ADVERTISING, and his
advertisement in the home paper
reads:
IFA MANS IN LOVE
That's his business.
IF A GIRLS IN LOVE,
That's her business.
IFTHEY CONTEMPLATE MATRIMoNY,
That's my business.
C.R LAUER, Justice of the Peace.
PSI always reserve the right to kiss the
bride Terms liberal. Time given If desir-
ed. Wood taken in part payment
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23
Administrators Notice,

Estate of Elizabeth Remsnyder. late OF David
son Township Sullivan County, deceased
Letters of Administration upon the above
named estate having been granted to the under
signed, all persons having claims against the
same will present them for payment, duly
suthenticated; all those indebted thereto will
please make immediate payment to
WM. H. REMSNYDER, Administrator.
A, j. BRADLEY Attorney.
Muncy Valley, Pa, Jan. 26 1899.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23
County Seat lndices.
AND CHANCES AT THE TIMES.

AND CHANCES AT THE TIMES.
The aftermath of the storm is a
thaw.
Co. Treas. Ransom Thrasher is
i'm town this week.
John. G. ScOuten of DushOre was
business man in town Monday.
John Converse of SonestOwn
was on business at this place Satur-
day.
Hon. NJ. j. Phillips of Muncy
Valley, was business visitor i'm
town Monday.
Constable A. f. Tripp is in the
western section of the county this
week on legal business.
Mrs. A. f. Tripp and daughter,
Ella, were shopping in Dushore on
Saturday.
Mrs. Walter Spencer has return
ed home from her visit with friends
in Williamsport.
s.. X. Croman and NJ. c. Miller
of Ringdale, were business men in
town Wednesday.
Among the out of town lawyers
interested in court on Monday were
Attys. J. II. Cronin and a. Walsh of
Dushore.
Ed. Schanbacher of Forksville
was at the county seat Wednesday.
He reports Major Chas. Seeley still
in critical condition.
MIR. Robt. Stormont is recover
ing from spell of sickness resulting
from fall on the pavement during
the icy days week before last.
-"My Kingdom for a license"
seemed to beat King Richards cry
for horse, among the hotel men in
town Monday.
The NEWS ITEM has already eX-
tended its circulation into Uncle
Sans new territOry-Manila. This
is circulation expansion, which we
believe in.
Jokes on coal bills are declared
off. They are jokes no longer. F.
M. Crossley kept three teams busy
Monday and Tuesday filling depict
ed recepticals about town with the
black diamonds.
1t is now Squire Lauer, Chas
having won a majority of votes ovel
no competitor. His campaign was
dead easy but wait until he is calleo
upon to officiate in the solemnity o
welding a knot that no man shall
set asunder, is when he will earn hi
money.
The most important men il
town Monday were the various land
lords throughout the county. Dolla
wheat and such trifies in commercial
lines, are not to be compared will
the liberality of these Knights o
"have something on me-" who har
vest the "ducats' from the officia
papers granted them by the court.
The Saint Aloysius Cadets G
Temperance from Bernice accom-
panied Father Enright to Laporte o.
Sunday. Besides enjoying the rid
they ate hearty dinner at F. w
Gallagher's hotel. They are bright
mannerly boys and Father Enrigh
feels justly proud of them.
Mr.. A. T. Armstrong of Some:
town, has confidence in Laporte a
well as the future. He has purchas
ed the Hill property of A. f. Trip
that was recently sold by the Sheriff
His property is well bought and wi
make the purchaser good returns an
scores of admirers if he but remove
the old dilapidated structure on tn
corner of two of our principle street
and replaces it with an inhabitab
dwelling.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23
Entertainment in M. E. Church.

The entertainment under the aus
pices of the Epworth League will
consist of solos, choruses, recitations.
The date has been changed on ac-
count of sickness,to Friday evening,
February a. A silver collection
will be asked. Go and spend "A
pleasant hour and help the church.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23


Dunham and Associates John S. Line
and Conrad Kraus on the bench.
All applicants applying had their
bonds approved and license grated
with but three exceptions, Henry
Baldwin at Satterfield and w. f..
Steafather at Lopez were held over
for consideration, and Philip Peter
man of Nordmont, withdrew his
application. Two petitions were
demonstrated, that of Philip Peter
man and also w. H. McKibbens of
Lopez. Following are the houses
licensed
CHERRY TOWNSHIP:
John c. Schaad, Tavern License.
Frank f. Schaad, Distillers g
John Gross, Tavern License.
William Collins. -
Ernestna Seeman,
James Connor g
John Daley,
Patrick MCGEE,
Charles f. Jackson, 9
Leonard Hilbert, Brewers License
CoLLEY TOWNSHIP:
II. W. MeKibbsns, Tavern License.
Hannah Farrell.
Manning Chilson,
Julia jackson,
William Allen,
John II. Yonkin, Restaurant License.
DUSHORE BOROUGH:
Middendorf & Cook, Tavern License.
Dennis Keete, .
Joseph Carpenter.
Henry Obert, s.
Lawrence Finan, Wholesale License.
William O'Neil, g
Patrick Daley, Restaurant License.
Margaret Connor, 4"
Robert McGee, -
Jeremiah Deegan, ="
DAVIDSON TWP.
Daniel II. Lorah, Tavern License.
Cyrus B. Hess,
George w. Myers, g
Ellis Swank,
J. William Moran, &"
j. William Moran, Restaurant License.
EAGLESMERE BOROUGH:
VIM. II. Van Buskerk, Tavern License
FORKSVILLE BOROUGH:
Charles II. Seely, Tavern License.
HILLSGROVE TWP.
James H. Keefe, Tavern License
George E.Walker,
LAPORTE BORO:
Thos. +. Kennedy, Tavern License.
Thos w. Beahen,
Frank W.Gallagher
LAPORTE TWP.
Moses c. Miller,
SHREWSBURY TWP.
j. III. Stackhouse, Tavern License.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23
CLOTHING, SHOES, LADIES' CoATs& CAPES

to atronize the orginators of the small profit system and
certainly regret taking advantage of guide upright
dealers Mercury has taken drop consequently drop this
pointer and don't buy Overcoat Suit Shoes Furnishing
goods Ladies' Coaks anything in large lines until
have first visited
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23
Read the Following Low Prices

special overcoats
worth s0 Mems dress suits fine made strictly
all wool 600 worth TO- Mems black suits sold
800 10. Youths suits sold all
400 Chldren's 25 special bargains Chill
drens suits heavy weight 00 Special offer in all wool heavy
top shirts SOC Heavy wool unershrts drawers 5Qc
worth LOO. Ladies' ribbed vests extry heavy, zoe
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23
w. C. II. U. Convention.

The Sullivan County w. c. T. L. held
their quarterly convention at Hillsgrove,
February II, 1899.
Afternoon session was called to order
at 230 p. m. by the President Mrs. Anna
F. Nye. Bible reading and prayer by
Mrs. Anna Locke. Minutes of previous
meetings read and adopted. Mrs. Abbie
Rogers gave very good report of State
Evangelistic work. Mrs. Anna N.Rogers
gave an excellent and instructive address,
subiect-Food in relation to mothers
work. Mrs. Mary F. Snyder gave an en-
couraging report of State Loyal Temper
ance Legion work. Mrs. c. b. l.. Roth
rock red short poem entitled, "A Song
OF Hope All joined in singing Work
tor the Night is coming" Question box.
The minutes were read and adopted.
Adjourned until ! pm.
EVENING SESSION.
Convention opened by singing, Bible
reading and prayer. Exercises by the
children. A recitation by Master Carter
Hoffman. Mrs. C. b. l.. Rothrock made
some valuable remarks on the subject
Lessons from the character and life work
of Frances f. Willard. A recitation by
Ethel Hull, 1.-TWO Fortunes" Solo and
chorus, Somebody's Boy" Miss Willard.
Message to young people, read by Mrs.
Della Fleming, was well rendered. Mrs.
VIM. Hull then read fine essay, subject,
Miss Willard's influence as an educator.
Rev. Locke gave spirited address on
subiect-Total abstainer, why? A recita-
ton by Miss frankie Lewis, San Honest
Rumseller's Advertisement" Miss Ber-
tha Grange sang the Memorial Ode "Press
On and On Miss Grange has fine
voice and her solo was we'll appreciated.
Rev. Frazer gave an interesting address
on Christian Citizenship. Rev. Locke
added few inspiring remarks, after
which the collection was taken. Rev.
Locke dismissed the convention with the
benedction.
Mrs. NETTIE HULL, Secy.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1899-02-23
Shoes, Rubber Boots & Shoes.

Don't wait-prces be lower Many people think
they wait until very late in the they buy
Do know when article at cost? If you do
will you and low prices see
will be convinced merchan-
disc cheaper than other place Come
and the plain facts large with small prices
Good attendants and always glad show you goods aud
prices.