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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
TO CALIFORNIA.
Via the Midland Route.

Every Friday night at 1885 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, Me-
vada and California.
The Tourist Car berth rate from Chi
cago to San Francisco is only $500,
and the sleeping car berths should be
reserved 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 & ST. Paul
Depot or City Ticket offices in Chicago.
Send for our free illustrated Califor-
mia folders. Address Geo. II. Heaf-
ford, General Passenger Agent, Chi
Cago, H., or John r. Pott, District
Passenger Agent, Williamsport, Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
The Nominations.

T. OLLOWING are the nomina-
ations submitted by the two
nominating committees. As will
be seen by reference to the
reports no opposition to either Pres
ident Persons or Secretary Cantwell
developed. John II. Phillips, of this
city was named on several commit
tees, and after the reports We're sub.
mittcd was added to the list Of nomin-
atoms for Vce-president the present
ce-president Mr., Trlcbcr. Of Chicago.
declining to run.
PRESIDENT--John n. Parsons
E-PRESIDENT-C. w. MiIlar.
Omaha, Neb,; Conrad Treiber, san
Francisco, CAT
SECRETARY-E. j. Cantwell. Brook
lyn. ~ Y.
TREASURER--Charles d. Duffy.
Chicago: Nj. j. Connor, present incum-
bent; Alex, Mcdonald, Grand Rapids
Mich; j, H. Phillips, Scranton, Pa.
EXECUTIVE BOARD-John +. Nc
Elroy chairman: A. X Young. Fran
cissJ. Burke, Syracuse; Charles Long
head, Detroit; George j. Kleffner.
Omaha, Neb. William j. Knott, Den
Yer, COL. A, b. Seaton, Denver, Col. (:
A, j. Michner, st. Louis; w. b. Moy-
nahan, Rochester
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE-Jas.
Arkison, chairman, Fall River; t. s.
t,rafton, Cleveland; b, j. Curtin Lynn.
Mass; NJ. F. Finnan, bloomington
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Convention NofeS.
CHAIRMAN DUNN.

HARTMAN DUNN, of the Bos-
u delegation is tirelesS in his eff
forts to make the prest mt trip
of the Boston delegation reflect
credit upon that city He is ably as
sisted by the old war horses Lan6don
and Bishop. The latter has attended
these conventions for years. Langdon
is new at conventions but the best Or
ganizer ever developed bv the Boston
branch and is never tired telling the
advantages of being a member of the
n. A. l.. G.
Delegate tlasbrOOk, of Cory Pa.
Is wearing two large chestnut burs as
button hole bouquet. lie says where
he is from, way up in the northwest
corner of the old Keystone state, oak,
maple, beech and chestnut are the
principal timber but you can never get
chestnuts till after they have had frost
He saws he found the frost at Wilkes
Barre and consequently the chestnnts
Mr.. HasbrOok Is original and very
popular with the delegates. This is his
fifth convention and he is very loud in
his praise that Scranton extends the
most hospitality and far exceeds any
convention city he has had the pleas.
ure Of visiting,
At the meeting of the Pennsylvania
delegates William J. Berkly of Johns
town was elected state vice-president.
A. j. Houston, chairman of the De-
troit delegation, was a well pleased man
last night when the convention de-
cided to hold it's next convention in
that beautiful city. Detroit Is really
the home of the Letter Carriers asso-
citation. There the first branch was or
ganiZed mainly through the efforts OF
Mr., Houston and 1t existed as a local
organization for some time before the
letter carriers OF the country saw il
was a good thing and expanded it TO
a national affair. The first convention
Of the association was held in Detroit
In 1891 and they will take great pride
next year i'm pointing to the great pro-
gress the association has made during
these nine years, At the convention I'm
Toledo, o., one year ago. Detroit as
sisted Scranton materially i'm getting
the convention of this year and while
the position of the local carriers as
hosts made il necessary for them to be
neutral, they will shed no tears be-
cause the honor has gone to Detroit
After the convention adjourned last
night number of the delegates cele-
brated the Victory of Detroit i'm Mr.
HOuston's suite of rooms in the Valley
House,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
MERCANTILE TAX LAW.
1t Must Be Posted at Entrance to
Each Business Place.

At its last session the Legislature en-
acted law changing the mercantile
tax assessed against retail and whole
sale merchandise. The new lew i'm
poses an annual tax of two dollars of
the whole gross volume of business
transacted by retail dealers, and three
dollars annually uDon all wholesale
dealers, and One-half mill additional
upon the whole gross volume of busi-
ness.
The act requires each dealer to place
sign at the entrance of his or her
place of business, describing the busi-
ness in which the party is engaged
with his. her or their name or names
upon the same, Neglect to comply with
the provisions of this act is punishable
by fine of so. There are many mer-
chants whose signs do not come strictly
within the provisions Of this act.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Allentown Fair.

The Lehigh Valley railroad will sell
tickets from Scranton to the Allen
town fair and return at special lew
rates, Sept. 18th to 22nd, good TOR ne.
turn to and including Sept 23rd.
Special one day rate of $3.50 VIII be
made on Sept. 2lst Tickets good 60
ing on special train leaving Scranton
at 645 a. IN. on that date, returning.
on special train leaving Allentown 500
p. m. on that date. or any regular train
except the Black Diamond express the
following day.
Consult Lehigh Valley Railroad
agents fPr information, schedule, spe-
cial train, etc. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Hyde Park Best uiIding Lots.

The people who visited the Mt. Yer
non plot this week were surprised AT
the low price at which they were able
70 buy the beautiful North Main ave.
nue. lots, just across the avenua and
fronting the magnificent homes. ii
of the late Colonel ira Trip. Some
Of the choicest lots are unsold ana
are offered at special discount price
during September, Get the low prices
at the office on the plot.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
CITY NOTES

PAY DAYS.-The Delaware, Lackawan-
ma and Western Railroad company will
pay on the southern division of the road
today.
OPEN AIR CONCERT-Bauer's band
will give concert from the reviewing
stand in front oi the postofiice this af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock il the weather is
favorable.
TENDERED A RECEPTION.-Far
lodge, Knights of Pythias, rendered Il
reception ltNt evening to George Schultz
and George Farber who have just return
ed from seven months European tour.
WILL HOLD AN INQUEST. coroner
Roberts viewed the remains, yesterday,
of Helen Shafer. whose death resulted
from the accidental discharge Of gun
in the hands of Albert White, and de-
oided TO hold an inquest.
STOLE SLIPFERS.-A man who re-
used to give his name was seen to take
pair of slippers from in front of the
Lester Shoe company's store on Lacka-
wanna avenue. last evening, by Patrol-
man Johler. He was promptly placed un-
der arrest and will be given a hearing
this morning.
PARADE MONDAY NIGHT--The Crys-
tai Hose company, headed by the Law
renee band of forty pieces, will give a
torchlight parade Monday evening to ad-
Nertise the picnic of the Crystal Hose
company, which will be held next Tues
day at the Round woods. After the par
ade LawrenCe's band will give an open
air concert in front of the Crystal Hose
house on Linden street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Just a Word About Shoes.

OF course you will want a pair. Will
it be patent feathers, enamels, calf
skin, vici kid or Colored shoes? We
have just a word to say on this sub
ject. Don't buy a shoe until you see
our fall line. That's all. If you don't
say we have the prettiest shapes, the
most attractive line in the city we are
very much mistaken. Mahon's Shoe
Store, sos Lackawann avenue. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09

labor will eventually triumph. 1t has
proved itself to be of great benefit
Show me a trade we'll and completely
organized and | will show you trade
possessing at least some fair condi-
tiOnS."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
PARSONS SPOKE
Al MASS MEETING
HEAD OF KNIGHTS OF LABOR
SPOKE IN CARPENTERS HALL.

Delivered an Address to Trades
Unionists-Spoke of the Mission of
Labor and the Necessity for It's
Forces to Organize for Political Ac-
tion-Touched Upon the Brooklyn
Trolley Strike and Told of the
Causes Leading up to It.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Change of Time on the Erie and Wy.
oming Valley Railroad.

A new time table will go into effect
on the above railroad. The Lake
Ariel trains. also the Lake Ariel Sun
H9y trains will be discontinued on and
after Monday, Sept. 1ltn 1899. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Mems Fine Satin Calf Shoes.

Former price $l,25, now 9S cents at
the Lester Shoe store, 2O5 Lackawanna
avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Boys and Youths Tan or Black Shoes

Former price 10 and 9S cents, now 50
and 73 cents at the Lester Shoe store
POS Lackawanna avenue. **
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09

Finest wines and cigars at Lanes,
800 Spruce street. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Wanted.

Experienced matchmaker ana sales
man, EeXford Co, DPS LackaWanna
avenue. -.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09

Try the "Joy Maker" cigar, SC. =.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Smoke the Hotel Jermyn Cigar, 1Oc,

The Mt. Pleasant mine will start
Monday, which has been closed down
for two weeks. W
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09

smoks iRs.gDpalar Punch Cigar LOG.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09

PAY DAYS.-Thc Delaware, Lackawan-
ma and Western Railroad company will
pay on the southern division of the road
today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
THEY QUIT WORK.

But We got tired of holding public
meetings and we at last adopted the
only resource left, we stopped work.
On July 16, 10000 men quit work. The
police took possession of the car barns
They We're instructed in starting out
that night sticks We're cheap. Night
sticks may be cheap, but we're going
to prove that ballots are dearer.
In conclusion, let me say that I
hope to see the day when organized
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
Evening Session.

TT WAS 10 o'clock before the cleo
tions We're entered upon and
long past midnight when they
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09

T. OLLOWING are the nomina-
ations submitted by the two
nominating committees. As will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-09
The Trolley Ride.

n ECAUSE of the convention be.
II ing in session the lady visitors
were alone able to participant :
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
PARASOL ON A BAYONRT.
An Absurd Invention. which wss a.
Outcome Of the Was
with SpaAA

"a grotesque invention, which, how
ever, seems to me a good deal less alb
surd than it appears on its fact, was
called in the application Of 'bayonet
parasol' AS its name would indicate,
it is nothing more nor less than para
sol attached to a sword bayonet. When
not in use it folds under the gun bar
rel and does not interfere in any way
with the sights. To be sure, such a
contrivance would be promptly
spurned as unsoldierly, yet dare say
our boys would have been glad enough
for a few sunshades in South Cuba.
"An application which came in
shortly before | was transferred from
the patent Office to the war depart
Inent was for revolver with case
in the handlA cont staining a toothbrush
and q manicure set. Another inventor
who had an eye to the soldiers comfor,
sent in a tent which could be convert.
ed into an easy chair between times.
81 am inclined to think" said Mr.
Foster, in response TO question, that
the most valuable inventions along the
line of engines OF war will come, after
hostilities are over, from men in our
regular army and navy. Both branche,
Of the service contain many men OF
great mechanical genius, which has
been manifested on more than one oc.
casion in the past. To illustrate,
might cite the Zalinski dynamite gun
invented by Capt. Zalinski; the Fiske
range-fnder, invented by Lieut.. Fiske
and the invaluable Buzzacot oven, in.
vented by = private OF the line. These
men are eminently practical, and they
have the great advantage OF knowing
from actual experience, exactly what
is needed. ] certainly look for some
remarkable inventions from this
source, growing out Of observation
during the war"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
CHINA IS CERTAINLY SLOW.
when Two Cart Drivers Stop and
Argue Over the Right of
Way for Hsurs.

A very interesting letter in the New
York Evening Post tells us that the
roads of North China are in a wretch
eddy neglected condition. The trav-
eler's cart often disappears from
view, the roadway being worn far be
low the level of the adjoining fields. II
two carts chance to meet in such a de-
preston, hours may be consumed in
the angry alteration Of the drivers.
each insisting that the other should
back out. "Halting by the roadside
one day" says the correspondent, "to
eat our midday luncheon, we were
met by an old man on foot, CARRYING
festoons of paper money, which is
manufa ctured in immense quantities
to burn at graves. Our missionary
friend, OF a keen and Socratic mind,
engaged the rustic in conversation.
and soon had him admitting that there
was no wisdom in thus providing the
departed with spending money.
But he remarked, seriously, we all
do it, Our friend resumed his arpu-
ment, more to furnish us study than
in hope of practical result. and soon
had his interlocutor laughing in
shrewd appreciation of the thrusts at
his impractical procedure. But said
the old man, conclusively, we have
always done it, and he trudged on to
accomplish his task. These two SEN
fences express with absolute fidelity
the contradiction between the prae-
teal temper of the Chinese and their
inveterate prejudice for the prescrip-
tons Of antiquity"
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
AN ANCIENT SLOT MACHINE.
IL Dispensed Liquid for sacrifcIai
PurpOses X,OOO Year, Ago.

The mechanical devices of Hero, of
Alexandria, furnish many examples of
the germs of modern inventions. from
the steam engine down, so much so that
they seem to be a never-failing Source
of wonder to those in search of me-
chanical curiosities. The latest mod
ern device TO be uuearthed from among
them is the slot machine. The Dailt
Mail, London. gives sketch of what
certainly embodies the principle of
the modern "nickei-in-the-slot" weigh
ing or vending machines. although j.
Is 1000 years old. "Mcrck's Report"
speaks e il as follows: "Ifanyune were
inclined 10 throw doubt upon that Oft
quoted dictum of King Solomon to he
effect that there is nothing new under
the sun, he would probably feel bound
10 make an exception in the case of the
ry-in-the-slot machine. There i
good evidence, however, THAT Il coin-ac-
tuated machine was invented, if not
actually in use, more than 1000 years
ago. The machine is described us a
'sacrificial vessel. which flows only
when money is introduced and the
manner in which this result is brought
about can be readily understood by
reference TO the drawing. A coin
dropped into the slit at the top of the
vase depresses lever, which has at its
end broad plate upon Which the coin
momentarily rests. At the other end
this lever raises plug from the mouth
of pipe, causing any liquid with
which the vase may he charged to flow
out at the side. Whether the vase was
filled with holy water or what part il
took in the religious ceremonial of the
time cannot be gathered from Uero's
book. There is simply the drawing
and description Of the apparatus which,
as will be seen. is a penny-n-the-slot de-
vice pure and simple. And. curiously
enough, the dispensing of liquids by
slot machines is one of the very latest
adaptations of the inventions. N. Y.
Tribune.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
I'M ILLIONS ARE MADE
U BY MINING. u -
Michigan Boy
GOLD MINING COr1PANY,
REPUBLIC. WASH.

Four full Michigan Boy, Rein
deer No. =, Edna and Sidney. situated
one-half mile southwest Of the One Thou
sand Dollars a Day dividend payer, the
Republic mine, Republic, Wash, The
Mountain Lion, which assays $50 and
better across the whole face, and will
soon be on the list of dividend payers ;
and to the south are the Morning Glory
Troubadour, Hit or Miss, Delta, and the
Golden Lily group-the latter is only one
clam north of the Michigan Boy Gold
Mining Company's property.
This company is stocked for 900, 900
shares, par value cents, assessable to
par not to exceed one mill per share per
month; 100000 shares in the treasury
all promoters stock pooled until treasury
stock is sold All money expended in
developing the property.
First lssue-200, coo shares at | cent
100000 shares subscribed for and sold the
first day to business men of Republic.
Only 100 600 left OF the first issue
Send in your orders at once. Remit by
postoffice money order.
Claims all surveyed and work going on
successfully.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
JIM'S BABY.
A Kiendike DOG Goes ToraGinG and
Returns with an Indian
Infant.

Two years ago. when the Klondike
fever was an epidemic on the Pacific
coast. says Truth, John Harms and
wife. OF Suisun. with their three
monthsold baby, took passage on
steamer from San Francisco to the gold
fields, They took with them from thtlr
home n large dog. OF no special breed,
but, as Mr.. Harms says dogs are
valuable on the Yukon" and. as Mrs,
Harms said, Jim was haby's protect
or" The many stories Of dogs affec-
ton for children were not exaggerated
in Jims case. His only object of earth
ly worship was that baby. After
few months residence on, Bonanza
creek, the baby died. and Jim was in
consolidate. He would not permit
caresses or attentions even from his
master, but kept watch over the little
mound on the hill for many days and
nights. One day he came home, and.
after being fed by Mrs Harms. trotted
off in the direction Of an, India n village
about a mile distant. He was gone for
two or three days. One evening. when
Mr.. and Mrs. Harms were eating their
evening meal, they heard Jms scratch
on the door. and upon opening ii there
he stood. waggiug his tail ferociously
and looking very happy. and a, his feet
lay little Indian baby he had stolen
and carried home. tied up in piece OF
old blue blanket, with nothing visible
but its little round face
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27

Implicit belief in palmistry recently
led a London goyerness to take her own
life. leaving the following letter of ex
PLANTATION: Last night as lay in bed
miserable and hopeless, | took to study
ing my hands again, and / found out
too plainly TO misunderstood. You
my fate line upside down. | found this
line repeated on the other hand
am just coming TO fatality
Rather than submit to it
mean 10 be drowned. N. Y World
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
A MODERN SOLOMON.
Pathetic Incident That Acquitted = Poor
French Woman.

\ pathetic little drama was recently
enacted in a French court OF justice.
= poor uc.dlewoman was charged with
Tloyer. Her defense was that, while
waiting in her employers house, the
child in her arms. unknown to hrr, was
attracted by the sight of the glittering
gold on the mantel shelf behind her.
and, leaning forward over her shoulder,
clutched the coins in its chubby fist,
and had 80 carried them away. This
she persistently and solemnly stated on
oath, says the London Weekly Tele-
graph.
The court, however, was incredulous.
and reproved the mother for her at
tempt to deceive him. But she asserted
her innocence with such pathetic power
that the sagacious judge determined
to test the truth of her statement. He
hade her stand by his desk with her
child facing over her shoulder in the
way she had described. Then he took
several gold coins from his pocket and
placed them on the desk within reach
of the child.
breathleSs silence ensued. Every
one awaited the touching sequel. Then
suddenly the child's eye caught sight
OF the cleaning gold, and, with an eager
smile, the tiny hand was outstretched to
the desk and the coins were clutched in
its tenacious grasp. The mother was
promptly acquitted.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27
Summons for Publication

In the Superior Court Of the State OF Washing
ton for the County OF Yakima
Annie f.. Hagar, Plaintiff,
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27

The late Sir Henry Halford be
queathed to the Royal College OF Physi-
clans in London very fine portrait,
by Sir Thomas Lawrence, OF his grand
father, Sir Henry, who was physician TO
three sovereigns in succession. and who
was president of the college for near
ly a quarter of century.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27

ton Tor the county OF ! aklma.
Annie f.. Hagar, Plaintiff,
Jane o. Hagar, defendant.
The state of Washington to the said James o.
Hagar defendant
You are hereby summoned to appear within
sixty days after the date of the first publication
of this summons, to-wit, within sixty DAYS af-
ter the 18th day of April, 1899, and defend the
above entitled action In the above entitled
court, and answer the complaint of the plaintiff
and serve a copy of your answer upon the I'M
dersigned attorneys for plaintiff, at their Office
below stated; and in case of your failure so to
do. judgment will be rendered against you ac-
cording 70 the demand of the complaint, which
has been filed with the clerk of said court
The object of said action is to obtain a decree
Of divorce from aid defendant James o. Hagar
on the ground Of wilful abandonment. and 20
restore to plaintiff her maiden name of Annie
Z. Best
The date OF the first publication of this sum.
mons Is April 10, 1893. BOYLE & RIGG,
Attorneys for Plaintiff.
once and postoffiee address,
1920 North Yakima, Wash iugton
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27

LADY, bought these diamonds here
last week for { 80. What will you take
them back for?
Jeweler-Tll give you G25 for them.
Thanks. That's all ! wanted tollnow
II a jewcler offers to pay back half as
much as diamonds cost, that is a sure
test that they are gennine. ''-Tit-Bits
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27

Horrible agony is csdsed by piles,
burns and skin diseases. These are i'm
mediately relieved and quickly cured by
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Sslve. Beware
of worthless limitations. l.. O. Janeck Is
drug store.
The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1899-04-27

II you want n wheel that will give you
good service get a Phoenix. See the
Yakima Hardware Co. about them.