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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
The Current.

The world is always changing. 1t is
not safe to rely on the habit of your
customer to do business with you and
send his friends to you. The habit
needs constant renewal or re-enforce-
ment Children are growing up and
graduating into adult life; newcomers
are arriving. If you cease to add new
forces to the current which bears your
way, it will lose strength and finally
be diverted into other channels. The
woman who read your advertisement
three or four years ago. became your
customer, liked your methods, brought
her little circle to you and came and
sent so regularly that you grew to
regard her as yours for keeps" may
fall under the spell of another adver-
tisement writer or under the influence
of another woman of greater personal
force or higher social prestige. Cast
your net into the sea for that other
woman and you will probably get both.
DO not let the tide turn against you.
1t may never return. And you never
know in these days of commercial ri
Valry how small an influence may
change the current of your business
life for or against you.-Des Monies
(Ia.) News.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
CARBONDALE.
CANAL BANK BURSTS.
Trinity Church and Several River
Street Cellars Flooded.

Between and : o'clock yesterday
morning the bank of the canal, which
runs parallel to the Delaware and llud-
son tracks. gave way and the water
rushed down the railroad and into the
back yards and cellars of River street
properties.
The break occurred just above the
Ontario and Western abutment be-
tween the Union and City stations. At
that point the canal runs about ten
feet above the Delaware and Hudson
tracks and the bank is about ten feet
In thickness. The heavy rain Of Satur-
day night sOftened the earth and
brought increased pressure to bear on
1t with the result that a ten-foot sec
tion was carried down on the railro2d.
1t was about o'clock before the
flow of water was stopped, but large
gang of men cleared the tracks before
the first train was due The canal is
fed by the river. the inlet being just
above Van Errgen'S foundry. by clos
ing a gate there most of the water was
shut off. \ force worked all day re-
pairing the lcvec.
A miniature pond was formed on the
low land to the rear of Trinity church
and the Sunday school room Of the edi-
flee had two feet Of water over the
floor. The carpet and other furnishings
are ruined. The Sunday school session
was held in the church auditorium.
The cellar of Trinity rectory was food
ed and pumps were worked all day to
lower the water, with little success,
however, as X flowed in from the yard
about as fast as pumped out
Yesterday afternoon Delaware ard
Hudson Detective Crippen waited on
several Of the damaged property own
ers along the street to ascertain the
extent of their losses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

rms remedy is intended especially for
coughs. colds, Group whooping cough
ana influenza. II has become famous
for its cures of these diseases. over a
large part of the civilized world. The
most fiatterine testimonials have been
received, giving accounts of its good
works. Of the aggravating and per-
slstent coughs it has cured: of severe
colds that have yielded promptly to its
soothing effects ana Of the dangerous
attacks of Group it has cured. often
saving the life of the child. The extern
sive use of it for whooping cough has
SHOWN that 1t robs that disease of all
dangerous consequences. 1t is especial
ly priced by mothers for their chill
dren, as 1t never fails to effect a speedv
cure, and because they have found that
there is not the least danger In giving
II, even to babies, as ii contains MOTH
ing injurious. Sold by all druggists.
Matthews Bros, wholesale and retail
agents. o.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
PECKVILLE.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins spent
yesterday with the formers father and
mother Mr.. and Mrs. John S. Jenkins
OF West Pittston,
The borough council will hold its
regular monthly meeting this evening
when Messrs. Hartman, Parry and Hal
ford, the newly-elected cOuncilmen, will
be seated.
The main contention as set forth in
the remonstrance against the granting
Of restaurant license to o. ID. Secor
and William Gum, that they are not
citizens OF the United States, is erron-
eous. Mr. .. ID. SecOr was born and
raised in the borough of Blakely. He
il fifty-four years of age and is an old
veteran. He enlisted in 1861, and served
four years under the Stars and Stripes,
and carries in his pocket an honorable
discharge. Mr. William Gum is also
full-fiedged american citizen. Both
gentlemen feel that the above declara-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
LOCAL AND PERSONAL,

Misses f. May and b. Booth spent
yesterday with Mrs. William Taylor,
of Green Ridge.
Misses Katie Padden and Maggie
Taylor spent Sunday with Scranton
friends.
Mrs. ida NJ. Pethick, of Honesdaie,
is visiting friends in this city
Miss Mary Gallagher has returned
from New York.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. S. Kimbal have re-
turned from Florida. Mr.. Kimball has
gone to Boston on business.
.. o. Mellen will occupy his new resi-
dence on Lincoln avenue this week.
The poor board has elected DIR. NJ.
F.. Malaun its physician. He will do
the work one year for 800. His was
the lowest bid. There is a deadlock
over the candidates for steward of the
poor farm, Messrs. Daley and Moon
voting for Acklcy and Messrs. Cook
and Connell for Clune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
TUNKHANNoCK.

There viii he a meeting Of the town
council on Monday evening, at which
time Councilmen-elect Mentzer and
Reed will take their seats. w. H.
Ment2er succeeds 4, p Williams in the
Second ward and $. D Reed succeeds
j. w. Dennison in the First
The regular monthly meeting Of
Triton Hose company will occur on
Tuesday evening.
c. T.. Frear, of Lake Winola. was in
Tunkhannock on Saturday.
on Saturday. March %, the real es-
tate OF Augustus Colvin, OF Clinton
township. will be exposed to sale bv
the sheriff at the court house in Tunk-
hammock borough at l =, m. Property
sold at suit Of Esther l.. Seamans.
The following properties were sold
by the sheriff at the court house on
Saturday:
Real estate of a. B. Moss and Fran
els Moss, Sold at suit of W. G.. Haynes
assigned to n. A. McKown. Purchaser
Joseph West
Real estate Of A. Ferris. Washing
ton township. Sold at suit or Amanda
Nose, assigned to N. A. McKown. Pur-
chaser, n. A. McKown.
In the estate OF Abb NJ. Hastings, de-
ceased, letters testamentary have been
issued 20 Samuel II. Gregory, of
Laceyville.
"A marriage license was issued on Fri
day to Samuel Schroeder, of Eatonville
and Anna Luce, of jerks.
Felix Ansart, a former member of
the Wyoming county bar, but now
located in Wilkes-Barre, was in town
Friday
c. b. Little, esq, of Scranton, spent
Sunday in town.
w. N. Reynolds, jr., of Wilkes Barre,
was in Tunkhannock over Sunday. Wis
iting his parents.
W. q. Graham has returned from a
short visit in Scranton.
Miss Hoedley entertained the follow
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
How's This ?

We offer one Hundred Dollars Reward
for amy case OF Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
J.. }. CHENEY q CO, Props, Toledo. o
We the undersigned, have known f. I
Cheney for the lest 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West & TruaN, Wholesale Druggists. To-
ledo, ..
Walding Knnan & Marvn, Whoelsale
Druggists Toledo Ohio
IIalls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Price 75c. per
bottle Sold by all Druggists Testimon-
ials free
Hairs Family Pills are the best
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06

ton was uncalled for, and of mis-
leading nature.
Thomas H. Glover circulated among
Scranton friends yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce Connor spent
yesterday with friends at Avoca.
The different fire alarm boxes in the
borough will be tested this evening
The gongs will answer the different
alarms turned i'm.
Surface water flowed into the cellar
OF the odd Fellows building yesterday
afternoon, putting out the furnace fires
and causing no little damage.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
Chances in Advertising.

Advertising is considered by many a
game of chance. 1t is not, however.
but is game of skill. There are. of
course, mitigating circumstances. Con-
ditions may be against the carrying
through of the most skillfully laid
plans. But Il man who has sense
enough 70 have or to produce a thing
that is worth advertising generally has
sense enough to keep from running
sYIuarely against u stone wall and
breaking his neck. Done skillfully,
there are no chances taken in adver-
tising an honest article. cle.--Agricultural
Advertising.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
Mrs. winslow's Soothing syrup

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING, with
PERFECT SUCCESS. II SOOTHES the
CHILD, SOFTENS the GUMS, ALIAA.
all PAIN; CURES WIND collie, and
Is the best remedy for DIARRHOEA.
Sold by Druggists in every part of the
world, BE sure and ask for "Mrs. Wns-
lows Soothing Syrup" and taxi no other
kind. twenty-five cents bottle.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
Where Battles Are Lost.

In this pushing, hustling age people
forget tomorrow what happened to-
day 1t is only by reptition, by con-
slant hammering day after day, week
Otter week, month after month, that
one may expect to keep in range of
the public eye. More advertising bat
ties are lost by letting co. at inoppor-
tune moments for few weeks or a
few months than from any other cause.
AS the bulldogs grip tightens when
his opponent is uppermos., so ones ad-
vertising grip should become firmer as
one sees the wave of business depres-
sion towering above.-Keystone, Phil
adelphia. Pa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
What an Ad Consists Of.

The average merchant will get angry
If you tell him you don't believe there
are any good reasons why people
should patronize him in preference to
his competitors. Thus aroused, he will
pour out reasons-good reasons, too
enough TO fill a book. But it rarely
occurs to the average merchant to give
the public those reasons in his adver-
tising. He doesn't seem to reali%e that
such is the best sort Of Advertising
the only sort of advertising that ia
real advertising. g.--Augusta tGlD Her.
aid.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
Just Right,

II can sell goods without adyert!sing,"
say one class of business men--sO-
called. So they can get from Washing
ton to Baltimore by riding a horse
or going afoot; but the man who takes
the cars can get there a great deal
quicker and much more easily. Ad-
yertising is to any kind Of business
exactly what the railway is TO trans
portation. - Agricultural Advertising
Chicago, III.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
A Point in Advertising.

What is the use of advertising these
goods?" said an old time merchant
to a reporter for the Philadelphia Re-
cord. I'VE are the only house that has
them. and the only house that can get
them.' And therein he gave the best
of reasons why he ought to advertise
the articles in question. The United
Gas Improvement company sells all the
gas that is used in Philadelphia; yet
it advertises constantly and it finds
advertising an excellent thing for the
gas business. s.-National Advertiser.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
MOSCOW.

Mr.. Charles Brown, OF Ricketts,, Pa,
attended the funeral of his aunt, Mrs
Emma Chamberlain, at ThOrnhurst.
Miss Adelaide Pryor, of Connecticut.
Is the guest Of Mrs. W. +. Clements.
Daniel Gardner is able to be out again
after being confined TO his home for
several weeks.
Mr., IL. L. Clements, Of New York is
spending few days with his mother.
A new clothing store has been opened
in the house owned by II. l.. Gaige. on
Church street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
SANK INTO A MINE.

About o'clock Saturday evening
large portions of the foundation wall
of Thomas Gnvin's house sank into the
old workings of No. 3 shaft. The house
is situated NJ Maytield yard and the
occurrence gave the family bad scare.
The corner stones held firm and the
structure was not seriously damaged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
The Oldaat Inhahitant.

"The weather" said the oldest inhdbi:-
ant. "is not what II used to be when
was Il boy"
For that mattel" commented TIA,
smart young man, the weather is not
what it was seven months ago"
And the oldest inhabitant could not hc
persuaded to talk for more than an hour.
indianapolis journal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
ILL IN CUBA.

James Clark. of Gilbert street, has
received a letter from Walter d. Baker
who is with the Fifteenth infantry at
Puerto Principe, Cuba telling of the
serious illness of Mr. Craik son James.
who is q years old and who enlisted
Nov 10, 1898. Malarial fever is the af-
Fiction from whoch Soldier Craik is
suffering.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
To Avoid Labor.

Village cousin Showing his city rela-
tive around the hamleU-That fellow
lounging over there has just completed a
table top composed of 4763 separate
pieces Of wood.
city Cousin-What did he do that for?
Village Cousn-Oh, Just to keep from
working. Judge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
THAT POOL TOURNAMENT.
How the Contestants Stand at End of
First Weeks Play.

The first weeks play of the cycle
clubs pool tournament ended Saturday
night and it is estimated three weeks
more will be required to finish the
schedule. Only two players have lost
the three games which drop them from
the list The score to date follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
1t Is a No. l.

Brodheadsville, Pa, March lS99.-
Harry g. Smith, of this place SAYS: "I
have used Hoods Sarsaparilla for years
and it is the best medicine | ever took.
1t is No. / for biliousness and as a
blood purifier it can't be beaten"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
JONAS LONGS SONS.
JONAS LONGS SONS.
Save Your Earnings

The Big Store starts this week with of the Great
est Money-SaVerS ever offered Come early for the beS
selections.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06

ing company at dinner on Saturday
evening: Miss Townsend, Miss Little,
G. w. McKown, w. n. Reynolds, jr,
and II. S. Harding
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
BASEMENT.
Shoes

Women's Heavy Dongola Button and
Lace Shoes, heel and spring heel all
sizes, r and EE widths; actual OQc
value s12j; for ........................ SCN
Mems Satin Calf Lace and Congress
Shoes: London and French toes. all
sizes; actual value Sl.2j and CT NA
N.JO; for ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~i'O"
Mems Solid Mining Shoes with sole
leather outside counters, also Boys' Satin
CAR Lace Shoes, new style toe, O2r
solid soles Actual value sl.3J; for. 'oS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
Costly Oversight,

Sometimes you hear a merchant say
he has stopped his advertising because
his rivals have stopped, and he docsn' t
propose To incur an unnecessary cN-
pense when he has no competitors TO
contend with, He seems to forget that
he would have the field to himself If
he continued. Printers Ink.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
Big Bargains i'm Groceries
Prices for one week that will set
the pace for some very livelv selling

FLOUR-Jonas Longs Sons best Min
nesota hard spring wheat Hour, ca 1h
every barrel guaranteed, per bbl PF' ~
Best Print Butter III .................. 2lC
Best Dairy Butter lh ................., 2uC
Hams-Sugar cured ana cold smoked
pounu ........,....,....,...... Sgt
Hams. Cal, Picnic. lb .................. aiaC
Bacon, light and lean ................ 5iac
Lard-Kcttlc rendered leat--tnc--lb.. 1iac
Rolled oats, S. ID. for .................. BE
Crown Flakes. package ............. 81
Dried Peas, quarts for ................ &c
Dried White Beans, quarts fOr..... &c
Old Navy q. !. &. tObaCcO-per lb.... PC
Ammonia, per bottle ................... Ic
Wash Blue, big bottle .................. SC
Table Jelly, all fruit flavors .......3 for be
herring, DoN OF % Observation-Disclosures lSC
Cod Fish, per lb Observation-Disclosures. Sc
Holland Herring, kCg ,................. tlC
American Sardincs ...............7 cans 25c
olives 'Manzanilla) bot ................ lie
Our celebrated Mexican coffee. per ~ 2ar
CeYlon Mocha and Java coffee. per lb. @0c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06

There is nothing in the known world
that possesses any claim to being an
article of commerce that may not he
successfully advertised. Agricultural
Advertising.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06

The advertiser problem is simply
TO get his story before the people most
likely to be interested-simply plain
straightforward statement of what he
wishes to do for them. To be sure, It
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06
MAIN FLOOR.
Wall Paper

Wall Paper
In Scroll Floral and Set Figures, 60
worth 10 cents double roll at ....,.. ~
Hall and Dining Room Paper in light
and dark shades of Terra Gotta, Green
and Brown, elegant borders TO 1Or
match, worth 2c., to go at .......... i%S
Ingram or Felt Paper, 50 inches wide, in
all colors, border and ceiling to 1Sc
match, per double roll .............. %"S
THIRD FLOOR.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-03-06

EXTENSION TABLE-Solld oak and
handsome rubbed finish, six feet in
length. Table is just like cut and has
never sold under $3.50 On Mon ca Oh
day only ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. ~O' ~
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-03-16
ITALY TO FIGHT
Will Make Battle Unless
China Yields.
Squadron OF Five Cruisers-This 20
Secure an Apology The
United States.

ROME. March S.-The Italian Gov
eminent Is fully determined 20 obtain
an apology from China for the Tsung-
Ii Yamen's refusal of the demand Of
Signor MARITIME. Italian Minister at
PeKlng. OF a concession ai san Mua
bay. province OF Che-Kiang. TO BE- used
as a naval base and coaling station.
4 squadron OF FIVE cruisers. with 100
guns and 1900 men. will soon arrive
at San Nun bay.
WASHINGTON. March For the
first time in history the United States
has been reco gnized officially rs a fac
Tor in the affairs OF the Far East. for
in spite of denials. IL Is known that the
great powers OF Europe have made
diplomatic representations to- this
Government respecting the future OF
China. One of the most important
specific facts is that Secretary of State
Hay has received. through Embassa-
ldors. communications relating to the
Intentions OF Italy IN China In Nd
lministration circles II Is denied en-
lphaticalIy that the United States j.
Interested in the ACKNOWLEDGMENT oi
lOhina. and 1t Is insisted that this
lGovernmeni will retain the attitude o
mere spectator in the impending ter
ritorial acquisitions OF the powers
AS against these representation
Ifrom Washington official sources. 1t !
lstated by some OF the diplomats her
that the Presidents uniformed polio
respecting the future of the Philippine
lgives credence to- rumors from Londo
that the moral support Of the Unite
States will be extended to- Englan
lin the Far East.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-03-16
FAST TIME ON THE OCEAN.
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse Makes a
Cut in Her Record.

Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse Makes
Cut in Her Record.
NEW YORK, March THE fast ex-
press steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der
Crosse. which arrived to-day from Bre-
men. Southampton and Cherbourg.
made a most surprising record trip
across the Atlantic. She covered n dis
lance OF 3iiS knots in 5 days. 81 hours
and S minutes. an average speed OF
22.33 knots an hour. Leaving Cher
bourg March 1st. ut $40 y. IN. the
days run were 8i6. 5i5. 5i5. 556. 55s,
SPA. arriving ut Sandy Hook lightshsp
to-day at 1918 n. m. This beats the
best time OF this fas; vessel from Cher
bourg. which was made September 20
1898. in > days. 30 hours and 20 min
utes. The trip was made in hour and
he minutes less time over n course
which was longer. The run Is surpris'
ing from the fact that IL was made IL
March. although the weather was uu'
usually me for the season OF the year
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-03-16
CANAL

ARLINGTON. March TIE Pres
idea; brought 60 the attention Cf The
Cablne; today the provision % The river
and harbor act relative Co The coastruc-
ti1u % an isthmisn canal tn. purpose
Was to decide upon the measures 90 b.
adopted To carry ont the decision 90
Congress 90 make a thorough cxamia-
alton 90 the various routes. SiCaraEuan
and Panama. and report the result 20
the next session of Congress
No decision Vas reached today as Ca
the details. but u is believed that The
| President will have recourse 90 Tbs
plan ot appointing on. OF tao addt'
tional members to the walker Com
mission and extending the functions 81
that body Co cover the Whole Geld. %
Colombia as veil as In Nicaragua aut
Costa Ricz.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-03-16
SUGAR PRICES ADVANCED.

NEW YORK, March 6.-An all-Tound
advance in the price of refined sugar
was made to-day by the American SUI
gar Refining Company. Arbuckle Bro
theirs and Howell. Son 4 Co. the las;
named firm representing the indePeud-
ent refiners. The advance Is = OF q
cent a pound. bringing barrel sugar M
to- SIS cents and package sugar to- 81.
cents. The Mollenhauer refinery. one
of the independent concerns. resumed
operations to-day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-03-16
LIFE or FR. HHCKER.

ROME. March s.-Ths ooscFvatorc
Romano today publishes letter from
the Able Klein. author Of the Preach
edition of the Life of Father HcckcT. .
to the Pope declaring hts adhsrvacc
without reserve to the Popc's views as
expressed in his letter tn Cardinal Glib
bons announcing the suppression Of chs
sale OF the book and adding that he re-
tcCts without exception or reservation
the errors which the Pope condemns ia
the hook.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-03-16
NEW GERMAN Coxst a.

WASHINGTON. March 5.-AlshouEh
Herr salt. the newly appointed Coasul
OF Germany To Samoa. has not yv,
started for his post. the action Of che
German Government in appointing him
and recalling Dr. Ratfcl j. construed
as virtual admission that the lattc'
exceeded his authority. and that Ger
many disavows his acts. u - also in
terprctcd to- mean that Germany is in
Clined to do anything possible to re-
store harmonious relations with th'
United States. In view OF the rcccu
withdrawal OF German var ships from
Manila this fact - regarded as siEnif
icaut
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1899-03-16
AGREEABLY RECEIVED.

WASHINGTON. March "a c.blS-
gram from General Otis ut Manila. re-
ceived in Washington. indicates the
satisfactory and agreeable reception
accorded TO the American troops which
recently landed at the Island Of Ne
gros They were sent there by Gen
eral Miller at Iloilo in command Ci
Colonel Smith. TO take formal posses
sion for the United States. which h'
did without trouble.