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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-03
OUTPUT OF THE MINT.
It Is the Largest in Any Year Since
1890,

Philadelphia, Jan. "A statement Of
the coinage Of the United States mint
in this city for the year 1898, given out
today, shows that the output for the
year Just ended was the largest since
1890 The total number of coins made
was 100, 25S,43S, valued at $27,65i, 452. 80.
The gold coined was 17O,470 double
eagles. S12,1 eagles, 633, ,495 half eagles
and 24165 quarter eagles, with a total
valuation of Sl4,759, ,2575O Total silver
coinage was 5,SS4,735 dollars, 1856, 7S5
half dollars, 1l,10O.735 quarters and 49,
320,73j dimes, a total valuation of SILL
770.39575.
There We're, 1882, ,OS7 nicliles and 49,
S23,O19 cents coined, giving a grand
total of $27, ,65i, 452.39 for the year. There
We're also coined 5l1.S73 pesos for the
government of San Domingo and orders
for 100000 more of these coins have
been received.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-03
VIM. C0NNELL, President.
HENRY BELIN, Jr., Vice Pres.
WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier

The vault of this bank is pro.
tected by Holmes Electric Pro.
tective System.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-03
DANGEROUS SPOT.

A nuisance which needs abatement is
on South Blakely street near the Key
stone brewery. At that point there is
n hydrGnt about two feet from the
sidewalk and water runs from it all
night. The result is that the sidewalk
can he used for a skating rink. It is
dangerous for pedestrians to pass this
place. An cid gentleman passing by
last evening received Il severe fall by
slipping upon the ice.
This place has been mentioned before
aud its dangerous condition brought to
the attention Of the authorities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-03
ORDER ABOUT THE
DISCHARGE OF MEN
1T HAS JUST BEEN ISSUED BY
GENERAL SUMNER.

Directs the Company Commander to
Mako a Careful Investigation of
the Facts with Reference to the
Men Who Ask to Be Discharged
from the Army Military Recep-
tion Given by Generals Young and
Sumner--Thirteenth officers Who
Attended the Function.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-03
DAYS D0INGS In
DUNM0RE BOROUGH
FROZEN WATER PIPE REsPoN-
sIBLE FOR 4 FIRE.

Occurred at the Double Dwelling on
North Blakely Street, Owned by
Arthur spencer-Dangerous Spot
on South Blakely street-Surprise
Party rendered to William Brady.
Big Crowd Attended the Firemen's
Fair Last Night-It Has Closed
for Time.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-03

the Il. .. s. of A. drum corps, No. i20.
on the South Side, last evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-01-03
Third NATIONAL BANK
OF SCRANTON.

Special Attention Given to Bust.
ness and Personal Accounts.
Liberal Accomm odations Ex.
tended According to Balances and
Responsibility.
3Per Gent. Interest Allowed on
Interest Deposits.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28

Mrs. Humphrey Ward .,,,or
Criticism is above all a gift an intu'''Uu,
a matter of tact and hairi 1t cannot
taught or demonstrated-it is an art oi,''-
cal genius means an aptitude for discerning '.i,s
truths under appearances or IN u'ssu.1,s
which conceal it, for discovering 1t IN sple
Of the errors OF testimony the frauds OF ira
ditlop. the dust of time, the loss or ai'era-
tior Of textst II is the sagacity of the huuuI
whom nothing deceiyes for long ana "H ,,s
no ruse can throw off the trail 1t Is 'ne
talent of the Juge obstruction VINO kho"'
how to interrogate circumstances, ana TO ca,
tract an unknown secret from thousanu
falsehoods. The true critics can unuers'an'
everything. but he will be the dupe oil noun
ing and TO no convention will he sacr''ie'
his duty. which is to find out and proclaim
ruth. Competent learning, general culuYa,
ton. absolute problty, accuracy oil gene,a
view human sympathy and technical capac't'
how many things are necessary to the eri'iv
without reckoning grace, delicaey' SAVIOR VI
y,e. and the gift of happy phrase-makins'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28
LITERARY NOTES.

Tolsto is said to be working on new BOOK
on international disarmament or limitation Oh
ornaments
Walter Crane the English illustrator is
row at work on an extensive series of Illus
trations for magnificent edition OF the
bible which Is to be published in Amster-
dam the fourfold text being English, Dutch
French and German. II is to be illustrated ny
artists OF Holland. France. Germany, Eng
land and Italy
A popular novelist has an income most ousi-
ness men would envy, Rudyard kiplins mas
made a contract to write eight short stories
fol a certain magazine next year for which ne
ig TO receive 5000 each. As this Is simply Tor
the English serial rights and he will get roy
slt,es from America, India and the colonies,
he will doubtless get $500 for each story
This is $4,000 In book form his royalties
will amount to the same Here Is NO'ooo
clear--not counting any outside work ne
may do
The public is wondering Just how much
money Mr.. Barrie made out of THE Litte
Minister" Last June hts income from 1t was
( Estimated variously from 1880 to $4,000 week
and his entire receipts up to midsummer rom
500 600 to $3.50 600. Since then the play has
had great boom in the United States, ana
money must have continued to drop into the
lucky authors pocket.
Mrs. Voynich whose striking novel OF the
Italy Of the Aret half of the century, THE
Gadny." has lust passed into its eighteenth
edition, is said to be completing now novel
treating of Polish life Of the present day
Mrs Voynichs husband by the way, is
Pole who has suffered considerably for hi'
country's wrongs "The Gadny" has beer
dramatized and will be presented by stuar
Robson next fall
Richard lie Caffeine is completing two new
hooks to be entitled Sleeping Beauty an'
other Prose Fancies" and THE Worshiper o
the Image. Tragic Fairy Tale" Anothe
hook by MIR. lie Gaillenne, which has Just ap
5 peared. is called Young Lives: Romance.
{ The Nineteen Hundred, an illustrated Pari
Francel periodical. now appears regularly j
4 both the English and French languages Ed
Il itor Frederic Mayer has made great success
&, Of the journal which treats of the comm
Paris exposition from a literary and plctorii
etandpoint. The directors and leading arch
= tects of the exposition and several llterar
men and women OF Paris are contributors
!, the Nineteen Hundred, which Is most sue
8 oessful example Of American intelligence an
enterprise across the ocean,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28
The Life struggle.

II. w Mable.
Struggle and anguish have their place III
every genuine life, but they are the stages
through which Il advances TO strength
which IS full of rcpose The bursting OF the
calyx announces the flower but the beauty
or the perfect blossoming obliterated the
memory OF its earlier growth. The climb up
ward Is often long anguish but the aust
and WEAKNESS are forgotten when once Tue
eyes rest on the vast outlook. Nature mas
h,r tempests. but her haryests are gathered
amid tho calm OF days that often seem hiied
with the peace Of heaven and the mighty ana
irresistible movement Of her life goes on IN
unbroken silence The deepest thoughts are
always full Of calm. the richest lives nave
always at heart mistaken repose'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28

" ooo. A great deal depends upon the man-
ner OF calculating Some dictionaries adult
ns single words what are unnecessary com
pounds words and by this pad the list to un-
proportions Certain It is that the
sieptcst writer's or speakers never use any
thing like 100000. nor even 10000 words, 1t Is
believed that Shakespeare used no mere than
600 different words aud Milton 5000. Prob
be more than 5000 words.
~
Kindly tell me what the annual expense OF
conducting the parliament OF European gov
erament is2 AN.
Approximately the expense is as follows;
The senate and chamber Of denuties OF
France cost annually 100000 francs, The
same item for the other chief Europcan ma
tions is as follows: Spain. e.29oOoO trnncs.
Italy. 2.iSo00O francs Austria. 100000
francs; Great Britain, l,22s.Oco francs, Rel
sium. s0N, 600 francs, Portugal 5oS.oM francs (,
Germany. $4,000 francs, The legislative
bodies OF poverty stricken Spain aud hank
rupt Portugal both cost their citizens more
than the relchstnE does the more prosperous
German people
see IL stated that citizen Of New forS
state who secuted divorce In North psNow
and then married second woman III ne"
York has been convicted of hsamy ho"
49, ROB
The courts Of the state OF New York have
held that Dakota divorces arc invalid IN New
York state Therefore, in order TO pro'eS
himself and his second wife, the second mar
rage should have been performed in Con
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28

OF late he has been markedly attentive to a
lovely young widow. The widows wel-nrcd
encouragement OF his addresses has beca
wholly lost on him. and recently. hearing
from an acquaintance that she was to cells
brnto her birthday at such q time. no had tue
impcrtinence to send her an expensive present
OF nm exceedingly impertlncnt kind. II. or
rather thcy, we're in satin box, and their
buckles cleaned with gems The widow wrote
a note OF thanks and before she sent u she
showed It TO somebody, who told the story
THIS is what she said:
My Dear MIR, Brash, F" she began. THANK
you ever SO much for remembering Fido'
birthday. lilo needed new collar and thu
one YOU sent him looks 40 we'll on him
was so thoughtful of you to send two. for Fid
is so had ahou, losing things
And then that vlndictve woman signed her
self ryours sincerely"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28
The wrong Woman Got the violets'

New Olh 1 lAi'1s
,.Talk about diamonds and pearls falling
from the lips NJ the heroine of the fairy tale
said woman who was about TO start on
long voyage, "that is nothing to the possibill-
tIes Of the modern man. Why, ! Just said good
hye tn NV old friend. Mr.. Blank, who never
thought before was very good friend OF
mine hut as went to shake hands with him
he lifted his hat and down at my feet dropped
a bip bunch Of yiolets. lie was quite flushed,
and there was an unspeakable expression on
his face az he picked them up and handed
them to me with a few pretty words Vu'te
delicate attention wasn't it?''
WAS ever a man such fool7' SAID the
dispenser OF ylolots, as he walked sadly away.
~ had nut those yiolets in my hat to give to
one Of the dearest women in the world as a
surprise when said good bye finally Then
the most diagrceable woman in New YORK
! PERSISTS in shaking hands with me. l forgot
/ no yiolets I'm my haste to get away and down
/ thew drop at her feet, and how am tc
straightcn things out don't know"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28

and high rolling collar are familiar to every
body in London.
The death of Lord starmont was terrible
blow to the aged father, whom he i.ttle re-
sembled except in physique. From his youth
Lord starmont displayed an extraordinary
indifference to mos; of the things that engage
his order. He cared nothing for public life
and had no racing tastes. Rumor always
had 1t that Gypsy had nrophesied for him
an early death. Consequently his parents ex.
erclsed most unrelentins care over aim. civ
Ing such exclusive attention TO the strengthen.
Ing of the body that his mind was left to de,
selop for itself Hunting and fishing ar,
said to have been the only means he fount
to occupy himself with after he had grown
up Lady EVELYN Traford.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28

EACH TO HIMSELF.

Each man to himself, and each woman to
herself. Is the word Of the past and pres
ept. and the true word OF Immortality
No one can acquire for another--not one,
No, one can grow for another-not one;
The song is 10 the singer aud comes pack
most 70 him. - ...
The teaching Is TO me teaVhef' anu e"ine'
back most to nim' -. -.
The murder Is 10 the murderer, ana comes
back most TO him. -,
most 20 him, -,
The love is to the lover ana comes oacR
most to him, - - h.cL
'Hs 30 nos, n bim--it can not fail
Ana NJ man understands any greatness Of
eooeness but his own. or the indication
OF his own. - nun,
Earth"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28
THAT DEWEY DINNER.

One hundred plunks psatel
Isn't that create
That's the rate
New York figures on a spread
For G. Dewey-who said
Hand me a plate?
Walt
TIL George hears about it-whee.
lie
won't do a thing but frown
IT down.
sayl
Member that breakfast last as,,s May ssv,
over in the borough OF Mania pay
one hundred plunks plate. ell
Nay. Pauetta. nay!
Dinners are all right in their way
when they
Don't weigh TOO mucn'
The touGn
In this case 10 too
siedge- hammery for all save few
Rich patriots VINO
Can AFFORD to pate
| Al any old price per plate
I Geel
| one hundred plunks would buy
Us dinner every day
I For well. let's say
Six months with bunch ,
/ OF strawberries and cream for iuncn
Now and tnen'
Nav be mightier than the sword.
| but board
is something mighty In its way.
\ Ell?
| Saw
New Workers. why don't you
1 cut the rate down 10
4 Twenty-fye cents FORK So,
And give all Greater New York
And his family
A chance TO see
George d.? .,h,a t~a,a
| EOney
To BROOKLYN that's the only
Way to do i, IN In style. ..
Why thered he smile OF aehNn'
From Fire Island Light
Right
The The table at twenty-five cents throw
And let Ter go'
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28
He Married the First one to Rise.


New York Evening World,
One OF the most unconventional and start
ling proposals OF marriage on record was that
OF Lorenzo Dow. an eloquent and popu'nT
Methodist minister. Mr., Dow had mourned
his FIRST wife for year. and thought It was
high time to replace her. One day at the close
OF his sermon he electrified his congregation
by announcing: II am candidate for matl'
mony and If any woman in this congregation
would care to take me, let her rise AFTER a
modest interval two ladies arose from their
seats. one at the foot OF the pulpit and the
other at the back Of the church The reyer-
end gentleman inspected them for moment
and then said. AS the one nearest to me
was the first to rise, will make her my wife
and now we viii sing hymn No. 49," such
an audacious proposal deserved the happy
( union which followed II, and Mr. Dow was
not the less contented with his choice because
she was amply supplied with this worlds
goods
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28
An Appropriate Tiuc.

Denison Herald.
1t seems that tho greatest thins ABOUT
the opening OF the Royal academy's ex-
hibition this spring was the attendance OF
the prince OF Wales. II a great picture
were painted from this prince, It might
well bear the title, "The Man In wait
ing"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28
The sub,ieness of Modern Culture

Mrs Humphrey Ward ,do
Modern culture is A delicate electuary H 49,
IN Of varied savours and subtle colors' Wh,eA
can be more easily felt than measured OF W
fined. Its very superiority consists II con-.
plexity, the association of conlrarieS' ~,
skiliful combination it implies The man "
today. fashioned by the historical ana seos'A,
pbioal influences Of twenty countries sHu
thirty centuries, trained and modified py an
the sciences aud all the arts. the suppe -
cipient of all literaures is an en'lrely ueT
product lie lnds afnities, relatohsl ~,
analogies everywhere, but at the same s w
h. condenses and sums up whH Is eisewn 1850.
scattered He is like the smile OF Ia eloosass
which seems to reveal soul TO me sps. /,
only 10 leave him the more certainty NJ 49,,
Anal impression. so many different 'ninss '''
expressed In It at once
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28
o. On me houston shin channel.

Waco Times Herald
II the cubans don't want those tn'so
million dollars, we can use EN- very nice
IL on the Brazck river channel
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28

NE~I
~. aaH Of Mansfield. tall, slender, eagle
d, q, ~ man has the distinction of being
S.n 'lsr Of the house of lords. lie was
..ai,,,.i ~ and for many years was repre-
h 4, oi the most old-fashioned torylsm.
d. y who pronounced Mr.. Gladstone
oas,, y hateful and dangerous man since
Il, M .'0nwell +" Lord Mansfield also holds
sar ~ o. Lord of scone. and he has for
ii s,,s saea IN London. occupied quaint
a.uS., 's 1caen Wood, ON the border Of
ID, : ae time Of the death OF his son and
slarmont, Lord Mansfield took
w.n,., interest in every prominent political
hns brought up before the house aud
hi .. .,s sole amusement in adding to his
n, 's''ss in Perthshire.
Son. m,sn has eccented his hospitality at
d. ro. ..''ce. where he entertained her and
~, !, SUITE in prlncely style on the oc-
lat nsF maissty's hrst visit 10 Scotland
u ,.,,, sasneld ftll wears the costume OF
Va N which bis queen honored him
=. ana his long bot,le-sreen coai
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-28

! OF what materials besides linen rags etc.
ts manor uade from now? MEL.
the list of materials out Of which paper IS
made would almost fill column The prin-
c,,al ones are wood. wool. barks OF various
tkinds fax, grasses hemp, hops and hop lines
leather, leaves, iuto. straw, plantain and Ma
Mia aber. hemp. roots OF various kinds, tan
neat or turf, moss, nettles wrack grass or
zostera, tobacco stalks. heath, thistiedown,
maize, husk and stems, seaweeds, pea stalks,
.avdust. banana fiber, sugar cane. gutta per-
cha beaustalks. fur cotton. clover, esparto
or alfalfa, husks OF grain. silk, cocoanut nbcr
and Kernel. bass or bast. bagging or saeking,
80 Many are the patents on different meth
ods Of making paper from the same materials.
rsneoially numerous are the methods OF max
,,g naper from the different wood barks, wood
: ,tself. fax, the grasses hemp, straw, leather
,ite. leaves and the like
/, wby is the car Of Russia called the white
{ c9ur?" Ed.
IN all likelihood this term as applied Il
, me car. is a modification If the till White
I, Wing which Was given the emperor oil
vuseoyy on account OF the white robes which
. No t,ne Of that dominion were accustomed
-, pee Musoovy. OF course. YOU know. wal
. ne ancient name OF Russia.
please inform me how many words are con
!. t,,nsd IN the English Language ENG.
/. This Is disputed question. Some authori
49,. sx the number OF English words al abou
' 100 GOO. Others claim there are no more tina
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28
Many Will be Going

Home soon to spend
the Holidays with the home folks.
The old grip or trunk is begin
ming to show bad signs and a new
one will have to be looked after.
Just a word about our new arrl-
walls in that line. If you've a Pc
culiar kind or peculiar want in
telescopes, trunk or suit case,
come to us--we want to see you.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28
KIND Expressions.

At a meeting of the Pastors AS
sociation of Texarkana, Tex. Ark.
held in the State Line NJ. E. Church
South on Monday November 9th
1899, at $50 a. m, the following
resolutions were adopted.
Whereas, Rev. W, B, Preston has
resigned his pastorage of the Cum
oerland Presbyterian church, there
fore be 1t resolved:
1st. That we, the members of
Pastors Association of Texarkana,
Tex. Ark, deeply regret this step
which he has taken, but at the
same time we firmly believe that he
feels he has been guided by an un-
erring providence.
2ud. That our association with
him as friend and brother has been
cordial, helpful aud deeply spirit
ual.
3rd. That we heartily commend
him to the Christian people wher-
ever he may go, and we shall ever
cherish him in our thoughts and
follow him with our prayers aud
sympathies.
4th. That copy of these reso-
lutions be spread on the minutes,
and icopy be sent to Brother
Preston, and also each of the city
papers for publication.
Attest, ]. N. McFarlane,
Secretary.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28
Circuit Court.

The case of the state of Arkansas
VS.. Mr.. Mcknight for killing Easey,
last Demcember. during a Christ
mas frolic, was called today and the
Jury empaneled, The jury was put
in charge of a deputya the noon
hour and was marched to the
Huckins House where they were
given good dinner. The case will
be opened this evening, We learn
quite number of witnesses arc
here to testify in the case and the
lawyers engaged will not speak un.
til tomorrow or next day.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28

The correspondent OF ithe Dallas
News from this place, must Sin
cubate" most of his knowledge he
furnishes the above paper from this
place. We see he changes the name
of the R. R. Y. M. c. A. building, to
the "Helen Gould's Refuge" We
learn that Miss Gould has signited
her intention of giving a couple of
thousand to the Library Fund, but
We had no idea that this amount
cause the name of the building to
be change to that of Helen Gould's
Refuge.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28

Hon. D e. Bari er, well know n
in this district as a former Of
fee seeker both for national and
state Offices, will perhaps be sur
prised to know that he has eschew-
ed politics altogether and became a
magnetic healer and had Dr. affixed
to his name. The doctor was not
a success as a polititian but we
wish for him better things as a
healer.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28

Our article on a candy factory
being in contemplation for this
city, has already blossomed and the
fruit is promised later on. A gentle
man was up to see us this morning
"a constructor, who said he had
the ground picked out for factory
and that the owner would put up a
brick building suitable for such an
enterprise if the company was or
ganized aud would rent the build
ing after it was completed. The
lots are on Elm street just back of
the Turner building and belong to
Mr. Ben Collins. Now is the time to
talk to him for the building,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28

See the change in the Smith Drug
Companys advertisement, This house
always buys a large stock of
holiday goods and they purchase
from first hands and have no mid
die mans profit to pay. They have
imported goods as well as those of
American manufacture. If you
are going to make a present, call
on them before buying,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28

When you start out to purchase
Christmas presents, remember that
Charles S. Erber has something to
show you in this line which you can
not afford to pass by unnotiCed
Fine,goods have never been sold so
reasonable, and his stock aboundS
with pleasing and desirable gifts of
all kinds and prices, Every reader
should call whether contemplating
a purchase or not. Their doors are
open to every lover of the beautiful
and you will be welcome to enjoy
their handsome Holiday display.
Come early and make your selec-
ton. Goods laid aside need not be
paid for until Christmas.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28

When business gets dull at the
Justice office ON the West Side, the
squire can generally scare up a
couple of love sick folks and make
his piece of money for the day in
Joining them together, Justice
Henry they say has beautiful
ceremony and being fond Of talking
generally winds up by giving the
newly married couple some good ad-
vice. His prices for joining couples
are in keeping with the rugged
times McKinleys prosperity have
brought us,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28
A Nest Full of Eggs

Is the result Of the hens
continued laying. A snug fitting
suit for the little youngster is the
result of coming here for his
clothing. Going to have big SELL
ing this week. This the reason
we've consolidated all Of our
3-piece vestee suits, former price
S2.75, $500 and So SO, into one
mass of good clothing and placed
the modest sum Of 81 hn
per suit. ..." Yn'oV
Choosing easy.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-11-28
An IMpoRTANT pIrrnRENcH.

To make it apparent to thous.
ands, who think themselves i'll, that
they are not afflicted with any dis
ease, but that the system simply
needs cleansing, is to bring comfort
home to their hearts, as ;ostive
is easily cured by using
Syrup Of Figs. Manufactured by
the California Fig Syrup Co. only,
and sold by all druggists.