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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-07
The Meanest Hotel Man.

r HE MEANEST specimen OF q white man
ever met" said Leo Dooh at the Hotel
Aims last evening, twas an old fellow who ran
hotel In an interior town in Vermont. His
son. who acted as clerk in the hotel, had inherit
ed his fathers miserly character and had been
discharged by the local base ball club. for whom
he had ofnciated as Official umpire, because lie
was too stingy to give man his base on balls.
II arrived at the hotel one evening and was
assigned to room. l expected TO meet two
friends at the place in the morning, and we
were all to travel together TO this city After
breakfas: found that the morning newspaper
was kept behind the hotel counter and doled out
to the guests on request; the washroom was
locked tightly the key in possession Of the clerk,
and the hotel pens and ink were kept locked up
until asked for. for. tear Of waste My friends
were to leave on the II o'clock train. We sat
in the office to while the hour away. and dis
cussion about the time aros. between my two
friends whose watches varied a few moments
Pulling forth their tmepieces they compared
them with the hotel Office clock. noticed
that the father and son, proprietor and clerk Of
the hotel, were holding an animated whispered
conversation, and in moment the father ap-
preached my friends and said;
"'Excusc me, but are you gen'l'men stopping
at this house''
"'No,' said my friend, Just waiting for a
| train
"'Put her up, Jahc,' commanded the old man.
"And the son solemnly mounted a chair and
hung the following sign. which lie had hastily
| prepared with marking brush on the wall un'
| derneath the clock:
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-07
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EARLY
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Goods
Buyers

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keep ten Alderney Cows Of the
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! sell the milk pure and sweet as
II comes from the udder.
/ guarantee the quality for the
sick and the well.
Persons who wish 10 be served
write JOHN BEACH,
Happy Valley Co.
Send for my references.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-07
A Model Nominating Speech.

~ HERE ARE few men in the
United States better gifted
than Ex-Governor Frank s.
Black, of New York in the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-07

AS Rev. Mr.. Dixon of Stroudsburg,
is now a full-hedged candidate for
congress, political opponents in that
vicinity will do we'll TO have lightning
rods placed upon their houses at once
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b. b. OdelI.

.HE REPUBLICAN nominee
for governor OF New York,
Il benjamin Il. Odell, began
his political career as ar
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

Far out in the ocean, where the
water is as blue as the prettiest corn
flower and as clear as crystal, It is
very deep. so deep. indeed, that no
one can measure It. Many church
steeples piled one upon the other
would not reach from the ground be-
meath to the surface Of the water
above
we must not think that there is at
the bottom OF the sea only bare, yellow
sand. No indeed. the most singular
plants and flowers grow in this dim
water world" The leaves and stems
OF these plants are SO easily bent that
the least motion OF the water causes
them to move as If they had life.
The flowers are bright with color
Some are red as the sunset rays, and
others yellow as a golden fame. One
plant. the sea willow, hangs its
branches SO low that the green leaves
play with the pure, white roots, gleam-
Ing In the sand
Only one thing is wanting 70 make
them as beautiful as our land plants;
they have no fragrance.
Fishes. both large and small. glide
between the branches as birds fly
among the trees upon the land. Over
everything lies the clear water, just
as the air Is about Us and the light Of
the sun. moon and the stars shine
family through It.
In some parts there are beautiful
caves and grottoes. The sides Of these
are somtimes made OF coral. The roof
Is formed OF shells that open and close
as the water passes over them. In
each shell often lies a pearl ft for the
crown Of a queen.
II we cross The ocean IN early spring
In some parts icebergs may be seen.
At a great distance an Iceberg looks
Ike a great crystal palace or marble
cathedral They are Of most singular
shape. and glitter Ike diamonds in
the sunshine.-The Bouquet.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

The people OF Western Kansas have
been confronted with many pests
Wolves have destroyed their sheep,
prairie dogs have taken possession of
great areas and made Il impossible to
grow crops and recently the skunk
has made It's appearance in many local
tiles TO prey upon the farmers chick
ens
skunks have multiplied by the thou
sands 10 Western Kansas m the past
three years. They take possession Of
the farmers barn and outbuIldings
and keep the owner nt a distance.
They not only Kill chickens, but also
keep watch OF the hens nests for eggs.
Ont In Thomas County Farmer Hous-
ton has permitted a large family Of
skunks 70 reside under bis house for
TWO years He knew Of no way 10 ex-
terminate them without abandoning
his home. SO be gave them the freedom
OF he premises. and has had no trou-
bIe from them except In the loss Of
many OF his chickens
A public school In sherman County
was closed for a week because o. a
swarm Of skunks that had taken mp
their abode under the building. Some
OF the pupils learned Of the presence
or the skunk family. and at the noon
hour undertook TO dlslodge the pests.
II was a hopeless task. and the school
had TO be- closed New York sun.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

The fact that FISH are slippery Is ac-
counted for Ia this way: The Shiny
coating protects them from the. at
tacks Of fungus, a form Of plant life
found IN ali waters If fish is I'M
covered by slime the fungus lodges
there and grows until IN time it kills
the fish. The slime helps also to in
crease the speed Of the fish through
the water
Ever since the Worlds Fair, when
the. Japanese Government laid out a
dwarf landscape in front Of the Jap
anese Building on the Wooded Island,
interest in the dwarfed forest trees
produced by Chinese and Japanese
gardeners has been growing in this
country. In making the dwarf the
gardener breaks a branch from a tree
Just below an eye ON the branch he
cuts and removes q ring OF bark. Then
he sticks the branch IN a ball Of spe
cially prepared earth. This be Grams
into a flower pot and keeps It moisi
enough to start the roots. After tbs
roots are well grown the water supply
Is lessened- As the branch puts oui
limbs these are clamped with wire
bands to produce a rugged and ancient
looks The roots are kept down BY
cutting. Honey Is smeared on the
trunks to attract insects which give
It a wormeaten appearance 1t Otter
requires twenty years to perfect th'
dwarfng. .s,s
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31
acAsAp AND CUPID.


He met her at the counter Ftr
She presided DER the wares
And she sold the silks and satina
And such feminine affairs.
She was Willowy and charming,
With a subtle sort Of dash,
And her voice was most alluring
When she sWeetly carolled
"Caahl"
So he wooed her at the counter.
Mong the grenadines and lace.
And he vowed that al the fabrics
paled to cheapneas by her face
Oh. he wooed her and he won her,
With his airs md his mustache,
And be vowed he loved to listen s'
To her sweetly murmured -
"easplsss
Nov, howefer,, she still wishes.
10 surround herself with lace.
And with velvets, silks and satins,
And leads him a merry pace.
For. she murmurs Ger the outlets,
Carols DER the hash.
One insistent, constant solo,
Whose recurrent theme j.
Cabs
Baltimore American.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

Pride hides In the curved nosuils Of
a sensitive woman.
Health Is the mother and strength
the father Of beauty.
Ii matters little what color are the
eyes so they be eloquent and clear.
Filbert nails and slender wrists be-
speak pedigree.
Beauty with 2 bad breath is In dis.
giuee
10 speak wen a womsn must speak
low.
A perfect form requires the carriage
Of a goddess.
A woman may have a classic .ace.
yet a hang-dog expression to dcGorm
It.
A beautiful skin always has Onder It
a faint flush.
The voice Is capable Of both music
and discord. evoked as the owner Wills.
The falrest work Of God ls the evo-
luton OF a child into q beautiful
woman. Philadelphia Record.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

The digestibility OF various kinds OF
cheese has been carefully tested BY a
German chemist, who placed the sam
pies IN an artificial digestive iuid con.
tanning q considerable proportion Of
fresh gastric juice. Cheshire and
ROQueford cheese took four hours to
digest; genuine Emmenthale. Gorgon-
zola and Neufcha.el. eight hours. Ro-
madour nine hours and Kottenberger.
Brle. Swiss and ten other varieties.
ten hours AS an ordinary meal ia d.
gested 10 fom or eve hours. the COM.
mon belief that cheese aids digestion
appears o be an error
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

A New York minister's advice not to
read vulgar books. siiiy books or NOR
bid books is good advice, but some
what difficult to follow. Normality is
only matter Of opinion, and the read
Ing public is not likely to take the
word Of any self-constItuted Judge Of
morbidlty. And what is a silly
booki What may appear silly to one
may have meaning and a message
for another Minds run In different
grooves and 1t is very lucky for the
makers Of books that they do.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

The London Daily Telegraph's de-
scriptiOn OF the Society Of American
Women Of London eravely asserts
that when an American has made a
fortune he finds it almost impossible
to live quietly in his own country. The
chief attraction is England. where
Americans can escape the newspa.
pers" This Is the chief reason. ac-
cording to the Telegraph. why the
American colony IN London Increases
though it admits that many lore 10 70
to England for The sake or the country
alone. and because It makes them
feel like being on a visit to their grand.
mothers home. where everything is
dignihed. proper and nice
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

1t is asserted edi,orially in the Elcc-
trical Review that the surprisingly
small increase IA the growth Of cities
IN the United States shown By The re
cent census returns. IS directly due IS
the de-centraIizing influence of tie
trolley and telephone. These two agen-
eies. permitting OF ready communica-
ton between distant points have had
decided effect in influencing the
growth OF the suburban districts
which have thus become available for
working people. as well Is the
wealthy. The rush Of population 10
the great cities. SO marked since the
close Of the civll War. has had its
first set back recorded in the last de-
cade. and electric agencies hare ac-
c0mplished &.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

United States Consul Thomas smith.
at Moscow. sends to the State Depart.
ment the following description Of a
new Siberia. very unlike the old. made
familiar to Americans by George Ken
mans recital Of his experiences there.
Ten years ago the name Siberia
conjured up a picture OF wastes OF
snow and ice, boundless steppes and
coasts white with ieebergs. To-day
this same Siberia is a land aned with
thriving villages OF peasant farmers.
producing grain and vegetables 10
plenty, and giving promise OF a miner
al wealth which win astonish the
world
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

self when Mr. Lawson entered noise
lessly and whispered:
sVestal dear Vestal T."
Don't ask me to tell you what be
said. It was too sweet for anyone TO
hear but Vesta's dear self. and besides,
I think you have some one dea- to
whisper those sweet words to yourself
at twilight. and you can imagine what
Mr.. Lawson said 10 beautiful Yesta.
Six weeks after that autumnal even
ing vesta was a bride. and the beloved
mistress OF Mr. Lawson's elegant
home.
Years have passed since Vesta be-
came Mrs. Lawson. and Louis still re-
sides IN Fredericton, and does not
know where Yesta Is nor does L
trouble him.
He has told bis friends that she has
married well IL the States" little
dreaming how trnthfully be speaks.
He Is far richer now than Mr. Niiliars
was, and seems to be very happy with
his young family.
Thus do the wicked sometimes pros
per-bnt we should be charitable. and
not wish them IN. for In the nextworid
God shall deal with them Justly and
their misery win be great
Yesta is happy. and although she
has told her husband OF Louis's ac-
tlons. she expressed a wish that he
would take no legal proceedings, and
be loves her too well not to crafty
that wish. She thinks God Is the best
one TO deal with Louis Huntington
New York News
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

Extraordinary Finds IN Roman Forum.
The excavations in the Forum at
Rome recently resulted in finds Of
extraordinary value and interest
Among the objects discovered are the
following:
/. Two equestrian statues OF Castor
and Pollux. These statues. which be-
long to the best period Of Grecian
sculpture, stood before the temple Of
Castor and Pollux. The statues were
broken by the barbarians but all the
pieces have been found, and the sculp-
lures can be completely restored
.. A large Greek statue Of Aescula-
plus.
q A magnificent Greek statue Of
Apollo.
4. A Greek bust Of Jupiter.
q. Two arches In Parian marble,
with Greek bas reliefs.
6. The Fons Juturna, which belongs
10 the epoch Of Rome under the kings.
Z. The rosira Of the Republic which
every one thought has disappeared.
& A portion Of an aqueduct dating
back 70 before the fcnadation OF Rome
.. A prehistoric inscription which
as yet has not been deciphered.
The most Important discovery Is that
OF q great Christian basillca IN the
Palatlne Magnificent frescoes. mar
BILE columns. and beautifully decorated
sareophagi have been found. The ba
silica belongs to the third century
A. D.-London Standard
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

men = AN1I AANAH AAAN "-"-@t
A favorlte cat fifteen years old lives
In Lancaster. s. c.. IN an elegant
home, writes Rev. James Boyee in the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian. He
has always enjoyed the best Of care,
and has grown 70 q large size. He
has been so well cared for that be
feels he ought to have Just Whatever
he wants. and generally gets.lt
The family formerly lived in a honse
which had a cathode IN the kitchen
door. When they moved into thelf ell
egant new home they did not feel
like cutting a hole in the kitchen door
for Tommy" So they pat him ont
at night and locked the door
One cold night Tommy wanted TO
get ln very much, and about o'clock
in the morning the family was aroused
by the ringing Of the door bell. The
gentleman went down and opened the
door. expecting some urgent call OF
distress. Mr. Tommy deliberately
walked in without even thanking the
gentleman for opening the door Since
that time he always rings the bell
when he wants TO get in.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

The British campaign against
American jockeys has reached the la
bored point where Punch is supposed
to print toilsome jokes about galvanie
saddles, chemical bits. electric whips
and hypodermic spurs-all OF which
pretty playthings are dubbed "Ameri.
can One by one our ideals vanish.
The old standby of British fairplay,
90 rudely iOstled by Dunraven. seems
to be dislntesrating.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

It is an interesting fact that during
the last ten years Georgia has in
creased in population more rapidly
than Ohio. Ohio has gained 4s5,229,
which Is an Increase OF 1872 per cent.
Georgia has gained s7s.97s, which Is
20.O per cent This is probably the
most rapid gain of any State in the
South except Texas
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

With the return Of normal eondi-
tions OF traffic on the western section
Of the Siberian railway and a sufi-
cheney Of rolling stock to meet the
growing wants Of the trade, Russia
threatens 10 become a formidable com
petitor OF America in the British and
European markets In regard to a
great variety Of agricultural products.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

The Canadian militia consists of
about 10000 men. and although legis-
lative power exists to enable the Gov
ernment to keep up It's strength ~
ballot II occasion shonld arise. and ie
call upon the entire male population
between eighteen and sixty years tn
serve under arms in case 81 cmergen-
-. service has been cheerfu8y offered.
and no dilhculty experienced IN keep-
ins I'D tte p-oper strength of She farre.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

According to a report OF the United
States COMMISSIONS Of Education.
the American people are better taught
year by year. In the public schools OF
the United States child received on
the average three years Of training in
1870, four years in 1895. and four and
four-tenths years in 1899. approximate.
~. The amount Of training given in
different sections Of the country varies
very greatly, however. end is least IN
the Southern States. where It is less
than half as much as children Of
Northern States receive.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31


I used to have q rubber doll,
And she Was ike a cat
That she had many lives, you know,
is what / meant By that.
She'd tumble of the table-banel
And not be cracked At all;
II she'd been made Of wax, she'd not
Have stood so hard a iali. 4
She dropped into a river once,
But wasn't nearly drowned;
She b0bbed up quite aereneiy, ane
She calmly hoated round.
A cab ran over her-of course,
II seemed q bad mishap;
But, when / picked her up, ! found
She wasn't hurt q scrap.
Yet, something always happens, and
I've lost my eubber pet
So I'm feeling sad, although
I'm told / mustn't fret.
! lent her to my brother Fred,
And this was the result.
He went-oh, dear-and sliced her up
To mend a catapult
-Cassel's Little Folks.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

The Newport Ky) defaulter has
made a new record FOR bank embezzle-
ments. His shortage is 100000. Or
double the capital Of the bank. and
more than the reserve and all the as
sets, including real estate. He was
considerate enough to leave the vault
and furniture and fixtures.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

Professor Starr. OF the Chicago Uni
versity. has reached the scientific con-
elusion that the Americans will event
ually become Indians. He has proba-
bly, been led to this conclusion By fire.
ouentlng football games.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

John D. ROekefeller's income is esh-
mated to be about $50 per minute.
How long that makes a month seem
to the young AbsOlom who gets only
SIS per week
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

An Ohio man has been sentenced to
the penitentiaIy for ios years. He
probably wonders why the judge
didn't make 1t Tor life and be done
with #
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1900-12-31

It is said that whales cannot swim
faster than ten OF twelve miles an
hour. Since the decadence in the
whaling industry, that would seem to
be fast enough.