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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
WASHINGTON'S SIGNATURE
It Is Appended to a Document
Now the Property of Attorney
M. j. Martin.

Attorney NJ. j. Martin has in his
office in the Coal Exchange paper
that he prizes very highly. 1t contains
in bold characters the name of George
Washington and was signed by the
man grateful posterity loves to call
the father of his country"
The document is the discharge paper
of Abraham Dusen, who served for
seven years and six months in the Con-
tinental army. Upon his discharge from
the army he received a piece of land
from the government as a partial re-
ward for his services. This land was
subsequently sold by him to Henry
Tremper and with the deed went the
discharge papers on which it was found
ed. Henry Tremper transmitted the
papers to his son, Judge Jacob Trem.
per, who in turn gave them to his
daughter, Mrs. Mary Augusta Gardner,
widow Of the late Dr. A. r. Gardner,
of Glenhome, near Elmhurst. Mrs
Gardner gave them to Attorney Martin.
The discharge paper reads as follows:
BY his excellency George Washington,
esq, general and commander-in-chief Of
| the forces of the United States of Ameri-
ca.
These are to certify that the bearer
hereof. Abraham Dusen, corporal of the
First New York regiment, having faith
| fully served the United States seven
years and six months and being enlisted
| for the war only. Is hereby discharged
| from the American army.
Given at headquarters the sth of June,
1873. c. Washington.
BY his excellency's command. ]. Turn
| bull.
The above corporal, Abraham Dusen,
| has been honored with the badge of mer-
| 1t for seven and a half years faithful
service Coul. N. Pyth, 1t. Col.
On the back Of the discharge paper
is the following, which shows that
General Washington did not propose to
be without an army in the event of
another appeal to arms being neces-
| sary:
| HEADQUARTERS, June s. 1888.
| This certificate shall not avail the bear-
| er as a discharge until the ratification OF
| the definitive treaty of peace, previous
| to which time and until proclamation
| thereof be made he is to be considered as
being on furlough.
General Washington signed the pa
pers in a fine, bold hand that is still
after the lapse of more than a CEN
| tu'S' FP'lectIE leSlple. ne beSan MS
name with fine generous G and neal
the top of the letter placed a very
small o. which constituted the abprevi.
alton Of George. The capital w OF
| Washington is written very close tc
| the G.
The document is one of the most in.
teresting in a historical way that ex-
lists hereabouts and Attorney Martin
naturally prizes it very highly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
DISCovERER OF COAL.
Project to Erect Monument for Him
AGAIN Revived.

The proposition to build a monument
to the memory of Philip Guenther, the
discoverer Of anthracite coal, has again
been taken up, with the probability
that it will soon be accomplished. 1t
is the desire of those interested that
the monument shall be "coal stone,"
which has contributed much to the ma
teriai and commercial wealth of the
state, and especially to this section
of 1t.
Guenther, who first brought coal
into successful use. lived in a rough
cabin in the forest on the Mauch
Chunk mountain, Carbon county.
While in quest for game for his FAM
lily. whom he had left at home without
food of any kind. his foot stumbled
against n black stone. by the road
side not far from the town of Summit
Hill he built a little fire Of wood and
threw pieces CT the supposed stone
about 1t, so that the embers might last
longer, while roasting fowl.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
ELKs DEFEAT WEST END CLuH.
Wilkes Barre Bowlers Overcome Last
Evening by Scranton Team.

Evening by Scranton Team.
The second game played in the re-
Gently formed Bowling League Of
Northeastern Pennsylvania took place
last night when the Elk bowlers and
the West End Wheelmen's club. Of
Wilkes Barre, met on the alleys of the
former team. The Elks bowled in fine
form and downed their opponents in
two out of the three games plaved,
winning by the fine total of 121 pins,
having score Of 2.l25 pins for the
evening against 1904 for the Wilkes
Barre men.
The latter bowled a good game, how
ever, coming up here with strong
team. They proved much stronger op-
ponents to face than they did on the
last occasion they were In town, hav.
ing in Wright and Wilmer two far
faster men than their former plavers.
Wright. in particular. played a bril-
liant game, making the highest score
of the evening in the first game when
he scored 2l2. by making seven strikes,
three spares and two breaks. He also
led his side, in average scores with
ia 1-3 to his credit, Wilmer with
100 1-3 following him closely.
Charles Weichel, of the Elks, led the
second highest score with POI, in the
first game and also had the highest
average by any player on either side,
making, as he did, 1S2 1-3. The de-
tailed scores Of the evening were as
follows:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
The People of This City Have Made
It Possible.

The popular house of Samter Bros.
has always been recognized as the
most progressive leader in mems and
boys wear in this city. Their business
has increased to such an extent that
more selling space Is necessary. The
architect has completed plans for tho
rebuilding of the whole interior from
basement to roof. BY the opening Of
next season We shall occupy $4,000
square feet of selling space, five double
floors, equal to ten ordinary stores,
with most up-to-date improvements
all through the building, Every de-
partment will be connected with pas
senger elevators, and for the comfort
of their customers and friends an ell
aborate reception room has been
planned connected with the boys and
children's department. When alter
ations are completed Samter Bros.
without a doubt will have the largest
and finest male Quitting establish
ment in Northeastern Pennsylvania. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
NO TRUSTEE ELECTED.
The Creditors Of Charles r. Bliss
Could Not Agree.

A meeting of the creditors Of Charles
r. Bliss. of Factoryville, bankrupt.
was held yesterday afternoon in the
office of Referee in Bankruptcy Van
wormer for the purpose of electing a
trustee.
There was a lively fight on between
the contestants for the office and as a
consequence there was no election, the
law providing that the person elected
must have both majority Of the num-
ber and amount of claims presented
and neither of the contestants had
such majority.
1t now remains for the referee to
appoint one. There was a trustee
elected on Jan. II last, but he was
killed two days later in powder ex-
p!Osion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
REFUSES TO FILL CONTRACT
Rise in the Price Of Paper Makes It
Impossible.

At last nights meeting of the supply
committee of the board of control
Chairman d. ]. Roche announced that
the firm which had been awarded the
contract for furnishing pencil pads re-
fuses to fill any more orders, unless
allowed a fifty per cent advance on
the contract price. the rise in the price
of paper having made it impossible to
live up to the contract without entail
ing an unreasonable loss.
The committee finding itself without
any means of enforcing the fulfillment
of the contract, no bond having been
exacted from the contractor, decided to
recommend to the board that new bids
be asked for at once, as there is i'm
mediate need for pads.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
+ aCkaWanna
"THE''
laundry.
.cs Penn Avenue A. 3. wARMAN.
HAS LEFT THE HOSPITAL.
America Mariangello Yesterday Re.
moved to His Home in Jessup.

Amerigo Marangello, the Italian
miner shot at Jessup, Jan. 90, by Peter
Chipriano, yesterday left the Lacka-
wanna hospital, where he mas been
receiving treatment ever since the
shooting occurred, for his home in Jes-
sup.
Neither OF the bullets in his shoulder
or leg have been yet removed, but
the patient was growing restive and,
as he did not seem to suffer any pain,
1t was deemed advisable to let him go
10 his home, since he so desired. He
will there receive treatment from a
Jessup doctor.
August Bonnani, who received a bull
let IN his shoulder on the same occa-
sion and from the same man that Mari
angelic was injured by. was yesterday
back at the hospital for treatment. He
Nves in Nanticoke and was discharged
Monday from the hospital with the
understanding that he would come
back to be treated occasionally.
He is now making rapid progress,
and, as the bullet has been removed,
will soon be again in perfect condition.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
COULDN'T GET LIQUID AIR.
Prof. Wells Lecture Consequently
Was Postponed Indefinitely.

The lecture on Liquid Air." which
was to have been given at the High
school last night by Prof. A. II. Wells,
had to be postponed indefinitely, ow-
ing to the failure to secure supply
of the subject matter.
A supply was ordered from the Trip
pier laboratory, in New York, and it
was prepared and ready for shipment,
but the express companies. one and
all, refuse to carry it. and consequent
ly it could not be gotten here.
The scientists claim the stuff can
be safely transported without any dam
ger being incurred and hope to be
able to convince the express companies
Of this. Till they succeed Scranton
will have to be content to learn about
liquid air from the newspapers and
periodicals.
Hundreds who had not heard of the
postponement of the lecture or who
wrongly read an ambiguous notice in
an afternoon newspaper went to the
high school last night. only to find the
place in darkness and sign on the
main door: "Tonight's lecture post
poned indefinitely. See daily papers,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Held Last Evening by Kings Daugh.
ters in Elm Park Church.

The Kings Daughters met last even
ing in the Elm Park church and held
the annual election of officers. the
regular routine business also being
transacted. The secretary read the
report for the year, showing very
successful season, and the officers Of
the association were then reelected.
They are: President, Mrs. Richard
Horns: vice president. Mrs. ]. G.
Shepherd; recording secretary, Miss
Gertrude DeGraw: corresponding Sec
retary, Miss Frances Raub: treasurer,
Mrs. Frank WatrOus. 1t was decided
to hold a cake sale in the church two
weeks from today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
A Card.

We, the undersigned, de hereby agree to
refund the money on 50-cent bottle of
Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar If 1t
fails to cure your cough or cold. We also
guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satis-
factory or money refunded:
j. G. Bone a. Son, Dunmore.
G. w. Davis, Providence.
w. D. Davis Providence.
Renniman & Co., Avoca.
w. II. Manners, Moosic.
l.. A. Kane. Minooka.
Joseph Davis, Taylor.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
National Guard General Order.

Harrisburg. Feb. 9.-General orders
Were issued today from the headquarters
of the National Guard containing a price
list of all ordnance and quartermaster
stores furnished to the troops and maxi
ing the state arsenal at Harrisburg the
supply depot Of the military institution of
the state.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.

Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
by MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
PERFECT sUCCEss. 1t sooTHi;s The
CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS, ALLAYS
the best remedy for DIARRfIOEA. Sold
by Druggists In every part VI the world.
BE sure and ask for "Mrs. W'ait W. 8
Soothing Syrup. and take NO ctLer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
SHAKE UP IN POLICE FORCE.
Caused by Illness Of Sergeant Ridge
way and Several patrolmen.

There has been general shake up
and shifting of the local police force
during the past week. Sergeant
Charles Eidgeway Is confined to his
home by illness. and as result the
acting night desk sergeant for the
week has been Patrolman Babe"
Jones.
Patrolman McMullen is Ill, as are also
Patrolmen Slote and Walsh. AS a re-
suit the police have been brought In
from Providence and West Scranton,
Patrolman Saltry taking Jones bear.
and several other of the outside ofIl-
GERS being located in important city
districts,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
Scranton Business College Notes.

A Berwick firm yesterday telephoned
for a young man stenographer; large
salary. No one to send.
Eighty-two positions and changes
recorded since August 10. Our records
are open for inspection. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
PROSPERITY IN GENERAL.
Observation of John A. Powell l
the South,

John A. Powell, manager Of tn,
Warren-Fhret company. has just re-
turned from a trip to Savannah. Ga,
where he went last week on business
for the company.
He states that one Of the most in
teresting sights in the south, partic-
ularly in North and South Carolina,
is the large number OF cotton mills that
are running day and night and ENJOY
ing the prosperity that is so general
throughout the country.
Smoke the PoconO &c cigar -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

The next game Of the SER
ics will bee played Tuesday,
February 19. by the West End Wheel
men with the Scranton Bicycle club.
on the formers alleys in the clubhouse
in Wilkes Barre.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

The Scranton Conservatory of Music,
j. Alfred Pennington, director is lust
entering upon n new term. New stu
dents can enter az any time. Visitors
are welcome. s&
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
A New Key West Cigar.

Charles the Great" 40 per cent. less
than imported cigars; just as Rbod;
$3.50 to sS5 per hundred. II. C. Cour-
sen. 80
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

McClintock delivers carnations for e5
cents dozen. Telephone $780, -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

Steam Heating and Plumbing.
p. F. & NJ. T. Howley. .2sl Wyoming ave
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

L. p. Wedeman and Walter r. Davis
have removed their office to the PAUL.
building on Spring street. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

Coursen's Jersey Eggs, fresh every
day, 25 cents per dozen. l.. G. Cour.
sen. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

Colliery Engineer Co. Stock
For sale. r. G. Comegys, Dime Bank
building. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

men, the unerowned queens of Amer
ica,"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

Scranton Steam Heat Bonds
For sale. r. E. Comegys, Dime Bank
building. s+
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

Smoke the Hotel Jermyn" cigar, 1oc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10
FUNERAL OF TIMOTHY MULLEN
Remains Laid to Rest in the Cathe-
dral Cemetery.

The funeral of Timothy Mullen. Of
SIG Orchard street, took place yester-
day morning at o'clock, with services
at st. Peters cathedral, and interment
I'm TIE cathedral cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: Patrick Gall
lagher, Patrick Kelly, Timothy Ma
honey, Joseph Conden. John Locney
and John Donnelly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

Smoke the "Hotel Jermyn" cigar, loe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-10

Smoke the Pocono &c. cigar.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01
A FEW PLAIN FACTS, FOR THE PUBLIC
AND LADIES ESPECIALLY.

II you really enjoy a good glass Of
something cool to drink, or eat, you
should try glass of our Soda Water, Ice
Cream, or Sherbet, and we will guarantee
you will say that 1t Is the best you have
ever had, at any fountain in Texarkana.
Our syrups are made from the pure fruit
juices, and are products of the best con-
Germ In the United States, and cost half as
much again as any other on the market.
These juices are only handled by us. We
use no marble dust and suIphuriC acid in
charging our fountains, as these things
are very injurious and dangerous to the
stomach, we use only purified liquid car
bOnic acid gas, which instead Of being a
aids digestion and cures dyspepsia. We
also make the best Ice Cream and Sherbet
In town, and every mouthful is as pure as
can be made; we make a speciality of these
any one who has tried 1t will say that
what we say Is true. You know as we'll as
we do that no one can go to an expense
like some do, to fix up and make such big
demonstrations and sell the Ice Cream
Soda for 5c-this is unreasonable for ANY
sane person to think Of We may not put
on as much style, and make as big a
spread as others, but we put before you
the best, and most wholesome beverages
that can be dispensed at any fountain.
Our strict attention is given to the
preparation of the same, and no porter or
cheap help is depended on to make them.
In conclusion we say ladies II you feel
like having something nice to drluG or eat
while down town shopping, stop In at
Williams & Williams and you will receive
the very best attention and treatment,
and without doubt get the best, purest
and most wholesome beverages that can
be served.
All cuts on patent medicines are met by
us.
SCI WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Mrs. Helen Armstrong drew a
large crowd of ladies to her cooking
lecture yesterday and held them
we'll in hand until she prepared sew
eral dainty dishes and served them
to those whs would partake. She
will give her second lecture this af-
ternoon, with a different menu en-
tirely. She is showing the gas range
to its best advantages and we opine
that the Texarkana Gas Company
will have orders galore for gas
ranges when the weeks lecture
course is through. To those who
did not attend yesterday, we can
say, that they missed a treat for
Mrs. Armstrong is fluent talker,
expresses herself WE'LL does not tire
her listeners and works about the
table and range in demonstrating
her subject, thus keeping those
present watching for new surprises
with their eyes, while their ears are
wide open listening to catch new ex-
pressions. Go out this afternoon
and we venture to say that you will
be regular attendant.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

women strong and sick women well.
uFor two wears had been a sufferer from
chronic diseases and female weakness writes
Mrs Allen A. Bobson Of II7S Rodman Street,
Philadelphia, Pa. al had two different doctors,
and they gave me medicine which only relieved
me for a time My niece advised me to
take DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescription. l con-
cluded that to open a correspondence with you
for your advice would be safest so l did and
have been highly benefited. find that after
taking six bottles of Favorite Prescription and
1--WE OF Golden Medical Discovery and follow
ing your advice in regard to local treatment, l
am now a strong woman. Accept my sincere
thanks for the interest manifested in my case
and the happy results obtained"
Sick women are invited to consult Or,
Pierce by letter free. Correspondence pri-
yate. Address DR.. r.. V. Pierce, Buffalo, NY.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01
Installation Services,

The friends and members of the
First Presbyterian church are in.
vited to attend installation sevices
at 1880 p. m. tomorrow night. Rev.
j. N. McFarlane, assisted by Revs.
j. H. Wilson Of Dodd City, John E,
McClain Of Marshall and ]. S. Baird
Of Brookston, will conduct the ser.
vices,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Many a fair young child, whose
pallor has puzzled the mother, until
she has suspected rightly her dar
ling was troubled with worms, has
regaiued the rosy hue of health with
a few doses of Whites Cream Yer.
mifuge. Price 25c, Sold by Smith
Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Ockander 4 Ware have three
gangs of street builders at work II
different parts of the city, They
will soon be on State Line, and those
West Siders should hurry up with
their part of the dough to pay for
fixing this street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

There is nothing too good for our
customers, and we now have many
good things for them in pianos, or
gans and sewing machines viii
you come in and see them? j. w.
Lashley, Music Store, 22O Vine
street.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01
WHEN TRAVELLING

Whether on pleasure bent or bust
ness take on every trip bottle of
Syrup of Figs, as it acts most pleas
antly and efectualy on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
headaches and other forms of sick
ness. For sale in SOC. bottles by all
leading druggists, Manufactured
by the California FIG Syrup Co, only
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01
vices.

Billiards. Snow Liniment cures
rheumatism, neuralgia, headache,
sick headache, sore throat, cuts,
sprains, bruises, old sores, corns,
and all Inflammation, The most
penetrating liniment In the world.
Price rs and Doc, Sold by Smith
Drug Co
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01
WILLIAMS & WILLIAMS.
THE LIFE OF YOUR COLLAR

Depends on how it is folded and
shaped. We have a machine for
finishing collars that absolutely
prevents breaking and removes the
rough edge. Let US call for your
bundle.
RALPH Bros. STEAM LAUNDRY.
429 Phone 250.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Mr. 7. A. Brewer was down from
TeIarkana Sunday to spend the day
with his mother and to mingle
among old friends. Tom is engaged
in the gents furnishing business and
reports business fiourishing He
looks the victim of prosperity
Magnolia Banner.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

married school
mate. Marriage
changes a wom-
an. The drains
and pains which
are so often the
sequence e OF
marriage rob
her Of all vital
ity. Give her
back her former
strength a nd
S she'll be as
ojolly" a wife
as she was a
maid. Doctor
Pierce's Favor
ite Prescription
gives back the
lost strength by
re = establishing
the health Of
the delicate
womanly or
gans. 1t dries
the drains and
stops the pains.
1t cures ulcera-
ton, inhamma-
ton and female
weakness. 1t
m a k es weak
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Madam Perry, the noted scientific
Palmist and Clairvoyant, will be
located at No 5l5 Olive street op-
posite the postofice. No charge for
few questions asked, by caller.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

For whooping cough, asthma,
bronchitis, consumption, no medi-
cine equals Ballard's Horehound
Syrup. Price, rs and SOC, Sold by
Smith Drug Co.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

For RENT-Two nicely papered
houses, No. 609 and Gil Olive street.
Inquire at 620 Olive st. 43O 3t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

If you are thinking of buying a
vehicle of any description, it will be
to your interest to see The Edwards
Harness Co., before doing so. 325
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Mrs. George Francisco, of Day
ton, O., arrived today to visit her
father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Whitley.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Paris of Calvert,
Texas, are visitors in the city to.
day, visiting Mrs. Frank Wyche and
Mrs. ]. W. Smither.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

If you wish osell or buy anything
in the real estate line, it will pay
you to consult W, r. Kelley, State
Lime Ave, over Water Co.'S. Office.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

We always keep a full line of
"Crescents" and"Sterlng' bicycles,
which we guarantee in every par
ticular. Sold on monthly payments.
The Edwards Harness Co. 3 2t
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Anything you want in the real
estate line on any kind of terms.
w. n Kelley, 226 State Line Ave.
over Water Co S Office. 2-l9
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

have cash purchasers for desir
able city property. W. r. Kelley
State Line Ave, over Water Cos
Office. 10 23
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Our people have begun to prepare
for their summer trip to some far
away summer resort. Colorado
points will find many Texarkanians
seeking health and rest.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-05-01

Cleanse the liver purify the blood, in
vigorate the body by using DeWitt's Early
Risers. These famous little pills always
act promptly. Embry Drug Co.