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Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11

its jaws on the watch glass, ana In
doing so squirt the whole of it's ven
ON through the tiny holes of its fangs
into the concavity of the glass.
In this manner snake after snake
was made to part with its venom into
a watch glass, says a writer in the
Cornhill Magazine. Often between so
and 100 snakes were so dealt with in
the course of morning.
The watch glasses were then placed
on small glass stand in plate swim
ming with melted beeswax. Large
glass bell jars were heated so as to
drive out most of the air in them,
and these were inverted over the plate
on to the wax. The entire plate was
then placed on shelf and the venom
allowed to dry in vacuo for seven
days. At the end of that time the
dried venom "a faky yellow powder)
was scraped off the glass with ster-
ilized knife, the powder was hermet
ically sealed up in small glass tubeS
the tubes labeled, showing the species
or snake and date on which the venom
was extracted, and the whole supply
forwarded weekly to Prof. Calmette.
In this condition the desiccated ven
ON maintains its viruIence for months.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11
COLLECTING SNAKE VENOM.
How East Indians Handle Deadly
Cobra de CapelIOs While Ex-
tracing Their Pots ON.

A cobra when thoroughly reused to
0A4eH is by no means a gentle crea-
ture. This one was a most formidable
beast to approach, striking out des-
perately at every movable thing with
in and even out of his re ach But
even in this condition KulIam had no
difficulty in selling the largest of
cobras. He would hold up and shake
a rag in his left hand. On this the
Infatuated reptile would riVett it's gaze
with his right hand from bt.h ind the
man would then suddenly seize it
round the neck about three Inc hes be-
low the head and an assistant would
fasten firmly on to its tail to prevent
it winding round Kullan's arm. His
right hand would then slide forward
till he had fastened his fingers round
the neck, just behind the Jaw. He
would then insert the rim of a wa tch
glass between the jaws, the grip on
the neck would be slightly relaxed
and the serpent would instantly close
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11

Frank Grimes, state treasurer. and
his bondsmen have been sued for
$4,000 It is charged he collected
this amount as interest on the states
money from Topeka banks and pock-
eted the money instead of turning 1t
into the state treasury. Cy Leland
made the charge sometime ago that
Grimes was either pocketinR this in
terest or using it IN J r Burton'e
senatorial campaign. Mr. Grimes lie
Burton's manager. The suit was
brought by the county attorney OF
Usage county as 1t is alleged that
Attorney General GODDARD is interested
in the deal.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11
DISTRICT NO 81.

For the mouth ending O3t 4 No.
days taught. 20; scholars enrolled, %;
average daily attendance, 10: those
neither absent nor tardy we're Mag
gle. Anthony and Agnes Hopper,
Florence Shelton, Anna, Earl and
Kent Brathower, Alice and John
s ee'e. Oilers not tardy were Mike
and Ia ie Hopper, Frank Beethoven,
Katie and Grace 5keiton, Ashley ano
Ellis Hunter, Florence Mousley; Wis
isors during the month, Katie Heff
ron and John Thomas, Go. Supt.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11
FAIRVIEW.

For the month ending Sept. ~
No. days taught, 10; pupils enrolled,
Is; average daily attendance, Is; not
tardy' Is; not absent or tardy 6,
which are Laura Carman, Winnie Bis
sell, Pearl Barker, Helen Blssell.
Mabel Oarman. Mary Bissell; visit
ors, 2 Dora JOHNSON, Teacher.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11

The liquor interests of Leeven-
worth have come out for stanley be-
cause they say if Breidenthal is elect
ed he will close the klondike, and
they feel that their business will be
safe if Stanley is re elected.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11

Senator Wellington of Maryland
and Ex-Gov. Hogg of Texas were the
attractions at a big Bryan meeting at
Lincoln, Nebraska, last Thursday
which completely ecllpsed the Roose-
velt demonstration of the proceeding
day.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11

Every candidate on the fusion
county ticket is worthy of your sup
port. They are all well qualified for
the places they seek, and further
more, are obliging, courteous gentle
men. Just the material for first class
county officers
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11
Card.

The manufacturers of Banner Salve
have authorized the undersigned to
guarantee it for burns, cuts sores, Ill
GERS, letter, eczema and all SKIN dis
eases. You have your money back If
it does not do ali it claims Geo
James & Go
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11
Observation-Disclosures
SCHOOL, REPORTS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
UNION.

School opened with 16 bright and
energetic pupils. Average attend
ance, Is; No. now on roll, 10. The
term bids fair to be both pleasant
and profitable. Cora HICKMAN,
Teacher.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11

Now that Mckinley has come out
IN favor of the army canteen the
Kansas Democrat suggests that the
republican clubs be chrIstened 60
Rough Rider and Canteen Club"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11

OF course prosperity has struck all
these postmaster editors. Who would
not howl prosperity" under such con-
ditionp, and want four years more of
1t too?
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11

The poet who said ''there IL no
DEATH" is doubtless the man Mark
Hanna patterned after when he de-
clared "there are no trusts Kansas
Democrat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11
County Ticket.

The Capital suggests that LELAND is
back of the charge that Treasurer
Grimes used the states monay.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1900-10-11
THURSDAY. OCTOBER IL, 1900.
Peoples Party Ticket.

Peoples Party Ticket.
For President,
WILLIAr1 JENNINGS BRYAN.
For Vice President,
A. e. STEVENSON.
For Presidential Electors.
Joseph Fzgate, Harvey county,
W turner, Jewell county,
Jas Beck, Cherokee county,
James Falcon, Brown county,
{ JD Goshorn, Allen county,
Frances NJ Brady. Labette county,
Taylor Riddle, Marion county,
CP Christensen, Republic county,
Charles H Nicholas, Osborne county.
d Roetzel, Barton county.
State Ticket.
For Associate Justice,
DAVID MARTIN,
of Atchison county.
For Governor,
JOHN W. BREIDENTHAL,
of Shawnee county.
For Lieutenant Governor,
A. M. HARVEY.
of Shawnee county.
Fer Secretary of State.
ABE FRAKES,
of Trego county.
For State Auditor,
E. J. WESTGATR,
of Finney county.
For State Treasurer,
CONWAY MARSHALL,
Of Anderson county.
For Superintendent of Insurance,
WEBB McNALL,
of Smith county.
For Attorney General,
n. P. FARRELLY,
of Neosho county.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
LEVI HUMBARGER.
of Dickinson county.
For Congressman at large,
j. D. BOTKIN,
of Cowley couAty.
For Congress. 9th Congressional district,
J B. DYKES.
For Senator. 10th Senatorial District
N. B. MCCORMICK.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
MUST BELIEVE |L.
When Well-KnoVn Scranton
People Tell It 50 Plainly.

When public endorsement Is made
by a representative citizen of Scran-
ton the proof is positive. You must
believe 1t. Read this TESTIMONY. Ev-
cry backache sufferer, every man, wo-
man or child with any kidney trouble
Will find profit in the reading.
Mr.. "A. w. Klotz, of 1514 Lafayette
street, painter by trade, says: "Five
years ago 1 took a severe cold which
settled In my bladder. Ever after my
kidneys troubled me a great deal.
used many different remedies and took
medicine from u doctor who pro-
nounced my trouble catarrh of the
bladder. but l got little IL any relief.
MY condition was continually growing
worse and there was constant dull
pam across my back when sitting down
or on getting up and turning about the
pain became very sharp. l had to
work often for hours in a stooplng
position and If I Strengthened up my
back felt rs though it would snap in
two. The kidney secretions were ir
regular. of a high color and a dis
agreeable odor, and accompanied by
too frequent action. l was finally laid
up unable to do any work. At this
time friend recommended Doan's
Kidney Pills to me. 1 had not much
faith In them, but I went to Matthews
Bros. drug store and got a box. l re-
ceived so much benefit from this that
l continued the treatment until we'll"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. FosterM Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y. Sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04

Another silver wedding, or twenty
fifth anniversary, was celebrated yes
terday-that of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Sengler, of Birch street. In connec-
tion with the silver anniversary, Mrs.
Fred Gunter, their daughter. cele-
brated her twenty-fourth birthday,
making double celebration.
In honor of these events, many
friends were invited to participate in
the festivities which they did. also
remembering both parties by substan-
tial presents. Mr.. and Mrs. Sengler
were the recipients of many valuable
and handsome silver presents, while
Mrs. Gunter was also finely remem-
bered. The evening was very pleas
antly spent in a good, social manner,
and later refreshments were served in
the shape of a splendid supper, Of
which all present partook.
Those present We're: Mrs. Charlotte
Hartman, Mrs. Jacob Hartman, Mrs.
Chris. Fickus. Mrs. John Tickus, Mrs.
William Buntz, Mrs. A. Vockroth, Mrs.
Henry Vockroth, Mrs. Fisher, Mrs.
Charles Wenzel, Mrs. Henry Steckle,
Mrs. Muess, Mrs. Emil Bonn, Mrs.
schutt, Mrs. Laubscher, Mrs. Kraemer,
Mrs. Fruehan, Mrs. Klein, Mrs.
Clause. Mrs. Hessinger, Mrs. p. Rosar.
Mrs. NJ. Filler, Mrs. Rlackwood and
Miss zang, Mrs. August Higgins, Mrs.
Mursch, Mrs. Schunk, Mrs. Gschwindt,
and Name Sengler.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
WEST SCRANTON

Arcanum. will conduct another of their
popular members socials and smokers.
The committee having charge OF the
details promise an entirely new bill OF
fare in the way of refreshments. ana
II the old saying that 1.-THE best way
to reach a man is through his stomach"
is still true, then it is safe to predict
that all those who have been favored
with invitations will be on hand.
In addition to the feed" an un-
usually attractive programme has been
prepared. Mayor Moir will be chair
man of the social session, and Is ex-
pectcd to deliver one of his charac-
teristic speeches. The Green Ridge
Wheelmen's quartette, John w. Jones
and Prof. Llewellyn Jones will furnish
the vocal and instrumental numbers,
and City Solicitor Vosburg will speak
on Scranton as City of the Second
Class"
Past Regent Charles Oliver will also
make an address on "Why am an Ar
canumte," and impromptu remarks
will follow by members of the order.
Several hundred invitations have been
sent out, and the committee anticipate
that tomorrow evenings event will
eclipse all former efforts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
NeWsv Little Paragraphs.

Arrangements are being made by the
Star Social club for a complimentary
dance, to be held in Athletic hail. AL.
der street, on Monday evening, Octo.
ber 30.
There will be Il business meeting OF
the Century Hose company on Frida,
evening in their hall on Pittston ave.
nue.. The ball committee will also hold
Il meeting.
The members of st. Aloysius Tota
Abstinence and Benevolent society will
hold q meeting this evening in Phar.
macy hall for the purpose of electina
officers for the ensuing year.
A chapter of the Modern Woodmen
of America will be organized in Hart
mans hall, Pittston avenue, this even
ing.
A valuable COW belonging to John
Ruane, of Cedar avenue, was struck
by passenger train on the Delaware
and Hudson yesterday morning and
killed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
NORTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Marriage Of Charles Bertine and Miss
Emma Wilson Celebrated Yes
terday-Other Notes.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin
Robinson, of Oak street, was the scene
of very pretty wedding yesterday
morning at II o'clock, when the lat
ter's sister, Miss Emma Wilson, was
united in marriage to Charles Bertine,
of the central city. The couple were
unattended.
They entered the front parlor, where
they were met by the Rev. G.. f..
Guild, pastor of the Providence Pres
byterian church, who performed the
wedding ceremony. The bride wore a
travelling gown of castor color and hat
to match. She carried an immense
bouquet of white carnations. After
the ceremony, which was witnessed
only by the relatives of the contract
ing parties, wedding luncheon was
served.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bertine left amid
showers of rice ami congratulations.
on the 1855 Delaware, Lackawonna
and Western train for New York city,
They will visit many other places Of
interest before their return.
Mrs. Bertine is n beautiful young
woman and is highly esteemed by her
many friends. Her husband holds
lucrative position with A. B. Warman,
the laundryman, and enjoys large
acquaintance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
All on Account Of the Strike.

The maxim that "sticks and stones
Will break ones bones, but names Will
never hurt them," was rather inap-
propriate to the termination of a case
In Alderman Moses court yesterday.
One John Richards. of Eynon street, Is
employed at the Bellevue washery as
watchman. and while he was in the
vicinity Of his home u number of chill
dren tantalizcd him by calling him a
"scab."
Without much ado he picked up a
brick and hurled 1t into the crowd,
striking Mrs. Llewellyn Davis on the
head, inflicting a severe scalp wound.
She had gone into the street to take
one of her children away from the
scene Of the trouble, and received the
injury for 'her reward. The alderman,
held Richards under 5000 bali for ap-
pearance at court on the charge of as
sault and battery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
Kept the Police Busy.

At an early hour yesterday morning
crowd of young men from North
Scranton, who make a practice of rid
ing home on Lackawanna coal trains
were acting in disorderly manner at
the crossing, and Lieutenant Williams
and Patrolman Peters cautioned them
to desist.
Instead of needing the warning they
moved up the railroad towards the Mt.
Pleasant breaker and began hurling
epithets at the officers. One of the
number, William Toner, Of West Mar
ket street. was bold enough to defy
the minions of the law, and when the
latter made a dash for him, Toner
sprinted away like winner.
He secreted himself in a dark spot.
and was congratulating himself on his
success in eluding the officers, when q
train approached. Meantime the lieu
tenant and his understudy had also
gone into hiding, and when Mr.. Toner
attempted to board the train, he was
placed under arrest The experience
cost him a five spot in police court yes
terday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
HON. JOHN DIENHART'S
MESSAGE TO SUFFERERS
He Writes a Letter to The
Peruna Medicine Co., Of
Columbus. D., in Which
lie Gives His Experience
with Peruna.

Hon. John Dienhart, Assistant Prose-
cutor, City Hall, Chicago, ILL.,, Is an en-
thusiastlc believer in Peruna. The fol-
lowing letter was recently received by
The Peruna Medicine Co.:
Gentlemen:-"Peruna Is the best
medicine I know of for kidney and
liver complaint, rheumatism, catarrh Of
the stomach or lungs. and for all NOR
bid conditions of the system. ! place
1t at the head of all tonics and as a
nerve restorer 1t has no superior"
Very truly yours,
JOHN DIENHART.
In systemic catarrh the lungs, heart,
bowels stomach, kidneys, and all other
parts Of the mucous membranes are in
q flabby, unhealthy condition. This Is
due to a want of nerve supply on ac-
count of nerve weakness.
The constant drain of nervous vital
ity depletes the whole nervous system
and the mucous surfaces suffer accord
ingly. This Is the condition called sys-
temic catarrh. 1t very nearly resem-
bles, and there is really no practical
difference between this condition and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
OBITUARY.

John Pirre, a former business man of this city,
died Tuesday evening at his home in Aberdeen,
this county. Mr.. Prre had been residing at
Aberdeen for about three years, and was post,
master OF that place, Mr. Pirrc was horn in
Scotland, and after coming to this country en-.
tered the employ of Cleland, Simpson & Taylor,
at the Globe Warehouse, where he was employed
for number OF years. lie then open novelty
store on Penn avenue, which he conducted for
several years. Retiring from the mercantile bust.
ness he secured farm at Aberdeen and resided
upon it up TO the tirvr Of his death. While il,
this city Mr. Pirrc was prominent member of
the Scranton Caedonian club and was honored
with an election to the Office of chief OF that
organization Death was due To malignant Is.
phoid fever. MIR. Pirre Is survived by a wife and
seven children.
Tho death Of Peter :. Barnes occurred at his
residence on Third street. llonesdalc, Tuesday
morning, Oct. . In 1866 Mr. Barnes received an
injury which crippled him for life and resulted
finally in his death. The injury was caused by
horse which he was riding falling on him,
crushing his hip. lie was born in Swartwood,
Chemung county, N T., Jan. 20, 1897. In 1875
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
Thew Ate Toadstools.

]. Stawicki, a Polander living on
Locust street. while in the vicinity of
Mountain Lake one day last week,
picked what he thought was choice
mess of mushrooms and took a large
quantity of them home. He also gave
some to his neighbors.
The supposed mushrooms turned out
to be toadstools. and as a result, all
who ate them became deathly sick,
and only through their vigorous con-
stitutions did they offset the influence
of the poison.
Stawicki ate the lions share and also
became very sick, and in vomiting
strained himself severely. badly in
juring his left lung. DR.. J. H. Quinn
attended the family, and reports them
doing nicely.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
Carpenter Lost His Tools.

Charles Lee, Of North Bromley ave.
nue., a carpenter employed by Wash
burn, Williams & Co., lost his kit Of
tools yesterday morning. He was wait
ing at the corner of Main avenue and
Jackson street for street car, and
laid the tools down in front Of Johns
shoe store.
When the car arrived Lee forgot to
take his tools along and did not miss
them until he reached the house on
Jefferson avenue where he is engaged
Upon his return to the corner, a halt
hour afterward, no trace of the tools
could be found.
If the finder does not know Mr.. Lee
the tools can be left at the West
Scranton branch Of The Tribune in
jenkins drug store, and they will be
restored to him. The loss has been re-
ported to the police,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
Brief News Notes.

Fire broke out in the home of Mrs.
Jane Langan, of McDonough avenue,
yesterday afternoon about o'clock.
An alarm was sent in from box 81, and
was quickly responded to by the En-
celsior, Niagara and Liberty Hose
companies. AS the flames had made
but little headway, they We're quickly
eXtinguished. There was but slight
damage done to the property. The fire
was probably caused by on overheated
stove in the kitchen.
Mrs. Frank w. Davis and children,
guests of relatives in this section of
returned home.
Miss Beatrice Wills, whoA has been
the guest of Mrs. William Lowry, of
Church avenue, returned to her home
in Huntington, Pa, yesterday after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs. RoberS Eckert, of
Northumberland, who have been the
guests OF Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin
Robinson for the past week, will re-
turn home today.
Mrs. a. Stegner, of Rendham, was
the guest of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Giles Decker, yesterday.
Miss Carrie Price, OF Carbondale,
was the guest of Miss Blanche Hall
stead yesterday.
The North Scranton runners and
drivers will hold Il special meeting in
Leonard's hall this afternoon at $50
o'clock.
The festival to be held under the
auspices of Cariodlawn lodge is post
poned until future date.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Shiebel, of
Dean street, are rejoicing over the
arrival of n baby girl
Mrs j. Fl. Wheeler of Jermyn, is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. II. A.
Sherer, of Putnam street.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04
General News Notes.

The safe won by st. Brenden's coun.
Gil at st. Patrick's church fair was
placed in the rooms over Jenkins drug
store yesterday.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Woods
of West Elm street, a son.
John Wagner, ST., of Eynon street
spent yesterday fishing at Maplewood
A meeting of St. Patrick's Ladies'
I. c. B. U. will be held in st. Leos
rooms this evening.
John Zeller, of South Main avenue,
returned yesterday from a trip to New
York.
Miss Mary Doyle, Of Railroad avenue,
has returned home from a visit with
friends in Honesdale.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Charles An
drews, of 725 Eynon street, a son.
The members of the Keyser Valley
Hose company recently rendered 4
farewell reception to John Harrison,
one of their members, who leaves this
week for Pittsburg.
Miss Carrie Krisman, of Philadel-
phia. is the guest of Mrs. Gideon Moser,
of Lafayette street.
Miss Margaret Williams, of Chest
nut street, has returned from a three
weeks visit with friends in Philadel-
phia and Clayton, N. j.
j. j. Zintel, of North Main avenue,
Is seriously i'll.
A meeting of the Sixth Ward Demo-
cratic club will be held in st. Peters
hall this evening.
The wedding of j. f. Pfeiffer, of
Slantz, of PA Chestnut street, will take
y1a
The many friends of Prof. John T..
Watkins will be panied to learn that
he is suffering from an attack of ty-
Gus. however, and a speedy recovery is
looked for.
A birthday party was rendered Miss
Mary owens at her home on South
Lincoln avenue last evening.
A two-yeaT-old child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Enoch Dunkerly, of Wright court, died
yesterday, and will be buried in Wash
burn street cemetery tomorrow after
noon.
st. Peters drum corps paraded the
streets last evening in their new uni
forms. The boys We're nattily attired
in white caps, red jackets and white
duck trousers. They will hold their an
nual entertainment and social in
Mears' hall on Tuesday evening, Oc-
tober 9.
G. A. Williams, OF the Republican,
will leave on Saturday for a few days
visit at Middle Granville, My, where
his wife has been visiting for several
weeks. During his absence Tallie NJ.
Evans, of the Free Press, will attend
to the West Scranton correspondence
of the Republican.
The Mt. Pleasant Accidental fund
will meet tonight in st. David's hall.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-04

teachers and pupils Of this building and
visit from him is always welcome
event.
Mrs. L. Seigles, of Geneva. N. Y, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. j. D. Car
ter, Of Monsey avenue.
The Ladies' guild of Christ church
will entertain their friends with an
Ice cream social in the basement Of
the church, corner Washington and
Park avenues, this evening The rooms
are to be tastefully decorated and a
pleasantly spent evening is assured all
those who attend.
The officers elected at the last meet
ing Of Green Ridge lodge, I. o. o. f.,
will be installed at the regular meet
ing this evening.