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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28

round shot that fell short was almost
binding, and irritated my horse so that
l could scarcely hold him au all. But
as we came nearer l could see plainly
enough, especially when ] was about a
hundred yards from the guns. l ap-
peared to be riding straight on to the
muzzle Of one of the guns, and ! dis
tinctly saw the gunner apply his fuse.
I shut my eyes then, for thought that
settled the question as far as / was
concerned. But the shot Just missed
me and struck the man on my right
full in the chest.
In another minute I was on the gun,
ana the leading Russians gray horse,
shot, | suppose. with a pistol by some
body on my right. fell across my horse,
dragging it over with him and pinning
me in between the gun and himself
A Russian gunner on foot at once COW
cred me with his carbine. He was just
within reach of my sword and | struck
him across his neck. The blow did not
do him much harm, but it disconnected
his aim. At the same time Il mounted
gunner struck my horse on the fore
head with his saber. SpurrinG "Sir
Briggs" he half jumped, half blum
dered, over the fallen horses. and then
for a short time bolted with me.
| only remember finding myself alone
amongsJ the Russians trying To get out
as best / could. This, by some chance,
| did, in spite of the attempts of the
Russians to cut me down.
When clear again of the guns | saw
two or three of my men making their
way back, and as the fire from both
Hanks was still heavy it was a matter
of running the gauntlet again. | have
not sufficient recollection of minor in
| cidcnts to describe them, as probably
| not two men who were in that charge
would describe it in the same way.
| When | was back pretty nearly where
We started from i found that ! was
| the senior officer of those not wounded,
| and, consequently, i'm command, there
being only two others, both juniors to
me, in the same pOsition-Lieutenant
| Wombwell and Cornet Cleveland (af-
| terward killed at lnkerman). We re-
mained formed up until the evening,
when, as the enemy made no further
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
Held Last Night by the Anthracite
Commandery. No. gil, X. of M.

Anthracite Commandery. No. 2ll,
Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights
of Malta. last night met in Malta hall
on Washington avenue and elected otli-
GERS for the coming year as follows:
Sir knight commander, Sir f. b.
Reese; generalissimo. Sir q. :. Ridg-
way; captain general, Sir l. o. Ives:
prelate, Sir +. \. Highfield; recorder.
Sir Z. T. Bone; assistant recorder, Sir
p. w. Roll; treasurer. Sir T.. l., Haas;
senior warden, Sir l.. II. Schroeder;
trustee. Sir w. S. Bechtold. These off
cials will be installed next week.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
Discrepancy Not Explained.

James j. McGrath. aged 30. of Car
bondale, anu Dora Epps. aged %. Of
Jessup, were refused marriage
license yesterday because of the fail
ure of the prospective bride to clearly
establish that she is not or was not a
married woman.
When she gave her own name as
Epps and her fathers name as some-
thing else and could not explain the
discrepancy to the satisfaction of Clerk
Daniels he declined to issue the license,
saying they would have to satisfy him
on the doubted point before he would
allow the license to issue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28

The mid-year convention Of the Wo-
mans Christian Temperance union OF
Leckawanna county will be held in the
Methodist Episcopal church at Dun
more, on Friday, March 0. The fol-
lowing programme has been prepared
by the committee in charge:
MORNING.
?Oo-Devotional service led by Mrs. J. $.
Miller.
Singing. Trio. Feclsvile.
?.30-Convcntion ?. called to order
Reports Of Secretaries and Treas
urer.
appointment of Committees.
lo.oo-Greetings-f;ev. A. J. Van Cleft.
Mrs. Seigle.
Response-Mrs. W. l.. stone
Violin Solo-I;rmia Walters.
The w. G. 7. L. of Today-Mrs. c.
u. Simpson.
Discussion, Equal Suffrage
Afiirmative-Mrs. T.. L. Walters,
Mrs. Craig ard others.
Negative-Miss Green, Mrs. Pearl
and others.
Solo--AIiss Yost.
Things Hoped For"-local Presi.
dents.
Recitation-NIiss DePue
Our New Possessions and the
Noontide Prayer-Mrs. Stol.
Musc--Trio.
The Frances Il. Willard Hospital
Mrs. Trigelles.
Introduction of Visitors. Adjourn
ment.
AFTERNOON.
2oO-Bible Reading-Mrs. Youngc.
Singing-Trio.
Reading-Miss Van Cleft.
Model l., l., MeptinU-AIrS De
Pue.
Solo--AIrs. Hallstead.
Some Recent Scientific Experiments
in the Nature and Effects Of AL
cohol-Alrs. stanton.
Singing-Trio.
Fraternal Greetings
Work Among Colored People--AIre.
Hart.
Offering.
Reports of Committees. Adjourn
ment.
EVENING.
Observation-Disclosures. A. J. Van Cleft.
Music-Asbury Quartette.
Recitation, Selected - Miss Jessie
Address, "Tho Gospel. Law and
Prohibition"-E. d. Nichols. Esq.
Offering.
Music.
Benedction.
Meeting of Executive-1.l5 p. IN.
Coffee and tea will be served by the la
dies at the church: all degegates and Wis
tiers are expected to bring lunch.
At meeting of the city society held
yesterday afternoon, and attended by
representatives of the Green Ridge
Womans' club who will cooperate
with the temperance ladies in the work
it was decided to hold 4 series of elev-
en- gospel temperance meetings. in
Mears hall, West Scranton, commence
ing March Is. DR.. n. w. Tracy, OF
Kentucky, a celebrated temperance
orator, will be the speaker.
The Griggs opinion on the canteen
law was also discussed by the ladies
present. and the fact pointed out that
the president might change his atti-
tude on this question if public senti-
ment was sufficiently aroused
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
Prokopovitch Wants Damages

Through his attorneys, O'Brien &
Kelly, George A. Prokopovitch. Of
Dickson, yesterday instituted suit to
recover $500 damages from the borough
of Olyphant and the Olyphant Water
company.
pipe on Delaware street in Olyphant,
last February, the water company dug
trench and failed, so it is alleged, to
properly refill it.
A coach belonging to Mr.. Prokopo-
witch sank into the trench and was
wrecked March 4. 1899. and now he
wants to be reimbursed for his loss.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
Docking Boss Brings Suit.

The Bulls Head Coal company was
yesterday made defendant in a $1,000
damage suit. Joseph Hudock, who was
the company's head-man and docking
Aoss. was badly injured by a fall from
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28

Pa trestle, Feb. IA last. and alleges that
the accident was due to the neglect
of the company in not having safe
and proper guard rail on the trestle.
NJ. j. Ruddy is his attorney.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
IN LIGHTER VEIN.
He Knew.

Pastor-I suppose YOU know 1'iere the
bad little bows go?
Johnny CwhO has been told to stay in
the house)-Yes | do. They so skaiin'
and sloddin and Lave n Jolly good time
Philadelphia Press.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
"A woman al Inc Bottom OF Il. ="

"TTNHERES woman at the bottom of it," How
l. often. when some good man goes wrong,
you hear that calurnnious whisper! But
how rarely do men realize that when they succeed
in life, when the family grows up in health and vgor,
there's woman at the bottom of it. The woman
member OF that famous athletic family, standing at
the bottom of the human pyramid and supporting hus-
and children, is only type of thousands of women
who by brain and body uphold the husband and the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28

If YOU are sick there is nothing better you can do
than to follow Mrs. Gardeners example when, in her
heplessness she wrote few lines to Dr. Pierce. That
few lines of correspondence has been the beginning of
a new life to many woman. Dr. Pierce invites sick
women to consult him by letter absolutely free He
places at the service of every sick woman his wide
experience in the treatment of womans diseases gath.
cred in thirty years of practice and in the treat
ment and cure of more than half million sick women
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
SWEET SLEEP
Afrer Long Nights Of Torture!

The agony endured through loss Of sleep can
only be appreciated by those to whom mereiless
fate has brought this experience. To lie in bed,
minute after minute, hour after hour night after
night, unable to sleep to roll and toss. to walk the
floor longing for sleep to close the aching eyes and
rest the tired brain Do YOU realize that bllousnsss
accounts for thrssfourths Of the insomnia Of todav7
Such the fact; and is equally true that
or safer remedy is known than that great liver In
vgorator, Warmers Safe Cure. Biliousnsss causing
loss Of sleep If neglected may lead to nsanity-that
awful state in which 10 lost to himself and friends
forever. No excuse for neglect. Warmers Safe
Cure is procurabie in every town in the United
States and you are making experiment in using
IT, Thousands have already testified to its curative
merits In liver and in kidney disease.
Medical advice free. Add ess Warmers safe Cure Co
Rochester n. y. Mcroscopcsl nation applications
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
Delayed Payment. =

First Montana LeglsIator--Oh, We'll.
man has his price.
Second M. Ii hayeRt Ininesyet.-
Baltimore American.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28

W0AGAMS IGNORANCE s .
ns " fR o
ImAMng ~ MM dvT Tmps Dr. r.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
CONVENTION TO BE
HELD AT DUNMORE
M1D-YEAR GATHERING OF THE
w. G. T. U.

It Will Be Held in the Methodist
Episcopal Church on March 9.
Programme That Has Been Pre-
pared for the OCCASIONAL Series
of Gospel Temperance Meetings
Are to Be Held-Dr. N. w. Tracy,
Of Kentucky, Will Be the Orator
at These Meetings.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28

Do not accept any substitute for DR.. Pierces
Favorite Prescription. There is no other 'put-up"
medicine for women safe to so sure to
cure. No substitute is offered except where
dealers are eager to make the larger profit paid
by less meritorio,,s articles Insist on "Fav6rite
Prescription" Give it a fair trial and it will cure
you it has cured ninetyeght per cent of all who
have used it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
A Poser.

Fred-I'm at a loss to understand what
she meant, ! asked her to marry me, and
she said I'd better ask her mother.
Jack-Well?
Frcd-lIer mothers q widow. .-Philadcl.
phia North American
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28


Words
Discovery and three walls Dr. Perce Pellets
That is the kind of cure which follows the use of
Dr. Pierces Favorte Prescription. 1t isn't half cure
1t is perfect cure It's common testimony of those
cured by this medicine II am eceH acoman. acas
IN pain all Ore,' 6,t nOac haze no pain at dN"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
Fireside Repartee.

81 never make "A move" he said, until
| am absolutely sure that IT Is right"
Perhaps, his wife said, that aC-
counts Tor the fact that YOU are always
getting left."-Chicago 1imes-Herald
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-02-28
A PRAYER UNANSWERED,

III think it for your Favote Prescription
would have been in my grave and little boy and my
band would alone" writes Mrs. Edwin H. Gardner
of Egypt, Plymouth Co., Mass Box "a. vYour medicine
almost raised from the dead. had pain all me-
dragging feeling it seemed could houework
had to sit down to wash the dishes and also to do
of other work, too In the 1897, sick did
live and prayed many times that God would take
Then thought of my little boy and my husband and
thought would be dreadful go and behind
day looking papers and found little book
in which used to keep husbands read it, and
thought would write Dr. Pierce. sat down, sad
and few lines him. and in few days received
decided try his medicines, and to-day well
woman. l have headache pain at all | used always
have headache previous to the monthly periods and such
pain would roll the floor agony This sometimes
would weeks and would be very after
ward pain all My would slip under
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
SMALLPOX CASE AT LA PORTE
One Victim Found by Iicaitt, Author
ities -Qunrantineis Enforced.

La Porte. Ind. l'sb Zone case Of
smallpox Was reported TO the city
health luthofities yesterday. The dis
ease Is said 10 hayc been brouglil iiere
from southern lndiana. Rigid quaran-
tine has b.fil established.
l-osansport. Ind. Feb -Naccna
ton Without pain OF inflammation e
the latest departure III local medical
Circles. The process is the result Ola
theory evolved By lpr l.eisfer and DR..
u. NJ. Stewart. They haze been expert
memting with gelatin disks. which are
placed OVER the point Where the virus is
injected. The point q injection is thus
made i5erfeetls ar tight and the bsrie-
fetal results OF vaccination are obs
rained without the soreness. The health
authorities here have called 4 meeting
10 discuss The adyisabiiity Of vaecinat-
ing ali iramps and vasfants that The
police can ind, TO remove the danger Of
their bringing smallpox here.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
saloon contest Waterloo.

Waterloo. Feb. II. For my sake don't
sign the saloon petition Is the inscrip-
ton on 900 blue and red ribbon badges
pinned onto the clothing of the school
of Waterloo by representatives
of the ministerial union. The union be-
lieves if il can enlist the services of the
by having them wear these
badges, its fight against the reopening
of saloons Will be easier to win. The
ministerial union, which has charge of
the crusade on the saloons, sent out cir
cular letters 10 the voters of the city
calling attention to the decision of the
supreme court and asking them TO re
fuse to sign any petition which will foist
upon the people of this city the saloon
With all its corrupting attendants and
evil results Those in favor of the sa-
looms have made no movement yet to-
ward a new. petition, but declare they
will do 80 at once. Signs are displayed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
paper Wins salary Case.

.SiiTf'Is'f ~
Carroll. Feb. sometime last Year
the Carroll Times discharged heir ed
tor, Hugh OHare Mr.. O'lIare sued.
the Times for balance uf the years
salary. Yesterday the case was de-
cidad in court IN favor ct the Times
The NJ T.. church has purchased the
residence property ii Willia:n Lynch
ard will erect Il fine new church oif tbs
site. in the near future and Mr. Lynch
has houen; a residence of MIR +.
Griffith Oh North Carroll street and Is
preparing To take possession at once.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
vim rstablish Hospital.
II 10 Observation-Disclosures.

Special 20 Tlnes-RepupNCah
Iowa Falls, Feb. There Is talk Of
establishing a city hospital here. The
matter is being thoroughly canvassed
SON An option has already been SCI
cured on q valuable piece of ground
and the reception the movement is re-
1eciving on every hand shows that II
viii be strongly indorsea and backed
b,. rho professional and business men
rf tho CIiy
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
Wants to Join the Hocrs.

Speeial u Times Republican.
CLINTON Fab. Z. Frank Schroeder. Of
Lost Nation, this county. MAS in Day
export recently for the purpose of as
certaifirg how h could join the Isasrs
~ South Aftica. He stated that iaere
Mere Sly others al Lost Nation Who will
- With him. and probably more than
that number He has gone 70 Orange
city 70 consult Mr.. Van 0sterhaat. u
that place. who * the leading man 81
the Holsailg settlement there and tils
Treasurer OF ;he relissf fund Of Iowa
schroeder is g years old is six feet and
two inches i'll his stocking feet ard is
strong and ms.li proportioned. He
wants 10 stand On spipnkop on SONS.
such place. and he says his companions
sof Lost Nation are equally as anxious
II, assist Dom Paul
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
Condensed MINK FACTORY.

Special 10 Times Republican.
Wavetly. Feb 1.-The Chicago Great
Western railway is putting in Z sids
track 10 the condensed milk factory and
making other changes in its depot ac-
COMMUNICATIONS. The condensed milk
factory. which by the way. is the only
factory of this kind west OF the Missis-
sippi river. is continually enlarging its
splant and business and the citizens Of
Waberly continue to congratulate them
selves upon acquiring an industry of its
magnitude ard permanent Importance.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01

Stock Of New Administers, Pushes, Vel
vets, Body and Tapestry Brussels right at
hand, it would appear that any carpet
buyer /; doing hi; money an injustice to
neglect a careful inspection Of our line.
SCOTCH GINGHAMs These hand
some, honest goods still retain first place Of
all Wash Fabrics, because no othsr cloth.
can quite fill their place, for a good sensible
dress that can go to the tub once a week,
the season through, and return as fresh and
sparkling as when taken from the looms Of
the factory. In anticipation Of an extra
ordinary demand we have bought direct
from Anderson factory IN Scotland, by far
the largest collection Of Scotch Ginghams
we have ever shown, introducing many
new styles, especially for waists and for
entire dresses. Nor have we forgotten the
children, as you will observe BY looking
throu Oh the many dainty little patterns, Sc
leeted especially for juvenile wear. The
range Of prices is
From 1oc up to soc per yard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
GEOLOGY AT CORNELL.
Something About the New Equip
ncnt of the Department..

lncnt Oh tlle
Special 10 Times- Republican.
Mt. Vernon Feb. The depart ment
of geology q t Cornell College. Iowa. has
been given larger space this year, and
valuable additions have been made to
It's equipment. 1t now occupies the sec
ord floor Of South Hall, including a lee
ture room. a large and weii-ligited lab
oratory.a map room. private iabora
tory ard office and Two store rooms. Tic
equipment fer rhysiographic work eo.
sists ii about 1000 Topographic maps
and charts and a number of relief maps
and models. of these may be mentioned
the Harvard geographical models. and
the relief maps Of the Grand Canyon OF
Colorado, Mount Shasta. the Ghatta-
nooga district and the large relief map
of the United States, made by Howell,
of Washington. Several liiRdred photo
graphs and over 1000 lantern slides
have been secured recently. and a Mo
Intosh biInial stereopticpn for prejec-
iivil ~ ,ira.,s &c tie lire light y, =.
der to stimulate the awakening interest
in phgsiosraphic studies in the high
schools Of Iowa. these slides are loaned
10 :espansible teachers in the state on
more liberal terms than are customary.
TIE college is provided with Julian
lathe Of the college pattern petroloGi-
cal microscopes, a snail collection Of
manifestations. an equipment for class
Work IN blow pipe analysis Of minerals,
and photographic apparatus uneyc@l.eG
III .sle p.rf.e,i6n OF its instruments
IBIS colese museum supplies ample
iilusiiative niaterial fi'en d collection of
fossils Estimated at 5000 specimens, aes1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
ronnc,, was Murdered.

Waterloo, Feb. 1.-The coroner's in
quest over the remains of Dave Com
nell the section foreman found dead on
the Illinois Central tracks at Nashua.
resulted in a verdict that death was
caused by blow inflicted by unknown
persons Connell's pockets We're empty
when the body was found. Two men
are under arrest on suspicion, but their
names are not made public.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
wAvERLY GETS THE HOME.
Lutheran orphans Home. Now Los.
Gated ut Andrew. Will BE Renewed
to Nynverly.


Special TO Times Republican,.
Waverly. Feb little Effort on the
part Of the pepplesof Waveily 70 locate
the orphans home 81, ne Lutheran
synod AT WaverlH has reached a sue
cessf'il eulminaten. nsmner Of our
business men signing guarantee for.
the payment Of the $4,000 agreed upon
as d subscription on The part Of our
citizens for the location O The home a 4
Wavnrly The subscription nov
amounts 70 ABOUT s4,sp'i, ana s Fsbru-
AIRY ! sas he limit of tile time agreed
upon for The acceptailce o the propo-
silion 10 ioeate ;iae nome here. II Vas
thought best 70 give an absolute guar
ante. The home IS NOW located at An
dreW, il this STATE. and was seeking
better fiieilitiss. Il is quite 4 large in-
stitutcn and is valuable acquisition
u our city.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
D,phtheria Mt Dcwftt.

Dewitt, Feb. l.--Several cases Of
black diphtheria are reported in this
vicinity and as a consequence all pub
lie entertainments have been post
poned. The action is taken under direc-
tons Of the board of health.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
An rditors Rccommcnaation

Mr.. W. J. Hutchinson. editor Gazette,
PleasartvilIe, Mo. writes: Il have
used Nrause's Headache Capsules With
satisfactory results. | bought box
which cost me % cents and one capsule
cured me of a dreadful sick headache.
My wife and myself have also used the
other medicines prepared by the Nor
man Lichty Manufacturing Company
and we recommend them to the public
TO be just as represented. Sold by w
H. Evans. druggist. ll3 East Main
street. and Geo. p. Powers, druggist,
% East Main street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
wAvERLY SALOONS LUCKY.
New Petition secured and Properly
Canvassed shortly After Adoption

OF New Code.
Special 10 Times Republican.
Wayerly. Feb. The saloon men of
Bremen county are not worryirs he
cause OF the recent decision by the SUI
3preme court. islemer county is among
tho few counties thai c Informed 10 the
prov.eion of the rnulct law requiring 4
lcanvass of The petition by the board of
supervisors. u. y. I.org, then county
attorney of this county shortly after
the adoption of the neH' code. placed the
construction upon the law that The su-
premc court has handed down and re-
.auired q naw petition Serle of the sa-
loon keepers complained bitterly Of this
requirement al the time but they are
not objecting now.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
river tlosed Agaln.

Muscatine, Feb THE ice stopped
In The MISSISSIPPI river at this point lats
Tuesday night ana the river isclosed FOX
the second time This winter Tlse MSS
euly Vas down 10 ~ degrees below eco
during the night.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01

in the different places bearing The in
scriptions. Taking a holiday, Closed
for repairs and .Obeying a freak
law. The contest between the two fac
tions promises much excitement.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
10 pedicnle New church.

Monticello. Feb. 1.-The Metha6ists Of
This Vicinity are preparing for the dedi-
their splendid new ediice on sunday,
Feb ii.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-02-01
SERIOUS FIRE AT FAYETTE.
Ninc Buildings DESTROYED. Gausin.
Loss OF 100000.

:oIltFt..di N lIiIt = fNtI IIpiIttiIl
f'ayetr. l'eo. !. Ere here his morn
loss Of $4,000
W-aie,'iop Feb. 4. Fire at Fayette
this morning destroyed seven buildings.
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