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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04

Alex Novetsky, a miner, employed by
the Austin Heights Coal company. lies
dead at his home in Austin Heights, n
settlement on the West mountain. a
few miles from Old Forge. He died at
8 o'clock yesterday afterno n, as q re-
suit OF terrible injuries =, stained the
night before, either by l. ing pushed
from the porch at Mrs. stolkowski's
motel by fellow-countr man named
John Patolosky, or by being struck
over the head with some blunt instru-
ment.
The men had been drinking together
in the place between and o'clock
Saturday night, when they adjourned
to the porch. where quarrel ensued.
soon after, Patolosky pushed Novet-
sky off the porch. according to the
story in general circulation, and the
latter struck on his head, fracturing
his neck. Patolosky returned to the bar
room, and when questioned by Frank
kovalefsky and George Novetsky, cous-
ms of the dead man, as to Novetsky's
whereabouts. said he did not know.
THEY BEAT PAToLosKY.
The cousins began searching for
Alex and soon found him lying uncon-
scious outside the hotel. They returned
to the barroom and proceeded TO pum-
mel Patolosky until others interfered.
The latter was badly cut about the
head and face as n result of the pun
ishment he received.
The injured man was removed to his
home, where he remained unconscious
until death came. The case was re-
ported to the coroner and county de-
tective, who went to Austin Heights
last night to make an investigation.
EN-County Detective Leyshon hap
pened to be in Old Forge yesterday
afternoon, when the mans death was
reported and started for Austin
Heights to arrest Patolosky. On the
way he met Officer McKenna with the
prisoner, and they locked him up in
Old Forge.
Later he was given hearing by
Justice Pickrell and held without bail.
Patalosky admitted having pushed No
vetsky off the porch. From what could
be learned as probable cause for the
assault. Novetsky had Patalosky ar
rested some time ago for a petty Of
fense and ever since a bitter feeling
existed between them.
Novetsky about about sc years OF
age and leaves wife and four chill
dren. He had been in the country
twelve years and was known as a
peaceable man.
Patalosky is also married and about
the same age. He has one child.
CORONER'S OPINION.
Coroner Roberts stated to a Tribune
man last night after making the post
mortem examination that he was firm-
ly convinced that Novetsky was struck
over the head by blunt instrument
and that he did not meet his death by
falling from a porch.
THE mans skull was horribly frac-
tured," said he. Il made an examina
ton of the porch off which he is
said to have been pushed and ] can
say positively that the injuries he
received could not have been received
by Il fall from ii. It's only about two
feet high and fall from it wouldn't
have resulted seriously
81 believe he was struck over the
head with club or some other blunt
weapon, perhaps a billiard cue. The
men may have been quarreling in the
saloon and one may have picked up a
cue and struck Novetsky. There was
an abrasion on the top skull which
was just about the width of q cue"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
Adam Was Sick.
Scranton. Pa, Feb. 2, 1901.

Scranton, Pa, Feb. 2, 1901.
Pennsylvania Casualty Co, Scranton,
Pa.
Gentlemen: / feel | owe YOU an ac-
acknowledgement, and do not know en-
actly how to express myself in thank
ing you for the treatment received at
your hands. but at any rate believe me
when l say I appreciate your liberal
settlement of $4S.57 FOR my recent at
tack OF quinsy.
l did not expect my investment of
$3.50 to bring me su0h large returns.
/ also wish to thank you for your
promptness, for | only sent in my
claim yesterday.
Assuring you that i will tell my
friends in the Fire Department all
about your policy and you, beg to
remain
Respectfully yours,
80 ADAM STEINHAUSER.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
A DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.
House Owned by Monaghan Brothers
Almost Completely Destroyed.

A two-story frame dwelling at the
corner of South Washington avenue
and Hickory street, owned and occu-
pied by Michael and Martin Mana
CHEN. was almost entirely destroyed
by fire early Saturday morning. Mrs.
Martin Monaghan was looking for q
lost glove and the head of a match
which she struck flew OFF ana ignited
a lace curtain.
The curtain blazed up quickly ana
before many minutes had ignited the
woodwork, An alarm was turned in,
hut when the fire companies arrived.
the whole building was mass OF
flames. a great deal OF the household
effects were saved The total loss
>ucuuts to about $1,000.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
HEAVY SNOW STORM.
A Four Inch Mantle Covered the
Earth at 9 O'clock This Morning.

The heaviest snow storm of the
winter set in at o'clock last evening
and at O'Clock there was four inches
of snow on the ground and the
fleecy was still falling.
After 9 o'clock last night the troll
ley company had great difficulty in
operating its cars. The big snow plow
was kept going in an effort to clear
the tracks
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
WEATHER YESTERDAY.
PERSONAL.

Miss Nellie Lewis has returned irom visit to
wilkes Barre.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert n. Kramer left yesterday
for New York city.
Miss Todd, Of Quincy avenue, Is spending some
time in New York
Mrs. s. liaslacher is the guest of her sister,
Mrs Sol Goldsmith, at All Quincy avenue
Miss Lena Coray Lewis, of Mulberry street, has
gone to Salt Lake City for a six months stay.
Miss Maggie Drake, Of jersey City, is the
guest OF Mrs. Emma Brown. OF III Mulberry
street.
Dr. J. Mathew Wainwright, who was appointed
to succeed DR.. n. Y. Leet, as surgeon in chief
at the Moses Taylor hospital, has taken up his
d,,ties
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
Concert Wednesday Evening.

Lovers of good music win not forget
the concert, February 8, at Guernsey
hall. Scranton. The Mandolin club
quartette will play, several violin and
piano duets, nine piano solos, ETC.
Tickets, 25 cents. they should be 10
cents, at j. w. Guernsey's. No extra
for reserved seats. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
DIED.

AoNROE'-ln scranton, Feb 9, 1901 Alb ert r.
Monroe, aged 10 months, son OF John Monroe.
Funeral Monday afternoon from the residence.
1876 North Washington avenue. Interment in
Dunmors cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
GREAT GROWTH
OF BUSINESS
WONDERFUL SHOWING OF THE
SCRANTON PosTorrIcE.

During the Last Six Years the Busi-
ness Has More Than Doubled.
Over One Million Dollars Handled
During the Year 1900, and More
Than Six Million Postage Stamps
Were sold--Money Orders Issued
and Paid Representing see5,ooo.
Interesting Details.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
$3,75o,e57.19
Bonds and
Guaranteed Stocks

I am placing a few choice securities consisting
OF per cent. fully guaranteed stocks and per
cent. semi i.annull interest Gold Bonds, in blocks
of 800, $500 and $1,000. accompanied by stock
bonus, afordinG a rare opportunity for large or
small investment. At Office, and s, Lyceum
arcade, Mondays and Saturdays. At other times,
by special appointment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04
MURDERED AT
The heights
ALEX NovETsKY DIES FROM A
FRACTURED SKULL.

Got Into Quarrel with John Poto-
lasky on Saturday Night-Latter
Admits That He Pushed Him from
a Porch-Coroner Roberts Says the
Dead Man Was Struck with a
Blunt Instrument and That He
Could Not Have Been Killed by
Falling from the Porch.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-02-04


Inc-sasc IN number Of orders
issued, year 1900 over 1899 =. 1870 os
Increase Ia number ot orders
paid, year 1900 over is99.... 17a09 81 'tO
Increase In amount q money
received on orders issued
1860 over 1870 .........,.,.. 1880 Wt
Increase In amount Of money
received on orders received
1900 over 1899 ..............slS1,i2 &c i3 $40
Increase in total number Of
orders handled, 1900 over
1so9 ......,.................. lsbiy II
Increase In total amount of
money received and paid
on orders, 1909 over 1898. ..al5loj3 dih
REGISTRY BUSINESS
Per cen:.
lncrca,c IN total number OF
pieces handled, gear 1900
over 1891 .....,............. S1"l7 81
Increase in total number Of
pieces handled, year 1900
over 1899 ................ l1.oi2 IL alo
SPECIAL DELIVERY BUSINESS.
Per cent
Increase in total number Of
letters received and dci,.
cred, year 1900 over 1aoi. Geo l3I
Increase ia total number OF
letters forwarded, year 1900
over 1894 .............,,.,.. 6,3sO 40
Increase in total number oi
letters received and deliv.
cred, year 1900 over $50, .... l,3j5 - G.l0
Increase in total Number of
letters forwarded, year 1860
over lss .........,......... lS Ol 10
MONEY HANDLED.
Per cent
Increase in total amount Of
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
RECENT INVENTIONS.

A handy device for smokers consists
of a small metal box. to be elamped on
the band inside the hat. to hold
matches.
Neckties to be tied by hand are being
made with the section forming the
than the rest of the tie. making It
easier to adjust
Rolling pins are being made In tele-
scoping sections, which can be turned
section to register for the passage Of
flour from the inside onto the moldlng
board.
Firearms can be discharged more ac-
curately by new arm rest. which has
straps passing over the shoulders and
around the body to carry horizontal
support, on which the right arm rests
when sighting and firing the gum
One of the new kitchen utensils is a
cloth-holder for washing dishes and
woodwork and for busting, the device
having handle in which a rod Is
mounted with spring In the upper end
to hold cap set In curved socket at
the lower end to clamp the cloth In po-
sition.
An Engllshman has patented an In
vention for restoring the shape to shoes
which have been worn, the device con
sisting of carved piece OF metal set
in the front part Of the shoe. with an
adjusting piece for the heel. which
presses the front piece against the up
per to shape 1t.
Cool air can be obtained In summer
to make house comfortable by an Ohio
mans invention, In which a series of
overlapping shelves are placed on oppo-
site sides Of casing with the free ends
tilted down TO allow water to drip
from one shelf to the next. Air is then
forced through the casing by blower,
which delivers II to the yentilators In
the house.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
UNCLE SAM is INDEPENDENT.

He Can Live In Luxury without the
Aid of Any Other Country.
Ours is the country In the world that
could get along In perfect comfort with
ont any foreign trade at all. OF course,
II is impossible for any conceivable
combination to deprive us OF all our
commerce-the bulk OF II would remain
after Continental Europe had done Its
worst-but II every dollars worth Of
1t should disappear we could continue
to supply ourselves with every neces-
sary and luxury of life.
A few thousand farmers who now
raise wheat for export would devote
their land to sugar beets and pastures
for blooded sheep. Our tea farms in
South Carolina would pass from the
experimental TO the commercial stage.
Our cotton acreage would be somewhat
reduced, and fax and silk would be
produced instead. The cultivation OF
coffee would be encouraged in Porto
Rico, Hawaii and the Philippines Fac
tories would be built for the produe-
ton of fine textiles, glassware and
metal goods that we now import from
Europe.
The destruction of our forests would
be checked by the stoppage OF exports
Of lumber The deserts of Arizona,
New Mexico, and Southern California
would be redeemed to give us the semi
tropical products of the Mediterranean,
and our ialand nossassiong could supnly
us with everything that we now draw
from South America and Africa. The
gold of Alaska and OF our Western
States and Territories would more than
supply all our financial needs. In short.
this republic is a world, planet in IT.
self, Independent of any and all other
countries. Evening Post.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

Oysters are widely distributed
throughout the world. Their chief hab-
itats are In the United States and
France, with scattering colonies In
England. Holland and other places. But
the whole number In other parts of the
world Is inconsiderable as compared
with that In the United States. Mary
land alone produces twice as many
oysters as all the rest Of the world put
together Oysters and poverty, Dickens
says, go together, but 1t is not so In this
country Baltimore cans an immense
number for both foreign and domestic
consumption, the revenue from which
is enormous. The Indians Of the coast,
before the discovery Of America, used
them in great quantities. Near the
mouth of st. Johns River, Florida,
there is a forest-clad mound of over
fifty feet in height, extending over
many acres Of ground, consisting en-
tirely Of old oyster shells.-R. Meade
Bache, in New Lippincott.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
THERE WAS ONE THINK COMING.
Bat the Editor Dia Not Walt for It to
Formulate.

But the Editor Dia Not Walt for Is to
Formulate.
81 was In the newspaper business
once myself" laughed the portly party.
In talking with a Detroit Free Press
reporter. "When l left college | de-
cided that nothing but journalism
would cater to the strenuous life that
| proposed to lead. In looking over the
situation, l realized that the Eastern
field was too cramped for my swelling
ambition, so | decided upon the free
and boundless West as the only spot
where my budding genius could prop
erly expand, unhampered by the con-
ventionallties of the effete East.
"Well, l found a small town In the
West where there was no paper, and
proceeded at once to I'LL a long-felt
want. Soon after | had established
my great molder of opinion lynching
took place. and felt that the stua ton
called for few burning words upon
the subject. The result was a two
column leader wherein | handled the
outrage without gloves. | cannot now
recall what said, except the end,
which read something like this: Cen
tlemen, think twice before you again
drag the name of our beautiful and fu-
ture great city through the mud
"The edition containing my inspired
and burning words was hardly issued
when | had a call from a delegation OF
my fellow citizens.
"What can | do for you. gentle
men?' l asked. realizing that was
facing a condition, not theory.
"'We've kim yere,' said the spokes-
man. to inform you that we don't take
no shine to that thar article OF yourn
bout lynchin'. Our first impression was
to bring a rope along with us. but we
remembered what you said bout think.
In twice. so we've jes' called TO let you
know that we've had our first think.
Well be yere again tomorrow
81 took the hint and the first train
out of town"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
A Land of Many Thirsts.

The Egyptian never travels without
his goolah. He fills 1t with filtered
water and In the morning can command
a pint or more of water cooled by evap-
Grafton through the unglazed clay. This
precious fluid he does not waste on
unsatished thirst. Taking Off the long
white wrap and the piece Of cloth that
covers his head during sleep, the ma
tive pours the water over his head, neck
and hands. The European. with all his
instinct for cleanliness. seeks first to
relieve his overmastering thirst.
There are in Egypt as many thirsts as
plaques, but the dust thirst Is the worst.
Every pore is sealed; the throat Is a
lump Of dry clay, and one feels what
1t must be to be a mummy.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
Greek Marriage Customs.

The marriage in Constantinople Of
an Engllshman and Greek woman
entails three wedding ceremonies. To
be legal 1t must be performed at the
consulate. The couple are legally mar
ried there the first day. and on the next
a church ceremony is performed in the
English church, while the Greek re-
llgious ceremony which follows Is cele-
brated at the brides home. The last
is the only legal form of marriage as
far as the bride Is concerned.
In the Greek ceremony no ring is
used hut the best man places a wreath
bound with white satin ribbons on the
heads of bride and bridegroom. Then,
while the priest is pronouncing the
words of the service, the couple walk
around him in a circle three times.
holding candles, the best man at inter-
walls changing the wreaths from one to
the other. When all is over, the friends
throw small coins or tokens of gold and
silver over the welded pair, and gem
eral scramble ensues among those pres
ent to secure the tokens.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
Mans Iueratitude.

Tramp-I'm not an idler. mum; I'm
unfortunate.
Housekeeper-Huh! Did you ever
work for a living?
Tramp-Yes, mum. | used to be q
salesman for DIR. Wings Gold Medal
Hair Restorer, mum; an | worked so
hard and faithful fer him, mum, that
he discharged me.
Housekeeper-Nonsense Why should
he?
Tramp-You see. mum. the worry an
overwork tryln' to do big business fer
him, made me premature bald. num-
New York Weekly.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

paw" said Tommy. who was look
ing at the Household Hints In the week
ly paper, what Is society sand
wichp"
- society sandwich" replied MI.
Tucker, not at all certain of his ground
but unwilling to exhibit his ignorance
before the youthful seeker after knowl-
edge, lis helpless young man sitting
between two lively girls at swell par
ty."-Chicago Tribune.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

In Switzerland and Italy good people
go about with little cards containing
pledges against swearing. These are
presented whenever the bearers hear
some one INDUCING In profanity. The
penalty for violating the pledge is II
small self imposed tine, to be paid to
charity.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
Kept Rn.r.

II suppose you have nothing to DO
since your wife went away" said
Cumso.
Haven't ~ replied Cawker. I'm
kept busy shipping things that she for
got to pack in her trunks, and that she
writes for by every mail"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

The inebriate wept tears of gratitude
"And you have actually put me on
my feet" sobbed he. seemingly unable
fully to comprehend his situation.
where else should put you, you
old skater exclaimed |, with all the
earnestness | could summon.
Now there was subtlety here. which
l fancy his bemurked brain was scarce
able to grasp.-Detroit Journal.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

The Same Boat.
The proud girl scorned my suit; she
was rich, was poor.
But the next day her father lost all.
1--WE are In the same boat. noww said
1. jeeringly, but politely.
Yes, but of course there are first
and second cablnsw said she. shivering,
however, as If she something mis-
doubted.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
Depends on the Woman.

shes going to marry him, guess"
suggested the wise gossip as the couple
went by.
HE doesn't expect it." returned the
casual acquaintance.
"Oh. that's quite immaterial SO long
as she does" answered the wise gossip
Chicago Post
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

During the year 1900 no fewer tina,
272 rocks and shoals which were dan
gerous to navigation were reported b,
the British Admiralty survey depart
ment Nine sunken rocks were discov
cred by vessels striking them.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

1.-THE new neighbors don't seem to be
very popular"
mo, the women around here seem
to mistrust them. You see, they moved
In after dark, so nobody saw their fur-
nlture. philadelphia Bulletin.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

Mrs. Wooph-If you don't stop com.
planning because 1t takes me so long to
dress l intend to get divorce and 70
on the stage.
Mr. Wooph-What asf A lightning
change artist?-Baltimore American.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
willing to Obiige.

"What nice things you said about
that man In his obituary notice! Don't
suppose you'd say such nice things of
meF' said the citizen.
"Oh, yes, l would. with pleasure" re-
piled the polite newspaper man.-Yon-
kers Statesman.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

She-The jeweler says the diamond In
my ring Is not genuine.
He-Um-er-he told me the ring was
real gold. | forgot to ask him about
the stone.-New York Weekly.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
mot at all >

Popper-Tawklotz may be great lin
guist. but III bet he doesn't know what
"Uss hotter" means.
Hopper-Well, what does 1t mean?
Popper-Ice water.
Hopper-In what language?
Popper-Our baby's. Philadelphia
Press.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
Why lie Consented.

EXETER says his wife is doing her
own cooking now"
THAT accounts for it. He finally let
me write him up life insurance policy
this morningP-Philadelp Press.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

Urban-Why, old man, those chick
ems of your are regular game COCKS
What makes them such fightersf
Suburban-I'm sure don't know, un'
less 1t comes from feeding them scraps
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

''Can | confide to you my secret sor-
row, Arabella"
Eyes, Arthur, II it's a new one; If it's
that same old one, haven't time"
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

mo, SIR" said Mr.. Backbay. in reply
to query, 1.-THE shortage in the potato
crop does not trouble me in the least |
have lived In Boston all my life."
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
lie Knows.
us counterfeit

Bings-For heavens sake throw that
piece of rope away.
Jings-Now, look here. don't often
give quarter for cigar, but when
do
Bings-You get 20 cents change.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

"Blackwood has bitten the dust" said
Keedick.
"well, he always did want the EARTH
commented Fosdick.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
A Disanietinp One.tinn.

Flowery Willie, hev you no.
tlced any signs Nv mental decay about
me lately?
Weary Willie-No. no, comrade. fur
frum 1t.
Flowery Fields-Well, den. wonder
wot dat lady over dere could hev meant
by askin' me wy | didn't work fer a
liyin'?-Leslie's Weekly.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
A Designing Woman.

Sue-She has designs ON him.
Belle-Since when?
Sue-0h. ever since he consented to
wear a necktie that she embroidered.
philadelphia Record.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
Not Braye Enough.

Not Brave Enough.
"a French scientist. who has beer
studying the antiquity of the human
race, declares that man Is 23S.000 years
DID," remarked Cumso.
HE would never dare say that oil
women" added Cawker.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
SUPPOSE WE SMILE.
HUMOROUS PARAGRAPHS FROM
THE COMIC PAPERS.

Pleasant Incidents Occurring the
World over Sayings that Are Cheer
full to Old or Young-Funny Seiec.
tions that Everybody Will Enjoy.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
An AII.Perxnding Lion.

Mrs. Wiggles-Does your husband
have "den?"
Mrs Waggles-No, he roars all over
the house.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

She-.The fortune teller says I shall
marry money.
He-Good. Did she say how l was
to make it?-Smart Set.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14

The longest pipe line In the United
States is to be built from Wyoming to
Salt Lake City.
The White Pine news. [volume] (Treasure City, Nev.) 1868-1906, 1901-11-14
Financial Formaide h yde.

Milkman-Say, you paid me In coun.
terfeit money.
Citizen-Well. you've been bringing
us counterfeit milk.