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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15
THOSE FIRE CONTRACTS.
Councilmen Seem to Favor Approx
ing the Two Unsigned.

AT least two select councilmen We're
seen in city hall yesterday afternoon
by Tribune man favored the passing
OF the resolutions offered in council on
Thursday night by Mr.. ClemonS. rati-
tying the action of Director of Public
Safety Wormser in awarding the con-
tracts for 800 feet of hose and for the
new hook and ladder truck to the
highest bidders.
we could hold up these contracts"
said Councilman D. w. Vaughan, "and
Girect that new bids be advertised for.
but we'd only get into lawsuit with
these firms and have a whole lot of
trouble on our hands. The real i'm
portant contract by which the CITY was
out an even 5000, was signed by For
mer Recorder Mor before he nuit
We'd better pass these resolutions and
rest confident in the belief that we've
got somebody in charge of affairs now
who won't stand any such action in
the future"
This seems to be the prevailing senti-
ment among the members as far as
can be learned, While the bid of the
Lafrance Engine company for the hook
and ladder truck was not the lowest
nevertheless the lowest bid was for a
truck which the agent admitted is not
yet in use in any city. This fact will
tend to secure the passage of the reso-
lutions.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15

the future. Eleven weeks yet remain
In which to work.
Those who are thinking of joining
the contest should read the advertise
mcnt on the fourth page OF this morn
ing's Tribune. 1t contains much addi-
tional Information about the contest.
If you would like to secure a hand
somely illustrated booklet descriptive
OF the scholarships, or would like to
obtain book OF subscription blanks.
address Editor Educational Contest,
Scranton Tribune, Scranton, Pa
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15

w fININooIN
The rain of the afternoon prevented
the audience from assembling In the
grove to listen to the annual address
by Rev. Edwin NJ. Potcat, ~. D.. pas
tor Of the Memorial Baptist church,
Philadelphia, consequently the address
was delivered in tho academy chapel
which was crowded to it's utmost
capacity. Dr.. Poteat chose as his sub
iect IA Complete Character" He de-
fined the purpose of educ alton az the
bringing of all ones powers to fulfill
mcnt. ile said a person is not edu-
Gated unless all of his powers physi-
cal, intellectual, social and spiritual,
are developed proporticnately. He
claimed that Heaven is the great final
university. and that here we prepare
ourselves for the higher learning there.
1t was an eloquent and scholarly ad-
dress, and was highly appreciated. At
o'clocl an opcn-air concert was
given on the campus by Lawrcncc's
orchestra. which furnished most excel
lent music throughout the day. In the
evening tho alumni held reunion.
At $50 o'clock yesterday morning the
wooden arch which was recently
erected hy the student body at the en-
trance of one of the driveways to the
was formally presented to the
academy. Homer Pcasc delivered the
speech. and Luther kel-
Ter. president of the board of trustees,
received it in behalf of the academy.
The past year has been the most suc-
Cessful in the history of this institu-
tion, and the prospects are very prom
ling for the coming year. The follow
ing persons We're noticed among the
visitors: II. NJ. Peck. Charles Hen
wood. Rcvs. II. j. Whalen. w. j. Ford.
G. Il. Smith. NJ. j. watkins. w. G.
Watkins. D. d. Harmon. James Rainey.
Herbert pease T.. G. Rutman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15
The Costumes at the Armory Ball.

The show of beautiful evening dresses
at the ball last night has never before
been equalled in Scranton. Ladies' if
you wish to keep a remembrance of
your appearance for the future, have
portraits made by Schriever. Ample
cool dressing room accommodations at
the Gold Medal Studio-for changing
costumes. !"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15
First Presbyterian Sunday School

Excursion to Heart Lake, near Mont
rose. on Friday, June rs. A delightful
ride of about forty miles to a beautiful
lake situated about 800 feet above sea
level a special train will leave the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
railroad station al $50 a. m. and will
stop ON flag signal at Glenburn and
Dalton. All members of the school are
carried free. Others can purchase
tickets at the rate of u cents for adults
and 40 cents for children. Train will
leave the lake for return trip at u.
M, and will stop at Dalton and Glen
burn upon notice to conductor. =.
Ask for Kelly's union crackers. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15
Popular Shoes at Popular Prices.

Nothing will do your feet more good
this kind of weather, than pair of
Mahon's Oxfords, sl.00, Sl.25 sl5o,
$500 and $3.50 and s3.OO. Mahon's
Shoe store, 32S Lackawanna ave. ="
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15
FOUR CHANGES
IN The LIST
THE oUT.oF.TowN CONTEST
ANTS ARE WORKING.

Miss pedrick and Ray Buckingham
Better Their Scores--Frank kem-
merer and Miss Griffin Drop Back.
Examinations Being Over Students
Should Investigate the Merits of
the Contest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.

ttnder this heading short letters ~ interest
will be published when accompanied, Tor publiea-
tion, by the writer's name. The Tribune does NOT
assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15

Comfortable the first time they put
them on. 15c..S1.OO and Sl.25. at Mahon's
Shoe store, 32S Lackawanna ave. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15
GRADUATES
AT KEYSTONE
TH1RTY-sEcoND ANNUAL COM.
MENcEMENT EXERCISES.

Growing Event of the Week of Ex-
aminations and other Features
Attending the Closing of the
School Year-Ceremonies Held in
the Beautiful Grove That Sur
rounds the Academy The Largest
Glass Ever Graduated from the In
stitution--Interesting Addresses.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15

The smokers delight, "Kleon" &c
cigar. ..
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15
All the New Books, Popular Prices

At Norton's. opposite Hotel Jermyn.
:.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15

Smoke the Pocono SC cigar.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15

Ask for kellys union crackers. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15

Books for Graduating Gifts,
At Norton's, opposite Hotel Jcrmyn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15

of In the dining rooms Of the academy
by large number of people.
E,TEpNOON IIN ERI,ISES
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-06-15

Ask for Kelly's union crackers. ."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
Gypsies Stole Girl.

Nine years ago the ten year old
daughter of Peter Bell, a miller living
at st. Mary's, Mercer county, Ohio,
failed to return home from school. Al
though the canal was firmly frozen, the
belief became general that she had been
drowned. Her father, however, refus.
ed to believe the story and spent his
meager savings searching for her. Fin
ally Bell also became convinced that
the girl had been drowned. She has
now been found In gypsy camp.
Last August band of gypsies camp,
ed near Bells mill and one of them, out
Of revenge, told Bell that his child had
been abducted by gypsies. He said
that he had come all the way from
Mexico, Missouri, to inform the father
of the whereabouts of his long lost
child.
Bell, his wife and their other daugh.
ter rode to Indianapolis by wagon; from
there they walked to Peoria, Illinois,
then to Keokuk, lows, and finally trac-
ed the eypsies to Carthage. Arriving
at Carthage last Saturday the Bells
found the band they sought. When
the leader was confronted by officers
and the father of the long g-lost girl, he
attempted to shoot, but the officers GOV.
cred him with weapons and he gave
up the girl. The young woman says
she has been compelled to beg food and
clothing for all the gypsies, who have
treated her cruelty,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
Look After the Seed Potatoes.

Potatoes of the same variety, showing
strong and weak hills, with frequent
skips, means that the seed got chilled,
but not 80 badly as to be detected at
cutting time. Potatoes hardly ever get
injured by the cold during the first two
thirds of the winter. The fruit usually
gets into the cellars and potato pits In
February and the first half of March.
1t takes hard and long freezing to get
the grounds and walls frozen through.
After 1t Is once frozen through the cold
is then ready to commence on the po-
toes. A little straw or manure put on
the ground outside the cellar wall be-.
fore hard freezing, will do great deal
toward protection. This ought to be
done before the ground freezes, but az.
terwards will be Of much benefit.
Double glass in the cellar winduw will
help, also tarred paper nailed over the
outside of the windows viii be effective
Blankets, old carpets, or straw put over
the bins containing the potatoes will
often save the seed. A lighted lamp or
lantern set in the potato bin will keep
the temperature up several degrees.
This need not be done only on the cold
est nights. A cover of strswy horse
manure makes the best covering for
outside pits. This can be put on any
time in January or February. 1t will
keep the potatoes from freezing and
also from thawing out SO soon in the
spring. ng.-Homestesd
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
A Dit q Real,.n

An instance OF the way In which the
acting OF play grows may be taken
from Ellen Terrys playing in "Mme.
Sans-Gene." In the play in question
the washerwoman duchess is having q
lesson from professor Of dancing.
The business Of the play requires her
to be awkward In her attempts at dane
ing, and the actress is awkward, de-
lightfully awkward. She has put on a
long riding habit in order to become
accustomed to manipulate her court
train in the dance and Is SO much trou-
bled with III that finally she tucks It
over her arm while she Is learning to
take the steps. The train keeps slip
ping OF her arm and has to be perpetu-
ally replaced. and the episode is cause
Of much boisterous amusement.
One night in great English manu-
featuring city she was playing the part
with even more than her usual yerve.
She was lost in the assumed character
so thoroughly that 1t was real to her,
and the ex-washerwoman, with her
mind harassed and worried by the try
ing conditions Of her artificial court
life, instinctively returned to the habits
Of her youth. In moment of abstrac-
ton, finding the fat coil of stuff across
her arm, she instinctively began to
wiring It out. The response of the audi
ence was electrical Every woman
and man-who had ever seen wash
tub recognized the sincerity of the ac-
tion. This moment Of creative instinct
was recorded In the actress mind and
has been repeated ever since.-Cosmo-
politan,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
Including the Ernme.

His indulgent friends had praised hi.
attempts Mt painting and drawing Il
such an extent that the youth really
imagined himself to be an artist. His
wealthy friends even bought his pic
lures for considerable sums of money
ITO encourage him." as they said.
Recently in walking along the Strand
In London he was much delighted n,
seeing one Of his pictures, finely fram'
ed, In dealers window, especially as
he was walking with pretty lady be
fore whom he wished to appear in the
best possible light.
Calling the attention of the lady to
the picture, he said:
pardon me, but have some curiosi.
ty to know how my pictures stand COM
mercially."
= And the two entered the shop.
"My good man." said he to the keeper
1 of It. what is the price of that picture
in the window herey'
'.Three shillings."
Great Scottr' cried the artist recoil.
ing.
The shopman, thinking the exclama-
tion to be one of surprise at the high
price. added:
We'll, it includes the framew-Ex.
change.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
Englishman's Tariff Joke.

.N 8
Once in while our boasted aY ankee
shrewdness" 10 made to play second
fiddle. A British contractor recently
performed neat trick on an American
steel manufacturing concern. The
Englishman in question secured con-
tract for building Q section OF an eleva-
ted railway in Boston. Knowing that
because of the curious operations Of
the American protective tariff he could
buy American made steel cheaper In
England than Americans could buy It
at their own doors he proceeded to take
advantage Of the fact The Englisman
wrote from England to several Ameri-
can structural Iron works asking bids
on certain lot Of iron. He selected
the best bid and closed the contract.
When the contract WAS properly signed
he cabled the American iron manufac-
turer not to ship to Liverpool but to
Boston. The point of the Englishmsn's
joke will not be seen by those who still
cling to the idea that Americans can
tax themselves rich. Neither will it be
seen by those who still labor under the
delusion that the foreigner pays the tax.
The Commoner:
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
The Lady,s slipper.

The lady's slipper, known also as the
whippoorwill's shoe and the moccasin
flower. grows In deep. shady woods.
often in company with mosses. ferns
and trilliums. It is such pretty flow
er that few people who see it can re-
sist the temptation to pick 1t, and 1t is
therefore becoming every day more DIFF
ficult to find. 1t has many attractions
for the bee. for 1t not only provides
him with plenty Of food, but also fur
nishes him with splendid banquet
hall.
Just over the front entrance you will
see two rows Of dark spots. They are
sign that the hungry bee can read,
and they mean. '4This way to the
dining room" He pushes open the
elastic sides of the doorway. to which
the dots lead. and enters the beautiful
golden chamber. and when be has
feasted he pays for his dinner on his
way out by carrying on his back some
Of the ilady's slipper,s golden pollen
dust that she wants taken to one Of
her neighbofs. The yellow lady's slip
per blooms about the beginning OF
June. little later than her elder Sis
ter. the pink moccasin flower.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
queer .nurcn co,,ee,,on.,

To make a tour OF the big churches
OF New York is common thing. To
visit the little. unknown sanctuaries Is
not SO common. but 1t is infinitely
more interesting. One feature Of these
unadyertised services that is worth no.
ticing is the variety of collection boxes
still In vogue.
In no place is the old brass warming
pan or the wire corn pepper still passed
around, but those colonial makeshifts
have given way to devices scarcely less
primitive. The silver plates seen in
the more prosperous churches are the
exceptions rather than the rule In these
unpretentious chapels. There the shall
low wicker baskets stand highest in
favor as temporary banks.
Plain wooden boxes on four foot
poles are also frequently seen. Some
Of these boxes are unlined, while 9th.
ers, to deaden the sound of the falling
coin, have a lining of cloth or velvet.
Cloth and velvet caps on sticks are
used In several churches, and In one
tiny chapel on the upper east side q
plain, everyday derby hat answers the
purpose. Salvation Army recruits are
still more utilltarian, and in many OF
their barracks collections are made in
the tambourines.-New York Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30

1t Is q mistaken idea that every man
has q right to have q wife and child
rem, regardless Of his walk in life, in
order to add to his happiness. Any
man who has q decent sense of what
happiness really is will find none of 1t
IN bringing children into the world and
allowing them just to 'sgrow up" That
is not happiness, and even though the
man extract what he considers happi-
ness from such condition, it is none
the less the rankest kind of selfishness.
Individually it creates misery and un-
happiness for parents and children and
collectively 1t works to the detrlment
of the nation. Legislative acts will
not, cannot abate these present abuses.
The best remedy is to create public
sentiment that will make it disgrace
for any man to bring children into the
world when he has no present prospect
OF providing them with educational
advantages-not only a few hours q
day In the public schools, but home en-.
vironment which will make for culture,
morality and progress-make home
not mere place to eat and sleep, but
one worthy of the name. AS the child
of today Is trained that In future years
he may become strong man, SO our
nation must build today, if our future
is to be assured, and reckless matri-
monial alliances without q thought of
anything but the infatuation Of the
moment are doing more than anything
else to injure the future of our country,
| Record Herald.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
Analy.inr HI. Anection,

The young lovers sat beside the wa
terfall. The rapids and the nearby
whirlpool had strange attraction for
the romantic young girl. She had heard
the story Of the unhappy Indian maid
en- and the young brave who had gone
to their doom, clasped In each others
arms, to the slow music of the "Swan
Song" That seemed very beautiful to
her.
Jack" she said. "if you saw me
struggling in the water near the edge
Of the falls, would you jump in after
meY
"What would be the use. my dear,
when can't swim?" he answered.
"But at least we could perish togeth-
err" she replied bravely.
"Yes, there would be no doubt Of
that" he returned. shuddering at the
sound of the cruel waters.
But haven't you often said you
would die for me?" she asked. plqued
at his coldness.
mo, my dear" replied her practical
lover. 'If you'll remember. I've al
ways told you that had an undying
love for you!"-Smart Set.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
Ono ot Flor.nce,. Joke..

That genial comedian W. j. Florence
had habit of promising man fish
or some game when he was about
starting on hunting or fishing trip.
Day after day would pass, and the
game would not be Forthcoming. But
almost every day letter or telegram
would come saying that Florence had
not forgotten; that Florence was just
about sending the game; that there
was no cause for worry, as fine fish
or deer was on Its way to the express
office. At first this solicitousness
would cause courteous letters and tele.
grams in return. As the delay got lon
ger the victim would get impatient and
would finally be literally haunted by
huge fishes or deer, with the compli-
ments of w. ]. Florence" Then some
fine day, when 1t was least expected,
the fish or deer would come.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30

ibid you ever see the name q lobster
is born with7" asked a fishmonger. "It
Is marked on his person. No7 Well,
Ill show you one"
The fish vender took lobster out of
q heap on the marble slab.
tits name is joe" he said after he
had inspected one of its legs. "Now,
can you find it?"
The customer took the lobster ginger
ly by the back of the neck, where It
could not reach his hand with its nip.
pers.
Turning It on its back, SO that the
short brown legs at Its side Topped
backward. yellow streak half an inch
long and an eighth of an inch wide
was seen on the inside Of the thigh.
In this yellow streak, like mosaic,
were short lines. as though some one
had printed on 1t with indelible brown
ink In back hand the characters "Joe."
"Some Holsters are named Jim," the
fshmonger said, "some Jack. others
John. and once clearly made out the
name Julia. ."-Iondon TELEGRAPH.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30

tits the suggestion of trained nurse,
whose beef tea was most acceptable to
n patient to whom in any previous Ill.
ness 1t had been repellent, that the
beef should be broiled before the juice
is extracted. A thick, lean, juicy steak
from the round is broiled over clear
fire perhaps two minutes on each side.
after which 1t Is cut up into small
squares. put into saucepan. covered
with cold water and set on the back Of
the stove, where 1t should steep. not
boil, for fully two hours. Remember
not to add the salt until the dish is TAX
en- from the fire and serve I. hotuniess.
Of course, 1t is to be offered as cold or
iced beef tea.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30

No man ever gained anything by sit
ting idly by and saying az can't do it,
Have confidence In thyself, In thy
strength and fitness for the task under
taken. The world has not progressed
at the behest Of the people who sit idly
by and say ~ can't" To accomplish
anything, we must have confidence,
and not only confidence, but the spirit
to get out and work. We have been in
the habit of letting our opponents have
their own way, we have not shown q
desire to gain q victory and elect demo
Gratis to office. Some of us have labor
ed but great many have remained in
active and apparently too itldolent and
Indifferent as to the results to cast their
ballot when the time comes or to influ-
ence Others to do so. Stand by the
party this year and make determined
effort.-Waterloo Times. Leader.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
THE ALPhARET's MEETING.


The alphabet met and said that 'they
We're not arranged Ia o proper way"
A had stood at ths head too long;
It was not right; 1t was utterly wrong.
For you all knew and can plainly see
That place belongs to me- said G.
"You take the head. indced!" said J;
THAT place is meaat for my dear K.
tut. tut. tut. Wen. well. well,
I'll stand there myself then," said L
Excuse US. please, wc think that WI
Have word to aay." said d. q. D.
suppose you have said + as ha
Softly whispered word to E.
who'll prevent. I'D like to know,
Standing bead NJ. N or Or
"we'se listened iu silence to all OF you
And now will head you." said p and q
"our impression is, you had better try"
Then angrily spoke both II and l.
1sIiow rude and coarsep, said n, s, T.
The airs Of somes' said U and V.
"would drive one mad,'' said W, x. Y, 2.
But, after oil. the letters still stand
A at the head. at the foot 4.
-Tsrooklyn Eagle.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1901-10-30
CHECKERS ON THE FARM.

The checkerboard Is all worn out
From use each winter night;
The checkers have become begrimed,
Which once were shining bright.
But still the game goes stralghtway on
Although the squares are blurs,
While Cynthy pens up Reuben's men
Or Reuben captures hers.
Sometimes the old man takes hand
To show his practiced skill,
And then the tarmhands circle round,
While every one is still.
They wpuid not say single word
That would distract his play;
So breathless they observe him drive
Young Raubcn's men to bay.
ALI. what would winter evenings be
Without the checkerboard,
With double corners. jumps and moves
And fun which they atIordi
Our dissipation oft consists
In too much checkers here,
Which makes the gossips tell about
Our eheckered liie's career.
Arthur L. Locke in Boston Gloha