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The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-13
A New AIpIne Danger.

The wire cables used by tourists for
protection and aid in the alps may.
according to the latest experiences, be
dangerous. An accident which oc-
CURED on July 20. during an ascent of
the Tribulaun In the Stubuler Alps In
a proof OF this. Several tourists on
hat day assembled to the summit OF
the mountain. which is 3,1OO metres
high. Near the top. where the ascent
had to be made with the aid of wire
cables, the rocks suddenly began to
hum when an ice pick came in con-
tact with the cable. and sparks were
seen. Shortly before there had been
a thunderstorm which caused all these
electrical phenomena. Suddenly the
lightning struck the cable, stunning
a tourist and the guide and hurting
them several hundred metres below.
The other tourists were also struck.
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Mr.. Pullman for $500 OO damages for
alienation of tho lady's affections. Mr..
Bowers has since secured a decree of
divorce from his vito. The damage
suit probably terminates with the
death OF Mr.. Pullman.
Mrs. Pullman formerly Miss Fer
nald) secured a divorce from her hus-
band last December, with balm for her
feelings In the way of 81, 900 annual
alimony. That balm may or may not
cease with the death of the offender.
Fourteen days after that divorce Mr..
Pullman married Mrs. Brazelle, a
sister of his brother Sanger's wife. The
ceremony was performed In the Ar
lington hotel in Carson City, New.
Since that time and up to the day OF
Mr.. Pullman's death, he and his wife
lived in California.
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The W engagements were an
nounced almost simultaneously. Miss
Lynne Fernald, the daughter Of Mrs.
j.. w. Fernald of Chicago. plighted her
troth to Sanger Pullman. Within u
few days u was announced that George
Pullman. Jr., was engaged to Miss Fee
iicite Oglesby. n daughter of the form
or governor of Illinois of that name.
Immediately after the publication of
the terms of the Pullman will disin-
heriting the twins, both young ladies
promptly sought release from their re-
spective engagements.
After their disinneritance. the twins
seemed to thrive fairly well. though
there was no appreciable diminution of
the fervor with which they sought the
eayeties of life. Neither seemed to
srieve over the loss OF his hancee.
Young George went the pace as OF
yore, and the next piece Of news to
startle various communities was to the
effect that he and Miss Fernald had
eloped from his mothers summer cot
tage at Elburn, n. j., where the young
lady was an honored guest. The two
were married privately in New York,
and when Sanger heard OF the event
he telegraphed his brother his sincere
congratulations.
Not so long after this Sanger him
self was married without parental con-
sent to "A young In California.
and when he arrived In Chicago 10
seek his mothers blessing, he was met
by his brother George. who gave him
every assurance OF his affection and
support. From that time on Sanger
and his wife have lived happily. 1t
was to the doomed George that the
trouble came.
Very shortly after his brother
Sanger's marriage he resumed a former
friendship with Mrs. Blanche Bowers,
one of the playmates OF his childhood,
and the wife of the composer Of sew
eral popular songs. The two were
seen together constantly. George took
Mrs. Bowers to New York. and 1t was
while living with her at the Gerard
hotel. OH Forty-fourth street. that Mr..
Bowers brought suit for divorce
against his wife and All action against
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THE ONLY ONE TuEuT.

In the office of n justice of the peace
in Memphis a white man was being
tried a few days ago for assault and
battery. A small negro. the mans
hired boy, was on the witness stand
tcstifying for the defendant.
Tell the court. boy, all you know
Of this AFFAIR" said the squire.
well. Judge, you see hit WIZ dis
away. Dat. man dcre.'' indicating the
plaintiff. "wuz In my boss's ONCE
t'other day and dey kummenced quail
lin over sumthin' ernother, en- dat
man he rip out en- call my boss en- ole
bal'-headed scound'el!"
Are you sure" asked the J. r.,
that the man was addressing your
employer? Was there no n else In
the ROOM"
Yes, Jedge. dere wuz oder foiks
dere sides us. but l knows my boss
wua de only b~a'l-headed sconnd'el In
de office"
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-13
Pictorial bumor
or q %

From the Pittsburg Gazette: what
do you think Of the theory that food
has IA potent influence in determining
character" asked Mr.. Smithheld. az
ne put three Jumps OF sugar In his cof-
fee.
II guess it's all right" replied Mr..
Wood as he severed "A portion Of his
beefsteak. 1T always seems "a little
cannibalistic to me when you order
lobster"
well" rctorted Mr.. Smithfeid. good
humoredly. II ought to have known 1t
was dangerous to lend you money after
| discovered your fondness for beets.
But. seriously. II there were anything
In tho theory, wouldn't II make n man
sheepish to eat mutton?"
1T would, and prize fighters ought
to restrict themselves to n diet OF
scraps" oe.
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MACHINE TO INDUCE SLEEP.
Help brought to Sufferers Of Insomnia
10y u Recent Invention.

Help brought to Sufferers OF Insomnia
10y u Recent Invention.
The alarm clock which may with
reasonable certainty be depended upon
to awaken you ut any desired time in
the morning Is soon to be greatly en-
HANGED in value by another mechanical
attachment. This is a sleep producer.
To persons troubled with sleeplessness
or s~leepiness the new continuance
will undoubtedly prove a boon. 1t will
put you to sleep at night and waken up
at the proper time in the morning.
The sleep-producing attachment con-
sists OF two horizontal rectangular
panels of ebony, eight inches long and
n inch high, revolving In opposite d.
rections on a nickel pivot. The spring
having been wound up, the ebony pan
els. one above the other, revolve. Each
is studded on both sides by a horizon
tai row OF bright circular mirrors, the
size of a quarter dollar. and maintains
IA velocity of n revolution per sec
ond. This speed will continue for an
hour without %rewinding.
To induce sleep by aid OF this mech
anism you darken your room and allow
a bright pencil of light falling from an
aperture i'm the window behind you to
fall upon the rows OF mirrors In such a
mi that they will reflect the rays
into your eyes. Concentrate your gaze
upon the revolving panels. and not al
lowing 1t to wander elsewhere about
the room, You soon become fascinated
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went to the widow. The two daught-
ers, however. Florence and Harriet, re-
ceived q magnificent share. Both OF
these sisters are now married. one be-
ing Mrs. Frank q. Lowdcn of Chicago.
sympathy for the two boys might
been for the known intention of their
mother, made public very shortly after
the publication of the terms of the will,
to provide for them handsomely from
her own splendid jointure. She made
good her promises in no uncertain way,
and since their fathers death the twins
have suffered no lack of luxury. 1t
was In their doings before and after
their fathers death that the newspa-
pers of New York and Chicago, not to
speak of other cities. found the pre-
text for biographical sketches that
were not always complimentary.
One OF the beautiful features Of this
strange modern domestic romanc has
been the lasting and imperishable at
lection that has always existed be-
tween the two brothers. When either
one has been In a scrape or in any sort
OF ENHANCEMENT the other has invaria-
bly, stood by him. Sanger Pullman
was at his brother Georges bedside
when he passed away. He was never
away from him when he was In trouble.
The first trouble came. perhaps.
while the parents were In Europe,
shortly after the twins had returned
from separate schools In the East.
Young George and his brother Sang
er. handsome as young gods In these
days, became the dual center-piece OF
a rapidly moving coterie Of young men
of the town, who spilled champagne by
the bucket, patronized all the first
nights at the theaters, consumed all
the Holsters and Welsh rarebits that
were to be had for money, and in other
ways managed to interest themselves
in the industry of burning the candle
of life at both ends.
These, of course. were wild oats of
the moro trivial sort. The tragedy be-
gan to darken when tbs blessed state
OF matrimony hove into view as a pos
sible solution OF the destiny of the
twins. 1t was the matrimonial expe-
rience OF both that gave the newspaper
historians their best opportunities, and
that brought to both brothers n noto-
riety that either, no doubt. would have
gladly escaped.
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Fnghts Of r.ncy.

cniidren,' said the teacher, while
,%hstfucting the class In composition.
you snUa'd not attempt any fiirhts q,
any pu1 si..oly be yourselves. dnd
w.'s VIVA. Is "a Won. Do not imi.
tate any other pers-n's writings or
draw inspiration Ism nn,,,Sa
sources" "
As a result OF this advice Iosr,v
Wise turned in the following coI..as;.
ton: ~'
We should not attempt any fites
OF fancy, but rite what is in Us. In
me there is my stummick, lungs. hart.
liver, two apples. one piece Of pie. one
stick of lemon candy and my dinner"
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-13
"PACE 6HA6 Kills.

This Is u story OF the pace that
kills."
Young George Pullman, age, accord
ing to the records, 20, born to the pos
session OF millions. attended through
all his life by the luxurious surround
'ings that were his by right OF parent
x and expectation. died recently in
Caiifornia. The cause Of his death
was given in the dispatches as acute
pneumonia.
George Pullman, as every one who
reads the newspapers knows, was one
ot the twin SON OF George NJ. Pull
man, the inventor of the sleeping-car
system that bears that name. He and
his twin brother Sanger were born on
June 20, 1876. The character and
achievement OF the father are too we'll
known to need exploitation here. Pull
man, Sr., from humble beginnings
amassed n colossal fortune. The foun-
dations or his fortune were laid before
his sons were born. and there was new
or a time thereafter that his fortune
did not prosper. He died very sud-
denly, as IL might he said, without
warning. That is to say. he retired
one night in perfect health. awoke in
distress, and passed away almost be-
lore physicians could be summoned to
lend him assistance and comfort.
A day after the newspapers were
filled with flattering obituaries. 1t was
only after the publication OF the terms
of his will that the world became
aware OF the great and mighty grief
that had tuggcd at the heart strings of
the rich man for years before Provi-
dence sent the stroke that took Kim out
of h world. In this will he cut OFF
shis twin sons with q comparative pal
3try pittance of $4,000 a year, being
careful, however, to explain that the
reason he did so lay in the total in
ability of either to appreciate the bles-
sings OF business of the value of
money. The country rang with the
news OF the Gisinheritance of the twins.
and the event served to afford excuse
ior a recapitulation OF the numerous
and picturesque escapades of both. The
bulk Of the Pullman fortune of course
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appointed in the quest he felt re-
vengeful and the Idea occurred to him
to XIII the president and put the
"Stalwarts" In power. When It first
arose 1t was like the idea OF forgery
murder or suicide. BY turning away
he could have cast II out and resisted
It's fascination. but as he voluntarily
dwelt upon 1t It's proportions grew.
The root questions in his case we're:
Did he know what he was doing? Did
he know that II was a crime? Had
he power to refrain from doing 1t?
These, believe. could be answered
only In the Affirmative by one I'M
welded to n theory. Whether Guiteau
had become irresponsibly insane at
the time of his execution is another
question.
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by the vibrating glitter. And then you
fall asleep.
Several other mechanical contriv-
ances for inducing sleep have been
placed on the market from time to
time. All are founded upon the we'll
known fact that the concentration OF
the mind upon a single impression
produces sleep. The most complicated
of these mechanical sleep producers Is
the vibrating coronet." just invented
by DIR. Gaiife of Paris. II consists OF
three bands OF metal cncircling the
head. A branch strip extends to either
OF the eyelids. and by aid OF n spring
gently vibrates against 1t. This is used
to induce sleep in the patients of the
clinic Of DR.. Bertillon.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-13
The SCOTS Reply.

A young man. contemplating rnstri-
monial felicity. took his fair intennsd
to the home of his parents that shs
might be introduced to the old folks.
This IL my future wife," said tina
young man proudly. turning to pater-
familias, who raj q canny Scot. Nov.
father, tell me candidly. what you
think Of her."
The old man eyed the blushing bride
elect critically for fully two minutes.
then answered. with elaboration:
well. John. l can only say you
have shown much better taste than she
has"
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-13
GuiTEAU'S SANITY.
Doctor Who Questioned Him Says He
Wa I~rresponsibIy Insane.

Doctor Who Questioned Hin Says He
Was I~rresponsibIy Insane.
| propounded to Guiteau a series of
questions which, with few exceptions.
were such AS he had not answered be-
fore. They related to his mental and
moral experiences while contemplating
HIS objections to the course OF Gar
field toward himself to the rise of the
idea that he must remove him." to
his shrinking from IL ut first or other
wise, and what would have been his
opinion IL President Garfield had re-
covered, writes DR.. T. NJ. Buckley In
the Century Magazine. Many OF them
involved sharp determinations, and
were such as would have puzzled a
typical monomaniac or paranoiac. He
answered the questions. made no reply
that required explanation. used no
superfuous words, did not ask for n
repetition of any questions. nor en-
ploy n word in an improper sense, but
occasionally he contradicted the rec
ord of his own course and his own
testimony. He gave no indication of
being, or ever having been, irrespon-
sibly insane. His conversation and
bearing were unlike those of a man
who had committed q crime, and after
doing so had made himself believe
that he could not help 1t. His motives
were obvious. He desired Office; dis
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THE VICTOR.

A year q i held n maiden's hand;
Twas white and slim and delicately
planned;
She gave me a red rose; last night I
saw
Her ut the altar with another stand.
He looked at me as victors look at
those
VINO lie defeated. bleeding from their
blows
She held a bunch of flowers in her
But on her breast was fastened a red
rose. Iu.
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The people OF Davos. Switzerland,
propose to dispense with fuel OF every
description and to resort to electricity
for all industrial and domestic pur-
poses. Already electricity Is extern
sivoly employed for cooking. heating
n lighting In several villas, while
one OF the largest bakeries In the dis
trict is electrically equipped in every
respect.
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A DtMCnl Task.

Mrs. Won Blummer-That cook was
tho worst thins ever had in my
house.
Won Blummer--Yes. you acted as II
you didn't like her.
II couldn't help It. Why. It was all
l could do TO write her out IA good rec
concentration. Life.
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AIiscOnstrued.

Her Father-Well sir, what can ! do
for you?
Her Lover-I-er-called to see II
you-er-would give assent to my
marriage tO your daughter"
Her Father-Not a cent, sir; not q
cent. Good day!
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Quite Literal

What have you got that sign,
Hands on. posted outside your works
for?" asked the curious individual.
Because" returned the %jocular mill
owner, my men are on strike"
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Two Ninws os

Mrs. B.-"Don't you think a woman
ought to keep tab on her husband?"
Mrs. C.--"some women, perhaps; but
never mend my husbands shirts."-
Philadelphia Bulletin.
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Cause Of the Divorce.

Mr.. Snaggs-The leaves are leaving.
my dear.
Mrs, .Snaggs-Is there anything odd
about that?
Mr.. Snaggs-Yes, in the spring 1t
was the trees that were leaving.
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smart Set Choice.

Charies--"This is terrible, deah boy.
! really believe this sausage Is made OF
common dog meat"
Reginald-"Bah jove. It's an out
rage! II they must use dog meat they
should limit II to French poodles." :
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A Bostoa Diplomat.

Mother-"Waldo, l regret to say that
l must spank YOU"
Waldo-"It would be inadvisable.
mother. Medical authorities are agreed
upon the danger Of concusslon In the
neighborhood of the base Of the spine"
Boston Transcript.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-13

The scientific world awaits the par
ticulars OF the latest process of ex-
tracing oxygen from the air by phys
ical instead of chemical means
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Mrs. Guinnivoice--I never have any
trouble with baby. I've only to sing
to him and he goes right on to seep.
Mrs. Phaser-What a knowing child!
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Teddy--I wished l hadn't licked
Jimmy Brown this morning. Mamma
You see now how wrong II was.
don't you, dear? Teddy-yes. cause
| didn't know till loon that he was
going to give a party.-London Tit
Bits.
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Natural query.

Mill Owner--My business runs like
clockwork. *
Walking Delegate-With a strike ev-
cry now and then.
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When an optimist breaks his Log no
rejolces that II isn't his neck,
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-12-13

"Ten horse and two men," responded
tho owner. THE 10-hOrsc power runs
1t on the level roads, and my chauffeur
and I get out and push it up the
hills"
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Automobning Exposed.

From the Brooklyn Eagle: How
many horsepower is your automo-
bile?" inquired the man in the dog
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-28
LADIES SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Will Be Heard at the High School
Next Thursday.

The Boston Ladies' SYMPHONY on
chestra will appear ut the High school
auditorium next Thursday evening.
January =, as The fourth number Of the
High school course. The orchestra is
composed OF twenty young ladies, with
Frank W. Mckee as conductor ana Carl
GRANGE as basso. The orchestra ranks
as one of the best in the country. They
have been greeted by very large audi
enreS wherever they have appeared, and
are very highly endorsed MIR, Mckee.
the conductor, had charge of the Clara
Schumann orchestra the last year of its
history, and then the best part of that
orchestra came With Mr.. Mckee and
united with the best half of the Boston
symphony orchestra, taking the name
of the latter, and for three years he has
led this orchestra through unprece-
dented tours,
The ladies' gowns are said 10 be en-
quisite, and taken altogether the or
chestra gives one of the best musical
entertainments before the public today.
The diagram Will open at Powells
music store on Monday morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-28

Methodist Episcopal church took place
"Wednesday evening, when, at the close
of the other exercises. l.. +. Bower. in
behalf OF the Sabbath school. in an elo-
quent speech. presented David G. Sew
ard with Il set of Redpath's History of
the Great Rulers of Mankind" consist
ing OF eight large volumes. Mr.. Sew
ard was completely surprised. but re-
sponded in q happy manner. thanking
the school for their beautiful gift,
which. he assured them. he would al
ways count among his choicest possess
sion. He has been an officer or teacher
in the sunday school since it's organ
i2ation. twenty-five years ago. and the
presentation was made to show the
schools appreciation of his faithful
ness ana zeal in the church work.
l.. y. Wall, of Preston Center. was n
Green Ridge visitor yesterday.
G. f. Bond. of Dickson avenue. re-
turned Yesterday from Newark. y. j.,
where he spent Christmas.
Mrs. Fred Warner OF Wyoming ave-
nle. is visiting friends at Buffalo.
The uniform rank of Columbus COM
mindery. No. 2Sl. knights OF Malta.
effected n permanent organization last
night by the election of r. 3. Jackson,
chairman. and w. c. Vought, secre-
tary. \ resolution Was offered admit
ting to membership any one who is a
Knight of Malta. They respectfully in
vte any Knight of Malta to join the
new uniform rank. The next meeting
will be held in Masonic hall. 1888 Dick
son avenue. January L. Hereafter CO.
Iumbus commandery will meet at 1903
Dickson avenue. Wednesday evenings.
instead of Thursday evenings ut Net
tleton's hail. Green Ridge street. co.
lunbus commandery conferred the black
degree last Thursday evening,
The Green Ridge Baptist church was
filled last evening with II happy throng.
gathered to celebrate the Christmas
festival of the sunday school. y. G.
Garrett, superintendent of the school,
presided over the exercises, and the
candy box fireplace, which seems to be
Santa Claus favorite place Of abode in
Green Ridge this year, graced the plat
form during the early part of the even
ing and was torn down, brick by brick,
and scattered among the scholars later.
\ charming little cantata, entitled THE
Revolt of Santa Claus" was given in
very delightful manner by members of
the school, ana from first to last the
evenings entertainment was greatly
enjoyed by those present.
The sunday school rooms Of the Green
Ridge Presbyterian church were filled
last evening with members and friends
OF the school, who had gathered tn en-
Joy the Christmas entertainment. The
consisted o. musical selec-
tions By Messrs. Willard and LaBard,
of New York city. and several humOr-
Gus selections by MI Howe, the popular
of Pittston. At the close
of This, the members of the school We're
invited 10 the parlors. where candy and
oranges We're distributed anon. the
scholars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-12-28
SHORT PARAGRAPHS.

Extensive alterations are being made
in the interior of the odd Fellows
building store room preparing To- its
being occupied by II, H. spencer. Jam
uary !.
G, W. r. Allen is indisposed at his
home on Dudley street.
Prof, ]. G.. Secor. wife ana daughter
Of Wilkes Barre ana Miss Lottie Lucas
of Florence, y. j ara spending the
holidays with the Rev. and Mrs.
Charles Newng, ut the Methodist
Episcopal parsonage.
MIR, and Mrs, George Autz returned
to their home in Philadelphia, yester-
day, after II visit of several weeks
with relatives in town.
Miss Anna White of Iawley and
Lois Smith of Carbondale are guests
of friends in town.