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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

A mayor who spends his time talk
ing and writing for publication seldom
hae time to do much else. Mayor
Black, OF McKeesport, is probably
more formdabl in the bark than in
the bite.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

it is we'll to remember that the lac
teal fluid which will not ferment is
more dangerous than that which sours
too soon,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06
CARD FROM MISS PEDRICK.

Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: | wish through your paper to thank all
Of those who hy their subscriptions aided me
in securing my scholarship in the scranton Busi.
ness college, through The Trbune's Educational
Contest. Yours truly,
Vida Pedrck.
Clark's summit, Sept. 3.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

In Schenectady, n. Y, they won't
permit a beggar to beg or grind
organ to play on public street. Their
example is worth studying.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

II is not easy 10 see NnT the Lacka-
wanna Iron AMI steel cpIlparr should
expect TO paw less ;ayai nl { tragt
of land than would be assessed against
another holder
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

The Sampson health bulletins arrive
with an irregularity suggesting that
something must be the matter with
the wires.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

Prince Chun ought to be in demand
for exhibition purposes as the only and
original Celestial scapegoat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

Did Governor Stone break amy
pledge to you?" Senator Finn of
Pittsburg was asked day before yes
terday, He did not" was the sena-
tors reply. did he break any pledge
TO your friands?" the senator was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

Democratic Chairman Greasy says
he is for fusion. Naturally. That is
what he is there for.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

Shaffer's preference for a couch OF
thorns is one of those inscrutable mys-
terias of life that teach the occasional
futility of human reason.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

With due respect to other great men,
it is time the public heard again from
Senator Beyeridge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

Mayor Black, of MCKeesport, pro-
is anything left of the town or not.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

The mysterious fusionlst who has
been keeping the local guessers guess
ing was probably looking after Sched-
ule 4.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

We welcome the Times into the
ranks of the corporation organs"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

Schwab's peace terms were a pledge
not to stone the mourners.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06

Weather like yesterday makes chill
dren long for nine-months school
year, begun in October.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06
THE REPUBLICAN TICKET.
State.

State.
Supreme Cour, WILLIAM T.. POTTER.
1reasuref-FRANn G.. HARRIS.
Election Nov. 5.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06
At rs Cents

45.inch silk Stripe Crepolincs,
4j+nch Mohalrs and Solcl jdcquards
52.nch Sclgcs and Cheyiots.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06
At As Cents

40.inch pure wool Chcviots and storm Scrges.
4O.inch pure wool satin nnish Jacquards.
40-inch pure wool Albdtross and surah Serge.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-09-06
At Sl.OO

40inch Armure lndccise.
i5-inch popns and Pa1uin Suitings.
5i.nch Serses, Chcviots and Camcls' Hair.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
What a Daub of Ink Did.

A certain newspaper proprietor had q
way of appearing in the composing
and press rooms at the most unexpected
times, and as his visits often resulted
in a general "shakeup' of the working
forces of the paper they were awaited
with fear and trembling by the en-
ployees.
One time one of the pressmen, an ex-
cellent workman, who had been there
many years, but was sometimes guilty
Of lapse of sobriety, had a black eye
and was in quandary as to what ex-
cuse he should offer. if the proprietor
noticed 1t. By sudden inspiration he
seized an ink roller and daubed some
ink on his face, quite covering the dis
coloration. Presently the governor
came in and, with the foreman. went
through the room, commenting on ev-
cry detail and looking very sharply at
every workman. When about to leave,
he suddenly pointed to the inky press
man and said. What is that mans
name?"
The man quaked in his shoes until he
continued slowly: 81 want you to give
that man shillings a week more
wages. He is the only man in the
room who looks as if he had been
working"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
ENGLAND's SEA GYPslEs.
A Strange, Little Tribe Phnt Lives
Always on Boats,

A strange and almost unknown part
of the population Gf it can be called
that) of the British isles is the queer
semiwild folk known as sea gypsies.
Real gypsies they are, differing from
their fellow gypsies in the fact that
they always live on the sea and that,
never having mingled with landsmen,
their type is much purer and more
nearly resembles the original.
There are about 500 sea gypsies in
Britain. They cruise along the coast,
seldom touching the land, but always
close to it, in old and weatherbeaten
craft that may have carried their
grandfathers.
When the tide is out, the old craft
will often drop anchor by sand bank
island far out at sea, and her crew will
grub for cookies with their hands, fill
Ing score Of baskets, but saying moth
ing to each other, for they are almost
out of the habit Of speech. They find
fifty shelltish where the ordinary fisher
man finds one, but they rarely do the
same thing two days running, and in
the next hour they may be sharing rab-
bits on headland miles away.
The sea gypsies are wild eyed and
thickset. Their hair is always either
jet black or golden. They are still Of
almost pure Morse or Danish descent,
never having used the land and mixed
with the shore folk to any extent.
Their hands seem to be all thumbs in
stead of fingers, so powerful and stubby
are the digits, because they have done
nothing but haul ropes and dig in the
wet sand.-New York Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
Tried and Convicted Too.

Politics in the west, even more than
in the east, says the author of 'Life
and Sport In California is profes-
sion. remember two men who We're
candidates for the Office Of district at
torney. One had served before: the
other was young man conducting his
first campaign.
The veteran was speaking In small
town, and after setting forth his own
claims he spoke as follows of his oppo-
nent:
81 understand that Mr.. x. Is in every
sense a worthy and honorable man,
but l ask you to remember that he has
never been tried-he has never been
tried''
That's SOP exclaimed a voice.
you've been tried old man, haven't
you-and convicted, too, you llnow?"
After due inquiry it appeared that
the veteran had been, indeed, indicted
fer horse stealing and convicted. He
was not elected.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
A Tus.le with English.

The pitfalls of the English tongue to
q foreigner are many. A Frenchwom-
an who has undertaken housekeeping
In New York thought she had good
working knowledge of the language,
but soon discovered her mistake.
One day she called carpenter and
planned with him to have some work
done about the house in the way of
putting up shelves, ETC., and she went
over the ground with him as carefully
as possible to get from him an estimate
of what it would cost.
After the work was done the bill SUBJ
mitted was considerably in excess of
the sum first named. The Frenchwom-
an endeavored to demonstrate, but only
succeeded in making the following re-
markable statement to him:
You are more dear to me than when
we We're first engaged" = New York
Sun.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
Sicily a Naturaa Garden.

The natural fertility of Sicily is in
deed remarkable. Without the use of
fertilizers three different growths-
olives, vines and whea-fourish in
close proximity, writes correspondent
In the New York Post. Great sections
already artificially watered are among
the garden spots Of the world, The
"Piano del Cappucinni'' at Trapani. on
tho western shore, the far famed
"Conca fOro." near Palermo and the
eastern coast north of Catania are sec
tons which surpass in fertility the ia
vored valleys Of Tuscany. Already
100000 orange trees. or two-thirds
of the total number grown in Italy,
flourish on the island. while cotton and
llnseed. the almond, the olive, the
carob and the mandarin are extensively
raised.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
A Literary Treat

The Bookman recently published a
selection from letters received by a
large publishing firm in New York from
would be authors in various parts of
the country. Here is gem:
Dear sirs-Wont you please let me know why
you kept my MSS SO long and now return it2
Please don't take me for freak, but honest
young man who trys to fight the battles Of life
senseable This only mention as a part history
OF my life. II you accept. pay me a snug sum
now and remainder years royalty. They 20 to
work and announce in the Patent Sheet and Asso-
ciated Press Papers that you paid me slOO, 900 90
for the MSS. This they will take up as news
item will keep all this strictly secret and go
can you. Have short history Of my life with
large Picture OF -. Under my picture have the
words, The handsome Young Hoosier Author who
made himself famous and received 500. oOo. 90 for
"a Few Strokes Of his Pen" Hoping at least to
hear from you again, remain for5business, sin.
cerely
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
Norway Fairies.

Like the Japanese" writes William
E. Curtis in the Chicago Herald, "the
Norwegians are very superstitous,
and as in Japan the forests, the noun
taifs and the gorges are peopled with
fairies. Nissen is the good fairy of the
farmers. He looks after the cattle par
'ticularly, and if he is well treated
they are healthy and the cows give lots
of milk. To propitiate him it is neces-
sary to put dish of porridge on the
threshold of the COW stable on Christ
mas morning. Whenever the family
moves this invisible being goes along
with them and sits on the top of the
loads"
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
QUEER OLD FLAsKs.
New York Wine Merchant Has an In.
terestins Col1ectfon.

teresting Col1e,ctton.
There is TN old wine merchant In
New York who has curious collection
of old bottles.
One, which he believes to be the old
est bottle used for holding liquor in
this country, came from Nassau, in the
Bahamas, originally filled with snuff.
1t is made of a coarse, seaweed colored
glass and is shaped somewhat like a
chestnut standing upright upon its
broad end. There is broad bottomed
bottle which held madeira i'll Charles
ton in 1910 and a Viennese bottle 125
years old, whose slender, graceful
curves have been supplanted today by
more commercial shape. The first
American gin bottle, from the Schuch.
adj estate, has a pouter pigeon shape,
which is delightful to the eye.
Among the later bottles are some
which constitute the product of the
bottle makers art when impressed
glass came into use. On each side fig
ures are nodded into the glass. There
are a number of railroad bottles" On
Oue u wagon IuuuluS OIL rd!lS anu
drawn by horse is depicted on both
sides. with the motto, Success to the
Railroad On another the same print
tive arrangements are shown, commem-
Grating the railroad at Lowell and on
the reverse of the bottle spread eagle
iE,bcdded in thirteen stars.
George Washington figures on one
bottle. upon the reverse of which was
Zachary Taylor, who, so says the glass,
never surrenders." A spread eagle
and what appears to be a Masonic
shrine, a fruit basket and horn Of plen-
ty and two trees, one in leaf, the other
bare, representing summers and "win-
ter are both two faced designs. A
large, round bottle, which in these days
would contain Holland gin, is impress
ed with series of monks at their
prayers. 1t was called the apostles
bottle" but it drew fire from the pope,
who had it put, by edict, out of general
use.-Amercan Wine Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
Almonds.

The worlds almond crop. exclusive
of those raised in California and the
west, comes from Italy, Sicily, Ma
jorca. Spain. France, Portugal, Mo-
rocco and Algiers. The highly priced
Jordan almonds come from Malaga,
Spain, and not from the Jordan river,
as many people suppose. The common
almond is the most indigestible of all
the nuts and contains very little nour-
ishment. There are many ways, how
ever, in which it is advantageously
used as a desert or as favoring.
One popularity about the almond tree
is that it's leaves contain prussic acid
and are therefore poisonous, while the
fruit may be eaten with impunity.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
Half and Half.

"Have you suffered much from tooth
ache?" asked the dentist.
"a little" answered the young wom-
an in the chair. "but not much. My
teeth. suspect, are like mammals. She
has never had anything done to hers,
and she hasn't an unsound tooth in her
head"
"How are your fathers teeth?"
poor papa! His are all gone. They
never We're anything but mere Shells"
"Well." said the dentist, breaking It
to her as gently as he could, "it's very
evident that you inherit your upper
jaw from your mother and your lower
jaw from your father" Chicago Trib-
une,
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
REVENGE OF THE WIND,

The winds refused to blow;
No USE" said they, ''to try
From north or south or east or west
These folks to satisfy.
The north wind is too cold'
The west wind bold and rough!'
The east is chilly they complain;
The south mot cool enough!"
And SO the windmills stopped,
And ships lay idly by;
The sun beat down from morn till night
Because no clouds could fly.
The people sighed for wind.
"Blow hot or cold," said they,
''From north or south or east or west;
Twill be the wisest way!"
Youths Companion
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
BORN IN WAsHINeroN,s TIME.
William thinner, 1902 Years of Age,
Dies at Clinton

Clinton, Ia, Oct. civilian Zim-
mer, Clinton's centenarian and the
Oldest man in Iowa, died yesterday.
He celebrated his 1O2d birthday ami
yersary April Is. The happiest event
in his long career came after he had
passed the century mark. BY special
invitation from Governor Shaw, Mr..
thinner attended the governors sec
ond inauguration at Des Moines, Jan.
IL, 1900. He was born in Schoharie
county, New York, a few months be-
fore the death of George Washington.
He came to Clinton SO years ago. He
is survived by seven children, the
eldest of whom is H. He had 40 grand
children and score OF great-grand-
children.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
Reason For Dislike.

Wife-Mr. Black has no more taste In
the matter of dress than giraffe.
Husband-Why do you say that?
Wife-Because his wife had on the
most beautiful gown last night. and
when | admired it he said he thought
it was dreadful.
Husband-But, my dear, he had to
pay $500 for it.-Detroit Free Press.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10

means kidney disorder, which allowed to run
too long may result in Bright's disease, dia-
betes or other serious and often fatal COM
plants. Foley's Kidney Cure makes the kid
neys well. Niok Dot1ing & c.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10
OF n Large Class.

Simkins-Bilkins junior strikes me as
being very promising young man.
Timkins-Yes; more promising than
paying. Chicago News.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10

s. A. Ingalls,, Crown Point, n. Y, writes:
/" Ny wife suffered from kidney troubles for
years. She was induced to try Foley's Kidney
Cure and in less than week after she began
using it, she was greatly improved and three
bottles cured her." Nick Dofting & Co.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-10-10

One Of the striking features of the
celebration in the line of decoration
will be the succession of beacons or
torches outlining the interior of the
campus. They will be twelve or fif-
teen feet high, surmounted by a spe-
cially designed fiat vessel of terra Gotta
or metal, the designing and making Of
which are in the hands Of Pierre Jay
and the architect, Charles A. Platt Of
New York. In this shallow dish will
stand wire basket containing cotton
waste soaked in combustible mate
rial that will be lighted on the even
ings of the celebration, giving out a
beautiful mellow light.
The chemists Of the university have
been long experimenting with the nee
essary ingredients for these combusti-
bles In order to insure an effective light
and at the same time avoid disagreed
bic odors and too large an amount of
smoke. 1t is thought that they have
succeeded securing the desired COM
bination. and preparations have al
ready been made for mixing the neces-
sary solids and liquids in due proper
ton and, if possible, adding chemicals
required to produce effective coiors.
These beacons during the day will be
filled with colored leaves or large
punches of evergreens and both by
day and by night will effectively set
OFT the entrance and passageways Oh
the historic campus.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-05-30
The Hostess, Funny story.

"a very dignifed young nan took q
seat in a smoking car" said the host
ess, who Joined in the after dinner sto-
ry telling. Near him were three tray
cling statesmen, well dressed, jolly fel-
of cards, and the others agreed. They
appealed to the young man to take part
and make up a four handed game.
Thank you; 1 never play cards.
came the response tic the invitation.
81 am sorry for that. VIII you have
a cigar with US! added the spokesman,
producing his case.
smoke replied the dignifed young
man.
''They. thought they would jolly the
young fellow out of dignity, so tie
leader produced a travelling compan-
ion and asked:
GAS you do not play cards mgr
smoke you will moi refuse to join us IA
a drink?
"T thank you, gentlemen, but ] new
or drink"
With this a venerable man win
ministerial aspect sitting in the SCH
bshiDd the young man reached fGe-
ward and tapped him OH the shoulder
81 have heard what you have san
to these men, said the sedate old re-
how, and I admire you for the stability
of character which has enabled you 4
shun bad habits. I have a daughter r
the parior car, whom I should like h
have you meet
81 thank you, SIR replied the youps
man. turning about and facing d.
gentleman, but the fact is l never ID
tend to marty "-Milwaukee Sentinel.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-05-30
KlnbALLT0n. .fLKf10Rn
Free with every pair of shoes sold
pound of the best coffee.

Free with every pair of shoes sold
one pound of the best coffee.
JOHN PETERSON.
Hans johnson, up by Kimballton,
had the misfortune last week to lose
one of his best cows on clover feed.
Not China war, but Chinaware
cheaper than the Chinese sell it at
HANS MADSEN'S.
Thomas Smith, one of the best
farmers in Sharon township, was in
the county seat Monday with some
fine hogs.
Gold Dust at 19cts. a package at
Hans Madsen's. Don't waste your
time with soap to wash dishes when
this beats it.
Mrs. John Nelson, wife Of the but
ter maker at West Hamlin, was quite
sick the first of the week, and unable
to leave her bed.
G. Larsen, living about six miles
north of Kimballton, has about COM
pleted his fine large barn and has it
ready for occupancy.
Something new in the pillow shoe
line. Do you want it? The Pillow
Boy. Just getting in at Hans Mad
sens. Look at them.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-05-30
Obituary.

Last Wednesday after a long illness
Minnie Nelson, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Nels H. Nelson, north of Kim
ballton, passed over the mystic river
of death to the distant shores of an
endless eternity where she will be
free from pain and suffering and where
she will dwell in peace and love and
happiness and await the uniting of
friends and loved ones that have been
left behind to mourn her departure.
She was a young lady, bright and
winsome, full of JOY and love and
hope and the future that awaited her
was full of promise. She was dear to
her friends, loyal to her companions,
full of sympathy for her associates
and scattered deeds of kindness, acts of
tender care and words of cheer and
comfort along the pathway of life,
which were duly appreciated by those
she met in the various walks of life.
The funeral was conducted from
Bethania church, north of Kimbali-
ton, last Friday and her remains laid
to rest in the church yard adjoining
the church. Her many friends and
neighbors were present to pay her the
last token and tribute of respect ard
observe the last sad burial rites.
Thus n in the bloom of youth has
passed to her reward. When the
dews of summer fall upon the sacred
mound that marks her last resting
place and the snow and frost of winter
scatter their silvery pearls over the
earth sweet memories will still linger
in the minds of those who love her.
May she rest i'll sweet and quiet peace
and meet her loved ones in the years
to come and enjoy the eternal sum
shine of an endless future.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-05-30
A ClheroAree Dish.

An article Of food much used by the
Cberokees is made from corn. Use
process Is first to soak the corr In
streng I've made from hickory ashes,
just rs white people IN the country
make ominy. This removes the hulls.
Tho corn Is then put into q large NOR
tar made by following out the end Of
a large log and Is pounded by a huge
peet1e.
As tho process Of pounding goes On
tho crushed corn Is removed from tie
mortar and riddled with q sieve made
Of cane and then famed in the wind 20
sefnove the hulls. The grit" as THE
course meal is called. Is then replaced
in the mortar and pounded into u fine
meal. 1t is tien botlod up with Guy
enIle pepper and other ingredients. A
small amount OF lye Is left in the meal,
and it has a tendency to preserve it for
a long time. However, Ii the stuff
sours, 1t is regarded as a great deli
cacy. 1t is known as "con-a-hannay''
Tho food is sometimes varied by the
addition Of nuts, which Is considered
especially nne. WIN Cne nuts IL Is
called 'ca-nutch."
In the olden times cakes were made
Of "con-a-hanna" by baking the sub.
stance In rudeiy constructed rock
ovens or in hot ashes. These cakes
would keep for a long time and, in con.
nection with the wild game, provided
nourishment for the Indians on thei1
long hunts. Many Of the older Chero
KEGS still Use the mortar and pestle tt
make the dish.-kanSns City Journal.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1901-05-30
Try our prunes at 5 cents a pound
HANS MADSEN.

Try our prunes at 5 cents a pound.
HANS MADsEN.
Ferdinand Grumstrup and family
spend Sunday visiting friends in KIM
ballton.
Notice John Peterson's new ad Civ
ing a pound of the best coffee with
every pair of shoes sold.
Willis Rattepborg, the boss road
master, was out the first of the week
having the road repaired.
Soren Faaborg expects to take his
wife to Omaha Wednesday to have a
surgical operation performed.
Chris Petersen, over by jackson
Vile, now rides around in a new top
buggy he purchased last week.
j. F. Jensen and family, from
Jacksonville, visited relatives and
friends in Kimballton Sunday.
Torvel Jensen has been busy break
ing a fine team of bronchoes lately
that will make him a fine team.
If you need a PAIR Of moccasins tc
pillow corn in, Hans Madsen has the
best and easiest going. Try them.
Christina Paulsen was here from
Living Springs, Iowa, this week,
looking for a good farm for sale.