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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-18

from Mrs, Staples own Forthcoming
book. "Reminiscences of Twentieth
Century Pilgrims Progress" one OF
the guests will be Mrs Stannard, of
London, tJohn Strange Winter). Mrs.
Staples was in Scranton recently as
the guest OF her nephew, Dr.. Downing.
Mrs. r. II. Watkins gave a luncheon
on Tuesday at the Country club in
honor of Mrs. Brady's guests, Mrs. c.
II. Cooke. of Trenton. N. j.. ana Mrs.
Henry McCulloch, of Elkton. Mr.. The
Others present We're: Mrs A. f. Law,
Mrs. William Matthews, Mrs. II. B.
Reynolds NTrs. II. G. Coursen. Mrs. Fl.
w. Kingsbury. Mrs. Everett Warren.
Mrs. James +. Dickson, Mrs II. p.
Simpson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob HetZel have is
sued invitations for the marriage OF
their daughter, Miss Mary Elizabeth
Hetzel, to Mr.. James Percy Hughes.
The ceremony will take place Oct. %,
at o'clock p. m.. at the home of the
brides parents. Gibson street
Mrs. l.. H. Wright, whose work as II
water colorist and sculptress have at
tracted so much attention in Paris and
in New York. may remain in Scranton
during the winter. Mrs. Wright Is a
close friend of Mrs. r. L. Phillips.
Among the bridal gifts which We're
received by Miss Ripple, and which at
tracted much attention. were two oil
paintings by Douglas Arthur Teed.
One was his fine "Sir Galahad," the
other a small landscape.
Mr.. G. l.. Blair is to build hand
some house near "Linair' at Dalton
Just what Mr.. Blair expects to do with
a house is uncertain for he is a most
interchangeable traveller and has visited
every corner of the globe. He expects
to spend the winter in California.
Announcement is made of the COM
ing marriage of William r. Seagraves
and Miss Mabel NJ. Boldry. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick Boldry, of 1907
Academy street. The event will take
place Oct. %.
DR.. j. Windsor Decker. james Blair.
jr.. Henry Brady. ir.. and j. VI. Brooks
Wheeler to DR.. j. S. Otto in Buffalo.
on Wednesday. DR.. Otto was Il Prince
ton classmate.
Mrs. G. ID. Simpson was one of those
who recently have been very active
agents in helping the Young Women's
Christian association out of financial
difficulties. Mr.. and Mrs. Simpson are
now in New York
Mr.. and Mrs. n. +. Rice are spend
ing month or more as the welcome
guests of eastern friends. who miss
them greatly since they have taken up
their residence in California.
Miss Margare; Duff and Miss Cora
Stewart. of Philadelphia. who were in
the city to attend the McCulloch-
Ripple wedding. We're guests of Mrs.
James S. McAnulty.
Mrs. c. II. Cooke. of Trenton. y. j..
and Mrs. Henry McCulloch. of E,lkton,
Md. who have been the guests of their
brother. Henry Brady. jr., left the city
on Thursday.
Miss Bennell entertained nearly Il
hundred guests at a dance last night
in honor of her cousin, Miss Albright,
OF Buffalo.
Mr. and Mrs l.. l.. Fuller are at their
country place. near Lily Lake, where
they are preparing to build beautiful
home.
The Green Ridge Wheelnlcn will have
. stag party next Thursday night when
progressive euchre will be the enter
ainment.
MI and Mrs. Sidney Williams enter |
tanned at dinner last night
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-18

Womens Chorus--"O Blest Rcdeemr'
Merchette
(By ReuuestD
Soprano Solo--."More Regal in His Low
Estate" (from "Queen of Sheba'D
Miss Grace Spencer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-18
Dress Goods Department

Fine display of New Goods See Friday daily
apers for particulars.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-18

Good Bleached Muslin 80
Finest Brown Muslin. 6ao
I'M lonsdale Fruit Of &c
Heavy Shaker Flannel 10
outings. Very pretty patterns. 80
llhf Nc Heavy teeeed Outings. See
rahcE loc tlne Fleeced Outings. Slac
Best Double Feeced Outings. lOc
Best Indigo Blue Prints Observation-Disclosures. 30
Best Sifer Grey Prints Be
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-10-18

Ar and Mrs l.. l.. Fuller are at their
country place. near Lily Lake, where
they are preparing to build a beautiful
home.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24

example illustrated is made of pastel
pink louisine silk with yoke and lower
sleeves of panne in the same shade
overlaid with applique OF heavy cream
lace. Cream lace edges the bertha and
medallions are applied at intervals
All waist and gown materials are suit
able and when desired for evening
wear the yoke and lower sleeves can
be omitted as show in the small sketch.
The foundation lining fits snugly and
closes at the centre front, but separate
" from the waist. The full portions OF
the waist proper are gathered and ar
ranged over the lining, closing invisibly
AT the centre front. The yoke closes at
the left shoulder seam. The circular
bertha falls in graceful ripples from
the lower edge of yoke. The sleeves
are made with snug fitted Innings.
which are faced 10 the elbows and full
dropping puffs are arranged over the
upper portions.
The quantity of material required for
the medium size is three and three
quarter yards twenty-one inches wide,
three and half yards twenty-seven
inches wide or two yards forty.four
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
FOREIGN.

General Firmin and other revolution.
ary leaders In Haiti embarked on the
Cincinnati and sailed from Cape Hay.
tien for St Marc.
Vincenz Kraemcr. director Of the An.
glo-Austrian Bank, was arrested on the
charge Of obtaining $1,000 from the
bank by false pretcnces.
There was a violent eruption OF the
Soufriere on the island OF St. Vincent.
one woman and two men were
drowned In the wreck Of the schooner
Lillian, at Crates Point, y. +.
Count Won Buelow. In the Relchstag,
deprecated an Increase OF minimum
tariff duties as being a bar TO negOtiat-
Ing foreign treaties.
In introducing the treaty for the sale
Of the Danish islands In Parliament.
the Premier said he had the written
guarantee Of the United States Govern
ment that imports from the islands, II
sold, would be free Of duty.
Acting Premier Sir J. G.. Ward con.
frmed the report that the plan OF the
New Zealand Government for a subma-
rine cable from Honolulu 20 Tanning
Island has been practically accepted
renewal OF the literary copyright treaty
between the United States and Spain.
It was reported in semi-ofIiclal cir.
cles at The Hague. Holland, that in
March or April next the Dutch hope 20
welcome an heir 20 the throne.
Plenty Of cheers were given for the
Boer generals In Berlin, but little
money was contributed.
Miners In Belgian coal fields demand
an increase In wages, their object
being 20 prevent Belgian coal being
shipped 20 France.
II Is thought that there will be n re.
vision OF the Berlin treaty owing 10 al.
legged efforts 90 close the Dardanelles 10
all except Turkish and Russian war
vessels.
The new steamship line from Canada
20 Liverpool will have. II is said an an
nual subsidy Of 81. .12j. 900 forten years.
Serious election riots followed an
anti-Semitic demonstration I'm an Aus.
trian town.
A German subject and manager OF
plantation In Venezuela was found
murdered and robbed on the road In
that country.
General Botha. In a speech In Hol-
land. denied that former President
Kruger bad carried OF State funds
from the Transvaal
Generals Botha. De Wet and Delarey
were enthusiastically received On their
arrival In Paris.
The German national liberal party
decided in convention at Eisen8ch 10
stand ~ tie Governments tariff bill
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
A WEST VIRGINIA cRogsus
Henry c. Davis Has Had Rapid Rise
20 Affiuerce

Henry C. Davis. formerly United
States senator from West Virginia.
does not figure as often in the news Of
the day as he once did. but that does
not mean that he is not taking a large
hand in the great matters OF business
and politics. reports Harper's Week.
ly. He hegan life as brakeman on
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and
gos his start. Then. when he had
enough money 10 branch out. he
bought $4,000 acres OF West Virgsnia
wilderness for a few cents an acre.
Extensive coal deposits were found
and the timber yielded large profits.
He built the West Virginia Central
railroad. and superintended the whole
work so that the workmen said of
him that he knew every nail that was
used. This wilderness now has large
towns and many industries Some
years ago the road reached certain
point and stopped II was evident that
an important projection would be
made. a young man went 10 Senator
Davis and said:
Senator. suppose YOU knew n
worthy young person who had laid 10y
a little money for investment, and you
also knew where the towns were TO
be located upon the new line, what
would you do?"
Well he said slowly. Il might
take the young mans money and make
1000 per cent or SO on my investment,
] own the land"
He had gone on horseback over the
whole route. and bought up the sta
tion sites and surroundings long be.
fore the report about the new road
was published. Mr. Davis-or Senator
Davis, as he is universally called in
West Virginia-is one OF the leading
multi.millionaires OF the country.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
DOMESTIC.

At Haverhill Mass. the house in
which John Greonleaf Whittier, the
poet, was born, was damaged by fire.
Mrs Era. the tenant. saved many rel
les OF the poet The loss is $4,000 The
Whittier Association will have the
house rebuilt
Siron r. Bostick. one OF the three
men who captured General Santa Ana
al the battle Of San Jaclnto, died NJ his
home at San Saba, Texas. He was
eighty-two years old.
A twenty per cent. dividend was or
dered paid To depositors in the wrecked
City Savings Bank OF Detroit, Mich.
For a murder done thirty-one years
ago. Albert Brown, colored, siXty-siX
years old, was sent TO prison for life AT
Evergreen, Ala.
A restaurant trust with $1,000, 900
capital Is being planned in Chicago.
Edwin A. Schroeder. n tobacco deal
or. Of New York City. committed sui
eide on the Jacksonville, Fla, and New
York limited train, near the former
place.
DR.. Lorenz who performed the oper-
alton on Lolita Armour. in Chicago.
was compelled by the Illinois State
Board of Health 10 undergo an exam
ination as 10 his qualifications TO prac-
tice IN the State.
The total registration in Chicago for
the year was 339 1873, decrease OF g.
054 as against 1901.
Practical tests prove that people in
Chicago are supersttious and. fearing
bad luck" pick up pins and refuse TO
walk under ladders.
Premature explosion OF dynamite at
Pourtman Shoals, $. c., killed one man
and terribly injured three.
Charged with receiving bribes. three
members OF the Board OF Education OF
South Omaha, Neb.. were arrested.
The cruiser Buffalo, after a voyage
20 the European and Asiatic naval sta
tions, where she transferred recruits,
arrived AT New York City with go off,
GERS and men.
From injuries received in a football
game six years ago Max Henry Fleisch.
er died at Chicago, III.
On the transport Logan. which ar
rived at San Francisco, Cal. from Ma
Mia. was Brigadler- General Fred ID.
Grant, who returns after three years
hard service in the Philippines.
Judge Allen HydeD. County Judge OF
Owsley County, Ky. was shot from
ambush. The shooting Is laid TO the
Judges political enemies. The Judge
was shot once in the back and his hip
was broken by second bullet.
DR.. Adolph Lorenz, the Vienna spe.
cialist, performed eight successful OPP
erations, similar to that on Lolita Ar
mour, for the benefit Of Chicago physl-
clans and surgeons.
Mrs Josephine Ward, n friend OF
"Dolly" Madison and Mrs. Julia
Grant widow OF the President, and re.
lated TO three Presidents Of the United
States, died at New York City at the
age Of eighty years.
Millard s. DenslOw was arrested at
Buffalo. y. y. and the Chicago author
tiles were notified, He. il is charged,
stole $4,000 from the firm Of l.. A.
Melmore, Of Chicago, dealers In iron
and steel.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
Misses Jacket.

Loose jackets, in box style, are much
in vogue for young girls and make
ideal cool weather wraps. They slip
on and off with ease and being loose
admit of an additional under wrap
when the weather demands. The sea-
sons display shows them in tan. covert
and black cloth. in silk interlined and
in cheviot. This May MantOn model is
adapted TO all materials, but as shown
Is Of tan cloth stitched with corticelli
silk
The jacket includes loose fronts and
halffitted backs, that are Joined by
means Of curved under-arm cores, and
closes az the left side In double breast
cd style. The sleeves are in bell shape
and lit smoothly at the arms-eyes. At
the neck Is deep turnover collar.
The quantity Of material required for
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24

Kni.d Two nn,,Ier. w,,h One whack.

Henry Stork had remarkable ex-
perlence Sunday afternoon While
walking through the woods with his
two little daughters they suddenly
vamo upon two Immense diamond back
rattlcsnnkcs, that were apparently. nj
play. Mr. Stork declares the snakes
were raised fully three fOurths Of their
length from the ground, and were
knocking their heads together In n
playful manner. So absorbed were
the reptiles in each other that they
paid no attention 10 the approach Of
Mr.. Stork. who cut club about eight
feet long from small pine sapllnp
ana NJ one stroke 50 stunned both
snakes that they were easily dps-
patched without further trouble. The
snakes were brought 10 Grand Bay
and measured. The lnrgcr was five
feet nine inches long, and the other
five feet seven inches. Both measured
fourteen inches In circumference.-N New
Orleans Times Democrat
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
PEST OF THE PHILIPPINES.
How the Land leeehes Annoyed
American Soldiers.

N'N''So' SSNAltlos
An army officer returned from duty
in the Philippines. telling recently of
the many pests-both insect and rep.
tile-which annoyed the American
soldiers stationed there, dwelt espe.
cially on a rather strenuous land
leech that clings to the limbs Of sap.
lings on the hillsides and springs
upon the passers.by with lightning
like rapidity. proceeding Immediately
10 It's business of bloodsucking.
The soldiers dreaded the presence
Of these leeches vastly more than
they did the Filipinos. and on many
occasions when hiking after band
Of the little brown men the company
would be demoralized by a number of
these creepy-looking things dropping
from the overhead trees on the necks
Or other exposed parts OF the men.
In appearance these blood Sucking
vampires resembled much the com
mon leech that is familiar TO the
American small boy, who has met the
creature often in his favorite swim.
ming hole" but, unlike his sluggish.
waterinhabiting contemporary, the
strenuous Philippine leech Is a land
dweller. making his abode on the un.
der sides of young leaves in the high
er forest growths
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
The Bench Mas Barred.

A Kings counsel was appearing in a
case oi slander. which was being heard
before certain judge. with whom,
outside court, be was on the best of
terms.
The chief witness was woman. who
appeared 10 testify to the alleged Sian.
der.
Now, madam" began the Il. c..
please repeat the slanderous state
ments made by the defendant on this
occasion just as YOU heard them"
"oh. they are unfit for any respect.
able person 10 hear" was the emphat.
&c response. as she looked Indignantly
at the barrister.
Then" said the X. c. coaxingly,
suppose you Just whisper them 10 the
fudge. - .ondon Answers
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
Wnmhn's kimonO.


Every woman knows the luxury OF
a kimono gown. The novel May Man
ton one illustrated in the large draw
ing includes all the essential and IA
millar characteristics with some new
features that make it peculiarly desir-
oIlc As illustrated it is of Japanese
cotton crcpo showing a design in delft
blue on creamy ground with bands
and sash Of plain japanese silk in the
some shade OF blue but all materials
used for negligees are appropriate.
The kimono is made with deep yoke
or short.body portions, 20 which is
ioined the graceful rippled skirt. Fin
isblnc the front edges are bands of the
silk. and the collar is made double and
rolled over at the neck. The fronts
lap widely in closing andpassed around
IN. body over the lower edge Of the
yoke under the arms and over the bust
is the sash that is tied in soft knot
from which droop the long ends at the
left side. The sleeves are in bell shape.
finished with bands matching those at
the front.
The quantity Of material required for
the medium size is ten and a quarter
yards twenty-one inches wide, eight
yards twenty-seyen inches wide. seven
and three-quarter yards thirty.two
inches wide or six yards forty-four
inches wide. with two yards Of plain
silk twenty-one inches wide for collar,
sash and band trimming. -
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
Has Seen the World.

Count Rocko Dianovich. an Aus.
trian globe trotter who is now in Bos-
ton. has visited every country In tho
world, doing ali OF his land travelling
on foot. lie speaks dozen languages
and is intimately acquainted with the
history and customs of every country
he has visited. The count is mine
OF interesting experiences, all OF
which he yerifes by letters from con.
suls diplomats and other incontes-
able authorities. He fought against
the British in South Africa, has been
mixed up in several San Domingo
revolutions and has participated in
various disturbances in Central
America.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
New Bloom.

I heard the lilies growing in the night
When none did bark.
! knew they made "A glimmer. dimy
white,
In the cool dreaming dark.
Nothing the garden knew
So soft they grew
Untn they stood ncw-rison In tho liRhl,
For all TO mark.
heard the dreams still-growing In the
night.
Nor was there one
That / saw clear or, gCcing. named
Alright.
But when the night was done.
The fragrance 10 be
Awakened me,
saw their faces leaning glad ana
white
Toward thee. their sun.
Josephine Preston Peabody
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
MINOR EVENTSOF THE WEEK


Secretary Root approved the recon-
mendation OF the Board OF Ordnance
and Fortihcations as 10 the design for
the new field gun.
Plans FOR new buildings ar the West
Point Military Academy were approved
by Secretary Root
President Roosevelt appointed the
Rev. John Alvey Mills, OF Massachu-
setts. an army chaplain.
Minister Pioda presented his creden.
tials from the Swiss Government at
the White House.
Former Secretary OF State Reitz. Of
the Transvaal, called on President
Roosevelt.
Secretary Shaw announced that he
will buy Sl5,000,000 four per cent.
bonds Of 1925.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
Pleased with HIS Own Wit.

II. NJ. G. Vcdder. vice president on
the Account, Audit and Assurance
company, took out his watch the other
day and found that the handspring
was broken. He went into the near.
est jewelers., who was a stranger 10
him, and was told that he would have
20 leave the timepiece for about a
week.
Il wish you would loan me one to
carry said Mr.. Vedder, for am lost
without IT,"
Yes replied the jcwclcr. quickly.
but If | loaned you one you might
get lost witn It.
The jewo!cr was so pleased with
his own wit that he loaned his Gus
toner a good watch.-New York
Times.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
Good Move OF Y. M. c. A,

The Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation of the Bowery. New York. has
leased farm OF lSO acres In New
Jersey. The farm is intended Ia
serve as a temporary home for men
who are awaiting employment. They
are not expected 10 remain there
longer than two weeks. While they
are working on the healthy upland tho
extensive employment machinery OF
the Y. NJ. c. A. is working In their In.
forests
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
BtoW = InisY

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
4. j. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo. q.
We, the undersigned, have known y. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac.
tions and financially able 90 carry out any
obligation made 10y their firm.
Wrsr TRUA1 Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
WALpISG, KiSSAS A MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally, act.
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur.
faces OF the system. Testimonials scnt free
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24

Very smart are some Of the glace
models which are daily coming over
from Paris. Many OF them are
trimmed with a charming applique
work In velvet. which gives the neces-
sary touch Of solidity to the simple
tafreta frock. Taffeta in the new
shade Of green. with n large collar Of
Irish crochet. made in simple Russian
blouse fashion. with n wide belt. forms
a ravlshing toilet. Some Of these taf-
fetas are decorated with little silk
cords-that is 20 say. the plain skirt
laces down the front with silk cords
finished with fancy pompons OF silk.
the bodice. Of course. being treated in
a Ike manner.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
The New EnhrlC..

Richness, both OF color and material,
marks the new fabrics. Nelyets set
the pace. Nelvets plain and fancy,
velvets with metal printed effects, vel
vets with a dark pattern against a sill
very background, yelvets all powdered
over with glittering pin points-there
are among the novelties.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
Fancy Gimps and Brsids.

Fancy gimps and braids will be USED
on many styles OF dress. Gallons
both wide and narrow are in favor.
and are 10 be worn In all the dark
and some Of the neutral tones, match
ing plain dress fabrics, the narrower
braids often finished with hccks, or a
tiny line OF red, gold, white OF silver
N each edge.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24

had grouped lines OF gathers, in an
extremely smart effect The body was
gauged AZ the bust line. with vest
OF soft silk made with a yoke Of tucks
and lace Wide lace was also ar
ranged as a collar. and the closely
shaped upper portion OF the sleeve was
entirely tucked. and the full lower part
set into q deep cuff
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
B.,ts of the Fabric OF the Dress.

Dressmakers are using pretty girdles
and belts formed Of the dress fabrics
extensively. These belts have the ad-
vantage of making the waist seem
longer than when one of leather. satin
or other contrasting material or color
is used.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
The Slot-Seam Effect.

The slot-seam effect is very prom,
nent this season on both skirts, jack
cts and bodices. 1t is a marked char
acterstic OF many Of the French mod
els now being received by American
designers and importers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
OUR ADOPTED ISLANDS.

Many election troubles occurred in
Porto Rico.
The Navy Department sent $4,000
10y cable TO the island Of Guam 10 re-
pleuish the naval food supply de-
stroysd by the recent earthquake.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
Coats of GRAY Squirrel.

Coats OF gray squirrel with the
sleeves very wide at the wrist and
trimmed with ermine will be much
worn this winter by women who do
not count the cost.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
A stylish New Shirt waist.

The Duchess closing is the charac,
teristic feature Of a stylish new shirt
waist that may be made either with
or without its additional straps and
belt and short pOstillion tabs.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1902-10-24
In Rfnc Crernlin..

A crepollne gown recently shown was
OF pastel blue. with the Paris shade
of lace. The skirt was prettily gauged
on the hips to bring II to the orthodox
close shape, while the separate eounce