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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
Struck by q Bat.

Johnny Bittre, who resides with his
parents at I'LL Meadow avenue, was
struck with bat while playing ball
yesterday afternoon and severely hurt
The little fellow, with several COM
panions. was practicing the national
slipped from the grasp of the batter
and struck Bittre on the head with
great force, cutting long deep cash
over the eye.
He was removed to his parents resi-
dence, and DR.. John ]. Walsh SUM-
moned. He found the injury, while not
dangerous. sufficiently serious to re-
quire immediate medical attention, and
after stopping the flow of blood, dressed
the injury. Seven stitches We're neces-
sary to close the wound.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
HER GREAT SUFFERING

Mrs. M. ousenie, Avoca, Pa: "r
had been troubled with pain in the small
or my back for 10 years: was confined to
my bed for two months this winter, the
pain at times being so severe it made me
scream. l had such q queer feeling in
spells ! was afraid to so any place with.
out taking some one with me. My ston-
ach also troubled me SO could not eat
anything without great distress. Doctor
these distressing symptoms and want to
recommend this good Quaker doctor, who
is SO kind and sympathetic with I'll his
Skill ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02

Frank Gallagher. a young man who
passed away last Saturday, was laid al
rest with impressive ceremonies yes
terday morning. The funeral took
place from his parents home, $50 Or
chard street, and services We're con-
Quoted by Father O'Byrne in the cath
edral. Interment was afterwards made
in the Cathedral cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: Michael
Newcomb, Michael Davitt, Patrick
Noone, Thomas Patten, Patrick Clark
and John Moran. The funeral arrange
ments were in charge of Undertaken
p. +. Cusick.
John Ryan, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Ryan, residing on Front street, was
laid at rest in the Cathedral cemetery
yesterday afternoon. Undertaken p. F.
Cusick had charge of the obsequies.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
FREE X.RAY EXAMINATION

Doctor Byers never accepts a case un-
less he knows to certainty the cause of
the trouble, and this can only be deter
His x-Ray outfit Is the most elaborate
and complete in this country. BY his spe-
cial Fluoroscopic attachment he is able
find out to an absolute certainty the
cause of the patients affiiction. Come
and be examined: 1t Is absolutely free.
he VIII not charge you one cent. Come
and find out what your trouble Is and
he will advise you in reference to a cure
1t Is all free He asks no compensation
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
Events Of This Evening.

The members of Washington COM
inandery, No. 232, knights Of Malta,
will hold smoker and social session
this evening. All Maltas are invited to
attend.
The Central Mine Local Accidental
Fund will meet in Jayne's hall at 8
o'clock this afternoon.
The children's choir of the First
Welsh Baptist church will meet In the
Sunday school room this evening to re-
hearse for the coming repetition Of the
childrens day exercises.
After the prayer service in the Simp-
son Methodist Episcopal church this
evening the board of trustees will hold
meeting.
Local No. 213,. United Mine Workers
of America, will meet in Jayne's hall
this evening.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02

Borne out upon the breath of this won
derful testimony has been that which has
stnied and awed. Criticism, even COM
mgnt ,n Is silenced.
yELoIls RECORD OF THE REsWfTs
HUMAN voicEs TELhfNa RI Fl, L nj ThE nStHtR SICK
HE H ONE , WHO HAS THE GIFT OF
:, There was at first extended to Doctor
Byers the respect which his record as a
1ralned ,rid surgeon and scientist demanded.
was held by. the news Of this multitude
or cures, and people by long journeylngs
ana ana doctors BY published praise paid their
tribute to the Famous Physician who
was to them the exponent of the highest
medical skill.
But as this multitude of cures has in
creased Ike waves following one another
on the beach, like leaves falling from au-
tumn branches. like snowhakes covering
the ground. until beyond number the peo-
PIE haze seen IL the Great Quaker Ply
sician that quality beyond and above all
medical skill. that quality which the doc
tors recoenized in him long ago
THE GIFT OF HEALING.
IT 10 that given to him as the inherit
man as his manner of speech or his habits
Of thought, that has stilled and awed. It
is that which has changed respectful at
tent1on to the regard almost akin to rev.
mand.
DOCTOR Byers could command most any
zee; and his regular fees are high, but in
pc cured at nominal price. he will agree
to treat all persons applying before Au-
gust l on the following terms:
He will guarantee to treat all per-
sons applying at his Office before
July l for the nominal sum Of SIS
until cured. That is, $15 covers the
entire cost for a cure, medicine in
cluded, and no further fee will be
asked.
He furthermore agrees, that If the
person is not entirely cured in
specified length Of time to return
the money paid without any quib-
bling or evasion. It has always
been the principle Of his life never
to keep fee unless the patient was
cured.
Doctor Byers wishes to make it
emphatic that this offer expires on
August 1, and in order to get the
benefit OF it treatment must be COM
menced on or before that date. This
offer will not be extended.
Diseases Due to Cell Disorganization
The different tissues Of the body are
MADE up of minute cells. and when these
result. BY supplying the proper nutri-
ment to the cells. perfect health can be
obtained. All diseases, no matter how
chronic. can be. cured by bringing the
cells back to their normal condition. The
lopathic or homeopathic 1t is treat
ment based upon an exact science and
cures with the certainty of fixed law.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
DOCTOR BYERs' RECORD

Doctor Byers was born of Quaker
parentage and received his early
education under the influence Of that
religious denomination.
He graduated with honor from the
Jefferson Medical College of Phila-
delphia, 1879.
Matriculate Of the Philadelphia
College Of Pharmacy.
Full course attendance Pennsyl-
vania Hospital for Acute and Sur
gical Diseases.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
. DISEASE OF BOWELS

Mrs. Barbara Dickson, Parker
street. Providence: had chronic tiiar-
rhoea for fourteen years, which caused
violent bearing down and dragging pains
were often moved as high as seven tirAe1
IN one day. The straining finally brought
about severe .protruding piles. These
caused me much misery. when went to
Doctor Byers office I was 80 weak from
my suffering that could hardly drag my.
self along The first treatment he gave
me drove All the pains out Of my hips
~ once day. and the piles have ceased
troubling me. God bless the good Quaker
doctor for what he has done for me.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
CURING EAR DISEASES

VIM. Sutton, molder, residing at
Banksville Pa. says: 81 had been
troubled 10 years with Il discharge from
my left ear. with loss of hearing pain
and distressing noises. My ear was more
as it kept up a continual roaring DR..
Byers has stopped the discharge. restored
the hearing and rid me of the distressing
noises. !"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
PARK PLACE.

A pleasant surprise party was held at
the home of Robert F'eatenby on Dia-
mond avenue, Saturday evening, Games
and music were indulged in. Al season.
able time refreshments were served. All
had a merry time. TIhose present We're:
Geneyieve Kresky, Jdnnie Kurns, Nisa
Neali, Anice Briggs, Ruth Fitzsimmons,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
Two Funerals Yesterday.

Services over the remains Of the late
Samuel Coleman, who died at the Lack
awanna hospital, were conducted yes
terday afternoon at the Simpson Meth
odist Episcopal church by Rev. H. G.
McDermott, d. D. The remains were
inferred in the Union cemetery at
Peckville.
The funeral of the late Peter Reiger
occurred yesterday afternoon from the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
Police Court. Gases.

Michael O'Brien, of Pleasant street,
who was locked up Monday evening
for being drunk and disorderly, was
committed to the county Jail yesterday
for thirty days in default of a $40 fine.
Andrew Salinski, Roxey Rose, Frank
McCarty, Joseph McCarty and John
Fitch, the boys who were arrested for
carrying iron away from the old Car
lucci stone yard on Scranton street,
were given hearing yesterday after
noon and held in bail for court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02

Full course attendance Blockley
Hospital for Skin and Chronic Dis
eases.
Late of Eye and Ear Clinics Wills
Hospital, Philadelphia.
Late Of Prof. j. Soils Cohen's Clin-
les Diseases of the Throat.
Late Examining Physician Knights
Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid
Association of Cincinnati, o.
Late Examining Physician Mutual
Reserve Fund Life Association Of
New York.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
STOMACH TROUBLE

Mrs. Jane Splane, corner Larch
street and Wyoming avenue: II had been
troubled with my stomach for good
while. After eating l had such bloating
spells it caused distress and smothered up
SenSa tionS. dizziness, nervousness, and an
all-gone feeling. AS result OF Doctor
Byers' treatment | am entirely free of
these symptoms. and recommend the
treatment to my friends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
cRAY'S SWEET POWDERS

for children. Mother Gray, for years a nurse in
dren successfully with remedy, now prepared
and placed in the drug stores called Mother
Gray's Sweet Powders for Children They are
harmless as milk, pleasant to take and never
fail. A certain cure for ieyerishness, constipa.
ton, head ache, teething aud stomach disor-
ders and remove worms. At all druggists, 25c
Address Allen s. olmsted, Le Roy. N. u.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
CURING RHEUMATISM
Mrs. Kate Millar. a2R nmau

MIs. Adte MiIIer, $40 quay ave-
nue.: II had been troubled with darting,
aching pains in my right arm and in my
arm and could scarcely walk OH account
of being crippled up SO. ] had consider
able heart trouble. I am so much better
as the result of Doctor Byers' treatment
l want to recommend him to my friends"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
SOUTH SCRANTON
OFFICERS OF KNIGHTS OF
PYTHIAS INSTALLED.

Men Who Will Have Charge of the
Affairs of Comet Lodge for the
Next Term-John Bittre Seriously
Injured by Being Struck by Base
Ball Bat-Three Couples United in
Marriage-Funeral of the Late
Frank Gallagher - Short News
Notes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
CURING SKIN DISEASES
Mr.. Abraham Wiles, Ct. Pete,

MT. ADranam WIIes, 81. F0t0Ts-
burg, Clarion county. Pa, says. II had
been afflicted for % years with a trouble
eczema and others dry letter, but no one
was ever able to cure me until I took a
course OF treatment with Doctor Byers.
/ took numerous blood medicines and
rsaparillas without relief"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
THE LAST SPECIAL Offer.


the Special Offer
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02

house on North Bromley avenue. SER
vices were held in the Chestnut street
German Presbyterian church and in
terment was made In the washburn
street cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
WEST SCRANTON
Three Year-Old John Harris Almost Instant
ly Killed on Swetland Street-Michael
Donohue Brutally Assaults His Wife.

fracture OF the skull. He decided to
hold an inquest, however. and en-
panelled the following Jurors: Charles
Markey, w. A. Phillips, George Dan
iels, C. /. Kern, Isaac Harris and w. r.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-02
Laid at Rest.

tendance of friends at the church who
warmly congratulated the happy pair.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22
He Clinched It

Erie, Kans.. Feb. 17th.-In July Of
1900. w. H. Ketchum Of this place was
suddenly seized with q violent pain in
his back. He says be supposed II was
q stitch" and would soon pass away,
but II lasted five months and caused
him great soreness, so that he was
barely able to get out Of bed. He be-
came alarmed and consulted a doctor
which only increased his anxiety and
did him no good.
A friend who had some experience
advised him to use DOdd's Kidney
Pills. Mr.. Ketehum began with six
pills a day and in a week was we'll
and the soreness all gone. However,
this did not satisfy him. for he says:
II thought I would clinch the cure
with another box and I did 1 have
had no recurrence Of the trouble since
and as this is over a year ago I am
thoroughly convinced that DOdd's Kid
ney Pills have completely cured me"
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er." The lady went away wondering
When shs reached home she asked her
husband what the president meant by
calling him q -corkeF." and said she
vas much worried because Mr.. Roose-
vslt entertained such an opinion Of
him.
Fencing Is the latest fad Of washing
ton society leaders. The Letter girls
brought back the craze from Europe
and It has spread Ike wildhre. The
capital has had fencsrs' club Cor some
years. but Il was dying Of dry-rot until
the two former Chicago girls started It
again. Nov q large house In one OF
the most aristocratic quarters Of the
city has been leased e 3 club house
what was formerly the conservatory
has been made into q fencing han
which experts declare to Be the fnes.
in this country. The cafe is under the
direction Of chef imported IRON
France. Who has had vide experience
win similar organizations and Hho +
expected 70 sorvs meals IKE those
served fl TIE famous fsneing club
Paris Count cassinl. tie Russian an
bass1dcr. las been elected president
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

cadets OF the training snip Moltks. ne
ballroom was decorated with German
flags and many naval pennants brought
from the ship. Nine. Won Rebeuer-
Pasehwitz. wife OF the naval attache.
acted as hostess. There we're about 200
guests. Fifty-nine cadets are attached
70 the Won Moltke, and thirty Of them
attended the ball.
Senator Teller Of Colorado, the al
ways undismayed champion OF the sill
yer cause, is always an object Of in
terest 10 visitors to the senate cham
Der. His recent alteration with Mr..
LOdge-on which occasion both the dis
unguished gentlemen behaved some
thing like unruly schOolbOys-wiIl. bs
remembered, but it is seldom indeed
that the Colorado statesman forgets
senatorial dignity. Since 1876, with
the exception OF the three years 1882 to
1885. when he held the portfolio Of
secretary Of the interior in the cabinet
Of President Arthur, and a few years
thereafter. Senator Teller has repre-
scented the state Of Colorado in the up
per house. His present term expires
in 1903.
Quiet and reserved In manner,
though genial enough among his asso-
ciates, the senator is popular with
those whom he comes in contact with
on Official business, and age has In no
way impaired his exceptional ability.
He Is 70 years old. In politics Senator
Teller is an Independent Silver Repub-
liean. 80
The ladies Of the cabinet" as the
wives Of President Roosevelt's adYis-
ers are called In Washington, have re-
sumed their weekly receptions. Dur
Ing the Mckinley administration the
ladies Of the cabinet" held q caucus
and agreed to discontinue these fea-
lures Of the social life at the capital,
because the Refreshments served at a re-
eeption cost about $40. No secret was
made Of the reason for stopping the
receptions and the cabinet women
came in for a great deal OF criticism.
They were called Stingy and inhospi-
table BY the wives Of rich congressman
and senators, who were In the habit Of
giving dinners at which the favors for
each guest cost more than did the re-
freshments for a so-called cabinet re-
ception. The cabinet women refused
TO give In, however, and no receptions
we're held until this winter. The wives
Of the congressman have endeavored to
get revenge by remaining away from
the rehabilitated functions.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

The value % William Mareoni. the
inventor Of wireless telegraphy. as q
great public attraction has not escaped
the manager Of a lecture bureau. The
inventor has received an oher Of 1900
q lecture for twelve to be delivered BY
him in the United States. In declining
the oGer Mr. Marconi said that Ms
hopes and ambitions soar beyond lee
turing at even $1,000 q night He Is
at present negleeting short-distanee
wireless telegraphy. in which money
can Be made Immediately. for the pur-
pose Of developing Transatlantic work.
and he says be has no time to put into
any more talking than Is absolutely
necessary az present.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22
RhSHINGTON

to All.

the club. Now Tolls are getting 10 Be
a. common on Connecticut avenue as
walking sticks OF umbrellas.
August sehoenborn, who prepared
the plans for the dome Of the capitol,
d dead. He came 20 the United States
from Germany IN 1s4s. entered the Of
nee OF the architect Of the capitol two
years later. His work there attracted
the attenti5h Of President Fillmore.
who was a frequent visitor at his once
At the breaking out OF the civil war
he rendered valuable service In the
preparation Of maps and plans for Gen
Mcdowell, as well as plans for forts.
barracks. hospitals and buildings for
the quartermasteF generals once.
The secretary Of state and Mrs. Hay
have sent out over 1000 invitations for
the marriage OF their daughter. Miss
Helen Hay, to Mr.. Payne Whitney.
which Is to take place In February. At
the wedding breakfast only the two
families will be present, with the ex-
eeption OF the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt. VINO will also attend the
ceremony. President Roosevelt will
toast the bride at the breakfast
A brilliant ball was given at the
German embassy to the ofhcers and
The broad ax., 1902-02-22
NO COOP UNTIL HANGED.
Gria HaPor % an English JudES
Whsa InPPrtunsd FOR Mercy.

sria Hanor % an English JudEo
Uhsa ImPPrtunsd for Mercy.
A recent alluslon In a London Jour
nal 20 Mistress Qnickly's remark,
Hanging Is the Latin for bacon. . has
sent q correspondent on the search and
he concludes that the late Ignatius
Donnelly knew that Shakespeare was
familiar with one Of Sir Francis Ba-
cons jokes, which finds a curious echo
In the quoted retort Thus runs the
wittieism:
Sir Nicholas Bacon being appointed
q Judge for the northern circuit, was
BY one Of the Indicators nightly i'm
portuned to save his life, which, when
nothing he had said did avail, he at
length desired his mercy on account OF
kindred.
"Prythee." said my lord Judge, how
came that in?"
why, IL It please you. my lord, your
name is Bacon and mine is Hog. and
IN all ages Hog and Bacon have been
so near kindred that they are not to
be separated"
"Ay, but" replied Judge Bacon, you
and I cannot be kindred except you be
hanged. for hog is not bacon until 1t
be well hanged"
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d. lInbarn.. - -.

DR.. ". H MIlburn. the bind chap
lain Of the senate. thinks be nay
fairly lay claim to the tifis q grand
father Of the HOUSE, He entered the
service % that body ten years befors
John Sherman Of Ohio. ana Justin s.
Morrill, Of Vermont Eho were termed
fathers Of TIE Honsa" Mr.. Ailhurn
vac frst elected chaplain 81 Congress
in 1876. being then 3 resident a. ms
n1is. and haiiing from the conrrcs-
ouai dlsricl rspresented ~ Ltnccln.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

for months after, and at the time I
thought death was a welcome relief;
but before my last child was born q
good neirhbOr advised Lydia E.Ptnk.
hams Vegetable Compound, and
I used that, together with your Pills
and Sanative Wash for four months
before the child's birth 1T brought
me wonderful relief. 1 hardly had an
ache or pain, end when the child was
ten days old left my bed strong in
health. Every sprin~ Pndfall now take
abOttle Of Lydia E.Pinkham'sVeg-
etable Compound and find it keeps
me in continual excellent health. -
Mrs. J. II. HAsKTNs, 3a4s Indiana Ave,
Chicago, III. 5000 forfeit y abOVs tsstiuaO-
niai Is got genuine.
Care and careful counsel Is
what the expectant and wOuld-be
mother needs, and this counsel
she can secure without cost by
writing to Mrs. Pinkham Rt
Lynn, Mass
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

Il RAY Be noticed that none Of the
great towers is striving 70 prove that
e vas friendly 70 spain IN the recent
unpleasantness. The reason for this
ought 70 b obvious 70 the most casual
obse-EsI.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

Texas oil is to be tried as q substi-
tute for coal in the United States navy.
Look out for submarine boats, air
ships and flying squadrons generally.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

"a Chicago gentleman Who e ALLEGED
to have made tgO attempts within
q year q burn his wife alive has been
subjected % e hne Of 500 and costs
for Bis latest e1ort q this direction.
ftis e1tleman does not realize. per-
haDz. What BE has missed ~ living IN
3 great hiE selfish town. which has
20 time g bother much with such
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

There's no chance for a sporting de-
partment in the Congressional Record.
All the senate fights are expurged
from the proceedings before they reach
the printer.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

That German army oficer who has
sned an American heiress for damages
because she broke her engagement
with him evidently wanted the money
Ear mors than he wanted the girl
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

A German paper now tells Us IN
detail how England favored Spain be-
for the war Of 1888. In the course OF
q century or so we may get at the
truth Of this matter.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

There won't be much left OF Most II
he ventures to flourish his beer can in
the face of one Of those giants who
are coming over with the German
prince.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

The Indiana man who holds the rec
ord for marriages has been welded y
times and Is the father OF 81 children.
Strange as Il may seem 70 some, be Is
talking nov Of acquiring a thirteenth
wife.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

Increased influence Is being mani
Tested for tie proposed federal law
requiring Ell shoddy cloth 70 bs 60
stamped and designatsd AdultsFated
food must Be- marked, and Why not
wearing apparel
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

The New England Historical Genoa
logical Society, after full Investigation,
hnds that most American ''hearaldry''
e. an fmposture. Il would not be Of
much value II It we're genuine.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

Hundreds OF dealers say the extra
quantity and superior quality Of Def
ance Starch is fast taking place Of all
other brands. Others say they cannot
sell any other starch.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22
TO MOTHERS
Hrs. ]. H. Haskins, Of Chicago,
H., President Chicago Arcade
Club, Addresses Comforting
Words to Women Regarding
Childbirth.

"DEAR Mrs. PISKHAM;-M Mothers
need not dread ehildbearing after they
know the value Of Lydia II. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
While I loved children l dreaded the
ordeal. for it left me weak and SICK
The broad ax., 1902-02-22
Mhnt .nII.creant- aIeant.

The word miscreant formerly signi-
ied only an unbelieVer, an infidel. Joan
Of Arc, in the literature OF her time,
was called a miscreant.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

to virginia. North and south Carolina
Good farm and stock lanos cneep. ~
fornadoes or heavy winters. For pamph-
lets and excursion rates address W. -
Conkivn. III w. u. Agt. c. & o. n.y. -
CLARK 81 CHICAGO
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

A gold mine has been discovered
under the Denver city hail. How did
the oficeholders ever permit II to re-
main there all these years?
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

The field Of discovery win never be
covered until somebody shall have dis
covered some way Of preventing fires.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

Il might be possible to lead the In
dian to the bathtub, but it would re-
quire the entire regular army to do the
rest.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

Many Of the papers are referring TO
''The islanders" as "Kiplings last
poem" It is probable, however, that
they are mistaken.
The broad ax., 1902-02-22

There is to be a spring trust or
ganised in New Jersey. but. thank
goodness, Its object Is to corner steel
springs and not gentle spring.