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Evening star., 1902-08-02

ing a scaffold he was, an innocent man con-
demned to be hanged for another's crime.
The investigation had been brought about
by a note one of the stewards had received
The sender of the missive stated in 1t that
he had backed Lucretia heavily, but had
strong reason for believing there was job
on. The hacker was a reliable man and
asked for a fair run for his money. The
note had come too late-just as the horses
were starting-to be of avail, except as a
confederation of the suspicious features Of
McKay's handling Of the mare coincided
with the contents of the note. Then there
was the fact of Porter's having bought
Lauzanne. The stewards did not know the
actual circumstances of the sale, but had
been told that Lucretia's owner had ac-
quired the chestnut before the race
Where all was suspicion, every trivial
happening was laid hold Of: and Alans
into a heavy plunge-no doubt the fathers
money h&1 been put on by the boy. A race
course Is like & household-everything is
known, absolutely everything:
Porter as aghaSt. Were all the furies in
league against him? He was more or less
believer in lucky and unlucky days, but he
hao never experienced ;:nything quite SO bad
as this. He, the one innocent man in the
transaction, having lost almost his last dol
lar and having been saddled with a bad
morse, was now accused of being the per-
pertrator of the villainly; and the insinua-
tion was, backed up by such a mass of cir
cumstantial evidence. No wonder he flush
ed and stood silent, lost for words to ex-
press his indignation.
Speak up, Mr.. Porter said the steward
kindly. Those that lost on Lucretia are
swearing the mare was pulled"
And they're right" blurted out Porter
Il know what the mare can do; she can
make hacks of that bunch. She was stop
ped and interfered with, and given all the
worst of it from start to finish; but nv
money was burnt up with the public's. I
never pulled a horse in my life and I'm too
old to begin now"
Il believe that" declared the steward en-
phatically. I've known you, John Porter
for forty years, man and boy, and there
never was anything crooked. But we've got
to clear this up. Racing isn't what it used
to belts on the square now, and we want
the public to understand that"
What does the boy say?'' asked Porter;
you've had him up?'
He says the mare was helped; that she
ran like drunken man-swayed all over
the course, and he couldn't pull her to-
gether at ALL
Does he mean she was doped?"
You've guessed it," answered the stew
ard, lacOnically.
That's nonsense. sir; and he knows it.
Why, the little mare is as sweet as lamb,
and as game a beast as ever looked through
bride Somebody got at the boy. 1 can
Evening star., 1902-08-02
SKELETON OF ZEULoDoN.

lambs and hogs, or goes into the sea to eat
cuttles, Holsters and all kinds of sea crabs.
1t has a row of hairs of two feet in length
hanging from the neck, sharp scales of A
dark color. and brilliant, flaming eyes. 1t
attacks boats, and Snatches away the men
by raising itself high out of the water and
devours them"
Hans Egede. a Danish missionary, on a
voyage to Greenland, wrote of his encoun-
ter with a sea serpent In July, 1874. "On
the 6th,' said he, appeared a very terrible
sea animal, which raised Itself so high
above the water that its head reached above
our mainNSp 1t had long, sharp snout.
and blew like 0 whale; had broad. large
fiappers, and th} body was, as it were,
covered with h ard skin. and It was very
wrinkled and unfven on its skin. Moreover.
on the lower Lart 1t was formed like a
snake, and wien 1t went under water again
1t cast its1G backward, and in SO doing Il
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Countermanded.

From the Philadelphia Press.
Ragson Tatters-"Geei Wouldn't yer like
ter be sittin' in one O. dem swell restau-
rants. eatin' some strawberry shortcake2"
Hungry Higgins-"I ordered some O. dat
dis mornin', but / changed me mind a'ter-
ward"
Ragson Tatters-''Come orr
Hungry Higgins-"Sure; but the woman
said If I wasn't satisfied wild cold meat an
bread she'd sic lie dog on me-"
Evening star., 1902-08-02
SEA SERPENT SEASON
Uncle Sam Has a Skeleton of
a Summer Monster.
l. RGEST YET SEEN
SCIENTISTS BELIEVE THESE
HUGH CREATURES EXIST.
Testimony of Truthful Men and the
Cream of Nautical Evidence
Both in Favor.
. Copyright, 1902
Written for The Evening Star.

Written for The Evening Star.
WASHINGTON, D. c. August
Each summer must have it's sea serpent
scare, and here we have the first in the
story that Prof. c. L. Bristol of the Univer-
sity Of New York has come across the
real thing" in Bermuda. This report has
made Uncle Sans naturalists reminiscent
and in some cases communicative. AS a
matter of fact there is a school of sa-
wants who are not ashamed to admit the
possibility Of the sea serpent's existence
True, these brave are seldom heard
from and this reticence adds greater weight
to their words when they do speak
There were sea serpents in the Eocene
period, and some men of science make bold
to say that few of these persist even to-
day. AS a matter Of fact. some of the
Eocene sea animals are still with us-nota-
bly, the Australian ceratodus and the gar
Evening star., 1902-08-02

Sea Serpent, 1880.
lodon known to the scientific world. 1t was
found down in our southern states, and
mixed with it's bones were the shell of
turtle three feet long, and part of the back
bone of a water snake, which in life meas
ured twenty-five feet from head to tall
Is Huge and Seal-Like.
The most earnest believer in a modern
sea serpent is DIR. A. c. Oudemans, the
noted zoologist. He says that a rare and
huge seal-like creature occasionally appears
in southern waters and gives rise to the
best authenticated reports of the ser
pent
There is abundant ecclesiastical evidence
Of the sea serpent's reality. The archbishop
of UpsaIa, in 1866, wrote that "a very large
serpent of length of upward of 200 feet
and 20 feet in diameter lives in rocks and
holes near the shore of Bergen Norway
1t comes out of it's caverns only on summer
nights and in fine weather to devour calves,
Evening star., 1902-08-02
ALI on to Him.

From the Philadelphia Press
Towne-"I wonder, what that new suit of
Slopay's was worth" ".lf
Browne-'T don't know, but I'll bet I
know what he had to pay for it,
Towne-"What?"
BroWne-"CaSh"
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Lullaby.

Written for The Evening Star by Robert H. Bogue
Ole Marse Sun done gone ter res,
En- shadders am a-creepin',
Bed fer lille chilluns bes',
Wen stars begin a-peepin'.
Don yer hear dat owl a-cryin'a
Go ter bed'' is wat he say,
En- de win SO softly sighin',
In lulIabyin' way.
Now de sperrits am a-peerin',
Fer de track Nv lille feet,
En- dey'n ketch yer, I'm a-fearin',
Eff yer soon don go ter sleep.
Night tim amt no tim fer chillun,
Day light am de babies fren'
Ole Marse Darkness grabs en- eats 'um
Wen de day comes ter an en-.
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raised its tail above the water a whole
ships length from its body"
An early American missionary, Rev
Abraham Cummings, who navgated his
own boat among the islands of the Maine
coast just 100 years ago, related his ex-
perience with a sea serpent which had
haunted Penobscot bay during the half CEN
tury before. An account. written from his
lips" states: Mr.. Cummings saw him in
company with his wife and daughter and a
Evening star., 1902-08-02
Sea Serpent and Whale.

earth than are dreamed Of in our philoso-
phy"-and many things in the sea, fellow
skeptics.
Evening star., 1902-08-02
His Standing.

From the Chicago News
Green-"Hardupp seems to stand in pretty
we'll with his landlady."
Brown-"Yes; to the extent of three
months board, I understand"
Evening star., 1902-08-02

sisters ear, and added, in a whisper, Her
ladyship behind, Belle Langdon, is trying
TO hook him. Phew!-but she's loud. But
about"
Evening star., 1902-08-02

have been spared, why have not the terri
BILE sea serpents whose bones have been
strung together by conscientious men?
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
ABSOLUTELY PURE PLANTS
OF TNE
Famous Hoffman VARIETY

On the great erry markets of tn g
country Hoffman has for wears been a
synonym for the highest excellence in the
Strawberry. Owing to its earliness it is
always the first to reach the mark ct. Its
nnrivalled frmness enables it to reach
even the most distant market in all the
glory Of it's splendid co,or Not only is
the cry then red as a ruby, and nearly
Il ffrr'. but even the cap retains its clear
'ired green color adding much to the
effectiveness of the berry. Hoffman, in
size ranks with the very largest, and on
coed oil remains large to the very last.
The qualities render it par excellence the
great fancy shipping berry. For years
it has commanded top market prices. It's
plant growth is equal to its fruit No
variety SURPRISES. if indeed any equals, it
in healthinesG and freedom from rust and
disea G. 1t is, Of all varieties most nearly
drought proof dry weather at fruiting
time rarely lessons the yield Of berries to
any great extent or reduces it's large size
or lessons its snowy, attractive appear
ance. All desiring plants Of Simon pure
Hoffman should place their orders prom ut
ly as the demand will be large and the
stock is limited Splendid as Hoffman is
at the South we do not recommend it fer
the North.
CON 1lNENTAL PLANT CO..
Strawberry Specialists,
Kittrel, N. G.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
Mans Length of Life.

It Is clear enough that the average
duration of human life is steadily ILL
creasing, thanks to the growing intel
ligence which is brought to bear on
the sanitary conditions of civilized
life, though there is still great room
tor improvement. One centenarian
may live wholly on vegetables. while
the next advocates beef and beer.
Psychologists tell US that the normal
duration Of animal life may he set
down. in the most favorable case, at
five times the time that the skeleton
takes to arrive at complete develop
ment. In man that is about twenty
one years, which gives los as the max
tmum to which we should normally
aspire. The only general rule which
can be laid down for the enlightening
of life is that of temperance in all
things, coupled with the search for
healthy surroundings.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
Grim Grasp Caused
Heart Disease.
Could Not Lie On
Left Side.
DR.. Miles'Heart Cure and
Nervine Cured Me.

Mrs H. r. lobe, formerly of Birmingham,
Ala, writes from Eldredge, the same state,
as follows:
at is with the greatest pleasure that | rec
ommend Dr. Miles N rvine and Heat
Cure. | only wish that | could tell every
sufferer how much good they have done ne.
Last winter | had a severe attack of La
Grippe, which left my heart in a very bad
condition. | could not lie down for the
smotherlng spells that would almost over
come me and the feeling of oppression
around my heart. | had not been SO that |
could lie on my left side for long time. |
got your Heart Cure and took three bottles
l have no trouble now with my heart and
can lie on my left side as well as my right.
Formerly had suffered for years with nerv-
Gus pro tration. | had tried S, many rem
edies that | had got clear out 0 heart OF get
ting anything that would help me. The
nerves of my heart were SO affected that
sometimes it would lose beats so it would
seem to stop altogether. 1t was on the ad-
vice of lady friend that | tried your Rpstor-
alive Nervine. felt better after the first
few doses and two bottles of Nervine and
one of Heart Cure made me feel like a new
person. My heart is all tight and my nerv-
BUSINESS is all gone | never fail to recon-
mend it to others afflicted as | was"
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
tie DR.. Miles Remedies. Send for free book
on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
Ur. Miles Med cal Co., Elkhart, Ind
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
HOW TO PREVENT GROUP.

1t will be good news to the mothers of
small children to learn that Group can
be prevented. The first sign of Group Is
hoarseness. A day or two before the
attact the child becomes hoarse or even
after the rough cough appears, and it will
dispel all symptoms Of CT Cup. In this
way a LANCER and anxiety may be avoid
ell This remedy is used by many
thousands Of mothers and has never been
known to fail 1t is. in fact, The only re-
nledy chat can always be depended upon
and thai is pleasant and safe t take. For
sale nv johnson S Pharmacy
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
RETTER THAN A PLASTER.

A piece of flannel damnened with Cham
l,erlain"s Pain Balm and bound on the af-
fected parts, is better than plaster for a
ame back and for pains in the side or
chest Pain Balm has no superior as a
ini,n ent for the relief Of deep seated
muscular and rheumatic pains. For sale
w ] ,hwson"s Pharmacy.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
THE IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.

The Village Improvement Society
held it's annual meeting Wednes-
dav evening at the residence of Dr.
c. +. Hildreth. Rev. H. I.
Gregory was reelected President,
G. d. Tarbell, Vice President, Mrs.
r, M. Couch, Secretary and
Treasurer. The following were
elected executive committee; Z.
II. Beck, DR.. G. F. Hildreth, Mrs.
A. M Foster. Mrs. E. F. Tarbell
and Mrs. S. M. DAY. The following
minutes we're unanimously adop-
ted Our Society mourns The loss,
during the last year, Of three Of its
members. and desires to place on
record its appreciation Of their in
terest and labor in its behalf.
/. Mr.. VIM. Edwards.
Mr.. Edwards, though not active
ly engaged in the work of this So
ciety, on account Of his age, APP
proved most decidedly of its OBJ
jects and was glad to further them.
He gave it his moral help and his
pecuniary assistance, interested as
he always was, in everything that
pertained to the true improvement
Of our village.
How greatly he is missed the
whole community can testify.
9. Mrs. L. NJ Young.
Mrs. Young vas a member of
the first Village Improvement So
cietv and when the present one
was organized she came into it
with enthusiasm bringing many
valuable suggestions for it's work.
She continued her active interest
until the state OF her health pre-
vented her atten lance at the meet
ings
3. Mr.. r. NJ. Couch.
Mr.. Couch was one of the origin
al members Of our Society and |
continued his active work in it un-
til the time of his last attack.
He was one Of the few ''alWays'
at the meetings of the Society and
Executive Committee. He gave
time and thought and labor I'M
sirtingly and did not fail to meet
the calls of the treasurer regularly.
He had at heart the true interest
of the entire town aud was wiling
to spend and be spent in its SER
vice. and his advocates in the I'M
provem-nI Society gladly testify
70 his disintprestedness.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-12-05
HART WARD HARDWARE co.
RALEIGH y. G.

Voted that he President and
Vice President lie authorized to
secure The services Of a person to
solicit funds for the use O. the So
ciety.
The Society appears to have ia
ken n now lilo. and it asks he CO.
operation Of AL pes who are
interest in m liking Southern
Pines as attractive aud desirable
for residences AS possible-a wor-
thy object.
There was a goodly number Of
members at this meeting, and sub
iecls Of interest to the city were
discuss d.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
THE GRIER CASE.
Discussed at the Meeting of the Poor
Board Last Evening.

Poor board met last night, but out
side of ordering the payment of a
number of bills but little business was
transacted. Every subject brought up
was dissected in every style, the meet
ing being in session until nearly 10
o'clock.
Mr.. Mcmillan arose to the privilege
of the board early in the meeting and
stated that he had secured a position
for Mrs Blackmore in this city, but
she refused to leave the poor farm 10
accept it. He had informed the stew
ard to take her in With him on the
EeXt trip and leave her out on the
street, to do as she had a mind to. The
board approved his action and ap-
peared to think that Il mistake had
been made in sending Mrs. Blackmore
to the poor farm.
The Alderman" Grier case was
taken up and it was decided to leave
it on the table until more informa-
tion was secured from Somerset where
Grier is at present.
The bill of s. from William [illen
for feeding Mrs. Blackmore while she
was in Jail, awaiting transportation to
the poor farm, caused considerable dis
cussion, Which ended in the directors
ordering it to be paid. The bond of
treasurer Thomas was received. Meet
ing then adjourned.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
OLD FOLKES' CONCERT.
Programme That Will Delight We'd
nesday Nights Patrons.

The programme for the Old Folks
concert, under the auspices of the
Methodist Episcopal church, in Watts
hall on next Wednesday evening, is as
follows:
FuRsTE PARTE
Ye Singers will answer 10 they're names.
"Auld Lang Sync,'
All yc men and wimmen singers
A worldly song, "Grandmother's Chair"
Penelope Rowlinson Primro rost
Spoken piece, son We Wrong Train,
Welcome Narigold Spcakpicce
Singing by two men voices. Hope Beyond"
Boggs and Oldc Grimes
Tune on We Cornopean. .Sas Goodwill Blowhard
"Battle LYNN OF the Republic"
Fight Men Singers
Worldly tune on yc Fiddle, Fantasia,
Hezskiah NimbleHngcrs
Chorus, "vtal Spark"
All ye Men and Winmin Singers
YE SECONDE PARTE.
Chorus, "Jerlsalcm,"
All ye Men, and Wimmen Singers
Song. Cousin Jedediah Kemp Boggs
"Sleighing Glee,"
Philander NJ. Pennyfeather and all We Men Singers
Spoken Piece. Welcome Marigod Speakpicce
Song and Chorus, "Jedcdiahs Visit"
Jernsia Jeminla Tuck, and all ye Rest and Vim
men Singers.
ANNIE Laurie .............E Eight Men Singers
Worldly Song, 81 Cannot Sing the Old Songs"
Penelope Rawlinson Primrose
Chorus, Dismissal
All ye Men and Wimmcn Singers
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
ABOUT cARBoNDALrANs.
What Outsiders Say Of Some of Our
Citizens.

George w. Hughes. of Carbondale,
made Forest City one of his periodical
visits Monday. Mr.. Hughes hobby Is
Odd Fellowship, and he Is one OF the
best posted men on the principles Of
this excellent fraternity in this part of
the state. He has received many hon.
ors from the members of the order in
his jurisdiction. Mr.. Hughes assisted
in the recent installation in Clifford
lodge, and in the social session gave Il
very spirited talk.--Forest City News.
I. Valdemar Hollenbeck, of Carbon
dale, and Ralph Williams, of scran-
ton, were the guests of Adam Bleck at
the Shehawken house Saturday and
Sunday. Mr.. Hollenbeck is u skilled
performer on the piano. and Mr.. Will
liams, a noted soloist. singing in one of
the Scranton churches. Saturday even-
ing they entertained n party OF Mr..
Bleck's friends at the hotel in a most
delightful manner.-Hancock Herald.
Louis y. Abbott. son of Rev. and
Mrs. Is. d. Abbott. of Spring street.
who has been working at Scranton for
some time, is now employed with the
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
company's engineering corps at New
ark. N. j., in elevating the tracks of
the Lackawanna company through the
city of Newark. 1t is one of the most
extensive pieces of engineering work
going on in the country and when COM
pleted will have cost not less than $4.-
100000. Mr.. Abbott is an expert engi-
neer graduate OF Lehigh college. and
has been engaged on many large con-
tracts. He also spent some time as an
instructor in mechanics in a southern
college. He is a graduate Of the Car
bondale High school, class of 1894.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
At SCRANTON TO-DAY.
Crescents Play the Professional Team
This Afternoon--Rooter to Go
from Carbondale

A large crowd will accompany the
Crescent team to Scranton today and
enthuiasts feel great confidence in the
representative team of this city and
will go to the Electric city today eX-
pectng to see the Scranton team hustle
for victory.
The following will bN the batting order
of the Crescents: Murray third base;
Flannighan or Harris, right field:
Moran, first base: Cuff, left field:
Emmett, center field; LOTUS. catcher;
Harte, second base: McHale. short
stop: Smith. Fee or Moran, pitchers
The fact that Jack Fee the celebrated
old time cannon ball pitcher is to go
in the box today will arouse consider
able interest in Scranton. if Carbon
dale pitchers are in trim good game
will be witnessed as the in and out
field will be we'll taken care of.
The Cresents will leave here on the
one o'clock train, over the Delaware
& Hudson road and the crowd will go
on the same train. The new uniforms
of the team have not yet arrived but
are expected this morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26

Ing for the Memorial Day exercises. 1t
Is the brigade's Intention to invite the
local veterans of the Civil war and the
Philippine veterans and ministers of
the different denominations to take
part In the exercises which VIII be
held as usual In the cemetery. The
boys will have their uniforms and guns
and will make their first public ap-
pearance on that occasion.
Mrs. Jane Thompson and Miss Ma
hala Baker were Carbondale visitors
yesterday.
Stephen Maynard, OF Nanticolke, q
former well-known Jermyn resident, Is
here visiting relatives.
w. II. Turner will leave Monday to
accept position in Buffalo, N. Y.
There is ON exhibition in the WIN
dow of the Rushbrook drug store. a
catamount, which was shot by John
Little, of Rushbrook street, short
time ago near Cadosia, N. Y.
A child of Samuel Brokenshire, OF
Fl street, is seriously i'll, threatened
With pneumonia.
Patrick McChrone, of New York, is
visiting his mother after several years
absence.
Miss M. Bradley, of Buffalo. n. Y,
is visiting the Rev. and Mrs. Maynard
Il. Thompson, of Bacon street.
At the First Baptist church tomor-
row morning, the pastor will preach
from the subject, "Christ Meeting
Temptations" In the evening, his
subject will be "Why Believe in Life
After Death?"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-26
THOM MpSON.
Special to The Scranton Tribune.

Thompson, April 25.-NIiss virgie
Cayill has finished the term of school
at Uniondale and is with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Cayill in the town
ship.
Arthur Westgate, of Forest City, has
been visiting his uncle, N. j. Monroe for
a few days returning last evening.
Mrs. J. P. Lyken is visiting her
daughters at Hallstead, this week.
Will Van Horns house caught fire
from cause undiscovered, yesterday
morning but the neighbors interposed
vigorously in time and little damage
was sustained.
+. i. Engalls has about forty Belgian
hares in his hutches.
The house owned by Levi Patterson
on the west shore of Dunn's pond and
occupied by Frank Allen was burned
to the ground with all it's contents
Wednesday. Mrs. Allen was with her
mother in town and Mr.. Allen was
at work in the field.
Miss Ada Dewitt, of Honesdale, is
visiting her uncle and aunt Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w. Messenger on Main street.
Miss Jennie Clark. after a pleasant
visit with her relatives and friends
here at her old home, returned to her
home at Montdale, this afternoon.
Rev. r. NJ. Pascoe. the newly ap-
pointed pastor of the NJ. T.. church will
not reach here before the last of next
week. Rev. p. II. Tower will preach
for him here next Sabbath morning
and Rev. b. f. Larrabee will supply his
pulpit at Starrucca by request.
Miss Lulu Vandermark, of Winwood