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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07

Pneumonia always results from cold
or from an attack of the grip. and may
be prevented by the timely use OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This
fact has been fully proven In many
thousands OF cases. Sold by all drug
gists.
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Erie Railroad, WYOMING Division.

Trains for New York, Newburgh and inteme.
diate points leave Scranton as follows: 7.2O a.
m; 225 D. IN.
Arriyals--lO.S5 a. m. from Middletowu, Homes
dale, Hawley and intermediate points 9.20 p. m
from New York, Newhurgh and intermediat
points No sunday trains
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NOTICE

500 p m. summit March 9TH is anuullcd
II, II, Dcpew will go on with J. Gorrity US
fagmau.
place OF NJ 0Aialley.
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TO PREVENT GROWING OLD.

From the Philadelphia Record.
An Illinois school teacher Is. v. Kel-
Ter, OF Medora). proclaims his discovery
OF the true elixir Of life. He is now
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-07
D., L. & w. Board for Today.

The following is the makeup of the
Delaware. Lackawanna and Western
BOARD for today:
TIL RSDAY, MARCH g.
Extras East-S p m, Iolokcn, NJ. Finnertv;
% u. M, j. f, Burkhart II p. m, Hobokcn,
Bonth.
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Sale of Womens House WrappersMade from hannlcttes,
outings percales fabrics the approved and latest style
Separate bodies, full ouncc bottom skirt small rufe
shoulder peacd front and back turned down collar nicely
trimmed with ribbon and braid This opportunity that
Scranonian who needs wrapper should Easily sold rcgn
1arly for $1.49 up $500 This Friday the Second oo
Sale OF Fancy Pcrcae Finish Calco-Over yards OF this
desirable goods will be placed sale today the shade
blue and extraordinary finish that this calico steady
demand at all times Neat patterns and odd designs Sold
at this hour for yard. Dc
Sale OF Ribbons-3@ inches wide poka-dot and stripe tai
feta, all silk and finch all silk plain aea metallic finish a
tempting item for this Sixty Minute sale Ribbons always play
part wardrobe The regular value CO.
This Friday NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lUC
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OC
buy it at.e.. .s. ~ ] @ ! ... ~ " ,......". ~ 7C
ef Depatme mad linen
at % each @ @ up up ~ Il. d ]@ p! s'" ]@ ana ana ! @ sens @ " &c., 49, % TN" @ ] W @ 4OC
gey VIC
lar value oec For this Friday O/C
Breasted to M
All is ~
them oV
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20
Passing Fancies

New York Sun: 1t takes the editor to
make a long story short.
Charity sometimes begins at home, but
frequently nowhere.
When one borrows trouble the interest is
usually pretty heavy.
1t is easy to see through the man VINO is
fond Of making a spectacle of himself.
The pickpocket keeps in close touch with
the public.
The man who goes all the gaits will be
come unhinged after awhile.
The need of an excuse is the stepmother
of invention.
Artists and poets frequently get their
high ideals by living up close to the roof.
While the under dog usually has the
sympathy of the crowd, the one on top gets
the gate receipts.
Few persons are as easily fooled by others
as they are by themselves.
The man who is long on wheat may be
short on dough.
TIL man who is ashamed Of his religion
hasn't much to be ashamed Of.
The man who is in the middle of a bad fix
is said to be on the ragged edge.
People like jollity, but not being jollied.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20
Curing the Tickle

4 woman who had solved the servant girl
question by importing a buxom young
colored girl from Virginia, relates the New
York Times. went out to give her orders
for dinner one day last week and was
astounded to see the negro sitting on the
floor with her hair. or wool, standing out
around her head in a black and shiny MIN
bus. Not hearing the approach of the mis-
tress the servant went on with her occupa-
ton, which was pulling first one curly lock
and then another in a way that suggested
tina she had either lost a fortune OF got
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20
Knew Their WAYS

Brooklyn Eagle: How much do you
want?" asked the woman, looking up from
her desk.
Five dollars a week." answered the ap-
pllcant for a position in the kitchen.
I'll try you" said the woman.
Still the girl hesitated.
beg pardon, num-" she said at last, fare
you one Of those writer women?'
Yes; | have a department of household
economies and home hints in the Ladies'
Own Gazette"
d you try your schemes in your own
house?"
Certainly"
Then I'll have to have So a week for
the wear and tear on me nerves" announced
the girl with decision.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20
SQUELCHING THE BEEF TRUST.
Product of America Within it's
Avaricious Clutches
MUST FACE THE COURTS
And show That IL II Not a Combine
ton Arbitrarily TO Raise the
Price Of Beef.

The proposed cure offered for the evil Of
the beef trust is a vegetable diet. This
may do for men and women OF easy appe-
tites who ere not called upon for the ex-
penditure OF muscle. The average Amerl-
can, however, is carnivorous and meat is a
necessity TO his comfort. The beef trust
will be met In another way. The solution
OF this whole business, for that matter, be-
comes largely a matter OF enforcement OF
existing laws. Unlawful combinations are
against public policy and the courts and
legislatures will find
4 WAY FOR APPROPRIATE RELIEF.
The beef trust levies tribute upon every
household. II is not the only trust, how
ever. The great life insurance trust
reaches out into every state in the union.
In Nebraska II annually collects from our
people 81, 300, 900. This vast sum Of money
Is hurried away to eastern money centers
and over 81, 900. 900 annually stays there
perpetually. This enormous sum Is far
larger than the sum In excess Of the rea-
sonable price we pay for our daily rations
Of beef, pork, veal and mutton.
THE BANKERS RESERVE LIFE
sympathizes with every reasonable scheme
for the protection OF The people from the
avarice Of monopolies. II believes, how
'N'is ~ btOplt dIt III Suite lHSlhlCth
themselves to blame for the unfortunate
conditions OF which they rightfully com,
plain. They have II within their power
to stop this terrific drain upon the COM
mercial resources OF the state. The Bank.
ers Reserve Life and other home companies
are founded upon safe principles, honestly
conducted and sufficiently successful to
warrant public confidence.
~. ". robson. PRESIDENT
OF the Bankers Reserve Life, has dedicated
this company to the policy OF home life
Insurance. He and his co-workers have
demonstrated the feasibility of creating
here in the state hduclary institutions as
safeguards against future panics. They
have also shown the necessity OF patroniz-
ing nome life insurance companies in order
that the people may escape the domination
Of money congested at eastern centers.
Write him for details, and for rates on
the best forms OF life policies thus far de-
vised. Home offices, McCague Building,
Omaha, Neb.
I'll BANKERS RESERVE
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20
Social RiVaIrieS
Continued from Fifth Page.)

CONTINUED from Fifth Page.)
ital. has a home which, with its furnish
ings, is reputed to represent an invest
ment of 81, 900, 900. Senator Depew pays
$4,000 a year house rent. and Senator
Hanna pays nearly as much. ATTORNEY
General Knox recently paid over 500, 900
for an unfurnished house, and Senators
Hale, Lodge and Foraker have homes each
of which is worth fully as much. How
ever, most of these houses appear insig-
nihcant in comparison to the 81. 900. 600
mansion of Mr.. and Mrs. Letter. the par
ents Of Lady Curzon. the vicerine of India,
the decorations of whose ball room are
understood to represent an expenditure of
100000, or the other notable palaces Of
the residential set.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20
Bachelors Reflections

New York Press: An arid heart makes
an acrid soul.
A widow, like ripe fruit, is attractive;
when she is not rip fruit she is ire
sistible.
When it comes to expansion, there is
nothing in the world that can keep up
with poverty.
The more sisters a mans wife has the
more he wonders how he came to pick the
one he DID.
1t is hard for a girl to have any respect
for a man who kisses her hand when she
has a pair OF lips.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20
The Omaha Sanitarium.

A model institution for The treatment of all chronic diseases. They offer nc
cures but extend to he sick the bes treatment known to medical science. In
by physicians everywhere Address for particulars The Omaha Saniarium
1858 N. eth Avenue Omaha, Nebraska Phone A19z
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20

N.l!lK!N!!lEg!HIi!E

Natures remedy for all nerve troubles,
applied scientifically by a gifted healer. For
free booklet, Nerve Force and How to OBJ
tain It," address,
DR.. CHAS. |. WHITE, N. H. & v. P.
T. o. Box 121, Columbus. Neb.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20
THE ILLUSTRATED BEE.

religion" The madam stared a moment and
then exclaimed:
For goodness sakes, Betty, what are you
doing?
The maid hurriedly scrambled to her feet
and answered:
"Oh, nothin', ma'am. Use got a sore
throat, and was just tryin' to find the lock
what would pull nah palate up and cure
the tickle"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20

SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-04-20
'Es&&S@Ss

BUSINESS. Shorthand, Typew mum AND
English. Day and evening. Students
furnished work for board when desired
Spring Term. Tuesday, April 1.
Gregg Shorthand by mail. Send for cata-
logue. New York Life Bldg, Omaha. Neb.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07
ALL SORTS.

Fire-escapes were first used in Paris
in 1761.
The shipyards of the Pacific coast
are at work on scores Of vessels.
Stamps are first mentioned by Syne-
sius, bishop of Cyrene, about 800 4. D.
The United States had last year the
record hay-harvest of $1,000 tons.
Roller skates were introduced into
England by Tyers, a fruiterer, in 1929
Pneumatic tubes have carried par
cells, ETC., at a rate Of 1870 miles an hour
China raises and consumes more
ducks than any other country in the
world.
The police force of Montreal, Can
ada, are hearing lectures once a week
on both civil and criminal law.
The Columbia, which sailed from
Boston in September, 1887, was the
first ship that carried the stars and
stripes completely round the world.
French has been made the official
language of the Quebec legislature,
city council and board Of trade. Eng
disappearing members will be allowed
to use their own language, Of course.
but all the records are to be kept I'm
French. The change is due to the
~rowth OF the French element in tia
lree bodies PANIED. -
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07
TABLE AND KITCHEN.

B The boiling of salt beef or pork make
excellent peasoup if the salt be neu-
tralized by the addition of some brown
sugar and several carrots.
In making custard for lemon pies il
is better to partly bake the crust be-
fore adding the mixture so that il may
not be absorbed by the paste.
Always salt any article where lard
Is used instead of butter. Water is
better than milk in most cookery reci-
pes. Hickory nut meats are nice for
the top OF sugar cookies.
New cabbage, scalded for five min
utes in fast boiling water, coarsely
chopped, sprinkled with -four, salt and
pepper, and gently stewed for five min
utes with milk or cream enough 10
cover it, is good.
Hot bananas constitute a nice dish,
Put four tablespoonful of sugar and
f'%Ir of orange juice into a saucepan.
stir in six peeled bananas, and cook
five minutes. Either sponge cake or
landy fingers can be served with
them.
The food value of different varieties
OF ChSeSe considered as general diet
can only be determined by conditions
of its manufacture The poorer the
cheese in fat the greater the amount
OF casein or nitrogenous element,
while the richer the cheese the greater.
the amount of fat.
Fruits, vegetables and cereals make
a perfect diet for all parts of the year,
and particularly for hot weather. II
might not be well for those who have
been accustomed to the use of great
deal of meat to discard IL altogether
or at once, but the quantity could be
diminished by a large proportion with
out trouble.
Cheese may generally be classified az
hard and soft, and the different vari-
cites are obtained by varying the pro-
portions of cream. When made OF
cream alone and at a low temperature
with little pressure. we have the soft
or cream cheese. These must be used
while comparatively fresh, as they
soon decompose and become rancid.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07

will make her my wife at this moment
II she will only consent"
Il wouldn't have him" answered the
widow. II don't want him to come
to my home, and want him TO keen
away from me. 1 have told him re-
peatedly not to call on me, but he in
sists"
Tinker looked appealingly at the
woman, only to receive cold look
from her.
Forgive me-" he pleaded, as he held
out his hands. "Let me come back
and I'll be good"
NO, sir; you can never come back,
and l want you to take your presents
back and never bother me any more, I"
was the answer.
The justice told the prisoner that
If the widow objected to his calling
on her he must cease.
But l must return there and ge4
my presents back" he pleaded.
He can't come into my home. I
Will throw the presents through a win
dow" insisted the complainant.
The love-stck prisoner gave his con-
sent and followed the widow to her
home. There through an open win
dow punches of letters and other ar
ticles were thrown TO him, and Yin
ker walked sadly away.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07

horses and attempted TO spring fnts
the sleigh. The old man realized al
once what their purpose was, and
made desperate efforts to protect his
property, but he was helpless in their
hands. Neither OF them paid any at
tention TO the girl. but inertia, who has
a pair of strong arms of her own, and
courage TO match, had no intention OF
Aquietly looking on to see her grand
Afather robbed.
Snatching up the whip, she welded
BIT vigorously. One of the men shs
knocked from the sleigh at the first
blow. Leaning forward. she dashed
1.-THE horses to run, and then as tho
sleigh leaped ahead she gave her at
tention to the second man, who appar-
emily lost courage on finding himself
abandoned. In moment he, too.
dropped off into the snow, and inertia
! and her grandfather triumphantIy
went on their way with the money the
girl had so bravely defended.
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81 q ~
$| THE SPUR II
1888 OF EATE By Ashley Tovne $Ss$S
COPYRIGHT por $$S$
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80. IN.
By Ashley Towne
COPYRIGHT. 1901,
BY CHARLES d.
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and safe conclusions and one who took
very serious view Of all things great
or small. In reality his manner was a
mask and the man behind IL a born
Jester. He was enjoying at that mo-
ment the drunken dignity of the pom
derous, yellow bearded Russian, copy
ing 1t mentally for use I'm some story
that should set a dinner party OF good
fellows roaring. But no man could
have guessed It
He greeted Getchikoff with gravity
and introduced Gordon, with the result
that the swarthy and formidable indI-
vidual hitherto called 1.-THE pirate" was
summoned and presented. 1t appeared
that he was q captain and that his
patronymic was Ladislov. he spoke
French like one long accustomed to its
use, and the conversation offered no
linguistic difficulties. 1t had, indeed.
scarcely begun when Getchikoff sud-
denly spied a stylographic pen in Oar
reI's waistcoat pocket and requested
permission to use It The pen was
a very large one, and a good three
inches Of 1t protruded from the pocket,
| so that 1t was quite conspicuous as
Darrell sat there with his coat thrown
open.
Penn cried Darrell, annoyed by the
incident and determined to save Getchi-
kof from n folly If possible or at least
to avoid assisting him In the commits
sion of it. THAT isn't a pen; it's a
musical instrument"
And he put 1t to his lips as one holds
1 n HfIfn GafnI,flyAf
by no means clear, seemed to credit
this fiction without question. Indeed,
as Darrell knew, he was a man who
would believe anything Of an Ameri-
can, even to the eccentricity of car
rying a little flute In waIstcoat pock-
| ct.
ut is much used in my country" said
Darrell politely. "You might almost
call il the national instrument"
Il never saw one before" replied
Getchikoff, with perfect seriousness,
and the jest was In a fair way to pass
successfully when Ladisluv, leaning
upon the table and looking keenly at
Darrell. said:
81 would give much to hear you play
upon it."
Gordon glanced at Ladiolov in sur
prise. being still convinced that the
man had sought TO dissuade Getchikofr
from drawing a check. In fact, he had
distinctly heard him speak against that
course.
Would yeu" said Darrell, redden-
ing at this obvious attempt TO put him
in difficulty. "Then you shall be
Cratified."
And softly, but with a clear and very
agreeable tone. he played Hail. Co
lumbar in a manner that was n per-
feet Illusion. 1t was a trick that Oar
rel had learned long ago, In college
days, when his repertory OF limitations
had included many instruments. Cor.
don, to whom the performance had
been familiar In those old times, could
not remember 80 have heard ii better
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07
COURT PROTECTS WIDOW.
AoNe-sick Prisoner Is Forbidden by
Chicago Judge TO Call on
Woman He Azores.

Frank Hinker was told by Chicago
justice the other day that he must not
annoy Mrs. Annie ZappergollIa, a
widow, of 172 West Fourteenth street.
who caused his arrest IA few DAYS ago
because he persisted in laying his
heart and soul at her feet. Yinker ex-
planned to the justice that he was in
love with the widow, and he believed
he could not go through this life with
out her.
Il can't help that" answered Yin
ker. "She is the only woman 7 ever
loved, and want TO marry her. /
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cNNN'
done. and he experienced a boyish de-
light in the utter surprise and confu-
sion OF the captain.
Having finished the air, Darrell smil-
ingly passed the pen to Ladislov, a pro-
ceeding not unsafe, for the cap closed
and opened by means OF a spring not
easily discovered. Incident to this
mechanism there were two perfora-
tons Of the outer shell, which might
seem to connect with the inner parts.
though they did not
That's where you blow" said Oar
rell, pointing to the holes, while Cor.
don controlled his countenance with
considerable difficulty.
Ladislov fumbled with the pen, and
he became red with wrath.
"a clever trick" he said in a very un-
pleasant voice. IAN accomplishments OF
the vaudeville"
II do not like your tone, sir" said
Darrell calmly as he extended his hand
for the pen
"And do not like your American
Jokes" replied Ladislov, rising.
Among gentlemen there are certain
views about lying
Gordon expected to see Ladislov's
body go flying over the table behind
him, for he knew Darrell Of old as
man exceedingly prompt in such mat
tiers. But Darrell merely put the pen
into his pocket as If he had heard moth
ing offensive, and, leaning back in his
chair, he regarded LadisloV with an
agreeable smile.
you should not permit yourself to
become excited" he said. at have been
Informed by my physician that It is
exceedingly bad for the health"
Getchikoff was staring stupidity, un-
able to comprehend what was passing.
Seeing Ladislov standing, he staggered
TO his feet.
"Yor are right" he said. Eve must
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07

go. Gentlemen. we regret that we
have not more leisure"
And he struggled clumsily with his
watch Ladlslov remained for a mo-
ment scowllng at Darrell and seeming
ly at a loss for words; then, taking
Getchikon suddenly by the arm, he led
him away among the tables and into
the cafe beyond. Ten minutes after
ward the waiter whom Darrell had
bribed came up behind him and said
In cautious tone:
Monsieur, did as you told me. but
they found pen and ink inside. The
man with yellow hair signed some
thing for the other"
"a check?" asked Darrell
mo, monsieur; It was some sort OF
document which the man with the
black beard took from his pocket"
Thank you," said Darrell, reward
Ing him once more.
They say" remarked the waiter.
that monsieur and the man with the
black beard had quarrel"
They he," said Darrell, addressing
Gordon rather than the servant. mo
man can quarrel with me, and the next
one that tries 1t will get his head bro
ken. 1 am here for rest"
He tapped gently on the table with
his clinched fist to emphasize this state
ment, and Gordon laughed.
"You viii go with my wife and me to
the students ball this evening"" he
said. THAT will be restful after the
company In which you probably at
tended the last one. And. besides, we
shah leave before the trouble begins"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07

assassination. OF course there are
many nihilists who could say the same
the vast majority, in fact-but am
not one Of them. know not Of what l
may be suspected'-
And IT, said Darrell, care not
You are In trouble, and am going to
help you. 1 am on your side, my
child. Do you understand Whatever
you desire shall be accomplished If il
lie within my small capacity"
Il would not lead you into danger"
she replied You have saved me from
utter destruction, and should make
poor return
IF there is one thing that 1 desplse
more than another in a man." said
Darrell, ut is prudence. Thank heav-
EN-. 1t was left out OF me entirely. Let
US find a cab"
Iro BE Continued
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07
Pointed onention-

"Are you a self-made man?" asked
little Bobbie Of the visitor.
Il am, my boy" replied the visitor,
much pleased.
AN amt you sorry you didn't let
-sumbuddy else help you?' persisted
Bobbie.-Ohio State Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07
Too Much for PAM

Papa, do you know how to reach
q conclusion?"
Certainly. Do you?'
Easy. Just take a train"
What are you talking about?''
"a train of thought"
go to bed!"-N. Y. Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07
BETTER Than Insec,,cIas.

Electric lights, with basins OF pc
troleum below them, are now used in
France 70 destroy night-hyinR in
sects that injure vineyards. In one
basin 4,s6s insects were recently
caught in one night
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07
GIRL FoILs ROBBERS.
How inertia Covert Protected Her
Grandfather and Saved Hhs
Hard-Earned Money.

Theirs is a white-haired man in the
state of New York who thinks that it
would be hard to find drawer girl
than inertia Covert. inertia is his own
granddaughter, but that fact does not
alter his opinion.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07
Iro BE Continued
Age Make. brittle Hone.

The bones of aged people have
more lime in them than those of the
young, and therefore are more brit
tie. This is the reason why a fall is
apt to be more hurtful to an eIderly
person than TO q young person
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07
Danger from LiRhtninr.

Lightning statistics in the United
States last year showed that nine
sixteenths of the persons struck re-
covered. Less than one-fourth were
struck in open ground
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07

IL GoruonS mad spent
the winter In Paris
and had occupied q
house in Passy, mod
est considering their
means, but exceed
ingly comfortable and
convenient Theywere
npOnla nf % xr-islo ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07

full Of life and color"
Interesting because interested" re-
Joined Gordon, slowly twirling his
wineglass by the stem-"interested in
vast range OF small matters, the tri-
fling affairs OF the moment"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1902-06-07

One day just as the winter was clos
ing the grandfather, Joseph Covert
and inertia were driving from Middle
town to their country home. Both
, were feeling unusually light hearted,
for Mr.. Covert had disposed of some
cattle very profitably and was carry
ing home several hundred dollars. Al
. a lonely spot in the hilly road two
strangers met them, stopped tia