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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
NORTH SCRANTON NEWS
Pleasant Reception rendered to the
Young People Of the Presby-
terian Church-Hand Ball.

The adult members of the Provi-
dence Presbyterian church rendered a
reception last evening to the young
people of the church. 1t was a most
enjoyable event.
During the evening programme Of
varied features was rendered, which
included selections by a male quar-
tette consisting of Harold Battin, Will
Meyers, Fred Peters, and Harry Smith.
The guests amused themselves for a
time in playing ping pong, wicket and
other games.
Selections were also rendered by the
girls quartette, which consisted of
Misses Gertrude Guild, Helen Sadler,
Ethel Vipond, and Anna Telford. Re-
freshments We're served by the Ladies'
Aid society.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Fifty-sixth Birthday Of Mrs. Nina
Robinson Celebrated at Her
Home Last Evening.

Mrs. Nina Robinson. the mother Of
City Treasurer Il. j. Robinson and
School Controller Otto Robinson. was
fifty-six years old yesterday. The oc-
casion was fittingly observed at the
family residence on Cedar avenue, where
a family reunion was held and supper
served during the evening. Later, the
Ringgold band serenaded Mrs. Robin-
son.
Mrs. Robinson is a popular and pub
lie spirited lady, and the place she holds
In the hearts of her neighbors was at
tested by the stream of residents who
called during the day to pay their re-
spects.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
Shirt Waist Dance.

The popularity of the Wahneta dane
ing class was fully attested again last
night. when they gave their closing
shirt waist dance in Mears' hall. The
attendance was much larger than ex-
pected, and this made the event all the
more enjoyable.
The music was all that could be
wished for in dancing, and the approval
of it was made manifest by repeated
encores. Bauer and his men are de-
serving of much praise in helping to
make the social the success 1t was.
The details were minutely attended to
and the comfort of the patrons was at
all times looked after. The class is to
be congratulated on having instituted
in West Scranton a dancing class free
from the ragtime odium so character
istic nowadays.
The promoters and patrons are all re-
spectacle young people. who enjoy
dancing, and eliminate the objection
able features which have a tendency to
degrade this popular form of amuse-
ment. Their success for next season Is
thus assured.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
NuBs OF NEWS.

The Junger Maennerchor held q WELL
attended rehearsal last evening.
The knights of Malta meet in regular
session this evening.
The Ringgold band met in Schimpff's
hall for practice last evening.
A baby boy has arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Luby on STAFF
ford avenue.
DR.. Schley's Lung Healing Balsam is
guaranteed to cure all coughs. mo
cure no pay" For sale by all dealers."'
The progressive euchre party, which
was held in st. Johns hall, for the
benefit of the new church, last evening,
was a financial success. The attend
ance was very large.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
OBITUARY..

MRS. ELIZA GARDNER, widow of
w. Gardner, died yesterday at her
home, 3l2 Putnam street. after long
illness. One son and three daughters
survive her. They are: Harry F., Mrs.
ID. f, Morgan, Mrs. NJ. j. Ainey and
Mrs George Meder. Funeral Sunday
afternoon at 22O from the residence.
Interment in Washburn street cemetery,
WILLIAM PREISSEL. the 10-year-
old son OF William Preissel, of las Nor
ris court, died May u. Funeral Satur-
day at D. m.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
Boy Injured.

George Powell, a boy employed at
the Scranton Lace factory, met with an
accident yesterday morning. He was
going to one of the upper floors Of the
mill on the elevator to begin his work
when his foot caught between the ele-
vator and the floor.
His cries brought Foreman Langan
to his assistance and while the latter
was trying to release the boy he, too,
was injured but not severely. Powell
when finally released was taken to the
home of his parents. Mr.. and Mrs. JOS
eph T. Powell, of Summit avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
Glee Clubs Annual Concert.

st. Marv's Glee and Dramatic asso-
citation will give an entertainment and
social at st. Mary's hall next Thurs
day. for which the following programme
has been arranged:
PART FIRST.
Solo and Chorus, "Das Bid der Rose"
BY A. Kern.
1.-THE Elder Brother"
A Drama in Two Acts.
Place, Marseilles. France.
Scene-Room in Rear of a Jcwclry Store.
PERSONNEL.
Mr.. Vermont Jeweler ....... .Isidor Miller
Francis the elder brother, G. j. Robling
JULIUS .Joseph Il. Conrad
ERNEST ................JOhn u. Seasegger
Augustine Plauque, a clerk. ...J. A. Moser
Mr.. Simon. n lawyer.......G. j. Schneider
Philtp. workman ....... August II. BOrr
The Messenger .....Albert Bischofsberger
PART SECOND.
20! Diese Spitzbuben."
Elm Schwank in Zwei Acten.
PERSONEN:
Fritz, angcblicher Graf Won Hohensten.
Theodor nellie
Hugo. vorgeblicher Bedienter,
William A. Albrecht
Hausman, Advokat ........John Seasseger
Wilhelm, sein sohn .......John A. Wilcom
Stellarius Maximus, Professor der
Sternkunde .............August II. Borr
Farbentreu, Mailer. Albert Bischofsberger
Langemuth, Schneidermeister.. John Klein
Honigsuess, Conditor. Fred Werner
Lobesam, Schumachermeister,
John j. Steinbach
Polizeikommissar Jacob Miller
Hausknecht .....................H Henry Bohr
SYNOPSIS.
Act 1-SZene-Zimmer des angeblichen
Grafen Won Hohenstein.
Act 2-Szene--Ein Wirthszimmer.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
Royal Arcanum Stirred.

by Exclusive Wire from The Associated Press.
Atlantic City, May 22.-The Supreme
council, Royal Arcanum at today's ses-
sion was somewhat stirred up over a
proposition to make the age limit Is
years. This was opposed on the ground
that II 1t was adopted the order would be
converted into a juvenile organization. A
handsome jewel was presented Past
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23

Rev. s. F. Mathews, the honored
and esteemed pastor of the First Bap-
tst church, South Main avenue, ten
dered his resignation to the congrega-
tion at a special meeting last evening,
to take effect on September 1 next.
Ill-health and the need of rest from
his arduous pastoral duties is assigned
by him as the cause of this step. and
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23

for children's day at the church at 7.3o
o'clock this evening. Every officer and
teacher is also requested to be present
at the same, time and place to pass
upon a matter of Importance.
The probationers' class will meet this
evening at the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
A RICH AND SUPERB PARADE,
The Street Display Of the Wallace
Show Is Worth Going to See.

= The parade of the Great Wallace
Show will leave the exhibition grounds
promptly at 10 o'clock today and will
traverse the principal streets of the
city Wallace has reputation for
making a splendid street display, and
people who have never seen the Wal
lace circus the length and richness of
the parade is a revelation. The Wal
lace pageant Is the most elaborate and
attractive ever seen upon the streets
1t is magnificently mounted and every
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
Local Men Defeated.

Maloney and Jennings, the local men
who are participating in a series Of
hand ball games for $50 a side with
O'Boyle and Flannery, of Dunmore,
were defeated on the Henry alley yes
terday afternoon by a score Of 80 to II.
On Saturday the next game Of the
series will be played at Dunmore.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
Destroyed by Fire.

The residence Of Thomas Gilloegly on
Wales street was entirely destroyed by
fire at an early hour this morning. The
cause of the blaze is unknown.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
WEST SCRANTON
Rev. S. F. Mathews, Pastor of the First Bap-
tist Church, Tenders His Resignation,
to Take Effect September |.

jected It by a large majority! Rev.
Mathews insists. however, that he will
present 1t again next Sunday evening,
and insist on its acceptance.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23
West Scranton Honored.

At the annual session of the Scranton
Diocesan Union, held in Olyphant yes
terday, West Scranton was selected as
the place for holding the annual c. r.
A. u. parade on October 10. The Sc
lection was unanimous, no other place
having been mentioned
NJ. S. Lavelle and Mrs. Charles Lash
err We're elected second and third vice.
presidents, respectively, and Walter
McNicholls was chosen as one Of the
delegates to the annual. national con-
vention to be held in Dubuque, Iowa.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-23

Events Of This Evening.
The entire membership of the WASH
burn street Presbyterian church Bible
school are urged to attend the rehearsal
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10
FUNERALS IN oLp MEXICO.
Street Cars for Hearses, and Coins
Peddled from Door to Door.

Street Cars for Hearses, and Collins
Peddled from Door to Door.
did you ever see street car funer.
alp" The questioner was drummer
for large Eastern house, and had just
returned from an extensive trip
throughout Mexico.
"A street car funeralr' the reporter
repeated.
"Yes, sir! One meets with odd sights
the moment he crosses the Mexican bor-
der, but he reaches the climax In the
City of Mexico itself, and from what
nlearnlt is the only town In the world
where street car funerals are an every
day occurrence. Funerals, like all other
things Mexican, are divided into two
classes. Those who can afford luxuries
procure the hearse drawn by four blacl
horses, with coachman and foot
man, and ornamented with gold and sill
yer rappings of every description. But
the poorer element must be content
with just plain, ordinary street car,
with the seats removed, few pieces Of
cheap black cloth tackled here and there
to LEM a somber effect, and drawn by
a pair Of sunburned but energetic
mules.
when Mexican dies the street car
company Is Immediately notified to
have hearse and the required number
Of coaches at certain point on their
track as near as possible to the late res
idence of the deceased. The coffin is
then placed upon the shoulders of four
friends and carried from the house to
the street car pageant In waiting. The
remains are carefully deposited on the
platform of the first car, the gaudily
attired mourners climb In the remaining
coaches, and the funeral proceeds, In
more or less state, to the cemetery.
Cigarettes are very much In evidence,
and casual observer might well sup
pose from the ascending smoke that the
remains were being cremated en- route.
IF the mourners are extremely sor-
rowful they may pull down the blinds
and close the doors, thus enjoying CON-
plete privacy. The great objection, how
ever, to the street car funeral is the de-
gree of speed that must be maintained
in order to keep the tracks cleared for
regular traffic. In fact, on one occa-
sion just before left the capital saw
the little mules attached to the second
class hearse coming down the street at
"a full gallop, affordlng us an astonlsh-
ing combination of the quick and the
dead
"And speaking of funerals reminds
me of little incident which occurred |
up In Queretaro, a town some miles |
north Of the city. was sitting out In
front Of the adobe hotel one evening
when noticed an old man going from
door to door with plain pine coffin on
his back. He was what is termed a
coffin peddler, and was trying to in
duce the residents to lay In supply Of
collins for the approaching winter. The
principal argument used in disposing Of !
his grewsome wares was that all are
bound to die sooner or later, and one
might as well be supplied with all the
necessary requisites to a funeral
Washington Post.
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THE FUN OF CAMPING OUT.


More and more popular is camp life
becoming each year, says Country Life
In America. With those who go into
the deep woods in quest of big game
and fish the camp iife Is, after all, the
real attraction, and not the mere de-
sire to kill. But where one can make
these trips there are thousands who
cannot. For these there are peaceful
rivers, wood-girt lakes and ponds and
beautiful spots on the shores of Old
Neptune available for quite as charm.
Ing a two-weeks' outing beneath can
vas. In making up camping party,
choose you such congenial spirits as
shall be foresworn to philosophical
optimism.
And let there be wag among them,
who, catching the humor Of every sit.
uation, puts to flight all thought of
discomfort. A level site near q spring
with plenty Of shade, pleasant sheet
Of water with good fishing, pine boughs
for bed and driftwood for a fire,
and who would trade his life for a
kings patrimony? How delicious the
fish favored with the pungent smoke
of the fire! How rarely satisfying the
simple bill Of fare, and how few, after
all, are the needs of this life! Yours
Is the Joy and happy freedom of the
gypsy and vagabond. You have be-
come a species Of civilized barbarian,
and 1t is good. Sunshine or shower,
what matters It? You take what
comes and give thanks, and If you are
of the right sort some of the beauty
of each is absorbed into your very
nature. Long days, lazy days, but hap
py days are the days In camp. Hap
and mishap will don the TESTERS cap
and bells and parade through memory
many time during the after months.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10
Courtroom Repartee,

An expert does not always re. ssh
being tackled by an oversharp lawyer.
Yet in such verbal duels the former
frequently scores. A mining expert
was giving evidence in connection
with an important mining case, and
he was being exposed to CALLING fire
of cross-examination. The questions
related to the form that the ore was
found in, generally described as "kid-
ney Jumps"
"Now," said the sharp lawyer, show
large are these lumps-are they as
long as my head2"
"Yes," was the ready reply" "as
long, but not nearly so thick"
The court roared, and a beautiful
smile shone upon the face OF the ex.
pert.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10
Repcrted Him Literally.

Fault was found with the way In
which the shorthand writers reported
the speeches in legislative body. They
retallated by giving the speech Of one
of the members exactly as he made 1t,
with the following result:
'The reporters-ought not to-.the re-
porters ought not to be the ones to
Judge what is lmportant-not TO say
what should be left out-but-the
member can only Judge of what is i'm
portant. As las my speeches-as the
what | say is reported some.
times, no one-nobody can understand
from the reports-what 1t is-what I
mean. So--it strikes melt has struck
me certain matters-things that appear
Of lmportance-are sometimes left out
omitted. The reporters-the papers
points are reported-I mean-to make
brief statement-what the paper
thinks of interests reported. ."-Cleye-
land Leader.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10
All sirloln.

Holman F. Days "Pine Tree Bal
lads" tells In verse a number of stories
that actually happened down in
Maine," and are remembered there to-
day by old narrators. One relates to
Barney McGauldrlc, landlord Of that
State, at whose house famous men lik-
ed to stay, that they might enjoy a
merry joke
Barney was always loyal to his
friends. At one time a new meat deal
er came to town, and tried to secure
the landlords trade.
II have always bought meat Of Jed
Haskell" said Barney, "and | guess
l won't change"
But" said the other, "old Haskell
doesn't know his business. He doesn't
even know how to cut meat"
well" drawled Barney, "I've al
ways found that he knows enough
about It to cut sirloln stesh clear to the
horn. and that's good enough for me-"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10
(To be Continued.)
Amusing Errors Of speech.

Bridget, who came to this counlrJ
last year, has a limited vocabulary,
and while she ia learning fast, some
of the words and expressions she has
acquired do not always fit, her ear not
having been accurate in getting the
rignt term. Thus the other day she
said to her mistress:
"Shall / fix that Kansas back duck
for dinner?"
Again, Bridget was telling tale d
missing friend in this city, when she
exclaimed
"Do you know, / believe when Kate
turns mp she'll be found in the Potash
fieldl"
While at work on Friday a tremen-
dous blast near by in the subway
ratified the dishes in the kitchen and
the girl cried out:
"There goes that rapid transon
againl"
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10

had slain him.
Still more shaken was he next
morning. They had sat down to
breakfast when Lucy, with a cry OF
surprise, pointed upward.
In the center of the ceiling was
scrawled, with a burnt stick, appar-
emily, the number 2S. To his daugh-
ter 1t was unintelligible, and he did
enlighten her.
That night he sat up with his gun
and kept watch and9ward. He saw
and heard nothing, and yet in the
morning a great 27 had been painted
upon the outside of his door.
Thus day followed day and as
sure as morning came he found that
his unseen enemies had kept their
register, and had marked up in some
conspicuous position how many days
were still left to him out of the
month of grace. Sometimes the IA
tai number appeared upon the walls,
sometimes upon the floors; OCCASION
ally they were on small placards
stuck upon the garden gate or the
railings.
With all his vigilance John Ferrier
could not discover whence these daily
warnings proceeded.
A horror, which was almost super
stitious, came upon him at sight of
them. He became haggard and rest
less, and his eyes had the troubled
look Of some hunted creature.
He had but one hope in life now,
ond thaf xuon To- Tho ~ kha
young hunter from Nevada.
Twenty had changed to fifteen, and
fifteen to ten, but there was no news
of tho absentee. One by one the
number dwindled down, and still
there came no sign Of him.
Whenever a horseman clattered
down the road or a driver shouted at
his team, the old farmer hurried to
the gate, thinking that help had ar
rived at last.
At last, when he saw FIVE give way
to four and that again to three, he
lost heart, and abandoned all hope of
escape. Single-handed, and with his
limited knowledge of the mountains
which surrounded the settlement, he
knew that he was powerless.
The more frequented roads were
strictly watched and guarded, and
none could pass along them without
an order from the council. Turn
which way he would, there appeared
to be no avoiding the blow which
hung over him.
Yet the old man never wavered in
his resolution to part with life itself
before he consented to what he re
garded as his daughters dishonor.
He was sitting alone one evening
pondering deeply over his troubles.
and searching vainly for some way
out of them.
That morning had shown the fig
ure two upon the wall Of his house,
and the next day would be the last
of the allotted time. What was to
happen then?
All manner Of vague and terrible
fancies Allied his imagination.
And his daughter-what was to
become of her after he was gone?
Was there no escape from the invis-
ible network which was drawn all
around them?
He sunk his head upon the table
and sobbed at the thought Of his own
What was that? In the silence he
heard a gentle scratchingg sound
low, but very distinct, In the quiet Of
the night. 1t came from the door of
the house.
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10
PAGAN RlrEs IN SCOTIA
Many Scottish fustoms that OriRi
mated in Superstition.


mated in Superstition.
Nearly all travellers in central Africa
have referred to the curious customs
prevalent among all pagan native tribes
Of driving quantities of nails into sa-
cred trees and other objects that have
been adjudged worthy Of veneration,
and this not In malice, but as religions
rite, the nails in question being intend
ed as votive offerings. Exactly the same
thing may be witnessed to-day at the
sacred well of st. Maebruha, in Lech
Maree, Rossshire, where is an ancient
oak tree studded with countless nails
of all sizes, the offerings of invalid pill
grims who came to worship and be
cured, says writer In Stray Stories.
Pennies and half-pennles also are to
be seen In enormous quantities driven
edgewise In the tough bark, and a
friend of the writer's who visited the
spot some little time back discovered
in cleft high up In the trunk what he
took to be shilling. On being extract
ed, however, 1t proved to be counter
felt. Probably the donor, finding that
he could get no value for his coin in
the natural world, concluded he might
as well try, as last resort what effect
1t might have on the spiritual.
OF course, the poor cottars and 9th
ers who flock to ST. Maebruha with
their nails and their pence do not for u
moment admit that they are assisting
at pagan ceremony. But they most
undoubtedly are. Well worship has al
ways occupied an important place in
paganism, and the sacred oak, before
which each pilgrim must thrice kneel
ere humbly presenting his Offering
what is 1t but an obvious survival Of
the sacred groves of Druidlcal times?
The Hood River glacier. (Hood River, Or.) 1889-1933, 1902-10-10
ORIGINAL view of an Old Tar

Few persons who take out life lnsur.
ance postpone that action so long as did
an old English sailor who recently ap.
piled for a policy. When he presented
himself at the insurance Office he was
naturally asked his age. His reply was
04. "Why, my good man, we cannot In
sure you" said the agent Of the COM
pany. why notY" demanded the applI-
want. why, you say you are 81 years
Of age" What Of that?' the old man
cried. Look at the statistics and they
viii tell you that fewer men die at 94
than at any other age"
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i
don't go much on religion,
| never amt had no show;
But I've got a middlin' tight grip, sir,
On the handful o. things | know.
don't pan out on the prophets,
And free-will, and that sort Of thing
But l blieye In God and the angels
Ever since one night last spring.
come into town with some turnips,
And my little Gabe came along
No four-year-old In the county
Could beat him for pretty and strong
Peart, and. chippy, and sassy,
Always ready to swear and fight
And Id larnt him to chaw terbacker
Jest to keep his milk-teeth white.
The snow came down like blanket
As | passed by Taggart's store;
went in for jug Of molasses
And left the team at the door.
They scared at something and started
| heard one little squall,
And hell-to-split over the prairie
Went team, Little Breeches, and all.
Hell-to-spllt over the prairie!
| was almost froze with skeer;
But we rousted up some torches,
And searched for 'em far and near.
At last we struck horses and wagon,
Showed under soft, white mound,
Upset, dead beat-but of little Gabe
No hide nor hair was found.
And here all hope soured on me
or my fellow-critter's aid
| jest Topped down on my marrow bones,
Crotch-deep in the snow and prayed.
-
By this the torches was played out,
And me and Isrul Parr
Went off for some wood to sheepfold
That he said was somewhar thar.
We found 1t at last, and little shed
Where they shut up the lambs at nigat.
We looked In and seen them huddled thar,
So warm, and sleepy, and white,
And thar sot Little Breeches and chirped.
As peart as ever you see,
Il want chaw Of terbacker,
And that's what the matter Of me-"
How did he git tharf Angels.
He could never have walked In that
storm,
They Jest stopped down and toted him
TO whar 1t was safe and warm.
And think that saving a little child,
Aud fotching him to his own,
Is burned sight better business
Than loafng around the Throne.
John Hay.