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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-30

ward and aft and up aloft in three
quick movements of the head. Then
he laid his two hands on the engine
room telegraph and reduced the pace
TO half-speed. There were a hundred
people on board who would take note
OF 1t with a throb of uneasiness at
their hearts. but that could not be
helped.
The second officer stepped sideways
into the chart room. reluctant to turn
his eyes elsewhere than dead ahead
into the wind and mist, to make a
note in two books that lay open on
the table under the shaded electric
lamp. 1t was twenty minutes to nine.
The Grandhaven was quick ship.
but she was also a safe one. The cap
tain had laid course close under the
Lizard lights. He intended to altar it.
but not yet. The mist might lift.
There was plenty of time; for by dead
reckoning they could scarcely hope to
sight the twin lights before IL o'clock.
Inc captain turned and said a. single
word to his second officer and a mo-
ment later the great fog-horn above
them in the darkness coughed out it's
deafening note of warming A dead
silence followed. Capt. Dixon nodded
his head with a curt grunt of salts
faction. There was nothing near them.
They could carry on: playing their
game of blindman's buff with Fate,
open-eyed, steady, watchful.
There was no music tonight, though
the band had played the cherriest
items of its repertoire outside the sa-
loon door during dinner. Many of the
passengers were in their cabins al
ready; for the Grandhaven was roll
ing gently on the shoulder of the At
l9nfir GWal Tho
not so heavy as they would certainly
encounter West of the Lands End.
Presently the Grandhaven crept out
into clear space, leaving the fog
bank in rolling clouds like cannon
smoke behind her.
All" said Capt. Dixon, with a sigh
of relief. He had never been really
anxious. The face of the second officer,
rudy and glistening with wet, lighted
up suddenly and sundry lines around
his eyes were wiped away as If by the
passage of a sponge as he stopped over
the pinnacle. Almost at once his face
clouded again.
There is another right ahead" he
muttered. Hang them"
The captain gave a short laugh to re-
assure his subordinate, whom he knew
to be an anxious, careful man-on his
promotion. Capt. Dixon was always
self-confident. That glass of champagne
from the Senator's hospitable bottle
made him feel doubly capable tonight
to take his ship out into the open At
lantic; and then to bed with that easy
heart which skipper only knows on
the high seas.
Suddenly he turned to look sharply
at his companion, whose eyes were
fixed on the fog-bank which was now
looming high above the bows There
were stars above them but no moon
would be up for another three hours
Dixon seemed about to say something
but changed his mind. He raised his
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"Aucun chemin de fieurs ne conduit
a la gloire.
1t was nearly $3.50 when the Grand
haven ran into a fog-bank, and the
second officer sent a message to the
captains steward who was waiting at
the great mans dinner table in the sa-
loon.
The captains steward was a discreet
man. He gave the message in whis-
per as he swept the crumbs from the
table with a jerk of his napkin. The
second officer could not, of course, re-
duce speed on his own responsibility.
The Grandhaven had ben running
through fog-bands ever since she left
Plymouth in the grey of a November
afternoon.
Every Atlantic traveller knows the
Grandhaven. She was so well known
that every berth was engaged despite
the lateness of the season. 1t was con-
sidered a privilege to sail with Capt.
Dixon, the most popular man on the
wide seas. A few millionaires con-
sidered themselves honored by his
friendship. One or two of them call
ed him Tom-on shore. He was an En-
glishman, thought the Grandhaven
was technically an American ship.
His enemies said that he owed his sue
cess in life to his manners, which GER
tainly were excellent. Not too famil-
lar with any one at sea, but unerring-
ly discriminating between man and
man, between the real position and an
imaginary one. For in the greatest
republic the world has yet seen men
are keenly alive to social distinctions.
On the other hand his friends point
ed to his record. Capt. Dixon had new
er made a mistake in seamanship.
He was handsome man with a trim
brown beard cut to a point in the naval
style, gay blue eyes and d bluff way
of carrying his head. The lady pas
sengers invariably fell into the habit
of describing him as a splendid man,
and the word seemed to fit him alike a
glove. Nature had certainly designed
him to be shown somewhere in the
front of life, to be placed upon a dais
and looked up to and admired by the
multitude. She had written success up
on his sunburnt face.
He had thousands of friends. Every
seat at his table was booked two voy-
ages ahead-and he knew the value of
popularity. He was never carried off
his feet, but enjoyed it simply and
heartily. He had fallen in love one
summer voyage with a tall and soft
hammered Canadian girl, a Hebe with
the face of a Madonna; with thought
full, waiting blue eyes. She was only
10, and, of course, Capt. Dixon car
ried everything before him. The girl
was astonished at her good fortune.
For this wooer was a king on his own
great decks. No princess could be good
enough for him-had princesses been
in the habit of crossing the Atlantic.
Capt. Dixon had now been married
some years.
His marriage had made a perceptible
change in the personnel of his init
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hands to the car-fiaps of his sou-west-
er and loosening the string under his
chin pushed the flannel lappets up
within the cap. The second officer
wore the ordinary seafaring cap,
known as a cheese-cutter. He was
much too anxious a man to cover his
ears even in clear weather, and said
with his nervous laugh that the color
did not come out of his hair If anyone
suggested that the warmer headgear
would protect him from rain and
spray.
Dixon stepped nearer to his compan-
ion and they stood side by side look
ing into the fog-bank which was now
upon them.
Amy dogs on board?" he asked cas-
ually.
"No-why do you ask?"
Thought l heard a little bell; such
a thing as lady's lapdog wears round
its mock on a ribbon.
The second officer turned and
glanced sharply up at the captain,
who, however, made no further COM
ment, and seemed to be thinking of
something else.
Couldn't have been a bell-buoy, I
suppose?" he suggested with a tenta-
tive laugh as he pushed his cap up
wards, away from his ears.
mo bell-buoys out here" replied the
captain rather sharply with his usual
self-confidence.
They stood side by side in silence
for five minutes or more. The mist
was a little thinner now and Capt.
Dixon looked upwards to the sky,
hoping to see the stars. He was look
ing up when the steamer struck and
the shock thew him against the after
rail of the bridge. The second officer
was thrown down and struggled for an
instant before getting to his feet again.
God Almighty" he said, and that
was ALL
Capt Dixon was already at the en-
CINE room telegraph wrenching the
pointer round to full speed ahead.
The quartermaster on watch was at
his side I'm a moment and several men
In shining oilskins swarmed up the
ladder TO the bridge for their orders.
The Grandhaven was quite still
now but trembling like a horse that
had stumbled badly and recovered it.
self with dripping knees Already the
seas were beating the bluff sides OF
the great vessel, throwing pyramids Of
sprny high above the tunnels.
Capt. Dixon grabbed the nearest man
by the arm.
"rhs boats" he shouted IN his ear.
Tell Mr. stoke 20 take charge. Tell him
les the Manaciss."
There seemed 70 BE- no danger; for
the ship was quite steady with leyel
decks. Turning 20 another quarter
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mates. A bachelor captain appeals to
a different world. He was still a great
favorite with men.
Although the Grandhaven had been
only one night at sea, the captains
table had no vacant seats. These
were all old travellers, and there had
been lbations poured to the gods, now
made manifest by empty bottles and
not a little empty laughter. Dixon,
however, was steady enough. He had
reluctantly accepted one glass of cham
payne from the bottle of a Senator,
powerful in shipping circles. He and
his officers made a point of drinking
water at table. The modern sailor
is one of the startling products of
these odd times. He dresses for din
ner, and when off duty may be found
sitting on the saloon stairs discussing
with a lady passenger the respective
merits of Wagner and Chopin as set
forth by the ships band-when he
ought to be asleep in bed in prepara-
ton for the middle watch.
The captain received the message
with a curt nod. But he did not rise
from the table. He knew that hum
dred eyes were fixed upon him, watch
ing his every glance. If he had jump
ed up and hurried from the table the
nights rest of half a hundred anxious
He took his watch from his pocket
and rose laughing at some sally made
by a neighbor. AS he passed down
the length of the saloon he paused to
greet one and exchange a laughing
word with another. He was a very
gracious monarch.
On deck it was wet and cold. A
keen wind from the Northwest seemed
to promise a heavy sea and dirty
night when The Lizard should be pass
ed and the protection of the high
Devon moorlands left behind. The
captains cabin was at the head of the
saloon stairs. Capt. Dixon lost no
time in changing his smart mess jack
Ell for q thicker coat. Oilskins and a
sou-wester transformed him again to
the seaman that he was, and he climb
ed the narrow iron ladder into the
hoWling darkness of the upper bridge
with brisk readiness to meet any sit
uation.
The fog-bank was a thick one. II
was like a sheet Of thin and very wet
cotton wood laid upon the troubled
breast OF the sea. The lights al the
forward end Of the huge steamer We're
barely visible. There was no Siare
hloft where the masthead light stared
uhHinking into the mist.
Dixon exchanged few words with
lhe second officer, who stood. rather
restless. By the enFine-fO0m telegraph.
.Nfg spoke DO m0n0syllables. The dial
showed 'ful speed ahead" Capt
Wson stood chewing the end ~ bis
kpi9fn monstacbc, which BE- had drawn
~ between his teeth. he looked for
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Tender Turkey-"What awful slang
Gobbler usesl Toothsome Turkey
Yes; you see, he's trying to be tough"
Puck.
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On crossing any Of the ferries. take
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STRANDED

By HENRY SETON MERRIMAN.
Copyright, 1902, by Henry Seton Merriman.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-14
JESSUp.

The remains of John T. Thomas, who
was instantly killed at Williams &,
Sons mine, recently opened on Lane
street were removed to his former
home in Miners Mills, on the 7.25 Della
ware and Hudson train Saturday even
ing. Mr.. Thomas was an old resident
Of this place, and was we'll and favor
ably known.
The Golden Star social club that has
been so popular the past four years in
this place, opened it's fifth year at the
Grand Army Republic hail. Thursday
evening. A large number was present,
and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
On next Thursday evening they will
give an informal social, to which they
invite their many friends.
Miss Annie Hasting, of South Scran-
ton, is visiting Miss Margaret Mean
drew, of the North End.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Sweeney, of Hyde
Park, is visiting the latter's parents on
Depot street.
Among those who attended the pro-
duetion of Away Down East" at the
Lyceum, Saturday evening, We're: Misses
Lulu Bradley, Della Quinn, Bee Gal
lagher, ella McGurl, Katie Curan and
Mary O'Connor; Messrs. John h. Ken
nedy, Thomas Langan and Thomas
keefe.
The Temple Coal and Iron company
paid their employees at the Sterrlck
Creek, Saturday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-14
MRS. EDWARDS DEATH.
Unfortunate Woman's Tragic End
by Falling from o. & w. Trestle.
fractured Skull. Cause Of Death.

The last chapter in the unfortunate
life of Mrs. Margaret Edwards, OF the
West Side, was ended early Saturday
morning, by her falling from the trestle
OF the Ontario and Western onto the
Delaware and Hudson tracks, just be-
low the Carbondale Machine company's
plant
Though Mrs. Edwards left arm was
cut off and the right hand had been
badly crushed, these followed her death.
1t is believed, as> the autopsy by Coro-
ner Saltry revealed a fracture of the
skull. which was the cause OF death.
Mrs. Edwards was found beside the
rails about 8 o'clock Saturday morning.
The body was discovered by the en-
gineer of Conductor John Ma2e's train
as it pulled out OF the yard on it's
south-bound trip. 1t is supposed that
Mrs. Edward fell from the trestle while
returning to her home on the West Side
She was at home all evening and her
unmarried daughter urged her to go to
bed about II o'clock. The daughter
went to her room and to bed supposng
her mother followed. She didn't, how
ever but went out, stopping at a house
for a drink on her way to town. 1t
is supposed that it was on the return
trip she took TO the trestle. which is
shorter route home. In trying to get
out of the way of train, that was
coming across the trestle. it is sup
posed, she either fell, or. in her excite
ment. jumped to her death seventy-five
feet below. Failing partly across the
tracks. her limbs were cut and crushed
by Delaware and Hudson train.
Coroner Saltry and County Detective
Phillips made an Investigation Satur-
day evening. The coroners eXamina-
tion revealed n fracture OF the skull,
which caused death. The jury decided
that the womans death was accidental.
The Jurors We're j. Norman Gelder,
Thomas V. Nealon. Edward j. Neary,.
William A. Phillips, T.. j. McHale and
Michael Moran.
Mrs. Edwards lived with her family
in destitute surroundings on Scott
street. and was given largely to dissi-
patton. She was Il native of Wales. but
lived here for Il long time She was so
years old. Her husband. William Ed
wards; two sons. Henry and Thomas.
and two daughters Elizabeth Ann and
Mary Jane. survive her. The latter
lives in Wales.
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his drivers until they are compelled to
fly before his rage or to strip Off and
throw him their garments that he may
tear and trample them to pieces Every
one knows to what a pass the docile
elephant will carry his desire for re-
venGe when his dignity has been badly
insulted or his good nature abused.
More curious it Is to note that, among
animals as among men, some OF the
worst offenSes that can be committed
have their origin in the passion of love.
Jealousy burns flercely in many a
brutes bosom, and when affected with
the universal distemper of love" the
whole animal creation. from the tiger
to the dove, is capable of any eXcesses
against its disturbers. whether of its
own or the human kind. Association
for deliberate purposes of wrong-doing
is not rare among animals, both of the
higher and the lesser order of intelli-
gence. Other animals steal in bands.
Baboons go out in troops to rob or
chards difficult of access. Conditions
of climate and change of atmosphere
have their influence upon the tempera-
ments of animals, Speaking generally,
wild creatures inhabiting very hot
countries are more savage than those
inhabtating cold or temperate climes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-14
ALVAH DALEY STRICKEN
Partially Paralyzed by Stroke of
Apoplexy-Result Cannot Be Fore
told

Alvah Daley, one of Carbondales best
known citizens, was stricken yesterday
morning with apOpleXy. One-half of his
body, the left side, is paralyzed. While
he is conscious and has the power of
speech, he cannot articulate well, owing
to one-half of the tongue being affected
by the paralysis. What the result of
the attack may be, cannot be told in
such cases for few days.
Mr.. Daley was found in his paralyZed
condition in n chair in his home. on
Washington street, about noon yester-
day. He WAS apparently well in the
morning. lie dressed with the inten-
ton of going out. This was when the
family was leaving the house for church
services. Though il was supposed Mr..
Daley would follow he must not have
left the house, for when Miss Daley,
his daughter, returned she was dis
mayed with fear at observing her
father i'm the chair. with II blank ex-
preston on his face. Physicians were
summoned, who discovered that Mr..
Daley had burst II blood vessel on the
left side of the head. which cuused a
paralysis of that side of the body. As
mentioned before. there is no telling
how these attacks will end. However,
last night he was no worse, which was
regarded as somewhat hopeful.
Mr.. Daley is one Of the towns we'll
known citizens. Recently he has been
somewhat retired in his pursuits, bur
some years ago he was popular Della
ware and Hudson passenger conductor.
His friends hope for a favorable and
speedy return of his health.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-14
WHISPERS IN EXTENso.
Beard 10 Feet 10 Ia Inches-Mus-
tache a Yard and Half Long.

From the Chicago Record'lIelald.
Jean Coulon needs shave more bad
ly than any other living man. IL his
strength lay in the length of his hair,
this Frenchman would be IL very Her.
cules. His beard measures 10 feet 1919
inches in length while his mustache
is over a yard and half long. OF
course he has taken his time to culti-
Vate these amazing adornments, as you
may gather from the fact that he is 70
years of age. He is very proud of them
and this is perhaps one reason among
many why he does not permit the yul-
gar to gaze on his grandeur every day
of the week, The inhabitants of Mont
lucon, in the department. of Allier
where Coulon resides, are very proud of
him, and by way of acknowledging
their appreciation, the man with the
unlimited beard exhibits his luxurious
growth to all and sundry who care 10
come and see him any Sunday. In
deed 1t may be said that for him the
Sabbath Is scarcely a day of rest, for
when not on View he is carefully dress
ing his amazing appendage and mus
taehe During the week he rolls his
beard in a sort of bag. so that he may
be able to so about his occupation the
more conveniently.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-04-14
SISTER MAURICE DEAD.
Devoted Religeuse Passed Away at
St. Rose Convent Yesterday After
noon - She Was Miss Margaret
Harrington, of Dunmore.

Sister Mary Maurice Harrington
passed away at $50 o'clock yesterday
afternoon in st. Rose convent, after an
illness which first manifested itself
about two years ago. Six weeks ago
she came to st. Rose from the convent
1t Williamsport where she had been an
instructor in the department of music.
Her weakened condition grew until the
summons came yesterday afternoon
and she passed to her reward.
A touching coincidence of her death
was the arrival OF her loving parents,
her sisters and brothers just as the last
hour of her young life was closing. She
bade each one Il tender farewell ac-
companying the parting with thought
full advice so characteristic OF her. Her
father was the last TO approach her
bedside, and so soon as her tender and
consoling farewell to him was spoken
she departed.
Sister Maurice was in the world Miss
Margaret Harrington. She was born in
Wales, twenty-f0ur years ago, but came
to America with her parents when she
was u mere girl. The family settled in
Dunm0re, where she was reared. Her
education was secured principally at St.
Cecilia's academy, Scranton, where the
religious spirit was fostered that after
wards found fruitful expression in the
life of the religeuse. Sister Maurice en-
tered the st. Rose novitiate as postu-
liant on January 6, 1896 She received
the religious habit July =, Of the same
year, and made the religious profession
of her final VOWS on July &c, 1S9S
Sister Maurice was blessed with the
talent of music, which she developed to
a high degree by, the zeal and applica-
tion which her health permitted. She
possessed voice of rare sweetness OF
expression, and after entering upon
her mission taught both vocal and in
strumental music. Her mission work
was mostly in Oyphant and Williams
port. She pursued the work of instruc-
ton at the latter place until not a great
while before coming to Carbondale, not
:wO months ago
Sister Maurice's zeal and devotion en-
erted an influence among the Sisters
that will survive. She entered the con-
vent when Just leaving sirlhood, conse-
Grating herself to the Master when the
light of her young life was beginning
to glow. Her spirit was kind and gentle
and her charity remembered first
among her qualities of soul. Though
her illness fingered and she suffered
physically. her patience was sublime
and a beautiful example for the loving
Sisters about her. She passed away
snnid the soulful prayers of her Sisters
In religion and legion of friends.