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The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-24
OBSERVATIONS
BY SARAH B. HARRIS

He was a lover, loyal unselfish, per-
sistent; he was a soldier by profession.
prediction and talent, yet the war
office persistently ignored his services
and passed him over for more fortu-
nate men. Unlucky i'm love and in his
profession. he yet shut his teeth and
did his best just as SO many heroic men
Off the stage do. Nevertheless it is a
comfort to see our lives our pallid, out
stripped, beaten efforts made into an
epic or put on the stage as the deeds
of a modern knight where all can see
that our deeds are worthy the iron
cross.
The author of The Second in Com
mand" realized that ii is the martyr
dom of everyday life that men endure
with a smile on their stole lips that is
worthy dramatic celebration and will
surely be rewarded with a sympathetic
appreciation. Mr.. Robert Marshall, the
author. knew that his play would be
seen and listened to by an audience
composed of failures. And he subtly
made the failure a hero and the sole
recipient of the full measure of our
sympathy. 1t is better than the old
way where the hero got everything:
the queen of the tournament, decora-
tions for gallantry on the field of bat
tie. wealth beyond the dreams Of ava
rice and election to a post of honor
n
the audience went home questioning
the hero's deserts, and every man sub
consciously contrasted the stage hero's
luck with his own winnings or losses
from time and life. Our sympathy is
with the baffied and the buffeted, es-
pecially when the object deserves sue
cess as well as We do but is baffied
by an ungrateful, undiscerning world,
just as we are.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-24
UebeY,
Bauer, or
M0HhezUS

your success is assured, every
thing else being equal.
You can buy any one of these
beautiful instruments on easy
terms at the lowest possible prices
consistent with quality, of the
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-24
Sidewalk Space

SseS~AaA SPSS$
The rights of the citizens to an I'M
obstructed clean passage through the
streets of Lincoln is the right oftenest
overlooked and withdrawn. Some of
the merchants in the wholesale dis
trict have requested the city council
to extend their sidewalk privileges.
which means to take them away en-
tirely from the pedestrians in that
quarter 1t is questionable If the coun-
ell have the right to give away what
belongs so inalienably to the whole
people as the streets and the side
walks. Whether the council has the
right or no. il the request made by
the wholesale merchants is granted
they will monopolize the space just
the same as though it had been grant
ed them by the owners.
The tendency of modern councils is
to scrutinize such petitions carefully
before granting them, and to resist the
attempts of the few to encroach upon
the plain and constitutionaIly guaran-
tccU TiSHlS VI the many. by the pOSt-
ponement Of the decision i'm regard to
the request for sidewalk space it is
evident that the council is taking time
to consider the matter. If the men,
bers of the council decide to give the
wholesalers space that they have not
bought and which belongs to the city
or to thirty-five or forty thousand
people, they can not urge that IT was
for want of consideration or medita-
ton upon the subject. If the mer-
chants in question need more room to
handle their goods. there is doubtless
adjacent real estate that may be
bought for the purpose. There Is no
need of taking up a subscription for
them. They are not objects of char
ity and they would be the first to re-
sent the suggestion They have suffi-
cient capital to extend their business
in whatever direction the trade de-
mands: IL ii is more room for unload
ing. there is always the next lot or the
expedient of an archway under the
building. The citizens of Lincoln are
gratified to know of the growing needs
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-24
HE COURI E R

OF the wholesalers and regret to know
that they who do not receive dividends
on their business are requested to
furnish the room for it's accommoda-
ton.
The wholesale merchants are not the
only ones who have designs upon the
peoples highway. The sidewalks are
piled high first with this merchants
goods and then with his neighbor's.
Small boys, in the universal way Of a
boy at work, slowly nail on covers and
drag the boxes out Of the way, in the
meantime taking pleasure in making
the barricade impossible. Women
pedestrians are forced out into the
street. If they elect to stay on the
walk they are forced to edge their way
between boxes with nails projecting i'm
all directions Many skirts are torn,
but the good-natured victims know no
relief and accidents of the sort are
the only incidents that relieve the
monotony for the small boys at their
unwelcome tasks.
In refusing the privilege Of the side
walks to the wholesalers, the citizens
would appreciate it if the council could
see some way to protect the pedes-
trians from the insidious dry-goOds
box operated by the small boy plague.
x 4 x
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1902-05-24
Matthews
Piano Co.

Varsrooans 1870 o Street, Lincoln
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the only incidents that relieve the
monotony for the small boys at their
unwelcome tasks.
In refusing the privilege Of the side
walks to the wholesalers, the citizens
would appreciate it if the council could
see some way to protect the pedes-
TRANS from the insidious dry-goods
box operated by the small boy plague.
4 4 x
Cost of the Boer War
The war department of the English
people is better, more highly organized,
than ours. An English peer or member
of the house can find out at any time
how much money the department is
spending and where and how. When
a member of our congress asks the sec
rotary of war how much the war has
cost, the secretary replies that We do
not keep our books that way. If the
member will limit his desire for statis-
tics to the more modest ambition to
know what the department has spent
in a year for the army of the United
States and of the Philippines, it is pos
sible to furnish him with such infOrma-
ton.
According to the English govern
ment budget for 1902 and 1903, which
was presented to the house of COM
mons last month. there is a deficit In
the war department of more than $685.
900. OOO To pay it, the chancellor Of the
excheauer recommends an import tax
on grain and flour. Not since 1869,
when the famous corn laws were re-
pealed, has a tax been laid upon bread.
This budget proposes a tax OF six
cents per hundred weight on all i'm
ported grain, ten cents per hundred
weight on imported flour and meal.
two cents on dividend warrants. four
cent stamps on letters instead of two
cents. as at present, two cents on the
pound sterling increase in the income
tax.
In addition Sir Michael Hicks
Beach proposes to suspend the sinking
fund and to issue a new loan of $780,
900, OOO The duty on sugar is not in
creased and no increase of tax Is pro-
posed on wine, beer, tobacco and tea.
The English national debt is now So
739, OOO, OOO-nearly four times as large
as the national debt of the United
States, less cash in the treasury. The
cost of the war in Africa and in China
for the three years so far has been
$S25.170,0 900.
OF course all the Irish members will
be opposed to the imposition of a tax
on anything for the purpose Of defray-
ing the expenses of the war. They are
opposed to the war and will be of no
assistance in any measure proposed for
the purpose of paying war bills. John
Redmond said, after the budget was
read, that his constituency was opposed
to the war and that the Irish members
taxes imposed for the payment of war
bills.
1t has been frequently observed that
the English parliament has troubles
of it's own, and that the party in
power, whether liberal or conserva-
tive, has to do the work and take the
blame for Inevitable and unavoidable
action just as the administration
labors in the face of opposition and
criticism in this country. 1t is indeed
fortunate for King Edward that he
belongs to no party and that both lib
eral and conservative claim him as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-25

Miss Mary Reardon, will have charge Of
the euchre party which takes place in St.
Johns hall this evening. Some new fea-
lures have been arranged and the affair
promises to be interesting.
The st. Aloysius Total Abstinence So
ciety, has arranged for a debate this
evening on this subject: "Is John Mitch
ell a greater man than J. P. Morgan?"
William Rode. clerk for Gutheinz, Weis-
surprised his friends by getting quietly
married Tuesday evening. His bride is
Mrs. Raisey, of West Scranton and the
ceremony was performed by Rev. w. A.
Nordt at the Hickory street parsonage.
After the wedding Mr.. and Mrs. Rode
left on wedding tour. and on their re-
turn they will go to housekeeping on
Stone avenue.
DR.. Schley's Lung Healing Balsam is
guaranteed to cure all coughs. mo cure,
no pay" For sale by all dealers. -
The bell for 81. Johns new church on
Pittston avenue, which was dedicated re-
Gently, rang for the first time yesterday.
The work on the new church has so far
progressed that the Rev. F., ]. Melley eX-
poets to hold the dedicatory services on
the first Sunday in November.
The wedding of NJ. j. Syron. Of Emmet
street and Miss Elizabeth Horch, of First
street, will take place at st, Mary's Ger
man Catholic church Wednesday morn
ing, October S at o O'Clock.
Election of officers was held at James
Connell lodge of Odd Fellows last night
and the following officers were chosen:
Noble grand, w. w. Hewitt: vice grand,
Rutherford b. II. Kinback; assistant sec
retary, Nicholson; delegate to state con-
vention, Simrell. Installation of officers
will be held at their hall next Wednesday
evening,
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The Ladies' Aid society of the First
Baptist church will serve supper in the
church parlors from to this evening.
Navajo tribe. Improved Order of Rcd
Men. will meet in Red Mems hall tomor-
row evening.
Enterprise lodge. No. 81. Loyal knights
of America, will meet on Monday even
ing in special session. AS important bus
mess is to be transacted the presence of
every member is desired.
The Mems league of the First Welsh
Baptist church met last evening.
Miss Louise I.oomis, of Toxic, Japan,
who has been the guest of Miss Pauline
Pitcher, of Price street, has left for Col
umbia university
The Bellevue Loyal Crusaders will hold
an important meeting in the Bellevue
mission this evening.
Tho Christian Endeavor society of the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-25

A very pretty wedding took place last
evening at the Church Of Peace on Pros
pect avenue, the principals being Miss
Louise Anna Allan, and Johann Carl
Moescl. of Cedar avenue, recently Of New
York city.
The ceremony that made them man and
wife. took place at 8 o'clock and was wit.
messed by many friends of the bride and
groom. Rev Il. j. Schmidt, pastor of the
church. officiated. and gave the happy
pair his blessing at the reception which
followed. The bride was attended by
Miss Mary Seide of New York city: Miss
Anna Kuhn and Miss Barbara Gebhardt,
of this city. They were all charmingly
attired in white. The groom was at
tended by Fred Moesel, John Schrocdcl
and Albert Kuhn.
A reception was held after the cere-
mony at 712 Cedar avenue, where the
newly welded couple will begin house,
keeping At the supper which followed
Mr.. and Mrs. Moesel were presented with
many useful and costly presents.
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German M. E. Notes.

The Ladies' Aid society of the Prospect
Avenue German Methodist Episcopal
church met in monthly session yesterday
afternoon and transacted routine busi-
ness.
The choir met for practice in the even
ing. and there was a large attendance.
their work being highly commended by
Pastor Hausscr, who attended the meet
ing.
Next week a debate will he conducted
by the Young Peoples society of the
Epworth league. The subject will be,
Resolved, That labor unions are detri-
mental to the welfare of the country
The negative will be taken by Charles
Naeher and the affirmative by Leo Rat
eel. A discussion In general will follow
the debate, and refreshments will be
served
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will hold harvest home social this even
ing
rho Y. l.. A. of the Simpson Methodist
Episcopal church will hold their annual
entertainment and social in the church
parlors this evening.
The Wahneta dancing class Will hold
their regular weekly dance this evening.
Miss Jennie Morgan, of III North Fill
more avenue, millincr at Dougherty &
Thomas. has resigned her position to ac-
cent one with Gerson.
Rev. DR.. Worden. of Philadelphia. sec
retary of the Presbyterian Sunday school
board. will address the members of the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church on
Sunday evening.
Repairs to the North Hyde Park ave-
nue. brick pavement. between Lafayette
and Price, are almost completed
William II. Courtright. of 1l30 Rock
street, IS out again after severe i'll
ness.
Miss Mary Mahon. of Jackson street, Is
recovering from an Illness.
Miss Margaret Evans. of Rock street.
has returned home. after an extended
visit with Wilkes Barre friends.
Thomas Jones has returned to his home
in Dickson city. after Il visit with West
Scranton friends
The police We're called last evening to
arrest a fellow on South Main avenue,
who was drunk and using obscene Ian
guagc. Two patrolmen went to the scene
but when they placed him under arrest
he laid down on the sidewalk and abso.
lutely refused to move. He was carried
to the station house, where he gave the
name of John Stats, and said he lived
in Taylor. He will be given at hearing
this morning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-25

The members of the Columbia Hose
company will leave for Allentown via
the Central Railroad of New Jersey this
morning. They will present the Allen
town Engine company, No. with
handsome souvenir trumpet made from
Anthracite coal. 1t will be remembered
that this trumpet was on exhibition
at the store of William Il. Johns for
several weeks.
Those who will go are: Messrs. Jacob
Kingsley, william T.. Johns, William I.
Lewis John d. Lewis. William Phillips,
Evan Walters. William Lyman. Harry
Cole, James McCleveland, John Nor
gan, Edward Davis, Timothy Jones.
Albert Lewis, Joseph Oliver. William
G. Jones. S. 3. Price, Bert Fellows,
George Hughes. William Marsh, John
Davis, Isaac Evans, Seth Jones. Bert
Williams, Simon Thomas and 7. owen
Jones'
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Death of Mrs. Rice.

The many friends in town of Mrs.
Charles l.. Rice. who many years ago
was resident here. during the time Mr..
Rice was pastor of the Methodist Episco-
pal church, will be grevcd to hear of
her death, which occurred on Monday at
the nome of her daughter, Mrs N. IL.
Gillette, in Cortland, N. Y
Plans had been made for the celebration
of the fiftcth anniversary of her mar
riage, which occurred on the Sunday be-
fore her death, but instead of day Of
gladness. the day was spent in silent
waiting for the coming of the Grim
Reaper. During her residence here. Mrs.
Rice formed many warm friendships.
which had been continued through these
many years. Interment was made yes
terday in Cypress Hill cemetery in Brook
1I
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Beautifying Church.

Twelve men, under Charles b. Scott,
are at work installing the steam plant
in the Simpson Methodist Episcopal
church. This much-needed improve
ment will be completed in about a
week.
Several painters are engaged in Civ
ing the outside brickwork coat of red
paint, and after this is completed the
church will be painted throughout. An
iron fence will also be erected in front
of the edifice. When these improve
ments are completed, the members of
! the church can boast of one of the pret-
tiest and most commodous churches
on this side.
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NORTH SCRANTON.

A very pleasant surprise party was ten
dered Charles Dando at his home on
Diamond avenue last evening by a num-
ber of his friends. Singing and dancing
and other diversions were indulged in un-
til nearly midnight when refreshments
We're served, Among those present We're:
Misses Martha Jones, Jane Sanders,
Margaret Davis, Kate McDermott. Annie
Smith, Annie Farwitz, A. Bennett, Ollie
Lash, Gertrude Lash Romer Bemmer,
Mollie Jeffreys, Mrs. Bennett. Mrs. Benz
mer Mrs. Decretsh, and Messrs Will
lam Leonard, Silas Evans, Nathaniel
Jehu, George Lash, A. Bennett, David
Davis. Robert Artg, Frank Lash, James
Cramer, Charles Dando, Clifford Gay and
Fred Ransom,
Services over the remains of the late
Mrs Richard Sharples were held yester-
day at the home on William street, and
later the remains We're taken to the
Welsh Congregational church, West Mar
ket street, where the funeral services
were held. Long before the time set for
the arrival of the funeral at the church
large throngs of people gathered to view
the remains for the last time, The SER
vices We're in charge of Rev, r. S, Jones.
of the Welsh Congrega tonal church, as
sisted by Rev. r, j. Reese, of the Puri-
tan Congregational church. Dr. Jones
spoke highly of the Christian life the
deceased had lived while member of his
church. Prayer was offered by Rev.
Reese. The floral offerings were many
and beautiful, The remains were borne
to the Cambrian cemetery and laid to
rest
The members of the Green Ridge cas-
tie, No, 1876, Ancient Order knights of
Mystic Chain, met and organized uni
form rank of knights at their last meet
ing. Richard Burland, senior member
of the order, was elected captain The
other officers chosen were Edward
Jones, first lieutenant Hugh Thomas, sec
ond lieutenant: Richard Ascot, SER
geant; BENJAMIN Roberts, corporal, and
William h. Jones, treasurer.
Mrs. Margaret Sangster will address the
annual meeting of the Young Women's s
Christian association at 24S North Main
avenue, Saturday evening at 7.30 O'Clock.
Ladies and gentlemen are invited Miss
Elizabeth Henwood will play "Consola-
ton for an opening number and Mrs
Cramer Won Storch will sing, and The
Presbyterian choir will render "Mizpah"
in closing.
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Jones-Sheppie.

Miss Minnie Jones, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. David w. Jones. of North
Fillmore avenue. and Fred Sheppie. of
Green Ridge left via the Lackawanna
on Tuesday morning at Q o'clock for
Buffalo.
Upon reaching Buffalo they repaired
to the home of the groom's uncle where
they were united in marriage. After a
brief wedding trip they will return to
this city and will reside in Green Ridge.
The announcement of the wedding of
these popular young people will come
as a surprise to their numerous friends.
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DUNMORE DOINGS.
Friday Afternoon Exercises at High
School-Death Of Mrs. Charles
Rice, Former Resident.

At the Friday afternoon exercises at
the High school this week. the literary Sc
lections will he taken from Longfellow's s
works. The exercises begin at ESQ in the
High school assembly room. and the pub
lie is invited. The following is the pro-
gramme in detail:
IAN HOUR WITH LONGFELLOW."
song-"The Standard Bearer" ....:. Glass
experimentation" ...... Bertha Cullen
Rectation-"The Psalm of Life"
George Rauschmeyer
Solo--"Afterwards" .......Anna Mccain
Rcctation---"The Builders. Helen F'arrer
Rectation-"Paul Reverc's Ride
Marion Swartz
Song-"Song of the Volunteers. go. Glass
Recita ation-"'rhe Old Clock on the
Stairs ..................M Minnie Wcbber
Song Observation-Disclosures. Glass
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-25
Asthma and Hay Fever Cured.

The truly marvellous cures Of Asthma,
which are being effected by DR.. Schiff-
mann's Asthma Cure certainly call for
notice.
Rev. G. L. Taylor, OF Washburn, ILL.,,
says: "Somo 2 years ago my wife used
several packages Of your Asthma Cure
which resulted in q permanent cure"
A Hay Fever sufferer writes: "Ihave
been a sufferer from Hay Fever for over
20 years, and IL seemed harder every year.
The first night used your Asthma Cure
was greatly relieved. 1t cured my cough
after using a. few times. l shall recon-.
Mrs. Martha Simerson. Laingsburg, Mich.
Sold by all druggists at Soc and q 90.
Send &c stamp to DR.. II. Schiffmann, Box
s95,. st. Paul, Minn., for free trial
package.
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Revenge Was Expensive.

The throwing of a stone through one
of the large plate glass windows In the
saloon of c. c. Deckelnlck, of South
Main avenue, cost Lawrence Burns. OF
20l2 Luzerne street. s44. Burns entered
the saloon and asked for drinks on
credit. Upon being refused, he stepped
outside, selected a nice large stone and
sent it crashing through the window.
He was arrested and locked up. In
police court yesterday morning Magis-
trate Davies fined him SIS for the exer-
else he INDUCED in and he also paid s39
for the broken glass.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-09-25
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. w, Tingley, of Herrick Center, is
spending few days with Green Ridge
friends.
Miss Frank Lewis. of Unlondale, is the
guest of Mrs. A. H. Shannon, of New
York street.
John Hangi, of Dickson avenue, has re-
turned from Ithaca, where has was on
business.
Walter Harbor of Monsey avenue. has
accepted a position with c. ii. Curven.
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WEST SCRANTON
Columbia Hose Company Leaves for Allen
town Today-Will Present Trumpet
of Anthracite to Allentown Boys.

Gillette, Florence Bellies, Lulu Jones,
Norma Jones, Blanche Evans, Ruth
Acker, Elsie Acker, Florence Crawford
Nina Haus, Gertrude Biddleman, Har-
riet Thomas, Matte Poole. Katie Davis
Myra Smith, Adeline Thro. Ella Paine,
Ruth Carson, Ruth Williams. Mildred
Wrigley, Mildred whitman, Margaret
Terwilliger, Elsie Becker. Margaret
Grace and Pearl Jeffrey; Messrs. Hugh
Gray, Bruce McDermott, Arthur Phil
lips Claude Phillips. Harry Gibbs, Roy
whitman. Ralph whitman. Ray Will
Jams. Harry johnson. Harold Davis
Walter Smith, Newton Roberts, Ralph
Houser. John Apgar.
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An OLD AND w.II-rRrrD REMEDY.

MRS. WINsLoW's SOOTHING sYRUP
for children teething. is the prescription Of
pne OF the best female physicians and
used sixty years with never-faiIing sue
cess by millions Of mothers for their chill,
oren, During the process OF teething its
value IS incaleulable. 1t relieves the child
bowels, and wind-colic BY giving health
TO the child II rests the mother. Price.
twenty-five cents Q bottle.
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e. X. Bronson. of Elm street, has re-
turned from a weeks stay in New York.
Miss Marion Dryden, of Blakely street,
is spending the week with Pittston
friends.
Mrs. John Hoffman, of West Drinker
street. is visiting friends in Philadelphia.
Mrs. A. j. Murray is visiting her son
at Lopez, Sullivan county.
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Burschell have re-
turned home from short stay with
friends In Moscow.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wheeler, of Phila-
delphia, are visiting at the home Of
Friend Biesecker, on Church street.
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Pleasant Birthday Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jeffrey, Of South
Hyde Park avenue. entertained host
of young people Tuesday evening, in
honor of Pearl. their eldest daughters
birthday. The usual pleasures were in
dulged in until a late hour, when dainty
viands were served by Mrs. Jeffrey, as
sisted by Mrs. j. PELHAM, of Waverly.
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Schmidt Gardner Wedding.

Paul j. A. Schmidt and Miss Kate
Gardner were Joined in wedlock last
evening. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. r. j. Schmidt. at the residence,
51l Elm street. in the presence of many
friends of both parties. The bridesmaid
was Miss Lily Schmidt the groomsman
being George Gardner IA brother Of the
bride.
A reception and supper followed the
wedding when the happy couple received
many useful and costly presents