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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21
MADE IT PLAIN
From the New Yorker.

FROM the New Yorker.
A gentleman, whose liberality In no way
corresponded to his means, found out one
day that there was some remainder ale in
his cellar almost spelling, and decided to
get rid of 1t without delay.
The next morning when he was rambling
over his estate, he came across party
of workmen. Addressing the man in
charge, he ostentatiously presented the
ale to the men, and said they could go
and fetch 1t as they liked.
A few days afterward he happened to
meet the foreman again, and Immediately
proceeded to extract from him in some
way a suitable acknowledgment of the
bounty recently bestowed.
''Well, Williams" said the donor, with
the air of man who had granted an un-
speakable favor, did you and your men
have that ale?'
"oh. yes. sir, thank you, we had It,"
was the reply.
"Thats right, and how did you like it?"
said the gentleman. desiring warmer
expression Of gratitude.
"Oh, sir. it was Just the thing for u.s."
was the rather vague response.
'Ia, that'll do then. But what do you
mean by Just the thing?'"
"Well, SIR" said Williams, "if it 'ad
been a little better we shouldn't a 'ad it,
and If it 'ad been little worse we
couldn't drinked It."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

District President Nichols Is quoted
at Indianapolis as saying that he never
was personally in favor of a strike.
That must refer to the proposed gen.
eral strike. Mr.. Nichols Is generally
credited with having been the parent
of the anthracite strike.
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Banker Morosin's gift of 100000 to
the fund for the restoration Of the Cam
panile at Venice will undoubtedly in
spire other poor Italian boys to come to
America and grow into wealth like
wise. If they shall make as goor citi-
zens as he has made, they will de-
serve cordial welcome.
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ciful. The president Is not commits
sioning anybody to do the work of
congress. But he is getting ready to
give congress some good advice, and
Mr.. Littleficld is just the kind of man
to profit nv IT,
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The friars are not to be ordered out
Of the Philippines; they will merely
find 1t desirable to seek, other fields, the
suggestion coming through their ec-
clesiastical superiors. All's well that
ends well.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

Reports from Bluef1elds leave little
doubt that the latest revolution in
Nicaragua is on its last legs. A tu-
multuous battle has just been fought,
and the invaders have been beaten
back with a loss of four killed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

Captain Strong's desertion of May
Yohe. after year Of scandalous living,
exemplifies the course of nature. 1t
would properly punish this pair should
they be made to live together the re-
mainder of their lives.
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taking too many long chances to es-
cape serious setbacks in case OF mis-
fortune. The opinion is warranted;
vet the foundations of our present pros
perity are durable.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

General Woods comment that the
Pennsylvania guardsmen are soldiers
covers the ground.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

William Jennings Bryan is certainly
making a plucky though hopeless fight
against the past tense.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

Count Matusakata, Japan's former
minister of finance. says he fears that
American business men are doing
business at too rapid pace and are
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

A stogie trust is the latest. This is a
burning shame.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

A little civil service reform is needed
in the consul generalship at Havana.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

The statement that Congressman Lit
tleiieid had been commissioned by the
president 10 draft an administration
antitrust bill proves 70 have been fam
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21

In the matter OF the crowning of
King Edward ON August 0, seeing will
be believing.
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If General Butler imagines that he
can write history better than he made
1t in South Africa, he is probably COR
rect.
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County.
Legislative.

First District-JOSEPH OLIVER.
Second District-JOHN SCHEUER, .JR.
Third Distrct--EDWARD JAMES.
Fourth District-P. A. PHILB1N.
Election day, Nov. 4.
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SCRANTON, JULY 81, 1902.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
State.

State.
Governors. w. PENNYPACKER.
Lieutenant Govcrnor-W. NJ. BROWN.
Secretary of Internal Affairs-ISAAC B.
BROWN.
County.
Congress-WILLIAM CONNELL.
Judge-A. A. VOSBURG.
Comnissioners-JOHN COURIER NOR
RIS. JOHN PENMAN.
Mine ACKNOWLEDGEMENT M. EV-
ANS, DAVID II. WILLIAMS.
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Christian Endeavor Progress.

a ENCOURAGEMENT Of the
~ forthcoming retirement of
4 y John Willis Baer from the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-07-21
Views Of John w. Gates.

"\HE CAREER of John w.
Gates from the time when,
Il. in the early seventies, he be-
name dissa tisfnd with &100 a
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
TREASURE ISLAND ,,

Elmer E. Vance's dramatization of Robert Louis Steyenson's novel,
 Treasure Island" will be seen at Polls Saturday afternoon and evening. and 1t should prove highly entertain- ing. In some respects Treasure Island" is Mir Stevenson's best novel. and affords an immense amount of scope for scenic and mechanical effects. Those who remember rightly know that in the book there was no woman: but play without pretty little love escapade loses all the heart interest and is bound to become dead failure. There has been added to this produc- ton one character, that of woman. She is woven with that simplicity among the other more prominent char atcers so that hers becomes the beau tifying part of the play and lends such a heartrending aspect in contrast with those around her that she at once be- comes a prime fayorite. MT Vance carries for this production two carloads or scenery and strong acting com pany. Seats go on sale tomorrow at popular prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
SETH LOW.

somewhat impatiently for an opportu- nifty to greet the new mayor.
 So great was the crowd that Mayor Low had to defer swearing in the men appointed to office by him until later in the afternoon. The mayor was in the best of good spirits and seemed greatly pleased at the reception he was receiving. Before he left the city hall to return to his home Mayor Low re- ceived many telegrams of congratula- ton.
 Inside and out the city hall present ed holiday appearance. Above the dome the nations flag was waving, and the official flags of the municipality hung in festoons on each side. A wealth of beautiful floral offerings for lngoing and outgoing officials were dis played in the building.
 William s. Devery, protesting to the end, was promptly removed from his position as deputy police commission CT. It was one of the first official acts of John N. Partridge, the new head of the police department
 During a protest which Mr. Devery made against his removal his voice was broken, and his entire frame trem- bled violently. He was all but. over come by his emotions, and tears came to his eyes and rolled down his cheeks.
 After being deprived of his position he at once offered his services to Colo nel Partridge for any police work that
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
FOR A GYMNASIUM.
Mount St Joseph's Seminary Students
 to Raise Funds for Une.

Mount St Joseph's Seminary Students
 to Raise Funds for Une.
 For some time the NAount St Joseph alumnae have been agitating the ques- tion of building gymnasium for the use of the present and future students at the seminary. They have at last decided upon the step, and to procure funds the committee in charge have hit upon rather original plan. They have made up select troupe composed of America's finest professional talent, who will travel throughout the state giving musicales in several cities and towns, and they will doubtless play to crowded houses. They will appear at Polls theater Friday. January A
 Among those whose services have been procured, and perhaps the lead ing lady of the troupe, is the famous prima donna, Atalie Claire, who will be greeted by local theater-goers for the first time. Then there is Miss Florence Bindlay, from Europe, a sketch artist who won fame abroad. Rita Mario, Americas youngest violin ist, will also perform, together with q long list of other stars we'll known and very popular in both the east and the west Altogether the musicale will probably be one of the real treats of the season, and the committee in charge are to be commended for theil untiring efforts in getting up such g costly and original production.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
FOXY. OR JUST MEAN?

esWell. sirs,'' said the reminiscent pawnbroker, musingly, "a queer thing happened one mild, balmy December afternoon three years ago. A fine looking, middle aged man dropped in here, took off his handsome oyercoat, and laid it on the counter. l couldn't help but stare at the man in surprise. His clothing was of the latest and finest cut, he wore a handsome dia- mond ring and handsome stud, and nls watch chain and charm were ob- viously of great value.
 But it is not my business to ask questions. 1 thought it odd that this man should feel like hooking his coat with lot of cold weather in sight, and when he was proylued with top notch jewelry to put i'll pawn, but. as I say, it wasn't up to me to ask the why's and wherefOreS, and so 1 just picked up the overceat and looked it over. It was beautiful garment, of the finest cloth to be bought for money, silk lined throughout, made by a New York tailor of Fifth avenue fame, and worth every cent of $15O.
 How much?" 1 asked the middle aged man.
 Dollar said he quietly.
 Now, wouldn't that have set you to guessing?
 A dollar said I, ill tone of nat ural surprise.
 "A dollar said he, as quietly as before.
 Well, it was too deep for me. l tossed the overcoat to the rear, wrote out ticket and gave it to the man with $1 bill, and he walked out Puzzler, hey?' and the reminiscent pawnbroker paused and fell into . brown study. .'
 ''Of course, he never came back hey, which added to the mystery? ?' suggested one of the pawnbroker's listeners.
 "High-grade crook, I s'pose, and the sleuths got on his trail before he had chance to return, eh?' put in anoth CT O. the listeners.
 "I should say the old chap was of his k'base," said another. Well. may be he got run over by : milk wagon and chased over the bis 1 divide before he had chance to come back said another.
 Unit might ha' been any o1 those things" said the reminiscen pawnbroker, smiling, but it wasn't lie came back and got the coat ou | two hours later. Cost him the dollar and 5 cents interest. He said he found the coat pretty warm that day, ant he was hustling round taking lool at the city, and he thought he migh as we'll check it with me for 8 cen times as to pack it around with him Then he grinned slow grin, put ol his coat, as it had turned chilly, an( went away. I've often wondered l Whether ne was foxy or just natural born mean man. n."-Washington Post
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02

place at noon. Only half a dozen relatives were present. Two little girls acted as bridesmaids. No re- ception followed the wedding and there was an entire absence of the elaborate ceremonies usually attend ing ducal weddings.
 Alfred Douglas Hamilton, duke of Hamilton, marquis of Douglas and Clydesdale, earl of Angus, Lanark and Selkirk, lord of ten manors in Scotland and duke of Brandon of England, is 39 years old and the thir- teenth in line of the duchy. This noble is one of the few who retain the medieval ducal privileges of a private army and private chaplain He owns 157,o00 acres and lives in one of the finest palaces in Europe Outside of his lofty place in the peer age the present duke has done noth- ing to gain fame. Miss Poore, his bride, is relative of Maj. Poore who married Lady Flora Hamilton ir 1898.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02

the new commissioner might see fit to assign him.
 As he took his departure from the office he shook hands with all the at- tendants and in a voice husky with emotion bade them goodby. Tears fell from his eyes as he passed out the door,
 Comptroller Grout has already abol- ished the places of three clerks in his office, as follows: James Eagan, war rant clerk, salary $1,000; James Hel- ten, disbursing clerk, $1,150; John T. Birmingham, disbursing clerk, $2,0O0.
 Mir. Grout said that he had abolished these places in order to bring the cost of the office within the appropriation The amount thus saved is added tC nearly $16,o00 saved by reductions in salaries
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
New Code For District of Columbia,

New Code For District of Columbia.
 WASHINGTON, Jan. 2.-A new code Of laws for the District of Columbia went into effect yesterday. The code is not complete body of laws for the government of the District, the old Maryland statutes, the common law and the statutes of the United States applicable to the District and acts of congress relating to the District re maining in force, except where incon. sistent with the new body of laws. The code was passed at the last session of congress. The feature of most popular Interest is a section prohibiting the granting of divorcss, except for infidel- ity, divorces no longer being procur- able for desertion, drunkenness, cruelty and other offenses against the marital relation for which divorce formerly might ba sacnrad
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
WEDDINGS IN PIONEER DAYS.

heard 2 curious story to-day of life down in old Kentucky more than l0o years ago." said citizen whose chief diversion is to hold what he calls old settlers meetings" with men who remember tales told them by their grandfathers. "Of course, a wedding anywhere in the south or west during pioneer days was great festal event. Log cabins were few and far between: but Cupid is hardy pioneer, too, and counting, or sparking, as it was then called, went on with clock like regu- larity, in spite of space or obstacles.
 On the wedding day, the pioneer bridegroom, and all his kith and kin. assembled early at the cabin of his fam1ly to start together on horseback in couples, men and women, youths and maidens. lads and girls-across country to the cabin of the brides father, all weddings taking place just before dinner. Whiskey was as com. monly used as water in those days, large stories are yet told by all old settlers of the whiskey barrels which stood with half the mead knocked out III the corner of the pioneer cabin, a gourd hanging over it. About a mile rom the brides home then began tho wedding ceremony called running fo, the bottle Two young men were chosen to race to the cabin of the bride, where filled whiskey bottle awaited the one who lrst made the goal. The party halted, an Indian yell announced the start and the twt young men lashed their horses for Ward-'over bush. brake and brier. The escape of Lochinvar was. nc doubt rlvalled by this mad race fo, the brides bottle. The victor ot course, seized the bottle of whiskey without dismounting, from the persor who extended it at.the brides cabir
 door, and lashed his horse to fiji. bridegroom's party, whooping like ar Indian all the way The bottle wa. first presented in the name of in. bride to the bridegroom, then al along the line to all the Kentuck, danes and knights, the victoriou, bottle-racer toasting the bride last and keeping the bottle as souvenir
 and good omen for his own marriag
 day."-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.

The tremendously large audiences that have been in evidence au lle Jacques this week are the best review of the splendid show that MT Poli has provided for New Years week. One might write tons of words in its praise, but these would be flat and unpronta- ble when contraSted with the enthusl- astic comments passed on all sides by the audiences. It is not often, as one keen observer of vaudeville remarked, that q show is given which so evenly and consistently runs through the Va rious acts to q laughing climax at the finish. All the acts are good, some of them great. and while the leading ones have come in for general praise, there is one of the so-called minor ones that is good enough to be headlined. We refer to ''The Tramp's Reception" as introduced by Henry Frey and Nettie Fields. There is an exchange of talk between the two in which Mr Frey retails lot of up-to-date humor anu original wit, and the action is laugh provoking throughout. It is in the fin ish, however, that the real pith of the act is found. Miss Fields, after show ing some of the neatest and most ar tistic wing and buck dancing ever seen on the local stage, gives way to Mi Frey, who introduces a Yiddish buck dance which is as funny as anything the writer has seen. He looks the char acter as perfectly as Dave Warteld or Joe Welch ever made it, and in the characteristic eontortions that the Yid might be expected to assume in a dance of this kind, sets his audience to laughing so that only sudden bursting of their jaws could stop. Ii is an act that is alone in itself worth more than the cost of lne whole show which is but 10 and 20 cents for the matinee, all ladies 10: evening prices for all, 10, 20 and 30 cents. Next week Sugimotos Royal Japanese troupe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
SCHILLER STOCK COMPANY. Repertoire by the Schiller stock com pany next week at Polls.
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

MEETINGS TONIGHT. Company G drill. s U Union St Joseph. Polishers and Buffers. Women's Relief corps. North End Wheel club. Wadhams post, G. A. R. Court Hancock, +. of A. Tunxis tribe, 1. O. R. wi. Second division, A. O. H. Citizens Engine company. Court Rose Hill, F. of A. Mad River grange, P. of 1T. High Rock division, s. of T. Brass City lodge, I. A. of M. Friendship lodge. o. D. H. s. Harmony lodge, F. and A. NJ. St Francis Xavier drum corps. Int Association of AIachinists. Friendly league, social evening. Valley tent, No 13, Iaccabees. Waterbury division, U. R. K. P. Martin Hellmann lodge, D. o. H. Unity commandery, U. o. of c. c. E. F. Dnrand division, U. R. k. F. First division, A. o. Ii. Liberty lodge. No Il. A. o. U. w. Rosedale camp, No 9615, NJ. W. of A
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
UNDER FUSION RULE.
Tamnany Steps Down and Out In Greater New York.
DEVERY IS PROMPTLY DISMISSED.
Police Deputy Protests at Comnais- sioner Partridge's Action and Breaks D0wn-ComptroIIer
 Grout Begins Well.

NEW YORK, Jan. 2.-In the pres ence of friends who packed the room to it's utmost capacity Mayor Seth Low took his seat as the chief magis' trate of Greater New York in the city hall at high noon yesterday.
 The ceremony of the transition from g Tammany to a reform administra- ton occupied about fifteen minutes. Brief and simple as it was, it was none the less very impressive.
 Mayor Van Wyck turned over the of flee to Mayor Elect Low in brief speech. After responding in few well chosen words Mayor Low remain ed standing in front of his desk while the men he has appointed to office and many other citizens crowded up to shake him by the hand and wish him well. Besides the crowd that filled the room, several persons waited outside
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
Governor shaw Comes mast.

DIES MONIES, la, Jan. Ex-Governor Leslie NJ. Shaw, the new secretary of the United State@ treasury, left for the east last night. He will spend today in Chicago and will arrive. at Washington tomorrow night. He will remain in Washington two days, expecting to return to Des Moines in time for the Grant club banquet on Jan. g.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02

Life Savers Take Carrier Pigeon.
 CAPE HENRY, Va, Jan. PA lame carrier pigeon with silver band on left leg has been taken in by J. J. Evans of the Whales head life saving station. The band bears the inscription, "G. A., 5515."
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
serious Coasting Accident.

LENOX, Mass, Jan. 2.-D. Raymond Moves, freshman at Yale, was severe. ly hurt while toboggan coasting here. While riding at great rapidity he was thrown fortyeight feet. He was pick. ed up unconscious and remained in that condition three hours. The physi. clans say there Is ho concussion of the brain. but they fear other complica- tions. Moves home is in St. Paul
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
Theatrical
 Fraternal
.sruE MInnLENIAN."

In E. $. Willard's impersonation or Blenkarn, the old potter. in Tine Mid- dleman," which he presents thls eVeh- ing at Polls, is found one of the most artistic creations of the dramalic stage. Mir Willard has long since taken his place in the front rank ol English players along with Henry lrV- ing, Beerbohm Tree, Wilson Barrett Charles Hawtrey and others, and Wa terbury's good fortune in having hlm here for a night is something for which local theater-goers should express their substantial appreciation oy attending the performance. Certainly nothing i'll the way of dramatic presentation to be seen here this season will be more artistic, and lovers of what is best in the art will find it to their liking. Prices are 25, 50, 75 cents, $1 and $1.50.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02

75 handsome trimmed hats soc to S2.5o, cut
 from $500 to SIo.oo
 100 untrmmed felt hats 25c from S2.5o 500 pieces Ribbon cents yard from Ioc zoo {" s Q z ss < 25c 2ooo yards Torchon lace 21zc yard, from SC 2ooo < Oriental SC ( Ioc 2ooo fs Fine :" oc ss " I8c to 25c 5000 yards Hamburg Edging and Insertion SC
 yard from IOc
 1000 yards Hamburg edging, wide Insertion,
 % yard from I5c
 All Golf Gloves, extra quality, 25c from soc All ss Mittens, JOG and Ioc from soc All ChiIdrens' Mittens 5c from Ioc Childrens' Mittens Ioc and Ioc from 25c and soc 1000 elegant Pillow Tops Ioc from soc and 75c 1000 handsome Ruffle Bureau Scarfs and
 Shams 25c from soc and 75c 50 dozen Ladies' fast black cotton Hose SC from Ioc 50 dozen Ladies' fIeecy lined cotton
 Hose LOG from I5c 50 dozen Ladies' extra heavy, fleecy lined
 cotton hose I5c from 25c Case Childrens' vests Ioc from Ioc Case Ladies < Ioc 25c Case Boys vests and drawers I21ac 25c 2 cases mems heavy Scotch wool
 shirts 2oc from soc 2 cases mems heavy Camel hair wool
 shirts 2oc from soc 2 cases mens' heavy fleecy lined Under
 wear 33c rom soc
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
' COMING EVENTS.

At City hall. January Is. 16, r, IS, 1902-Grand fair of United French societies.
 Town hall, Watertown, February 10, l9O2-Social of Good Will Social club.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-01-02
DUKE OF HAMILTON.
Premier Peer of Scotland Married to Miss Nina Poore, Famous
 English Beauty.

The duke of Hamilton was married to Miss Nina Poore at Salisbury few days ago. The ceremony took