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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21

cars are the most moderh the roadbed
Is rock bnllasted, and as only hard coal
is used there is no smoke or cinders.
Every train runs direct to Reading
Terminal, Philadelphia, without change
and many of them cover the distance in
two hours The Reading route by which
the Philadelphia line is often known, IL
not only short way to Philadelphia,
but 1t is likewise the scenic route. This
service goes into effect on May 1s, but
In no way does It impair the fast and
elegant service of the Royal Blue line.
which will run Independently OF the
Philadelphia line. ~
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21

The new born republic Of Cuba yes
terday took her place among the ma
tions of the world, and IN celebration
of this event the men who volunteered
their services to the United States IN
the recent war which marked the close
OF Spanish dominion over that beauti-
full isle of the sea, met last night IN
Memorial hall and gathered around
them the men who fought for the pres
ervation of the Union forty years ago.
The affair was conducted under the
auspices Of General Goblin command,
Spanish American War Veterans. and
the members of Ezra Griffin and COL
onel Monies posts. OF the Grand Army
Of the Republic, attended III a body.
First Lieutenant Richard j. Bourke
acted as chairman. and a number OF
the Civil war veterans were first called
upon for remarks. Among those who
responded briefly were Attorney Henry
Harding and LeGrand Wright. Conn
rade Hall recited "Keeenan's Charge"
in a way that provoked much applause
ABOUT THE PHILIPPINES.
Captain Thomas P. Murphy, of Com
pany G, Thirteenth regiment, who
served for two years as volunteer
officer in the Philippines, gave most
interesting talk, in which he recounted
many of his experiences in these new
island possessions of the United States.
First Lieutenant Lewis p Carter
made the address of the night. He re-
cited at some length some of the re-
suits of the Spanish-American war be-
sides the freeing of Cuba from the
thraldom of Spanish tyranny. The war,
he said, resulted in the placing of the
United States in the theatre of world
politics, a thing which might have re-
quired long years of endeavor along
| peaceful lines.
The strengthening of the bonds be-
tween the north and south into an in
dissoluble union has been another re-
| suit of the war, he said. He took oc-
casion to denounce the stay-at-home
slanderers of the United States army,
who seek to cast odium upon all of the
brave defenders of "Old Glory" because
of the acts of the few.
MEXICAN WAR VETERAN.
DR.. Heath, the only veteran of the
Mexican war living in this city at the
| present time, made a brief address. and
was loudly applauded. Hon. John r
Farr also spoke, and Tom Miles played
a cornet solo. Others who entertained
with recitations and songs We're: Frank
Lathrope, Thomas Elias, Fred Evans
and David Jenkins.
Immediately following the programme
the guests repaired to the banquet hall
where delicious lunch was served.
Among those who contributed to the
affair were the following: P. j. Nc
Cam, Clarke Brothers. John T. Porter
G. p. Wentz &. Co., Kirkpatrick & Co.
J. d. Williams & Brother. Arlington
Dairy company, w. G. Bruning. CLARK
& Scott, Frank Fraunfelter, M. zeid.
Ter, P. +. cawley.
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Low Rate of Fare to Portland, Ore,
and Return.

On account of the National Convention
Travellers Protective Association Of
America, Portland, Ore, June 3rd to
7th the Supreme Lodge A. 0. u. W.,
Portland, Ore, June 10th to Goth. 1902
the Lackawanna railroad will issue
First Glass round trip tickets for 5000
on sale good going May 26th to June 7th
incl. and for return passage to reach
original starting point not later than
60 days from original date of sale. See
Depot Ticket Agent for particulars as
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
w. G. T. U. Meeting.

The Central Woman's Christian Temperance
union met as usual at Gncri'scy's hall yesterday
afternoon. After unusually impressive dcvctlonal
exercises. Mrs. Emily Horns gave Bible reading
on the subject of the meeting, "Chrisian Respon'
sibility i'm tho Temperance Work." all partic'pat'
ing. Two articles were read from the Union
Signal on "Chrisian Citizenship" Letters were
read from the president and from Mrs Elizabeth n
Howell Of Green Ridge, in regard to the coming
OF Mrs. Louisa Rounds, to give series OF tenn
pcrancc meetings in Scranton and vicinity in
June. She will give Bible reading at the fegu'
lar meeting, June TO-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
A Much Talhed-of Improvement.

The stir the New Jersey Centrals re-
cent announcement made in regard to
its hourly trains between New York
and Philadelphia was far reaching.
Very few cities can boast of such a
train schedule and the beauty OF 1t is,
that It's easily remembered--a train
every hour on the even hour from a.
m. to 8 p. m.
The locomotives, cars and Pullman
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
Reduced Fares to Scranton via the
Delaware and Hudson Company.

On account of the Knights Templar
parade at Scranton. Tuesday afternoon,
May 27, the Delaware and Hudson will
sell tickets at the low rate of one fare,
for the round trip, from all stations be-
tween Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale and
Honesdale, good going and returning
ON all regular passenger trains, on
above date. For' further particulars
consult agents. y.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
Trouble Tonight.

At the Ilowa,d Place African Methodist Episco.
pa, church. tonight, a white man will be tried for
burglarizing a bank, while q coorcd man Will
be executed for stealing a chicken. Judges John
A. Walker, Of New York city. and Jefferson Daris
Lynch will preside. while Robert Cox, Simeon
Emory. G. c. Smith, Lewis u. Morton, ~ Por.
ter, Harry Colwcll. Marshall Tinker, Campbell
Hughes and others from every part Of the county
will have important parts TO play.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
greeting TO
The new CUBA
sPAN1sH-AMER1cAN WAR VET
ERANs CELEBRATED.

Appropriate Exercises Conducted
Last Night in Memorial Hall IN
Honor Of the New Republic, Which
Was Born Yesterday-Civil War
Veterans and One Old Survivor Of
the Mexican War Were Present.
Lewis p. Carter Made the Address
of the Night.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
Car and Wagon Collide.

Good Shepherd laundry wagon was struck by
q trolley car. ut the corner OF Vine street end
Penn avenue, at noon, yesterday The wagon was
overturned, and the driver. Edward Tallman,
thrown to the pavement The rear wheels Of
the wagon were demolished, but the driver es'
capped injury. The fender of the car was slightly
damaged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
A Deserter Arrested.

Frank q. Rogers, of Schultzvlle, who deserted
the United States Marine corps at Norfolk, Va,
some three months ago, brought his girl to this
city yesterday TO see the circus He was spotted
by some one who knew him and was placed under
arrest by Superintendent Day. who has cominu-
nicated with the proper authorities.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
Malicious Mischief Charged.

Ida Shaw, of Franklin avenue, yesterday caused
the arrest of Fannie Quint, next door ncghbor,
whom she charged with breaking in her door
maliciously Alderman Ruddy held her under
$500 bail
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
In and About
%xxxThe Citv
Carroll Held in Bail.

Stephen Carroll who is charged with en,bez.
zlng funds from West Side mine local. was
held under bail yesterday by Alderman Kasson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21

which she reached last night She was taken
in charge by some kindly disposed people WHO
sent her back to this city on u street car. She
was later restored TO her parents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
Wandered to Duryea.

Clara Ryan, an s-year-old little girl, living on
Jones street. North Scranton, wandered away
from, home yesterday to see the circus and lost
her way. She walked all the way to Duryea,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
FOURTH DISTRICT DEMOCRATS.

The Democratic Legislative commit
tee Of the Fourth district met In
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-05-21
CONVENTION
AT ELMhURST
AN ENTHUSIASTIC GATHERING
HELD THERE YESTERDAY.

Addresses Were Delivered by Rev.
Luther Hess Waring, A. B. Dun
ming, Mrs. waddell, M. d. Lath-
rope, Henry l.. Peabody, Rev. G. l..
Alrich and Thomas Thorburn.
Plan on Foot to Have the Conven-
tions Annually Instead Of Semi
Annually-To Be Considered in
Full.
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to stop-over privileges routes and train
schedule. ~
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
FAMILIES OF "sAD" MEN.
Remarkable Attachment to Home Ties
Shown by Crooks.

Remarkable Attachment to Home Ties
Shown by Crooks. +.
One Of the peculiar phases of life II
seen in the love that bad" men have
for their wives and children. BY
bad" men we generally mean those
lawbreakers who thrive in communi-
ties by the purchase of protection
from law upholders. II you please,
let Tom Gould be mentioned Is q
type. or "The" Allen, though do not
know anything about their families.
Men of that stamp, with their hands
ever against their fellow men, living
only to do" them, usually have happy
homes. The family ties are sacred.
The gamblers daughter is the light
Of his soul, and his only holy ambi-
tion is to shield her from knowledge
Of his moral obliquity. l could name
dozen such men in this city whose
names are as well known as District
Attorney Jerome's. No matter how
black the record against them on the
outside. within the threshold of their
homes they become loyal husbands
and indulgent fathers.-New York
Times.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
A champjon Le.ner

A member OF the London Zoologi.
cal society. during a visit to the Malay
peninsula. discovered curious insect,
called the lantern fly, which makes
great leaps without the aid OF its
wings. 1t was some time before he
could find out where its leaping power
lies. but he at last discovered a queer
projection on the front Of its head, like
q nose. and this 1t bends back under
the abdomen. and then suddenly re-
leases 1t, the effect being like that Of
. springboard.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20

Hon. David Meekison is we'll known
not only in his own State, but through
out America. He was elected to the
Fifty-fifth Congress by very large
majority and is the acknowledged leader
of his party in his section of the State.
Only one flaw marred the otherwise
complete success of this rising states
man. Catarrh with it's insidious ap-
proach and tenacious grasp, was his
only unconquered foe. For thirty years
he waged unsuccessful warfare against
this personal enemy. At last Peruna
came to the rescue. He writes
~ have used several bottles OF Pc
runs and feel greatly benefited there
by from my cafarrh of the head.
feel enc0 0uraged to believe that nj use
II q short time longer will be fully able
to eradicate the disease of thirty years.
standing. David MeekisOn. Member
Of Congress.
If you do not derive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman. giving a
full statement of your case and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address DIR. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium. Columbus.
Ohio.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Preaeher Advoe.te. Divorce.

Rev. o. P. Eaches. d. D.. OF Hights.
town. N. j.. startled his fellow mem.
bers Of the Baptist Ministerial union
by declaring at a meeting that the
cost Of obtaining divorces Is too great
In this country and that uniform
rate Of $40 should bc established. He
explained his position In this way:
I'm this state It costs anywhere from
s7b to 500 for divorce. the amount
being too great for those Of the mid.
die classes to pay. The result is that
instead Of being divorced they simply
part and marry at WILL"
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
sHonor Veteran Ironmaster.

On the 31st of October a din
ner was given in the Waldorf-Astoria,
New York, to John Fritz, the IRON
master and inventor Of Bethlehem.
Pa. that being his eightieth birthday.
Mr.. Fritz. native of Pennsylvania,
began life as a blacksmith and has
been interested directly in nearly
every important step in the iron and
steel industries. From 1860 to 1893 he
was chief engineer and superintendent
of the great forge and armor plant of
the Bethlehem Steel company. He is
thought to be the only survivor of
those who introduced the Bessemer
steel process in the United States and
the leading men in that industry to-
day are pupils of John Fritz
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Emperor Wearing a MonocIe.

Loyal Germans who feel in duty
bound to ape their emperor have an
other terror confronting them. 1t will
not be SO hard to overcome as the up
turned mustaches. however. The en-
peror's doctor told him he has astig-
matism In his right eye and the en-
peror bought monocle. AS a result
single eyeglasses by German army
officers. The spread of the habit to
court circles is looked for. 1t is de-
clared. however. that in stimulating
this fad Emperor William was inno-
cent Of generalization only so far as
he was concerned about his astigmatic
eye.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Ah,markabIe Liohthou.e.

The most remarkable of all Efitish
lighthouses is to be found on Arnish
rock, Stornoway bay-a rock which is
separated from the island of Lewis
by a channel over 500 feet wide. On
this rock a conical beacon is erected.
and on it's summit a lantern is fixed
from which. night after night. shines
light which is seen by the fishermen
far and wide. The way in which this
lighthouse is Illuminated is this: On
the island of Lewis is lighthouse and
from a window in the tower a stream
of light is projected on to a mirror in
the lantern on the summit Of Arnish
rock.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Catching Fish with Mirror..

In France a novel method of catch
ing fish is being tested by anglers. A
tiny mirror is attached to the line near
the baited hook. The assumption is
that fish, when it sees itself in the
mirror, will conclude that some other
fish is trying to carry of the bait, and
will make haste to secure the tempt
ing morsel for itself, the result being
that it will speedily be caught on the
relentless hook. From experiments
which have been made there seems
to be some foundation for this as
sumption. At any rate. some anglers
say that they catch more fish when
they use the little mirror than they
ever caught before.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Premier eaIfour 1. Musical.

Arthur James Balfour is said to be
the first musical premier England has
had. He is an enthusiast for the art
and Is catholic enough in taste to like
Wagner. although his idols are Handel
and Bach. He is a friend of Nine.
Wagner and has been to Baireuth
more than once. He used to make
long journeys to hear the lesser
known works of Handel and in Janu-
ary. 1887. the Edinburgh Review print.
ed an article by him on that COM
poser. He has been a subscriber of
the Richter concerts from their com.
mencement.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
WILD IDEAS OF scAooLsoYs.

Remarkable Answers Found In ExamI.
nation Papers.
At school in Germany an examina-
tioa was recently held, and here are
so1se Of the answers given by the
pupils:
"Veres plundered the temples Of
Sicily and then took them home with
him: nevertheless, he won his lawsuit,
for he bribed his opponent"
Napoleon l. was born on August 18.
17ee. and this day was destined to be
the most remarkable in his entire life.
since he ascended the throne Of
France on December 2, 1904"
In the time of the ancient Romans
priests wore fillet, which went over
the head and neck and into the shoul-
der blade"
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
ARrILLERY THAT. ls iNvIslsLE.
Interesting Experiment. Made by the
British War Office.


Interesting Experiment Made by the
British War Office.
An interesting experiment, the idea
Of military officer, has been tried at
Aldershot, by which 1t is hoped to rem
der artillery inconspicuous against all
kinds of backgrounds. A battery Of
six guns, with their limbers, was
painted rainbow fashion with streaks
Of red, blue and yellow, the whole
blending, at little distance, into
confused mass that rendered each gun
dificult to locate whatever its sur
roundings might be. At 800 yards the
outline Of the gun is lost while at a
thousand 1t harmonizes with trees,
open grass land, sandy plains or
broken country. At trial the guns
were placed in position on the eastern
slopes of the hills, and the artillery
officers at Aldershot were invited to
try and locate them from the western
slopes at q distance of about 5000
yards. Although all knew the direc-
ton in which the guns were, none
succeeded in finding them all. even
with strong glasses. A section OF
horse artillery guns were sent for
ward to engage them SO soon as they
could discern them. and they actually
advanced to within thousand yards
before they were espied. At close
quarters the guns present a most in
congruous appearance. being a mass
Of daubs of color. but the idea is
decidedly practical one, nevertheless.
London Telegraph.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Favor Minister W.. Son.

The 16.year.old son OF Minister WI
Ting-fang. who is pupil In the high
school at Atlantic City, N. j.. wants
TO be a soldier. The laws Of bis
country forbid the lad becoming
member Of foreign military organi.
zation. but he regularly drills with
the Morris guards. New Jerseys crack
corps. being allowed to do SO with,
out going through the formality OF
Joining the company. Some Of the
guards object to this a. . bad precs-
dent. others because he 10 30 young
and small.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Doe. Not FIatter Himself.

Herbert Spencer Is quoted as saying
that hehas no illusions as to the popu.
larity Of philosophy. II think 1t prob.
able that II you would ask ninety-nine
out OF hundred people whether they
would daily take spoonful OF cod
liver oil or read a chapter of my 'Prin-
ciples of Psychology they would pre-
fer the cod liver OIL" he said. The
philosopher has again declared that
he is broken by the burden OF wears
and has laid his pen down forever as
far as any large work is concerned.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
wha. Children Should Be rauqht.

Mcr ely what is contained IN the
textbooks is not what children should
be taught at schools. They should
le*rn justice and right and fairness
and the principles Of right living. Il
Justice is done they are sure to real
iZe 1t, and 1t will have a bad effect
upon them. Character is formed at
school. An unjust rule will not tend
to make just men and women out Of
the boys and girls who are compelled
to observe it.-Toledo Bee.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Presidential, Plan. uo.et.

President and Mrs. Roosevelt may
have to abandon oil Of the state and
cficial functions planned to be held at
the white house during the coming
social season. Owing to the addi-
tions made to the official plans for the
enlargement and Improvement Of the
presidents residence and the delays
caused by striking workmen the work
cannot be completed until some time
after the Christmas holidays.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
A Bad Spell.

OF 141 students who took an en-
trance admission In spelling for
Northwestern university eighty-fve
missed twenty or more words out of a
list Of $50 which was fairly selected
without special search for the unusual
and the difficult. The comment of
Prof Clark on the showing is: "As
long as the word method Of spelling
is taught in the public schools. Just
SO long will boys and girls enter col
lcge unable to spell correctly.
York Tribune.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Denver Women Are AmbItiou,.

The Jane Jefferson (women's)
Democratic Club Of Denver has taken
out a thirty-years' charter. 1t is hoped
by the origfnators that the club, which
was named in honor of the mother OF
Thomas Jefferson, will ultimately be.
come national organization Of Demo.
cratic women.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Lives Entirely on MIX.

Four quarts Of milk daily, or there
Gbouts. for twenty years has been the
sole diet of Thomas F. Laubach. of
Hazleton, Pa. Two decades ago Mr.
Laubach. being then 81 years old, was
in very bad health. and his physician
gave up his case. Then he decided to
doctor himself and has done SO ever
since. absolutely confining his diet to
milk. Now he is one Of the healthiest
and soundest men In town.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
JOKE WAS ON gNeLlsAMAN.
Mark Twain Has Fun With Individual
HIIiat lverO


"Just Over"
An Englishman who recently came
to New York for the first time and
who did not know that Mark Twa1u
was Mr.. Clemens nom de plume, OK
pressed the opinion to one of his
friends that Americans were very
poorly informed concerning English
monuments of international interest
Why so?" said the friend.
why, my dear fellow, man met
on the steamer asked me If Westmin-
ster Abbey was not a hotel and seem
ed surprised when 1 told him 1t was
not"
And who was he?"
Il think he said his name was Sam
uel Clemens" replied the English
man. And when the American an
ished his laugh the Britisher wanted
to know What is funny about that?"
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Wants Calendar Changed.

Camille Flammarion, the astrono-
mer and social reformer, has intro
duced bill in the French chamber
Of deputies for the rationalizing of
the calendar. He wants the year to
start with the vernal equinox and to
consist of 1854 days..
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
The Tussock Moth.

The white-marked tussock moth
70 native of North America. 1t
ranges the territory east of the Rocky
mountains and attacks almost every
variety of shade, fruit and ornamental
trees. with the exception Of, the conf
fers.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Good News by Wholesale.

A postal card sent from Billville to
one of the absent brethren reads:
Dear Jim-Nuthin' but good news
to tell you. Your crap paid off the
mortgage, your brother broke out O.
jail, an your daddy has jest got 81 900
o~. the railroad fer runnin' over his
leg. Amt Providence providin'!"-
Atlantic Constitution.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Popularity of Aoed parksx

One of the oldest men in the south
IS Uncle Joe Donaldson, a negro liv-
Ing at Gainesville. Ga. who has just
passed his 10th year. One peculiar
ity about him is that he does not
claim to have seen Washington.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
The Oldest Twins.

Some one down east started a news.
paper discussion as to the Oldest
twins In the country. Gloucester, Me-,
claims the record in New England at
least, for Caleb s. Haskell and Mrs.
Judith Haskell Bradbury, who were
born in that place eighty-eight years
ago. and are still hearty.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Sell Zoos by Weiaht.

To settle once for all the frequent
disputes with customers regarding the
varying sizes of eggs, Stockholm mer-
chants propose to effect all future
sales on the basis of actual weight
instead of per score.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Novelist In Poor Health.

Private letters from Sorrento bring
the information that F. Marion Craw-
ford's health is giving his family
much anxiety. The novelist recently
had serious hemorrhage, it is said,
that left him in weak condition He
recuperated rapidly. however, and
since his condition has been more sat.
is factory.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
Fine Dress for Lady curzon.

A magnificent dress is being en-
broidered for Lady Curzon. to be worn
at the Delhi Durbar on Jan. 1. 1t is
being worked on rich Indian silk in a
magnificent DESIGN Of peacock's feath-
ers, and the whole dress is to be en-
tirely Of Indian workmanship.
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
A Mean Question.

II am told that Mr.. Perkasie has
proposed to Miss Tenspot," said Miss
Frocks. Election bet?' asked Miss
Bunting.-Harper's Bazaar
Gilpin observer., 1902-11-20
The Cost Of Warfare.

Since 1850 the world has expended
$500 100000 in waging war. and four
times that sum in holding standing
armies In readiness.