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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
How siler Got His Check cashed.

As means OF proving his identity for the
cashing of check, George Siler, the pugilistic
referee, asked by the paying teller at the
Fort Dearborn National bank yesterday TO count
out" an imaginary fighter.
7 When Siler presented check to secure his
money the teller said
You'll have to be identified, Mr.. Siler."
The referee searched through his pockets and
offered as evidence several letters, some of which
on boxing club stationery.
"Oh, you are the rcerec?" asked the teller
"Nes, I'm the fellow replied Ser
"Wel, | guess it's all right. but | need per-
Sonal Identification. Don't you know some one
herc!'
The possessor Of the check said he did not,
but perhaps some one among the force knew
him. Thcrcupon the teller summoned one OF the
younger clerks who is known to have liking
for boxing and to him the situation was stated.
The latter looked doubtful when he confronted
Siler. "You look to me TO be bigger man in
the ring" said the newcomer looking snspic-
iously ut Silcl's nose glasses.
"Thats true, lguntiycly," said Siler. 81 am
a bigger man in the rng," al the same time re-
moving his glasses.
Still The clerk was not absolutely sure. Sud-
denly the teller in the midst of the discussion
interrupted with jeriy command OF Let me
hear you count, Mr. Siler.''
The latter instinctivcly bent half forward. be-
gan swinging upward and downward his right
arm to measured ''One-two-tmee."
Before he had reached 'iour' the teller said:
That's enough. You're Mr.. Siler, and here's
your money. Any but referee would say:
Count whatY would count right along. -
Chicago Tribune
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
Settling an Interesting Question.

'Say, Jim inquired an old darkcy out in
Chelsea, OF his son, who is a much,learned
school youth, (Which travels de tastes, heat OF
col'ness?''
81 hadn't give de subiec' much ov ma atten.
ton," was the reply, but I'd nachcry think
thet coli ud travel de Fastest on de count ov it
ben pentratin,."
'Io' school rarnin' didn't do you no good
derc, JIM" said the old man, with patronz.
ing air; "lIeat it travels cr heap faster den col'
do You jest taxi dat fer fac
.'lIow yo' reckon dat out?'
sizes diserway: Yo' didn't never hear ov no.
body ketching heat, did yo? But. shores yo'
bon, chile, dey ken kcch col mitey easy
Memphis Scmtar
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
A Double Team.

A man who was bicycling in Southern France
was pushing his machine up steep hill when
he overlook a peasant with donkey cart. The
patient beast was making but little progress al
though it was doing its best.
The benevolent cyclist, putting his left hand
against the back OF the cart and guiding his
machine with the other hand pushed so hard
that the donkey, taking fresh courage, pulled his
load successfully up to the top.
When the summit was reached The peasant
burst into thanks to his bencfactor.
"lt was good of you, indeed, monsicur!" he
protested. II should never in the world have got
up the hill with only one donkey. y.'-louh's
Companion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
A Story of Bishop Whipple.

When called to take up the new mission of the
Holy Communion, Chicago, he found busy rail
way yards close to his chapel He asked the
chief engineer how to reach railway operatives.
Read Lardner's Railway Economy until You
are able to ask question of an engineer and he
not think you fool" So instructed, he dropped
in, one day, on a group cleaning an engine, and
ventured question: (Which do you like the
better, inside or outside connections?" A torrent
OF discussion followed on connections, steam.
heaters, cXhausts; and at the end OF half.hour
lie remarked in leaving: Boys, l have free
church in Metropolitan hail. where I should he
glad TO see you.' The next Sunday every man
was there. Century.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
New Dufferin Stories.

Lord Dmnnrin v.ritrs thn No,, yorL TriI,unn' q
| Ottawa corresnon,Irnt ,yns a uniyo,sot ,nyori,c'
| and had n vcI,,,,n ,or ,io bnn,hiost and bis
warm J,isb bcort io.od o., ,,,,to ,,i viii, vhn,n
he came in cnntoct honn, Sinr,,, hotorc bc lair
Canada. on a windy Jav os hS v,s cro..ipy
| LANNON'S bti,lgc o,or ,no p;.,oo, o,n,i ho NO.
ticrd nm old IJibcr,i,n ,, i,ho,,r ,,nntiine ,,,
road,ynv mud os ,,ns lie ,,,i ,,,,,oI "a, hovo !,
chat with him Mo old mas, rornon;,,no his oy
celencv, stood borehcn,od tho wind blowing his
scant white locks ronyhlv sbnni "put on your
Int" said Lord Du6c,in .Xnt boforc vou, cX
ccllcncy," rcplied thc oId mn, nThen." said
his lordship taking ofT ii, o,yr L,, "if Won viii
expose your gray hairs to tbis wind ont Of defer.
encc for my nosi;o, ,,ust a, nosc ,,nn IN II out
of respect for your v,av boirs - The old Irish
man bluslcd nylwatdl, and resumed his hat
Early rising ,yos a bohit wifi Lord D,norn
Ono ano n,o,nino ,yhor ,b, ,,ood rioc,ns ,ycrc In
season. his lo,dshin ros, and prooccdcd 10 take a
walk in tho grounds which ware thcn oelcbrntcd
for the number of wood niorons which bred there
IL so hopppncd ,hat mn oId French Canadian
named t;arricny. who was in thc habit of shoot.
iny over tbe y,vorrn,o,t Lnvso o,o,,n,s WHOM ne
hc thought all tho fouilv WIRE sound aslcep.
also rose corlv mud botool, hiusolf ,un on shonl
der TO tho same woods lilo had inst succeeded
in breaking n ncLat in tho fence and oottinn
into thc woods wh.n bo sa,, n ma, annroncbipg
"IIellon snid the newcomer. "vbat arc Won
doing here?"
ooh" replicd the Frencln,on 'tlere are some
good wood pigeons in this bush; but make no
noise or the neopc will hoor us F"
..Who Is there to hear9" asked Lord Duffcrin.
"The police" answered Cnrriepv
"Thty will saw nothing" said the governor
"particularly while I am here"
Cauiepy asked who he was. and WAS told that
he had some interest in the pacc. and offered TO
show the old ma, where bc could get Tho bcst
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
Could Afford an Overcoat.

A few days ago, wher it was cold for Washing
ton, Senator Clark, of Montana, walked over from
the Maltby building TO the capitol without his
overcoat. When he came up the terrace steps
lie was shivering. A party of d. A. II. dele
gates were seeing the sights. One sympathetic
lady noticed the shivering Montanan and said:
'Oh, see that poor mani How cold he looks!
wonder why he doesn't wear an overcoat."
Perhaps he can't afford one,' chrped young
woman in the party.
Il guess he could if he would econonfze for
WHILE" put in the guide. lies worth only a
hundred million so. That's Senator CLARK, the
copper king. Washington Cor. New York
World.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
Ba gley's Revenge.

On one OCCASION Just previous to opening in
one of the large eastern cities, Joseph Jefferson
dismissed his property man, Basley for humil-
iating him before number OF friends by famil
iarly addressing him as "Joey," Baglcy got
drunk right away and that night paid his way 10
the gallery to see Mr. jefferson present "Rip
Van Winkle." The angry frau had Just driven
poor destitute Rip from the cottage, when Rip
turned and, with world OF pathos, asked, Den
haf | no interest in dis house!" The house was
deathly STILL the audience half in Tears, when
Bagley's cracked voice responded, "only so per
cent. Joey-only so per cent"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

The German dialect comedian has at
last been indicated. \ young woman
in Indiana the other night actually split
her side laughing at one of the funny
men, ana was obliged to take to her
bed in order TO allow rent in her
diaphragm to heal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

II the Marconi system of wireless
telegraphy can reduce the cost of
cable messages to ten cents a word
1t ought to cut the price of ordinary
domestic messages down to cent a
word or less. y ten-word telegram
for Il dime would be welcome mnova-
finn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

The suspicion is that Turkish officials
had hand in the abduction of Miss
Stone. Suspicion is not proof, But if
detective skill can discover proof our
government out to invest II million or
two in an exhaustive inquiry.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

Professor Loeb, of the Chicago uni
versity, is experimenting to produce
life artifcially. 1t is said he has al
ready succeeded in Matching the un-
fertilzed eggs of sea urchlns, startish
and worms; but say so is poor proof.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

Already 5000 Scottish boys have ndi-
Gated their wish to take advantage of
Andrew Carnegie's $4,000, 600 fund in
aid of poor lads seeking n university
education. Evidently the hunger for
learning is universal.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

NJ. Rice, the New York millianaire,
whom Lawyer Patrick is accused of
having killed for his money, says he
did the killing at Patrick's instigation.
Yet for nine months Jones has been
enjoying the theatres and after theatre
suppers at the expense of the prosecu-
ton. The ways of metropolitan justice
are truly wonderful.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

Peace, happiness. progress and plenty
of revenue are characteristics of Porto
Rico under American rule. With Porto
Rico's example before them, it will not
be long before the more intelligent in
habitants Of Cuba will want to go and
Il n 1il,,,vicn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

scheme of an universal newspaper is
sued simultaneously with identical con-
tents in every large city is hardly sup
possible: but it will unauestionably
augment the scope and quantity and
freshness of civilizations current rec
OrdS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
No Teaching About Her "Stumick. 3"

The disadvantages the social worker has TO
overcome in dinusing scientific knowledge among
the less enlightened are well illustrated in one
of the East Side settlements. After much diff
Guilty and considerable explanation a class. in
physiology had been started. The parents of
the children who attended the settlement classes
regarded the new class with considerable srs-
pcion and doubt. But for some time, by skillfu
avoidance OF dangerous ground, the class work
was carried on successfully. At last the func
tions OF the stomach considered.
The day after the first lesson on the stomach
of the little girls brought letter to the
teacher. This letter, which bore he marks OF
labored and strenuous composition, was as fol-
lows:
Dear Teaclcr:--Pcase don't teach Izcr cny
more about the stutins of her stumick, it ain't
necessary, besides it's rude. New York Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

From the present democratic attitude
of the Empress Dowage We may soon
expect information to the effect that
goif has been taken up in the first
circles at Pekin.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
ElicitIng the Facts.

"lIE attempt to create a specu-
latiye scare because Presi-
IL - dent Roosevelt ordered a
~ judicial inquiry into the
legality of the Northern Securities com
panyg merger has evidently been aban-
doned, 1t would have made no differ
ence with him had it gone through.
The law OF the United States is supreme
over Wall street and the combinatio
formed there. Into those great moves
OF the captains Of industry and finance
the law has right to peer and an
administration which should admit by
It's sfBduet that it feared to apply the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

The liars are again at work upon
Queen Wilhelmina's health. This is
topic that is growing stale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

If the millions lost every spring and
fall thsodsh food damages could be in
Nestedsin reforesting it would not take
many years for the balance sheet to
show a pront
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

The fact that a lot more Of profess
scdly loyal Filipinos have been dis
covered to be secretly "agin the govern
ment" need occasion no surprise. They
have simply followed American exam
plpS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04

Between fire and flood Paterson seems
to have been pretty Well purged,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
FINLEY s
SD|l|g Dress Goods
Fine Wool F0D|iCS
SILK 0|ld Wool
Novelties

Opinions expressed by the leading
designers and fashion modistes indicate
that of the prevailing materials for
this seasons wear the sheer and soft
clinging plain fabrics will hold frs
place. close-sheared camel's hair ma,
terials, and silk and wool fabrics with
small figures and stripes will comprise
the novelties.
Our assortment of crisp, sheer ma
terials is large and very complete.
They comprise all the new coloring in
plain and novel effects. Many are
brought out in single dress cuts and can
not be duplicated. We would call at
tention to the following weaves which
we are showing in a line Of new col
oringS and black:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
.lliS-ChalmerS Co

Successors to Machine Business OF
Dickson Manufacturing Co., Scranton
and Wilkes Barre. Pa.
Stationary Engines, Boilers. Mining
Machinery, Pumps.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
Minister'S "Call' Was a "Raise."


The Rev DR.. Minot !. Savage tells the follow.
ing story, OF which he claims not to see the
point, TO illustrate the guerssness OF members
of his profession. A clergyman and prosperous
layman were one day discussing the various as.
poets of the minister's occupation. Finally the
layman said, little bit scornfully:
'The trouble with YOU parsons is that you are
not practical"
but insist that that is exactly what we are"
replied the Clergyman, warmly.
mo, you're not,' said the laynan, firmly.
"Well, how do you make that out2" in.
quired the indignant parson.
'Well, I'll tell YOU. You had an offer to 20
to Boston at salary Of 5000, didn't you2"
eyes"
"And you're getting $1,000 hcrc?"
'Well what Of that"
,"Nothing- you said you had call
didn't you?"
eyes"
"Wcll that wasn't call at all. 1t was a
raise. New York Tribune.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
OUTLINE STUDIES
OF HUMAN NATURE

and occupied seat on the platform. The en-
thusiasm over the recital of Revolutionary
achievements waXed great. and the celebration
was nearly over when some inquistive person
asked the veteran what battles he had been in
~ was at Trenton sir came the reply in
the dcep.throaed voice Of the Dutchlnai, for such
he was.
"'Ah, then, you must have crossed the Della.
ware with Washington
No; oil, no. answered the subject Of so
much popular alteration, in iecblcr voice. 4
was on the other side. "-Washington Post.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-03-04
Marconi Taking Progress.

ROM Marconi's wireless tele-
Il graph station at Poldhu, in
Il Cornwall, England, four
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-22
Coming Wedding.

Rev. Dr. and Mrs. William NJ. Dame,
of Baltimore, have sent out invitations
TO the marriage Of their daughter Miss
Elizabeth Lee Dame, to Mr.. Walter
Herndon Miles, of Richmond. The
ceremony will take place at $50 O'Clock
in the evening of November II in
Memorial Episcopal Church in Balti-
raore, of which DIR. Dame is rector.
Rev. DIR. Dame, assisted by his son,
Rev. William Page Dame, will ofiiciate.
HE bride will enter the church with her
dncle, Rev. DR.. George w. Dame, by
Whom she will be given away. The maid
IF honor will be Miss Josephine Putney,
lof Richmond. The bridesmaids will be
Misses Grace Lennon, Amelia Page
Dame, Mary V. Crenshaw, Sydney
: Wetherall, Peachy Brown, Katharine
Hugh and Mary Norris Hugh, of Balti-
more, and Miss Elizabeth Lloyd Lee, OF
alexandria. The best man will be Mr..
Langhorn Putney, of Richmond. Messrs
Frank Goddard, of Boston; William
,Drewry, of New York; Col. William
iSketon and Robt. w. Williams, of
Richmond, and George Wilmer and Ran
GoIph Nelson Dame, Of Baltimore,
ybrothers of the bride, will act as ushers.
frhere will be no reception, but the
fceremony will be followed by a supper,
4 to which immediate relatives and the
bridal party will be asked.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-22
LOCAL RREVITIES.

The weather last night and early this
morning was cool A white frost was
noticeable this morning.
Magnus l.. Robinson, of this city,
was reelected imperial recorder of the
colored Mystic Shriners at the session Of
the order in Baltimore yesterday.
Judge Norton today granted an
amendment to the charter of the South
ern Expanded Metal Company, incr'
ing the capital stock from s25, 900 to
$50 600.
Mr.. Elisha jackson is much distressed. lie
has lost the medal which he has for months
proudly worn as an ex-Confederate soldier
Being Of no use to any one else, as tile owners
name is upon it, it is hoped whoever has the
medal viii return il at once
Jessie H., daughter Of Joseph and Hattie
Simms aged hve years, died in WaShingtoi
Yesterday. The remains were inferred her,
today.
Fannie A. Morton has sold to X. Mort6r
Powell house and lot on the west side of 81
Asaph street. north of Wolfe, for $1,000
Tailors, trout, rock, perch, butterfiish
founders, spot, white perch, &c, will be fo
sale in market tomorrow by q. +. Price CO
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-22
Police Court Notes.

Oh aries Carver, a colored boy from
1.-THE G,.'nston, Fairfax county, neighbor-
3bood. Who had been straying about the
city for several days eking out pre-
carious existence, was arrested by
Officer Young as vagrant. He was
sent to the place from whence he came,
as the city already contains too large a
percentage of shiftless negroes.
The driver of wagon, who was
charged with removing a barrier from
King street and driving over the new
work. was dismissed with an admoni-
ton.
Henry Anderson, colored, arrested by
Officers Griffin and Knight charged with
stealing spoons and other articles from
the E. J. Miller Company's store, was
fined $50 and in default of payment will
he sent to the chain gang for 30 days.
Complaint having been made that
woman who conducts north Lee stree
resort was in the habit of entertaining
minors. the accused was summoned an(
The Mayor warned her if she repeated
the ofFense and it was proven he would
,enforce the penalty prescribed IN suci
cases
!, The frost of last night drove sevel
strangers 10 shelter in the station house
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-22
Woman's Auxiliary.

The called meeting of the auxiliary
was held in Lee Camp Hall last night.
The president explained that the call was
for the purpose of considering the ques-
ton Of the annual supper, as the assc-
citation desires to raise'money III quiet
manner. II was decided to hold the
supper the first week in December IN
Odd Fellows Hall. The proceeds will
be devoted to the monument and the
markers OF the Confederate dead, as our
treasury is depleted and it is necessary
to raise funds. The care of the monu-
ment has been quite heavy tax on the
auxiliary, it being necessary to keep the
place in good condition, as it is always
described as one of the important places
of interest in our city for the tourists m
spection. The auxiliary promises the
supper will be up to the usual excellence
of cuisine and serving, and hopes the
town will respond with its well known
liberality to our call.
Mrs. MCCAFFERY, Secretary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-22
Lansburgh & Bro,
42O to 42G Seventh Street,
WASHINGTON, D. c.
Personal.

Miss Hinton, of Petersburg. is vising
Mi NJ. l.. Mays, No. 922 King street
Mr.. Robert Portner left today for
Germany, where he will join his wife
and daughters. They will spend the
winter abroad.
Mrs. Bette Nails, after visiting relatives
in the city, returned yesterday to her home
in Alexandria, accompanied by little Miss
Marie Pflierling. Mr.. w. f. Lambert,
cashierof the citizens bank of Alexandria,
after visit to his uncle, G. p. Lambert, re-
turned to Alexandria yesterday. -lStaunton
News.
Mrs. Joseph F.. Chaupcey, who has been in
Baltimore on a visit TO her sister, Mrs. Raub,
has returned to her home in this city. Mrs.
Raub recently had an operation performed on
her which was success in every particular.
Miss Catherine Lawler, of Norfolk, is visit
ing relatives in this city,
Mr.. j. II. Parrot, general superintendent
of the American Coal Company is in this
CITY on short visit to his old home.
Miss H0rtense Leterman and Miss Josephine
Harlow, who have been in Charlottesville
participating in the festivities attending the
golden wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. S. Letter.
man, returned home last night.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1902-10-22
Victim of Runaway Accident.

Mr. Edgar 5. Brockett was painfully
;,;nred about Salf-past nine O'Clock last
n;gbt on Royal street between King ana
csmeron street bv the horse attached to
the Alexandra Bakery wagon running
away Mr. Brockett had charge OF the
,,agon and had left it for the purpose OF
delivering bread. Upon his return he
nos in the act of taking his seat in the
Vehicle but before he could secure the
Inns the horse took fright and ran
a.rav Mr.. Brockett fell between the
hats and was dragged up the square to
Cameron street, down which thorough,
&c the animal ran. Before it reached
Ea;reax street Mr.. Brockett managed to
e. himself from the shafts and fell on
~. IL cobblestones. Officer Gill, who was
~ the vicinity, ran to Mr.. Brockett
:" and when he was picked up
Twas found that his right ankle was
bloken and that he was cut ana bruised
~ different parts of the body. The
horse stopped when it reached the stable
=. nortb Lee street Mr.. Brockett had
Eaucb improved this morning. This
iafsernoon he was removed to the Alex
andria Hospital His injuries are mol
4. serious. -