THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1899. t Scranbn ri8ime Published Dnlty. Except Sunday, by Tho Trlbuno Publishing Company, nt Fifty Cents a Month. New York Ofnce! ICO Knssnu St., s. s. vmcnt-ANn, Solo Agent for Foreign Advertising. Entered nt tho PoMnfflco nt Bcrnntoa. Pa., ns Scccnd-Clnss Mali Mnttcr. When fnnco will permit, Tho Trlbuno Is nlwnys glad to print (hurt letters from Its frleids bearing on current topics but Its rule Is that lhe.e must bn nigned, for publication, by tho writer's real name. TEN PAGES. fiCUNTON, OCTOUKR 3. ISM. ItEPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS. State. Justice of the Supreme Court J. HAY IIHOWN, ot Lancaster. Judge of the Superior C.nirt JOSIA1I It. ADAMS, of Philadelphia. Stnto Trinsurer-LIEUTENANT COL- ONT.L JAMi:S K. 15AHN12TT, ot Washington. County. Commissioners-JOHN COUniEIt MOP- IMS. of Srruntou: JOHN PENMAN, of Olyphunt. Auditors -WILLIAM E. .JOHNS and ASA i: MKFKlt, both or Sciunion. rieetlnn day. Nov 7. The r'i't of the special committee of -lie fcranton Underwriters :isfie!a ion up'iii the rrcent condition iof the Prr.iitfi fire department, summarised el cv.li re, Indicates a lienlthv spirit f improvement. f"t" which eitiznut f,i'nemllv will ho di.ly thnnUful. PJS,t jiegl. ct rm the pnrt of councils hnH been Fios the ilennrallzod condition of the Pr" department three months net was simply f rlirlnnl: hut now that tlu lnnd of cm reel Ion has 1 en i'I pil d v Itli Kdllmr i-'l'ect let public op inion krep on pushlnt- until we gtt a oonii'ieti'lv eiiulnned litld. rpjrulnr ser vice lllttln;r th" city's r'ze and ilsks. Republican Opportunity. I'll DBMOCHATIC friends, by the nomination of a county ticket which practically Ig nores the large German an element ordinarily voting A in with that pnrty, have taken a position which at least has the merit of candor. Tills action was doubtless inspired, nmoi k other reasons, by memory of the way In which, In tho last city cam paign, ltocho was slaughtered to make a Itobinson holiday. Tho hand of ven geance Is now oillclally lifted and frank notice Is served upon the supporters ot Robinson thnt their help is not wanted In future; nnd thnt hereafter no Ger mans need apply. With the wisdom or unwisdom of this policy we are not concerned. From a Republican standpoint it clears tho way for an easy Republican victory pro vided those vainglorious factional bosses who started In to parade tho Republican ticket as a factional pos session are pulled off by the candidates friends and the Republican party H permitted, as In decency it should, to mass at tho polls its undivided strength. The speech ot Hon. John D. Long, secretary of the navy, accompanying tho presentation to Admiral Dewey of the nation's sword of honor, rises to the highest plane of American oratory and reflects upon its distinguished author new nnd permanent credit. Read It in full. The Yacht Race. OF COURSE no American la anxious to lose a trophy an und which cluster so many gloiious tiudltlons of Ameri can superiority as nr) connected with the history of tho Ame lea's cup: and U goo" without wiving that the defend ers of this symbol are evprotert to do their level best to retain It on this side of the water. Yesterday's Initial spin nhows, that In clear wo.nlier. with only a moderate breeze, tho Columbia has even chances with the Shamtock, not withstanding that ihe RritWIt vessel is n most admirable contrivance, tho post In most resppcU, that has ever crane over. Rut, fiom tlii standpoint of puro sport, woull it not be advantageous If Sir Thomas Upton's boat should win the cup'.' "Without takin? account; of the money that he lias ex r ended In order to make tills challenge a sum not far from $1,000.000 nor sharing the sentimental feeling which, In view of his being a jolly good fellow would bo quietly xl'ar.e.1 if buccess should attend his sportsmanlike- efforts, there Is for consideration the possibil ity that one loss of tho cup, after m many conMuucus Ictorle.. would exe ds a vltallilng inlluorce upon the (rendu of American j.iclit designers', and !n. ow popular Interest to future tempetltions oC th' kind. Vaiiely Is the spice of life. Th man or tho na ti in who has tilings always his way u misses the line zest which comes from! ' snmt of dut' to modern clvlllza battllng against adverse clroiinistniien Ho", nnd to an Inferior race unex- snd Is prone to dot.worato from the dry rot of unrufllcd prosperity. Thl3 theorizing, M he sure, does not Imply thnt the Shamrock ought to have tho cup without earning it fair ly. It Is mon-ly an anchor to windward In case she should win It; a", In view ot yesterday's result, we Incline to bu. llcve ifhe will. m - Prosperity Is a sure cure for politi cal delusions, but It generally needs a season of adversity to remedy tho strik ing mania. A Diplomatic Gem. ,OMF TIME ago tho Bricklay ers' nnd Stonemasons' union ot Chleago sent to President McKlnley a card of honorary membership. The union had declared o strike on tho new federal building ,n Chicago because M.e low bidder for hupplylng tho cut Btonn- n .Matin firm employed non-union labor. Tho union reasoned that If the president accepted the card of membership he could not consistently accept tho Invi tation of tho people of Chicago to come to that city and lay tho cornor btono nf the building except upon condition that the corner stone was a product of uiion-'labor. Tho union, in other --words, proposed to uio tho president & ns a weapon in Us war upon tho Maine contractors. On Saturday Inst tills difficulty wan ndjuted by a compromise arrange ment whereby tho union agreed to fur nish the corner stone upon condition Hint tho local federal o'Tlclnls would use thdr good nlllccn ns Individuals to induce congress to pass a law requir ing nil holders of government con tracts to employ union labor exclusive ly, ilttl before this solution was reached the president, through his sec retary, Mr. Porter, sent to tho union an acknowledgement of Its member ship card which Is n diplomatic gem. TMs was it: Tho president Iiob no peisonal knowl edge of your constitution and laws. , In accepting this kindly lender of honorary membership, as in the case of many other organizations extending similar courte sies, which tho president assumes Impose upon him no obligation or restraint In cnnlstent with his duty as chief execu tive of nil tho people, ho Is gratified to Interpret It ns an expression of your con fidence and good will. Assuring you of the president s deep sympathy with eveiy worthy moi al and mntcrlnl advancement, bellevo me, sincerely yours, John Addison Porter, Secretary to tho President. "In vain i the net spread In the sight of any bird." It Is true thnt Admiral Schley In New Yoik got more hand-clapping than Ad miral Sampson; nnd If we remember our history correctly, Aaron Rurr was more of a favorite with tho multitude until found out than Alexander Ham ilton. Hut the Judgment of the judic ious, founded on unalterable facts of record, gives to Sampson, In spite of the mob, the credit which Is his duo; and this Is the Judgment which lives. A Righteous Cause. (Piom (i Sermon Preached in Trinity Chinch, New York, by Hev. Morgan DIx ) THERE are things which ele vate the people, and things which demoralize nnd cor rupt. Mere hero worship is one of the things which deprave and depress, and sympathy with a bloody war of aggression and conquest for war's sake is another. Now, bo It noted and will not all right-minded folk note this that the people have neither been worshipping nor applaud ing an unjust or unholy war. And the great point to he made today Is this, that tho scenes of the past week do not Imply the dishonorable worship of a mere world hero. Our brave soldiers are now fighting, It Is true, but they are not fighting out a vrnr of conquen', nor aie they engaged In a censurable and unjust strife. Tho position In which the nation now finds itself Is not one which it sought, nor Is It one which It desires to hold on to beyond the time when it can be vacated with safety and due regard to solemn obli gation. The civilized world comprehends our position; the verdict of mankind Is that the woik which we have in hand is one which we cannot lay, aside, and it must go on until those ends are ac complished for which we are contend ing in honesty of purpose and in loy alty to the Interests of the human race. I cannot imagine how any one can read that chapter In our history in which the sceno is laid In. tho far off East without feeling that some un seen and mysterious power has been and is at work conducting, compelling ft certain end which must bo accom plished, and by peaceful methods, If It were, possible, but If not peacefully, then by the whole force of tho powers of the state. We are working toward the emancipation of the races In bond age, not for foreign conquest, not for the repression of nny legitimate aspira tions, not for the subjugation of an In telligent 'eoplo, who know their true Interests and are able to attain them, but for freedom, for education In tho art of self-r.ivinment, for stable In stitutions and tho repression of th'i enemies of progress and light. Tills celebration of tho past two days has had a double meaning. It goes to honor on Illustrious servant of the state; it also goes to show that tho people are at least loyal to high prin ciple and set on supporting tho govern ment so long as the government Is right. Could we have decorated our sacred edifice with the national colors and have flung the flag to the breeza if we had deemed the war still going on nn unholy war a war of unjusti fiable aggression, a war fraught with disgrace to the starry standard which floats above our heads? For one I believe the motive which Impels us to pursue the course on which we have entered Is a puro mo tlve, needing no apology, calling for no defense, but founded on reverence for tho principles which go to alleviate tho condition of Inferior rnces and en largo tho general hope of the human race. May I venture to predict take tho country nil through that nono of ub will see tho day on which the peo ple will withdraw from that which they accept as a grave and terrible nnd a. real responsibility, and, by fall- pectedly thrown on our hands, Incur ring tho derision of other nations and of mankind? Concerning the technical merits of tho controveisy between Venezuela and Great llrltaln which only a few years ago enme near getting us into a. war with England, few Americans now re member anything definite. Hut in a geneial way It is gratifying to them to have a. unanimous verdict by an inter national court of arbitration afllrmlng in effect the justice of their interposi tion In Venezuela's behalf; and If there Is gratitude In Venezuela It will not soon forget Its debt to the Monroe doc trine as afllrmed and defended by the United States. Certain anxious persons are now speculating as to tho placo that Ad miral Dewey will occupy In history. This may bo u trifle dililoult to deter mlno in advance, but It Is safe to say that his position will be near the title page. Technicality cannot save Captuln Carter from serving his full term In the penitentiary. His crime was the worse from the very fact that ho had edu cation enough to know better and ju 1 vato means Bufllclent to dull tho edge of avarice in any ordinary man. The country which educated him and pro vided for him an honorable, carcer.wlth marks of distinction and confidence away 'beyond tho nverage, ho deliber ately robbed, betraying a solemn trust In a most villainous and wanton man ner. For such a crime tho sentenco passed Is light. President Steyn, of the Orange Freo State, according to published portraits, has the nppcaranco of one who would prove a stubborn foe If arrayed on the side ot the Hours to resist lnvndeis. His countenance Is broad and wears a look of determination, while his whisk ers are even more luxuriant than those of Ooin Paul nnd Josh Joubert. In these days of welcome to naval heroes, when Colonel nryan's speeches fall to excite tnoro than a two-line heading In tho papers, It would seem an exhibition of good judgment on tho part of the orator of adversity to re tire for a season and give his larnyx ft rest. It is to bo hoped that tho fact that Admiral Dewey Is now occupying the home at Washington owned by tho mother of the Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio, will not arouse Hon. Henri Wuttcrson to renewed activity as a president-maker. Philadelphia cricketers should not bo surprised at defeat at tho hands of Prince "Tlanjltslnhjl. The namo of the captain of the English team should have been convincing proof that tho Americans had encountered a hoodoo. Those who were not fortunate enough to get n glimpse of Dewey tho other day may console themselves that they will have an opportunity ot witnessing the finest firemen's parade ever seen In Scranton. HUMAN NATURli STUDIES Used His Imagination. Twenty years ago Lafcadio Hearn, tho noted author, was a rtpoiter on tho stuff of u, Cincinnati newspaper. One day a. famous steeple-climber was going to bcale tho splro of the cathedral to repair tho cross that topped the spire 200 feet ubovo tho Mdewalk. , Tho afternoon ho first FC.iIcd tho splro thousands of people watched him breathlessly ns lie slowly Hindu his way up tho outsido of tho stee ple. Of com so ho was interviewed and ho said boastfuly that the task was so easy that ho could Just ns well carry a man up on his bnk. That noon Hearn said timidly to his city editor that ho had read ot tho steeple-climber's offer and would be glad to ascend tho spire on his back. Tho editor tried to point out to Hearn tho peril of thu thing, but ho would not listen. Finally, tha steeple-climber and Ilearn arranged their end of tne feat. At tho appointed hour Heani mounted tho steeple-climber's fdiouldors nnd tho dizzy Journey began. Tens of thousands of people watched tho foolhardy pair. At last the cross was reached and Hcnin left his perch on the climber's shoulders. Tho mob in tho streets below cheered and then the two men returned to the ground nifelv. Hearn went back to tho office and et down nnd wrote two columns of a, htory describing his sensations nnd tho glories of tho 'view ho had obtained from tho steeple top. Such a glowing descrip tion of u city from such a great height has never been read before or since. Tho most Interesting thing nbout It was tho fact that Hearn was so nonr-slghted ho could not see five feet beyond tho tip of his nose. Major Hayes' Inherited Luck. The success of Major '.Vebb C. Hayca in the Sparlsii-American war recalls to an old timer a recollection of Webb's father, Rutherford IS. Says tho veteran: "General Hayes told me once of un expe rience in the Lynchburg campaign which I shall never forget. "Tho Unionists bad been out-numbered and probably out-maneuvered, nnd were falling back, pursued by tho Confederates. Hayes was ordered to hold the enemy In check In a narrow valley until tho artill ery nnd supply wngens were safe. He promptly entrenched himself nnd erected barricades of logs and stono fences. He had General Hastlnss to hold one side of the gorgo nnd Major William McKln ley, now president, to hold the other, whllo he took personal charge of the cen ter. The night were on and soon tho firing began. "Suddenly General Hayes saw men wounded nnd staggering In front of ono of his barricades, nrd In tho darkness toi.lc them for his own soldlcis. Ho oi derd the flrlnsr to cease, nnd ran him self out of tho lines to save them as far as he could. A few feet from a cannon ho heard a man mnanlg. He picketl him up nnd carried him within tho lines and said gently In tho daik : " 'My boy, what leglment do you be long to?' "The man gasped : 'I'm one of Early's brlgndo.' "The scneinl had tun Into a body of Confederate, troops, and had ho been known the history of the Republic might have been changed. Texas Posters Jurists. At Langtry, Texas, mi.is the San Fran cisco Wave, 'Squire Itoy Hean. who nd mlnisters lusth'o and keeps tho leading saloon, had to sit in judgment on one Jim Anderson, a red-hendod iiulioad elerk who had killed Ah Ling, a lauiidryman, for, as ho claimed, Insulliug him. An derson was arrested and brought hefoio Magistrate Dean, who 1'siened to the evi dence, wi Ich was glvjn by tho accused himself, and thin proceeded to turn tho pnueii of bis copv of the revised statutes: "Tilts hero book, which Is a Texas law book." he announced, "fuvs thct hominy side is th kllllu' of a human, male ur female. Theie is many kinds of liommy side murder, manslaughter, plain liommy side, nogl'Bcnt liommy side, JustlU'blo liommy sido nn' praiseworthy liommy nldo. They Is threo kinds or humans white men, niggers nn' Mexlklns. It stan's to icnnon thct a Chinyni'n nin't humnn. Kf u Chlnym'n was human, klllln' of him would come under th' head of praiseworthy liommy side. Th' prls' ner Is discharged, on conditions thet ho pays f'r bavin" th' Chink burled." Since tills decision tho laundry work of Langtry has been dono wholly by Mexi cans. Wanted a Handsome Picture A local photogiapher tells a story of a young mnu who came into tho studio ono day nnd asked nervously If ho might have a little conversation with him, The visitor was painfully ugly, ami, after some awkward blushing und Indefi nite allusions, ho asked tho artist If ho supposed bo had among his samples a picture of any young man who looked Ilka him, but was bettor-looking. "What do you menu, young mini?" asked tha photographer. "Well," replied he, making a clean breast of It, "I am 1ut eimnscd to bu man led. The young lady lives down In Devonshire. Sbo U going homo tomor row. Sho says sho things I'm so good sho doeen't mind my being homely, out ihu wants a good-looking plrtuio to take homo with her to show tho girls." Tit lilts. Her Father Objected. A younR woman wlin imlronlzeH tho ttt o llbiary at Bun .Iote wnn unloun to read HopUlnson Hmlth'H "Tom Unman," lut whenever alio called for It tho book wai Invurlably "out." She becKed then that the librarian would notify lior by tele Iihono as goon aw tho book tamo in, ho that tho could come at cuico and eel It. Tho book was returned next day, nnd tho librarian telephoned. It was tho girl's father who ansncreil. "Tom Gro Ban," ho shouted, Indignantly. "So Tom Grogan wants my (Ini'ghtcr to como up nfter bun. Look here, ou tell thnt young man from me, If wants to reo my daughter ho had better como hero and do It." San Francisco Wave. Ono on Dr. lyman Abbott. Hew Dr. Lyman Abbott spends much of his spare time, when in New York, In ono ot tho deep alcoves lit tho old Astor Li brary , where tho tnblo In front of him Is littered with books nnd Btrewn with papers. Tho attendants all know him, and his wants aro never neglected. When the doctor Is nt woik ho buries hlnnelt in his book, his gray hairs nlmost hidden by the volume, and as long as ho roads ho is dead to tho rest of tho world. Not long ago another Industrious book worm visited tho library und called for a certain book. "1 think Dr. Abbott has It," replied tho clerk. It was no, nnd the student wns forced to take up nnolhcr lino of Inves tigation, veiy much against ills will. Soon afterward still another man ramo In and went over to the nlcove in which tho doctor nnd his rlvnl sat, says the Philadelphia Post. Ho called for no book, but was merely looking around aimlessly, "Looking for a book?" psked tho rival. "Oh, nothing in particular." "Well," ho added slowly nnd sternly, "If you nro looking for nny book, that man over thero (pointing to tho doctor) has It, nnd ho will keep It, Blr, for a whole year." Russell Sage's Generosity. "You often seo It stated in tho New York newspnpers that that great-hearted, open-handed man, Itusscll Sage, Is dls posed to be close In money matters," said a New York capitalist, who was in town last week. "Don't you believe nny sueh stuff und nmsense. I'll tell you a little Incident thnt happened light under my own evo. only Inst week, that will dis prove all such assertions. I was In Mr. Snget's ollleo. wnltitg for him to finish a little work on his desk before having a talk with Mm, when a messenger hoy whom ho had rung up camo In. " "Take tills noto down to No. "Stecn Wall street," said Mr. Srge to the boy. 'No nnswer necessary. How much will thnt be?' " 'Twenty cents,' replied tho hoy. "Mr. Sage pulled n handful of gold pieces of largo denomination out of his trousers pocket. Carefully turning over the gold coins, ho got down to a new shiny silver uuniier. " 'You ore a bright looking boy,' said Mr. Sage to tho I.id, handing him tho quarter. 'You may keep the change uml buy yourself a pair of shoes.' "Wash ington Post EXPANSION'S TRUE IMPORT. Secretary Long to Admiral Dcwcy. "Tho lustre of tho American navy wns gloriously bright before, and you have added to it a new lustie. Its constella tion of stars was glorious befoie, and you hnvo added to it another star of tho first magnitude. And let, many of your grateful countrymen feel that, in tlmo to come, it may be your btlll greater honor that you struck tho first blow, under tho provldeueo of God, In the en franchisement ot those beautiful Islands which make that great emplro of the seas; lu tellevlng them from tho bondage and oppiesslon of centuries, and In putting them on their wav, under the protecting shield of your country's guidance, to take their place in tho civilization, tho nrts, tho Industries, the libcitics and nil the good things of the most enlightened and happy nations of the woild so that gen erations hence your namo shall bo to them a household word, enshrined in their history and in their hcnits. "Clouds and darkness may linger about them now, but tho shining outcome is ns suro as tho rising of the sun. What ever tho passing tribulations and dlf'lcul tles of the present moment, they will in duo time, eoon mid surely glvo way to tho dawn of a glorious new clay a day not of any mere selfish imperial dominion of ono people over another but ot Imperial, moral nnd physical growth and expansion of all tho peoples, whatever tluir race or language or color, who have come under tho shelter of tho broad shield of tho United States of America. "I5y nuthoilzlng tho presentation of thin sword to you as the mark ot its approv al, the country hns recognized, therefore, not only tho great fruits which even before returninc from your victory, you hnvo poured Into her lap, but also her responsibility to discharge the great tru,t which is thus put upon her and fulfill the destiny of her own growth nnd of tho emplro thnt Is now her charge. It Is a new demand upon all tho resources of her conscious wisdom nnd courage. "It is a work in tho speedy and benell clent consummation of which she Is enti tled to the cordial help, sympathy and uplifting of nil her citizens, not tho fal'it hearted doubts and teasing cavils of nny of them. It Is a. work on which sho has entered In the Interest of early peace In theso new lands, their stable government, the establishment in them of law and order, the secmitv of life nnd property, and the Amcrlrnn standards of prosperity and home. Let those who fear, remember that though lu r children, guided by you, took tho wings of tho morning and dwelt lu tho uttermost parts of the sea, even thero the hand ul our fatlic rs' God shall lead them nnd His right hand shall hold them. In tills woik, In view ot the gieat part you hnvo taken In tho sudden de velopment of her sovereignty, our full knowledge of the situation nnd tho Just hold you have on tho hearts of all her people, sho looks for your continued ser vice nnd listens for your counsel In the high hope nnd purpose that tho triumph of her peaco shall bo even greater than her triumph In war." LITERARY NOTES. According to tho London Chronicle, "A Doublo Tin cad," by Kllcn Thorneycroft Fowler, la the most successful novel of tho summer In KiiRland. D. Appleton and Company nro tho American publish ers of Mlsa Towlei's nocls. It Is a new Idea for an eminent man to superintend the preparation of his own biography, and Its very novelty promises to malco a particularly Interesting book of tho "Life of Sir Arthur Sulllvun," which Is to bo published this fall by Messrs. Ileibert S Stono & (. Harry Stlllwell IMwaids, who it few years ago won tho $10,000 prize awarded by the Chicago llecord for tho best story of mystery. Is tho author of tho complete novel uppcailng In tho October number of the New I.lpplncott. This new novel is entitled "Love Across tho Lines." Sir William Mnenay, author of tho new novel of London society and politics, "The Heiress of tho Season," Is the second bar. onet, having bucceeded his father In S71. Ho waa born In November, 1635, nnd re sides at Sussex Place, ltegenfs lnrk. His novel, which is described as a bril liant and caustic study of modern social nnd political llfo, will be published short ly by D. Appleton nnd Company. Tho October number of Mind, a maga zine devoted to psychology, metaphysics and occult science, appears in an attrac tive form with un Innovutton In tho way of Illustrations. The October Issue, which Is known as tho "Clrcenacro number," contains a line portrait of Miss Sarah J. Vurmer, tho dominant genius of tho Mou Milvat School of I'umparatlvo Hellglon. Mind fills a mission In tho literary world that Is not attempted by any other maga zlne, and has a huge following among the leading1 thinkers ot the day. Joseph 1 1. Stlckney, who stood beside Dewey on the bridge of the "Olympla" throughout tho battle of Manila Hay. re lates lu the October number of McCluro's Magazine his experiences with Dewey on tho recont homeward voyage through the Mediterranean. 11 met the admiral nt l'ort Bald, visited with him wherever ho stopped, and had many Interesting con versations with him, which form tho basis of his article. In the same number Onvernor Itnoovelt tells how Dswey camo to get his famous assignment. Admiral Sampson's generous tribute to tlio victor of Mnnlla Hay nppears In tho October Century, under tho tltlo of "Ad miral Dewey ns n National Hero." Tho namo of Dewey Is set beside thoso of Nelson nnd Fnrrngut, each of these threo admirals having rendered transcendent servlco to hla country. "His enreer hns given n lofty Impetus to tho young," writes Admiral Sampson, "which will bear fruit In nobler nsplratlon. Ho has become ono of the most vnlucd posses sions which a nation can have a nntlonal hero." Dr. Hornco Howard Furness' distin guished literary abilities nnd pre-eminence as a BhnkcBpenrean authority re ceived recognition by Cambridge univer sity, F.nglnnd, which recently conferred on lilm tho degrco of D. Lit., an honor shared by only two other American schol ars, Oliver Wendell Holmes nnd Charles Eliot Norton. Ho hns just returned to America: and nn addition to his Variorum Edition of Shakespeare's Plays is nn nounced for publication tills fall by J. II. Ltpplncott Company, tho new volumo to bo "Much Ado About Nothing." A prominent feature of tho Coming Age for October Is that devoted to tho conver sations with Lillian Whiting, ono of tho most advanced exponpnts of spiritualism In tho Now Englnnd states. An Interest ing contribution to dramatic Utcraturo Is also given by J. A. Heme, tho well known nctor, nnd Sam Walter Foss pre sents tho second Installment of his papcm upon "Tho Poet nnd Outlook for Poetry." Tho Issuo Is full of carefully-prepared matter from cover to cover, nnd cannot fall to Interest lltcrateur as well as those In search of knowledge concerning tho habitation of spooks. Tho now "Llfo of Thackeray," which Herbert S. Stono & Co. nro to publish this fall, Is really tho first complete bio graphy of the novelist which has been published. Curiously enough no ono hns ventured Into this field with nny thor oughness, bernuso of a passing disapprov al of biographies which Thackeray once expressed to his daughter. The present "Life" by Lewis Melville will therefore hnvo tho field to Itself, and It Is quite worthy to occupy It. It has been careful ly written, nnd It Is accurate and sym pathetic. Moreover It contains many extracts from Thackeray's early works which bear tho Indefinable mark of his peculiar genius. For this alono tho book will be n delight to rend. Ornamental Ornamental Floors, such as we offer have been in use in Europe for generations. They are no ex periment, It is safe to consider that no out lay will so funtish and enrich a dwelling as these ornamental floors. They are cheaper than carpets. Floors laid and finished in best manner. Fine line of patterns to select from. Estimates furnished and all work guaranteed. Hill & Cornell 121 2vT. Washington Ave., Scranton, P.i. An offer this week that you will appreciate. We Will Make A Fall Overcoat Light or elegantly tailored. dark goods, trimmed aud Fit aud goods guaranteed, FOR $20.00. Wo J0 O&vS 213 Wyoming Arcade Building IE HAKE S 7 si :fi M1a JHC'wW Next time you make a voyage take a Ripans Tabulc after dinner for three or four days before sailing, and continue the practice on board ship till you get your sea legs on. The chances arc you'll not be seasick at all, and if you arc. the attack will not last over the third day. i nii i i n ' You Cannot TSitak No matter how hard yoti try of a be'tcr place to buy your office sup plies and stationery than at our es tablishment. We carry our lines as near complete as possible. We cater for the up-to-date trade and if its a good thinrr in office wants we havk it. We still put the planitary pencil sharpener on trial in any offiice for ten days free of charge, Our line of Stationery and Engraved work is as dainty as ever and wish you to in spect our lines. Rpy molds Bros STATIONERS and EXGRAVI2R3. Scranton Pa. The Hrat & Cooed! Coo Heating, Plumbing, Gas Fitting, Electric Light Wiring, Gas an Electric Fixtures, Builders Hardware. 04 taeterraM Amine The Modkkm iiAiimvARR STonn Econmical Gas Heaters. "Owiro" Hentors ccmsumo n hmull nmount ot nn, but will heat a room quickly, as thev have larco radlatliiK surface. Wo havo several sizes. FOOTED SHEAR CO. 1 19 N. Washington Ave. 0- Lather Keller L1HE, CEMENT, SEWER PIPE, Etc. Vnrd and Ofllos West Lackawanna Ave., SCRANTON, PA. I f Ifc I irn ' 1 " ' ll I III - 1411 IIW 1MLEY Blanket A few interesting facts for "Blanket Buyers." Blankets never were cheaper than now bnt will be a great deal higher Blaukcts will be sold here "For One Week Only," cheaper than at any other time this season. Now is the time to buy Blankets and HKRR is the place to buy them, All Wool Blankets, in White and Colors both 10-4 and 1 1-4 FORTIUS SAUiONLY ;o a s In Fine California Blankets at $495, xx $u. sa We also show an extra fine line of Cradle and Single Blaukcts, also in extra largo sizes. loiesolale mi tosey Blankte A full line. Special lino of Fancy Blankets, for Smok ing Jackets and Bath Robes, lor this sale only $1.25. Wonderfully handsome lino of Silk Covered Down Quilts 510 and 512 LACKAWANNA AVENUE FOR A Twenty-Year Gold-Filled Gase Will a 15-Jewdd WallMm Movement, Both Qiiiaraoteedl The Best Watch in tho Whole World for the Money. ME3RCEREAU k OMMLl 1 50 Wyoming Avenue. Heating' Stoves, Raege9 FmireaceSo and Tlnlngc GTOXE1R k FORSYTH, 325-327 PENN AVENUH. HENRY BELIN, JR., ticnerm Agent for th Wyoiuluf Dlhtrlct .'J. AJIiilm;, ninstlns:, sportliic, Hmoia'.JU und tha ltcpnuno Uhemtcu lojipjuy i IVES. Htlfty Kme, Cnp and Ktulotet itooni li)l C.)iuBil llulldin;. bcrautjo. AUUXCIU-J THOB. VOnn, ... Plttston. JOHN II. SMITH & BON, Plymouth. W. E. MULLIGAN, - Wllkej-Uauc Sale0 $10 DUP0HT8 miier.
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