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DECEMBER 4. 11)01. j Treating Contagious Diseases. From the Philadelphia Press. Dr. Benjaraine Lee, secretary of the State Board of Health, gave the authori ties of Shamokio some information the other day which seems to be needed in many parts of the state. The burgess of the place, together witli a couple of the health officials, came to Philadelphia to see Dr. Lee regarding their authority to deal with a smallpox epidemic. They reported that a quarantine had been es tablished, the effectiveness of which de pended upon the honor of the people. ' They wore told to employ a sufticient number of competent officers and depend ! upon thern for an effective quarantine. In response to questions. Dr. Lee in- ' structed them that they had authority to close the schools, the churches, Sun- | day schools and theatres as well and ! stop all public gatherings. In case their orde s were not complied with. ' they had the power to immediately make arrests and fine the offenders. He also instructed tiie board to spare no expense in stamping out the con tagion. These things are worth printing, because they should be known and understood in all parts of the state. The kind of quarantine that is estab lished in some places is merely a farce. This is sometimes due to the carelessness and indifference of the authorities; sometime because there is objection to spending money in this way, but in a groat, many cases it is due to the fact that the legal authorities have no real knowledge of the responsibility intrusted I to them and the power given them to act. 1 Contagious disease would have small chince of spreading in Pennsylvania if all tho authority of the law were exer cised promptly and effectively. Mm. RooMevelt Won't Shake Hand*. Of Mrs. Roosevelt's tact many stories I ' could be told. She has very decided | opinions as to what she should and j should uot do, and she manages to carry her point without giving offense to any one. Our American habit of in- j discriminate handshaking is very dls- j tasteful to her, and she made up her j ' mind when she went to Albany that ! she would not have her hand shaken i by the hundreds who pass her at the I official receptions. Accordingly at her ; first reception she charmed the crowd 1 with her sweet smile and pleasant words, but both her hands were ob served to be tightly holding a huge bouquet. Rhetn Cliilde Dorr in Wom an's llome Companion. To Keep Veil* Nicely. Get a broom handle, saw off twenty inches, pad this evenly with wadding sprinkled with sachet powder, then cover neatly with a bright pongee silk, . make a frill at each end and tie round with narrow ribbon. The veil should bo rolled smoothly round the roller and the ends pinned. A Prejudiced Opinion. "There is," she said to her old bach- j elor brother who had just told her of 1 his engagement, "one great difference between man and the lower animals." "What's that?" ho asked. "He's the only one that a woman can make a fool of."—Chicago Record llerald. Four hundred men who struck against a reduction of wages at the Mofflt Coal Company's mine, at Sugar Notch, re turned to work today. PLEASURE. December II to 28.—Fair of the Tigers Athletic Club at Krell's opera ' house December 35. —Shooting for turkeys geese, etc.. at the rooms of the South i ileberton Spurting Club. January 13 to 18—Fair of Loyal! Castle, No. Of). A. O. K. of M. C., at ; Krell's opera house. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Sjodu water —all flavors—at KWperV I A BLACK ROBED MAN One November night some years ago, soon after I had been called to the bar, I dined with some friends. It was shortly after the close of the last Car list war, and I was employed in an im portant case in which the liberty and probably the life of a distinguished Carlist 'leader were at stake. This gen tleman was a relative of my mother, and, apart from my youthful enthusi asm for my profession, I was devoting all my time and every scrap of energy I possessed to his interests. Now, the fact that I hail been dining out will no doubt be seized upon by skeptical persous, and to their minds will probably explain all the circum stances that I am now going to set down. I can only state most solemnly that when they occurred I was never more in my sober senses. It was long past midnight when I took leave of my friends. As I passed along 1 had the street almost to my self, and I paced briskly, enjoying the uight air. Suddenly, though 1 heard no sound of footsteps, the sensation came to me that some one was walking behind me. I glanced around and saw the figure of a man walking on the outside of the pavement about six paces in my rear. He was tall and clad in a long black cloak, the end of which was thrown over his right shoulder in the Spanish fashion and in such a manner as to conceal the lower half of his face. A broad black sombrero was crushed down over his brows and from be neath its brim nothing but the tip of a thin white nose was visible. His ap pearance at once brought my mind back to the ease on which 1 was en gaged, aud I could uot help wondering whether this figure, which looked so singular in Its Spanish costume in the streets of London, was not in some way connected with it. As I walked on I began to be some what uneasy. There were so few peo ple about. I thought of assassination. I knew the murderous nature of the "Navnja," and I was defenseless, not having even the protection of a stick. Then again, I reflected, it might be that this man was some compatriot of my client, who wished to make some communication to me, but if so, why did lie not approach? I felt be was still behind me, although his foot made no sound on the curb. Not relishing the close attendance of the mysterious stranger, I crossed over to the other side of the street, where, at least, I would be better able to ob serve his motions, but before I had got half way across I was aware that lie had also left the pavement and was following me ut the same distance as before. All this was sufficiently singu lar and perturbing, for 1 now felt cer tain that the man was following me. To make quite certain 1 presently crossed the street again, and, sure enough, there was my pursuer at the same distance at my heels. I now resolved to take action, and, turning myself sharply around, I ask ed liim what he desired of me. To my consternation there was no one there! I rubbed my eyes. I walked a few paces back. I examined one or two doors which I had just passed, but all were securely fastened and there was no trace of the mysterious figure in any direction. I asked myself what it eoukl mean. But where had the man vanished to? An uneasy feeling began to take pos session of me. I am not superstitious, but the apparition was so extraordinary in itself and its disappearance so un accountable that I felt a cold shiver traverse the region of my spine. Pres ently I walked on, a good deal be wildered and upset by my experience. When I reached home, in the little well-like courtyard before my own door stood the figure silently awaiting me. My heart stood still for a mo ment as I found myself face to face with tlie inscrutable being that laid haunted my homeward journey. There was something so sinister in the man's aspect, something so daunting and un canny in the silent persistence with which lie had led me to my very door, that I confess I was terrified, and my heart began to flutter in my bosom. I did not know how to act. I tried to speak, but my tongue refused to utter a sound. Something bad to be done, however, and 1 advanced a few paces. The figure Immediately turned and disappeared in the black archway of the passage to my stairs. I finally went out at the other door of the inn, and, being quite unable to overcome my fears, I went and put up ai a hotel for the night. I passed a restless night and only fell asleep at dawn, and it was 11 o'clock before 1 a woke. When I arrived at Staple inn the first person I saw was the night porter. "Lord bless me, Mr. IVreival," said he, running toward me, "I am glad to see you. We thought you must be killed. We've liad a terrible smash here. Have you your keys? We were just going to break open your door, for we could get no answer." By this time w# had arrived at my ! door, where my oak was still bravely j sported. On entering a strange sight met our eyes. The huge brick chim | ney of the house had fallen in through the roof during the night and the room j was filled with its debris. It had crashed down into my bedroom and fallen right upon my wooden bed, the j broken fragments of which were In all corners of the room, j I had escaped certain death. I I never saw my ghostly visitant | again, and the case against my Carlist I client was decided in his favor. Whether there was any connection be : tween t#ie two events I am unable to | say. I have narrated the circumstances as they happened, with no touch of ex aggeration and no embellishment of I fancy.—Penny Pictorial Magazine. WOMEN OF THE DRAMA. Ikltlclnm of the Female Character* ot Mr. I'inero'N I'luyw. Upon wonjen to a very large extent tlie drnma relies for its support. They form tlie large bulk of playgoers. It Is mainly to the plays which they pat ronize that men go, and if they were unanimously to set their faces against this or that production it would at once be seen how Very great is their In fluence upon theatrical enterprises. That women will lie in such agreement as to make this test possible is hardly to be hoped, but at least those who speak for their sex may feel assured that they are voicing general opinion when they resent the presentation on our utago of such types of women as are persistently chosen by tlie premier playwright for the central figures of his work. It lias been said that no dramatist has ever understood women like Mr. IMnero, and if this be so lie must sure ly know that all are not creatures of such base passions, with such sordid minds and such detestable and morbid dispositions as ids I'nula Tanqueray, his Agnes Ebbsinith and ids latest crea tion, Iris Bellamy. It is not tlie place litre to discuss tlie play of which Iris is the heroine; that has been done else win're. It is to the character that exception is taken. Mr. IMnero is re garded, and justly so. as the ablest of English dramatists,and it is impossible to help feeling that he neither does justice to the sex to whom he Is avowedly so much indebted, since it Is always a woman's story that he selects for the theme of a play, nor to him self. For surely he would not have us believe that he cannot paint for us a woman of good Impulses and of noble character, or that he can deal with no theme on the stage that is not based on a woman's worst characteris tics? Year in and year out this lead ing playwright presents these studies of fractious, selfish, sensuous, unprin cipled women in settings so attractive that the public is dazzled into accept ing them without protest. But we think Hint the time has come for wom en to murmur against ids invariable custom of unehivulrously selecting the most unpleasant types of womanhood for dramatic treatment. Even that tlicy are trie to nature is not to bo ad mitted. lieTre are good women, whose unselfishness and sweetness and strength might be made the theme's of plays infinitely greater than any Mr. IMnero lias written. M'liy cannot he give us one such a heroine? She would, indeed, be welcome.—Philadelphia Ledg er. The Girl*' New Walk. "Every once in awhile," remarked a Chestnut street stroller, "you see the girls come out with a new walk. For a time a certain stride will prevail, and then, all of a sudden, there will he a change, and another style will take its place. Just at present the walk affect ed by a lot of women seems to be a sort of limp, as though it might be the re sult of wearing tight shoes." A young doctor, to whom these remarks were addressed, smiled broadly. "There Is a secret back of the new walk, as you term it," he said. "There comes a young girl in short drosses. You will notice that she lias the limp. You will also notice that there is a slight pro trusion 011 her leg. Well, that is caused by a shield worn under the stocking and indicates that the girl has been vaccinated. That's why sin? limps. That's why all these other girls limp when they walk. You know girls now adays object to being vaccinated on the arm, as it leaves a scar that doesn't look well when an evening gown is worn. Now you know the secret on what you call the new walk."—Phila delphia Itecord. Curious Pets For Women. Lady Constance Mackenzie and Lady Ellen Wickham have sent some curious pets to be cared l'or in their absence from home in Robert Green's Terrace Garden, ('event Garden Market, Lon don. Lady Mackenzie's pets are two baby boa constrictors, already good sized snakes, but not half grown. They are beautifully mottled in brown and buff, and, being tame, their shining eyes do not have the malicious gleam of the serpent in his native jungle. Lady Wickliain's taste in pets runs to toads, and her favorite is an Italian toad which she has owned for twelve years. Among several others is one blue tougued toad from Australia that is very sociable with visitors. lie is intel ligent and has been taught a number of entertaining tricks. The New York wo men are following the lead in this queer fad, and several of them have pet snakes or toads, one having a pet that coils about her sewing table and shows evident delight in her company.—Chica go Post. * Tigers Fair Krell's Opera House Dec. 14 to 28 PEOPLE OF THE DAY The Buller Incident. After several months of quiet life, fallowing his romdval as commander of the British forces in South Africa, General Buller has reached the middle of the stage In one jump. For eertain utterances ho made in a recent speech, in which he discussed the South Afri can war and especially the siege of Ladysmitli, he was dismissed from the command of the First army corps and ; retired on half pay. It seems that the dismissal of Buller by Secretary of War Brodrick has GENERAL SIR REDVERS BULLER. brought to the front a great many per sons who were not hitherto classed as the general's friends, but who are now vociferously defending him and at tacking tlie secretary of war. The friends of Buller include people of ev ery class, and meetings and demon strations in favor of the dismissed general have been held in all parts of England. In the language of Sir Lu cius O'Trigger, "It's a pretty quar rel us it stands." ! A llnrihvoi'kiiiK Yoniij? Man. Few young men of the opportunities of Anson Phelps Stokes, Jr., would be willing to substitute n life of arduous i duties in connection witli a great mod i em university for the existence possi | ble to him. Mr. Stokes, who has not i yet turned thirty, is the wonder of all New Haveners and of members of Yale university circles. The number of tilings that Mr. Stokes can do, and do well, are amazing. Besides being the assistant rector nt St. Paul's Episcopal church in Now Ilaveu, Mr. Stokes is secretary of Yale university and one of ; the most potent forces in Yale. He is, | besides, ail enthusiastic golfer and plays a first class game, going through sev eral rounds of match play at the last Connecticut state golf tournament with honors. In his leisure moments Mr. Stokes has invented a parlor golf game, which he has patented and put on the market. At the last commencement he managed to secure enough subscrip tions at the last moment to till out the amount necessary for the erection of the new memorial hall and vestibule build ing. Constant calls arc made by the undergraduates on Mr. Stokes, and bis influence is tremendous among the stu dents. Besides these activities Mr. I Stokes finds time to becoihe interested ; in the city and has served on the com i mittee for the protection of the elm I trees. Dr. ThoimtH Kpnlktsm. The Iter. I)r. Hiram W. Thomas lias resigned as pastor of the People's I church of Chicago, an institution with I which he has been connected since lie i withdrew from tlie Methodist Episco pal church twenty-one years ago. Impaired health is assigned as the cause for Dr. Thomas' resignation. He Is directing a movement for a national people's church, and finds tlint lie is unequal to this effort and the perform ance of the duties attending on his < ni- I cago pastorate. Dr. Thomas will re i tain a passive connection with the Chi | cago church and will draw a life sal | ary as pastor emeritus. Together with his wife he will devote ids remaining years of activity to the national organi zation. r ¥£ You Could Look^ AJL into the future and see tlie condition to which your cough, if neglected, will bring you, you would seek relief nt ouce—and that naturally would be through Shiloh's Consumption if* 4 S*. Guaranteed to cure Con \ .1 Jrfc* sumption, Bronchitis, Asthma, and all Lung Troubles. 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IPtR-XlsT TIZEsTGr Promptly Done ut tbe Trlbuue Olboe. RAILROAD TIMETABLES LEHIGH VALLEY RAILKOAD. June 'J, 1901. ARRANGEMENT or PASSENGER TRAINS. LEAVE FKKKLANI). 0 12 a m lor Weatherly, Mauoh Chunk, A lien town, lictlilehem, Euuion, Phila delphia and New York. ! 7 34 a in for Sandy Hun, White Haven, Wilkes-Barre, Pittston and Scranton. 8 15 a m for Hazletoii, NVeuthcrly, Maueh Chunk, AI lent' wn, Bethlehem, Euston, Philadelphia, New York, Delano and Pott svi lie. 9 30 a ni for Hazleton, Delano, Mabanoy City, Shenandoah and v.t. ('armel. 1 1 42 a m for Weatherly, Maueh Chunk, Al - Ih-i hleheui. Kastou, Phila dolnhiu. New York, Hazleton, Delano, Mahanoy City, Sheuandouh and Mt. Carmol. 1151 a in for White Haven, Wilkes-llarre, Scranton and the West. 4 44 pin for Weatherly, Maueh Chunk, Al lentown, Bethlehem. Euston, Philadol phtH, New York, Ha/.leton, Delano. Mahanoy City, Shenandoah, Mt. Cuniiel and Pottsville. 0 35 P ni for Sandy Hun, White Haven, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton auil all points West. 7 29 pin for Hazletou. AKKIVE AT FREELAND. I 7 34 a ni from Pottsville, Deluno uud Haz letoo. j 9 12 a IU from New York, Philadelphia, Ens ton, Bethlehem, Allentowu, Maueh Chunk, Weatherly, Iluzleton, Mahanoy City, Sbcnaudeuh and Mt. Cunnel 9 30 a in from Scranton, Wllkes-Darre and White Haven. 1 1 5 1 a m from Pottsville, Mt. Carmel, Shen andoah, Mahanoy City, Delano and Ha/.leton. 12 48p in lroin New York, Philadelphia, Fast on, Hcthlchom, Allentowu, Maueh Chunk and Weatherly. 4 44 P m from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre end White Haven. 0 35 P ni from New York, Philadelphia, Huston, Hethlehein Allentowu, Muuch Chunk, Weatherly, Mt. Carmel, Shenan doah, Mahanoy City, Delano and iluzle ton. 7 29 p iu from Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and White Haven. For further information inquire of Ticket Agents. MOLLIN FT.WILIUTK. General Superintendent, 20 Cortlandt street. New York City. CHAS. S. LEE. Genera) Passenger Agent, 26 Cortiandt Street, New York City. G.J.GILDROY, Division Superintendent, Hazleton. Pa. H[" X HE DELAWARE, FCRSYTEHANNA AND 1 SCHUYLKILL RAILROAD. Time table in effect March 10, 1001. Trains leave Drifton for Jeddo, Eckley, Hazle Brook, Stockton, Beaver Meadow Road, Roan and Hazleton Junction at 600 a m. daily % except Sunday; and 7 07 am, 238 |i m, Sunday. M Trains leave Drifton for Hurwood, Cranberry, ft Tomhicken and Deringer at 600 a m, daily except Sunday; and 7 07 a m, 238 p m, Sun '/rains leave Drifton for Oneida Junction, Hurwood Koad, Humboldt Road, Oneida and "hepptou at 000 a m, daily except Sun day; arid 7 07 a m, 2 38 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction forHarwood, Cranberry, Tomhicken and Deringer at 636 a m, daily except Sunday; and 8 63 a m, 4 22 p m, Sunday. Trains leave Hazleton Junction for Oneida Junction, Hurwood Road, Humboldt Road, Oneida and Shoppton at 6 32,11 10 am,441 pm, dally except Sunday; and V 37 a m, 3 11 pm, Sunday. Trains leave Deringer for Tomhicken, Cran berry, Haiwood, Hazleton Junction and Roan at 600 p m, daily except Sunday; ana 337 ii m, 6 07 p m. Sunday. Trains leave Shoppton for Oneida, Humboldt Road, Harwood Road, Onoida Junction, Hazle ton J unction and Roan at 7 11 am, 12 40, 626 p m, daily except Sunday; and 8 11 a m, 3 44 p in, Sunday. Trains leave Sheppton for Beaver Meadow Road, Stockton, Hazle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo and Drifton at 5 26 p m, daily, except Sunday: and 8 11 a m, 3 44 p ra, Sunday. Trains loave Hazleton Junction for Beaver Meadow Road, Stockton. Hazle Brook, Eckley, Jeddo and Drifton at 640 p m, daily, except Sunday; and 10 10 a m, 6 40 p m, Sunday. All trains connect, at Hazleton Junction with electric cars for Hazleton, Jeanesvillo, Auden rled and other points on the Traction Com pany's lino. u Train leaving Drifton at 600 a m makes v connection at Deringer with P. R. R. trains for Wilkesbarre, Suubury, Rarrisburg and points west. LUTQBR 0. SMITH. Superintendent . 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