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6 FIRSX LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT. Notice is hereby given that a convention of the Republicans of the First Legislative district will be held at 3 p. m. on the 2Ut day of March next at Cooperative hall. West Side, for the purpose of nominating a candidate for the legislature to represent said district and electing two (2) delegates to attend the Republican state convention to be held in Harrisburg on April 25, I'M).

The primaries will be held on Saturday afternoon. March 17, between the hours of 4 and 7 o'clock. According to the rules governing the Republican primaries of this legislative district notice of the date said, primary elertlon must be given by the district chairman at least twenty (' ') days before said primary election and each candidate must register with the district chairman his full name and postoftice address and pay his assessment tifteen U5) days before the primary election or his name will not be placed on the official ballot. No votes shall be counted for any person who has not complied with these conditions. W.

A. PAIXE. Chairman. Scranton. Feb.

1000. Attest, JOSEPH JEFFREYS, Secretary. SitOM) LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT Notice is hereby given to the Republican voters of the Second Legislative district that a primary election will be held on Saturday, March If, WOO, between the hours of four and seven o'clock for the purpose of electing two delegates to represent said Legislative district in the coming Republican State Convention to lie held in liar, risbiii g. and to nominate a candidate for the Legislature. The convention to compute the vote will be hold on Tuesday.

Oth. ISHhi, at one o'clock p. in. in the court house in Scranton. In accordance with the rules governing this district tlie candidates will be voted for directly by the voters at the polls.

Kach candidate must register wiin the District Chairman Ids full name and post orlice address and pay his assessment twenty days before tile election or his name will not be piaceo in the official ballot, neither will any votes cast for him be counted. The District Vigilance Committee in the various precincts will conduct the election and the result will be reported by the re turn luuge to the District convention, which will be composed of the return judges of the various districts. A writ ten notice containing further instructions will be sent to the members of the said District Vigilance Committee. F. W.

FLEITZ, ltt3 Chairman, Attest: Walter E. Davis, Secretary. JERflYIN Council will meet next Monday even Jng, 'When reorganization will te'ke place. Counicilman Kdmumls, of the First ward; Councilman tiwick, of thii econa, ana Councilman Biirdish, ot the Third ward, will retire. They made sood officials and they at all times took a lively interest in the affairs of the town.

They were active members KUd lay aside the responsibilities of lice with, clean records. Mr. William Jtuwling, who was elected in the First ward, is a well known young man. who promises to make a good member, lit member from the Second ward, Mr. J.

illenry Wheeler, is so well known by the people the town thai it would be useless to refer to his tor the oiiice to which he was elected. He has been actively engage! in business for many years and this training fits hun in a peculiar manner l'or tins office. Mr. Albert Moon, who was elected by the voters of the Third ward, is level headed and he is well qualified to perform the duties of councilman. He is a anan, mature judgment and the fact that the voters of the ward preferred him to the retiring member showed the confidence ihe tax payers have in him.

The interests of the people will be carefully guarded during his term. That he will make an excellent record is genwally believed. There are a number1 of candidates for the offices of secretary, treasurer, supervisor and also fy chairman. Mr. John II.

Jones, who has performed the duties of secretary so acceptably during the past year has no opposition for re election. It is customary to give a secretary two terms and Mr. Jones is entitled to re election. Mr. Thomas Holleran, a well known resident, died at his home on Penn.

avenue yesterday noon. Deceased was born in County Mayo, Ireland, and was about "i.i years of age. He had not been well for some time, but he died very suddenly. He was a quiet and inoffensive old man and had many friends in this vicinity He is survived by a wife and grown up faimily. Funeral announcement will appear tomorrow.

Mary Lalley, of Carbondale, is the guest of Mr. and Airs. A. J. Gavin, of this town.

Mr. Will Koberts, of Main street, was a visitor at Feckville on Sunday. Miss Ida Barnes, of Luzerne, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hem tlrlght, of Second street.

Mr. j. C. Turner, a former resident of this town, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. John Forschener, of Main street.

Mrs. James Allen, who underwent an operation at Dr. Thompson's hospital last week, is reported to be doing as well as can be expected. A two weeks old child of Mr. John Maholliek died Sunday after a week's illness of whooping cough.

A son of Mr. and Mrs. John Davey, of Mayfield, is ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs.

'M. J. Bagan are rejoicing over the arrival of a young son Saturday night. 'The Edgertou Coal company paid its employes Saturday. Carl, son of Mr.

and Mrs Peter Cunningham, of Mayfield, 1s sick with croup, also the son of Mr. and Mrs. AVilliam Hood, o'f the same town. Mr. Edwin Woodworth, of Second Ft roe met witin a serious accident while at work in the Delaware and Hudson shaft yesterday afternoon.

He was removed to his home in the company ambulance. Dr. Shields attended him. He sustained a bad scalp wound That required several stitches to close and he had one of his legs lacerated. His Injuries, which are quite painful, will confine him to his home for several weeks.

EAST BENTON Mrs. Susan A. Post was tendered a birthday party on Wednesday last, it being the "oth anniversary of her birth. Her children and their respective families only were in attendance. Mrs.

T. J. Gritman, who has been sick during the past fortnight, is convalescing. Mr. Frank May made a business trip to Burnwood, Susquehanna county, last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Bertis Smith are rejoicing over the arrival of a daughter. On Saturday evening, March Willow Leaf Lodge, I. O.

O. will confer the initiatory degree on four candidates. Mrs. G. A.

Post, of "Clifford is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. B. L. Smith. A donation or chicken supper for the benefit of the M.

E. church will be held at the Alliance hall on Thursday evening, March 1. Should the weather prove inclement supper will be postponed one week from above date. MILWAUKEE. Although the weather was very unfavorable on Thursday evening, the entertainment given by the school was attended by a full house The receipts amounted to $15.

which will add a number of new books to the school library On Saturday, March 3, teachers' institute will be held at this place, beginning at p. m. County Superintendent Taylor and a. number of teachers will be present. Songs and rerJtations by pupils are also being prepared.

EXCEEDED ITS FUNDS Board of Control Deficiency Will Amount to $80,000. HOW IT WAS CREATED Contlnceucles Arose During the Tear Which Made It Necessary to Spend Motiey Sew Building were Erected audi Lots Purchased, all of Which Had Not Been Provided for In the Annual Appropriations. Secretary Fellows, of the board ot control, submitted a statement to that body last night, showing the condition of the finances of the district for the fiscal year of Tne statement shows that there are deficiencies in the various departments, which will amount to about SS0.0O0. This deficiency is explained by the statement that several contingencies arose which had to be met and that new buildings were erected which had not been provided for in the appropriations. In connection with the deficiency Captain W.

A. May took occasion to sound a word of He said that he was not speaking so much for the past year as he was for the future. He had consistently opposed all of the present deficiencies, with the exception of the one caused by the payment of a salary to City Controller Howell. He claimed that the deficiency was unnecessary and that the board could have held it down if it so wished. He thought that when certain amounts were appropriated they should no: be exceeded.

Mr. Evans agreed with him in this respect. The report, which was as follows, was received and SECRETARY FELLOWS' REPORT. In accordance with resolution adopted at the last meeting of the board, the following statement is presented, showing expenditures of the district for the present school year up to date, the requirements for the balance of the year and The estimated condition of the various accounts July 1, 1000: High and Training School Account. Appropriations, same as last year flO.riTT.on Expended up to date Leaving a balance of Unp tid high school bills on hand 2.4GG 07 Light mid heat for balance of year 730 00 Teachers' salaries for five months 11,625 00 Janitor's salary for five months 675 00 Total 67 Making an estimated deficit of S1.2f) in this account, July 1, 10OO.

without allowing for any unforseen incidental expenses. When the above Appropriation was made in April. for high and training school expenses, the salary list was $2,320 per month. Since that new teachers have been added, and the present salary list amounts to $2,025. an increase of $005 per month.

In additional to general repair work on the Interior of the high school there has been expended for type writers, $1.025 .50 for new furniture and lockers and for text books and supplies. Teachers' Salaries. Appropriation $155,000 00 Expended up to date TS.ltiS 83 Leaving a balance of 70.831 17 Salaries for the balance of the school year, live months will require $78,675 01, making an "estimated deficit of $1,743.83 in this account. Officers Salaries. Appropriation 7.420 no Expended up to date 4,830 f5 Balance 2.SS3 05 The account will be overdrawn $441.05, owing to increase of $100 per year in the salary of the superintendent of repairs and of increase of $15 per month in the salaries of clerks in the superintendent's and secretary's offices Janitors' Salaries.

Appropriation 10.000 00 There will be approximately a deficit of $1,785 in this account July 1, 1900. Night Schools. Appropriation 9,400 00 There has been expended for two months of night school $4,972.15, leaving a balance for tne remaining two mnnms of which will probably be sufficient, as some of the schools where the attendance had fallen below the minimum number have been closed. Repairs. Labor and Material.

Appropriation $18,000 00 There has been expended up to date for general repairs. Including the renovating buildings, material or various Kinus, labor, $20,208.70. Unpaid bills on hand." $2,201.02. It is estimated that it will require for labor for the bal ance of the year. There will, therefore.

be an estimated deficit of in this account on the first of July next. Rents. Appropriation $1,500 00 There will be a large deficit in this ac count amounting to about $2,200, owing to the rent ns of rooms tor los. 2 and during the construction of the new build ings, an annex tor 14 anu an addi tional store room. New Furniture.

The appropriation for new furniture was $2,500.00. There will be a balance or about $') in this account unless furniture for the new buildings should be purchased and paid for before July 1. At the price paid for last single oesKs purcnaseu, it will cast about $135.00 per room for pu pils' desks for the new buildings. supplies. Appropriation $11,000 00 Expended up to date 9.103 30 Balance 83G 01 It is estimated that it will require more for the balance of the school venr for school supplies, wnich will be $813.39 more than the appropriation.

Coal and ood. The appropriation of $7,000.00 will probably be sufficient. Gas. Water and Telephones. Appropriation $4,000 00 Expended up to date 1.811 16 Balance $2,184 84 It will require about one thousand dollars to pay bills charged against this appropriation for the balance of the year, which will leave a balance of in this account.

1 Printing and Advertising. The appropriation for printing and ad Losing Flesh indicates insufficient nourishment. It leads to nervousness, sleeplessness, general debility, and predisposes to Consumption and other prevailing diseases. To guard against these take Stalls SttuiCstcrL the Standard remedy for all wasting diseases in young or old. It improves digestion, gives flesh, strength, vigor and resistive power.

W. and t' ao, all druggists, SCOTT BOWNE, Chemists, Mew York. I i THE SCRANTON REPUBLICAN, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27. 1900. vertlsing Is $1,000, of which It Is estimated $800 will be expended.

Text Books. The appropriation for text books other than high school books for the current year was $11,000 00 Expended 10,810 IU Present balance 183 08 Unpaid bills on hand $1,246.93, which will cause a deficit of 11,003.00. In addition to these text books bills on hand, there is one of for 13 sets of Chambers' Encyclopedias which is being withheld until Lippincott and Co. shall have furnished certain gazetteers, as agreed by said firm. Insurance.

The appropriation for this purpose was which Bill probably fall short of the sum required by about $400. Delivery of Supplies and Material. Appropriation $300 There will probably be a small balance of $30 July 1 in this account. Legal Expenses. The appropriation was of which there remains unexpended $132.03, and this will probably be the balance at the end of the present school year, as bills for legal expenses are generally presented and paid in December of each year.

Street Improvements. There was no appropriation for this purpose. have been paid out for street improvements and will probably be the deficit at the end of the year. Other Accounts. Incidentals account, balance of $400; steam heat for No.

33 and board rooms, deficit. $42; tax refunding, balance, $200; kindgarten, overdraft, salary of city controller. $100 a month, not provided for in appropriation; school building account, for rent of year. From these figures estimated expenses of the current year will exceed the appropriations by $32,973.02. CARBONDALE Oscar Severence died at his home on Lincoln avenue Saturday night.

His death was caused by typhoid pneumonia. He was born forty five years ago in Lenox township and resided there until two years ago, when he moved to this city and secured a position as teamster for Contractor T. C. Robinson and continued to work at it until his final illness; the deceased was a man little known but well liked by those who did know him, as he preferred his home life to social pleasures, during his leisure time. He is survived by his wife and three children, two sons, Charles and Ward, a daughter, Bemice, and four brohters, Otis, Oliver, Emady and E.

andi a sister, lylving in the west. Interment will take place this morning at Clifford Corners. A. S. Lemsly.will remove his goods to a new brick building, which Mrs.

Mary Renenburg is going to have built before April 1. Mo. 3 school was dismissed yesterday morning as were some of the people In the grammar school department of the central building on account of the coldness of the buildings. H. F.

Clark has bought the drug store formerly owned by W. D. Evans and run by Julius Spaeth, who has resigned and is at present working for Jadwins, who are selling out, their store having been leased by Mr. Sohm, who is contemplating opening a clothing store here. He is as yet uncertain, because he has an offer to re lease the building and is thinking of doing so and going out west.

Although the people would be sorry to lose him, they would be repaid by knowing that he would bring honor to the town from which he went. The social given by the Recherche dancing class was a success in all particulars. Those in attendance were well pleased. "Sapho" will appear here on Thursday instead of Wednesday as stated in yesterday's issue. PECKVILLE.

Mrs. J. A. Warring, of "Kenyon Place," returned Saturday from a visit with friends and relatives at Blng hamton, N. T.

Mr. Claude Clark is spending a few weeks at his former home at Nicholson. The ladies of the Wilson fire company fair committee are earnestly requested to meet at the hall tonight, February 27. The friends of Miss Katie Gallagher, the well known musician ot the West End, have arranged an exceptionally interesting entertainment for her benefit, in the watch contest for the benefit of the Wilson fire company, at their hall, Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, at which time a number of prominent out of town specialists have signified their willingness to attend and assist in rendering a suitable programme.

Mrs. William Couzlns, of South Main street, Is convalescent after a long siege of sickness. A dime social will be held at the home of Miss Lillie J. Hulse. of North Main avenue, tonight, for the benefit of the Young People's society of the Presbyterian church.

Mr. and Mrs. GomeT J. Reese, of South Main street, entertained relatives fro Clifford over Sunday. The Women's Christian Temperance Union met at the home of Mrs.

Charles Craig, at Bell's Place, Saturday evening, and for a few hours were nicely entertained by the various members of this capital organization and Mrs. Craig, who served elegant refreshments. The New York and Scranton and Temple Iron and Coal companies paid their employes for the month of Janu ary Saturday. Feb. 24.

Druggist Will W. Watkins is one of the leading aspirants for the appointment of postmaster at Peckville. The borough council will meet in reg ular session and reorganize for the fiscal year Monday evening. March The Blakely board of health meets Thursday evening. March all members are requested to be present.

The little folks of the M. E. church will give an evening with Mother and Fnher Goose tomorrow evening at the i 'son Hose house. Mrs. E.

W. Swingle hs labored unceasingly to make the event a success. It Is a benefit for thn V. nhllrrh snMpr ins Arlmieaifin i r.r Mr. David Clark, of Brook street, who has been visiting friends and relatives at Nicholson, has returned to his home.

Miss Katie Gallagher who Is contesting for a gold watch for the benefit of the hose boys, fair will give an entertainment in the hose house tonight. Admission 15 and 25 cents. PECKVILLE BUSINESS DIRECTORY Dr. W. L.

VanPuskirk, Dentist. Office with Dr. F. L. VanSiekle.

Hull avenue, Olyphant, Pa. Hours, 9 a. m. to 7 p. m.

OLYPHANT. In the report of the McCabe Mc Cormack wedding, which appeared in yesterday's issue, a mistake was made in the name of the bridesmaid. The bride was attended by Miss) Mame Swift, of Scranton, and not the bride's sister, as the Item said. CLARK'S GREEN. Until further notice preaching service will be held in the Methodist Episcopal church at 11 o'clock a.

immediately after Sunday school. This arrangement will continue till the close of the revival meetings, which the pastor Is holding at Waverly. The Ladles' Aid society of the M. E. church will serve supper In the annex of the church on Friday evening of this week, from 5 until 7 o'clock.

A cordial Invitation Is extended to all. The universal opinion Is that the high school entertainment, which took 1 1 place at the Baptist church on Saturday evening, was a creditable affair. The receipts were considerable and will help to stock the library of the literary society. A blizzard came down from the north on Saturday night and remained with us over Sunday. Drifting snow, howling wind and bitter cold characterized the occasion.

Mercury 5 degrees below zero Sunday morning. EDELLA. Mr. A. L.

Miller has purchased a phonograph. Mildred White has nearly recovered from her recent illness. Mrs. E. V.

Slocum visited friends in Fleetvllle last week. Mr. Berton Clark, who has been seriously ill, is slowly Improving. The entertainment given by the Justus Dramatic club last week was very entertaining. Each character Tendered his part very creditably.

There will be an entertainment at the Miller schoolhouse on Wednesday and Thursday evenings, March 7 and N. beginning at 8 o'clock. The principal feature of the entertainment will be a continuation of the "Deacon," which was given here by the home talent last winter, entitled "The Deacon's Tribulations," a comedy drama In four acts. The following is the cast of characters: Deacon Thornton, Henry Baker; George Graef. Elmer Slocum; James Reed, Elbert Johnson: George Darrah, Berton White; Dusty Jim, C.

L. Miller; Billy, R. F. Miller; Pete, A. M.

Goodrich; constable, ATthur Slocum; Amelia. Bessie Johnson; Daisy Dean, Minnie Potter; Mrs. Thornton, Una Slocum; Nellie, Grace Billings. Admission ten cents. Proceeds to go towards buying an organ.

All are cordially invited to be present. AMASA. It is reported that Mrs. W. J.

Guest, who has been seriously ill at her parents' home in Peckville, has recovered so as to return to Fleetville. No services are held at the North church at present. The entertainment held at Smith's hall, the 22d, under the leadership of F. y. Worth, was well rendered and well attended.

Born To Mr. and Mrs. Dan reck a son, Mrs. George Kennedy is spending a few days with her daughter, Mrs. W.

O. Worth. RANSOM. Rev. F.

F. Mayer will leave on Tuesday to attend the annual conference which convenes at Williamsport. Therefore there will be no preaching services next Sunday, but Sunday school and Christian Endeavor as usual. The following are confined to their beds with grip: Mrs. Sarah Neyhart, Mrs.

Mary Sax, Mrs. George Turner and Mrs. G. M. Millan.

'Mrs. Lowry, of Taylor, has ben spending several weeks with her daughter, Mrs. P. J. Hannen.

Mrs. J. R. Bertels, of WrIlkes Barre, spent a few days last week with her mother, Mrs. Saiah Heyhart.

Mrs. May has recently visited her children at Pittston. Miss Kate Regan, of Wiikes Barre, spent a day last week with her parents in this place. Frank Huffoid has purchased a new house. Mr.

and Mrs. Oren RieharJs, of Moosic, on their return from their wedding trip last week, spent a day with the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Richards. The telephone line from Ransom to Newton Is in working order.

Lines will soon be connected from here to the Mirious town in Wyoming county. The results of the township election were as follows: Treasurer, William Klipple; supervisors, James Lacoe and Wm. Moss; school directors, Anthony Schultheis, Charles Garey; auditor, D. Learn; township clerk. Dr.

C. Richards, re elected; tax collector, Lewis MeCfoskey; poor director, Tobias Stlne; Judge of election, Abe Stine; inspector, Harry Landreidel and Peter Bedell; register of voters, S. A. Hadsall. MOUNT COBB.

Mr. N. A. Swingle, of the Scranton Business College, was home over Sun day. Miss Lucy Zang, who is working in Wilkes Barre, spent Sunday with her parents here.

Miss May Swingle visited relatives in Scranton over the Sabbath. Our township election last Tuesday resulted in the following men being elected: Judge of election, Roscoe Col lins; inspectors, Fred Koch and Levi Owens; justice of the peace, Michael Foley; town clerk, O. C. Emery; auditor, A. E.

Cobb; supervisors, D. M. Myers and J. C. Owens; school directors, Henry C.

Hoffman and Oliver Croop; poor directors, R. Compton and David Waltz; treasurer, Chris. Ottin ger; collector, Harvey Emery. The overwhelming majority which Mr. Emery received for the collectorship tends to show the confidence and esteem in which he is held by his fellow men and his election Is counted as a signal triumph over corrupt political practices in this township.

Don't forget the box party In the P. O. S. of A. hall on Wednesday night.

A free phonograph entertainment consisting cf fifty selections will be given during the course of the evening by Mr. P. J. Teevan of Dunmore. ABERDEEN.

The Aberdeen Telephone company met at the postoflice on Friday. Feb. m. The following officers were elected: President. John Gonzales; secretary, John Pirie; treasurer.

Charles Yeager; board of inanagrs. C. W. Edwards, W. W.

Yeager, Jerome Yeager, Jacob B'urkhtart, Joseph Yeager. The company concluded not to consolidate with the Moscow and Sterling company. Considerable stock was subscribed and the Intention is to build a lirst class line. The route Is not definitely settled, but there Is every prospect of it going through to Dunmore to connect with a Scranton company. Nothing but long distance boxes will be used.

Daniel Clouse. an electrical expert, was present and gave the members a few pointers. A Washington birthday entertainment was given at Aberdeen school but the "What Beautiful Hair" is a remark often made about your friends who have a luxuriant head of hair. If your hair is gray, faded, thin or falline out, Tou can have the tame remark made about your hair if you wiflonly use HAY'S HAIR HEALTH. It has reitored (rray and faded hair for thousands ni men and women, and will do so for you.

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Greene, for all communications are confidential, and letters are answered in plain, sealed envelopes. weather being very disagreeable the at tendano of parents and public was not what could expected. The very creditable maimer In which the pupils went through the different exercises showed the caro and pains which their teacher, M'xs Gonzales, takes with them. Mrs. Daniel Kvans is visiting her daughter in Scranton.

Mrs. Mary Kdwarcls, who has been sick for the past two' weeks, is improving. Mr. Jacob Burkheart's face wears a radiant smile since Washington's birthday, when Mrs. Burkheart presented him with son and heir.

Some of the young ladles in the vicinity think more of Wayne than Lackawanna. AVhy is it? MAKING HiM FEEL AT HOME. low Many Crimes Are Committed In the Name of Hospitality. How many mistakes aro made In this world with tho best intentions! How often we condolo with each other when wo eliotild rejoice! How frequently a man urges a friend to tuke a drink, 'just ono more," under tho impression tliut lie is doing him a favor, when really tho man is anxious to get home to his family! Thcro is no mistake so hard to correct as thai Which is made with the best motives pos sible. The other day Bugging invited Muggins out to dinner.

Muggins Is rather shy, but he managed to scare up enough courage to accept. Mrs. Buggins and the threo Misses Buggins held a council of war. "What is Mr. Muggins fond of?" queried Mrs.

Buggins. "I'm blessed if I know," quoth he. "Find out today if you can," was the edict. So Buggins went to a friend for advice. "I don't remember.

Let's see. He cither dospises or very fond of coffee. I think he is fond of it. Yes; I'm pretty sure I remember bis drinking eight cups in one night." Tho truth of the mntteris that Muggins hates coffee with a bitter, undying hatred that was inborn. If ho ever drank eight mugs of anything, it surely was not coffee, but Buggins went Jiome nnd told his family that as long as Muggins hud a cup of good coffee he didn't care a row of pins about anything else.

Tho dinner came off. "Have a cup of coffee, Mr. Muggins," eaid pretty Miss Buggins first. "I know you won't refuse." So Muggins took it. He gulped it down and tried to look calm.

Then the second daughter of his hostess spied his cup empty. She rushed up for another. His shyness overpowered him, and lie took it without a murmur. He swallowed that too. The eagle eye of the youngest Miss Buggins fell upon him.

He quailed. 'Poor Mr. Muggins!" said she sympathetically. "Have they neglected you? Never mind; I'll tuko care of you. Here's a cup of coffee." How could he refuse? He never has discovered how he emptied that cup.

All ha remembers aftor that Is the hostess oom ing up with another cup of coffee on ono side of him, nnd Buggies with a genial smile, insisting upon giving him a fifth dose. "I want to make yoa feel at home," said he. "Well, then," said Muggins, recovering from bis shyness, "don't give me any more coffee. "Why not?" ''Because, when I'm home, I never dricU coffee. In "trt.

I loathe coffee." beauty. 1 gv flf pounds In weight. blood and nerve rem Symbols of the "Cloud Fire." Nearly all of the ancient nations called lightning by nmnos signifying "cloud fire," and tho major portion of thorn employed some symbol to represent the flash of tlio "forked fury" darting from tho thunderclouds. Tho curly Chaldeans symbolized It with a trident, and the Babylonians, 1 arned in mystio lore, employed a human hand for tho sumo purpose. Tho bus Toliofs of the towers of Nimrud nnd Malthin, which aro the work of the later and more refined Assyrian art ists, show tho trident doubled or trans formed Into what Is known ns This triumph of tho classio art secured for the ancient Mcsopotamian symbol tho advantago over all other representations of the thunderbolt.

Tho Greeks represented tho "storm Are' with the feathers of a bird of prey. Later on, when they had begun to incorporate the Asiatic form of the symbol with their own, they put it in tho claws of an eaglo and made it tho scepter of Zeus. Gaul received tho symbol from Italy, but soon altered it to tho familiar two headed hammer so common on CJallo Roman monuments. The samo symbol is sccu on amulets found in Germany, Scandinavia, England and France. St.

Louis Republic. Uls Working Clothes. Lord Ellcnborough once reproved a bricklayer for coming to bo sworn in his usual habiliments. "When you have to appear beforo this oourt, it ia your bound en duty to be clean and docent in yourap pearanco." "Upon my life, If it comes to that," said tho brioklayor, "I'm every bit as well dressed as your lordship." "How do you mean, sirJ" exolaimed the chief justice angrily. "Well, it's just this you oomo hero in your working clothes, and I cdnic in mine." It was very seldom, however, that anybody got the better of Lord Ellen borough.

A witness, dressed in a fantastical manner and who had given discreditable evidonco, was asked in cross examination what he was. "I employ my ifilf," he said, a surgeon." "But coos any ono else," inquired tho chief justice, "employ you as a surgeon?" Yankee Blade. A Carious Affliction. Near Floyd Springs, lives nn old degrci woman. Her husband was a slave Who followed the fortunesof Ms master In the late war.

Ono night during tho war, while the owls were hooting in an unusual way, tho tidings camo that her husband had been killed. Since that time, so long ago, tho woman becomes violently insane whenever she hears nn owl in tho darkness. Tho fit, howover, is momentary. Philadelphia Ledger. The protection afforded to tho earth by snow is shown by Ebcrinaycr in tho "In auence of Frost." In ono observation the temperature of tho air abovo tho snow was six degrees below zero.

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