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THE SCRANTON TRUTH, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, VJUNE 27, 1914. Icbcol puns czse LEBBETT'S CREEK E3E Sam Irwin Weighs 472 Pounds And Never Misses a Day's Work "THE TWILIGHT if. The Tribune RmnhliMi, sni light for the Leggett'a Creek bridge baa been won, the members of council voting; this afternoon to snnrnva nc ordinance for the erection of the bridge il Seville intro duced the subject, and Messrs. Camp una oavuie voted A NEW FAST TRAIN for the, improvement. Councilman F.

Lannmot Bel in voted iralnat th ure, expressing the opinion that the He's Best Liked Man in Home Town of Three Rivers and Makes Thirty Trips Daily unuse was not needed, and that a footbridge would be sufficient. The ordinance rrri with i Scranton appropriation of Sft.000. rhih i. ii to New York With His Transfer Bus; "Big able for the work, and bids will be advertised for the Inb Sam" Defies World to Pro plans and specifications can be made reauy lor ine Joo. duce a Bigger Man and Challenges Teeter Tauter WEST PARK HOSPITAL IS Daily, Except Saturday, On and After June 29th, i 9 14 OPENED FOR INSPECTION Test.

irm 1 1 ntm.i, lormeriy ansa Earlv graduate nurse opened for inspection I IX FAT MAX CONTEST. Xame and Address. Weight Pltal. A large number of persons took advantage of the opportunity to' VI ft. trie CiSkvar InatltmUn I "Biz sam" Irwin.

Three JRivcrs, Mich 472 ebster Kusk, Seattle, 375 Surprise was expressed at the beauty snd homelike appearance of. the rooms nd the modern equipment. Mrs. Keilly will be superintendent of the. hospital.

FIOMTS OF DEFENSE FILED BY GERTRUDE M. PRICE. Special to The Truth. THREE RIVERS, June 2 7. Leave Scranton 6:25 P.

M. Arrive New York 10:25 IVIVL A Superbly Appointed Train Parlor Cars, Diner and Coaches "Ik Road of Anthracite" This placid little village is anchored to the map by the heaviest heavy I'llSf weight in America: It boasts of the residence of "Bi Sam" Irwin, who tips the scales at 472 pounds, and measures 72 inches around the belt. "Big Sam" claims that he could sit on. one end of a teetertauter and hoist BY INSURANCE COMPANIES Saying that there was a misstatement in connection with the loss by Jt Amsden building, owned by the Union National bank, ten insurance companies yesterday filed affidavits of defense to the suit brought against them by the bank, Tuie insurance companies involved are: Globe Insurance company, Concordia Fire Insurance company, Philadelphia Underwriters, Globe Rutgers Insurance company. Home Insurance company, of New York, Prussian National Insurance company and the Commercial Union Fire Insurance com.

pany. high in the air the next heaviest man in America if any claimant to that title will come forward and offer to sit on the other end. "I've read about that little dwarf out in Seattle Rusk, his name was, I think who only weighs 375 pounds 'I HOTELS AND RESORTS HOTELS AND RESORTS and vet claims to be the fattest man! said "Big Sam," when he met me at the station here with his bus. "Why, he'd be only a fly. on the SO WAGS THE WORLD BY CLARENCE CtJLLEJT.

other end of the plank from me! "Big Sam'' is one of the hardest working men in this town, as well as the fattest. He is the proprietor of a (Copyright, 1914, by The Press Pub lishing Co.) transfer bus, meets twelve trains daily. When a friend of about our own age game of life doesn't permit many men to possess the virtue of self effacement. But men can and do appreciate that virtue in women and moat women, even those deemed frivolous, do possess it. makes about eighteen private calls, does general hauling and runs a sightseeing auto.

Come over and see my wife and the boy," he said, when I toli nim I'd come to interview him on the sta'e of being fat. And his cheery manner helped me to believe that he really is, as they say here, the best liked man in town. dies, we take it as a sort of affront on the part 'of the Reaper. Then, to appease our uneasiness, we say to ourselves that no doubt he would have lived on indefinitely if only he had taken care of himself. Anything to ward off the thought that we are in the tine of the Scythe! THE SUMMER PLAYGROUND OF II I I The experienced arid brainy married woman isn "afraid" to leave her husband behind in the city when she soes lilisb' THE NATION III I on a vacation by herself.

She knows II Opportunity for recreation and pleasure nre unlimited. Each day Ml I llu brlnir added attractions. There are no dull days in Atlantic City. HI Tha flnoar hnrhtnir hsutoft in wnrlri nunrMtinn nira Hanri inurta II I I wnat a lonesome poor divvle her man is "And now, I sail, after shaking wnen sne away; and she looks forward to the really enjoyable ltle flirtation that she always has with him when she gets back. HOT WEATHER HINTS Hot weather usually means discom sailing, fishing, etc.

The Leading Houses wilt faraiih full information, rates, on application. Marlborough Blenheim Hotel Strand Seaside Bona Both American and Euro Always Open. IL? pean Plans F. B. Off and Cook 8 Son9' JoaiaJi White So us Com pany H.

C. Edwards. Tbe Pen hurst A woman of our acquaintance, who frequently speaks embitteredly of husbands who neglect "those little attentions so dear to a wife's heart," also gives it as her opinion that a woman who presses her husband's trousers thereby degrades herself. (Note. This woman's husband always wears a preoccupied air, as if he were thinking bard about something.) nanas with nis wife, and son, "will you answer a few questions?" "Sure thing," he replied, and without waiting for me to ask them, he began: "I'm 44 year old, 5 feet 11 1 2 inches tall.

I 'measure 72 inches' around the belt, and 68 around the chest My shoes are No. 11 1 2. EEE width. My hat band is 7 inches. "My clothes are all made by a tailor ho has done the work for me for eighteen years.

My wife makes my shirts. They're 22 inches around the neckband." "But how did you happen to get so fat, Mr. Irwin?" I askel. "Well" he said. "I iunt crm xo' ousiness woman wno spends eight hours in a stuffy office among perspiring humanity.

Start the day with a calm spirit, a willing heart for work, and a selfless attitude ot mind. Take a walk in loose clothing; before the dav fairlv becrina onm hnm If 'pen ah year. mm Galea Hall The Bhelburn. II Hotel and Sanatorium Hotel Chelsea If Vouns. Mgr.

Jl' ln the fashionable Chelsea J. Wetkel. Mgr. Motion. Open All Year.

Hotel Dennia. J. B. Thompson 4 Co. IV American Plan.

Hotel st Charlea The Holmhorat I Open Entire Year. Open All Tear. Open All Year. I I Waller I. Bozbr.

Newlln Haines Co. Henrr DarnelL I I For detallrd Information regarding railroad connee I tlon, time tables, consult local ticket agenta. I I ft' diJ When he props the morning paper against the sugar bowl and becomes so absorbed in th scores of yesterday's games that alter a while he has to ask if he has had hto second cup of coffee why, then the honeymoon' Is on the wane. slip into the bath, eat a breakfast of fruit and toast, dress in simple, fresh, clean garments, that are comfortable. Be sure vour shoes Af, wll firtA1 mother weighed 400 pounds, and my: father 200.

Mv brother Wranb mil you lorget mem. your stays loose enough so you can breathe deep. Arrange your hair simply, without a lot of curls that will become strinev BETTY VINCENT'S ADVICE Make Your Dollar Produce More in a New York City Hotel It isn't necessary to give him any "What is all this Mexican trouble about, anyhow?" a man's wife asked him the other evening. He spent twenty minutes telling her. When he finished, with an eloquent peroration about the outrageous way the Mexican peons are treated, she said: "I just masher is neither He's just a plain The professional funny nor clever, cad.

and straggly, before the hour of the day has passed, omit false hair that heats the head, and go your way happily. When luncheon time comes, eat simple, nourishing, non heating food. Fruit or eetz and milk nr sala.d anrl think, but a book would be a perfectly suitable remembrance. wanted to see if that cavity where you had the tooth pulled last week showed weighs 300 oounJs, and mv son Henry, who is 24, weighs 196. So you see we're all prettv hefty." "Do you like being fat?" I askel.

"Well, I'll tell you. I never had a leal day's sickness in my life I vvork every day. I enjoy my meals. I enjoy living and always have a good time. What more could you ask'" "What do you "All kinds of meats, fruits and vegetables, and not much bread nor s.eet stuff.

I have hree regular meals, and several once in awhiles 'And what do you drink?" Oh, I drink anything," "Big Sam" said, and his chair quivered under the weight of his laughing self. "And remember," he said, as I left you see any fat man fatter'n me! 1 from Missouri." when you yot to ranting. whole wheat bread and butter are to be chosen in preference to meat or fish or sweets. Don't drink with your meals in Summer time. Drink plenty of cool water or lemonade between meals.

Don't fret about the weather or discuss it, or to try to make a fan keep you writes: "A young man and woman are very good friends, and he has taken her out several times. Is it her place to ask him, when he leaves her, when he will see him again, and to invite him to spend an evening at her home? Or should the young man ask when he may see her Two Specialties A pleasant room with private bath, PER DAY facing large open court. (Not one nan, but one handled of thearuj An excellent room with private bath, PER DAY facing street, Southern exposure. (Not one loom, but eight7 oeven of than.) The indestructibility af a "Joke" is illustrated by the "comic" allusions. $20 $3.00 The iirst article in a gentleman's code is to show all respect to lad'es.

The masher ignores this unwritten law. He forces his attentions on women to whom he is a stranger, thereby implying that they are the sort of persons who welcome informal acquaintances. This is of course a studied insult to a respectable girl. A masher is a coward, too, for he knows that an unescorted girl can only express her resentment by ignoring him. still current after all these long years since the Black Hawk War, about the air with a fan can be out to bet throwing hookjacks at night serenad ing cats.

Tet not one person In ten Also attractive Room without Bath for $1.50 per day. The Restauiant prices are most moderate. i thousand under thirty years of age has ever beheld so archaic an article as ter advantage. If it isn't too hot to tango it isn't too hot to work. Hurry and worry are the ITummer enemies of good looks.

As for make up. a simple cream, fine rice powder and a cooling lotion are enough. Witch hazel and elder flower or orange flower water make a simple, cooline lotion for skins that are prone to heat rash. bootjack. A girl should never ask a man to come and see her.

Her mother may do so for her, or the young man may ask permission to call, again?" "II. writes: "A friend of mine is going to a mid summer festival. Should he wear or shoes with a Tuxedo suit?" Shoes. 'Tis a whlmsey sight to see a couple of fellows sitting over their highballs writes: "A young man has been paying me attention for about a year, but I have never received any gifts from him. His birthday is this week.

Would it' be proper for me to give him a present, and if so, what?" In a club or cafe and to hear them THE W0RKBAG Such pretty cap bows and trimmings can be made witn very little trouuie wild at small expense. AlaKe one set in pink ribbon. Use a ribbon two inches wide and three quarters of a yacd long and make up into a rosette. The other rosette make a little lar aer. usinsc a vard and an eifthth of rib advert to a mutual friend whom whis key has "got." The competitive nature ofthe modern rially reduced by proper enforcement or tne dog tax law of.

ii, wnicn worn is in the hands of the assessors, tax Location One minute from 5 ot the lanjest department atofea, Fire minutes walk from 1 9 principal theatres. Within a block of the Fifth Ave. shopping district Erery line of transportation passe the door. Fifth Araue Bui Unes and principal surface lias The Hudtoa Tubes acres the street Elevated Railroad Station across the street Subway Station three minutes sway. Grand Central Station within seven minutes.

Pennsylvania Railroad Station just one block away. For conoenbnet one could ufc no more The Hotel EVERYTHING NEW AND MODERN. A FIVE MILLION DOLLAR HOTEL, EQUIPPED TO SATISFY THE MOST EXACTING TASTE. RABIES AFFECTS ALL THE WARM BLOODED ANIMALS tne same width as tne smaller i one. Now twist together loosely two I pieces of ribbon two and a halt inches wide and a quarter of a yara long, and I fasten witn the rosettes one at each i collectors and constables.

ENTIRELY BALD In conclusion the state veterinarian riftsirne in lennwn to th nuhlie The general quarantines SINDAY EXCURSIONS DURING THE SUMMER 3EASON N. O. W. RY. CO.

From Scranton 8:20 a. Oly phant 8:36 and Peckville 8:41 a. Archbald 8:47 a. Jermyn 8iS2 a. Carbondalo 8:07 a.

TO atrainst that tne head of any animal that dogs on account of rabies that the riles or is destroyed, suspected of be ing affected with rabies, is severed from, the carcass near the shoulders, promptly forwarded to tbe laboratory Pennsylvania State Livestock bamtary board have in force occasion many inquiries, therefore the following from Dr. C. J. Marshall, state veterinarian, is of timely interest: "Rabies is a disease that affects all warm blooded animal Iri man it is of the state Livestock Sanitary board. end.

Another set may be made of blue ribbon the same width. In place of the rosettes make a double bow, tyeing: the ends in a loose knot and using a little more ribbon to hold the bows onto the cap. A flat bow with two long loops and made of ribbon three or four inches wide is a very pretty trimming and gives the cap a Dutch effect, which is becoming to many faces. 600 ROOMS 400 BATHS Thirty ninth' street and Woodland, avenue, Philadelphia, plainly marked with the name and address of the sender, a Her Hair Commenced to Grow after Two Weeks' Use of Newbro's Herpicide 'Tever caused me to be entirely bald. I had given up all hope of called nydropnoDia.

tteceniiy a cnnci i iii m.H. anri died showing: clinical symptoms of a 11 died showing clinical symptoms 01 submitted free of cost. All All Baggage Transferred Free and from t.lhn the positive cases are investigated by the bit the child had been suoraitteu 10 tne nonrl animals destroyed laboratory of the board. aJiagnofis boa A When You Have Five positive pi X.VrnM5. are established only when The I quarantn Pennsylvania fetation THE HOTEL MARTINIQUE Orson Poyntelle Lakewood Lake Como Preston Park Starlight and metnoas nave iauea to cmpcit read over the 1 interested persons notified.

Pasteur minutes to spare just read over the as recommended.ut it wa all other list of various articles offered in ex administered. Exposed animals the sprei ad of infection in a given lo honzA for little or notning in nm were destroyed or quarantined. i Barter and Exchange" columns on "A great factor in the spread ol th inside hack oaie of The Tribune rabies i the stray dog, and the num. l1 Kn.n Truth. Ad I ber of these animals should be mate "THE HOUSE OF TAYLOR Established 1848 Broadway, 32nd and 33rd Streets New York nepuuutM v.

again having hair when I was advised to use Herpicide. After 'two weeks my hair commenced to grow. I now have the most beautiful head of hair anyone ever sawv Praise to Newbro's Herpicide." Thus writes Mrs. Howard Bailey, of Bellevue, Mich. We can point to thousands of instances where the proper use of Herpicide has been followed by a remarkable growth of BEES PINION CAPTOR TO TREE FOR TWO HOURS BELLEFONTE, June 27.

Milton Roblb, of Coleville, had a WALTER C. GILSOH Vk FWeal WALTER CHANDLER. JR. General Manager CHARLES LOCH TAYLOR PnsUaat Hancock. Allowing eeveral hours' recreation In the mountain of Wayne and Delaware Counties.

Many gummir Boarding Houses, 26 Lake, Delaware Rivar, Attractive Soenery tome of the Highest Elevations in 8tate. 8eoure Summer Boarding House Booklets at any of the above Ticket Offioos. thrilling experience when a swarm of "HOTELS AND RESORTS HOTELS AND RESORTS hair. Newbro's Herpicide is "tbe original remedy which kills the dandruff honey bees he was atempting to capture, settled on him after he had dislodged them from the limb of a tree, TO $16' WEEKLY UP DAILY, Located Popular Price Family $2 Beat in Atlantic lty. t.

Tennessee Ave. ana Beach. Running water. Bathing from and for two and a haK hours he clung with one arm to the tree, forty feet above the ground, while his brother NETHERLANDS HOTEL notel. J.

J. JOYCE. New York Avenue, 50 yards from BoardwaB ran two miles for a ladder nd help. BobJb and his brother, Sherwood, IS. X.

Thousand Island. aaamwaaflaBcoxwwotiwe Overlooking lawn 'and ocean; capacity a Elevator; private baths; running water went two" miles up the mountain to a germ" and stops falling hair. Send 10c in postage for sample and booklet to The Herpicide Dept. Detroit, Mich. Applications may be obtained at the best barbers and ihair dressers.

Newbro's Herpicide in 50c and S1.00 sizes is sold by all dealers who guarantee It to do all that is claimed. If you are not satisfied your money will be refunded. H. C. Kennedy, Special Agent, 110 112 Washington avenue.

1U0U Island House NEW FEATURES LAWN TENNIS 4J: TANGO DANCE tree bearing a big swarm. Milton cli imbed the tree to the' bee limb and ATLANTIC CITY'8 FINEST HOTEL AT MODERATE RATES; most desirably located. Kentucky Are. sod Beach. Choice rooms, piirate baths, latest Improvements.

Brass beds. Attractive lobby and Sarlors. Capacity Cool verandas. Good music octal feature. lftth vnar ownerahln maiuuremcnt.

began to saw it off, holding the ltenb Bathing from Hotel; free shower ba ALEXANDRIA BAY KATES: $9. $10. $12.50. $la. W6 $2 up daily.

AMERICANj PLAN. 1 Jefferson CountyNewYork Freeh veiretablee and poultry, prime meats, nearby Write tor free booklet and points of la PKfrs. an dxjq supplies or nneec quaiiry. epeciai rawe eat jn Atlantic City. Atlantic city.

i IN THE HEART OF THE THOUSAND ISLANDS AUGUST KUHWADEL. ProprletaV 12.00 up dally, S(j. nD weekly. Am. plan.

Auto meets trains. rescriptlve folder mailed. rkholm with one hand, so it would not drop too suddenly. He miscalculated the weight of the bees, fur when the limb was about severed he could not hold it with one hand and it swished downward against his body before it broke and dropped to the ground. In the most enchanting spot in all America, where nature's charms are WD AfiMcrrv 2 so The queen bee was knocked Off and MSN.

jEOROIA Wt. ATLCITY. J. Dave I Forgotten Something? That's the oft used question when the lid of the trunk is about to be closed. You sure have forgotten something, if you neglect to have your favorite paper mailed to you while you are away from the city.

Keep abreast with the current events of the world, especially your home city, by having your favorite paper mailed to you. Hi St1 i 1L' I took refuge under his left arm, wnicn ho had flung around a HnVb of the tree to hold himself from falling. In Scrupulously eiaau. iectrlo llshted throug eut: white service hot and cold water baths, sl.25 sni 60 dally; 7 and 8 weekly: established 35 years. Booklet.

stantly the bees followed their queen and swarmed on him, covering hi left EMERSOX CROUTHAMEL. Manager. rarest, al Ithe delights ot modern civilization are added in the 1,000 Island House. No hotel of the Metropolis provides greater living facilities or sach luxurious comfort real HOME! comforts as does this palatial Summer retreat. An amusement for every hour, or qciat, rest, is the choice of every jjuest.

ALL DRINKING WATER USED IN THE HOU8E IS FILTERED Send two cent stamps for Illustrated Booklet. O. G. STAPLES, Prop. WILLIAM WARBURTON, Mgr.

THE LATEST FIREPROOF HOTEL All you nccQ ao is 10 nit out 11115 uiann ana we American olan. Always ooeft. Caoscitv 600. beach di recti ir between the two flreat Oeeaa Pi and uncle am win see tnat you aia not rorget Muaic and dancinft. Oarage.

Illustrated literati something. Address cnangea as often as ocsired. uwneranip maaaAement. frivate O. Box side, shoulder and arm and partly encircling the tree.

He did not move for fear of being stung to death or insensibility, as in the latter case he would fall to death on the rocks below. Sherwood Kobb started on a run down the mountain. He returned with a ladder and rescued Robh. StarUsfet, Fa. "STARLIGHT INN" aMarlisot, Pa.

On lake, L600 teet eievatloa; no table; sutomobiU service; special June rates; booklets on application; Gilbert E. Fay, ltanaer. HOTEL SHOREHAM The Scranton Truth Virginia ave. near Beach, best location. Cal pacity 300.

Thoroughly modern; elevate Oceaua Grove. If. J. TtTT" TNUKIP SOcsaj private tvaths. etc.

Excellent table, special athway. tn beach. aaaas aaiwaasa BUoc 92 up aauy HooKiet. m. n.

i SLIGHT HIRE. CNCOTT. Near auditorium. JOB. if.

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or Hotel A Art was started shertlv af Lake Gesrie, Bf. T. HOTEL MARION (Lake WlnolA.) ter 1 o'clock yesterday afternoon in a BELLA I HOTEL CLIFTOl ham in tha rear 01 tne ltiru diock on XN LAKE GEORGE, N. Y. i JT Blair avenue, feparks from a bonfire cated on the West snore.

ixcellent accommodations for autom nesM are given as the cause. Hose com sent club. Rooms ei: parties. Most picturesque lau iFTIIIP' nelahbol vat Bath. 4ktiti ling's.

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