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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1895
Page
3
Special Correspondent describes Pearce and Plenty in Lambeth where very poor workers eat for a penny to a sixpence. The crowded counter, marble-topped benches, boys as waiters, and stern thrift dominate as patrons share cups and buy simple dishes while musing on America.
In London the practice is to pay after food, reflecting a wary, distrustful view of strangers. The writer depicts a low‑status atmosphere where a stranger is suspect, a restaurant opens at 5:30 am for workers, and breakfast quality is mixed. The bacon rasher and egg are praised, coffee criticized as vile, bread decent, butter thin. Bart Kennedy.
Special correspondent recalls W S Bissell known as Shan from Buffalo roots born in Oneida county later moving to the city. Yale student at 15 tall 6 feet 10 inches joined Skull and Bones and a bitesized cigarette pioneer who drew Cleveland's scorn yet urged cigars.
Thomas A. Jones of Maryland, once in the Washington navy yard, recounts helping John Wilkes Booth escape after Lincoln's assassination. He hid Booth and Herold, guided them toward Virginia, and refused rewards despite a $300,000-plus offer from Captain William Williams. Jones details the six days, the crossing, and his arrest and discharge as doubts arose about his knowledge.
The Rogue River’s Trembling Mountain near Montreal is described in an old Indian legend as a seat of the thunder god. It says the deity sat three days in spring, seven in summer, five in autumn, and two in winter, with mountain chasms spewing fire during the presence. The tale links the feature to ancient volcanic activity.
The Cincinnati Tribune quotes a snobbish actor who dismisses suggestions to quit acting for a secondhand book store. He says there is no special call for him to start such a business any more than any other trade, while the exchange hints the shop would suit him for back numbers.
European praise boosts American literature for short stories and authors. Walterssays Poe Hawthorne Harte and many others shaped a strong American tradition in fiction, with living writers continuing the trend amid a market that favors publication.
Rates advertised as the lowest, with no extra charge for riding on Limited Vestibuled Trains. Call or write before purchasing tickets to F. H. Garriero, Division Passenger Agent, Jamestown, New York, or J. A. Beatty, Ticket Agent, Oil City, Pennsylvania for details.
Tionesta Valley Railroad schedule takes effect January 5 1834 with southward trains from Sheffield and stops at Gilson Barnes Hovers Donaldson Martin Hammond Brookston and Sheffield Junction. No 2 departs 7 15 am reaching Howland 12 45 pm, No 4 10 45 am to 12 45 pm, No 6 6 10 pm to 6 35 pm, No 8 6 30 am to 9 05 am.
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