The Tribune, Hastings, PA, FRI 7 DEC 1894, VOL. VI, NO. 46 Page 1, Column 3 How They Argued. Editor Hasson gives the following account of a recent debate between citizens of that place: David Scruder and Vallie Luttringer, two of our esteemed fellow citizens, got into an animated discussion on Wednesday evening over the result of the war between China and Japan and the position the United States would occupy in the settlement of the question. The discussion was short but animated, and when Scruder knocked Luttringer down it was thought by the audience to be a telling point. Somewhat dazed but not discomfited, Luttringer arose, and after some little reflection, retired to his shop, where, after conning over some new ideas and providing himself with a hammer, he returned to the scene. The concluding arguments were not noted for rhetorical display but they were effective and driven in with the hammer, which made a dent in Schruder's cranium, and he went down. When time was called Schruder was unable to respond and he was carried home. The burgess will act as umpire at their next meeting. - - - The Short Line Railroad. Mr. Frederick Irwin, real estate agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, arrived at Johnstown last week and as fast as deeds can be made out will pay for the land over which the right of way for a branch railroad from the main line to the Johnson Company works was secured some time ago. Mr. Irwin brought with him the information that at a meeting in Philadelphia on Tuesday of the board of directors of the Pennsylvania Company it was officially decided to build the proposed branch, and the appearance of Mr. Irwin there to pay for the land shows that the Company means business. The branch means very much to Johnstown, and there is universal rejoicing over the news. Besides the new railroad the deal includes a fine new depot for Johnstown. Active work may not begin, however, until spring. - - - A Well-known Visitor. Mr. Chas. J. McHugh, formerly a citizen of this place, but for several years past engaged in the newspaper business at Superior, Wisconsin, arrived in Hastings on Monday, accompanied by his little son, John. Mr. McHugh has leased this paper for a term of years, and will take charge of it on January 1st, 1894(sic), of which matter we shall have more to say in the future. His numerous friends are all glad to see him back, and will be equally glad to know that the years of his absence have used him and his family kindly. - - - Wonderful Bargains at Cook, Salmond & Cowden's. In addition to the attraction of countlers(sic) beautiful Holiday articles suited for gifts for old and young, this great house is offering the most remarkable bargains in Coats for ladies and children ever known in this country. Coats for children, 2, 3 and 6 years of age at 98c. and $1.49 each. Plush jackets for ladies $2.98. Ladies jackets as low as 98c. Plush capes 98c. Astrakhan coats $5.00. All their choice Millinery has been reduced greatly, their trimmed hats being reduced one-third. Take a trip to Altoona to Cook, Salmond & Cowden's and you will be able to please yourself and save money and see many beautiful things. - - - An Electric Light Scheme. Mr. Thos. J. McHugh, of Houtzdale, is in town this week looking over ground preparatory to establishing an electric light plant, which he will erect here by February 1st, 1895, in case the project received sufficient encouragement from our people. He has met with excellent success, so far, and has no doubt that he can secure contracts for 400 lights, the number necessary for the erection of a plant. - - - To The Public. Having purchased the entire stock of furniture lately owned by J. B. Decker, I am now prepared to offer the public bargains in furniture such as they have never before heard of in Hastings. The business will be conducted at the old stand, and I cordially invite the public to call and inspect my stock before purchasing elsewhere, Resp., ELLA M. DECKER, Hastings, Pa.