1 8 THE SCR ANTON TRIBUNE TUESDAY MORNING. JANUARY 2, 1894. oliday Gifts ! In great variety at prices to Suit the Times. c. B. PRATT. GORMAN'S GRAND DEPOT Genuine Reductions in CLOAKS AND WRAPS For Ladies, Misses and Children. We have made it a rule for several years never to carry any garments from one season to another, and at the new or reduced prices we have garments that are within the reach of every purse, however small. It is impossible in our lim ited space to give a descrip tion of the goods or enum erate prices. We are confident that you will find on examination that the prices are very accept ablewe mean by accept able prices lower than the same quality of goods can be bought for elsewhere at a saving from one-third to one-half. We have a large number of them to select from and every one of them fashion able. Gorman's Grand Depot A POPULAR SONG. After the Bawl is over. RECRUITING FOR PEIXOTO. Tha Alleged Brazilian Agent la Active in Lnisrna County. Wilkes Baiuik, Jan. 1. Old soldiers about town are considerably agitated ly the visit of a man wlio says he is an agent employed to est recruits for the Brazilian array. He arrived here on Friday night and yesterday visited several veterans and tried to get them to join Peixoto's forces, but a yet he has obtained no recruits. He gives his nmne as James Gordon and gives as reference a letter from Major Julian Rhodes, of Elinira. who is at the head of the agency. Gordon has received half a dozan promise! of enlistment. A COUNT AS A COAL MINER. The Lose of a Fortune Drives Him Into Saclttalon. Wilkes-Barre, Jan. 1. George S. Z'X'inuy, a former Hungarian count, is now employed in the coal mines in this region. He broke his arm in an acci dent recently, and thii brought out his identity. He lost n fortune and then buried himself in the mines. CRIP HOLDS HIGH CARNIVAL. Severe Effects of the Epldemlo Are Manlfeettd In Plymouth. Plymouth, Jan 1 Thin town and neigh boring towns are nearly pros trated with the grip. Not one family Lit dozen has escaped its visitation. lere were nve deaths here yester- rm the disease and its direct .tiou, pneumonia, and three . Use Dr. Thomas' to directions. It is ill Hudden attacks of nation, and Injuries. THE NEWS OP OWHS TOutof town rorrospon'lonts of THE Tata UN K should li;n thoir iiiimon 111 full to oiion uewe lotter, not for publication out to guard ut'.unst deceptiou.l WAYNE COUNTY INSTITUTE. Notes on the First Day'a Work of the Institute. Honespale, Jan. 1. -The Wayne Countv Teachers' institute opsned to day under very auspicious circum stances. The enrollment of teacher still continues. At 4 p. m. 100 had enrolled. After the institute had been called to order the teachers were led in sinui.'.tr by Professor Coggswell. of Maiihfield Normal school. Superintend ent Kennedy gave the address of wel come, wh'oh wai wi.rinly received, but to which no one for some unaccountable reason, had the courage to respond. Piofcssor Charles II. Albert, of Bloomaburg Normal school, nave an in tenstine and instructive lecture on the "Fundamental Principles of Educa tion." Professor Coggswell followed with a brief address on the subject of "Music and How to Teach It in the Public Schools." claiming that music was fast becoming an importaut factor in the training and instruction of chil dren. He proceedod still farther when he bad the tencliersnri.se and go through the primary breathing exercise. The teachers seemed to resent this call to a practical application of the subject under discussion. The first re sponse was half hearted and their arms arose and fell In n bashful manner ; however, it is but just to say the iiiati tnte is etill organizing. There is nothing more inspiring than the sight of Wayne county teachers when once thoroughly aroused, for then they enter into their work heart ily and cheerily. Many familiar faces may b seen leading and par ticipating in the work of the week. Professor C.iss.ex state superintendent, of Tioga county, closed the work of t! first day with an address on "Economy of Time in the School Uoom." The speakers of this week are able and scholarly men, and their lectures will make this institute one of the best ever held in Wayne county. The evening programme is attrac tive, interesting and will be instruc tive. Wallace Bruce in his lecture on "Scotland and Scotsmen" Tuesday evening will be one of the drawing cards. Don't fail to hear him. FUNERAL OF RICHARD HARNAN. ImpreBaive Ceremonies to Bs nM at St. John's Chureh. HnvBsnii.ii .Tun 1 The funeral ser vices of the !;ie Richard Haruan, who aiu.l ut hia hnmn ham nn .4fttnrfliir will be held at St. John's church at 10 o clock Tuesday. A solemn high miss of requiem will be celebrated with Dr. J. J. Doherty, celebrant; Rev. Michael F O'Rourke, of Wilkes Barre, deacon; Rv. J. J. Griffin, sub-deacon, and Rev. J. M. Bruen, insBter of ceremonies, if rank Gauuivan of St. Bonaventnre college, will be censor bearer and Charles J. Caunivan and Thomas Crogban, acolytes. SEVERAL MINOR NOTES. Houeedale Topics of Current Nws Treated in Criap Paragraphs. Honesdale, Jan. 1. A. Ray and William Brown returned to thier home in Pittsburg today. Professor Heft's dancing class will meet in the dancing hall Wednesday evening. Fred Beers is spending a few days at his homo here. Henry Kalkraan returned to Phila delphia Saturday, where he will resume his studies in the College of Pharmacy. Miss Florence Hubbard, of Carbon dale, passed the day with friends here. ''A Bor of Monkies and a Little Wait" will be given at the opera house Tuesday night under the auspices of Grace Church Sunday school. Admis sion, adults, 0 cents; children, 10 cents. Buolilen'e Amid Salve. The best salve in the world for Puts Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and all Skin Eruptions, and posi tively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price ! cents per box. For sale by Matthews bros. " FOREST C1TV. The funeral services of Mrs. Sshra der, who died at the home of her son. Frederick Schrader, last Saturday night, took place yesterd ly. The ser vices wero conducted at the house by Rev. Edgar Campbell, rector of Christ's Episcopal ohurch in this place, after which the remains were taken to Bing hamton, N. Y., for interment. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, of Car bondale, spsnt Sunday in this place aa the guests of William Jennings, sr.. and family on Delaware street. Thomas Cunningham, Erie station agent at Herrick, visited at the home of his father Sunday. Miss Stella Allen, after having en joyed a short vacation at her horns on Main street, leaves today for the Mans field State Normal school to resume her studies. The snow, which has fallen the pust few days, haa made excellent sleighing in this borough and many took the op portunity yesterday of. enjoying a sleigh-ride. Attorney W S Maxey, of Montrose, was in town on legal business yesterday. Thomas Brown, Sr., is recovering from hu recent illness. Mrs W. G Trim and son, Bert J., spent New Years in Jermyn. Miss Ora Mitchell., of Damascus, who has been the guest of her cousin, Miss lone Tyler, tho past few days, left yesterday to attend the teachers' insti tute at Honesdale. W. II. Wildenberger. the jeweler, has had his old safe roinoved, and has an elegant and larger one placed in position. Through the courtesy of Poitmaster Cunningham, the postofflce was open vestorday from 0 a. m. to 0 a. ra, 3 to 6 p in. and 7 to 8 p. m. John Maxey was making New Year's calls on Jeasup friends yesterday. Tne carpenter work on the interior of the new Presbyterian church is pro greasing rapidly. John L. Wostgate attendel the funeral of his aunt, Mrs. Barriger, at Uniondale, yesterday. Edward Taylor Bpent Sunday with Snsquehanna friends. Yesterday afternoon as Willis Searles waa driving his team of horses up the hill by the Fleming House with a heavy load of lumber, one of the horses fell when near the top The wagon suddenly atarted back ward- but was soon made secure by the as sistance of a few men who stood near. W. L. Bates, the veteran horse dealer. rendered some untimely aid in getting the horse up. William T. Davies, the shoe dealer, is moving into one of the new store rooms in if. J. Ositood a new building. J. Freedman intends moving into the other part soon. Miss Laura Davies, of Wyoraiug, is the guest of her friend, Miss Flo Allen. The Forest City Cornet band was out early yesterday morning serenading as the new year made its debut. They appeared again in the afternoon, ren dering some very excellent music. Their object is to raise money to buy new uniforms and music. CARBONDALE. On Sunday evening, Bt the Baptist tabernacle, the pastor, Rsv. T. E. Jep- eon, preached the second of his series of sermons on tiie "Conversions of tho New Testament," the thems of whioh was "Converted in a Desert." A large audience was present, and listened with much interest to the sermon, which was of unusual interest. After the sermon the ordinanca of baptism was administered to four converts. Yesterday a pleasure party from this city went to Uniondale, where they passed thenfternoon in skating on a pond at that place. Robert Marshall who is a student at Factoryville academy, was the guest of his mother, in this city over New Year's. W. W. Lathrope, of Scranton, called on friends in this city yesterday. Thoinae Eitlo, of New York, is visit ing his parents in this city, Mr. and Mrs. httle, of South Main street. The following offlcors were elected by the Baptist Christian Endeavor society to servo during the ensuing term: President, Miss Carrie Geary; vice president, W. A. Smith ; recording sec retary, Lewis Davis; treasurer, Miss Florence Col well: corresponding sec retary, Walter Bsnnett. Miss Mae Hallock was re-elected president of the Junior Christian Endeavor society. Ou Friday evening of this week there will be a cottage prayer ui-'eting held at the homo of Benjamin Decker, ou Arcbbald street, under the auspic'S of the Baptist Christian hi leavor society. W. D. Frank, of Scranton, spent Sunday with friends in thia city. Frank P. Duncklee, of PitUton, spent New Year's in this city. Dr. Harper, a former Way mart doc tor, is visiting friends in this place, The reception at the Young Miu's Christian association yesterday was a pleasant occasion. The rooms were visited by a large number of guests and an enjoyable time was had. From 4 to 8 o'clock refreshments were served by the Ladies' auxiliary. At a regular meeting of the Pionser City council, No. 032, Junior Orler United American Mechanics, the fol lowing officers were elected to serve during the ensuing term of six months: Past councilor, W. H. Griffiths ; coun cilor. W. R Birgar; vice councilor,A. L. Van Gorder; R. C, M L. Oliver; A R. C, E. Stone; financial secretary, Notris; warden, A. E. White ; conduc tor, W. J. Steward; inside sentinel, J. D. Jon?s; outsid-i guard, Miles Stone; trustee for eighteen months. M. L. Oliver. The newly elected officers will be installed ou Jan, 12. A Household Treasure. D. W. Fuller, of Canajoharie, N. Y., says that he always keeps Or. Kings New Discovery in the house, and his family has always found the very best lesults follow ils u-e; I hat he would not bo without It if procurable, (i. A. Uj keman. druggist, CatiskiU, N. Y., says that Dr. King's New Discovery is undoubt'-dly the best couith remedy; that helms nstd it in his family for eight years, and it has never failed to do nil that is claimed for it. Whv not tre a remedy so long tried and tested? Trial bottles free at Mai thews llros'. drug story. Regular size 5llc. and 51.00. PECKVILLE. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Demming spent Sunday with friends at Wilkes Barre. Miss Cnrrie Wise, of Wilkes-Barro, was a welcome visitor in town Suuday. Robert L. Westlake, of Wilkes Burrs', has been circulating among his old friends here the past few days. The Consumer's Powder company made 1.510. 074 kegs of powder at thier mills in Olypbant borough during the year 1803. A new male boarder arrived at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dikeman last Saturday. Mies Cora House, of Dunmore, spent Sunday and New Year's here. Mrp. S. A. Sands, of Honesdale, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs, A. A. Ayres, returned home yesterday. The Baptist Sunday school of this place elected as officers for the ensuing year: Superintendent. Ed Davis; Rev. Mr. May. assistant; librarian, Belle Wallace; secretary, Charles Craig; or ganist, Cassie Williams; treasurer, Mattie PicKering. F. J. Swingle spent Sunday and New Year's with relatives aud friends at Binghaiuton. Mrs. S S. Cole, of Bell Place, is very sick with lung trouble. Mr, and Mrs. William Sykos and daughter, Mable, of Green Ridge, spent Sunday as the gut its of Mrs. P, Suedicor. George Woodbridge and family have removed into the newly built block on Hickory street. Willie Peck, of Moscow, spent Sun day with frieuds here. MINOOKA. As the old year was dying out Mich&el Joyce, a pigeon raiser of North Main street, was relieved of thirty -six birds. The perpetrators are unknown. A large number of Minooka sports witnessed the shooting match at Tay lor yesterday. John Cleveland Filzhenry hat an nounced himself as a candidate for school director. Mrs. li st, of Main street, is slowly recovering from a severe uttack of la grippe. Mrs. Connell and daughter Vichie, of Clay avenue, Scranton, were visitors in Minooka yesterday. Silas Bellus and George V. Fastold, Republicans, are aspirants for the supervisorsbip in the southwest dis trict. Mrs. Silas Bellus is resovering from a severe attack of quinsy. Hugh Malloy has got his eye on the otnee of townsht cleric. When Baby was sick, we gave her Castorla. When shu woe a ChiU, she erlod for Cattorla. When she became Miss, eh clung to Castorla. When she had Children, she gave them Castorla, Hood's Praises Itself Kidney Troubles - Brlght'a Disease Cured How Able to Work and Sound M a Dollar. Mr. John Saxton Of Scottdale. Fa. ' I do think Hood's Sarsaparllla Is 'worth its welghtin gold.' For four years I suffered misery with terrible pains in my back and trouble with my kidneys. The doctors thought 1 had Bright' s disease. Many a time 1 had to give up work, and continually crew worse, and when I sat or stooped down I had to he helped up. At last nau to give up ana go 10 ueu mm remain six long weeks. It was then 1 began to take Hood's Harsaparilla, and I soon found that it was help ing me although I had been told nothing would help mo and thought I Would Have to Die. But I continued to improve till I am now In per fect health and havo as good a back as any man In town. Today I can do a good day's work, and u uly feel that Hood's Harsaparllla was a Cod-send to mo. I am as sound aa tho best dol- Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures lar that was over made, and I want this state ment put Into print so that ev erybody can seo what good it did mo. Every word of the abovo can bo proved by a score of people here who know how 1 suffered and how I have been cured. I took but six bottles. I think no one can praise Hood's Sarsaparllla aa much as it will praise Itself." John Saxton, Scottdale, Westmoreland Co., Pennsylvania. Hood'8 Pills are tho best after-dinner Pills, assist digestion, cure headache. Try a box. MATTHEWS BROS. Druggists AND DEALERS IN BURNING and LUBRICATING OILS Atlantic load and French Zinc Pure Lluseeil Oil, Turpcntlue and Varnlaliea Ready-mixed 1'alnts in all colon, Gliders' Whiting, Purls White and Kalxomlne, Oil' Vttrol, Marble Dust and Window Class Hotel Waverly European Plan. Find-class Bar attached. Depot for Berguer Engel'e Tannhieuser Beur. i Cot, tfitk nod Filbert Philada. Moat desirable for rosldents of N.E. Penn" tylvunia. All conveniences lor travolere to and from Broad Street station and the Twelfth and Market Street station. Do tlrable for visiting Sorantoulans and pe Ik- in the Authraclte Kegiou. T. J. VICTORY, PROPRIETOR. -THE MOOSIC POWDER CO, Rooms 1 and 2 Commonwdalth bjj SCRANTON, PA. MINING andBLASTING POWDER Made at the MOOSlO and KUSH DALE WORKS. Lafflin & Rand Powder Co. 'a ORANGE GUN POWDER Electric Batteries, Fusei for explod ing blasts, Safety t'use and RepaunsChemical Co.'sHigh Explosives AHTOHEHARTMAH 906 South Washington Avenue, Contractor aud builder of Concrete Flagging, Concrete Blocks, Potato, Butter aud Coal Bins, Wet Collare dried up. Orders may be loft at Thompson & Pratt, Will ams St Co., Main aud ICynou Btroots, or at Scranton Btovo Works. Also Fouudatione, Cisterns. Fish Wiro Tunnels and Coffin Flagging for Garden Walks, 1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII A DVERTISE YOUR WANTS IN T HE SCRANTON TRIBUNE IIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIISIIIIIIIHIII Dr. ED. Grewer The Philadelphia Specialist, And his aooiated i-taff of English and Ger man Phyalciau8.are now permanently located Temple Court Building 81 I Sl'HUOR ST., SCRANTON Where they may ho eoDMlted DAILY AND bCNDAV. The Doctor la a graduate ot the Untvemty cJ Pennsylvania, forniorly demonstrator of physiology and surgery at the Medioo-Chtr-urgicid College, of Philadelphia. He le also an honorary member of the Medico-Chirur-gleal Association, and waa phye'eian and eurgeon-in-eblef of the most noted American and German hospitals, comes highly indorsed by the lending professors of Philadelphia and f,ew York. His many years of hosoital experience en ables thii eminent physioiau and surgeon to corroctly diagnose und treat all deformities and d menses with tho most nattering success, and his hlxh standing in the statu will not all.iw him to accept any incurable casa LOST MAN HOOD 111 - Kill I II WEAKNESS OF YOUNG MKN CURED If you have neen given up oy your physi cian call upon tho doc tor und bo examinod. He euros the worst caBOsof Nervous Debility, (Scrofula, Old Sores. ( atarrh. Piles, Foinale Weakness, Affections of tho Ear, Eyo, Nose and Throat, Asthma, Deafness. Tumore, Can cers and Oljiplee of overy description. Con sulfation in English and Gorman Free, whioh fhall bo considered suerod aud strictly confi dential. Ofttue noun: O A. M. to 9 P. M. Dally. Sunday, i) u.m. to K p.m. Us and Fertilizers Large Medium and White Clover, Choice Timothy and Lawn Grass Seeds Guano, Bone Dust and Phosphates for Farms, Lawns and Gardens. HUNT & CONNELL CO. Third National Bank of Scranton. Statement Dec. It), 181)3. called for M the Comptroller of the Currency. HK80UKCE8, I.onn SI, 204,473 40 Overdrafts 740. United Miit, s Honda snn.ooo.on Other Itunda 448. l','7.7. Hanking Hons 28,074.46 Premiums on U. 8. Bond,,,, f 7,443. 73 Due from U. x. Treasurer lO.OOO. on Due from Hunks 321.130.0!) Cush 173.000.08 S,403, 008.00 LIABILITIES. Capital S20O.0OO.00 Curolne 240.ooo oo Undivided I'rolits S(),93S.2tl I Irrulutloi 102,000.0(1 Dlvldeud. Unpuld 1,882. r,n Deposits.' 1,732. !i Ml 8t Due to Hunks 86.024.07 82,403,008.00 WILLIAM CONNELL, President. GEO. H. CATLIN, Vice-President. WILLIAM II. l'ECli, Cashier D1UECTOU8. William Connell, George II. Cntlln. Alfred Hand, Henry lielin, jr., Jnuiei Arclibald, William T. Smith, Luthe Keller. This bank nlTers to depnslton everj facility v, urrunted by their bulancea, busi ness anil responsibility. Special attention given to business ac counts. Interest paid on time deposits. TUB TRADERS National Bank of Scranton, ORGANIZED UM CAPITAL $250,000, SURPLUS $25,000, FAML'EL HINES.IPreiident. W. W. WATSON. Vice President A. B. WILLIAMS, Cashier. UIREt'TOnS. SAMCTtl, II INKS, J AM EH M' EvKRHAhT. Irvino A. Finch. Piehce B. Fini-ev, Joseph J. Jehmvn, M. S. Kemeiier., Cuas, P. Maithews. John T. Ponrau. W. W. Watson. PROMPT, ENhRGETIC. CONSERVATIVE and LIBERAL This bank invites the patronage of business men and firms generally. nnrat hhok to.. in capital, j 1.000,000. BEST Sl.fiO 8HOE IN THE WORLD A dollar attd it a dollar tamed." . This Ladles' Solid French Dongolu Kid It n' ion uooi ueiiverca lroe anywhere in mo U.S., o receipt or cuan, money uioei or l'oatal Note for 11 M Kotmla evarv wav tho boot sold In all retail atorca fo; 2M. Wo make thia boot ouraelvea, therefore we guar anttt tho jtt, atyie ana uvttr and if any one fa not aaUafiei wo will rcinna me moat iraend another pair. Opcr. Toe or Common Benui widths C, V, K, k EK sea 1 to s and hai, fixes. Stndvourtiti, tea mil Jit you liiuairaire Cata logue r-DL-c Dexter Shoe Co., BOSTON, eUASS. Special ttrmt to Utaltit. it fnaa'tm vaa MinnaiMa. arsTsTHn 'U.'aaageaWgl HOW TO MAKE MONEY There are hundreds of young men and young women in this country who have splendid ability, but they have never been wakened up. Wood's College of Business and Shorthand Has been an inspiration to hundreds of young people. If you are tired of inactivity and want to do something tangible, come to the College. COMMON ENGLISH COURSE. BUSINESS COURSE. SHORTHAND COURSE. p propriet()I. NEW YEAR OPENS JANUARY 1. HOLIDAY :- GIFTS Onyx Top Brass Tables, Teakwood, Oak and Bamboo Tables in great variety, Rogers' Groups, Bisque Statuettes, Pedestals, Vases, Jardenieres,Screens,Easels, Umbrella Stands, Blacking Boxes, Carpet Sweepers, Ottomans, Hassocks, Ladies' Work and Scrap Baskets, Bric-a-Brac, &c. Goat Skin Rugs from China, in White, Gray, Black and in color com binations, Baby Carriage Robes, &c, Eastern Rugs, in Daghestan, Ka- zac and Fersian ratterns. Moquette and Smyrna Rug! at low marked-down prices. Open evenings. Goods reserved and delivered when wanted. KERR & SIEBECKER 406 and 408 Lackawanna Avenue. A DESIRABLE STOCK OF Dry Hemlock NOW ON STICKS AT WHOLESALE LUMBER! TO THE) TRADE) ONLY THE RICHARDS LUMBER CO. 22 and 23 Commonwealth Building, TgkpEHOEA"oa Scranton, Pa. HILE many manufacturers and dealers are making extravagant stats ments concerning the merits and durability of medium or low grad piano intending purcbaserj should not fail to examine the famom STECK PIANOS. Illustrated book containing valuable information on pianos on application E.C. 4 Co. 123 Adanu Ave. IB MtTTJAr TO OUR FRIENDS We extend our heartfelt appreciatiou for the liberal pat ronage we have received iii the past year and the preced ing ones. Just as Time's inarch is indicated by periods historically eventful, business advancement writes its methods and its movements indelibly with the epochs of its progress. The first time our name wa9 spoken in Scranton a new epoch of retail business was born. A Higher Standard of Quality, Larger Quantities of the Suit able, and the Outspread Wing of Price Protection, With its saving, its security, its its infallible satisfaction, nd our ever-popular CREDIT SYSTEM, these are every V, lere recognized as Our Epoch of Progress A PROSPEROUS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.