8 THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY MOTIVING. JANUARY 27. 1894. Stationery In great variety at prices to Suit the Times. c. B. PRATT. GORMAN'S GRAND DEPOT THE NEXT WEEK OR TEN DAYS Will bo important to buyers of Dry Goods and exceedingly profit able, especially to purchasers of Dress Goods. We have just fin ished our annual inventory, and previous to opening our newsprint stock, have several lines that must be disposed of. Buyers will find tempting in ducements and rare opportunities. In Silks and Dress Goods In Ladies' and Misses' Jack ets, In Printed Cottons, In Housek'pi'g Linen Goods In Hosiery and Underwear In Dress Trimmings, In Lace Curtains. TVe note below a few of the re ductions in DRESS 600DS 85& All Wool Dress Goods Ueduced to 48a 75a All-wool Dres9 Goods Reduced to iiTJo. 6"c All-wool Dress Goods Reduced' to 89a 50a All-wool Dress Goods Reduced to 80a BARGAINS IN CLOAKS. We otl'er all odd Jackets and Newmarkets and all the accumu lation in Cloak Department at less than one half, and many instances at less than one-quarter of the COSt, TO ( LOSE AT ONCE, that w may have no oldstylesto carry over, and that our entire spring stock may be new and bright. THE NEWS OF IT EAR S Out or town corrosion lout orTHIS TRW Unk koouM riffD tlinlr riain-w in full to uaaa uon-u lnttur, not for imblicutiou uut to guard L'iut deception. I CARBONDALE IN BRIEF. Soyjral Enjoyable Social Evinti Cele brated in That Llv City. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Cauuondai.k, Pa., Jan. 26. A Tory pleasant time wae had thin evening in the lecture room of the Presbyterian church, the occasion being the turkey su')r uuder the auspices of the ladies of that cnurcli. Tney were rewarded for their efforts I'y ft larce patronage which resulted in n luat sum of money to swell the treasury. In Keystone hall this evening was held the thirteenth annual ball of Van lierneu Lodge No. 62, brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen. The firemen have earned the reputation of being royal entertainers on many previous oc casions and tbis eveninit's event was equally as pleasant as any ever held by this organization. Music was given by the Gennama orchestra. The attendance was large, and at midnight occurred one of the principal features, the banquet, served under the auspices of the lady nends of the members of the lodge. All the participant! retired from the ball with perfect satisfaction regarding heir evening s amusement. Among the several social events of he evening w.ia the enjoyable one which occurred iu the parlors of the Electric Literary association on the South Side. Ttw occasion w,s a social tendered by the association to their adv friends who so f.utafullv assisted them in their reoeut fair. The event s, as all such events usually are, pleasantly enjoyed bv the participants. line morning at Do clock was neui in tlie at. Koe cnnroti, tue luneral ervices over the remains of the late Katie Mannion, who died on Tuesday at her borne on .Fowderly road. A r iiuiem hiuh mass whs celebrated by !V. J. V. Hussie who also preached the funeral sermon. The remains were nterred in St. Rose cemetery and the following younir men were the pall bearers: John Nealon, W. F. Garden, Patrick Jlunnlon, James Fox and James and John Flannery. The flower bearers were P. F. McCaun and 1'homas Flannery. MINOR MONTROSf BREVITIES. Personal Mention and Some Comment on Borough Topics. Montrose, Pa.. Jan. 20 L. B. Ger non, of Scranton, registered at the Tar bell house on Thursday. Hon. G. A. Grow, of Glenwood, was here today. F. B. Jewett, of Brooklyn. Pa., will take up his residence' here in the Spring. Prof. B. E James is again attending to to bis duties in the high school, for which the students arw thankful. H. P. Read, the hustling young dry goods merchant, now occupies his elegant new residence on ohurch street. Next Monday evening the board of trade will hold their regular monthly meeting. All citizens who have the future prosperity of the borough at heart should join the board of trade. B. Marker, of Dushore, Pa., visited here today. He is a jewsler looking up a place to locate and expeots to locate here about April 1. The Montrose Democrat is responsi ble for the statement that there are plans on foot for the establisiiment of a sanitarian. A better place for an es tablisbment of the kind could not be found. T. C. Allen will bnild a house on his recently acquired property on Chenan go street A publio hop will be sriveu in the armory next Friday evening. Mrs. L. It. Griffls entertained several ladies at dinner yesterday. County Treasurer A B. Burns states that he will not etiforce the law of 1845 in reorard to charging traveling shows $o0 license per night unless compelled to do so by all the other counties charging that amount. If the law is enforced Montrose will never have another show until the law is re pealed, as no troupe could afford to pay it John Aitknn, now with S. B. Rogers has carried meat to customers in Mont rose for sixteen years. He has trav el led far enough to go around the earth several times. Lathrop & Co. have been obliged to suspend several men lately owing to the slack business at this time of the year. Louis Herrick, who has been with G W. Baker, the jeweler, for the past two years, has an advertisement in this paper for a position in a jewelry store to finish his trade. Louis is a good boy and some one will do well to get him. r.ucklon'a Arnloa Salvn. The best salve in the world for Cuts Bruises, Bores, Ulcers, Halt Kheum, Fever Bores, letter, ( niipped Hands, Chilblains, Corns aud all Skin Eruptions, and posi tively cures Piles, or uo pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfartion or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale liv Mnttlicwx Hroa. Stated by H. B. Cochran, druaeist, Lan caster, Pa. Ilavo guaranteed over 800 bottles of Burdock Blood Bitters for dys pepsia, sour stomach, bilious attacks, liver and kiduey trouble. KEYSTONE ACADEMY BUOGET. Interesting- News Items from Tbis Hon ored Seat of Learning Special to the Scranton Tribune. Factoryvillk, Pa., Jan. 20 Miss OU Kennedy has returned to school after an illness of two weeks. N. N. Nichols spent Sunday at his home in Clark's Summit. C. N. Ledyard and B F. Thomas, noting as missionary committee for the Eudeuvor society, held an Interesting meetini; at the Tunnel schoolhouss on Sunday evening. The social held in the parlors of the adies hall on Saturday evening was a access, und all present seemed to have an enjoyable time. Old Keystono s premises are still be ne remodeled and improved. What formerly served as main hall cooking kitchen has been tastefully trans formed into a little parlor, where the janitor, S. R, Lilly, now takes up his abode. Thursday, Jan. 25, tha day set apart for special prayer in behalf of the schools and colleges of our land, was observed at the Academy. In the af ternoon work was suspended and a very able sermon was delivered by Rev. Dr Huhes, of Scranton. He set forth the importance of a spiritual cultivation of the heart, and thenend of embracing the opportunities of salvation. hxaminations of the secon 1 quarter ended Friday and the third quarter will open on Monlay, Jan SB An account of the ' Mock 1 rial will appear in Wednesday's Tribune. SUNDAY CHURCH SERVICES. Topics of Interest and Doing! of Church People, Sjecial to the Scranton Tribune. Honesdale, Pa.. Jan.- 20 Graco Church Rev. George C. Hall, recter. Morning prayer aud sdrmon, 10 30 a.m. Holy communion will be celebrated at this servioe. Sunday school, 12 m ; young people's service, 6 45 p. m., sub ject, "Doings of Christ." Evening prayer and sermon, 7 30 p.m. The rec tor will preach bis farewell sermou to his congregation at this service and ling taken for his sulijeot, "Let Every Man Take Heed How He Buildeth." During the week the L lies' auxiliary have sent one box and three barrels of clothing v dued at $200 to the poor at l59BUfirt JN. U A chapter of the Cadets of St. An- lrew, or boys' department of the broth- rhood, wai orgamz 'd during tlie week and will l-o in charge of the director of the local chapter. l. Methodist Episcopal church Rif.C. . Benjonin, psstor. Morning service and sermon, 10 30 a.tn ; subject, second sermon on "Christianity's Outlook;" Sunday school, 12 m. ; EpWorth league, 6 30 p.m. ; evening service and sermon, 10 p.m.; subject, "Character Sketcn, Noah." Presbyterian ohurch Rev. W. H. Swift, pastor. Morning service and sermon, 10.30 a.m. ; Snnd ly 'c'iooI, 12 in. ; Christian Eudeavor, 0 30 pm ; evening service and sermon, 7.20 p.m. The pastor will preach tlie first of a series of sermons on "The Prodigal S m" at this service. German Lutheran church Rev. Wil liam Schmidt, pastor. Morning prayor ami Harmon, 10. 30 a m ; Sunday school, 1.30 n. m. ; eveniug prayor aud sermon, p. m. Baptist clnirch Rtv. C. F. Hall, pastor. Morning service with sermon, 10 30 a. in ; Sunday school, 11 45 a.m. ; Christian Eudeavor, 6 BO p. m. ; even ing service with sermon, 7.30 p. m. WILL ADVOCATE TEMPERANCE. alias Ella C. Kod I to Eptak at a Bia- Mu-ti Special to the Scranton Tribune. Foiiest City, Pa., Jan 20 Miss Ella C Rolgers, lecturer, organize and aent for the National Temper ance Society and Publication house, will mve a temperance address in the Methodist Eoiscopal church Suuday morning at 10 30 o'clock. Miss Ro lgers comes highly recom mended with numerous testimonials from celebrated persons and journals. Undoubtedly, she will be greeted by a arge congregation, us the lecture will be of interest and instruction. Mr. and Mrs W. B. Bker are in Carbondalo today attending the funeral of Mrs. Baker's cousin. Miss Kate. Mist Flo Allen, Miss lone Taylor aud Charles Arnold joined a merry party of Carbondale skaters at this place last nigut and spent a few pleastnt hours at skating on Liwis' lake, Uniondale, Pa. Miss Bsssie Melvin feels a little in disposed during the pigt few days. PLEASANT EUCHRE PARTY. Dr. and Mrs. P. B. Peieraon Entertain Friends at Their Horn. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Honesdale, Pa., Jan. 20 In their elegantly furnianed home on Park strest, Dr. and Mrs, P. B Peterson en tertained a number of their friends very pleasantly with a euchre party. Refreshments were served ia an elabor ate manner. Those who enjoyed the evening wars Mr. and Mrs. . W. L ine. Mr. and Mrs. William Van Keuren, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Pennim in. Mr and Mrs Wallace Lsmbert. Mr ami Mrs. George Genund, Mr, and Mrs. W. F. Suydain, Mr and Mrs. F. P. Kimble. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Gardner. Mr. and Mrs. A f. Searle. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Mum ford, Judge and Mr. George S. Purdv, Mr. ami Mrs. ii. Z Knssell. Mrs. T B. Clark, H. Scott S.ilmon, Mrs J. D Weston. Mr. and Mrs. M. T. 1M metsch, Mrs. Post, Rnogne, L I ; Mi Mary Peterson, Waterloo, N. Y ; M.ijor Whitney, Miss Mary Whitney, Mirs Annger, Miss i'etersen, xVliss tut net Stanton. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fos ter, Mrs. C. C. Jadwiuand Mrs. Sarnusl Foster. MERCHANT ARRESTED FOR FORGERY. Ha Proves, However, That No Forgery Had Been Committed. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Stroudsbuko, Pa., Jan. 20 E. J Sohwurz, of East Strondsbnrg, a prom inent dealer in hides, was arrested to day at trie instance of the EistStronds burg National bank on the ouarge of forgery. It Beems that Schwarz, who has bean doing business here for the past two years, had loaned dnring that time $2.i0 to Charles Pickol, taking his note tor th amount One of the notes fell due yesterday, but when it was pre sented at the bank, Pickel denied his indorsement. ' Schwarz was then ar rested by the bank officials. Pickel evidently failed to recoirnizi his own handwriting, for at the hear lng Mr. Schwarz was diechnrged, after he had proved that the signature was genuine. Somf. Kemaheaui.e Cures of doafness recorded of Dr. Thomas' Eclectrio i Never fails to cure earache. ' A Shooking- Heresy. Atchinnn Globe. Our idea is that the breast of the rabbit nicely browned, with gravy, brings better luck limn Us lert hind foot. A million Friends. A friend in need is a friend Indeed, and Dot leas than one nullum people have found just such a friend in Dr. King's New Ihhcovery for Consumption, t'ouirhs ami Colds, If you have never used this Qreat Cough Medicine, one trial yill convince you that it lias wonderful curiitivoniowerH in all disease of Throat, Client umjMlnim MOD bottle is guaranteed to do .planned or money will be refuud bottles fre.i at Mathews Urns Large bottles Soo. and (L 00. PECKVILLE TREATED CONCISELY. OLD FORGE MISCELLANY. Tht News of a Thriving Settlement Care fully Whittled Down. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Old FoitoE.Pa , Jan. 20 By a slight misapprehe ion we announced in our news items, recently, that the caucus to be held in the Sheridan ball was to be a citizen's caucus, it will be a Re publican caucus, bowerst which every good Republican will be expected to ttend. Owing to his increasing business Mr J Willis hns found it necessary to put on another meat wagon. Matthew Beam, a highly respected rsident of Connellton, has been re quested by many of his fellow citizens to run for constable on the Kepnblican ticket. He was formerly policeman at Dickson and Scranton, making a good record at both places and one that well qu (lilies him for the position. An Hnntranan laborer was killed in the W. A. Connell mine on Wednesday by a fall of roof. MASQUERADERS MAKE MERRY. Masked Dancer While Away the Hours at Pionaer Hall Special to the Scranton Tribune, Honesdale. Pa., Jan 20. The mas querade ball given by Professor Heft's lancing class last evening wns a most pleasing success The masqneraders began arriving about 0 0 clock anil con tinued coining until the room was well filled with the fantastically arrayed dancers. As is the custom, the garbs and gowns worn were of various de signs and colors I he general makeup, however, was m-re of the beautiful than ludicrous, still there was not lack of variety. After King rrolic hud been ruling for some time the grand march was formed, with Miss Lucy Heft and Percy Cole leading The unmasking created inuch merriment. M"i.;ar's orchestra, as usual, furnished excellent music, and the dancers enjoyed them selves well into this m irning. A BclntlHe'ltiir Wrnacular. H'oi'i.iioon .S7ir. "Now," said the storekeeper as he -.. I proudly at the lettering on his new brass Bign, "that s what 1 call polished En dish." Live News of One Day Related in Read able BrevltUi. Special to the Scranton Tribune. Peckville, Pa., Jan. 20 The Pro hibitionists of the First ward held their caucus at the Grand Army of the Republic hall last Thursday evening and nominated tthe following ticket: Burgess, Fremont Ferris; high eon stable, Sylvanius Smith; tax colloctor, William Johns; auditor, Frank Hoyt; school directors, three years, Uili.n Coatee; two years, J. C. Tuttle; coun cilinen, three years, J. G.Bell; two years, Daniel'.Dorris; assistant assessors, William Hill, J. J. Berry; judge of election, A. H. Jenkins; inspector, Mark Wulker. William Byram of Brooklyn, Pa., is circulating among friends here. Professor H. E. Barnes and his sister, Mrs. J. D. Broad, left this morning to atteud the luneral of their uncle. Perry Barnes, of Franklyn, N. Y. Andrew Snook is suffering with la grippe. Albert Wall will leave tomorrow morning for a few days' visit with friends at Port Jervis. Mrs Hoyt, of Providence, has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Jennie Frear. O. D. Secor. our tonsnrial artist, has remodeled big barber shop and put in a verv fine new cup case. W. S. Bloes and W. J. Bjhner mado a business trip to Scranton today. NOW COMES THE REVOLT. Taylor Residents Will Enliven Tillage by Naming- Citizens' Ticket. t-pecial to the Scranton Tribune. Taylor, Pa.. Jan. 26 A Citizens' ticket is to be placed iu the field for the February election. As far as can be ascertained it will be made up of sev eral well known Democrats, Republic ans and Prohibitionists. The ticket will bo a strong one and has strong backing. Probably a Slander. Chicago Tribune. Banks "Hello, Rivers, when did yon get back from Iowa?" Rivers "How did you know I had bien to Iowa?" Banks "Your overooat seems to have acquired a bulge over your right hip pocket." Beccham's pills are for biliousness, bilious headache dyspepsia, heartburn, torpit liver, dizziness, sick head' ache, bad taste in the mouth coated tongue, loss of appe tite, sallow skin, when caused by constipation ; and consti pation is the most frequent cause of all of them. Hook free; pills 25c. At drugstores.or write B.F. Allen Co., 61; Canal St., New York MO POWDER CO. Rooms 1 and 2 Commonwealth Bld'g, 8CKANTOX, I' A. MINING and BLASTING POWDER Wade at the MOOSIC and RUSH DAUS W011K3. Liifilin & Rand Powder Co.'s ORANGE GUN POWDER Electric Hatterlus, Fuse for explod ing blasts, Safely Fuse and Jhemical Co.'s High Explosives Mrs. Sarah Trcxier Of Philadelphia. "Bad Spells" with the Heart Dizzy, Faint, in Despair Hood's SarsaparUla Cured. "I have suffered very much during the past lew years from Heart Trouble Physicians said I might live a number of years, night die any dny. I could usually tell when the worst attacks were coming on by feeling a sharp pain in the heart, then violent thumping, shortness of breath, followed by a coldness com ing all over nie, then dizziness, faintnkss, and then, unless I could lie down at once I would fall wherever 1 was. I never dared to bo left alone fur 1 had I" have help at once and that applied with Vigor, I could not do any work, even to sWMplug, and had to bo careful of the least excitement. I got very much dis couraged at the outlook and thought There Was No Hope Of ever finding anything to help me. One day a friend asked, 1 Why don't you try Hood's Sarsa rarilla? I thought It over am) decided to try it, and 1 thank lioil for It too. Since 1 began tak ing It, three years ago, I have had but one ' bad spell' and that was due to carelessness on my part, and from that I quickly recovered. I can not tell you how much better 1 feel and hov thankful I am. I feel as if I would like to tell everv uerson in the world about it. I cm and do now do all inv housework, even to washing." Mas. Sahaii TukxlilK, 8ua Latimer Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Hood's es Cures " I know Mrs. Sarah Trexler from having pur. chased Hood's Sarsaparllla for a long time, and have every reason to believe that the abovs statement Is true." K. Si F. r. BHOCZLBT, Pharmacists, 541 E. Thompson St., Philadelphia Hood's PUIS are the best family cathartic, uitlo and effective. Try a box. 20 cents. B RICK DRAIN TILli, FRONT, WIRE CUT, HOLLOW. VITRIFIED, FIRE AND COMMON BRICK Best in the market, Brandt Clay P duct Co OFFICE: Biiighnnitoo. N.Y. FACTORY: BramU. Pa. DKXTKU NIHIL r Iiicn.rflnltal.8l.00,000s UK ST ai.r.o BUOA IN mi WOULD ,A'dollnr tared ii a dollar earned.1' ThlsLuillrH'Hollil French UunRolHUId Hut- ton Hoot delivered frtm anywhere in the U.S., on roeeipl'in n, Money wraor, or I'oetul Notft for $1,110. Kqtml every wny the booti poIiI tu nil rt'tuil tores for t.'.M). We niiilco thli boot DUfMlVafi thercforo we guar antee the Jlft ntyle and war. and tf any ono U not Rattfttleii ffo will retimu me money or MOd another pair. Opera Too or Common m(IMi ha ( D. E Si n ze 1 to 8 and half iiize. Sttid your rite; WW flt you. Uluitratcd Onto logua FREE FEDERAL ST.. 1 HUSTON. M ASS. Special tertn$ to JJcaUrt 11.1 ISIJ&jUUlWk. 1A1 ITO TORTURING ECZEMA Editor Iowa Plain Dealer Cured of In sufferable Itching and Pain by the Cuticura Remedies. No Less Than Five Physicians Con sulted. Their Combined Wisdom Followed Without Benefit. I am sixty-six years old. In August, WO, was troubled with the peculiar sUindiseiuio to which people of my age aro subject, known amouK medical men as eczema. Its tirst appearance was ip. .ii i he ankles. It rapidly extended over the lower extremities until my legs were nearly one raw sore; from legs the trouble extended across the hips, shoulders and the entire length of the arms, the legs and arms greatly swollen with an itching, burning pain, without cessation. Although the best medical adviceattalnable was -1 ii 1 loyed, no less than live physicians of the dace being consulted and the prescriptions icing the result of their combined wisdom, the disease, though apparently checked, would recur in a few days as bail as ever ; during its progress my weight fell away about twenty-five pounds. As an experiment 1 began the useof Cuticuba, following the simple and plain Instructions given with the Remedies, and in four weeks Found myself well, with skin soft and natural in color, tho itching and pain entirely relieved. W. It. M K I , Editor Iowa Plain Dealer, Cresco, Ia. CUTICURA WORKS WONDERS Ccticuba Ukmkdi i:s spcicdlly cureevery humor and disease of the skin, scalp, and blood, with loss of hair, whether itching, burning, scaly, pimply, tad blotchy, whether simple, scrofulous, hereditary, or contagious, wheu physicians fall. 1 was operated on two years ago for an abscess, which left a running sore, which five doctors said could only be helped by another operation. 1 almost gave up in despair. S3.50 worth of the ('i'tk tra It km LDiEs cured me, and I am now well aud btroug. Mus. ANNIE KUI.F.V, 'J101 Lawrence St., Denver, Col. Pold throughout the world. Price, CrmcrrnA, 0o.; Boar, Hie.; Kemii.vent, SI. I'mvr.n Data and i iii ii . (Jour., iSolc Proprietors, IloMtun. $f" How to Curo fJkln bincaacs," mnllcd free. nmri.KH, blackheads, chapped and oily hUu nlfl cured by OuTICURA Mkdicatid Hoac. FREE FROM RHEUMATISM. In one minute the Cuticura Antl-1'aln I'lnstor relieves rheu-matlc,soiatic,hip,kldnev,chest,and muscular pains una wcaluii Dr. E. Grewer The Philadelphia Specialist, And bis associated t,tutf of EnglUh and Ger man IJhi blciaiiB.aro now iiermanoutly located Temple Court Building 81 t SPHUCE ST., SCRANTON Whero thoy may bo consulted DAILY AND SUNDAY. The Doctor In a graduate ot the Unlvorsity cf Pennsylvania, formerly demonstrator of phyHiologv and surgery at the Medico Chir urgtcal College, of Philadelphia. He Is also ai. honorary n ember of tho Medico-Chirur-gical Association, and was physician and surgeou in-ohief of the most noted American and German hospltaLs. comes highly Indorsed bv tho loading professors of Philadelphia and New York. HIb many years of hosoital experlenos en ables this eminent physician and surgeon to correctly diagnose and treat mil deformities and diseases with the most flattering success, and hla high standing in the state will not ail w him to accept any incurable case LOST MANHOOD KEonTOKKD. WEAKNESS Of YOUNG MKM ClIllEn. It you havo neen given up oy your physi cian call upon the doctor and lie examined, lie cures ths worst casesof Nervous Debility, Kcrofula, Old Bores, atarrh, Piles, Female Weakness. Affections of the Ear, Eyo, Nose and Throat, Asthma, Deafness. Tumors, Can cers and Crlpulee of every description. Con sultation in English and Gorman Free, which shall be considered sacred and strictly confi dential. otttci) Hours: 9 A. M. to O P. AI. Dally. Sonde.), 0 ii.lil. to 3 111. TI IB TRADERS National Bank of Scranton organized isaa CAPITAL $250,000, SURPLUS $25,000. SAMUEL HlNr.S.lPrcsi.lent. W. W. WATSON, Vice Presidont A. B. WILLIAMS. Cashier. DIUKCTons, .i JAMES.M- EvrnrtART, PlXRCll I). Fisi.nv, BAMim Hints, JltVINll A. FlNI'n. Joseph J. .Ikumvn, J! M. kicmeueiu, Cuas. P. Matthews. John T, Pouter. W. W. WATSON. PROMPT, ENLRGETIC, CONSERVATIVE and LIBERAL This bonk Invitos tho patronage of business Third National Bank of Scranton. Dexter Shoe Go. Statement Deo. 11, 1HH.1. called for by the Comptroller of the Currency. ltUSOlKCUS. Loans l, 804,473.40 IK - 740.83 United states llonUs 80(1,000.00 Other Bonds 44a.i87.7a Hanking House 88.074.46 Premiums on II. s. Bonds.... 17.443.75 Due from I). M. Trcusuror 10,000.00 Hue from Hanks 381,1 30.00 Cub 173,000.08 HOW TO MAKE MONEY Hiere aro hundreds of young men aud young women in this country who have splendid ability, but they have never been wakened up. Wood's College of Business and Shorthand lias 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 KM.I.ISII COUHHIi m M i:ss couksi;. sik it i ii and couhse. tiW Timnrt tj ys. j. vy uuu, rruprittuut. NEW YEAH OPENS JANUARY 1. LIABILITIES. Capital Surplus Undivided Profits Circulation Dividends Unpaid Deposits.' Uuu to llniiks 8,4(13,008.00 800.000 OO .. ,840.000 00 no,t)3a.8 .. 108.000.00 1.888. SO . .1,788,810 80 80.084.07 .-.-. i.i :.oo8.oo WILLIAM rONNK.LL, President. UEO. 11. CATL1N, Vice-President. WILLIAM II. I'l l K, CHShlOT. DIKECTOItS. , Wllllnm Connell, George IT, Ciitlln, Alfred Hum!, Henry llelln, Jr., Jnines Archbuld, Willi. tin T. Smith, I. other Keller. Tills bank offers to depositors every facility warranted by their balances, busi ness mid responsibility. Special attention alveii to business ac counts. Interest paid on time deposits. FUR RUGS Combination Goat and Sheepskin Rugs. rine Angora Wool, all sizes. Real Leopard, with full head. Baby Carriage Robes Sheepskin and Goat Robes, with felt or Satin lining. Large line to select from. Moquette Rugs (Three sizes.) At Special Cut Prices. SMYRNA RUGS, 30 inches wide, at $3; worth $4. SMYRNA MATS, 50c. each. These are bargains. COCOA MATS (all sizes), for out-door use, 50a and upward. UMBRELLA STANDS, EASELS, SCREENS, k KERR 4 SIEBECKER CARPETS AND DRAPERY, 406 and 408 Lackawanna Avenue. "No star was ever lost we once have seen, We always may be what we might have been," A HAPPY PATRON OF" THE RICHARD S LUMBER CO. Scranton, Pa. 22 and 23 Commonwealth Building. TRY US. AXTHILE many manufacturers and dealers nremakini; extravagant sta raents concerning tbe merits aud durability of medium or low nxu stats durability of medium or low KTWU pianos, intending purchasers sbould not fail to examine the famovu STECK PIANOS. Illustrated book containing valuable information on pianos on application E.C.Ricker&Co. 123 Adam? Ave. Inoo I si Are on Lackawanna, Penn or Wash ington avenues make an effort to get ou Wyoming avenue. It may pay you well. AVe refer to tbe Odd Frices of FUBNITURB displayed iu our window at profitless prioes. BOOK, CASES, HALL RACKS and SIDE BOARDS. Are the victims of this week's slaughter. Then there aru some STON ES displayed in the other wiudow they're heaters at sum mer prices. Our general stock is reduced iu price prior to our new spring liue.