. . r - THE SCJiANTOX .TKUtUXE SATUIiDAV MOIiNlXCi, ' MOVKMISEH 10, lS'J-J. 10 l lii' Sill: Department is teeming ttUti the choicest Silks ol ilie present sea son, at prices beyond the reach of com petition. Prices have been descending during the past two years, and we have . moved along with the current while other merchants have stood still. This explains why we offer only new goods at bargain prices. IKS 24-INCH FAILLE 85C, WORTH $1.10. 24-INCH ROYAL ARMURE 89C, WORTH $1.15. 21-INCH ROYAL ARMURE $1.00, WORTH $1.35 21-INCH SATIN DUCHESSE88C, WORTH $1.10. 23- INCH SATIN DUCHESSE $1.12, WORTH $1.50 21-INCH SATIN LUZOR 90C, WORTH $1.25. 24- INCH SATIN LUZOR $1.35, WORTH $1.50. 21-INCH GROS GRAIN 85C, WORTH $1.25. 24-INCH GROS GRAIN, $1.10, WORTH $1.50. 21-INCH SATIN RHADAMA 85C, WORTH $1.25. FANCY SILKS Kight up to date in all the latest weaves. CHINA SILKS All colors, including even ing shades, 21-inch, 25c.; worth 35c. LADIES COATS. No old stock, please remember. Every garment we show illus trates the best ideas' of the best makers we know. Fashionable colors; fashionable trimmings, and prices guaranteed to be lower than those of any other store. GORMAN'S Grand Depot. Of! REEVES "412 Spruce St., Scranton. tr. ResvA la now fully establishel at 12 Spruce itreet. Scranton. He has per formed soma wonderful cures and has lialnd the confidence of the public. He has come to STAY and will remain PER MANENTLY at his Spruce street parlors. He has had long and varied experience in hospital and private practice and treats all acute and chronic diseases of men, wo men and children. c.fl.vnefex'.fneiti8oenr.-Free of Charge No one is turned away. He, with his assistants, treat all dis eases of the nervous system, diseases of the eye, ear, nose and throat, dyspepsia, rheumatism, lost vitality, premature Weakness or decay In both sexes, nervous debility, catarrh, tumors, cancers, erup Tolm, blood poisoning, fits, epllepsv, In discretion and errors of youth, iostman hood, eczema, scrofula, St.- -Vitas' dance, asthma, diseases of the heart, lungs, liver, kidneys, bladder, stomach, etc. YOUNG MEN POSITIVELY CURED , Offer to thc-Publlc for Cuturrli. Any one suffering wilh Catarrh who Wishes to be permanently, quickly and cheaply cured may receive three months' treatment for only FIVE DOLLARS. The tioctor has discovered a ppecltlc for this dreaded disease. You can treat and cure yourself and fHmlly with it at home. It never fulls to cure. A trial treatment free. OFFICE HOVRS-Dally 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. ; Sundays, 10 to 12 and 3 to 4. Take Elevator in Christian's Hat Store, or emirs Remember the name and number. DR. REEVES ' 112 Spruce St., Scranton. (ARRETS Oii Cloths, Linoleums, . Curtains, Window Shades and Wall Paper. . All the Latest Designs. J. Scott Inglis 419 LACKAWANNA AVENUE. (our doors above Wyoming House. j .." Mothers !. Mothers!!. Mothers.! ! ! Mr. Wtnslotv's Soothing Syrup has been used for over fifty years by millions of jnotnere tot their children While Teething, 'With perfect success. It sooths the child, oftens the gums., allays all pain; cures wind colic, and is the best remedy Tor di arrhea. Sold by druggists In every part or the world, Be sure and ask for "Mrs, Window's Soothing Hyrup," and take no ether kind. Twenty-five cents a bottle, NEWS OFJHIS VICINITY OAKBONDALE. This afternoon at 2.30 o'clock will oc cur the funeral of the late William U. Lewis. Service will be conducted at the residence, iSl South Church street, ty Rev. D. L. Davis. Hiss Flora Allen, of Forest City, was the guest of .Miss Charlotte Giles, of Lincoln avenue, yesterday. The horse owned by Dr. II. C, Wheel er caused considerable excitement on Salem avenue yesterday afternoon by taking a run up the avenue. The Pound Cake club fcelebrated the tenth year of Its organization last even ing at the home of Miss Lizzie Scurry, on Wyoming mtreet, Mr. and Mr, John Harvey, of Canaan street, are visiting friends hi Water town, N. Y. Tin? friends of Charles A. Ho 11. of Kl mlra, X. Y a former Carbondale resi dent, will undoubtedly regret to learn that on account of poor health he will be obliged to spend the winter In Cali fornia. Last evening a cottajre prayer meet ing was held at the residence of Her man Faatz, at 21 Khkett street. The Alhambia Social club are making extensive preparations for their social, which will be held In Keystone hall on Thanksgiving eve. Henry J. Borehers died tut 10 o'clock Thursday evening at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Amos Hurd, on Canuan street, at the ripe age of 8ft yours. le ceased is survived by three daughters and three' hour: l.ymun, of Warren county; Mrs. Eugene Saunders, of Clin ton; Frank J., of Michigan, Holland, of Waymart; Mrs. Henry Cramer, of Ulng hamlot(, and Mrs. 'Hurd. of this city. Funeral w ill be held on Sunday morn ing at St o'clock from the residence, S4 Canaan street, after which the remains will be taken to Honesdale and Interred in mversiue cemetery. The funeral services over .the remains of the 5-months-old son of Mr. and Mr Peter. Yednock, of Slyipson, were" held yesterday and Interment was made In St. Hose cemetery, tills city. Mis. j: Wallace Allen and family, who ha,ve been , visiting the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. 1'. S. Joslin, of Washington street, left yesterday for Buffalo, X. Y., where they will reside In the future. Yesterduy afternoon A. L. Sahm and Charlie Smith, of the Columbia Hose company, Were out with the company's horse and wagon collecting the mer chants' donations to the firemen's fair. HALLSTEA1). The following Is the programme for the convention to be held in the Baptist hurch next Wednesday, Nov. 11, by the Jefferson Branch union, Young People's society of Christian Kndeavor: Morn ing session Lender, Kov. John Davis 10.30, devotional exercises; 10.40, address of welcome, Rev. L. W. Church; W.JO, anthem, choir; 11, response, Kev. O. Boughton, Susyuehanna; 11.10, congre gational singing; 11.15, roll call of so cieties; 11.30, business; 12, adjournment, Afternoon session Leader, Rev. W. MeArthur, Jackson, Pa.; 2, praise and devotional service; 2.25, address, "Our Souls in the Work," Mrs. T. A. Hughes, of Montrose; 2.40, singing, "Scatter Sun shine; 2.45, address, "Power from on High," Rev. John Davis; S, congrega lional singing; 3.05, address, "Likes and Dislikes In Christian Endeavor Work, W. W. Adair, secretary of the Railroad ouiigifen's CIVHstlaff association; 8.20, duet, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Lowry, of F.Ik Gate. Pa.; 8.25, address, "Common oemse in Our Work," Rev. J. S. Cromp' ton; 3.40, a model meeting of Junior endeavors; 4, tjuestion box. Rev. If. Crone, of l.'nlondule. Ph.; 4.30, ad journment. Evening session Leader, P. B. Ken nedy, of Forest City; 7.15, song service; 7.30, essay,' "Our Field and the Work." Miss Frances Race, of Holllstervllle, Pa.: 7.4o, address, "The Spiritual Life of Endeavors," B. A. Bauman, of Ring. hamtnn: 8, male quartette; S.05, ad dress, "The Open Switch," Mr. Pearsull, secretary of the Railroad Young Men's Christian association, Scranton; S.L'h, solo, Mrs. S. ii:. Lowry; fcl.25, address, The Rest We Have," J. T. Bull; of Honesdale; 8.45, consecration service, leader. Rev. T. P. Jepson. Curbondulo: Mrs. John Davis, organist; Ben Buu man, chorister. Bring gospel hymns a and 0. All are cordially Invited. KEYSTONE ACADEMY. The second quarter or the school year commences Monday. Many new stu dents have already registered and taken the entrance examinations. The pros pecta are that there will be an unusuul ly lurge attendance nest quarter. The mock, election, held by the Cur rent Topic league Wednesday after noon, was a decided success. The eleC' Hon was conducted as nearly us possi ble according to the Baker ballot law and all who participated received much practical of this law. The result showed that the Republican avalanche has even reached those who are Juniors In the sight of the hiw. Out of forty-four votes cast for governor, seven were for Haw ley (Pro.), ten for Slngerly (Dem.), and seventeen for Hastings (Rep.). With but one exception every student voted a straight ticket. Examinations are the order of the week. Parties who are Interested In the academy will find an Interesting artlclo on institution and faculty in the Elmlra Journal for October. The entertainment given lust Friday evening by Misses Long and Acken was a rare treat. Tne programme, wnicn we gavelast week, was rendered in an excellent manner, and every number brought forth the hearty applause of the audience. After the entertainment many adjourned to the ladles' parlor and spent ft social hour in conversation and games. A class in astronomy will be organ- ized next term. . ', The ladles of Bryant Literary society will soon occupy their new rooms. PKICEBUR. The citizens of this place are request ed to attend a meeting In Fadden' hall this evening at 8 o'clock for the purpose of agreeing upon a location foi the proposed borough building. Frank O'Hoyle, of Archbnld, called on his brother, John O'Boyte, yester day - Cross walks and sidewalks are need ed In this place. . Thomas Grler was In Scranton yes terday. . , '"'"" "' The entertuinnten1' for the uenefi?' tho new Dickson ePurc" wa a success both socially -; ImanelnHy, although the lnclemehcy ot tne weuther deprived manv nn-e 'rora bplff t"Pre. Much credit Is ti"1 lhe '""uagers of the affair and those1 WPW were greatly pleased v' lth ,the ""fcrtainment. Much praise Is ue Wlsa 0rnce Wllllomfl, who gave a r-'dtatlOH entitled "My Sister's Mlstaktf ?he w. that she was enuc" """r IBCl " Who took part in the exercises acquitted them selves creditably, . MOOSIC. Patrick MeXally, the young man who was Injured In Old Forge mines Wed nesday, had his leg amputated Thurs day. Urs. Seaman and $ ler performed the operation. Mrs. H. J, Brockelman, formerly a resident of this place, but now of Clin ton, Mass., is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. Dempsey. Hugh Jennings, the renowned base ball player, was a visitor in Scranton Wednesday. Miss Ella Gibbons has returned home from a two weeks' visit with friends in Clinton, Mass. The funeral of Robert Marrow, the oung man who wus killed In Mudtown haft Wednesday,' took place from ills late home In Starck's patch yesterday afternoon. Mrs. fleorge Tregnllis Is In PeclcvUIe at the bedside. of her brother, David Stearns, who Is blng dangerously ill with pneumonia. Mrs. Charles Snyder and daughter, Edith, are conllncd to-the house with croup. . Misses Carrie Seberhlnes and F.mma Mosteller attended the Epworth league convention yesterday. Thomas Howells hud one finger on his right hand amputated Monday. Dr. Burlington was the attending physi cian. Charles Wlllard has sold out his milk oute to John Buzzard. , Frank (.It-over - was serenaded by friends and admirers Thursday evening. MJKTEA. Xevr-r In the history of Marry town ship was there so much enthusiasm lispiayed with regard to the borough government as there was ut the citi zen's mass meeting at Fierstehi's hull on Thursday evening. The people oi Duryea begin to realize that they are practically speaking without any gov ernment whatever, and that tho time has come when something must be done, Several meetings have been held in Cli ent parts of the town during the past month In order that every citizen and property owner might 'have an opportunity to express his opinion on the matter; und It is was evident from the Interest manifested that the sentl ment of the people Is In faVor of be Ing incorporated Into a borough. The following committee was appointed: Chairman, J. J. Sampson, F. B. Dills, William I.ugg, John Ward, 'Squire Gil boy, 'Squire Motiskl, Michael Cleary, James Flynn and Captain J. W. Burns. These gentlemen will meet at the oflice of 'Squire (illboy on Thursday evening, Nov. la. at 8 o clock, to decide upon what course to pursue and to hmke all other necesssary arrangements pertain ing to the proposed new borough. Mrs. James Walsh, the mother of Miss Anna D., the principal of our pub lie schools, Is reported to be seriously ill. The Adonis Social club have decided to give a grand hop to their friends on Tuesday evening at the Pullman hall The admission fee will be 25 cents. iV child of Frank Kashuba is very sick. WAVEHLV. Mrs William Stevenson, of Sayre, Pa., Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Stevenson. Rev. A. Bergen IJrowe will till the pulpit at the Baptist church next Sun day morning' at 10.30, and In the evening at 7. E. Andrews, of Rlnghamton, was. a visitor here last Thursday. Rev. John Wlntch will hold Services at the (Fred Methodist church next Sunday morning at 10.20. Arthur SnVIth, of Benton, is visiting friends in the borough. George E. Beemer, of the Hillside Furm, and Eugene Kleburg, f Scroti ton, were callers here last Thursday. Rov. F. 11. Parson, of tho Methodist Episcopal church. will hold services next Sunday ut 10.30 u. m. The Epworth league will meet at 7 p. m. Mrs. William Blake, of Alleiitown, X J., Is the guest of Mr. und Mrs. George Perry. Miss Katie M. Maglone is visiting friends at Providence. Mr.'and Mrs. E. F. Lelgliton, who have been the guests of Mrs. Andrew Bedford, have returned to Rlnghamton George Doty Is on a business trip in Xew York state. Oysters raw, stewed and fried, at the Martin, Ruid's "Little Delmonlco." MAYF1ELI). M. Shark Mas in Scranton Friday. H. Youens. J. Stokes und E. Curr, of Scranton, were In Mayfield yesterday M. Crippen, of Olyphant, was a May field visitor Friday morning; Attorney F. T. Okell made a business visit here yesterday. ' J. B. Hovt. of Simpson & Watkins' store, 13 In Bunalo. Kdward Masters, of Jennyn, called on H. J. DeGraw yesterday. Frank Histed, of Carbondale, called on friends at this place Friday after noon. Conductors Harvey and Copeland, of Carbondale, were In MayhVld Thursday afternoon trying to find a Democrat, Tirey report poor success. J. W. Eaton, foreman of the Mayfield section of the Delaware and Hudson, is one of the most successful fishermen In this section. How to Finish Henry. From tho Chicago Tribune. When Henry George's theories have be subjected to the test of actual experiment there will be an ena to rienry ueorgeism , Jfi. A. J. .Davenport Impure Blood Caused large. Beile a mr face and neck, I was told to take Rood' !SarsiipilUi taitbfuV ail erupt fectlv flellent aeai. A. it iu vKroKT. yilton, N..J. Hood 8 Pl)s ire purely voc'ble and U not purge, , palu M pipe, in I box. s-a. MEN ALWAYS TIRED rtrs. Henry Ward Beecher Says She Has Known tut Half a Dozen Woiueii Who Were Thorougulj Well. he Koutlne of DonKvtic Taks Ovjr drains Their Nervous Force. 'Among all niy friends and the num ber of my acquaintances has neces sarily rather large," says Mrs. Henry Ward Beeeher. "I can recall but half dozen thoroughly well women." So many, in order to obtain the repu- atiou of being good housewives, work ;rom morning till night, cooking, swtep- ig and overhauling. ' "What would the house look like," they ask, "if I were not constantly look ing after it?" It would certainly look a good deal more homelike if the wife and the mother kept her health and high spirits Instead of growing old and careworn from the struggle with dust und the eglect of their tired, aching nerves, and pain watery blood that dally be comes inure and more badly nourished. it Is not the healthy weariness of muscle ami. brain, so easily forgotten after a good night's sleep; but it is the weariness that remains t 111' morning, nd follows one through the day, thut ' ' MRS. E. t.. WING. should cause anxiety and a desire for irompt relief. When the nerves and the blood have thus become so badly nourished and the strength thus reduced, food food appropriate for building up the nervous Issue and rest, are the plain an,d sim ple means, in fact, the only means ol re storing vigor and health. All the ma terial so urgently needed by the million of exhausted nerve cells and by the thin, depleted blood are found in that re markable lnvlgorator, that food for the brain und nerves, Pulne's celery, com pound. It fills the nervous and muscu lar tissues all over the body 'with the meuns of rapid growth, the blood gains new red corpuscles and grows ruddy and capable of thoroughly feeding the body. The strength returns, and head aches, dyspepsia, neuralgia und nervous blllty disappear when the tone of the system has been thus raised ana the body abundantly supplied with fresh, life-giving blood. 1 i'he very first week in which this per fect nerve food, Pulne's celery com pound, is conscientiously employed it Will declare its tonic effect by the feei ng of returning strength, a marked in1 crease In the appetite, lreeuotn , irorn pain and depression. Palne's celery compound cures radi cally and permanently rheumatism, heart -wealcni'Srt, diseases-of the liver and the kidneys, and encourages the excretory oigans to r-.vpii whatever Impure humors there may be In the btood. This Is evident by the healthier, dearer condition of the skin thut phy sicians suy invuiiably follows when they presdbe Pulne's celery compound; as they so commonly do where the body needs building up and when recovery is slow after acute diseases.' Here is the experience of Miv.'E. I.. Wing, of Putney, Vt told in lu rown words: I had been ufhicted with rheuma tism and neiiralgiu for many years, in a year and a half I have taken eight bottles of Palne's oel-ry compound and have not been so free from 'these troubles in fifteen yeurs as 1 utn now. I advise ail who are aflllcted In any way GREAT BANKRUPT SALE OF l ine v loinmq Kianaa CENTS FSRhIShIHCS, HATS, ETC. Bought at Sheriff's Sale. The stock of the llytle Park Hat and Clothing Store was bought by us, and will be sold in their store at a great sacrifice. 1 IN THEIR STORE, 114 SOUTH MAIN AVENUE. And. will last two weeks only, Come early and secure the these Big Bargains in Clothing and Furnishings. Boys' Pants, i v. j , js';iilh!' 1 Bovs' Waists! SOLD Sale at Hyde Park Hat and Clothing Store 114S. , Main Avenue. (1 D " 230 8ION OF THE Look for the Sign: with "rheumatism or neuralgia to use Patne's celery compound. "For the nerves, and tired feelings, I think It Is the best dose of ambition that I have ever found. Before I had taken one bottle I felt almost like another per son. Other medicines huve given me only temporary, relief.' But the com pound ha done ine more permanent good' than the doctors or any other medicine, and I can hardly feel grateful enough for the benefit that I have de rived from Its use." ' TECKVILLE. Mri and Mrs. D. R. Lathrop are re joicing oyer the arrival of a son last Tuesday. The Ladles' Aid society of the Metho dist Episcopal church elected the fol lowing named officers last Wednesday: President, Mrs. Joseph G. Bell; record ing secretary, Mrs.; F. P. Doty; assist ants, Mrs. G. A. Megargel; finance sec retary, Mrs. George Treverton; treas urer, -Mrs. F. L. Taylor; assistant, Mrs. William Johns; first vice president, Mrs. E. M. Barber; second vice president, Mrs. W. W. Peck; third vice president, Mrs. John English; fourth vice presi dent, Mrs. Thomas Pope: fifth vice president, Mrs. S. M. Kogers; sixth vice president. Mrs. William Page: execu tive committee. Mrs. Z. P. Travlss, Mrs. Jennie Frear, Mrs. D. E. Stearns, Mrs. W. W. Peters, Mrs. John Slpe, Mrs. Joseph York. This society has done considerable work the past year and earned $5-7 besides giving away over $50 to charity. Mis. Agnes Cunningham prest-ntod. her brother, Joseph G. Bell, last -Monday with a pocket book, which was an old family relic and contained a selec tion of different kinds of old coins, as a birthday present. Blakely council, Junior Order Cnltcd Amerclan Mechanics, will uttend di vine services at the Baptist church to morrow evening. The pastor, Kev. W. J. Guest, will conduct the service. An Invitation is extended to members of sister lodges to be present. Everything passed oft very quietly here on election day, and the boys ull feel very jubilant over the result. ' Kiehard, the 6-year and 2-months old son of Mr. and Mrs. William Bell, died at their home (at Grassy yesterday morning after twenty-four hours sick ness of black fever. The funeral will be held today. Interment in Prospect cemetery. George Snooks is suffering from dlph theria. The little daughter of Mrs. John Whltlc is-slowly improving after an at tack of Inflammation on the lungs. SEW 31ILF0KI). "Mett McKune" was In town yester day. Harry Gillespie, for several years con nected with the store of H. J. Tiffany, is soon to go to New York to accept a po sition In the milk business. The Ladles' Working Guild of the Milford Grange will hold an oyster sup per at the hall on Wednesday evening, Nov. 4. T. E. Moxley, of Blnghu'mton, was In town this week calling on friends. Thek Ladles Working Guild of the Presbyterian church will give a Thanks giving dinner In their lecture room from 1 to 3 o'clock p. m. About three Inches of snow fell yes terday a continuation of the Republi can storm which originated In New York state Tuesday. Mrs. B.'F. Williams, of Mansfield. Pa., Is visiting at the residence of i . B. Tart The Misss Jennie and Ellen Fagan have returned from a visit umong friends In New York. Charles Bronson, of Binghamton, is visiting friends In town. OLD FORGE. Mrs.. David Evans, of Olyphant, was the guest of relatives this week. Mr. und Mrs. Lewis Ediiall returned home on Wednesday from' a three weeks' visit In Shlckshlnny and vicin ity. Alfred Avery, of King's Ferry, X.' Y., has accepted a position us clerk In the store of M. V. Stark. ' Mrs. Hoblnson Martin was a visitor to Scranton on Wednesday. John Dills opened his new grocery store this week. Peter Kichards and Miss Mary Bur nett were married on Wednesday ut the home of her aunt, Mrs, John Johns, in Duryea. Kev. J. L. Lindermuth of ficiated. as we must vacate the store, best. You can't afford to miss BY THE Sale at Hyde a in ill Park Hat land'' ClothingStore 114S. Lack. Ave. BELL, 7 ' ' MainAvenue, BANKRUPT SALE. leaders of; low prices;- v S T T N e 400-402 Lackawanna Avenue. Si DEPARTMENTS SPECIAL EUERY UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUft Chenille Table Covers 6-4 Chenille Cover,' $1.00 each; reduced from $1.25 We also carry the 4-4 and 8-4 sizes. Chenille Draperies An endless line of patterns. The low prices will as tonish you. Japanese Screens Black and Gold, White Cloth Screens. , Unfilled Oak Screen Oak Tables 75c, 90c, $1.25, $1.50 Great Bargains. -. . KERR & SIEBECKER 406 AN D 408 LACKA. AVE. . Branch at Carbondale. , :e . In Java the bride washes the groom's feet as a' token of subjection. . In Hungary, at one time, the groom gave the bride a kick for the same purpose during the wedding cere mony. " ' v Horseback weddings, where groom and bride ride at full speed away from their pursuing attendants, are still somewhat seen in Tartary. Among the Borneo head hunters a youug mall, in offering marriage to a j'ouug woman, had to present her with the head of a man killed by himself. " Tournefort says ''that among Greek rustics today? the bride and groom run the gauntlet of young folks or their acquaintauces,who kick and cuff them as they pass In Scranton and vicinity, where the wedding is al ways such an enjoyable affair, the Economy Furniture Co.'s aid is invoked to perpetuate the gladness of the bride and groom by a luxuriously furnishel; home, supplied by their Peerless Credit System. ' . nnPD A clock with $50.00 , HILL purchases or over. WW 4 - n rair o : DRY! and Gold and Light Colore, Frames S1.40 EACH and $2.50 each. These are .. . Customs A dinner set, 100 pieces, 'with $75.00 purchases or over, m o FINEST I 111 1 BARGAINS FREE 1 mm ' . (