CI IT! p ,11 L JSi PART 2. PART 2. SCllAKTON, PA., TUESDAY MOHNING, DECEMUElt 18, 1894. HI HURTS u I BEAUTIFUL GOODS AT LOW PRICES. WYOMING AVE., SCRANTON. 1 i The Edge Moor Bridge works, whose bid Is the lowest for the Linden street bridge, Is one of the largest bridge manufacturing companies In the coun try. For pin-connected construction, whldh Is the style of construction to be used on both Linden street and Roaring Brook bridges, their facilities are un surpassed. Their works are located on the Delaware river about twenty-four miles south of Philadelphia, at Edge Moor, a suburb of Wilmington, Dela ware. H. G. Morse, their president, and William Sellers, their vice-president, ere old and familiar names wherever first-class bridges have been built The methods used In these works In the manufacture of their bridges are of the best, and their plant Includes every appliance required to secure the mo3t approved product. From the rlvatlng, which is done by. the strong est of hydraulic riveters, to the finish ing of Che work at the shop, every de tail Is taken care of by the latest ap proved machinery, Insuring a reliable structure in part and as a whole. In the manufacture of steel eyebars this company Is the pioneer in the methods now universally specified as to their treatment. In our two bridges the eye bars are a most essential part and It Is a matter of congratulation that at least one of these bridges will be built by this company. ' While Edge Moor stands at the head of the list as far as Its shop manufac ture la concerned, In its field depart ment, that department of the company which has charge of the putting the steel in place on the piers, it stands yet higher. They use only the safest and BY A. T. RAYNSFORD. Corbutt and Reddy were only two of of the thousand of raffed, dlrty-t faced and keen wltted youngsters who live nobody knows how, come from no body knows wheo and disappear no body knows when. Corbutt received his title by reason of his ability to whlp anything of his weight and Inches In the lileecker street district between busy Uroadway and old, colonial Washington square. Here he lived and had his being. Tradition Bald his first name was Michael Garrl gan, but tradition was either amiss or else Corbutt would have none of Oar rlgan in his he was strictly Corbutt by custom, nature and reputation. He was a little weazen-vlsased chap whose narrow, pale face, almost hidden with freckles, never changed In expression even though his stomach was empty or his bloodless little body was chilled with cold. With true Corbettlan pluck ho suffered the deprivations in silence or fought an Arab twice his size in a fashion which made him king of the g-amins of lileecker street bailiwick. The title had been disputed, of course, but always to the physical sorrow of ithose Who dared question Corbujtt's right tp rule. With Iteddy It was different. Reddy was one of those overgrown and phleg matic boys who followed where some one else led, whose cheeks were red, who snivelled if he was hungry or cold and who couldn't or wouldn't fight. In fact, Reddy's slouchy and timid nature brought upon himself many a severe drubbing. Iioys who had a grievance against Corbutt would pummel poor lleddy when ho was caught alone, and then little Corbutt would have to hunt tip the gang and trounce them separate ly or collectively In order to vindicate himself and maintain his dignity as lord of them all. The affinity of Corbutt and Reddy was never exactly explained. Their friendship displayed a fatherly care on the part of Corbett for his big com panion, who In turn was as faithful as a dog in doing menial service for his protector. It was on Christmas eve that the oddly mated pair stood on the corner of Uleecker street and Uroadway. The air was biting cold and forced Reddy to prance about and blow upon his dirty fingers and thump his chest in a frantic endeavor to keep warm. For once Corbutit's snappy dark eyes were lnanlmated. This night he only used them once every minute to see If his common enemy, a policeman, was pre paring to give him a shovo and im peratively order them to move on. Corbutt was solloqulzlng. The cold, bltlngalr flitted about through his shat tered cap and brought a faint flush to the usually wan face but Corbutt solil oquized. Reddy, the protege, knew that something awful was going to hap pen. When the king of the gamins thought so deeply something always happened; but Keddy would sooner have awakened a sleeping "peeler" than disturb the weighty meditations of little Corbutt. , Broadway was comparatively de serted by pedestrians; Us particular evidence of life was the hum of the cable cars, heavily loaded, and the Bwlrlof hurrying cabs taking merchants vBSItlHIsllS'B, I" OR WHAT FOLLOWED f rain SOLILOQUY. The Proposed New Linden Street Bridge. most reliable methods, which result In the least liability of accident to men or property. From the peculiar condi tion governing the erection of these two bridges, crossing as they do so many tracks and buildings, it is very essential that the work be done by a Arm whose reputation for careful work in this line is unquestioned. Many of our readers were no doubt in Chicago and saw the massive arches for the World's fair manufactures and and liberal arts building in process of construction. This work was done by the Edge Moor company in incredibly short time, and that without the slight est accident. Any accident in that work would have resulted in delay and Edge Moor's reputation for careful, quick work no doubt was a large factor in inducing the World's fair innagers to place the contract for that immense building with them. During their en tire career they have no accidents which careful foresight could have pre vented, enjoying an immunity from such as no other firm has which has done the heavy, difficult work which they have. A repetition of their record in this line would fill a volume, and they can point with pride to many ex tremely difficult contracts which they have executed. It certainly would be unwise for us to have these bridges built by uny one who cannot give an assurance by their past record that no flimsy, unsafe methods will bo used. The people of this city are anxiously awaiting the completion of these two structures and we want them when completed to be a source of pride to our citizens. and high salaried officers home from the wholesale district. Suddenly the chimes of Grace church sounded in one grand outburstlng peal of Christmas carol of melody. Keddy halted in the midst of a double shullle Which Iliad been keeping his blood ihalf moving; with his head shoved partly down Into his ragged collar and one foot poised where It had stopped In the shullle he liked at Corbutt. Corbutt looked at Keddy. Some unusual emotion was occupying Corbutt's quick-witted mind. His black eyes were rapidly opening and closing, and, as lleddy afterward ex pressed the sight, "de bone In 'is troat wuz goin' lip an' down like de walkin' beam uv a. ferry boat." The fuct Is, Corbutt's tough little heart was rebell ing over all the evidence tind show of the coming Christmas Day; he never was Inside a happy home, but his gamin perception told him of the many con tented hearts thuut night and all the gamin in him arose against his own Inability to enjoy the event. After looking Reddy over from head to foot, Corbutt said: "Reddy, did yez ever 'ave 0, Crlsmus?" The he.)vy Intellect of Reddy and his lack of comprehension prevented his answering such a momentous question offhand, so Corbutt specialized: "Aw, did yez ever dance 'round a green tree all covered wld tings de tree, I mean an' ptok toys oft de tree, un' ctuff yerself full uv candy, an' eat pudilln' an' sing tunes, an' Jump 'round do tree a' slngln' all de time, an' have a clean face, an' " This last was too much for Keddy. "Say, Corbutt, now on de level w'at yer glvln' us; hew yer got cramps agin, or " . The reply, was a smart slap across Reddy's round face which sent him In a heap upon the Icy sidewalk and against the side of the corner building. He made no effort to arise but sat with his back ngalnst the wall while Corbutt enlightened him on Chrlstmastide and gave him an occasional kick to empha size some Important sentence. "Got cramps hev 17 W'at am I glvln' yer? Don't yer know w'at 'tis to fill yer dirty, blubberln' face wld candy an' puddin', an' wear nice does, an' smell good, an' be .warm? Now, see "ere, yer snlv'lln' chump, we're goln' tor 'ave a Crlsmus. See! I don't know how we're goln' ter get 'It but we'll get it. See!" Corbutt made the' conclusion of his speech more forcible by placing his toe on some ixjrtlun of Reddy's lower, anat omy, taking hold of his collar and pull ing him to his feet. Two hours later Corbutt and Reddy were locked in a Jefferson Market po lice cell. They had made a raid upon a Sixth avenue fruit stand and when ar rested after a chase of two blocks were relieved of a large quantity of nuts, oranges, candy, raisins and divers other holiday goodlvs. After being placed In the cell Reddy threw himself on his face and for sev eral minutes fihook the bunk with nobs and groans. Under ordinary circum stances his companion would have given him an admonitory cuff upon the ear and a kick to bring him to a philo sophical consideration of the situation; but Corbutt himself warn engaged In a retrospection of the aiot which fiad caused their arrest and for the moment paid no heed to Reddy's sniveling. Corbutt was mortified. He, the leader of a hundred successful raids, had failed; what would the other follows think of him, he thought. The confine ment didn't worry him, but the dis grace of being caught by a "peeler" was quite too much. Soon after mid night ha igave Reddy's. 11 hulk a The designs of the bridge are, we bo- lieve, generally recognized among bridge builders to be the very best, and now it remains only to secure the best and most approved manufacture in order to secure bridges which would be a credit to Scranton. In this connection it may not be amiss to note that in case this work is awarded to the Edge Moor company that the handralllng or fence will be manufac tured and set in place by the Scranton Fence company, who, we mny feel sure, will not discredit the city and their own good name by a fence such as we have on some of our bridges now. In addition this insures the placing of quite a large contract for this clas3 of work among our own citizens. Uelow we give a few of the structures which have been manufactured at these works: Kentucky River Bridge The first cantilever bridge built on this conti nent; length between abutments, 1,138 feet; in three spans of 375 feet each; height of rail above river bed, 2S0 feet. East River Bridge Main suspended superstructure, about 7,000 tons of fit ted steel work. Longest span in Amer ica. Sixth Avenue Elevated Railway in New York City Double track half through pin connected structure. Pennsylvania Rairoad Elevated Structure and Schuylkill River Bridge The approach to Broad Street station, Philadelphia. Susquehanna River Bridge, Pennsyl vania Railroad Longest double track railroad bridge In the world; -'I spans, 156 feet 6Ms Inches; 2 spans, 151 leet 2 inches. Northern Pacific Railroad Bridge- shove to the side of the bunk, curled himself upon the front side and was soon dreaming of eanUy, fruit and nuts suspended In the air, but Just out of reach. The next morning some kind-hearted women of a nearby mission served a Christmas meal to the prisoners in Jefferson market. The outlay consist ed hot reasted turkey, cranberry sauce, : vegetables, coffee, pudding and pie. Ry concealing a large portion of their allowance benent'h the bunk, Corbutt succeeded in getting an extra supply and when they were led up to the eVurt room about 2 o'clock their object of the evening before had been ac complished. They had had a "Crls mus" and, with protruding stomachs, stooit ibefore the .mild-faced justice ready to be sent to the Island or eter nity they didn't know which and cared less. Corbutt acted as ppokesman when they were npked what they had to say in answer to the charge preferred against them. "Well, boss," said Corbutt, "yer see it's dls way; ma an Reddy I'm Cor butt, you know wanted ter 'ave a Crlsmus; yer see, boss, der lights were shlnln' an' everybody was happy an' warm an' buyln' things but me an' Reddy. So we thought as how we'd feed our faces, same's the other folks, an' Well, me an' Reddy 'ave 'ad our Crlsmus, boss, an' I don't guess der's anytln more to say." The two lads were discharged from custody, and, happy over their release, made tracks for their old haunts. They tramped down Sullivan street through the snow and were scurrying across nn intersecting street in order to get clear of a huge beer truck drawn by four horses, when Corbutt slipped and fell. In an Instant the driver could not check the progress of his horses. Some one shouted; there was a scream, and when the wagon was halted Cor butt's form lay motionless on the snow. One leg was bent under him and from a gash In his scalp the blood had formed a pool, In which rested his un kempt shock of hair. Reddy followed the ambulance to the Chambers street hospital and, when refused admittance, showed for the first time In his timid life a pretense of rebellion. He went sorrowfully away, but came every day to make Inquiries about his protector, who, he was told, would recover from the effects of a broken leg and a serve scalp would. On New Year's Day Reddy's plead ings for admission were granted and he was permitted to Bee Corbutt. Reddy held the tips of his friend's fingers and blubbered violently for a moment; he cried because he was overcome with joy on being allowed to enter, and because Corbutt's face was so thin and drawn. As his glance, however, took in the huge soft pillow, blankets, white sheets and night robe, and the flowers and fruit on the medicine stand, his grief was transformed into awe. Corbutt wns weak, to be Biire, but his fox-vlsaged countenance had taken on a new and contented expression, which Reddy couldn't understand; It didn't seem natural, and Reddy was discon certed by the air of comfort and cheer which hung over the little iron cot. The flowers and fruit, too, seemed out of plai in their proximity to Corbutt's clean face the face which Reddy could not ally to the dlrt-begrlmcd and nmulity countenance of the Corbutt of Weedier street. However, ' the lads soon began to talk and In a half hour the one had been Informed of the do ings of the pang uptown, and the other had been told of the kind nurses, com fortable beds and the sights and scenes of the more beautiful side of hospital life. . Over the Mississippi river; 2,245 feet D. T. spans; 1,054 feet D. T. viaduct. Minnehaha. Bridge. C. M. & St. V. R. R. Over the Mississippi River; 2 spans 270 feet; 1 spar. 324 feet; approaches 2S0 feet. Sabula Bridge, C, M. & St. P. R. R Over the Mississippi river; draw span 300 feet long. Sibley Bridge, A., T. & S. Fe R. It. Over the Missouri river; 3 main spans of 400 feet each; length of main bridge. 2,000 feet; length of Iron viaduct, 1.K00 feet. Rulu Bridge, C, B. & Q. R. R. Over the Missouri river; 3 main spans of 375 feet each; 6 approach spans of 125 feet each. Omaha City Bridge Over the Mis sourl river; length of bridge, 1,500 feet length of viaduct, 1,200 feet. Wheeling Railway Bridge Over the Ohio river at Wheeling, the channel span of which is 525 feet long, double track; length of bridge, 2,110 feet. The heaviest railroad bridge on continent James River Bridge, R., F. & P. R. R At Richmond, Via.; 11 spans, 107 leet each; approaches, 500 feet long; length of bridge. 2.2M feet. Norfolk and Western Railway Bridge Over the Ohio river at Kenova, W. Va.; channel span, 521 feet long; 4 side spans, 304 feet each; viaduct aip proaches, 2,100 feet long. Erected In less time than any bridge across the Ohio river. Main Exhibition Building Covering 30.5 acres, Columbian exposition; 22 roof spans covering the central court, 3C8 feet long each. Longest roof spans in the world. Main Exhibition Building Centen nlal exposition; length, 1,880 feet; Width, 464 feet. Capacity of works, 40,000 tons per year. Adv. Corbutfs final speech to Reddy, as the latter departed, was: "Why, hully gee, Jefferson market an' 'avln' a Crlsmus aint in It wid de hospital racket, Reddy. Now do w'at I tell yer. See! Get yer leg broke." A NORTIf SIDE NOVELETTE. Prom the Chicago Record. CHAPTER I. The street was silent, save for the occasional cry of a newsboy calling the names of his morning papers. The handsome residences stretched down the avenue on either side, their stone fronts bright beneath the morning Bun. Ever and anon a nurse girl would pass, wheeling a baby carriage, Suddenly, as the clock in a neighboring tower tolled the hour of 9, the door of a beau tiful Gothic structure opened and a gentleman stepped forth. CHAPTER H. For a moment he paused, drinking In the cool autumn air. Then he stepped Into the street, turned sharply to the right and at the next corner entered the small shop of a harnessinaker. "Is that leather sUlt ready?" he asked. "Yes, sir," said the obsequious at tendant, presenting to view a thick leathern cuirass lined with steel. The man took it and departed. CHAPTER nr. The scene shifts. It Is the large, well lighted store of a dealer In weapons. Gun barrels nnd Damascus blades glit ter on the walls. A man enters. It Is our friend of the avenue. "Give me two revolvers, one express rifle and forty rounds of ammunition." Taking his deadly Implements, the man turns and departs. ' CHAPTER IV. Again the avenue and again Its gen tlemanly occupant. Carrying his steel and leathern cuirass he enters the house and summoning his twq trusty watchdogs, both of enormous size and great courage, he called for his servant. "Have the detectives come?" he asked. "Yes, sir." "Rid them follow me." CHAPTER V. Issuing ngaln from the house In his new apparel and followed by his faith ful dumb servants and two brawny de tectlves he turned Into a side Btreet and walked with resolute demeanor toward the polls. . "Now I am going to vote," ho said, clinching his teeth. A Triumph, From the Chicago Record. "Ladles and gentlemen," Bald the pro- .fesMonal hypnotlBt, us he introduced Waysldo Rhodes to the assemblage, "I will now give you a remarkable. Ulustra tlon of hypnotic power. I will lend the subject here before you 3. "That's no trick," said a voice. "And, men," said the Professor In the firm tones of assured triumph, "I will muke nun return the to mo. True In Politics as Elsewhere. From Ram's Horn. The Devil wins many a battle by getting liod a troops to lire into each other. Huppy on the Way. Partrldtres a-callln', lllck'ry nut u-fiillln'. Country Jest a-Rmilln' all round; Cattle bolln a-tlnklln', Silver frost a-sprlnklln', I Splcy-llko, an' sweetenln' all the ground! By dny, the sunshine streamln' l)y nlr.ht, the sweetest dreatnUi' Country JeBt as happy as can bel Not a bit o' trouble Single-file an' double. The Juicy Joy Jest rains on you nnne! - Atlanta Constitution, STEINWAY t SON ' DECKER BROTHERS and KRUNO & BACK Others . STULTZ & BAUER PIANOS Also a large stock of first-class ORGANS MUSICAL MERCHANDISE MUSIC, ETC. "WELL, SIR" "Spectacles !" Yes sir ! We have a specialist here to fit you who does nothing else. Sit right down and have your f I F eyes fitted in 1 ' scientific manner. LLOYD, JEWELER 423 LACKAWANNA AVENUE. CALL UP 3S82. Oil) 11 CO. OILS, VINEGAR AND CIDER. OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE, Mi TO 151 MERIDIAN STREET M. W. COLLINS, M'g'r, AYLESWORTH'5 HEAT MARKET The Finest in the City. The latest improved furnish ings and apparatus' for keeping meat, butter and cggs. 223 Wyoming Ave. WHEN THE si The goods are yours at your own price, if you happen to he the lucky bidder. UNRESERVED AUCTION SALES of C. V. Freeman's valuable and high class stock of Diamonds, Watches, Jewelry, Silverware, Bric-a-Iirac, etc THIS SALE IS POSITIVE, as the store is rented, the fixtures for sale, etc., and Mr. Freeman positively retires from business. AUCTION SALES a.30 AND 7.30 1 M. Private sales at less than cost price (lut ing the intervals between auctions. COL S. li McKEE, AUCTIONEER If you would Lave the LARGEST Amount of heat from the LEAST Amount of fuel, you nius have a i Howard Furnace. Foofo I SSioar Go. 11 H 5 FALLS mi ivjir-.i) w v7s ;w-t 1 "3 " Jewel ry, Silve rwa re, Watches, Clocks, Diamonds a Rinos, Scorl Pins, elc), Opera Glasses, etc. Also an exceptionally fine line of iOLD HEADED CflNES AND UMBRELLAS. Our stock embraces everything in the way of desirable and appropriate CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR OLD AND YOUNG. We can supply you with, and make it scarcely noticeable to yourself. Call and ex amine our stock, and you will you want. Our reputation for reliable dealing: is still maintained after thirty-seven years' business in Scranton, having; been established here in 1857. We will be pleased to show our goods, whether you buy or not. C. LUTHER, 107" Wyoming Avenue. Hi: ha Ql (I b 2I5 LACKAWANNA AVENUE, Is receiving daily all the lat est novelties' in JEWELRY AND SILVER LINE FOR THE HOLIDAY TRADE When in need of something late in the Jewelry line call and see Rogers' stock before making your final selection, as he can show you the latest and a large assortment to se lect from. China Closets reduced 13 to 10 por cent. Dec. 17, 1891. Removal Sale of Furni at HULL & CO.'S, 205 WYOMING AVENUE. Flue Dressing Tables greatly reducod lu price Including tho painless extriotinr of tooth by on entirely now proooit. S. C. SNYDER, D. D. S., 133WYOMINQ AVE. an elegant article at little cost see that we have just what Have now completed their arrangements for the holidays, Knowing the lurKest and most complete stock they have ever dis played, consisting of WATCHES! Which they have In great variety. All groades in Gold, Silver and Gold Filled Cases. Having had numerous concessions from manufacturers, they have given, their customers the full benefits of them. making the prices of tho best watches nearly as low as are asked by others for a very Inferior quality. DIAnONDSI Having mado our purchases before the lato raise of 15 por cent, in tariff and hav Ing been VICKY PARTICULAR in select hlg only perfect stones of a line color and cut, wo are sure wo can satisfy the best of Judges as to price or quality. We have them mounted In Urooehes, Rings, Ear rings, Studs, Scarf I'lns and In nearly, all articles of jewelry. SILVER Is now very cheap. We have It In a thousand shapes, from a cake basket to a toothpick. A WONDERFUL variety. People are ASTONISHED when prices; are mentioned. MERCEREAI) ft CONNELL RICH CUT GLASS A brilliant and dazzling display. Low 1 prices for labor and perfected machinery ' have done wonders with the prices. FINE JEWELRYl Tho finest on earth. Hundreds of styles of STONE RINGS! New and beautiful Opera Glasses. Chains, Lockets and Charms. BANQUET LAMPS And Onyx Top Tables. All new and ele gant designs. Art Porcelains, all brought in since tho new tai l it went in ertgoU CLOCKS! Torcelaln, Onyx, Warble and Gilt. We have BIG BARGAINS In a lot of Marble Clocks, Just received. Less than half price. They are fitted with tho best Amer ican Jeweled movements nnd ure about us cheap ivi a good common clock. They are well worth looking at. All are invited to look at our display, whether purchasing or not. At the old stand. 397 LACKAWANNA AVENUE. A PMldod Move In the Bkntes trade has set tn snd It will pny you to examlno the stock of JUK18CH'S, st ills Kpruou attest. Fino litieof miportor pocket cutlery, razors, etc.. for llolt. dny trade. Guusund smmunlt'on at bottom fliuros. Also some second bund heels at pricos tbst will astonish you.8eelng is believing
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