THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE "WEDNESDAY MORNING. FEBRUARY C, 1895. THE LAST WEEK OF Norton's Fire Sale At the Old Store, Lacka. avc, which must be cleared out next week for the plasterers, and the men to take down the old front and get ready for a modern new front, similar to our neighbors'. What's left of damaged stock almost given away free. Ivory Finish Pressed Papers, Elegant Wide Ingrain Frcizes, best grade of goods made, low priced papers for tenements, Wank Books, Stationery, etc., Wall and I rauie Moldings, at prices regardless of value, rather than mix with new stock. A Foe to Dyspepsia GOOD BREAD USE THE SnowWe FLOUR And Always Have Good Bread. MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE TO THE TRADE BY The Weston Mil! Co. THE GENUINE POPULAR Punch Cigars HAVE THE INITIALS ( G. B. &, CO. IMPRINTED OK EACH CIGflB. Garney, Brown & Co. Mf r's Court House Square. l'l(SOXAL. Ex-Lieutenant Governor Watres was a Monday visitor in Philadelphia. . Alderman Post is absent from the city attending the funeral of a relative. . He expects to return tomorrow afternoon. Alderman John Fltzslmmons went to Wllkes-Hurre pesterday, giving evidence In the case of the Ancient Order of For esters versus Newton. The alderman re ceived a subpoena to produce his docket. ORIGIN OF AX APT TITLE. How the Pseudonym, "Nickel Plate Houd," Cuino to Be Applied to the New York, Chicago & St. Louis Unilroad. The story goes that shortly after the New York, Chicago and St. Louis rail road, or. as It Is better known, the Nickel Plate road, was constructed, it underwent a change of control, and on an Inquiry being made of one of America's best known millionaires as to what had been paid for It, he re plied, evasively: "Why, sir, more could not have been paid for that road had the rails been 'nickel plated.' " Acting on the suggestion that this answer offered, the service In all Its different departments wast Improved, until, today, it is The Nickel Plate Line of America, with powerful locomotives, prompt as to time, comfortable coaches, nicely decorated, richly upholstered and asy riding dining cars, In which the welfare of the Inner-man is carefully looked after and satisfied; Wagner palace buffet sleeping cars, and sub stantial stations. These, added to the fact of Its being the shortest line be twsen Buffalo and Chicago, via Erie, Cleveland, Fostorla and Fort Wayne, with through sleeping cars, from Bos ton and New York to Chicago, via Fltchburg and West Shore railroads, all combine to make It the popular line between Buffalo and any point In the South and west. DIRECTORY WAR ENDED. tuMishcr Williams Sells His Seronton Night to James J. II. Taylor. Negotiations were concluded yester day by which James J. H. Taylor has ftf'Cured from' J. K', Williams the sole right and title to the Scranton City Directory formerly published by Mr. Williams, together with an asslgn ' ment to Mr. Taylor of all the orders se cured by Mr. Williams during his re cent canvass for the 1895 directory. Mr. Taylor, will at once renew his canvas for the directory announced by him several weeks ago; and his promise la that the work to be published by him Hhall be first-class In every particular. Mr. Taylor, It will be remembered, has had extended experience In the direc tory business, In Scranton and else where; and his promise will be accepted as genuine by all who are acquainted with him. POLICE COURT JOTTINGS. Bridget Lavelle, a frequent visitor to the West Side police station, was dis charged on Monday upon a charge of drunkenness, and vowed with great emphasis that she would never trouble tha officers again. She kept her pledge for two hours and was again arrested after having what she termed "a beauti ful drunk." She was ready yesterday morning to renew her pledge, but was given fifteen days In the county jail to consider the matter. Frank diver was yesterday commit ted to the county jail tur thirty days for ordering and eating a sumptuous supper at 207 Lackawanna avenue on Monday night. The Italian was hungry and caw the notice which set forth the menu, and walked in and accepted the Invitation. "When through with the meal he declared he had not a cent, but he subsequently got thirty days In the county jail. NEWS OF THE RAILROADS 'i Three Fast Engines on the New York Central and Hudson River Koads. ALL AKE RECORD BREAKERS What President f humus, of the Erie Rail ' road. Says About Clerical TIekots-Jcr. scy Central Wants to Enter Ha rletou Items of Loeal Interest. The Albany Argus has an Interesting article on "Three Famous Locomo tives," in which It states that Engine No. 999 of the New York Central and Hudson River railroad is still the queen of all locomotives. Her run of 4:iGVj miles in 42".; minutes stands as a world's record, and her mile in thirty two seconds has mever been equaled In this-or foreign countries. But it is more than probable thut within the next few months the New York Central officials will order one of these records broken by another engine, and will then give the 999 an opportunity to enter the record breaking business again. Engine SS8 and 870 came out of the New York Central Bhops, at West Al bany, where the 999 was built. The 870 will be re-christened, and will be known as the 777. They are now run ning regularly on the Empire State ex press, and the company Is experiment ing by running them first on one divi sion and then on another, under differ ent engineers. At present the 999 takes the Empire State express from New York to Al bany, the 8SS from Albany to Syracuse, and the 870 from Syracuse to Buffalo. The engineers of the three flyers are: 999, Archie Buchanan and Dennis Cas sin; 838, Thomas Dormady and Edward Chase; 870, James Foyle and Mathew Heagan. The other day Mr. Chase left Albany with the Empire State express thirteen minutes late. The distance, ninety-five miles, was made In ninety six minutes. Mr. Dormady claims that he made the run from Utlca to Albany In ninety minutes a few duys ago, and adds: "I made thirteen miles in ten minutes last week, and I could have kept up that speed all day. Consio. ering the run of ninety-five miles 1. ninety minutes, I believe that I could make 190 miles In 175 minutes. That may sound like bragging to some people but I am sincere in making the state ment, for I made the 95-mlle run with out the least bit of trouble, and could have done it much quicker." The dlfferonce between the speed which an ordinary engine can mako and the average speed of the 999 Is shown In a run made by that engine last Thursday week. The engine left Syracuse one hour and ten minutes late with the St. Louis express. The train consisted of eleven cars, and had two stops to make, one at Vtlca, and one at Schenectady, and arrived in Albany on time, the one hour and ten minutes having been made up in a run of 135 miles. The engineer of the "Ohio" of Scranton declined to back his engine to break this record. Of a Local Nature. Frank Koone. who runs passenger engine No. 83 on the Delaware and Hudson between Carbondale and Wllkes-Barre, comes from a family of engineers. His father Is still one of the Delaware. Lackawanna and Western engineers, and claims that he can give i his son, Frank, ten yards In a 100 yards handicap. Frank Koone also received his training on the Delaware, Lacka wanna and Western, and is popular among the boys through the valley. William Stilwell. painter, who for many years was employed In the car shops, died at an early hour yesterday morning at the Moses Taylor hospital. Mr. Stilwell had suffered severely from a dropsical attack and for some time his friends had despaired of his re covery. The remains will be taken M Bulvldere, N. J., on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western 8 o'clock train this morning for Interment In that place. Assessment No. 41 has been Issued by the Mutual Aid society consequent upon the death of Michael V. Smith, who died from congestion of the liver. The amount Is for $1,000, and the limit ex pires on March 20. No. 57 engine of the Delaware, Lacka wanna and Western Is In the muchlne shops for a general overhauling. Kev. Thomas Bell will nddress the noon meeting at the machine shops today. General Railroad Notes. President Thomas, of the Erie rail way, was recently interviewed In rela tion to the abolition of clerical half rate tickets on through trunk lines, Including the Lehigh Valley railroad, and said: "The practice of issuing half rate tickets grew up In the early days, when ministers had to make the rounds of their circuit and preach In several churches every week. There Is no rea son at present, looking at the matter from a business point of view, why a minister should be given more privi leges than are extended to the other professions." The annual report of the Delaware, Susquehanna and Schuylkill railroad. Just completed, shows some Interesting statistics concerning this "baby" road, which Is owned by the Coxes. The cost of the road Is given at $1,115,742.14; equipments, $895,208.14; material and supplies, $12,382.19; cash and current as sets, $704,912.70. Its capital stock Is given at $1,600,000. The report shows it has 372 employes, who received $191, 611.03 In salaries during 1894. The total tonnage carried during the year was: Freight, 39,527 tons; coal, 1,918,908 tons. There were 33,660 passengers carried. The compainy operates 3,940 miles of telegraph and telephone. There are twelve general ofllcers, who receive an average of $8.72 a day. The road paid a 44 per cent, dividend last year. The announcement is made by Gen eral Passenger Agent C. O. Hancock, of the Reading Railroad company, of the appointment of C. J. Wlckersham as traveling passenger agent of the company, with office at 40 North Sixth street, Heading, to succeed Hayes Dick inson. A Haaleton dispatch says; "The Cuutral Railroad of New Jersey Is pre paring to come into Hazleton. A con tract between the Delaware, Susque hanna and Schuylkill railroad is now a matter of consideration between the ofllclals of the two - companies. The Central will build a 'belt' line around Hazleton." To ease the minds of its employes, the Grand Trunk has issued a circular notifying them that there will be no further reduction in the working or clerical force. Mail bags can now be taken on and delivered from trains running sixty miles an hour. This h,aa been done recently on the Lake Shore by a hew device which will soon be put on the market, 1 ( . F. N. Finney," of Mlfwauk'ee, one of the largest builders of railways in the country, Is of the opinion that the pres ent year- will be worse than 1894 for railway building. And thait was bad enough on 1919 miles of new road, the smallest mileage In twenty ' years. There has been a steady decline in railroad construction for the last five yeurs, the figures being approximately 5,670 miles in 1S1I0, 4,282 miles In 1891, 4.17S miles In 1892, and 2,635 miles lh 1893. Last year only 695 locomotives were built, whereas In 1.S90 there were 2,300 made. From an output of 103,000 freight cars in 1890 the product of the shops dropped gradually to 17,029 cars In 1894, the decrease last year being 34,000 cars, compared with 1893. But all this curtailment of miloage and equip ment Is due, in Mr. Finney's opinion, to the foresight of the shrewd railroad managers, who realized that ithls coun try was approaching a period of de pression, when there would be a falling off In traffic and when expenditures would have to be reduced to enable the net earnings to meet the fixed charges and maintain dividends upon stocks which had been In the habit of earning them. It Is believed that the railroads reached rock bottom last year, .and Just so soon as their statements begin to show an Increase in earnings and the prosperity seems likely to be main tained then extensions and additions to equipment will be In order, AN EXAMINATION HELD. Candidates for Civil Service Posit lous lief ore Commissioners. The semi-annual civil service exami nations of applicants for postofllce ap pointments In Scranton was held yes terday In the United States court room In the postofllce building. The exami nations were conducted by a board from among the employes of the Scran ton postofllce as follows: W. D. Roche,, clmlrmuri; Louis 'X, Schantz, secretary, u.id D. H. Jwikhn. The applicants were as follows: For carriers John S. Harris, Division street; Eugene Hollenbuck, Penu ave nue; Isaac J. Price, North Fllmore ave nue; Burton E. Weldry, Gibson street; Herbert Scott, Diamond avenue; George W. Lewis, South Main avenue; John J. Baunmnu, . Lee court; Frank E. Ped rlck, North Main avenue; John T. Oran acher, North Bromley avenue; Louis Olshefskl, Prlceburg; David Martin, Jr., Franklin avenue; Thomas J. Watkins, Parker street; Wanvn G. Maynard, Amelia avenue; Peter J. Foster, Meri dian street: A. V. Maghran, Division street; William J. Morgan, Academy street; Joseph J. McNally, Orchard street; George W. Hoffman, Price street; Frederick E. Emerson, Cedar avenue; P. J. McGulre, Prospect ave uue. For Clerks Frank H. Jones, North Hyde Park avenue; K. R. Harris, South Sumner av,enue; John McCormuck, Fifth avenue. The ages of the applicants for clerk ships were from 18 years upwards, and for carriers between 21 and 40 years. The class consisted of twenty-four ap plicants, which is an average number. At 9.30 o'clock the examinations were begun and were ended at . 2 o'clock. The papers will be sent to Washington and the result will be announced In about two months. Spelling, penmanship, copying, letter writing, arithmetic, geography and lo cal delivery and reading addresses were the tests submitted. To be successful an average of 70 per cent, must be ob tained. IN LOCAL THEATERS. Pauline Hall and company will play a return engagement at the Academy of Music tonight, presonling the opera tic comedy, "Dorcas." Among the co teries surrounding Miss Hall are to be found Jeannette St. Henry, the prima donna; Kate Davis, the famous con tralto; F. Michvlena, the well-known leading tenor of the Emma Abbott company; Charles H. Bradshaw, whose many years as principal comedian In the service of Lotta gained for him such a well-known reputation, and Charles Mayer, one of the comedians In the forces of the fumous old McCaull Opera company during the days of their well-earned prosperity. I! ! ! Fresh from Its triumphs elsewhere, the successful 'naval druma, "The En sign," is coming to this city with all its elaborate scenic equlpmont and strong company. It is an original American work treating of an episode In the naval branch of the civil war and Introducing, for the first time on the stage, the characters which made our history and faithful pictures of their surroundings during the war period. Notable among the striking features of the production may be mentioned the actual reproduction of two battle-ships made famous in his torythe San Jacinto and Kearsage. Despite the great outlay necessary for such an undertaking, these marine monsters are shown complete in every detail and have been Inspected and highly approved by ofllcers from the Brooklyn navy yard." The Ensign" will be presented at the Academy of Music on Thursday evening. If il l Otis Sklmner's engagement at the Academy of Music Friday night will be one of the notably interesting events of the season. He will present Clyde Fitch's brilliant new comedy, "His Grace de Gammont." Mr. Fitch has found his dramatic inspiration in lOng lish history. He has chosen a most pic turesque period and a striking per sonality for his central figure, that of the Chevalier de Gammont. De Gam mont was a favorite at the court of France In the reign of Louis XIV., but was exiled from his native land because he became too familiar with one of the king's mistresses and took up his resi dence in the court of Charles II., of England. Here he established himself In the good graces of nearly all the fol lowers of the "Merry Monarch," and led a life almost entirely given to pleas ure, distinguishing himself by the splendor of his banquets, the reck lessness of his play and the general profligacy of his conduct toward the beauties of the court. II II II Next Saturday night, at the Academy of Music, comes another of Charles E. Ulaney's comedies, which Is said to be equail to or better than "A Railroad Ticket," which Is very popular here. The play Is a satire on the steam laun dry business, aind the second act shows the interior of a laundry with several pretty glnls and all the machinery, etc., used in an up-to-date establish ment. .. Picture Frames- Made at. short notice. High Class ia every respect Inside Decorating In all its . branches. PRATT'S i Lackawanna Avenue. IT WAS AJUSTY INFANT How the Y. M. C. A. Survived Hard Times and Financial Disease. TKO ENERGETIC 1'RESIDEXTS James II. Torrcy and U. I'. Reynolds Guided tho Association Through Four Years of I'phill Work-Some Very Weighty Testimony. Following the business crisis of 186 and 1877 and during a period when Scranton particularly was disturbed by labor troubles and strikes many busi ness concerns were forced to the wall, money was scarce and public institu tions found it dllllcult to weather the storm. It looked unpromising for the future of the Young Men's Christian association, but with tha hardihood and grit which has ever characterized the asosclatlon it weathered the storm and came ont of the panicky times stronger than ever before to continue on the road to its present high position. A historical sketch of the association to the year 1S78 appeared in yesterday's JAMES H. TORREY, Y. M. C. A. President, 1878 and 1879. Tribune. During' 1878 and 1879 James H. Torrey, Scrnnton'B present city solic itor, was the energetic president of the organization. It was during this period that a great revival of interest In the temperance cause was aroused by the work of Francis Murphy and Professor Kelley. At the request of the minis terial association the Young Men's Christian association took charge of this work. Brought About Tcmpcrunco Ueforin. The movement resulted in the organ ization of a temperance reform club, and also of a branch of the Women's Christian Temperance union. During this year noon meetings for business men, and services at the Jail, hospital and poor farm were successfully car ried on. The year 1879 was an uphill year for the struggling organization and its light almost went out. The association was without a secretury and funds were low, the total expense, us reported, being but $724. But Imperfect us the equipment was and small as the work had been up to this time In consequence, its value to the community was recog nized and business men rallied to its support. Generous subscriptions were given and the association was enabled to open up better rooms than ever be fore at 437 Lackawanna avenue. At this time O. F. Reynolds, who is at present a member- of the board, was elected president End served with char- O. F. REYNOLDS, President During 18S0 and 18S1. acterlstic vigor and success for two years, 18M) and 1881, During the period covered by this and yesterday's article great changes hud taken place In the general character of the Young Men's Christian nsvoclatlon work. Services for men and women begun to give place to services for" men, and the motto which has since become fundamental. GOOD TIME As any to ct n Watch. Wo want to talk toiluy about a good, relin hi timepiece that we uell no many of. Of couree, we have tliain nt all prices, high and low, but for time few Watches bent this olio. $3.90 Solid NloVel Cane. Amrlran 7 Jewelod Movement, Stem Wind, Stein But and Warranted Every Way. J CO., 213 Lackawanna Ave. REXFORD EWELRY "IF AT FIRST YOU DON'T SIC ' - CEED," TRY SAPOLIO was adopted, "Work for young men by young men." Prominent Men Testify. The result of this development was at once seen in the hearty endorsement of the work on the part of ecclesiastical bodies, prominent clergymen and others who saw in (his motto the spirit of success. A few testimonies from these sources are herewith appended: lllshop H. C. Pottor-The Young Men's Christian association, has outlived the day of suspicion and distrust, as well as the day of small things. Ilev. John A. Broadus. D.D.. of Louis ville, Ky. It does some kinds of work bet ter than single churches can do, and when wisely managed It helus the churches, and does not Interfere with them. Rev. David Gregg, D.D., pastor of -Park Street church, Boston, Mass. I admire its open and avowed purpose. I appreciate the work done and the record it has made. I am proud to claim for myself years of standing In the association, and a life memuerxhlp. Hon. Theodore W. Dwlght, head of the Columbia Law school These associations I hold to be a part of the noblest effort of our modern Christian civilization. Hon. William R Curtis, formerly chief Justice of the supreme court, of New York city When we look at It (the Young Men's Christian association), with almost us thousand auxiliaries, with its libraries, with its work being conducted in every part of the country, It does not seem an exaggeration to say that it Is one of tho bulwarks of tho country against the tide of dishonesty, public and private per jury, and corruption which threaten our Institutions. Muyor Hewitt's Opinion. Hon. A brum 8. Hewitt, recently mayor of New York city Many of the most suc cessful business men of New York have been members of this association, and I know of no agency in our midst which has done more good. It would be a great cause of gratlilcation if similar institu tions were organized in every city and town In the United Stales. Hon. It. A. Alger, formerly governor of Michigan I think the Young Men's Chris tian association should be encouraged by the business men of every community. Hon. William L. Ituger, chief Justice of tho court of appeals of the state of New York I can bear most willing and warm testimony to the great benellt and use fulness of the Young Men's Christian as sociations throughout this state. So far as such organizations have come within my observation, I think they have been productive of great good to society, und are Important aids In the causes of law, order und good morals In a community. John V. Furwull, of Chicago Twenty years' experience In association work proves to me that no distinctive work has been so productive of good to the church of Christ in proportion to the money and talents Invested. Hon. Kobert C. Wintrop, of Boston No city will have a prouder or loftier title to the gratitude of man, or the blessing cf God, than that where was set on foot the Young Men's Christian association. Ilev. Phillips Brooks, D.D., Boston I highly vnlue tho work of the Young Men's Christian association and consider II an Important part of the Christian church. Bishop K. It. Hendrix, of Missouri It has already become a vital part of other Institutions confessedly permanent, as col leges and railroads, its organization is wonderfully complete, and shows great adaptlbility. Fatal neglect Is little short of suicide. The consequences of a neglected cough are too well known to need repeating. Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures a cough promptly. Sold by all dealers on a guar antee of satisfaction. THEY ARE BARGAINS, DID YOU KNOW IT? If you don't there lias been hundreds who have. ANY ARTICLE IN A fn THE WINDOW FOR 1 0U MANY ARE WORTH 50C. We will continue this sale as long as the goods last. If you are wise you will take advantage of it. We have other bargains inside, of odd pieces. China Hall WEICHEL & MILLAR, 116 WYOmiNG AVENUE. gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK jCHANK CHANK gCHANK CHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK JCHANK gCIIANK gCHANK gCIIANK gCHANK CHANK gCHANK 111 NEW. NEW STORE, NEW COODS, NEW PRICES. You buy your shoes of Schank you wear the lat est styles. 'JIO Spruce St. REALBARGAINS LOWERTHflN EVER BEFORE FIRST-CUSS BARGAINS MEN'S, BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S Ulsters and Overcoats 4 AT- HAITI! THE . FASHION 308 Lackawanna Avenue. Having completed our Annual Inventory of Stock, wc are determined STARTLING PRICES WILL PREVAIL In every department in our store. Cost lias not been thought of. An absolute clearance must take place in order to make room for our large stock of new spring goods. Ladies' and Misses' Jackets. LOT 1. ALL AT $3.98 EACH. ALL l'KICES REDUCED In Dress Goods, Silks, Shawls, Blankets, Quilts, und Lace Curtains. ft-lfertouFECTAU 3 No.. ")tusx xo3S(cUxo2c($HEUTxol. &u CS$ 47oau G qX2U "ce. cD S$"(?rSUp cow Any person send lag the correct an swer to FLOREY'S Will get a 10 per cent, reduction on all Bicycles, highest grade, Spalding, Keat ing, Rochester and others. This ofl'er good for only ten days. 222 Wyoming Ave. Ml FBfll Something nice for a gift. Chains made out of your own or somo dear friend's hair. Leave orders as early as possible. E. M. HETZEL, POSITIVELY THE Great Emergency If you want a $20 Overcoat, Ulster or Suit for $10, come this week. If you want a $15 Overcoat, Ulster or Suit for $7.50, come this week. If you want a $10 Overcoat, Ulster or Suit for $5, come this week. .'. All other goods at same proportion. Don't delay your purchasing. Sale Positively Ends Saturday, Feb. 9th, at 11 O'Clock P. M. PENN CLOTHING . I . . 1 137 AND 139 IN' . V V V 4$ to prove thut LOT 2. ALL AT $5.98 EACH. ALL l'KICES REDUCED In Men's, Ladies' and Chil dren's Underwear.Cloves Trimmings, Hosiery and Notions, HUNTING FOR BARGAINS fa profitable as well as amusing sportJ To make It pay, though, hunters must) look (or game where game la, or Uetv where there are fish, to catch them. Wld awake buyers have bagged more barj guln game In our stock than ever veterais hunters round la any forest. CONRAD, HATTER and FURNISHER 305 LACKAWANNA AVE. 1 YOUR 01 HAIR. 230 Lacka. Ave. y, Y, LAST DAYS OF THE LMff FRIDAY Sale AND SHOE HOUSE ; PENN AVENUE, i
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