THE LAST WEEK OF Norton's Fire Sale At the Old Store, Lacka. ave, 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 Freizes, best grade of goods made, low priced papers for tenements, Blank Books, Stationery, etc., Wall and Frame Moldings, at prices regardless of value, rather than mix with new stock. A Foe to Dyspepsia .. GOOD BREAD USE THE FLOUR And Always Have Good Bread. MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE TO THE TRADE BY The Weston Mill Go. THE GENUINE POPUUB Punch Cigars HAVE THE INITIALS G. B. & CO. IMPRINTED OH EACH CIGAR. Carney, Brown & Co. Mfr's Court House Square. AN INTERESTING SERIES. The Scranton V.JM. C. A. and Its Good Work Highly Commended. The Elmhurst Signal of this week says: "Much Interest has been awak ened by the series of articles appearing lately In the Scranton Tribune regard ing the work for young men by the Young Men's Christian association, and no one can read these articles without a feeling of deep appreciation for the work accomplished, and for the men who are now and who have been for so long a time engaged In It. It is an honor roll of names. "To this effort of The Tribune to aid the Young Men's Christian association we give our hearty approval. We know the association as it exists In Scranton and other large cities, and we know young men who have come back to their home association, after years of ab sence, and have brought with them the testimony of a good life well-spent in the Master's work. "Many of these reminiscences would make encouraging reading were they recited here, but we have not space for them. They tell the story of the suc cess In the business and Christian life of many young men who left home and native land, and coming here, unknown and unloved, were gathered up by the working forces of the Young Men's Christian association and shown the path of rectitude, In which they walked and used as a shining way to a glorious career. "This Is the grand result to be achieved, and we trust the Scranton as sociation will have many sons to come home ito her and testify for her, and thus give strength and encouragement to the work." THE BIRTH OF LINCOLN. Anniversary of That Event Will Bo Cele brated Tuesday Night. The elgthy-slxth anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln will be ap propriately celebrated Tuesday even ing, Feb. 12, by Lieutenant Ezra S. Griffin camp, No. 8, Sons of Veterans, at Grlffln post rooms over the First Na tional bank on Lackawanna avenue. The exercises will be free and the public In general is Invited to be present, and to all veterans of the late war and their families a special Invitation is ex tended. The boys will be assisted by first class local talent and expect to make the occasion an enjoyable one. H. E. Paine will make the address nnd re marks will also be made by some mem bers of the order. Sons of Veterans, Camp 8, will have a short secret ses sion at 7 o'clock, after which, at 7.45, the doors will be thrown open to the publlfc. Ambrose Mullcy Summoned. An Important case camo before Alder man Fuller yesterday, but was postponed owing to the Illness of Attorney Han nah. Ambrose Mulley, of Providence, was summoned to appear before the alderman yesterday upon a charge of "violating section 22, regulations of house drains and sewage, of an ordinance pasned by the (elect and common councils of the city of Scranton, and duly approved In the year JS88, entitled 'Building Inspection.' " City Solicitor Torrey and Building Inspector Nelson were In attendance and Mr. Mul ley, In the absence of his attorney, Mr. Hannah, applied for a continuance, which wai agreed to. $6.00 to California Is the price of double berth In Tourist Slipping Car from Chicago on are famous Phillips-Rock Island Tourist Excursions. Through cars on fast trains leave Chlf cago Tuesdays via Fort Worth and Ml Paso, and Thursdays via Scenic Route. Write for particulars to A. Phillips & Co., Ill South Ninth street, Philadelphia. JOHN SEBASTIAN. Q.P.A., Chicago. Have used Dr. Thomas' Eclectrlo Oil for croup and colds, and deolnre It a posi tive cure. Contributed by Wm. Kay, G70 Plymouth Ave., Buffalo, N. Y, PROMINENT SCRANTON IN Guide the Y. M.C. A. and Control Its Finances. BENEFIT OF TRAINED MINDS Representation of Various Sectarian Bc llofs-l nlty In a Good Cause in Splto of Differences of Sect and Creod. Tho Directors. In its organization the Young Men's Christian association is an illustration of the real unity which exists In a good cause in spite of differences in I W. G. PARKE, Director. W. R. M'CLAVB, Director. W. W. INGLIS, Recording Secretary. name, or creed, or churches. A sen tence in the constitution of the associa tion shows why In its organization there is not only unity, but liberality: "The majority of Its officers or direc tors must not be members of the same religious denominations," thus insuring in the association management a repre- NEWS OF THE SOUTH SIDE Third Anniversary of the Yonng Woman's Christian Association. WAS CELEBRATED LAST NIGHT Address by Rev. Ir. McLcod and Flatter ing Reports of Committee Work. Water Alaiu Burst on Pittston Avenue-No Board of Trade.. Three years of success and satisfac tory achievement have Just ended with the South Side Young Women's Chris tian association, and the third anni versary of the organization was cele brated at its rooms on Cedar avenue last night. In the absence of Mrs. E. H. Ripple, Miss Florence Tomkinson, the secretary of the association, pre sided. The attendance was very flatter ing, considering the weather. Rev. E. L. Santee, pastor of the Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church, opened the services with prayer and after the association choir had sung a beautiful chorus, Rev. James McLeod, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian church, was introduced, and he gave an hour's practical address on the pur poses and ends of the association work. Dr. McLeod did not strive to advance any new suggestions; he confined him self to emphasizing the need of striving for better results with the means at hand. Dr. McLeod advised the boys present to shun the saloon and exert their influence for a pure ballot. Reports from the committees were read and showed that the practical work of the association is in capable bands. Rev. J. J. Suter, pastor of the Prospect Avenue German Methodist Episcopal church, delivered an address, John J. Schouer, Jr., made a few remarks and tho rest of the entertainment was ful filled with a Very pleasing musical pro gramme. Plttston Avenue Flooded. A the result of the heavy frost and general cold weather for the few days past, the main water pipe of the Scran ton Ga' and Water company burst yes terdi afternoon where Plttston ave nue i. tersecta Alder street. The water soaked through the ground and spread over the street. In a few hours the street was the resemblance of a modern skating rink. Teams that took that thoroughfare as a part of their Jour ney had a hard tussle In getting over the ice, which had also spread over the sidewalks, and pedestrians had their own troubles in navigating about their business. The Gas and Water company sent its employes around to mend the break. Tho Weather Was Too Strong. Zero was too prominent last night to admit of any liberty with, and as a consequence enough of the members of the South Side board of trade did not brave out of doors to attend the Febru ary meeting. Secretary M. J. O'Toole was the only member who had the hardihood to brace the storm and make his appearance at Storr's hall. Shortor Paragraphs. Frank Devanney, of Buffalo, is vis iting relatives on the South Side. The trustees of the different lodges renting Fruehan's hail will meet this evening at 7.30 o'clock. Henry Pontius, of Cedar avenue, la recovering from his late illness and will mm THE SCBANTON TH1U UH sentatlon of various sectarian beliefs. There is also noticeable in this in stitution a wise selection of representa tive men of affairs, who bring to the management trained minds and good business judgment. This is a neces sary qualification for any organization of a public nature, and it Is only neces sary to give the names of the men who are at present directors of the associa tion and responsible to the contributors for its management to prove that it is in good hands. Its ollloers are: A. H. Dickson, of the Weston Milling company, president; G. F. Reynolds, of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company, and William Frink, of tho Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad, vice-presidents; W. W. Inglls, recording secretary, and II. C. Shafer, cashier of the Scranton Savings bank, treasurer. William J. GEORGE G. MAHY, General Secretary. WILLIAM FRINK, Vice President. H. C. SHAFER, Treasurer. Hand is chairman of the finance com mittee, and with him are associated T. E. Piatt and G. F. Reynolds. Other directors are: W. G. Parke, H. B. Cox, W. R. McClave, Luther Keller, E. E. Teal, E. L. Fuller, F. L. Phillips, E. S. Williams, and W. W. Lathrop. The directors meet on the second Thursday be In good health, his friends hope, in a week. The silk factory had not more than half of their employes at work yester day owing to the snow storm. Frank Duggan, of Cedar avenue, re turned home yesterday, having been absent for the past three months at Sparrow Point mills, In Maryland. Grocer W. E. Smith's new store on South Washington avenue is rapidly nearlng completion and will be ready for oocupancy in about two weeks. The Star Social club will hold Its first annual masquerade ball Monday even ing at Germanla hall on Cedar avenue. First-class music has been secured. Councilman P. J. Hickey, of the Nineteenth ward, is in Brooklyn at tending the funeral of the late James J. Mlllin, who was a schoolmate of Mr. Hickey. Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Qulnnan, of Orchard street, burled their infant child yesterday afternoon. The funeral took place at 2 o'clock and Interment was made in Hyde Park Catholic ceme tery. The 7-year-old Bon of Grocer Am brose Herz, of Stone avenue, was hurt Thursday afternoon on the street in front of his father's store. The boy tried to cross ahead of an approaching team and wus knocked down and run over. His Injuries, though painful, are not serious. Assistant Street Commissioner Petef IIHtz, of Plttston avenue, had his leg broken Thursday night. He was re turning home and as he was about to enter the house he slipped on the Icy sidewalk. Dr. Gates was sent for and set the broken bones. Mr. Hlltz will be confined to his room for a long time. Street Commissioner Philip Klrst is confined to his home with a very se vere attack of inflammatory rheuma tism. BARBER SHOP LOOTED. Negro Employed at O'iliicn's Skips with Considerable Booty. O'Brien's barber shop was robbed Thursday night by Alexander Mitchell, a colored employe, who has left the city. It is believed that he will be ar rested, Mitchell was employed as a handy man and bootblack in the shop, where he slept nights. When the barbers re ported for work yesterday morning Mitchell had departed, and bo had money and articles to the value of $104. The stolen articles Include razors, strops, honing stones and money from tho till and a music box. The till had been broken into and the music box picked in order to get at its contents. It is believed that the culprit has gone to Join his sweetheart, who lives at Bryn Mawr. Ho will be arrested on his arrival there, or possibly on board a delayed train en route. He Is 21 years of age, smooth faced, ugly looking and very black. He had been employed in the shop only one month. replies"tomr,s. hunter. Some Additional Assertions Relating to a Case Tried Thursday. With reference ito the suit of Amos Robinson, of Forest City, against Mrs. Grace Hunter, tried Thursday before Alderman Fltzsimmons and decided in favor of the defendant, Mr. Robinson de nies the ttatement of Mrs. Hunter that "he did no work." He had not been in tho city for 'the past three months, hav ing dining that time been employed by Richmond & Lindsay. He had simply leased the property at 107 Lackawanna avenue to Mrs. Hun tur, and when he found out how hhe JbJ -S AT U ItDiV Y MOKHING. JUSJiKUARY' 9, 1895. of every month. And to them every department of the work is reported by the general secretary. At the beginning of each fiscal year the finance committee presents a care fully prepared budget showing esti mated receipts and necessary expendi tures. This estimate, if approved, be comes the working basis for the year, and can be exceeded only by the spe cial action, of the board. The accounts of the association are carefully kept by the secretary and treasurer, ana money is expended only on vouchers) properly signed by the general secre tary and the chairman of the finance committee. During the present year a new system of accounts, specially de vised by experts under the direction of I the International committee, has been adopted, and has given complete satis. , faction. LUTHER KELLER, Director. H. B. COX, Director. E. S. WILLIAMS, Director. In addition to the gentlemen men tioned above there are enlisted in tho service of the various committees up wards of 130 young men. These com mittees are: Devotional, educational, gymnasium and athletic, membership, lecture and entertainment, library, re ception, etc. wns conducting the louse he sayj he turned her and her boarders out. Mr. Robinson contends that he Is not an idle man, as charged by Mrs. Hunter, and thinks her statement does him an injustice. THE MOST remarkable cures of scrof ula on record have been accomplished by Hood's sarparllla. This medicine Is un equalled for diseases of tho blood. Take only Hood's. HOOD'S PILLS are hand made, and perfect in proportion and appearance. 25c. Are you paying too much for plumbing? Our telephone is 2212. Try us. W. G. Doud & Co., 509 Lack a. ave. Buy tho Weber and get the best. At Guernsey Bros r GOOD TIME As any to eet a Watch. We want to talk today about a good, rrliii llo time piece that we sell so many of. of course, tvn Im.vo them at nil pr'i ei, hiali nnd low, but for time few Watches Ltut tbia one. '3.90 Bolld Nickel Case, American 7 Jowcled Movemont, Stem Wind, Mtam Set and Warranted Every Picture Frames- Made at short notice. Hlb Class la every respect Inside Decorating in all its branches. nun Lackawanna Avenue. REXFORD JEWELRY i CO., 213 Lackawanna Ave. ' , Banister's February Sale of Shoes. Tho month of February of each year Is devoted to the cleaning up of stock, sot ting rid of a'l oildK and ends and making room for new Spring Goods. To accom plish this end we mark" such prices on nil goods that make them move quickly. Our February and August sales are too well knoiCn to need any special comment, but wewant to say that during this salo we will have more and better bargains for you than ever before. Don't miss this shoe sule. ' BANISTER'S. For plumbing nnd electric bells tele phone 2242 to W. G. Doud & Co., 609 Lacka. ave. Fatal neglect is little short of suicide. The consequences of a neglected cough are too well known to need repeating. Dr. Wood's Norway Pino Syrup cures a cough promptly. Sold by all dealers on a guar antee of satisfaction. Lots of Ilnrgalns for everyone at Banister's February shoe saie. THEY ARE BARGAINS, DID YOU KNOW IT? If you don't there has been hundreds who have. ANY ARTICLE IN I flA THE WINDOW FOR 9(j MANY ARE WORTH SOC. 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 gCH AN K gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK CHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK CCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK gCHANK UN NEW. NEW STORE, NEW COODS, NEW PRICES. You buy your shoes of Schank you wear the lat est styles. 410 Spruce St. Standard Instruments In every sons of the term as applied to Pianos. Exceptional in holding their original ful ness of tone. . NEW YORK WAREHOUSE, NO. 10 Fifth avenue. SOLD BY E.C.RICKER&CO 11S Adams Ave., New Telephone Bldg. CALL UP 3652. Ill CO. OILS, VINEGAR AND CIDER. OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE, 141 TO 151 MERIDIAN STREET M. W. COLLINS, M'g'r. nT. PLEASANT COAL AT RETAIL Cool of the boit quality for domestic Use, and of all sizes, delivered in any part of the city at lowest price. Ordnrs left nt my Offlo t NO. 118 WYOMING AVENUE, tear room. Dm floor, Third National Bunk, or sent by mail or telephone to the nine, will receive prompt attention. Special contracts will bo made for the lalo and delivery of Buckwheat Coal. WM. T. SMITH. UrD CIMP The Chinese Mwr O I IN la, laundkyman llu movtd from the Old Poitofflo. Butldtnf to new tad larger quarters, 1M Penn sTeau. Family wMhing ud Ironing done t reason able price. ' HOP SING, 136 Penn Are. REM Al is SIX DOLL A For this nominal amount you can buy a heavy, extra long, comfortable and durable Ulster. Come in and See Them - AT SHUT THE :. FASHION 308 Lackawanna Avenue. Having completed our Annual Inventory o Stock, we are determined to prove that STARTLING 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 $3.98 EACH. ALL PRICES REDUCED . In Dress Goods, Silks, Shawls, lilankets, Quilts, and Lace Curtains. fc-lfertouFECTAU 3 No.-. )tusx xo3S(cUxo2c"($HEUTxol&. &u CS$ 47oauGqX2 11 ' 'ce. cD S$"(?rSUp cow Any person sending the correct an swer to FLOREY'S 8 . . El Will get a 10 per cent, reduction on all Bicycles, highest grade, Spalding, Keat ing, Rochester and others. This offer good for only ten days. 222 Wyoming Ave. Hi CHAINS FROM 39 Something nice for a gift. Chains made out of your own or some dear friend's hair. Leave orders as early as possible. E. M. HETZEL, . WEDNESDAY. THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, POSITIVELY THE LAST DAYS OF THE Great Emer 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. D ? D 137 AND 139 RS fill SL LOT 2. ALL AT $5.98 EACH. ALL PRICES REDUCED In Men's, Ladies' and Chil. dren's Underwear, Gloves Trimmings, Hosiery and Notions, ON TOP, THAT'S THE POSITION OF II SPRING STYLES COMING IN. YOUR 01 til. 230 Lacka. Ave. W HO genet PENN AVENUE.