THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-TUESDAY MORNING. MAY 14, 1895. Oijp Neighbors Dou)d Ibe WILRES-BflRRE. Tho Tribune han opened a branch of fice at No. 2S, LunnliiR building, Fublla Bquiiro, Wllkes-llarre, for the transaction of business. The publishers propose to extern! the circulation of The Tribune In Wllkes-Harre und tho surroundliiR towns, and to that end will present a very com plete department of Luzerne county news. For success in this undertaking depend ence Is placed solely upon tho superiority of Tho Tribune as a purveyor of all the news of the dny domestic, forelprn, local, commercial and flnnnclul. The general In terests of the people of Wllkes-Rnrre find the Wyoming valley will have In The Trih uno an earnest advocate, editorially and otherwise. It is the purpose of tho puli lithers to Issue a newspiipHr as vitluublo to the general public ns the metropolitan cl.-.llles. iind deliver It to the people throiifihotit northeastern Pennsylvania from three to live hours earlier tlmn the Philadelphia and New York paper can roach them. MAYOR NICHOLS' METHOD. Ho Imposes on Kxtraordinnry l'lno in a rase. As was noted In The Tribune one il.-iy last wevk, Mayor Nichols hits under taken to stamp the bawdy house evil out of existence. He sends notice to the keepers of such houses, as well ns to the persons owning them, before him at a designated hour.- The mayor never sends for the parties until ho has secured evidence which, in his juilp ment, warrants summary proceed! n--;s. On Saturday last his honor sent for Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart, owner of the Geneva House property, nnd also a Miss Miller, who ostensibly rents the house from Mrs. Stewart. The latter is reputed to be. quite wealthy and owns much valuable real estate in various Tarts of the city. At ithe appointed time Miss Miller appeared with an at torney and after some little conten tion the mayor imposed a fine of and cost9. Mrs. Stewart failed to put In an ap pearance, but hls did not disconcert the mayor, and he Imposed a fine of $1,000 on her for renting her properly for Immoral purposes. This action of the mayor soon reached Mrs. Stewart, and she promptly made her appearance at the mayor's otllce, and an interesting scene insued. Mrs. Stewart is aboun dantly able to pay 'the heavy fine, but she will not do so without a contest. She upbraided the mayor with discrim inating against her and persecuting her, while others are permitted to es cape. The mayor assured her that ell persons who rented houses for immoral purposes In this city would be called to account Just as rapidly as the ne cessary proof against them can be se cured. Mayor Nichols has atnquestionably hit upon the right plan, and if he shall fearlessly and impartially carry It out he will certainly drive the evil alluded to Into the most retired quarters of the city, and possibly he may materially re duce its proportions. It is a notorious fact that a. number of persons wh move In highly respectable society knowingly rent houses for immoral purposes, deriving enormous rents therefrom. These property owners can be reached by law and punished. The mayor's friends declare he is thor oughly in earnest in this matter and that he will proceed impartially against all offenders. He does not expect to be able to stamp the, evil out of exist ence, but he does intend to drive bawdy house keepers out of localities where respectable people reside. His plan of proceedings against the owners who rent houses for Immoral purposes is highly commended by reputable people and It is confidently predicted that it sfJJJJfn! a large measure effect a reform, life mayor had another "seance" with a number of bawdy house keepers yes terday and imposed the usual fine and costs. He has abundant proof against all those whom he summons to his of fice. A MUSICAL EVENT. The Concordia Concert on Thursday Evening. ' Wllkes-Earre contains a muslo lov ing people, and also a number of fine muslclal organizations, among them the Concordia, This society has given a number of splendid concerts, and the one to be given on Thursday of this week will equal the best. The pro gramme is a splendid one, and the sale of tickets warrants the belief that the audience will be limited only by the capacity of the hall. Among the num bers to be presented is a composition that has been attracting considerable attention among Wllkes-Barre musi cians, on account of its local origin. The -author is Samuel L. Laciar. It Is arranged for a double quartette of vocalists and eight-string instru ments. Following is the programme complete: Overture, Paragraph 3 von Suppl Frenhllngsdithyrambe Haldamua Mixed chorus and orchestra, bari tone solo, William Alles. Alto solo, "Dearest Heart of My Heart" DeKoven , Miss Francis Hoffhelmer. (a.) "Santa Lucia".... Italian folk song (b.) "Ubers YahrMIne Schatz," Van der Stucken Concordia Male Chorus. "Wake Not, But Hear Me Love," , Sam L. Laclar Double quartette, Messrs, Atkln, Campbell, Edgar, Helfrich, O'Neill, Kraft, Burns and Woodruff. Strings by A. Klppard, F. Innes, S. L. La clar, W. Hessel, Tom Rlp pard and Hervey Black wood. Words from Ben Hur. Violin, "Seventh Concerto" Rohde A. N. Itlppard and orchestra. "Student's Song" Attenhoefer Male Chorus. Soprano, (a.) "Forgetfulness" C. Bohm (b.) "Spring Song" C. Bohm Miss DeMols. "Auf dem See" Mendelssohn Mixed Chorus a capella. Tenor, "Ah, Faithless One" . Beethoven J. C. Alkln. "Sang au Aeglr" Emperor William Male Chorus and orchestra. BICYCLE MEET. Two Days of Rnolng-The Best to Bo 11 ore, Suro. Cyclists and others are looking for ward with bright anticipations to the bicycle meet at West Side park on June 25 and 20. Some of the most fa mous bicycle rides on the continent will be here, and the West End wheelmen will be sure to make the event one of the greatest pleasures to the lovers of this kind of spont. Wllkes-Barre is In the National racing circuit, and the races will be the best that can be seen anywhere. The prizes offered aggre gate the value of $2,500 and there will be a lively contention for them. ' The committee In charge is composed of Frank Dletrick, John Relnhelmer, Edward W. Davis, Harry Shepherd. Fred Gates, John P. Hunter, Ernest Bohrage and Harry Jordon. It is believed that these races will bring together a larger crowd of people than has yet been seen at West Side park. THE END APPROACHING. All tho Evidence In and the Summing I'p Commenced. Yesterday noon when court ad journed all the evidence was In In the Hendricks trial, and when the after noon session was opened District Attor ney Fell addressed the Jury. He was followed by Attorney Shea for the de fense. Mr. Shea is one of the youngest members of the Luzerne bar, and gives promise of becoming a criminal lawyer of great force. He is a protege of John T. Lenahan, the nestor of the bar of this county. Mr. Lenuhan has conduct ed the prosecution in this case In a masterful manner, and his summing up for the commonwealth today will probably be one of his greatest efforts. The court house will be crowded to hoar him. It Is probable that the case will be In the hands of the jury when court closes this evening. It would be useless to muku any prediction as to the probable verdict of the Jury. There has unquestionably been an enormous volume of perjury committed through out this two weeks' trial, more prob ably than In any murder trial that has occurred In this county in many years. The killing of poor Hartley Helck was one of the most deliberately planned ciiiues in the criminal annals of Lu zerne. Tho victim was an Inoffensive, Industrious and thrifty man; many knew that he was In the habit of carry ing considerable sums of money on his person. One evening about 7 o'clock a man called at his home and told ltelck that he wished to sell him a carload of potatoes at a very low figure and asked him to go with him to the freiKht yard of the Delaware and Hudson company and see the potatoes. Without a sus picion he accompanied the man. When the freight yard was reached several other men assaulted and sand-bagged Hoick, robbed him of several hundred dollars and left him In a dylntr condi tion. Fifteen months after this heart less crime was committed, and when the local authorities had accomplished nothing, the case was placed Into the hands of the Barring & McSweeney detective agency. The result was the arrest of Hendricks, Fisher, Hoblnson and Kearney, who were duly Indicted. Hendricks was Urst placed on trial and for two weeks witnesses have been on the stand. The details of this remark able trial have been summarized from day to day in The Tribune. The dally attendance at court has been limited only by the capacity of the court room. Alibis were established as to each of the four defendants only to be riddled by the prosecution. The Jury is a fair ly good one. and many who listened to all the evidence believe there will be a conviction, but more predict a failure to agree on a verdict. ECKLEY 13. COXE. Death of tho Prominent Coal Operator ond Politician. Th? announcement of the death of ex-Senator Eckley B. Coxe yesterday was received in Wllkes-Barre with every expression of sorrow and regret. No resident of Luzerne county was better known at the county seat. He possessed so many admirable qualities of character that he was an almost uni versal favorite here. Personally, he was undoubtedly one of the purest, cleanest and most conscientious men In the state. As a business man he was shrewd and far-sighted. His generosity was proverbial and his charities were far-reaching and made without dis play or self-glorification. Once he was forced into politics against his will and bore the brunt of a disgracefully corrupt campaign; so corrupt, in fact, that he refused to take the oath of office as state senator, but tendered his resignation and was sub sequently re-elected at a special elec tion. 'He stood high in the councils of the county and state Democracy, and was not without Influence at Washing ton during the two Cleveland adminis trations. But Er.'kley B. Coke's Influence among his fellow-men was due to his great practical good sense in the everyday nffalrs of life, to his natural gentleness and kindness of heart: but, most of all, to constant evidence he gave of being a genuine Christian gentleman. He will be sincerely mourned by all classes. Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured in 3 Da vs. . Morton L. Hill, of Lebanon, Ind., says: "My wife had Inflammatory Rheumatism In every muscle and Joint, her suffering was terrible and her body and face were swollen almost beyond recognition; had been In bed for six weeks and hod eight physicians but received no benefit unti she tried the MVSTICCUHE FOR RHEU MATISM. It gave Immediate relief and she was able to walk about in three days. I am sure It saved her life." Sold by Carl Lorenz, Druggist, 413 Lackawanna ave nue, Scranton. IVOKITES WILL PARADE. A Fine Street Demonstration to PTecldo the Ornnd l.odRO Meeting. The Grand Lodge of Ivorltes will be held In this city commencing tomorrow, A street demonstration will be made at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon, headed by the Ninth Regiment band. The fol lowing are the ofllcers of the grand lodge: W. P., H. E. Maurice, of Uan gor. Pa.; W. V. P., W. H. Hughes, Fair Haven, Vermont; W. treasurer, David F. Lloyd, Pittsburg, Pa.; W. secretary, Morgan H. Williams, Scranton. The OATS Children love it They will eat it every day for- ten years; gives them rosy cheeks and good teeth. Sold only In 2 lb. Package I : ' ., 1 following lodges will participate In the parade: Plymouth Senior lodge, U0 men; Plymouth Junior lodge, 85 men; Nantlcoke lodge, 135 men; band; Prov idence English lodge, 150 men; Provi dence Welsh lodge, 100 men; Hdye Park Welsh lodge, 100 men; Hyde Park Welsh lodge, 100 men; Hyde Purk English lodge, 50 mon; Taylorvlllo lodge, 110 men; Ninth Regiment band; Wllkes-Barre lodge, 150 men; EdwardB vlllo lodge, 75 men; Miner's Mills lodge, 85 men. After the parade the Wllkes-Barre lodge will servo lunch at Jeremy's hull. In the evening there will be a public meeting at the Welsh Mothodlst Epis copal church, on Sherman street. Hon orable Benjamin E. Lewis, of Utlca, N. Y., will preside. Addresses will be de livered by W. R. Lewis, Scranton; Louis 11, Roberts, Denver, Col.; Clubrlel Lloyd, New York; John O. Thomas, YoungB town, O.; recitations by T). J. Williams, and muslo by the Uwent dlee club, Oliver Rliyddurch, conductor; also soIoa by Henry Harris, Mrs. Benjamin A. Amos and Medoc Thomas. Professor U William DavieB accompanist. m tin Exhibition. The new court house plans are now on exhibition at the arbitration room and those who desire to examine them can do so. Some of tho western con tractors are still here, and figuring preparatory to putting in their bids. Local contractors will also probably make an attempt to secure Borne of the work if the court house Is ever built. PERSONALS. Dr. and Mrs. Melxell are on a visit to friends in Philadelphia, and will be absent for several weeks. B. M. Espy, esq., will Boon commence the erectlon of a fine residence on the lots on Franklin street, recently pur chased by him. It is said that an application will be made to the board of pardons at its meeting in June for the pardon of Bunker Rockafellow, Colonel Asher Miner has received his commission as general Inspector of rifle practice, and will at once enter upon the duties of his otllce. Frank A. Seabert, a well-known rail road man from this section, has been appointed assistant superintendent on the Southern Pacific railroad. The friends of Judge Lynch deeply sympathize with him in the bereave ment he has suffered In the death of his youngest son, who was buried yes terday. Lieutenant Richard Sturdevant, of the United States navy, is home on o short leave of absence, visiting his father, Dr. D. B. Sturdevant, of Bar num Place. Mr. and Mrs. John N. Conyngham will reside at the summer residence of the Cony Inghn ins' at Hillside until fall, when they will occupy the mansion on River street, formerly owned by Charles Parrlsh. Rev. Dr. Jessup, of Syria, delivered an address at the First Presbyterian church on Sunday evening. Tho "Mo hammedan Religion" was the. subject of his address, and was highly Interest ing and instructive. BRIEF NOTES. The mayor had) a few cases before him yesterday aAl Imposed the usual fines and costs. A close estimate shows that the popu lation embraced In the territory of the proposed Grow county Is about 23,000. The , Traction company has added eight fine new cars to its rolling stock. This company Is doing its best to ac commodate the traveling public. Khlckshlnny people say that not a single vote will be cast against Grow county in that lively borough. They arc as eager for secession from Luzerne as the Hazletonians. The officers of Patriarchs Militant, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, were installed at Loomls' hall last eve ning. Refreshments were served by the Daughters of Rebecca. No one should neglect to attend the Btrawberry and ice cream festival of the Home for Friendless Women on Friday afternoon and evening of this week, at the home, on Carey avenue. A block of fine dwelling houses will be at once erected by L. Myers at the corner of North Main and Jackson streets. There Is lots of room for Im proving that section of the city. This city Is to have a $10,000 statue of Washington, to be erected by the Patriotic Sons of America. It will prob ably be located on the river common, which Is a very good place for It. And now Wapwollopen aspires to be the county seat of Grow county when that new county Is created, but Shirk shinny laughs at such ipresumptlon. Whichever of the two towns succeeds the people should require a change of name. The Prohibitions of Luzerne will hold their county convention on the 2th inst. There will be speakers of both sexes present, Including Mrs. Lee, of Plains, Rev. J. C. Hognn, of Forest City, and Rev. Mr, Murdock, of Wllkes- Barre. The Press club of this city had an other meeting at the board of trade rooms yesterday afternoon with a view to effecting a more complete organiza tion. Several previous attempts have boen made to organize and maintain such a club, but without (success. It Is expected this time It will be a go. George Shearer, residing on North Fell street, died on Sunday evening after a prolonged Illness. He was a veteran of the war, 50 years of age, and served with great gallantry as a mem ber of the Seventh Pennsylvania Cavalry, The Peoples' bank tins declared a semi-annual dividend of 3 per cent, and added $20,000 to its surplus. The Wilkes-iBarre banks are apparently more prosperous than ever and are pil ing: up surplus In addition to making good dividends. Kellef in Six Hours. Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis eases relieved In six hours by the "New Great South American Kidney Cure." This new remedy Is a great surprise on account of its exceeding promptness In relieving pain In the bladder, kidneys, back and every part of the urinary pas sages. In male or female. It relieves re tention of water and pain in passing It almost Immediately. If you want quick relief and cure this Is your remedy. Sold by C. M. Harris, Druggist, 125 I'enn ave nue, Scranton, Pa. SPRING HAS COME. When you hear the bee a-buzzln' See the children head feT school; When you hear the farmer cussing', '" An' the hoes fly's on the mule; When the black crows air a-eawln', " An' the pine tree's oozln' gum; You kin then lay in yer quinine, . , Fer It's certain spring has cornel . Atlanta Constitution. Ualley. PITTST0N. Yesterday morning' at about 9.80 the body of a man was eeen floating on the Susquehanna river Just below the Ferry bridge at this city. The body was pulled ashore and was viewed by soveral hundred people, none of whom were able to Identify It, as H had evi dently been In the water for some time and was somewhat decomposed The mon was short and chunky. He wore a striped pantaloons, blue over alls, black coat and had a handkerchief tied about the neck. It Is the supposi tion that .the body may be that of the man who fell Into the Lackawanna from a bridge In Scranton about three weeks ago, and was afterward seen floating along that stream near Lacka wanna stu'tlon. The recent heavy rains have probably caused the body to move from Its resting place. As no one claimed or was able to Identify the body It was placed in the hands of the poor authorities, und was removed to Ransom for burial. On Investigation a litter was found In one of the pockets addressed to l'ubolo Kmolek, which gave evidence that the man was a Ice lander. 'Squire Gibbons empanelled a Jury of the following persons: Anthony PflngHton, Evan Evans, M. J. Doyle, Philip Novk'k, James Gibbons, and I. E. Bennett. They viewed the remains, und will hold an inquest tomorrow ufternoon. From Knrth to Ftcrnity. The death of Dennis Tlgue, formerly of this city, occurred yesterday morn ing at his home, In Wllkes-Barre. He was a son of Thomas Tlgue and was 33 years of age. The funeral will take place Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock, with a mass of requiem at St. Mary's church, Wllkes-Barre. The remains will be Interred in Market Street cem etery, this city. The death of Mrs. Thomas J. Farr, occurred at the home of her sisters, the Misses Sweeney, on Sunday. Mrs. Farr has for some years past resided at Phil adelphia and had bui-n In Plttston about seven weeks on a visit to her sister. Before her marriage she was Miss Anna Sweeney. She Is survived by hor husband and three children, Bessie, aged 10; James, 8; and Maggie, 6. The funeral will take place from the home of her sister, on Nafus street, this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment In Pltlston cemetery. The news of the sudden death of J. J. Sheridan on Sunday evening , at about 7 o'clock was most startling to his many friends. For some time past Mr. Sheridan had conducted a restau rant on South Main street. Mr. Sheri dan was a well-known member of the Niagara Fire company and was for sev eral terms Its secretary. The funeral wilt occur tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services will be held In St. John's Catholic church. Niagara Hose company will attend In a body. Other Items of Interest. The employes of the Lehigh Valley railroad In this section received their pay yesterday. A. P. Maloney, of the Electric City, was in town yesterday. The regular monthly meeting of the board of trade wlfl be held this even ing In their rooms on South Main street. Bicycles at a slaughter. A $100 wheel for $55. Guaranteed for two years. Any weight desired. Wheel repairing promptly attended to. W. S. Shelton, 85 South Main street. Miss Mary Reese, of Kingston, spent Sunday with her friend. Miss Holden. Miss Braidy and Miss Kelley spent Sunday with the latter's sister, Mrs. Dando. Frank Berry, of Wllkes-Barre, was the guest of the Misses Holden, Sun day. Company C, Ninth regiment, held an election last evening and officers were chosen as follows: Captain, Erastus Gage; first lieutenant, John M. Jones; second lieutenant, D. Archbald Miller. Mrs. John Patterson, of Mill street, left yesterday for Philadelphia, wliere she will enter the Pennsylvania uni versity hospital as a patient. She was accompanied by Miss Cussle Nafus. Ed Enterllne and John Williams, of Wllkes-Barre, called on friends In town Sunday. Wall paper from 7 cents a roll up, at W. F. Moyer & Bros., 98 South Main street. At the members' monthly reception this evening at the Young Men's Chris tian association parlors. Professor I. W. Nlles' Guitar and Mandolin club, assisted by Miss Emma Rodgers, so prano; Frank Shepherd, violinist, and John Shepherd, pianist, all of Wllkes Barre, have been engaged to render a musical programme. This will be a most delightful treat to the members of the association' as the wonderful ability of Professor Nlles has many times been proven. The employes of the Pennsylvania Coal comiany will be paid today and tomorrow. TAYLOR. Misses Jennlo and Polly Davis, of South Main Btreet, were visitors In PIMston over Sunday. John Davis, of Laflln, spent Sunday In this place visiting her parents on Mlddlpstreet. William W. Watklns.' of Peckvlllo, was a caller here on Sunday. "David, the Shepherd Boy." will be repeated this evening at the Calvary Baptist church. The social' and entertainment of the DISFIGURING HUMORS Prevented by Cuticura Soap purifies and beautifies the skin, scalp, and hair by restoring to healthy activity the Clogged, inflamed, Irritated, Sluggish, or Overworked Pores Sold thronnhom thf wnrM. Brttilh rtupoti f. Nr.w lur a Bum 1, King Kdwe-l., lmUon. Pons Dave turn. Coir, Bolt Pmpt., Motion, U. . A. ODDFELLOWS. Masons, P. O. 8. of A, a. A. R 8. of V.. O. V. A M.. In feet all lodges and societies Intending to run excursions can bar the . but printing In the city at lowest prloae by railing at Tn Tbibuks Job Drpart-ment. OMEN'S FACES like Bowers, fade and wttherwitutmie; the bloom of the rose is only known to the healthy woman's cheek. The nerv ous strain caused by the ailments and paius peculiar to the sex, and the labor and worry of rearing a family, can often be traced by the lines in the woman's face. 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Mrs. TKNNiit Williams, of Mohawk, Lata Co., urrxim, writes: i wis sick for overthree years with Mind dizzy siiells, palpitation of the heart, ptiitl in the back and head, nud at times would have micll n weak tired feel. Ing when I first got up in the morning, and at times uervuus chills. The physicians dif fered as to what my disease was. but tione of them did me any good. As soon as I commenced taking Dr. Pierce's Favorite Pre scription, I began to get better ; could sleep Mas. Williams. well nights, ami that bad. nervous feeling and the pain in my uacs soon leu me. i can walk sever nl miles without gelliug tired. I took in all three bottles of ' Prescription ' aud twoof ' Discovery.' " Daughters of Pocahontas will be held this evening. Professor Du Prane gave an exhi bition in the rear of Olendorf's hotel Inst evening. He and his wife have been In this place for about a week. Mr. Du Frane Is a standed actor, and Is almost penniless. On last Friday evening; he advertised a performance, but the authorities stopped him because he had nut secured a license. The trouble was satisfactorily settled on Saturday and a performance advertised for that evening, but the rain prevented it. Last evening, however, Professor Du Frane gave an exhibition. He is a strong man and performs such acts as breaking horse shoes with his hands, bending Iron across his limbs and nu merous other feats far above the or dinary. J. D. Atherton was in Towanda last week. The Electrics, of this place, and the Bat Smashers, of the First ward, played an Interesting game of ball on tV- g'ounds in the rear of No. 1 si hool. Many brilliant field plays were made and the batting was quite heavy on both sides. The latter club was victor ious, winning by a score' of 9 to 4. Wat kins and Lydon were the battery for the Electrics, and Glynn and Moses for the Batsmnshers. The Taylor, Pyne and Holden mines will be paid today. A free social will be given by the Welcome Social club tonight la Taylor hall. TUNKHANNOCK, T. O. Walter Is putting up a Bteam engine to pump water from the creek to water his strawberry fields back on the hill. Ha has been a successful grower of that kind of fruit for years, but systematic watering of the fields will doubtless increase the yield very materially. Frank Donley, foreman of the Rocket oftice at Wyaluslng, was home over Sunday. Miss Nettle Clarey Is down from Montrose on a visit. An alarm of Are, sounded at 12 o'clock Sunday night, was caused by the burn ing of Max Bedker's residence on Hed fleld street. The house was located outside the fire district, but the Tri ton's turned out promptly and stretched their hose from the nearest plug, opposite the school building, but lacked considerable of having enough to roach the burning building. In the meantime the Are gained headway and threatened the adjoining resi dences of Allan TJckner and Jonathan Jones. The fire boys, reinforced by volunteers from the bystanders, quick ly stripped the Jones house, which was partially to windward, of the furniture, carpets, etc., and then a fierce fight for an hour with buckets, wet blankets, etc., followed. It was a gallant fight, but the bucket brigade won at last. The fire probably started by a spark or coal from the kitchen Btove, and the family were aroused only In time to escape with their lives, leaving their clothing all behind. There was Insur ance to the amount of $1,000 on house and contents, but the loss will fall quite heavily on Mr. Bedker, who Is a hard-working man and has a family to support. J, L, Ilnhn, of Mehoopany, was here on business yesterday. A rumored case of diphtheria in the family of Rev. Mayer, on Harrison street, developed nothing more alarm ing than tonsllitls. The Lehigh Valley paymaster Is dis bursing lucre along the line this week. L. T. Burns and J. K. Roys went to Bloomsburg yesterday to Inspect a stock of jewelry for which the latter Is negotiating. Mesdnmes D. W. Stark, William N. Reynolds, O. D. Stebblns, O. R. Cornell, N. W. Reynolds, and others, will at tend the funeral of Mrs. Sudler Hop kins at Dunmore today. She was a niece of Mrs. Ziba Billings, and well known In this county. Mrs. Franc Stark has gone to Nlven to attend the wedding of Miss Dallle M. Squters to JesBe Strickland, which oc curs tomorrow. Mrs. William Lockwood, of Stamford, Conn., will arrive Thursday to assist Recorder Prevent in re-Indexing the deed-books of the county. . She la said to be an expert at that business. The sheep-killing dogs have entered upon the summer campaign with an enthusiasm that 4b worthy of a better cause. The flock of M. J. Bullock, of Tunkhannock township, was attacked two or three nights since and eleven killed and four wounded. At the annua) election of the Tunk hannock Bridge company yesterday the board of officers was made up as fol low: President, B. Judson Stark; treas urer, D. Billings; directors, Paul Bil lings, Draper Billings, U. 8. Mills, F. B. Hlght, Perry Billings, 8. Judson Stark, James W. Piatt, Anderson Dana. ' For Pin Worms, Ecietna, Hives, In fact, any of the various torturing, Itchy dis eases of the skin, Doan's Ointment la nn Instant and positive remedy. Oet It from your dealer. . c onnolly & Wallace AN EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITY. We offer SWIVEL SILKS The quality is the highest grade ever produced in this weave and the DESIGNS - ARE - EXQUISITE. THEIll ACTUAL VALUE IS 00 CENTS. Our Special Price Is 31c. Per Yard. CONNOLLY & WALLACE, 20cSho CARPETS CLEANED, FEATHERS RENOVATED, MATTRESSES MADE OVER, FURNITURE UPHOLSTERED, BED SPRINGS REPAIRED, Etc. UGWe don't ask you satisfied with our work. ran A WORD. WANTS OF ALL KINDS COST THAT MUCH, WHEN PAID FOB, IN AD VANCfi. WHEN A HOOK ACCOUNT 13 MADE, NO CHAHGK WILL HE LESS THAN 25 CKNTS. THIS UULE AP PLIES TO SMALL WANT A US, EX CEPT SITUATIONS WANTED, WHICH AitE INSERTED FKEE. Help Wanted Male. ANTED WELL-KNOWN MAN IN everv town to solicit stock subscrip tions: a monopoly: biir money lor ocentH; no capital required. EDWARD C. FISH CO., Cordon Block, Chicago. 11L C ALES MEN KKHIDENT SALESMEN O warititi, acquainted with the local and nearby druff una Krocery trade, to haudle our lino of hik-li Rrarto clears. Addre9, BivlnB rofronceB, J. EDWARD COWLES ft CO., 143 Chambers street, N. Y. Help Wanted Females. w ANTED APPRENTICES TO LEARN dressmaking at 1M L.acKaranna avenue. WANTED - A GOOD GIRL FOR OENER nl houBework; must come well recom mended. Appy at HW S. Mainjivenuo. W "ANTEDTm MEDIATELY -TWO ENB ftetio saleswomen to reprent us. Guaranteed $6 a day without lntorforiuif with othor duties. Healthful occupation. Writo for particulars, inclosing stamp, Mungo Chem ical ''oinpany. No. 73 John street. New York. Agent Wanted. S1NT:SINDEHp"A7riE sal Hair Curlers and Wavers (used with out heat), and ,-Pyr Peiuted"Hair Pins. Lib eral commisHions. Free sample and full par ticulars. Address PO. Box 45d. New York. ANTlD ACTIVE SALESMEN TO liandlo our lino, no peddling Salary. $75 per month and oxpenses paid to all. Goods entirely new. Apply quickly. P. O. Box, KM, Boston, Moss. For Rent. STORE FOR RENT CORN KK MAIN Ave nue and Price street, 80i6U deep; nowly Sainted iuside and out: (rood location for any usiness. J. COKDEAUX, 47 Lack, avc rfvWOROOM HOUSES FOR RENT ON X Jefferson avenue; also a house aud lot for sale atGlenlmtn; a nice summer residence. Inquire of s. N. Callendor, Dime Bank Build- in it. BURNISHED HOUSE TO RENT-EIUHT ruiiuf, iuuuitiu .... ,i . . ... - MOR RENT A BUILDING ON FRANKLIN V avenue, suitable lor business. Address P. O. Box 448. F'OR RENT THE PHOTOGRAPH GAL lery formerly occupied by C L. Gridln, including rooms for hounekeeping. 13S Wyo ming avenue; HAH Sl'HLAGEK. 1,1011 RENT- A LARGE. 4-RTORY BUILD V Ing at Ittl Franklin avenue; suitable for wholesale business. CARSON & DA VIES, ocraniiiii. 170R RENT FURNISHED AND UNFUR- 11 ..1 n VIA T.a.-kntvufina &vemiA. FOR BENT-SIX ROOM HOUSE ON WEST Lackawanna avenue. Address THOMA8 E, EVANS, acar 11S2 Luserue, Hyde Psrk. fENT NICELY" FURNISHED H ALL J1 suitable for lodge rooms. JOHN JLIl MYN, 111) Wyoming uvenuc. For Sale. F buggies, surrles, phsetons, carts, store and business wagons, one and two-horse lum ber wagons, all my own niako, at M. T. KEL LER'S Lackawuuna Carrlago Works. I.iOKS'ALE I TEAM AND DRAY; HORSES ' 7 and 8 years old, in good conditiou; weight 2. 6O0 pnunds; can bo bought cheap and may be seen after tl p. in, at H.ti Capouse ava. SALE FIRST-CLASS PACING 1 horses at vonr own price- Come and see them. W. M. JKKMVN. Prleebnrg, Pa. Proposals. Orrici or the Hoahd op Commikriokbus or PUDI.IU O HOUNDS An D UU1LU1HOS. DAMBL U. HAHTING9, J. C. Dir-AHKY. Governor. Buporintendant. Aatos H. Mti.In. Auditor General. Samuel M. Jackson, State Treasurer. PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING 8TA tlonery, Furniture, Fuel and other Sup. plies. In compliance with the Constitution and laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva nia, we hereby Invite sealed proposals, at prices below maximum rates fixed lu schedules, to furnish stationery, furniture, fuel and other supplies for the several departments of the Bute Government, and for making repairs in the several departments and for the distribu tion of the public, documents, for the year end ing the first Monday of June, A. D. 18V0. Separate proposals will be received and sep arate contract awarded ai announced in said schedules. Each proposal must be accompa nied by a bond with approved suroty or sure ties, conditioned for (he faithful performance of the ooutract, and addressed and delivered to tilt Board of Commissioners ot Pnblio Grounds and Buildings before 18 o'clock m, of Tuesday, the 4th day of June, A. D. IW at which time the proposals will be opened and published, in tho Rao.ption Boom of the Ex ecutive Depprtment, at Harrisburg, and con tracts awarded as soon thereafter as practica ble. Blank bonds and schedules containing all neocssary information oan be obtained at this Department. J. (I DELANEY, For the Board of Commissioners of Public Ground and Buildings. . E S0M1TI1 IE for a few days a large purchase of to pay ui for Cleaning your Carpets unless you are perfectly DIM Special Notices. LARGE STOCK OF GOLD WATCHES at reduced prices. We have got a big stock, too big fa fact of watches, good watches, which we are willing to sell at very close figures, barely cost, to reduce, at Mer cereau & Council's. OTI('E-ON AND AFTER MAY 1, I Xv will maku a monthly tour of the follow ing places giving free upon air advertising ex hibitions with the steroopticon: Taylorviile, Hyde Hark, Providence, Dickson Olyphant, Pcokville, Archbald, Jermyn. Exhibitions given cn Wednesday and Friday of each week during the month, the rates for adver tising are $10 per month. Address E. H. Call, Tribune office, city. '"11HE SOLDIER IN OUR CIVIL WAR." X You want this relic. Contains all of Frank Leslie's famous old War Pictures, show ing the forces in actual tiattle. sketched on the spot. Two volumes, 2.0UU pictures, bold on easy monthly payment. Delivered by ex press comnlete, all charges prepaid. Address P. O. MOODY, C22 Adams Ave., Scranton, Pa. BLANK BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, MAGA rjiica, etc.. bound or rebound at Tri TiimuNii otllce. (Juiek work. Reasonable Houses on Credit. II OU8E8 BUILT ON CREDIT. AD- dress lock box 218, Scranton. Horses at Auction. HORSES AT AUCTION-I WILL HAVE drivers, draught and business horses at Cukick s stable to sell Friday, Miy 17, after noon. W. B. MOORE. Situations Wanted. WANTED BY A- BOOKKEEPER AND typewriter, who undei stands a little shorthand .with it, a podtion; nrelso clerk ing. Address R. RIEGEL, care Tiibune. SITUATION WANTED BYAN EXPERI inccd butcher; Englith preferred; havo not beun long in the country: will work for small salary. Apply W. MORGAN. 607 Gar field avenue, Hydu Park, Scranton. Pa. WANTED -A SITUATION BY A YOUNG man willing to do anything. Address B,, care Tribune offico. AUANTED-A POSITION OP TRUST BY V a trustworthy man, who come well recommended, and can give securities if re quired. M. B., Tribune office. Situation wanted - to wTtchT O sell, collect or any light ork; middle age: references, Address J. H-, Tribune office, oituationwanteda- young'w'o- O mau would like position at lis'ht bouse work, with privllego of keeping si girl of 6, Would accent a position in city or country. Address 318 Aawell court. WANTED A POSITION BY A FIRST class Old Coumry gardener who under stands his business thoroughly: would attend the stable; also milk a cow if desired. Please answer at once, as I am anxious for work. Address McMullen, Tribune oftice. OUNO MAN- OULDLI KE A POSITION as butcher; has had five years' experi ence; can speak German and English. Call 332 Franklin avenue. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. Physicians and Surgeons. DR. Q. EDGAR DEAN HAS REMOVED to 61G Spruce street, Scranton, Pa. (JUBt opposite Court House Square.) DrTa7 jrCONNELL. OFFICE Ml Washington avenue, cor. Spruce street, over Fruncke's druB stroe. Residence, 722 Vine st. Ofllce hours: 10.30 to 12 n. m and i to 4. and 8.30 to 7.30 p. m. Sun- duy, a to a p. m. DR. W. B. ALLEN, 6U North Washington avenue. DR c L FREY, PRACTICE LIMITED diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose nnd Throat; otllce, 122 Wyoming ave. Resi dence, Di 111,3 ""CTJt" Df. L. M. GATES. 125 WASHINGTON avenue. Ofllce hours. 8 to S a. m., 1.30 to 8 and 7 to S p. m. Residence 309 Madi son avenue. JOHN I WENTZ, M. D OFFICES 62 nnd 53 Commonwealth building; resi dence 711 Madison ave.; office hours, 10 to 13, 2 to 4, 7 to 8; Sundays, 2.30 to 4, evenings at residence. A mwciulty made of diseases of the eye, ear, nose ond throat and gynecology. DR. PARKE HAS REMOVED HIS OF fices to corner suite over Lorenx & Koem pel's drug stroe, cor. Washington ave nue and Linden street. Office hours, 10 13 a. m., 2-4 und 7-8 p. m. Telephone No. 3602. DR. KAY, 206 PENN AVE.: 1 to 3 P. M.j call 20ti2. Din. of women, obstretrlce and and all dla. of chil. Schools. SCHOOL OP THE LACKAWANNA, Scranton, Pa., prepares boy and girls for collge or business; thoroughly trains young; children. Catalogue at re quest. Opens September 10. REV. THOMA8 M. CANN, t- WALTER H. BUELL. MISS WORCESTER'S KIN DERG Alt ten and School, 412 Adama avenue. Pu pils received at all times. Next term will open April 8. ONLY 3 CENTS FOR CLEMIM6 firassels & Ingrain Carpets 602 and 604 Lack, m, Corner Adams. EYESIGHT PRESERVED. Headaches prevented and enred by haying your eyes scleotlflially examlnsa ax4 fitted accurately by DR. SHIMBERQ. EYES EXAMINED FREE. Batisfactfo guaranteed in every case. 305 Soruce Street. Lawyers. JESSUPS & HAND, ATTORNEYS AND Counsellors at law. Commonwealth building, Washington avenue. W. H. JESSUP. HORACE E. HAND. W. H. JESSUP, JR. WILLARD, WARREN & KNAPP. AT torneyB and Counsellors at Law, Re publican building, Washington ave nue, Scranton, Pu. I'ATTERSON & WILCOX, ATTOR neys and Counsellors at Law; offices ( and 8 Library building , Scranton. Pa. ROSWELL H. PATTERSON. WJLLIAM A. WILCOX. ALFRED HAND, WILLIAM J. HAND, Attorneys' nnd Counsellors. Common wealth building. Rooms 19, 20 and 21. W. F. BOYLE, ATTORN EY-AT-LA W, Nos. 19 and 20, Burr building, Washing ton avenue. FRANK T. OKELL, ATTORNEY-AT-Law. Room i. Coal Exchange, Scran ton, Pa. JAMES W. OAKFORD. - ATTORNEY-at-I.aw, rooms Go, (it and 65, Common wealth building-. SAMUEL W. EDGAR, ATTORNEY-AT-Law. Ulllce, 317 Spruce St., Scranton, Pa, L. A. WAT RES, ATTORNEY-AT-L.AW, 423 Lackawana ave., Scranton, Pa. URIE TOWNSEND, ATTORNEY AT Law, H I me Rank Building, Scranton. Money to loan In large sums at 5 per' cent. C. R. PITCHER, law. Commonwealth ton, Piu ATTORNEY-AT building. Scran- C. COMEGYS, 321 SPRUCE STREET. D. B. nEPLOGLE ATTORNEY LOANS negotiated on real estate security. 40S Spruce street. B. F.KiLLAM7TTOlRNEY-AT-L.AW 120 Wyoming ave.. Scranton, Pa, JAS. J. H. HAMILTON, ATTORNEY AT law, 45 Commonwealth bld'g. Scranton. J. M. C. KANCK. 136 WYOMING AVE Dentists. DR. WILLIAM A. TAFT SPECIALTY in porcelain, crown and bridge work. Odontothrenpla. Ofllce, 323 North Washington avenue. cTc. L A U B a"ch7 SURGEON DENTIST, No. 115 Wyoming avenue. , R. M. STRATTON, OFFICE COAL KX change. Loans. THE REIHRLIC SAVINGS AND Loan Association will loan you money on easier terms and pay you better on investment than any other association. Call on S. N. Callender, Dime Banlc building. Teas. GRAND UNION TEAU. JQjiESROg. Wire Screens. JOS. KUETTEL. 615 LACKAWANNA nvenue, Scranton, Pa., manufacturer of Wire Screens. Hotels and Restaurants. THE ELK CAFE, 125 and 127 FRANK lln avenue. Kates reasonable. P. Z1EGLER, Proprietor. WESTMINSTER HOTEL, W. O. SCHENCK, Manager. Sixteenth st., one block east of Broadway. at Union Square, New York. American plan, 13.60 per day and upward. WESTMINSTER HOTEL, " B. N. AN ABLE. Proprietor. SCRANTON HOUSET NEAR D-7, L. & W. passenger depot. Conducted on the) turopcun plan. VICTOR KOCH, Prop. Architects. DAVIS & VON STORCH, ARCHITECTS. Rooms 24. 26 and 2ti, Commonwealth building. Scranton. E. L. WALTER. ARCHITECT. OFFICE! rear of 6u0 Washington avenue. LEWIS HANCOCK. JR.. ARCHITECT. 435 Spruce St., cor. Wast), ave., Scranton. HKOWN ft MORRIS, AKCli'H!.C-A'si." Price building, U8 Washington annus, Bersnton. , Seeds. O R CLARK & CO., SEEDSMEN AND Nurserymen; store 146 Washington avenue-green house. 1350 North Mailt ave nue; store telephoe 782. Miscellaneous. BAUER'S ORCHESTRA MUBIO FOR balls, picnics, parties, receptions, wed dings and concert work furnished. For terms address R. J. Bauer, conductor. 117 Wyoming avenue, ovar Hulbert musio Biuia, MEGARQEH BROTHERS. PRINTERS supplies, .envelopes, paper bags, twine. Warehouse, 130 Washington ave., Bcrn ton, Pa, ; . FRANK P. BROWN ft CO, WHOLE sale dealers in Woodware, Cordage nol OllCJothjJWWe tLackaw a.nna ave. THOMAS AUBREY, EXPERT AC . countant and auditor. Rooms 1 and 20. Williams Building, opposite ppatofllce. Agent for the Rex Fire Extinguisher. t