THE RCRANTON TRIBUNE FRIDAY MORNIITO. MAY 3t, 1895. 2 OIif Neighbors Douto the Valley. iuxruvrij'iji.ri-ii imi i ,. - i i i-r-ii - WILKES-BRRRE. Tho Trlbur.9 has opnr.c-'l n brnnr-h of fice at No. 2D, Lnnnlw: btt'.lilins, l'ubl.c Square, Wllktu-Ilnrro. for the transact. on of business. Tho publishers proposo to extend tho circulation of The Tribune in WlHioB-Biirro and surrounding 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 The Tribune as a purvoyor of all tho news of tho day domestic, foreign, local, commercial and financial. The general In terests of tho people of Wllkes-Hiirre inn'l tho Wyoming valley will have In The Trlb uno an earnest ndvocnte, editorially and otherwise. It is tho purpose of the Pub lishers to Issue a newspaper as valuable to the general public as the metropolitan dallies, and deliver it to tho people throughout northeastern Pennsylvania from three to five hours eahller than tho Philadelphia and New York pupers can teach them. THAT INJUNCTION. Ucturmiblo Next Mondny-Tho Commis , sinners Arc Not AJnrmcd. County Commissioners Pmlth, Nor ton and Dullard say ithey ore not In. the least disturbed by the preliminary In junction granted by the court restrain ing them from letting' contracts for the creation of the new court house under the Meyers plans. There Is mt much doubt, however, la the mind, of any one 'that the Injunction will bo made permanent after the hearing next Mon day. The petition of the orators com plains that the commissioners have ad vertised fur bids for the eroctlon of a r.ew court house and propose to award contracts according to plans and speci fications prepared by one E. E. Meyers; that the said commissioners have not secured a site on, which to erect such court house, nor have the plans been accepted by them; nor have the plans and specifications been submitted to the judges of the court of common plena as required by an ' act of assembly ; wherefore the county commissioners have no legal authority to-enter Into a contract to build a court house ac cording to said plans or to accept bids for the construction of tHe same. The petitioners therefore pray that th" county commissioners be restrained from accepting any bid or bids for the construction of a court house or any part thereof, and from expending any of the money of the county In the erec tion or construction of such a bulling until plans and specifications have been submitted to the Judges of the court of common pleas and apporoved by them, and until a suitable site for such a building Is secured by them. Attorneys L. H. Bennott, G. L. Ilal sey and Henry W. Palmer are counsel for the .petitioners and will make a 6trong case. The commissioners Inugh at the pro ceeding and seem to regard It as snme thlng In the nature of a Joke. One of them remarked that the Judges want a new court house and want an ele gant building, and will Interpose no serious obstacle to ths plans and pur poses of the commissioners. Doubtless, the Judges appreciate the necessity of a more convenient and commodious court house, but they also have some respect for public sentiment. They know there Is no necessity for a million dol lar edifice, nor will they place the stamp of their npprovp.1 on the reckless manner In which th"? commissioners have proceeded in tWs matter. Nino tenths of the people look for nnd ex pect a permanent Injunction er.rly next week. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. Tri-County Convention at Memorial Church Today. One of the largest and lnterestlns Christian Endeavor conventions ever held In this section, will nssemble at Memorial Presbyterian church In this eitv this morning ot 9.30 o'clock. It will be an all-day convention, an after noon session being held at 1.45 and an evening meeting at 7.30. Tho conven tion will be composed of delegates rep resenting the Christian Endeavor so cieties of Luzerne, Lackawanna and Wyoming counties. Thomas P. Wells, of Scranton, will preside over the con vention, George A. Beale, of Scranton, will act as vice president, and J. C. Manning, of Pittston, as secretary. One of the special features of tho sessions will be the singing of Professor and Mrs. J. J. Lowe, of Bethany church, Philadelphia, who have a national rep utation as evangelistic singers. They arrived In the city last evening, and will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. Ii. Drelsbach. Rev. Dr. James McLeod, of Scranton, will preach the convention sermon at U o'clock. Rev. Dr. Mills, of Wllkes Barre, will give the address of wel come. J. J. Parkhurst, president of the Wilkes-Barre union, will make some re marks, and the response will be by Thomas P. Wells, of Scranton. At the meeting in the evening one of the principal attractions will be an ad dress by J. T. MeCrary, of Pittsburg, on "Good Citizenship." He is said to be an admirable speaker, and has been an earnest worker In various reforms In the city of Pittsburg. Tho conven tion will be of great Interest. MEMORIAL DAY. How It Was Observed In Wil.es-narre The Day's Doings. During the morning committees of Conyngham post, Grand Army of the r.epublic, decorated the soldier graves In the several cemeteries In the usual way. Flowers wore not as abundant ai was desired, owing to Vhe backward ness of the season, but every soldier grave was beautified. In tho afternoon Conyngham post, the City battalion of the Ninth regiment, the Sons of Veter ans, and some civic societies formed on uth Main street and proceeded to irotlenback cemetery, where services r. jre held. Addresses were made by C mmandor Gustav Hahn and others. After the services the procession was re-formed and returned to Memorial h.ll, where lunch was served by the Women's Relief corps. In the evening public services were held at Memorial b-'M, where the programme heretofore published in The Tribune was carried out; the several aoYlresses, singing, etc., lng very impreailve and appropriate to- the occasion, i Memorial Day hns . naver been more' enthusiastically ob served in Wilkes-E:arre than it was yea terday. . " MORE TROUBLE. Local Contractors to Have Somo Fnn With tho County Commissioners.. The Record is authority for the state tne'nt that several Jocal contractors v.-ho have spent a good deal of time at the court house examining ttie plans of Architect Meyers, and who have pat In ib'.ds for contracts on the new court house, propose bringing suit against the commissioners for damages in case they are permanently enjoined, from accept ing bids. This story has not been veri fied,, but no complications that can arise in connection with this new court house muddle will occasion surprise. It may well be doubted If tho local con tractors would have a case against the commissioners in any contingency. Probably there is not a contractor in tho city who lias at any time seriously believed that the new court house would be erected in the immediate fu ture, or by the present commissioners, or according to Architect Meyers' second-hand plans'. For that reason very few contractors In this city even so much as examined tho plans. A few, however, have figured on estimates. THIEVES AND FIRE BUGS. Pnrlng Robberies nnd Kcckless In cendiarism. The people of this city and surround ing towns are gradually becoming aroused to tho fact ithat the community Is Infested by a gang of daring burglars and Incendiaries, and It Is of the high est importance that the utmost vigilance by observed not only by the publio authorities, but also by th'e citi zens themselves. Extra efforts should be put forward to capture at least some of the desperadoes who unquestionably have established their headciuurters in this locality. The attempt to fire four different buildings In a single nlghit has already been noted In these columns, as has also the robbery of Albert Lewis' store nt Harvey's lake, and others of smaller magnitude. To these crimes must now be added the daring burglary at ithe residence of Richard Martin, of this ctty, when. tl.OOO in money and sil verware and other valuables to an, equal amount was secured. These bur glaries have been committed by crim inals who have tho means of acquaint ing themselves with the circumstances that make successful burglaries easy. There Is not much doubt that the in-, cendlary fires were Ignited by persons In league with the burglars to facilitate robbery while attention was attracted to the fires. Greater vigilance by the police would seem to be In order In this city. A SLIGHT EXPLOSION. Six Men Bnrncd, but Nono of Them Severely. An explosion of gas occurled at No. 3 tunnel of the Lehigh and Wllkes Barre Coal company yesterday morn ing, by which six, men sustained burns, but fortunately none were seriously Injured. A gang of men were em ployed In the tunnel driving a gangway. Just what caused the gas to Ignite is not known, ns-the men claim they used only safety lamps, but It fa supposed one ot them exposed a naked lamp. Arthur Jones had his hands burned; Williams Harklns and Jomes Stephens, burned on the face and hands; Lewis Davis, slightly on hands and arms; Thomas Jones, very slightly on hands. The explosion was not sufficiently se vere ito cause any Injury to the mine. Very exaggerated rumors were afloat for a time, but investigation proved them almost etvtlrely'groundless. An Oratorical Contest. An interesting contest took place In tho A and B grammar grades of tho Parrish street public school yesterday morning, under the direction of Princi pal Harvey and in the presence of Su perintendent Coughlln and many par ents of children attending that school. In Grammar A department the contest ants were Ethel Coronway, Francis P. Hunt and John R. Williams. All three declaimed Lowell's "Vision of Sir Raun fal." The adjudicators were Superin tendent Coughlin, Cora Hutchinson and Daisy M. Boone. All did remark ably well. The first prize, a handsome copy of the "Vicar of Wakefield," was awarded to Ethel Coronway, and- a beautiful tooquet of roses to John R. Williams. In Grammar B department the contestants were Matilda Maier and Anna Glldea. "The Black Horse and His Rider," was recited. Matilda. Maier was awarded the first prize, a copy of "Arabian Nights." After short addresses and the singing of some pa triotic songs the pleasant entertain ment came to a close. Booth Coming. It Is officially announced that Com mander Booth, of the Salvation Army, accompanied by (Mrs. Booth, will come to this city about June 12 and conduct a campaign here. The Salvation Army have given up their hall at the corner of Jackson and Canal streets, and have erected a large tent on Dana street, near Grove, where they will hold their services hereafter. The first meeting In the tent was held last evening. The officers of the local Salvation Army an nounce that they will wage a lively campaign in this section during the summer months, and special work will be done while Commander Booth re mains here. Major Hatpin will have charge of the meetings from now until the commander arrives. One great meeting will be held in the Grand Opera house. Scared tho Burglar. An attempt was made to burglarize tho bakery of H. L. Moore, on South Main street, on Thursday night. A colored man living in the rear of the bakery saw the burglnr working his way 'through a window and hurled an Iron ml3silo at him and he speedily took to Ms heels. Queen Esther Circle. An entertainment will be given this evening in the First Methodist Episco pal chapel by the Queen Esther circle. The pr'oe of admission to the enter tainment Is ten cents. Ice cream an! cake will be served in the room below after the programme. The following Is the programme: Piano duet, Misses Petrick' and Hall; recitation, Miss Kmma Hayes: song, Mrs. R. Et. Brund age; recitation. Master Bruce Espy; song, Miss Eve Patterson; recitation, MIbs Minnie David; ulano solo. Miss Marian Sturdevant; Mrs. Jarley's wax works. Who Took the Century Run. The century run from Wilkes-Darro to Danville and return was success fully conducted yesterday by the West End wheelmen. Those who made the run were: . George Pelfer, pacer, Ran Perry, Robert Kaufman, Lloyd Peifer and Taylor, wlds; William Newberry, Charles Rueffer, Harry Garrison, Will Wagner, 'Charles JBertlcs, Hdward White, Bert Hessler, Will Hcsslor, M. Ilertles, Will White, Thomus Thomas, M. Kelper, Z. Moyer, Fred Reutelhuber, P. P. Owen, rhll Hessel, Jesse Boyd, Robert Johnston, Oscar Smith, Harry Whitman, Harold Frantz, John Hler, James Smith, Thomas Derr, Fred Smith, B. Jackson, G. A. Dewltt, Will Sehlingman, Oeorge W. Laycock, Wil liam Crary, C. A. Lumsden, E. I Klipplo, Thomas McDermott, J. Nicholson. - P. Holiday nt tho Court House. Thero was little buslnessdono at the court house yesterday. Sheriff Walter served notice of tho preliminary In junction on the county commissioners restia-nlng them from awarding con truitu for the erection of the new court house, and then closed his office for the day. , The grand Jury met In the morn ing and adjourned without transacting much business. Judge Rice held equity court In the morning Just long enough to conclude a case that was on. The' court house presented a deserted ap pearance for the first time in many weeks. Tho Sopranos Kngngcd. Tho board of managers of the June festival have completed their list of artists by the engagement of Miss Katharine Hllke, of New York city, to sing the solo part In "The Seasons," and by that of Miss Anna Walker, of Brooklyn, who will take the soprano part In Dr. Mason's opera. Both of these singers come highly recommend ed. Robert Bauer, of Scranton, has the contract for the Instrumentalists, and a first-class orchestra will help tho chorus interpret "The Seasons." The festival promises to be one of the most successful ever held In northeastern Pennsylvania. To Prevent Vandalism. It Is not very greatly to the credit of this community that Mayor Nichols has deemed it necessary to appoint a large force of special policemen for duty in the cemeteries to prevent tho steal ing of flowers placed on the soldiers' graves yesterday by loving and rever ent hands. It seems Incredible that such vandalism is possible, but the ex perience of former years warrants tho action of the mayor. The person who would thus despoil a soldiers' grave de serves to be drummed out of the com munity by the living comrades of the dead veterans. Burglars Again. On "Wednesday evening thieves en tered the houso of Richard Martin, a coal agent, on the corner of Weller and South streets, and made a clean sweep of almost every article of value In the house, Including a pocket-book contain ing $100 in cash. All the silver, Jewelry and a gold watch were missing. Mr. Martin at once notified the police, who have been constantly on the lookout, but thus far have obtained no clue to the perpetrators. This town is evidently the temporary headquarters of a gang of burglars, for the work that has thus 'far been done Is that of experienced men. Stockholders' Meeting. At the annual irieetlng of the stock holders of the Vulcan Iron works yes terday the following were elected offi cers for the year: E. H. Jones, presi dent and general manager; H, Baker Hlllman, secretary; Fred O. Siftlth, treasurer; directors, N. Butter, M. W. Morris, H. B. Hlllman, A. J. Davis, Charles Morgan, E. H. Jones, I. A. Stearns, Thomas H. Atherton, Charles P. Hunt, Richard Sharpe and Daniel Edwards. ' A WARM BATH WITH COTICURA t SOAP 4 jPK -fr-. r it i And a single application of CUTICURA, the (treat skin cure, will afford instant re lief, permit rest and sleep, and point to a speedy, economical, and permanent cure of the most distressing of Itchine, burn ing, bleeding, scaly, and crusted skin and scalp diseases, after physicians, hospitals, and all else fall. '- Sold (ImmgVmt die weiM. Rrltu depot! Nsw. H, t, King Kdwsrd.st., Loadai. Poma DM k CMM. Cost., Sola Prop., Bostoe, U. 8. A. Say It Is Not True. The county commissioners deny that they have given Architect Meyers an order for the second Instalment of $10, 000. They will have to give it to him, however, whenever he demands bis money. His contract with the commis sioners Is valid and having compiled with his obligations under Its condi tions he will have to be paid, unless fraud can be shown. PERSONALS. Mrs. Judge Woodward is at North Mountain for a few days. Hon. George W. Shonk Js quite se riously 111 in Philadelphia. Mrs. Annie Thomas will lead a female choir from Pottsvlllo at tho Oratorio eisteddfod in June. Hon. George W. Shonk is sold to be quite ill !ir Philadelphia, where he had gone on business. W. L. Paine, of New York, has been in town for a. few days. He speaks hopefully Of his suit against the New York World for libel, which comes up for trial next Monday. The wedding of Miss Emily .. Brtid head to Robert Honeymam will take place nt St. Stephen's church. Miss Mary Lynch and Walter Gaston are to be married ait the First Presbyterian church the same day and hour. Cards have been Issued for the wed ding of Miss Jennie Lapet Locknrd. of Bloomsburg, and Samuel A. Good hue, of Jamison City, for June 12, at noon, in. tb First Presbyterian church of Bloomsburg. W. R. Rlcketts, of this city, will be best man. BRIEF NOTES. of Scranton, assisted by a large num ber of priests. v William McNally, a former resident of Wllkes-lBarre, t (L well-known here, died at Bethlehem a few days ago at gastrins. He had been a Lehigh Val ley railroad conductor for many yean. John Hawllns, while timbering No. 3 Delaware and Hudson shaft last (Wed nesday, fell thirty feet Into the sump, but escaped with nothing more than a broken noBe and some severe bruises. Twenty special policemen were ap pointed by the mayor ta do duty yester day and today at the City and ,Hollen back cemeteries to prevent the decora tions over the graves being stolen, as they frequently are. SHICKSHINNY.; Ex-Stoker James Gibbons, of Fire company No. 3, was yesterday present ed with a fine smoking set by the mem bers of his former company. One of the best and most complete collections of water color paintings In the United States Is now on exhibition In the Jonas Long building. Some of the Memorial Day decora- tlons in the dry goods stores, were .very handsome, notably those in the Boston tore and Jonaa Longs' Sons. William Robinson and Miss Blanche O. Carman were united at the home 'of the bride's parents on Jfloyallen street last evening by Rev. G, W, Sandt. i Ex-County Auditor George Rymer fell yesterday while trying to board a Kingston electric car, and severely sprained his back. ' Ha Was also badly bruised. - The new bells on the Polish Cathollo church, at Mill Creek, were consecrated yesterdfwmornJng by Bishop) O'Hara, R fc. Nlven, of Wllkes-Barre, passed through this place on Thursday morn ing on his way to Sweet Valley, where ho delivered the Decoration Day ora tion. ! The remains of James Ruch, of West Nantlcoke, were taken through here on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad on Wednesday to Burwlck, where they were burled. He died on Saturday last. He was a mem ber of tho Masonic order, a number of whom were present at the funeral. One of our buse ball teams went to Berwick on Decoration Day and played u game with the club of that place. Quite a number of our citizens were noticed on the Btreets of Wilkes-Barro on Wednesday, among the number were: Editors Beldleman and Tubbs, C. A. Boone, C. fcS. Simpson, Bruce Daley and Mrs. T. C. Hill. About twenty persons from this place rode to Berwick on bicycles on Thursday afternoon. They made the trip In about one hour. Hiram Brlggs, one of the party, upon his arrival there was overcome, very near having a Bun stroke. The funeral of George Alter, who died on Tuesday, will tuke place on Friday morning. He was a member of the Methodist Primitive church, the Grand Army and Odd Fellows. The discourse by the pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church on Sun day evening will be to the young peo ple. II. H. ICoons, ot the University of Pensylvnnia, is spending his summer vacation nt home. A district convention of the Christian Endeavor society will be held in the Methodist Primitive church on June 5 nnd 6. Tho thermometer registered 98 do- greesln the shade here for quite a long time on Decoration Day. Decoration Day was pretty generally observed In this place. Nearly all tho business places were closed, "and the mojorlty of them displayed the nation al colors, A large number of private residences were also decorated. The postolllce was conspicuously void of any decorations, not even a flag being displayed. At an early hour in tho morning the veterans and Sons of Vet erans were out on the streets In uni forms. About 0 o'clock the Bloom Ingdale drum corps arrived In town, nnd, after playing a few pieces, re paired to the Grand Army of the Re- pbllo hall. A procession wwas formed there, consisting of the members of the Grand Army of the Republic, SonB of Veterans and Patriotic Order Sons of America. They marched to the Prdes- oyierian cnurcn, wnere they were Joined by the Sunday school children and then proceeded to the cemetery to decorate the graves of the dead soldiers. There was no oration delivered here. The Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans went to Berwick on the ll.ro train to participate in the ex ercises at that place. TAYLOR. Yesterday afternoon and evening the Taylor Hoso company held the flrat picnic of thfe season in Weber's park. and the largest crowd that ever col lected In the park was present. The visiting and home bands discoursed lively music during the progress of the picnic. The graves of the dead soldiers In the graveyards hereabouts were decorated yesterday morning by the Grand AVmy or mo liepubiic. The Batsmashers defeated the Mo- docs In a game of ball on the school grounds yesterday morning by a score or 3-8. Miss Jessie Owens spent yesterday at mountain Lake. If Olefin Six Honrs. Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis eases relieved In six hours by the "New Great Houth American Kidney Cure. This new remedy Is a great surprise on account of Its exceeding promptness In relieving pain in the bladder, kidnova. bnfk 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, ir you want quick relief and cure this Is your remedy. Sold by C. M. Harris, Drugglit, 125 Penn av. nue, Scranton. Pa. . Confined to a Single Class. . From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph. "I)o any considerable number of Ameri cans believe in the doctrine of the trans migration of souls?" was a question asked of a native by an Inqulsltlvo foreigner. -umsiae ot mo, rramp rratornity," was the American's reply, "the Idea of the transmigration ot soles hasn't many ad herents." Printing for Grocers. Circulars, cards, booklets, letter heads. etc., printed so well at The Tribune of fice that they will sell goods for you. We show samples of high grade print ing In catalogues and booklets The Trib une Printing Department. Why Not make the baby fat? For tho thir? baby is delicate, and is not half so cunning;. ' Give the thin baby Scott's Emulsion of Cod-liver Oil with Hypophosphites. Scott's Emulsion is as easy a food as milk. It is much more effective in making thin babies fat, and they like it. . If all the babies that have been made fat and chubby and well by Scott's Emulsion could jonly tell their story to the mothers of other sickly babies! a, There, wouldn't be enough to go round. . Don't bt prnHdtd to (BMP' Mftfftftlf 8ccftaBowm,N.Y. All Druggist. 90c and tt. PITTSTON. Memorial Day was observed m a very quiet manner at Plttston and vicinity yesterday, as the usual parade was dispensed with on account of the sev eral excavations on, Main nnd other streets, caused by the laying of sewer and gas pipes. The day was exten sively observed as a holiday, all the mines, other Industries and stores clos ing for the day. Large quantities of flowers were taken to the cemeteries by the members of the Grand Army of the Republic and others. The veterans of tho W. O. Nugent post, Grand Army of the Repbllc, assembled at the post headquarters at 10 a. m. and were con veyed In wagons from there to tho three cemeteries where the usual deco rations, were preform'ed. The children of St. John's parochial school had gath ered at Market street cemetery to assist in the exercises, and sang sev eral patriotic - songs and appropriate hymns In a manner which did great credit to their tutors. The veterans next visited the (Plttston and other cemeteries. At the West PlttBton cem etery the veterans gathered around the monument erected to the memory of Dr. N. O. Nugent, and ' paid their usual tribute of honor. The Fire Laddies' Fair. The attendance at the 'Mechanics Hose company's May fair Is constantly Increasing owing to the generous recep tion given by the fire laddies to their friends. This evening will be devoted especially to the visiting firemen and the following companies are expected to participate! Triton Hose company. Tunkhannock; Luzerne Hose company. Wyoming Hose company, Avoca Hose company, the PlttBton -companies, West Plttston Hose company. M. J. Buckley will be chief marshal. The companies will form as follows: Eagle on Main, right on Broad; Niagara, on Water, right on Main; West End, on Main, right on Water: Black Diamond, on Main, rear of West End; Avoca, on Broad, right on Main; Mechanics, on rear'of Avoca. The line of march will be as follows: Up Main to Ferry Bridge, cross to Wyoming avenue, meet Luzerne, Wyoming and West Plttston companies, where Luzerne will take right of line; down Wyoming to Luzerne, cross Water street bridge, down Main to Railroad street: counter-march to hall; dismissed, the pa rade will start at 7.30 upon one blow of gong. Other Items of Interest. E. R. Shepherd, the pioneer wheel man of Plttston, has opened a shop in the rear of Armory hall, where he is prepared to do all kinds of bicycle, gun, clock and light machinery repairing. your, patronage solicited. " Merchant A. B. llrown and family leave this morning for New York city, where they will take passage for an extended trip through the old country. Charles Betosky was seriously in Jurcd at Mount Lookout colliery by a premature blast yesterday afternoon, He is 26 years old and resides at Wyom ing. Ho was taken ito the hospital, where his wants were administered to, Miss Lizzie Kelley and Miss Maggie Pryor, of Avoca, spent yesterday In town. For second-hand household roods. call on Wright & Co., 97 South Main street. Goods exchanged, bought or sold. Miss Clark, of the New England din lng hall. Is spending a few days with friends In New York state. Robert Bowkley and John Roberts were vlBltors at Scranton yesterday, BOTTLES OF LEATHER. The Most Antlquo Form of Liquid Con veyance. Bottles of leather have been employed In Asia and Africa from the earliest times, and to tho present day this variety of receptacle for water or wine Is In use not only In those countries, but to a consid erable extent in Spain, Italy and Greece. Wholes skins of swflie, and sometimes of beeves, are employed, and a refreshing coolness is Imparted to the water within by the constant evaporation from the out Bide of the skin. This Is the variety of bottle referred to In the Scriptures and Oriental writings. The Bible mentions a tear bottle, prob ably of glass or some metal which was employed to contain the tears shed by the survivors on tho death of a friend. Glass bottiei were first made by the Phoenl elans, and after them by the Greeks and the Inhabitants of the Italian peninsula. They wero eertnlnly known to the Romans before A. D. 79, being mentioned by Pliny. Many varltles of glass bottles of all shapes and sizes, from the tiniest vial to a glass Jar containing two gallons, have been found In the burled cities. Bottles of glass were first made In England In lfM. They have been made of paper In the United States, a patent having been taken out for this manufacture In 1877. History of Visiting Cards. Visiting cards were used by the Chinese. Tt seems, as far back as 1,000 years ago. Tholr cards were very lafge, as they were on soft paper and tied with ribbon. Venice Is believed to have been the first city In Europe to use cards, some dating from tho latter pari of -the sixteenth century being still preserved In a museum there. The Venetian custom found Its way Into Germany in 100 years or so; London fol lowed suit followed suit llrerally for the first visiting cards In Great Britain were playing cards, or parts of such cards. A Wrong Start. From the Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph, "I say," Bald the composer's friend to the composer, "you haven't written this nocturne In the correct key?" "What do you know about the correct key?" "I know enough to be able to tell you that a. nocturne should be written in night-key." MEMORIAL DAY. For The Tribune. Memorial Day, the glad, sad day, Our heritage and our's alone; Made dear to us by those who lay . On fields of blood unmarked by stonel Strewn far and wide, by mount and lido. For home they died and fireside. d"l"ad day, when forth with flowers we tread. Led on by (trains of martial sound, To deck the graves of soldiers dead ' While with us living ones are found- Our voloes cheer, our thoughts revere, With hearts sincere we gather here! Bad day, when back, through fearful years Of war and strife and death and mood, Our thoughts return and many tears Well up to whelm us like a flood Sad tears, that full from one and all. As to the call we deck their palL Btrew flowers on this beloved day ' ,' For every soldier boy who fell Whether he known or unknown lay In well kept mound or unkept dell. I His life he gave our land to save 1 Plant fiage to wave above his grave. Let every mother teach her son The meaning of these tributes sweet The cause for which they fought and won, To praise and crown witn glory meet. With smile and tear, once every year ,' Let us revere their memory dear. St, shall the love ef country swell To patriotism broad and deep; For blood-bought land virtue as well- . ' We'll ever a firm vigil keep. And thus shall run from aire to son What's nobly won 'till time Is done. -John H. Mulkey. West Plttston, May . c onnolly Wallace SPECIAL SALE OF WOOL CHALLIES. AT 15 CENTS 50 pieces Manchester dallies, both light and dark grounds, representing all the new designs and colorings. Former Price, 20c. AT 25 CENTS 30 pieces American Wool Challies, lafge variety of the newest effects. Worth 37KC AT 31 CENTS 40 pieces of the finest French, all wool, Challies; the designs are very choice and every new shade and . tint can be found in the lot. Sold Everywhere at 50c. AT 50 CENTS Our entire stock of Fine Satin-Striped Javanais. Formerly Sold at 75c. CONNOLLY & WALLACE, 2owrcSfloenue' ONE CENT A WORD. WANTS OF ALL KINDS COST THAT MUCH, WHEN PAID FOR, IN AD VANCE WHEN A BOOK ACCOUNT IS MADE, NO CHARGE WILL BB LESB THAN 26 CENTB. THIS RULE AP PLIES TO SMALL WANT ADS, EX CEPT SITUATIONS-WANTED, WHICH ARE INSERTED K'HEli. Help Wanted-Mal. PHOTO TICKET AOENTS AND PICTURE men osn learn of flno position by Ed it. dreming WILLIAM troet, Camden, N. J. PLATT, 72(1 Elm WANTED - WELL-KNOWN MAN IN everv town to solicit stock sabscriD- ttont; a monopoly: big money for agents: no capital required. EDWARD C. FISH CO., Borden Block, Chioago. HI. SALESMEN - RKHIDENT SALEHMEN wanted, acnttalnted with the local and nearby drug and urocorjr trade, to handle our line 01 mull ernne cigars. Aaurom, ipvwk references, J. EDWARD UOWLEd Co.. 143 Chambers street, N. Y. - w Helo Wanted Females. ANTED GIRLS TO LEARN DRE88- malcing. MU8. TRIPP, tt Adams eve- nuo. YVANTED IMMEDIATELY -TWO ENER VV uetio saleswomen to roDreepnt u& GuarantondtSO a dity without Interfering with other duties. Healthful oceupution. write for Dartloulars. iucltmiuir stamp, MauKO Chem ical Company. No. "2 John street, New York. For Rent. 1 INGLE SIX-ROOM HOUSE FOR RENT Rear 023 Adams avenue. OFFICES TO LET, DESK ROOM TO LET and Assembly llnll to let. D. B. REP LOGLK, 40U Spruco struct 17URNISHED HOUSE TO RENT-EIGHT X1 rooms; modern Improvements, 1102 Green Ridge street, cornT Wyoming. FOR RENT A BUILDING ON FRANKLIN avenue, suitable tor business. Address P. O. Box 448. FOR RENT-A LARGE, 4-STORY BUILD lng at 133 Franklin avenue; snitablo for wholesale business. CARSON & DAVIES, Hi-ranton. X)R RENT FURNISHED AND UNFUR uished rooms at 900 Lackawanna avenue. IfOR RENT-SIX ROOM HOUSE ON WEST V Lackuwnnn avenue. Address THOMAS E. EVANS, aear 11H2 Lnierne, Hyde Park. FOR RENT-NICELY FURNISHED HALL suitable for lodge rooms. JOHN JEU MYN, I'D Wyoming orenuo. For Sale. I?OR BALE FIRST-CLASS PACING horses at your own price. Como and see tbem. W. M. JERMYN, Pricebnrg, Pa. Boarding. 11TANTED ONE OR TWO BOARDERS, TV ce quarter block from SandnrHou av nneear, Oroen Hi ke. Pleasant rooms. Ad dress M. I). FHrnlinm, 1121 Breaker street, city. Proposal. SEALED PROPOHAL8 WILL BE RE celved at tho otllce of the Secretary of the Heratitoii.RoMrrt of Control nntll i.HDn. m. Mon day eveuiug, June 8, IsDi, for the huatiug and ventilating of the iirnposed twelve (.12) room public school bullmiiRto be locuted on West Locust stree, botween Acker nnd Corbott ave nues, Fifteenth ward, of the city of Scranton, Mm:hanimil ventilation la reuulrod and drv cffW't system Is to bo used. Plans for snid building may be resii at tho omce of John A, Duckworth, architect. 44 and 46 Coal Kx chunge building, Wyoming avenue, Scranton, Pa. The sum of f ITiO, In cash or certitlod check, shall be inclosed with each proposal, whinh snm shall 1 forfeited to the school dis trict in case ot refusal or omission on tho part of tlin contractor whose proposal shall bo ac cepted, to execute contract witnin ion aays after the nwnrding of the same. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. By order of the Scranton Board of Control, EUGENE D. FELLOWS, Secretary. Orricit or tub Boa no or Commibsiokrus or fliailO UUOUNDS AND DUILniNOS, DANIEL H. HASTINGS, Governor. Amos H. Myi.in. Auditor General Samuel M. Jackson, Stato Treasurer. . O. D LANKY. Superintend' t. TknnPOBAT.H FOR FURNISHING BT1- X Uonsry. Furniture, Fuel and other Sup plies. In compliance with the Constitution aua lawsoi tne mmmonweaiin oi reunnyiva n(& wtt hitreliv invite sealed nronosala. at Drlces below maximum rat?s flxml in schedules, to furnish stationery, furniture, fuel and other supplies for the several departments of the State Government, and for making repairs In tho several departments and ror tne owtrimi tlon of the publio documents, fur the year end W tlm flrat Mondav of June. A. D. IBM). Separate proposals will be reoilvotl and sep arate contracts awarded as announced in said schedules. Each proposal must be sccompa tiinri hv a bond with annroved raretv or aure- tles, conditioned for (be faithlul performance of the contract, and addressed ana delivered to the Board of Commissioners of Publio Grouuds and Buildings before IS o'clock m , of Tuesdav, the 4tn day or June, A. u, ism, at which time tho proposals will be opened and published. In the Reception Room of the fcx euMvo DnnnrtmsnL at Harrisburiz. and con tracts swarded aa soon thereafter as practica ble. Blank bonds Slid schedules containing all peoeesary information ean be obtained at this Department. For the Board ot Commissioners of Publio wronnas and Buildings. Money to Loan. mm. tOOO TO LOAN ON MORTGAGE !! security. D. & REPLOGLE, attorney, 408 Spruce street. rxccutrlx'a Notice. ESTATE OF CAPTAIN WILLIAM KEL William Kallow, 1st ot Hcranton, Lacka wanna oounty, Pa. ' ' , IaMm tMtaffiAtitaw neon the above, Raffled Mi.t. ti&vtnir Kmr pi-anted to . the ttndes- sIsTnod. ail persons having claims or demands stains! tne saia estste win proem umiu iut urmenVi ana tnosv imiwim mww ww will please make Immediate payment to VRaNCKH A. KKLLOW. Executrix, JONES POWDEBLY, Attorneys for Estate FURNITURE UPHOLSTERED, 4 e 4 EXPERIENCED WORKMEN, REASONABLE CHARGES. TRY US. THE SCRANTON BEDDING CO. . Lack hit., Cor. Attains. EYESIGHT PRESERVED. Headaches prevented and cured by luvtaj your eyes soientlfloally examined and fitted aaeurately by DR. SHIMBEtfO. EYES EXAMINED FREE. Satisfaction guaranteed in every case. 309 Spruce Stree. Special Notices. LARGE STOCK OF GOLD WATCHES at reduced prices. We have sot a bin stock, too biif fn fact, of watches, good watches, which we are willing to sell at very close figures, barely cost, to reduce, at Iter cerenu ft Connell's. Lawyers. TyOTICE ON AND AFTER MAY 1, I will miiko s monthly tour of tho follow ing places giving free opjn air advertising ex hibitions wltb the stereopticon: Tnylorville, Hyde Park, Providence, Dickson Olyohsnt, PfCkvllle, Archbald, Jermyn. Exhibitions given n Wednesday and Friday of each week during tho month, the rates for adver tising are 810 per mouth. Addross E. H. Call, Tribune office, city. "rpHE SOLDIER IN OCR CIVIL WAR." X You want this relic. Contains all of Frank Leslie's famous old War Pictures, show ing the forces In sctunl battle, sketched on the spot. Two volumes, 2,0U) pictures. Sold on easy monthly payments. Delivered by ex press complete, nil charges prepaid. Address P. U. MOODY, t)! Adains Ave, Scranton, Pa. BLANK BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, MAGA zines, etc., bonnd or rubound at The TnniUNB otllco. Wuick work. Reasonable prices. Agents Wanted. AGENTS HINDE'S PATENT UNIVER sul Hair Curlers and Wavers fused with out boat), and "Pyr Polnted"Hair Pins. Lib eral commissions. Free sample and full par ticulars. Address P. O. Box 4BU. New York. VANTKD ACTIVE BAILSMEN TO VV handlo our line, no peridliug. Salarr, Sift per month and expenses paid to all. Goods entirely new. Apply quickly. P. O. Box, Boston, Mass, Situations Wanted. A YOUNG LADY WOULD LIKE Posi tion as stenographer and typewriter: bss had experience and can furnish tho best of references, if needod; will do all kinds of piece work. Address P. O. Box 566, city. SITUATION WANTED A8 LADY'S O nurse, bv a middle egod woman of experi ence. Call of address MRS, M. E. JOHNSON, &t)l Deacon stroet, A RESPECTABLE GERMAN GIRL. 18 roars of ace. wishes a place to assist in llcht house work or take care of child. MRS. THILL, WIS West Lac a a. sve., Hyde ram. 1.7TiUNf MAN. 19. WELL-EDUCATED. I able-bodied, wants any kind of honorable work. Address a. u., i rioune omce. SITUATION WANTED BY A BUTCHER. O ono who thoroughly understands the business and can give best of References. Address Butcher, box UG4, Nicholson, Pa. SITUATION WANTED BY A YOUNG German girl us nurse girl in s good American family, Inquire at 610 Wyoming avenue. SITUATION WANTED AS COLLECTOR by an experienced man; is willing to work for low wages it work 1 steady: can give best of refi-renco. Address "COLLEC TOR," Tribune olllce, Scranton. WANTED BY J LADY A POSITION AS T T cook In private ramiiy. call at fflitcn ell's Dining Room, 61n Mulberry street. YOUNG LADY WOULD LIKE POSI i tlon as stenographer nnd typewriter: has had experience aua can furnish the best of references. Addross 2S Spruce stroet. JESSUPS & HAND, ATTORNEYS AND Counsellors at law, Commonwealth building, Washington avenue. W. II. JESSUP. HORACE E. HAND, W. H. JESSUP, JR. WILLARD, WARREN & KNAPP. AT. tornoys and Counsellors at Law, Re publican building, Washington nv. nue, Scranton, Pa. PATTERSON & WILCOX, ATTOR neys and Counsellors at Law; offices and 8 Library building , Scranton, Pa, RiiSWELL H. PATTERSON. WILLIAM A. WILCOX. ALFRED HAND, WILLIAM J. HAND, Attorneys nnd Counsellors, Common wealth building. Rooms 19, 20 and 21. W. F, BOYLE, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, Nos. 19 and 2U, Burr building, Washing, ton avenuo. FRANK T. OKELL, ATTORNEY-AT ton, Pa, JAMES W. OAK FORD, ATTORNEY. at-Law, rooms 63, 4 and 65, Common, -wealth building. SAIvTlJEL-W. E DOAR, ATTORNEY-AT-Law. Office, 317 Spruce St., Scranton, Pa. L. A. WATRES. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 423 Lackawana ave., Scranton, Pa. UR1H TOWNSEND, ATTORNEY AT Law, Dime Bank Building, Scranton. Money to loan in large sums at 5 per cent. C. R. PITCHER, ATTORN EY-AT law. Commonwealth building. Scran, ton, Piu CTCOMEQYB. 321 SPRUCE BTREET. dTbT repl6gle,"attorney LOANS negotiated on real estate security. 401 Spruce street. 57 FkiLLAM, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW. 120 Wyoming ave., Scranton. Pa. JAS. J. H. HAMILTON. ATTORNEY AT law. 45 Commonwealth bld'g, Scranton. J. M. C. RANCK. 138 WYOMING AVR Dentists. DR. WILLIAM A. TAFT, PORCELAIN, Bridge and Crown work. Office, 823 Washington avenuo. cTTi.-LAUnACH,-SURGEON DENTIST. No. 115 Wyoming avenue. R. M. STRATTON, OFFICE COAL EX 1 change Schools. SCHOOL OF THE LACKAWANNA. Scranton, Ta., prefmres boys and girls for collge or business; thoroughly trains young children. Catalogue at re-nueat- Opens September 10. Quest WKyTHoMAfl M. CANN, WALTER. H. HUELL. MISS WORCESTER'S KINDERGAR. ten and School, 412 Adams avenue. Pu. plls received at all times. Next term will opon AprllJ; Teas. GRAND UNIOTEAJJNJ5SBR03. Hotels nnd Restaurants. PROFESSIONAL CARDS. Physicians and Surgeons. DR. O. EDGAR DEAN HAS REMOVED to 610 Spruce street, Scranton, Pa. (JUBt opposite Court House Square.) DR. KAY, 206 PENN AVE. i 1 to I P. M.i call 2062. DIs. of women, obstretrlce and and all dls. of chll. DR. A. J. CONNELL, OFFICE 101 Washington avenue, cor. Spruce street, over Francko's drug stroo. Residence, 722 Vine st. Office hours: 10.30 to 12 n. m. and 2 to 4. and 6.30 to 7.80 p. m. Sun day, i to i p. m. DR. W. EL ALLEN, 6U North Washington avenue. DR C. L. FREY, PRACTICE LIMITED diseases of the Eye Ear, Nobs and Throat: ofllce, 122 Wyoming ave. Resi dence, C29 Vino street. DR. L. M. GATES. 126 WASHINGTON avenue. Olllce hours, 8 to 9 a. m., 1.30 to S and 7 to p. m. Residence 309 Madi son avenue, JOHN L. WENTZ, M. D., OFFICES 62 and 63 ConVmonwealth building; resi dence 711 Madison ave.; offloe hours, 10 to 12, 2 to 4, 7 to 8; Sundays, 2.30 to 4, evenings at residence. A speolalty made ot diseases ot the eye, ear, nose and throat and gynecology. Loans. THE ' REPUBLIC SAVINGS AND Loan Association will loan you money on easier terms and pay you better on Investment than any other as gelation. 1 Call on a N. Calfender. Dime Bank - building. Wire Screens. JOB. KUETTEL, 616 LACKA WANNA avenue, Bcranton. Pa., manufacturer of Wire Screens. THE ELK CAFE, 125 and 127 FRANK lln avenue, itaiee r, P. S5IEGLER, Proprietor. WESTMINSTER HOTEL, Cor. sixieenin di. u-hu ji v' -. New YorK. Rates, .3.50 por day and upwards. (Ameri can plan). E. N. AN ABLE. Proprietor. BCRANTON HOUSE. NEAR D., U,& W. nnAKenirer depot. Conducted on tne ElroiS plan. VICTOR KOCH. Prop. Architects EDWARD HDAVI8, ARCHITECT. Rooms 24, 25 and 20, Commonwealth building, Scranton. eTu'walterT'architect. OFFICB rear of twu vasnmm" LEWIS HANCOCK, JR.. ARCHITECT. BROWN & MORRIS. ARCHITECTS, Price building, 126 Washington avenue. Bcranton. Seeds. 1 R. CLARK & CO., BEEDSMEN AND Nurserymen: store i-16 Washington ave nue7s7een house, 1350 North Wain ave nue; store telephoo 7S2. Miscellaneous. naiTFR'S ORCHESTRA MUSIC FOR hlta Blcnlcs. parties, receptions, wed-dfn-s and "concert work furnished. For ? "5?. address R. J- Bauer, conductor, irwyommg avenue, over Hulberf. mUHIO BIW JSrqArGEK BROTHERS. PRINTERS supplies, envelopes, paper bags, twine. wErehouse. ISO Washington ave.. Scran- ton, '- KH ANK P. BROWN & CO. WttUL,. ltnr..,.'.. i wnnwnm. Cordage and on Cloth. 720 W'estLacka-anna ve THOMAS AUBREY. EXPERT ' AC- ' TSunttSt and auditor. Ro? "Williams Building, oppos te pflstofflcs. Agent tor the Rex Sire ExtlulBer. 1 I