fUE SCRANTON TBTBUNEr-FBIDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 20, H95;
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Cnuciia Notice
Scranton, Ia.. Deo. 10, 18RT..
The Republican cauoun of the Third
district of the Sixth ward will be he-Id at
the election -.-booth -to elect ward officer
on Dec. 23, to continence at 4 p. m. and
oloee at 7 p. m.
ttjUgaii. by .the vigilance committee,
Benjamin Bowen,
"t,. William T. Williams.
. CITY MOTES.
The teachers will be paid this after
noon. Eaturflay and Monday are donation days
t the Lackawanna ho.ipltal.
Druxglst John Phelps la suffering from
sprained ankle which he sustained
Wednesday evening.
Rev. J. T. Logon, of Wllkes-Barre, Fa.,
will preach in Beer's hall, SOI North Huln
' avenue, this evening.
Martin Kerwln, of Olyiphant, who recent
ly attempted eulcide, was discharged from
the county jail yesterday on ball.
On Friday evening, Jan. 10, Marshall P.
Wilder will trlve an entertainment In
young- Men's Christian Association hall.
The Green Ridge Lumber company has
purchased sixty turkeys from Grocery
man T. R. Hughes for presentation to its
employes. .
The Republicans of the Third district
of the Sixth ward will caucus at the reg
ular polling place on Monday evening be
tween the hours of 4 and 6.
The Guild of St. Hilda will conduct Its
Christmas candy sale at the parish room,
Adam avenue and Linden street, from
4 to 6 and 7 to p, m. on Saturday.
William Magurgls, of the West Side, Is
.Buffering from a painful contusion of the
flesh on the light leg, was received at the
Lackawanna hospital last night.
The Shea company now at the Academy
of Music will present "A Man-o-Wars-man"
tonight, "Snares of New York" to
morrow afternoon and "Escaped From
Sing Sins" tomorrow night, ...
Marriage licenses were granted yester
day to Vbceno Dl Aluro and Angelo 81
mone, Dumtiore; Dooiinlck Penda and
Maria Mohnare, Scranton; Richard Rob
erts and Susie Owens, Taylor.
Mr. Frank McDonald died yesterday
morning at her home,' 205 Meridian street,
after a short illness. She is survived by
her husband and one daughter. The fu
neral will take place on Sunday afternoon
at 2.30.
- CHy Controller Fred J. Wldmayer yes
terday filed with Che clerk of the courts
a certified copy of the resolution pa'.sed
by the board of control with referer.ee to
the issuance of the second series of bonds
for the new hig-h school building.
Last evening the electric sign above
the entrance to the store of Lewi. Rellly
Da. vies got on fire through a defective
wire leading to It. The flames were ex
tinguished with a hose kept In the store.
The sign Mas burned out, however.
Wednesday evening the Truth Issued Its
- Christinas number Of twenty-four pages,
which was one of the best given to the
public hereabout this year. A feature of
the paper was a woman department, con
taining articles of a timely nature from
the pens of some of the leading women of
the city. The members of the Truth's tal
ented corps of writers also contributed
very Interesting and readable special ar
ticles. Each page contained something
.well worth reading.
The attendance at the Sheridan Monu
ment association fair last night was quite
large. The members of the Father Whlt
ty's society of Providence and of the Wo
men's auxiliary of the Lieutenant Kara
S. Gfflln post. Grand Army of the Repub
lic, were present. The Lawrence orchetf-
' tra furnished the music. G. W. Sanborn
. and J. C. Sanborn, brothers, representing
the Smith Granite company, of Westerly,
..HI., Who are In the city, win place In the
window of Samter's clothing store today
a miniature statue of Genera) Sheridan
oa horie back. The model will be about
' four feet Will nd Is of plotter of Paris.
MR. BARTL TAKES THE OATH.
It Was past la Ope Goart Yesterday
' Afternoon.
County Surveyor-elect Edmund A.
Bartl, yeaterday took the oath of oIBcj
in open court before Judge Archl.sk!.
, The oath wm tire regular one provided
by act of assembly, and embodies ths
ptemla to tailhfully perform the duties
and Sure."
nf his cfllro and obey and support the
constitution of the t'nlted States end of
the state o! lVnnsylvaniu.
IVputy Clerk of the Courts Emll K.
Ronn administered the oath to Mr.
Parti. A new law enacted by the last
legislature provides that the fieri, of
the courts shall bo the one before whom
olhceri-clcct will take the oath.
MR. POWDERLY TALKS.
Addressed Last Night's Meeting of the
Kcclcv League.
A very enthusiastic meeting of the
Keelcy tongue, No. 1(1. In conjunction
with the Women's Kccley leaprue, was
hold In the parlors of the Institute, on
Madison avenue. U'.st nlt;ht. Dr. J. J.
McLaughlin, medical director of the in
stitute, was chosen chairman of the
meeting; and, after explaining the ob
jects and alms of the league, by a few
timely and well chosen remarks, he
Introduced the speaker of the evening,
Hon. T. V. Powderly.
Mr. Powderly dwelt at length on ths
brotherhood fostered by the Keeloy
league, which 1b actuated by purely
philanthropic and benevolent motives.
He also said that the first solid im
pressions he received of the work of the
Keeley Institute was by meeting on the
utreets men whom he had known as
drunkards for years, but who had been
so changed in physical appearance that
he was prompted to ask what hod
brouRht about such a remarkable
cliunure, and was told by them that
they had taken the Keeley treatment
for Inebriety. He Impressed upon his
hearers that their duty was not done
until they had Induced their friends to
become one of them. He said he felt
r.nttered to be Invited to address thetn.
and he was with them heart and soul
in the ro(!ecutlon of the work.
Siujor W. W. Vandlver, of Rome, Ga.,
upon the Invitation of Dr. McLaughlin,
then ppoke of the examples for good
brought about by membership In the
league.
Mrs. Van Busklrk, president of the
Women's Keeley league, reported that
their membership, which was organised
four weeks ao with three members.
i'..w numbered twenty-eight. They are
milking special preparations for the
nceptlon and entertainment for mem
lei!i of the leaguo and their friends on
New 'Year's Day, when supper will be
set ved from 6 to 8 o'clock.
LITTLE GIRL KILLED.
Run lown by a Milk Train on the Dela
ware, Lackunanna and Western Hull
road. Clara, the 10-yenr-old daughter of
Aaron Call, of Brlsbln street, was killed
nt 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon by a
milk train on the Delaware, Lackawan
na and iWestern railroad, near the
"Hardly Able" colliery in the North
End. ;
Phe wes returning from school and
crossed the tracks. After she got over
she turned to recroBB them to get her
bonnet which she had left behind her
at school and she stepped ahead of the
train before she was aware of its ap
proach. The little body was badly mangled.
Death resulted instantly. The parents
of the child were almost heartbroken.
Coroner Kelley will hold an Inquest to
day and Investigate the accident. The
little girl was a particularly bright
child and a favorite among her com
panions. FRED S. IIOEY HERE.
Famous Plseon-shot Comes on a Hunt
for Partridges.
Fred. S. Hoey, the phenomenal young
pigeon shooter of Hollywood, N. J., and
whose reputation as un unerring shot
Is world-wide, was at the Wyoming
last night. He reached here from New
York city last night and leaves on an
early morning train for Uouldsboro,
where he will Join Clem Marsh, Jr., of
this city, who is purtridge hunting in
the Pocono region,
Mr. Hoey Is a son of John Hoey, the
deceased president of the Adams Ex
press company. The young man is of
Independent fortune, but he earns from
trap shooting a sufficient Income to pay
the living expenses of .any young man
of ordinarily extravagant taste. Thin
Is his second visit to Scranton. He was
here two months ago with Edgar O.
Murphy, another famous wing shot, and
then had his first experience in field
shooting, although this country's
sportsmen have for five years mar
velled at his sure aim over the traps
and last year the crack European shots
met financial loss and disappointment
through the young American's prowess
on their own grounds.
Marriages In the Near Fntnre.
Judging from the number of engage
ment ring Turnquest, the Jeweler, has
lately sold, we should judge that a good
many marriages may be looked for
shortly.
Episcopal Hymnals and Prayer
Books. Reynolds Bros.
Silver Tea Pots, Cream Jugs, Sugars,
Butter Dishes, Bread Trays, etc., sets
or single pieces at Turnquest's, 205
Washington avenue.
Handsome line of Presentation books.
Reynolds Bros.
A few very handsome pieces of Cut
Glass at Turnquest's, Jeweler,205 Wash
ington avenue.
Catholic Prayer Books. Reynolds
Bros.
Solid 14kt Gold Marquise Rings. J8.G0
at Turnquest's, 203 Washington ave.
The Finest l.lno of Pearl l.tmslre.
Opera Glasses, prices away down,
selling as low as $3.75, former price
$6.25. Dr. Shimberg, 205 Spruce street.
Perfect little gems of Earrings In solid
Hit gold, cost only $7.50 at Turnquest's.
Calendars and Booklets. Reynolds
Bros. : .
' Daintiest tort of Paper Cutters at
Turnquest's, and they're cheap.
Gold Pens, Silver and Gold Pencils.
Reynolds Bros.
Very special values in Diamonds at
Turnquest's. -
There's no finer 14kt Jewelry stock in
this valley than is shown at Turn-
quest's, 205 Washington avenue.
US TENTH ANNIVERSARY
.. . i,
Celebrated by . the Members . of St.
John's Father Mathew Society.
KITH A BAXQIET AND SOCIAL
.Members of the Society, Their Wives,
Lady Friends and Invited Guests '
Make Merry and Listen to a
Number of Addresses.
Ten years ago St. John's Father
Mathew society, of Pine Brook, was
brought Into existence and In commem
oration of that notable event the society
held a celebration at the hall on Ca
pouse avenue last evening which was
attended by the members of the society,
their wives and lady friends and a num
ber of Invited guests.
This society which has been a great
factor for good in the community was
organized on Dec. 20. 1885. In the old
No. 4 school building on Gibson street.
Its first president was John M. Coyne,
and John F. Corby was the first secre
tary and E. J. MeCormack the first
treasurer. The society haB had a pros
perous existence during the decade
that has Just closed and Its larRe mem
bership soon after Its organization
made it necessary to build the fine hall
on Capouse avenue, above Ash street,
which hus since been Its home.
Last night it was the scene of a not
able gathering and was artistically
decorated in honor of the occasion. The
large hall on the first lloor where danc
ing was Indulged in nefore and after
the banquet was swathed with bunting
and American flags draped with an eye
to artistic effects. It was In the ban
quet hall on the second tloor, however,
that there was the most lavish display
of the decorator's art. PalmB, ferns,
Chinese lanterns and American flags
were the materials used In the scheme
of decoration the whole forming a pic
ture at once rich In coloring and pleas
ing and harmonious in its effect. Soon
after 8 o'clock the members of the party
were marshalled to the banquet hall
where an Inviting repaBt was served by
Caterer M. J. Kelly's corps of waiters.
Those who surrounded the lavishly
decorated table were:
Those Who Were Present.
Rev. P. J. Me Manu-a, pastor of St. Paul's
church, Green Kldge; Joan J. O'Haia, cf
Patrons, president of 'the Scranton Dio
cesan union; John H. Devlne, ex-presldent
of the union; Captain and Mrs. P. DeLaoy,
Mr. and Mrs.:. D.v J. Campbell, Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Joyce, Mr. ami Mrs. Edward
Karrett, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Burke,
Mr. and Mrs. William Dawson, Mr. and
Airs. P. F. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Peter
Hyder, Mrs. M. J. Holland. Misses Lizzie
Cornish, Mary Lynn, Mary Mitchell, Sarah
O'Connor, M: McHale, Mlra Karly, Rose
McAndrew, M. T. Stanton, Lizzie Joyce,
11. tlerrlty, Carrie a. Gower, Rose M. Gil
gallon. Mary McHale, Kate Flaherty, Nel
lie Malloy, Maggie Malloy, Jennie Weir,
Marv GllKftllon. Katie Qulnn, Mame Jor
dan, Barbara Dempsey. Mury Melody, An
nie Ferguson, Delia uwer, Aiame Kuner
ty, Nellie Curran, Mume Sheeren, Lizzie
Kearney. Annie Gower. Rose Rowan,
Mary Lobies. Mary Gaughan, Maggft Ala
honey, Winnie Barrett, Katie Gibbons,
Mary Dempsey, Katie R. Harrison, Bertha
A. McAloon, Nellie Gerrlty, Katie Hayers,
Emma Ofburne, Bridget Torpey, Alice
Gallagher, Agnes Haggerty, Mary Regan
and Hon. John E. Roche, M. E. O'Malley,
E. P. Mitchell, Attorney R. J. Bourke, 8.
G. Kerr, James Lyons, T. J. Early, secre
tary of the Soranton Diocesan union; Mar
tin Kearney, R. M. Joyce, .lonn J. Kocne,
James Mahoney. James O'Rourke, John
M. Regan, John J. Flaherty, Anthony
Koche, John Cawley, Thomas Malloy, P.
Clarke, Martin Weir, John T. Maloney,
James Moore, Thomas Qulnn, Bernard J.
Kelly, Michael Ruddy, M. J. Maheney,
Peter Rafferty, Thomss F. Harrison, E. A.
McGuIre, president of St. John's society;
Mark Barrett, Patrick Dempsey, William
J. Lobtes, Joseph B, Jordan, Nicholas
Burke, M. J. Rafferty, John Dempsey,
John J. Gibbons, John Coon, John J.
Joyce, Robert E. Blackledge, Patrick Ger
rtty, Thomas Gannon, James Durkin, T.
P. Roache, T. B. Orr, M. J. Barrett, James
O'Connor, of the Truth rM; J. O'Toole. of
the Times; Hector James, of the Republi
can, and J. Mitchell, of The Tribune.
Post Prandial Hull Started.
It was 10.30 when the menu provided
had been discussed to the satisfaction
of all present and D. J. Campbell, on be
half of the society, arose and announced
that the time for the beginning of the
feast of reason' had arrived. He ex
plained the object and meaning of the
celebration and closed by Introducing
Captain P. De Lacy as the toastmaster
of the evening. The latter. In accept
ing the position, paid a graceful compli
ment to the society for the noble work
It was doing for society and humanity.
Though not a total abstainer himself,
he fully appreciated the work St. John's
and kindred societies are doing In up
holding society by creating Intelligent,
sober citizens. He thanked the society
for the honor conferred upon him in
making him their toastmaster and then
introduced John J. O'Hnra. of Parsons,
to respond to the toast "Total Absti
nence." It was a pleasure to him, Mr. O'Hara
said, to see. that total abstainers were
awakening to the good to be accom
plished by paying more attention to the
social and fraternlal features of their
organization. Much good ran be done
by bringing the members of temperance
societies and their friends together so
cially and he hoped to see the example
of St. John's society emulated. He re
ferred briefly to the fact that the Scran
ton Diocesan Union Is the second larg
est subordinate union In the country
and said that If every parish Inthe dio
cese had such an aggressive organiza
tion as St. John's the local union would
rank first among the subordinate unions
of the country.
Hon. John E. Roche was the next
sneaker. "I am not saying too much,"
was the way Mr. Roche put It, "when
I declare that this community should
celebrate this anniversary as well as
the members of this society, for It has
been of Instlmable benefit to it. I ran
see a distinct advance Inthe moral tone
of the community since the Inception of
this society." Unlike Lord Beacon field.
Mr. Roche continued, "It can be said of
BL John's society that It did nothing
for power, but much for humanity.
Volumes have been written about or
ganizations that have not done as much
for humanity or the communities in
which they exist as has this society
working quietly and unostentatiously."
He was pleased to have the opportun
ity of breaking bread with the members
of the society and from the Indications
of hospitality he saw about him realized
that though its membership had
changed somewhat since he was Identi
fied with It, the same open-hearted
spirit as of yore pervaded It.
Rev. P.J. MeMnnue' Remarks.
Toastmaster De Lacy Introduced Rev.
P. J. McManue, of Green Ridge, as the
next speaker, and the reverend gentle
man delivered the most spirited address
of the evening, during which he set
forth In no uncertain language his opin
ions of the temperance workers who are
injuring the movement by proclaiming
that the Keeley cure is a fake and that
a total abstainer has no right to treat
a non-total abstainer to an Intoxicant
He also placed the seal of his con
demnation on the plan to have young
women refuse to associate with or
marry men who drink intoxicants. He
said that a woman's power over1 man
was through persuasion and not coer
cion. The woman who attempts coer
cion not only drives a man to despera
tion, but she will not reform him.
Following Father McManus, J. F.
Mitchell responded to the toast "The
Press" and 8. CI. Kerr also made a few
remarks. Nicholas Burke sang In fine
voice "In Days of Old, When Knights
were Bold," and P. Dempsey gave a
recitation.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
"THE OLD HOMESTEAD" "The
Old Homestead" In all its beauty of
quaint humor and surrounded by Its
glory of realism returns to the Acad
emy next Monday and Tuesday even
ings, and will be presented by the same
excellent compnny as on former occa
sions. Few productions come more
strongly endorsed than Denman Thomp
son's beautiful play. New England life
Is portrayed as Mr. Thompson found it,
true to nature, and every character
has its prototype. It is a delightful
picture of farm life made more real by
the people in it who are admirably set
off in the frame provided by the au
thor's brush.
"THE UPS AND DOWNS OF LIFE"
Oliver Doud Byron and company will
produce "The Ups and Downs of Life"
at the Academy of Music Christmas af
ternoon and evening. The Boston Her
ald In speaking of Byron and the play
said: The theater was filled by an en
thusiastic audience who applauded to
the-echo the exciting Incidents with
which "The Ups and Downs of Life" is
played. It Is the usual Byron play and
played In the heroic picturesque way
for which Mr. Byron has become fam
ous. Mrs. Byron was no less success
ful than her husband, and easily shared
the honors of the evening. Mr. and
Mrs. Byron have- the support of an ex
cellent company.
SACKED CONCERT SUNDAY.
Will no Given by the North End Fino
Art Association
A sacred concert will be given In St.
Mary's hall, Providence, Sunday eve
ning by the North End Fine Art asso
ciation. The following well-known ar
tists will have numbers on the pro
gramme that has been arranged for the
occasion:
Piano solo Miss Nellie Curran
Recitation....'. Miss Lottie Hawks
"Only a Cross on the Hillside."
Charles Connelly
Banjo selection P. F. McLaughlin
Descriptive story L. F. Ketrick
Duet, "Hear Me Norma"
Mle.es Maggie Harrington and Sadie
Dougherty.
Reading, selected Miss Mame Murphy
Musical selection Charles Berry
Baritone solo M. J. Coyne
Mandolin and guitar selections,
Messrs. Clark, DeVoy and Smith
"Ave Maria" Millard s
Miss May Agnes McHale.
Piano duet, .
Miss ivaiinrj i'o 4HI" ;ly
Recitation' Miss Jemima Jones
Vocal sol Miss Maggie Harrington
Vocal solo .....V.'lll F. Uurke
SUED FOR HIS SALARY.
John W. Klrby Obtains a Judgment
Against J. A. Seinnton & Son.
A Judgment of $208.20 was yesterday
awarded against J. A. Scranton & Son,
publishers of the Scranton Republican,
by Alderman Donovan. The Judgment
was In favor of John W. Klrby, until
Dec. 5 one of the accountants In the
business office of the Republican.
Klrby alleged at the hearing that the
money In question was due him for
wages, On Thursday. Dec. 5, after hav
ing given what he says was satisfac
tory tut Ice to the publishers of the
Republican, he accepted the position of
bookkeeper In the office of the Scranton
Times. One week later, he says, he
asked Robert M. Scranton for the $206.
20 due him in wages and Mr. Scranton
intimated that he was not ready to
settle. Klrby- had been employed
in the Republican office a little over
three years. Attorney M. W. Lowry,
for the Republican, opposed the grant
ing of the judgment.
.
SMITH WANTS DAMAGES.
Had Ills Arm Taken Off In theCarbondale
Railroad Yard.
Edward J. Smith, through his attor
ney, George Beale, began an action In
trespass yesterday against the Dela
ware and Hudson Canal company to re
cover $23,000 damages.
Mr. Smith was employed as a freight
brakeman by the defendant company,
and while coupling cars In the Carbon
dale yard had his right arm caught be
tween the bumpers and mangled so
badly thut It had to be amputated. Mr.
Smith now resides at Dalton and Is en
gaged In the lumber business.
He claims that the accident was
caused by the attempt of the company
to carry steel rails in cars that were
too short and the result was that in
attempting to couple, the cars to escape
having his head squeezed between the
ends of the rails he had to drop down
ward and thus had his arm taken off.
HIS HONOR'S HAND AND SEAL
.Mayor Attaches His Signature to Three
Ordinances and a Resolution.
Mayor Connell yesterday signed or
dinances Drovldine for a. iicrmnnunt
man for the General Phlnney Engine
company, and an additional man for th"
ray Augs; providing for an electric
light on the corner of Scranton street
and Edwards court; providing for the
narrowing of the roadway and widen
ing of the sidewalks on Green l-lilu-o
street, between Washington avenue and
the city line to conform with the di
mensions of Its extension In the bor
ough of Dunmore.
A resolution comprising the claims
of A. W. Rlefenberger, John Gehrens
and Mrs. McCarthy, whose properties
were damaged by the construction of
Ferber court sewer, for $150 each was
also approved.
FOR THE SAKE OF THE LADIES
A Chango In the Route of Providenco sad
Green Kldge Cars.
General Manager Frank Sllllman, Jr.,
of the Traction company, was waited
on by Councllmon Finn, Morris, Ross
and Loftus, of the North End, with the
request that the present system of run
ning the Providence and Green Ridge
People's cars entering the city be
changed from running down Mulberry
street to Franklin avenue and thence
to Lackawanna avenue, and Instead to
run the cars as far as Linden street
before turning down to Franklin.
The women of the North End find the
present arrangement very unsatisfac
tory when they want to go shopping
on Wyoming avenue or Lackawanna
above Penn. They are compelled to
walk more than three blocks. The
change will go Into effect as soon as
the schedule can be arranged and light
switches erected at Linden street cor
ner, -
Berry and Orange Spoons,
Tea arid OoiTee SpoonB.
Dinner and Dessert Spoons,
Sugar Shells and, Tonga, '
' Souvenir Spoons, etc.,
Turnquest's, 205 Washington avenue.
Fruit Knives .n fancy patterns: Turn
quest's, 205 Washington avenue. .
Turnquest's handsome Carving Sets.
B. f,10FFMI$ INSTALLED
Formality Performed by Special
Session of the Presbytery.
H WASHBURN STREET CHURCH
Revs. G. E. Guild, D. M. Buchannan, of
Maueh Chunk; P. II. llrooks, of Wllkes
Barre; Dr. Logan and Or. McLeud
Participate In the Coremony.
The Presbytery of Lackawanna met
in special session last evening In the
lecture room of the Washburn Street
Presbyterian church for the purpose of
receiving Rev. J. P. Moffat upon letter
of release from the Lehigh. Presbytery
Into the Lackawanna PreBbytery, to
assume the pastorate of the Washburn
street church. Rev. Oeorge E. Guild,
moderator of the Lackawanna Presby
tery, presided at the meeting.
Those present representing the differ
ent churches In the local Presbytery
were: Rev. O. E. Guild, Providence
church; Rev. James McLeod, D. D.;
Elder A. W. Dickson. First church; Rev.
N. F. Stahl, Green Ridge church; Eld
ers George W. Phillips. William Frlnk,
W. B. Letchworth, Washburn street
church: corresponding members of the
Presbytery, Rev. John Griffiths, Mad
ison (Wisconsin) Presbytery; Rev.
Duncan M. Buchannan, Lehigh Presby
tery; Rev. S. E. Logan, D. D., secre
tary of the mission among foreign
speaking people; Rev. Leonardo D'An
na, missionary to Italian speaking peo
ple In this PreBbytery; Rev. Philip H.
Brooks, stated clerk and missionary of
Lackawanna Presbytery, and Rev. F.
A. Dony, state secretary of the Sabbath
observance union, also a member of the
Wyoming Presbytery.
The meeting was called to order
shortly after 7 o'clock by Moderator
Guild. The call for the meeting was
read by stated Clerk Brooks. The
business of the evening was then be
gun with the reading of the Invitation
extended to Rev. J. P. Moffat, of Weth
erly, Pa., to take charge of the Wash
burn street church. Professor George
W. Phillips and W. H. Freeman, mem
bers of the committee that Issued the
call, testified to Its sincerity. The cer
tificate of the dismissal of Mr. Moffat
from the Lehigh Presbytery, of which
the Wetherly church is a member, was
read. Mr. Moffat was formally asked
if he accepted the call. He responded
In the affirmative. He was then ac
cepted into the Lackawanna Presby
tery. Other Presbytery Business.
A certificate of dismissal from the
Lackawanna Presbytery to that of Mis
souri was granted to Rev. James P.
Green. -Mr. Green was formerly pastor
of the Presbyterian church at Bennett,
Luzerne county.
The attention of the Presbytery was
called to the financial condition of the
Sumner avenue Presbyterian church.
As the matter was foreign to the regu
lar business of the evening, no definite
action was taken. The committee ap
pointed several months ago to look
after this particular church has Inves
tigated Its condition and are ready to
report. A special meeting of the Pres
bytery may be called soon In order to
secure and act on the committee's re
port. It is said that the reuort Is un
favorable to Jhe continuance of the
church.
Professor G. W. Phillips, A. W. Pick
son, and Rev. Mr. Moffat were appoint
ed a committee to arrange an Installa
tion programme for the evening. The
committee reported and the Presbytery
adjourned.
At 7.30 o'clock the services In stalling
Mr. Moffat were begun In the main
auditorium. Moderator Guild presided.
Others on the platform were Rev. Dr.
S. C. Logan, Rev. P. H. Brooks, Rev.
Dr. James McLeod, Rev. N. F. Stahl,
and Rev. D. M. Buchannan. Prayer was
offered by Chairman Guild and was fol
lowed by congregational singing. Rev.
Dr. McLeod read the 119th psalm and
a vocal selection was given by Mrs. B.
T. Jayne, Edwin Bowen and Mr. Hor
ber. The invocation was asked by Rev.
Mr. Stahl.
Tho Installation Sermon.
The sermon of the evening was
preached by Rev. Mr. Buchannan, of
Mauch Chunk. He chose his text from
Job vlli, 82: "But -there Is a spirit In
man and the Almighty glveth them un
derstanding." The Bpeaker has a youth
ful appearance, and Is tall t'.nd com
manding In figure. His effort was elo
quent and created a favorable Impres
sion. Moderator Guild told of the pastoral
relations peculiar to the Presbyterian
church, and formally questioned Rev.
Mr. Moffat and In turn his church and
congregation according to the rules of
the church. Mr. Moffat r.atlsfactorlly
answered the questions propounded to
him. Rev. P. H. Brooks, of Wllkes
Barre, gave the prayer of Installation,
Dr. Logan, of this city, addressed
the charge to the new pastor. Dr.
Logan based his remarks upon the
words of Jesus Christ to Simon : "Blmon
lovest thou me?" And when 8lmon an
swered, "Yes," "Then feed My sheep."
The venerable preacher gave the ad
vice of long experience, his gray hair
adding to the lmpresstvoness of his
words. "Preach as Heaven dlrectB,"
he said, "Fear not and you will find
that the longer you remain In His ser
vice, the sweeter will become the work."
His talk was full of encouragement to
the new pastor.
Dr. Mel.cod's Charge.
Dr. McLeod charged the people. His
address was characteristically witty.
He said, In part: "It Is easier to give
advice than to take It; it is easier to
preach than to practice. If this pastor
Is to feed the sheep, then the people
must allow themselves to be fed, and
he must not put the fodder too high In
the rack, bo that the lambs can't reach
It. The love of change, of novelty, too
often causes a change of pastors. Peo
ple nowadays want a little poetry, a
little rhetoric, and a little philosophy In
their sermons, with now and again the
least touch of theology for the benefit
of a very few. They do not want
'blood theology.'
"You must attend your church. I
never yet have seen a preacher who
could make a bench smile. Cling to
your church, cling to each other, cling
to Christ. Continuing he told the
church not to expect untruths from
their par.tor. 'Expect the orthodox and
plenty of Calvinism. If you have en
joyed a certain sermon of your pastor
don't hesitate to tell him so. Don't
wait till he's dead.' Tell him now. The
corpse cannot feel the fragrance of the
flowers on Its grave."
The meeting adjourned with prayer.
During the evening Edwin Bowen sang
a tenor solo, which was highly enjoyed,
"K ' TODAY WIlTtELL;
Traction Company Will Give Its Answer
to the Employes' Request.
Today the street car men will receive
their answer as to whether or not the
company will grant their request for an
Increase of wages. The committee rep
resenting the Motormen and Conduc
tors' Union will wait on General Man
ager Sllllman this afternoon at the com
pany's office In the Traders' bank build
ing. No inkling of the possible result could
be gleaned last night, as the company is
reserving Its decision until It can be
formally presented to the employes and
the men decline to say what they will
do in case of a refusal 'They express
themselves quite confident, however,
that they will not be forced to make a
demand, as they believe this afternoon's
Interview will have a satisfactory out
come. In view of the recent published
statement of the company's Increased
earnings the men are led to believe that
the company Is both able and willing to
accede to their request.
'PORN.
BONNO In Scranton, Pa., Dec. 19, 189.",
to Mr. and Mrs, F. J. Bonno, of Madison
avenue, a son.
MELLON In Scranton, Dec. 18, 1895, to
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Mellon, a daughter.
DIE Ik
ATHERTON In Taylor. Dee. 19. 1895.
suddenly at her home, on Main street,
Mrs. Ira C. Atherton, aged about "8
years.
!' DONALD At 21)5 Meridian strert. Doc.
19. 1895. Mrs. Frank McDonald. Funeral
Sunday afternoon at 2.30.
Diamonds! Diamonds!
We wish to call the attention of those
who desire to purchase diamonds for
the holidays that we have the finest
line In the city and can save you 25 per
cent. Most of our diamond stock is un
reedemed pledges, and we can afford to
sell them at 50 per cent, less than the
regular dealers. They are not Inferior
goods, and our whole diamond Btock
Is put up in the latest settings. A call
will convince you.
Davldow Bros.,
217 Lackawanna ave.
The Regina Music Box. suitable for
the holidays. An assortment at N. A
Hulburt's Music Store, 117 Wyoming
avenue.
A gait on you If you want to get any
thing like a decent pick of Gem Rings
at Turnquest's. They're disappearing
at a great rate, I tell you. '
All the different kinds of Spoons that
you ever thought of at Turnquest's, 205
Washington avenue.
$3.95, 'X.MAS WEEK SALE, $7.95.
The Coal Exchange Clothiers Will Con
tinuo Their Great Sacrifice Sale t ntil
Christinas Evening ...
Of Ulsters, Overcoats, and Suits of
Clothing for Men and Hoy's wear, regu
lar prices $8. $10, $12, $15 goods at $5.95
and a very large ansortment of $15, $18.
$20. $22 and $25 at $7.95. giving the
people of Scranton the best bargains!
ever offered them. To satisfy yourselves
that these are the best -bargains ever
offered here you must come and look
them over and convince yourselves.
We will do better than the above prices
on large purchases. On all purchases
above 15 dollars will give you an extra
10 per cent off, giving you a chance to
purchase a very good garment at a very
low figure. Don't forget this Bale will
take place at the Coal Exchange Clo
thiers. ISO and 132 Wyoming avenue,
formerly Martin & Delaney's old stand.
A merry Christmas to all.
The People's Jeweler, Turnquest.
Get a gold Pick to pick your teeth
with from Turnquest.
Family Bibles. Reynolds Bros.
All the popular Fountain Pens at
Turnquest's, 206 Washington avenue.
That wonderful Instrument, the
Graphophone, can be heard nt N. A.
Hulburt's Music Store, 117 Wyoming
avenue.
. Yes. Cut Glass makes a nice Christ
mas present and Turnquest has a very
choice line of It to show you.
Card Cases, Bill and Leather Cases.
Reynolds Bros.
Silver Water Jugs at Turnquest's,
205 Washington avenue.
- We Are Offoring
as a special advertisement, a ladles'
gold-filled watch, Elgin movement, for
$8.50, cases guaranteed.
Davldow Bros.
Extra heavy solid Ukt Gold Watches
at Turnquest's.
Always right Turnquest's Watches.
Special Inducements
as an advertisement. We will sell a
gents' gold-filled watch, first-class
American movement, for $8.50. This
watch is guaranteed. -
Davldow Bros.
Taylor's New Index Map of Scranton and
Dunmore
For salo at Taylor's Directory office.
Tribune building, or given with an order
for the Scranton Directory 1896.
14kt Solid Gold Ear Drops, $1.75. Turn-
quest's.
Cuff buttons, collar buttons, stick
piss, lace pins, link buttons, baby pins,
baby sets, and everything In the line
of Jewelry a most complete stock at
Davldow Bros., 217 Lackawanna ave.
Silver belt buckles, silver cup3, crumb
trays, bon bon dishes, pickle castors,
bread plates, ink stands, smoking sets
and other novelties for the holidays at
. Davldow Bros.
She's Almost Prnicd
That Santa Claus would bring her one
of Turnquest's Opal Rings at $3.50 or
one of these Handsome Solid 14kt Gold
Marquise Rings at $8.60. Either would
be nice, wouldn't It?
Genuine sterling stiver watches for
ladies only $3.50, at Davldow Bros.
Can't do better than buy your Silver
ware at Turnquest's, 205 Washington
avenue.
Solid Gold Ring,
good weigth. 50c at Davldow Bros.,
217 Lackawanna avenue.
$4.50 for a fine American Watch at
Turnquest's.
i There are very few articles In the
Jewelry line that cannot be found at
Davldow Bros.
Exclusive deslcns in Silverware at
Turnquest's.
To Avoid the Rnsh
come early for your holiday presents.
Davldow Bros..
Chains In unlimited assortment at
Turnquest's, 205 Washington avenue.
No l'e of faying
25 per cent, more for your goods than
you get them at Davldow Bros.
Pretty little tld bits of silver Brlc-a
Brae at Turnquest's. ,
Hay the Weber
and get the best : At Guernsey Bros.
BUI SETS Of IEETI, M
Including the Minks " ' tilf at
Mth by so MUreiy sew preeasa,
S. C. SNYDER, D. D. S.,
Ceie aaa sec the Brownie band.
Marching to the good old stand.
Bargains there for one and all.
Corns with then and give as a call.
I
Now is the tlms to buy your
gifts. Don't put it off.
Come early.
Is Right Up-to-Date.
With All the New Goods.
REfflEfllSER OH NUMBER,
417 LACKAWANNA AVENUE.
i
6 lbs. li iw California Raisins,
25 cents.
3 lbs. Loudon Layer Table
Raisins, 25 cents.
Sultana Seedless Raisins, per
pound, 10 cents.
4 packages choice new Cur
rants, 2S cents.
Fancy Leghorn Citron, per lb.
124 cents.
Choicest Lemon Peel, per lb.
10 cents.
Fancy New Figs per lb.
10 cents.
Dates, per lb. 7 cents.
5 lbs. California Prunes,
25 cents.
Caroway Seeds, per lb.
10 cents.
Strictly Pure Lard, per lb.
10 cents.
3 lbs. of Mixed Nuts,
25 cents.
Jamaica Sweet Oranges, per
dozen, 28 cents.
Fancy Elgin Creamery But
ter, per lb. 22 cents.
Scranton
School of Elocution
and Oratory
MR, AND MRS. L 1. RICHARDS,
Direstors.
(HE HUS CF STUDY
u i hoi 91 num.
ROOMS 27 AND 28, BURR BUILDING,
Washington Ao Scranton, Pa.
TNI CBLBO MATED
IAN"03
In at Fment tha Most Popular and rnfarnd tf
Leading Anuia
Wartroomi: Cpposl!CIumiiuj Konttmant,
rB Washington Av. Gcrcnton.Pa,
HATS
AT
Dunn's
CHR
Tffli
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Never Before Heard Of
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SUCH LOW PRICES ....
AND THE LARGE ASSORTMENT.
DINNER, TEA AND TOILET SETS
LAMPS, ONYX TOP TABLES
SILK SHADES, N0UELTIES
BEER AND PUNCH SETS
COT GLASS AND t
SILUER PLATED WARE
Magnificent Christmas Gifts.
LOUIS RUPPRECHJ
Successor to Eueeno Kleberg.
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231 Pnn Avanue.
OPEN EVENINGS.
It MM
STYLE 104.
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& W03 nosii
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We will begin the largest sale of
FURS
i
Ever offered in Northeastern
. , Pennsylvania.
French. Coney Capes, 30
inches long, 3 yards sweep,
$4.98, reduced from $12.
Astrakhan Capes, 30 inches
long, 3 j-ards sweep, $11.98,
reduced from $24.
Electric Seal Capes, 30
inches long, 3 yards sweep,
$9.98, reduced from $20.
Electric Seal Capes, 30
inches long, 3 yards sweep,
trimmed with bearskin and
bearskin collar, $14.98, re
duced ironi $30.
Muffs and Neck Scarfs for
almost nothing.
Sleigh Robes for $2.98,
reduced from $6.
Fur Gloves for $1.98, re
duced from $4.
Fancy Floor Mats, $1.98,
reduced from $6.
Have your Furs made new
by the only practical furrier
in the city.
J. BOI
138 Wyoming Avanu3.
OPEN EVENINGS.
High
Grade
Slaw,
Emerson,
Malcolm L073.
Clonal & Warrsn,
Carpcntar,
YJaterlOD.
M Lov;ar Grades a!
Very Lew Pricss.
J.LI
303 SPRUCE STREET.
Economical
Underwear
Costs more than cheap
stuff but worth it
keeps you well, strong
and happy. A full line
to select from.
CHRISTIAN
THE
OUTFITTER
412 Spruce, 205 Lack.
THE TRIBUNE Job Printing Department U
fully equipped to do all kinds of plain and
fancy printing at the shortest possible notice,
and In a manner unexcelled In the city of
Scranton.
Opposits Baptist Church.
223, 223, 239
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