THE Stilt ANTON TBIBUNJS TUKSiiaY MOUNI.NO. DECJ2MBEU 24, 1895. 3 NORTON'S . BOOK STOCK vill interest close buyers just now both in the extent and variety and low. prices. Vain floor is full best subjects. Here arc some of the items: Children's large picture books from 5 cents upwards, young folks' story books from io cents upwards, the little "Classics," cloth, standard authors and good subjects, 15c each, publisher's price 35c. Webster's large Dictionary, old cd., 97c. Webster's New International Die, 58.50 Good Vest Pocket Dictionary 10c up. McCauley's England, 5 vols., cloth, 97c. McCabc's Social Forms and Customs i.5t, formerly sold by aneuts for 53.50. A large History the United States 51.50, formerly sold by aents for 53.50. Good pocket Testament 5 cents. Large pocket Hible 25 cents. Large pew Bible 50 cents. (Teachers' Bibles 51.25 upwards. The best values have ever had, tour di lie rent makers, best of each. Catholic Praycrbooks 10c to 55.00. Episcopal Praycrbooks, all grades. Church llymnbooks, all denominations. Sabbath School Library Hooks of standard authors and leading pubs. Notes on Sabbath School Lessons, 1806, various authors and special low prices. Pocket Diaries, 180b, large variety. Booklets and Calenders and Cards, the beauty of which astonishes all. M. NORTON, 222 LACKAWANNA AVE. GOOD BREAD USE THE FLOUR And Always Have Good Bread. MANUFACTURED AND FOR SALE TO THE TRADE BY The Weston Mill Co. PERSONAL. Francis SkHly, of Honesdale, is visiting frlemU In the city. T. W. McAndrev.-, of New York, Is vis Hint; Sera 11 ton friends. Dr. Robert Carmody, of Sayre, called on Seranton friends yesterday. Miss Kllznbeth Bunnell, of Price street, Is home from Dana Dull for the holidays. Charts A. Kice, of Southbridtte, Mass., Is vlMltiiiK his parents, on Madison avenue. Attorney Oeorge P. Little, of Montros.i, . was professionally engaged here yester day. Mrs. Bormly, of Wyoming avenue. Is en tertaining Mrs. Kmliy Mullen, of Shelton, Conn. Charles Lenahan, of Wllkes-Uarre, shook hands with his many Seranton friends yesterday. ' Mr. and Mrs. Morris Lauer, of Jollet, 111., are the Kuests of Select Councilman Victor H. Lauer, of North Main avenue. Miss Julia Allen, of Adams avenue, left . yesterday for New York city, where she will take a course in the National Conser vatory of Music. John McGrath, of South Washington avenue, a student in the medical' depart ment of the University of Pennsylvania, " Is spending the holidays at his home. Invitations have been issued for the . marriage of Miss Hertha Carpenter, of this city, to F. Leonard McWade, of 1'hlladel- 1 phia. The ceremony will take place at noon on Jan. 1 at the residence of Mr. anil Mrs. Ueorge Horn, of Mulberry Btreet. Willam Connell, of this city, was recent ly elected honorary member of the Na tional Eisteddfod of Wales, of which the "' Right Honorable Ixird Mostyn is president. This ancient institution holds Its sessions annually under the eusplceti of the roy i family of Kngland. and Is patronized 'by the. leading literateurs of the British realm. In the early part of this century uch distinguished Uteraieurs as Southev, Coleridge, Sir Walter Scott and Thomas Moore were among Itl patrons. Silver clothes brushes, hair brushes, toilet sets, hat marks, coat hangers, paper cutters, and other silver novel- f ties too numerous to mention can be had at Davldow Bros. Come and pick them out now, as you will have a better selection. We have in stock all of the best shapes and the lowest prices ever offered in Holiday Slippers. OUR TWO LEADERS. s Russia Leather, Men's Seal Leather, 1.50 Men's Russia Tourist, formerly $2.50, "we sell them at $2.00, all sizes, any bane. A Foe to Dyspepsia ' Snowline CHRISTMAS SLIPPERS SOU i'DBUL :0 S;r::sSfr:l GfcNING OFSPECIAL TERM Cases Called for Trial Before Judtjcs l'urdy and McClure WAK AMONG PEACE OFFICERS 'Squire Sllvlnskl, of I'rlccbiirc, Chareed With Assaulting Ills Constablo-Alrluc the Particular of a Fight Hetwecn Residents of Meridian Street. One hundred and thirty-nine crlm ltMl cases are on the list marked down for trial during the two weeks' special term of quarter sessions court which begun yesterday morning. The three local judges were on the bench until 0.45 hearing motions, and tiien Judge Oeorge M. Purdy. of Honesdale, presi dent judge of the twenty-second Ju dicial district, came upon the bench In the main court room and will preside there during the week. Judge Harold M. McClure. president Judge of the twentieth district, which embraces the counties of Hutler and Lawrence In the western part of the stnte, will hold court In No. 2. The first cusp called was before Judge Purdy. Justice or the Peace John 811 viiiskl. of Prlceburg, was defendant and Constable Benjamin Lewis, of the same humh't, wns the prosecutor. Ex-Judge W. H. Stanton represented the de fondant and District Attorney John K. Junes was assisted by. Attorney Charles R. Olver. The charge was simple as sault and battery, alleged to have been committed August 30 In Slivlnski's of fice. The evidence adduced showed that between the parties there wns no love lost. Lewis swore that a man named Abram something came to him and said that Slivlnskl had "put It up his back" In figuring out a bill of costs In a case that had been disposed of. Kays the 'Squlro Kicked Him Out. Lewis went up to the office of the 'squire to consult the fee bill and al iases that while he wns In doing so Sli vlnskl came along behind without any warning, but with much force and kicked him out upon the street: leaving the marks of his bouts upon him. Mr. Slivlnskl Is an intelligent citizen and he gave his version of the case In this way: That Lewis enme Into his ofilc-e In his absence and was rummaging around his papers when he found him, and that believing he was Justified he ejected the over-zealous constable through the doorway, but used only the tmount of force necessary and no more. The Jury found a verdict of not guilty, placed four-fifths of the cost on the prosecutor and one-fifth on the defend ant. The next case called was one wherein John F. Atkinson, of Parbondale, was defendant, and his wife Hrldget At kinson, prosecutrix. The charge was assault and battery. District Attorney Jones, Attorneys James J. O'Neill and Oeorge D. Taylor represented the com monwealth and Attorney R. J. Stuart the defendant. On August C last At kinson came home and beat his wife with his fists so that her eyes and mouth were bruised and swollen, and he kicked her In the side, making her black and blup. They live at White Bridge in the Pio neer City and have been married eight years. Atkinson Is alderman of the ward In which he lives and annears to be a respectable man. The jury brought In a verdict of guilty, but recommended him to the mercy of the court. The case of larceny and receiving against John naldauff. In which Oscar Freeman Is the prosecutor, wns opened for trial at adjournment and the testi mony will be heard today. In court room No. 2 the first case before Judge McClure was that of the commonwealth against Charlotte Klderkln, Mary Jane Jones prosecutrix. Assault and battery was the charge. Attorney Joseph O'Brien represented the defendant and Attorney C. Comegys the common wealth. Case of l arceny and Receiving. The case grew out of a scolding bee which took place at Olyphant last Au gust. The two women belonged to the same church society and Mrs. Jones was quoted around the neighborhood as alleging that Mrs. Elderkln was an em bezzler of the money. This led to a fisticuff encounter. A verdict of not guilty was returned, the prosecutrix was directed to pay two-thirds of the costs and the defendant the balance. Peter Sweeney, the youth who tapped the till In Megargpe Bros.' paper store, plead guilty and Judge McClure sen tenced him to pay a fine of $1 and costs. The case of the commonwealth against Mary and Hubert Duggan, on the charges of assault and battery and ag gravated assault and battery respec tively, was put on trial In No. 2. Bridget and Michael Day are the prosecutors. The case will not he finished until to day some time. The families had a quarrel and engaged In a free fight. Day's arm was broken. They live on Meridian street In Bellevue. Bail was forfeited In the case of ag gravated assault and battery against Harry Chambora: sellng liquor on Sun day and selling without a license against Joseph Kalapllo. A nolle pros, was entered In the case of Joseph Thomas, assault and battery, David W. Llovd, pros., and Henry Hoar, as sault and battery, Annie Hoar, prose cutrix. Bail was forfeited nlso In the cases against James Corrlgan, charged by Jennie Horn with selling liquor without a license, selling to minors, and selling on Sunday. GREAT ENTERTAINMENT. Given hv Members of I'lvnn and Sheridan Company at Davis' Theater. One of the most entertaining attrac tions seen at Davis' theater this season is the Flynn & Sheridan's company which opened a three days' engagement at that house yeBtreday afternoon. It was a large audience that saw the opening performance and It Is safe to predict that standing room will be at a premium during the remainder of the engagement. The company contains about thirty women, about one-third of whom are Creoles. There are also a number of male comedians, some white others colored. The performance given by the Creoles and colored men la blended with the performance of the white peo ple in some respects but In reality there are two distinct shows. The members of the chorus are neatly costumed and sing and march in a very creditable manner. Prince Flotow did a "silence and fun" act that provoked much applause and Miss Julletta Nelson gave the most wonderful performance on the high wire ever seen In the city. Snyder and Buckley did a laughable musical turn and Carrie Dunn and Ida Collins were seen In a review of contemporaneous song and dance successes. The performance concluded with a humorous burlesque, "On the Island," participated In by all the members of the company. The performance will be repeated this and tomorrow after noons and evenings. ANOTHER EXAMINATION. It Will lie Conducted by the Civil Service commission. The Civil Service Cnmrnlnlnn i.u. this opportunity of stating that the ex aminations are open to all reputable n1tlunfl who mnv HpiIm tn nnna. v. postal service, without regard to tnelr political affiliations. All such citizens are Invited to apply. They will be ex amined, graded and certified with en tire Impartiality, and wholly without regard to their political views, or to any consideration except their efficiency as shown by the grades they obtain In the examination,' For application blanks, full Instruc- n n rl InfAMnDtlni, u1 ri 1 1 ir a n Wa duties and salaries of the different posi tions apply at the postoffice to Louis U. Schantz. secretary of the board. The examinations will be held Tues day. February 4, 1816. Applications can be made until January In. 6 p. m.. 1896. The same examination will be conduct ed for applicants for clerk and carrier appointments. Clerks must be over IS years of ase and carriers between the age of 21 and 40 years. THE CHRISTMAS 8H0PPEB3. An Army of Them Invaded the Stores of the City Last NUht. Never on a corresponding night In recent years were the streets in the shopping section of the city so crowded as last night. Lackawanna avenue, from near Wyoming to Franklin was absolutely Impassable except at a slow rate of speed, and on Wyoming avenue. Spruce street and Washington avenue the throng was unusually large. The brightly dressed show windows, hum of conversation, shuffling of feet, rattle of vehicles, yelling of fakirs, clanging of trolley bells, decorations of green and rays of light from thousands of incandescent and arc lights all these made the sight, sound and spirit of the scene a combination of gaiety and joy that comes but once a year. The street cars as early as 6::i0 o'clock be gan landing their scores of passengers near the junction of Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues and along the for mer thoroughfare until at 8 o'clock possibly six or seven thousand persons were on the streets or crowding the stores. It Was a Light-Hearted Throng. It was not an elaborately dressed nor purse-laden crowd, not the fur. silk and carriage crowd of the afternoon, but it was more light-hearted, more noisy and It better served to remind one that good cheer overshadows sadness at Christ mas time. Sales girls and clerks who four hours earlier had really been fagged and be draggled by the pulling and hauling of afternoon shoppers were put to a 'later and more nerve-racking test. The cus tomers, however, were easy to please, and that was some consolation. But the harvest belonged to the stores whose profits from 7 to 10 o'clock are Incalculable. In the dry goods and large department stores It was almost impossible to reach the counters, and then one would have a chance to ex hibit patience while waiting to be shown goods. Ilnd to Lock the Doors. Three stores on Lackawanna avenue were obliged to lock their doors before 8 o'clock, when the crowds about the entrances extended across the sidewalk and onto the pavement. The doors were kept locked until a dozen or fif teen women In tatters and with their hats at all sorts of angles wanted to be let out; then the door was opened, only to be closed after a dozen or fifteen from the outside had filled the gap made by the hair disheveled females from within. Tonight's crowd promises to be even larger than thatjjf last night. SERVICES FOR CHRISTMAS. Way Day Will tie Observed in Iho Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. At Holy Trinity Lutheran church a matin or early sermon will be conducted at 6 o'clock. Special music will be ren dered as follows: "I Bring You (Had Tidings" Ooss Verslcles Krauth Venlte Flakier Hymn 128, "Hark the Herald Angels sing" Mendelssohn Gloria Patri Klagler "He Joyful O Karth" Tours "Gloria In Excelsls" .'...Concone Sermon. Te Deum Stephens Kyrie Kelton t'nder the direction of Choirmaster C. B. Derman the choir has been pre pared to present a superior Christmas programme. The following persons constitute the choir: Sopranos, the Misses Duval and Doyle; altos, the Misses Perry and Orf ; tenor, K. Swartz; basses, Messrs. Schubert and Derman; organist, E. Protheroe. The children's Christmas festival will be held In Trinity at 7 p. m. on the even ing of Christmas day. Mr. Derman also directs the music of the Sunday school. The carols are notably bright. Following Is the programme: Opening carol "This Happy Day." Verslcle. The Psalm. Carol, "Ring, Ring, Ye Bells." Address by assistant superintendent. Children's carol, "We Love the .Merry Christmas." Remarks by the pastor. Gathering of Offerings. Chorus with trio, "The Angels' Song." . Verslcle. Nunc Dlmlltls. Kyrle. Lord's Prayer, Verslcle, Distribution of gifts. Closing carol, "The Bells." Benediction. St. Mary's Catholie Church, Dunmorc. Special music has been prepared by Peter Peuser, mus. bac, the organist and chorister of St. Mary's Catholic church, of Dunmore, for Christmas day. The high masses In that church will be at 6 and 10:30 o'clock on Christmas morning at which the following pro gramme of music will be rendered by the choir under the direction tf Prof. Peuser: Kyrie Klelson Mozart Gloria In Kxcelsls, From UHson'a Grand Italian Mass Credo Farmer Offertory, "Ave Maria" Rossini Muggie Harrington. Sanctus Millard Henedlrtiie Rosewlg Dona Nobis, From Gllson's Grand Italian Mass Adeste Fhleles Novello Petite Marcla Guilmant Organ Every year for the past eight years the Seranton Hook and Ladder com pany has held a grand ball, and this year for the ninth time they intend to have one that will eclipse all previous efforts. The ball will be held at Tur ner hall on Monday evening, February 17, 18H6. The committee which will manage the affair consists of W. W. Ross, Albert Walters, Adam Steln houser, William Meder and J. J. Martin. Seal capes, 27 Inches long, 100 Inches SWeeO. Worth IlKn Dion BAal 4a.lr- ets. 32 inches long. 1150. worth 1200, and men s seal turbans, xr to 7.B0, worth from $8 to $12, at Crane's, 324 Lacka wanna avenue. THE OLD HOMESTEAD. Produced Before a Large Audience at the Academy of Mnsle. That delightful Idyl of country life, "The Old Homestead." which, like Ten nyson's brook, seems destined to run on forever, was presented at the Academy of Music last night before an audience that crowded It to the doors. The company that produced It Is one of the best that has been seen In tms city In the piece and the work of Its members last night called forth storms of applause. A number of selections rendered In an excellent manner by the double quar tette were highly appreciated. The same company will produce "The Old Homestead" at the Academy again to night. Silver Cups, Rings, etc., for the wee tots at Turnquest's. Purses for careful folk at Turn- quest's, 205 Wash. ave. F. M. AYLES WORTH'S STORE. A Flno Display of Poultry and Meats for tho Holiday. In these days when merchants vie with each other In making attractive. displays of their wares the dry goods. novelty and Jewelry men seem to have the best of It, owing to the nature of i,e goods they have for sale. Notwith standing this apparent advantage, F. M. Aylsworth, the Wyoming avenue dealer In meats, makes a. display of toothsome, appetising table delicacies which, to an epicure, is far more at tractive than the most artistic creation of the skilled dry goods window dresser. In each of the two large windows of the store hangs a magnificent specimen of prime beef, weighing 1.200 pounds. The entire space of the store Is filled with the finest stock of poultry ever brought to this city. Nothing is lack ing In the stock to make a complete Christmas dinner. If Von Want to Know When Christmas comes In. get one of Turnquest's 79c. alarm clocks and set It at the solemn hour of twelve. It'll drive all the drowsiness out of you in short order. There's no sleeping If one of these things goes off. FUNERAL OF CHARLES TROPF 1 Attended by a Large Concourse of Sor rowing Friends. The universal regret at the death of Poor Director Charles Tropp was shown by the large concourse of people rep resenting all walks of life that gathered at the residence on Washington avenue yesterday morning to pay their final tribute of respect. In the parlor the remains reposed In a handsome casket surounded by choice flowers sent by sorrowing friends.. Many of the floral offerings were very beautiful. At 10.30 the remains were taken to St. Peter's cathedral where a solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Very Rev. P. C Nagle. of Wllkes Barre. Itev. J. A. O'Reilly was deacon and Rev. J. J. B. Feeley. sub-deacon. At the offertory of the mass, Mrs. Schil ling sang an "Ave Maria." Rev. IX J. MacOoldiick preached the sermon, taking as his theme the necessity of being always prepared for death. Very Rev. Father Nagle pronounced the final benediction, after which interment was made in Forest Hill cemetery. The pall bearers were: President W. S. Langataff, of the poor board; W. C. Conwell. B. Moses, M. I. Corbett, Con rad Schroeder and Joseph H. Gunster. Frank Hummler. George Wahl, Fred Leuthner and F. L. Wormser were flower bearers. AVOID PNEUMONIA, diphtheria and typhoid fever, by keeping the blood pure, the appetite good and the bodllv health vigorous by the use of Hood's Sarsa parillu. HOOD'S PILLS have won high praise for their prompt and efficient yet easy ac tion. The class of goods that we are selling at our establishment we are not afraid to guarantee, as they will give entire satisfaction, and anything purchased of us, If not as represented, we will re fund the money. Davldow Bros., 217 Lackawanna ave. Short Time. Only a few days and the best things are going. We never did such a business. Twelve extra, experienced sales people are here to serve you to day. The Crowds When you look in the store and see it crowded all day with satisfied pur chasers what does it mean? This, that straight one price way of doing business wins. We are a little far down the avenue, but a step more and you won't re gret it. REXFORD, 213 LACKAWANNA AVE A Large CHILDMS AT HALF PRICE. FA'RO MAPI? M 415 Lackavanna Avenuo. Well, If you don't know what tq buy for Christmas presents, and will take my advice, you will pay a visit to China Hall. I felt as you do not knowing what to buy or where to go to buy it. I went to Welchel & Millar's, and saw so many things that were useful as well as orna mental, that it was a real pleas ure instead of labor in making my selections. They have so many little conceits, such as Trinket Sets, Comb and Brush Trays, Flower Vases, Ink Sets, Jardin ieres, 6 o'clock Tea Kettles, Chaf ing Dishes no end to Lamps, and Onyx Top Tables, Dinner Sets In open stock. It Is surprising how cheap you can buy a nice set when you can select such pieces as you need and not have to pay for a lot of pieces that you do not need; and such a line of Llbbey's Fam ous Cut Glass, artistic Rookwood, which you will find nowhere else In the city. China Hall WEICHEL & MILLAR, 04 WYOMING AVENUE. Walk in and look around. SANTA CLAUS Will sonn call on u, and if you will call and select you guids lie will bring yo 1 just what you want. Twenty thousand feet of floor room devoted to Cuudy uud Toys. Dolls by the Thousand Dolls' Outfits complete Bats, Caves, Shoes, Heads, BoiiiuH, Doll Furniture. See our Child's Carpet Sweeper and tho Ideal Sewing Machine for $5.00, will do auy kind of sowing, aud the Baby Sewing Machine for $ a. 50. EXAMINE OUR TEN AND TWENTY CENT CANDY COUNTEK Tho largest anil b.wt variety for the money In the liui'l, CALL. AND SEE US. JJ. 312 AND 314 LACKAWANNA AVE. AYLESWORTH'S MEAT MARKET The Finest In the City. The latest improved furnish ings and apparatus far keeping meat butter and eggs. 223 Wyoming Ave. ON THE LINE OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC R'Y re located the finest fishing and hunting grounds In the world, Dcecriptivo book ia application. Tickets to all points In Maine, Canada and Maritime Provinces, Minneapolis, lit Paul, Canadian and Cnitod States North ne.U, Vancouver, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, Ore.,-an Francisco. First-Class Sleeping and Dining Cars attached to all through trains. Tourist care fully fitted with bedding, curtains and sp o lull? adapted to wants of families may be bad with second-class ticket Rates always lesi than via other llnae, For full information, time tables, etc, on application to Ev. V. SKINNER, Q. E. A. 353 BROADWAY. HEW Y0.lt Stock of ' COATS ! JVJ 9 WILLIAMS & D. P.M'CANN Is Now at Ills New Store -with a FULL LINE OF HATS -AND- Sole Agent for Knox Hats. Coino aud See Me. 205 WYOMING AVENUE. Remember Your tricuds at this hallowed season with . Practical, Useful Lasting Gifts Pleasing to the eye and easy on the pocketbook, thus making yourself happy, too. Wo Have Them Here Abundant, varied, cheap; any thing in our liue of business at the right price. P. M'CREA & CO, Coal Exchange. 128 Wyoming Ave. We Have On Hand THE BEST STOCK IN THE CITY . . Also the Newest. Also the Cheapest. Also the Largest. Porcelain, Onyx, Etc Silver Novelties In Infinite Variety. Latest Importations. Jewelry, Watches, Diamonds. fl. E. ROGERS, Watchmaker, 215 Lackawanna Ave. lEl'S Hill LACE .'. CURTAINS Most Desirable Holiday Gifts. Nottingham Lace Curtains, Nottingham Lace Curtains,very Irish Point Lace Curtains, beautiful designs, $2.50, $3.25, $4, $5.50 Five Dollars Will Do a Lot of Shopping in Our Store. MANTEL AND PIANO LAMBREQUINS. Many handsome Japanese Silk Lambrequins, latest shades, embroidered with gold and trimmed with knotted fringe, 81.50, 82.50, m SILK PILLOWS. Fancy China Silk Pillows, figured designs, down filled and ruffles I- - - 81 Couch Pillows of Japanese silk, gold embroidery, S2.75 SIEBECKER next to Lftcxawmnn sefe deposit THE RECEIVERS MARTIN & DELANY'S CLOTHING STORE Are still offering the large stock of gooas from 25 to 5o per cent, below cost. These Goods Must And if you want bargains come and get them at once. MARTIN i DELANY Smoking Jackets AND House Coats All sizes, 34 to 42, at the one Price' of $3.00 for choice of any on our tables, former price $5, $7 or $10, all go now at $ 3.00 for your choice. Clothiers, Hsttera&Iurnishera STEINWAV & SON'S . . Acknowledged the Leading PIAN05 Of the Worta. DECKER BROS., KRAMCHE BACMC nBf others. ORGANS Musical Instruments, flusical Merchandise, Sheet Music and Music Books. Purchasers will always find a complete stock and at prices as low as the qual ity of the instrument will permit at n nusic STORE, 117 Wyoming Ave. - - Seranton TAR GUM Cures Colds, Lays Out LuGrlppet, Cures Incipient Consumption. Manufactured by G. ELMEN DORF, Eltnira. N. Y., and for aalo by the trade generally. MEGARGEL & CONNELL, Wholesale Agents, Seranton, Pi Brussels and other effects, 75c, $1, $1.25 rich effects, $2f $3, $4 & WATKINS mi m immm m. TAKE CARE SHoiKS OF YOUR EYES .ras Bl'RG'Sand liaveyour ey examined free. We have reduced prlcee and are the lowejt ta the city. Nicltel spectacle! from $1 tolJ, gait from 4 to to. 309 Spruce Street, Seranton, Pa. OF Be Sold RECEIVERS; Viomlnl in t .