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6CRANTON. DECEMBER
1S9J
REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.
Headquarters Republican atato commit
tea, 1231 Walnut street.
Phllnrintnhla Pi.. Dep. 12. 1893.
To the Republican Electors of Penimyl
vnnln !
The Republicans of Pennsylvania, by
their duly chosen representatives, will
meet In (rtate convention, Thurnriay, April
2S. 1896. at 10 o'clock a. m., in the Oper;
House, city of Harrisbiirg, for the pur
pose of nominating two candidates for
representatives at large In congress nn
thirty-two candidates1 for presidential ele:
tors, selecting eight delegates at large to
the Republican national convention, an
transacting such other business fts may be
presented.
By order of the) state committee,
II. 8. Quay
Attest: Chairman
Jere B. Rex.
W. . Andrews, .
Secretaries. 1
Representation In this convention will
be the same as In the last state conven
tion.
A generous gift to some discerning
iiiuiiijr ivumu uh me iu'uier wuy tu
iiiluiuic I lie- Kiixy,
Merry Christmas!
The reasons why this brightest end
best of all the holidays of the year
Phould this time be especially welcome
are not dlfllcult of specification. In
the first place, from a national stand
point. It finds the American people pros
perous and happy after one of the se
verest of their periodical seasons of
business depression and ftnunriul trial;
finds the country secure In the path
ways and the employments of peace,
and progressive In the directions that
tend toward the uplifting; of Its fame
and greatness; and finds In all- the
channels of public activity a wholesome
and an increasingly vigilant moral sen
tlment which bravely condemns un
righteousness and steadily makes for
true civilization.
In state and city the same reassuring
facts are true. Although the people
differ at times concerning questions of
public policy and divide along lines of
personal Idiosyncrasy or preference, it
has opportunely been shown that they
can quickly be brought together in
wholesome unanimity at the challenge
of their country's honor and In defense
of their country's rights. This salutary
demonstration of the fundamental pa
triotism of the masses is the one pre'
dominant cause for present congratU'
latlon. It Is the needed assurance of
the nation's vitality, and the Invaluable
guaranty of the republic's endurance.
Taking, however, a more immediate
survey, we find. In our own community
abundant justification for unstinted
good, cheer. The closing twelve-month
has been a year of well-evidenced and
happily-rounded progress progress In
the diversification of our own home In
dustrles; in the multiplication of our
public buildings, of our institutions of
philanthropy and commerce, and of our
homes; and In the many avenues
wherein a growing city expands In
healthy vigor toward the realizations
of Us loftier hopes. A contemplation of
this stratifying expansion cannot fall
to add zest to the festivities of the mo
ment.
But in conclusion, It must be remem
be red that the highest essence of the
Christmas commemoration is expressed
by the second clause of the angelic
benediction: "Peace on earth; to men,
good will." If in the routine of the ac
customed toil and cares there is neces
sarlly much that is selfish, let this day
of all the days be exalted into a time of
true unselfishness; Into a day when
charity and philanthropy, dropping
aside their business masks, shall lead
the way to a glorious brotherhood. In
which the poorest shall be as the richest
In the fullness of real happiness.
The relish with which the citizens of
Philadelphia will today assail their
Christmas turkey will be heightened, by
the fact that the great street railway
Strike is over, and diminished by the
recollection that while the company and
the men lost in the neighborhood of
$250,000 apiece, they as Innocent third
parties were mulcted to the tune of not
less than 11,600,000. This seems a big
price to pay because the Union Trac
tion company is a corporation with
many of the instincts of the hog; but
Its payment may cause the. affected
public to do some wholesome thinking
as to the question of its own heretofore
Ignored rights.
Henry Watterson's Visit.
8crantohlans will doubtless recall the
regret occasioned one year ago by the
failure of Hon. Henry Watterson. the
brilliant editor of the Louisville Courier-Journal,
to keep a lecture sate" in
this city.. That failure was due to cir
cumstances over which Mr; Watterson
had no control, but It. nevertheless
proved a serious disappointment to
many who earnestly desired to greet
, and to hear this eloquent son of the re-,
constructed South, whose genius has
for years constituted a recognised en
dowment of American Journalism, and
whose unique personalty has long
dominated the politics of an entire sec
tion. , ,
It will now gratify these admirers
and many others to learn that the de
sired opportunity will soon be afforded,
through Mr. Vatterson's acceptance of
an Invitation to deliver his newest and
most eloquent address, that upon
"Abraham Lincoln." in the Frothing
ham theater on Jan. 17. 1SS6. The pro
ceeds of this lecture will go to the bene
tit of the Pennsylvania Oral school, that
splendid institution In the midst of us
whieh was last year curtailed in its ex
peeled aid from the state through un
avoidable economies at Harrisburg
and therefore it makes a doubly strong
appeal to the Interest and the sympa
thles of our people.
We may reasonably expect that this
exceptional opiortunlty to hear one of
the most eloquent of living speakers
upon a theme which offers the fullest
scope for the play of his versatile tal
ents and for the benefit of an Institution
which Is the !rlde of every resident of
our city will be fully Improved uy this
Intelligent and public spirited commun
Ity. The greeting of Scranton to its
distinguished visitor should, upon this
occasion, leave no room for question as
to its cordiality and its sincerity.
The Vnited States will be sorry to
miss Chile from the parliament ot
frlendlv American republics which Is
going to covenant together to uphold
the Monroe doctrine; but if Chile pt
fers the wet side, that is Chile's light
The Value of War.
The recent appearance on the lecture
nlatfcrm In this city of Rev. Dr. Park
hurst will Impart an element of special
Interest to 'some passages from the ser
mon which he preached in Madison
Snuare Presbyterian church on lust
Sunday morning. After eulogizing the
pacific teachings and tendencies of the
Christinas time, Dr. Parkhurst pro
ceeded in bold strokes to paint the nor
rots of a war with England. He salil
"There will be no conflict that will go
beyond the point of messages and pro
ninidumentos on either side If the
church of the Bethlehem Christ comes
out and records Its veto. Christianity
both here hnd in England, Is too
thoroughly an integral part of national
life for armies and navies to clash In
war. We are not here to discuss the
international technicalities of the case.
This Is not the place to enter into a
philosophical or historical exposition of
the Monroe doctrine, only it Is safe to
say that this nutlon Is not golns to be
drawn into an International conflict of
arms to the dishonor of Christianity
the discouragement of civilization, the
destruction of life and treasure and the
demoralization of our entire organic
life In behalf of a doctrine such as
thut which probably HO per cent, of a
congregation us well Informed as this
would not be able to state Intelligibly
and the other 10 per cent, who can
state It disagreeing among themselves
as to whether the doctrine Is appli
cable to the present situation.
'We are not speaking disparagingly
of loyalty to country or patriotic re
gard" for-our national rights. But
patriotic passions are Incensed and can
be easily fired to tiie point where right
eousness Is Ignored anil reason and bal
anced consideration tabooed. If the
nations would first take up business
that belongs to them and If England and
the Tnlted States would Join hands In
the rather more gospel enterprise of
rescuing pillaged and outraged Armenia
from the dirty, bloody grip of the Turk
these two nations of brothers would
soon find themselves in good Christian
condition of spirit probably to settle
that little question of civil engi
neeiing down in Venezuela In a way
that would save both parties not only
their pride and their heads, but their
Christian repute."
The press and the pulpit are for the
most part In perfect accord In deplor
ing the barbarities of war. Neverthe
less, It Is Idle to expect that war has
yet taken Its place among the lost arts.
Dr. Parkhurst.'s own experience and
personality are living object lessons
of the lnevitablene8s of war. We some'
times feel Inclined to think that one of
the best things which could happen to
the American people would be a right
eous war. It would stir their blood, set
the currents of patriotism moving
among the masses, re-democratize our
rapidly differentiating classes and put
American politics on a moral basis
which would take the boodlers and the
spoilsmen a generation to defile. Of
course, war is horrible and also costly.
Mut national purification Is not to be
had for nothing, even though this be
the zenith age of civilization.
John Wanamaker's
Philadelphia street railwav oti liro .
a settlement thut settled. John always
aiu nave a winning way.- .
- . .r.
Perhaps by the time Canada n-eta her
frontier satisfactorily fortified the logic
of events will have rendered the entire
work futile.
A Quaranty of Peace.
Of course, nobody expects war. On
this day of all days the very thought of
war Is harsh and out of place. Still, it
will not diminish the zest of the Chrlst
mastlde festivities to know that if by
any of those peculiar mischances which
precipitate the great crises of history
war should be forced upon us, we should
be better prepared to defend our own
than is generally understood. The Chl-cago-Tlmes-Herald,
Just for Its own
satisfaction, has taken a census of the
state governors of the country, in order
to ascertain how many trained militia
men and how many equipped volun
teers could be ordered to the front in an
emergency. The result of Its timely in
quiry is exhibited In the following table:
in 24 nrs. jn 3u aays.
Alabama 2,500
Arkansas nO.OftO
Colorado 1,000 b.Vr)
Connecticut 40.11 1(4,000
Florida. I .MM
Georgia B4.000
Illinois zz.MJti srio.uio
Iowa 2,:M ......
Indiana 1,000 40.0)0
Kansas 1.800 lOO.out)
Kentucky 1.2w
Massachusetts1 . 3V), 000
Michigan 2.200 lO.ono
Minnesota G.tfW ' DO.ooo
Mississippi 7,640 , iio.OiH)
Montana , ' IKI0 8,000
Nebraska 1.400 5.io
New York 13AM 400.000
North Carolina...: 2.000 30,000
North Dakota ooo 200
Ohio 1.500 .
Pennsylvania 7.500 SOQ.ono
Rhode Island.; 3.H00
South Carolina 4.000 3.V..0O0
Houth Dakota i (00 17. COO
Tennessee X.UO0 30,000
Texas 2.5HO 100,000
Virginia 3.000 '
Washington .. 1,100 S.000
Wnl YJra-lnia H10
Wisconsin 2,400
Wyoming MO
KO.oiO
8.0UO
Total .....L. .144.756 2,1S,800
Several states lack representation In
this table. It seerrs fair to assume that,
including the 25,000 men In the regular
army, an equipped and drilled flghtuuj;
force of l'a.000 soldiers would be cvail
able within a week following a ueclara
tion of hostilities; and 2,:&0,000 more
within CO days. This Is a sufficient se
cualty to assure uninterrupted peace
and good will.
Take Time by the Forelock.
The Chicago Times-Herald does no!
overstate the truth when it rays:
Not a rliig'.e seaport town in America
is adequately rortlned. It is possible inn
the defenses of New York and San Kran
Cisco could con for a tiine with an at'
tacking fleet, or that we might improvise
land batteries tor the occasion; mit tnis i
no came to Dlav with brittle tools. If w
are to sustain llr. Olney's dictum lha
"the I'nited States Is practically sovereign
on this continent and its tiat law." we
must be In position to hold our own in
the roughest kind or rougn wont.
have 2S.000 miles of exnosed seacoast. V
have treasures uncounted within gunshot
of a mun-of-war lying In deep water.
While, as we say, invasion uml occupation
or this land by a foreign jtower are moon
ctivu.ble. menace lies in the fact thut at
enemy, by holding In forfeit our seaports,
might wring from us a dishonorable ami
most expensive peace.
The first duty of congress, of eour.ie,
Is to restore the nation's revenues so
that this government may be made self
supporting. But at the same time it
should consider plans for an adequate
fortification of our coasts and for the
extension of our fighting power on the
high seas. By the time suitable plans
are perfected. It Is altogether probable
that the federal finances will have lm
proved sufficiently to warrant the plac
Ing of them into practical execution,
The spending of $10,000,000 a year for a
period say of ten years would do much
to right the nation's lamentable weak
ness in these directions; and at the
first sign of actuul war, this amount
could be multiplied by ten. It will not
do to sit Idle In this matter. The dun
ger Is seen and it is real. Prepare for
It.
Take time by the forelock.
It fits In with the harmonious spirit
of the season to know that In making
his lust appointment of deputy factory
Inspector that for Allegheny county
Governor Hastings has selected the
candidate recommended by Senator
Quuy, thus giving public evidence that
he has no desire to cherish grudges or
prolong unnecessarily a spirit of fac
tionul strife. There is no reason why
the governor and the senator as Joint
leaders of the state's Republicanism
should remain asunder; nor Is there
reuson to expect thut with the preva
lence of wise counsel they will. It rests,
we suspect, lurgely with Senator Quay
whether this evidence of a conciliatory
spirit shall be the forerunner of a com-
plete'reconclllatlon along lines that will
invite the approval of a united party
Scranton's two new bridges stand
today practically completed. They rep
resent a total expenditure of public
money approximating In amount to
$2S"),000. Of this vast sum every cent
pased under the careful scrutiny of City
Controller Fred. J. Widmayer; and it is
not a reflection upon anybody's hon
esty to say that the city is not a little
Indebted to Mr. Widmayer for the grat
ifying fact that from the moment of the
beginning of the work of bridge con
struction down to the present hour,
there has been no whisper of public
scandal and no hint of profligate or
careless disbursement.
The suggestion In The Truth by Dr,
C. J. Barrett that each state In the
American union contribute a fully
equipped battleship to the American
navy is an excellent one. The warships
which already bear the names of cer
tain states could be renamed, and the
state's own gift be christened with the
state's own name. So far as Pennsyl
vanla Is concerned, we do not doubt
that such a donation to Uncle Sam
would be cheerfully accorded. It would
cost in the neighborhood of $3,000,oo0,
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
Tribune Bureau.
No. 613 Fourteenth street, N. V.,
Washington. Dec. 24.
The ways and means committee will re
port u horizontal tariff bill to the house on
Thursday. It will Drovlde for the ralslntr
or irom w,ow,uw to iw.uuu.uuo oy placing a
duty of 15 to 20 per cent, on all imports
now on the free list as well as the same
advance on all other goods Imported Into
this country. The ways ami means com
mittee will also report a bond bill. There
will be no long debate on either measure.
They will be rushed through the house In
the shortest possible tune. The Demo
crats. of course, to be consistent, will on.
iwose the horizontal advance, but the He
publicans nave suincient majority in the
house to pass any meusure they pleuse.
There seems to be a sentiment in the
senate to pass any rpasonuble legislation
which will relieve the treasury of the
raid that Is frelng made uoon It, but
whether or not that branch will pass a
bond bill is anotner question. The south
ern and western senators will oppose any
proposltoln that docs not contain a free
coinage clause, and It is upon that rock
the senate Is expected to split.
There will be no long-winded debate on
either the revenue or bond measures In
the house. They will be rushed through
on short address. If there is any delay
tne responsiDiuty win oe piacea upon the
senate.
Sneaker Reed evidently hnd his eve on
the white house when he made tin his
commmees. tie gave iew lorn ten
chairmanships, j-'emisylvanta nine, Iowa
seven, Massachusetts six, Illinois live,
Maine four, nnd Ohio and Indiana on v
one each. Ohio's chairmanshlo doesn't
amount to anything. It was given to Gen
eral Grosvenor and Is so small and Insigni
ficant mat it taxes a microscope to 11 nil
it. It Is nothing more than a committee
to audit the exnend tures In the treasurv
department. Heretofore Ohio hnd fared
pretty wen in committee appointments.
The members from the Buckpye state re
gard It as a slap at McKlnlcy and his pres
idential boom.
Congressman Scranton got a small chair.
manshlp. but he had to hustle to act it.
Speaker Reed didn't Intend to give Mr.
Scranton a chairmanship at all, but the
member from the Eleventh district made
sum a piteous e.ppeni that the speaker s
big heart failed him and he gave Mr.
Scranton the chairmanship of the com
mittee on territoriesthe one he headed
In the Klfty-flrst congress.
Congressman Leisenrlng fared excep
tionally well for a new member. He was
put on two very Important committees
to his district mines and mining and rail
ways and canals.
Congressman Codding was made a mem.
ber of one of the committees on rnta,i
elections.
The condition o tted Rlntea Vnrshnl
Walker's office for Ihe western dlatrlpt
of Pennsylvania is said to be In bad shapa
tnroun clerical irregularities on me part
of subordinates. It was rcDorted that
charges have been preferred acnlnat Mar
shal Walker, but the department of lustlco
denies nil knowledge of them. Marshal
Walker is at present confined to his home,
et i-ine, my nines. Tne report of th al
leged Irregularities Is said tn hnv hun
originated by a discharged employe, W. G.
i i i i i
v iiiiiinnn a i uir wimr imhiki? vih oe On
served In the usual quiet wav. There will
ri..i-,n. , ,u- ...kit- , , . ,
ui n iiiriniiiiu i rep ror inp inn
v y-itsinjn, nun an wim lime IIIMIPH Ql
van lam make -. U aa .a l,Ui .1 I
nd
r. . , " " ramiiri nave UBttn 1
vlted to rorao ovpr and look nt the nre!
TirCSLaan t al Bnnta 4"M n.. I a it. '
In-
t
live
mansion. The prlpnt and Mm. Clevo-
lil lift BvlH atda.na-1 tkav ataaaa nl... M '
oomtlbl. Thei will toe no niMti t the
family dinner, which will contilt of laurt
turkey -prevented 4o the president by an
The aorlal feasor at h white hoiif
men with the president's reception
will
on
Alt tin aahootW tjiLajta.lL . ...
.... r a "- "vi 7 wi niuirrnN were
VuSffi y wlr? TMtarday to return to
.. "'..'" n.w.n rulJ ran -riairsaay
morning. 11 i jmeunt number do not ap-1
pear to make a quorum deputy aerseant-at-arms
will be ent uu-r the absentee
as was done two years aga when Ojn
gresttiian Summon and oilier member
Were placed under arrest by Speaker
Olep. W. R. U.
. JOURNALISTIC
The Issue of the Wllkes-Barre News
Dealer ror Sunday last was Its Christmas
number, and a good one it was, too. There
were twenty pages, altogether, tilled with
well-selected literary features and bright
advertisements. Tne News-Dealer has
recently been very perceptibly improved
and is now one of the brighten inland
dailies printed anywhere.
:o:
In celebration of its occupancy of a
brand-new four-story home the l'ottsv'lle
Republican last Friday Issued a p.peilal
number containing twenty-four pages. The
Republican, among other improvements,
has Introduced linotype machines, four
Mergtnthulers being the magnitude of its
battery. This puts our 1'otlsville contein
tiorury well abreast of the procession, and
illustrates the possibilities open to enter
prise In the smaller cities.
:o:
The Allentotvn Leader, on Saturday, sur
prised its reuders with a lvi-pjge number,
all for one c-nt. The Lender is bright, ag
gressive, fearless and nuvv Tr nt s,.t
jostled the staid pennylvunia-tSermiiu
vuiiumiiiny in wnicn it made Its home; but
at last they're Kettinu: used io lis friskv
ways and. in fact, are beginning to ex
pect uml Kiyie ot piucK. energy and dash.
In consequence, the leader Is ulrea.ly
. mm tne enu is not yet.
:o-
llaz'eton's most prosperous tiaper. the
Standard, has recently ilou'jlt-1 Its s!e
uiKi iueii..jurM accep- niitiy. t he st.md
aru is u li in-i oil col politically, being
mm iiuHdUHys HllOlllh.llUS thing, a liri
pcrutlc newspaper; hut in all other details
ii is enterprising unij alert.
THIJ RUNAWAY TOYS.
The Hobby Horse was so tired that day.
With never a bite to eat.
That he whispered the Dull: "I shall run
away :
At:d he galloned nut In th sireef
With the curly-headed Doll ltaby on his
And hard at his heels went tho Jiimpln
Jack!
And the liltle hov he llf'T If IIP IV
Though the little Steam Kngihe blew and
mew :
Then the Humming Top went round and
rounii.
And crashed through th wlndnw-nnni
And the scared Tin Monkev made u bound
For the little reil I! lib-, id Tmlnl
The painted Duck went "Qunok! quack!
quack!"
nut the Kallroud Train just whistled hack!
'Till the l'.lephunt saw what the racket
meant
And packed his trunk and away he went!
The little Toy Rhee,p In the corner there
nus oieaiiag long uml loud:
Rut the Parrot said "Hush!" and pulled
urn ii.ii r .
And gallr.tied off with the crnw.l!
And the Tin Horn blew and the Tov Drum
brat.
But away they went down the frightened
street,
Till thev all caught up with the railroad
train,
And they never went back to their homes
again:
The blue policeman and nil the boys
Went raolnv away nwav!
Kor a big regard for the r'uiiHWnv Toys
Will r.rl.1,1 In -lltn ,1,,). ,!... .1.,..
But thev kept right on round the world so
wide,
While the Little lloy stooil on the steps
and piled.
WW. ,11.1 tliui. rrn n n.l n.kn .11.1 U 1 n
"' ...... a... un,, mini . 1 1( I nicy uu :
Bored a hole to China ami Just druppej
inrmin:
P. L.JJtanton, In Times-Herald.
Not I'xplicit.
First Belligerent Dar ain't a word ob
troof in what yo says!
Second Belligerent Do yo" mean to sav
I He?
l'lrst Belligerent Dat's just what 1
mean:
Hecond Belligerent (walking nit) Well.
why doan yo' say so right out? I hates
dis beatin' bout d bush! Puck.
Christmas
Presents.
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131 AND 133 N. WASHINGTON AVE.
AT
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CHRISTMAS
If vnn nre thfnklnir cf huviiiff a dinner set'
hr Christmas wo bavo a latin gcluvliou lu til
bllowiuv nnkes :
ilaviland & Co.
Chss. Fisld Kavilsnd.
R. Delinieves & Co.
L. Sazerat & Co.
All Limcge French China.
!ar!sbad China (German.)
Onondago China (American.)
Maddox Porcelain.
Wedgwood Porcelain.
Furnival Porcelain.
-Pow8ll & Bishop Porcelain
All PtitflUh mulrf
IP. ilin hivA a larva varlatv in American
wrclaln aud W. O. Ml. Our leader lUUpiees
et IMS.
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pes Evenings.
Diaries for 1896.
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Spot Cash. Rock-Bottom Prices.
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OUR LINE OF
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Is now ready for inspection.
We have all of Prang's beau
tiful line of calendars and
booklets in water colors, as
well as the lines of all the
leading publishers.
Celluloid and Leather Goods,
Family and Teachers' Bibles
Episcopal Hymnals and
Prayer Books,
Catholic Prayer Books,
Gold Pens,
Silver and Gold Pencils.
I SHI $ pm 10 SEE YOU
REYNOLDS BROS.
Stationers and Engravers,
3t7 LACXtWftNNA AVE-
OVERCOATS.
Fine selection of Read'
Made Clothingf: also
Clothes made to order at
the lowest prices. Perfect
fit guaranteed at
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III L&CXAWANU AVENUE,
Corner Franklin.
Self-Pouring Tea and Coffee Pot
Pour by the lid, without
lifting or tipping. , , .
Tbey have no complicated parti to get out
of order and cause troube; no valrea; no
spring; no m-cbaninm ot any kind. They do
nut Hull the table cloth by dilp or spill They
make a moat valuable aud useful Christmas
Kift.
FOOTE i SHEAR CO.
i;9 WASHINGTON AVENUE.
THAT WONDERFUL
1W attendant? is the WEBER
FIMJQ
OaH and aee these Plaaoa, aad easM tee ees
end-hand Plaaoa we hats takes ta exaaaafs
GUERNSEY BROTHERS,
- I
m
Great Clearing Sale Of
Slaughter Prices
TWO
OPEN EVENINQS.
Wa are now
PREPARED FOR THE RUSH
We are atiafled that our effort this
ariwou win pieuad nutter than aver.
Nearly every article la worthy of
mention. We lead in all lines.
WATCHES, CLOCKS DIAMONDS
AND FINE JEWELRY,
STERLING SILVER WARES AND
NOVELTIES, CUT GLASS,
ART PORCELAINS,
BANQUET LAMPS, ETC.
OurPrices Are Always i Lowest.
Hold Still!
And get your picture id.'
with one of them er pocket
Kodaks from
FLOREY'S.
They will take the pictiire
of a candidate for a city office,
ears and all. So your ears
will get in all right, too.
SUITABLE F0K HOLIDAY PRESENTS
AT
CONRAD'S
An Elegant Stock of
WALKING STICKS
AND
SILK UMBRELLAS
OYSTERS
We are Headquarters (or Oysters aad
are handling tha
Celebrated Duck Rivers,
Lynn Havens, Keyports,
Mill Ponds; also Shrews
bury, Rockaways, Maurice
River Coves, Western
Shores and Blue Point.
rWe make a Kpselalty sf daUmiat
Bine Points on half anafl ia oarriere.
PIERCE'S HAMET. PBHH AVE
blERCEREAU CONNELL
"""" iaaataaaaiaaalaiaisias
DAYS
WELSBAGII LIGHT
Sptcltllj Iduted for Retdlif ui luW
Counmea three (8) feat of gaa pet
hour and Rives an effldeney uf sixty
(90) candles.
Baring at least S3) pet oral ovet the
ordinary Tip Burners,
Call and See It.
INT 5 COBL CO.,
434 LACKAWANNA AVBISL
rianufacturerV Agents.
DONT WAIT TOO LONQ.
Preylona to onr Inventory wa hay decided
to close oat what we bare on hand ot
EDWIN C. BURT & CO.'S
LADIES' FINE 5H0E5,
Consisting of a wall assorted lino of hand waits
and turns in French and Americas kid that
were eold at S5 (10, $5. to and 16.00, C- .n
Now reduced to J.5Ue
These Shoes are all In perfect ooadltfon.
Call early If you wish to taka adraataf et
this special sale,
The Lackawanna Store Asssdaticn
LIMITED.
CORNER LACKA. AND JEFFERSON IVES.
326 Washington An,
SCRANTON, PA.
TELEPHONE 555.
HOLIDAY
HEADQUARTERS
Pine T ranks. Bag aad Dress Salt Case
WINSLOW ICB SKATES
Pocket Books, Card Case
Bid aad Leather Books
Purses, BUI Rolls, etc .
Finest line Is the city of
KNIVES, SCISSORS, RAIORS
AND RAZOR STROPS
TOILET BOXES, DRESSING CASBV ,
Collar aad Cull Bona
Olovoaad HasHlkerchltf Boxes
CI0.AR BOXES AND 8MOKINO SETS .
Manicure and Blackleg Sets
MUSIC ROLLS
Hair. Teeth and NaU Brashes
A fine line
TRIPLICATE MIRRORS
Sterling Silver Moaatad
Leather Pee da at Bet teas Prices
UMBRELLAS AND O LOVES
IMPORTED BRONZES A NO NOVELTIES
la Endless Variety
HARNESS AND HORSE CLOTHINQ
G. W. FRITZ
410 Lackawsnna Ave,
IPURH.
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v toil
Hill
HI fill