THE SCRANTON TBIBUNB THUKSDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 26, 1895. "Pure and Sure." Only rounded spoonfuls are required not heaping spoonfuls. Norrman & Moore FIRE INSORflNCE, '120 Wyoming Ave. BIG BARGAINS IN SHOES RUSSET SHOES IT COST AT THK COMMONWEALTH SHOE STORE , Washington Avenue. VOUR LINEN LOOKS RIGHT FEELS RIUHT WEARS RIGHT WHEN LAUNDRIED THE LACKAWANNA Shopping List FANCY PILLOWS INDIA STOOLS FANCY SCREENS FOR RUGS FOOT RESTS INDIA RUGS CARPET SWEEPERS BUREAU SCARFS j Willi s IMS I27 WYOMING AVENUE. Caucus Notice. Scran ton, Pa., Dec. 23, 1895. The Republican voter of the Firm and Second districts of the Eighth ward, city of Scranton, will hold a caucus at the reg ular polling' places on Monduy, Dec. 30, 1895, between the hours of 4 and 7 . m., for the nomination of ward and district officers. Hy order of W. 8. Millar, George Schlatter, Vigilance committee, First district; R. T. Black, H. Poust, Vigilance committee, Second district. CITY NOTES. The Enterprise Dancing class enter tained themselves and friends with a hup At Excelsior hall last night. The Christmas exercises of the Sunday chool of the Second Presbyterian church will be held In the church tomorrow night at 7 o'clock. The Christmas chorus of the Washburn 6tret Presbyterian church will hold a re hearsal this evening. A fine programme has been prepared for next Sunday. The Sunday school of the First Presby terlun church will hold Its Christmas cele brutlon tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. In the evening the Cedar Avenue mission will hold Its celebration In the same place., Ft. A. Lyons, the artist, was called to tils home In Lanesboro, Susquehanna coun ty, Monday by the illness of his father. Word was received In this city yesterday that ilr. Lyons died suddenly Monday night. Mr. Mary Sullivan, of South Seventh street, widow of the late Dennis Sullivan, died yesterday morning at the residence of her daughter, 150 Kailroad avenue. In terment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Funeral Friday, Dec. 27, at 9.30 a. ill. Bryan Collins, of Stone avenue, was ar rested during Tuesday night for raising a. disturbance at his home. When Patrol men Coleman and Jones, In response to cries of murder from Mrs. Collins, hast ened to the house, they found Collins' son grappling; with him to prevent him from beating Mrs. Collins. Mayor Con null yes terday gave him thirty days In the county jail. The Christmas exercise for poor chil dren were held at the Rescue mission yes terday afternoon at 2.34. Two hundred In vitation were issued and each child re ceived a present and a half pound of candy. The presents were furnished by the classes or Captain May and Mr. Lee, of Krm Park church, and C. S. Woolworth, of Lackawanna avenue. The committee wish to return their thanks to all who as sisted, on the occasion. WEATHER AND THE WATER. Ilave Produced Good fal of Sickness of a Mild Nature. While the mortality reports received at the office of the board of health for ten days show only a normal death rate, there is an unusual amount of Incipient sickness throughout the city. For this condition two reasons are srlven by phy sicians, namely, a heavy and unhealthy atmosphere and the sediment washed Into the reservoirs by the recent rains. The most general complaint is ex treme lassitude and absence of vital ity. This Is attributed to the murky air. The number of persons suffering from stomach and bowel trouble Is.how ver, proportionately large and prevails In all sections of the city. A well-known physician said yesterday to a Tribune reporter: "It Is Imperative that all the water used for drinking and culinary purposes should be thoroughly boiled before using. This precaution Is demanded particularly In the case of children and Is almost as Imperative for older per sons. It is curious that while persons know this precaution should be taken they Invariably wait until admonished by the family physician and then the advice la often too late. It certainly Is very little trouble to keep a few bottles handy where they may be at odd times replenished from the tea-kettle and left standing in a cool place. "While the boiling Idea Is more of a preventative than a cure. It Is Import ant Just now that In case of sickness, no matter how trlvlal.the patient should not be given any water from the faucet Children especially yield more readily to treatment If the water they drln-t has been thoroughly sterilised." It la admitted that snow would be a godsend. The surface of the ground has for weeks been absorbing all man ner of Impurities, and snow and cold weather are necessary to kill germs and microbes and to bring about an In creased human energy. Dr. W. 23. Allen, health officer of the Ujr, does not attach any serious im. ' .' . portance to the city water. To a Tri bune reporter yesterday he said any un usual HlcknesB Just now might more correctly be attributed to the weather than the wnter. but neither, he thinks, is having any extensive effect upon the city's health. ' COMING ATTRACTIONS. This evening at the Academy of Music the new romantic Irish drama. "On Erin's Shores," will be seen for the first time in this city. It is spoken of as one of the most original produc tions of the season, full of strong situ ations and exciting Incidents. The cast of characters Is diversified, repre senting many phases of human nature, all admirably personified by an excellent company. The scenery adds greatly to the plcturesqueness of the play, and Includes a view of the old "Ruin Castle of Oranmore" with a rustic bridge, and the moonlight shining down on a water fall below and also an entrance to a "Smugglers' Cave. Harry Storm, of this city, Is a member of the company. Lovers of the realistic and thrilling In the drama will be given a treat at the Academy of Music Wednesday matinee and night and Thursday night when "Lost in New York" will be given with a snlendid cast and an abundance of new and elaborate scenery. The fol lowing special settings are carried by the company: The East river by moon light; Gramercy Square, showing the houses of the millionaires; Randall's Island Insane Asylum; Madison Square Garden illuminated, and New York harbor as seen at night from Bedlne's Island with the cities of New York and Brooklyn In the dltance, Illuminated. Miss Lilly Sinclair, one of the prettiest and most talented soubrettea in the business, plays the leading part of Jen nie Wilson, the waif, this season and Is said to be great In the part, and Charles Edwards Is said to be a funnier tramp than "Bill" Hoey of "Old Hoss" fame. At the Frothlngham on Monday evening, December 30, the Garrick bur lesque company will play an engage ment of one night. This will be the Initial appearance of this company in this city, and It comes highly recom mended, having enjoyed alOO-nighta run at Richard Mansfield's Garrick theater. New York. Mr. Herbert, the author of the burlesque, has taken for his text Mr. DuMaurler's famous novel "Tril by," and has with .unusual skill con structed a burlesque, which is said to possess great merit. The company pre senting "Thrllby" Is unusually strong, and contains as principals Miss Amelia Stone, Willis P. Sweatnam, Carrie Per kins. Mark Murphy, W. T. Travers, Clarence Coldren, Louis Wesley, Ger trude Murray, who are assisted by a chorus of fifty. At the Academy of Music Saturday evening Primrose and West's big min strel company will be the attraction. It comprises in its entirety two great minstrel bands In one. Primrose & West's Idea of blending the minstrel adepts of two races together Is to present to the public minstrelsy from Its birth to the present day. An Important fea ture will be the scenic and spectacular effects, scenes of bewildering splendor never equaled In minstrelsy and rival ling in Importance the most celebrated productions of modern times. Andrew Mack, the sweet voiced Irish comedian, returns to the Academy of Music tomorrow night when he will be seen again In "Mylea Aroon," which was received with so much favor here In September. Since that time It is said that Mr. Mack's voice has greatly Im proved and he will be heard in a num ber of new songs tomorrow night. The same excellent company that supported Mr. Mack early in the season Is still with him. "Down on the Farm," a drama said to resemble the "Old Homestead," opens a three-day engagement today at Davis' theater. If the press notices of the aggregation can be relied upon as correct, It is a good play and company. "Flynn & Sheridan's Big Sensation" last evening closed the heaviest business the house ever en joyed In a three-day engagement Dook of Hofcrencd. For the Minister, For the Judge, For the Lawyers, For the Merchants, For the Farmer, For the Politician, ' For the Teacher, ' For the Miner, 1 For the Housewife, ' For the Girl, For the Boy, For Everybody, i The Tribune Almanao for 1898. ARE AFTER THE RIOTERS Many Arrests Will Take Place as a Result of tbe Trouble. POLICE OFFICERS C0.MMENDED Eye Witnesses Declare That Their Self Ksstrnlnt Was Marvelous Story of Officer Jones' Experience More Details of Early Morning Battle. When the West Side awoke yesterday and learned through The Tribune of the exciting scenes enacted on Main avenue during the early morning hours the greatest surprise was expressed at the extent of the lawlessness which prevailed. Some were of the belief that owing to the haste in which the facts of the story must have been gleaned that they were Inaccurate and possibly exaggerated, but when the re ports of the eye witnesses and particu larly those of the officers dispelled this supposition and established the reli ability of the Tribune's account every other subject, even Christmas ltBelf, was lost Bight of. It was the upper most. It might be said only, topic In every group and wherever anyone who had witnessed the riot declared him self, he was immediately the center of an excited, eager group. The action of the officers, particu larly. Patrolmen Thomas Jones and Thomas Lowry, was commended in the highest terms on all sides. That they could In the face of such peril refrain from taking extreme measures of pro tection, which would have been Justi fiable under the circumstances, won them showers of encomiums. Those who were chance eye-witnesses of the affair, and saw the desperation of the mob were tbe loudest In crying the praises of the police. There were some, however, who were so carried away with indignation upon learning of the abuse and Indignities heaped upon the officers by the drink-crazed toughs that they censured the police for not being more severe. Klotora Will Bo Drought to Trial. Mayor Connell. Chief Simpson, Cap tain Edwards and Lieutenant Williams all emphatically declare that they will bring the rioters to Justice. The mayor will call upon Lieutenant Williams to day for a detailed report of the affair and Will then adopt measures to meet the case. Yesterday many names of the leading participants in the riot were learned and warrants will be Issued for their arrest. The two men whose arrests perclpl tated the attack on the police are Thomas Lloyd, of Bellevue.and Michael Graham, of Luzerne street. The third man arrested Is named William Con nery. He was locked up by Lieutenant Williams after the first two had been jailed. He wanted to argue with the officers when they were, driving the crowd before them down the street, after the mob had been subdued, and as he was in no wise belligerent he was spared a taste of the club and locked up. He was held In $200 ball for rioting, the other two were held In $300 bail each for inciting a riot and fined $10 apiece for resisting arrest. All claimed that they were mere eye-witnesses and not concerned in the fighting, but Mayor Connell, who conducted the hearings, concluded to let a Jury settle that question. All three secured their release before nightfall. Patrolman Jones was on duty last night little the worse for his encounter. The only visible effects of his rough usuage was an abrasion and swelling on the left leg where someone Innded a kick while he was down on the pave ment. He says he remembers being kicked repeatedly, but owing to being well padded by his heavy winter uni form and being more or less insensible to pain from the excitement, did not suffer much from the blows. Tallies Kith Tribune's Report. Patrolman Jones' description of 'his experience tallies exactly with The Tribune's report. When the crowd first made a rush at him he was rendered powerles from the fact that he was hemmed In closely on all sides and be fore he could make a precautionary step his club was grabbed on one side, on the other side a number of men were tug ging at his prisoner to pull him away and somebody else got hold of one of his legs and lifted him off the ground. In order to free one hand to save him self from a hard fall, he had to let go of the prisoner. He clung to his club even while lying on the pavement re ceiving the roughest kind of treatment and It Is lucky that he did,' for the tug ging which ensued In the effort to wrest It from his grasp assisted him In regain ing his feet. When he got Into an erect position he succeeded In drawlnsr his gun and this caused the fellow who had hold of his club to loosen his gratip and back away. The remainder of his story Is a repetition of what was. told in yes terday's Issue. He says he can recog, nlxe many of the faces of those who were In the attack, but does not know their names. Both he and Patrolman Lowry esti mate that there were three hundred men in the crowd and that over two hundred of them were engaged In the riot. Patrolman Lewis reported yester day that about G o'clock in the morning he was called upon to break up a flpht at the corner of Main avenue and Ky non Btrect.lt Is supposed that they were some of the roughs who were at the ball. They Fought In a Field. W. H. Decker, a blacksmith of the West Side, and Samuel Evans, a Belle vue painter, were among the many who became engaged in a fight In the? hall during- the progress of the bull. The police separated them but they decided to have each other's blood at all haz ards and with about seventy-five others retired to a field on Luxerne street. Pa trolmen Lewis and Lowry shadowed the crowd and when the fight was fairly on broke through the ring which had formed and arrested the contest ants. William Dunn, a relative of the Wal ter Dunn for whose benefit the ball was plven, and "Lobby" Scott, two dcnl sens of Bellevue, were pulled In on their way home from the ball for being drunk and disorderly and Impudent to Patrolmen Walsh and Jones. TROUBLE IN PROVIDENCE. Lieutenant Spellmnn and Patrolman Hawk Encounter North End Toughs. Providence also had a Christmas morning tussle between police officers; and toughs. Lieutenant Snellman and Patrolman Hawks were engaged In clearing the streets of drunken loafers about 5.30 o'clock In order that people RoiriK to church would not be scandalized by their condust. At the corner of West Market street and Brick avenue a gatiR of seven men was encountered and when directed to go home two of them refused to move and resisted when placed under arrest. Lieutenant Spellman's man. who was none other than Michael Ford, who with the assistance of two pals on the night of December 21 overpowered Pa trolman Hawks who had him In cus tody and got nwny, succeeded, even after being subdued once with a hlow of the officer's club. In wresting him self free and making his escape. The other man, whom Patrolman Hawks had In charge, was terrorized at the upraised club and did not show much fight. He proved to be James Caw ley, whom Patrolman Hawks believes is one of the men who assisted Ford in escaping; on Saturday night lust. Cawley was fined $25. which his friends paid. A warrant la out for Ford. AT ELM PARK CHURCH. Interesting Christinas Exercises of the Snbbuth School of That Church. Christmas exercises of the Elm Park Sabbath school were held last evening. The special feature was the distribution of 1150 pounds of candy among the chil dren. There was a mammoth Christ mas tree arranged on the platform in the church parlor. Rev. W. H. I'earce, D. D., the pastor, gave an address and wished all the cordial compliments of the season. He gave an Interesting re view of Sunday school work. Captain W. A. May, superintendent of the school, gave an address that was very interesting. The musical pro gramme was of especial merit. Alfred Wooler was given a great ovation. Prior to the exercises he played "An tloch," "Ring the Bells of Heaven." "Coronation" and other pieces on the chimes. The openlnij number was "The Tri umphal March" by Mrs. J. Alfred Pennington. Her performance was re ceived with warm greeting; the hymn. "Crown Him," was sung In concert and then there was singing by the primary department, and Master Arlie Drew sang "Christmas Sung," In a delightful way. The "Shepherd's Sons" was given by the male chorus of the Kp worth League; Miss Llllle Luft was heard In "Sung for Christmas," follow ed by the slngjng of the hymn "Joy to the World." Miss Milnes recited "Deb's Christmas Think:" Mrs. D. T. Yost's class sans "His Natal Day;" Miss Lizzie Oiiffitlis sang a vocal solo, the pastor spoke, and Masters Charlie and Ray Waters sans, After another hymn. In which nil Joined, the distribution of gifts took place. CHRISTMAS MUSIC. Fine Programme Prepared hv Choir of the First Presbyterian Church. Those who will attend the services at the First Presbyterian church next Sunday will hear some fine music, con sisting of anthems, Indies' part songs, solos, duets, etc., under the direction tjf Tallie Morgan. The choir will number about twenty-six voices, and will be as sisted by Miss Julia C. Allen and Kred. Wldmayer. violinists. This choir Is known as one of the best In the valley, and the music rendered on special occasions in the pust is enough of a guarantee that a rich treat awaits those who will be present next Sunday. Altogether, there will be about twenty musical numbers, and short ad dresses by the pastor, Rev. Dr. James McLeod. . The Tribune Almanac will be out In a few days. Secure a copy for future reference. GREAT DAY FOR THEATERS Immense Crowds Thronged the Three Playhouses of the City. THEY TURNED PEOPLE AWAY Next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, December 30, 31 and January 1, our en tire establishments will be closed in order to plainly mark every item throughout our Mammoth Stock. The sacrificing prices shall cause the results to be the most re markable sale of standard and guaranteed goods ever held in Scranton. With the long record of the past, we pledge our reputation and word of honor In advising all to wait for the opening of our Great Clearing Sale on Thursday next, January 2, 1896. TH E SAMTERS Squaro Doaling Clothiors, llallors and Furnishors. At the Academy of Mnsle tbe I'ps sad Downs of Life Hold the Hourds sad The Two Orphans Was Seen st the Froth Ingham. The theaters of the city did a tre mendous business yesterday. At the matinee performances In the Academy of Music, Frothingham and Davis thea ters many people had to stand, but at night even standing room was at a premium. ' At the Academy of Music Oliver By ron and his wife, Kate Byron, the best artist of the two by the way, were seen In their new play, "The Ups and Downs of Life." It was well named for there are certainly as many ups and downs In it as could well be crowded into an ordinary drama. It was Just the kind of drama to suit a Christmas audience, which Is always largely made up of those who are not regular theater goers. It Is full of life and action and at the close of the third act there is the most realistic fire scene ever put on the stage. It was received with round after round of applause. Mr. and Mrs. Byron were supported by a good company. At the evening performance fully 300 persons had to stand and many were turned away because there were no seats for Bale. Two Orphans at the Frothlniiham. That Kate Claxton and "The Two Orphans" are still great drawing cards with the public was amply demon strated by the Immense audiences that thronired the Frothingham afternoon and evening. Miss Claxton's voice Is not what It was when she first made her rcDUtatlon as the blind orphan girl but her Impersonation has been mel lowed and polished by time and Is a most finished bit of dramatic work. Blanche Weaver, as Henriette, the foster sister of Louise, (Claxton.) the blind orphan, created a most favorable Impression by her meritorious work in the difficult role. Marie uingnam. Frances Comstock. Clara Hall, Revel Oermalne. R. J. Dunston. W. J. Brook, William E. Clifton and Prince Lloyd were other clever members of the com pany. . . . . At the matinee many naa to stanu during the performance and the same was true at night. Every seat, loge and box was occupied and still the accom inmlntlons of the house were not suffici ent to supply the needs of the multitude that wanted to see "The Two urpnans. liis Crowd at Davis' Theater. The Flynn & Sheridan company was the attraction that drew immense crowds to Davis theater yesterday. At the mutlnce performance there were 1,170 persons in the house and In the evening the crowd was even larger. At both performances many persons naa to be denied admission to the house, be cause there was no room for them. A fine performance was given after noon and evening and the audiences went away delighted. THE TRIBUNE ANNUAL AND POLITICAL HAND BOOK Is not a book to be perused Inci dentally and then cast aside on the shelf. You will find It one of the best books of reference for the many questions that are continually coming up In conversation or in business requirements. Are you in doubt about the tax-levy for the past year? The Annual contains It. Do you keep In mind the population of every county In the state? The Annual will give It. Do you desire to find some Important event of the past year? The Annual contains It. The politician will find data for all elections, as well as the termination of the elected officers, either Na tional, State, County or Borough, HITYLER'S COCOA AND CHOCO LATES are unsurpassed for their purity and deliciousness of flavor. All grocers. Rnnvplnnwlln nf nnllttoa In VnHh. eastern Pennsylvania. The Scrnntnn Tribune Almanac. The Tribune Almanac will be out In a few days. Secure a copy for future reference, WHEN ORDERING COCOA AND CHOCOLATES be sure and ask for HITYLER'S. They have no superior. THE SCRANTON CASH STORE Commencing Thursday,De cember 26, and continuing until New Year's Day, will give a discount of 10 per cent. On all purchases made at the Btore. This reduction will hold good In the Butcher Shop, Fish and Vegetable Markets, Grocery, Tobacco and Ci gars, Confectionery, Flour, Feed and Meal, and Wood and Willow Ware departments. The .object of giving this big discount Is for the purpose of reducing stock before taking Inventory at the first of the new year and will only last until January 1. Every customer during the above time will be handed back 10 cents on every dollars' worth of goods bought. The already very low prices prevailing will be contin ued, which, with the additional 10 cents off on the dollar, will make the cost of goods lower than ever known In Scranton. A full .me of all goods will be brought from the warerooms Into the store on Thurs day, the 26th Inst. The holiday force of clerks and dnlvers will be kept on during this special sale, so that the crowds can be waited upon satisfactorily and their goods de livered promptly. There wi.. also be offered for sale 1 Safe, 1 Black Walnut Desk, 1 Buggy, 1 Phaeton, 2 Single Delivery Wagons, 1 Horse, 1 Florida Steam Heater and 1 Mar ble Office Wash Stand. These goods can be bought for much less than they are worth If bought before New Year's. We want to sell the above and we want to reduce our big stock before having to Inven tory It. COriE AND GET BARGAINS AT THE SCRANTON CASH STORE. F. P. PRICE, AQT. BESI SETS Of IM, W . laclodlat the salnlee. extraottaf si mi vj an oaureiy new 1 S. C SNYDER, D. D. S., Come ana see the Brewsle bead. Marching to the good aid standi Bargain there for es sad all, Come with them sad give as s call. CHR I S T M A S Now la the time to buy your gifts. 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