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WEST SIDE EVENTS.
News of the Passage of tha West Side
Viaduct 'ordinance Itocetved
' with Much l ovor. ,
The netvs that the West Lackawanna
avenue vladut't measure had passed
common council at lant niRhts meeting;
van received with- great pjeamire by
"Went Sldois. The board ot tnude com
mittee was perhaps the. chtaf irejojcere
in the victory, for such It Is. t The com
mittee nan worked llai'd and juccess is
the sweeter for that reason.., it Is the
Kreatest stroke ever delivered, by the
board of trade. Hut the real pattle.be
gtlns now.
If the people can be Induced to vote
for the measure at the cominff elec
tion it will be only by hard work on
the part of the movers in the matter.
The West Side has wanted the viaduct
for years and this Is the nearest it has
yet reached to the proposed improve
ment. Now for the light.
funeral and Deaths.
Daniel Lynch died yesterday at his
home in Archbald at the age of 79 years.
The deceased was born in this country
of Irish-American parents. He was a
carpenter by trade and was well known
throughout Keyser valley In his busi
ness relationship The funeral will oc
cur Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the deceased's late home.-
John Dodge, a highly respected resi
dent of the West Side, died yesterday
morning: at his home, IMS South Oar
field avenue. He was aged 45 years and
was a union soldier, having entered
the late war when a very young man.
The deceased was a member of Colonel
Monies post, Orand Army of the Ke
public. Among West Slders Mr. Dodge
was popular and the news of his death
was received with surprise and sadness.
?'he funeral announcement wtll.be made
ater.
Ilig Event Tonight.
St. Tlrenden council, Young; Men's
Institute will conduct its second annual
social at Mears hall this evening. The
-event will be a standard for future so
cial events on this aide. The council
expect about 400 guests and every
thing Is in readiness for their entertain
ment. . refreshments will be served in
the store room recently vacated by Fos
ter's hardware storeln the Mears build
ing. The Literary circle met last night
and held a short but Interesting enter
tainment. A debate on "Resolved, lhat
free silver is detrimental to tne work
InKman" was decided a tie. The de
baters were; Messrs. MoLane, Connell,
Durkin and Hurst. T. AIcAndrew gave
a select reading.
- - Pled In California. r'-;
Mrs. Thomas Roberts, formerly Miss
Hettle Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Reese B. Davis, of Hellevuc street, died
Wednesday In Rockvllle California.
Mrs. Roberts left for the West about
five years ago. Telegrams telling of her
illness were received . by relatives In
this city last Monday and the news of
death came here at 7 o'clock Tuesday
Evening. 'The deceased Had many
friends in Bellevue Heights, '. .
Robert Morris Matter.
- Robert Morris 'lodge of Ivorltes met
last evening. Five candidate- were
Initiated into the lodge at ifollows:
Thomas Davis. Oliver Jones, T. :vans,
At. Carson and George Lowry. Will It.
Hughes and Tnllle Kvans were named
for membership. The memoral service
I
The full Dress Suits
we sell at $25.00 and
$35.00 being full silk
lined, will fit as well,
look as well and wear
as many years as those
you leave your meas
ure for and pay double.
If our suit does not
fit exactly we make it
fit at our own risk;
if you don't like it you
needn't tako It.
We carry about 50.
Dress Coats and Vests
especially for hiring
out for an ovening.
H
S flle ft'''
of tb? Sdbdrbs.
In respect to the. memory of .'two de
ceased members, W. George Powell and
Elmer F. Williams, will be held on Sun
day evening, January 2d, at the First
Congregational church. A sacred con
cert will be held and addresses by sev
eral of the prominent member of the
lodge will be delivered. The lodge will
meet at 7.30 o'clock In the lodge rooms
and walk In a body to-the church. The
cess In the preliminary ardangements.
eisteddfod committee report great suc
cess in the preliminary arrangements.
Ullbrld Again Nominated.
'I was nominated for select council
again tonight." said Playwright M. J.
Uilbrlde when accosted by a Tribune
reporter last evening. "Last week I re
ceived the regular Democratic nomina
tion for select council In the Fifteenth
ward, but I had a few enemies who
wanted another candidate. 1 suppose.
They held a caucus tonight In Foy'B
hall on Hampton street, and I was
again nominated. Only eleven votes
were cast for John Wagner, and I re
ceived 162. The caucus was presided
over by Michael MannIX and Gus Fos
ter was secretary."
Year's Work of Hcllouo Kund
Following Is the annual report of the
Bellevue Mine Accidental fund for 189ii:
Balance on hand Dec. 30, 1894. $.'i4'i.9:';
receipts from powder kegs, 1895. $1:16;
receipts from picnic, fc!BS.96: thirty-six
new members, $36; twelve badges, $6;
excursion, $3; levies, 1428.83; total,
$1,424.71; expenditures for 189:.: Three
deaths. $75 each, $225; accidents, $377.64;
secretary, $24; Janitor, Hit; total,
$638.64; balance on hand, Dec 31. 1X9",
$786.07. John O'Brien, Thomas B. Jones,
auditing committee. ,'
'News Notes and Personals.'
' Speclul services are being conducted this
week at the Tabernuclo church.
David, a son of Koben Owen, of Roland
avenue. Is seriously ill.
Humlln Heee, of Frio street, has re
turned from a visit to Hernia -ut Smi
dtiskey. .Mrs. C. 11. Green, of Bellevue, Is vlslt-(
lng at Providence. K. I.
The Dinkev Social club has eWfted the
following oflioers: President T. J. Gllroy;
vice-preniilent, P. Kadgen; secretary, H.
L. Alney; directors. J. J. Kadgen, T. K.
Murphy. J. A. Duggan: janitor, James
Cavanaugh. ' '
Beth Wrlgley, of South Main avenue,
Was at Fui tory vllle yeaterdayMtendliiff a
reunion of the family of Mr. and Mrs,
Joseph Wrlgley. The reunion took place
at the resilience of Jnmea Wrlgley.
The funeral of Jon J. Kearns will oc
cur toiiny. at 9 o'clock. Services will be
held In St; Patrick's church, where a high
mass of requiem will be celebrated, in
terment will be mado In Hyde Park Catn
bHc cemetery.
Theru will be a special meeting of the
Fourth Ward Republican club at their
rooms this evening ut 7.30 o'clock.
Charles Hartley, of Kynon street, Is
about again after an Illness.
Patrolman Tom Jones Is doing Jury
duty this week.
A quartette from Slatlngton will enter
the Hubert Morris eisteddfod competition.
The Sir Knights of Pleasure, ilanrlntf
class will reorganize on the Hrst Monday
night in February. The cluss will be con
tinued during the Reason.
The Kllte dancing class will conduct a
social on Friday evening, Jan, 24.
The ladies of the Simpson Methodist
Kpiscopal church will give an Initial sup
per this evening from 8 to 8 o'clock.
The following officers have been elected
by the Hellevue Philharmonic 'choral so
ciety: loan Jones, president; John H. Kel
ley, vIce-preBldent; G. A. Williams, sec
retary; David Phillips, treasurer; T. (.
Kvans, conductor, and Lewellyn Jones,
pianist. The society will compete on "TIih
Tempest." on St. Patrick's Day at the
lvorlto eisteddfod. A female party will
be orgunlzed on the West Side to com
pete at the eisteddfod.
The West Side band will hold a concert
Saturday night in Mears' hall. The object
of the affair Is to secure uniforms for the
band. Among the participants In the pro
gramme will be the Columlilun Glee club,
the Davis children and many soloists.
Robert Roberts, son of Mine Foreman
Lewis Roberts, of Tlellevue street, is con
fined to his home by sickness.
Thomas Matthias, of Rellevue street,
fractured his right arm last Tuesday by
falling.
Mrs. Carrie Moyles, formerly of North
Hyde Park avenue, has opened a grocery
store on Prescott avenue.
The wooden steps located on Archbald
street, Hellevue Heights, are In a con
dition that Is dangerous to the public.
Much travel Is done by way of the steps
and a speedy repairing of the steps would
reassure the safety of the public.
H. K. Kershner. or South Hyde Park
avenue, has returned from a visit at
Dleshersvllle, where his wife remains for
a short time.
West Side "Justness Directory.
PLUMBING William D. Griffiths, 113
Njortli Main avenue, does first-class
Plumbing, Steam Heat and Gas Fitting.
Satisfaction Is strictly guaranteed.
SKATB9 Club. Strap and Lever, all
sixes; lowest price; nice present. Grand
double heaters, $18 and up. Dock Ash
rings and shelf, $18 and up. R. J.
Hughes, 124 South Main avenue.
BARBER Hair nutting and shaving dons
In a first-class manner at John H. Reyn
old's Barber Shop, at Falrchlld's Hotel,
FLORIST Cut dowers and funeral de
signs a specialty. Floral figures, useful
as gifts, at 104 South Main avenue. . Har
riet J. Divis, florist.
BICYCLES repaired, scissors ground,
tools sharpened, saws filed, keys 'fitted,
machines repaired by W. L. Steenback,
SAMTERS
yMa a mi Kuwmtmmmrm
dealer In Guns, Fishing Tackle, under
west nine buns.
PHOTOGRAPHER Cabinet Photos, $1.40
J ... I , . tnalu fnti.
vlnce yourself by calling at Startler's
Photo Parlors, 101 and 103 South Main
Tenue. .
GROCERIES Revere Standard Java Cof-
tee is unexcelled, -i ne leauina; "
the day. For sale only at K. W. Mason
& Co. Fine Groceries, lis South Main
avenue. . .
SECOND HAND FCRNITCRE Cash for
. . . l- . ,.11 CirnltilrA
Stoves. Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock of J. C. King, 1024 and 10M Jack
son street.
c i-t 1. T T 1 1 , . . TOInaa fll fflffl-
C.fVUIttl BUM, Ul liuilun; a..uv .
tly use, 35 cents' per quart, at James P.
Bests, 908 ueaar avenue.
SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
Butcher Wacoa Strnek by a Street Cor
on Plttston Avenue Yesterday Moraine-Death
of Barney .Moffatt.
On Plttston avenue, at the corner of
Palm street, a collision occurred yesterday
a little before noon, between a street cur
and a butcher wagon owned by Thomas
Murray, of Mlnouka, and driven by his
younger brother. It was not very serious
but the escape of the young man in
charge of the wagon was extremely for
tunate. He was thrown out, but beyond
a few slight bruises, was not Injured.
The horse was not touched by the car;
It Is not a fractious animal and was easily
curbed from making an attempt to run
away. Tom Oallugher was motorman of
the car, but he was not at the lever when
the accident occurred. There was a new
man, Just learning. In charge, but Mr. Gal
lagher was on the front platform with
him and both tried their utmost to prevent
the collision; on account of the slippery
condition of the rails It was Impossible
to stop the car In time. The damage will
not exceede $25.
llarncy .Moffat, of lionet Streot. Dead.
Rarney Moffatt. of Genet street, one
of the oldest resident of the South Side,
passed to his eternal reward at midnight
Wednesday. He had been 111 two months
und the end was not unexpected. The de
ceased was a well known resilient of this
port of the city. He worked for many
years at the South Steel mill as a stone
mason. Four children survive him. They
are: Mrs. James F. Anderson, Mrs. Jo
seph Nooiihii. Nellie anil Ruchel Moffatt.
The funeral will be held from the late res
idence, 433 Genet street, tomorrow ufter
noon at 2.30 o'clock, interment will be
made In Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
The deceased was 68 yeurs old.
Went to Avocn Last Evening.
The choir of St. John's church and the
Forest band went to Avoca last evening
and took part in the musical exercises fit
the fair of St. Mary's congregation of
that borough. They left on a special car
at 7.30 from Plttston avenue and Fig
street, and returned at midnight. The
members of the choir are: Misses Wini
fred Mclvln, Mumle and ResAle McTlgue,
Sarah Vaughan,' Winifred nndll.lzzle Dur
kin, Annie and Mamie Whclan, Mnmie
Cullen, Kate iiellly, Mamie .turns, Mur
garct Roche, Lizzie Coyne, .Vlunilu Mur
ray, Hate Donahoe, Annie Mofllt, Annlo
Durkin, Kate Reardoli, Hessle Burns, John
T. Troy, John E. Coyne, Thomas Need
am, James Riley, J limes Mungun and
Owen Mclvln.
No Board of Trade Meeting Tonight.
Secretary M. J. O'Toole slated yesterday
that there will be no meeting of the South
Side board of trade this evening. Last
Friday night was tho regular time for the
January session, but on account of the
death of Mr. O'Toole's father postpone
metit was ordered. It Is not cartain
whether there will be sny meeting before
the second Friday of February.
Shorter Paragraphs of News.
The fire In the culm dump at the Meadow
Brook breaker Is spreading so rapidly that
a force of men Is at work day and nlghl
endeavoring to quench It und prevent It
from destroying the breaker, which Is not
fifty feet away from the circle of the lire,
Kxerclses appropriate to the endorse
ment of the Cubans In their struggle to
throw off the yoke of Spanish despotism
will be held this afternoon by the pupils
of Misses' L. K. Penman and Josle Lees In
No. 3 preparatory school on River street.
Fred Mink, of the Kleventh ward, who
was defeuted for the nomination for con
stable In the Democratic cuueus, will be
an Independent candidate."
The Carpenters und Joiners' union of the
South Side will hold a masquerade ball
at Worklngman's hull on Monday nlgnt,
Jan. 20.
The funeral of Mrs. John McLoughlin,
of Cherry street, was held yesterday
morning at 9 o'clock. High mass of re
quiem was celebrated at St, John's church
and Interment was made in Hyde Park
cemetery.
The funeral of the late Margaret Foley,'
of Irving uvenue, will be held at 9 o'clock
this morning. High mass of requiem will
be celebrated at St. Peter's cathedral and
Interment will be made in Hyde Park
Catholic cemetery.
The Star Social club will hold their
second annual masquerade ball at tier
mania hull Wednesday!! Jan. ?J,
NORTH END.
Mrs. John H. Teal left yesterday for a
few weeks' sojourn with friends in Brook
lyn, N. V.
Mrs. White and daughter, Mauil, are se
riously Indisposed at their home, on Ouk
street.
Mrs. John R. Jones, of Jermyn, Is a
guest at the home of RIchuTd Lewis, of
Wayne avenue.
Robert Edwards, the well-known mar
ket man, forgot o lock his fish box
Wednesday evening and when he went to
bis work yesterday morning discovered
that 130 pounds of tish bad been stolen.
Indoor base ball this evening at Com
pany H armory. Clark's Store company
vs. Fenner & Chappell's.-
John Vaughan, of Plttston, Is a. visitor
at the home of Eva nSlmras, of Green
street,
J, J. Evans, of Hyde Park, spent yes
terday with friends on Putnam street.
David, the oldest son of Kutcher Wat
kins, of Wayne avenue, received a kick
from a horse owned by his father yes
terday, which cut his face badly,
J. U. Gillespie, who has' been seriously
111, has almost recovered and has gone
to Virginia for a short time for the good
of his health.
Miss Lizzie McDermott, of Plttston. Is
visiting Mrs. T. P. Regun,f West Mar
ket street. '
The Trilby dancing class will hold a
grand social this evening in St. Mary's
hall, on West Market street.
The Keystone Literary and Dramatic
club are rehearsing a drama called
"Forced to the War."
Edward Bulroy. of Syracuse, N. Y., is
visiting at the home of Thomas Kelly, of
Ferdinand street.
T. P. Heily, of the Buffalo fire extin
guishing firm, gave an exhibition of the
workings of the apparatus on the Square.
The Niagara Hose company elected the
following officers last evening: President,
S. R. Robinson; vice-president, W. H.
Thomas; secretary, W. H. Johnson; treas
urer, M. V. Morris: foreman, W. Kline;
first assistant, William Coles; second as
sistant, J. Jones; trustees, W. C. Rldrldge,
and W. H. Johnson; driver, William Kid
ridge. , -
Please correct error In North End notes
of today's Issue, which says the Clark
Store company defeated the Company H
nine In a game of Indoor base ball. The
game was between Clark Store company
and a picked nine, the former leaving the
floor In tho seventh Inning with the score
8 to 6. The regular Company H. nine is
open to any team in the Clerks' league,
Combination preferred.
Yours truly.
Lieutenant John L. Huff,
Captain and Manager.
Jan. 15, 1896. .
HE IS NOT THE FIEND.
Mis. Trleo rails to Identify "Pop" Davlcs'
as Her Assailant.
John, alias "Pop" Davles, the Peck
vllle man accused of entering the house
of Mrs. Alice Trice, of Scott, robbing
her and then throwing hot coals on her
clothing, was discharged front custody
yesterday by 'Squire Arnold.
Mrs. Trice .was summoned, to the sec
ond hearing, which took place yester
day morning, but she could not Identify
Davles as her assailant and he was re
leased from the $1,000 ball n which
amount he was held at the preliminary
hearing Wednesday evening. ' '
Tribtin fllmanac.1596
no PAGES ag CENTS, POSTPAID
MR. WIOMAYER'S REPORT
Presented to the Select Council at
Last Night's Meeting.
THE ESTIMATE OP EXPENSES
Shows What It Will Cost to Run the Cltjr
Government During the Nest Fiscal
Year If All of tha Keqnests
Made Are Granted.
City Controller Fred J. Widmayer's
annual report of the city's debt, re
sources, needs and revenues for the
guidance of the estimates committee
In making out the annual appropria
tions was submitted to select council
lust night. It was as follows: 1
To the Honorable, the Select and Common
Councils of the city of Scranton, Pa.:
Gentlemen:! estimate that the reven
ues for the fiscal year, beginning April 1,
Is, which can be used for general ci'.y
purposes will be as follows:
From a 10-mlll levy on J19.S01.ttX
less per cent, commissions
and exonerations $193,M3
From liquor licenses 70.510
From mayor's lines S.tmo
From building Inspector's fees.... l,fsM
From street commissioner's fees.. VI
From board of health fees M
From city solicitor's fees 4'
From pole tax, etc 3,o)
From city license for highways... O'tO
Total $2K.3i:i
Gentlemen, by a comparison with last
year's estimate you will observe an in
crease of revenue of $fi.000 on tax calmed
by the raising of assessed valuation. Thre
appears also a new Item of revenue, tho
pole tux, j,ouo. The estimated revenue de
rived from liquor licenses I have reduced
$6',IHKi, a very conservative figure.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred J. Wldmayer,
Controller.
I'nexnendcd Balances.
Accompanying the report was the
following statement of balances stand
ing to . the credit of the various de
partments at the close of business Doc.
31, 18115:
Mayor's department $l,r89 80
Treasurer's department 1,811 W
Controller's department 1.--0 43
Solicitor's department 1.3H4 W
Clerk's department 1,990 ?'
Maintenance ot municipal build
ing 3,241 13
Engineer's department 10.H04 84
Streets &,3!3 72
Wards 7'W R0
Assessors' department 4,279 91
Police department 14,021 ?i
Fire department 11,385 33
Building Inspector's department.. 443 1"
Board of health department 4,I7 01
Public library department 2.490 Ml
Public parks department 1,2ii9 09
General city department 2,0t3 41
Total $S8.518 94
The total Indebtedness of the city he
reported to be $860,377.69; the resources
$224,398.02, and the net Indebtedness
$635,979.67.
; Department Estimates.
Mayor $3,900 00
Cliy treasurer 6,2."0 00
Solicitor 3,100 00
Controller 3.4IM no
Clerk 5,500 00
Maintenance of municipal build
lug 3,957 00
City engineer 1o.r50 no
Street commissioner 97.820 00
City Assessors 0.870 00
Police 64.KHO 00
Fire 05,841 8
Building Inspector 1.575 no
Hoard of health 9.080 on
Public library 15.K74 00
Park commissioners 15.5H0 00
Board of revision and appeals.... 1,050 00
Total '....$315,587 68
GKNtjRAL CITY
Water rent $5,220 00
Electric lighting 411,500 00
Incidentals and judgments 40,500 no
Insurance 1,000 00
State tux loan 0.... 3,042 00
Total $S5,702 00
Deficiencies.
Wolls street bridge $212 61
Gus and Water company, Frank
lin avenue house ; 7 10
John J. Pahey, Eighteenth ward
bulunce , S3 64
Viewers' costs, Webster uvenue
grading ' 05 50
Viewers' costs, Seventeenth '
sewer district 2,179 CO
Paving In front of Linden Street
syniigogue 388 90
Paving Kressler court. In front of
Second Presbyterlun church 303 04
Scranton Republican..,,. 1 34 05
Police department .' 07 10
Fire department 394 77
Street commissioner's department 182 02
Judgments and Incidentals 56 24
Rent of Parks (Luckawanna Iron
and Coal company) 458 37
Rent of parks (Beckett estate).,.. 187 50
Total $4,562 87
Grand total $405,912 55
Special levy for sinking fund... $K0.840 00
The report was thorough, exhaustive
and neatly compiled, and reflects much
credit upon Mr. Wldmayer and his able
assistants, IJdward Klsele and Charles
House.
DUNMOKE.
S. T. Palmer, of Hayley, was calling
on friends In this borough yesterday.
The funeral of Anthony Horan, who
died at his home, on Oak street, Tuesday
night, will take place this afternoon nt
3 o'clock and Interment will be mude in
St. Mary's cemetery.
William Carroll and Miss Alice Rich
ards, both young people of this borougn,
were united In marriage by Rev. Father
Donlan, at St. Mary's church ut 2.30 yes
terday afternoon.
The Young People's Society of Chris
tian Endeavor of the Dudley Street Bap
tist church will hold a soclul at the home
of .Miss Annie Hoffman, on Taylor ave
nue, tonight and till are cordially Invited.
The regular monthly meeting 6t the
council was held In the borough building
la:t night, with Messrs. McAllister, Pey
ton, Wulsh and Ward present. President
Huggerty was In tho chair. Reports from
the different committees were heard und
approved. A resolution was passed locat
ing lire hydrants nt the corner of Prescott
avenue und William street, and Grove
street and (Julncy avenue. An order was
drawn on the treasurer In favor of the
contractor of the sewer district. An opin
ion was bunded down by 'the borough at
torney showing thut the council hud no
jurisdiction to fix condensation for the
collection of sewer ussesments by the
treusurer, which report wus received and
placed on file. The report of the street
commission showed work dune to the
amount of $215.87. - Bids on the bonds were
opened and read and referred to the com
mittee on bonds. A number of bills were
received and orders drawn for the various
amounts. A bill of W. J. Nealons to P.
J. Langan for repairs on a ursvey which
was upset and wrecked by a pile of dirt
In the street, claimed ' to have been
caused by the negligence of the street
commissioner, was referred to a commit
tee, after which the council adjourned.
(J. P. Blglln announces himself as a
candidate for street commissioner,
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
render this heading short letters of In
terest will be published when accompa
nied, for publication, by the writer's
name. The Tribune will not be held re
sponsible for opinions here expressed.
'
AN EXONERATION. . '
Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: After Tuesday's convention I wits
Informed by a person, whose name I do
not know, that I could credit my defeat In
the committee room to Messrs. McGuln
ness. Stone and Hotel-keeper Gallagher,
of the South -Side. Upon Informing the
above gentlemen of the accusations made
against them, they flatly denied them, and
asked to be confronted then with the ac
cuser. I met the gentleman who gave me
the information yesterday and when I
requested him to meet the gentlemen face
to face he told me that he could not say
for sure that it was the gentlemen named
above who caused my defeat, as he only
got It second-handed; I therefore would
beg permission through your columns to
Idace Messrs. McGulnness, Stone and Gal
agher in the proper light before the peo
ple of the South Side and hope this will
fully repair all damages done them hy the
circulation of the rumor. Mr. Stone Is the
candidate for council In the Eleventh ward
and I do not wish to do him any Injury
by mallclbns and false romors. Neither
do I desire that my friends shall construe
this as a scheme of mine to further Mr.
Stone's Interest In this campaign, as I will
work shoulder to shoulder with the true
LinnDcriia iu ircinv iivaei vi nun Mini
nominated by. the Democratic caucus of
the Eleventh ward, each and every one of
them, which I can truthfully say Is pain
fully the reverse with the "Democrat"
whom I wus -thrown down to make rc-jin
for. Trusting' this Is sudlcient evidence
to satisfy the gentlemen wronged, 1 re
main. Yours,
Martin Flaherty,
Scranton, Jan. 16.
TRUE CAUSE LEARNED.
Ilardlcy Estate Will It Called Ipoa to
Settle Big Hill of Damages.
The cost of the extensive and expen
sive repairs to the broken sewer main
in front of the Wyoming house may
have to be paid by the John llandley
estate.
Street Commissioner Kinsley's In
vestigation yesterday led him to the
conclusion that the damage resulted
from a break In an old water pipe con
nected with the Wyoming house, which
has not been used for a number of
years, as the water Bervlce is now
taken through a large pipe on the Wy
oming avenue side of the hotel. This
pipe was found to be broken and the
water which escaped from It. Mr. Kins
ley declares, caused the settling which
haa been playing such sad havoc with
the sewer and the gas and water
mains in that locality.
In select council last night Mr. Chit
tenden stated that when the cost of the
repairs and . the damages are ascer
tained that the Handley estate will be
called upon to pay the bill.
SAID HE IS A THIEF.
Debate That Occurred Between Two
Dickson Politicians.
George W. Welland, of Dickson City
borough, alleges thut on Jan. 11, 1896,
John A. liarron, of the same place,
called him a robber and said he fleeced
the taxpayers of Dickson time and
again. Two days later he gave vent to
similar expressions concerning Well
and's honesty.
For these alleged false, scandalous
and .defamatory words an action of
trespass was brought yesterday against
Barron by Welland. Damages are
claimed In tho sum of $".0.0. Attorney
Charles K Olvcr represents the plain
tiff. FIRE ON ADAMS AVENUE.
Did Small Amount of Damage in House
Occupied by P. O. Moody.
An alarm of lire sounded late yester
day afternoon from box 25, corner of
Adams nvenue and Olive street, was
for a slight blaze in the kitchen of 622
Adams avenue, occupied by P. O.
Moody.
The Annies consumed an ironing
board, a pair of trousers and scorched
the walnscoating, but were extin
guished before the arrival of the com
panies, NOT WORTH THE PKOWDEK.
Thieves In Jermyn Crsck a Safe Out Are
III Repaid for Their Trouble.
Thieves, suppnsedo he a local gang,
cracked the safe in the office of the
Jermyn Lumber company at" Jermyn
sometime Tuesday night or yesterday
morning.. It contained nothing but
postage stamps, so the thieves were
but poorly repaid for their trouble.
The money drawer of the safe was
found yesterday In un Ontario and
Western freight car.
Annual Meeting Monday Night.
The annual meeting of the board of
trade will be held Monday night, 't hat
It will prove an Interesting session and
will be largely attended is Indicated by
the fact that the secretary's Teport will
be read showing what has been accom
plished during the twelve months Just
passed and making reference to future
prospects.
charter for a Brewing Company.
The Lackawanna Brewing company
with a capital of $200,000 was chartered
at Harrlsburg Wednesday. The offi
cers are: Michael Hand, president;
Charles K. Underwood, vice-president;
Kdward J. Rutledge, secretary and
treasurer; directors, Michael Hatad,
Herman Hartels, Kdward J. Rutledge,
James J. Croghan, Charles K, Under
wood and Horaca White.
Will Meet Saturday Night. N
A call has been Issued for a meeting
of Scranton club members at 8 o'clock
tomorrow night in the board of trade
rooms, when the constitution and by
laws will be presented and a number
of applications for membership consid
ered. WHEN ORDEIUNG COCOA AND
CHOCOLATES be sure and ask for
HUTLBR'S, They have no superior.
WELSBACH LIGHT
Speclallj Adapted for ReadiBf tod Seilii
I
U III
it ten
Coaiumei tbree (8) feet of gtu per
hoar and gives an efflolenoy of sixty
(00) candles.
Saving at least 83 per ont oraf the
ordinary Tip Burners.
CaU and See It.
T CONNELL CO,,
434 UCKIWIflrll UVENUE.
rianufactiirerV Agents.
DU FONT'S
MMIHG, BUSTIIG MO SPOBTIRG
POWDER
Manafactarad1 at the Wspwallopea Mills, La
serae eonnty. Pa., and as Wil
mington, Delaware.
HENRY BE LIN, Jr.
Ganaral Agent for the Wyoaaiag DUtrlet.
tl8 WYOMING AVC, Saranton, Pft
Third Botfeoal Bank Balldiag.
ma. man. pm-tni .
OHN SMITH BOX, Plraoath. Pa
L W. MULLIGAN. WUkM-Bej-raTPo.
atsnaj tor id aepaana uaonoai
i KapkatTeo.
THE SCRANTON
VITRIFIED BRICK.-0 TILE
IUUFHC7URIM6 CO.,
MAaaas ot
SHALE PAVING BRICK
AND BUILDING BRICK
meat 9Q Waohlagtoa Aveane.
Warfcoi Hay Aas. Pa, K. 4 W. V. U. a.
M. H. DALE,
General Sales Agent, Scranton Pa
The. Fashion
308 LACKAWANNA AVE. 308
GREAT CLEARING SALE
: FREVIOUS TO STOCK TAKING.
The preparations lor this really greet sale nave been - going on for some
time, and the results will be seen in the tremendous values offered.
DRESS GOODS.
50 pieces all-wool Henriettas, all colors, 40 in. '
wide, 50c value, only 290
40 pieces of Changeable Dress Goods, 40 in. .
wide, 60c value, only 390
20 pieces of Black Brocaded Novelties, choice
styles, 75c value, only 49 C
10 pieces of Black Serge and Henrietta, 48 in.
wide, $1 value, only ! 69c
$1.39 Mohair Luster, the very latest; this is
special 980
COATS AND CAPES.
$ 6.00 Beaver Jackets, 4-buttou effect, only $ 3.98
ia.00 Boucle Jackets, extra large sleeves, only 5.98
14.00 French Couey Capes, 30 in. long, only 8.98
22.50 Electric Seal Capes, 30 in. long, only.... 13.50
40.00 Electric Seal Capes,martin trimmed.only 25. 00
50.00 Wool Seal Capes, 30 in. long, marten
trimmed: only 2T.00
The entire stock sold at greatly reduced prices previous to our annual stock
taking.
H1LLINERY AT ONE-HALF PRICE.
IT'S A FLYER
and the vclorlly of wind, steam and
winK ure suKKexted by his progress.
The blcyrle Is the most important Inno
vation In moans of travel since the Intro
duction of the locomotive, anil we are in
tho infancy of Its use. conatrtiutlon and
means of propulsion.
Healthy-mlntlrcl people are those who
commend and practice Its use.
To ttuch we need hardly sy, Your bicy
cle should bn the. latest and best.
Cull and examine ours before buying.
J. D. WILLIAMS & BRO.
3I2MD 3(4 LICKAWBNNI IVE.
Winter Will
Soon Here
And to be prepared to meet tne eold
weather 700 want a eaeoBattle Salt or
Orereost or both
AND THE BEST PUCE
TO VISIT FOR SOMETHING G009
IN MERCHANT TAILORIFIQ
u
406 Lackawanna Are.
THERE YOU WILL FIND
The largest stock to select from, Tr!s
nlnge Always ot the Best, Latest rs
in Catting, sad nude) ap on tne pr.aleee
by Expert Workmen.
tVNothing allowed to leave the estab
lishment unlets satisfactory to the eas
terner, end the lowest prices consistent
with Good Merchant Tailoring.
ULSTEBS
AND
OVERCOATS
' " also -
MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS
AT
Greatly Reduced Prices.
Ill LACKAWANNA AVENUE
Corner Franklla Avenue. -
WILLIAM S. MILLAR,
Alderman 8th Ward, Scranton.
ROOMS 4 AND S,
Gaa and Water Co. Building,
CORNER WYOMING ATE. AND CENIER ST.
orriCB HOURS from 7.SO a m. tot p. m.)
(1 hoar iutermlHion (or eVnnar and sapper. )
Particular Attention Given to Collections
Prompt Settlement Quaranteed.
yOURBUSIKESS IS RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED
Telephone No. 134.
as and mil
ICE SKATES
SHERIFF SSALO
OF irt
JURISCH
435 SPRUCE ST.
AMUSEMENTS.
THE FROTfllNGflflM.
Wagner Reis, Lessees end Managers.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 18TH.
Laat Benson'. New York Sensation. A
Powerful Drama, by Haddeu Chamber and
B. CI. Mtepbeuson.
The Fatal Card
Direction ot Julius Cahn.
A Magnlllcent Production. A Superb CaiU
Strong, Powerful, Cogent,
Regular Prices. Sale ot seats opens Tnurt
uy, January lot li, t 0 o. m. . .
THURSDAY, JANUARY 2a
E. M. AND JOSEPH HOLLAND,
IN
A SOCIAL
HIGHWAYMAN
ACADEMY OF MUSIC,
Three Mights Commencing
THURSDAY. JANUARY 18.
Mntlnee Saturday.
30 ARTISTS. 30
Strong Caet. Powerful Chorua. Hand
REPERTOIRE:
Thursday, La Maaootte, Friday Frf
Dlavolo. Saturday, Ollvlttee. Sat"
- urday Matinee, Plratea of Pen
zance. Pricee 10, 20, 30
and 90o.
Saturday Matinee. Adults gc. Children IJC
DAVIS' THEATER
THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY,
JAN. 16, 17, 18, 1896.
Speclsl Engagement of the Sweet Colleen.
Supported by a specially Selected Cast pre
scnting the Beautiful and Picturesque
Irish Comedy Drama,
"Killarney"
Direct from the Star Theater, New York City,
All the Original icenlc and Mechanical
Effects, new and catchy songs.
Pretty Dances.
Admission, 10, 20 and 30 Cents
rvr. PLEASANT
COAL
1 AT RETAIL.
Coal of the bast quality for d omental
tse, and of all sires. dellTered la aaa
rt of tho city at lowest price.
Orders left at my Ofltoe
NO. 118 WYOMING AVENUE,
Rear room, first floor. Third National
Beak, or sent by mall or telephone ta tae
niae, win receive prompt attention.
pedal contracts t.-lll lie made for tasj
eta) aatd delivery of Buckwheat Coal.
WM. T. SMITH.
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