TJIB eCBAKTON' TMBUmC-THTJllSDAT MOBNINtf. FEBttUARY 0. 1896.
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WEST SIDE EVENTS.
Truck of a Bear Sold to Have Keen
Saeo In I be Snow Near that
Sloan Woods.
A well-known hunter r.nma to The Trib
une ortli'8 yesterduy with u tale thut will
set loi'ul sportsmen agog. He i-laim tlutt
In walking through the little patch or
shrubbery known an the "Sloan woo."
he saw the foot prints of what ho think!) Is
a bear. The murks were plain to be sren.
lie followed the trail until It wua lost
In the Taylorvllte woods. Here lie stopped,
having no weapon suitable for the exter
mination of the woolly animal.
KlMsddfudie .Matters.
Robert Morris Lodge of Ivorltes will
meet this evening. A lurge utteiutanre of
the members is desired, as matters per
taining to the cumins eisteddfod will be
urouKht up. Tickets for Ihe big event
will be distributed among the members.
The i-hances for surcess are In the ascend
ancy, although they were never in doubt.
The Hyde l'ark Glee club, Iwya Wiit
eyn, leader, will rehearse tomorrow even
Ins at the Flint Welsh Congregational
church. Or. itlrhards and B. K .Kobn
than were In Wllkes-flarre Tuemlay In
the Interests of the eisteddfod. The time
for the handing- in of the literary compo
sitions has been extended from Feb. 1 to
March 1. The number of contributions
already received by the adjudicators war
rutitH kooiI competition. An adjudicator
for the recitations has not been delected
as yet.
' Hock-Ash lintel.
Nicholas Polle, a former old resident of
this side, familiarly known by hi a fellow
"sand rats" of 'the old stove works us
"Dock Ash," has taken possession of Mrs.
I.ellner's hotel, which has been Hucresr
fully conducted by ileorge Crnbner during
ihe past year. Mr. I'ollto is milk
ing needed Improvements in und
about the house, and with the
experience gained by hi three
years at Laurel 11111 Turk hotel will make
a model landlord. Nothing but the best
Wines, liquors, K. Kobinson's laifer und
best biunds of cigars will be handled. '
A Home Social.
Miss. Lizzie Watklns, of Washburn
street, conducted a social last evening tor
the benelit of the Plymouth Congrega
tional church. There was a fair attend-
...a. . kiiu , 1 1 . t . . l 1 1 1 1 nun ciijvj en.
News Notes and PersonnlM.
' llrigade Inspeetor W. 9. Millar will In
4fpm Company !' on Tuesday, Weir. 2.1.
liruaglst A. W." Mitsgrave has returned
from a visit to friends at Bloomsburg. '
Kutbeeford fladley, of Kynon street,
will not teturn to liuckuell academy. He
was calUd home by the sudden death or
his father, Charles Hadley.
Alfred Uroty, who recently came here as
assistant to Photographer Starrier, and
Miss Ida Arnt, of Academy street, were
liarrled recently by Kev. Rogers Israel, of
81. Luke's Kplscopal church. Both young
people are blessed with a large following
of friends.
The Hook and ' Ladder company will
hold their annual ball on Feb. 17 In Tur.
ner's hall.
The Hyde Park Free library la open
each evening between the hours of 7 und
.8i o'clock.
.Miss Jennie Green, of Oneonta, X. V.,
Is visiting;. Miss Alice Williams, of North
Main avenue.
'. The raffle for a silver watch for the ben
elit of Manlel Price, of Price afreet, has
been postponed to March 17. It will be
held In the (JJobe hotel, on Washburn
street.
A son of Daniel Davis, of IafuyettP
Street, wns recently Bculded by hot water.
Harry Francis and John Owen, of the
North Knd, visited W. H. Owen, of Taylor
yesterday.
John II. Phillips was In Wilken-flnrre
In the Interests of the Kobert Morris lodge
eisteddfod.
The Ktlier Assembly of Sir KniKhts of
the Mystic Chain, ladies' branch, will hold
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AMONG THE REDDCTW
' That our entire stock has
been subjected to, we
find at this time a con
stant drain on our Trou
ser Stock, among which
: are staple and durable
all-wool TROUSERS at
$1.98, JB248, $2.98
that are actually worth
double.
You don't have to be a
judge to appreciate them
at our prices, as we retail
them at what others pay
for thorn.
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a valentine social Wednesday. Feb. U.
at the residence of Sister li. S. Jacobs,
Music will be a leutinv of the celebration.
All sisters not present at the meeting
Tuesday evening are requested to attend
the vocial, bringing their husbands and
iscori:) nlonji wltii thrni.
The vluiluct wink!. in committee has had
a sign, "Viaduct Headquarters." placed
on the windows of the room in St. David's
hull.
An entertainment and social will be held
this evening at the Scranton Street I'.ap
tlst church.
St. Brenden council's literary clro
meets tomorrow evening.
The funeral of the lute Catherine Hi
mention of who:;e death was tr.ad
Tuesday's issue, will occur at 9 oV
from her late residence, 1&!3 Jack
street. The deceased was much respec
among her neighbors. Her death la the
occasion of much sorrow.
The young ladles of the Plymouth Con
gregatlonul church will hold a. leup year
social on Feb. 20. '
A Trl-Pink aodal and entertainment will
he held in the Jackson Street church en
Feb. 12. under the auspices of classes 14,
." and 16. An admission of 15 cents sill be
charged. i
.Mrs. John J. Morgan, of Luzerne street.
Is recovering from an Illness.
Miss Mary Crtttiths. af South Main ave
nue. Is In New York cliy. -
Samuel Davis, proprietor of the West
Ride tonsorlal parlors. Is visiting friends
In Forest CHy.
Thonius Cannon, of Philadelphia, Is vis
iting friends uu Jackson street.
West Side Business blreetnr.
PLl'MBiNa-Willlam D. Griffiths. US
North Main avenue, does flrst-clas
Plumbing. Steam Heat and das Fitting,
Satisfaction is strictly guaranteed.
BAKBER Hair rutting and shaving done
In a lirst-class manner at John H. Reyn
old's Barber Shop, at Fairchlld's Hotel.
FLORIST-Cut flowers and funeral de
signs a specialty. Floral figures, useful
as gifts, at 104 South Main avenue. Har
riet J. Divls, florist.
BIOYCLR8 repaired, scissors ground,
tools sharpened, saws filed, keys fitted,
machines repaired by W. L. Steenback.
dealer in Quns. Fishing Tackle, under
West Bide bank.
PHOTOGRAPHER Cabinet Photos, tM
per dosen. They are Just lovely. Con
vince yourself by calling at Startler s
Pboto Parlors, lot and 103 South Main
avenue. ,
GROCERIES Revere Standard Java Cof
fee Is unexcelled. The leading coffe of
the day. For sale only at F. W. Mason
Co. Fine Groceries, lis South Main
avenue. ' . .
SECOND HAND FL'RNITI'RE-ash for
anything you have to sell. Furniture,
Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see the
stock of J. C. King, 1024 ana 1028 Jk
son street.
Special sale of Holiday Wines for fam
ily use. 35 cents per quart, at James P.
Beats, SOU Cedar avenue.
DUNMORE.
Mr. Hayes, of New York city. Is the
guest of her daughter, Mrs. 1L M. Spen
cer, of Kast Drinker street.
The pupils of the central school build
ing had their pictures taken in groups yes
terday. Mi. Swartz has been making some Im
provements on his house, on Klectrtc ave
line. Miss Armstrong, a missionary who has
for several years been laboring In India,
but who is now in this country In the In
terest of the Armenians, has been the
guest of Mrs. I K. Fowler, of Cherry
street, for the past few days.
Miss Mabel Watrous, of Ash street. Is
the guest of friends and relatives ut
Ueorgetown.
A cutter occupied by a lady and gen
tleman upset at the corner of Ulakely and
Bloom streets yesterday morning about
9.90, but luckily both escaped injury.
Oeorge Warner, a former resident of
this borough, but now of Chicago, III.,
is .visiting friends and relatives in this
place.
Dr. Robblns, of Shenandoah, is the guest
of Oscur Yost at his home, on South
Klakely street.
II. L Press was culling on friends In
Klmhurst yesterday.
Miss Joe Heemer, of Lake- Winola, Is
the guest nf her brother, Vic Heemer, of
North Ulakely street.
O. R. Winters has been slightly India,
posed for the past few days.
NOKTII I'M),
The Crystal Literary and Dramatic club
will present "More Sinned Against Than
Sinning" this evening at Company II arm
ory. Henry Protheroe Is visiting hs sister,
Mrs. K. D. Jones, In Atlantic City.
While Mrs. James Flynn. wife of James
Flynn, of Regan A Flynn, was out cutter-riding
yesterday afternoon the horse
became unmanageable and Mra. Flynn
Jumped from the sleigh. In doing so she
had her elbow dislocated. The horse kept
on his mad flight until It reached the
corner of Wayne avenue and Oak street,
where It ran into the fence surrounding
the property of Thomas Shotten.
The next game of the North Knd Clerks'
league will be played tomorrow evening
In Company ' H armory between Oster
hotit's and Mulley's Triple Store teams.
The Trilby dancing class will hold a
social tomorrow evening in St. Mary's
hull.
Miss Tlllle Robinson Is visiting friends
on Durkln street.
Owens Collins and Miss Llszle Rowley
were married yesterday afternoon in the
Holy Rosary church by the Rev. Father
Toole. Miss Sablna McHugh acted as
bridesmaid, and Patrick Flynn as grooms
man. Miss Mary Hopkins played the wed
ding march. The young couple left for
a short honeymoon through New York
state, and on their return will go to house
keeping on West Market street.
Thomas Moot, of Waverly. Is visiting
friends In thla part of the city.
SAMJERS
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SOUTH SIDE NEWS.
Pittston Avenue Between Hickory and
III r eh Streets Is In a Very Bad
Conditon-John Kennedy Injured.
Pittston avenue In 4he Nineteenth ward
Is at present In an awful condition and
urn h consequent damage has resulted
rom the choking up of the glitters wad
now und lee. Between Hickory and Hir.h
t reels the avenue U tho worst. Pcdi
.Hans go knee deep In water crossing u.
many points, particularly on the coiiki
of Alder street. The water from all the
land above Pittston avenue flows down
and fur want of an outlet into a sewer
stagnates on the street.
- The street commissioner is doing his best
to remedy the matter by cleaning the gut
ters as fast as It is In his power. It is
a pressing argument for a sewer. That
Is the only change from which any benelit
can be derived.
Top nf Ilia ringer Cut Off.
While at work at S o'clock last evening
In the Lackawanna Knitting millH oiling
the machinery. John Kennedy, li-yeur-old
son of Michael Kennedy, or South Wyoin.
Ing avenue, got the Index linger of his
left hand caught between two cogs nud
the top of It was cut olT, The boy looked
at his Injury and very composedly band
aged It himself, then went home. He
afterward went with Is father to Dr. Man.
ley's oltlce, where the wound was dressed.
Shorter paragraphs of News.
The marriage of John Joyce and Miss
Dlsken, or Mlnooku, win be soiemnizen
at Ht. Joseph's church, this morning at
11 o'clock. They will go to New York on
their wedding tour.
The twelfth annual masquerade ball of
the Scranton AJhletlc club will be held
at Germanla hall Monday evening, Feb.
Next Thursday evening the mock trial
under the auspices of St. Aloysius Total
Abstinence society of St. John's parish
w ill be held.
Miss Nellie Qulnn. of Pittston. Is visit
ing Mr. and Mrs. John Kernau, of South
Wyoming avenue.
CLASH IS EXPECTED.
Fun Ahead at tse Trial of Pittsburg
Offistels.
Pittsburg. Feb. 6.-MaJor W. C. Mon
Ind. ex-clty attorney for Pittsburg, and
his assistant, W. H. House, were called
to answer charges nf malfeasance in
office before Judge Stowe. presiding In
criminal court this morning.
District Attorney Haymaker and ex
Dlstrlct Attorney Robb will conduit
the prosecution.
The present charge against the de
fendants la the Joint Indictment for
contracting for and taking interest
from the Tradesman National bank
on city funds deposited therein, and
appropriating the oney obtained to
their Individual use. Kacfi defendant
has three indictments on this charge
against him Individually and three are
against the two jointly.
In spite of the numerous recent state
ments concerning the mental and phy
sical condition of Major Moreland, that
might necessitate postponement of the
trial the appearance of that gentleman
today was that of man In full pos
session of every faculty and vigor.
There Is a friction in these cases
which may have Important results
when they get before a. Jury. Moreland
and House have separate counsel and
not once have they come together in
consultation. Each one la conducting
his defense on his own lines, and a
clash In court Is expected.
INSPECTING THE ST. PAUL.
The Board of Survey Visits the Ameri
can l.iaer.
. New York, Feb. 6. A board of sur
vey was held aboard the American
line steamer St. Paul toduy. Five rep
resentatives of the Underwriters began
the survey at 9 o'clock and did not
finish their labors until late thin after
noon. When the surveyors left the pier
none of them were anxious to talk and
they Bald that In all probability their
report would not be ready until to
morrow. The officers of the ship and the of
ficials of the line are emphatic In the
statement that the vessel sustained no
Injury as a result of her ten days' Im
prisonment In the Long Branch sands.
All of them said that the plan Is to dis
patch the shlu on her return trip to
Southampton on Feb. 19.
BILL AGAINST T IGHTS.
Anthony Coinstock Inveighs Against
Yvette Uullbert sad the Rallet.
New Tork, Feb. G. Anthony Corn
stock, of the Society for the Prevention
of Vice, has prepared a bill to operate
against the appearance of men or wo
men upon a public stage In tights. It
also provides for sweeping changes in
the conduct of music halls and bur
lesques. It will be Introduced In the
New York legislature.
In an Interview last night Comstook
says It Is aimed at Yvette Gullbert
more than any other one person. Corn
stock said: "It Is a shame to have the
youth of the land corrupted by such
as this Gullbert woman. Her exhibi
tion is one that should not be tolerated.
Her Influence upon the young is most
pernicious."
WRIGHT ACANUIDATE.
The Demosratla State Chairman Desires
to Suoeeed Himself.
Philadelphia, F?b. 5. It Is authorita
tively stated here that Chairman Kob
ert E. Wright, of the Democratic state
central committee, will be a candldute
for re-election as chairman, all reports
to the contrary notwithstanding. The
annual meeting of the Democratic state
central committee will not be held until
April 22, when Chairman Wright, it is
expected, will be elected as his own suc
cessor. The meeting of the commlttpe on
Feb. 12 Is for the purpose of lixlng the
time and place for the meeting of the
Democratic tate convention.
GIRL FOR 'HALF A HOG.
Young Farmer Seeures a Wife by a Re
markable Bargain.
n..i VMi,h Ti'nh E.t Herman farm
er In Oceona county traded one of his
daughters to t neignDor s son tor nun
. m-fcij.h wa1vhiil Iftr, nnunds. As
the girl was a heavy weight, It was a
"pound for pound traae.
The young groom and his purchased
wife are living happily together. This
f.ihn. ima uiv tnnri ilausrhters.
one weighing 200 pounds. It Is said
that he ought to bring a wnoie nog.
MANY WEDDINGS ILLEGAL.
All In HI. ode Island in Fifty Years
threatened by a Technicality.
Dmi'M.nM it I F. li The au
thorities have discovered that the new
law requiring all persons performing
the marriage - ceremony to register
. el.. I. tilantl.ml i t li nn. .nailn1
seventy years ago, which has long been
a dead letter.
The authorities state there has not
been a legal marriage In Rhode Island
for fifty years, and will apply to the
legislature to nave tne acts or an un
licensed clergymen made valid.
SAFE CRACKERS BAGGED.
Thomas bark and James Welsh Arc In
tlia Toils.
Bethlehem. Pa., Feb. 5 Thomas
Burke, alias "Pittsburg Hlim." and
James Welsh, alias "Troy Whltey,"
safe crackers, were captured and com
mitted t Jail totitght for robbing the
safe at Moyer's Mill on Dec. 1, when
several hundred dollars were stolen.
Mr. Mover wns shut nt and Nleht
Watchman Lynn was (ragged, thrown
into a grain bin and nearly frocen to
death. The crooks were identified by
a number of witnesses.
CERTIFICATE NOT VALID
" .
Judge Edwards So Decides in Nine
teentn U'ird Case.
CAUCUS NOT A KCGULAK ONE
Thera Waa No Call Issued for It and It
Was Not in Any Seas, a Caucus
of the Republicans of the
Nineteenth Ward.
In the exception filed by Edwin
Frable, Democratic candidate for se
lect councilman in the Nineteenth ward,
ngulnst the certificate of nomination of
Joseph P. Kramer; nominated by the
Republicans of the ward for the same
ofllce, a hearing took place yesterday
morning before Judge Kdwards, and In
the afternoon an opinion was handed
down decreeing that Mr. Kramer was
not regularly nominated and is not en
titled to a place In the Republican
column on the official ballot.
This leaves the Republicans In a po
sition simply to vote for Mr. Kramer in
another column. He has filed nomi
nation papers und will come before the
voters In that way. At the hearing
yesterday the petitioner was represent
ed by Attorney C. C. Donovan and Mr.
Kramer by Attomey A. J. Colborn. Jr
The opinion of Judge Kdwards Is us
folldwa:
The contest In this case Is over the
right of Joseph P. Kramer to have his
name on the official ballot as the regular
nominee of the Republicans of the Nine
teenth ward for the office of select coun
cilman. A caucus of the Republicans of the
ward was called to meet on Jan. lli. The
call was made by means of printed posters
put up In several places through the ward.
This call appears to be digued by the vigi
lance committee of the four election dis
tricts, constituting the ward. This cull
was made regularly and in accordance
with the rules of the Republican party
governing such matters.
Two Resolutions Adopted.
At this caucus nominations were made
for the offices of assessor and constable.
As to the office of select councilman two
resolutions were passed one endorsing
Mr. Krable, the Democratic nominee; the
other declaring that notwithstanding the
endorsement, Mr. Krable's name should
not go on the official ballot as Republican
nominee for the office in question. The
reason for this action of the caucus was
that as between Mr. Krable and another
probable candidate, who it was said In
tended to tile nomination papers, the ma
jority of those attending the caucus pre
ferred Mr. Krable and therefore endorsed
him.
Hut whatever reasona may have existed
to Induce this action In the caucus the
legal effect unquestionably was a failure
to nominate a candidate for the ofllce of
select councilman. The action of the cau
cus is officially declared In tin certificate
of nominations tiled In the proper ofllce,
Jan. IT. According to thin certillcate the
only nominations made were ror the of
fice of assessor and constable, leaving that
of select councilman vacunt.
Nothing further was done bv Ihe Rcdud-
llcana of the ward ugtil Jan, 21. matters
remaining In statu quo. This date was
the last day for tiling certificates of nomi
nation. On the 21st It was ascertained
that the candidate who intended tiling
nomination papers mm changed his mind.
In this emergency Republicans agitated
the question of securing a Republican
nominee for the ofllce of xelect councilman.
Messengers were sent here and there and
from twenty to thirty Republican voters
met in a hall during the afternoon of the
21st and nominated Joseph P. Kramer for
tne said omce. Tne same nay a certincate
of nomination was (lied In the commis
sioners' office. It Is the validity of this
certillcate that Is now called In question.
Certificate Cannot Stand..
It needs no argument to convince us
that this certillcate cannot stand. The
calling of the voters together their action
In the 'hall and the tiling of the certificate
were all done within the comuass of a few
hours. The meeting of the voters was not
in any sense or tne worn a caucus of the
Republicans of the Nineteenth ward. It
was not called by anybody; there was no
notice to anybody, and it was attended by
only a few of the votera. The certillcate
and the proceedings it represents are ab
solutely without vitality In law or fact.
Kor these reasons we adjudge the cer
tillcate of nomination for the offices of se
lect councilman and other offices of the
Nineteenth ward of Scranton, filed Jan. 21,
ISM, to be wholly void.
EXCEPTIONS FROM WINTON.
Filed Against Nominees of First, Second
and Third Wards of tho Borough.
The political atmosphere Is rife with
the spirit of exception. Attorney W.
W. Baylor yesterday filed exceptions
In the office of Prothonotary Pryor to
the Democratic nominees) of the First,
Second and Third warda of Wlnton bor
ough. The caucuses were held at the
respective places on Jan. 25, 1M.
The Democratic nominees In the First
ward are: Councllmen. James rUrong,
John H. McAndrew and Henry Dando.
Jr.; school directors, O. II. Schnerr and
Kugeng. Taylor; Justice of the peace,
Ferdinand Steinmeti; constable, Mi
chael McAndrew; assesoor, George E.
Dando; Judge of election, Mathew
Chllds; Inspector, D. W. Ulckey.
Whothe F.xeeptants Are.
The exceptants are Edward Costello,
Martin Ford. John T. Bell, Patrick
Carey, Joseph Glenn, Benjamin Travlss,
Bernard Olles, P. F. Lawler, William
Judge, James J. Kelley, Thomas Mun
ley. Patrick Costello, Bernard Loftus.
John Mack, and John Steed, who on
Feb. 3, 1896, filed In the commissioners'
office nomination papers of the Cltlsens
party.
In the Second ward tho Democratic
nominees are: James Kane. li. J. Cutti
mlngs. John Ward, Edward Murray,
Michael Dougher. John F. Malluney,
Charles Wood and S. W. L.ongere.
In the Third ward Patrick C. Walsh.
William Judge. Patrick J. Lynch. John
T. Lortus, Patrick Costello, Patrick
Connery. Bernard Loftus. Michael Dee,
Peter Byren are the Democratic nomi
nees. The exceptants are the same In
the Second and Third wards as In the
First.
Why Thcv Are Attached.
The Democratic cprtlflr-ates of nomi
nation are attacked on the ground that
the caucus was held before the bor
ough was divided Into wards by a de
cree of the court. The other excep
tions are that the caucus was not. ac
cording to the rules of the Democratic
party; that aliens voted at It and non
residents, and that many voted in one
ward alter voting In another. The
court will hear the matter argued this
morning at 9 o'clock. Jones ft Powdcr
ly represent the respondents.
BASeTj ALL GOSSIP.
Burkenberter Is backed by a wealthy
brewer of Toronto.
The Scranton club management has
faith In players who have figured in Oriole
colors. Frank "I'lgay" Ward, lan
Stearns and Richard P. Strip" Rrown
have been signed by Scranton. Pittsburg
Chronicle-Telegraph.
McMahon was usked In reference to the
story going around the papers to the ef
fect that his arm Is gone, lie says that
his arm never felt lietler, and he keeps
It in trim by pitching it little dally. It
seems to have recovered all its old-lime
strength.
Manager George Kunlxsch, of the Syra
cuse club, has written to the members of
Ms team to re:oit at Syracuse for pre
liminary practice on April 7. He has ar
ranged two gsmes with Cornell, which
will he played at Ithaca on April 13 and
14. The team will then come to Pennsyl
vania for the purpose of playing exhibi
tion games with the State league clubs.
Hate hall averages are sioniethlns; like
that old Kgyptlau god which was rpre
sented with two fai-es looking In oppo
site directions, says the Buffalo Times.
They lie and yet they don't lie. They seem
to say one thing, yet really prove another.
Take the second baseinn for instance.
Dan Shannon, the Wllkes-Rarre player,
leads all others In this position, yet no one
who knows what ball playing Is will
claim that Shannon, good fellow that he
Is personally. Is the equal, let alone the
superior of Kagan. McDonald anil Striek
er. The averages show that Shannon was
Inclined to Indulge In record playing. In
"I games he bad 373 chances altogether
or an average of 5 1-9 to a game. In 23
games Paul Radford, who was almost tied
with Shannon, had an average of 5 3-5
chances to a game. Kgan. of Syracuse,
lo 111 games rolled up an average of M
chances to a game or exceeding that of
eiiannon uy more man two cnances. .Mc
Donald's average was H 1-4, Strieker's,
fi 1-4. Ward, li 1-.1. Wise, 7 1-g and Shtnnicks
li 1-10. of course lan accepted a greater
percentage of the chances he is credited
with, but It Is probable that If he hud
naa attempted many or the seemingly
safe hits which Kagan and others turned
Into outs, lie would have many more er
rors cnarged ngalnst him and consequent
ly a lower tlelding average. However, It
is quite possible, nay probable, that
Shannon, despite his fielding slackness
woiim oe more vaiuuote to a team man
an Eagan, as he is a good batter and a
neavy coacner.
INVENTIONS FOR BICYCLES.
They Tend to Bring the Steel Steeds
Closer to Absolute ptfrfeetlosi.
New Inventions continually add to the
excellence and usefulness of the bicycle
and the comfort of the rider. An ap
paratus which, although not necessary
for speed or comfort, adds to the com
pleteness of an outfit, has been invent
ed by a French engineer, M. Rahon; he
styles his invention a decllvograDh. Its
object Is to announce to the rider
whether he Is on a level surface, or upon
a grade, and at the same time gives
exactly the number of feet in hundred
he is climbing or descending. Of course
an instrument which will Inform the
rider that he is on a hill is wholly un
necessary, but It is a great satisfaction
to know Just exactly the grade or a hill
he has Just mounted.
One of the most radical Innovations
of wheels exhibited at the last cycle
show in Paris is the eyelet. This wheel
suppresses the chain and all other Indi
rect connections between the driving
gear of the rear wheel and the crank
axle of the pedals. The peduls are
mounted on a largro sprocket wheel,
within the Inner periphery of which
cogs are provided on both sides: these
cogs enguge in a smull cog wheel, so
thut the treading of the pedal a acts
directly upon the rear wheel through
the Intermission of one cog wheel only.
The shape of this bicycle Is quite crude,
the wheels stand together much closer
than ordinarily, and the rider is seated
perpendicularly above the pedulsi. The
frame Is quite rigid and strong.
Another novelty Is the Invisible brake;
this brake goes through the steering
head proper, and the only parts which
Indicate Its presence are a small lever
at the top and a thin handle immediate
ly underneath the right handle of the
handle-bar.
A LOST 'LETTER.
How the Postoffice Expert Want About
It to Find It.
From the New York Journal.
A well-known wholesale dry goods
merchant doing business on Worth
street, this city, complained recently of
the loss of a letterlssu ed from his ofllce
containing a certified check for $5,000.
Flnully an expert from the poatoffice
department called upon nun, at nta re
quest.
"Believe me, sir," the expert Bald. "I
have an object in what i ask. Will
you kindly sit at your desk and recall
etich operation In connection with the
missing letter?
"With pleasure. I sit here. I take a
sheet of this note paper and one of
these envelopes. Then I write my let
ter and fold it ui so. Next I go to mv
safe and take out the notes, enter
their numbers, fold them, put them In
the letter, and the letter into the envel
ope. Then I seal them all up, as you
now see me do."
"Just so; and what next?"
"Why my clerk comes in and clears
off my desk for the post."
"But you wrote this one at noon.
and the post does not go out before
nignt.
"Oh, yes; of course! I oulte forgot
to say that a money letter, for greater
security, l put in a left hand drawer."
"Which one?"
"Which? Why, this one. I open it
lo, and I bless my soul! Goodness me
I am very sorry for the trouble I've
given. Here Is the letter!"
r.iutJYotrs
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Promptly Effectual in Curing drip, Colds and
Coughs and a Sure Preventive of Pneu
monia and All Lung Diseases.
Colds lead to coughs, coughs to
Pneumonia and Consumption; there
fore. It Is all important to check a cold
before It reaches the lungs. Munyon's
Cold Cure will positively break a cold
Inside of twenty-four hours If taken as
soon as the cold manifests Itself. When
the cold reaches the lungs or bronchial
tubes the Cough Cure should be used
alternately every half hour with the
Cold Cure. The Cold Cure Is guaran
teed to prevent pneumonia if used in
the beginning of a cold. Pneumonia,
or Inflammation of the lungs, can be
controlled by the UBe of these two
cures.
The Cough Coure positively cures
bronchitis, tickling In the thront,
hoarseness, loss of voice, soreness of the
chest, difficulty In breathing, hacking
cough and all pulmonary diseases
where the lunss are not too far con
sumed or covered with tubercles.
If you are ailing, step Into the near
est drug store and get a 25c. vial of one
of Munyon's Remedies. No matter
what your disease, or how many doc
tors have failed to cure, it will give you
relief.
Personal letters to Prof. Munyon,
1505 Arch street, Philadelphia, Pa., an
swered with free medical advice for
any disease.
MERCHANT
TAILORING
IN ALL ITS BRANCHES.
Shades and styles of Suitings,
Spring and Summer, from $zo
up. Trouserings trom Ss up.
Vesting and Overcoats, foreign
and domestic fabrics, made to
order to suit tbe most fastid
ious in price, fit and workman
ship.
D. BECK,
337 Adams Ava.
State Normal School, Eist Stroudsbarg, Pi
New Ovmuasliun.
The snrlne term of this new and nooalar In
stittitinu will oven on Tuesdar. March i'4, IHBil.
New illustrated cntaloaana Normal Muon
free. KiiKaire rooms row. Addreu
U. P. BIBLE. A. M., Prln.
LieeMasiClMcaJalak
fttn iMesccBd
Material and Dcliaesusw of Flavor.
Tfeir Pink Wrapper Vaailla Chocolate la a
I A. snrorkt far Euuia aaJ DiULu
atorrshtf- '
Of lis!
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Tine
308 LACKAWANNA AVE. 308
OUR F1EAT ANNUAL SALE
This Is an opportunity to purchase Dry Goods
at 50 per cent, less than regular prices.
50 pieces of Wool Henriettas, all
colors, 40 la. wide, 50c value,
Sale Price 25c
:5 pieces of Novelty Dress Goods,
40 in. wide, 50c value,
Sale Price 35c
so pieces of Novelty Dress Goods,
this is special 75c value,
Sale Price 49c
Big reduction on all black and col
ored Dress Goods.
f 1.50 Lace Curtains, extra wide and long. Sale PrfCB S .98
2.50 Lace Curtains this is special, Sale Price 1.50
4.00 Lace Curtains, only a few pair left, Sale PrlC8 2.50
6.00 Lace Curtains, extra value, Sale PrlCC 3.50
MILLINERY DNE-HflLF PRICR.
IT'S A FLYER
and the velocity of wind, steam and
wings are suggested by his progress.
The bicycle Is the most Important Inno
vation In means of travel since the Intro
duction of the locomotive, and We are In
the Infancy of its use, construction and
means of propulsion.
Healthy-minded people are those 'Who
commend and practice Its use.
To such we need hardly say, Your blcy
ele should be the latest and best.
Call and examine ours befort buying.
312 AND 3!4 LICKIWMRUVi.
Moosic Povdor Co,
Rmds 1 and 2 tosxii nIH Etfl
SCRANTON. PA.
MINING snd BLASTING
POWDER
KADI AT MOOUO AND RUMsV
PALS WO&X.8.
A Rata Ptrwdor C.
Orango Gun Powdcf
Bloc trio Battartaa. Psoas Ut xpstsV
lug blasts, cWaty Vaw and
KepuioCieoical Co.'s HigbExpleln
WILLIAM S. MILLAR,
Alderman 8th Ward, Scranton.
ROOMS 4 AND S,
Qaa and Water Co. Building.
CORNER WtOMlMG kit, AMD CENIEI IT.
OmOI HOUBS from T W a. m. to t p. m.)
(1 koar laUrmltaloa for soaaar sad auvper ) .
Particular AtUntlon Ghent Crilectiois
Prompt Sottlenaeat Qua ran toad.
VOURIUSIRESS ISRESPCCTFULLT SOLICITU
Talephona No. 134.
ASK FOfc THE B?oKLET0N
ilBllN
V .isw: -ss w
GiVESTii
BLTlffiilTVnVVvOpiD
FOR 8ALE BY THE
ATLANTIC REFINING CO
SCRANTON STATION.
s
III
ICE SKATES
LV.
J. D. WILLIAMS BRO
JRI
435 SPRUCE ST.
Fashion
$S Hisses' Newmarkets, for all
ages, in choice colors,
Sale Price $298
One lot of Ladies' Newmarkets,
sold for $5 to I15,
Sale Price 98s
$ti Ladies' Kersey Jackets, four
button effect nobby,
Sale Price S7.48
f 14 Caterpillar Jackets, only a
few left; don't miss it
Sale Price $8.98
AMUSEMENTS.
THE FROTHINGHAM.
Wagaera Bala. Lossoos and Maaag or.
ONE WEEK
COMMENCING
Monday, February 3.
THE COMEDIAN.
and his comedy company. Inclosing
MISS ETTA REED,
la the tallowing repertoire:
Toosday evening "My Kentucky Bono'
Wednesday matinoo..., "East Lyaaa'
WedBesaay evening., "Tho Parisloa PrlaowM '
1 hursday avenlng "Drlftta Apart''
Friday evening "A Taakoo in Oooa'
Saturday laatiuee Tho Pearl el goToy"
Hatarday evening "Tho Plunger"
Prices - 10, 20 and 30 Cents
Matinee Prices, 10 and 20 Cents
Sal of scats now In prof km.
A CADEMY OF MUSIC.
ONE NiarlT ONLY.
FRIDAY EVENING, FEBRUARY ,7.
Mr. Edwin Barbour's Icelandic 'Spectacular
Coaicdy-Uraona,
LAND OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
SEE
THE Great Sulphur Mines.
TUB Great Prison Seen.
THE Midnight Sunset.
DOS'T HISS THE GRE iT BIG PROIUCTION.
lingular pricoi. Sal . soata opana Wednn
day. DAVIS THEATER
THURSDAY, FRIDAY. SATURDAY,
FEBRUARY 6, 7, 8, 1898.
FUNNIER THAN EVER
And So Quiet .tkout It, Too.
YOU KNOW HIM . .
ARTHUR C. SIDMAN,
This Season in a New Comtdy,
fl SUMMER SHOWER
Bright, Sparkllaf , Clean, Fanny.
Introducing a Clerer Company. Elegant Spe
cial Bcauary. inclosing tbo Old Grist
Mill in Oporatien.
Admission, 10, 20 and 30 Cents
Third Animal Benefit to tho Poor Taoaday
afternoon, February 11. Tho en tiro proceed
go to the Associated Caarltioi.
HT. PLEASANT
COAL
AT RETAIL.
Ool of the bent quality for
wo os mu ones, oeirreroa m Msl
ran mt tft elty at unmet prfoa.
Orders left at my Office
NO. 118 WYOMING AVENUE,
fcear rooaa. first floor. Third NatMMl
Baak, or eeat by man or tolnplmaio tatS
asroo. or IB roeohra nromnt atiMiua.
pedal contmoto will ka mad tog- ea.
ha anal 4ollyory of Bug orfcomt Cooi.
WtVI. T. SMITH.
THE NEW
CORSE PAYTOII
HAflOOND TYPE17RITER
NO, 2,
Cos tains all that mao made Banmoal Wort
favosa, and KSW, NOVEL and GSIrCL lo
provementa. "Hannnonl Work tho Critorlool
of Hammond Superior! tr." "Haaaaaead Solsc
tho Criterion of HaniBMcd Popularity." Basa
Bond Js'o. & "Tlie Perfo-t Typewriter. la
aulas It sad bo convinced. Phflaoelpfeia
branch of The Hammond Typewriter Co., 1M
8. Sixth Street.
F. A. & A. J. BRANDA,
414 laraee M., Serial)) Roffmajalkrotj