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street, will receive prompt attention; of
fice open (ram I a. m. to 10 p. m.
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NARROW ESCAPE.
Boys Coasting on Belmont Have a Close
Csll-One I ad Injured.
Arthur Tiffany, the 9-year-old son of
Contractor Tiffany, had a nurrow es
cape from death yesterday, lie and a
number of boys were masting on Hel
niont street in a double sleigh and while
coming down between Belmont and
Canaan street, they came headlone- on
to the track on which a car was ap
l.roachliiK rapidly. It Beemed as if the
linys would meet their death.
However, all the boye except Arthur
rolled off the sleigh. He steered him
self from the track but not far enough
to escape and came In contact with the
step at the rear of the car. The boy
was taken to his home on Blrketl street,
lie is slightly injured.
ORDER OF HIBERNIANS.
1 hey Make Arrangement for the Coming
Convention.
The various committees appointed to
make arrangements for the coming
convention are busy. The transporta
tion committee met Thursday night
und discussed ti:e rates and the accom
modations for handling the big crowd
that is expected. They will report to
the general committee next Sunday.
Tiie parade music committee con
sists of the following: Owen
. ol' tits. Mark Devlne and John
Molloy. At the regular meet
ing of Division 5, Ancient Order of Hi
bernians, which met Thursday night,
the following resolution was adopted:
Tliul Division 5 extend to Kev. M. .1.
llouun Its sincere coiia!".t!ulatlons on Ills
flevatlon to the dlKMIIeil and holy ollloe
or .coadjutor bishop of the diocese of
ttemmon, and we offer him our llll.il
obvdlence and unswerving loyalty, and
that we earnestly hope ami tiruy that Ills
reltsn among the people of this diocese ns
the good shepherd who shall nulde wisely
und well his flock may be long and pro
ductive of grout uml good results.
P. F. .McDonnell,
President Division 3.
A lllrthdiiy Party.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
.'rumer, on Canaan street, was filled
y a happy throng of the young friends
of their son Kobert. the occasion being
his ninth birthday. Those present
were: Misses Bessie Mills, Madeline
Milts, Gladys Jadwlu, Agnes Dltchbtirn,
l;ulh Knapp, Grace Oopelnnd, Helen
Hubbard,. Kuth Hlsted. Minn Smith.
Margery Spencer. Stella Ha.el, Ktliel
.Morgan, Beatrice Hurdick. Flora Key
olds, Masters Ned Mills, Herbert Hist
i'il. Itlilgeway l.athrope, Hurry Inin
htan, Kdward Burr. Lesley Lee. Irving
Hall, Russell Spencer. Pints .McMttlleii,
Vanallen Histed. John Harvey, Charles
liuley, Arthur Tiffany, Frank drainer,
Kuyinond Ward, Harry Roberts.
Hook Kcccptlnn Social.
The book reception and social which
's to be held by Division Xo. 3 next
Monday at their hall promises to be a
most successful event. They have re
ceived several volumes, the works of
the best authors. The committee are
confident that their library will be a
vulunble one. State Delegure Bolund,
County Orlegate McAndtew and Is'a
tionul Treasurer Buttle are expected to
it visit next Sunday.
PERSONAL AND OTHER ITEMS.
.1. D. Fox, of (JarMeld avenue, left for
n six weeks' business trip.
J. Segur, of Mahanoy City, is a vis
,tor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. J.
Kelgeluth. of tfulfMil avenue.
Miss Ferrell, of Wyoming street,
'pent yesterday in Honesdale.
Abe Sahm hus been removed to the
liospitul.
Mrs. 11. M. Bayers, who has been vis
iting Mrs. John Foster, of Canaan
street, has returned to the capital city.
The Delaware and Hudson company
nald the workshop employes yesterday.
The Northwest collieries will be
closed for another two weeks for re
pairs to the breaker.
The Transit company were yesterduy
teuring down the Eighth avenue bridge.
ARCHIBALD
A number of the patrons of the water
company met In Xewcornbe's hull on
Thursday evening in response to the
call the chairman of the ways and
iiieuns committee. The following reso
lutions were unanimously adopted:
Whereas. The Archibald Water Com
pany now hus a monopoly of the water
supply in this borough and seems dis
posed to tlx rut ex according to no
principle of justice or custom, und
Whereas. The said company appears
to have entered Into a league with the
neighboring water companies to ad
vance rates and to refrain from com
petition, therefore be it
Hesolveth That our borough council
should at once, in behalf of the people,
tuke legal possession of all the avail
able water courses and should provide
for artesian wells to give a supply
through drought.
, Kesolved, That wc urge our borough
Scrofula, Salt Rheum
And All Other Blood Dlsoases-How
They May Bo Cured.
Speaking limply from what Hood's Bar
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but in thousands of cases, we can honestly
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By it peculiar Combination, Propor
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medicinal merit Peculiar to Itself.
'. It has cared the most virulent cases
of Scrofula and Salt Rheum, even when
all other prescriptions and medicines
bate failed to do any food.
Blood poisoning, from whatever orU
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fying, vitalizing effect upon the blood. If
you desire further particulars, write to ns
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J.MO yards of Carpets, from & to 3D
? arde In each pieoe. consisting of
be follow iuf best Makes:
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1.15 Body Brussels for 50c
1.25 Velvet Carpet for 65c
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J. SCOTT INGLIS
- 41i Lackawanna Ave.
council to refrain from makinjt nny
new contract with the water company
fur tire hydrants. As xm as the
mains of the borough can be extended
to them, the hydrants should be taken
from the water ' company's line and
Joined to the borough's mains.
Resolved, That all who can secure
water from other sources are urred to
do so and that all proper means tthould
be used to bring this corporation under
the wholesome restraint of competi
tion. The stockholders present were asked
to address the meeting'. Mr. Law re
sponded but claimed to be present as a
citizen and no, as a stockholder. He
cluimed that artesian wells can not be
depended uion and a rather lively and
somewhat personul dincusKion followed.
After this had continued for some time
Mr. Law moved thut whoever be em
ployed to drill '.he artesian well for
the borough be required to give A bond
guaranteeing water. This was unani
mously adopted.
On Monday evening the Arc-hbald
Dramatic company will present "Cast
Upon the World" In Father Mnthew
Opera house. The young ladies and
gentlemen, who compose the cast, pos
sess a great deal of talent whicli will
undoubtedly be seen at its best on
Monday evening. Tlie proceeds of the
entertainment will go to the parochial
building fund. The ladies and gentle
men who compose the cast are Misses
Funny Cole"!?-1, f"ecii- Kvt. jer"'i
Munley and It. A. McAndrew, and
Messrs. Jonu A. Relily, jurin J. iannuii
John A. Foote, John ttllroy. James F.
Philbin, John rtrogan. John F. Itolantl,
Thomns Cummlngs. Thomas Mo frail,
Thomas Reilly, Jr., and Eddie Philbin.
St. Thomas' church fair will close
this evening. The piano and other val
uable articles will be disposed of and
the contest between Thomas H. Kelly
and Thomas Clark will be decided.
OLYPHANT.
Mrs. Jones, of Heart Lake, la the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Williams,
of Susquehanna street.
The Club of '9,"l will entertain the
members of the Adonis club in their
looms on Monday evening.
A number of young: people from here
attended the klrmess at the Frothlng
liam theater Thursday evening.
T. R Jones, who has been proprietor
of the Lackawanna house for the past
six years, expects to leave here nbotlt
Feb. 25 to go to Hyde Hark, where he
and his family will reside. After the
removal of Mr. Jones, Mr. Cornell, of
Providence, will take charge of that
well-known hostelry.
Misses Deborah and Lizzie Powell
are visiting relative at Carbondule.
A leap yvar social was given in the
Club of 'fVs hall on Thursday evening
and wus enjoyed by nbotlt seventy-five
couple. The yratiil uutrch was formed
at 1 1 oYIi.h !-.. and was led by Miss
Brklgie Swift und floorge Kvans. A
programme which consisted of twenty
four dances was then carried out. Jo
seph Mcllermott, of Suiautuii, wus
pianist.
A Valentine party was held at the
home of .Miss Nettle MrDulmel, of Oela
ware street last evening. A pleasant
evening was passed by u large mnnher
of young people.
Last evening the council met In spe
cial session to hear the report of the
secretary in regard to his electric light
accounts, but the secretary wasi ab
sent on account of sickness. On a
motion by Mr. (Jallagher. the presi
dent was empowered to keep up the
Insurance on the electric light plant,
which has neurly run out. The presi
dent was Instructed ti have the eore
tary make a report of his affairs with
the borough at an early date. Ad
journed. HONESDALE,
Miss Lottie Cubic and William Alex
ander were married at Wilmington.
Del., by Hev. eorge t Hall on last
Wednesday afternoon. Uoth parties
live here and are well-known youjig
people.
i. W. Lanes, Honesdale, and f. A.
Kvarts. of liiiighitmtoii, attended the
klrmess at Hcrantun Wednesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Holmes have re
turned from a several weeks sojourn at
Danville, N. V.
Miss (tussle Colluin. of Hawley, Is
the guest of her cousin. Mrs. I', li.
Kldgway.
The lumbermen are Improving time
while the excellent sleighing lasts. Kv
ery afternoon a long stream of teams
drawing great loads of lumber and
logs pass through town on their, way
to the Krie depot.
The sunper given by the men of the
Kpiscopal church Thursday evening
was a great uccess in every particu
lar. Over HOO partook of the supper.
Rain poured down nearly all the even
ing, and the sidewalks were so slippery
that walking on them was lir.poxMible.
The roads were heselged and made use
of for foot travelers who managed to
turn out to the supper In unexpectedly
large numbers. Metzgar' orchestra
discoursed sweet music throughout the
entire evening. The lively strains
greatly aided the waiters in their music
in giving them the correct time for
their steps.
The Red Men's night will be Monday,
Feb. 17. when they will give their an
nual entertainment In the opera house.
Tickets at So cents each entitles the
holder to a eat to an excellent farce
under the management of A. R. Taueb
tier. anil afterwards participation in one
of the Jolllcft balls of the year. Don't
miss the Red Men's entertainment.
f EC KVILL E .
Mrs. William Hell and Mrs. J. . Hell,
who have been snendlng the oast two
weeks at Philadelphia, will return home
today.
William Evans, of Cnrbnndale. spent
Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs.
William Cloyne.
Mrs. Dr. MacDonald was a visitor In
town on Friday.
A slelgh-load of young people from
this place enjoyed a slelghrlde to South
Canaan last Tuesday evening.
John Woodruff died yesterday. Ills
funeral will be held tomorrow after
noon. Services will Ik? conducted at
the home of Mrs. Dreese. West Fnd.
Mrs. J. W. Peck and daughter Mfrnio.
of Scranton. were callers In town yes
terday. There will be another meeting at the
hose rooms this evening to hear the
report of the committee on the water
question.
J. D. Feck, who has been sick for the
past week. Is Improving.
Miss Klcy and Miss Cillener. of JVtce
burg. visited Mrs. Henry Oberts last
Thursday.
THROOP,
The borough council met In regular
session on Wednesday evening nt 7
o'colc. All members present with Thos.
Morgan in the chair. Aside from the
approval of a number of bill no busi
ness of importance was transacted. It
was the last meeting fo the year for
the old council.
Richard Parfrey Is Improving his
house by putting an addition on the
southerly side of his house. .
The Pancoast Coal company had the
misfortune to lose three valunble mul
on Tuesday. The animals fell down the
shaft and were killed.
The Ladies' Aid of the First Baptist
church of this place talk of having an
old fashioned tea party In the near
future.
If the Baby Is Catting Teeth.
Mrs. Wlnslow'a Soothing Syrup has
been used for over Fifty Years by Mil
lions of Mothers for their Children
while Teething, with Perfect Success.
It Soothes the Child, Softens the Gums,
Allays all Pain; Cures Wind Colio and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. Sold
by Druggists In ery part of the world.
Be sure and ask for "Mrs. Winslow's
Soothing Syrup," and take no other
kind. Twenty-five cents a bottler
TAYLOR,
Thursday evening a very enjoyatble
affair was held at the Methodist Kpis
copal church. .A supper was held un
der the auspices of " the church. All
seemed to enjoy themselves.
The large audience which congregat
ed In the Price library last evening
demonstrated the fact that a great deal
of magtism may be embodied In
debates.
The nourishing touches are now be
ing given to John Atherton's handsome
new home on Main street.
Our physicians are kept busy atend
lng to their patients.
It is announced that George Thomas
one of our tonsoiial artists, is to be
married to Miss Susan Marsh, of Btorrs
street, on the second of next month.
Mrs. W. W. Harris, of Storrs street, is
on the sick list.
John Thomas and family have moved
Into John Kirk's new house on Storrs
street. -
A VOC . ' . '
The sad death of Rev. William Uleasr,
of Harbor. O.. Is announced, he having
been called away from his labors In the
Lord's vineyard on Monday evening.
Rev. Blease was a son of Mr. and Mrs.
John Mease, of the North End, and
was for a number of years pastor of a
devoted tiock In West Plttston. until
his removal to Ohio a few years ago.
About the time that his brother John
was seriously injured In the Law shaft
holler explosion, he contracted a fever
from which he never" recovered. His
brother James left on Sunday night to
be present at his bedside, but he arrived
too late. He Is survived by a wife and
several small children. -
Miss Llzjtle Whalen Isi spending a few
days with friends in Wllkes-Barre.
Attorney Sherwood was a caller in
town yesterday.
The following have been called to re
port for Jury duty on March 23: M. F.
Hoban, Michael Calvey; March, James
Slves.
Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Merchant, of
Iowa, are expected to arrive here this
evening from Iowa to spend a few
weeks at the home of Mrs. Merchant's
mother, Mrs. Thomas Clark, who lies
critically 111 at her home near Pittston
township.
Mrs. Janfts Alexander of Wllkes
Barre, has returned home after snend
lng a few days at the home of her
mother, Mrs. John Campbell, of the
West Side.
Misses Alice Morahan. Mame Kear
ney, Klla O'Malley, Ella Curran. Lydla
Connor and Vina Gibbons nttended the
kirmeas at .Scran ton last evening.
The politicians are preparing for a
hotly contested struggle on Tuesday
next. Many are jubilant over the fact
that the Judge has decided to allow two
tickets in the field Instead of one as
many expected.
Richard Reese, of Rlchmondale, is
spending a few duys with friends in
town.
CLARK'S GREEN,
The funeral of the late. Oeorge W.
I.oder was held In the Methodist church
at 2.30 p. m. Thursday, and was at
tended by a large concourse of friends
and nciUalntances. Mrs. Loder who
suffered from nervous prostration and
over work attendant to the care of her
late husband, is recovering slowly.
Mrs. J. C. Hlgglus Is conlined to her
bed from threatened pneumonia.
A large party of our people took ad
vantage of the good sleighing on Mon
day evening, visiting Waverly, Dalton,
La Plume and Factoryvllle, returning
at a late hour.
Quarterly meeting services will be
held in the Methodist church on Sun
day morning commencing at 9.30 with
love feast, pulpit service to begin at
lO.SO a. tu.
A large company of the Epworth
League will attend the fifth quarterly
rally at the Methodist church today.
Mrs. Cora Lewis and child are visit
ing relatives here.
J. M. Courtrlght and sisters, Jennie
and May, uttendeil the leap year party
at Nicholson on Wednesday night last.
The many friends and neighbors of
the late Oeorgo W. Loder are hereby
extended the thanks of the family for
their many kindnesses and. watchful
care shown during his sickness.
RAILROAD NOTI'S.
The Erie Railway company have add
ed a large number of curs to Its equip
ment recently, and a further addition
to the rolling stock is to be made short
ly. Several changes in officials have
been made, the chief one being a new
manager at the western end of the sys
tem. Other changes are being ar
ranged. A change In the methods of
bookkeeping has also been Inaugurated,
and while the llgures of net results will
be smuller than previously Issued, they
will show the exact earnings of the
company. A physical examination of
the road has Just been completed, and
Bhows it to be In much better condition
than when the receiver took charge of
it. Additional terminal faculties In
New Jersey are being acquired and
more facilities in this city are to be ac
quired shortly.
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The transportation department of the
Lake Shore road has been reratlng the
loHds for their locomotives. Hereafter
1476 tons, which means about forty-live
loaded cars, will be the tonnage of
trains hauled by their locomotives with
17x24 Inch cylinders. So, light are the
grades on the road that such light en
glues will draw as long trains as it Is
safe to haul. The limit of any train,
loaded or empty, is placed at 60 cars.
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In all probability there will be a
meeting In a few days of all the com
mittees that are now at work arranging
for the consolidation of the Pennsyl
vania railroad in South and West New
Jersey. A number of conferences have
been held between the various com
mittees and judging by the expression
mude bv the different members it Is
more than probable that the movement
will be a successful one.
SKINNY SUFFERER SAYED
What Do Yoj Think Makes Strong
M.'n Weak?
Experience of a Prominent North Dakota
Politician Who Gained Forty Pounds
in a Few Weeks.
Every man
likes to be
strong.
Whvshnllliln't
ijf " j Of course you
7 szS know that to-
( bacco-users. as
. l a ruie. are away
''hbelow normal
g vteig-ni, oecause
y toiiacro tie.
strnvi riltf-PHtlnn
.land sets certain
nerves on lire.
" That wears on
the brain, saps
Its power and
you gradually become Impotent. It is
tailed "lost manhood." You never get
weak this way when you gain flesh like
our friend Williams. Head what he
says:
Sykeston, Wells Co., N. P.. July IS.
Gentlemen: One box of So-To-Utc
cured me of the tobacco habit, both smok
ing and chewing, after having used the
weed for nearly forty years. My health
Is much better, nerves strong and steady,
and I hare gained over forty pounds In
been cured. I firmly believe that No-To-some
of my friends, all of whom save
been cured. 1 firmly believe tha No-To.
ttac will do for others what it has done
for me. 1 heartily recommend it to all
those who have become slaves to the use
of tobacco and deMre to be emancipated.
J. A. Williams, County Auditor.
Now don't you think No-To-Bac
worth a trial, especially when you buy
from your own druggist tinder abso
lute guarantee of cure? Get our book
let. "Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke
Your Life Away," written guarantee or
cure and free sample, mailed for the
asking. Address Sterling Remedy Co.,
Chicago or New Tork,
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
MISU'AL MATTERS.
Amid the tumult of the Fete Cham
petre and many other attractions
which have besieged Scrnntonlans
within the last few weeks, we still have
another worthy and deserving object
on our hands, which we can't afford to
forget , and that Is the testimonial
which Is to be given Mr. John T. Wat
kins on Friday evening. February 21.
The committee having the testimonial
In charge have been working assidu
ously for some time and the affair Is al
ready an assured success. The vety
best musical talent which Northeast
ern Pennsylvania contains will con
tribute their service, and the pro
gramme to be rendered upon that even
lug will be one long to be remembered.
That Mr. Watklns deserves the un
stinted support of the whole city and
surroundingcountrygoes unquestioned,
and we should deem It an honor to send
such a worthy, Intelligent person
abroad to study music. He has made
arrangements to enter the Uoyal Acad
emy of Music beginning with the April
term, under Dr. A. C. McKentle's tu
torship. Mr. Watklns has also some
very 'strong letters recommending him
as a private pupil under the famous
teacher of voice culture, Slgnor Ran
degger, and this Is considered by all
aspirants In vocal music as a very rare
opportunity. The programme to be
given at the Frothingham upon next
Friday evening Is us follows:
PART I.
1. Male quartette, "Annie Laurie". Gelbel
Anita quurtette of Wllk-s-Uarre-Messrs.
Hichard Williams, Jaraos An.
wyl, Fred Smith and Joseph P. j"-
2. Solo, "Springtime" Selbcrt
Mrs. O'Hrton.
Cello obllguto, Thomas Rlppard.
Wllkes-Barre.,
3. Plana solo Haydn Lvnns
4. Duet. "The Battle Eve" ..Bonheur
Richard William (Eos. Cell In I.
5. Baritone solo. "The ToreadorN.Trotere
Will Watklns.
PART II.
1. Alto solo, "Gay Gittatila,"
Charles A. K. Harris
Mirs Elsie Vandervoort, of the Lint
Park Church quartette.
2. Recitation, "The Trial Stene or I
Kalhrlne," from "Henry
v ill,
Shukesoeare
Miss Tlllle Lewis. '
5. Tenor solo. "Lend Me Thine Aid,
Uounod
Jumes Anwyl.
4. Violin solo. "The Othello Fantasle
Hrnst
i Professor Herr Kopff.
6. Hemberger String quartette,
Professor Hemberger, R. J. Bauer,
Thomas H. Rlppard. A. N. RtppaH.
The box office will open next week
at the Frothingham when tickets can be
purchased and reserved. Those already
holding tickets will please present
them and have them exchanged for re
served seat tickets. Tickets can also
be purchased from members of the com
mittee. 1! II II . .
The appearance of Miss Anna Ida
Koch at the Frothingham on Monday
evening next will without doubt at
tract a large audience from the young
lady's admiring friends In Scranton.
Five or six years ago Miss Koch was
well known In musical circles of the
city as solo soprano at the Second
Presbyterian church and her voice at
that time gave great promise. L'pon
taking up her residence in New York
olty the young vocalist began the study
of music under competent Instructors
and hus recently graduated from the
Metropolitan College of Music with
high honors. Monday evening will be
Miss Koch's first appearance on the
concert stage. On that occasion she
will be assialed by several New York
artists who will render an attractive
programme.
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Llewellyn Jones, pianist, Is now
studying the oboe with the Idea of be
coming a performer at the symphony
orchestra concerts. The oboe Is seldom
used except In the large orchestras
and there Is little Incentive for per
formers In the Inland cities. The oboe
Is one of the most difficult of reed In
struments and beginners, as Well as
their near neighbors, are often driven
to Insanity by practice. At the previ
ous symphony concerts it has been nec
essary to send to New York city for
oboe players. Mr. Jones and Hichard
Newbauer. who also recently began
practice on the Instrument, expect to
be able to supply the deficiency next
season.
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The (losing entertainment of the
winter season of Chamber concerts on
Thursday evening was one of the most
pleasing of the series. A fine pro
gramme was rendered by the string
quartette under the leadership of Prof.
Hemberger. The vocal numbers were
effectively given by Miss Ella Marie
Draeger. of Warren, formerly a mem
ber of the Elm Park church choir.
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Thomas Kershaw, director of music
at Davis' theater, is one of the talented
composers of the clty. Prof. Kershaw's
"Hastings March," which wa.i pub
lished by the Lytic Music company, is
one of the first quicksteps ot the day
and deserves a large sale. Mr. Ker
shaw Is busily engaged on several new
compositions In the catchy vein which
will be heard In the near future.
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Valentine Abt. the mandolin soloist,
will appear at Young Men's Christian
Association hall on March 16, assisted
by Alfred Wooler, tenor; George Cnrr,
banjo player, and other Scranton mu
sicians. :l !' !l
Judge Edwa"ds will net as conductor
at the eisteddfod to be held at Ply
mouth, on February 22.
01R lXCREA1Xfi DEFICITS.
figures Which Show That the Wl!n
Tariff Bill Is Onu of the .Monnracnt I
Fallnras of the Centurv.
The monthly deficits since the Wilson
bill was passed would have averaged a
great deal higher, says William K. Cur
tis in the Chicago fiecortl. If the secre
tary of the treasury had not withheld
a lonslderableamount of the appropria
tions of congress. His natural and ne
cessary policy is to practice the strict
est economy and avoid the payment of
every obligation that can be postponed.
He has refused to pay the sugar bounty,
which amounts to about $I3.'HH).OUO; the
rebate upon the tax on alcohol used In
the arts and manufactures, which
amounts to about tt.1.000.noo, and many
appropriations for public buildings,
rivers and harbors and other purposes.
It Is estimated that the shortage in re
ceipts since the Wilson bill went Into
effect would be 175.000.000 more than it
actually has been If all the appropria
tions of congress had been promptly
paid. The deficit for the month of
January last was f.1.4u!M60.
The revenues of the government never
failed to exceed the expenditures for
thirty years, from ISM to IMtt. The
highest -surplus was $M5.M3,810, in TM,
?nd the lowest was 12.341.674, in lSHi
The excess of revenues over expendi
tures In 1KKI amounted to $35,040,271 and
In 18dl to $2.838.r.41. Then the McKin
ley bill went Into effect. The duty on
sugar was removed and the surplus
dropped to $,14,45X Then President
Cleveland was elected. In 1894 the tide
turned, and instead of a surplus there
was a deficit of $89,0!l,26O. In 1W5 the
deficit was $42,806,223, while for the first
seven months of the present fiscal year
It has been $18,8i3.87.
During the four years of President
HarrtiQn'a administration tbe revenuit
of the government were $124,000,000 more
than the expenditure, while during the
two llscal years and ten months of the
present administration they have been
$131,000,000 less.
i.ict i s smii.i;.
Accounted Tor.
Miss Ciushsw "Where did yon get your
wonderful versatility in fiction?"
Oid Rusher"! have to invent an abso
lutely new story every morning at 4
o'clock."
.ilss Ou.-haw "To satisfy the unappeas
able publisher?"
tiid Itusher "Nix. To satisfy my wife
after a poker party at the club." New
York World.
.
'I he Opportunity.
A father wishing to bring up his child
In the nay he should go, told him when
he was in any danger und needed help to
call upon the Lord. Later In the day
Willie was imnislieri for some misd-
maanor, and when on lite threshold of
the dnrlc closet, holding his father by
one hand, he dropped to his knees and
prayer, "O.l, Lord, If you want to help
a little boy new's your chance." Life.
. Ilia nlv Break.
"Yes," said the fellow who had lost his
legs In a saw mill, "It was at the battle of
Anttettim that I suffered this loss. The
right leg was shot off about noon, but 1
hupcd right on into the enemy's ranks,
brave as you please, but when, along ubout
3 o'clock, the eecond was taken off by a
stray shell I lost control of myself ami ran
to the rear. It was the only break I made
during the war." Harper's Bazar,
A Prudent Counsel.
Burglar (whose acquittal his counsel had
Just secured) "Oh, sir. I'm so . much
obliged to you. May I call at your house
to further show my gratitude?"
"Yes, but be sttre and como In the day
time." r'llegende Ulaetter.
There Was.
Irate Da 4 'Is there anything that wouU
tempt you to reform?" .
Kuke of a Son "Oh, yes; but you alwtys
taught me not to yield to temptation, you
know." Exchange.
Times Have changed.
"You don't bring me as much candy as
you used to before we were married,"
Douted Mrs. Darlev.
I, "No. I have to buy your beefsteak now,"
replied her husband. Oakland Times.
L Oncer. Isn't It.'
'"Life's full of paradoxes," said Wllklns
tho other night at the club. "Did you
ever notice that the more nerves a man
has. the less nerve he shows?" Harper's
Uaxar. . . ....
PREVENT
Coughs, Colds, Pneumonia.
i. iins ions wit
The Favorite Cough Cure.
THE FAHILY FRIEND
It cures where others fall. It Is guar
anteed to cure all lung and throat trou
bles. No cure; no pay. for sale everywhere.
Ask your dealer for it. Price, :'j cents.
Cured ef Pains In HI Lungs.
Anthony Yeager contractor 131 Till!
stret-t. V Ilkes-Uarre, Pa., says three bot
tles of L)r. Alexander's Lung Healer, the
famous cough cure, cured me ot asthma
and pains In my lungs after pneumonia.
You cun put me down as a strong be
liever In Lung Healer. No cough medicine
like it.
ULSTERS
AND
OVERCOATS
ALSO
MEN'S AND BOYS' SUITS
AT
Greatly Reduced Prices.
Ill LACKAWANNA AVENUE
Corner Franklin Avenue.
'apt 111 M ftttf-n
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ftxdaJi fcttscdinff tuirornt-L
both ci younr and mid(U
tVTcJ txiti ftnTwrmtri. Tfc
twfu' flV!l:of YOITTHFTTL
' nMriinotimirnion. r.ii(iti.( prixiucinjr we AC
Ficm), Kcrvoui ixb.lity, NkrhtlT EmUwkw.M'oosKinptn.
Dsaaitv, FahaHirt nr? lrntitandltiof nowrcf thoGeu
, arsUroOrnniuflttinTonerrritiitir, tVnMrifiand nur
. rifcfrftJaqu.CsiiT'ruird bv Ir. It cIr ! Hrft.li Nrv
Vrala. ThrraotonlyciirrWstarU.ncattliftMtatofdIft
I fas, but Are a prrvat N l.tt F, 'i ON IT and JII.O)l
Jtl lMir.u; bfloftin back Ui rink lnw t
I Wha and rrstorliK the JrHiK UP Yl Til to tba
r attest. l:vimiJ,l. jnirLosorrt for with wrfU
rtti ii ranter tt rir nr ri fttnA m UM
t,v-.-. v - Now
i Wmr tml by JOHN H. PTTKTJ3, Orug
HOOF TMNiftS 1R0 SOLOERflG
AB teas) away with by tho use ef HAHT.
KAN'S PATENT PAINT, which consists
f Ingredients wall-known to alL It caa be
applied to tin, galvanised tin, aheet Iron
roofs, also to brick dwelinjr. which wtll
firevent absolutely any crumbling, erack
sg or breaking of the brick. It will out
last UnnlDg of any kind by many years,
and It's east does not exceed one-arts that
of the cost ef tinning. Is sold by tba job
or pound. Contracts taken by
ANTONIO HARTUA;N. 183 Blreb at
Tribtin? Almanac 1896
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ESTABLISHED 1873
DRAPERIES, LACE, CHENILLE AND TAPESTRY CURTAINS
A complete assortment in all the latest effects. Shadings
in all widths, suitable for stores or residences. - '
Ktttiiiifif T?iirnic1ir1
In every grade Wiltons, Axminsters, English and
Domestic Brussels, Velvets and Tapestries at moder
ate prices; also Inlaid and Printed Linoleums, Corti
cenes and Oilcloth, two and four yards wide.
S.G.KERR,SON&CO.
408
Lackawanna Ave.
BRANCH STORE. SIXTH
THE THIRD NATIONAL BANK
OF SCRANTON GIVES SPECIAL
ATTENTION TO BUSINESS AND
PERSONAL ACCOUNTS AND
PAYS 3 PER CENT. INTEREST
ON TIME DEPOSITS.
YOU WANT - -WE
HAVE
LET'S GET
RICHARDS
502 Commonwealth Building
THE DICKSON MANUFACTURINGCO
SCRANTON AND WILKES-BARRE.PAMaiMifactarora of V
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Locomotives, stationary tngmes, Donors,
HUISI IHli AKU PUUPING MACHINERY.
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A clothier might talk till he was
black in the face, and still he
would make no impression on the
people if he told falsehoods. If a
firm hasn't got the store and the
goods to back up its advertise
ments, all the newspaper space in
America won't pay. The public
find things out for themselves.
Sometimes you can fool them a
little while, but it doesn't last long.
We have, considerable to say
about our Men's and Youths'
Clothing. We are positive we'll
do better by' you than anybody
else. Better in the way of oualitv.
price. The store is here
up every word spoken in
$1.50 new $1.40
Sj.eo now $1.98
$4.00 now $1.49
$3,00 now $3.75
218 WYOMING AYE.