x THE ECU ANTON TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY MORNINtt. FEBRUARY 26. 1896. , T Neu)s 25-LB. SACKS Guaranteed to Be the Best Made. AT Luce Bros. Scranton and Taylor. WEST SIDE EVENTS. Ft i it Sergeant Uarry Decker Elected Flrit Lieutenant of Company F-Fred Mason Will Resign. At a meeting of the rank and fl1 of Company F, Thirteenth reclini-nt. last evenlnjr. In their armory ut St. David's hall, on North Muln avenue, Klrst Ser geant Harry Decker was elected to the rank of first lieutenant, made vacant by the resignation of Walter ltriKtrx, sec retary of the board of health. Second Lieutenant Fred MiiMun was Air. Deck er's opponent, and the election nnd pre liminary work was highly exciting and very hotly wued by the friends of the two men. Lieutenant iMuson was en titled to the position by riKht of regu lar promotion. He is a model soldier nd Is well up In military technique, as was shown by thecapable way in which he captained Company F In the absence of Captain E. D. Fellows during the inspection held before the election. Mr. Mason's fitness could not over come Mr. Decker's popularity union the members, and by a vote of 2S to l(i the latter was elected. The election was held from 9.20 to lu.15 o'clock. Colonel Coursen presided. When the nominations were called for, E. V. Thayer named Mr. Decker, seconded by Kobert Williams. Mr. Masuii was nominated by Sergeant Oeorge Tlarth, seconded by V. S. Freeman. Twenty eight votes were necessary fur a choice mid Mr. Decker received thin number. One of the outcomes of the election will be tho resignation or Second Lieu tenant Mason. He staled to a Tribune reporter last evening thnt he would immediately retire. .Mr. Mason organ ized the company In July, isyo. lb worked hard toward its success, and was a rigid disciplinarian. It was this very strictness which caused his rejec tion by the members. Mr. Decker Is a soldierly looking young man. He hus been connected with the company for a long time and has obtained tho re gard of rank and tile. Mr. Mason's re tirement will leave another vacancy in the company. Before the election a preliminary in spection of the company was conducted by Major (1. W. Whittnun, of Hones dale, and Colonel Coursen of the Thir teenth retriment. Sergeant Major Al Davles, of Kynon street, was nlso pres ent. Second Lieutenant Mason led the company in the absence of Captain K. D. Fellows. Tho company hud a "ood attendance. The inspection included the dress appearance of the company, arms, manual of arms, movements, ex tended order and guard dutv. The regular and final inspection will be held next April. PLEASANT BIRTHDAY TARTY. . On Monday evpnlng Mr. nnd Mrs. Jo seph Michael, of North Oartleld avenue, were surprised by a number of their friends, who called to celebrate the anniversary of Mrs. Michael's birth. A pleasant social time was enjoyed and before the party dispersed refresh ments were served. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. H. U. Hettes, Mr. and Mrs. F. Tletzil, Mr. and Mrs. John Harzler, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Conklln, Mr. and Mrs. K. M. Tewksbury, Mr. and Mrs. John Warden, Mr. and Mrs. Will iam Plpher, Mr. and Mrs. John Ktelger walt, Mr. and Mrs. George Hammitt, Miss Martha Beach, Miss Nelson and Fred Barzler, of Philadelphia. FOR THE SAKE OF SOCIABILITY. As a means of promoting better ac quaintanceship of a social nature among the members of the Washburn 40c AMONG THE REDUCT 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, 82.48, 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 them. . W SAMTERS S;.:ri Dealing Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers. of lb? Slibtirbs; Street Presbyterian church a reception was given last evening by the members to Pastor and Mrs. J. P. Moftatt. The church lecture room had been decorat ed with ferns, flowers, flags and palms for the occasion. At about V o'clock the room was comfortably filled, very few of the member remaining away. The church quartette, recently sehH-ted, participated Individually and in chorus to the entertainment. The Miiartette consists of Mrs. B. T. Jayne, Miss Swingle, Morils Thomas and Kd wln Uowen. Mrs. Calkins nnd Miss Clara Saunders also Fang solos. A piano solo was given by Miss Daisy Poole, and there were other Interest ing numbers. The Hffair was a success and augured repetition in the imme diate future, BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY. ' A very pleasant surprise party was tendered to Charles Wagstan. at his home, corner of Fourteenth and Divis ion streets, Monday night. The occa sion being his birthday. The following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Bryden, Misses Mary Jane Jones, Ida Hughes, Mary Morgans, JennleWilliams. Katie Price. Annie Thomas. Alice Vaughn, Olyphnnt; Susie Silcox. Kdlth Evans, Nellie Nichols, Mary Edwards, Jennette Thomas, May Davies, Bessie Wagstaff, Addle Sainsbury, Maria Lewis, Katie Coombs, Katie Coons, Margaret Sutton, Mary Grlfttths. Mary A. Jumes. Walter Jones, Thomas U. Davles, Ernest W. Miles. Roger Thomas, William Mathews, John Lewis, Charles Holly, William J. Sutton, Edward Peters, Wil liam J. Gaul, Ueorge Thomas, Mutt Annemans, George Morgans, William Hughes, Kdd Schrader, Thomas Klias, Thomas Thomas, Fred Lutz, Steve Fletcher. Charlie Keller," Michael Rces. David Davles, Henry Fenley, John Prosper, John Connors, ANNA BUNNELL BURIED. Anna, daughter of Attorney and Mrs. L. M. Bunnell, of Price street, was buried yesterday In Forest Hill ceme tery. The funeral was privately con ducted, ffo the cortege would have been a lai'iv one as the departed had countless friends In the city who are sorrowed at her eternal absence. Ser vices were conducted at the family home l.y Rev. J. P. MofVutt. pastor of the Wushburn Street Presbyterian church. A quartette consisting of the following singers. Mrs. H. T. Jayne, Miss Edith Swingle, Edwin Brown uud Morris Thomas, sang feelingly during the obsequies. The pall-beurers were: Max Ucsscll, Harold Watres. TToberts Snyder, Frunk Fuller, Edwin Gear heart and Percy S. fllutt. Kctween the hours of x uud 10 yesterday morning the remains were viewed by many f i lends of the deceased. It was a sad blow to tho community when Anna Bunnell died. SON SURVIVES; MOTHER DIES. A few weeks u;;o Mrs. Hutson, of Montrose, came here to uttend to her son. Will Hutson, who was seriously ill with pneumonia. She contracted the illseuse and was taken home In a very ill condition. Word was received here yesterday slating that she. hud died from the eli'ects of the slow. The son has recovered and will attend the fu neral of his mother. Mrs. Hutson had many friends on the West Side. NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS. A cog wheel In the DimIko engine house broke yesterday murium, compelling a shut-down for the rest of the day. .Mine Koremun Evan Evans, of Helle vue, is acting us uMlxtaiu xeneral mine superintendent of itlie li.lawure. Lacka wanna uu.l Western company during the ub.sum e of Thomas D. Uavlo, who Is so journing in I'lorltlii. Miw Jennie Howell will give a musiculo this evening ut her home, on. Scranton street. Professor Ueorge Taylor, manager and Instructor for the (enterprise dancing class will conduct a masquerade hoi-IiU on Thursday evening, March G, at Excel sior hull, on Wyoming avenue. Simpson chapter-of the Epworth league connected with the Simpson .Methodist church will on Thursday evening conduct a social ror members only. A programme has been prepared and refreshment! will be served free of charge. John iturtdy, who was cut on the throat by John Driindick, on election night, has so far recovered that he will bo able to be ubont this week. The funeral of tho lnte Mrs. Frederick Beige occurred yesterday morning from the family home, on. .Merrltleld street. The piill-beaif rs were: MJchuel Finnertv, John Quitman. Juntos Leonard. Anthony McAndrew. William .Malla and William Evans. Interment was made in Washburn Street Cemetery. The remains of the luto John Moore were interred yesterday In the cemetery on Washburn street. Services wtro con ducted at the homo of Mrs. M. Moor, of 4H South Main avenue. Miss Minnie I,nllie. of Carbondale, Is Visiting West Side friends. The funeral of John Cnmphell, who was killed by a fall of eoul at the Central mine, will occur today at 2.3D o'clork from his late home, on Seventeenth street. In terment will he made In Hyde Park Cath olic cemetery. The Cymrodorlon society will not give its annual St. David's Day banquet this year. The Tabernacle Congregational church wilt conduct their annual banquet next Monday evening. This event has always been eagerly anticipated among Welsh West Siders. It premiere this year to equal tba success attained in tha years past. On March ( 8. O. Kerr wiU deliver tils lecture on his trip to Ireland before Silu rian lodge. No. TO3. Independent Order of Odd Kellows, In Evans' hall. South" Main avenue. Patrick Hlggins, who was Injured Mon day by a fall of coal at the Central mine is In a dangerous condition at the1 Moaes Taylor hospital. . West Side Business Directory. PI.ITMBiXC! William D. Griffith!. 111 North Main avenue, does first-class Plumbing, Steam Heat and Gas Pitting. Satisfaction Is strictly guaranteed. BARBER Hair cutting and shaving dona In a lirat-class manner at John H. Reyn old's Barber Shop, at Fairchlld's Hotel. FLORIST Cut flower and funeral de signs a specialty. Floral tlgures. useful as gifts, at KM South Main avenue. Har riet J. Davis, florist. BICYCLES repaired, scissors ground, tools sharpened, saws tiled, keys fitted, machines repaired by W. L. Steenbsck. dealer In Ouns, Fishing Tackle, under West Sldo bank. PHOTOGRAPHER Cabinet Photos. JflM per dosen. They are lust lovely, con vince yourself by calling at Btarner s Photo Parlors, 101 and 103 South Main avenue. OROCEPIES-Revere Standard Java Cof fee is unexcelled. The leading coffe of the day. For sale only at r . w. aawn & Co. Fine Orocerles, 116 South Mala avenue. SECOND HAND FURNITURE Cash for Anything you have to sell. Furniture, Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and see tha stock or j. u. King, iu: ana iv.o son street. SOUTH SIDE NEWS. Democrats Did Not Materialise Last Night-Father Malons's Sermon at St. John's Church. The demonstration of Jubilant Dem ocrats advertised for lust night did nut eventuate; it was a fizzle In the most uccepted sense of the term. Nat ter's hall on Alder street was to be the starting point for the parade and brass bunds, lire works galore, car riages for distinguished citizens, etc. were expected. The parade was going to move over the principal streets of the South Side, and come back again to Natter's, where speeches and beer would serve to while away the time. About :m Peter Allbach nnd seven or eight followers came down Alder street with tho Hag which wan raised last Saturday. Allbach ascended the steps of Westpl'ahl's store and delivered him self of a Slieei'h. lie had on an unte dlluvian silk hat. They went around to several saloons and wound tip in Rosen's on Cedar avenue. Thus ended the great fete which, according to the Republican litem.), was going to bathe this part of the city In a blaze of glory. SKlt.MON AT ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. Itev. Father Malone, of the cathe dral, preached the sermon, the Hist one of Lent, at St. John's church. Fig street, last evening. The church was crowd ed to the doors. The sermon was a very practical one and eloquent. This belli? the season when the church ex pects of her children fasting and prayer the speaker exhorted his heurers to follow out these tcuchlngs and practice them as the only means of obtaining salvation. Father JU n lone referred to the belief, in a Supreme IJelng, exhibit ed In all the uges of the world. False gods. Idols, the sun, nnd other objects Were worshiped by the undent pagans, hilt this spirit showed that they be lieved in n being higher than mortal man. The church now udores Hod, but the world throws many temptations In the way of the faithful. The Savior crucliied on Calvary must be our model and our ambition must be to follow in His footsteps, ENGINEER'S HAND CRUSHED. Engineer William Lewis nt the Meadow Urook shaft suffered a pulnful but not serious accident to his right hand yesterday morning. The mem ber was lacerated having been caught between the crank shaft of the engine ami one of the bed plates. There was a slight hitch In the work of the ma chine nnd he was examining It while ids helper worked the lever backward nnd forward. The shaft started up once when he was not expecting It and he got his hand caught. Dr. J. A. Mauley attended him. SHORTKR PARAGRAPHS OF NEWS. H. F. Mooro. has shied his castor Into the ring la the scramble for councllmantu honors In the Kleventh ward as the suc cessor or Rohlnsnn In the lower branch. The funeral of ilerm.ui SUihlheber, of 727 Hickory street, will be hcldi this after, noon, interment will be made In Pitts ton Avenue cemetery. Miss Margnret Mack, of Plttston, Is vis Itlng Miss .Margaret Kearney, of Pros pect avenue. Miss Vlrgie Oibbnns, of Plttston, has returned home after a visit with Miss Lizzie Kelley, of Irving avenue. At St. Joseph's church. Mlmoka, (he Lenten devotions this evening will lie a sermon nnd benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Mr. and Mrs. John Elden. of Willow street, nre liome from a week's sojourn among friends in Dulton. NORTH END. The funeral of .Mrs. William Davis will take place this afternoon from her late home, on Brick avenue. Interment will be made in the Wushburn Street cemetery. Tha leap year social given bv the' R. F. A. O. C, a society of young ladles, was well attended last evening In Brown's hall, nearly sixty couples taking part In the Rinnd march. After the dancing, Hi; lit refreshments ware nerved. James DavIU. of Philadelphia, Is visit ing fiiends In this section of the city for a IcV risys. M'v. .Vlarrs Is slightly Indisnosed at her tome, on North Main avenue. Mir. .May Hrown, of Wllkes-Itarre, who hai been visiting friends here, has re turned to her home. A slight accident happened Monday ev enln' at -about 7..10 o'clock which might have ended seriously. While Dr. and .Mrs. Strong were sitting in the parlor of their residence, on Church avenue, pieces of glass came into the room from a broken window. Mrs. Strong was almost pros trated with fright, nnd while tier husbmd was Inves-tiKHtlng he found a bullet whl"h he supposed was discharged from a floliert rule. Mr. Strong has his suspicions who tired the bullet, and he with others In the community wlil take means to stop the reckless discharging of firearms in this vicinity. Mrs. Sallio Murray, of Mlnersvllle, who has been visiting Mrs. I). t. Lewis, re turned home yesterday. She was accom panied by Miss Mamie Lewis, who will be her guest for a few days. The Rev. Thomas Edgar, (he prison evnr.gellst. of New York, will deliver an address this evening In the N.v'.h .Ma'n Avenue llaptist church, ills sublcct will be "Fornotten Men." Mr. Klgar hus hhd wonderful success In reaching the unfor tunate victims of crime ami he has In Iped many to a new life of hoDe and useful- " Peter O'Horo died at 8 o'clock yesterday morning at his home. ATi West Market Ftreet. aged .It! years. lie Is survived by Ids wife and the following children: Mary, Bridget and P. F. O'Horo. The lutter is a member of the llrm of Flanofchon & TnerYoung Men's Christian issoclation outdoor players' Indoor base ball club and the Providence team, picked from among the best player In the Business league, will play ball at the armory this evening. Nolan and Dean, an I CallnKher .inl Rud dy will be the batteries. Dancing will oe conducted before and after the am. Samuel MeEachen hus been routined to his bed with a severe attack of lumhngo. eeeaieaClMeaUtat ir enexcelkd for fsrlw af DtbcMuMMo af Plater, Their Pink Wrapper VuiiDq Chocolate k a favorite for EtUnf ,ni Driakiag, Cractfl STtOWStf 1 LEASER 124-126 Wyoming Ave. Beg to uunounce that, in addition to our extensive Alteration Sale, we have placed on sale a large shipment of choice new spring merchandise at special low prices. Below we quote some of the spec ials. Several lots of choice wash silks in tha newest designs. Leader's Price from 21c. up. One lot of -fancy silks, all the newest effects, real value, 73c., Leader's Price, 49c One lot of fine Persian velvets, very latest for trimming and waists, worth $1.60, Leader's Price, 98c SS pieces of new spring dress goods, worth 40c. Leader Price, 23c 10 pieces of all-wool, black serge, 40 Inches wide, worth 40c Leader's Price, 29c All of Our Fine Novelty Dress Pat terns in Winter Weights at Half Price. 125 pieces of fine dress ginghams In dress lengths, regular 10c. quality, Lender's Price, 5c 25 pieces of corded dimity worth Vic, Leudcr's Price, 5c 25 pieces of new printed cambric, 32 inches wide, worth He, Leader's Price, tifc One lot of blankets, slightly soiled, worth J3.60, Leader's Price, $2.49 40 Inches heavy brown muslin, worth Leader's Price, 5c 42 indies bleached. pillow casing, Leader's Price, 71c a yard White outing flunnel, good quality, Leader's Price, 3Jc per yard 10 pieces of extra heavy cosson flannel, 15c. quality, Leader's Price, 10c 4-4 Hill bleached muslin, Leader's Price, CJc Beat Standard Prlntes, Leader's Price, 3c per yard Fine pearl buttons worth 10c, a dozen, Leader's Price, 5c The cases brought against the Tenn sylvanlu Coul com puny in which Mrs. Mary McDonald, Mrs. Sarah Rolls and Mrs. Jeanette Young: were the philn tiffs were amicably settled In court'yes tetday. The company' will pay costs and will contribute to each family $1, 6j. John T. Bleace, who was seriously Injured In the same explosion will re ceive a like sum. The company was represented by Attorney McClintock and tho plaintiffs by Attorneys lit tiahren and Sherwood. Mrs. Maurice Johnson, of Plains, Is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Rose Newlin. An apron social under the auspices of the Ladles' Missionary fund of the LangclllTe church, was conducted in the Odd Fellows' basement lust eve ning. A great many aprons were dis posed of and a neat sum realized. Dr. Berge Is spending a few days In Scranton, having been called away by the death of his mother. The Martha Washington tea and en tertainment under the auspices of the Ladles' Home Mission society of the Primitive Methodist church, was a grand success sociully and financially. The ladies are receiving many compli ments for the able manner in which they munaged their many patrons, Bernard Conlon. of Plttston, was a caller In town yesterday. Rev. T. F. Kurnian, of Tarsons, de livered on eloquent sermon at St. llnry's church hist evening. The Scranton Trdction company have completed the road between this place and Plttston, and all that remains now Is to string about 1 .500 feet of wires overhead. It is stated that the cars will run through by the middle of next week. The funeral of William Bell will tak place this' afternoon at 2 o'clock. 'In terment will be made In St. Mary's cemetery. Mrs. Margaret Bryden and daughter spent Monday at the home of Mr. uud Mrs. Alex Dick, in the North End. FOR LADIES ONLY. If you would le relieved of periodical pains, heaiing-down s 'UsntioDs. organic displace, inent or derangements, or fe male weakness; if yuu would enjoy good health, nai Run Rtgtori'i CnniiHinud. For sale by JOHN II. PMLLPS. Scranton, i'u Roy's Restoria Compound Tj fo Celebrated Female Wv Powders rover fall. ulics ut-clti" it.in pniranuiuoTwiiocaiiiftUH tans S cant for mpU pacjeag. Faultlaaa Chamloal Company, Baitl mor. Md. ill mm Is spiff. -fit PROFESSIONAL CARDS. Dentists. DR. WILLIAM A. TAKT. PORCELAIN, Bridge and Crowa. work. Office. IBS Washington avenue. ; C. C. LaUQACH. SURGEON DENTIST. No. Hi Wyoming avenue. R. M. 8TRATTON, OFFICE COAL EX change. Physicians and Surgeons. DR. A. TRAPOLD. SPECIALIST IN Diseases of Women, corner Wyoming avenue and Spruce street, Scranton. Of fice hours, Thursdays and Saturdays, a. m. to 6 o. in. DR. O. EDGAR DEAN HAS REMOVED to (IS Spruce street. Scranton, Pa. (Just opposite Court Home Square.) DR KAYi :! PENN AVE.: 1 to S P. JL: call 1062. DIs. of women, obstretrlcs and and all dls. of chll. DR. W. E. ALLEN, 613 North Washington avenue. DR. C. L. FP.EV. PRACTICE LIMITED diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat: office. 122 Wyoming avo. Real- dence. 829 Vina street. DR. L. M. GATES. 125 WASHINGTON avenue. Office hours, S to a. m., 1.30 to 3 and 7 to 8 p. m. Residence 309 Madi son avenue. DR. J. C. BATESON. TUESDAYS AND Fridays, at 605 Linden street. Office hours 1 to 4o. m. DR. S. W. LAMEREAUX, A SPECIAL" 1st on chronic diseases of the heart, lungs, liver, kidney nd genlto uri nary diseases, will occupy the otllce of Dr. Roos, 232 Adams avenue. Office hours 1 to S p. m. Lawyers. WARREN ft KNAPP, ATTORNEYS and Counsellors at Law. Republican building, Washington avenue, Scran ton, Pa. JESSUP9 ft HAND, ATTORNEYS AND Counsellors at Law, Commonwealth building, Washington avenue. W. H. JESSUP. HORACE E. HAND. W. H. JESSUP. JR. PATTERSON WILCOX, ATTOR neys and Counsellors at Law: offices 8 and I Library htilldlng. Scranton. Pa. ROSEWKLL It. PATTERSON. WILLIAM A. WILCOX. ALFRED HAND. WILLtAM J. HAND. Attorneys and Counsellors, Common wealth building. RoomsJ! 20 and 21. FRANK" TT OKELL, ATTORN EY-AT-Law, Room 6, Coul Exchange, Scran ton, Pa. JAMES W. OAK FORD, ATTORNEY-at-Law, rooms 63, 64 and 65, Common wealth building. SAMUEL W. EDGAR. ATTORNEY-AT-Law. Offlce, 317 Spruce St., Scranton. Pa. L. A. WATERS", ATTORNKY-AT-LAW" 4!" iArkawanna ave, Scranton, Pa. URIE TOWN SEND, ATt6rNEY-AT Law, Dime Hank r.ullilinir, Scranton. Money to loan In largo turns at Z per cent. C. R. PITCHER, ATTORNEY-AT law. Commonwealth building, Scranton, Pa. H. C. SMYTHE, ATTORNEY AT LAW, 400 Lackawanna avenue. 9. COMEUYS. 321 SPRUCE STREET. D. B. REPLOGLE, ATTORNEY LOANS negotiated on real estate security, 403 Spruce street. D. F. klLLAM. ATTORNEY AT-T,AVV 120 Wyoming Sve.. Bcranrnn, Pp. JAd. J7 H. iiAM tLTON. ATTOKNEV.Af.' law. 46 Commonwealth hld'g. Scranton. J. J!- C. RANOK. 13d WYOMING AVE. Wire SreeiiM. JOS. KUETTKL, ItEARi Ml LACKA wanna avenue. Scranton, l'u., maiiufac jturerof Wire Screens. Seeds, G. R. CLARK & CO., SEEDSMEN AND Nurserymen ; store 110 Washington ave nue; green houre. 13M) North Main ave nue; store telephone 7S2. Architects. EDWARD" 7?. "dTvI8a1wHITKC1 Rooms 21. 23 and 20, Commonwealth building. Scranton. E. L. WALTER, ARCHITECTS OFFICE rear of 600 Washington avenue. LEWIS HANCOCK, JR., ARCHITECT, 435 Spruce St., cor. Wash. ave.. Scranton. BROWN & MORRIS, ARCHITECTS, Price building, 120 Washington avenue, Scranton. Schools. MlHMilT. rW TtJW t nL'tiirtvv . Scranton, Pa., prepares boys and girls for college or business; thoroughly trains young children. Catalogue at re quest. Opens September 0. REV. THOMAS M. CANN, WALTER 11. HUELL. MISS WORCESTER'S KINDERGARTEN and school. 412 Adams avenue, opens Sept. 9. Klndegnrten 110 per term. I.oam. THE REPUBLIC SAVINGS AND Loan Association will loan you money on easier terms and pay you better on Investment than nny other association. Call on S. N. Callendor, Dime Bank building. Hotels and Restaurants. THE ELK CAFE, 123 and 12f FRANK- lln avenuo. Rates reasonable. P. ZEIGLKR, Proprietor. SCRANTON HOUSE, NEAR D.. L. & W. passenger depot. Conducted on the Enropcaii plan. VICTOR KOCH, Prop. WESTMINSTER HOTEL, Cor. Sixteenth St. and Irving Place, New York. Rates, 33.50 per day and upwards. (Ameri can plan). E. N. ANABLE, Proprietor. Miscellaneous. BAUER'S ORCHESTRA MUSIC FOR . balls, plcnicf. parties, receptions, wed dings and concert work furnished. For terms address R. J. Bauer, conductor, 117 Wyoming avenue, over Hulbert's miHic store. M EUAKGEE " .BROTHERS, PRINTERS' supplies, envelopes, paper bags, twine. Warehouse, 130 Washington ave., Scran ton, Pa. FRANK P. BROWN & CO.. WHOLE sale denies In Woodwnre, Cordage and Oil Clnth.O West Lackawanna ave. THOMAS ' AUBREY, EXPERT Ac countant and auditor. Rooms 19 nnd 20, Wlliiams Building, opposite postofflce. Agent for the Rex Fire Extinguisher. fiT. PLEASANT COAL AT RETAIL Coal af the best quality for domastit Ise, and of all sizes, delivered la aa latt of tha elty at lowest price. Orders left at my Office NO. 118 WYOMING AVENUE. Rear room, best Moor, Third National Dank, or aont by mall or telephone to Uw Ulna, will receive prompt attention. Special contracts will bo made far Uht tale avd delivery of Buckwheat CoaJ. WM. T. SMITH. I Get a Move on You. That is what I am going to do about March i, 1896. 1 am going to move into my new store in Hotel Jcrmyn, Spruce street and Wyoming avenue, 324. By that time the improvements will be completed. I have an elegant line of wheels ordered for that date. Clearing sale now in progress. Second-band wheels at a tremendous cut Ice skates ditto. A. W. JURISCH, If you want the best, the very best You know it THE STERLING. The Faslhioo . . : if ? 308 LACKAWANNA AVE. 308 SPARtaiHG V7ITH fJEVJfJESS Just now we are busy every day opening and un packing cases of bright fresh goods which not only are replete with Fashion, but are Abounding With Cheapness We mention just a few of tin new things at new prices: " 25c. 49c. rrovidtug yoif are interested in buying a Far Cape or Jacket we will sell von a $10.00 one tor $5.00; Ju.oo one for $0.00; 514.00 one for J7.00; Ji&oo one for $0.oo, &c , The balance of our Winter Underwear and Hosiery will be sold at a great sacriGcc to close. If you are In want of some don't delay as prices on them will effect a speedy sale. MILLINERY ONE-HALF PRICE. jn'.Btir IT'S A FLYER ana the velocity of wind, steam and wings are FuiKgrHted by his progress. The bicycle Is the most important Inno vation In nicKnK 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 bicy cle ahoutrt be the latent und best. Call and examine ours before buylnj. J.D. I5U U U11UI 312 AND S!4 UCKAWAS.IMVi MERCHANT TAILORING IN ALL ITS BRANCHES. Shades and styles of Suitings, Spring and Summer, from $io up. Trouserings Irom 55 up. Vcstings and Overcoats, foreign and domestic fabrics, made to order to suit the most fastid ious in price, tit and workman ship. D. BECK, 337 Adams Ave). WILLIAM S. MILLAR, Alderman 8th Ward, Scranton. ROOMS 4 AND S. Gas and Water Co. Building, CORNER WYOMING AVE. AND CENIER ST. OFFICE HOURS from 7.W a tn. to S p. m. (1 hoar intermission for :nur and supper. ) Partlcnlar Attention Given to Collections Prompt Settlement Guaranteed. rOURBUSINESS !S RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED Telephone No. 134. DU POINT'S GIINING, BLASTING AND SPORTING Bfaaoiactursd at the Wapwallor?a Mills, Le Aran ri m R t v tm anil ..ft m iucttiti, bela are, HENRY BELIN.Jp. Oeueral Agent for tha Wyoming District. (IB WYOMING AVE, .Scranton, Pa Third Nation 1 Bank Bnildia Aoutciavt THDg. FOBK l ltteton. Pa. toBK B. H&liTU A BON. Prnnoatk. Pa, B. W. MULLIGAN. W liken BarreTpe. Aeanta ror an Kenaona uaaaaieai (cay's High SxpksiTsa. wheel, you ' can get 1L I have it WlllllttK IUUII1I For Spring Dress Goods, 45 inches wide, changeable effects made to retail at Thirty-Five Cents. A choice line of New Novelties, in the leading shades, would be cheap at Sixty-Five Cents. For Changeable Mohair, acknowledged by all the leading Dress Goods for Spring, 1896 ; worth One Dollar. amusements: THE FROTHINGHflM. Wagner k Re Is. Lessees and Managers. Friday and Saturday and Satur day Matinee, FEBRUARY 28 AND 2& THE FEE COMEDY. is By Glen MacDonough. Management J. M. Ward. Prices, 25c, 50c. and 75c. Matinee prices, 25c. and 50c. Sale of seats opens Wednesday DAVIS' THEATER Thursday, Friday and Saturdaj FEBRUARY 27, 28, 29, 1808. Engsgemtnt of SAM T. JACK'S Ideal Com. pany, Producing the Bright. Breezy, Rich, Racy Burletta. MY UNCLE FROM NEW YORK A Oorgeous Vision ol Beauty, Dance, Folly, Romance. Jolly, Pleasant Memories Will Always Clue, ter Around Tout Dear Old Caapplu, "ily t'ucle." PRICES 10, 20" OR 30 CENTS Stale Normal Scboal, Eist Streadsborf, Pi New Ovmnaslum. Tbe aprlng term of this now end popular Is. stttutlou will open on Tuexdav, March 24, 18Mh New illustrated catalogue and Normal Eoneae free. Enifaco rooms now. Address U. P. BIBLE, A. Al., Prln. The St. Denis Broadway and Eleventh St.. New York, pp. Grace Church. -European Plan. Rooms li.oo a Day snd Upwards. In a modest snd unobtrnilre way there are fw better comlm-ted hotels in tbe metropolis than the St. Denis. The great popularity it has acquired can readily be traced to Its unique location. Its homelike atmosphere, the peauliar exeellepce of it cuisine aiiu service, and Its very moder ate prices. WILLIAM TAYLOR AND SON. THE TRADERS NATIONAL BANK OF SCRANTON. ORGANIZED 1890- CAPITAL SURPLUS $250,000 40,000 JOHN T. PORTER. President. W. W. WATSON, Vice President. F. U PHILLIPS, Caahlsr. DIRECTORS, famnel Blnea. Jamaa H. Ererhart. Irvine A. Finch. Pierce B. Klnloy. Joseph J. Jermyn, M. t). Kenierer, Char es H. Matthew. John T. I'orter. V. W. Watson, Charles, Bchlsfer, U W. Moras. . ; INTEREST PAID ONTiriE DEPOSITS. Thla bank inelhaa the natroaaea af 1 ' men sod firms generally.