1HE SCRANTON TUl BUNE TIIUBSDAY MORNINO, DECEMBER 10, 189i.
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Norton's
Holiday Display,
Is now ready
for inspection,
Call to see It and bring
the Children along.
Three floors, 100 by 25 feet,
for shoving the goods
Miscellaneous Books,
Fancy Stationery,
Games, Toys, Desks,
Express Wagons, Rocking Horses,
Sleds, Velocipedes, etc, etc.,
322 Lackawanna Ave.
Shavings
The use of Shavings for bedding
lor horses or cows is not
. New
But put up like straw la
Small Bales
Is something new.
Cheaper Than Straw,
Cleaner Than Straw,
Better Than Straw.
We keep it.
The Weston Mill Go
SCRANTOil, OLYPHANT, CARBONDALE
ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT PAIN
EXTRACTION OP TEETH WITH
"ANAE3THENE." FINEST DEN
TAL WORK IN THE CITY.
DRS. HENWOOD& WARD ELL
3!6 LACKAWMNl AVE.
PERSONAL.
Ttov. M. J. Manloy, of Wellsboro, was In
the city yt'stenluy.
It. Hrook, tho Invontor of the Brooks
ntnt't KWeepur, Is the guest of friends
In tliis city.
Attorney and Mrs. J. Alton Davis loft
yosti-nliiy for OUI 1'olnt Comfort, whure
they Intend to remain for some time.
Mrs. Ilailey, of Waverly. Is the Buost
Of her son, Jlayor llailey. She passed her
tevcnty-tlrst lilrthduy unnlversury on
rhttnktMviiiK Day,
Miss tiaraniin, Charles Doersam and
Mr. Croft, of the Second I'resbyterlun
rhurch choir, participated in a concert in
HIiiKhamton Tuesday nlh'ht.
Miss Barbara McGulnness, of this city,
Was married to James H. Walker, of Uly
phant, in St. Peter's cathedral at noon
yesterday by Rev. J. J. 11. t'eeley.
John Holmes, of Archlmld; Patrick Lof
tus, of Carbondule, and John Morrison, cf
South Hernnton, have been called by ItlKht
Rev. Uls-hup o'llura from tho St. Uonu
k'entuii" TheoloKlcal seminary, at Alle
tany, N. V., to receive holy orders.
Miss Jennie Ioverlngr, of Greenwood,
lecompunled by her uunt, Mrs. Joseph
Reese, of Hyde Park, left Tuesday molll
utu for Philailelphia to visit her sister,
lllss Anna I.overliiK, who is tinihTKoing a
treatment at the I'nlverslty hospital. She
IU acconiany them home the latter part
If this week.
M. Pierre Claudlo Jannet, a member of
:he Music Soclale of Paris, France, who
Mis in this city for several davs gather
iir statistics, left yesterday for Wnsh
micton, 1). C, to pursue his labors at that
place. While here he railed on Hon. T. V.
Powderly and Rev. U. J. MacOoldrlck,
president of St, Thomas' college.
SECOND CHAMBER CONCERT.
Program Thnt Will Be Rendered
This Evening.
The proprramme for the second cham
ber concert this evening in Young
Hen's Christian Association hall will
Be as follows:
Mendelssohn Trio for piano, violin
and 'cello.
Bong.
Balnt Saens Sonata for piano and vio
loncello. Bong.
Gade String quartette In C.
Mr. Williams, of Wllkes-Barre, tenor.
DON'T WORRY about your health.
Keep your blood pure by taking Hood'
3arsaparllla and you need not fear the
grip, colds, bronchitis, pneumonia or
typhoid fever.
HOOD'S PILLS are the favorite fam
ily cathartic, easy to take, easy to ope
rate. A DANDY LOOKER.
O Which we had to take
as they were made for us.
Have come to 'late to sell
for Regular Price. Shall
sell them this week at
$3.00 a Pair.
Widths from A to E's. All
Sizes
AND WARRANT EVERY PAIR.
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SCHANK
410 Spruce Street
BURGLARS ENTER
A PRIESrS HOUSE
i s
They Steal a Ooldea Vessel Used in the
Sacrifice of the Mass.
THREE OP .THE GANG IN CUSTODY
The Residence of He v. B. Dembinski,
Pastor of St. Mnrv's Polish Church,
Paid an Early .Horniug Visit-Onc
of tho Cang Arrested While Trying
to Oisposo of Some of the Booty ia
a Pawnbroking Shop.
Burglars made their way into the
residence of Itev. B. Dembinski. pas
tor of St. Mary's Polish Catholic church
on Prospect avenue, sometime yester
day morning before daylight and they
stole a golden ciborlum, a vessel used
In the sacrifice of the mass, and sev
eral articles of table silverware.
One of the burglars was arrested In
Davtdow's pawnbroking establishment
on Lackawanna avenue at 2 o'clock
yesterday afternoon by Patrolman
John Saltry and a squad of otliccrs.
Patrolmen Lona Day and Molr, Park
Policeman McManunian. and Detective
Steve Dyer arrested two more of the
gang late In the afternoon In a shanty
In the lower part of the South steel
mill yard. There was another fellow
In the gang, but he escaped as if the
ground opened and swallowed him up.
The one that was arrested In Davi
dow's acted very suspiciously when Ve
came In. He took from under his coat
a bundle wrapped up In a piece of dirty
muslin, and opening it up he brought
out the lid of the ciborium, a sugar
bowl, a milk pitcher, a spoon holder
and fifteen spoons. The articles had
small crusts of culm on them, as if
they had been secreted in a dump and
they were tarnished.
AN OFFICER SUMMONED.
Mr. Davldow did not intimate In any
way that he suspected the goods were
stolen, and making a pretense that he
was engaged In estimating what he
would give for them, he kept the fol
low waiting until one of his clerks
slipped out the back way and went
down to the corner of Lackawanna and
Franklin avenues to where Patrolman
John Saltry was on duty.
The officer came up to the store and
took the prisoner Into custody and
brought him to police headquarters.
Chief Holding asked the prisoner his
name and he said it was Kdwnrd Jones.
He denied that he stole the articles in
his possession and explnined that he
got them from three tramps down
along the nffM. They asked him to
bring the stuff to the city to dispose
of It.
He gave a description of the fellows
ami Chief Holding detailed a squad of
officers to the yard of the South works.
The officers made a tour of the shan
ties and picked up six tramps. Four
of them were in one gang and one of
the four had a coll of copper wire long
enough to stretch a mile, and a dozen
or so of fancy articles for hanging
Indies' sacques or overcoats on to pre
serve their shape.
He acted as spokesman of his gang
and profess. (I to fie on their wny to
Albany, N. Y. There was no evidence
to connect them with the burglary and
Mayor ISailey gave them an hour to get
out of town. The other two tramps
were now beginners, young men who
had run away from home In Jersey
City, and they, too, were ordered to
get out of town in an hour.
WHAT WAS FOUND ON HIM.
Jones, as he called himself, was
searched and he had an alligator-skin
pocketbook in which there was a paper
with this address on, Frank Roney,
Maple Lake, Lackawanna county. Pa.
There was a judgment note for J5
drawn on Dec. 8, lSltfi, payable after 12
days to Edward Jones and signed by
Frank Honey; and there was an or
der on the superintendent of the Lack
awanna hospital signed by Director
Thomas D. Davles allowing Kdwnrd
Williams to be admitted to the hospi
tal. It wns f-itrned on Dec. 7.
Mayor Halley questioned Jones and
wus told bv him that his "home is nmr
the Hig Mountain colliery In Shamokin,
that he Is L'fi years old and married.
He said he came to Scranton last week.
During the course of conversation he
contradicted himself several times.
Later In the alt?rnoon Chief Kobling
sent another squad of officers to the
mill yard and it was at this time that
the two tramps were captured. They
were In one of the shanties In the
lower part of the mill yard. When they
were brought to the station Jones Iden
tified them as the men who gave him
the articles to dispose of. There was
another one with them, but he got
away very swiftly somewhere out of
reach. The two arrested refuse to give
their names.
THE ARTICLES IDENTIFIED.
About the time the two tramps were
brought to the station, the housekeeper
for Father Dembinski arrived there
also and she Identified the articles. She
said that there were other pieces of
silverware taken also. Father Dem
Mnskl wus not at home; he was away
since Monday attending a Forty Hours'
devotion in ltlossburg. She did not
know what time the burglary was com
mitted, but knew It must be after
midnight. When she arose yesterday
morning the loss was discovered.
A visit to the mill yard last night
again did not result In capturing the
third tramp. The three prisoners will
be given a hearing this morning by
Mayor ISailey.
INSANE PRISONERS IN THE "PEN."
Three Lackawanna County Men Have
Been Adjudged Lunatics.
Judge Archbald yesterday received
the following letter from J. J. Wistor,
secretary of the board of Inspectors of
the Eastern penitentiary:
Eastern Penitentiary,
Philadelphia, Iec. 8, 1S98.
Hon. Robert W. Archbald, Judge of the
Court of Quarter Sessions of Lackawan
na county, Pennsylvania,
Dear Sir: The board of Inspectors of
the Eastern penitentiary of Pennsylvania
having been informed by a judge of this
county that it is their duty under the
act of INKS, In the case of every insane
convict In their charge to notify such fact
to the judge of the court of conviction,
respectfully advise you of the Insan
ity of the following convicts sent here by
the court of Lackawanna county, to wit:
1. Edward Hutching, aged 23; crime,
rape; four years and two months to serve;
uncertain when insanity was first ob
served, 2. Peter Hombach, aged 48; crime, arson;
four years and eight months to serve; in
sane when received.
3. Afton lltishnak, aged 30; crime felon
ious wounding; uncertain when insanity
was first observed.
There are also the following cases where
the insanity is doubtful, and not yet fully
ascertained, vis., None.
We do not know that these cases can be
treated better elsewhere, and have no
recommendations to offer regarding them,
but await any judicial order you m.iy
deem proper to make respecting th'.-m,
which will be at once executed.
Hombach Is the man who was con
victed of having twice fired the Elm
Park church.
FUNERAL OP EDWARD BOWIE.
Remains Laid at Rest In Hyde Park
Catholic Cemetery.
The funeral of Contractor Edward
Bowie was held yesterday morning and
was attended by a large concourse of
people. The late home on Pine street
was visited by numbers who wished to
take a last view of the remains, and
many beautiful floral tributes were laid
on the casket.
A solemn high mass of requiem was
celebrated at St. Peter's cathedral at
10 o'clock by Rev. J. A. O'Reilly. Rev.
J. J. B. Feeley was deacon and Rev.
J. W. Ma lone was sub-deacon. Father
O'Reilly preached the sermon and
dwelt on the certainty of death, but
the uncertainty of Its approach. It is
as necessary for the strong to be ready
to meet tSod us It Is for the weak and
frail. The speaker gave consolation
to the bereaved widow and paid a wor
thy tribute to the manly qualities of
the deceased.
The pall-bearers were Patrick Mul
doon, Timothy Burke. John Burke,
Captain James Molr, Thomas C. Bush
nell, W. D. Collins, J. it. Kelly and
P. H. Gilgallon. Interment was made
In Hyde Park cemetery.
AMUSEMENTS.
"Mavourneen." a drama which gives
a delightful picture of Irish life, will
be produced at the Frothingham to
night by Chauncey Olcott and company
as a benefit for the Scranton Bicycle
club. Tho play Is becoming more popu
lar every year", for it has been univer
sally recognized as a faithful picture
of Irish home life, of a century ago,
with its joys, games, pastimes and ftre
txl.la fklfturefi All nf thft. scenes in the
piece are typical of the people and j
time and the different characters are
drawn In a masterly manner. Superb
scenic mountings enhance the beauty
of the production and the quaint but
graceful costumes are faithful repro
ductions of those In vosue during the
latter part of the last century.
The Wizard of the Nile," the Inter
esting comic opera which gave such
thorough satisfaction here lust season
will be at the Frothlnirhum tomorrow
night with Frank Daniels as the wizard
Kibosh nnd all the competent support
ing company formerly Been here, with
the single exception of a new Cleopatra,
this time in the hands of Miss Edna
Thornton, a chnrmlng young singer
who is making her American debut
with this company, after years of ar
duous preparation under the tuition of
a celebrated Parisian teacher. Mr.
Daniels' manaccrs have been fully
alive to the importance of a good cho
rus, and in nddltlon to the watchful
ness devoted to other portions of the
entertainment, they have provided a
chorus marvellously satisfying as to
the strength and freshness of the
voices, and ns to the attractive np
p'urances of tho young and pretty
girls.
It Is a fact that all the world loves
a lover. It is also a fact that all the
world loves a hero. Therefore when
you combine the qualities of love nnd
heroism In one sinsle Individual you
have the character In whom the public
takes an extraoidlnary Interest. Such
a character is Captain Jack Conway,
the dashinz hero of Thomas E. Shea's
new play, the "Man-o'-Wnrs-Man." He
Is a person whom it is said the ladles
In the audience fall wlllinsly In love
with, while the male contingent Is lost
In admiration of his manly, vigorous
personality. Conway Is the central fig
ure In a great many thrilling situations
which give him a chance to show a
bravery and a gallantry never before
surpassed by any hero real or Imagin
ary, naval or military. Mr. Shea Is sup
ported this year by a stronger com
pany than ever before. He will be seen
In this city at the Academy of Music
all next week appearing Monday in the
above named play.
.
Commencing this afternoon for the
last half of the week. Manager
Davis, of Davis' theater, will
offer to his patrons the funny
German comedian, Charles A. Loder,
In his screaming farce-comedy "Hilar
ity In McFadden's Row of Flats." So
much novelty It Is claimed has never
been seen before In a production of this
class. Among the most notable en
gagements is that of Miss Ruby Lyt
ton, whose performance has won for
her universal praise. The Vantine sis
ters, who are most accomplished danc
ers, have also been secured. It Is safe
to predict that "Hlllarity" will receive
a royal welcome.
THE VETERANS TURN NOW.
They Will Entertain the Members of
Camp No. 8, Son of Veterans.
Colonel Oakford command. No. 25,
I'nlon Veterans' union, of this city,
will tender a reception to the members
of Lieutenant Ezra S. Griffin camp, No.
8, Sons of Veterans, this evening at me
headquarters of the command In Ful
ler's hall at 8.30 o'clock.
One month ago the Sons gave a re
ception to the veterans, and now the
compliment Is to be returned by the
Union Veterans' union, and an even
ing of great enjoyment is anticipated
by all who are so fortunate as to be
permitted to attend.
The members of Camp 8 will meet In.
rront of tne post room at 8.30 o'clock
sharp In uniform, and it is desired that
every member be on hand promptly at
the time mentioned, as the camp Are
will be lighted and the fun commenced
Immediately on their arrival.
A cordial Invitation is extended to
the veterans' sons in this city who con
template joining the Sons of Veterans,
to be present on this occasion.
Tours to California.
California has been most fittingly
termed the "Italy of America." All
the delicious balm, the cloudless sky,
and the rich verdure of the great Eu
ropean peninsula are duplicated In this
sunny land of the Pacific. Here na
ture basks In the sunshine of her own
beauty; and here she has established
her own sanitarium, where eternal
spring Inspires everlasting youth. With
the snow-mantled peaks of the Sierras
upon the one hand, the calm Pacific
with Its soft breezes upon the other
and a veritable paradise of flowers,
fruits, and plants between, man can
find and needs no lovelier land. To
visit such a country is a privilege, a
blessing.
The Pennsylvania Railroad company,
recognizing the need of a more com
fortable and pleasant way of crossing
the continent has Inaugurated a series
of annual tours to California, running
a through train of Pullman palace
cars from New York to the Pacific
coast, and stopping at the principal
points of Interest en route. The great
popularity of these tours demonstrates
the wisdom of the movement.
For the season of 1807 three tours
have been arranged to leave New York,
Philadelphia and Pittsburg, January
27. February 24. and March 27.
The first tour will run direct to San
Diego via St. Louis and the Santa Fe
route, and return from San Francisco
via Salt Lake City, Denver and Chi
cago, allowing five weeks in California.
The second tour will run via the
Mammoth Cave and New Orleans to
San Diego, stopping at the "Crescent
City" during the Mardl firas Carnival.
This tour will return via Salt Lake
City, Denver, Omaha, and Chicago, al
lowing four weeks In California.
The third tour will run via Chicago,
Denver, and Salt Lake City, allowing
passengers to return by regular trains
via different routes within nine months.
All of these tours, either going or
returning, will pass through the fa
mous Colorado region, Olenwood
Springs, Leadvllle, and the Garden of
the Gods.
Rates from all points on the Penn
sylvania railroad system east of Pitts
burg: First tour, $310; second tour.
$::; third tour, $210 round trip, and
lino one way.
For detailed Itineraries and other In
formation, apply at ticket agencies,
special booking offices, or address Geo.
W. Boyd, Assistant General Passen
ger Agent, Broad Street Station, Phila
delphia. For Wakefulness Vne Uorsfbrd's Acid
Phosphate.
Dr. J. C. How, Haverhill. Mass., says:
"I have seen great benefit from the
steady use of this prepara'.t r.i, in cases
ot chronic wakefulness."
Bring your card plate to The Tribune
for printing.
CASES HEARD IN
CRIMINAL COURT
Patrick McLaughlin Found Guilty ol
Stealing a Pocketbook.
JURY CAME IN FOR INSTRUCTION
Judge Archbald Told Them That the
Reputations of the W omen Should
Not Sway Them That it Was 'I hiir
Duty to Ascertain Whether or Not
.McLaughlin is a ThicU-Scvcrul
Olyphnnt tas.es Heard.
Larceny and receiving wa3 the charge
on which Patrick McLaughlin was put
on trial before Judge Archbald in the
federal court room yesterday morning.
Lizzie Jenkins, otherwise known as
Mrs. Stone, and Mary Jones were the
prosecutors, and they alleged that Mc
Laughlin stole a pocketbook from
them. One of the poeketbooks con
tained $3.20 and the other $t.83. The
women reside on Robinson street, on
the West Side, and their evidence ad
duced during the progress of the trial
would indicate that they are ladles of
not altogether spotless reputation.
McLaughlin admitted visiting the
women and suld that his relations with
them were not altogether proper. He
said that on one of his visits to the
house he took the Jenkins woman's
pocketbook, but that he was intoxicat
ed at the time and as soon as he recov
ered his normal condition of mind he
went back to the house and returned
the purse and its contents. During an
orgle that followed he found the Jones
woman's purse or a bed and placed It
In his pocket. Subsequently he re
turned the purse. The prosecutors had
several short-haired female friends in
court to act as witnesses, but tho dis
trict attorney decided not to call them.
Attorneys It. J. Huurke aim Al. P. Caw
ley defended McLaughlin.
The Jury retired c.t 11 o'clock to de
liberate, and at 3.30 came in and re
ported that they were unable to agree.
Judge Archbald suld thnt If the Jury
was hesitating on account of the char
acter of the women they should ban
ish that consideration from their mind.
The question to be determined by the
jurors was whether or not McLaughlin
Is a thief. If ho is, it is the duty of
the jury to convict, for while he may
steal from a strtimplt today, tomorrow
his victim may be an honest person.
The Jury In a few minutes found him
guilty of stealing tho Jenkins woman's
purse, and not guilty of the theft of
the other pocketbook.
RICHARD HICKS CONVICTED.
The jury In the cuse of Richard
Hicks, who was tried Tuesday after
noon for having robbed Port Cisco, of
Green Ridge, of $2.60 on April 7 lust,
returned a verdict of guilty, but recom
mended him to the mercy of the court.
"I'll see about that," said Juuge
Archbald, as he read the recommenda
tion of the jury.
David Griffiths was arraigned on
charges of assault and battery anil ma
licious mischief, preferred by Charles
Fox and General Manager Silllman, of
the Traction company, respectively.
Verdicts of not guilty were taken In
both eases, but Griffiths was directed
to pay the costs.
William Walters was the prosecutor
In an assault and battery case, In
which Joseph Hudelavltch was the de
fendant. The alleged assault was com
mitted on Oct. 17 at the Kidge, near
Archbald, Walters declaring that the
defendant without any provocation
struck and knocked him down. The
defendant absolutely denied having as
saulted Walters. A verdict ot not
guilty was returned and the costs
placed on the prosecutor.
In the case' of the commonwealth
against Anthony Rogenkowskl, the
prosecutor, Leon F. Olshefskl was sen
tenced to pay the costs. William Rud
dy did not appear to answer a charge
of assault and battery preferred by
Michael Krattky, and a capias was is
sued for him. For failing to appear to
answer a charge of assault and bat
tery, preferred by demons Veroskl.
the ball of Joseph Klnopeck was for
feited absolutely. The same action
was taken In the case of Frederick
Herman, charged with larceny and re
ceiving by Patrick Gibbons.
Joseph Hughes was tried on a charge
of assaulting and battering David J.
Davis. The prosecutor said that on
Christmas Crowdin
Christmas crowding has begun.
Here's some hints to help you shop in comfort:
Come in the mornings.
Keep to the right.
Don't push or crowd.
Take small parcels with you as far as you conveniently can.
Do you know that in these crowded days you can often do
as much in one hour of the morning as in two of the after
noon? "To save time is to lengthen life" said wise old
Franklin.
Silver
ware. Long wear Silverware
lower than ever any
where. Every piece war
ranted to wear at least ten years.
We've fixeJ up a table full of
pieces worth from S2.00 to 55.00
and put a come-early price on them.
Choice of the table for .H.48. The
early shopper has all the best of it
this year both in picking and pric
ing. Don't hang back.
Gold If any lady sees another
Pens. Christmas go by without
owning a gold pen she
should feel neglected. With gold
pens selling at about half a word of
warning is not amiss. First comers
are surest of sharing. The lot is
not large-in fact twice as many
would not be overmuch. Solid
gold pens with pearl holders, 98c;
worth $2.00.
REXFORD'S, 303 LACKA AVE.
Oct. 19 It ches hit him In the mouth
and knocked a tooth out. Hushes ad
mitted striking the blow but said it
was done In self defense as Davis had
made an assault upon him. The jury
evidently believed him for the verdict
was not guilty and the prosecutor was
directed to pay the costs. .
AN OLYPHANT CASE;
There were two charges against John
Murray, of Archbald, the next person
to take a seat at the defendant's table.
He was charged by William Williams
with assault and battery and pointing
a pistol. Attorneys Joseph O'Brien and
Attorney Manning defended Murray
and Attorney C. P. O'Malley assisted
the district attorney in prosecuting the
case. On Kept. 1" Williams alleges that
Murray assaulted him In McAndrews'
hotel In olyphant and after striking
him several times drew a revolver and
threatened to shoot him.
Murray is constable of the Second
ward of Olyphnnt and when he went on
the stand In his own behalf he swore
that Willtains threatened to kill him
and that In self-defense he was com
pelled to use force toward Williams
and also to drav his revolver to intim
idate him. The trouble arose from the
fact that Murray made a levy on Wil
liams' household effects in accordance
with the provisions of a landlord's war
rant which was placed In his hands.
The verdict was guilty of pointing fire
arms and not guilty of assault and bat
tery. In the latter case the costs were
divided.
Kate and Frank Kopreuskie were
called to answer charnes of obstruct
ing legal process. Constable William
Douerher. the prosecutor, failed to ap
pear and verdicts of not guilty were
taken and the costs placed on the prose
cutor. The last case heard was that of the
commonwealth against Mrs. Mary
Burns, of the North End. Andrew
Kearney was the prosecutor. On Oct.
10 Kearney and a companion attempted
to cross the lot of Mrs. Burns. He was
warned to keen away and when ho
persisted In crossing Mra. Burns hit
him with a stone. The prosecutor al
leges that the stone cut his forehead
badly and that he bled profusely. The
defendant admitted throwing the stone
but denied that she cut Kearney or
caused the blood to Mow. Attorneys
It. J. Burke and T. V. Powderly defend
ed Mrs. Burns nnd Attorney A. A.
Vosburg, acting ns private counsel for
Kearney, assisted the district attorney
in prosecuting the case. At 5 o'clock
the case was given to the Jury and court
adjourned for the day.
XANV COLXTIES, FEW PEOPLE.
A Pecnlinrity of Mutes in tho South
west aud Beyond the Missisoippi.
In many Wet-torn and Southwestern
states the number of counties into
which the commonwealth is divided
seems to be taken us the surest possible
test of its importance and a state con
taining but few counties (as many as
necessary or desirable), is looked upon
somehow as of Inferior merit. The state
of Nebraska had by the last federal
census about the same population as the
city of Philadelphia, 1,100,000. The pop
ulation of lVnnsylvaniu was five times
greater than that of Nebraska, nnd
yet, though sixty-seven counties have
for many years been found sufficient
for the requirements of Pennsylvania,
Nebraska now has ninety, and home
of them are so small In area and popu
lation ns to be of very little nccount.
A sample Nebraska county Is Thomas,
in the western part of the state, diag
onally northwest of Broken How,
through which the Dismal river runs.
It has an area of 7J0 square miles and a
population at the last census of 017
Inhabitants.
Kansas exceeds Nebraska In popula
tion by about one-thlid and In area by
about one-tenth; though the total
population of Kansas is about 600.000
less than the population of New York
city, nnd though New York state with
6,000,000 inhabitants, has sixty counties,
Kansas has 111, and very few of them
have a population as lurge as the aver
age New York ward. Morton county,
in the extreme southwest of Kansas, is
a fair sample of some of them. Ry the
census of 1S30 It had a population of
724 and extended over an area of 729
square miles. Though the population
of Kansas is not on the Increuse and in
some parts of the state Is falling off. It
seems never to occur to any of the leg
islatures at Topeka that the consolida
tion of counties might be a desirable
thing.
These two states are not exceptional
In respect to having so large a number
of counties for what Is a very small
population compared with the figures In
the Eastern stales. New Jersey, with a
Souvenir A limited lot. AnJ
Spoons. the Price Jwisn't pay
for the engraving.
Souvenir spoons with "Scranton,
Pa" engraved in the bowl. Silver
spoons with gold lined bowls.
They'll be quick to go at the price,
1 5c each.
Tooth Japanese industry
Brushes. 11 nJ penny -a-day
wages makes it pos
sible for us to sell a first-class tooth
brush for 100 Equal to the French
brushes your druggist charges you
25 cents for.
Scissors. Another lot of those
popular 19c scissors
comes your way to-day. You know
the quality and worth if you've
profited before if you don't this
chance is your opportunity. Good
steel scissors, all styles and sizes,
19c today.
Pen Sterling silver pen
Knives, knives, suitable for
lady or gentleman.
You must buy early or not at all
at this price 50c.
Pocket An exceptional value in
Books. 'adies' pocket books.
French leather, real
alligator, real seal and monkey skin.
All with sterling silver corners. A
happy idea buy a pocketbook to
day you'll have lots of use fori
population larger than Kansas.tms only
twenty-one counties. Massachusetts
has fourteen. Maryland has twenty
four. Maine has sixteen, and Wiscon
sin, with a population of 2,000,000, slxly
eight. But Missouri has 115 counties.
Iowa nini ty-miie, and Colorado, fifty
five. When it comes to pre-eminence
in the county line the Lone Star state of
Texas easily exceeds all others. Texas
has 246 counties, and the census re
turned from some of them seem cer
tainly grotesque. Andrew county, cov
ering 1,500 square .miles, had, in 1S90, 24
inhabitants; Castro county, covering
S40 squure miles, hud inhabitants;
Crane county had 15, Dawson county
had 29, Foley county, covering 2,100
square mlles.had 16 Inhabitants; Gaines
county, covering 1,100 square miles, had
68. There vere 14 persons in Garza,
and l4imli county, with an area of 1.010
square miles, hud 4 residents. There
were 3 persons, two white men and an
Indian, In Loving county, 7 persons In
Palmer county, and 4 persons in Woak
um county. The totul number of Inhab
itants in Lynn county was 21; in Moore
county 13.
To Cure a Cold in One Bay.
Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money it it
falls to cure. 25 cents.
Engraved calling curds for Christmas
pres.'nls at The Tribune oillce.
CHRISTMAS
PRESENTS.
The manufacturers of cut glass of all
descriptions are vicing with each oth
er In the production of beautiful goods,
but they all concede Ll'ubey is the fin
est. Whon you buy a piece of glass
with ns good a cutting as Libbey's,
you pay more for It; our stock is large.
The opportunities for adding rich
pieces of the newest designs to your
table or as gifts are numerous, for at
our prices they will not remain long.
TEA, DINNER,
And TOILET, SETS,
SILVERWARE,
BRIC-A-BRAC, Etc
CHINA HALL,
MILLAR & PECK,
134 Wyoming Avenue.
Walk in and look around.
Open Eveniugs.
EXAMINED FREE.
You can save money by buying specta
cles of Silverstonc, the eye specialist, at
309 Lackawanna avenue, onely ono flight
over the Lehigh Valley ticket office. Tha
following prices will satisfy you that they
are the cheapest In tho city: Solid gold
rlmmed spectacles at $3.50 per pair; tilled
hows at $2; nlckle bows from 50c. to $1.50;
aluminum bows from 75c. to $2.00; colored
glasses from 25c, to $1.25, We have a large
line of reading glasses, the best In the
market, at 25c. per pair. Opera and mag
nifying glasses at reduced prices. Of
fice hours, 8 a. m. to 12m.; 1 to 6 p. m.
Remember that your eyes will be exam
ined free and satisfaction ia guaranteed.
one between now and Santa Claus
day. 50 of extra value go on sale
today at 1.00; worth J150 to '2.oo.
Pin Japanese pin or trinket
Trays. tr;,ys 2 5 tent value.
Fresh today from Yoko
homo. Some have open work de
signs. 1 50 go on sale today at ioc
each.
Atomizers. An assortment of
atomizers go on
sale today at a fraction of their
worth. Philadelphia made goods
at one-half Philadelphia's prices.
Prices range from 50c to S1.75.
Value always more than price.
Water Pressed glass water sets;
Sets. s'x tumblers and a pitch
er. Sets worth $1.00.
Fifty sets go on sale today at half.
50c a set.
Tea Brass kettles for the
Kettles. tea t;,ll'e tlle balance
of the stock on hand
goes at cost today. Straight mak
ers prices for the few we have
87c to S5.00.
Ladies
Garters.
Three lots of fancy
garters at the price
you pay for elastic
alone. White metal and gold
plated buckles. Some with set
tings. 25, 50 and 75 cents a pair.
P
We offer about 50 Boys'
3-piece Suits, (short pants),
sizes 12 to 16 years, at al
most nothing.
These Suits are heavy
weight, nice mixtures, and
formerly sold for $7.00, $8.00
and $10.00.
Choice for
Of the boat makes and stylos at prices
that will astonish you. Everybody
buys at the same price.
416 LACKAWANNA flVEI'Ji.
II CHEAT SW
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Has been predicted all through the
Moaon fust put. THIS IS THE WAY
HLMUtRS HAVE BEEN REDUCED.
q6 Pries.
07 Price.
Roadster, $110.00 $115.00
Tourist, 112,50 117.50
Lady Kumber, 117.50 122.50
Racer, 125.00 150.00
Prices seem high, but then you
know it's HL'.UBLK QUALITY.
CHASE & FARRAR
515 Linden Street.
Sensible Presents
for the Hoys, liuv one of our
Ki:i:i LKS or SUlTi). The
Cutest Styles
AT $1.98 & $2.98
CALL AXI) SEE THEM.
Kiamer Bros.,
THE POPULAR CLOTHIERS.
315 LACKAWANNA AVE.
THIELE
School of Music, 5:0 Spruce St
Mrs. Katharine Thiele,
Voice Training, Solo Singing
Ernest Thiele,
Violin, I'iuno. 'Cello ensemble. Doth
teachers at celebrated Scharwcnki
Conservatory, New York. Also other
competent teachers engaged. Mr. Thiele
is the successor to the late
HERR KOPFF.
$5.00
EACH
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