Neu)s "Of W Stibtirbs. WEST SIDE EVENTS. What Representative Mea Think About the Amcadmeati to the Viaduct Or dinanceGeneral Disjnst Felt. Among the public spirited citizens on the West Side the action of common council Thursday night in tacking on a raft of amendments to the viaduct or dinance was looked upon with general disgust. The question is:" "Will the attention paid to other sections of tna city makes votes for the viaduct meas ure, or will the additional appropria tions asked for Injure the proposition on election day?" Druggist John J. Davies, to a Trib une reporter, expressed his opposition to the "tacked on" amendments. Mr.. Davies thought that the people would not vote for so great an appropriation. "But," said he, "do you know that aome people are In favor of these other Improvements at this time. They think that by helping the people in other sections Hyde Park itsttif would be benefitted ; that the viaduct meas ure will never pass on its own single merits, but that It must have some side issue which tickles the Hellish spirit of other than Hyde Parkers." Mr. Da ties' favored style of viaduct is the kind built on Market street, in Philadelphia. This would be a solid construction of masonry built upon and taking the place of West Lacka wanna avenue. The buildings on tne sides could be so remodeled that the viaduct would be to them as the road was before the change. The second story, for instance, would be the first under the new order of things, and the stories below the top of the viaduct could be used as store rooms or as cellars. H. D. Jones, ex-city assesor, and a member of the West Hide board of trade, is one of the few West Side people who 'favor the tacking on. Mr. Jones' words show shrewdness, at least: "That Wyoming avenue ex ten -8km," he said. "Is needed. There Is only one street In the city which is a direct outlet to the Oreen Itidge sec tion, that is the much .tumbled up Washington avenue. By extending Wyoming avenue the city would have a better outlet, as the grade Is better." Mr. Jones favors the viaduct on the south side of the avenue, according to the Oliver plan. Dr. W. A. Paine does .not believe in the tacking on business. He pointed out that Hyde Park did not wunt the Linden street bridge; it was forced upon us. What is wanted is the via duct, that above all other earthly things. John H. Reynolds calls upon" the West Side councllmen to unite in op posing' any Improvement advanced by anp other part of the city until the viaduct proposition Is allowed to go before the people. T. Fellows Mason, ex-presldent of the board of trade. Is not in favor of the bunched Improvements. He favors the Oliver plan. The plan of viaduct, which Is to cross from Nealls' court to the south erly end of the Lackawanna avenue bridge does not meet with much favor. Quite a number of gentlemen hud plans of their own. One was to bridge across from the corner of Palrvlew avenue and Price street to the Scranton end of the Lackawanna avenue bridge. Councilman Uilroy was much talked of. One viaduct enthusiast who paid his compliments to him, said: "He wants to buy his own property and have some one else pay an exorbitant price for It." YESTERDAY'S CONFERENCE. President E. M. Clarke, of the Scran ton Traction company yesterday after noon with' Ueneral Manager Frank Sllliman, jr., held a short conference with members of the West Side board of trade in regard to the street car ser vice on the West Side. The meeting was held In the directors' room of the West Side bank and there were present, besides the two company otllcials, E. M. Clarke, president of the bourd; Al fred Twining, A. R Morse, T. Fellows Mason, Dr. P. F. Strutller, lion. John H. Furr, P. 1 Furrell. Common Coun cilman Simon Thomas, and common councilman Joseph Oliver. The chief subject of the conference was the pro posed Lafayette street line. The com pany is anxious to construct a line from Main avenue to the Hack road and to give a twenty minute service to the people In the untapped Keyser valley. Owing to the narrowness of the first three blocks on I.ufayette street a track Is looked upon with disfavor by the prop erty owners. Ho anxious is the company to have the line opened on this street that at the conference yesterday Presi dent Clarke in behalf of his company offered to pave the entire width of the street for the three narrow blocks for the privilege of laying the track on the side close to the curb stone. The board did not favor the Lufuyette street line at any consideration and the dis cussion turned to other thoroughfares. The most feasable plan proposed and the one which Is likely to be adopted I , HP. ff V- w Fancy Cloths, Velvets and Plain Broadcloths. Fancy Cloth Jackets and Dressing Gowns. Tricot Cloth, Broadcloth and Fancy Plaid Cloths Fancy Figured Silk Smoking Jackets. House Coats and in Plain Mixtures and Fancy Plaids From $5.00 to $15.00 path Robes of Turkish Toweling. 2 SAM! Sj&si D: CteiKau is to go over the present Swetland street line to Bromley avenue thence to Lafayette and track to the vally. The company . gave out that the Luserne, Washburn and Swetland street lines would be extended. It Is the Intention to extend the - Washburn street line eo either Grant or Van Buren avenue and thence to Jackson street and to the foot of the mountain. The company promised to grade Washburn street. Grant and Sherman avenues where the tracks were laid. Mr. Clarke after re viewing the territory through which it is proiosed to extend the lines re turned to Philadelphia on the 2:28 train yesterday afternoon. MEETING OF ELDERS. A quarterly meeting of the board of elders of the Simpson Methodist Epis copal church was held Jast evening In the pastor's room. Rev. J. O, Eckman, elder of the Wyoming district, presided over the session. There were present Rev. J. B.-Sweet, John Fern, S. W. Wrlgley. C. W. Lull. George Fiorey, Harry Hass, J. P. Acker, Henry Bige low. NEWS NOTES AND PERSONALS. Ilert Eynon, a student at the Uni versity of Pennsylvania, returned yes terday afternoon to spend the Christ mas season with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Eynon, of North Hyde Park avenue. Miss Mary Davis, of Hampton street, Is visiting in Philadelphia. The following officers have been elected by the Sunday school of the Scranton Street Baptist church: Dr. B. G. Beddoe, superintendent; V. D. Morris, assistant superintendent; Geo. Wat kins, secretary; Fred Nice, treas urer; Miss Clara Reed, organist; Miss Sadie Bush, assistant; David T. Ev ans, chorister. The production of the cantata. "Santa Claus' Surprise." Christmas night. Is being anxiously awaited by the school children. Miss Gertrude Ackenbach. of Read ing, Is visiting West Side friends. Miss Clara Jones, of North Sumner avenue, has returned from Bloomsburg State Normal school, and with her friend. Miss Marllla Gates, of Susque hanna, will spend the holiday season with her parents. Thomas Carson, Inside foreman at the St hits mine, was injured last Fri day by a fall of roof coal. The mass struck Mr. Carson's right foot, badly crushing the member. He will be con fined to his home on Washburn street for a number of weeks. Choice cut flowers and flower de signs at Palmer & McDonalds, 641 Spruce. . - Meetings at the Salvation Army In door camp tomorrow will be as follows: 7 it. m., one hour at the cross; 10.30, love feast, bread and water; 3 p. m this service will be conducted by the Epworth league of the Simpson Meth odist Episcopal church; 7.30, subject, "Heaven in the Fire." Ensign Will iam De Garls will be Assisted by Hap py Sam Gully of Plymouth, Pa., on Saturday and all day on Sunday. All persons are cordially Invited. Camp 178, Patriotic Order Sons of America, will furnish a room in the new West Side hospital at a cost of $100. The Welsh Philosophical society will hold a. regulur meeting this evening. At a meeting held last night In St Leo's hall on North Main avenue Fa ther Whelan Young Men's branch, Irish Catholic Benevolent union, elect ed the following otilcers: John White, president; John Donahoe, vice-president; J. P. Crowley, financial secre tary; Walter Kalney, recording secre tary; J. H. Brown, treasurer; Patrick Shevelin, sergeant-at-arms; John Saul, Thomas Keenun, James Kelley, tellers; Edward McGuire, Edward Walsh, M. Uuike. P. Shevelin. W. liuane, stew ards. A committee was appointed to confer with the other branches of the union In this county for the purpose of arranging for the national conven tion to be held in this city Aug. lit and so. m. Dr. E. Y. Harrison, Dentist, Mears Hull. 113 S. Main avenue. St. David's church, corner of Brom ley avenue and Jackson street, will hold services on Chi 1st mas morning at 6 o clock and at 10.3U o clock. The church choir will sing special music at each service and at 10.30 o clock Rec tor M. H. Mill will preach. St. Mark's Lutheran church will ob serve the Christmas season with ap propriate services. The Sunday school will hold a Christmas festival on Thursday. Christmas eve, at 7.30. A number of the children will take part In the festival programme. On Christ mas Day there will be an early matin service at 7 a. m. Vesper service at 7.30 p. m. The pastor will preach a special sermon commemorating the Savior s birth. Special music has been prepared by the choir under the direc tton of Miss Martha Evans. The pub lie Is cordially Invited to all these ser vices. The holy com in union will be celebrated Sunday followin" Christ' mas. at which time there will be a re ceptlon of new members. The latest and best styles. Roberts, 126 North Maine. Charles D. Major and Miss Marraret Rees, both of the West Side, were Never in any past season has our assortment of these garments bean so near the point of Derfectlon as now. The styles are superb, the fabrics elegant and the effects most pleasing. No store in the state affords so wide range for selection as ours. Hattiu d Fpijtoi Smoking Jackets. "ERS married Dec. 17 by Rev. D. P. Jones, pastor of the abernacle church. ' Th.imns J Thomas and Mrs. Margar et Jones, both of the West hide, were married Dec. 17 by Kev. u. i: aones, pastor of the Tabernacle church. Dr. C. W. Colborn, Dentist. Rooms 144 North Main avenue. West Side Business Directory HARRIET J. DAVIS. PLORIST.-Cut flowtrs snd f unarm! designs specially. MM South Main avsnuti two doors from Jankaon street. SECOND HAND FURNITURB.-Cash for anything you Bavsj to s.ii. r Stoves. Tools, etc Call and see th stock of J. C. King, in to 71 West Lack awanna av.nua. MORGAN'S PHARMACY-101 NORTH avenue warranted pure us -chemicals. Prescriptions carefully pre pared. Fine stationery and blank books. A large stock suitable for Christmas presents. Teachers' Bibles cheaper than ever. Call and examine them. Wood stains, paints, window glass, etc. Clerk at store all hours of night. The King of Pills b Beecham's.- BEKCHAMS. SOUTH SIDE NEWS. Th Welcome Social club held a ball In Gallery's hall lust night. ..., A game of foot ball between the Juvenile and Cellar Avenue Btars foot ball teams Is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon on the Stillwater grounm. m ..i.m i.'...hni.i nf Minooka is home from the Black Hills where he spend some tlrne. Miss Alice iici:aue, ox oyri., returned home after a month s visit with her sister, on River street. . Patrick Keeney, of Phlladelphl a, who was the guest or John A. Ward, of Pitts ton avenue, has returned home. Columbus council, Young Men's Insti tute, is preparing for a smoker, which will bf held on New Year's nlnht. Caroline, the inrant uauajnu-r or jir. xt CVWI..Lr J. Herklev. Of 817 Crown avenue, died Thursday nlttht. The funeral will take place sunoay auernoun from the residence. Century Hose company last nigiu elect ed the following otilcers at Its annuul meeting: President, cnanes uran; vice- president, George Passhold; treasurer. rJilwin r rauie; recoruiug gecreiur;, r.nm Dunn: financial secretary. Rudolph Scha- fer: trustee for three years, Ambrose Hortx: foreman. Jacob Hafener: first as sistant foreman, George Kasshold; second assistant, Charles Graff; pipeman, Josepn Helpmun; assistant pipemen, jonn a. .Mil ler, jr., Amurone neriz, narry iveny, nu rv Hulnta and Andrew Conway. Edward Kneller was relected permanent mun and Iewis Schwas was favored lor tne or fiM of district engineer. A Christmas service for women will be held in the rooms of the Young Women's Christian association, 1021 Cedar avenue, Sunday at 3.45 t. m. Mrs. J. 1. Race will speak. There will be special Chrismas music, tie sure and come. J. C. MA ITER has opened a first-class Carriage and Wagon milking establishment at 343 Locust street. Horse shoeing a special' ty. Mr. Mauer Is a former resident of the South Side, and has recently bean in business on South Blukely street, Dun more. . Burgess Toy Store. Everything new in toys, 812 Cedar ave. PROVIDENCE. A contest and entertainment will be held in Archbald's hall, on West Market street, Thursday evening. Dec. 24, under the auspices of Court Kobln Hood, No. 7, Foresters of America. During the enter tainment, a muff, a ring and a lady's hi. cycle, for whleh several ladles have been contesting during the last tew montns, will he awarded to the successful contestants. The following programme will be ren dered: Address hy chairman; sung, select ed, Evan W. Lewis; recitation, Titus Da vies; awarding of muff; song, selected, V. J. Owens; address, John U. Davis; song, selected, Mrs. D. I). Lewis; awarding of ring; selection, comic, A. N. Jenkins; song, selected, Ksau Price; awarding of bicycle, Guitlelil lodge, Ixyul Knights of Amoil ca, will conduct a smoker In their rooms on West Market street Tueiday evening, Dec. '!. A gruphophone has been secured for the entertainment of-those present. Mrs. David If. Davis, of Green street, litis returned from Nantleoke, where she at tended the funeral of an aunt. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Steele entertained a few of their friends a few evenings ago at their house, on Belmont Terrace. Mu sic and games were indulged in and an enjoyable time spent. Those present were Misses Catherine and Lizzie Gabriel, MlHIiche HulNtead, Miss Slew and .Messrs. Howell und Tullie Gabriel, George Keifer and James Uedcles. Miss Julia Martin, of Stanton street, who underwent an operation for the re moval of a needle from her heel a few days ago, is rapidly recovering. Miss Eva Steele, of Honesdule, Is the guest of Miss Jennie Field, of Thompson street. Cuswuilon Davis, who has been engaged In Evangelistic work for the past months. Is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Davis, of Warren street. Koss Lloyd, of North Main avenue, has returned from Baltimore, Md. The North End's Hist and second basket ball teams will play In Company H armory Christmas ufternuun. The game will start at 1.3i. After the game there will be roller skating. At the Puritan Congregational church tomorrow the pastor, Kev. Newman Mutthews. will preach at iu.30 a. m. on the subject "Taking Heed," and at 7 p. ni. on "Kinship of Man to Ood." Kev. D. M. Klnter, pastor of the Chris, tlun church, will preach In the morning on "The Story of Pilate and Its Warn ings," and in the evening on "beginning at Jerusalem." Miss Frank Allen, of Oloversvllle. N. T., Is 111 at the home of Mr. and Mrs ' Leach, of Wood street. .' David Nicholas, of Putnam street, suf fered a painful injury to the eye a few days ago.belng struck by a flying piece of coal. The Rev. T. H. Barrygwonlth, of Yon r?i N,; Y',wm occupy the pulpit In the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday ev ening. The llttlP 4-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McKeena .was severely burned yesterday by her clothes catching lire. The funeral of the late Edward F. Har pr took place from his home, on lilnkely street, yesterday afternoon nnd was large, ly attended. Kev. W. Q. Edgar, of Provi dence, delivered a touching tribute to the deceased who. with his upright and hon orable life, he said, had rightly earned a resting place In heaven. The pall-bearers were William Powell, Charles gloat, Fred Amendt. Bu.ihnell Branson, John Schlents and Earl Stone. The Junior Order of American Mechanics, of which society de. ceased had been an active member, at tended In a body and had charge of the funeral. Interment was made in Dun more cemetery. fieaulae Diamond Bine only $10.00, worth $25.00, "at Davldow Bros, great retiring sale. 217 Lack'a. ave. To Care a Told In One Day. Take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If it falls to cure. 2Sc Iaflammatorr Rheumatism Cured in 3 Days. Morton Ik Hill, of Lebanon, Ind., says: "My wife had Infiamatory rheumatism in every muscle and Joint her suffering was terrible and her body and face were swollen almost be yond recognition: had been in bed for alx weeks and had eight physicians but received no benefit until she tried the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. It gave Immediate relief and she was able to walk about In three days. I am sure It saved her life." Sold by Carl Lorens, druggist, Scranton, 4U Lackawanna avenue. Xnas Goods! Xasas 'ioodnt Jewelry, silverware, watches, etc., at Davldow Bros., 217 Lack'a. ave, . . . . RAILROAD NOTES. While yet a young man George J. Fow ler Is an old railroad man. He began work as a newsboy In 1874, at the age of 12 year. J. on the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western road, In whose services he has been continuously since. Four years later be became a brakeman In the Hoboken yard. After that he was transferred to Scranton and two years later was pro moted to the position of passenger brake man, lie was promoted to baggage mas ter in 1885, and in 18X7 was given a pas senger truln on the llloomsburg division. In' April 1S1 he wus made a main line conductor, running Nos. and 10. Now he Is conductor of the United States express Nos. 11 and 12. Mr. Fowler Is universally populur with the railroad boys and parti cularly In .the Order of Hallway Conduc tors, which he was on Sunday last elected to represent at the grand division meet ing In Los Angeles, Oil., in May. His amiable wife, the daughter of Superin tendent Garrett liogart, wl'o Is cicely allied with all work that pertains to the 1 jo lies' auxiliary of the order, will ac company him as delegate from Elmlra auxiliary, and on her return expects to CONDUCTOR GEORGE J. FOWLER. organize a Ladles' auxiliary to Lacka wanna division, No. i. One of Mr. Fow ler's predominant characteristics Is his perennlel good nature and fondness for a good story, either as listener or relator. And, like all the railroad boys, many a good story Is told at his expense. Here Is one rhat Dame Kumor or Emory De Kay tells on him. George is very fond of Ashing and fowling, and is especially fond of a trip, to the mountains when Gene Smith accompanies him. The story goes thut Gene saw on several mornings re cently a full Hedged doe gruztng along the tracks near the noint on the inn nf ih. Pocouo, familiarly known among the oouinern uivisoin ooys as "Mary Heater a Curve." A secret trip was arranged and Just before the dawn of riuv ih. u-nnhv pair armed with all the Implements of war ieppeci on !so. Yi at the aroremen tloned curve. Gene swore tn iwn. m the present of the waning moon that be fore the sun would appear above the hori son they would be rejoicing in the pos session of young and Juicy venison, dene posted George at a certain spot and told him watch and wait. Then an umimm. with bated breath, stood, rifle In hand, the personincation or gladsome expectancy, tiene tin-toed hia wav thrnnirh th. Suddenly there was a crash through the underbrush, the sharp crack of a rifle mono inn Dullness or grey morning, an echo reyerbrated over the mountain and down Into Parodlse Vnllev m,.i ik. Instant at Fowler's feet fell the blood be spattered, panting form of Mary Heater's s-months-old calf. The word calf was ex cluded from their vocabulary for three months thereafter anil vn tn tvu .lot. If any one mentions the word In their piexence, it is taaen as a personal remark MINOOKA. The Oreenn'nnfl i-nlllurloa au i.nA -"'. - . U 1 .J ,U1V ,U fill V James Powell has returned home from l"" pirouuaourg Normal school to spend the holidays with friends on Main street M 1' Ikitil.l hua at, I k... - " ' iinru nouir auer a uiiori uusiness trip to Washington, D. C, Headquarters Tor Xmas Cioods at Davldow Bros., 217 Lack'a. ave. adway's Rills Always Reliable, Purely Vegetable, MILD, BIT EFFECTIVE. Purolv vAffAtahle. art without naln. ele gantly coated, tasteless, small and easy to luxe, nsuway s mis aasisi nature, sumuiai ing to healthful activity the liver, bowels and other digestive organs, leavint the bowels In a natural condition without any alter enacts. Sick Headache. Biliousness, Constipation, Piles AND All Liver Disorders. RADWAV'S PILLS are purely vegetable, mild and reliable. Cause Perfect Digestion, complete absorption and bealtbfulreKUlarity. tit cents a box. At Druggists, or by mail, "Book of Advice" free by wail. RADWAY & CO., No. ss Elm Street, New Vork. Cuss the Buttonholes I Even Santa Claus would do It, If he had to tussle with the shirts that some men wear. He a sensible little Santa Claus, - Buy your husband something that he really needs. For Instance, a half-dozen good shirts, and a really pretty tie. Instead of the monstrosity ne wears, aero prices. 305 Lack Av. AMUSEMENTS. ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Wednesday and Thursday, Dec, 13-14. A Play That la Sure to Please. James A. Heme's BEAUTIFUL COMEDY-DRAMA SHORE , ACRES Direction of H. C. MINER. A Fin Company of Players, Entire Maw geenry. Uaique Realistic Novelties. Qatlery, s,i Balcony, t$, got First Floor, 0, 71. Ii oo. . Grand Panorama OF Holiday Goods Outshining in display all previous efforts. Outdoing all past values UNDERCUTTING alFprevious prices. Jfa THE f.1. ROBINSON BREWERY. Established 1854. This Brewery was established over 42 years ago. ... . A Big Demand for Its Product is Daily Increasing. . . . None Purer Manufactured. COR. CEDAR AVENUE AND ALDER STREET. AUCTION SALE AND JAPANESE WARE, SOU Lack Ave., Cor. Wash., Today at 1.30 and 8 p. m., by MIGHAELIAN BROS, & CO Do not fail to attend these giving-away sales. ' ' No Equals. A 0(11 Fine China, Cut Glass, Belleek Goods, Wedgewood Goods, Water Sets, Delft Goods, Wine Sets. Banquet and Princess Lamps in Onyx, Gold, Silver, Dresden, Delft, etc. Onyx Tables, Cabinets and Pieces, Jafdiniers, Umbrella Stands and Brie a -Brae in All the Royal Wares. IP. hhRkhR X UJLI UJJU1M 1 ' ' J1IJJ1J1I 422 Lackawanna Avenue. AMUSEMENTS ACADEMY OF MUSIC. Extraordinary tsucceas of THOS E. SHEA And Talented Popular Co. THURSDAY The Flrv Patrol. FRIDAY By special request. 811 EA lu bis unxu ualled lmpemunatluu of Richelieu. HATUKDAV MATINKE-lbe Fire Patrol. EVEN1.NU The 8nara of New York. PUICi-S..fl.llery, iuc; Balcony, soci First Floor, jtc; Parlor Chairs, 50c. ACADEMY OF MUSIC, MONDAY, DEC S, The New and Original Pirturesque Romantic Military Drama ia four acta, entitled, SHANNON of the SIXTH A story of life and love In India during England's war with the Seuoya In 1H57, by Edward K. Kiddsr, author of "A Poor Rela tion" nd Peacoful Valley". With the young light comedian, MR. W. II. POWER. Supported by bis own company of players. Preaeuted with special scenery, cos tumes properties and efferta SEE THE GREAT CANNON EPFECT. Qaiiery, 15c; Balcony. Jjc and 33c; First Floor goc and 73c. mpm ) 2,000,000 BARRELS Made and Sold in Six Months, ending riarch 1, 1894, Total Product of The A Mill Alone produced 1,000,000 Barrels, ' Largest Run on Record. Washburn, Crosby's Superlative U sold everywhere from the Pacific Coast to St. John's, New Foundland, and in England, Ireland and Scotland very largely, and is recognized as the beat flour in the world. MEGARGEL WHOLESALE AGENTS. HOLIDAY GOODS. Where is the best place to get a large assortment of fine Xmas Goods, where I can select nice presents for my friends, both old and young ? If you want it. M there is no better place to find them than 410 Lacka wanna avenue, and you make no mistake in taking a look at these Fine Goods. G. W. SCRANTON HOUSE ON THE EUROPEAN PLAN. VICTOR KOCH, Prop. Near D L. & W. Depot. The Bed Rooms are large and well ventilated. Ilented by Steam. Electric Bells and Light in every room. ristmas Presents Visit Our Store and Look Over Our Stock of r DAVIS' THEATER til (brlslmit Wftt CoDDenclnft Itndaj En The Marv.lous Trick Pantomime entitled LITTLE BOY BLUE, AND THE OOOD FAIRY STARUQHT. All New 8conec! Wonderful Transformations! Mystifying Tricks? Magnificent Properties! Eltgant Costumes! Electric Effects! The Gr.atoit Production in th house's his tory, and an entertainment for Ladies, Ghta- tleinen and Children. PRICES AS USUAL, but children under It will be admitted every afternoon during the week. EXCEPT CHRISTMAS DAY lor TEN CENTS. 5 FRITZ, 410 LACKAWANNA AVENUE UimyuMJivlisI GONNELL ll Rfl in SCRANTON, PA. Dinner Sets Chamber OM I COMPANY (OPEH EYENIXGS.)