THE SOI? ANTON TRIBUNE-WE DInERD AT rvEOIlNTNGr. AInUATJT l20, 1897. ONDALE, Iteuildrs will please noto thnt ndvortlse metit!", urilert for Jub work, nml Itemn for imblloutlou left ut tint ustulilUhtnu'iit of Shannon it Co., ni'WHilenler. North .Main rtieet, will ti-uclve prompt attciitlonj of lice upon from S u, 111. to 10 p. in. COUNCIL MEBTINU. Strut'! liniirovtiiiiuiils ! II" Carried Out--t'oiil nilliM-S Hopoit. All tho tnombprs of tlio city council wre pri'xent nt their mooting on Mon day cvonlns. Mayor O'Neill sent In the nomination of John Mcllulc as policeman, which was unanimously confirmed by the council. Mr. Mcllnlo was present, and, with thanks, accepted the position. A resolution was adopted lUithorlzlnff the city clerk to advertise for bids for Ki'ndiiiK, curbing nnd guttering South Church street between Seventh and Klglitli avenues: an ordinance for this work having been passed more than a year ago. The delay had been made at the request of property owners. It Is now proposed to go on with this need ed Improvement. The city engineer was authorized to have the paved streets cleaned where In his judgment the work is necessary. Several bills were ordered paid and general business transacted. A leport was lecelved from Control ler Wheeler, showing the llnanelal dealings of tile city from April (i to Dec. 31, 1MIG. It appears, from the re port that appropriations amounting to 505,30.1(1 had been made; wai rants paid amounting to ISfi.i.'S.fiU, with a balance of $l:',r,07..'(l. It Is estimated there will be a dellelt at the end of the flscul year of $1,851.0:!. The funded Indebted ness to Dec. 31 was $1UUU The float ing dpbt hi outstanding warrants un paid, $311,791; total, $5l.t!!li.!il. STRICKEN IN THE MINES. The. Sudden Death oT Caipenter .lames I Holuiul. James V. Bolund, well known to many as a carpenter In the mines, while at his work In No. ,1 shaft, yes terday morning, was- taken with an epileptic lit, from which he died In a few hours. While engaged with one of the driver boys, who was un a mine car which they had just loaded with rails, Mr. Hulund suddenly fell forward, with his head In the ditch by the side of the track. lie was at once removed to the engine room and soon to ills home. Hut all efforts proved In vain to restore 111 in to consciousness, and deatli result ed before noon. He was 30 years of age and a life long resident of this citv. He is stir vhed by bis father, I'atiiek Uoland, a sister, Mrs. Patrick Campbell, and one brother, Michael, of Chicago. HROOKLYN DRUM CORPS. They l'liteitnin Their .Tinny Cricnd in Iturku't Hall. One of the larnest gatherings of the season assembled on Monday evening in Buike's hull lor a social entertain ment given by the Brooklyn drum corps. Profesosr Ronnie furnished music for dancing, and Professor Frank Flooll acted as jiromptei. The affair was in all respects very successful. Ladies' I, Horary Chili, The Ladies' Literary club met yes toiday afternoon at Mr. 10. J. Halsley's. The organization has received the name of the "New Century Club." Mrs. lias sett rend a paper on Maude Humphrey, Miss Jennie Butler on Alice Carey, Mrs. IJ. M. Latlirope oiKate Field, and Miss llattle Paseoe on current topics. A so cial committee was appointed to make arrangements 'for the Washington's birthday social to be held February 22. The committee consisted of Mrs. N. II. Ililler, chairman; Mesdames F. K. Burr, II. C. Wheeler, 11. A. Watrous and A. W. Reynolds. Death of Mrs. Patrick Dully. After a long illness of more than three years, Mrs. Patrick Duffy was released from her sufferings on Monday after noon. She was born in Ireland about seventy-one years ago, but her home had been In this city for forty-live ears. She was esteemed by all as a devout member of the Catholic church. Hi"' liui-band and two sons mourn her loss, Patrick and Martin, and many friends who have long known her. The funeral will be attended this afternoon from St. Hose church at 3 o'clock. Horse Thief Taken to Scran ton. The horse thief arrested In this city on Monday was taken early yesterday morning to Seranton by request of Chief of Police Itobling, of that city. The horse and buggy were taken from Seranton by the man, who gave his name as Charles Fields, nnd his resi dence as Pittsburg. The stolen horse and caiirage were left at Arclibald and will be recovered by the owner. LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES. W. W. Callender was in Pliceburg yesterday. Misses Oenevleve Kelly and Kate Fahey, of Seranton, who have been the guests of Miss Nora Nealon, have re turned home. Thomas D. Ttees, of South Terrace sheet, who lias been quite ill, Is slowly Improving. Miss Amanda Curtis will organize a training class for Christian workers at the Baptist church Friday evening, Jan. 2 J. The Ladles' Aid society of the Welsh Presbyterian church gave a supper on Monday evening which was a success socially as well as ilnancially. The Baptist tithe gleaners will give a social and their unnuul report this eve ning. A literary social was held at the home of A. C. Purple, 'on Park street, last evening. The subject of "Iiuen ology" wns investigated nnfl with .mu- Aiiminl Inventory Sale Ol' CARPETS. We have concluded our annual Inventory of stock, and 11ml we have a great many desirable lengths that we will close out ut much less than cost, to make room for our spring goods that we are receiving dully. Bring the size of your loom ulong with you if In need of a curpet and vu will guarantee you a bargain, as this Is no humbug sale. A word us to our third amiuu! remnant sale, we have some short lengths that wo will close out at hulf prlce. Sen them, as this sale lasts only for ten days. Carpets, Wall Papen aud Draperies, 419 LACK. AVENUE. SCOTT 1NS3LIS, sic and recitations a pleasant social evening was spent. Thomas C. Williams, of Wayne street. Is able to bp about agnln, . A large number of Invitations have been received In this city to a social to be given by the Adonln club in Way mart Friday evening, Jan. 22. Mrs. W. P. Culilll, who hns been visit lug lelutlves In Susiiueliaunu, has le ttn ncd honip, Miss Maggie Duffy, of the West Side, hns leturned home after a week's visit with friends in Green Itidgc, Miss Idn Hees, of South Terrace street, Is suffering from blood poison ing. Miss Mary Walker, of Maylleld, culled on friends In town Monday. Mrs, Washington Hurr nnd Mrs, F, 13. Burr will glvp a reception Fiijjay afternoon from 3 to 0 o'clock. B. A. Kclley left for Buffalo yester day morning, iii m HONKSDALH. A social was held In O'Conncll's hall last night. Music was furnished by Freeman's! orchestra. One of the new buildings on lower Main street Is being fitted up for a res taurant, to be occupied by Mr. Kane, whose restaurant was burned out last A mil. The Republican county committee met In the court house Monday, after noon and elected Myron K. Simons chairman. A. T. Searle attended the annual meeting of the Holland society In New York last week. Miss Kllabeth Beutly nnd Miss Flor ence Wood went to New York yester day, where they will join the C. M. Parker Concert company on a. tour lusting until the summer. The Benton family will give an en tertainment In the opera house un Thursday evening, Jan. 21, for the benefit of "Jim," the lunch man, whose place of business was burned out re cently. The finest meat market In town has just been opened by llenry Dunkel bury. It is equipped throughout with fixtures from B. A. Stevens, of Toledo, O., Including a patent cooling room. Special evening services continue to be held every evening in the Bautlst, Methodist and Presbyterian churches. WYOMING. Mrs. James Fowler returned home Friday after a week's visit with her sis ter at I.anesborough. Mrs. William Swltzer was a caller at Wllkos-Burre Monday. Hu.uh Knurr, of Curverton, Is staying with her aunt, Mrs. James Hufford, who Is quite 111. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mcltlll and daughter, I.Ida, and Fllza Hagleston spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Will lam Stroll, of Plttston. Miss Mary Dundon, of Brooklyn, Is visiting her cousin, Miss Jessie 11 an lug ton. William Comstock has been spending a few days at Wyaluslng. John Harris, of Parsons, was the guest of his parents, Mr and Mrs. Philip Harris, Sunday. Mrs. Frank Holmes lias home after a week's visit returned, with her brother at Orange. A. B. Stevens Is a candidate for school dliector In the Fast ward. Mrs. 11. h. Morgan and daughter, Km ily, of Seranton, are visiting her pa rents, Mr. and. Mrs. CTeorge Wilson. Miss Naomi Harris has returned home after a ten days' visit with friends at Wilkes-Barre. Mrs. J. W. Morgan has one of the finest Shetland ponies In town. TUNKIIANNOCK. Ci. D. DeWltt, who has a timber tract up Sugar Hollow, met with a bad loss. A whirlwind struck his saw mill, tear ing the roof off and damaging the mill lu other ways. Will P. Billings, of the "Wyoming Na tional bank, of Wilkes-Barre, spent Sunday with his parents here. Frank Brundage, of Seranton, is spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. A. B. Woodward. Kx-Sheiiff Frank T. Knapp. of Falls, Is In town this week closing up his sheriff business. Associate Judge A. M. Kastman fills his first term of olllee at the present session of court. Judge Durham Is detained from court this week on necount of sickness, his place being supplied by Hon. 11. M. McClure. The Lehigh 'Valley Railroad company has been filling Its Ice house at this place today with Ice from Lake Oano gn. near Rleketts. Mr.3. Edwin Stone leaves the fore part of next week for Mansfield, where she will visit with Professor and Mrs. J. P. Breldinger. NICHOLSON. Quite a number of our townspeople will attend court this week at Tunk hannoek. Those who go as grand jur ors are N. L. Walker, C. T. Smith and C. B. Williams. Phllo Baldwin, formerly of Wilkes Barre, but now of Chicago, Is visiting relatives and friends in this place. Mrs. Mary Brown, mother of Mrs. Charles Nichols, died early Sunday morning at her home on State street, of pneumonia. Funeral services at 11 a. m. today at her residence. Inter ment in Nicholson cemetery. Mrs. Itosalle Nichols, of Seranton, Is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Augusta Benjamin. At the Masons banquet last Saturday evening there was not as many In at tendance as expected. Covers were laid for about sixty. There were only twenty-two present, and six of this number were guests fiom Foster. TAYLOK. llenry Fahner died on Monday even ing after a few weeks' Illness. Mr. Fahner Is survived by a wife and sev en children, and will be greatly mourned. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. Interment will be made in the Forest Home cemetery. James McCarty aud family, of Dur yea, are visiting ft lends on North Main street. Miss Margaret AVIUIains was the guest of her many friends In Clreeu HIdge on Monday. Edward Jones, of Seranton, circu lated among Taylor friends on Sunday. Michael Ryan, of North Main street, who was seriously hurt on Friday last ut the Aichbald mines, died yesterday morning ut the Moses Taylor hospital, where he was taken for treatment. Mr. Ryan will be mourned by seven chil dren and a wife. Funeral announce ment will be made later. - -- FOREST CITY. About 9 o'clock on Tuesday morning an ularm of fire was sounded. The lire companies were quickly on the scene, but no water wus needed, us the (lie was easily extinguished with a few buskets of wuter. The bluzo was in a house on North Main street. It was occupied by a German fumlly. JERHYN V,V? MAYFIELD PARISH HALL BURNED. A Fine Miliary and Much Society I'ropeity Also Destroyed. Yesterday moinlng about fi,30 the people of Jermyn were awakened by the violent tooting of the Delaware and Hudson gong. At once the popu lace were aware that a lire was raging In the town, it was but a shout time when they discovered the Palish hall In flnmes. Crysta) Fire company re sponded to the call, a,.. In a very short time wns on the scene of action, and from then until about S.30 the lire lad dies fought the lire with until lug zeal, but In spite of their efforts the build ing wns completely destroyed. Hev. M. K. Lynott, pastor of Sacred Heart parish, had recently made ninny Improvements, and workmen had been engaged to put In a bowling alley and ten pins In the basement. Several so cieties held their meetings In the hall, and what property they had was de stroyed. The Brownson Literary so ciety also met In the hall, and a fine library of 300 volumes belonging to them wns destioyed. Several Hags and banners, as well as a piano, were burned. Two thousand dollars was the amount of insurance carried on the building and $175 on the con tents. The origin of the fire Is unknown. After the udournment )( a meeting on Monday night everything was Inspect ed, as Is customary before locking the dooi s. ' VARIOUS NOTES. This boiough for the past two weeks has been besieged witlj tramps, and no less man live cuiieu one morning nisi week at a house on Main street for breakfast. It Is reported that they frequently spend their nights In the Jermyn house on -Multi street, which Is vacant. Light have been seen In the rooms at all hours of night, and some of the people In the vicinity arc getting quite nervous at the thought of such undesirable company being around at night. The Hillside collerles will be Idle un til Friday. Mrs. Charles Davis and two daugh ters are visiting the former's mother, Mrs. Fills, at Moosic. H. K. Van Kleeck, of Scott street, spent yesterday in Seranton. Ceorge Roberts spent yesterday In Seranton. The entertainment given lu the Primitive church under the auspices of the Fpworth league was a success both financially and socially. The Kpworth league will hold an en tertainment in the Methodist school room on Feb. 22. Miss Dorsey.of ilieen Itldge, and her slsstunts will give the entertainment. .Miss Sadie Lindsay, who lias been visiting lu Seranton for some days, re turned home yesterday. All Catholic societies who have been meeting in Parish hall will for the present week meet In the sacristy of Sacred Heart church. The Moosic- Powder company's mills are Idle for an Indefinite time. William Roe has announced himself as a candidate for council from the Second ward. The Republican borough caucus last evening In Kntordriso hall was one of the most spirited caucuses h many years. The following is the account of the ballots and number of votes cast for each: BURC.KPS Fl RST BALLOT. J. D. Pritchard 05 deoige L. Dunn 2i) 11. A. Willmnn 71 William Tennis 02 SECOND BALLOT. IT. A. Willmnn SI J. D. Pritchard 71 William II. Tennis 73 IT. A. Wlllman receiving the largest number of votes, was declared the regular nominee. TAX COLLECTOR FIRST BALLOT. Joseph Jay, sr 05 Hartley Mullen 32 J. J. Ililler IS J umes Sampson -10 ileorge Blake 10 Frank It. (1111 11 William Morcoin 30 Edward Ceorge S SF.COND BALLOT. Joseph Jay 75 Hurt ley Mullen 22 J. J. Ililler 14 James Sampson 42 William Morcom ID F. R. (1111 11 THIRD BALLOT. Joseph Jay S2 Hartley Mullen 23 James Sampson 51 William Morcom 17 FOURTH BALLOT. Joseph Jay 07 James Sampson r.'J William Morcom IS On the fifth ballot Mr. Jay receiving tile largest number of votes, received the nomination. JUSTICE OF THE PEACF,. FIRST BALLOT. William Harvey 37 William II. I.Utoy 30 .Michael Roberts 13 W. B. Swlck S5 AValter Depew was nominated for auditor, and Ira I'tt was nominated lor high constable by acclamation. PUBLIC BUILD1N0 BILLS. Prospects That the Claims ofS ill.es ItaiTO and Altnona Will Be tlcaid. Washington, Jan. 19. Several weeks ago a petition signed by 30G members of the house, was piesented to Speaker neeu asiuug mai inri-inree public building bills now on the house calen dar should be permitted to come up for consldeiatlon. Today u committee of five, consisting of Mr. Hooker, of New York: Mr. Hermann, of Oregon; Mr. Hicks, of Pennsylvania; Mr. overstreet, of Indiana, and .Mr. Curtis, of Kunsas, culled at the speaker's room to learn what conclusion the latter hud i cached respecting these measures. It wns ex plained to the speaker that the bills iu question had been reported ut two dif ferent times and It was desired at tops. eilt to "consider only the first butch of twenty-three which, with the appro priations, Included Alioona, Pa., ?I35, 000; Wilkes-Barre, $ir,0,000, The speaker referred to tho deficit in the treasuiy, und Impressed the com mittee with tin" fuel that congresii) should practice the-most rigid economy lu all Its expenditures until at least the cuudltlon of the treasury would wurrnnt a greater outluy. He Is reported to have licen favorably Impressed by the arguments presented by Mio committed und they believe that their request for a day will be granted. BOIES PENROSE U. S. SENATOR Concluded from Page 1. shall first have bi en heard. The amend ment provides that a committee may negatively recommend a bill after the members be notified and falls to appear. As amended the rule was adopted. Chief Clerk Rex announced the ap pointment of W. W. Mechllng, of Alle gheny, as journal clerk. Speaker Buyer administered the usual with. After being lu session a few minutes the house took a recess until 3 o'clock this afternoon, when the vote for Unit ed States senator wus taken. Tin- house met at 3 o'clock this after noon nnd voted for United States Sen ator Cameron's successor, Senator Boles Penrose, of Philadelphia, receiving 1CS votes: ex-Lieutenant Governor Cliaun ce F. Black, of York. :13 votes, and cx Poslninster General John Wanamakcr, ot Philadelphia, one vote. The vote was as follows: VOTE IN DETAIL. For Penrose McFsrs. Alliums, Ackcr mali, Adams (lCucilezcr), Adams (Jnmes ), Alexander, Baldwin (Clark i'.). Bali win (KU'luird J.), Hare, Halicer, ell (Umber 11.). Hell (John ".), Hi'iitley, 1J i Hlttlngcr, llliiek, Ullss, Uoger, Holies. Brlttnn, Hrmiges, Campbell (Ceorge W.), Campbell (.1. C), Cursrin, Chldsey, U.ir Ceni'v, Council, Conrnde, foray. Loryall, Ciothers, Dempsey, Deputy, nlndllMer, Dimlup, Kdmlnstoii, Ellis, Ely. I''""1,1';'' Hshbach, ICvuns, Kurr. Foclit. Ford, l-red-erlcks, Kieiich, Funk, Darvln. Cllmoie, Could. Oransbncli, Hammond, llnnis, llengy, lleldelbaugh, Hermann, llopwoon. Hosiick, .Icft'crls, Jennings. Keuter, Kee fer, Keen, Keliler, Kelper, Kerkeslapr. Kern, Kcrsliuer, Keyser, Kldd, King, Kiutz, Kuiikel, Lawrence. Lloyd, Ludeii, l.vtle, .Mcflalli, MeCoiinell. McDonald, .McElhnny, McPluuinnc. McCaughey, Me (lougli, McNces, AlcWhlnney, Muekey, Alunlev, Alanslleld, .Marshall (John II.), .Marshall (William T.), .Martin (Algernon L.l, Alalist, Miller (Clarence H.), .Miller (William T.), .Moore (.lames N.), .Moore (Linus V.), Moore l.lba i). .Morrow (John W.l, .Morrow (.Matthew .l.), .uupiiiui-uu-ner, Ncsblt, Nobllt, North, Urine, I'ar- . shall, Patterson (George Al.l. Patterson (James), Patterson (Samuel U.), couuier, Peoples, Phillips, Plollet, Pltcalrn, Powell, Piy, Heed. Iteese, Uelnlnird. Reltzel, Kcwinlds, Klioads (George .), Rice, Itle bel, Hlley, Kobb, Uobciis (Augiistln S.), Kobelts (Jacob), Roberts (.Robert L.), Suniivr, Savage, Siiirink, Scott, Seldii, Sexton, Sevfert. Shane, Shaw, Simon, Sloan, Smith (Kredciick H.). Smith (Rob el t), Smith (William C), Smith (William ().), Specr, Sterr, Slewuii. Stradllng, Teas, Tllbiuok, Tipton. Todd, i'lout. Turner, Un derwood. Vnre, Vooiiiees. Weiss, Wells, Wenk, West, Williams (George ), Will iams (S. Alarsluilll, Wilson (John C, Wil eoii (John S.). Witmuu, Voting, Zehnder, Hover (speaker) 10S. For Black Messrs. Brophy, flu Ismail, Cook, Creasy, CUtsball, Dixon, Fosier, Giaham, Giitllth, Hoy, Kuyler, Keller, Kerr, Kessler, Kiumlkii, Leh, Leniion, Long, .Manning, .Maple, Along, Moruhiin, Phelps, Place, Rhode (Cyras J.), ScholleM, Singer, Smith (Sylvester S.l, Sputz, Str.in uliaii, Welhle, Weiler, Wei liver 33. For Wiinumukei .Moore (Daniel l). Absent .Martin (John At.). SKETCH OK BOX. HOIKS PENROSK. lion. Holes Pentose was born In Phila delphia In ISOil. lie comes from a long line of Illustrious ancestors, and Is de scended Irom some of the best stock cf New England. Ills great grandfather, .1. S. Holes, of Boston, Aluss., when a mete lad, assisted In erecting the breastworks on Hunker Hill the night before the fam ous battle. Ills great grandfather on the pateiniil side, Clement lilddle Pen rose, was one of Hie commissioners ap pointed by President Thomas Jelferson tor the territory ceded by France to the Unit ed States. His grandfather, Charles Bing ham Penrose, was elected as a Whig to the stute senate ftom Cumberland county. Pa., and was speaker of that body at the time of the Buckshot war. He. was soli citor -of the United States treasury under lieslilent Harrison, and In 1S50 was eleet ed as a Reform candidate from Philadel phia to the state senate. The father of Holes Penrose Is Dr. R. A. F. Penrose, 1. 1.. I)., who was for thirty years piofessor of obstetrics and the diseases of women and children In the University of Pennsylva nia. Hon. Clement Riddle Penrose, one of the judges of the orphans' court of Phil adelphia county, is an uncle of Holes Pen rose. Senator Penrose was educated In the schools of Philadelphia and by private tu tors, and at the early age of Hi yeais eti teied Harvard college, lie graduated IWS1 with honors, and was selected as one of the orators at commencement, the subject of his oration being "Alurtln Van Hiiren as a Politician." After leaving college he studied law in the otllce of Wayne Alac Veagh and George Tucker Blsphnni, and was admitted to the bar of Philadelphia In ISb:'. He was elected ill 1.SS1 to repiesetit the Kiglith ward of Philadelphia In the Pennsylvania houo of repieseiitatlves, us a Republican, succeeJIns Hon. Will- Of ill health, despondency ami despair, gives way to the sunshine of hope, happiness and health, upon titkiii" Hood's SiU'siipurillu, because it ives renewed life and vitality to the blood, and throiifrh thai imparts nerve siren jrth, vijjor and cnci'u', g&k to the whole body, li'cail (8S jS this letter: " Hood's Sar SB S' s a par ilia ho 1 pod mo wonderfully, changed sickness to health, gloom to sun shine. No pen can describe what I suf fered. 1 was deathly sick, had sick head aches every few days and those terrible tired, despondent feelings, with heart troubles so that 1 could not go up and down Btairs without clasping my hand over my heart and resting. In fact, it would almost take my breath away. 1 suf fered so I did not euro to live, yet I had much to live for. There is no pleasure in life if deprived of health, lor life, becomes a burden. Hood's Sursapanlla does far more thnn advertised. After taking one bottle, it is Biiliicicnt to recommend itself." Mus. J. K. Smith, Beloit, Iowa. Sai'saparilia Is the One Triu lllnoil I'tiriller. All druggists. 51. l'le'iiarcdoiil lij i . 1 UoodSCo. Low ell, Muss. M.U r;n cm' all Hut ills, bilious rlOOll S FlllS ness, headache. I'D cents. ON THE LINE OF THE: CIMDHI PACIFIC 0 aro located the finest fishing and hunting grounds In the world. Descriptive books on application. Tickets to all points In Slulne, Canada and Maritime Provinces, Minneapolis St. Paul, Canadian and United States Northwest. Vunouver, Seattle, Vaccina, Portland, Ore,, San Pranclsco. First-Class Sleeping and Dining Cars attached to all throught trains, Tourist cars fully fitted with bedding, curtains and Bpeclally adapted to wants of families may be had with second-class tickets. Kates olwoys less than via other lines. For further Information, time tables, etc.. on application to E. V. SKINNER, G. E. A., 353 Broadway, New York. MigSH IS k33P H I R lam C, UullUt, n Democrat, hi the session of 1S!5 lip was active In sectulng the pass age of the act piovldlng a new govern ment for Philadelphia, commonly known as the Bullitt bill, In 18SH .Mr. Pent use was elected to lepiesuiif the Sixth dlstilct In, the stute senate, uud re-elected In IS'.'i', and again lu ism-Mils term expiring lu 1K, lie wus elected president pro tem. at the session of l&i'J, and re-elected 111 1WI Among the many subjects of legislation that Air. Penrose took an active putt In Were those relullng to the questions of rullroad dlsctliulnatloit, revenue and tax ation, lie was prominent In till the de bates on these subjects, us well as In the discussions on the legislation leqnlred to curry yiit the provisions of an act estab lishing u new form of local government for Philadelphia. In the stcte senate he Is a recognized leader, a skillful debater, a llttetit speaker, and one ever powerful In argument, lu the session of 1MW he Introduced a bill to abolish the public buildings commission of Philadelphia, and notwithstanding the active hostility of a powerful lobby, he succeeded In safely piloting the measure through both houses and placing It lu the hands of the governor for his signature. He was n candidate for the mayoralty cf Philadelphia In 1S95 hut was defeated nt the last moment by the Combine on ac count of his nntl-corporatlon record, in Philadelphia he Is today the Idol o! the masses a fact due to the magnificent and successful battle lie has recently waged against the lingsters and Is recognized by all us one wholly deserving of confi dence, by reason of his superior Judgment In sizing up public alfalrs, his steadfast ness of purpose, and his conceded ubilltv to buttle In the line of Ills convictions. Air. Penrose by training and Inheritance is de voted to his profession, the law, and Is en gaged In active practice In Philadelphia, in partnership with S; Davis Page und L'dwaid P. Alllnsou, the linn being Page. Alllnson ."i Pentose. He Is a member of the Union league. Union Republican club, the Junior Order United Amcileuli .Me chanics, the .Masonic Fraternity and other political clubs and associations. NO CURPEW BELL FOR CHESTER. The Ordinance Sent Hack to Ihc Committee to Die Chester, Pa., Jan. 111. The curfew or dinance came up in common council to night and Councilman Lilly stiongly pleaded for It and foretold Us good re sults, fortifying his arguments by doc uments collected from every city in the Union where the curfew Is in foico. Councilman Hart replied thnt if the or dinance Is to become a lnw It would be well to build a stone wall mound the city und label It "Penitentiary." Couiuiltnen Boss, Dlckerson, Crelgh ton, While and W. S. Blekeley spoke iigulnst the curfew, while J. II. Hleke ley, Thomas M. Devers and Deacon leaned to'ward It. As a wind-up to the battle the ordinance was leferred back to the committee, and unless there Is a sudden change in Its favor It will be killed. Soft, White, Hands vrith Shapely Nails, Luxu riant Hair with Clean, Wholesome Scalp, pro duced by f i ticl iu SOAC, tho most effective Bkhi purifying and beautifying soap in tlio world, as well as pilrost and sweetest, for toilet, bath, and nursery. The only preventive of Inllatnmatloti and clogging of the Pokes. Soai la ir,M throughout the worM. I'OTTIR IlRTOlSD ClIKM. Col:!-., Sole I'ropj., Boston, U. S. A. Uff-'itow to Purify and lleautify tho Skin, Scalp, and Hair," mailed tree, DflDV UIIMflDO Itchtnj: and acaly, Initantly re DllDT nUltlUnO ltcved by cuticvh luukuiui. s s See our windows for woinlrotisly low prices in Trouscrinsjs. Now is the time to enjoy the luxury of a perfect fit and perfect work manship at the price of ready made goods. WE HAVE REMOVED One door from our old stand to the left of Tile Arcade instead of the right. Our increasing busi ness required more room, whieli shows that the people appreciate low prices, good workmanship and honest dealing. W. J. DAVIS, Originators of Modern .Methods In Alerclianl Tailoring 213 Wyoming Avenue. mining; blasting and sporting Janufacturea at the "Wapwallopen Mills, Laizern" county. Pa., and at Wil mington, Delaware. HENRY BEL8N5-Jr. General Agent for the Wyoming: District. llS WYOMINQ AVENUE. Seranton, I'fc Vhlrd National Bank Building-. AGBNCIES: TIIOS. FOIID. Plttston, Pa. JOHN H. SMITH A: SON, Plymouth, Pa. E. W. MULLIGAN, Wllkes-Harre. Pa, Agents for tho Ilcpauno Chemical Com tjanv's Hisli Explosives. -J.irnf le. sf6 --jjr ir-'-t-sy -. f Sif . SS ..... ... m. c S-ii. ticAti-f'y'-"- " J5rS!.-.i.z&zs--'' . rk2 j"; S '& s invi ri-v J S I I 'Miillii'BfifteJPi I Mf y . y(, I -i,7c I What Sarah Bcrnhard says uufflTE II WISRVCLOUSLY !&SiwTio, , , :$-wW$m L "'a'.iv,w,jv.v Ayu PHILADELPHIA MANUFACTURERS OF CLOAKS AND SUITS 421 Lackawanna Avenue. EINGART, Proprietor. C01S TO SE CLQS SALES FOE CASH ONLY. Our selectibns for the spring trade are arriving. We must have space, aud in order to make it will clear out the patterns in stock. The greater part made iu anticipation ot the coming season, at a price which will insure their speedy removal, LOOK AT OUR STOCK. COMPARE PRICES and QUALITY And we are confident of the result. Carpets and "ToSWnK... 408 LACKAWANNA AVENUE. THIRD NATIONAL BAN OF SCRANTON. Special Attention Given to Business and Per sonal Accounts. Liberal Accommodations Extended According to Balances and Responsibility. 3 Interest Allowed on Interest Deposits. tit WE WANT A LITTLE LIGHT We spend much money in newspaper (adver tising. We don't know which paper pays best. We want to know then we'll spend most in the paper that pays best. Here's the test: How many housekeepers will pay 6 feet long and 6 oak The Tables, regular value The Chairs ,'), regular value THE BEST $13.75 OUTFIT Total Value of Outfit $1'J 75 Beginning Tuesday, January 19, 1897, at 8 a. m., we will sell this outfit 48 of them AT $9.98 THAT'S COST. There's nothing the matter with these goods--not a flaw. No earthly reason for this cut, ex ceptthat we want the information about advertising which only a rush of customers illb for one special article can give us. SUj oooooooo FOR CONDITIONS--I" order to receive one of these outfits, you must bring this ' 4ad" $9.98. w'tn y11' ant sa'e w'" continue until 6 p, m. January 23. ooooooooo l0m ALE LllAl LOW PRICES All previous attempts nt barRalns aro liulKiilflciint lu comparison with this. Ilavhut boiiKht up tho entire stock of two of the laincst manufacturers In New lork, we are now able to Rive our custo mers the Kienlest bargains the world has ever seen. Coats that We paid $12 and $15 for wholesale and were considered elegant bargains at that, are now on sale in ourl store for $1 and $5 each. The following may give you a little Idea of some of our barRalns: WI.KOANT POPCl.K COATS, shield front, half lined, rolling collar, wholesale price, $1.75; Ol'Il M flO P1UCK . $1,95 LAWKS' lll.ACIC KHIISKY JACKKTS,. lined with satin rhuiliinic, wholesale pi Ice, $0.75; OPIt tQ fJOi PltlCK vbliUO Ladles' Jackets, In line Persian cloth, silk lined; wholesale price, $7.50; tn nn orn Pitu-i: ; $o.00 French caterpillar coats, lined throughout with changeable silk; whole- o no salepilce, $10,00; Olil PRICE. $0.05 Ladles tine Imported Jackets, beautiful ilfectsl In silk ustruehtin, Kersey and in black, brown nnd green, silk lined: wholesale price, $11; Ot'H tC QO PltlCB $0,00 Ladles' seal plush cupes, handsomely em broidered; wholesale pi Ice Q 00 $7.75; Olllt PHICH vpZ.OO Ladles' suits, skirts nnd silk waists In alll the latest styles ale now on sale at hul price. CLEARING SALE OF CARPETS. Draperies. cost for an extension table, cane seat chairs $ 4 75 !) 00 225227 ' WYOMING AVENUE II 111 IT ONCE. NO DISCOUNTS ALLOWED