J --v -immmKi"y THE SCKANTON TRIBUNE-THURSDAY MORNING. MARCH 11, 1897. 1SL SKINS ON FIRE Skins on flro with torturing, disfiguring, ltclilng, burning, blecillng, ecaly, ami pimply bunion, Instantly relieve! by n warm bath with Cuticuha Soav, a single application of Cuticuha. (ointment), tho great skin cure, and a full iloso of Cuticuha Kusoiailnt. (uticura loolclthroiijhoutthewotU.roTTM I).C.CoEr.,Sol l"n., Iloiton. " Uow lo Cure Torturing llumori," tie. IIRDUIO OIIU Seitpand Half purism ni Hem- ptndllalrpurieedmd III fined bj CuticvuA Bout. Hi) I o emu tic BONDALE, Readers will please note that advertise inputs, orders for Job work, and Items for publication left at tho establishment of Shannon & Co., newsdealers, North Main street, will receive prompt attention; 01 llce open from 8 a. m. to 10 p. in. THE CITV HOSPITAL. Aniiuiil llcport oi'Kiillicriuc C Dos- iiioiiU, Supeiintcndelit. The report of Miss Katherlne C. Des mond, superintendent of the city hos pital, has appeared. During the year 17G cases have been treated as follows: Male, US; female, -10; children, 18. Of this number there were discharged, cured, 126; improved, 10; unimproved, 2; number of deaths, ID. Of this num ber 0 died within from 1! to lil! hours lif ter admission. Number of operations during the year, SG; average number of duys of each patient In the hospital, 13 G-10; average cost dally of each pa tient, $1.07; total number of prescrip tions compounded during the year, 1871; total number of patients treated since the opening of the hospital, 421. Sixteen applications were made during the year for admission to the training school for nurses, and live were admitted on pro bation. One nurse received the diploma of the school. Three applications were received from graduates of other schools. Three applications were re ceived from graduntes of other schools fur special insf action In surgical nurs ing. There have been IS calls for nurses for private families but only " were ac commodated. There were 14GS days of musing at the hospital und Gj days In pVlvate families. BIRTHDAY PARTY. .Mrs. Scurry Is Surprised 1V Oyer Forty Neighbors. In commemoration of her birthday, about forty friends came to the home of Mrs. Annie Scurry on Monday even ing. A very pleasant season was en Joyed. After refreshments had. been served and many congratulations and good wishes had been expiessed, the party retired at midnight. Among the guests were Messrs. and Mesdumes H. Jackson, William Shan non, John B. Shannon, John Shepherd, John Ulmer, J. Firth, William Hub bard, William Hlsted, Mrs. Alexander Shanno, Mrs. James Robinson, Mr. und Mrs. Edward Smith, Mrs. J. H. Nichol son; the Misses Jessie and Sarah Ger rond, Kmma Gramer, Gruce and Maud Miller, Miss May Uiiner, Hattle Jack son, Miss Grace Atkinson and hJzzle Davis, of Hyde Park. CRYSTAL LAKE'BOOAl. New Cottnges to lie Greeted by Iltisi iiesN iUeu of This City. II. A. Purple and a number of gen tlemen in this city have bought a large tract adjoining the lake which will be placed for sale Immediately. The sur veyors will lay out about twenty-live lots. The land Is west of the cottages near Fern hall at the western end of the new boulevaid. Stephen C. Whltmore, who lately bought the Crystal lake farm, Is pre paring to build ten cottages. They will be pretty and convenient. Several families In this city contemplate rent ing some of them for the summer. Siindtiv School Class ICntcrtnin. Mrs. Ilobert Vnnnan on Tuesday evening entertained at her home Mrs. James Thompson's Presbyterian Sun day school cluss of which she Is a mem ber. She was assisted by Mrs. David Hobblns, Mrs. Howard Knapp and Miss Mary Yunnan In entertaining her guests. The pleasant home was made attractive by beautiful decorations. Bountiful refreshments were served and the evening passed with games, music and conversation. Among the guests not already mentioned were: Mesdames Frank Hollenbeck, S. S. Jones, James Yunnan, Margaret Hail ing, Andrew Histed, J. E. Burr, Robert an Bergen, Homer Hutchins, E. B. Gardner, A. Ij. Cramer, Florence Pru ner, C. Person and Oscar Morgan; the Misses Cornelia Stamp, Anna Mohrs and Louise Davis. Lotus Club Reorganized. At a meeting of the Lotus club on Tuesday evening it was concluded to continue the organization. Efforts will be made to sustain It. The oldest and most enthusiastic members are still In terested, and hope to bring It to the old standard. The Lotus club will continue to occupy the rooms In the opera house block. Stephens A: Tucker Firm to Dissolve. Arrangements are now under way for the dissolution of the firm of Steph ens & Tucker, the grocers on Salem avenue. After April 1 It Is understood that Mr. Stephens will continue the business at the old stand. Mr. Tuck er's plans for the future are not yet de cided. LOCAL AND PERSONAL NOTES. George Van Keuren, Erie general su perintendent of transportation, was In ATTINC We Will Sell for Only, Straw Matting.. 10 $2.98 PER ROLL. 40 Yards in a Roll. . SCOTT INGLIS, this city Tuesday. IIo wns accompa nied from Carbundale by General Koad Muster H, T, Ilnldwliv supuiliiteiident of the N'ew York division: M. Mu KUlre, supeilntendent if the Uelaware division; VV. L. Derr. formerly of this city, and Superintendent Dowe, of the JelTerson division. Mrs. John Wilson litiB been admitted to KmeiKency hospital, this city. Mrs. H. A. Craft In recovering from a Bovcru uttack of bronchitis. Mrs. William Kvans and dauchter, MaBfiie. of Forest City, visited Mrs. James Uoblnson Tuesduy. MIsh lloso Clifford Is visiting In Avocu. Mrs. Mary Ciarman Is conllned to her home by Illness. Mrs. Frank Iiurrows spent yesterday In Scranton. Manager Iltckey, of' Armour's meat house, mude 'a business trip to Hones dale yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hounds ure vlslt liiR friends at Unlondule. Miss Kuto Padden has returned from a visit with friends In Mlnookn. George Hobblns has purchased the photograph gallery of the late H. T. Dolmetsch, of Honesdale, und has com menced business In that city. Miss Minnie Dennis Is visiting at her home at Boyd's Mills. Mrs. Itlchnrd Glbbs, of Park street, Is confined to her home by Illness. SILVER WEDDING. Under the Auspices of (tie Sarah Rice Circle, No. 104, Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic. Just eighty-six Grand Army of the Republic veterans, their families and a few select friends Included, reguid less of the stormy elements of the weather at Factoryvllle last Tuesday evening responded to the Invitations and centered their forces on the home of their friend and comrad, Dr. and rs. C. A. Brlggs, on Mill street. Tills Jolly congregation of people had un object In view when they gathered ut the home of Dr. and Mrs. Brlggs and that object was to make their twenty fifth wedding day a memorlable one in the history of their lives and to be one of the pleasunt social events of the Sarah Rice circle, No. 104, Ladles of the Grand Army of the Republic. Dr. and Mrs. Rice were prepared for the occasion und received their many friends und eumrads with a hearty wel come to their home and right royally entertulned them. The presents were numerous and handsome, such us Grund Army of the Republic people generally muke, and will be constant reminders to the doctor and his fam ily of the high esteem in which they are held by their many friends. Among the presents we noticed In particular, an up to date and very appioprlutc gift, in the shape of a "McKlnley cream pitcher" with a gold handle, the gift of Colonel D. N. Mnt thewson, of Washington, D. C. This pitcher was also u memento of the in auguration of President McKlnley. Another token of esteem was a silver tea set with silver tray, suitably en graved, from the Grand Army Republic circle. At 10 o'clock refreshments were served and were much enjoyed by those present. The remainder of the evening was very pleasantly spent In social en tertainment such as games, vocal and Instrumental nluslc, etc. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the Dr. and Mrs. Brlggs were aw follows: Mr. and Mrs. G. V. Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Watklns, Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Townsend. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs J. II. Brlggs, Dr and Mrs. D. C. Stanton. Mr. und Mrs. M. C. Rhoads, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Osterhout and son Kurl, Mr. und Mrs. John B. Miller, Mr. und Mrs. H. N. Capwell, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Evans, Mr. and Mrs. J. U. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. IJndley, Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. U S. Chase and daughter 1311a, Mr. and Mrs. Louis l-lndley and daughter Mu ble, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Reynolds and daughter, Mr. und Mrs. B. J. Goodwin, Mr. and Mrs. F. I.. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Moore, Mr. and Mrs. William Freeman, Rev. M. J. Watklns, Mr. A. A. Brown. Mr. O. H. Stone, Mrs. M. J. Brlggs. Mrs. Eunice Stanton, Mrs. Lollali' Rob inson, .Mrs. Ira B. Gardner, Mrs. Julia A. Conrad, Mrs. C. E. Perlgo, Miss Nel lie A. Green, Miss Fannie Smith, Miss Alta Capwell, Miss Sadie Klinefelter, Mr. C. B. Reynolds, al 1 of Factoryvllle, Pa.; Mr. W. L. Mason, Mrs. O. W. Mason, Dalton; Mr. and Mrs. William Coon, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Moat, Miss Belle and Master Edgar Moat, all of Miners Mills; Mr. b. B. Green and Mrs. Clara Brlggs, of Fleetvllle; Mrs. O. U. Wright, the Misses Alberta Sea muns, C, May Clifford and Nina C. Clif ford, all of Scranton; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Stephens and daughters, Jessie and Maggie, of Starkvllle. HOW" TollND OUT, Fill a bottle or common glass with urine and let It stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling Indlcntes a diseased condition of the kidneys. When urine stains linen It Is positive evidence of kidney trouble. Too fre quent desire to urinate or pain In the back, Is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order. WHAT TO DO. There Is comfort In the knowledge so often expressed, that Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root, the great kinney remedy fulfills every wish In relieving pain in the hack, kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passages. It corrects Inability to hold urine and scalding pain in passing it, or bad effect following use of liquor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to get up many times during the night to uri nate. The mild and the extraordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands the highest for Its wonder ful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists price fifty cents and one dollar. For a sample bottle and pamphlet, both sent free by mall, mention Tribune and send your full postollloe address to Dr. Kil mer & Co., Blnghamton, N. y. The proprietors of this pajier guarantee the genulnenyss of (his offer. ..Da.y.s 8c. Yard Carpets, Draperies and Yall Papers, 419 Lacka. Ave. COLDS Munyon's Cold euro euics colds In Iho Jieuil, cold on the lungs, old colds, new colds und obstinate colds, and nil forms of grip. Hlops sneezing, dlftulmrKi'S from the nose und eyes, prevents cuturrh, dlpli theilu, pneilmonlii and ull thVout and lung troubles. These pleasant little pel lets uro absolutely harmless, have saved thousands of lives and prevented much sickness, I rice. 23c. MUNYON'S Improwd Homoeopathic Home nmeily company put up n separate cure foi e.ich dlsfiite. At nil druggists, mostly la Mills. Guide to Health free. I'ersonnl letters to Prof. Munyon, li!0." Arch stieet, Philadelphia, Pa., answered with free medical advice for any dlseuse. ARCIIHALI) The funeral of the late Mrs. John Gllroy wns held on Tuesday morning. The remains lay In the parlor of her late hume on Academy street, where hundreds who had known and respected the deceased looked upon her fentures for the lust time. The body was con veyed to St. Thomas' church where, at 10 o'clock, a high mass of requiem was sung by Rev. M. J. Mcllale. At the conclusion of the mass Father Mcllale delivered an effecting eulogy of the de ceased. He spoke in terms of high praise of the gentleness of her life, of her virtues as a wife and mother and her devotion to her religion and her friends. The remains were' laid to rest In the Cnthollc cemetery. The pall bearers were: Martin Swift, Michael Nenry, AVilllam Myers, Frank Peters, Churles Norton and John McDonald. The funeral was the largest seen here In many months and It was attended by a number of people from out of town. Mrs. Patrick I.oftus and Mrs. Edward Coleman, who have been 111 for the past few days, ure Improving. Mrs. P. W. Fudden, of Olyphant, call ed on friends here on Tuesday. James P. Kearney, of Railroad street. was In Scranton yesterday. The Delaware and Hudson company paid Its employes here on Monday. The pay was ever smaller than that of last month and was the smallest in several years. The company has within the past three weeks laid off at least fifty uf Its employes, principally men und boys employed aiouud the breaker. This was rendered possible by the Intro duction of coal-cleaning machinery in to the bleaker. Those employed outside the breaker were lald-olf to curtail ex penses. The number of teamsters per mitted to deliver coal to Individuals nave been reduced to three. These are John Carden, James a ligation and James Coleman, and these are allowed to use only one team each. TAYLOR. Services over the remains of the late Mrs. Edith Rosenkranz, of Hoboken, N J., were held at her former home on Fnlon stieet yesterday morning. The services were conducted by the IleV. F. A. King, of the Methodist Episcopal church, of which she was a devout member. The singing was led by a quartette consisting of Professor J. E. Watklns, Charles Dibble, Mrs. J. D. Atherton and Miss Polly Davis. Many floral offerings were given by friends of the deceased and they presented the most beautiful appearance. Interment was made In the Newton Center ceme terv. The pall-bearers were Wlllard Atherton, William T. Davis, J. E. Wat kins and Charles Dibble. The entertainment to be held, this evening under the nusplces of the mem bers of the Methodist Episcopal church given by Professor Crowell, uromlses to be successful in every sense of the term. The pi ogi amine to be rendered follows: Voluntary, T'rofessor Crow ell; vocal solo, Mrs. J. D. Atherton; zither selection, "Then You'll Remember me," Professor Crowell; recitation, Mrs. John R. Neeley; zither selection, "Love's Dream Fantasia," Professor Crowell; duet, Charles Dibble and Mrs. John D. Atherton; zither selection, Pio fessor Crowell; recltution, Miss Kittle Olmstead; zither selection, "Nearer My God to Thee," Professor Crowell. Admission, 15 cents. Doors open ut .'M p. in. Concert commences ut S o'clock. The employes of the Taylor, Pyne and Holden collieries received their monthly earnings tor Febiuary yester day. An Important meeting of the manu facturing committee of the board of trade will be held this evening In the Price Library hall. Every member Is requested to be present. Ernest Hrownwell left on Tuesday for Blnghaniton, where he will cull on friends und lelatlves. John D. Edwards, who was seriously lujuied by an accident about one year ago, left Tuesday for Philadelphia, where he will undergo an operation, IIONKSDAI.K. The jewelry' shop of Charles P. Eld led has been moved to the music store of J. W. Guernsey. George W. Bobbins, of Carbondale, has purchased and taken possession of the photograph gallery of the late II. T. Dolmetsch. ' Miss Maine Powell, of New York, is visiting-her paients on Sixteenth stmt. Mrs. Fred Stone has gone to join her husband at West Wlnstead, Conn., their future home. N. 15. Spencer, of Scranton. Is now In chaige of .1. W. Guernsey's Honesdale music store. Aichltects are working on plans for a new' bank building for the Wayne County Savings bank, to be located north of their present banking build ing, and separated therefrom by eight-foot alley. un George Robertson will move to his farm near Bethany on April 1. The funeral services of Miss Daisy Holmes weie held from the family resi dence on Front street Wednesday af ternoon at " o'clock. Rev. W. II. Swift, of the Presbyterian church, otlleluted. Interment was made In Glen Dyberry cemetery. At the Republican convention held on Monday afternoon In the opera house, delegates were unanimously elected In the Interest of the Hon. E. B. Hurdenburgh for auditor general. W V O .U I N f I S UM I N A U V. The winter term will close next Fri day, und Ili-iil examinations will be held on Monduy and Tuesday The term has been a very profitable one although a number of the students luive been sick. The I'l'i'liiK term will begin Mon day, Marih 22. It Is said many new students will be with us then. Mr. Charles W. Hinlth has letuined to Eihool after spending a few days ut his home ut Wyulitsiiit?. Miss Parker, of Hi.ston, Ma&s., Is act ing as assistant tu Miss Lumnrell of the elocution department. Dr. Spiuiiiie spent Bunday at Hint? haniton, N. V., where he preached the funeral sermon of Hev. Alexander, a former Wyoming student, Mr. Hubert H. Qarrahan, of Kingston, is a recent graduate from the college of business. Mr. Truman Leach, of Chinchilla, culltd on his son ut the seminary olie day lust week. Dr. Huid and' family have returned to their home In Kingston ufter spend ing a few montliB In Florida und some of the other Southern states. Miss Hesslo Johnson, a former stu dent, called at the seminary Monduy, This Junior wqjIc this term under tho supervision of Miss Luinprell deserves much pinlse. Miss Linnprell Is a very Interesting teacher of elocution and the students of the Junior class have lccelved much benefit In their rhetorical work. Mr. W. W. Johnston, our bookkeeper, has returned to the seminary after be ing called home because of the death of bis mother. The students, who supplied pulpits last Sunday, were Mr. Harry Cruln, at Ashley, and Roy A. Decker ut Larka vllle. Mr. Robert Spencer, who has been sick for-some time at the Wilkes-Burre hospital, Ih recovering, JI2KMYN. Yesterday Mrs. Esther Holmes, In honor of the seventieth anniversary ut her birthday, had many relatives to spend the day at the home of her son, Curtis 13. Ilelmes. Mrs. Helmes was born In Greenfield township, and lias spent most her life In this vicinity, al though living in Lycoming county for a few years. During the day she en joyed herself and appeared as young as those assembled. Those, present were: Steward Cordner, of Scott; Miss Llbble Clum, of Carbondale; Mrs. Minerva Carpenter, of Peekvllle; Mrs. Jennie Carpenter, of Prlceburg; Mrs. Lucy Shlppey, of Scranton; Mrs. John Ly ons, of Scranton; Mrs. Ella Cress, of Wllkes-Barre;. Mr. and Mrs. Nathan English, of Carbondale; Mrs. Anna Ball, of Plttston; Mrs. Llbble Berry man, of Plttston; Mrs. Antonette Rich mond, of Dickson City; Mrs. Blrtls Mills, of Dickson City; Mrs. Alice Lloyd, of Dickson City: Mrs. William Porteus, of Plttston; Mr. und Mrs. G. II. Yost, of Jermyn; Alfred Helmes, of Jermyn; Caroline Hartwlck and Caroline Lawrence, of Scranton; Caroline Nicholson, of Scranton. Mrs. Helmes was the recipient of many beautiful presents. Her many friends expressed their wish that she might live for many years to come with as good health as she Is at present enjoy ing. Edward Edmunds, who has been In Van Buren, Ind., for the past year, re turned home on Tuesday. About the llrst of April he will move to his fam ily to that place, where he holds a po sition In the oil region. Atttorney D. L. Fickes, of Scranton, wus In town yesteiduy. George S. Dunn has rented u build ing of Michael Feury, on Main street, which he will use as an insurance agency. The special agent for Thompson and Derr, Insurance ugents of Wllkes Barre, was In town yesterday In con nection with the adjusting of the loss on the Farrell property on Main street, which was damaged by tire on Monday night. Reverend Mr. Ball, of Blakely, con ducted services In the Primitive Methodist church last evening. Clarence Whitley, of the East Side, spent Tuesday visiting his sister, at Dunmore. A candidate was Inflated Into Oscar C. Smith camp, Sous of Veterans, last evening. This order Is steadily grow ing. W. F. Kilmer, of Waymart, will be oresent at the Farmers' alliance and Industrial union concert on March 18, and will make an nddiess on "Alliance Work." Mrs. Charles 11. "Davis, of S"i"id street. Is at Mooslc with her sister, Mrs. McDonald, who Is veiy 111. .Mrs. John Mumford Is sick at her home on Main street with quinsy. Mis. Barnabus (.'alter was a Car bondale visitor yesterday. Julius Sunford, a driver in the Dela waie and Hudson mines, was sllsrhlv Injured about the leg while at work on Tuesday. William Byrne, who Has been a suf ferer from the grip for the past w-.'ek, Is able to be out again. John Farrell, of Mayfleld, who has been suffering with rheumatism, is slightly Improved. The funeral of Michael Resun, of Mayfleld, which occurred yesteiduy, was very largely attended. The pall bearers were James Sullivan, Patrick Tenpenny, William Moyles, Alex Dur kln, Richard Cole and John Welsh. In terment was made in Calvary ceme tery. Rev. William Surdlval leaves this moinlng for New York, where he will tnko charge, of a church for the vt two weeks. Rev. Francis Gendall will olllciate at the C'ongiegatlonul church next Sunday evening. The following Is published by re quest: "There bus been a r.umor pass ing around in the vicinity of this bor ough regarding the manner In which the rooms rented by the .Monitors. Jr., are being conducted. Some of our ene mies are telling the parents of the members which belong to this club that we nie gambling In the rooms. Wo hereby notify the parents of our mem bers t'Tt no such thing Is bet: (.al lied oik In these rooms; and if any o the paients of those boys think t'-,i this Is false, we kindly Invite them to come and inspect these rooms. F. W. Gendall, President." NICHOLSON. Phe funeral ol Mrs. I'annella O'Don- i aid. win. dlt'il on Monday murnliig ut I J lie heme of her diin-ih'ler, .Mrs. 11. K , Tlfl'uny, was held fri.m the Methodist ! church jesn-lduy at 10..')0 u. in., Hev. DR. E. C. WEST'S MM AND BRAIN TREATMENT THE ORIGINAL' ALL OTHERS IMITATIONS, Iaaoldunder positivo AVrittcn uarantce, Km douce. Nervousness. Lussltudu. all Drains. Youth. nil Krrore, or lixcoselvo Upo of Tobacco, Opium, nr liquor, whirh leads to Misery. Consumption, Insanity and Death, At otoro or by mail, $1 a bus; eix for $5; with written guarantee to cure or refund money. NuinploiincU. nsccontainhiB livo dnysr trcatment.with full instructions, 23 cents. Ono sample only Bold to oacn porsuu. At storo ur by man. ESTtcd Label Special txtra s rcnnlh. For Iinnntencv. Loss of Power. Ijost Alanfinnii. Hloiility or HarrnnubBs.c ,l a box; six for $3, withjjK w I'll i i'u uuuruuieeu tf,niiia4nHlif.ia A, eIi.k. 71 1' I fiBFOn&orbyniall. AFTER Win, 0, Clark, 326 I'enn Ave,, Scranton, Ha. HeaSlh is Wealth. s'.ilM'ti vtbSwigs Trm.vh '&' w C. P. Tiffany, of Hopbottom, officiating. Interment In the Stephens cemetery. The ladles of the Universalis! church will serve u lo-cent supper this evening ut the Opera house from G to 7 o'clock. .1. I.. Tiffany visited Hopbottom Wed nesday afternoon. .Alias hlusle Black returned from Scranton Tuesday, iulte 111. Those ubsent from their pluees of business and conllned to their homes with Illness are D. G, Hluck, A. L. Titus and F. C. Drlggs, F. E. Proper and ,1. 10. Harding are, again intending to luihlucss. . puck villi:. Mrs. J. K. Mllroy, of Wavorly, Is here nursing her daughter, Mrs. Hat tle Williams, of Hickory street, who Is culte sick, William Wnrfleld, has been awarded the contract by the borough council for setting the poles In the borough for the fire alarm purposes. Mrs. Mauley Oram, of Benton, Is vis iting at tlie home of her sister, Mrs. S. W. Arnold, on Main street. The social held In the parlors of the Methodist Fplscopal church by the Ep worth leugue last Tuesduy evening wus hugely attended. The following excel lent programme, which was highly ap pi eclated, was rendered during the evening: Violin solo, Dr. 1'eet; (ac companist, F. Benjamin); recitation, Margaret Hoyt; solo, Miss Nellie De graw; recitation, Miss Grace Wincliell; guitar solo, Isabella Ganzenruller; cor net solo, Mr. Patterson; selection, nine young ladles. Refreshments were served by the members of the lenue. Items for the Scranton Tribune left at the store of A. F. Klzer A Co. will receive prompt attention, John Card, who lias been quite sick for several days, Is somewhat better. The employes of the Delaware and Hudson Gravity railroad were paid here yesteiday. The Sunday school workers of this district, comprising the towns of Win ton, Blakely,. Olyphant, JelTerson and Peck'vllle, will hold a Sunday school Institute In the Methodist Episcopal church Tuesday, March lib'. Every Sun day school workers Is Invited to attend. Ofllcers will be elected and several In stitutes will be held In neighboring towns In the near future. FORI' ST CITY. W. J. Davis, proprietor of the opera house, Is making preparations for light ing that popular place of amusement with electricity. Some Scranton par ties were here yesteVday looking the house over and locating the lights. The work will be started after the close of thf Lester company's engagement and will probably be completed before. the coming of the next attraction. Joseph Lannon, of Susquehanna, was a visitor in town yesterday. Rev. A. Bourba, Plymouth; M. Sze drydls, Plttston; Antony Kiuipas, Wllkes-Barre; S. Poutlms, of Mahanoy City; S. Multiks, of Shenandoah; were at St. Anthony's Lithuanian church as sisting Hew J. Kurez In the consecra tion of the stations of the cross Wed nesday evening. A sermon in the Lith uanian language was preached by the Rev. Maluks, and a sermon In' Polish by Hew A. Kaupas. Tlie services were largely attended by the foreigners of the town. The visiting clergymen re turned to their homes last evening. The Minnie Lester company, which opens a thiee nights' engagement at Is caused by torpid liver, vvliliii prevents diges tion and permits food to ferment and (nitrify In tlis stomach. Then fellow dizziness, headache, hijomlmt, iicrwmsm-ss, and, If not relieved, billons fever or blood poisoning. Hood's l'llls .stimulate the stomach, rouse the liver, cure headache, dizziness, con stipation, etc. i"i cents. Sold by nil ilrunaKts, The only l'llls to take with Hood's barcupanlla Oomplcxion Fresorvsd DR. HEBRA'S Removes Fi t ItfAi a Mnl- Sunburn and Ten. and re s stores tho Bkla to Its orlgi- -v,-l ?Waii! s&l freshness, producing a AlStSaJft' clear and healthy com-CyC. jSlW-i plexlon. Superior to nil faco -' preparations and perfectly harmless. At all druggists, or mailed for 50':ts. Bend for Circular. VIOLA SKIN SOAP t tirapij- dcodiw ln I'urllflDg Sutp, uneqatlrd for tbo toilet, CQtl MUtauta rlvtl ft-f tho nursery. Absolutely pcro fttd delicately laefil c.tcl. At druggists. Price 25 Certs. G. C. BITTNER. CO., Tc:,edo, O. For sale by MATTHKWS BUDS, and JOHN II. PHELPS. Scranton. Pa. Cnocncto dt thi Hichsct Medical AcTHoniTij. SHENTimiNrifllETt WlJWfA usrr vaii . " rr T !A5fr?AVviiHrmn nUiilJHunl. Tiji,, MENTHOI . lNnAlxn will euro you. A wstj.womlorful toon to rutrrren S? from Coliln, MoroThrouJ, .VI1 Infinitum:, . llrmmhlll. . 7?'k orll.VV rirViilt. A ford, 'r -x (minrrllareirlfc. An ctlfclo:,. rompilr. rnnTi'nlnnt tn pnrrv In packet, renrty to nn on flrit Imllcntlun of culu. Continued Uo i:n"ectc J'enmiiient Cure. SiitlsfaclloncuarBnteL'dormnncjrrelunilMl. lrlco, 5 ct. Trial froo nt Drnjglsis. ItcKUtcrcU mnll. 63 coats. H. D. CESimS, Kfr., Hum tLrers, Uich , C. S. i. OXTSIIMAW K PFNTHfll 'I'ho surest and safest reirsrty for H,t" HUL nil nkln dlraaars.Kciema.ltcli.Hnlt Kht.um.nltr Sores, Hums, Cuts. Wmittrrfi,! rem en furlMI.KS. l'rlcc.SficU. ut Drua-Dfl I r clBts or l.y mall urcrnH ,Mrp n an ubnvu, DHI For eale by MATTHEWS BROS, and JOHN TT TTTKT.PS. Rcr-lrm Tt tox CREAM fm rucklcA. Pimnloa. C ' Vf BlaeUhBar!.: " V A am rs. vk'swiipjr two V $4.00 Shoes cut to $2.48. $3.00 Shoes cut to $1.98. $2.00 Shoes cut to $1.39. $1.50 Shoes cut to 98 cents. 1,900 Pair Ladies' Shoes cut to 500 Pair Misses' Shoes cut Child's Shoes cut to 14 The Above is but a Faint Idea of Call Early and Secure Great Bargains. MYER DAVIDOW, 307 Lackawanna Ave. IIIJ Absolutely Pure. Celebrated for Us great Icuvenlng stroiiRth unit heulthfillneHH. Assiliestho rood luiultmt alum am! all forms of adulteration common to the cheap brands. UOY.M. IIAKINtl I'OWni'.lt CO., NKW YOIIK. the opera house tonight will produce the following well known plays: 10 nlght, "A Midnight Cull;" Friday, "Molly Bawn;" Saturday niutlnee, '"Rugged Jack;" Satuiduy night, I'Jack Shepherd." PKlCKllUltC. Mine Inspector Roderick, of Scran ton, was In town yesterday. William Hancock set sail for England yesterday morning. He came to this country about seven months ago, and not liking this country as well as Eng land, concluded to return. Henry Plowrlght, sr.i Is seriously HI at his home on Curnfalt street. Miss Hattle Sayres, who has been spending a few months with her sis ter, leturned to her home In Holllster vllle Tuesday morning. She wus ac companied by her nephew, Melehor Tueglln. HAVE ARRIVED. Large Assortment, Handsome Styles, Alerclinnt Tailor, 213 Wyoming Ave., Arcade Building. ELECTRICAL MACHINERY REPAIRED BY .SKILLED- WORKMEN. THE LACKAWANNA LUBRICATING 1212 CAPOUSE AVE, SCRANTON. CO, '" I CALL UP 30B2i OUR llL0ET OL ID liMFKIHIR iMKCH SALE LINOLEUMS AND OIL CLOTHS from one to four yards wide, durable and well-seasoned .snoods. Most appropriate patterns at prices from 25 cents to 40 cents per square yard. Wiltons, Axminsters, Velvets, Tloquettes, Smyrna, Japanese, Hohair, and Klymer, in every size. An endless variety at prices which defy competition. Special lot of care fully selected in the latest combination of color and pattern, 27 inches b' 60 inches. Closing out price 75 cents. Our closing sale of CARPETS still continues. sic kh. Opp. Alain I-ntriinca tu W umlnc limn- l PIT UU( II To Be Had for the Coming Week at the PHILADELPHIA 121 Lnckuwnmia Ave. This is positively the last chance to buy Coats and Capes for less than the cost of making yes, less than cost of lining. All previous efforts at bar gains were nothing to be compared to the prices that they are being sold at now. , Come, examine our goods, get our prices, and be con vinced. WWII, PROP'S ORFICC AND WAREHOUSE, 141 TO igi MERIDIAN STREBT. M. W.C0LL1NS, Manager. TEliRD iTIBiLli OF SCRANTON. Spscial Attention Given to UusN ness and Personal Accounts. Liberal Accommodations lix tended According to Balances and Responsibility. 3 Per Cent. Interest Allowed on Interest Deposits. Capital,' -Surplus, - Undivided Profits, $200,000 310,000 70,000 AV3I. CONNKLL, President. HENRY 15ELIN, Jr., Vice Pres. WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier. '7 u u, i iiiUyui u UvJi Carpets and Draperies. 408 LACKAWANNA AVENUE. 50c. a pair. to 49 cents. cents and 39 cents. the Many Bargains.