TUVj PCTRANTON TRIUNTS TUESDAY MORNING. APRIL 20. 181)7. t Side LAST NIGHT'S SOCIAL EVENTS. l'ost-J.cntcnt Kcnson Itcgtin in n Lively I'mlilou, A cool ovenliiR wns furnished by the weather bureau for the votaries of tenihlscore, who attended jfhu balls held last uvcnltiR on the West Side. Mi-ars' hull wnB prettily decorated for the oc casion of the first annual affair of the Nineteenth Century Social club hold there. The attendance was compli mentary to the efforts of the prominent younj? men who compose this club. The ladles were tastily costumed and the programme of dances were thorouuhlv enjoyed to the line music furnished by Hayes' full orchestra. John II. Thom as, GeoiRo Davis and David Phillips noted iis Moor committee, and Thomas XHnn was prompter. Following are the otllcuis of the club: William Tltz slmmons, president; Oeonre O'liricn, Vice-president; Charles Phillips, treas urer; Thomas Walsh, Hecretari. The Twilight Social and Literary club held their tenth annunl ball In St. Da vid's hall last evening. A large num ber of their friends attended nnd en Joyed thulr programme of dances. P. J. Mot oil' was master of ceremonies and M. Cu'lUIn prompter. Mrs. Malott played the dance music In a delightful manner. TWO ACCIDENTS. Hono A. Stover, of 1G1S Lafayette street, was Injured yesterday by being tip-own from his wagon. The horsiM wi.ro frightened by the flurrying gustH of wind nnd the objects being thrown and dashed away. In attempting to restrain them Mr. Stover was pitched out by the breaking of the king bolt, which caused the body of the wagon to fall to the ground, his body biulsed severely and his face cut. lie was taken home and Dr. F. C. Hall called to attend him. The lilsh wind yesterday caused an accident which mlnht have been at tended with serious results. A large Flgn-board attached to the one-story building on North Mtttn avenue near Pi Ice street and used as a candy store, was blown loose and In falling struck Joe, the young son of Joseph 13. Neville, of it3 Fnirvlew avenue. Joe v. as bat tered a little and frightened by this midden onslaught, but was not very beriously injured. JOHN S1LCOX INJURED. John Sllcov, of 103 North' Fllmore nvenue. wfts seriously injured on Sat urday in the Urlsbln mine. He was run into by a trip of cars and his body bruised. He was also badly shaken up. He was taken to his home and Dr. D. O. Heckwlth is attending him. NOTES AND PERSONALS. A grand production of the cantata, "The Galilean" will be given on Wed nesday evening, May &. The Daptist Young People's union have the affair in charge and Hugh Williams la train ing the members of the cantata for Its reproduction The Young Men's league of th'o Ply mouth Congregational church will hold an entertainment and social In the church parlors on Thursday evening next, riofes.sor John T. Junes will l chaltnmn of the evening and Mibs An na U. Williams accompanist. Mrs. Thomas Davis and son, of Oly phant, nie visiting at the home of her patents, Mr. and Mrs. David Thomas, of Archbald street, Dellevue. The Misses Mary and Jennie Kelly, of Hampton street, are visiting leln tlves In Moscow. We laundry stiff collars with soft button holes. Crystal Laundry. Pert Eynon, a student In the dental department of the University of Penn sjluinla, returned yesterday to his studies after spending the Easter vaca tion with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. U. Eynon. of North Hyde Parle avenue. Mis Lily Hulse, of Peckvllle, has re turned home after visiting Mr. and .Mrs. William Pass, of West Lackawan na avenue. Miss Poslmv Davis, the noted Welsh' evangelist, who has been confined to the home of Hezakel Davis, of Wash burn street, with a serious Illness, Is uk$ Good Dressers How often we hear it said of a man, "He's a good dresser." Yon can be a "good dresser" yourself without increasing your clothing expend iture. Simply see Samters. We make better clothes than the cheap tailor,at cheap tailor prices, as good as good tailors at much less. SUITS Yon may think we can't sell a gooc spring suit at $15.00. My dear sir, we have good look ing, good wearing suits as low as $10.00. We recommend you to see the assortment we offer at the former price. A nobby suit that either fits at first or we make it fit alter it. Can any man do more ? $15.00. OVERCOATS Here we are right at home. We've confi15 deuce in our ability to overcoat you properly aud r, rf', reasonable. The coat of way Box. We have it in : $10.00. SAMTER BROS. and City recovering nicely. She will scon be able to till her engagement?, which were postponed for the time being. Mr. nnd Mrs. James Thomas, of -131 Decker's alley, are happy In the arri val of a young son yesterday morning. Willie Oi celling, of Luzerne street, Is suffering from a bullet wound on his left hand caused by the accidental dis charge of a revolver which ho was handling, and which ho supposed was not loaded. The bullet, which was a 32-cnllbre, penetrated the Index linger of the left hand and shuttered Un bone bo badly that the amputation of the member may bo ncceasaty. The wound was dtessed by Dr. J. J. Kob erts. Dr. E. Y. Hnrrlson, Dentist, Mears Hall. 113 S. Main avenue. " Mrs. Ira D. Newton, of North Itebee ca avenue, was In La Plume spending Sunday with lrlcnds. William Wnlklris of Fnetoryvllle, spent the fab bath with his parents on Lafayette street. School Controller T. J. Jennings, of Fnlrvlcw avenue, Is entertaining bis brother, Philip Jennings, of Eln.lra. Fled Warner, of this side. Is In Uuf fnln. N. Y., on a visit. The congregation of the Welsh Cal vlnlstlc Methodist church on South Main avenue Is rejoicing over the new Intetlor of their church edifice. Con tractor W. IS. Williams has bed a force of men engaged on the Interior repairs. .New windows hue also been placed and altogether the auditorium begins to assume a very attractive appear ance. The Plymouth Congregational church culture class wilt meet for special re hearsal this evening at the usual time and place. This is the last rehearsal preceding the entertainment to te giv en on Thursday evening by the Young Men's league In the church parlors. The little girl, who was straying away from home on Sunday ar.d was found by Miss Mattle Williams and cared for at Miss Williams' home on Academy i-'treet.hus proved to be Cath erine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Hutchinson, of North Rebecca avenue. The disappearance of the young miss caused iter parents much uneasiness for th'o time. A high mas? of requiem will be cele brated In St. Patrick's church at 0 o'clock this morning ocr the remains of the late Anthony McHugh, of Lu zerne street. Interment will be made In the Hde Park Catholic cemetery. The remains of Miss Piidget Mc Gloin will be borne from the late home on Continental Hill to St. Patrick's churrb this afternoon, where services will be held, interment will be made In the Hyde iitk Catholic cemetery. Evan G. Jones, of Corbett nvenite, and John Jenkins, of Snyder avenue, went to Spring Brook yesterday to llsh for trout. They took a small tin pail of worms for bait and a 2-cent plug of tobacco to help while away the hours Evan fell in, and that biggest fish "was the one that got away." Thcv returned footsore and weary and no llsh. Miss Agnes Williams has returned to Iter home In Peckvllle, after a vNlt with her parents on North Sumner ave- nue. it. i Newton, of North Rebecca ave nue. Is In Monti oo on business. Miss Rennle Archer, of West Pitts ton, Is visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Archer, of North Sumner avenue. Thomas Flanaghan, of Pltlston, was a visitor among friends on the West Side on Sunday. The latest and best styles. Roberts, 12G North Main. Louis Lanman, of Philadelphla.spont Sunday with West Side relatives. Charles J. Watklns, of New York city, is visiting with his parents on Lafavetto street. Joseph P. Phillips, city engineer, Is on an ofllcial visit in Ohio. Large congregations greeted the Rev. F. P. Doty In the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal ithurch Sunday morning and evening. It being Easter and also the first Sabbath of his third year as pastor of this chutch, he preached an appropriate discourse In the morning, and received a class of IS probationers Into full membership the season is the Broad full satin liued at in til" ehureh. In thr evening tlf Sabbath school rendered n very Inter esting Easier missionary prugtnmin Since the coming of Mr. Doty as pastor the Hampton stteet chinch has had a very remarkable growth. His people In largo numbers welcomed him on lilft return by giving him. a reception In the church last Ftiday evening. Choice cut lloweis nnd flower de signs at Palmer & McDonald's, Dll Spruce. West Side Fluslnem Directory. NOTARY PUHLIC. n. O. MCUIOAN fc SON, NOTARIES Public, Itenl Estate, Foreign Hxclmnno nnd Ocean Ticket Agents. Rents col lected. Prompt monthly settlements. Olllep 1101 Jneksau street, over Mus grave's drug store. HARRIET J. DAVIS. FLORIST.-Cnt flowers nnd funeral designs n specialty; 1W South Mnln avenue; two doors from Jackson street. SECOND HAND FURNITURE-Cash for anything you have to sell. Furniture. btoves. Tools, etc. Call nnd see tho Mock of J. C. King, 701 to 703 West Lack. awanna avenue. south sidu. The St. Joseph's society of St. Mary's palish held their annual family ball in St. AInry's hall last night. The hnll was ciowded to the doors, a inntked characteristic of their exceedingly en Joyablo Easter Monday night occur ronces. Tim credit of the excellent 'time had, despite the Immensity of the crowd, may be largely attributed to tho following committee, under whose dliectlon the event was arranged: Philip Mver, chalimnn; August J. Rehner, Edward C. Kloss, John Krne mer, Lawrence Merkel. The music for dancing was rendeied by Peter Reefs. orennstra. At a recent meeting the St. Peter's and St. Joseph's societies of St. Mary's parish anangements were made for attending the stule convention of Ger man Catholic societies, which wilt be held In Pottsvllle May .11 and June 1. 2 nnd 3. St. Peter's society has elect ed Michael Kraemer and Herman Woelers as delegates, while St. Jo soph's chose August J. Rehner and Jo seph Albrecht. The Scrnntor Get man societies contemplate bringing the next sta'te convention to this city. At St. John's hull, on Stone avenue, the Club of '07 conducted a largely at tended entertainment last night. The following programme was rendered in a highly commendable manner: Piano solo, .Miss JJellndn Messett: instrumen tal solo, John Devlne; recitation, "Kel ley's Dtenm." William Jennings: solo, Hughey Dutkln; selection. Plekanniny quintette; solo, Miss Anna Coyne; In stiumental duet, llefferon and Mann ing: solo. Dave McDonald; song and dance, Thomas Kelly; vocal solo, Ed ward Kelly. A social was held after the entertainment. Attorney A. V. Rower dellvctcd a very interesting and Instructive lec ture on the "Life of Christ" at the Hickory Street l"resby(;etian church last evening. To tender his talk more effective Mr. Rower used a series of sleieoptleon views, which' illustrated very plainly tho Ideas he wished to convey. His deliverance was forcible and In his usual Interesting style he pusented to the large audience many lessons and illustrations, Invaluable and worthy of lengthy consideration by his listeners. Tho Ladles' Aid society )f the Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal chinch save a reception at 'their church last evening as a compliment to their pas tor. Rev. J. L. Race, upon the excellent services rendeied by him dining the past year, and as .welcome to him at his entrance upon nnother term's wotk. After the nnlval of the guests refreshments weie served, consisting of Ice cream, cake, etc. The church choir rendered an Interesting musical programme at Intervals during the evening. The edifice was well filled and a very enjoyable evening was spent by all. Choice cut flowers and flower de signs at Palmer & McDonald's, 511 Spruce. Rorn To Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mau ley, of Plttston avenue, a daughter. The Star base ball club conducted a very sucessful 1 I In Get mania hall las't night. The evasion was the third annual dance held by the club and was a very pleasant affair. The danceis taxed tho capacity of the large hall. Ptofessor Schmidt furnished music. Wo laundry stnf collars with . e button holes. Crystal Laundry. Social at Young Women's Chtl nssoulatlon rooms Tuesday evetiiin. April 0. Come and see 'what It is. Musleale Thursday noon. Riing a friend with you. PKOVIDKNCK. A young child of Mr, and Mrs. Thos. Lewis, of Margaret avenue, met with a peculiar mlshan yesteiday while plnylng with other children of her age. She fell down upon a small stick which entered her eye. It was thought at first that the eye was SPtlously affect ed, but. upon examination by a physi cian, It was found that the accident will not affect the child's eyesight. Miss Katie Uohau, of Olyplmnt, la visiting friends In this section. GUlilvN KI1KJI2 The Women's Christian Temperance union will meet this afternoon at 2.::o at tho home of Mrs. J. R. Thomas, 1010 Wood street. A full attendance Is de sired. Miss Jennie Altemus, of Capouso nvenue, is visiting her sister In Phil adelphia. Mrs. Crelg Is seriously ill at her home on Deacon street. Miss Dertha Colo haB resigned her position as clerk In Smith's bakery on Capousc nvenue, and Miss ninnche Dolph has taken her place. Miss Pearl Lldstone, of Dickson ave nue, Is the owner' of a new bicycle. Mrs. V. F. Everhart and Mrs. II. V. Colvln have been visiting friends at Wyoming. Miss Mattlo Potter, of Capouso ave nue, spent last week at Craig. A number 'of tins young people df thls part of the city meet tills after noon In Lucas' hall for the rehearsal of a farce comedy. The play was writ ten by a Scrantonian and promises ,tn be a sueoss. It will be produced In this oity In the near futute. " " - JJUN.MOKi:. The EnBter services in the Dutimoro rresbytorlan church wore both attrac tive and Impressive and greatly en Joyed by tho large audiences morning and evening. The pastor, Rov. W. V Gibbons, preached excellent Easter ser mons at both services. Another promi nent feature was the carefully ar ranged and well rendered service of song. Mr. Harber tn the mornlnrsang In a very effective manner a) s'o "The Holy City," and In tho enlng Mrs, Dlmpilfk rend led an up loprl ate selection which was much appre ciated. This church Is favored with a largo choir, and upon this occasion their thorough practice wns manifest In every hymn, nnthem nnd chorus. The large pulpit platform wns beauti fully tlefornted with plants and ltlps and other choice flowers, nnd whoever had tho charge of this department must have given it much time untt at tention. There was a large numbtber of vlsltots present. Rev. P. 11. Riooks assisted the pastfcr? la the Ttfrvlclij ot the dnv. ', .V ; Chntles S. Fnrrir. dr'fchoYry street, was seriously Injured ylsteMny by a piece of lllng tlmlcr. Mr. Fnrrer Is an employe of tht Pennsylvania Coal company nnd wns superintending the tepalrs which are being done nt the Itanium breaker In Plttston. He was standing upon tbe ..ill Inspecting the work, when the neeldent linppened to him. A heavy wind blow a large branch ftnm olt one of the trees, which struck his left leg, breaking' It about three Inches nbove tho ankle. ' Ho was conveyed to his homo and plhced un der the cute of a doctor.. Otis Scholia and Uuu Mitch have re turned from it llshlng tour, bringing back a suing of speckled beauties. Miss Diana Capwell. of Cherry street, is seriously 111 at her home. The Junior Order of American Me chanics will meet Friday evening in stend of Saturday evening:. Miss Lizzie Moore, of Monroe avenue, Is visiting fi lends In Kingston. Louis Sawyer, ot Rlggft street, lias purchnsed a new horse and wagon. John McNally, of Dayton, O.. Is the guest of .Mr. and Mts. J. Heunigan, or Mill street. IMliiinorn ltiisiur.s Directory. J. R, HOHDAY, 113 RROOK STREET, Excelsior meat market. Fresh meat and smoked meats; fresh butter and eggs daily; vegetables and canned goods. MEETING OP THE PRESBYTERY. Opening Session Held Lift Night in Providence ( liiirch. The Lackawanna Presbytery, which is to hold Its sessions this wek In the Providence Piesbytetiuu church on Ncrth Mnln avenui, lie-can Its opening e3lcn last evening. The meeting was opened by the reading of the scripture by Rev. Mr. Crockett, after which the choir rendeied tho lu.uttlful and touching antrum. "Chi 1st Is Risen." II. II Welles oi ered a shott p' ayer. The "ermoii for the cvenlnc was preached by the it tiling 'iinderator, Ro. M. L. Cook. The devotional ex ercises were closed with a du't entitled "The Lend Arose," by Mrs. Ileckel und Mary A. Davles. They then proceeded with a 3hort business session and Rev. John Knox wa "lios-cn moderator by acclamation, and lie In turn selected llt-v. M. L. Cook to act as temporary clerk. The Re. Gc.orge K. Guild, who is chalimnn of the committee on arrange ments, pusented the following pro gramme: Tint the sessions of the Pi ea tery begin at 11 o'clock a. tn. each day, eh sing at 12 noon, the first half hour being devoted to prayer and conference sen ices; affcrtmon pe.sions to begin at - o'clock, closing at i o'clock; even ing meitmcs to betfin at 7.10 o'clock; that on Tuesduv ev.nlng, the popular meeting, bf the Interests of the young people's work in our churches, the ud diess to be given by Rev. George 15. Stewart, D. D.. of Ilinlsburpr, the meeting to bo presided over by the moderator; the popular meeting Wed nesday evening to be in the Interests of missions, the address to t-e given by Rev. John U. Davtm, D. D. of New Yoik, and Rev. J. A. Fitch, of China; the report of Presbytery's committee of foreign missions to be ninele nt this meeting by Rev. Charles Lee, nnd the meeting to bo presided over b Rev Chiiii'-s E. Robinson. D. D. The ibove arrangements were acted upon and were reported sattsfrctory. N letter was read which was tecelv ed from Ruv. Everett, eif Meshoppen, who 1ms accepted a pa.ste.rate at Haiti more, renmstlns tin in to act at once upon his withdrawal from the Lacka wanna Presbytery so that he can be present nt the Haltlmotv Presbytery. It will be passed upon this mcrnlng. The Rev. Di. McLeeid then asked the ministers present to examine the candi dates for tho ministry this afternoon, Instead of tomorrow, owlnir to the. In ability of si-vual cundldiiWH to bo pres ent as they wished to rcaume their studies. After some deliberation tho motion wa. adopted and It was or dered that the otbet applicant'1, be no tified by teU'Ltraph of the committee's l-it.ntluns. The meeting was dlsmlss- .i lfterVrayer by the Rev. Hammond. RABID DOG AT DALT0N. Hit a Number of Other Dogs Before It Was Mint. A rabid dog appeared on the streets of Dalton bunda morning attacking lli.U a dog owned by Frank Von Storcli. It then went through the town biting several othr dogs and was pursued by Mr. Von Slot eh and others to the vicinity of Lily lake, where it was shot. The dogs that were bitten by it. numbering some five or six, were also chut. Where the dog came from no one seems to know or whether other dogs have been bitten is not known. LETTERS FROM THE. PEOPLE. sponslblo for opinions hore expiused. His Position Wni Misunderstood. lMltor of The Tribune. Sir: Refenlns to A. W. Dickson's Ue nlal to his con.cnt for his name, to be uted in connection Willi the Cppul wagon work In und nlcut Scranion, I us one or the committee who Interviewed Mr. Dick Kn In regard to this matte r, wlsii to say that I regret such mlsunlej-Htandlng re curred, also that Mr. DU'kson considered It necessary to mnke-4li-pub:io -statement which ho dleb an.thli was a matter affecting him auJ,.myj!'yit only, ami with which the public had nothliiftao do.' Mr. Dickson's rinino wsJ. uMejd as It Wns on a.-count of my piit Auriunlumilng then his poBlt'on, as he has explained It to me since, I mlstiikJiu? his ",ippraul and sympathy," n ha ?as, "with Clospel wagon work" as his concent for the uso pf his name tn this connection. Mr. Dickson Is MltUlleu that no attempt wa made nt Imposition: nnd our former friendship and fellowship In In no way in terrupted. Respectfully, (I. L. Field. 8cranton, l'n April 19. 1MI7. s Hum ph rey s' No.io for Dyspcpsln, Iuiligcition, Weak Stomach, Heartburn. Kohl br dm, qMii. an ts. Humphreys' Meil. c tor V. lUiiuu Si John HU., Now York, Under this heading short letters of in. lerest will bo published when accompi nled. for publication, by the filter 3 i, ,,,. Thn TrlHiinu Will not beVhold re- THURLOW HOMOEOPATHIC CURES Al Rheiimnttet Cure, 2Bo A'J Ki option ('lira una Ail Croup Cure 'Jfio A 1 Kemiilo WenknenK Cure. .'Jfia Ar IViiiiilo IrrpRiiliirlty Cure.., - URo Ail lyptplii Cine "jrc A7 lUiiduciiQ Cure !jri AH NeiirulRln Cure Vifio At) CniiKli I'uio Uftei All) I'tmlcnt MorlnmCure. Ufio Al 1 Dtscntvry Cure 'Jfio AI'J IWurrlitvitCtiri..! 'Jfto Alii Kleeplenstirsi! Cure. "ifio A 1 1 Worm Cure une A in l'cver Cure 'JM Aid riironloCoimcHtlem Cure...., "JAe A 17 IHl'litlii'iiu Cure Uhc AIS Kpllcpsyt'ure.. .. 'Jfta All! nine-life or the lleiirt Cure. ilia A'Jd l'nlurill Metistrilntloti Cure 'Jftn A'Jl DlHensuiif Iliullrliiury ()rannsCiire.!2na A'J'J Horn .Mouth Cure '2lic A'JM Nervous Dihlllty Cure - 'J5o A'.M l)lrn(ir the Kidney Cure Ufto A'jn Sen Slclciiuss Cure Jftc A 12 11 Dropsy Cure l!Ac AU7 (lum-rul Debility Cure line A US SiTofiiln Cure. liftc Al! I'nr und lli'iului; Cure -'."hi Alio Axthmii Cure 1250 Ail I WhocipimrCoiiKliCiirc uno AMI! Cntiiri li Cure - i. line Ailil oiilitlmlmlu (Eyo)Cure - line; Ail I lilu Cure HSU Aim I 'eer und Ague Cure. -...U5e I'orpiilont drug stores generally. If jour drimitlHt will not got them for ou, neail u pustul tinier for the prleeto THURLOW MEDICAL COMPANY, THURLOW, PENiNA. And yon will reeelo them by return mnll. RHEUMATISH Cu rod Free DR. J. S. BEHH, ROOM?, 67 WILLIAMS BUILDING, Opp. I'oNtolllce, Scrunton, l'n. Dr. ftehiii will treat every patient sulTerlng with rheiimntlsm who applies before June I absolutely I'RHB of charge. All other din eiixi'H treated nt u charge barely covering cost of necessary romedles which will rnrcly be moretlmn due. Consultation In Hngllih nnd Herman Free, ASSOCIATED HEALTH BOARDS. Senii-Aiinunl Coiucntlon in tho Citv Hall Today. The associated boards of health of Lackawanna county will hold their fourth seml-nnnual convention In the board of health rooms In the city hall this afternoon nnd evening. In the afternoon there will be re ports by delegates and committees, election, addresses by Professor Geo. Howell, superintendent of Scranton public schools; Leonard D. Hosford, of Xew York city, a sanitary engineer. and ex-Representative C. P. O'Malley. The evening session will be devoted to eiuestlon box queries, committee ap pointments and addresses by Dr. P. C. Maniey, of Jerniyn, nnd Dr. J. "VV. Ilouser, of Taylor. The question box discussions will be opened by Dr. W. 12. Allen, of Seran'ton, assistant state health Inspector and health ofllcer of this city; Attorney D. W, Drown, and Dr. J. K. Dentley, president of the as sociation. FIVE YEARS FOR P0LLYA. iiuU o Archbnld IIcccU tho Jury's Itecoiiiiiiciidalioii of Merc v As ho Intimated Saturday, when re ceiving the verdict of me jury, Judge Aichbald took cognizance of the recom mendation of mercy yesterday when sentencing Andrew Pollya, who was found guilty of murder In the second degree for the kill of George Shemo. Five years was the punishment which he meted out. In pronouncing sentence Judge Archbald said that while there wore certain circumstances to show that the pilsoner was guilty of nothing more serious than Involuntary manslaugh ter, there was on the other hand a good deal that would Indicate that he was in a passion, particularly the Inhuman manner In which lie treated his victim after the Injuries had been Inflicted. FUNERAL OF WILL1AA1 HENDERSON. Victim of (.rocu itidge Ilunnwny Ac cident Interred Vesterdny. 'The lnt exd rites were performed yesterday afternoon over the remains of William Henderson, the 16-yead-olel boy who was fatally injured Monday, April 12th, by the tunning away of Hungi's delivery tirim at Green nidge. llev. D. M. Kinter prtiched the ser mon from tho text "There Is but a step between me and death" and made a strong appeal to the living to take warning and prepare to meet their God. Th Albright avenue mission and ibe Providence Christian church Cluistlan Endeavor society presented bc'iutlful flora! emblems. Interment was In Dunmow cemetery. A sad circumstance connected with the affair was that whcfi the parents visited tho ho&ritnl Friday expecting to behold their Ron alive and Improved In condition, they were Informed that he had been dead half an hour. TO LOBBY FOR REFORM. City Solicitor Jus. II. Torrcv Leaves for Ilnrrisbiirg Todnv. City Solicitor James II. Torrey leaves for Harrlsburg today, where he. In conjunction with W. D. Crocker and A. A. Cpckrap, city solicitors, respect ively, of Wllllamsport and Chester, will appear befoie' the legislature In the Interests of the Torrey tax collec tor bill and other measures approved by the municipal conventions held her, In Heading and In Wllllamsport, last summr. Mr. Torrey feels confident of the adoption of the bill which bears his name, as a canvass of the legislature revealed no opposition to It. The meusure, it will be remember, pro vleles for one ofllco In which all taxes, state, county, city, school and poor can be paid, TWENTY-FIVE NEW CASES. Measles Alarmingly on tho Increase in This City. Last week th'ere 'w'ere reported to the board of health 2 new cases of scarlet fever. C of diphtheria. 109 of measles and 3 of whtfoplng cdughj 32 deaths re sulted from all causes. Yesterday 25 rtew cases of measlcB were reported, STABBINQ AFFRAY AT A1IN00KA. l'ntriclt Lmldon Plunged n Knlfii Into Willinm Alungiiii. William Maniran and Patrick L.ud don, two Mlnookn men, had nn alterca tion Sunday nlsrht which resulted In Lmldon plunelnt a knife Into Man gun. Mancmn Is In n precarious condition, ) 5Sssftssaft: r T 1 1 1" I" I HI- h j; B 308 --Lackawanna HI ill V i iMf. J"; a 3 THE DICKSON MANUFACTURING CO SCRANTON AND WILKES-DAFlRE, PA., Manufacturers of locomotives, Stationary Engines, Boilers, HOISTING AND PUMPING MACHINERY. Oenerai Office: SCRANTON. PA. AMUSEMENTS ACADEMY OF MUSIC, r- One Night Only, Wednesday, April 31. ENaAOEMUNT OP EMILY BANKER And Her Admirable Company Presenting Vlctorlcn SurJou rs A a It BAT .SUCCESS, A DIVORCE GUR Two and one half hour of Incessant lauelier PRICES'-Oallery, isci lla'cony, and .15c; Orcnester Circle, sc; Orchestra, 75c; Parlor Chairs, $1.00. That "Strawberry Ham" I bought from 1! you last week was sim ply delicious, and at 9 cents a pound I saved fifteen times 3c, 45c. Talk about bar gains. MELLET'S MARKET Next to Academy of Music. OBITUARY. n. J. WchnrdBon, one of the best known business men of llnwley, died at that place Sunday ufternoon after an lllners of about a week. Mr. IUchnrdou wns en KBEed In tho bottllnc business and fre quently paid business visits to this city whero he enjoyed a wide aceiualntance. He was 72 ye-ars of age and had been a resident of Hawley for upward of forty years. Ho la survived by a wife and the following children: John J., of Minnea polis; Kdward, of Hawley; Henry, of Port Jervis, and Luke, of Hawlv; Mra. Anna Clark, of Adams avenuo, this city Is a sister of the deceased. Tho funeral will take place at 9 o'clock Wednesday morn Inp at Hawley. Joseph Myers, ased 9 years and G months, died yesterday at St. Patrick's orphanage. Weft Side, of pneumonia. He was the son of Mrs. Mary Myers, of 213 Fifth avenue. Tho funuial will tako plae0 tomorrow afternoon. Interment will bo In Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Patrick! Murray died at her home on Williams street, HalUtead, Sunday mornlnK after a low? Illness. The funeral services will bo conducted from St. Law rence's church. In Qreut Bend, this (Tues day) morning. Rimer Lawrence Lusher, young son or Mr. and Mrs. V.. L. Lasher, of 343 North Bromley avenue, died 'on Sunday nlKit after n short illness of bronchitis. Tho funeral services will be held at tho homo tl'lp afternoon and Interment will bo .nacle In Washburn Street cemetery. William Borrows, tho bIoss manufac turer of Hast Stioudsburs, Is dead at tho auc- of (. years. Another well-known citi zen of iStonroe county, George UoUBher, has passed away, ased nearly 71 years, Mrs. Bridget McQlorn, of Continental Hill, died Sunday afternoon after a short Illness. Tho funeral will take place this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. iiusbandTvasFdead. When tho Wifo Avnl;cned Alont;t,lelo Him in Heel. An Itnllan woman llvinsr In Dunmore had tho bad experience" of awajcenlnsr early yesterday mornlnK to find her husband dead. Ho was Pasquale Val entino, known as Frank Fox, propri etor of a. saloon on Elizabeth afreet. The death was investigated by Coron er Lonestrcet. Valentino had ivtired In apparently good health and spirits Sunday night. He was about 40 years of nge. A post-mortem examination showed that death was duo to fatty degenera tion of the heart and a verdict was so rendered at 2.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon by the follow InR Jury: F. P. Letrhworth, T. W. Jones, Frank Malla, M. Malta, and George Multlmannla. Davldow Tiros., Jewelers, have moved to 227 Iickawanna avenue. To Curo u Cold in Ono Day. Take laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money IC It tails to cure. 25 cents. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. ONE wiiii; "i ASM, Avenue.--308 rjlVH HUNDRCD TRIMAtCD 1VH W IIA l ANU MUNNUra, ha i aio uuoNijrs, rep rcHPntlnc overv fmlilntmi.li slinpo und fnbrlc, yet no '2 iillke 1'rlco rnnnltis from ki.iih to SM.8H. Willi ronllclenro we pro nouiice tliciu, lis those who see them will, Unrurnlleltcl Value, MILLINIiRV SPECIALTIES. I'nrlsliiu mndo flowers in hand kniiioctrcpts nnd nature's tints l'opples. Hokcs In buds of full bloom, Violets of o cry sire nnd slmpe, Miles of tho Valley, I.I Inert, l'linslcs, llluettes, Uernnlums, llni'be'lnr buttons, eic. llntnchlng nnd coloring so nrtlstlcnlly done Unit they rim lmrdly lie distin guished frointliorenl. No. II), All Silk Tiiirctaltlbbon. nil colors, 'IT, eiunllty, only 10c. No. 10, All Hllk'lalYctu Itlbbon, nil colors, n.e. Mtnllty, only lftc. No. no, All Hllk'Iuiletu Klbbnn, nil rolors, fiile1, nunllty, only il)o. 20 White niulNnvy llluo Duck Tnm O'Hlmntcrs, jour choice, only 15c. Ladles' lllcycle end Wnlklng Hnts,adcrtlHi'd elsewhere nt nOc, our price, nne, jMMMinfL THE FROTHINGflflM. Wagner & Rels, Managers. John L. Kerr, Acting Manager. One Nlvht Only. Return of the Famous Sex Against Sex Drama, Wednesday Evening, April 31. The New York "Empire Theatre's Greatest Success, Sowing the Wind PnESEN'TD BY THE BIG CITY CO. With oxnetly tho mimo cast and eletnlls thnt have characterized tho production In nil thu principal cities. I'HK'KS 'ific, rOc, 7fic and $1.00. Kale of seiitH opciiH Monday, April it), at 0 a. m. DAVIS' THEATER Monday, Tuesiay, Wednesday, April 1'J, w, i. ROSE Slll'SlONDOH BELIES Burlesque Co., Headed by the 4-M?ERCRS0F MUSIC 4 Lovely Korinn and Pretty Faces In 1'arce, Comedy, Vaudeville and K.xtnniiKiuizu. The Funniest Burlesque on Earth, THE ISLE OF SHAM-PAIN. A dREAT SHOW. DON'T MISS IT. Admission 10, 20 or 30 Cents. Opera Chairs all cold reserved for evening; perlcirimiiH'cx. Heservo them at uny time, afternoon or cenln?, utter l.UO p. m. Two performances dally. Doc open at 1.30 and 7. Curtain rises at 2.30 and 8.1S. The Most Delightful SPRING TRIPS aro those by tho handsonio largo steam fihips of tho OLD D0110N III sailing every week day from Now York to OLD POINT COMFORT, VIR GINIA BEACH AND RICHMOND, VA. Round trip tickets, covering a health-giving sea voyage of 700 mlleg, with meals and stateroom accomtno. elations enroute, for $13, $13.50 and $M.00. SEND FOR PARTICULARS. OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP CO., Pier 26, North River, New York. W.L. aUILLAUDUU, Vlee-PrfJ. ATratlic M ELECTRICAL MACHINERY REPAIRED BY SKILLED WORKMEN. THE LACKAWANNA LUBRICATING CO, 1212 CAPOUSE AVE, SCRANTON. ON THE LINE OF THE CANADIAN PACIFIC Ti aro located the flneat (lining and hunting m-ounds In the world. Descriptive booka 1 on application. Tickets to all points in Maine, Canada and Maritime Provinces, Minneapolis, St. Paul, Canadian and United States Northwest, Vanvouver, Beattle, Tacoma, Portland, Ore., San Francisco. First-Class Sleeping and Dining Cars I attached to all tbrought trains. Tourist con fully ntted with bedding;, curtains and specially adapted to wants o' families . umjr un uuu "mi wscona-cioss tickets, nates always less than via other tlneij for junner imormauon, lime tr.bles, etoj a V. SKINNER, Q. E. A.I 353 Broadway, New York. ''HI
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