wnC"fl -"-i Tmwmi w "r trv" '""' :' v ji J JWW H"S; . -rt5pf?rrt8urrm,i5i-- I o TfTE eCRANTON TRIBUNE-FRIDAY MORNTKTt, OCTOBER 8, 18SIT. p,a-- - I r A ( t ' lUcsi Side LAST NldNT'S FIRE. Jliilldlng at iiUO Roberts Court Win llndly Diiiiutgcd, Tho nlarm of flro sent In lant even ing about 9.10 o'clock from box 33, cor ner ot North Hromley avenue and Swetland Btreet, was caused by a blazo originating In an outside kitchen, be longing to tin- residence of Kdwln Davis, at r.33 Roberta court. Hut for th prompt and efllclcnt ser vice of the Franklins and Columbia, a dhastrlouB fire inlclit easily have resulted. As It was the building 8xS In elite In which the (lie started was totally destroyed and tho rear portion of the double dwelling on the Davis side gutted. The other portion of tho house Is occupied by the family of Evan V. Evans. Tho lire was, however, con lined to the Davis side. It Is supposed that tho lire whs caused by an over heated stove and the soot In Hying about made tho bluze general. Mr. Davis and children had retired. The llnmes were discovered by neighbors. The building' Is owned by Thomas Thomas, of Hampton street and Is fully Insured. Tho loss reached $.00. N Air. Davis bus no Insurance and his loss will bo considerable. AKTKRNOON WEDDING,. Mrs. Kate Lack, daughter ot Air. and Alls. Oeorge Falrchild. of Fair child's hotel, this side, was quietly united In matrimony to James Haw kins, of Now York city, yesterday af ternoon at ".30 o'clock. Tho ceremony was performed at the parsonage of the Providence Presbyterian church, :0IS North Alain avenue, by the pastor, Hew CS. E. Guild. The couple were unattended and the bride was attired In a travelling costume of dark gray cloth. Immediately after the cere mony. Air. and Airs. Hawkins depart ed for New York city. They will reside at Elizabeth, N. J. Airs. Hawkins is cry well known In this city nnd Is a woman of many amiable qualities. Air. Hawkins Is n commercial traveller for for a largo New York concern. CHILD CHRISTENED. At the residence of Air. and Airs. If. Al. Bass, at .'103 North Bromley avenue, yesterday afternoon, when their little seven-months-old boy was christened Hairy Alott Bass, Jr., a few Invited f i lends were present. Rev. J. B. Sweet, pastor of the Simpson church, ofllclat cd. assisted by Rev. Richard Hiorns. The guests were afterwards" entertain ed at a live o'clock tea. Those present wrie: Rev. and Airs. J. B. Sweet, Air. and Airs. William Hagen, Air. nnd Airs. Charles W. Lull, Air. nnd Airs, .lohn B. Peck, Air. and Airs. George Carson, Air. and Airs. Joslah Paff; tho AIIsscs Amanda Twining, Laura T. Cooke and Rev. RIchaid Hiorns and Alfred Twining. AFTERNOON AIARRIAGE. Allss Annie Giblln, of Eynon street, was united in marilage to P. AI. Bar rett. of South Washington avlenue, yesterday afternoon at one o'clock. The ceremony was performed by Rev. .1. B. Whelan In St. Patrick's church in the presence of many friends. The bride, attired In a tiavclllng costume of plum colored cloth with hat and trimmings to match, was accompanied Globe Warehouse The Silk Market Shares in tho general tendency to advance prices, and although wo haven't paid ono cent a yard of an iucreaso of anything we have in stock, still wo know maintaining present values In the Face of Such Facts It would seem out of place to offer special inducements to silk buyers at this time, but our custom bas always been to give our patrons the benefit of a good thing if we have it, and take chances for tho future. Still adhering to this rule wo will let tho followinR lots go on tho sarao terms as we bought them.and wo would adviso our readers to take hold of the opportunity. For Such Bargain Prices Aro not likely to occur again for many a day to come. As to tho makes and styles of these silks wo would simply say that they aro of such a character as wo can recommend our friends, without tho slightest hesitation, a3 they will undoubtedly give satisfaction to every purchasor. Lot 1 25 pieces Figured Taffetas, In beautiful show colorings embrace all the shado combinations most In demand. These aro as new as anything wo have In the regular stock to offer, but the figure we ask during this salo Is much undc-r actual value. They are cosily worth 63 cts. Sale Price, 49c Lot 2 15 pieces changeable figured Taf fetas, no two alike, and all popular favorites. Wo couldn't say ono cent less than 75 cts. for these If wo hadn't got a special price for them. This Week 59c Lot 3 20 pieces Brocade Taffetas, two color combinations In distinctly new effects that will make up charmingly In dressy waists or very fine linings. They are as good as any ottered ut $1,00, usual Sale Price, 75c I"1 l' INS M Globe Warehouse and City by AIIfs Alary Clark as bridesmaid, who was prettily nttlred. William Walsh acted as best man. Immediate ly after the ceremony, Air. and Airs. Barrett departed for New York city via the D., L. & W. on their wedding tour. Upon their return they will re sldo In a newly furnished home on West Locust street. Airs. Barrett Is a charming young lady and Air. Barrett Is foreman of the Smith Steel mill's blacksmith shop. Both nro well known here. ItEV. B. J. AlORGAN, B. A OR DAINED. Tho Rev. William E. Alorgan, of the West Side, returned home last night, from Clrclevlllc, Orange ocunty, N. Y., where he attended tho ordination ser vice of his son, Rev. B. J. Alorgan, B. A. An adjourned meeting of tho Hud son Piesbytery was held on October 5th for that purpose. Tho sermon was delivered by the Rev. Thomas B. Thomas, Alonroe! tho charge by tho Rev. Beattlc, D. D., Allddletown, N. Y.; the charge to tho pastor was given by his father, tho Rev. William E. Alorgan. Air. Alorgan has settled among on excellent class of people, and In a line country. Tho best wishes of many friends of this city go with him. He was born and raised here and he la well known. PERSONAL MENTION. Rooert E. Williams, of AlcAdoo, Is visiting his parents, Air. and Airs. Eb onezor Williams, of Chestnut sttect. James Roberts, of South Alain street, Is cnteitninlng Enoch Lewis, ot Johns town. Airs. F. L. Decker, of Evans court, Is sojourning nt Bald Alount. Airs. Van Vllet, of Washburn street, is entertaining Airs. Fitzpatrlck, ot California. AIlss Katharine Grltllths, of Jones' groceiy store, spent yesterday at Wllkes-Baire. Air. and Airs. Thomas Thomas, of Luzerne stieet, nic entertaining the Allsses Lillian Davies, ot Plymouth, and Nellie Caffrey. of Ashley. Air. and Airs. Randolph Jones, of Jackson street, nro entPi tabling Air. und Airs. E. E. Hummel, of Reading. Air. Hummel Is captain of Schuylkill Fire company. No. 12. of Reading nnd is here to witness the parade today. Airs. Hummel Is district president of the Patriotic Order True Americans, of tho Schuylkill district. Airs. J. W. Anderson and daughter, of Evans court, arc the. guests of friends at Alauch Chunk. Harry Ferber, of Rock street, wit nessed 'the parade at WIIkcs-Barro yesterday. Air. and Alls. W. It. Reese, of Thir teenth .street, are entertaining Airs. Elmer Bollock, of Chicago. AlINOR NEWS NOTES. The Literary Circle of St. Brendan's Council, No. 243, Young Alen's Insti tute began Its 1897-8 season last even ing under encouraging circumstances. A well selected programme was car ried out and the debate on "Resolved that self respect is essential to suc cess" was ably handled. John Fleming was judge of the debate while tho afilrmatlvc was handled by William Sheran, leader, William Larkiu and Frank AlcLaln: the negative was kd that there is no possibility of beyond a very limited period. Lot 4 15 pieces Black Swiss Grain Bro cade of the very latest design nnd a standard $1,00 quality. A Bargain at 75c Lot 5 10 pieces of Black 'Satin Duchess beautifully finished goods In a shado of wonderful depth a ilch lustre. Two widths, but both alike In quality. 2t inches, worth 85c. at 75c 27 inches, worth S1.00, at 00c An Extra Bargain 9 pieces 42 Inch, all wool Black Brocade. Nothing newer In stock to show you In this line. Regular $1.00 quality while they last, 00miJt0000S0 1 Suburban by Jpinas Brown, seconded by Thomas McIIugli and James Uaynor. A de cision was given In favor of tho af firmative. In addition the quairel scene from Julius Ceasar was rendered by William Gllroy as Casslus, and Aus tin Duffy ns Brutus. An essay was read by William Alay and Joseph CavanaugU gave a special rending. The Wllkes-Barro Record yesterday contained tho following concerning Frank Jones of the Columbia company: "Frank F. Jone3 was highly compli mented last evening for his essay on 'Chemical engines and carbonic acid '. gas.' The topic was not only Instruc tive to tne delegates at large, but to the Wllkes-Barro flro department, which has Just added a chemical en gine to Its lire service. If there Is any thing that Air. Jones does not know about the Hollowav engine It Is un known to tho manufactures of that make of apparatus. The Harvest Homo social given at the Plymouth Congregation church last evening proved to be an unqualified succes. The attendance was larctf and a lino programme was carried out. The musical culture class gave sever al selections led by chorister Phillips. A very delicate operation was per formed at tho West Side hospital yes terday afternoon by the hospital staff. The patijnt was AIM. John S. Gyr, of 1111 Division Street, and the operation was made for tho removal of an excep tionally large tumor. Tho twenty-sixth annual ball ot the Hyde Park Father Alathew society will be held In Alear's hall tonight. The West Side Republican league will hold a meeting nt their rooms this evening over Davies pharmacy. President W. A. Phillips requests a good attendance. The funeral of Lena Elizabeth, the young child of Air. and Airs. Henry Grlss, of 339 North Bromley avenue, took place yesterday from the parental residence. Rev. Jacob Schoettle, pas tor of the Gei man Presbyterian church, otllclaled. Theie was a large number of friends of the ntlllctcd parents pres ent. Interment wa3 made at the Washburn street cemetery. Francis, the Infant son of Air. and Alls. At. F. Ruane, of C22 Fourth ave nue, was Interred at the Hyde Park Catholic cemetery yesterday after noon. The funeral took place from the parental lesldence at 3 o'clock and was attended by many relatives and fi lends of tho bereaved parents. The f uncial of Peter, the Infant child of Air. and Airs. A. F. Flannery, of 418 Fourth street, took place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock from the' family homo and was attended by a large number of relatives and friends of the sorrowing parents. Interment was made at tho Hyde Park Catholic cem etery. Robert Atorris Lodge, True Ivorltcs, met In regular business session last evening at their hall. on South Alain avenue. A proposed change In the by laws relative to sick benefits was tho main topic of discussion but was laid upon the table. The funeral of tho Infant child of Air. and Alls. David AI. Richards, of 111" Luzerne street, will take place from the residence this afternoon. Interment will be made at the Wash burn street cemetery. West Side llushioss Directory. AIRS. FENTON. CLAIRVOYANT AND prheno'oglst, 412 North Alain avenue. SECOND HAND I' URNITURE-Cash for anything you have to sell. Furniture. Stoves. Tools, etc. Call and see tho stock of J. C. King, 7U1 to 7(W West Laos, awanna avenue NOKTI1 SCUANTON. Xhe funeral or Airs. Ann Davies was held yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the homo of Airs. Anna Owens, on West .Market street. Brief funcial services were conducted by the Ruv. W. F. Davis, of tho Wayno Avenue Baptist church. In terment was made in Washburn street cemetery. The remains of Joseph Gusdowlskl, who met death Wednesday morning by being run down by a coal train on tho Delaware and Hudson railroa' were removed to his boarding house orf Deacon street, where the woman in charge refused to allow Undertaker Jones access to tho place, stating that "Dead man was no good." Tho remains were then taken to D. D. Jones & Son's morgue, on North Alain avenue. Later In tho day friepds of the dead man called and had his bojy re moved to Park Place, from where cer vices will be held this morning. Inter ment will bo made on tho South Side. Airs. F. H. Cooper and son, of North Alain avenue, aro visiting relatives at Wlnton. Airs. Robert Proudlock, who has been visiting at Berwick, returned home yes terday. Andrew Smith, of Throop street, was In Forest City yesterday. AIlss Hattte Sharplcss, of North Alain avenue, Is enjoying a short visit with friends at Port Jervls, N. J. 'AIlss Kate Hill, of School street, left yesterday for Luzerne. Daniel Jenkins, of Oak stieet, was u visitor at Wllkes-Barro yesteiday. J, R. Peck and ton returned yesterday from Troy, N. V where they attended tho funeral of a relative. William Jones, of North Aralu avenue, attended the Firemen's parado yesterday at Wilkes-Barre. An accident occurred yesterday after noon about 4.S0 o'clock on North Alain nvenee, near tho Christian church, which luckily terminated with no other than ellght Injuries to the occupants of the vehicle. It was caused by a street car running Into a wagon belonging to tho Providence Gas and Water company, In which threo plumbers, Jay Sherman, Thomas W John and Charles Jenkins, employed by the Water company, were riding. Tho wagon was hurled to tho curb by tho foice of the collision, turn ing over completely and holding tho men prisoners. The horo was held until they were able to liberate themselves. Sher man and Johns were hurt the worse, and had to recclvo tho attention of a physi cian, while young Jenkins escaped with a bady lacerated face. Tho wagon was de molished. SOUTH SCU ANTON. The Forest band will glvo Its annual ball In St. John's hall on tho night of Oct. 2.5 Air. and Airs. John Blatter, of AIuplo street, havo leturned from Lake Under wood where they spent some time. Air. and Airs. S. S. Spruks, of Pittston avenue, and Airs. Thomus Spruks, of Prospect avenue, aro visiting at Kuleis buig, Tho Allsses Ryan, of Stone avenue, en tertained a number of friends Tuesday evening in honor of their guest, AIlss Teresa Fold, of rittston. It was a very pleasant event. The Neptuno Knglno company has com pleted arrangements for tho entertain ment of tho Good Will Hoso 'company of Allentown, the members of which will bo tho Neptuno's guests today. The prlncl pal part of the entertainment will bo dono In Germanla hall. A tiro was dlscoveied Wednesday morn ing In the basement of Connell & Co.'s Aleadow Brook storo by Bookkeeper Jo seph Roberts, An alarm was turned In but the tiro was extinguished without tho aid of tho Ilremen. Amelia, tho 14. months-old daughter of Mr, and Airs. Adam Gullondom, of 901 Stafford uveuuc, died Wednesday morn- Ing. Tho funeral will tnko placo this morning. Interment will bo made In 'tho German Catholic cemetery. Alias Delia Alalion, ot Allddletown, N, Y Is tho guest of Miss Sadlo Manning-, of Cednr avenue. Patrick Barrett, of Prospect avenue, was held In $300 ball by Alderman Rud dy Wednesday on n chargo of larceny and receiving. James Rogers was prose cutor. A fair which will bo conducted by St. Peter's and St. Joseph's societies of St. Mary's parish and St. Joseph's society of St. John's parish of tho West Side, will open In St. Atary's hall on Hickory street Oct. 10. Tho object of tho fair Is to raise money to defray tho expenses of tho state convention of German Catho lics In this city next June. All girls from tho ages of 13 to 10 years nro Invited to come to the South Sldo Young Women's Christian association rooms, 1021 Cedur avenue, Friday evening, 7.30 o'clock. Tho evening school for young women Is now open and you can register at the ofllce any time from 9 n. m. to 9 p. m. Classes In elementary and advanced arithmetic, English, penman ship and German. Tho classes In physi cal culturo will begin next week. This Is an opportunity for you. Come and Join a class. Sunday there will be a sunrlso prayer meeting In tho association rooms at 7 o'clock. Gospel meeting, Sunday, 3.45 p. m. DUNMOKE. A very pleasant surprise party was tendered to AIlss Tllllo Flck by a largo number of her young friends at the homo of her parents on .Mill street Wednesday evening. Dancing and games ot atl kinds were Indulged In until a lute hour, when refreshments were served Those being present were the Allsses Lora Brady, Grace Stlpp, Atertle Foster, Annlo Ham mers, Tresa Cook, Alab,o Bllnkins, Leta Stearns, Annlo Hrnunhig, Lizzie Brady, Emmia Spencer, Annie Stearins, Alay Jen kins, Llzzio Uesucker, Crcata. Heavily, Katie AIcLane, Florence Price, Lula Wat rous, Lena Bldrell, Alartha Stearins, Ues slo Alatlcs, Jennie Ccacorc, Louise Price, Tllllo Flck, Clara Collins, Tressa Austlc. Annie Van Burger, Annlo nittles, Phoebe Englet, Kate Nolan, Alltinlo Baseo, Carrie White, Aunlo 'Mead, Gertie Alltchell, Emma Klzer, Addle Warner, Sadie l'cary, Cora Lown, and Messrs. Fred - Foster, Toddle Jones, James Sample, Fred lleart ly, Ramo Donley, William Rlttler, Ficd Z'letcner, ueorgo Sample, Marvin coircu, Flold Hand, Charles IClzer, George Don ley, Frank Keller, Harry Davis, Louis Amondt, Arthur Dunntgan, John Klzer, Arthur Jenkins, Wesley Finch, Charles Warner, Julius Flck. John Davis, Friend Stone, Ilto Butler, Henry bllpp, John Jack- away, Harry Swartb. Elmer Davis. 11 llam Flck, John McDonnell, Rudy Jones, Louis Alears and Air. and Airs. Flck, Ted die Jones sang secral solos In a charm ing stylo and Wesley FInck furnished tho dancing music. A small party was given It the home of P. G. Fritz, at .111 Blakely street, on Wednesday evening in honor1 ot Miss Uou lah Ives. Games and music made tho time pass only too quickly for tho young people. At 0 o'clock refreshments were served, after which all left for their homes. Those present were: Tho Misses Leah Alowery, Annlo Coons, Hazel Wla terstecn, Harriet Wild, Bessie Powell, Alarlon Swartz, Lucy Heal, Bessie Heal, Hopo Plnnell, .Inno Simpson, Ireno Alof fat. Louise Collins, Hortense Collins, Mil dred Swartb, Blanch Oakley, Leanoro Rexford. Harry Hlpley. John Powell has returned to hi homo In Duryea after lsltlng John Harper, of BlakeVy street. Tiurwiore Council. No. 102J, Junior Order TTnlteit American Alcchanlcs. will Insti tute Colonel Atonies Council, of Green Ridge, on Thursday evening, Oct. 21. All mSnbers are requested to attend. St. Stephen Commandcry, Knights of Malta, will meet next Atonday. MIXOOKA. William Fitzhenry, of this place, was Injured for tho second time In a few weeks at Taylor mines yesterday attei noon. He was emplojed as a laborer, and after finishing his day's work, he was riding to the foot of the shaft on a ttlp of loaded mine cars and In some unaccount able manner ho fell under the trip. He was badly Injured about the back nnd head. Only a few days ago ho com menced work after lajlng idlo a few weeks with an Injury. T. C. W. Gallagher made a business trip to Wllkes-Barro yesterday. The report that was current about town yesterday that David Hollenback, sr., of Greenwood, was killed by being kicked by a horse, was erroneous. Air. Hollen back Is ono of tho oldest residents In this section of the county. The Golf club will meet this evening. Atartln Conaboy was slightly Injured at a mines In Avoca yesterday by a fall of rock. (JKliKX RIDGE. supper last evening In the church parlors. Judd Stevens spent yesterday In Wllkes-Barre. AIlss Alamo Fritz, of New Jersey, Is spending a few days with relatives on Adams avenue. Cards aro out announcing the marriage of Air. John I. Blowers and Alls Char lotte A. Osmond, both of tho Ridge, to take placo Oct. 20. At a meeting ot the Women's Foreign Allsslonary society held in Asbt-iy church yesterday afternoon officers were elected for tho following year. They were: Piesldent, Airs. 13. F. Ives; vice presi dent, Airs. J. S. Atlller; second vice president. Airs. C. W. Treverton, record ing secretary. Airs. C. F. Pross; corres ponding secretary, Alts. A. V. Chaffee, and treasurer, Alts. J. S. Alillo". OBITUARY. A two-year-old daughter of Air. and Airs. William Alorrls, of William street, died yesterday from a complication of diseases. Tho funeral will occur tomor row afternoon at 2 o'clock from tho fam ily residence on William street. Inter ment will bo mado In Washburn street cemetery. Ruth, the Interesting llttlo daughter of Air. and .Airs. James Williams, of 1517 Pino street, passed away yesterday morn ing at 7.30 a, m. Funeral will bo held from tho family residence Saturday af ternoon at '-'.30 p. m. Interment will bo made at Forest H!tl cemetery. The funeral of Rhea, '13-months-old daughter of Air. and Alls. Charles SU verburgh, of Wyoming avenue, took placo yesterday morning. Burial was mado In Dunmoro cemetery. SILK MILL WILL START. It Is the Property of the Lnckuwnnnn Sill. Company. The mill of the Lackawanna silk company at Taylor will begin opera tion today with fifty employes. Thero aro sufficient orders on hand to keep the mill running until January,, 1S09. Joseph Hannlck Is president of tho ronuany that owns the mill and II. Pin Is the manager. It Is better to take Hood's Sarsa parllla than to experiment with un known and untried preparations. We know Hood's Sarsaparllla actually and permanently cures. Hood's Pills act easily and prompt ly on tho liver and bowels. Cure sick headache. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children, T'WT3.. LEMUEL AMERMAN DIES SUDDENLY Concluded from rage 3. and tho many other qualities which go to mako up tho successful lawyer, placed him In tho front rank ot Pennsylvania's legal practitioners. In business tho lifo of Air. Amorman furnishes on excellent cxamplo of what may bo accomplished In tills country by a man of ability and determination, though unaided by any favoring circum stances of wealth or position. Commenc ing at tho lowest rung of tho ladder ho climbed steadily upward until ho reached an enviable position of influence and hon or. His natural ability ns a lawyer, com bined with his exceptionally keen fore sight as a business men enabled htm to obtain the eminent position which he held at his death. Both In private affairs and in public life his record was above reproach, and In his death Scranton loses one of her fore most citizens, tho Bar of Lackawanna county ono of Its most brilliant members nnd countless Individuals a trusted friend. President James H. Torrcy, of the Lackawanna Bar association has called a meeting for today at noon, In tho main court room to take sultahlo no tion on tho death of Air. Amerman. Tho remains arrived In this city via the Delaware, Lackawanna nnd West ern on the train reaching here at 1.35 this morning. They were accompanied by cx-LIeutcnnnt Governor Watres and F. II. Stratton, superintendent of the Blossburg Water company. At tho station they were met by T, H. Watklns, H. P. Simpson, Robert Adams, J. J. Van Nort and Ralph Greg ory. Undertaker Price removed them to tho family home, 612 Clay avenue, where a large number of relatives and friends awaited them. TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY. 31 r. nnd .Mrs. 13. .Hoses Surprised br Their I'rlends. Air. nnd Airs. E. Aloses, of 536 North Washington avenue, were visited last evening by a party of friends In honor of the anniversary of their wedding twenty years ago. The affair was a delightful surprise to the recipients and was cleverly arranged by tho Allsses Aloses. Tho rooms had been lavishly decorat ed with palms and ferns nnd In tho arch between the main parlors hung a handsome floral ball. Refreshments were served by a corps of colored at tendants. The guests were: Air. and Aire. J. R. Cohen, Air. nnd Airs. Chapman, Air. and Airs. S. Goldsmith, Air. nnd Airs. B. Sampter, Air. and Airs. B. Aloses, Air. and Airs. Lewis Alarks.AIr.and Airs. Simmons, Air. and Airs. AI. Brown, Air. nnd Airs. Stein. Air. and Airs. Thiele, Air. and Airs. Freeman, Air. und Aire. Bush, Air. and Airs. Sol Klein, Air. and Airs. J. Klein, Air. and Airs. J. Levy, Air, and Airs. Esllnger, Air. and Airs. K. Levy, Air. and Airs. A. Harris, tho Allsses Freida Harris nnd Hannah Harris, Allf-s Brown, Pittston; AI. Becker. A. Goldsmith, A. LoebensUen, New York; A. B. Brown, rittston. GROUNDWORK FOR THE BALLOT. State Nominations Hnvo Been Certi fied to County Commissioners. The county commissioners yesterday received from Secretary of State Alar tln a certification of tho nominations for state ofllces. Six parties are in the field. Besides the Republican, Demo cratic and Prohibition nominees, there are William H. Thomas and J. Alahlon Barnes, candidates for treasurer and auditor respectively, on the Socialistic Labor ticket; Amos Steelsmlth and Jamca C. Hogan, of the Liberty party, and William R. Thompson, who Is a candidate for treasurer under tho head of Independent. With tho blank column and the pos sible local Independent column, the bal lot this fall will have eight columns and consequently be about two feet In length. Clerk Wagner Is already figur ing on .the make-up of the ballot and the number necessary to supply the county. CHARITY BOARD BENEFIT. Mnnagcr Davis Will Give n Pcrlor mitucc lor the Cause. A special meeting of the associated board of charities was held last even ing to consider ways and means for replenishing the treasury. The- new members, Alessrs. Terppe and A. B. Dunning, Jr street commissioner, were present. In the absence of Colonel Ezra H, Rlpplo a temporary chairman was elected in J, R. Cohen. A letter from George Davis, manager of Davis' the ater, offering a performance at his house for tho benefit of charity, was read and the proposition accepted with the thanks of the board. Alessrs. Dunning and Gibbons were appointed a committee to visit Alnyor Bailey and secure .tho co-operation of the police force as ticket sellers for tho benefit. President Ripple, Treaeurer William T. Smith, Rev. Rogers Israel, secre tary'! J. R. Cohen and Attorney W. Gaylord Thomas were appointed a committee to devise ways and means. OVERFIELDS BRING ANOTHER SUIT. Damages in tho Sum ol 83,000 Asked of Itnislcy Faction. Tho Faurot house trouble took on an other phase yesterday. Attorney Charles L. Hawley, acting for Samuel Overfleld, ontered a suit for damages In tho sum of $3,000 In common pleas court against John A. Alears, Airs. Elizabeth Ralsley, Sanford G. Rnlsley, Emma Boatman, Alargnret Lamb and Fred Allnk, who It Is alleged, by their entrance to the Faurot house Wednes day morning are responsible for the present Illness of Airs, Overlleld. The defendants aro members of the Ralsley faction which nttempted to se cure control of the house. Allnk Is a special officer attached to Alderman Wright's court. Inquiry at the Faurot house reveal ed the fact that Airs. Overlleld Is con fined to her bed and Is seriously af fected by tho excitement on Wednes day. PROPERTIES TRANSFERRED TODAY. Drowers Combino Will lligln to Do Business Next .Monday. Twelve men representing the brewer ies of this vicinity that are members of tho combine which will be known as Pennsylvania Central Brewing com pany, left for Philadelphia nt noon yes tcrduy. They were accompaned by their nttorneys anu today the final do talis will be arranged und the brewing properties formally transferred to the trust, Tho money will then bo paid over, One-third of the vuluo at which the plants go Into the combine will bo paid In cash, one-third In preferred stock und one-third in common slock. Tho Gail Borden Eagle brand CONDEHSED MlLK Has No Equal as an Infant Fooh "INFANT HEALTrfsniT FREE. HC,SI2.& KLONDIKE GOLD. DR. HILL & SON M- m 'if;; f in Wl I I II Ml 1 MM SEE THE PRICES. Teeth Cleaned $ .50 Full Set of Teeth 4.00 Amalgam Fillings 25 Silver Fillings 50; No charge for extraction when a set is made. Yur teeth taken out and a set put in the same day, all without pain amount the brewers will receive may be gleaned from tho fact that the plant ot the Lackawanna Brewing company at Green Ridge goes into the combine at a valuation of $SOO,000. The other breweries go In nt similar fancy fig ures. It Is probable that the combine will begin to operate tho breweries next Alonday. m GRIFFITHS CHARGED WITH LIBEL. Arrnigncd Before Alderman Donovan at Instnnco ofL. C. Coon. William H. Griffiths was arrested and held under $300 ball before Alderman Donovan, of the Twelfth ward, yester day on a chargo of libel preferred by L. C. Coon, former foreman of the "eight wheel" car shops of tho Dela ware, Lackawanna and Western com pany. The suit grows out of tho dis charge of Grltllths for absenting him self from work. Griffiths retaliated by appearing be fore Notary Public D. L. FIckus and swearing out an affidavit in which he avers "that Alorrls Coon, brother ot L. C. Coon, foreman ot the eight wheel shop, goes homo frequently at 10 o'clock and returns at '1 o'clock, goes home sometimes at 2 o'clock and stays home the remainder of tho day; goes and gets drunk and goes home. After miss ing .this time." avers Grilllths, "he is still allowed full time." A copy of tho aflldavlt was sent to General Alanager Hallstead of the Del aware, Lackawanna and Western com pany, and, pending an Investigation, L. C. Coon and his brother were suspend ed. Coons, when he learned of tho cause of his discharge, at once brought suit. Ho states that the contents of the affidavit aro malicious fabrication. Griffiths brother, Daniel Grlfilths, qualified as bondsman. WELSH PRIZE SINGERS COMING. Will Give n Concert Under tho Aus pices of Robert Morris Lodge. Alonday, Oct. 25, the famous Welsh prize singers will give a concert at the Lyceum under the auspices of Rob ert Alorrls lodge of Ivorltes. The company is under tho manage ment ot Dan Davies and comprises such famous Welsh vocalists as Ce" win Jones, Beatrice Evans, Allies I non, Annie Lewis, Harry Evans, Beynon, Tom Stephens and Rk Thomas. A feature of their programme which will give It added local Interest is sev eral of Gwents soulful compositions. Ilnvc ou Cntnrrh Tnint? Here's strons evidence of the quick ness and sureness of that wonderful remedy. Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Pow der: "For years I was a victim of Chronic Catarrh tried many remedies, but no cure was effected until I pro cured and used Dr. Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. First application gave me Instant relief, and In an Incredibly short while I was absolutely cured." James Headley, Dundee, N. Y. Sold by Alatthews Bros. 14. Passengers for New York city should take Lehigh Valley railroad. Sleeping car placed on track at Wllkes-Barre 0.00 p. m. for occupancy. Leaves at 2.30 a. m., arriving New York 8.23 a. m. Reservations nt City Ticket Ofilce, 303 Lackawanna avenue. WHAT DOTHE CHILDREN DRINK? Don't glvo them tea or cotl'eo. Have you tried tho new lood drink called Oraln-O? It 1h delicious and nourishing and takes tho place of cotlee. The more Graln-O you plvo the children tho more health you dUtrlbuto tluough their systems. (iraln-O Is made of Pino grains, and when properly pieparcd taMes lllio the choice, grades of colleo but costs about J-j us much. All grocers sell It 15c. a.'ic. nd'j Stetson Hats Have Brains in Them Yes, there are brains in Stetson Hats brains in making them and brains in wearing them. New Fall Styles in Stiff and Soft Hats on sale. It's a wise head that wears a Stetson Hat. Thcoc nnd Other (lood Styles Hold by CONRAD, 305 Lackawanna Avemu M" I .Jl'l"'"! iim ii, iiiwi,.i'.i.ii'ii imi.1 mltfim ISlCBflM? 5a :ji rasa The first to use Klondike gold for crown and bridge work. Our prices as low or lower than the lowest. All work warranted for a life time. Sixteen years in Scranton, old and reliable and up to date in all branches. Don't forget the new in vention we have for taking the pain out of aching and sensitive teeth, so they can be pulled without the least bit of pain, AMUSEMENTS. Academy of riusid Rets & Rurgunder. Leuees. II. R. Lone, Local Alanager. Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Oct. j, 8. o, flatlnce Friday and Saturday. MERRY . . . KATIE EMMETT You havo nil heard of THE WAIFS OF NEW YORK The original of all Bowery Plays. TEARS. LAlKlhTER, SURPRISI3. Nine Great, Scenes of Greater New York. EVKNING PRICES .150., 25c, fisc,, BOO J1ATINEK PRICES -.150 25e,. ONE SOLID WEEK. Commencing Alonday, October 11th. Tho Celebrated Kennedy Players A DollnrShow nt Popular Price 10, 20) and .'10 rents headed by that Prince of Com-' edlans, JOHN .1. KENNEDY, supported by tbefollowinggre.it artlxts: E. b Sullivan, nertrudo Ulau Mrtilll, Carrie Louts, the El Moro Bisters (Jennie and Mamie) E. M.Crane, AI mo. Flora, tho entrancing transformative electric terpentine Dancer, and Frank La tona, tho Hobo AIuMrlnn. Alonday A CE1. E13UATED CASE. Tuesday Alatlnee-THB EL-MORE SISTERS, In their great play, THE HOY FROM JKISTON. Evening Prices 10c, 20c, Hon Matinee 10a Lyceum Theater. Three Nights, October 14, 15 and 16, and Saturday Matinee. First Performance Hero Undor the Direction of Klaw & Erlangcr, The New Romantlo Play by Kranklyn Fyles and Eu gene Prcsbery, Entitled A WARD Of FWE An absorbing and soul-stlrrlng story of the early days of Louisiana, presented with a sunipluousnerts of equipment and a cist un equalled In brilliancy. AIAURICE BARRYAIORE, STEPHEN GRATTtN, JOSEPH WHITING, AIAX PIEMAN, IIUNRV HERMAN, AlAUD GRANGER, UNA AIIELL, 11IJOU FERNANDEZ, AIAUD WINTER, CHARLES KENT. Dramatic Organization of 40 People REGULAR PRICES DAVIS' THEATER Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 7, 8, and 9, Tho New Sensational .Melodrama, ALWAYS ON TIME A Romance of Colorado and New York Life. Startling Situations, Rcallatlo Effects, Re. freshing Comedy, Special Scenery, Refined Specialties. A GREAT COJII'ANY. Regular Prices, 10, 20 or 30 Cents All opera chalrt sold reserved for evening performances. Hecuro them afternoons at the boxolllce or by 'phone, 3872, or after house opens at night at box olllco. SILVERSTONE, The Eye Specialist WR09K ""I ls ' T 215 Lackawan- IMWJOPID nn Hvpnue. In Will iams' White Front hboo Store, examines the oye free lu the most accurate way, and his prices tor spec, taelea are cheaper than elsewhere. A la- SP1 at; 8 W TtO PUOPllF s Kii!Zi. mentubleinaiuerencB -VP-tfW' VflP? " 'u5 proper care or YKk9As35' v-' tlieeyea seem to pos. CSB ?W" 1. fe11 'uo8t people until felrSJIMfi ts the lime comes when fJtVC' siP ,leBOachei, Imperfect uion.or other remits of Bttt'li neRtcct clve warning that nature is rolielllmr mtallirt Kiiclt treatment of one ot the most precious stflH. .Normal vision Is ij blesslUB unappreciated until It has been lost muliestoied; its lull miIuo U then realized, Therefore, you should not lose a day before having your eyes examined. This service rs gladly render Ireu of charge. RUMIIMHHR Tlin PLACE, 215 Lackawanna Avenue In the White Front Shoe Store. p-&x Y . UU U4SL..I.M ..
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