FRIDAY, JANUARY 14, 1SDJ. THE SCRANTON TRIBUNR FRIDAY, JANUARY H, ISM, ol mi $Me TONIGHT'S PRIMARIES. Republican' mill Democrats Will Nonilnntc Wnril Olllcern. The votcrn of the Fourteenth wnnl, both Republican nnd Democratic, cither by ' fate or purpose, will hold their caucuses for ward nominations tlila afternoon and evening, 't'ho Ro puhlleaiiH of the ward will caucus nt Co-operative hall at 7 p. M. and the Democrats will use thu regular booths between the hours of I and 7 o'clock. Probably at no other time In the political history of the waid has such a contest been In prospect. The pres ent Incumbents or the upper and lower branches. 1'. P. McCnnn and P. J. Ncalls, will seek Democratic rcnomlna tlons, but will be opposed by other nmbltous Democrats. Mr, McCann will be opposed for the nomination by "Wil liam Masulre, of Lafayette street, and Mr. Nealln will find his cour.se some what obstructed by the running of Charles P. Wolizel, of West Lacka wanna avenue. Mr. Mo;ulte Is vciy much In earnest and has a good follow ing anions the earnest young workers of the ward. Mr. Wonzel hopes to carry all the German Democrats with hlni. W. W. Ross, of Eighth street, may try for the Democratic nomination for select council. The Republicans will, no doubt, give the full endorsement of the party In the ward to Peter Ho.s, of West Lack awanna avenue, for select council, and to Milton II. Relnhnrt, of Wright's court, for common council. Mr. Ross is an aggressive lighter, too. The same can be said of Mr. Relnhart, who has bten tax collector In this ward for a number of years. AN EVENING OP SOCIABILITY. On very few occasions have the mom beid of St. Leo's battalion and their friends enjoyed themselves belter th'an last evening's affair rrave them oppor tunity to do. The boys ire past mas tor of the art of providing good enter tainment uml they upheld the standard lu this respect easily. Although there Is sulllclcnl talent among tin members to make up a programme still many of the visitors assisted. .Ichn H. Devlne acted ns chairman. The clears were pass?d around and the piograiiimr. was catrli'd out. There vvor.' solos by Wil liam Vanston, Ed.vurd Welsh, Thomas McLaughlin. John Shaughncrsy, M. MiDonough, James Dcxnol, Joseph Murdn, Thomas Ford, James Hatton, and James Hester. Ri citations by Thomas F. Murphy. William Cllro.v, (!us. Duffy and James Cavanaugh Richard Loncrguti gave Robert Em lie'tt's "Speech from the Dock;" Jo seph Ditgmin gave u comic sketch on the 'Frankfurter" and Thomas J. Welsh tnld of the perversities of poll tics in the Fourteenth ward;" T. J. illlroy, Richard Kudtreii and James McNlllty lendered several piano selec tions and noted us accompanists for the soloists. NEW OFFICERS TAKE CHARGE. The members of Electric City lodge. No. 313, Knights of Pythias, met In rerular session at Ivviite hall last even'ng. Resld" other routine business which came up for transaction, olll cevs were Installed for tin1 ensuing tern'. Four candidates were received on probation. District Deputy Grand lGlobe Warebodsej Chestnuts? lot We Don't Keep 'E Our dress goods stock is continually on tlic- move, con tinually changing and continually illustrating all that is new and desirable in the stylish world' for women's use and adorn ment. Just now, however, we're between seasons, and our main effort is to clean its stocks thoroughly before we enter on tl;e spring trade, so today we begin otir End of the Season Sale Of Mid-Winter Dress Stuffs and staple weaves, offering values which we arc warranted in saying are not within fifty per cent, of the prices that will be asked for similiar goods when trade opens up next fall. UN'LY A FEW EXAMPLES QUOTED, but the reduc tions throughout the Department are general. i0 Pieces, ttS-Inoh Strictly All Wool Scruo, In cardinal, garnet, supphlie, bluet, marine blue, navy, tan, four browns, olive, myrtle and black. Cheap at 33e. Sale Price, 25c 50 Pieces, 40-Inch Vine All Wool Henriettas. Rest plusli. Shade list. Cardinal, gurnet, biuet,, sapphire, old rose, new rose, tuns," slates, iilum, olive, myrtle, murine, navy, three biowns uml black. A startling value ul the Sale Price, 29c 10 Pieces, i 5-Inch Flue Wool Storm Serges, heavy lino twill and almost Indestructiblo ser vice nuvyblue. Valuo for not less than 12c. Sale Price, 29c 50 Pieces, 45-Inch Finest Wool French Storm Serges, medium size, two shades, nuvy and black. Their real valuo Is G2e. Thu Sale Price, 49c s s- iGtobWoli and City Chancellor was in churtro- of the In stallation ceremonies, and was assist ed by members of the lodge. The olll ccrs Installed were: Chancellor com mander. Wilfred Pletcheii vice chan cellor commander, A. M. Lvy; pre late. Joseph E. Donnelly.; tiir.stur of work, William Morgan; keeper of rec ords nnd seal, Ellas Williams; master of arms, John I'anvlue; master of finance, Stephen CI. Hummcrhlll; mas ter of exchequer, Louis Christ; inner guard, William O. Murray, outer guard, John Napier; trustee, William Morgan; representative to grand lodge, W. 0. Mm ray. THE SIMPSON ORCHESTRA. In accordance with a pl.ni recently s"t on foot by Chorister Minor E. Wor den. of the Simpson .Methodist Sab bath school govern, young men, mem bers of the Sabbath iichool, met at Mr. Worden'ti residence on North Hyde Park avenue, hist evening and perfect ed the organization of nn orchestra, to be known as the "Simpson Orchestra." Mr Worden wns choMi u temporary chairman nnd (1. Hon Myers as tem porary sc-'Tiliuy. lVinianont organi zation v as then offei ted by the selec tion of the follow Ins olllcersi: Alfred Twining, president; E. W. Scott, vice president; M. E. Worb'ii, secretary; Attorney George L. Peel:, trensuier; C. W. Lull, Frank Ilagen, John II Phillips. Frank Bryant. Robert Davit mil in: V.. Y. IItirri'on. board of trus tee The iollowlm; committees were then iOitctPil: Wajs and means. M. Vu. Woiilen, Attorney George L. Peel-, E. AV. f'-eli, Frank ilarori nnd Will Long, bv-Iaws, M. E. Worden, Alfml Twin ing and Robeit Pi.'tli.'., selection of in-stniL-tei Atlorney lieorgo l.. Peiit.Wl'l L-iw i ml K. Ulna I !. The (vrho.Mru was I'Mind nt ihe following: Frank V. cmIiml gh ml RuboU I'e tt, cornets '5. Heft Myers, trombone; E. W. Scott and M. E. Wotden, clarionet; Will J.'.ottcrly.Will Jones. John Thomas, Le Roy Wordi'ii, Fred Glnader, Er nest Yoik, violins; G. L. Pock, flute; Harry Hurtiiian, jilccolo; Llx Neeley, vlollncello: Will 11. Long, plan'.st. MR. AND MRS. MATIIIAS ENTER TAIN. Mr. nnd Mrs. Thomas Mnthias, of 1027 West Lackawanna nvenue, bust even ing tendered the clerks of Clarke Rros.' stores an Informnl reception at their residence. The affair was in honor of the recent murrluse of Mr. and Mrs. Mathlas, nnd proved to be a very en joyable one. Mrs. Mnthias was former ly employed at Clarke Bros. In addi tion to other forms of enjoyment. Miss Minerva Hopp rendered several whist ling .solos, at which she is very pro liclent; Edwin Rowen Sang a solo, and Robeit Owens gave an exhibition of fancy dance steps. At a seasonable hour refreshments were served. There were about 100 guests present, and Mrs. Mathlas was assisted In receiving by Mrs. William 11. Lewis and Mrs. Eliza beth Suttle. NARROWLY ESCAPED DEATH. Ry accidentally falling a distance of 37 feet down the Hrlggs" shaft Wednes day afternoon. Thomas Evans, a foot man, nhnnst met with' death. As It was he escaped with several bad con- in Long Enoui 25 Pieces, 3S-Inch Winter Weight Persian Novelty Suit ings, such us luivo been selling all season for lie. Color combinations green and blown, navy and black, green and garnet, navy and brown, plum and olive, navy uml myrtle, etc. Sale Price, 31c 15 Pieces, 40-Inch Houelo Novelties III charming new check and mixture effects. There Is not a prettier cloth lu the market to duy at 73c. Sale Price, 50c 1( Pieces, 45-Inch Imported Oranito SutthiRs extra weight. Quiet, two-tono effects in greys, browns, blues and greens, Guaranteed value 1.00. Sale Price, 75c 15 Pieces, 50-Tuch Panama Suitings-covert effects u full winter weight. They were 70o. Sale Price, 58c High Class Novelties And exclusive patterns ut very special . values. Tho assortment is good, but the prices are . Well, they're such us will make the balance on hand quick sellers. v Here Suburban tuslona, cuts, nnd a severe shock, hav ing no hones broken. PERSONAL MENTION. George Rowlands, of the Rellevuc Training school, of Now York city, and a rormer resident of this side, is the truest, of friends here. Mrs. Randolph Jones, of Jackson street, has ns her guest her father, F, J. Nlcholls, of Atlantic City. Mrs. H. P. Jacobs, of Nantlcoke, has returned homo after visiting Mr. nnd Airs. E. Worden, of North Hydo Park avenue. J. W. Roberts, the North Main ave nue merchant tailor, is In rittsburu on business. MINOR NEWS NOTES. The Ladles' auxiliary, of West Scran- ton, will conduct n. social this cvenlnc at St. David's hall. An excellent pro prrnnnne has been arranged and music will be furnished for dancing. Mich ael tlennlpan will act as master of cer emonies and Miss Mninle Shearing will be pianist. Admission is 25 cents. The members of the West Side Re publican le.icue are requested to be present at the nieotliiK this evenlnc In their rooms over Davis' pharmacy, South Main avenue. Officers for the ensuing term are to be nominated and other Important business to bo trans acted. Tho following ofllcers were elected at a recent meeting of the Ladles' Aid society of tho Slmps-on Methodist church: Mrs. M. A. Varnes, honorary piesldent; Mrs. S. W. Wrlgley, presi dent; Mrs. J. p. Randolph, rtrst vice president: Mrs. W. W. Davis, second vice president; Mrs. F. C. Hall, secre tary, Mrs. W. R. Cnstner, treusurer: .Alts. J. W. Saunders, Mrs. Robert Evans. Mrs. M. T. Ace and tho Mlsees Emma Chamberlln and Catherine Koerner, managers. A new band is to lie organized Mon day evening, Jan. 17, at 7.30 o'clock. Musicians who are interested In tho project are requested to meet on that evening In the Morning Star Hotel hall, i..y .orcn .Alain avenue. Thu Franklin steamer was taken to Dr. Doylun's residence, on North Sev enth street, yestetdny to pump the wuter out of his cellar. Tho use of the steamer was granted by Chief Illckey. Permanent Men John P. Kline and John L. Y.owry did the Job. The funeral of Mrs. William C. Goau mont will occur this morning. Ser vices will be held at 9 o'clock at St. Luke's church and the remains will be taken to Paterson, N. J., via the 10 o'clock Delaware, Lackawanna nnd Western train for Interment. AN EXCELLENT REMEDY. The following testimonial was re ceived by David L. Kears, corner of Fllmore avenue and Jackson street, In favor of the remedies of the Swanson 5 Drop Rheumatic Cure Co., of which ho Is an agent: Scranton. Jan. 5, 18US, Mr. D. L. Kears, usent, corner of Fllmore ave nue and Jackson street. Sir: The bottle of 5 Drops you sold me has done me lots of good. I had pains In my back and shoulders nnd they have left me entirely since using the 5 Drops Rheumatic Cure. It's a good remedy. Respectfully, Mrs. Daniel Pry, No, !'H Lundls street, Scranton, Pa. est Side Hulnos Directory. SECOND HAND I-URNITUUE-Cash for anything you have to sell. Furniture, Stoves, Tools, etc. Call and sec the nock of J. C. King, 7Ul to WJ West lacic awaona avtmie MRS. FENTON. CLAIRVOYANT AND prhenologlat, 412 North Main avenue. NORTH SCRANTON. Simon Culer, of Taylor, Is visiting relatives hero. Horn To Mr. and Mrs. Edward White, ot llolllster avenue, a son. Evan J. Morgnn, of Church avenue. Is In a critical condition, suffering from tho dread disease, cancer. Michael Hughes, u young man residing on Von Storch avenue, wns arrested by Constable Set Smith last evening ot the Instance of his tuther und oilier members of the family. They complain that the young man makes life dangerous for them and want him held In lull to keep the peace. Miss Hose MeClave returned yesterday from Avocn, where she bus been visiting relatives. Mrs. Clara Uoyd will conduct services lu the North Muln Avenue ISaptlst church this evening. Walter Major was arrested by Patrol man John Duggnn yesterday on a war rant issued at the Instunco of bis parents, who allege that their son In incorrigible, lie persisted lu staying away troni homo and dlsobeylnr all thing that ho was com manded to do. Tho boy brings counter charges. He states that the treutment given him by his step-father was such that no human being could endure, con sequently ho wus compelled by his re peated cruellies to (lee and seek shelter in other places. Frank Novnck had a warrant issued for the arrest of Julia Novnck. charging her with assault and battery. Alderman Fid ler gave thu licensed a hearing and Im posed half the costs of the proceeding on the piosecutor. William Cirltnn, of Parker street. Is re covering from a protracted Illness. A son has been l.orn to Mr. and Mrs. Owen J. Connelly, of Deacon street. The funeral of Mrs. llridget Jennings was held yesterday morning from her lute home on Clover Btreet. The funeral procession moved lo tho Holy Koxary church, where o high muss ot requiem was celebrated by the Rev. J. J. O'Toole, who afterwards delivered an eloquent 'u nernl oration. The church was thronged with sympathizing friends, many of them being present from out uf town. Tho pall-bearers vcre all grandsons of the deceased. Interment was mudo ill Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. t There will be a special prayer and praise servico this evening in the Provi dence Presbyterian church, to which tho public Is Invited. 1HJNMORF.. The Chamberlain wagon works that has been so long unoccupied. Is now taken possession of by Mr. Huff, onn of tho partners ot the Crawford & Huff Lumber company, who Is making Im provements about the place. It will bo used for u lumber yard. Tho Taylor Dancing class will hold a social ut Odd Fellows' hull this evening. Tho building which Is being erected by John Schuller for a meat market bus been completed nnd will. soon bo occu pied by Mr. Schuller. Oscar Uortree. of Lake Ariel, Is visit ing friends at this place. Yeugers and Mux's big minstrel com pany will show at Munley's Opera house Jan. 18. Mr. und Mrs. F. P. Letch worth uro at tending the fiftieth anniversary of the .wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, of Dun duff. Miss Harbera Ruune. of Archbald, Is the guest of Miss Anna O'Haro, of Cher ry street. Tho Second ward, Second district Re publican club will meet Saturday at Odd Fellows' hall between tho hours of 7 and 8 o'clock, to nomlnuto a ward ticket. By order of business committee, F. E. Wag ner and C, Cole, Tho II rat masquerade of tho Ensigns' Social club will bo held in Odd Fellows' THE HOMELIEST MAN IN SCRANTON As well ns tho handsomcat, und others aro invited to call on any druggist und get frco a trial bottle of Kemp' Halsam for tho Throat and Lungs, a remedy that Is guorniitced to cure und relieve all Chronlo und Acuto Coughs, Asthma, llronchltls and Consumption. Prlco 25c and Mo, hall on Feb. 1G. Music by Professor Johnson. SOUTH SCRANTON. In n spirited game of basket ball Wed nesday evening In St. John's hnll be tween the West Side club nnd tho De fenders of South Scranton, the latter won by n score of C to 2. Over 200 per sons witnessed the contest. Following nre tho names of tho olllclals nnd play ers: . West Side. Position. Defenders. Miry home Mclntyro (lauglmn left forward Lynch Murlhu right forward Clifford Flaherty centre Tlgue. Dcgnal right centro Lniigan Cadgen left centro Judgo Murphy right guard Holahd Connors goal Durkln Umpire, John McOrath; referee, T. Oll roy; timekeepers, West Side. T. F. Mur phy; Defenders. Michael Murphy. Patrick Orlmes, of tho Nineteenth ward, left here Wednesday for Colorado. Mrs. H. Rltz, of Ashlnnd. Pa., Is visit ing her son, Dr. Rltz, of Willow street. The Nineteenth ward Republicans will hold their caucus tomorrow evening In Kramer's hotel. It Is probable that Louis Schwass will be nominated for school controller. The Eleventh ward Republi can caucus will be held the same even ing. John Schneider will probably be tho choice for school controller. The recently elected olllcers of tho Scranton Athletic club were installed last evening In tJermanla hall. The forty-first birthday of Rlchurd Vil lager, the Iittston uvenue hotelkeeper, was celebrated at his residence Wednes day evening by a largo party of bis friends. Music for dancing was played by Professor McDormott. There was Blnglng by thn Scranton Saengorrunde, led by Professor Schmidt. Through Pro fessor John Lentcs Mr. Villager was pre sented with a pair of upholstered rock ing chairs. Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Adam Vockroth, Mr. and Mrs. 11. F. Moore. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Sprulis, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klein, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Schneider. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. West pfahl, Mr. und Mrs. R. R. Conley, Mr. nnd Mrs. Peter Yoos, .Mr. and Mrs. John Lewcrt, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lewert, Mr. and .Mrs. Charles I trier. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Heusner. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Htdrlch, Mr. and Mrs. Rertbold Schott, Mr. and Mrs. John Lentcs, Mr. und Mrs. Edward Klaus, Mr. nnd Mrs. William Rudcnbncb. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hiltz, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Moultcr. Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Neuls. Mr. und Mrs. John Schneider. Mr. nnd Mrs. James V. Rest, Mr. and Mrs. August llagen, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Junren. Mr. und Mrs. Wil liam Qodshall, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wels er, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Neti, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Koeble, Mr. and Mrs. Clius. Kellerman. Mr. nnd Mrs. Adam Leyh, Mr. and Mrs. August Kellerman. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Klefer. Mr. and Sirs. Con rad Freuhnn, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dubr, Mr. and Mrs. C. Koeppel, Mr. nnd Mrs. Charles Kelli; Messrs. A. J. Rest, John Schunk. Albert Heler. George Wlrth. Pro fessor Schmidt, Otto Tross, Professor Dietrich, Arnold Ruber, Professor Joseph McDermott, P. J. McOuIre, J. J. Durkin. Charles Dieslng. William Schvvonker, Mrs. M. Hesslnger. Mrs. Adim Motchman, Mrs. S. Nape. Misses Yettlo Moultcr, Lizzie Hiltz, Delia Moore, Carrie Emlcli, Jennie Umlch. Miss Annie Schetich and Fred Her mann were married Wednesday evening by Rev. W. A. Nordt at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scheuch, on Cedar avenue. OBITUARY. After four score years of residence In Wllkes-liurre, tho town of his birth, James D. Laird. Wllkes-Rarre's oldest native died at 7 o'clock yesterday morn ing. He had been ill for the past seven weeks of kidney trouble and his death caused no suuuise, for it hud been- ex pected for the past few days. During the last hours the members of the fnmlly sur rounded tho bedsido nt tho icsldcnce, 40 Hollenbuck avenue. Jumes D. Laird was born In Wllkes-Hiure July IS. ISIS, and bud lived there continuously since. At thn time of his birth Wilkes-Rnrro was a mere hamlet, containing only a few scat tered abodes, and Its population numbered only a few hundred. He helped to ship coal from the old Baltimore chutes down tho river In barks, even before the old canal was constructed. Early In life he learned the harness making trade, and, In 1SI0 ho first established a business on Market street. In IS17 Sir. Laird married Patience, daughter of William Jackttm, and has four children Mviug: Lottie (Mrs. Jesse Carpenter). Ann (Mrs. Daniel Lod erick). Emma (Mrs. Jnmes Hughes), and Florelnu (Mrs. Lee Stuiilon). Mr, and Mrs. Laird are members of the Methodist Episcopal cherch. lu politics he Is a Republican. He Is the oldest native-born citizen of Wilkcs-llnrro living at the pres ent time In thu city. Mrs. Carollno Stnrt. on old and re spectable lady, died at her home In Old Forge on Wednesday morning after a lingering Illness, nt thn age of C7 years. The deceased was a woman of many no ble traits and was esteemed by those who kne.w lu r. The funeral will bo held this afternoon from her late home. Rurlul will be held In the Presbyterian ceme tery of this place. AN ACTION FOR SLANDER. Mrs. Jacobs Snys Sho Wns Damaged to the I vlent of ST.. 000. Mis. Pauline Jacobs Is the plaintiff In an action to recover $5,000 damages brought yestetday for her by Attorney George Reale. Mrs. Clara Mosher is named as the defendant. Mrs. Jacobs is n professional nurse and resides with her husband on La fayette street, West Side. She alleges In her declaration that Mrs, Mosher, in the presence of Clark Stiles, Mr. Keen, Mrs. Theodore Naumnn nnd Myra Depuy, charged her with receiving young girls at her house and having criminal operations performed upon them. This, Mrs. Jacobs says, Is wholly un true, but the publication of the slander has dumaired her to the extent of $5, 000, A similar action: will be brought today asulnst Mrs. Theodore Nauman. Mrs. Mosher is ono of Mrs. Jacobs' neighbors. SHERIFF'S DEEDS ACKNOWLEDGED. Sbcrlll'C. II. Pryor l'tesentod five of Them to the Court. Sheriff C E. Tryor nckunwieged the following (Ie?ds lu open court yester day: To Joseph Levy, for land In Scranton, sold as the properly of Joseph Roos, for J1H.S7. To Amelia S. Haupt, for lund In Scran ton. sold as tho pioperty of S. Y, Haupt, for $10. To Charles Stegmaler, for land In Le high township, sold iib the property ot Emily A. H. Doyle, for $31.70, To Joan Du Pont Dhnmlck, for land In Scott township, sold ns tho property of Oseur Mayo, for $15,75, To Sophia Zwlek, for land In Scranton, sold us the property of Edward Duniol, cxr of Tltus Ruck, for $IS0. MOTHERS PRAISE Hood's Sarsa parllla, because, by Its great blood enriching qualities, It gives rosy cheeks nnd vigorous appetites to palo and puny children, HOOD'S PILLS are tho favorlto family cathartic nnd liver medicine, Prlco 25c. ARKEST OF W. W. STRAIGHT. Wanted nt Wllkcs-Hnrro nnd Wll llanipport on t barges ol Swindling. Now Yoik, Jan. 13.-W. W. Straight, alias II. O. Illy, has been arrested In Jersey City on tho request of the author ities of Wllkcs-Rnrrc, Pa where he Is wanted for swindling the Mliicr-HIIlard Milling company out of J2IS by means of forged bills of lading. Straight Is want ed lu Wllllamsport, Pa., far swindling a firm there out of $.".,(XJ: In New York for defrauding Oeorgo E. Van Vorst out of $uU0, and In Hnrrlsburg, Pa and in Brooklyn, whero It Is reported ho secured ,evcral hundred dollars by fraud. It Is also said that he Is under Indict ment nt Raltlmore and that tho Lehigh Valley railroad people churgo him with frrud, Tho police have been looking for Straight since September. On tho 15th of that month live curlouds of hay arrived hero over the Lehigh Valley road, which Straight, under the namo of Rates, had purchased nt Perkusle, pa., of II, L. Moyer. The latter sent the bill of lading to u New York bnnk. Instead of paying tho amount of the bill, Straight said lie did not want the hay nnd the bank held the bill of hiding. Straight bad tak en the number of the cars In which tho liny hud arrived, and having secured some blank bills of lading und filled them out, He turned over the forged bill of lading to Van Vorst, who puld him tho $500. SAT UP IN HER COFFIN. HiisbandN Rlow Left Ills Wife in n Trim ci Threp Ittirft. Toledo, O., Jan. 13. Residents of East Toledo nre much wrought over a story that came to light today. Mrs. John draper died, or was supposed to havo died, Friday night. Later events prove the case to have been one of suspended animation. The story ns told by a daugh ter of the victim Is as follows: "On Friday morning John draper and his wife quarreled, and he struck her on the head with u club. She fell to tho floor, und when picked up was uncon scious, and later wus pronounced by a physician as dead. She was prepared for burial, and nil plans completed for Inter ment. Sunday afternoon, about 2 o'clock, Fome of tho family noticed color In her fuce, and an Investigation wns started. Later she suddenly arose In her collln, wus assisted to a bed, und Is now on a Inlr road to recovery. "When wo took mother from the cof fin she was very much dazed, und still thought It wns Friday, having no recot ltcllon of tile blow which nearly termi nated fatally. We merely told tier what day It was, but made no other explana tion." TROUBLE FOR M. ZOLA. French Covcrnmeut lfn Decided to Priin'Oii!o Min. Paris, Jan. 13. Premier Mellno nn nounced today Hint the government has decided to prosecute Emtio 55ola, the cel ebrated novelist, on account of his open letter to President Fuure. Z.olu therein pointed out alleged Illegalities In the Es terhnzy trial und accused the minister of war. General Billot; General Merrier, Major Ravary and Major Paty de Claw of perjury, nnd challenged the govern ment to prosecute them. The matter vvs called up In tho chamber of deputies today by Count do Mun, the clerical lender, and a vigorous debate preceded tho decision of tho gov ernment. The affair caused a sensation. STARVATION IN CUBA. Ninety Thousand llnvo Perished Since January I. Jackson, Miss., Jan. 13. Advices from Major George L. Donald, jr., of Mississ ippi, now In Cuba, on whose Information the state senate yesterday passed a strong Cuban resolution, say that 90.000 persons have perished by starvation In the province of Santa Clara alone since Jan. 1. 1SII7. Major McDonald says one cannot go twenty steps without meeting some poor starving woman or child begging for something to eat, nnd that a person can not sit down to a meal without being asked for bread by starving children. BURQl ARS SENTENCED. Chillies Arnold and Hi Pals Rccoivc Lung Tcrnix. Doylestown, Pa.. Jan. 13. Judge Yerkes this afternoon sentenced four men, mem bers of a gang of burglars, to an aggre gate of ninety-one years In the peniten tiary. Charles Arnold, white, lender of the gang, wus sentenced to thirty years on eight bills of Indictment. Lafayette Williams, James Young and Charles Har ris, all colored, received twenty-seven, eighteen and sixteen years respectively. The men had operated In the lower end ot this county last summer. All are Phll adelpblans. m OPINION OF SENATOR LINDSAY. Representative Saunders Thinks That lie is no Longer n Democrat. Frankford, Ky., Jan. 13. Representative PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY. Physicians and Surgeons. DH. KAY. M5 l'enn uve., 1-5 and 7-9 p. m. Discuses of women, children. Telephone. DH. UATKSON. ai7 N. WASHINGTON avenue, 10 a m. to 4 p. m. DH. C. U. F1U3Y. SCHANTON SAVINGS Hank bldu, 122 Wyoming avenue. MAItY A. SllEI'in'HD, M. D HOMU oputhist, No. 22S Adams avenue. DH. A. THAPOLD, Sl'KCIAMST IN Diseases of Women, corner Wyoming nvenue and Siuuee. street, Scranton. Olllco hours, Thursday nnd Saturdays, 9 u. m. to 0 p. m. DH. W. K. Al.I.EN, D12 NORTH WASH Ington avenue. DH. I,. M. fSATKS. ROOMS 207 AND 20S Hoard of Trade building. Olllco hours, K to 9 a m 2 to 3 nnd 7 to S p. m. Resi dence 209 Mndlson avenue. DR. C. U VREAS, Sl'KCIAMST IN Rupture. Truss Flttlnir und Fat Reduc tion. Olllco telephone 1303. Hours; 10 to 12, 2 to 4, 7 to 9. DR. S. W. 1,'AMOHKAl'X, OFFlfH 201 Adams. Residence, 131K Mulberry. Chron ic diseases, lungs, heart, kidneys, und genlto-urlnury organs a specialty. Hours 1 to 4 p. m. W. a. nOOK. VKTKRINAHY Sl'H ceon. Horses, Cattle and Drxrs treated. Hospital, 121 l.lndcn street, Scranton. Telephoho 2C72. .Miscellaneous. "l3AtTKH-SORCH!CSTHA-MlSli; FOR balls, picnics, parties, reception, vved dings und concert work furnished. For terms address It. J. Uauer. cundiivtiu', 117 Wyoming avenue, over Hulburl'b music store. MnaARGKK NROTIIKR8, P1UNTUHB; supplies, envelopes, paper bagsi, twlnn. Warebouce. 120 Wubhlnstou uvenue, Scrnnlon, l'a. FRANK 1 RHOWN & CO., VIICKK Halo dealers In Woodwuro, Cordage- and Oil Cloth, 720 West Lackawanna uve ittO.MAS AURRF.Y, KXl'RUT A- countunt und iiml'ior. Rooms ;.l nnl 2J, Wllllnnis' Uulldliitf. opposite poiitolllce. Agent for tho Re: Fire Kxlir.gundiH-. Printinj: THU THIRUNE rUHMSHINO CO., North WuBhlngtoii avenue Llnotypo Composition of all klncW uulrkly done. Facilities unsurpassed lu tlilb region. Saunders, Democrat, of Union county, today Introduced a resolution In tho Ken tucky house of representatives, ques tioning tho Democracy of United States Senator William Lindsay, and asking him to resign, Tho resolution was referred to a Committed on positions nnd grlevnnces by a viva voco vote, which disposes of It for all time. The resolution recites the fuct that Sen ator Lindsay tins voted against tho Dem ocratic party, etc., nnd culls upon him to resign, ns ho no longer represents tho party that elected him. It Is the result of tho heated light over tho currency question. THE LAST OP DURRANT. Hoily of tho Ficudiftli Murderer Cremated ut Altedenln. Los Angeles, Cab, Jan. 13. Tho body of Murderer W. H, T. Dtirrnnt was cre mated nt tho crematory ot Reynolds & Vnu Nulns at Altcdcula toduy. At 2 o'clock the ashes vvero removed from tho furnuco and delivered to the parents. No one suvv tho lnsldo of tho crematory ex cept tho employes nnd tho Dumints. A few gathered around tho outstdo but everything wus done so quietly and quick ly that their cutloslty was soon appeased and before tho nshes wero removed thoso few had dispersed. ....u GLHNHURN. Mrs. D. W. Grltlln Is visiting friends in Providence. Charles Mooro visited his parents hero this week. Arden Wolf teturned yesterday to re sume his studies ut Exeter, N, II. George Smith Is homo from Now York for a short stay. Miss Cordelia Mooro Is on tho sick list. Mr. W. S. Palmer recently sold his en tire property nt Mount Focono. Tho citizens of this place are enjoying the use of n free library for which they nro Indebted to tho untiring efforts of Miss Edith P. Smith. This young lady devoted time and money for tho accom plishment of this worty cause. Jury RIM Itrdiiceil. New York, Jan. 13. The supervisors ot Queens county went at the hotel bill for the Thorn Jurors today with an axe. The Items for saXIS for wine, 123S.40 for cigars and $.".2.10 for billiards wero strick en out and the net sum ot tho bill was 1 educed from $LPI3 to $901. Ilnvi You (ntnrrh Tnlutt Hero's strong 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 had procured nnd used Dr. Agnew's Ca tarrhal Powder. First application gave no instant relief, and in an incredibly short while I was absolutely cured." James lleadley, Dundee, N. Y. Sold by Mutth'evis Rros. CASTOR I A For Infants and Children. Th fie- n:i Jets em r'm& The Old Dominion Company's EXPRESS STEAMERS "Princes"! Anne," "Yorktowu," and "James town" otfer FOR business men, pleasure seekors and visitors " OLD POINT COIORT n most expeditious route, reaching Norfolk at 10. you. m.i giving u whole day In Norfolk, connecting with fast alternoon trains for tho West, South and houthwest from nnd with boats for Haiti more, M1., and Washington, I). C und all connecting lines. VA. For further Information apply to OLD DOMINION STEAMSHIP CO. Pier 26, North River. New York. f W. L. UUILLAUDEU. Vlce-I'res. andTrai. lie Alanager. Advertisements Under ThU Head $5 Per Line Lawyers. D. IJ. RKl'I.OC.I-K, ATTORNKY-LOANS negotiated on real estato security. Meurs building, corner Wushlnglon ave nue und Spruce street. WII-LARD. WARRKN & KNAPF, AT torneys and Counsellors-at-Luw, Re publican building, Washington avenue, Scranton, Pa. WATSON, DIUHL, HALIi & KKMMKR KH Attorneys and Counsellors-at-I.aw; Traders' National Rank Building; rooms, 6, 7, 8, 9 und 10; third floor. JAMF.S H. TORHKY, ATTORNEY AND Counsellor-nt-l.aw. Rooms 413 und 414 Commonwealth llulldlng. FRANK K. HOYLK, ATTORNEY AND Counsellor-nt-huw. Hurr building, rooms 13 and 14, Washington uvenue. JESSl'P & JESSITP, ATTORNEYS AND Counsellors - ut - Law, Commonwealth building, Washington avenue. ALFRED HAND, WILLIAM J. HAND. Attorneys and Counsellors. Common wealth building. Rooms 19. 20 und 21. FRANK T. OKKLL. ATTORNEY-AT-Lavv, Room 5, Coal Exchange, Scranton, l'a. JAMES V. OAlvFORD. ATTORNEY-AT-Law. Rooms Ml, 013 und 010. lloaid of Trade building. B. F. K 1 1. LAM. ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 120 Wyoming avenue, Scranton, P.i. JAS. J. H. HAMILTON. ATTORNEY-at-Law, 45 Conimonweulth bldg., facraii- ton. EDWARD W. THAYER, ATTORNEY Rooms 14 and 15, Republican bldg. JOSEPH JEFFREYST" ATTORNEY-AT-Lavv, 7 and S Hurr building. L. A. WATRES, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, 423 Lackiiwanna ave., bcranton, Pa. C. H. PITCHER. ATTORNEY-AT-LAVv! Commonwealth building. Scranton, Pa. PATTERSON & WILCOX. TRADERS' National Hank nulldlng. C. COMEQYS, 321 SPRUCE STREET. AT W. BERTHOLF, Atty., 319 Spruco St. Schools. SCHOOL OF THE LACKAWANNA Scranton, Pa, Courses prepurutory t college, law. medicine or business, Open September 13. Send for en tuloiruo. Rio Thomas M. Cunn, LL. D., Walter II Duel), A. M. t nniiirc Fm kitiieii hkx, fcu mmn wjLiim remeay hems In Jcrtcd directly to thn ..A. & . . ..&& d..Aa... nun. ninno tiinTTUHril of the Ocnlto-tlrlnary OrnHiin, roaulroB no cbnngo of diet. Cnrq nnrnn(ced In 1 to II tVM. HmnllnlalnnBp.lt. Wm. 0. Clark, aoi Washington Ave. and Jj6 Pcnn. Ave,. Scranton, Pa. a VARICOCELE CURED 'By tho Animal Extracts." NO DRUGS. NO KNIFE. Medical ndvlco frro. Wrlto for book lo tho Washington Chemical Co. No, 01 'J mill ft., N. V Wuslilnston, 1). tt Fine Line of 1W STYLES STONE RINGS Diamond an i Combhaliai Rlnis Sterling Silvar War3 ail Sterling Novallias, Finest stock ot Watches, all the latest styles and sizes at very close figures. CUTGLASS, CLOCKS, Etc The largest Jewelry House in Northeastern Pennsylva nia. 130 Wyoming cAvi PUT YOURSELF IN OUR PLAGE And you will realize lioiv easy tt is to fur nish your home luxuriously with n trifling outlay, u little at a time, und you don't miss 1U BARBOUR'S HOME CREDITHOUSE 425 LACKAWANNA AVE. THE PATENT FLOUR We Make It. We Warrant It. We Wholesale It. IHE WESTON ILL CO. It OH Per Year. Detectives. UARRING & M'SWEENEY, COMMON vvealth building. Interstate Secret Ser vice Agency. Architects PERC1VAL J. MORRIS, ARCHITECT. Hoard ot Trade Uullding, KDWARD H. DAVIS, ARCHITECT. Rooms 24. 20 and 26, Commonwealth building, Scranton. E. L. WALTER, ARCHITECT. OFFICII rear of COO Washington avenue. LEWIS HANCOCK. JR.. ARCHITECT. 433 Spruce St.. cor. Wash, ave., Scranlon. FREDERICK L. BROWN, ARCHITECT. Price Building, 124 Washington avenue, Scranton. T. I. LACEY & SON. ARCHITECTS. Traders' Nutional Hank. 7 Dentists. DltTlTo. iYMAN, 223 N. WASHINGTON nvenue. DR. F. L. M'GRAW, 303 SPRUC13 street. DR. II. F. REYNOLDS, OPP. P. O. DR. C. C. LAUHACH. 115 Wyoming ave. WELCOME C. SNOVER, 421 LACKA wanna uvenue. Hours, 9 to 1 and 2 to 5, Wire Screens. JOS. KUETTKL. REAR R'l LACKA vvunna avenue, Scranton, Pa., manufac turer of Wlro Screens. Seeds. G. It. CLARK & CO., SEEDMEN AND Nurserymen; storo 148 Washington ave nue; green house. 1300 North Main uve nue; Btoro telephone, 782. Hotels nnd ltcstnurnnts. THE ELK CAFE. 125 AND 127 FRANK lln avenue, Hates reasonable. P. 55IEULER, Proprietor. CRANTON HOUSE, NEAR D. L. &W. passengur depot. Conducted on the Eu ropean plan. VICTOR KOCH, Prop, lAO SnowWhte
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