THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-TUESDAY, MARCH 29. 1898. 3 TESTIMONY IN . MAINE INQUIRY Conduced from Page 1.1 with the behavior o any oincer or man nt the time of .the disaster nnd con sidered their conduct admirable. POWELSON'S TESTIMONY. Ensign W. V. N. Powelson, who was on tho Maine every day nnd 'luring; much of the diving, said the forward part of tho uh'lp forward of the after fimoke stack had been to all nppear ancce completely destroyed. Ho told In detail the condition of the wreck nnd said tho protective deck under tho conning tower supports was bent in two directions, tho plates qnd star board side being bent up and on tho ntarboard side bent clown. The beam .supporting; tho 'protective deck to port of the midship lino was bent up to starboard of tho midship line. Ai Bratlng was found on the poop awn ing Just forunrcl of the after search light. A piece of side plate was bent out ward, and the forward end bent up ward and folded backward upon itself. Near hits ho said were pieces of red shellacked planks on which was bolted n. composition track two Inches wldo nnd an inch thick. Continuing, he said tho end of the ship where the explosion stemed to have occurred was pushed from port to starboard from five to ten dewrees. Divers reported to him that ten inch shells were found in .tho shell room regularly arranged. Gunner Morgan while working on tho bottom, fell into a holo on the port side and went down in the mud. Ho also told witness that as far as ho could Judge, everything seemed to be bent upward In the vicin ity of this hole. He also reported that the plates seemed to have been pushed over the starboard and bent down. Ensign Powelson then told of a bad ly dented six-Inch powder tantf which was found, also a ten-inch tank bat tered out of shape. The starboard tur ret, he said, had not been found. From reports received to that time ho said "tho Impression produced upon me Is that an explosion took place well to port of the midship line and at a point In the length about opposite tho con ning tower." He then cited a number of instances where parts of the ship had taken a direction from port to starboard. The port side of the protective deck was covered with a greasy deposit and the starboard side was comparatively free of It, and what witness saw would in dicate that tho pressure lifted the deck upon the port side, and the starboard side held fast and bent that deck down v1rd. He thought the ship on the port slue was entirely gone opposite a point he indicated on a drawing. FINpiNG OF PLATES. Ensign Powelson also gave the court valuable information relating to his finding the bottom plates of the Maine on the upper deck. The finding of these plates on top of the wreck, clear above water, was among the first and most important points of evidence clearly disproving the possibility of nn internal explosion. Mr. Powelson minutely de scribed the plates and said they must have been blown up thirty-eight or thirty-nine feet to reach the position they were In. Beside the bottom plates, Powelson found some pipes from the bottom compartment lodged in tho angle of the bottom plates that pro truded above tho water. The berth deck over this bottom compartment was also on top of the wreck and twen ty feet forward of the plates, while tho section of the main deck had disap peared. The diver who had been work ing for Powelson on this Investigation Informed him he had found the am munition for the six-Inch magazine pushed over to the starboard side. On the elxth day of the Inquiry, Mr. Powelson detailed the results of an ex amination made by Diver Olsen, of the ship's keel and other points below. He thought the explosion occurred on the port side somewhere about frame 18, ( -center of impact. Tho ship yielded at 17 and also at IB, but It was pretty hard, to say exactly where the Impact came. Frame 15 was blown In. "How do you account for the Im mediate damage done abreast of the reserve magazine where there Is noth ing left, whereas between frames 1G and 18 you have found damaged plates," Mr. Powelson was asked. "My idea," he eald, "Is that after the ship was raised up at frame 18 the magazines, one or all of them, af ter that were exploded, for some pow der tanks that I have seen I think were exploded while others I have seen were not exploded. I have seen a six Inch tank that was very little ripped open, and I saw one thla morning that had been burst open and flattened out, with evidences of burnt powder on it. I saw one ten-inch tank that was scarcely battered at all, and only threads of It gone. I also saw ten Inch tanks with the packing which looked like excelsior, unburnt, so that In my opinion some, but not all of the ten-inch and six-inch charges, were exploded." Further testimony was elicited from Mr. Powelson regarding examinations made of the port side by Divers Rund qulst and Schluter, all of which Indi cates that the plates were all bent Inward as if tho force was from tho outside. BRAVE MARINE'S STORY. Private William Anthony, marine corps, whose calmness at the time of the explosion in reporting to Captain Slgsbee has become the theme of ad miration throughout the world, In re sponse to questions, told his story. He wna standing on the main deck out side tho door on tho stni board side. He first noticed a trembling of the aecks and then a wave. He saw an immense sheet of flame and said: "It must have been forward of the superstructure. I could see the debris going up with it. I do not know what it was, but I saw fire brands going m "Was It on the port or starboard side?" "It looked more to port than it did to starboard. It looked like It covered the whole ship. It was an immense glare that Illuminated tho whole heav ens "for tho moment, as much as I could see for the awnings." "Did you see any water with it?" "I did not notice that, sir. I start ed In the cabin at once to warn the casmin." This closed the brave marine's testi mony. Louis "Werthelmer, a tobacco dealer, of New York, who was a passenger on the ateamer City of Washington, in Havana harbor tho night of tho blow ing vp of tho Maine, tho moment of thn explosion he was in the Btern of the Washington, and was looking di rectly at the battleship when tho cx plcrlon occurred. i v.ard a report," said Mr. Wer- v5 STATE OF. City of (Town of) Subscribed of.... tnflmer, "and at an interval of any where from five to fifteen seconds fol lowing tho first report came a great e ploMon. In the burst of name, which followed, I clearly and plainly aw the vessel rise in the water, apparently three yards out, then settle down be fore tho light of the explosion went out. The whole thing was over so quickly that I could not hazard a guess at the length of time. Mr. Werthelmer's testimony was cor roborated by Slgmond Rothchlld, also a passenger on the City of Washington. After the vessel rose in the water came a second explosion. Captain Frank Stevens and First Of ficers George Cornell, of the City of Washington, also corroborated the pre vious witnesses. CHAPLAIN CHIDWICK'S STORY. Chaplain John P. Chldwlck, of the Maine, after the explosion rushed on deck. After trying to cheer up the men who were crying out in the water for help he was ordered by Lieutenant Jungen to go in the boat. He rowed around the ship and picked up one man. Witness said he remembered only one shock. Naval Constructor J. B. Hoover was very technical and his testimony summed up was that the bottom plates of the Bhlp at the point of explosion, the berth decks over them and the pro tected deck had been turned over and forward, revolving through an angle of 90 degrees. He Identified three portions of the wreck forward of the middle superstructure. These were all on the port side of the original keel, but cant ed to starboard and all of them the bottom of the ship and protective deck and the berth deck show above water at present. The forward Lieutenant G. P. Blow was the officer of the day on the day of the explosion and received tho leports at 8 p. m. He said the usual reports were made that the lights, fires and everything were secure. He said he had perfect confidence in the reports of his men. He gave a vivid description of the scenes following the explosion. Lieutenant Commander Walnwright, Lieutenants Catlln, Blandln and Jun gen nnd Chief Engineer Charles P. Howell, Past Assistant Engineer Bow ers and Assistant Engineer Morris tes tified ns precautions taken to avoid war. The magazines, coal bunkers, torpedo heads, gun cotton and all in flammable and explosives aboard were Inspected as they should be and all had been reported in proper condition prior to the explosion. Lieutenant Holman testified in a similar manner. The examiner referred to Holman's large experience In mat ters of explosives and asked his Im pression of the whole affair. He said: "My Impression, not yet verified by divers findings, Is that a very heavy mlno went off under the Maine's bot tom. The noise produced by a heavy mine would be great In itself and add ing to the second explosion would make the two practically one and the samo explosion. THE GUNNERS AND DIVERS. Chief Gunner's Mato Olsen, Gunner's Mates Smith and Rundquist and Chief Gunner's Mato Morgan, who were the divers In charge of the work of exam ining the wreck, testified In tho main as did Ensign Powelson. The third time Smith wna down lm landed In tho ten Inch' shell room and .tried to get forward to the ten inch magazine nut could mako little head way as everything seemed to hn Mntvn down in that direction. He hern found mnnh fixed ammunition InUot Forwnrd to Headquarters National Volunteer Reserve, Washington Building, New York. The United States of America National Volunteer Reserve. : ss. I born in in the State of.. , aged.. years, now residing at of and State of , with Post-Office address below stated, by occupation a do hereby state and declare, that I atn of proper age and believe myself to be physically and otherwise qualified to bear arms; that I am not enlisted in the National Guard or Naval Reserve of any State or in the Army or the Navy of the United States, but desire that my services shall be available to the United States in the event of war with any foreign power, I do, therefore, enlist in the "NATIONAL VOLUNTEER RESERVE" and ask that my name be enrolled as a mem ber of said organization; and I do solemnly undertake and agree, in the event of war between the United States and any toreign power, if called upon by the constituted authorities of the State of , or of the United States through the lawful channels to enlist as a !?aiio? in the National Guard or the Naval Reserve of said State or in the Army or the Navy of the United States for the length of time and upon the terms that may by law be provided, and 1 do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America and that 1 will serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies whomsoever. and duly sworn to before me this..., .'189 I hereby certify that the above named man is between the age of 18 and 45, and that he is free froir all bodily defects and mental infirm ities which would in any way disqualify him from performing military duty. A person desiring to enlist if a sailor or waternnn by occupation, or desiring to Join the Navy or Naval Reserve may erase the word soldier and National Guard in the body of certificate and he will then be enrolled for the Naval Reserve, and Navy. NOTE This enlistment blank should preferably be signed before a magistrate, judge, county clerk, commissioner, notary public, or any official authorized to administer an oath, who, if properly loyal or patriotic, should make no charge for the service. In lieu of the availability of such officer, the enlistment blank maybe signed and witnessed by two per sons, who will add their addresses and also make declaration as to the physical qualifica tions of the applicant. When signed, forward to the Headquarters National Volunteer Re serve, Washington Building, New York. (SEE KlUrOKIlL PAOK.) On his fourth trip down he slip down tho outside of tho ship by tho port crane. The skin of the ship, he said, is in gocd condition till you come to the jagged opening leading Into tho six inch shell room before mentioned. Here tho steel engine was blown In. Lieutenant Blow and Jungen indi cated that 'the direction of the wreck age was from port to starboard. Pri vate Edward McKay testified that he was on watch on the starboard side at tho time of 'the explosion. He was at tho time looking over the side of the ship to see If there were anv boats around. "There did not seem to be a ripple on the water," he said, "there was not a boat in sight I did not have to challenge a boat that night. All at once, as r was looking over, there came a flash of fire which hit me In the face and knocked me almost half way acioss the deck. Tho explosion came Immediately afterwards. . There was but one explosion, he said, it came nfter the first shock. Explaining far ther, McKay said the ship seemed to rlso up In tho water and tip over to the port side. Other witnesses examined were Cor poral Thomson, of the marine corps; Serreant Michael Mehan, of the marine corps: Apprentice C. J. Dressier, Ap prentice Ambroce Ham, Naval Cadet Holden, Seaman Peter Larsen, Seaman Louis Morincre, Boatswain's Mate Charles Bergman. Landsman George Fox, Master at Arms John B. Lood, Landsman Michael Lanahan, Coal Passer Thomas Melville, Lieutenant Hutchlns, Fireman William Gartrell and Naval Cadet Amon Bornson and Mess Attendant Tarplu. Commander Converse, In his testi mony, expressed the opinion that the bending of the plates on the bottom of the Maine could be produced by the explosion of a submarine mine con taining a largo amount of the lower explosives gunpowder or similar not In contact with th'o ship but some dis tance below It, perhaps on tho bottom. He said that ho had never In his ex perience seen any Interior explosion that was possible to produce the effect shown upon the Maine. He thought that necessarily there must have been nn underwater mine to produce these explosions. exaiEwngToard. Mot Yesterday Afternoon In the Mayor' Olllco nnd Organized. Tho members of the board recently appointed by Mayor Bailey to examine applicants for the office of plumbing inspector subscribed to the oath of office at 2.30 o'clock yesterday afternoon In the mayor's private "office. The pro cedure was brief and simple. All the appointees were present. They are: I. F. Williams, architect; Joseph Evans and John Snyder, master plumbers; Thomas Cleary and Henry Woolslfer, Journeymen plumbers. It was decided by the board to meet Friday afternoon at the city hall for the examination of applicants. The or dinance creating the Inspectorship pro vldes that "the inspector shall be required before his appointment to pass an examination before the board and to produce to the select council on the occasion of his confir mation a certificate of competency from at least a majority of said board, and no member of said board shall he eligible to the office of plumbing In spector while acting in capacity of ex aminer." The ordinance requires that notice of tho examination shall bo published at lenHt thru tlnys In two dally papers. in the County -day 0S0 . fit" 9M(tMf( The examination must be ODen to anv plumber with a practical experience ui tne questions will cover both theory and practice and clerical ability. The successful applicant Is not named by the board. The board reports to the mayor, In writing, the names of persons to whom certificates have been Issued and from this number the mayor makes a selection. After nomination by the mayor and confirmation by select council, the Inspector may be re moved for cause, the same as any other appointive official. Any candidate granted a certificate is eligible for ap pointment without re-examlnatlon dur ing the three years after the granting of the certificate. Members of the board of examiners will bi paid $15 each for conducting each Ferles of examinations. A bond of $3,000, none of the signers of which shall be engaged in any kind of plumb ing Industry, must be furnished by tho Inspector appointed. It Is not provided In the ordinance that the office of the Inspector shall be in tho city hall, though councils reserve the right to so provide. He will be required to keep on file all work Inspected by him. His powers to enter bulldlngs.where plumb ing work Is In progress, are unlimited. THO ',98" CENTENNIAL. Scranton Irishmen Arrnnging for n lilg Celebration, Irish-American societies of the city have under way a celebration of the one hundredth anniversary of the '"9S" movement for tho freedom of Ireland. It is proposed to have it on July 4. A parade In the morning with an open air meeting following Is tho most fa vored plan of celebrating. An effort will be made to secure Hon. W. Bourke Cockran and James Jeffrey Roche, edi tor of tho Boston Pilot, as the main speakers. health is Wealth. DR. E. C. 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Trains leavo Scrunton for Now York and Intermediate points on Erie rullroad also for lliiwley nnd local points at 7.05 a. m. and 2.25 p. m. Arrive at Scrunton from above points at ioj a. m. .1R and 8.3S n. in. fY vii -jMBsSk ttkaiHi M TT. " KM a m'-ffi WtlttJK I rr fm flrTH CoiinolIvSllhllacC !2rAN129, WASHINGTON AVENUE." Our Kid Glove Dept. On a New Basis We have just acquired the Agency for Scranton of the celebrated 1MI T. E. JOUVIN GLOVES." This glove is known the world over as being made from the finest skins obtainable, and the most perfectly fitting glove that is manufactured. We place these on sale for the people of Scranton and vicinity in all the new spring shades, with 3 clasp fasteners, At $1.50 Per Pair. We also direct your attention to our extensive line of One Dollar Kid Gloves for Ladies. We have these in all the staple and fancy shades with 2 clasp fasteners, and we recommend them, as they are the very best one dollar gloves that can be had. &- If you buy your Easter Gloves here, you are assured of entire satisfaction. onnolh) & Wallace 127 and 129 Washington Avenue. , RALROA ) TIME TABLES Schedule in Efect Nov. 38, 1897. Trains Leave Wilkes-Barro as Fol lows: 7.30 a. m., week days, for Sunbury Harrisburg, Philacblphia, Balti more, Washington, and for Pitts burg and the West. 10.15 a. m., week days, for Hazleton, Pottsviile, Reading, Norristown, and Philadelphia; and for Sun bury, Harrlsbum, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and Pitts burp; and the Wost. 3.12 p. m , daily, forSunbury, Harris burg, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington, and Pittsburg and the West. COO p. m., week days, for Hazleton and Pottsviile. J. R. WOOD, aen'l Pais A sent. J. B. HUTCHINSON, General Manazer. Del,, Lncka. and Western. Effect Monday, Nov, 21, 1837. Trains leave Scranton as follows: Ex press for New York nnd all points East, 1.40. 3 00, 6.15, 8.00 and 10.05 a. m. ; 12.55 and Z.VA p. m. Express for Easton, Trenton, Philadel phia and the South, 5.15, 8.00 and 10.20 a. u., 12 55 and 3.33 p. m. Washington and way stations, 3.45 p. m. Tobyhanna accommodation, 6.10 p. m. Express for Blnghumton, Oswego. El mlra, Corning, Bath. Dansvllle, Mount Morris and Buffalo. 12.10. 2.35, 9.00 a. m., and 1.55 p. m., making close connections at Buffalo to all points In the West, Northwest nnd Southwest. , Ulnghamton and vay stations. 1.05 p. in. Nicholson accommodation, 5 15 p. m. Rlnghamton and Elmira express, P.S3 Express for Iltlca and Richfield Springs, 2.t5 u. m., and 1.55 p. m. Ithaca, 2 35, 9.00 a tn., and 1.55 p. m. For Northumberland, Pittston, Wllkes Uarro. Plymouth, Bloomsburg and Dan ville, making close connections at North umberland for WUllamtport, Harrisburg, Baltimore, Wnshlngton nnd the South. Northumberland and It.termedlate sta tions, COO, 10.05 a. lit., and 1.D5 and 6.00 p. Nantlcoko and Intermediate stations, 8.08 nt.d 11.10 a. m. Plymouth and intet mediate stations, 3 35 and 8.50 p. m. For Kingston, 12.45 p. m. Pullman parlor and sleeping coaches on all express trains. For detailed Information, pocket timo tables. etc., apply to M. L. Smith, Dis trict Passenger Agent, depot ticket of fice. Central Railroad of New Jersey (Lehigh and Susquehanna Division,) Stations In New York Foot of Liberty street, N. It., and South Ferry Whitehall street. Anthracito coal used exclusively, Insur ing cleanliness and comfort. TIME TABLE IN EFFECT FEB. 20, 1833. TralnB leave Scranton for Pittston, Willces-Barre, etc., at 8.20, 10.10 a. m., 1.20, 2.35, 3 20, 7.10 p. m. Sundays, 9.00 a. in.. 1.0O. 2.15. 7.10 p. in. For Lakewood and Atlantic City, 8.20 a. m. For New York, Newark and Elizabeth, S.20 (express) a. m.. 1.20 (express with Buffet parlor car). 3.20 (express) p. m. Sunday, 2.15 p. m. Train leaving 1.20 p. m. arrives at Philadelphia, Heading Ter minal, 7.17 p. m. und Now York 7,05 p. m. For Mauch Chunk, Allentown. Bethle hem, Easton and Philadelphia, 8.20 a. in., 1.20, 3.20 p. m. Sundays, 2.15 p. m. For Baltimore and Washington nnd points South and West via Bethlehem, 8.20 a. m., 1.20 p. m. Sundays, 2.15 p. m. For Long Branch, Ocean Grove, etc., at 8.20 a. m. and 1.20 p. m. For Reading, Lebanon and Harrisburg via Allentown, 8.20 a. m., 1.20 p, m. Sun day, 2.15 p. m. For Pottsviile. 8.20 a. m., 1.20 p. m. Returning, leave New York, foot of Lib crty street. North River, at 4.00. 9.10 (ex press) a, in., 1.J0 (express with Buffet parlor car) p. m. Sunday, 4.30 n. m. Leave Now York, Bouth Ferry, foot Whitehall stieet, at 9.0S a. m., 1.25 p. m. Passengers arriving or departing from this terminal can connect under cover with all the elevated railroads, Broadway cable cars, and ferries to Brooklyn and Staten Island, making quick transfer to und from Grand Central Depot and Long Island Railroad. Leave Philadelphia. Reading Terminal, 9.00 a. m., 2.00 p. m. Sunday, U.25 a. m. Through tickets to all points at lowest rate may be had on implication In ad vance to the ticket agent at the station. II. P. BALDWIN. Gen. Pass. Agt Delaware and Hudson. On Monday, Feb. 21, trains will leave Scranton as follows: For Cirbondalc 4j.20, 7.55, S.55, 10.15 a. tn., 12.00 noon; 1,21, 2.20. 3.52, 5.25, 6.25, 7.57, 9.15, 11.00 p. m.; 1.16 a. m. For Albany, Saratoga, Montreal, Bos ton, New England points, etc., 0.20 a. m., 2.20 p. m. For Honesdalc 0.20, 8.55, 10.15 a. m.; 12 00 noon: 2,20, 5.25 p. m. For Willtcs-Bnrre C.13. 7.50, S.45. 9.3S, 10.41 a. in.: 12.05, 1.25, 2.21. 3.33, 4.41. 6.10, 7.D0, 10.2S, 11.30 p. m. For New York, Philadelphia, etc., via Lehigh Valley R. R.. 6.43 a. m.. 12.03, 1.23, 4.41 p. m. (with Black Diamond Express), 11.30 p. m. For Pennsylvania R. R. points 6.43, 9.38 a. m.; 2.21, 4.41 p. m. For western points via Lehlf,h Valley R. R., 7.50 u. in., 12 05. 3.34 (with Black Diamond Express). 10.23, 11.30 p. in. Trains will arrive ut Scranton as fol lows: From Carbondale and the north 6.40, 7.45, 8.40, 9.31, 10.40 a, m.j 12.00 noon: 1.J0. 2.18. 3.25, 4 37. 5.45. 7.43, 10.25, 11.27 p. m. From Wilkes-Barro and the south 6. '5. 7,50, 8.50, 10.10, 11.55 n. m.; 1.16. 2.14, 3.4S. 5 20. 0.21, 7.53, 9.05. 10 03 p. m.; 1.13 a. m. Complete Information regarding rates to all points In the United States and Canada may bo obtained at the ticket of fice In the depot. Special attention given to Western and Southern resort business. J. W. BUHDICK. G. P. A., Albany. N. Y. II. W. CROS3. D. P. A.. Scranton. l'a. Lcliigli Valley Railroad System Anthracite Coal Used. Ensuring Cleanli ness and Cointurt. In Eect Feb. 20, 1S93. TRAINS LEAVE SCRANTON For Philadelphia and New York via D. 6 II. R. R. at 6.13 a. m., and 12.05, 2.21, 4.41 (Black Diamond Express) and 11.30 p. m. For Pittston and WIlkes-Barre la D.. L. & W. R. R., 6.00, 11.10 a. in., 1.5r, 3.35, 0.00 p. m. For White Hacn, Hazleton. Pottsviile, and principal points In tho coal regions "la V. &. II. R. R., 6.43, 12.03, 2.21 and 1.41 p. m. For Bethlehem, Easton, Rending, Ilnr rlsburg and principal Intermediate sta tions via D. & II. R. R., 0.45 a. m., 12.03. 2.21, 1.11 (Black Diamond Express), 11.30 p. m. For Tunkhannock, Towar.da, Elmira, Ithaca, Geneva and principal Intermedi ate stations, via D., L. & W. R. R.. S.0S a. m., 12.45 and 3.35 p. in. For Geneva. Rochester, Buffalo, Niag ara Falls, Chicago and all points west vl.i n. & II. R. R.. 12 03. 3 33 (Black Diamond Express). 10.28 and 11.30 p. m. Pullman parlor and sleeping or Lehigh Valley parlor cars on all trains between Wilkes-Barro and New York, Philadel phia, Buffalo and Suspension Bridge. ROLLIN II. WILBUR, Gen. Supt. CHAS. 8. LEE, Gen. Pass. Agt., Phila delphia, Pa. A. W. NONNEMACHEB. Asst. General Pass. Agt.. Philadelphia, Pa. Scranton ofllce, 309 Lackawanna avenue. SCHANTON DIVISION. In Effect December Villi, 1807. - North Bound. Mouth Hound. 801 enl Stations p -h fl (Trains Dally, Bx- 2 b is I cept Miudar.) 5 q I r itiArrlve Leave 1 ui 7Jj'N. Y. Franklin fit .... 741) .... 7io.Vest 4nd strtet .... 7 as ... 700I Weehawken .... 810 ... p xlArrlve Leave r nl 1 I5i caaosia 17771 s"T77 toy Hancock .... an .... ... .... 12 Mi Starlight - .". sw "" 1846 Pre.ton Park .... a 31 .... U40 Wlnwooa .... a 41 ... 12 85 l'oyntello a so ...; 1814 orsou .... a .18 .... 1803 Fleis&nt Mt. .... 3 CS1 ' (1K9 Unlondale .... Sua .... 1149 Foroucity .... 8iB.. 1151 Carbondale .... sm .... niso wane iiridje .... tass ... tlisi Marneld .... is3 .... liv.'i Jermyu .... S45 .... 1118 Archibald .... 8 61 .... Ills Wlnton .... S64 .... nil Peckvllle .... 8. Mi ... 1107 Olyphant .... 404 .... 11 OJ Frlcebure ... 4 07 .... 1103 Tbroop .... 410 . .. lion Providence ... 414 .... U067 park Place .... U 17 .... 10 M scranton .... itu .... a u Leave Arrive r ui AU trains run datlr exceDt Sunday. t Bhjnltles that trains Biop on signal for pas. Mngers. eoure rates via Ontario Western before purchasing tickets and save money. Day ard NIgbt K press to the wear. J. O. Anderson, Gen. pass Agt. T. Fllterott. Dlv. I'ass. A&t Prnmn. p-, DR. GREWER Old Post-Offlce Building, Cor, Sprues bt and I'eun Ave., Scranton, Pa Has returned from his Western Trip, and will now remain permanent ly nt his homo ofllce. THE DOCTOR IS A GRADUATE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVA NIA. FORMERLY DEMONSTRA TOR OF PHYSIOLOGY AND SUR GERY AT THE MEDICO-CHIR-URGICAL COLLEGE AT PHIL ADELPHIA. HIS SPECIAL. TIES ARE CHRONIC. NER VOUS. SKIN. HEART WOMB AND BLOOD DISEASES. The doctor and his staff of English anil German jihlclnns make a ppcclalty of nil form of Chronic Nervous Diseases, Skin, Womb, Blood DIseLses. Including Epileptic I Its, Convulsions, lis teria, St. VI us' Dance, Wakefulness. BRAIN WORKERS, both men nnd wo men, whosj nervcus systems have been bioken down and shattered from over work, no matter from what cause, can bo lestored by my method. All who call upen tho Doctor from now on will receive advice, examination, er vlco and examination free. Dr. Grower a nigh standing In tho Stnto will not allo'v him to accept any Incurable rase.s. IC they cannot euro you they will frankly tell you so. Diseases of the Nervous System. Tho symptoms of which aro dizziness, lack of confidence, sexual weakness in men and women, ball rising In the throat, spots Uontlng before the eves, loss of memory, unablo to concentrate) tho mind on ono subject, easily startled when spok en suddenly to, and dull, distiessed mind, which unllts them for performing the actual duties of life, making happiness Impossible, distressing the action of the heart, causing Hush of heat, depression ot spirits, evil forebodings, cowardice, fear, dreams, melancholy, tire easy of com pany, feeling as tired In tho morning ns when retiring. lack of energy, nerious ness, constipation, weakness nf the limb:, etc. Those so affected should consult us Immediately and bo restored to perfect health. Lost Manhood Restored, Weakness ol Young Men Cured. If you have been given up by your phy sician call upon tho doctor and bo exam ined. Ho cures tho worst kind of Neivous Debility, Scrofula, Old Sores, Catarih. 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