8 THE SC11ANT0N TRIBUNE-SATURDAY. APItlL 9. 189S. LIVE NEWS OF WEST SCRANTON Manner In Which Ihc Plymouth Church Will Observe Hosier. FINE PROQRAMME IS ARRANQED At tbc Welsli Cnlrlnlillo Mothodlst Cluucli llm Ornturio. "The KUon Klnc," Will II n Iloliderod.-I'unornl or Mian Mniv l'ouell Irom Her J.nto Horns on Luzerne 8troet-Mr. it nil jlf is. lion Shipiiiiin JIntortnlncd 'rleiidiOthor Itrlef Items. The congregation of tlio Ilymouth Congregational church not having a regular pastor. Instead of the regular preaching services tomorrow will have a flna Raster sons service. Tho mem bers of the Sabbath school, of which Henry Parsons Is miperlntendetij. will sing the oratorio "The lllsen King," under the direction of David Owens, the chorister. Kverctt Davis will act us organist. The oratorio will be giv en in the morning, service to begin at 10.30 a. in. In the evening tho following pro gramme will be carried out. Service begins at 7 o'clock: Organ Preludo Miss Mary Harris Hymn No. 153. "Antloeh"... .Congregation Scripture lesson. Matt.. 2Sth Chapter. Selection, Waster Hymn Choir I'raycr. Hymn No. 227, "Martyrdom," " Congregation Offertory Miss IIarrl3 Soprano Solo, "O Happy World lto- deemert Today" Krlcs Miss Margaret Phillips. Anthem, "Tho Earth Is tho Lord's," Kirkpatrlok Choir. Baritone Solo, "Kuslci Song," ' J. It, Thomas Hymn No. 211, Stoughton... .Congregation Sorpano Solo, "The ISesurrectlon Morn," Miss Myfanwy Williams Haritone Sclo, "Tho Holy City." David Owens Hymn No. 211, Stowe Congregation Voluntary Miss Mary Harris Ellas K. Evans will have charge of the evening service and Miss Jlary Harris will act ns organist. WELSH C. M. CHURCH. The church choir and Hand of Hone of the Welsh Calvlnlstlc Methodist church will render for the Easter ser vice the oratorio "Tho Risen King." The solo parts and duett will be sung by Mrs. Prytherch, the "Wishes Smith, Powell, Jones, Davis, dray, Phillips, Lewis, Hawkins. Prytherch, Messrs. Williams, Beynon, Jones. The recitations will bo given bv the Misses Cadwgan, James, Davis Thom as, Powell, Williams, Evans, CJrllliths, Howell and Masters, Roberts, Williams, Grltnths, Evans, Lewis, Philllns. The services will be under the direc tion of the pastor, Rev. Hugh Davis, nnd the church chorister, Henry Ev ans. Mrs. George Howell and Mrs. H. O. Prytherch, Miss Annie Davis and Eddie AVIlllams will preside at tho or gan. MINOR NEWS NOTES. The Pre-Easter sale conducted at the Simpson Methodist church last eve Easter e ii jjto Q lov That's now and we're ready lor it in such a manner as you cannot realize unless you come and "take in" the special show, with its Lavish Wreath of NoveBties which includes shades to perfectly match every shade and tone made in fashionable textiles for present season's wear. See Our Hagnificsnt Line of Perrins, Dent, AScroft & Co. and ilarshall-Fields Real Kid Gloves These are gloves with universal representations be hind them. In buying such it is impossible to make a mistake, because you get the best that money can pro duce, and a good specific guarantee for quality as well. The New Colors Inckide Turquoise, Burnt Orange, all the various tones in Greens and Blues, from the lightest and most delicate, to the darkest lines worn. Then comes the Laven . .ders, Heliotropes. Violets, etc., besides New Apple Greens, B-itter Tints, O.ive, etc. The above come iii Clasps, Hooks or Buttons, in cor rect leugths and all the sizes. Childien's Kid Gloves in Taus, Reds or Wnites. A splendid assortment at 75c a pair, this wejk. Other Gloves for Easter Our line ot moderate priced gloves is beyond com parison with any other store in this city. Here we can show you everything in gloves fit to be worn. lobe Warehouse t m WOI jgJElACT ning, though held also on the evening previous, was oven mnro largely at tended nnd consequently n greater suc cess financially. Tho affair was In charge of the Indies of tho Simpson Social Circle, and the same ladles had charge of tho booths and refreshment tables, ns on the previous evening. Tho ladles netted a substantial sum by their efforts. Have your tonsorlal work done at Henry Williams' parlors, 1100 Jackson street today. It Is his opening nnd to each patron will be presented n beau tiful boutonnlore. Tho excellent choir of St. John's Ger man Cathollc'ijiuroh have been prepar ing for tho Easter services for seernl weeks under tho direction, of .Chorlstc-r John Sless and will bo thoroughly pic pared for tomorrow's service. . They have selected Beethoven's mass In C. The "Reglna roelll" from Con cone will also be sung. Pupils of the room at public school No. IS, taught by.Mlss Sara A. Jones, Thursday afternoon donated n substan tial sum of money and n quantity of eatables to bo distributed among poor and deserving families. The members of tho Father Mathew society nro requested to meet at St. Leo's hall, North Main avenue, at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in order to transact business and allow the attend ance of tho delegates at the conven tion at North Seranton. Last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Lou Shlpmun entertained a. merry party of friends at their resilience, 1020 Jackson street. -The evening passed pleasantly In the enjoyment of the usual social diversions. Later the hostess, Mrs. Shlpman, assisted by Mrs. E. Smith and the Misses Mere dith, served refreshments. Ripple division, No. 45, Sons of Tem perance, will meet In Evans' hull, on South Main avenue, this evening at 7.30 sharp. All the members are re quested to be present. The funeral of the late James Murphy will bo held this afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. The remains will be borne from tho residence, on Seventh street, to Holy Cross church, where a short service, will be held. Interment nt the Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. The funeral of the late Miss Mary Powers was held yesterday afternoon from the residence, Ills Luzerne street. The remains wore borne to St. Pat rick's church, whele a blessing was pronounced by Rev. D. A. Dunne. The attendance of friends and relatives was very large, and the floral tributes were numerous and beautiful. The ser vices concluded, tho remains, followed by a large cortege, were borne to tho Hyde Park Catholic cemetery and In terred, The Rev. James Hughes, formerly of South Africa, will deliver n lecture some tlmu during tho present month on "Gladstone." Mr. Hughes Is n per sonal friend of the distinguished states man, nnd his address should be vorv interesting. Ciiaey A- Hell)' Wurtzburger Hock Heer on tap today nt nil bars. IJOHTH SCRANTON. Tonaluka Tribe, Order of Red Men, conducted nn Installation of oilicers last evening and ufterwards enter tained u largo throng In Archbald's hall. The programme rendered con sisted of choice selections by promi nent local entertainers. Refreshments were served at the conclusion. Tho following were the oilicers Installed: Sagem, John Sanders; senior saga more, Thomas Pattlson; Junior saga more, John X. Jumes; prophet, II. J. Russell; chief of records, Edward Sanders; assistant chief of records, William Hartshorn; keeper of wam pum, W. J. White; keeper of wigwam, David Thomas; guard, James II. Jen kins: lit st warrior, William Jenkins; second warrior, William n.TIi'.T? third wnrror, Joseph Jervls; fourth warrior, E. W. Jervls; first brave, W. J. Ho wells; second brave, Peter Mooro; third bravo, David Weston fourth brave, William James. The installa tion was conducted by Deputy Great Sachem William Hartshorn, Great Piophet Thomas Suunders, Great Junior Sasamore Daniel Coleman. Tho Easter services for tomorrow In the different churches of this place will surpass all previous events of Its kind. Large choirs In nil the churches have been rehearsing for weeks. A meeting of the singers of the North Main Avenue Raptlst church and Sun day school will be held In the church this evening for tho purpose of organ izing a lar" choir for church purposes, under the leadership of Reese Watklns. Rev. Hoi ace Peckover will preach In the Puritan Congregational church to morrow. Morning nisubject, "It is Finished;" theme for evening, "Ho Is Risen." Special services appropriate to Easter will be held In the North Main Avenue Raptist church tomorrow. In the mottling: Pastor W. G. Watklns will preach on the "Resurrection -of Christ." The ordinance of baptism will be ad ministered in the evening service. An Interesting musical programme will be rendered In all the services. The pulpit of tho First Welsh Baptist church, Wavne uvenue, will be occu pied tomorrow by the pastor, Rev. W. F Davles, botli morning and evening, and sermons appropriate for Easter will be preached. Bible school at 2 p. m., Evan H. Reese, superintendent. The Junior society will meet Wednes day for lllble drill, conducted by Isaac Williams and Georgee Davles, Mrs. Brynlerch Rhys, a woman noted ns a preacher and lecturer all over Wales, will speak at the First Welsh Baptist church, Wayne avenue, early in May. Get your Easter egg dyes at Davis' drug stores, Providence Square, or I!11 West Market street, opposite St. Mary's hall. We have a very line line of perfumery for Easter. Davis, leading druggist, at both stores. Received today fresh chocolate bon bons, sold In one-half and one-pound boxes. Davis, the druggist. The King's Daughters of the Provi dence Presbyterian church had a cake sale last evening, which will continue this afternoon nnd evening. ( 'acy .V KeV Wtirtzlmrgcr Hock Beer on tap today at all bars. DUNMORE. At n meeting of the Request tribe, No. 337, Improved Order of Red Men, on Thursday night, the Installation of ni'iceis occurred. District Deputy John T. Howe, of Seranton, assisted bv Croat Junior Sagamore A. Ayois, of Carbondale, had chnrye of the instal lation. The (ililccis Installed were: Sachem, 11. B, Cole; senior sagamore, William E. lltcr: junior saamoto, M. .1. Bulger; prophet. E. S. lllack; chief of ipeords, Thomas L. Sansen haugh; collector of wampum, S. J. Knapp; keeper of wampum, 1'. T. Letchunrtlr representative t" grand council, Samuel Cole; ilrst sennep, T. A. Van Horn: second sennep. T. P. Letchwoith; tirst uniiior. J. n. Jen kins: second warrior, W. 1-.'. Pur.-ell; third warrior. Clinton Hedglln; guard of forest, George Sclnank: guard of wigwam. Adoiph Regge. The various churches s 111 observe Faster cundny by having special scr vl'ts. lr the Methodist Episcop.il church the morning s-onlce- will c.m 1st of an Faster sermon and music. In the evening the Sunday i-:ohoul will r .induct the scaIchx. Street Cununissloner Jackson has treated tho various streets of the bor ough to a liberal dose of broken stone, s-omelhing the Duumore ward haven't teen lor some time. Miss Mamie Curling, of Albany, X. V.. Is visiting friends in town. .1. D. Baldwn. ot Dover. Did., who li.ia been visiting frlendi in town fur the past few weeks, has return-.l home. Burgess Dar Powell has returned fiom New York The various collleues of the Pennsyl vania Coal, companv will pay today. No. & colliery will be Idlu today and next week. Gipsy Grovo and No. 1 collieries, which have been Idle for the past week, will resume work on Monduy. The company Is slushing the old So, 2 mines. I. ... illlln-r them with culm so that they ounnot caw. fiiM'v V liellyN Wurtzburger Bock Boer on tap today at nil bars. MINOOKA. The remains of an Infant child of Patrick Hesslon, who died Thursday, was interred in Mluookn Catholic ceme tery yesterday. The St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent society will hold their regular meeting Sunday. William Mulderlg, of West Mlnooka. left Inst evening for Montreal, Canada. He Intends to reside there permanently Painter Lynn anil llntelmun Diskln have umunisipii a military company. The new squad will bo captained by Patrick Ioftus. A GF.AT SURPRISE Is in Htoro for nil vUr use Kemp's Ual vain for the ihruat and Lungs. Would you b dlovo that II Is sold on Its merits nnd any druggist Is authorized by the proprietor of this wonderful remedy to nlvu you u sample bottle free? It uovor falls to euro acute or chronic coughs. All druggists sell Kemp'b lialsjin. i'riro ZZ and CO cents, Tho spring remedy thht Is better than nil others Is Paine's f i Celery Compound Thousands liavo been cured by It. phybiclaiiB ubo and ieo omuiend It, We Recommend Wo have It. Try a bottle-. HATTHEWS BROS. 320 Lacki. Ave. HAPPENINGS OF SOUTH SCRANTON Walter Szmyler Writes a Letter to His Brother from Skoguay, Alaska. HO DORS NOT LIKU THE COUNTRY Advlios Men Not to Go in Search ol Gold in tlie Frozen NortlfM illiiwn r'oley liudlv Bitten bv a Dog Jiimoi I'h il bin, tt I Arclibiild Street, injured U liilo at Work in the South U oiks--lriMiinlii mid Other Inter eitinn' Items. Michael Szmyter. of 112$ Stono ave nue, is in receipt of a letter from his brother, Wallet Szmyter. now nt Ska puty, Alaska, on his way to the Klon dike in which he gives some very In teresting accounts of the condition of affairs there. The letter Is dated March 21 nnd was received here April tp. The writer asks his brother to print the letter In the Polish papers that their countrymen may learn of what they will have to contend with In a trip to tho Klondike. "Keep them away from hete," he savs. "Would that I had never left Seranton.'' Skag-uay ho describes as a town of canvass with a small population which thrives by swindling the fortune hunt ers who take that route to the gold fields. Every house If they can be called such harbors some kind ot a business, scarcely a building having less than one or two sluns tacked on Its fiunt. Swindlers are everywhere and the government officials are among the worst, being even worse, he says, than th-'y are In Russian Siberia. II the miner stocks up on Canadian territory and wants to pass through' Alaska ho must deposit $100 for every J400 worth of fjoods he carries, as a bond that he will not dispose of any of his stock on I'nited Slates soil. Some one particular kind of pass port that the traveler must be armed with, costs .$17.50. There are a whole lot of other fees besides and by the time a man is ready to start on his Journey he has spent a small fortune nt the various government otllces. He says the people are running about the town like sheep, not being decided as to what they want to do. Meet ings fire held day by day and plans for pushing over the mountain dis cussed. Partb-s are formed and the work of preparation for the Journey b-.-.tun, but word will come that the route they lime selected hasn't cer tain advantages Hint the other has and then there will lie dissensions nnd a disruption and more meetings and discussions ot new plans, lie would turn bad;, he says, but for the fact that he has traveled 4,000 miles and gone to n great expense and feels that he might ns well see the thing through while he Is there. lie advises that his friends do not undertake the trip to Klondike, but It uny of them Insist on making It, he savs that they sould not think of going with lc-s than a $1,000 In cash In their pockets. NUBS OF NEWS. William Foley, a boy of '3 years, was bitten yesterday by n dog belonging to William McCarthy. Tho lad was play ins with the canine, and In his right hand, between the thumb and first linger, the teeth penetrated. Dr. Hng perty cauterized the wound, and later the dog was shot. lames Philbln. of Orchard street, was Injured in the South works yes tetdav, by one of the largo swinging "hussies." striking his head. A deep ga-di was Indicted and several stitches were used to close thu Incision. Mr. Philbln was taken to his home In a carriage unci ho suffered greatly from the injury during tho night Coorgo Kcsen, the holelman of Cedar nv'stiue, wan driving his highly prized Slu'tlitnd pony along Cedar avenuo ves. ti'i-ilay when the horse fell nnd Injured Its splno so badly Unit It wns neces Miry to 1:111 the animal. The Trlliiino is requested to note tlmt tlio Daughters of A in (.-ilea's nuw assembly meets In Schlmplt's lodgo riinins. and not In Storr's hall, as print, ed in yestcrdnv's Issuo of ono of the evening papers. Kxravatlons were commenced yester day for tho foundation of the new Jlo sar block at the Intersection of Cedar awnuo u nd Alder ctrcct. Tlio run vtructlon of tlio foundations for Clms. Kuesdner's now hotel Is lielng pushed with rapidity. Chailes (Jrnf, tho grocer, has returned Ifini n buhlncsss visit at Husiiuehannn. Will .McCjuIio, of Ooidon's barber shop, Is 111 and confined to his home on MookIc street. William Huestor, a student at tho Wyoming seminary. Kingston, Is spend, injr Easter at his homo on Cedar uve nue. J!r. and Mrs. Jacob Uoblnson will spend Sunday In Elmlra. ( link, tlio Florist's, Telephone number Is -122. I I'iimi yiV K-'liv'" Wurtzburger Hock Heer on tap today at till' hars, QUEEN RIDQE. Constable Black sold the stock nt A. C. Monies yesterday to J. O. MeAskle, attorney for 0. W. Hornbaker,' for $73 1, tho nmmint of execution nnd tho costs. Mr. Monies will continue the plumbing department, but the hurdwnro will bo clorod out at once. G. It. Monies will have charge of tho sale. Tho Green Rldgo Wheelmen will hold their semi-annual election at their club liouso on Sanderson avenue, Thursday evening. Max Clenrwnter, ot Mousey avenue, who Is attending school nt tho Law reneevlllo uendemy, In spending his Easter vacation ut his home. C. T. Bellamy, ot Delaware utreet, who has been spending a few days In Poston, returned homo yesterday. Mr. Hclwlrk, of Plttston, Is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Ackerly, of Cu poto nvenito. Mr. Benedict, of East Market-street, Is spending- a tow days with friends in Green Grove. Mr. and Mrs. John Pickering, of Richmond avenue, were pleasantly sur prNcd by a large number of friends Wednesday evening. The forepart of the evening was spent In games of all kinds and then refreshments were served, after which dancing was In dulged In tintl' nn early hour. Music was furnished by the Green Ridge or chestra. The Green Ridge library wns closed yesterday afternoon and evening on account of it being a legal holiday. Mr. and Mrs. John Richmond, of Jones si root, are the proud parents ut twins, a 'boy and girl. Mr. nnd Mrs. Garland, ot Dickson avenue, are the proud parents of a lit tle daughter, which was born yester day morning. WOMbN PATRIOTIC, TOO. Ladies ot the Grand Army of tho Itti public Celrbr.itc. Not to be outdone by the men folks In the matter of seasonable patriot ism, Women's Relief Corps, No. CO, held an Appomatox celebration Thursday night at Lieutenant Ezra S. Urlllln Post rooms. There was n very entertaining pro gramme of appropriate exercises, In cluding war tableaux; music by the Village quartette. Miss Irma Walter and Stanley Swartz, and recitations by Misses Irma Walter and Mablo Spen cer. Mrs. Walter, president of the corps, made an address and at the con clusion of the programme refreshments were served. THEATRICAL ATTRACTIONS. A Contented Woinnn. Mlis Hello Archer, who has made such a hit In the leading character of Hoyfu "A Contented Woman," is well known through her uoncctlons with Nat Good win, tho lato Salvlnl and In Hoyt's "A Milk White Flag." In tho performance of "A Contented Woman," which will be seen hero at tho Lyceum Monday after noon and evening, there will be a treat for the musical car, u deliehttiil hour for thu lover of fun nnd a most enjoyable evening for every admirer of fresh, crisp and novel comedy. Seldom Is such a strong cast Keen which Includes pretty Bellu Archer, Matt Snyder, Barry Mux well, Dustln Farnum, Charles 1. Mo.--r.son, Edward Craven, M. W, Seanlaii, Frank Baldwin, W. J. Lanthrum, Harry Byers and Miss Rose Snyder, Henrietta Lee, Biinnlo Lottie, Hello Chlpperdnlo, Alfa Perry. Jessica Duncan, .May Bittin and Leonl Duetli. Hint Alum ( hosier nnd Company. Tho htllltant artist, Miss Alma Chester, nnd hcl'XcMlcnt company will open their engagement at-- tho Academy of Music next Monday evening In the beautiful drama entitled "Wife for Wife." Every where the verdict has been the same, "Excellent plnys, excellently acted. Come ugafit" This sivistin they have tlie largest and strongest company playing nt popular prices. Special scenery, prop erties and electrical effects will be' used for each pioductlon. Between the acts and Incidental to tho play reilned special ties will be Introduced by Will J. Ken nedy, Frank II. Fay, Goldlo Cleveland, Howard Crampton and the celcbruti d Murray sisters. Seats now on sale at box otllee. The Pns-ion Piny. A iii'-st appropriate post-Lenten attrac tion will be given at the Lyceum on Wednesday mid Tnursduy afternoon nnd evening, when the Cinematograph 1'us-i-lon Pfiiy will be shown In this elty for the ilrst time, with a desctlptuvo lecture on the life and passion of our Lord by llov. N. i). Thompson and incidental music. Tl.epo im-vlng pictures have buen produced from sketches and notes made of the last Liler-Ammergau representa tion of this sublime drama in 1S!), and arc ns nearly correct as It Is possible to make them. POLICE NEWS. Henry RlWer. the Pittstonluu arrested Thursday night for the theft of u fur overcoat from Waldron's stables, waived a hearing before Alderman Millar yester day morning and wan held la ?300 bail tor court. Mayor Bailey In pollco court yesterday discharged John Anderson, of Throop, the civil war veteran, whose KM was saved Thursday night through bis arrest by Patrolman Day. Anderson was drunk and was being followed by two charac ters whom the police consider suspicious. LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE. Under this hcndlm; short letters of In terest will bo published when accompa nied, for publication, by the writer's name. The Tribune will not be held re sponsible for opinions here expressed. ho IIIk (iroeu Is. Editor of The Tribune. Dear Sir: In justice to many young I 'J'"08 of tlie luimo ot "Green" In this city. 1 wish to tftuto that tho Miss Green with whom I am now In litigation Is Miss fctta (Jieen, of Jefferson avenue, daughter of Joseph Oreen, tlie pawnbroker, of Lack awanna avonue. Yours truly, C. M. Florey. ItcMiliitlon ol Director!, of tho Ornl School. At tho regular monthly meeting of tho board of directors of the Pennsylvania Oral School for tho Dmf, held Anrll b, ls&s. the following resolution was adopted: The board of directors of tho l'ennsyl van.a Oral school for tho Deaf records Willi Inexpressiblo sorrow, und full up lirtiiutloii uf tlio lofs to tlio institution und tlio cauho it repiesents, the very sud den deatli of Mr. William T. Smith, on .March S5. 1S0S. Mr. Smith was ono ot the founders of tills beiiellcent Institution, under charge of this board of dliectors. and from tlio Inception of the scheme of teaching the deaf bv oral methods, has been heartily and most ctllclcutly Identllkd witii all our efforts to establish tho Institution In Seranton and niako Its work successful. Ho h.is always stood with Its most gen erous and self-sacrificing founders and jaWfUPH kuohnum, itc . ONLY PERFECT HOM. CURE IN THE WORLD. ADSOLUTEL I MNLESQ. TRIAL BOTTLE FREE. WKITC U IN CONMSINCC. ST. PAUL ASSOCIATION, 0 UROXDWAY, NEW YORK. AN OPEN WE ARE ASSERTING IN THE COURTS OUR RIGHT TO THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE WORD ' G ASTORIA," AND " PITCHER'S CASTORIA," AS OUR TRADE MARK. J, DR. SAMUEL PITCHER, of Hyannis, Massachusetts, was the originator of "PITCHER'S CASTORIA," the samo that has borne and does now l ySWaT' on mrV bear the facsimile signature of C&i4k wrapper. This is the original M PITCHER'S CASTORIA," which has been used in the homes of the Mothers of America for over thirty years. LOOK CAREFULLY at the wrapper and see that it is the hind you have always bought 0 stfj-aT 01110 and has the signature of Cxuis wrap per. No one has authority from mo to use my name ex cept The Centaur Company of which CJias. E. Fletcher is March 8, 1897. QrfL. d , jr, Do Not Be Deceived. Do not endanger the life of your child by accepting a cheap substitute which some druggist may offer you (because he makes a few more pennies on it), the in gredients of which even lie does not know. "The Kind You Have Always Bought"' BEARS THE FAC-SIMILE SIGNATURE OF CzSu' Insist on Having The Kind That Never Bailed Yotu IHC CtNTAUR COMPANTf T7 MURRAY STfltCTi NEW TOR. CIT The Last Days Only a few days more of the prac tical de of Knit Goods Demonstration. monstra tion of Arnold's Knit Goods, for in fants, children and ladies. Mrs. Reynold's, the able demonstrator, will be pleased to explain to you the merits of these unequalled hy gienic garments. Mr. Reynolds will remiilu u-itli u till Friday nlilit. We iiiko all ivliolmvo not int-t her t tiikeiulviiii una oftliureuiulnluu dnys mid li'iini (if modurn, practicnl wiiystoclotlio I tie baby, ut tho Baby Bazaar 512 Spruce Street. patronsi, equally ready with his counsels, lis pcrrioiml &ei vice and hln money, tor the bles.shiB ot the unfortunate elnns for wiiom tho public instltiilon was founded. The board ever reeoKnlzcd In him an it most worthy and elllclent leader in all Its d'Hlcult work, v. ho uv ids many charac ter, his teqnli i association and Ills per petual sympathies towanl the amide 1 children, made him apparently necessary to tho hiiceess of tho work. As a mini, he was loved as a brother; ns a citizen, Ills unselllsli heart and successful busi ness activity, during his whole life in the clly. llnd their memorial In all the best nterprlses which havo ylaced Seranton nmonif the best titles of tho common wealth. This board, therefore, lieieby recognize and record Mr. William Tallinan Smith ns one of tho worthy founders and most elll dent supporters of tho Christian enter prise which has U'lveh to tht. common wealth tlie Pennsylvania. Oral School for the Deaf." And while the board tenders the deep sympathies of all its members, to his be reaved wife ard family, in Ihelr irrepara ble loss, in which we all suffer, as a me morial of his citizenship and a historic testimony to his services in this benell cent Instltiilon, ills family are Invited to permit the board to hang his pot trait In tho hall ot tho institution as thai of a worthy founder. OBITUARY. The death of Lewis Kans at tlie ripe old rage of 71 occurred suddenly at tho homo of his son, John L. Kvans. ;TtU j Wayne aveue, Thursday at midnight, death beim: uuo to an acute attack of heal t failure. Tlio deceased was a nutUe I of South Wales and came to tills city from Hhymiiu) about eighteen months I ago for tlio purpose of ounetltlng his health. He was a member of tho First Welsh Congregational church of the West Side. Ho Is survived by tho fol lowing children: Low is It. and John L. Kvans, of North Seranton; lSvdii, resid ing on tlio West Side; Thonuin and Mrs. WlU'iini Jones, In Wales. Tho funeral will tnku place Monday afternoon at J. ;0 o clock. Services will be conducted In tho First Welsh Congregational church. Interment In Washburn ttreet cemetery. James Hurge, tlio miner who was badly Injured In an accident at the Manville mines about two weeks ana, died at his itsldenee at 5"D Roberts court, early yes terday morning. Tho spinal column was frncturfd und death was a welcome re lief from tho pain. Tho deceased was K) years of ace. He was a member of tlio Keystone lodge. No. 7. Loyal Knights of America, and tho Ancient Order of Urlt ons, No. 1. Ills wife und four small crtil dien survive him. Tho funeral will be held from tlio residence tomorrow alter neon at S o'clock. Interment will be made at tho Wuslibiirn fctroet cemetery. Humphrey Williams, ono of tho oarly rcsldenters of West Seranton, died at -it. in. yesterday at lus residence, IU17 Jackson street, after a long tlliiets from cancer of tho stomach. He was well known nnd respected, but has led a ie. tired life for some time owing to the na ture of his malady. He Is survived by tour children; .Mrs. Itobeit Thorn..-, Alice, Joshua, Kvan J. and Ivor W.n lams. Tho funeral will be held from tlie residence Sunday afternoon ut 2 o'eloi k. Interment ut the Washburn street ceine tery. Tho deatli of Mrs. Ann Heed, an aged lady, formerly tesldent of iirooklyn, N. Y., died nt the homo of her niece. Mrs. Patrick I'rynr. of the North Knd, Avoca. after a few weeks' Illness. Deceased was ubout S3 years of ago and had lew rela tives In this state. Tho funeral will tuko place this afternoon. Interment will ue in St. Mary's cemetery. Tlio death of Fred Holatid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Illchnnl Itulund, occurred yes terday nt the family rei-ldoiice on Put nam street. Funeral will be held tomor. row afternoon ut 2 o'clock, LETTER AMUSEMENTS. Lyceum Theater. Kels & llurgunder. Lesee5. II. K. Long. Local Manager. Monday, April 11. Mntlneeand Night, Grand Knster Matinee. HOYT'S "SlSST TLAY A CONTENTED WOMAN A I Hatlre on Society Politics, Introduc ns the llandxome MILLE AUCHE t nnd n compnnyof2Afrom lloyi'a Theator.N. Yi Special Monday, April II, belnx the 46tiiu performance ot A Contented Woman, nnd to commemorate the ncnulon a hand sume souvenir will be given to each lady In attendance holding a regularly purchased ticket lorevonluu' performance. 1'rleeo Mntlneo. 25c. 60c Kvenlnir, 75c. $1.00. The adviiu e suteof seats will open Friday morning, April 8 Wednesday nnd Thursday, Aprd 13-14, .Miuiueo ana evening. First Presentation In Foranton of the re miukulileCltieiuntogrnphls re presentation of The Passion Play As presented dally at the Eden Mueee, Sow York, lor tho pail four months. Descriptive lecture byKev. N. It. Thompson. Appropriate npecmi .music. Matinee Commence .,.:i(i o'clock. Prices: Kvenlng, 15, (, tin 60, 75. Prices: Mntlnee, 16, i!S, 60, Scats on Mule Monduy Mornlnir. Academy of Husic WclsiSt Burgunder. Leisees. II, K. I.o n if. Local Manazsr. ONK SOLID WEEK, Commencing Monday, April 3 1. Dally Matinees Commencing Tuesday. Annual Tour o( the Brilliant Artiste, Alma Chester Supported by a first class com pany of Actors, Singers, Dancers and Specialists in the following repertoire. Monday -'Wife for Wife." Tuesday "At tlie Picket Line." Wednesday "Tlie Danites." Thursday "A Howery Pearl." Friday "An American's Victory." Saturday "Almost Dishonored." Special scenery and mechanical cffecLl carried for each production. PItlCKS Evening. 10c 20c and SOe. Matinee, 10c to all parts of tho house. RIH6 HATS On Sale Now at Conrad' sl The riiller& Stetson Agency. 305 Lacka. Ave. ATTIiNI) TO YOUR EYKS NOW EyeWht preserved and beadnehM pre I vented by hnvuu your eyes properly ami hc.entiltcully examined and tlttoi. iiyea exumlnci free. The liuen xtylei of, Spec tacles nnd eyeglavies ut the lowest price. DR. SHIMBERG, 305 Spruce Stroot VKKVOUH TltOUIlLKH; ALL KINDs! 1 cured with Animal KxtrncU. Free boot 1 Cllt UOW. WAHIILMilUa CUtiJUUALl CO, U'li.llltiutnll II i- I ,, ..-.., ..., v. . ISP till jitT t" '"ETSte..