THE SCKANTON TRIB UN E-r TUESDAY. MAY 3. 1898. DAY'S DOINGS IN NORTH SCRANTON Doralnlck Mzlaikjr and Ilti Wife Are Serlouily Accused. ffHU WIFE IS IN JAIfc AND HER HUSBAND WILL PROBABLY UK COMMITTED TODAY, UNLESS II 13 CAN GET BAIL-NO ONE TO CAUE l'On THEIR CHILDRKN WILLIAM O. TITUS AND MISS JENNIE STOUT MAHRIED BY ALDERMAN I'lDLER. Domlnlelc Mzlnsky wns arraigned Inst evening before Alderman Roberts on tho charge of receiving stolen goods, preferred by Mrs. Lizzie Jackson. Tho theft was committed by Mzlnsky's wife, who Is now languishing In the county Jail, pending tho grand Jury's action on her caBe. It Is alleged by the prose cutrix that the woman's husband wns an abettor In the crlmf committed by his wife In falling to settle nnd return the stolen goods to tho owner. He professed Innocence of the chnrge but was unable to make a satisfactory Impression. A sad scene was enacted, nt the hearing by his two little daugh ters, who wept bitterly when Informed of their father's fate. The alderman held Mzlnsky in $300 bail for his ap pearance, but up to a late hour he was unable to secure a bondsman. This leaves tho children without fatlror or mother. Thomas Smallcomb was committed to Jail in default of ball by Alderman Kldler yesterday. His wlfo preferred charges of desertion. As a sequel to the above case Mrs. Smallcomb caused the arrest of Josephine Franklin on the charge of keeping n disorderly house, but when the hearing was to take place the prosecutrix failed to ap pear and the Franklin woman was dis charged. WEDDED BY ALDERMAN FIDLEIt. A quiet wedding was performed by Alderman Edward Fldler yesterday af ternoon at his ofllco in Osterhout's building. The contracting parties were "William O. Titus and Miss Jennie Ptout, both formerly residents of Shlck slilnny, I'.i., but now residing in this city. After performing the simple function that made them man and wlfo, tho al derman congratulated the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Stout repaired to the central city, where n reception was tendered by a few of their friends. Tho couple will forego th customary wedding tour and will begin house keeping at once in this city. this place, returned to his home In Nnntlcoko yesterday. Htorrs' mlno will resume operation Thursday after an enforced Idleners of threo weeks, owing to cxtcnrlvo alter ations at tho breaker. The largo bulletin board of The Trib une, which Is "being displayed dally with tho latest war nows, Is attracting great crowds. Joseph Phillips, district deputy grand master of tho Knights of Pythias, as sisted by a staff, will confer degrees this afternoon upon n large number of the members of Rescue lodge-, No. 371. The Initiations will take place In Oster hout's hall. John Loftus, for many years assist ant mine foreman at tho Leggett's Creek colllety, resigned his position on Saturday, and will hereafter go Into tho hotel business. The First Welsh Baptist church, Wayne avenue, bus arranged for three preaching sessions next Sunday, when Mrs. Brynferch Rhys, the noted preach er and lecturer -from Wales, will bo present; also the Hcv. Oeoige Hague, a leading divine from tho same country. The preaching will be In the hall on Wuync uvenuu In the morning nnd af ternoon in the Welsh language, but In the evening at Company 11 nrmory and In the English language. DUNMORE. LIVE NEWS OF 1 WEST SCRANTON Children ol Nn. 1,1 and No. 19 School! Add Qood Sized Amounts to Fund. AN ENJOYAULE ENTE11TAINMENT GIVEN UY LOVETT'S BOSTON STABS FOB THE BENEFIT OF THE ELECTBIC CITY WHEELMEN-SAMUEL Oiuns INJURED IN VI IE IIAMI'TON M1NH-EDWABD OWENS FBACTUBED HIS LEO BY A KALI FUNEBAL OF MBS. WILLIAM LD-GINTON. Mrs. John Slant and son, Frederick, of Chestnut street, are tho cuestB of relatives nt Woodsflcld, Ohio. Mrs. Arthur Williams, of l'rlceburg, Is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Decker, of Price street. The Misses Jennie Howard and Flor ence West, both of Philadelphia, have returned home aftel a visit with Miss Sadie Barny of North Main avenue. Hcv. Jacob Schoettle, pastor of tho Chestnut Street Oermnn Presbyterian church, Is In Washington, D. C, at tending tho synod. Miss Rose Clpple, of Wllkes-Barre, hns returned homo from a visit with Miss Emma Knrr, of North Bromley avenue. Mrs. Wilson Ball, of North Bebecca nvenue, hns returned from a visit nt Factoryvllle. NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS. The duplicates of delinquent city nnd school taxes for the year 1SD7 for First and Third wards, city of Scranton, uVe now In my hands for collection. Par ties wishing to save further costs will make prompt payment. .John J. Cos tello, collector, 1U1S West Market street. TOLD IN A FEW LINES. Miss Esther .Tones, of Mary street, ppent yesterday with relatives in Oly pliant. Alderman Edward Fldler has recov ered from a severe nttaek of illness. James Iluniiltun.uhu bus been spend ing the past few days with relatives In The following plogramme will be ren dered ut tho entertainment to be given at tho 1'resbytcrliin church tonight: Hf lectlon, Gicen Rldgo Preebyteilan church choir; baritone solo, J. T. WatkliiH; cor net solo, W. L. Bowman; chorus, for la dies' voices; piano solo, JIIss Emma Bone; selection, Green Ridge choir; baritone solo, J. T. Wntklns; vocal duet, "Oh Tell Us, Merry Birds," Misses Thomas; so prano solo, Miss Martin; piano solo, Pol nlscher Tnnz, Miss Emma Ludwig; chnius, for ladies' voices; selection, Green Rhine choir; "The Star Spangled Ban-ner.-' The novelty stoic of J. W. Richie on East Drinker street was biokcn Into early yesterday morning. The Intruders made so much noise that the aroused J. J. Mc Donnell, of the Dunnioro hotel, who start ed to investigate witli a revolver. He saw the men and em mamleil them to surren der. They paid no attention to his com mand and made their escape through a rear window though McDonnell ilred two shots after them. Certain persons uro suspected and If any evidence can bo found they will probably be arrested. Edward Moian, a 13-yenr-old boy, met with n peculiar accident Saturday after noon. He, with several other boys, was playing on Chestnut street and one of his companions gave him a cartridge. Not thinking what he was dolor he put it in bis mouth and he began chewing It. The cartridge exploded, coming out through his Jaw. He was taken to Dr. Oarvey, who dressed the wound. Tho Ladles' Aid society of the Presby terian church will meet nt the home of Mrs. A. D. Blacklngton, Elm street. Thursday atternoon ut 2.30 o'clock. This is the regular annual meeting nnd also tho tenth anniversary of the suclet:'. Bay Van Gorder spent Sunday with friends In Cnrbondale. .Miss Gertrude Frear, of Grovo street. Is quite 111. E. J. Klpp. of Taylor, spent Sunday with his brother, Charles Klpp, of West Drinker street. Raymond B. Ellis, of Honesdal Is vis iting friends In town. SCROFULA Is the advertisement of foul blood. It may be entirely driven from tho system by the faithful use of Hood'ti Sarsaparllla, wtilch thoroughly purifies the blood. HOOD'S PILLS are easy to take.easy to operate. Cure indigestion, bilious ness. 25c. " Despite tho fact that two of tho schools (Nos. 13 and 1J) which have a deposit day In accordance with tho "savings fund" idea made a large do nation towards tho purchnso of an ambulance for the Thirteenth regiment Inst week, there seemed to be no fall ing off In this week's deposit made yesterday at tho West Side bank. Then, too, It may bo that each deposi tor feels that If wnr continues pen nies may bo scarce. Tho deposits for the schools as made by each room: For No. 13, David Owens, principal, 7; Martha Watklns, $6.29; Miss Lewis, 40 cents; Miss Bertha Kelly, Dl cents; Miss Nellie Richards, 30 cents; Miss Phillips. $1.C0; Miss Nellie Kelly, 65 cents; Miss Sarah McDonald, 13 cents; Miss Eliza Price. $2.0.".; Miss Harris, 10 cents; total. $20.44. For No. 32, II. L. Morgan, principal, $1.86; Miss O'Connor, $1; Miss Jane Fellows, 01 cents; Miss M. W. Vnughan, i9 cents; Miss M. I. Maghran, to cents; total, $4.C4. For No. 19, Miss Joslo D. Lees, principal, 46 cents; Miss Fellows, 30 cents; Miss Nichols, $1; Miss Beamish, 29 cents; Miss Flynn, 92 cents; Miss Morgan, 13 cents; Miss Broadbent. 1C cents; Miss Agnes Evans, fil cents; Miss Murphy, $1.09; Miss AVude, CI cents; Miss Delia P. Evans, $1.14; Mrs. Ferber. $1; total, $7.61. COUNTEB CHARGE. Last week suit was brought against Charles Collyer, s, nnd Charles Coll yer. Jr.. of this city, by Max Rosen bluth, of Old Forge, charging them with retaining property belonging to linn. This was the first inning and the run was In favor of Mr. Rosenbluth. Yesterday the second inning was played and the "boot Is on the other leg." Charles Collyer, Jr., had a war rant sworn out before Alderman Kel !ow charging Mr. Rosenbluth with lar ceny of a horse, part of a harness and n buggy, valued at $150. Constable Larry Booney served the .-vaivant and Mr. Rosenbluth went be fore 'Squire Doles, of Old Forge, waived a hearing and entered ball In the sum of $500. It Is not long since that all the parties concerned were the best of friends, but some misunder standing in referenco to money mat ters estranged them and the suits have followed as a consequence. from an attnek of pneumonia. Tho fu neral will bo held from tho resldenco this afternoon nt 2.30 o'clock. inter ment at tho Washburn street cemetery. MINOR NEWS NOTES. All members of Washington camp, No. 333, Patriotic Order Sons of Amer ica, are requested to be present nt this evening's regular meeting nt Masonic hall, North Main avenue. Members of tho order welcome. The committee on the forming of a company from this camp have something lmportunt to re port. The Rev. James Hughes will deliver his lecture on Gludstone In the Baptist church, Jnckson street, tomorrow eve ning at 8 o'clock. Collection at the close. Ex-Lleutennnt Wnlter Brlggs, of Company F, will be ut the company quarters again this evening to receive the names of any who wish to apply for admission to the company to go In to the volunteer service. It should bo understood by all that only those should apply who are sound In health, with no defect of hand or foot; over 5 foet 4 Inches, nnd If under 21 years of age should be able to gain the written consent of at least one parent or tho guardian. John Davis, of 431 Edwards court, will leave this morning for Brooklyn, where ho will enlist in the United States navy. Miss Elizabeth Thomas, the leader of tho female choral party, requests the attendance of every member at the regulur rehearsal to be held this even ing at her resldenco on Mullein street. Owing to the exciting and all-attracting attention which is being paid to war Just at present. It lias been de cided to discontinue the cantata re hearsals for the present at the Sum ner Avenue Presbyterian church and there will bo none held this evening. The cantata will be given some time In the fall. LUTHERAN ANNIVERSARY. ArrnngomanU Are Being Perfected Tor (ho Colebrntlou. A meeting of the central committee of preparation for the Lutheran Jubi lee celebration was held last evening In Holy Trinity church on Adams ave nue. The pastors of nearly nil tho churches of that denomination In tho city nnd Bevcrnl lay representatives were present. Tho Jubilee celebration will be on the afternoon nnd evening of Thursday, May 19. It will be In honor of the sesqul-centennlnl of the Pennsylvania mlnlsterluin. One hundred nnd fifty years ago on Ascension Thursdny the llrst meeting of tho Lutheran churches of this state wns held In Philadelphia. Tho anni versary will be celebrated In Philadel phia the first week of June, and the local committee Is corresponding with some of the prominent divines who will take part to got them to come here. Last night's meeting wns presided over by Bev. Mr. Spleker, of Trinity church, nnd Bev. A. L. Bnmer, of the West Side, wns secretnry. A report wns made that the Delaware and Hud son railroad will give reduced rates to the representatives of out of town churches. Dr. Selp, president of Muhlenburg college, may be present. The commit tee on music reported that some spe cial talent may bo expected. Addresses will be given in the German and English. mmm ; $ 3V fH?. Of IrcH MOST ADVERTISING: , 3 v COURT HOUSE NEWS NOTES. GREEN RIDGE. is I Globe Warebotisejj'; LOVETT'S BOSTON STABS. Despite the Inclement weather last evening about 600 persons attended the benellt concert of the Electric City Wheelmen given at the Jackson Street Baptist church. The four artists who form the personnel of what Is known as Lovott's Boston stars carried out n. well-selected programme, which was thoroughly enjoyed by the apprecia tive audience. That the wheelmen are to be con gratulated upon their good selection In the matter of talent for their benefit Is conceded by alt who were present. The easy, natuial grace of Miss Hill, tho soprano soloist: the confident equlposo of Miss Gnriitz, violinist; tho capti vating renditions of Miss Brewer, reader, nnd the humor of Frank Rey nolds made a very pleasant combination. Lath Bishop, of Capouse avenue, spending a few days In New York city. Miss Bertha Cole, of Carbondale, Is the guest of Mrs. Wantn Kimble, of Capouso avenue. Mr. J. V. Stevt'iis, of Cjpouso avenue., spent Sunday with his parents .it Wyom ing. W. C. Reynolds of New York street, Is spending a lew duyn at Green Grove. Carl Hudgea, of Dickson avenue. Is seriously ill. L. S. Grllllths, of Marlon street, is In Clark's Summit for a lew days. Josephine Stark, of Marlon street. Is spending a few days with trlends in Pitts ton. I. II. Stevens, of Capouse avenue, was in Honcsdalo yo-tcrday. MINOOKA. Big Dress Selling For Ten Days Only. Everything depends on the weather. It that is offish so are the sales. We can't control the elements, and so buy in anticipation ol reasonable climatic conditions and take chances. Well, we've chanced this year, and the odds are against us, so here goes lor a Price Drive, the like of which has rarely taken place in this or ano other city. ook at These Low Prices for This Sale FUNERAL OF MRS. EDGINTON. The funeral services of the late Mrs. William Edglnton was held yesterday morning from the residence, 10S South Hyde Park nvenue. Mnny friends were in attendance at the services. Including n large representation from Lady Mundell lodge, No. 41, Ladles' American Protestant association, of which the deceased was a member. Rev. David Jones, pastor of the First Welsh Congregational church, officiat ed and preached n short funeral ser mon. The services concluded, tho re mains were borne to Forty-Fort for Interment. The pall-bearers were: Samuel Crew, Patrick Taylor. John Jones. William Hughes, William Evans and Gilbert Robinson. B. F. Robathan, of Greenwood, lias re moved hiH huUM-hold effects to Scianton John Latfvy and Thomas Slmrult left last evening for Pittsburg. Justice ol tho Peace O'Neill, who was elected at the spring election, lias received his commission and will enter upon his now duties as dispenser of Justice at an ollice in the Coyne building at once. Tho proposed movement to incut porato the Village of Moosle and a portion of Greenwood into a brough will be argued somo time the coming week. Supervisors Qulnn and Toole hao placed an obstruc tion In thu path ot the wily would-be boroughltes, as they allege that the re maining portion of the township would not be self-sustaining. The rumor ot Commodore Dewey's vic tory over the Dons at Manila caused n stir In this place yesterday, as onu of our townsmen, Patrick Carey, Is serving Uncle Sam on tho Cruiser Raleigh. Archibald Washer was yesterday ap pointed auditor of Dunmore borough to 1111 the vacancy caused by the death of II. II. Winters. Tho bond of Martin It. McDonougb. of Mlnooka, treasurer of tho People's Build ing nnd Loan association, of Scranton, was tiled In court jesterday In the sum of J3.000 with Martin McDouough and Maria Murray as sureties. The bond of Treasurer Thomas Loftus, of St. Mary's Total Abstinence and Hen- evolent society, of tho North End, wat (lied In court yesterday In the sum of J1.000 with Edward Loftus and Michael Barrett as bondsmen. Marriage licenses were granted yester day to Pete' Perkowskl and Anna Ko dowa, of Gitcnwood; William G. Titus and Jennie Stout, of tho North End; V. al ter P. Cole, of Wnllsville, and Minnlo L. Corey, of North Ablngton. The examination board for miners, con sisting of Tnomas Hailstone, William Merrick nnd W. P. Griffiths, met yester day In the arbitration room of the court house nnd granted certificates to the fol lowing: Andrew fiolien, Greenwood; James Patterson, Greenwood; Joe Cooper, Greenwood; John Shlstock, Blue Ridge; Albert Urblnslrh. Johnson's; Joseph WlchlSle. Old Forge: Joseph Nnttl. Bl-ie Ridge; Dominlck Lurcnzcttl. Blue Ridge. JACKSON'S JOKE. The Victory at Manila ii' -y" Illustrates what Americanism can do at the proper moment, in the proper place. But there is another vic tory right at home just as important to Scrantonians. It's the victory of success to us in winning the confi dence of this big trading community. There's triumph in it at all times, but never better or grander illustrated than in the following story that tells of Two Great Sales on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday That for genuineness of bargain-giving excels any pre vious efforts of ours, and that is saying a good deal, as you know. Ladies' High -Class Costumes This sale coiW A Sale There will be some cerns about0f Fine wonderful bargain loo very fine? ci-mpc giving in shoes here tailor madeS3"0" lor the three days and Eton blouse costumes noimentioned. Fine Shoes as two alike, each suit a distinctfine as money can buy the style and made by the best tai-BEST that the BEST shoe men lors in this country. There isScan make The littlest prices not a finer or better collection of Jever known for equal goodness, garments in New York or Phila-cBut, remember it's for three delphia. The original prices ofedays only days that will live in them have been $20.00, $25.00, ynemory to you, it you take ad- 35.00, 5:4s. 00 and S50.00. vantage 01 these bargains. Commencing Wednesday morn-yt $1.79, instead of $3.00. mg, mm continuing inursuay, and Friday, we shall reduce' them just 20 per cent. Suits $10.00, instead of $20.00. Mnts iftlMJV, instead ol $25.00. Suits $21.00, instead of $30.00 Suits $.'12.00, instead of $40.00., Suits $10.00, instead of $50.00. 5 At $1.98, instead of $3.50. LADIES' FINEST VICI KID BUTTON AND LACK SHOES, every stylo ot toe from the nar row coin to tho fu. common sense, llexiblo soles, lino uppers, fancy vesting tops; also nil the new shades of Russet Shoes. Not a pair of them have sold under $2.50. Host of them have been $3.00. We want you to come in and examine these garments care fully. You'll find in them the perfection of style, tit and finish , and you'll find them cheaper" bv a third than any sirrilar suits' have ever sold for. In this' broad statement we make no; exception of the biggest storest in the biggest cities. SUIT DEP'T SECOND FLOOR. OBITUARY. 40 Pieces 34-lnch Fancy Suitings, broken checks, etc., Color Combinations, Browns, Uluos, Greens, Black, Car dinal, etc. A good CO cent cloth. Sale Price, 21c 35 Pieces 34-lnoh nil wool Fancy Dress Stuffs, 10 styles In Stripes. Checks or .Mix tures nnd all tin newest and pret tiest of their kind. A good onu for 31 cunts. Sale Price, 25c 25 Pieces 23 pieces strictly fine wool, spring weight Cheviots In the pick ot tho reason's nobbiest mixtures. They're really worth IS cents. Sale Price, 31c 25 Pieces 45-Inch French Vigoroaux Hloges In every good shading you can think of. Tho finest half-dollar goods manu factured. Sale Price, 39c 15 Pieces High grade Mozambique Novelties In charming Mohair and Wool stripe effects, Shades, drey, Slate, Green, Blue, Hrown, etc. "Were ad vertised earlier nt 75 cents. To close, Sale Price, 37c 40 Pieces 10-Inch Droendo and Hair Lined Suiting'". The effects tiro- decidedly novel, but they aro in exquislto taste, nnd have been popular at 05'.. cents. Sale Price, 45c 28 Pieces Silk nnd "Wool materials In a wealth of new Ideas nnd color blendlugs. Knrly comers liked them at C5 cents. Sale Price, 50c 20 Pieces High art Drew Stuff Creations in Silk and Wool. Wearers of such prlco goods bought them reudlly nt $1.25 earlier In tho season. SAMUEL GIIJUS INJUKED. Samuel Glbbs, a miner, employed at tho Hampton mines, narrowly escaped instant death by a heavy full of top coal In the "chamber" In which he was at work yesterday afternoon. As It was. after some fellow-workmen had succeeded in extricating him from his perilous position and he wns removed to his home. It wns discovered thnt his right ankle was fractured, beside sev eral bad scalp wounds and contusions all over his body. Dr. J. J. Roberts was called nnd dressed the Injured man's wounds. Mr. Glbbs Is a married man nnd resides at 1215 Hampton street. Did Not Appreciate tho NubMituted Authority nnd Duel Followed. From tho Memphis Commercial-Appeal. At this term, May, 17SS, "Andrew Jnckson. esq., came Into court nnd pro duced a license as an attorney, with a certificate sufficiently attested of his taking the oaths necesary to said ollice, and wns admitted ns an attorney In this county court." Jackson had reached his majority two months be fore this date. He had studied law at Salisbury, N. C, under Spruce MoCay, who had for several years visited the courts at Jonesborough In tho capac- , Ity of lawyer and judge nnd was well ! acquainted with the country and peo- j pie. It is altogether probable that Jack- ' son came to tho western country under ) jj parry, and signed by the twelve the advice of McCay. The tledgellng, i nl'cmUers of the class. A handsome shortly after his arrival In Jonesbor- umbrella was then presented by the ougli. wns retained in Ills llrst suit, ciass- John H. Jones, a member of the which proved to be the occasion of his cm"ss, made the presentation speech, first duel as well. His opponent was ul-lcr' which the following programme the older and more learned Wnlghstlll , wa(t rendered. Remarks, by Chairman, Avery. It seems thai Colonel Avery j i(tiYi Hugh Davis, West Scranton; had tho better side of the cause, and 0pC.,iinff hymn, "Trusting Jesus;" ad that Jackson, foreseeing defeat, tried dl.esSi jv. D. J. Roberts. Warrior ltun; to break his fall by a bit ( f pleasantry ' renln.rks. Henjamin James and Henry In the perpetration ot n practical joko G Williams; uddicss, Iv. Mr. Hague; MEN'S $3.50 WAX CALF, HAND-WELT, LACE AND CONGRESS SHOES, positively cost more to manufacture by the thousand pairs than tho prlco we name for three days. At $1.36, instead of $3.00. LADIES' TAN AND BLACK PRINCE ALHERT AND LOW IUTTTON OXFORD TIES, hand turned. Regularly sold at $2.50 and $3.00. SHOE DEP'rMAIN FLOOR. Sale Price, 75c 40 Pieces 45-In'.'h genuine Imporjd Vlgoreaux Suitings in 4 shades' of Gieen, ! shades of New Illue, 2 shades of Hrouns, Greys, Uronzes, etc. Note our figure for the finest 45-inch Vlgoreaux In this city. Sale Price, 68c Globe Warehouse FRACTURED HIS LEO. Three-years-old Edward Owens fell from a eoal-shed, upon tho top of which he was playing, yesterday afternoon nnd Is now suffering from a fracture of Ills right leg. He, with some com panions, had been playing about tho yard and in some manner had climbed to the top of the shed, from there he slipped nnd fell about six feet, with the nbovo results. A physician wns hastily summoned nnd tho fracture set. The child Is u sun of Mr. nnd Mrs. James Owens, of North Hyde Park avenue. He Is also suffering from the shock. PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. John Lewis, of South Lincoln nvenue, has returned from a visit nt Wllkes-Rarre. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Culkln, of South Van Huron avenue, are huppy over the arrival of a boy. Miss Mary Ilurke, of Lackawannn, has returned homo after a visit with tho Misses Elizabeth and Jennie Per Igo, of Hampton street. Henjamin Roberts, of Olyphant, is til nt tho resldenco of his sister, Mrs. P. 11. Wnrren, of North Lincoln avenue. A GREAT SURPRISE Is in store for all v" uso Kemp's Dal. ram for the throat nnd Lungs- Would you believe that It Is sold on Its merits nnd nny druggist Is authorized by the proprietor of this wonderful remedy to give yon a sample bottle tree? It never falls to cure acute or chronic coughs. All druggists sell Kemp's Haitian). Price 20 und 60 cents. Albert Townsend, n highly respected resident of Tunkliannock, died on Sunday, after a brief Illness. He was boin In Falls township In 1827. Between 1m;2 and 1S75, he paid three visits to South Amer ica and spent a number of jears there es a railroad contractor. Since li75. with the exception of u few years spent at Falls ho bus resided In Tunkliannock, and was onco elected burgees of the-town. He has also been poormaster of Tunkliannock for a number of years. Mrs. Towusend sur vivos, also three daughters, Mrs. John Turn, of this city, Mrs. Fred Seible, of I'lttston, and Miss Evelyn Towusend, of Tunkliannock. The funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon. Tho denth of Miss Cella Harrett, daugh ter of Mrs. U. Harrett, occurred yester day morning at the resilience, 1112 Pros pect avenue, after an Illness of threo monthi. Deceased wns 19 years of age. a bright, young woman, and possessed of thoj-o qualities which endeared her to a wide circle of fi lends. The funeral will be held from the resldenco tomor row morning. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St. John's church. Interment will be mado at the Hydo Park Catholic cemetery. Rev. 8. S. Kennedy died yesterday nt Ids home in Wnvetiy. where he has re sided for the past forty ears. The de ceased was nged 71 years and tilled several pastorates in the Methodist Episcopal de nomination. He has been Hlblo agent for i Northeastern Pennsylvania for many years. The funeral will tnke place tomor row nfti-rnobn at 2 o'clock. Services ut tho Waverly Methodist Episcopal church. Ambrose Depew, a well known oung man of North Scranton, died late Sunday evening at his home on Ho.'s street, from diabetes. Tho dereasid was i.lout 3) ears of age. lie was bor-i in .Moscow, but has resided In this cl'.y tor a number of years. He was nn atl,-o mem r of tho Niagara Hose company. No. 7. A wife and three children survive him. Funeral announcement will be made later. Miss Laura Grady died nt her resi dence on Mineral street early yesterday morning, after an illness of several weeks. Deceased was a well-known young lady and was much beloved. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dennis Mortimer nnd Miss Dellu Grady. Tho funeral announcements will be made lat er. After a short Illness. Miss Coia Smith died at the residence of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. 513 Chestnut street. Deceased was only 11 years ot uge nnd a bright girl, beloved by all who know her. The funeral services will be held ut tho residence inursday afternoon at 2.30 o'clock. Interment will be mado at tho Washburn street cemetery. Walter, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Isaao Stark, died yesterduy afternoon at the parental residence, 311 Evans court, after a short ..niess from pneu monia. Tho funeral will be held from the resldenco tomorrow afternoon at 1.30 o'clock. Interment will be made ut the Washburn treet cemetery. Richard II., tho young son of Mr. and Mrs. John M. Harris, ot 3 Evans court, died yesterday morning at tho resldenco on his opponent. Avery, as was the custom in those days c circuit riding, carried a few books and his briefs in a pair of saddlebags. Jackson knew that the authority relied upon by Colonel Avery to win the case was Pacon'M "Abridgements, 'and, know ing where tho book was kept, he went to the saddlebags nnd extracted tho book, substituting n piece of bacon of tho sa-no shape. When In the course of his argument Avery had occasion to nppeil to his authority, he took from j his saddlebags the package and un folded it before the court nnd Jury. His precedent did not apply. Suspect- j Ing Jackson of being the guilty person, Avery turned upon him und gave him a tongue lashing. Jackson was much angered In turn and wrote upon the lly leaf of u lawbook a demand for a retraction. This was not forthcoming and Jackson sent this challenge: August 12, 17M. Sir: When a man's feelings and ci.ur ncter aio Injured ho might to seek a speedy icdress. You recti ved a few lints from mo yesterday and undoubtedly un derstand me. My character you have in jured, and. further, you have insulted mo In the presence of a court and a largn audit nee, I thenforo call upon you as a gentleman to glvo riitlsfnetion for tho Fume, and I further rail upon you to glvi mo an answer Immediately without equivocation, and I hope you can do with out dinner until the business is done, lor It Is consistent with the character of a gentleman wiwn lie injures a man to maito speedy reparation. Therefore 1 hope you will not fall In meeting mo this day. From yr obt st, Andrew Jackson. To Colonel Avery. P. S. This evening after court ad journed. Avery uccepted tho challenge and the duel wns fought at dusk of August 12, 1788, In a ravlno near tho court house In Jonesborough. After the exchange of a few shots Jackson declared him self satisfied, and the antagonists left tho field to become fast friends. address. Rev. John T..Morrls, Hellevuo; recitation, Miss Grace Hughes, Ptck villo: addreH, Rev. Wllltain Lewis, Carbondale; remarks, Rev. B. F. Ham n.ond: sonir. "Hlest be the Tie;" ad dress. Rev. W. R. Morgans; remarks I R,-v. Peter Roberts; song, Gospel I Hymns. Among the clergymen present I were: Revs. W. J Lewis, Carbondale; ! John T. Morris, Hellevue; W. R. Mor ' gan, West Scranton; D. J. Roberts, i Warrior Run; Peter Roberts, IJ. F. I Hammond, Hague, Olyphant. A false alarm of lire was sounded on Sunday night about 'J o'clock. The fart I tl'.at none of the boxes in the borough had been pulled, and that tho alarm was Irregular, leads the firemen to be I lievo that somo one hail munlouluted the wires and managed to hound the gong. This Is the second false nlurtr. In the past few days and the burgess is on the sharp lookout for the offenders who will be severely punished if ap prehended. A short session of tho school board was held on Saturday night. All mem bers weie present except Messrs. Flynn, McNally and Pettlgrew. The payment of bills was about the only business transacted. John Kennedy, of Scranton, was a caller In town yesterday. Miss Bessie Ilessak. of Green Ridge, and Edward Murtenr. of Dunmore, spent Sunday with tho Mlstes Evans, of Lackawanna street. Miss Agnes Lynott and Maine Cur ran, of Scranton. were the guests of Miss Mary Carbine on Sunday. Mrs. Dr. Goodman, of Mt. Carmel, is visiting relatives In re. Miss Mamlo Jones, who has been spending the past year In Eutope. re turned home Saturday night. Avllt ! twh, i. - L-iJ:j EIGHMIE The lust tlttlti shirt tmule. If you are hard to Ut try one. CONRAD SELLS 'EM 305 Lacka. Ave. I? ! & I pull Dirt toiiny, and tomor row you mutt fight tasnln. liut if you liavea Cinchbar Hopstick Hi tight Is sooner over '1 tie li.ichbar makes cliauln: . atier. Price 'in cent. Worth u Dollar, cirder of your dealer. UAWE V 111 sr' liiro.it, l'miples, Cop IHVU IUU per-i 'oloreii Mots, Achai did Sores, fleers In Mouth, Hair lalllnj? Write COOK Kli.MliDV CO.. 6i Maionlj Temple, Chicago, 111 , for proofs of curoi, ; Capital, $500,000. Worst ease curedln 13 to I is days, loo-page boo tree Tho Ceinor. , "You seem to have omitted all descrip tion of your heroine's looks," said the publisher. "Yes." snld the author, moodily, "I had a lot of stuff about her looks, but ns soon as you told me you were determined to have tho story Illustrated by Gibson I cut It out. He'd make her look the same, no matter how I dc.crlbed her." OLYPHANT. LACKAWANNA LUMBER CO., MANUFACTURERS OF l!l Rev. John J. Williams ami family were tendered n farewell reception last evening in the Welsh Presbyterian church by the congregation. Mr. Wil liams, who has "been pastor of the above church for tho past four years, leaves this week to take charge of a church In Rome, X. V. Mrs. Williams and two pons, Richard and Humphrey Wllllamo. ur.d brother, Thomas Williams, were each presented with a beautiful Illble. Mr. Williams' Sunday school class pre sented a set of resolutions rend by W. Bill Timber cut to order on short notice. Hardwood Mine Rail. tawed to uniform lengths constantly on lumd. Peeled H Mil lock I'rop Timber promptly Furnished. MILLS At Cross Fork, Potter Co.. on the Buffalo and Susque. hanna Hullroad. At Mlnu, Potter County. Pa., on Coudcrsport, and Port Allegany Railroad. Caimclty-400.000 feet per day. GENERAL OlFICE-lloard ot Trade Building, Scranton, Pa. Telephone No. 4014. V.hcn In doubt what to ue Irr Ncrvouj Debility. 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