THE SCR ANTON T1UBUN1S-TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 20. 1808. 0) CARBONDALE. The Cnrbondnle correspondence of The Trlbnnn has been placed In the hands ot Mr. J, M. Forbes. All complaints ns to In rectilnr delivery, etc., elso news (time, should bo Dddrcsscd to ltoberts & Rey nolds, news accnts.J TWO VAGRANTS ARRESTED. Acted Suspiciously Yesterdny on North Main Street. Chief, ot Police MeAtitliew arretted two well-dressed holmes on North Main street yesterday morning. Their ac tions were of ii suspicious nature nud on account of the many depredation? that luivo liccn committed of late, the chief thought he had bettor place llicm In durance vile. One of then), who pave hip niinio as Fieed, was lclenved. ns his storv was a plntiHthle one. and iiotlilnc was discovered on his person thut would rnnvlct him. He eluiniel to be a plumber out of work. His friend was penrelied and articles of every description were found con cealed about him. Ho was placed In ell No. 1 of the city handle to iiwu.lt trial. ANOTHER BIG INDUSTRY. Wants to Locate In This Vicinity ir found Desirable. There is much tulk of u (Senium In dustry that desires to establish an American branch in this vicinity and its pioprietors are muklUK Inquiries about this city. It Is said that the hoard of trade has the matter In hand nnd will do all possible to have them locate here. The Industry will employ over five hundred hands, and will occupy a piece of crotind one hundred and llfty by llfty feet. A NEW INDUSTRY. Carbondale May Have a Large One in the Near Future. J. J. Monahan, of this city, has re ceived a letter from D. H. Fitzgerald, of Scranton, stating that the latter may Jocate it hardware Industry In this place that will employ live bundled Bldlled bands. Mr. Fitzgerald Is favorably known In thli section, having at one time been superintendent of the Manhattan Hard vare company. "WHAT HAPPENED TO JONES." "What Happened to Jones." the com cdy success of these days of municipal upheaval, wars and tariff results, Is a pood antidote for thought. Broad hurst's capital farce- which had a four months' run at the Itljou theater. New "ork, comes to the Grand on Wednes day nleht and Is described by u well Known metropolitan writer as 1111 "IS karat comedy without n llaw." Th company Includes Hert (.'. Thayer. K. Soldene Powtll, Barney McDonoiigb, Frank Hope, Philip Culvert, Charles Cireene, Cora Williams, Flanche John son, Kleanor Broadhay, Helen Hnr court. Kate Weston nnd Frances lols Clarke. THE OFFICERS ELECTED. At their meeting In St. Hose hall, tin Women's Catholic .Benevolent J.eglon elected the following olllcers: Chap lain. T. F. Caffery; chancellor, TVresu Durkln; president, Mrs. T. L. nilmar tln; vice-president, Klixuhcth O'firady; orator, Oabiiella Coleman; socretary, Katherlne Scott; collector, Mrs. J, A. Uoylan: treasurer, Mrs. T. V, Walker; guard, Mrs. Margaret Kerwlu; marshal, fclla Halt. A BIG LOSS. The loss by the lire which occurred tin Sunday morning, and was written of In The Tribune of yesterday. Is over three thousand dollars. The insurance amounts-' to a thousand and will leave Mr. Favlan Schlmuff's loss two thou-s-and dollars, most of which he may attribute to the city not being equipped V 1th a proper lire alarm. NO HEARING GIVEN. In the case of Andrew Mltzar, who Htole due bills from a companion, the hearing was postponed Saturday night. A PATENT PUZZLE. Itussell M. Shepherd has secured put rnt lights for u very simple but nt the wimc time an entertaining puzzle. LOCAL AND PERSONAL. Milton Lewis left yesterday morning fir Philadelphia where he will take a .out so at a training school. "What Happened to Jones" Is guar anteiil by the management of the Ciiand. .Mrs. Frances Abbott entertained a number of friends in honor of her DR. 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The membets of the Young Ladles' Cooking club attend ed. lames Walker, of New York city, Is the guest of South Side friends. J. A. Stark, of Blnghnmton, N. Y., Is a visitor In this place. Mrs Kllzabeth Scott, or New York city, Is spending a few days In this place. On Dec. , Dr. W. G. Weaver, ot AVllkes-Barre, will be united In mar riage to Miss Abbott, of this city. Mrs. J. S. Berry and daughter. Har riet, have returned from n visit to Connecticut. Mrs. C. Jugger. of Port Jenis. Ia spending a few lny,s with fi lends in this city. Miss Isabelle Watt returned yester day to Hye semlnarv, itye, N V Mrs. 11. W. Harrison, who has been 111, Is Improving. Miss Mary Snow, of Scranton, spent yesterday with Mlt.s Kutle Kennedy. Til" announcement Is made of the 'ii Kagenicnt of William K. Williams, of Peckvllle, to Miss Maggie Adams.' ot this city. Mrs. W. W Watt and Mis. James H. Paul vltilted friends in .Scranton yester day. Miss Frances Moses, of Scranton, spent Sunday with her cousin, Miss Martha Singer, in this city. Sunday. Mr. nnd Mrs. .fumes Mlssett, of S.-henectady, N. Y.. ale visiting rela tives In this city. Mr. and Airs. V. list ibrook. of Juek Hon. Susquehanna county, are spending a few days in this citv with relatives. They weie called here on the death of Mrs. Hutbaway last Saturday. Mr. and .Mrs. D. Madlgan returned home yesterda from a visit with friends in Cod. ecton, N. V. Henry 15. Singer, esii., of Xew Yoik city, spent the past lew days' ilth his parents in this city. HONESDALE. Hev. J. II. Whalen, of Matawan, N. J., has received a unanimous call from the Honesdale Baptist church to be come their pastor. Miss Grace Stiles, of New Yoi! has been the guest of Miss Itena iCeen for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Kuaeiie . i mi. of Scinntoii, spent a pint of last week at the home of Judge T. J. Ham. Bev. and Mrs. J. J!. Sunnier, of Wa veiiy, Ii spent Thanksgiving with their daughters, .Mis. Tolley and Mrs. ( 'rossle . .Miss I tebe. ca Thompson and Miss Ki'.ltll Torrey 'were home from school for the Thanksgiving vacation. Hev. J. I'.. Bone, of the Methodist church, und Hev. W. H. Swift, of the l'resbvterlnn church, gave their con gregation a surprise by exchanging pulpits on Sunday morning. Itev. W. H Swift's Whin class will hold a birthday social In the chapel parlors on Friday evening. A notice in the postofllce calls f'.r bids for c.uiylng the mull between Honesdale and Carbondale, from Jan. J, to leave Carbondale at T a. in. and llone.-dule at I p. in. dally, except Sunday. The Wayne County Fanners' Insti tute will be held from Dec. 1 to Ie. 7 Inclusive, at the following places. Sher man. Stnrrucca, Wlnwood, Pleasant Mount, Aldenvllle and Hethuny. it Is to he hoped that the meetings of the committee from the Honw-dule board of trade will be the means of building up the manufacturing inter ests heie. If there is anything done in that lino It must be done through their efforts. It liuti been done in other towr.s and tun bo done here. nic-d Saturday morning, at 1 o'clock, Mrs. Dorothy Dlttrich, !!) years of age, wife of Mr. Fred Dlttrich. Sho Is sur vived by her husband and four chil dren, Fred A., Henney, and Miss Jo sephine, ut home, and Mrs. h. .1. Sel bcker. of Scranton. The funeral sit vii'es were held from the Presbyterian ehuieh Monday afternoon. Itev. W. H. Swift olllciatlng. Mr. F. P. Wooduaid, of Dunmoie, was In Honcfdnle yesterday. For a number of years nearly alt of the murders conunltted In Wayne county have been followed by the fuI clde of the murderer, as was the cube of the murder near Hethany last week, thus saving the county the cxrense of board i.nd prosecution of tho criminals. Very few prluoncrs, occupy tho county Jail and the lawyers have hut llttlo criminal practice. This has favored the taxpaj er& and allowed tho county commissioners to reduce tho county In debtedness. Tho evening entertainment for tho county Institute nro ns follows; Tues day, lecture, "The New Woman and the Did Man," Colonel George W. Bain; Wedncsdny, humorous, John Thomas Concert company; Thursday, lecture, "Dixie Jieforc. tho War," Dr, A. W, Lamar, of South Canaan. PITTSTON NEWS Fortunate; Escape from Death The Anniversary of Duma. Mrs. Iltirke, mother of Oliver llurke, of the Susquehanna House, had a very narrow escape from death yesterday morning, when she mistook the head of the stairway for tho hall, and fell headlong to tho bottom. The nolPo at tracted others of the household to the spot, and she was conveyed to her room anil n physician summoned, An enxmlnatlon showed that while no bones weie broken, she hud received severe bruises upon the nrm nnd hips, and a severe shock to her nervous sys tem. The old lady Is 76 years of age, and this considered, It Is providential that the accident was not of a more serious nature. Last night she was as comfortable as could be expected. On Tuesday evening next nt the hall of the Young Men's Christian associa tion, our Scottish people nnd others who honor nnd revere the memory ot the Immortal hard, Itnbert Hums, will have an opportunity of llptenlng to Miss Jean Howlson, of Perth, Scotland. She has appeared In nil the large cities of the stntes and Canada, and the voice of the leading Journnls nssure us of a treat seld' i afforded here. Superintendent Motile, of the Water company, yesterday tested the lire plugs about the city and found several of them blocked with mud. They are now nil In good working order. Mr. Greenwood has purchased tho Hechtold property on Hutler street and will remove hlf family to his new homo on Jan. 1. The Kilts, were to have oc cupied the Oreenwood building, but have reconsidered this action. The clergymen of the several churches met yesterday morning at the parlors of the Young Men's Christian associa tion for the purpose of considering the possibility of dispensing with Sunday funerals. The matter was discuwed nt some length and It was finally agreed to hold another meeting nnd invite the undertakers, and It Is expected that with their co-operation this much needed refoim will be effected. The pastors claim that when In attendance nt a funeral on the Sabbath they are forced to neglect their Bible class and other duties. The pastors present yes terday were Fletcher, Simpson. Har shaw, rjeorge, Harrington, Langford, Kttwien, Fisher. Cody, Arthur, Mc Arthur, Holiliu'on and Thomas. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday uf let noon next at 4 o'clock, in the lec ture room of the Presbyterian church, M1ss Lena Howltz, of the West Side. Is recovering from n severe attack of typhoid fever. Chart" Hanks, a slate picker at the Stevens colliery, had a narrow escape with his life yesterday afternoon, when he fell into a coal chute Just as the l?ver was pulled to load a car. He was drawn Into the center, nnd the coal covered him up, and luckily his feet had reached the exit Just before the operator had shut down the lever. Hrt was quickly pulled out, and was found to be nearly suffocated. Dr. I'nderwood was summoned and today he has about recovered. T. N. Chestworth yesterday captured a wild duck in the river below the de pot bridge. The bird had been w Inged by some hunter and was tillable to es cape. iiarles Tripp has sued ex-Mayor Ma loney. Alderman Jordan and Joseph Tigue for damuges amounting to Sl'.'i, OO'l, for false imprisonment. The case, If It comes up before court, will be one of much Interest to many in and about the city. The inquest that was to have been conducted yesterday afternoon at the olllce of Deputy Coroner F.vans has been postponed for two weeks. This is the case of the explosion which ue currred In the Schooley shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal companv ten days ago. Many of the sld-walks yesterday were allowed to remain in a very dan gerous condition, owing to lie and snow. It seems that the stinet com missioner, whose salary goes on no mutter the condition of the weather, should coniptl property owners und merchants to attend to this Important duty. On Sunday evening John Poylc, of Water street, slipped on the sidewalk and badly injured one of his limb About two eais ago he reiehed a compound fracture of the knee, at the Itethlehem station when attempting to board a mo lug triiln. from which he was permauenttv disabled, and the In jury sustained Sunday evening was to the name limb, lie is coiulned to his room and will he for some time. The reinnliis of the late F.uoch Couit rlght, who died at Vlnelaud, '. J., ar rived here yesterda.x, and the funeral will take place this afternoon from his former home on the Wi't Side, and will be titloiidiil by the n. embers of Keystone lodge. Sunn ( St. Ceorge. A portion of the furnltuie lu the res idence of Frank Moon, on Philadelphia avenue, caugnt lire In some mysterious manner yesterday, but the Humes were (Uncovered and subdued and the lirtl cles carried out b 'fore other damage was done. AVOCA. Frank Webb, prhate In the Klevetith fulled Stntea volunteer infautr, died at the United States gtiierul hospital on Nov, 17, after eight days' illness, of typhoid pneumonia. Deceased was a son of Mrs. Webb, of South Main street, and was 'Si years of age. On June -I He enlisted for tlnee years' ser vice and was at llrst stationed at Fort McPherpon, afterwuid a( Santiago, and finally ut Porto lllco. The sad mes MiU .relative to his (Until was received by Fowler Curl, foreman ut the Avocu Silk mill yesterday moinlng. The at tending physician llndmg it letter from Mr. Curl in younir Webb's pocket took this ineailb of Informing the deceased's mother on the death of lwr son. Since boyhood he developed a fondi.ess for rllle practice ul his aim became so accurate that he was populurly known as "Colonel" Webb. Ii seemed quite natural that he would choose the llfn of a soldier, and while on the held ho still held a prominent place among tho more skillful marksmen. A tew weeks a;u lu wiote u letter home in which he (omphilned ot u pain In tile side and expressed a desire to return home for Chrlbtmns. Tho fnmlly is prostrated with grief on account of tin sad cir cumstances surrounding his death. The bazaar conducted by the ladle's of the PjimltlVD Methodist church dur ing tlje past week nutted for the trus tees ttai. William Peterson and friend, tier trude Wlldonei, of Plttslon, spentlast evening with Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Me Pnerson. The Ladle' Missionary society of tho Presbyterian church will meet on Thursday afternoon at tho homo (t Mrs. D, ii. Cleorgo on Thutsday uftor, noon. They will leave here on the l.tt p. m. train. Tho free reading rooms will hereaf ter ho In the S.irslluld 'building. Tho growing bushier of 'the Argus necW- ITS WEIGHT IN GOLD. a new dicovery which is worth that Much . To Any Ono Allllctod With I'll en. The Pyramid Pile Cure, tho new, palnlcsu remedy which has been so re markably successful In curing every form of piles nnd rectal diseases, liar, recently been placed on sale at drug gists, and It Is safe to say that when Its extraordinary merit becomes fully known, there will be no such thing as surgical opetatlons for the cure of this obstinate and common trouble. Mrs. M. C. Hlnkly, of C01 Mississippi St., Indianapolis, Intl.. nays: I had been a terrible slllterer front plies for 1C years und no remedies heuellted me, until I miw an ndvcrtlsonint of the I'yn.nild 1-lle Cure; 1 got it puckago, also n package of Pyramid Pills und used both according to directions. I was astonished ut the Immediate re llcf obtained and I now honestly be lieve the Pjramld to be the only certain cure for piles. Tnnt you may realize how bad t wan, I will fay that I wub connned to my bed and Went before the college physician here, who s.tld my cane was it new' one to then1 and wanted seven or eight hundred dollars to undertake a cure: the great pain had brought on a liipture, and 1 knew an opera tion would be death to me on account of blood poisoning. Nearly ovciyono heie knows of m terrible suffering from piles nnd I feel that I cannot praise the Pyramid Pile Cuie enough, and the Pyramid Pills n!so. Mv hus band will Join me In highly recom mending the Pyramid, my dnughter was cured by one box only. For sev eral years f weighed but .ibout nil pounds, now I weigh 1 50 and feel In perfect health. This seems to be the universal test imony of uveiy sufferer from piles who have ever tiled the Pyramid; It Is the safest, most painless pile cure yet discovered; contalnH no opiate, morphine, cnealne or any poisonous in gredient whatever, has a soothing, healing effect fiom the llrKt applica tion, and the moderate price places It within the reach of everyone needing treatment. The Pyramid Pile Cure Is sold by diugglsts at 50 cents and $1.00 per package and the Pyramid Pills af 2." cents tier box. Send to Pyramid Co.. Marshall Mich., for free book on cause and cure of piles. sltated Its remoMil from that building Mr. Holhster. has kindly furnished th" rooms during the past few months. Joseph O'lhlen, of Jermyn, Is spend ing a few days with friends In town. The supper ctnductui by the ladles' society of the .Moosle Presbyterian church on Thanksgiving day netted $58. Thomas MeNally. a miner employed In Old Forge, collleiy, sustained a frac tured ankle on Saturday afternoon. Hubert Campbell, of drove street, of fers his house for sale or rent as he expects to remove his family to Scran ton In a lew mouths. DALTON. Thanksgiving was celebrated with a union servlc In the Methodist church. Air. Will AlcConnell gave the address, whUh was ery appropriate to th! oecasioir. and of profit and pleasure to all who vrre present. .Mrs. Dr. liiirduei' and son. Hubert, spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Sarah linrdnei. Airs. Krnesl Synder Is again very 111. Air.' nnd Air Wesley Deishlmer cel ebrated their twentieth wedding nn nlvcisur last Friday evening. The home was beautifully decorated with bunting, evergreens and potted plants. A large company of friends enjoved a good musical programme and other pleai.int features ot the evening. .Mr. nud Airs. Dershlmer were the reci pients of several fine gifts. Tho many friends ol Hev. J. i Lea cock will be glnd to know that his sou, Mi. Ailhur l.eacock. who came home ill from Harvard Is convaU-.s-cmit Mr. Will AlcCilnuel Is conducting a temperance revival In the IMptist church. The Junior Kpworth League of the AI. K, church enteiialued the Kpworth league In the church parlors last Wed nesday evening. 'J he address of wel come by Third Vice-President AII1 rtred Smith was most excellent, as was also the rershinents which fol lowed lattTr In the evening. The Juu ierjt proved their ability to give a mot enjoyable reception. AlUs Helen Suntee is spending her vueutiou at home. Miss Wesley was home fnr Thauks glvliig and Sunday. The high school furiiHhed an Inter esting, d'jbiiln und the primary depart ments .in entertainment last Wednes day afternoon. PRICEBURO. The harvest festival service con ducted III the Primitive Methodist church Sunday night was well rend ered, The contributions of fruit and vegetables wen; small. Aim David Chapman was a visitor lu Scranton Saturduy night. Agnes Alcljugh, of Nnnthoke. Is spending a few days with Alame Knupp, of Alain street. Allss Alice lIuw.kliiM, of Peckvllle, spent Sunday with her parents on Hal stead avenue. J. A. linrron Is erecting a line dwell ing house on AJbert htreet. The Ladles' Aid sotlety of the Pilml the .Methodist church will meet at the home of Airs. John Palmer, of Carmalt street, tomorrow ufteinoon. All mem bers are requested to be present, as the election of otllceis will take place. From New Zealand. Heefton, New Zealand, Nov. I'll. 1SU6. I urn very pleased to state ttfat since I toak the agency of Chamberlain's medicines the sale has been very large, more especially of the Cough Hemedy. In .two years 1 have sold more of thl.i particular remedy than of all other makes for the previous five years. As to Its elhcacy, 1 have been Informed by scoic.i of persons of the good re fills they havo received from it, and know Its value from the use of it in my own household. It is so pleusant to take that we have to place the bot tle beyond the reach of the children. K, J. Scantlebury. Kir sale by all druggists. Alatthew Prothers, wholesale and retail agents, CASTOR I A For Infants and Children, The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears tho f3ife Signature JONAS LONG'S SONS. VWV'VA This Is Your Christmas Store Be mindful of our careful preparations to supply your ' .. holiday wants. Know vou ' o ' 'H oJYf, HOLIDAY buyers; both be right. You must be Toys and Games There are pretty toys here for a lew pennies and prettier ones here tor a few dollars and many thous ands of them at all prices between. There are Drums and Pianos, Wag ons. Sleds and Go Carts, Trolley Cars in all miniature, just like the real ones; iron toys of every description and Dolls till you can't rest. And all of them at a third less than in any other store. BASEMENT Lilien aild The kind that baby TOV BOOkS cal1t tear, as little in price as 2 cents and by easy stages up to two dol lars. For the bigger children there are picture books ot all sorts, chat ter boxes, fairy geographies, Mother Goose there's no place to stop. Some of the prices: Chatter Box lor 1898 90c Fairy Geography 50c Pansy Sunday Book 49c Black Beauty, illustrated. ..59c Mother Goose, complete... 55c Cat and Dog Tales 25c Fancy Painting Book 10c NEAR MAIN STAIRCASE. Christmas Kach volume in a Books, 30C box- 9o.ver,s :ire,in pretty Dresden de signs of silk cloth with white vel lum backs, stamped in silver titles like these and many others: Lady of the Lake, Lucille, Marmion, Tales from Shakespeare, Hiawatha, Evangeline, Bacon's Hssays. Publishers thought them cheap at 75c, 'Less than half that buys them. MAIN AISLE The Christian, 39 Cents We oiler today and tomorrow a limited quantity of Hall Caine's famous novel, "The Christian"' hound in paper at above price. Never before sold under $1.1 v MAIN AISLE. SOIlie Lamp Up on the second Cheapness 'l001' the lamPs lel' their own story of beauty and cheapness. Among them are about sixty, brass footed, with 10-inch decorated globes in all the new tints. These go today at A Dollar l-orty-Nlne. And you may be sure their equal is not to be found under $3.71. isjHJvfiffif&aVMrf Jonas Long's Sons OLYPHANT. Kriitti tlu lionie ut her xon, Jaini-s V. o'Hrieii. Hit- funeral uf Mrx. Ann O'HiIhii took iilure yesti'iilay illuming-. ll was very luifjply uttemlt'il. Tlu lv niullis vrrt ronvoyed to St. Patrick's church, whoi ou tv(uiriu maws was cc chniteil hy Itev. .1. M. Hnioultcr. vim also preached the funeral senium. In terment was niiule In St. Patrick's cem etery. The imll-lieai't'is were: Jlessis. William Kouun. Hush O'Huyle. John O'MulIey. John Daley. Martin Walsh ami Thomas Kelly. Among those from out of town who attended the funeral were: P. J. t'asey. J. J. O'Hoyle, t'oun ty Treasurer 0. Holand. M. J. Kell. JI. F. HlBKlns. Daniel Campbell, .Mr and Mis. John I'. Kelly. Mrs. P. J llealy. Misses Laura Million auJ Affiles Orossln, Scrunton. Mr. Van Dosen and Kdltor Phllliln, of the Archbuld Cltl ypn. F. M. KulRht. the obliging salesman at the Heady Pay store, had the mis fortune to fall from a step ladder lu the store yesterday afternoon, severely spialnliiK his ankle. Dr. J. J. Price buiuluKt'il the wounded member. Tho home -of Mr. and Mrs. Oeorue Hurbort Prownltifr. of .Icssuii, was the scene of a pleusant social gathering Saturday evening. The affair was lu honor of Mr. Urownlne's thirty. sev enth birthday. An elegant rockniB chair was tho Rift of their friends, Games und dancing; were Indulged in until tho hour of mldnlKlit, when sand wiches, cake, coffee and fruit were served by the hostess. Music ih fur nished by Scnnlon and Burnett's or chestra. The following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Hrown lug and family, Mr. and Airs. Fred erick PrownliiR nnd fnmlly, Mr nnd Mrs. ('. U. nurnett nnd family, Mr. and Mrs. James Nichols, Mr. nnd Mrs. Dayhl Mcelroy. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fagen, Mr. and Mrs. Kdward Johnson, Thomas Johnson, Miss A. Clark. Mrs. h. rtleh arils, Miss Lena nurnett, Albert lirownlng und Krnest nrownlng. J. H. Ferguson and John Lally havo returned front a trip to New York. ThnnksBlvlne services were held nt JONAS LONG'S SONS. that more Christmas presents are gathered under this big roof than in all other stores combined. Toys and Games, Linen Books and Picture Books, Handkerchiefs and Gloves, Art Goods and Porcelain Ware, Novelties in Silver and China, Pictures and Furniture no end to the list. Through it all, there's satis faction for you in the choos ing; goods and prices must eternally satisfied. Holiday Handkerchiefs Assortments now are com comnlete so anticipate your wants and buy now. Some great prices confront iZ you today women's hand em broidered Irish linen initials; em broidered swiss and lace edges; worth up to as cents each. t Today lUC Misses' and boys' embroidered initial linen, white and fancy bor ders: put up 3 in a box; complete for. JiOC worth double. Men's silk handkerchiefs, hand some embroidered initials; also fancy silk borders in all the latest patterns; 2sc each, or half dozen for 1.2,0 50 Engraved Our stationery de CardS 75C partment is in new and perma nent quarters, just below the main staircase. That you may know it better, we offer for this week only, your name beautifully engraved on fifty line bristol cards for 7s cents. A suitable and useful holiday gift. NEAR STAIRCASE. Pictures and Work that calls for Framing careful attention in detail you get here. And these specials in Pic tures for this week: Colored photo medallions Q 9x14 inches, This week.. 9oC Free hand pastels, panel shape, matted in gilt frame, . 12x24 inches .Z.4V Veiy pretty Medallions. , 7x9 inches JtDC, Same size, with fancy corners ,. 39C THIRD FLOOR. Novelties in ' - Christmas is nut Sterling Silver s far au.u that you can afford to miss a chance of this kind. There are nail files, shoe buttoners, darners, tooth-brushes, letter open ers, blotters, curlers, etc. Take them at 4c each and know that you are getting a big bargain. MAIN AISLE the Susquehanna Street Baptist chunii Sunday evening. Miss Maine Campbell, of Srranton, visited friends lu town Sunday. Davlil Lloyd, of Hell street. Is ubli to be out again after being confined ! the house three weeks. health is Wealth DR. E. C. WEST'S NERVE AND. BRAIN TREATMENT theoric.nal'all others imitations, Iieoldundor positivo Written flumrnntce, hyantborized ngonts only, to cure Weak Moranry, Dizziness, Wakefulness, l'itt, Hysteria, Quick new, NiRut Lcb608, Kvll Dreams, laclt of G'onti. deuce, Nervousness, Laacltudo, all Drains, Youth ful Erroie, or Excestttvo U of Tobacco, Opium, or Liquor, wlili'h loads to Misery, Consumption, Insanity and Death. At store or by mail, ) a box; six for t with tvrittcu cunrantee to cure or refund money. Hnniplopuclc nee, containing fivo days' trentment, with lull instructions, ii cents. Ono eamplo enly cold to cacu person. At storo or by man. (5TRcd Label Special Extra strength. For Imnntency, Loss ot" I'ower, ijost oianiioou, Hterillty or narronnnss.' ii n doz; Bix tor to. win urrlttpti cuarnntrf' tn.itmlnlVlniiiH. At ftnm tQBFOREor bvmail. For Saleby William U. Clark, Jj6 Penu Ave Scranton, I 'a. ( itV ,AwRiVv . h 'iAV .1 WMi v fll Xj"lh llVall 0 PBBIWQtrneATMCfoHIHI Wkti ' ' Til rm &,"wH Wr,7f7F R-M HK Nt P3 T iTw?' AFT.EH EVERY WOMAN BomeiiXBU neoisa reliable, snonthly, resnhtlnc nudlelte. Only ntrmlue&4 tne (iuret drugs should b useJ. lljou wuii the best, g Dr. PeaB's PetiiiyB'oyaS PMs' Tbsy are prsmpt, safe and certain In result. The canning (Dr.' feat's) nerer dbia. nolnt. Bent anywhere, 81.00. Addrwi fiiLiltrjciBBCo., Uoreland.O. For Sale, by JOHN H- PHELPS, Pnarmclt,,cfejv Wvomlna svanue and oPruoo atroot- NEW YOftff HOTELS. The St. Denis Oroidwoy and Eleventh St., Ktw York. Opp. Urace Church. European Plan. Koomi Si. oo a' Day and Upward. In a Diodsat and unobtrtnlvo way tbr ara fw bettor conducted txotelM la ths notropoili than tlio Bt; Dxnla.1 The great popularity it hoa acquired on rendUy bo'traboft'to its tiiiliu location, lu bomolikn atmosphere, tho peculiar excellence ot Its oulslno and aerTico; and Ita Terr moder ate prlcca. Tin ' ' WILLIAM TAYLOR AND SON. WESTffllNSTER HOTEL, Cor. Sixteenth St. and Irving Place, NEW YORK. AMERICAN PLAN, $3.50 Vet Day nnd Upwards. EUROPEAN PLAN, $1.50 Per Day and Upwards. I. D. CRAWFORD, Proprietor. ::!:xkkk:-::X"H:":x For Business Men ? lu the heart of the wholesale district, y For Shoppers ! 3 inltmtr walk tn Wn11.11t1.1Lct: 8 ! inliiulet to 8iencl Cooper' tilt; Store. liany of accc to llic great Dry Goods .!. Stores. A For Sightseers. J Hue MocL front U'wny c3r.Rivltiir cnxv .t. transportation toall (toiutaof Interest." A Hotel Albert j NEW YORK. Y COK. II til ST. S: UNIVERSITY PLACE, Y Only One Dlock from ilroadway. Y MlOOmS S 1 II RESTAURANT .;. ':-xm-:mxx::xx:-h"X: ' . -. mm. V 5 Lager Beer Brewery Manufacturers of OLD STOCK PILSNER 435 10455 N.Ninlh Si.. Scmnlon. pp. Telephone Call, 333. .M.M , IIIIIUI.II .Mill ! I V.J ASKTHEoiaETjDN! pCsHTO GIVE5JI111 BTmiHreEVvORIJ? ANP!5AB59iyTElY5AFE FOR SALE BY THE ATLANTIC REFINING CD SCRANTON STATION. I At Retail. Coal of the best ipjullty for domestic uss anil of ull sizes. Including llucltwlitut and HlrOteye. dellvoreU In uny part of til city, ut the lowest price. Orders received at ths office, first floor. Commonwealth bulldlnir, room No. 6; telcphonu No. 2C24 or at the mine, tele phone No. 272, will be promptly uttended to, Dealers supplied at tho mine. W. T. SAX IT H. MADE ME A MAN , AJAX TABLETS POSITIVELY CCKI3 sMM4&trvota jJUeaBca l-muns Mam 017, lpi potency, Hlofplefiiec, etc.. caDl tj Aduao or other Kiceiwa and Jndls credoos 'JTieu QuicKty anti turelv roetortt Lost VitaUtr la old or jouncD"! fitainaa farfttuJv. buficMior tnarrJact. aaJBi'vut Insanity uod Coneamptlon it takttaiuuuifl. 'Ihelrms uhonti itcmcdlato (mprova laoutantl eETccts a CUltr, whore all nthtr (all In eUt upon LuviDtf the ccnutno Ajar Tftbleta. The 7 hoTO cured thousandiaud will cure jrou, Wor1v upon itiTowrlttoacuaruntee tociloctacure Cf PTC fn each caw or rofunil the roouey. 1'rlcawJ U I Oipr rnrkauei or tlx )kce (full IrcMtnentl tor 2.G0. Uy mall- la plain wfu,fr. upon rcirt ot rrice. Circular '" AJAX REA1EDVCO., V8t,br",V.,lM.' For snlo In Scrantcn, Pa., hy Mntthcwa Dros, and ii I' Kandcrrcn, ilniRgists. i IS
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