" ASvf&fr-s . THE SCKA3NTOIS T1U15 U IN J SAT (J KD A T, ;jAINtJARY 14, 189J). GATHERED IN SOUTH SCRANTON CAUCUS OP REPUBLICANS OF NINETEENTH WARD. It Was a Very Harmonious Gather ing: William J Smith Wbb Nom inated for Common Council by Acclamation-John Chase Was Re nominated for Constable William Murray, of Minooka, Had His Hand Badly Crushed in South, Mill. Several Broken Arms Due to Falls. Gathered at Kramer's hull, on Hlver street, corner of Maple street, lnt night were several hundred of the He publican voters of the Nineteenth ward, for the purpose of placing In nomination candidates for common council, constables, wind assessor and the various minor oljlces. The call sent out Informed the vot ers of thut faith that at T.30 o'clock the meeting woulo e called to order, and at the hour named the linll was crowded to lift utmost by the repre sentatives and hard workers of the party. A noteworthy fact Is that every action of the enthusiastic body, from the selection of chairman to the close of the meeting, was done by acclama tion. Jacob 1 Miller, a leader of ,the Kcpubllean party in that w&rd. was chairman of the meeting. Wlllom Wal ters, of PIttston avenue, was selected ns secietury. Mr. Miller, on assuming the position of honor, made a slllnlflcant speech. In plain, practical language lie referred to the brilliant record of the party. Its achievements and the statesmanship of the loader, the pres ident of God's country, William Me Klnlcy. J Us uddrcm was frequently In terrupted by applause. When the order of business wa reached, "nomination of candidates." Chris 3!ue, In a neat speech, placed in nomination William J. Smith, of I'lttston avenue, for common council. The speaker referred to the standing of Mr. Smith us a citizen, business man, and of the Inestimable value he lias done his party. Following the close of the speech fully twenty-live jumped to their feet to second the nomination. The chair recognized Jacob Mautz, of Alder street. His remarks were laconic and 'to the point. John Chase, the present constable of the ward, was renominated. Oscar Straub was chosen for ward assessor and the following were selected for re gister of voters: Voter Hass, Fted C Schneider, Ernest Iowbsteln and Chris Vise, of the Firat. Second, Third and Fourth district respectively. Present at the caucus were Select Councilman George Sanderson, City Assessors Fow ler, Christian Fickus and William .Dawson. They made Interesting ad dresses. YESTERDAY'S ACCIDENTS. William Murray, of Minooka. who resides but a few rods beyond the city line, and well known on this side, sus tained an Injury yesterday morning about 1 o'clock which may necessitate 1 5 The bet remedy for JS whooping-cough. Give n if-. " cm in Dr. Bull' COHffll hVrilD (-'""K'tSyriip.reliefwM V"US" -V MF euint- t once and the sufferer will soou be cure J l'riee only 35 cts. Our SemiAnnual Sale of Housekeeping Linens Begins this morning and will continue tor ten days. While the sale lasts the entire stock is affected by a general Price Cut that makes buying a direct benefit to every housekeeper.no matter what the quality or quantity of her wants may be. Table Damasks, Napkins, Doylies, Towels, Bedspreads, Towelings, Crashes, Etc., Etc. All show proportionately in the heavy reductions, and wise, eco nomical buyers will see to it that the needs of the approaching season are filled while-the Bargain Opportunity lasts. Unbleached Table Linens Our own Importations1 and the fresh est and most desirable goods in their line on the market. CO-lnch GS-lnch r.6-lnch &)-lnch (JO-lnch 64-Inch 72-inch ITO-Ineh Damasks, Damasks, Damasks, Damasks, Damasks, Damasks, DamabkH, Damasks, worth 23c, at le. worth 30c, at 2.'.c. worth 42c, at S3c. worth 50c, at 40c. worth E5c, at 43c. worth COc, at 4Hc. worth C3c, at 39c. worth 73c, at 09c. We have Table Napkins in all reductions are exactly in the same Linen ' Damask Towels. Blze, 18x36, fancy borders, per pair, 19e. Size, 20x42, fancy borders, per pair, 23c. Blze, 18x4S, fancy borders, per pair, 30c. Blze, 19x44, fancy borders, per pair, 33c Blze, 25xB0, fancy borders, per pair, 43c The above are all worth 25 per cent. More than the price quoted. Special 20 dozen Fine Damask Towels, fancy borders or plain. The 60c. quality at 50c a pair. Globe Warehouse the amputation of his left hand. The young man Is employed at the South mill of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company. About the hour noted a heavy piece of Iron fell on the mem ber, crushing It almost to a pulp. Dr. John J. Walsh, who Is attending him, Is hopeful that tho Injury Is not suf ficient to cause amputation. Chris Klein, of Vlttston avenue, the hotclman, and a former police officer of this city, Is confined to his room suffering from a broken arm. Yester day morning while descending the steps in rear of his place, with a pan of ashes he missed his footing and was precipitated to tho hard surface sev eral feet below. Ills cries brought the members of the household to the scene nnd the aged man wns removed to tho house. Dr. Walsh was hastily sum moned to ntteud him. An examination showed that tho left arm at the wrist was fractured and several bruises and cuts about tho body. Jacob Welch, of Vlttston avenue, a young man enguged at the Sauquolt silk mill, while en route to his work yesterday morning slipped on an Icy sidewalk, falling heavily on the ground. He was removed to his home and giv en medical attention by Dr. Walsh. Ills right arm was sprained, and his body wns .badly bruised. Mrs. Christian Votry, of 1003 Vlttston avenue, Is suffering fiom a. broken arm, the Injury occurring by she fall ing In the rear of her homo yesterday morning when carrying a pall of ashes from the house. Her left arm was fractured near the elbow by the fall. Dr. D. A. Webb Is attending her. A young man who gave his name as E. Fitch, of Chinchilla, had about us narrow an escape from death yester day as the average man would care to experience. Central City bound, he came up Mattes street at a rapid pace, and reaching the switch tracks of the Delawaie, Lackawanna and Western railroad, found that the gatemun had partially lowered the gates. The driver dashed along, and as the sleigh was crossing the track nearest to the Cen tral City an engine crashed Into the rear end of It. The conveyance ,wns overturned and the driver thrown a distance of bcveriil feet, landing on a pile of snow. The Injury done was to the vehicle. . Nt;ns OF NEWS. The Junger Maennprchor met In regular session last night nt Ger manlu hall, the headquarters of tho or ganization. James F. Vest, one of a batch of candidates for membership, was elected unanimously. commit tee composed of Albert Guthelnz, chair man; Eugem Tnnntor, Henry Kelper and Abram Weichel was appointed and Invested with discretionary power to arrange for a concert and ball to be held in the near futuie. Mrs. Michael Miller, wife of the re tiled merchant and undertaker, Is dan gerously 111 at the family home on Ce dar avenue. Mrs. M. Elsemnn, wife of tho well known manager of the German Com edy company, is berlously 111 at 1it home on Cedar avenue. The annual masquerade ball of th Ringgold band will be held at Natter's hall on the night of Jan. 2B. Mrs. Fred Wlrth, of Prospect ave nue, has recovered from a serious ill ness. The many friends of the es teemed lady will be pleaspd to learn of her restoration to health. Vote for Jadwin, tho candldat3 of no faction. Bleached Table Linens. All the new novelties for 1899: 52-tnth Damasks, worth 23c, at 22c C0-Inch Damasks, worth 42c, at 3'c. 60-Inch Damasks, worth 45c, at 37M.C Cl-lnch Damasks, worth C2c, at 49c. 60-Inch Damasks, worth 70c, at C9c. 70-lnch Damasks, worth S3c, at title. 72-Inch Damasks, worth I1.121&, at Silo. 72-lnch Damasks, worth J1.25, at J1.00. 72-Inch Damasks, worth $1.3", at $1.13. 72-lnch Damasks, worth $1.50, at S1.23. sizas to match the linens, and the proportion. White Bed Spreads. 1 case Crochet Quilts, worth S3c, at 69c. 1 case Marseilles Quilts, worth $1.37',i. at ji.jr, 1 case Marseilles Quilts, worth $1.83, at $1.50 1 case Marseilles Quilts, worth $2.23 , ut $1.75 1 case Marseilles Quilts, worth $3.00 , nt $2i35 1 case Marseilles Quilts, worth $3.23, at $2.50 Toilet Crash. lC-Inch Illeached Uainsley, worth 7c , "t 5c. IS-lnch Hleached Uainsley, worth 8c, at 6c 20-lneh Scotch Crash, worth 9c, at 7c. 18-Inch Scotch Crash, worth lie, at 81,4c 20-lnch Scotch Crash, worth W-c, ."lOc 5c Toilet Towels, bleached or un bleached 3C Unbleached' 16-ineh Twill Crash, very ' heavy, worth 7c at 5c EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON CAUCUS OF THE FOURTEENTH WARD REPUBLICANS. Candidates for Constable and tho District Offices Were Placed in Nomination Firo in the Homo of Dr. C. E. Sutton, at Main Avenue nnd Jackson Street St. David's Church Notes Funerals of the Late John R. Davlos nnd Mrs. Jnno Phillips. The Republicans of the First and Second districts of the Fouiteenth ward held a Joint caucus In Coopera tive hall, on North Main avenue, last evening, which was largely attended. The purpose of the meeting was to nominate ward ofllces. Ucrt Houser was elected chairman nnd Alderman Oeorgo F. Kellow was named as sec retary. The olilco uwurded to the First district was that of constable. Samuel J. Vorter received the nomina tion, there being no opposition. David W. Thomas was named unani mously for the olllce of assessor. Fer dlnando Arlgoni was chosen for Judge of election. For the olilco of Inspector of election there was a contest be tween G. W. Hrown and W. V. Albro. The former receiving the majority of vots, was, declared the nominee. Oeorge Iteynotds was named as regis ter of voters. In the Second dlstilct, Curtis An drews received the nomination for tho olllce of Judge of election. For Inspec tor of election, Fred. Htrueliing was the fortunate one. Vert Houser was named as register of voters. DAST EVENING'S F1HK. An alarm of lire was sent in from Vox 33, corner of Main avenue and Jackson stieet, nt 7 o'clock last even ing. Tho fire was at the home of Dr. C. R. Sutton, a veterinary surgeon, re siding In tho brick building at the corner of Main avenue and Jackson street. Tho cause of the lire was the overturning of a bracket lamp In a bedroom. The (lames could have been extinguished by members of the fam ily, but there was no water In the house. The Columbia Chemical company nnd tho Franklin Engine company promptly responded to tho alarm. 'The former did very effective wotk with the chemical engine. The woodwork and celling and a considerable amount of clothing were burned. The amount of the damage was about $23. ST. DAVID'S CHUHCH. Owing to much sickness, several of the chapters of St. David's Guild have been unable to elect their olllcers. The Sinters of Bethany elected to office of vice-president, Miss Ida Evans; secre tary. Miss Helen Markwick; treasurer, Miss Margaret Phillips. Chairmen of committees were: Altar, Miss Jennie Lewis: Sunday school, Miss Gertrude Hopkins; rector's aid. Miss Maud Fisher. St. Agnes chapters elected to office of presldent.Sarah Parsons; vice presidents, Hrutrlce Williams and Alice Ort; seeretarv, Lizzie Hopkins; assist ant, Anna James; tieasurer, Stella Williams; assistant, Frances Hellrlng; mutrons, Mrs. MeHeniy, Miss Mar garet Phillips, Mrs. Hoff, Mrs. George Hill and Miss Ida Evans. The boys' chapter of St. David's Guild numbered thirty-eight members at Its meeting on Monday evening. The ofilccrs of the Sunday school as elected last Sunday are: The rector, superintendent; Charles Fraser, lay superintendent; Thomas Letts, secre tary; Thomas Williams, treasurer. Mrs. Vunnell and Miss Margaret Phil lips will remain superintendents of in fant department; Miss Anna Morton, organist. The Sunday school has had a marvelous growth. It now numbers 236 members. The Industrial school of St. David's church elected Miss Josephine Fellows, principal; Miss Ida Evans, secretary, and Miss Jennie Lewis, treasurer. The stained glass windows which the St. Agnes chapter has purchased are here and In. They Improve the ap pearance of the church very much. Tho death of Miss Laura Markwick will be fiad news to all her St. David friends. She was a faithful and earn est worker In tho church, member of the choir and of Sisters of Bethany. She was In her place when frequently she should have been In her bed. Her work as altar committee was always well and faithfully done. FUNEHALS OF A DAY. The funeral of the late John P.. Davis took pluce yesterday afternoon from the residence of Emanuel JameK, corn er of Lafayette street and Fllmore ave nu at 11 o'clock. Itov. Edward Howell, of the Jackson street Baptist church, outdated. Tho remains were taken on the 12.33 train for Forty Fort, where Interment was made. The pall-bearers wero William Shugg. Chris Johnson, John W. Richards and William Wil liams. M. Judge was flower-bearer. Tho funeral of tho late Mrs. Jane Vhllllps took place yesterday afternoon from the residence on Eynon street and was largely attended. Itev. Thom u De Gruchy. pastor of the Scranton street Baptist church, officiated. He spoke of the many good qualities of the deceased and gave consoling words to the bereaved fumlly. Interment was made In Wushburn street cemetery. Tho pall-bearers were John Hughes, Evan Jones, William Hughes and Da vid Jones. TO TAKE CHARGE MAP.CH 1. Grlfllth i nomas, of Vlttson, was cir culating among West Side friends last evening. Mr. Thomas will be superin tendent of the Mt. Pleasant colliery, to succeed Thomas D. Bevan. He will take charge on or about Murch 1. He Is at present superintendent for E. L. Fuller and company. Mr. Thomas formerly resided here, and his many friends will be glad to welcome him buck. PERSONAL. MENTION. Miss Lizzie Meredith, of Philadel phia, is visiting her puients on North Bromley avenue. John Swartz, of Fourteenth street, Is seriously ill with rheumatism. Mlchuel Burke, of Luzerne street, Is seriously 111. Miss Lizzie Williams, or Shamokln, who has been visiting her aunt, .Mrs, TUB HOMELIEST MAN IN SCRANTON As well as the handsomest, and othors uro Invited to call on any druggist and Ket ft fr.? tr,ul uttle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat nnd Lungs, a remedy thut Is guaranteed to euro und relievo all Chronic and Acute Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis and Consumption. Vrlco 23c and COc. THE DUTY OF MOTHERS. Daughters Should bo Carefully Guldod In Early Womanhood. What Buffering1 frequently results from a mothcr'a ignorance; or moro frequently from a mother's neglect to properly Instruct her daughter I Tradition Bays "woman must suffer," and young" women aro so taught. There is a little truth and a great deal of exaggeration in this. If a young woman Buffers severely she needs treatment and her mother should sco that she gets it. Many mothers hesitate to take their daughters to a physician for examina tion! but no mother need hesitate to wrlto freely nbout her daughter or herself to Mrs. Pinkham and securo tho most efllclent advice without charge Mrs. Plnkham'a address is Lynn, Mass. The following letter from Miss Maiuk F. JonNSON, Ccntralia, Pa., shows what neglect will do, and tells how Mrs. Pinkham helped her : "My health becamo so poor that I had to leave school. I was tired all tho time, nnd had dreadful pains in my sido nnd back. I was also troubled with irregularity of menses. I was very weak, and lost so much flesh that my friends becamo alarmed. My mother, who Is a firm believer in your remedies from experience, thought per haps they might benefit me, and wroto you for advice, i followed tho advice you gave, and used Lydla 13. PI nit ham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills as you directed, and am now as well as I vcr was. I have gained flc&h and have i good color. 1 am completely cured of irregularity." Thomas, of Sadie place, has returned home. Edward Smith, of Waver ly, was in town yesterday. Mrs. Thomas Neale, of Luzerne street, Is recovering from a serious Ill ness. Mrs. John Dershlmer, of Dalton, is Visiting relatives on this side. William Stanton, of Factoryvllle, has returned homo from a visit with friends on this side. P. Gallagher, of Jackson street, la slowly recovering from a long and ser ious illness. MINOR NEWS NOTES. Miss Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams, was tendered un enjoyable party at the home of her puients on Oxford street Thursday ev ening. The young people of tho Welsh C. M. church held a meeting last evening und decided to hold a social on Feb. 6. On account of not having a Quorum the meeting of the Republican League of last evening was postponed until next Friday evening. St. Paul's Pioneer corps drilled In St. David's hall last evening. Keystone Lodge, No. 37, Loyal Knights of America, has installed the following officers for the ensuing term: Worthy master, John Phillips; worthy D. master, Benjamin J. Grllllths; as sistant recording secretary, William Williams; chaplain. Henry Nicholas; conductor, Jumes Matthews; assistant conductor, Robert Thomas; inside tyler, George Williams; outside tyler, John H. Jones. After the exercises the secretary read his report for the term ending Dec. 31, 1S9S. Miss Bertha May Reese, of North Hyde Park avenue, will be married to Dr. Henry Burt Stevens, of Boston, Mass., on Thursday, 9 a. m., Jan. 2G. Miss Reese Is a trained nurse, and was formerly superintendent of the government hospital at Fort Thomas, Kentucky. George Stark, of North Main avenue, was recently married to Mrs. Allen, of Binghamton. Mr. und Mrs. Stark will reside In the above city. Mrs. Albert Evans, of Lafayette street, has been awarded her pension claim, Augusta Castle, No. 3SS, Knights of the Golden Eagle, has Installed officers for tho ensuing term. They are: Grand chief, Charles Yost; P. G. noble, A. II. Mohr; P. V. noble, II. Teete; grand sir, Herald H. Kline; grand high priest, William Manyer; keeper of ex chequer, Charles Miller. The follow ing were the officers Installed: Past chief, Jacob Kastle; P. N. C, Charles Matthews; U. N C. M. Fraeger; high priest, II. H. Burschel; U. II., G. May er; K. of E Martin Mohr; clerk, Wil liam Pressell; S. H William Adams; M. of R., Henry Leber; trustee for eighteen months, H. II. HUdebrand. Vote for Jadwin and business meth ods in the Mayor's olllce. ALL IS IN READINESS. Preparations Are Completed for tho Payne-Hurley Match. Everything is In readiness for the lwut between Tim Hurley, of Susque hanna, and "Doc" Payne, of Baltimore, Md., at Music hall on Monday night, before the American Sporting club. The men are said to be In splendid con dition, and the indications are that the bout will be one of the best over con tested in this city. Payne seems to bo tho favorite in the hotting, owing to his connection with "Kid" McCoy, but there are others who know something of the form of Hurley and they are predicting a victory for him. There Is quite a demand for seats, and from up und down the valley and from Binghamton, Great Bend and Susquehanna, as well as from Carbon dale and PIttston, particularly, have come reports of largo crowds that are to attend. The bout will be for twenty rounds at 1C0 pounds, and It will be preceded by a fast six-round prelimin ary between Mike Kane, of Minooka, und Christ Rose, of the Scranton Ath letic club. "Kid" McCoy is expected to reach the city tomorrow evening. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. So Detective Leyshon Says of Mi chael Hoolah's Case. Michael Hoolah, who was found ly ing nlong the Delawaro and Hudson tracks near Jermyn with a bullet wound In his neck, Is resting ut the Moses Taylor hospital as comfortably as could be expected of a man bo seri ously wounded. County Detective Leyshon does not believe tho story told by Hoolah In ex planation of his wound. Hoolah said he was "held up" by two English speaking highwaymen and shot with out cause, other than the desire of tho footpads to Eecuro tho paltry $2.no which Hoolah had in his pockets. The county detective has thoroughly sifted the case. From all tho facts that he can gather, ho Is positive that Iloolah'a caso is one of attempted suicide. DAY'S DOINGS IN DUNMORE BOROUGH JOHN BLANCH HAD A NARROW ESCAPE FROM DEATH. Ran Into a Throop Car While Coast ing Down Dopuo Stroot Firo in tho Planing Mill of George Bing ham on West Pino Stroot Martin Jennings, of Elmhurst, Injurod on East Drinker Stroet Funeral of Mrs. James Soigor from Her Lato Home. John Blanch, of North Apple street, nbout 8 years of age, had a narrow escape from severe Injury and prob ably Instant death yesterday after noon about 5 o'clock by being run over by nn electric car on the Throop line, while coasting down Dcpue street. The little chap was enjoying himself with a number of companions by coasting down Depue street. The sport was de lightful and he had become so Inter ested that ho failed to notice the ap proaching street car of the Throop lino on Blakely street. Not so with tho mo torman, however, being accustomed to watch for the coasters ho had his car under controt when he noticed the lit tle one coming down the street nnd stopped It, John, being unnble to steer well, ran Into the car, cutting his head but doing no further Injury. Had the car been going nt any great rate It would have resulted In his death as the hill Is quite steep Just before the trucks aro crossed, making It Impossible to stop It a car Is seen approaching. ANOTHER Finn. An alarm of fire wns sounded from box 31 at the corner of Pine and South Blakely street yesterday morning at 7 o'clock. The fire proved to be on tho second floor of the planing mill of George Bingham's, situated on West Pino street. Tho fire originated from an overheated smoke stack, setting the floor on fire. The Neptunes, Independ ents and Electric companies responded to the ularm, but only the nervlccs of tho Ncptunes were required, they put ting the fire out by the use of the chemical. The damage was sllcht. JENNINGS INJURED. Martin Jennings, of Elmhurst. was Injured on East Drinker street at noon yesterday, by being thrown from a load of hay. At the place where the acci dent happened tho road Is about four Inches above the street car tracks. It was while crossing this that the "bob" containing a load of hay tipped, throw ing him to the ground with great force. He was taken into the store of Mrs. Plagmen, where he was nttended to. This Is the second time Mr. Jennings had a mishap at the same point ond In the same manner Inside of a week. SHORT PARAGRAPHS. A sleigh containing a number of breaker boys from the South Side over turned last evening nnd landed the Ju bilant crowd into a heap In the ditch. Except for a shaking up no one wns In jured. The boys were those employed in tho William Connell breaker and the party was their annual one. The funeral of Mrs. James Selger, of South Blakely street, took place yester day afternoon from her late home. The services were conducted by the Rev. A. J. Van Cleft, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church. Tho funeral being a private one only n small number of friends were present. The pallbearers were: Messrs. William Brundage, M. Mongan, James Carnstone, John Bell, Hemy Cook, and George W. Jones. In terment wns made In the family plot In the Dunmore cemetery. Services at the .Methodist Episcopal church, the Rev. A. J. an Cleft, pas tor, for Sunday, are as follows: Preach ing services, 10.30 a. m. and 7.30 p. m.; class meetings, 11.30 a. m.: Sunday school, 2.30 p. m. Morning subject, "To Whom Shall We Go? or Men In Doubt." Evening subject, "Vaul and Agilppa, or the Real and the Almost Christian." Services at the Presbyterian church. Rev. W. F. Gibbons pastor, for tomor row, nre as. follows: Morning sermon, 10.30 o'clock, Sunday school at noon; Junior Christian Endeavor society at 3.30 p. m.; Senior Christian Endeavor. C.30 p. m.: evening sermon, 7.30 p. m. The mounting department of tha Scranton Stove works will resume work Monday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, of Union, N, Y.. who have been spending their wedding tour with relatives on Dudley street, will return to Union today. Mrs. Steve Smith, of Rlgg street, Is confined to her home with Illness. The Seven Blue Devils society held a meeting In their rooms lust evening, and Installed the newly elected ot'leers who will officiate for the next six months. Mr. nnd Mrs. William Brower, of West Drinker street, are entertaining Miss Irene Veneer. Tho scholars of Miss Mooney's and Professor Joseph Gray's rooms, en Joyed a sleigh ride yesterday afternoon. All the members of tho Whig Politi cal club are requested to meet in their rooms this evening, when business of Importance will be transacted. The employes of the Pennsylvania Coal company and Scranton Stove works will receive their pay today. Tho local institute of the teachers will bo held In tho Dunmore High school today. The session will com mence at 1.30 p. m. sharp. Mr. and Mrs. James Moore, of Tlnlon dale.are the guests of friends on Drink er street. Howard Oakfield, of Jeimyn, has le turned homo after a visit with Dun more friends. Mr. James Pavton, Janitor of No. 1 building, Is able to be nround again after his recent illness, Tho Red Men will meet In Matonlc hall In the future until some definite arrangements are made. Jadwin has declared himself for bet ter pavements and parks. Vote for him today. foR PEOPLE Xfl&IN-O WHO CANT DRINK COFFEE & IS A DELICIOUS JUOJI IIUIL - Crnn4 for fm CriA and m x oung. TWt UVe linlUtlopi. The flenulne li roada f Til UentM. Pur food Co, Ullnj, N, V. Sold It iiroc(k -'.tfrjwbere. ITTTTIADE FROM .PURE GRAINS. AMUSEMENTS. TYCEUM THEATRE, " MilS A llimcUJNI)l!U, Lcnett. II. K. LOWI. Mnie. SATURDAY, JAN. 14 MATINHH AND NIUIIT he Blnclng Comedian ANDREW MACK In 1IU Triumphantly Bttcceitful New I'lny The Ragged Earl Superb Pconcry nnd (KTocti. Rear Marlt'n New Hours, PHICES-25, DO, TS nnd 11.00. MATINBH PR:CBS-2S and COc. NORTH SCP.ANTON. One of the passengers on the ocean liner St. Paul, Reese Reese, arrived In this city Thursday. This was the vessel which came In several days ov erdue, and In speaking of It Mr. Reese says: "On the third day a furious storm arose and we were tossed about by the angry waves, und our machin ery was broken and disabled. After tho gale had subsided the machinery was repaired and wo made port with out further accident." At a meeting of the managers of tho Young Women's Christian association held In the Methodist church parlors yesterday afternoon the ladles of this section turned out In full force to see what could be done toward the start ing of a branch of the association. Af ter nn hour's deliberation It was de cided to open a branch hero as soon as the necessary fund can be secured. Rev. V. W. Young assisted In thc services at the Methodist church last evening. Peter Jackson has returned from an extended Western trip. The Stars und PIttston b.ihket ball team will try their muscle in tho arm ory Monday evening. Thomas K. Jones, of Samuel street, Is visiting relatives In Nuntlcoke. Hiram lodge of Masons held a meet ing In Osterhout's hall lust evening. Mrs. Thomas Price was a visitor among North Main avenue friends this week. Miss Murv lliirrelt. nt nivnlinni lo visiting friends In this section yester day. Mrs. Philip Lynch, of Putnam street, who has been very 111, Is slightly Im proved. The funeral of the young child of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Gilpin, of Theo dore street, who died with the croup Thursday, will be laid to rest today. Mrs. George Tracy and children, of Hrooklyn, N. Y., are visiting relatives here. David T. Lewis, of Olyphant. called on Holllster avenue friends Thursday evening. Mrs. James Logan, of Towanda, Is visiting Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Slocum, of Ueaumont street. Miss Cecilia Kane, of Rockwell place, Is confined to the house by a severe cold. Tho winning ticket at the Welsh Baptist fair last evening for the silver pitcher, as door prize, was No. 1310. Miss Esther Evans secured $34.03, and thereby won the quilt. Miss Esther Williams was second with J14. and Miss Maggie Jehu was third with $15.15. Total amount secured on quilt was J63.S0. The Itev. W. P. Davis, pastor of the First Welsh Baptist church, Wayne avenue, Alderman L. N. Roberts, chair man of tho committee, and all the members of the church, wish heartily to thank the business men of the North End, also the business men of the central part and the West Side for the substantial manner In which they aided them to make their fair, which came to a close last evening, such a grand success. The fair of the First Welsh Baptist church, Wayne avenue, which came to a successful close last evening, was, as advertised, the largest and tho best conducted and most successful fair held In this part of the city In a long while. Over twelve hundred people nttended It, and all seem to be well pleased and to have a good time. All the members worked well and hard and deserved success. The Rev. W. F. Davles will occupy his pulpit tomorrow at the First Welsh Baptist church, Wayne avenue. Bible school at 2 p. m., W. T. Thomas, superintendent. In the evening the Rev. Horace Peckover, of the Puritan Congregational church, will preach In English. In the evening the pustor will be at Olyphant. Rev. W. G. Watklns will preach In the North Main Avenue Baptist church tomorrow. Morning theme, "Spiritual Relationship;" evening themo, "Dissatisfied with Christ." Pas tor Watklns will sing a solo. William Chappell has been elected for the fourth consecutive year to the superin tendency of the Bible school. A number of young people or the North End enjoyed skating at the Driving park last night. QP.EEN P.IDQE. Miss Harriet Jackson, of Capouse avenue, who has been quite III. has re covered. Mr. Klllam, of 'Paupack. who has been visiting friends on Capousv ave nue, has returned home. Mrs. Benjamin, of New York street. Is suffering with the grip. Mr. Bonear and daughter, Edith, will spend the next few days with relatives at Hoadleys. At the last meeting of the Geneial Phil Sheridan council, Young Men's In stltute, the retiring president, Jumes C. Roach, was presented with a very fine gold-mounted meerschaum pipe and cigar holder. John F. Holleran made the presentation speech. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Dunn tendered a reception nt their home, Thursday evening, to W. D. Keene, of Hones dale, who Is visiting them. Mr. Keene was ship carpenter on board the flag ship Minnesota during the Civil war, and was present at the sinking of the Cumberland. He served under Cap tain Van Brunt, and told of their being caught on a bar at Sewall's Point, when tho Merrlmae made Its appearance. It had been Captain Van Brunt's inten tion to run against the Merrlmae, if he lost his own vessel by so doing, but they struck a bar and were prevented from making an attack. The Minne sota wus the ilugshlp at that time and those aboard had a splendid opportun ity to witness the combat. "When Wurden ran alongside or u that night on that old cheese-box of a ruff (the Monitor), he said to Captain Van Brunt, "Never fear, we will take care of the ram." Mr. Keene told of sev erul of his experiences In u thillllng manner, and every one went home well pleased with the evening's entertain ment. Among those present weie Mrs. R. N, Lamb, of Pnterson, N. J.; Mr. and Mrs. George Loudon, of Tunkhan nock; M. M. Keene, of Elmhurst; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Keene, of Dunmore: T. F. Keene, W. M. Dunn, W. H. Keene. anil tho Mlsyes Lllltun. Ilattle and Edith Dunn. AMUSEMENTS. A CADEMY OF MUSIC, x HURUUNIMiR & RI1IS. Leiltlt. II. R. LONO, AUnager. TMRRI3 DAYS COMMENCING Thurs. Jan. 12 THEGORMANS John, James and Oconee In their Klp-Honrlnn Knrce , BEAN FROM BOSTON Introducing apcrlnlty people neTr before Hefn In thin city nt popular prlcet, KvenliiR I'rlofn lfic, l!5r, tine, flOo. Mntluea Price -lfto, aia ONE SOLID WEEK Commencing Momlnj, Jan. 10 Matlncei Dally, except Monjay Uniformed Hand anil Operatic Orchestra. In u brill hint reportorlo of comedlei and drniniH. Keflned peclnltla between caoli act of every piny. contlnuoui perform ones. EVENING PltlCES-lOc, 20c., 50c MATINEB-10 cents. COCOA PURE! HEALTHFUL!! " j" " in i wain niaijuuii McMUNN'S ELIXIR OF OPIUM .a a preparation of the Drug by which Its injurious effects aro removed, while the, valuable medicinal properties aro re tained. It possesses all the sedative, anodyno und anti-spasmodic powers of, Opium, but produces no sickness of tho stomach, no vomiting1, no costtvencss. nq headache. In acute nervous disorders is la an Invaluable remedy, and Is recom mended by the best physicians. FEB RETT, Agont, .17 Pearl St.. New York. OBITUARY. Edmund Olver, died lust night at tho residenco of bis daughter, Jlrs. J. O. Will lams, of 1K!S Meylert avenue, at the ad vanced age of 78 years. He had been 111 two weeks. Mr. Olver was born at l.lckcord, Enclnnd, In 1820 and c.imo to this country in 1832 and settled in Hones dale, where he resided until a few weeltH ago. Ho was a charter member of tho MethouiHt Episcopal church of lluacn Pond, Wuyne county. On May 27, SI7. ho was married to Eliza Stevens, who died Jan. 1 3, lb97. Mr. Olver Is survived by live sons ond three daughters, 'ihey aro Amos, of Salem; Aungcr, of Ucech Lake, Mrs. W. J. Hlce, of Atco, Wavne county; Mrs. J. G. Williams, Frank S Matthew H.. and Ell H. Olver, of this clt), anil John M. Olver, of Avoca. Mr. Olver was one of a famlls of fourteen children. Vive brothers and ono sister survive him. Interment will bo made at Beech Ivike, Wayne county. Funeral announcement later. Mrs. Frantz, wife of Tipstaff Fran'z. died yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock at tho family residence, 31S North Bromley avenue, after a brief illness with grip and pneumonia. Deceased wns a nntlvrt of Germany nnd had resided on the West Side for many years. She was a woman of amiable disposition and had a wide circle of friends. Her husband and a sou survive. Tho funeral will lako place to morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter ment will bo made la Wahhbuin street cemetery. Miss Clara Hetsel died at n.10 Ftirtay morning at the home of her sister, Mr.i. Fred Beers, of 618 Mill street, of pneu monia. Stie was 20 years of age and is survived by her parents, of South Canaan, Wayne county, and two sisters, Mrs. Fred Hirers nnd Mrs. Charles L. Auer, of this city. Strvlces will bo conducted at the houBO at i o'clock Sunday ufter noon and at 7 o'clock Monday mornlnat tho remains will be tuken to South C.i naun, Wayne county, for Interment. Mrs. John New comb died yesterday morning at her home, f0 Carbon street, nfter a short Illness. Deceased is sur vived by her husband and tho following brothers nnd blaters. Enos and James Flynn ,of North Scranton; Mrs. Barrett, of this city; Jlrs. Fnddcii, of Newton and Mrs. McDonald, of Mooslc. The funeral will bo held Monduy at 10 o'clock. A re iiulcm mass will bo celebrated In St. Peter's cathedral and Interment will bo made In Cathedral eemeUr. Mr. and Mrs. John Burns, si. arter a happily spent married life of nfty etrn will bo laid sido by side today In the t'a thrdral cemetery. Mr. Burns was 7S yeais of age. The cuuse of his death Is attrib uted to a general collapse, due to the pass ing away of his wife on Wednt jd.iy. ife died Thursday night at 10 o'clock. At JO o'clock this morning a loquleni miss will to celebrated at Hi iv Kery church .Miss I.aiiia Markwick, daughter of -Mi' and Mrs. Sidney Markwick, of Fourteen:!! street, died yesterday. She had been lit for some time. The funeral will be held Monday and services will he conducted In St. Davids Eplacopal church. Int -ment In Dunmore lemetery. Mlhs Mark wick wus a. permanent member of St. David's church and look a great interest In the Sunday school. A lO-montlis-old child of Mis. M . Morgan, of North Main avenue, died yes terilav. The funeral will tako place to morrow afternoon at 2. B0 o'clock. Inter ment will be made In Washburn street cemetei v. The. infant child) of Mr. und Mm Phelax Mc.Vulty, of Drinker street. Sport Hill, Dunmore. died yesterday morning. Funeral this aflvruoon ut H o'clock. In terment In Mt. Carmel cemetery. If you have a Cold or the Grip, try Manners' Grip Tablets. MANNERS' rilAIUIAOY, 920 Green Rldso Street. MADE NiE A MAN AJAX TABLETS POSITIVELY COKE j.. 4ttrvu jjut aiuag Altai orr, lmpUacr, SiMpiMinMi, ota. oaohj b AbuH or other fiotuu ud IodlV -jUaL crenowi. mtu qulcklv miui tur.li 7 MttcraLortVltalttr la Moxrouai.f.iii jyr. ft n mm for ttudr, bu-lneuor toarrUg.. aUBt 1 rB.nt, la.ialtr ant Oom.UE.tloa If i la lima. 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