8 THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1899. EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON JKETOII OF PROMINENT WEST BIDE LODGE. Vest SIdo Republican Xeaguo En dorses tho Ropublican. Candl-dates-Prosldont Griffith Appoints His Coratnlttoes Meeting of tho Alumni Athletic Association Ar rival of Rov. D. D. Hopkins Peter Jakelewltz Held Up in Koysor Valley and Robbed. Fythlanlsm has many votuikH In tills lountry. The membership in tliln stuto to close to the hundred thouand and (n this city there are many lodges of ihe order. In West Scranton, In com parison with other orders, tho Pythlans come very clone to being llrwt In point of number of lodges and members. The members of thl strong and ex ceedingly populai 01 det ure known as Knights. Good principles In business, social, professional or political life, are the llrst requisites. So It Is in the caso of fraternal Jrders. Those of the order of Pythias, which btunJs for friend ship, charity nnd benevolence are working under a declaration of prin ciples which Is ns follows: "Recog nizing the unlveisality of human brotherhood, Us organization (that of the Knights of Pythias) Is designed to embrace the world within Ito Jrlsdlc llon Intended solely and only to dis seminate the great principles of friend ship, charity and benevolence; nothing of a sectarian and political character is permitted within its portals. "Toleration In religion, obedience to law and loyalty to government are its cardinal principles. Misfortune, mis ery and death being written In fearful characters on the broad face of crea tion, our noble order was Instituted to champion fidelity; to uplift the fallen; to be bis guide and hope; his refuge, phelternnd defense; to soften the asper ities of life; to subdue party spirit and by the sweet and powerful attractions of tho glorious trinity of friendship, charity and benevolence, to bind in ono harmonious brotherhood men of all classes and all opinions. "Tho brightest Jewels which It garners are the tears of widows and orphans; and Its lmporatlvo commands are to visit the homes where lacer ated hearts are bleeding; to assuage tho sufferings of a brother; bury the dead; care for tho widow and educate the orphan; to exercise charity toward offenders; to construe words and deeds In their least unfavorable light granting honesty of purpose nnd good Intentions to others; and to protect the principles of knighthood unto death. "Its laws arc reason and equity; Its cardinal doctrines inspire purity of thought and life, love of truth nnd loyalty to tho government under which wo lhe; Its Intention is 'peace on earth nnd good will toward men.'" Following ttpon the declaration of rueh principles, the nntuial query Is, what aro tho nteessaiy qualifications ST . V" '"lungs and incipient Cough SyrupfaussrSriLiSSB for children. Tastes good. Doses arc small, jjc Hosiery And Underwear Bargains for Saturday. We have decided to break the record for a single Day's Hosiery and Underwear selling, and there's only one way by which the point can be accomplished, that is, to force down prices to the point where the temptation to buy becomes irresistible. We've done that, and with such thoroughness too as to have no doubt about our sincerity. Here Are Some Facts that illustrate this remarkable Bargain Story. There is not a scintilla of exaggeration in the statements made. If you hap pen to have bought the 6ame goods earlier in the season, it is an easy matter to prove our assertion. "Oneita" Combination Suits for men and women. The ideal underwear, that fits like a globe, and ensures the highest degree of comfort and satisfaction. For Ladies Natural fleece lined com bination suits, the 50-cent quality, for 35C Natural or ecru fleece lined suits.fine finish, reg- ular 85c goods, at 59C Pure natural wool com bination suits, usual price $1.25. Today 95C Natural wool combina tion suits, celebrated 11.50 - --. make. Today 1.15 Natural or white combi nation suits, extra fine, t -$2.00 grade. Today 1 ,5y Globe Wareho&se of any persons Intending to ally them selves with tho order. This Is covered by the following clause, which Is print ed upon all applications for member ship: "Any malo person who Is white, over twenty-ono years of age, and a believer in tho Supremo Creator and Preserver of tho Universe, of good moral character, free from mental or bodily Infirmity, and ablo to support himself nnd family." In all probability tho lodge on this side, which Is strongest numerically and financially, as an exponent of tho Order of Pjthlas, Is Electric City lodge, No. 313, which now meets every other Thursday evening In Ivorlte hall, on South Stain avenue. Organized In Mears' hall, October 1, 1890, with about fifty charter members, the lodgo has steadily grown until now It has a roll of nearly two hundred In good standing. After going through tho necessary form of organization, officers for the Hist ensuing term wero duly elected and Installed, the cere mony being In charge of State Grand Chancellor L. T, Bishop, Grand Keeper of Records and Seals George Hawks nnd District Deputy Gtand Chancellor Dr. William E. Llojd, of Olphant. The first set of officers thus seated were: Past chancellor commander, O. Hodgson; chancellor commander, W. 12. Owens; Ice-chancellor commnnder, E. A. Nlemever; pi elate, A. E. Thorn ton: keeper of records nnd seals, T, A. Y. Hodgson; master of exchequer, G. W. Kaus: martor of finance, J. 13 Grlmshaw; mustei-at-urms, J. G. Hodgson; Inside guard, W. Fletcher; outside guard, Benjamin Andrews; trustees, eighteen months, Simon Lauer; twelve months, John L. Travis; sK months, li E Smith. So well officered has the lodge been during Its eight yeais of existence, nnd so conservative Its management, that It has few. If any, trials In the matter of untrustwoithy officers, drain on its treasury by reason of a large sick or death list, ttc. Among the lodge's members nre found many Influential and prominent citizens of thin side. At the last report of tho secretary, the lodgo was found to be in flist-class condition. Its paraphernalia, etc., Is complete and of tho best. Its reserve fund is very large and Its Invested moneys are well placed. There Is scarcely n meeting but that from one to thtee persons aro initiated into membei ship. At the last election of offlceis the following weie elected for the ensuing term and were installed at the regular meeting by Dlstilct Deputy Grand Chancellor W. Lumby, viz.: Chancel lor commander, William Hughes; vice chancellor, John Christ; prelate, Mor gan Thomas, mnster of woik, I.ouls Christ; keeper of the tecords. Klias Williams; master of finance, Stephen G. Summerhlll; maBter of exchequui, Louis Christ: master-at-arms, William H. Thomas; Inner guard, Charles Jacobs; outer guaid, Ernest Salzman; representative to gtand lodge, Wilfred Fletcher: trustee, eighteen months, B. E. Smith. ANNUAL MEETING. At tho annual meeting of St Matk Lutheran church held on Wednesday evening the following deacons were elected: D. W. Mosur, three jears, Joeeph Atherton, 3 years; Alficd An dcibon, 'J years; trustee, Adam Hlotck cl; ollleers of Luther League and Sun day school are as follows: Luther League: Fiesldt nt, George Allen; vice president, Curtis Whetstone; .secretaiy, Mrs. A. L. Ramer; treasurer, Miss Kate Wnlthcr; oiganlst, Miss Lillian Grass, For Men Heavy fleece lined com bination suits, regular $1.25 quality. Today.... 95C Extra super natutal wool combination suits; $2.00 quality, at 1.59 Ladies' Hosiery Fine cashmere hose. ribbed or plain, best half dollar grade Black cotton hose, winter weight, 60 guat,e fine and double soles, extra quality; 3 pairs boxed 75c; per pair Ladies' silk fleece lined hose, Hermsdorf dve.high spliced heel, double sole; regular and extra sizes; finest 40c quality. Today 35c 27c 31c Sunday school: Superintendent, Rev. A. L. Ramor; asslstaht superintendent, Joseph Atherton; treasurer, Miss Mary Kaucher; secretary, Curtis Whetstone," assistant secretary, C. Schueter; or ganist, Kate Wnlthcr; librarian, Char les Johnson; assistant librarian; Hen ry Weber. Tho following officers have been elect ed In tho Plymouth Congregational Christian Endeavor society: President, Miss Gladys Joseph; vice-president, C. E. Daniels; secretary, Llewellyn Da vis; treasurer, Miss Sarah Evans; or &anlBt, Garfield Davis. Tho new ofllcrra of the Wnshburn street Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society are: President, C. It. Hall; vice-president, Ailss Grace R. Peck; secretary, Miss L. Mcllln; financial sec retary, Miss Mabel Yost; recording secretory, Miss Florence Irving; treas urer, George Schoen. MOTHERS' MEETING. A mothers' mooting was held yester day afternoon In Principal Joslo D. Lees' room In No. 19 school. It was largely attended. Tho following pro gramme was rendered: Song, "Matching On" School Roll Call, "Memory Gems" School Welcome to friends. .Gctttude Thomas "Somebody's .Mother"... Mabel Thomas Oigan, "The Fairy Waltz" William Kromc3 Essay, "Tho American Indian" William Jones "The Village Blacksmith".. Hilda Farr Song, "Loaning on the Everlasting Arms" School Essay, "Christopher Columbus" Julia Kunkle "The Brakeman's Life".. Helen Corbln Essay, "Pocahontas".. Flo: once Fowler Duct. "This Happy Mother's Day" Laura de Gruchy and Mae James Essay, "William Penn". .Floia Lewis "A Queer Old World".. Jessie Rumbold Essay, "The Body or the House Beautiful" Lillian Evans Song, "Just ns the Sun Went Down" Masters Butcher, Emmel, Phllllps.Rum bold, Longworth, Kromes, Jones, Nccley. "The Tamlne" Arthur Phllllp3 Essay, "Benjamin Franklin," Augusta Frits Guitar Harley Zlntel Essay, "Coal and the Coil Mines" Ellen Jones "Miss Edith Helps Things Along" Ethel Chass Essay, "Asia" Pablna Jones Essay, "Abiaham Lincoln" E. Allen Bauer Song, "Tho Sleighrlde" School "My Old Home" Ethyl Davis "John Maynard" Mary Cummlngs Tssiy, "Our War -with Spain" ... ... Margaret Hughes "Tho Collier's Dying Child" Elsie Hughes bong, "The Star Spangled Banner" , School Salute to the flag School MEETING OF LEAGUE. Tho West Side Republican league mot In an adjourned besslon last even ing. President William V. Griffiths In the chair and Attorney Charles E. Dan iels, secretary, -when the following teso lutlon was adopted: Resolved, That the league i-ndoise the candidates of the Republican paity nominated at the recent city conven tion, and pledge tho candidates our hearty and enthusiastic support at the coming election. Two new members were elected. They are David Williams, of Thirteenth stieet, and Richard Howell, of Jack son btieot. Tho (Handing committees uppointed by tho chairman are as fol lows: Executive William Penn Morgan, Joseph Oliver. John Wilklns, Attorney William Low is, Attorney Herbert Taj lor. Financial Attorney Charles Olvcr, Thomas LeyMion, Hayden Evans, Will iam Campion, Attorney John Edwards. Mombeishlp William Moigan, James Loyshon, John James, David R, Jones, Wulter Wilklns. FUNERALS OF A DAY. The funeral of tho late Dxvld P.. Samuels took place from the rc&ldonce on Archbald street, yesterday after noon at 2 o'clock, and vas largely at tended. Services were conducted at tho Bellevue Calvanlstlo Methodist church. Rev. Hugh Davis, pastor, offic iating, assisted by Rev. W. E. Morgan. Court Keystone lodge of Foresters and Dewl Sam lodgo of Ivoiltes, of which tho deceased was a member, attended tho funeial In a body. Interment was mado In Washburn street cemetery. The pallbeareis were: Henry P. Davis, Morgan James, William W. Harris., Lewis Roberts and Edward James, sr. The funeral of the late Hiram Taylor tool; place yesterday morning nt 9 45 o'clock, from the homo of his bt other, George Taylor, on Hampton street. Rev. James Benninger. pastor of the Hampton Street Methodist Eplscopil church, officiated. Interment was made In Forest Hill cemetery. ANOTHER ROBBERY. Another robbery has been recorded In the nelghboihood of ICeyser Valley. Peter Jakelewltz, an employe of Jonas Long's Sons, whlie returning from the Continental at 9 o'clock Thursday evening, after collecting a sum of money, was held up by three men at tho corner of Keyser av enue and Jack son street. One of the men asked him for a chew of tobacco. He answered that he didn't have any, and, as a result, another knocked him down and hit him, in flicting two deep cuts, ono over the eye and another under It. The thieves rifled his pockets, taking therefrom $15, $11 belonging to the firm and $1 of his own money. Jakelewltz reported his loss to tho firm yesterday morning. There have been several of such occurrences lately. ALUMNI MEETING. The Alumni Athletic association held a meeting nt the homo of George Har rington, on South Hyde Park avenue, last night. President George Daniels occupied tho chair. Reuben Staples, George Daniels, Will DIehl, Will Evans, Will Jenkins and Lou Davis were ap pointed a committee to secure new meeting quarters for tho association. After the business, tho literary exer cises were taken up, which consisted of the question box nnd a discussion of tho "Nicaragua Canal." REV. D. D. HOPKINS ARRIVES. Rev. D. D. Hopkins, of Pont-ar-Ddulals, South Wales, arrived here early yesterday morning from New York, nt which cltv he landed on the steamer Teutonlo on Thursday evening. Ho was met at tho pier by Benjamin Hughes and Edward E, Thomas The reverend gentleman was at tho Welsh Baptist church last evening, where he A SENSIBLE MAN Would use Kemp's Balsam for the Throat nnd Lungs. It is curing more casos of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup and all Throat and Lung Troubles, than any other medicine. Tha proprietor has authorized an druggist to give you a Bamplo Bottle Preo to convince you of the, 'nerit of this great remedy. Price 23c. and Win. STORIES OF RELIEF. Two Letters to Mrs. Pinkham. Mrs. Jon Williams, Engllahtown, N. J., writes: " Deaji Mns. riKKHAM! I cannot be gin to tell you how I suffered before taking your remedies. I was so weak that I could hardly walk across the floor without falling. I had womb troublo and such a. bearing-down feeling j also suffered with my back and limbs, pain In womb, inflammation of tho bladder, piles and indigestion. Before I had taken ono bottle of Lydla E. Plnkham's Vegetable Compound I felt a great deal better, and after taking two and ono half bottles and half a box of your Liver Pills I was cured. If more would toko your medicine thoy would not hovo to suffer so much." Mrs. Josnrn Pktrbsox, 513 East St, Warren, Pa., writes: "Beau Mrs. Pinkiiam: I have suf fered with womb trouble over fifteen years. I had inflammation, enlarge ment nnd displacement of the womb. I hud the backache constantly, also hoadaehc. and was so dizzy. I had heart trouble, it seemed as though my heart was in my throat at times chok ing mo. I could not walk around and I could not Ho down, for then my heart would beat so fast I would feel as though I was smothering. I had to sit up in bed nights In ordor to breathe. I was so weak I conld not do any thing. "I havo now taken several bot tles of Lydia E. Plnkham's Vegetoble Compound, and used threo pack ages of Sanatiro Wash, and can say I am perfectly cured. I do not think I could havo lived long if Mrs. Plnk ham's medicine had not helped me.' met a large number of the members. He Is a fluent speaker, with excellent command of language. Mr. Hopkins greatly Impressed those who met him. Beginning tomorrow, he will occupy the pulpit of tho above church for eight Sundays. While here, Mr. Hopkins will be a guest at the homo of James A. Evans, on North Hyde Park avenue. FRIGHTENED THE BURGLARS. Two burglars tried to break Into the residence of William D. Roberts, of S02 South Main avenue, Thursday night. They opened a shutter nnd wero work ing on tho window when they were frightened away by noise upstairs. A member of the family, who slept on the second floor, was aroused by the noise. Ho aroso and went to the win dow to determine tho cause. He saw two men run away from tho house. BOY INJURED. Wendel, son of Thomas R. Phillips, of Jackson street, received a compound fracture of the leg yesterday afternoon. He was Jumrlng on a wagon and In doing bo his leg caught In tho wheel of the wagon with the above result. Drs. Jenkins and Beddoo were sum moned and dressed the wounds. PERSONAL MENTION. Mrs. James Davis, of Twelfth street. Is recovering from an illneFS. Mrs. James Orr and daughter, Eva, of Plttston, returned to their homo yesterday after a ihort stay with Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Williams, of North Sumner avenue. Miss Muigaret Eaton, of Archbald, spent yesterday at tho home of Mr. James Eaton, on Tenth street, Mrs. J. G. Cole, of South Main ave nue, Is visiting relatives In Eimlra, N. Y E. S. Badle.of Binghamton, Is visit ing at the homo of Mr. Joseph Moore, on South Rebecca avenue. Mr. and Mrs. George Watklns, of South Main avenue, are on the tick list. Lincoln Jones, of North Main avenue, Is visiting ft lends In Carbondale. Mrs. Max Morello. of New Yc:k city: Mrs. James Davls.of Ashland, and Mrs. David Hughes, of Mt. Carmel, are vis iting at the home of Mr. Enoch Harris, on South Main avenue The former Is a daughter of Mr. Harris' and Mrs. Davis a sister. MINOR NEWS NOTES. Miss Alleu Timlin entertained a par ty of her friends at her home on North Lincoln avenue Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Green, of Rob erts court, have a new son at their ! home. Attorney D. B. Reploglo will deliver an address at Camp No. 178 lodge room on the eubject "American society" next Thursday evening. Conrad Lutz announces himself as a candidate for delegate in the Sec ond district of the Fifth ward to the Democratic city convention. John Miller, of North Lincoln avenue, was Injured while at work In the D., L. and W. machine shops on Thursday. Mlsa May Hoffman, of Twentieth street, Is recovering from her illness. Mr. George Jacoby, of North Lin street, Is recovering from her Illness. St. Paul'3 Pioneer corps held their regular weekly drill In St. David's hall last evening. James J. Mangan announces himself as a candidate for delegate to thj Democratic county convention fiom tho First district of the Sixth ward. The pastor of the Jackson Street Baptist church has secured the famous Cymbal quartette, who will nppear In his church on Washington's birthday, Feb. 22 They are par excellence one of the best nnd bring a rare musical treat to our city. This Is tho thlid en tertainment given In tho series of well known artists, coming to our cltv with tho best recommendations of success. Mr. Wooler, the first tenor of tho Elm Park church, will also bo heard nnd other distinguished specialists. The concert will be In every way distin guished for its high classical attain ment both musical and vocal. Electric City commandory, No. 177, Knights of Malta, will attend the fu neral of Companion Robert Taylor, of New York street, tomorrow afternoon. All members are tequested to nttend. John, tho IS-months-old twin of Mr. and Mis Richard McHale, of 1S15 Jack son street, died yesterday. The funer al will tako place tomoirow afternoon. Interment will be mado In Cathedral cemetery. Tho newly elected officers of Keystone lodge. Loyal Knights of America, were Instnlled Thursday evening by Nation al Grand Muster Isaao Harris and staff. A blithday surpilso was tendered Miss Grace Darling at her home on CheBtnut street, last evening by a num ber of her friends. Councilman Joseph Oliver addressed tho members of the Hyde Park lodgo, No. 300, Knights of Pythias, on the subject "My Impressions of Municipal Government" lost evening. At the revival services in tho Simp- son church last evening, Rev. F. Young, of Clark's Summit, preached nn elo quent and effective sermon. Theso meetings have been helpful, stimulat ing and practical Several havo ex pressed a deslro to lead true Christian lives. On Thursday evening seven asked for prayers. The meetings will bo continued this coming week. N0HT1T 80RANTON. All tho ladles of North Scranton are requested to bo present at a meeting In tho North Main Avenue Baptist church this nfternoon to further the move ment which has been Inaugurated to ward starting n Young Women's Christian association branch In this end. A now lumber company has been or ganized In this end, to bo known as tho Scranton Lumber company, lim ited, with the following ofllcers: Presi dent, W. E. Baker; secretary, George H. Trauger; treasurer, J. A. Loeey. A largo tract of land has been purchased on East Market street, nearly opposite tho machine shops, where the buildings will 1)0 located. Lumber, sash, doors and blinds will bo handled. Tho Aid society of tho Welsh Con gregational church will hold a social In the church parlors on tho 9th of February. At the meetings of the Green Ridge and Main Avenue Presbyterian church Bunday a collodion will be taken up for Rev. Klusac, their Slavish mission ary. Tills evening a boxing contest will bo Tho funeral of Mrs. Alma Whitney took place yesterday morning. Ser vices wore held at the home of her daughter, Mm G. L. Clark, on Wood street. Row W. G. Watklns conducted tho services and delivered an address full of puthos and comfort. Excellent and appropriate muslo was rendered by a quartetto composed of Miss Phoebe Smith, Mrs. E. W. Miller, William Lln ney and W. J. Owen. Mrs. Allle Black man accompanied on the piano. The funeral of Francis Fuller was held from the house yesterday after noon. Tho Rev. Gcorgo Guild gave a very glowing eulogy on the past life of the deceased. The casket was cov ered with flowers, and some very fine wreaths and pillows were sent by his friends. Interment was made In the Dunmore cemetery. Thomas Goss, who was shot by un known parties on Now Year's eve, is slow ly recovering. held under the auspices of tho Lenox Athletic club In their club house, on Bloom avenue. The club has only been In existence a short time, but nan a few remarkable good boxers. A ten round go will bo tho event at this evening's meet, and early In February a longer bout is promised. Tho Bachelors will hold their ball In the armory on the evening of Feb. 1.1. The pulpit of the Welsh Congrega tional church will be filled tomorrow by the Rev. R. S. Jones, D. D. Sidney Henwood was seen on tho street yesterday for the llrst time In several weeks, owing to a sovcie Ill ness. Rev. W. G. Watklns will preach to morrow in the North Main Avenue Baptist church. OBITUARY. Charles Frear died at hie home at Lake WInola on Wednesday, aged H j ears. Deceased was born In Eaton township, Wyoming county, Jan. 19, 1S15. After reaching manhood he follow ed the milling business for u number of years. On March 29, 1838, he was united In marriage to Nancy H. Stan orj. In 1859 he purchased a farm bordering on tho north shore of Lake Winola, and by untiring Industry and strict economy, was soon able to elect new and commodious buildings, and otherwise Improve the property, so that It became a most desirable and pleasant country home. He was a faithful member of tho Methodist church for over sixty years, and was known to all as a most honorable and upright man, beloved and esteem ed by all his neighbors. He Is sur vived by three sons, Asa S Edgar C. and Clark E. Frear, all of whom re side at Lake Winola. Mr. Trear'a death was the result of a severe attack of pneumonia. The funeral services will be held at tho Lake Winola chuich today at 1.30 p. m. Henry P. Wilcox, of Nicholson, for a year or two engaged In tho drvg business at Claik's Summit, this coun ty, died at his home In Nicholson yes terday, aged 39 j ears. He was a mem ber of tho Presbyterian church and wai past master of the Nicholson lodge of Masons. The funeral will re held Monday at 10.30 a. m. In the Presbyterian church, Rev. S. D. Wot erbury ofllclatlng. Mr. Wilcox had been suffering for more than a year with pulmonary trouble and aeemed to have gained considerable strength In tho Adlrondacks last fall, but a re cent hemmorage was followed by an attack of tho grip, from which ho suf fered much. Ho seemed to be Improv ing again up to the day of his deah. John R. Lewis, "Mawr," an old resi dent of West Scranton, died yesterday at his homo on Luzerne street, after a long Illness. Deceased was 70 yeais of age, and was a native of Wales. He was a faithful member of the First Welsh Baptist church. One daughter, Mrs. Williams, survives him. Funeral announcement will be made later. Mrs. Joseph Miles died at her home, on Meridian street, yesterday after a brief Illness. Deceased was 21 years of age. She Is survived by her husband. Tho funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon. Interment will bo mado in cathedral cemetery. Miss Margaret Jordan, of Madison vllle, died of heart failure at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jacob Rosar, of C17 Biook street, Wednesday. The re balns will be taken to Moscow for In terment at a.- o'clock this morning. What do the Children Drink? Don't give them tea or coffee, Try Grain-O; it will make them strong. ?t tha Genuine mude by b Utnai.a Pur Food Co., .L.lloj.N.Y. Bold br (toctri rerrwhera. GATHERED IN ' SOUTH SCRANTON ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOItAN TON ATHLETIC CLUB. Colobrnted in n Brilliant Manner Last Night in Oormanla HalL Funeral of tho Lato Mrs. Michael Millar Domocrats of the Nine teen Ward Had an Exciting Timo Last Night nt Their Cancus in Connolly's Saloon Caucuses That Aro to Bo Hold Today. The fifteenth nnnlversaiy of tha Scranton Athletic club wns observed at Germanla hall last night. In every detail It was tho most brilliant func tion held In South Scranton In years. As has been the custom, it was at tended only by the members and their women friends, nnd the gathering at 10.30 o'clock numbered nearly threo hundred. The decorativo work, done by Fuhrman, was exquisite. The pre dominant colors wero tho Stars and Stripes, and they were In abundance. Suspended fiom the procenlum arch was a large circle of evergreen and ferns, with the Inscription "S. A, C, 1884-1899." The stage wns covered with potted plants and flowers. Tho Key stone orchestra, of ten pieces, gave tho dance music. Tho programme con tained thirty numbers, but the orches tra was obliged to give several extras. Luncheon and refreshments wero served continuously. The committee of management.whlch so ably arranged the many details In cident to conducting the affair so smoothly, was composed of Charles Mlrtz, chairman; Andrew Best, Charle3 Dclsing, William J. Smith, John J. Berghausjr, William C. Klein, Charles Miller, Joseph G. Rosar and Charles Rose. The athletic boys havo every reason to be proud of their efforts of last night. FUNERAL OF MRS. MILLAR. Not In many years has the passing away of a respected resident brought together so largo a number as yester day were present at the obsequies of the late Mrs. Michael Millar. Tho old homestead, on Cedar avenue, was thronged from morning until the funeral procession started for tho cemetery. Men en route to their duties at the mills, mines, shops and fac tories, and tho children on their way to school, called at tho home to gaze on the features of the departed woman who was deeply beloved. At 2 o'clock tho hour set for tho services, tho largo house was crowded. Rev. W. A. Nordt and Rev. J. C. Schmidt, of the Hickory Street Presby terian and Baptist churches, respect ively, officiated at the services. Rev. Mr. Schmidt pronounced the eulogy, In which ho paid nn eloquent tribute to tho good life of the deceased. Rev. Nordt offered prayer, and made a few icmaiks refeirlng to tho many noble traits of Mis. Miller. A quartette com prised of Mrs. John Nestor, Miss Lydla Nordt, Jacob Eunch and Fred Herr man, sang at the services and tho grav c. The floral offerings wero many and beautiful and consisted of spray with ferns, from the husband of the deceas ed, clock and open bible from Miss Mary Miller, daughter of the deceased, crescent nnd star on base from her granddaughter, Mary Louisa Millar; faith, hope and charity, from Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Miller: "Tho Rising Sun," from Mr. and Mrs. S S. Spruks; an chor and cross, Mrs. P. Bartett; casket bouquet of white carnations, fiom Hen ry J. Ziegler; casket bouquet, pink carnations, from Mr. and Mrs. Martin RIef; casket bouquet of roses from T. H. Spruks. At the conclusion of tho services at tho house, the funeral cor tege moved to tho Dunmoie cemetery, where Interment was made. Tho flower-bearets were: Charles Heisner, George Fox, Charles Mirta, John Demuth and John Little. Tho pallbearers were: Jacob Walter, Chas. Neuls, Fred Rader, Fred Schuman, John Lentes, Michael Manner, Fred Pontlous and J. J. Schneider. Funeral Directors Banett and Letchwoith had charge of the funeral. CAUCUS IN NINETEENTH WAR. The Democrats of tho Nineteenth ward met In caucus at Donnelly's sa loon, on Beech street, from 4 to 7 o'clock yesterday and the result Is that there Is much trouble ahead. Julius Troy and Thomas Kelly both claim that they were nominated for common council. On the first ballot Kelly was credited with 145 votes to Troy's 140. The latter made a howl w hen he found under the table two tickets with his name on them. He demanded a re count and he got It, resulting In a tie vote It Is said, ilia count being over, the board got out and could not be found. Somo one says that Kelly and Troy each got 143 votes on the second ballot and that Is all that could be learned. Thero waa much excitement, and it was suggested that the two candidates shake dice for the nomination. Several of the leaders will get together today and endeavor to arrange the difficulty. Emll Carrier was chairman of tho cau cus and oohn Loftus and Frank Man ley the tellers. Peter Allabaugh and John Schneider wero nominated for constable and assessor respectively. The voters of the same faith of the Second district of the ward placed In nomination at Kramer's hall tho ap pended ticket: Register of voters, Thomas Gllboy; Judge of election, Thomas Jordan; inspector of election, A. L. Moser. Today the Democrats of the Twelfth ward, First, Third and Fourth districts of the Nineteenth, Second, Third and Fourth district of the Twentieth ward will caucus. NUBS OF NEWS. At last night's regular meeting of Electrlo City Council, No. 1511, Roynl Arcanum, recently elected officers were Installed, District Deputy Ueorgo T. Bugdon olllclating. Tho new staff is composed of regent, Frank Newgar; vice-regent, Charles Rosar; treasurer, Ambroze nerz, collector, Obcar Gram bo; secretary, Emll Bonn; chaplain, H. IC. xuaumlnzer; trustee, Attorney John F. Murphy. A social session followed tho conclusion of the ceremonies. Ci gars and refreshments were served. Tho gospel meeting nt the South side Young Women's Christian association, 10.il Cedar avenue. Ounday afternoon at 3.45 o'clock, will bo lead by MlbH Carrie Bonney. All young women are Invited. nONESBALB. Wayne county stntts out on the new year free from debt, with a balance of about 15,000 In tho tieasury and a Laziness is a DiSCaSe itomaohf aivuw When a man Is "out of sorts." Indolent and don't fool llko working, ho needs a fow doses of Ilostotter's Btainach Bitters lo liven up his digestive organs nnd to stlmulnto his liver and kldnoys. It will also put new vlitor and vitality In lilt blood. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. AMUSEMENTS. ri-n-n-nj '- C lrM"Mfp' T YCEUM THEATRE, ' RUIft & IHJkaUNDUR. Leu Leiseei. II, K. I.ONO. Manager, SATURDAY CB JAN, 21 MR. HENRY LEE la Uostaiida l'luy of tho Century Cyrano De Bergerac. 90 PBOPLB IN THE CAST oo The Grftndent Scenic I'roduotloo oftheAc- EVENING PllICnS-23. SO. 75, J100. 11.50. MATINEE PHICES-'Jj, CO. Monday and Tuesday, January aj, 34 WORLD RAMOUS HANLONS' NEWEST SUPERBA ALL NEW THIS YEAR New Ballets. Specialties a nd Transformations NOVI3L, FBATLHCS! The Uatlitng IleWh. Artlo Kt'seouH Tiio Wbnlo's Interior, mil lard Iloqin. Chamber or MyHterles. Jlan Kntor. Aerlfil Tlrtiiro Hunur Sl'iiCI LriBs: 3 Power UroR. Shodman'n Dos Clrom. ilelolso Dupoat Uallldlst, and ClinrlcBOinor PUIUlSS-Ufto to 51.0a A CADEMY OF MUSIC, IIURdUNDtlR & RUIS. Lessiei. II. R. LONQ, Manazer. Balance of Week BROSHNAHANJACKSON CO EVENING PHICES-lOc , 10c . 3)c. MATINEE-10 cents. comS Moiday, Jan 23 Everybody's I'avorlto JOSEPH GREENE Supported bv hW own Superb Company. MONDAY NIGHT. Indies' Night, Wm r.Mcttp'H Great War l'luj, ''Held by tin Enomv " Matinees dally, brgiiining Tuesday, Idc. New Plajx New Scencrv, New Special' tics. New Effects. Cot This Out nnJ bae Vour .Money. f H H M H H -H"f-H-H This Cotmon ami l'ic er tlllen nnv X lidv or infuses to n 30c. revrrved -f-oat If presented at the Hot Ofllce beforo 6 p. in. MONDAY. January 4 S3. Good foi only MONDAY night. 4-H- $ PEOPLE'S POPULAR PRlCUS-lOc.. 20c, 30c. ONE WEEK JAN, 16, Commencing with Monday Matinee. AL. REEVES Famous Big Co. 25 WHITES. 25 BLACKS Regular Matinees TueJa, Friday, Saturday prospect of a reduction In tho rate of taxation. Sleighing continues goodi on tho streets of Honesdalc. but very poor on the country ro.ids. A. J. Rehbeln will spend the next few weeks In western cities In the In terest of the Durland Thompson Shoo company. Local politicians who havo been at tending the plum tree shaking at Har risburg teturn with empty baskets, but then tho plums aro sour. Prepaiatlons are completed to place tho gravity track at wide gauge on Sundty. The track leading out of Honesdale over the Lackawaxen at the up-town station, has already been wid ened to where It Intersects with th. main line. This track will be used un der the new arrangement. Mr. Fiank Corey Is now a salesman for a New York wholesalu grocery house. GREEN RIDQE. The general meeting of th Green Ridge Womans' club w 111 he held In tha parlors of the Green Ridge Presby terian church, Jan. 23, at 3.30 p. m. Mrs. C. B. Haslam, of Dalton, ha been visiting relatives on Dickon avenue. Miss Edith Bonear, who has been spending a few days with relatives at Hoadlev's, has returned home Moses Bonear, of Deacon street, has a severe attack of grip. The funeral of MM. Connolly wa held from the residence on Wyoming avenue vestcrdav afternoon. Mls Marlon Townsend, of Avoca, la visiting Deacon street friends. Tho Manvllle breaker la working three-quarter timo this week. Last week full time was made Charlie Ross, corpoiul In Company D, who was tal en with typhoid fever at Camp Alger and removed to his homo on a sixty-day sick leave, left Wednes day for Camp MaeKenzlc to rejoin hU company. The Columbus colliery has ben Idle this week, owing to a breakage in tho carrier, which runs up to the top of tho dump. Work has been pushed on the repairs and they will start up again on Monday. The choir of the Baptist church waa tendered a reception In the church par lors last evening by tho Women's Mis sionary society. Thero waw a largi turn out and every ons went home well pleased with the evening's entertain ment. -I If you have a Cold or the Grip, tiy Manners' Grip Tablets. MANNERS' NIARUAOY, 920 Green Ridge Street. L'iT. h LJUUli
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