THE.SCKANTON TIUBUINJ!-WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25, 1899,
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EVENTS OF DAY IN
WEST SCRANTON
MRS. MARY PIUTOHARD AND
WILLIAM PETERS MARRIED.
Ceremony Performed by Rov. Thomas
Do Gruchy, of tho Jackson Strool
Baptist Church Funeral of Geovgo
Watkins from His Lata Residence
on South Main Avenue A Test
Alarm Sont in from Box 37 Found
to Work Perfectly-Personals and
News Notes.
Mrs. Mary Prltchurd, of lor. West
I.urknNvunan avenue, and William
ivu-is, of Kuyro, l'a., were united in
murHngo yesterday morning at the
residence of the bride at 10 o'clock.
Bev. Thomas DeGiuehy. liastor of th&
Jackson Street Bnptlst church, was the
nlllclutlng clergyman, and the couple
wore unattended. The ceremony was
performed in the parlor of tho resi
dence and only a few Immediate
friends and relatives were in attend
ance. At the conclusion of the ceremony a
wedding dinner was served. I-atee Mr.
and .Mrs. Peters departed via the 1
o'clock Delaware and Hudson train for
tfnyro where they will begin house
keeping in a newlv furnished home.
Mrs. Peters Is well and favorably
known on this side. An active mem
In v in the Jackson Street Baptist
church, she was intimately connected
with the Facial work of the church and
was president nf the Lndleh' Aid so-ei'-ty.
Mr. Peters is a respected citl
z n of Bayro and has many friends
here.
FUNEBAI.S OP A DAY.
The funeral of the late George Wat
kins was held yesterday morning from
the residence, S2S South Main avenue,
ninl a large number of persons were In
attendance. The Moral offerings were
very beautiful. Owing to the serious
Illness of Mrs. Watkins, the services
were short and very simple. Bev S. P.
MntthcwH, pastor of Hits Scrnntnn
Street Baptist church, was In charge
and spolco In an eulogistic strain. At
the conclusion of tho s-'ervlces, the re
in ilns wore tnki n to Dalton and Inter
ment was made In the family plot at
the cemetery there. The pall bearers
were: Daniel Long, Edward James,
jr.. James AVaystafC and Fred Peters.
The remains of Harry, the young
son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hughes, of
121 North Grant avenue, were interred
at the Wnhbnrn street cemetery yes
terday afternoon. Services were held
.it the residence and many friends of
the bereft parents were in attendance.
Bev. Thomas DeGruchy. pastor of the
Jackson Street Baptist church, was
the olllclatlng clergyman. Six little
girls acted as pall bearers.
Many friends of Mr. and Mrs. George
Sunders attended the funeral of Mary,
the voting daughter of the latter, which
was held yesterday afternoon from tlir
residence, !U" West Elm street. The
services were in charge of Bev. J. P.
Moffatt, pastor of the Washburn Street
y - Cures a cough or cold
gin oue day I It is the
lict rmtfili uuinli f.i.
GoiHnl SvrUD'rl"ldre"! cures whoop.
vu,,6" -V "I' ins-cough ami croup
without fail I Doctors recoiuaitud it. Trice 25 c.
A Notable
Dress Event
On Tuesday an I during the balance of tins week we
will offer some rare examples of big value giving in
up-to-date Dress Fabrics. Every piece among tbe
hundreds brought forward has abundance of merit in
it, and as the various qualities cover the entire range
of popular price buying, we feel that this week's
Special Sale
marks the most important eveut of the present season
in its line. Opinions differ, however, even in matters
of this sort, and we'll bo glad to hear what you have
to say on the subject at the store.
The Many Offerings Include
40-Inch fut Black Brocades in
nn elegant assortment of new
IcMgns. Have sold for 22c.
This week
12c
uG-lnch puro Wool Suitings. A
great pllu of regular 2."c. cloths In
all the best colors and patterns.
This week
.",0 pieces puro Wool Suitings la a
beautiful assortment of stylish ef
fects, gathered for leading 3tc.
lines. Tills week
"S-lncli all Wool Dress Flannels.
A stanlo cloth In the- best shades,
i lint never brought less than 31c
This week ,
1." pieces 40-Inch Satin Finished
Brocades, In rich changeable ef
fects, Including all tho lending
shades. Worth 37Hc. Tills Week..
15c
19c
25c
25c
Harbingers
Of Spring Time
We are now showing our first delivery of new Plaid
Black Weaves for Bicycle Suits and Golf Skirts.
Also
A magnificent line of thoroughly sponged Cheviots
that will not spot with rain. In each case all the
novelties for the coming season are introduced, conse
quently the display is worth your attention. See window.
Globe Warehouse
Presbyterian church. Miss Ella Good
shall and Professor W. W. Jones sang.
Interment was made at tho Washburn
street ccmetuty. Tho pall bearers were'
Cassle Lewis, Viola Boaoriclt, M. Oli
ver and .1. Jones.
PBOOBESSIVE YOUNG MEN.
West Scranton rarely falls to furnish
Its riuotti of young men In tho different
walks of life as each year Goes by.
Yesterday Euel T.f. Capwell, who Ib
making his home In this city with Mr.
and Mrs. Andrew M. Dershlmur, of
Eynon street, was receiving the con
Krutulations of his friends upon his
successful entrance Into professional
life as a member of tho Lackawanna
Bar AFsociatlon. Ho Is much respect
ed among those who know him and
much Is expected of him In his chosen
Held.
Attorney Capwell Is a native of West
Nicholson and received his common
school education thereabouts, lie took
an academic course at Keystone Acad
emy at Pncloryvllle, graduating In
1MI, and then fitted himself for a busi
ness career. During 1S9j he was prin
cipal of tho grade s-chool at Starrucca,
Wayne county, and In 1S90 entered tho
late D. W. Brown's ollice to read law.
After considerable preparation, he en
tered Dickinson Law school, at Carlisle,
and graduated (herefrom last June,
Willi the decree of LL. H.
HUBPBISE PABTY.
tiwllyni Jenkins was surprised by a
large party of his friends at the resi
dence of his mother, Mrs. Mary Jenk
lt. llio Jackson street, last cvunlng.
The affair w.is of the nature of a fate
well, Mr. Jenkins being about to re
turn to Aleandila, Ohio, where ho
holds a responsible position with the
Union Steel company at that place.
.Airs. Jenkins was assisted In receiving
by her daughters, Miss Hannah and
Mary Jenkins.
During the evening, vnrlnu.i diver
sions were enjoyed, including vocal and
Instrumental music. At a seasonable
hour refreshments were served.
Those In attendance wore the Misses
Gwen Thomas, Mary John, Martha
John. Margaret Powell, Mary and Jen
nie Davis, Bahcl Powell, Jennie Haw
kins, Bebecca Thomas and Mrs.
J. Croft, of Berwick: nnd Elea".er
Harris, olm Johns. Frank Mn
govrrn. Fled ftvnns, 13. Morse, John
Jubez. W. Matthews, James M. Powell,
Beese and Hawkins, nnd P. Thomas.
AN ALARM. BUT NO FIRE.
The alarm of lire turned In from
box :!7 at 11.20 o'clock yesterday morn
ing was the result of a test which was
being made by Chief Hlekey, of the
fire department. The companies on this
sldo were notified and no response was
made. Considerable trouble was ex
perienced with this box about a month
ago, when lire almost destroyed the
block at 1S20 and 1S22 Washburn street,
owned by William Farrell.
Since that time the lino has been
gone over and the difficulty remedied.
As yesterday's test indicated, the sys
tem Is again reliable so far as thin
particular box Is concerned.
PERSONAL MENTION. '
Miss Elizabeth Meredith, of North
Bromley avenue, who has been visit
ing her parents here during the holl
Mlss May Transue, of Tenth street,
Is lsltlng at Hampton Junction, N. J.
dnys, returned yesterday to Philadel
phia. Her sister. Miss Norma Mere
dith, accompanied her.
Mrs. W. L. Cramer, of North Lincoln
20 pieces new 3S-lncli Crcpons In
Novelty Scroll effects and ull tho
coming spring shades. Will be 50c.
This week
39c
iO-lnch Silk Stripo Plaids in puro
Wool and ull this season's produc
tions. Our well known 75c. lino.
This week
55c
10 pieces Cl-lnch Venetian Cloths
or tallur-mado suits. Choice new
mixtures in an 83e. quality. This
week
69c
Heavy 4G-lnch Granite Suitings In
charming, soft Beige effects in tho
best JUW grade. This week
69c
avenue, has returned from a vls't at
Kingston,
Mlfls Elizabeth Long, of South Main
avenue, has icturned from u visit in
Philadelphia.
Mrs. Laura Taylor, of Peekvllle, has
returned homo from a visit with frlinds
on this side.
Judson Hutchinson, of Philadelphia,
luif returned there after a short visit
here with hlfl parents.
Mrs. Morgnn P. Dunlcls, of Division
street, is quite ill at her residence.
1 Bandolph Jones has resumed hl
position with tho New York Presa, of
New York city, after n visit here with
Ills parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bandolph
Jones, of Jackson fltrcet.
Miss Bosetta Harris, of Slninioklu,
is the guest of her sister, Mrs, H. D.
Andrews, of North Fllmore avenue.
Miss May .Lewis, of Wllkes-Barre. Is
the guest of Mica Mortis Thomas, of
Corbett avenue.
Mr, and Mrs. John Davis, of Lans
ford, have returned homo from a visit
here with relatives.
Mrs. James Croft, of Berwick, Is the
guest of lier mother, Mrs. Mary Jen
kins, of 1219 Jackson street.
MINOR NEWS NOTES.
The marriage of Miss Minnie Klnker,
of South Sumner avenue, to Dr. E. Y.
Harrison, of Main avenue, will occur
today at high noon in the Simpson
Methodist church. Tho pastor, Rev. J.
B. Sweet, will officiate.
The Alumni Athletic association met
In regular session last evening at tho
residence of Seymour Jones, on Jack
son street. Considerable business was
transacted: George Daniels presided.
Rooms have been secured in Means hall
and will be furnished nicely and used
as parlor and meeting room.
DUNMORE.
The following in a. schedule of dele
gates to be elected at tho Republican
primaries Saturday to attend tho Re
publican borough convention to be hell
in Boyle's hall on Wednesday evening,
Pub. 1. Tho representation is based on
the returns of last spring's election,
one delegate for every hundred or frac
tion thereof, nnd any district with not
less than ton votes, one delegate: First
ward, First district, two: First ward,
Sei mid ilistrlct.one; Second ward, First
district, one; Second ward, Second dis
trict, one; Third ward, First dlstiict,
one; Third ward, Second district, two;
Third ward.Third district, two; Fourth
ward, one; Fifth ward, one; Sixth
ward. First district, two; Sixth ward,
Second district, two; making a total of
sixteen.
Josh Warfel and Samuel Hadden an
nounce themselves as candidates for
delegates In the First district of the
First ward.
The olllclals of the Scranton fire de
partment paid a friendly visit to the
Electric Engine company, No. 4, at
their rooms, Sunday evening. The
party was shown through the rooms,
which they Inspected with great care
and rendered many compliments upon
the Improvements, which nre all of the
latest design In every particular, from
the basement to the general assembly
room on tho second floor. Councilman
Charles H. Weber, chairman of fire
committee, was tho leader of the party.
Those composing tho visitors were
Chief Hlekey, Assistant Chiefs Mc
Munus, Albert Lewis, T. E. Jones and
CharlPH Wlrth; Louis Francois, of tho
General Phinney, and W. B. Birtloy,
of the Liberty.
The rooms over tho Erie and Wyo
ming railroad station, are to be lifted
out for a sort of a branch of the Rail
road Young Men's Christian associa
tion. The Improvements being made
are under tho orders of the railroad
olllclals, are extensive and costly. All
modern Improvements for the comforts
of tho men are to be installed. There
will be a large room, which will con
tain all tho reading matter desirable,
and two bath rooms.
All members of Dunmore lodge of
Odd Fellows are requested to meet in
Mauley's hall this evening at their
regular time. Tho question of rebuild
ing will be considered, and the pres
ence of all members is desired.
Frank Wagner, of East Drinker
street, has been elected trustee of the
Neptune Flro company, caused by the
resignation of Fred. Allen.
The Girls' Guild of St. Mark's Epis
copal church will not render their play,
"Rebecca's Triumph." This was de
cided at their meeting held Monday
afternoon, and In its stead the Young
People's Friendly circle wil conduct nu
Old Folke's concert in the church par
lors on the evening of Feb. 14.
Helen, tho bright little daughter of
Burgess Powell, Is suffering from an
attack of the grip, at her home on
North Blakely street.
Clarence W. Zimmerman announces
himself as candidate for auditor In the
coming borough election, subject to tho
decision of the Republican convention.
Tho Republicans of the Third ward,
Third district, are requested to meet
In Warder's hall, on Grove street, to
morrow evening at S o'clock, to appoint
ward officers nnd discuss the situation
in general. A full caucus is desired,
as the business Is Important.
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pethorlck, of
Moscow, who have been the guests of
friends on Ambrose street for the past
two weeks, returned home yesterday.
James Jones has returned to his homo
at Lako Ariel after a pleaHant visit
with Mr. and Mrs. John Cane, of Main
street.
Miss Clara Snyder, of East Drinker
street, is spending a few weeks with
friends at South Canaan.
Edward Keene.of Elmot street, Is able
to lie around again after his recent ill
ness, which ho contracted while on an
angling expedition to Marcus' pond
several weeks ago.
Mlsa Frances Swingle, of Jermyn, Is
calling on friends in town.
Mr. und Mrs. Joseph Fear, of Dudley
street, are receiving congratulations
upon the arrival of a young daughter.
Mrs. Alexander Thompson, of Clay
avenue, is spending n. few days with
friends nt Forty Fort.
Tho No, C colliery of tho Pennsylva
nia Coal company is Idle until further
orders.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hallock, of De
pue street, uro rejoicing over tho ar
rival of a young son.
John Opsaclnk, of Sport Hill, who
was arrested by Special Olllcer James
McGrall, Monday evening, on a war
rant issued by Justice of tho Peace
Cooney, was given a hearing before the
Justice and held In $300 ball for his ap
pearance at court.
Oeorgo Nelson Teets, manager of tho
Scranton basket ball team, will bo in
town this evening and will glvo in
structions to the Pastime Athletlo club.
Thomas Bruce, of Mayflold. has re-
SOME FOOLISH PEOPLE
Allow a cough to run until It gets beyond
tho reach of medicine. They often soy,
"Oh. It will wear away," but In most
cases It wears thum uway. Could thoy ho
induced to try the successful medicine
called Kemp's Balsam, which is sold on a
poeltvo guarantee to cure, thoy would Im
mediately seo tho excellent effect after
taking tho tlrst dose. 1'rlco 25c. and He
Trial site free. At all druggists.
SINGULAR STATEMENT.
Prom Mro. Rank to Mrs. Plnkham.
Tho following letter to Mrs. Pink
ham from Mrs. M. Bank, No. 2,351
East Susquehanna Ave., Philadelphia,
Pa., Is a rcmarknblo statomont of re
lief from uttor discouragement, Sho
says:
" Inovor can find words with which
to thank you for what Lydla B. Pink
ham's Vegetable Compound has dono
for mo.
" Somo years ago I had womb trouble
and doctored for a long time, not see
ing any Improvement. At times I
would feel well enough, and othor
times was miserable. So it went on
until last Ootobor, I felt something
torrlblo creeping over inc, I know not
what, but kept getting worse, I can
hardly explain my feelings at that
time. I was so depressed In spirits
that I did not wish to live, although I
had everything to llvo for. Had hys
teria, was very nervous; could not
sleep and was not safo to bo left
alone.
" Indeed, I thought I would loso ray
mind. No ono knows what I endured.
" 1 continued this wny until the last
of February, when I saw In a. paper a
testimonial of n lady whoso cane was
similar to mine, uud who had been
cured by Lydla K. Pinkham's Vegeta
ble Compound. I determined to try It,
and felt better after tho first dose. I
continued taking It, and to-day am a
well woman, and can say from my
heart, 'Thank God for Mich a modi
cine.'" Mrs. Pinkhnm Invites all suffering
women to wrlto to her at Lynn, Mass.,
for advice. All such letters uro seen
and answered by women only.
turnejl home after spending a few daya
with friends In town.
NORTH SCRANTON.
The Eureka base ball team met at
Hotel Cuslck recently for tho purposes
of reorganizing the team for tho com
ing seahon. The Furekas has fur yciirj
past been tindlsputi d champions of
northeastern Pennsylvania. New men
have been placed on tho team and they
expect to make their standard marl: of
lust year, or higher, this season.
Mrs. David Lloyd, of Margaret n ve
nue, Is suffering from a siege of rheu
matism. Cumlyn Johns, son of Joshua Johns,
is dangerously ill with diphtheria.
The Park Place Literary society held
a meeting last evening at the home of
Charles T. Miller, of Short avenue.
David Kennedy, of Prlceburg, wa3
visiting friends on .Market street Mon
day. Daniel Jenkins went to Nantlcoko
with the Notth End Stars last even
ing. Mrs. Thomas Edwards, of Wayne
avenue, is confined to the house by a
severe attack of grip.
Misses EIIlo and Nellio Banfleld, of
Putnam street, took part in an enter
tainment held in the Presbyterian
church at Avoca last evening.
MINOOKA.
John Kearney and Mips, Catherine
McDonald, both well-known young peo
ple of this place, were married at St.
Joseph's Catholic church yesterday by
Bev. Father Gorman. Tho bride was
attended by Miss llanah M. Coyne,
while Michael Flynn did the honors for
the groom. After the ceremony, a
wedding dinner was served at tho
bride's sister, Mrs, P. F. Coyne, of Main
street. The young couple were the re
cipients of some useful presents.
The funeral of tho late Mrs. Mar
garet McDermott will take place this
afternoon at 3 o'clock. Services will bo
conducted at St. Joseph's church. In
terment will lie made In Mlnooka
Catholic cemetery.
Tho drawing for a bookcase, which
was to take place this evening, under
the auspices of St. Joseph's society, has
been postponed until Feb. L'2.
Sigsboo's Versatility.
From tho Philadelphia Times.
Ono day In tho spring of 1S73, when tho
Daily Graphic of New York was In tliu
full swing of Its meteorlo career, a mod
est looking man called at tho art de
partment of tho paper, at its Park Place
ofllces, with a package of sketches. The
drawings were left for Inspection, and
tho urtist, handing his address In Brook
lyn to tho assistant of tho art editor,
look his departure. Tho availability of
tho work was manifest as soon as tho
package was opened, und a comic series
frori tho lot was at onco reproduced for
tho front puge. Their appearance mado
quite a nutter in tho cockloft of tho art
staff, for talent capable of furnishing
good comics In pen und ink in those
days was a scarco and costly article, Tho
page was signed M.S," and that was all
tho staff knew about it until thero wus a
general shoving about of work desks to
make room "for Mr. Slgshee." But Sir.
Slgsbeo did not materialize, nor tho sup
ply of his wonderful drawings continue.
It became known that the art editor had
duly notified Mr. Slgsbeo that his sketches
wero. accepted and that he would bo
given a placo upon tho staff at once.
Would Mr. Slgsbeo please bo on baud upon
.uonuay morning? nut tho week rolled
by and thero was r.o Mr. Slgshee. Tho
art editor was unspeakably astonished.
Ho then wrote still more urgently to tho
coy but desirable artist, and this ttmo ho
got an unswer: "Lieutenant Charles D.
Slgshee, U. S. N., sends his compliments
and begs to say that as ho is In com
mind of a government ship bo cannot
accept tho position so kindly offered."
Unmasked by Science.
Tho lady professor suddenly reached
forward and ccftly picked a long, light
hair from her husband's coat.
"Wretch," sho cried, "whoso is this?"
"One of your own," ho answered stout
ly. "Wo will see," sho haughtily observed,
and speedily vanished through a door
labeled "Laboratory." For an hour or
moro tho souna of clinking tubes and
glasses wero faintly beard through tho
heavy partition,
Then tho door suddenly opened and the
lady professor stood on threshold.
Her faco was blazing.
"Villain," sho cried, "it was bleached!"
But ho was gone. Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
And Won.
"Didn't tho bride get a fine lot of pres
ents?"
"Yes, Indeed. Sho played
well." Provldonco Journal.
her cards
Sweot Marie.
Sweet Marie, do you remember,
Tho golden long ago.
On an evening in September
When tho birds sang soft and low,
And we heard tho bees a-hummlng
In yon broad locust tree,
Whllo wo dreamed of days a-comlng,
Olad days for vou and me?
Twas at Cupid's own suggestion,
My passion to Impart,
That I trembling asked tho question,
Tho nearest to my heart.
GATHERED IN
SOUTH SCRANTON
ALDERMAN RUDDY PUNISHES
A WIFE-BEATER.
Got Out Two Pairs of Boxing Gloves
nnd Gives tho Brute a Dose
of His Own Modioino Caucus of
tho Domocrats of .tho Ninotoonth
Ward M. J. May Was Nominated
for Common Council Mrs. Jamos
Smith Dislocated an Anklo.
Alderman John J. Ruddy, of tho
Twentieth ward, I3 not tho most con
sistent mnglstratc in the land in com
plying with the laws, yet his manner
in disposing of tho caso of a man
charged with abusing his wife and
family is far moro efficacious than it
ho dealt with the defendant as the law
demands.
Arraigned before tho alderman yes
terday was a man of a respectable
family nnd connections, who lives In
tho Twentieth ward. Tho charge
against him was wlte-bcatlng and ne
glect of his duty to his children. It
Is only when he lias boon debauching
that the fellow act3 thus and it being
tho, first time ho was arrested the al
derman was not Inclined to send him
to Jail. Without much ceremony box
inx gloves wero produced. Tho mag
istrate ordered tho defendant to don a
pair, while he adjusted the other. It
was with much hesitancy thnt the com
mand was obeyed.
Tho benchen, chairs, desks nnd ofllco
furniture were hustled Into ono corner
'and the alderman called time, remark
ing to the abused wife that sho was
to sound the bell when In her estima
tion, her husband received enough pun
ishment. To thpse who do not know tho alder
man it may bo said that ho Is but
live feet four inches in height. His
opponent measured five feet ten Inches
and is built in proportion. The battle
began and for a time it appeared quite
(unfavorable for tho alderman, but
he was game and soon had tho best
of the argument. Then tho alderman
went In and bad tho light free to
himself until tho wife beater got a
heavy uppercut and fell exhausted.
That sufficed the wife and tho al
derman and then their efforts were put
forth to revive tho defendant. But
that was not all. The alderman then
waxed eloquent and In scathing terms
gave his opinion of a wife-beater. He
concluded his remarks by instructing
the follow to make haste and take a
pledge to abstain from drinking, for
one year.
LAST NIGHT'S CAUCUS.
That it isi not specially easy to please
tho Democrats of the Nineteenth ward
in a candidate for common council Is
evident from the fact that within live
days three caucuses wero held to se
lect a nominee for that honor. At tho
ofllce of Spruks Bros., on Alder street,
lumber dealers and builders, tho last
caucus was held last night. M. J. May,
who was tho unanimous choice of a
caucus held at John Mornn'p, on Pros
pect avenue, Monday, was obliged to
combat S. S. Spruks last night, but ho
won out by a vote of 100 to 77.
Tho caucus held at Donnelly's hall,
Friday night, adjourned in disorder
without choosing a candidate, as will
be remembered, Thomas Kelley and
Julius Troy both receiving 143 votes on
a second count. Tho first tnllv gave
Kelley a majority of two, but Troy
found two votes of his under the table,
and to avoid a small riot, he was given
nnother count. Sundav tho two can
didates, friends and leaders came to
gether to effect a compromise. Each
side was obdurate and would concede
nothing. The conference ended with
the agreement that Kelley and Troy
drop out, and another man be selected.
The call sent for Monday's caucus
was unauthorized, the committeeman.
John J. Murphy, states, consequently
it was illegal. Brought to his notice
yesterday was tho action of tho day
before, and lie immediately issued tho
call for last night.
Attorney Murphy presided; Fred.
Schneider and Thomas O'Boylo'wero
the secretaries. Charles Graf assisted
the secretaries as tellers. At tho con
clusion of tho meeting tho certificate
of nomination was taken to the court
house and given to the janitor, who
was given instructions by the county
commissioners to receive it. Midnight
closed the time for tho filing of certifi
cates of nominations.
NUBS OF NEWS.
Mrs. James Smlth.of D29 Maple street,
while en route to a meat market near
home, yesterday, slipped on the side
walk. The fall dislocated her left ankle.
Dr. Walsh is attending her.
The annual masquerade ball of the
Ringgold band will bo held at Natter'a
hall tonight. Much work has been done
by the hustling committee of manage
ment, and that the popular baud will
have a successful event Is assured.
At the parish hall, on Hickory street,
St. Mary's Gloo nnd Dramatic associa
tion will conduct thoir annual dance
and entertainment tonight. An excel
lent programmo is arranged for tho
occasion.
William Bader, of Birch street, who
went south for tho benefit of his
health, is improving wonderfully. Ho
expects to return, completely restored
to health, in tho spring.
Gomer Jones, of Humphrey's phar
macy, will leavo for his homo at
Wilkes-Barro today, to remain for one
week.
Miss Mary Phllbln, of New York city,
Is spending the week with friends on
this side.
Tho funeral of the Infant child of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Stein, of Cedar ave
nue, was held yesterday afternoon.
Burial was mado in the ritlston nvc
nuo cemetery.
A Logical Mind.
From tho Pittsburg Commercial Gazette.
For humorous yet forceful loglo tho
conclusions of that Kansas man who
was burled allvo aro worthy of special
mention. Ho says that when ho began
to recover consciousness ho knew ho was
not doad, because his feot wero cold ami
ho was hungry, and that ho know If ho
wore In heaven ho would not bo hungry,
and if ho wero In purgatory his feet
would not bo cold. In tho lino of semi
cheerful deductions drawn under chocr-
DRINK GRAIN-0
after you havo concluded that you ought
not to drink coffee. It Is not a medicine
but doctors order it, because it is health,
ful, Invigorating and appetizing. It is
made from puro grains and has that rich
seal brown color and tastes llko the finest
grades of coffee and costs nbout U as
much. Children llko it und thrivo on it
because it Is a genulno food drink con
taining nothing but nourishment. Ask
your grocer for Qrain-O, tho now food
drink. 15 and 2Sc.
Fi Tissue
Dr. J. V Ilttell, of
"l nave prescribed Johann Holt's Malt Ex
tract and find In It all the requirements of
a true nutritive tonic and tlssuo builder."
The world' erratcst tonic uid ttrcniUVctrrr.
Johann Ho'iTs gas
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II. K. LONU, Manager.
Saturdny, January 28th Matinee
and Night,
WardVokes,
In Their Vnrloty Force.
THE GOVERNOR
02 People in the Cast, Including; LUCY
DALY nnd JOHNNY PACK.
PB1CES 23c,, COc, 73c, 1.00.
less circumstances thoso arc surely hard
to beat.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Prospect of a Revival of tho Old Dis
pute Over Its Membership.
Washington Letter, New York Sun.
In tho apportionment of the house
of representatives following tho na
tional census of 1S90 no attempt was
made to readjust the number of con
gressmen among the stateu by any re
ductions of mcmbcifihlp to make up for
tho increase of population in othor
states during the ten years preceding
Instend an addition of thirty-one mem
bers was made to the house, then com
prising :?25 members, and tho stato
which benefited most by the Increase
was Nebraska; it secured three addi
tional members, or double its former
representation, while Illinois, Minneso
ta, Pennsylvania and Texas secured
ono additional member each. Tho prac
tical effect was to increase the number
of congressmen from 323 to 330, and
thero has since been a further nddltlon
of a. member for the state of Utah, ad
mitted Jan. 4, 1890.
Under the census of 1900, tho prelim
inary details for which are engaging
the consideration of congress, an even
larger increase in poulatlon Is probable
during the present decade than was
enumerated In tho census of 1S90.
Should there be an addition of mem
bership on tho same basis, and to the
same extent, the total number of con
gressmen in the popular branch would
reach 3S8, a cumbrous body of mem
bers, In the opinion of leaders on both
sides. Under the apportionment made
in 1873, based upon the census of 1S70,
tho total number of representatives was
293, nnd should it bo increased to 3SS
or more tho enlargement of the house,
hlready great, would exceed reasonable
limits. Moreover, It would make the
disparity in numbers between tho house
and the senate stlU more striking, for
there nre now but two territories seek
ing admission as states Arizona and
New Mexico. Nor is any considerable
addition to the senato probable during
tho period of tho congresses which shall
bo elected under the next apportion
ment. Originally tho house of representa
tives consisted of sixty-five members,
and tho first ratio of representation
was ono member for each 30,000 inhabi
tants. Virginia had the largest dele
gation and Massachusetts had moro
than New York. Tho first house hau
fewer members than the senato has
today. The membership was gradually
Increased and the ratio enlarged until,
In 1822, a population of 40,000 was re
quired for a member, and tho total
number of representatives ran up to
212. It is now 337.
The explicit provision of tho consti
tution allotting to each sto.'e two sen
ators, and two only, has obviated any
chance for controversy as to tho mem
bership of that body. Tho uenators
being twice as many as the states,
there aro now ninety senators. As to
representatives in the house, tho con
Btltution directs that a census shall
be taken every tenth year, and that
utter each census tho basis of rep
resentation shall bo llxed by the house
at so many inhabitants to each mem
ber, but there is now no limit upon
tho total membership and nil efforts
to regulate It by fixing such n limit
have been futile. In May, I8f0, a law
was passed limiting to 2J3 tho mem
bership of tho house, with tho Inten
tion of making the limitation perma
nent, though there were, by tho appor
tionment of 3632, 23S members in the
house, or five moro than It was intend
ed to have thereafter. Subsequently to
tho passage of this law, however, Min
nesota, Oregon and Kansas wero ad
mitted as states, and all of them be
fore the next apportionment. Tho size
of the house, however, Increased stead
ily thereafter, or under the cen.ius of
1SC0 to 213, of 1S70 to 293 of 1SS0 to 323,
and at present to 337. If, after the
census of 1900, in order to reduce tho
total membership, the ratio of repre
sentation is largely increased, as it
must bo If the membership of the house
is to bo reduced or kept where it Is,
tho smallest states will enjoy a dis
proportionate advantage, for each of
them is entitled to at least one repre
sentative, be the ratio 70,000, as it was
half a century ago. 170,000, as it was
eight years ago, or moro than that.
Very naturally, therefore, theso Httlo
states,-which would loso nothing by
tho reduction, being assured of at least
one member each, aro not unfavorable
to a reduction of tho total member
ship of tho houso to 325 or less. Tho
larger otates, not less naturally, aro
desirous of maintaining their relative
strength in tho houso even at tho risk
of making tho membership unwieldy.
Tho Powor of Imagination.
Prom tho Philadelphia Bccord.
Tho fact that tho throes of tho imagina.
tlon under great nervous excitement
often produco u corresponding physical
frenzy was illustrated recently in tho
caso of a man who had gone to sleep with
his artificial teeth la his mouth. Waking
suddenly with a choking sensation ho
found his teeth had disappeared, Ho
looked la tho glass of water whero they
wero usually deposited, did not sio them
thero, and realized that thoy must bo for
down his throat. Choking nnd strug
gling, ho hammered on tho door of n
friend Bleeping In tho house, who, seeing
his critical condition, vainly endeavored
to draw tho teeth out of tho sufferer's
throat. Ho could feel tho teeth, but had
na strength to extricate thorn. Ho ran
for a. blacksmith, who lived a few doors
Builder
Lafayette, Ind.. write
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THIS AFTERNOON-
A Plain Old Irishman
TONIGHT-
A Prisoner for Life
PEOPLE'S POPULAR PB1CES-10O,
20c., COc.
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away, but tho blacksmith's hand wa3
too lilg to put into tho man's mouth.
A doctor hud been sent for, but ho waj
so long in coming that tho victim of tlw
accident hecnied likely to dlo of 3Uffoea
tion beforo tho physician arrived. A lit.
tlo gill of 10 years was brought, undcj
tho impression that her small hand might
reach tho obstaclo and withdraw it, but
sho got frightened and began to cry. Tho
sufferer becamo black In tho face, his
throat swelled out and his friends ex
pected every moment to bo his last, when
finally tho doctor arrived, lie heard tha
history of tho ease, saw that the teeth
wero not In tho man's Jaws nor In their
nightly receptacle, felt tho throat and
chest of tho sufferer, nnd cast his eyes
seriously upon tho floor. There ho saw
tho wholo set of teeth. Ho adjusted them
In tho Jaws of tho patient, told him to
brcatho freely, and every symptom oil
suffocation disappeared.
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Forged Works of Art. -From
tho Wavcrly Magazine.
Factories exist In Europe for the man
ufacturo of all kinds of works of art
that ere likely to attract tho collector.
Modern articles of china aro stamped
with old marks so cleverly that even ex
perts havo been deceived. Arms and ar
mor are treated with acldB which eat
away tho metal, thus producing Uio samq
effect as the ravages of tho time. Carved
ivories aro stalnod with oil to make them
yellow and aro subjected to heat to mako
thorn crack. Pieces of furniture nava
holes drilled to reprtsent the worm holes,
and so on, until thero will in time bo
very Httlo In the way of curios, which
are In themselves ireally curious. Paris
is ono of the greatest strongholds of thli
class of forgers. Forgeries in all works
of art very rarely g3t into tho dealers'
bands. As a rule they ore sent to auc
tion rooms. Jinny amateurs have an
Idea that they may pick up a priceless
work of art or curio for a mere song,
Mr. Werthelmer laughs at this. That IS
the chance for tho forgers. They know
all this and work accordingly, and thus
the nmateur Is deceived. Tho spurious
curio makers haunt out-of-the-way auc
tion rooms, whero amateurs look In with
tho Idea that nobody but themselves can
know of tho room in question. The sala
takes place, and they come away with a
gem, so they think, nnd are perfectly
happy until undeceived.
GREEN BIDGB.
Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ilornbaker. of 321
New York street, were pleasantly sur
prised Monday night by an Invasion
of a number of warm friends at thelf
home. A maplo sugar party was held
and tho evening was passed enjoyably.
Tho gathering was composed of Mr. and
Mrs. Enos Swartz, Miss Flosslo.
Swartz, of Madisonvllle; W. A. Myers,
Schonectndy, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. S.
W. Swartz, Dunmore; Mr. and Mrs.
W. A, Beemer, Mr. and Mrs. M. J.
Mitchell, Mr. und Mrs. M. M. Evans,
Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Ilornbaker, Mn
and Mrs. F. W. Ilornbaker, Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Ilornbaker and family, Mr,
and Mrs. Ira Mitchell, Mr. und Mrs.
F. L. Swartz.
The Junior Order of American Men
chanlcs will meet in Morel's hali
Thursday evening.
The Odd Fellows will meet tonight,
when a candidate will be initiated.
Tho Patriotic Order, Sons of America,
held a very interesting meeting last
evening, who installation of officers
took place. After tho ceremony a
smoker was held.
Miss Connor led tho literaturo scc
tion of tho Women's club yesterday,
afternoon at their meeting in tho li
brary.
Ernest Sheldon, of New York street,
who has been visiting friends In Neii
Mllford, has returned home.
Robert Ward, of Hangl's store, In
confined to his homo by an attack oJ
grip.
Prayer meeting tho usual hour aS
the Presbyterian church this evening,
Mrs. Neeld is rapidly recovering from
her recent illness,
Owen Conover, of Deacon street, has
suffered a relapse and is again can
lined to his home.
,P; P. Smith left for New York citjj
yesterday morning.
Mr. nnd Mrs. James Graham, of New.
York street, aro entertaining their son
and daughter of Blnghamton, N. Y.
If you havo a Cold or the Grip,
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