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THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE- SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1899.
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EVENTS OP DAY IN
WEST SCRANTON
OAnniAQB COLLIDES WITH
STREET CAR.
One of the Occupants Slightly In
jured Buggy Wns Badly Dam
aged Eunernl of Philip Morgan i
Y. W. C. A. Doings Social In
Hall Social House Parties Com
Cominittoea for Father Muthew
Ball Other Shorter Parngrnpho
and Personal Mention.
A serious accident wns narrowly
averted nt S-IO o'clock lat evening on
South Main avenue near Oxford street.
Nny Aiita-Liizerno car. No. 111, in
charge of Conductor Toby Gardner
and Motorman II. Brcwn, was run
ning south, wMen a spirited, horse
driven bv Edward Conway. f Hill
street, Dunmore, became frightened
nnd backed the carriage ncrnsti tho
trick?.
Before tho motorman could Htop the
car. a collision occurerd. Conway, his
vlfe and child, wore in the buggy u"d
the man wns thrown out. slightly In
juring himself. Conductor Gardner
caught the hurse Jurt as he was; about
to run nwny. The woman and child
were not Injured, but three wheels of
tho carriage were broken to pieces.
The timely assistance of the street
car men undoubtedly saved the woman
nnd child from injury. Conway wns
assisted to n nearby house, hut he
wns not badly Injured. The vehicle
was rendered useless bv the collision
nnd was abandoned by the owner, wh'
led the horse away. The strett car
men were entirely blameless in the
matter, us the driver was either inex
perienced or lost control of the horse.
The place where the accident oc
curred Is just nt the end of the as
phalt pavement, and there is a slight
drop In the nirfaee. which may have
caused the horse to become frightened.
CANDIDATE FOR COUNCIL
Joseph OUer, ex-common council
man of tho Fifteenth word, and candi
date for select council, Is making nn
active canvass for the nomination. Ills
claims for recognition ure contained in
a little leaflet which he is distributing.
They are as follows:
A continuous residence In the ward
for thirty-six years; served four years
In common council, during which tlmo
he was Instrumental In securing the
locating of 1", of the It additional eleii
trle lights; established, by ordinance,
tho grade n several stiects: Hock
street graded and accepted; Luzerne
nnd Fellows fctreeU restored to their
original nnd present mines; Luzornci
street repaired; cri'swalks laid at
twenty-two street Intersections; water
mains placed In Fellows street: live
fire hydrant ordered erectrd, three of
which aie about to bo put in place.
Also suppl mented the efforts of the
Good cough remedy, take
fours French Tar. For Sale at
GEOUGE W. JENKINS".
ioi & Alain Ave-iu:
Du-
Saturday Is
Men's Neckwear Day,
Also Exhibition
For Men's Smart Shirts
See our windows. They tell the tale
with surprising emphasis and leave
no doubt as to our ability to lead all
competitors in the Men's Furnish
ings trade, with ease.
The New Shirts
Represent the very latest metropoli
tan novelties, which come to you
through our store for less money
than the same goods can be bought
for in New York.
The Neckwear
Includes such a collection of new
ideas and exclusive novelties in im
perials, tecks, four-in-hand, etc., as
this city has never before had.
Cheaper grades, if wanted, but we
pride ourselves on Our 50c Line.
Globe Warehouse
select councilman In whatever ho un
dertook In tho Interest of tho ward;
secured passage of vehicular tr.illle or
dinance; brought nhnut the establish
ment of Hydi Pnik Frre Library us a
branch of tho Public Library, sup
ported all nuiiBures for benefit of ward,
sections, and gonernl city, nnd assisted
Inrtlv'.dunls to secure privileges and
redress duo them; Instrumental In hav
ing construclfd and rebuilt the dust
stnek fit Ueltcvuc brenker through tho
consideration and courtesy of Dela
ware. Lackawanna nnd Western officials
FATHER MATHEW SOCIETY.
The following sub-committees have
been appointed by the Hyde Park
Father Mnthew society to conduct their
annual ball on Oct. 10:
Master of ceremonies T. J. Fleming.
Assistant John Shaughnessy, Jr.
Floor committee John W. Carroll, .1.
T. llurke. Thomas J. McGraw. K. J.
Mcllalc. Michael Moran, William Kirk,
Charles Canavan, Patrick Devcrs, An
drew Rellly, James Crowley, Daniel
Heffron, Michael Heffron, Daniel Need
ham, Thomas Iavclle, Michael Lavelle
and John Lavelle.
Reception committee Michael Jen
nings, James II. Brown, M. 8. Lavelle.
M. T. Walsh. T. P. McIInle. J. C. Gal
lagher, Jeffrey J. Powers, John Crow
ley, Edward Kennedy, Patrick Mc
Manaman, John H. Barrett, William
Ornney, John Mulldn, Daniel Coleman,
Frank Crane.
Floor committee Michael F. Moran,
Patrick Oerrtty, Martin F. Sheridan,
Thomas McGraw, James McGloln, John
Coleman.
Check room committee John Shaugh
nessy, Jr., John Donahoe.
Ticket ofllce Michael Jennings and
James II. Hrown.
Tho following delegates have been
elected to attend tho Second district
quarterly convention: J. C. Gallagher,
Jeffrey J. Powers, Thomas J. Fleming,
M. T. Walsh and John Shaughnessy, Jr.
A SOCIAL SURPRISE.
Miss Hessie O'Hara, of North Main
avenue, was tendered a reception on
Thursday evening by a number of her
associates at the International Corre
spondence Schools. Mlsa O'Hara has
been visiting friends in Philadelphia
for some time and the surprise was
very agreeable. Tho time was pleas
antly spent nnd refreshments were
served.
Those present were: Misses Jennie
Walton, M. McCormac, M. Durkln. H.
Dowllng, 15. Ilyron, M. McLaughlin,
N. Iteardon, N. Cadden, C. Mnloney, M.
Jennings, and Messrs. J. Howclls, A.
Green, P. Roland, W. Keegan, W. Cole
man, H. Goodrich, M. Kelly, J. Mc
Andrew, J. Gibbons, D. Handley, W.
Gllroy, W. Owens. M. Walton, J. Healy,
W. McNulty. W. Cavanaugh, J. McCoy,
P. McCormac, Edward O'Hara, Rich
ard O'Hara and Thomas O'Hara.
FUNERAL OF PHILIP MORGAN.
The funeral of the late Philip Mor
gan occurred yesterday afternoon from
the home of the deceased's parents
337 North Filmore avenue. Ser.ics
were conducted by Rev. L. R. Foster,
of tho Sumner Avenue Presbyter n
church.
The pall-bearers were John T. Lewi.,
Thomas It. Jones, Edward Rlehj;ds
and John D. Jones. Intermert was
made In Washburn street cemetery.
YOUNG WOMEN'S WORK.
The entertainment which was to
have been given on Monday evening,
Oct. 2, by the Choral society of the
Day
Young Women's Christian association,
lins been postponed until Monday even
ing', Oct. 9. The gospel meeting will bi
held tomorrow afternoon nt 3.43 o'clock,
led by Mrs. George Howell, chalrnia.i
of tho executive committee. Special
music will bo rendered.
Several young ladles registered last
evening for the night school course and
many more are expected this evening
to enroll their names.
DANCING SEASON OPENED.
Tho Gale Dancing club opened their
season in Mear's hall last evening anil
there wns a good attendance, despiiu
tho Inclement weather. MtVi t or
chestra furnished the mitfclo and their
selections were popular nnd up to date.
The committee In charge of the af
fair was composed of Arthur Davis,
Edward McClaln, George Vlpond nnd
P. never. The club proposes to con
duct their dances throughout tho win
ter months.
FLASHLIGHT PARTY.
A flashlight party wns held at tho
homo of Miss Jessie Dcnlke, on North
IJromlcy avenue Thursday evening.
The occasion wns one of much enjoy
ment and was augmented by tho sing
ing nnd playing of Miss Sadie Ed
wards. Those In attendance were: Bessie
Winnns, Delia Davis, Nellie Hornbnk-
cr, Sadlo Edwards, Jessie Denlke, Har
old Lee, Henry Reinnnrt. William ua
vls. Hugh Fltzpatrlck and Oscar Os
wald. FRACTURED HIS LEG.
George Williams, aged 16 years, a
driver In tho Mt. Pleasant mine, had
his leg fractured Thursday afternoon
while tit work. He was standing on
the track and heard a trip of cars com
ing. He stepped to one side, but tho
Place was too narrow and he was
caught.
Tho hoy was badly squeezed between
the "rib" and the car. He was taken
to his home on North Garfield avenue
In nn ambulance.
GENERAL NEWS NOTES.
The Union Steam Fire Engine com
pany, of Lebanon, will be the guests
of Franklin Engine company next
week. The Unions are probably thp
oldest organization In the stnte. hav
ing recently celebrated their one hun
dred and fortieth anniversary.
Emerson D. Owen, who has been
writing West Scranton correspondence
for tho Truth for several months, has
resigned and gone to New York, where
he has accepted a position on the Tele
graph. David Owens has succeeded
him.
William Miles, of 817 Hampton street,
brother of Bandmaster Thomas Miles,
fell from his bicycle yesterday and
sustained an ugly cut over his eye. He
was assisted to ids homo and Dr. Bed
doe was summoned, who put several
stitches In the wound.
The choir of tho Jackson Street Bap
tist church will hold a concert on
Thanksgiving evening.
Rev. J. B. Whelan, of St. Patrick's
church, united In marriage on Wed
nesday afternoon, John Smith, of IIS
North Filmore avenue, and Mrs.
Bridget Webb, of 1732 Pine street. The
ceremony was performed nt 6 o'clock.
Constable John Lance, uf tho Fif
teenth ward, is looking for Owen
Moran. of Hampton street. He has a
warrant for Owen's arrest. When the
constable went to Moran's house to ar
rest him he jumped through a window
and off a twelve-foot porch to evade
him.
"Hager nnd Her Trouble," will bo
the sublect of Rev J. I!. Svi'H . -course
tomorrow evening In tho third
sermon nf the series on the Women of
the Old Testament.
Miss Mary Haines, ,of Fifteenth
street, was surprised by her friends
Thursday evening and enjoyably enter
tained. Among those present were:
Bertha Chestnut. Catharine and Lizzie
Evans, Mary Davis, Anna Jones, liz
zie Thomas, Leah Jones. William Da
vis, Seth Jones, Thomas Francis, Fred
Beecham and Smuol Edwards.
A concrete floor has been placed In
the Columbia hose house.
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.
Addison W. Chase, jr., of North
Bromley avenue, and Charles Acker,
jr., of Farvlew avenue, are in New
York.
Mrs. M. F. Wymbs, of Jackson street,
has returned from a three weeks' visit
with friends at Iluffalo and Bradford
county.
Miss Lulu Hemus, of New York, who
ias been the guest of Miss Elizabeth
Pfeiffer, of North Hyde Park avenue,
returned home this week.
Mrs. Thomas Foster, of Ulnghamton,
Is visiting Mrs. John aiblin. of Chest
nut street.
Misses Ruth Davis, of North Hyde
Park avenue, and Agnes Davis, of
North Filmore avenue, attended a wed
ding of the latter's cousin In Wllkes
Barre yesterday.
David R. Evans, of Blossburg, is vis
iting friends In town.
George Robinson, of Washington, D.
C Is the guest of Mrs. A. M. Shifter.
of South Hyde Park avenue.
Mrs. A. L. Lewis, of Division street,
Is recovering from a serious Illness.
Rev. H. I. Evans, of South Main ave
nue, returned yesterday from a wetVs
stay at Wllkes-Barre nnd will leave
today for Forest City, where he will
preach tomorrow.
Alexander Martin and Thomas Wil
liams, of PIttston, visited Mr. and Mrs.
R. J. Hughes, of North Bromley ave
nue, Thursday evening.
Miss Mary O'Brien, of North Ttebecc i
avenue, Is visiting friends In Nantl
coko. Mrs. G. LaRar, of Ninth street, Is the
guest of Stroudsburg friends.
Mrs. Thomas Median, of North Main
avenue, Is the guest of relatives In
Blnuhamton.
John W. nittenhouse, Sidney
Hughes and Edward O'Malley are
among the Doweyltes In New York.
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What do the
Children
Drink?
Don't clvo them tea or cotTeo.
IIiwo you tried tho new food drluk
called GRAIN-O? It is delicious
and nourishing aud talccs tho placo
of collee.
The mora Orain-0 you clvo tho
children tho moro health you distri
bute through thoir systems.
Graiu.O is mado of puro grains, nnd
whou properly prepared tastes liko
tho cholco grades of coffco but costs
about i as much. All grocers soil
it. 15c. and 25c.
fcTrv Grain0!
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Miss Lockheart's
LETTER TO MRS. PINKIIAM.
LITTEl TO Ull. riNKItAU NO. 7,104
" I cannot express my rratltudo to
you for the good that Lydla E. Pink
ham's Vegetable Compound has dono
for mo. I have taken Ave bottles of
tho Compound and two boxes of Liver
Pills nnd feel bettor In every respect.
I had suffered for years with dropsy;
the veins in my limbs burst, caused
from tho pressure of tho water. I had
the worst kind of kidney trouble, faint
ing spells, nnd I could not. stand long
nt a time. I nlso had female weakness
nnd the doctor said there was a tumor
in my left side. Tho pains I had to
htand vero something dreadful. A
friend handed mo a little book of yours,
so I got your medicine nnd It has saved
my llfo. I felt better from the first
bottlo. Tho bloating and the tumors
have all gone and I do not mi fie r any
pain. I ntn still using the Vcgetablo
Compound and hope others may find
relief a3 I have dono from its use."
Miss N. J. Lockueabt, Box 10, Eliza
beth, Pa.
Only tho women who have nuffercd
vvith'feraalo troubles can fully appre
ciate tho gratitude of thoso who havo
boon restored to health.
Mrs. Pinkham responds quickly nnd
withoutchargctoall letters fromsuffer
ing women. Her address Is Lynn, Mass.
SOUTH SCRANTON NEWS.
Funeral of Mrs. Thomas Gallagher
Largely Attended Another Sew
er Cave-in Other Notes.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Thomas
Gallagher took place from her noma
on Prospect avenue yesterday morn
ing. Not In many years has the death of
a resident of this side brought to
gether so large an assemblage as was
present at the obsequies of the deceased
woman.
The deep sense of esteem In which
she was held and the sorrow felt for
her sad and untimely death could not
be more eloquently attested than was
expressed by the many sympathizing
expressions offered to the family yes
terday. The deceased being a resident of this
side all her life, it was no more than
fitting that at her lust sad rites there
would be an Immense gathering.
At 0 o'clock the remains were closed
from view and the procession moved
to St. John's Catholic church, where
a high mass, of requiem was celebrated
by Rev. M. J. Fleming, assistant rec
tor of that congregation. The cele
brant of the mass also gave the fun
eral eulogy, in which ho paid a glow
ing and merited tribute to the good
life spent by the departed young wo
man. Father Fleming referred to this ex
ceedingly sad occasion, when four little
ones nnd a father were left without a
mother. At the conclusion of the ser
vices the remains were borne 'o the
Cathedral cemetery, where interment
was made.
The pall-bearer3 were Frank nno
Michael Wren. Edward Pentle. William
Kelly, Brian Byron and John Kane.
Y. V. C A. NOTES.
The cosnel meeting Sunday at 3: IS
o'clock at the South Side Y. W. C. A.,
102t Cedar aevnue. will be of special
character, It will be a Ilnrvert Homo
Sunday, the rooms will bo d'eornt-d
appropriately.
There will be special music. M-'f. E.
II. Ripple will be present and Miss
Mary Dunn, former state : secretary,
but now of Rochester. N. V , will
FPnak. All women nnd girlsijara In
vited. ANOTHER SEWER CAVE-IN.
Another cave-In occurred on Willow
street yesterday but a short lliiiiucn
from were Joseph Savensky met his
death a few weeks ago at Celar ave
nue, corner of Willow Btreet. where
Contractor Coons Is constri itlnj tho
main sewer of tho Seventeenth dis
trict Very fortunately the caw-In took
place at 4.30 o'clock yosWrtay morn
In, a few hours before ths lare gang
n' men employed on tho work came on
duty.
The cause assigned for the occur
rence Is quicksand and water. To
day and Monday will have to bo de
voted to clearing the debris.
NEWS ITEMS.
The funeral of the late Miss Brid
get Haggerty will be held from her
homo on Palm street at 9 o'clock this
morning. A high mass of requiem will
be celebrated at St John's chur'h and
interment will be made in the Cathe
dral cemetery.
Alderman Ruddy, of the Twentieth
wnrd, James Barrett and Perrr Pur
cell went to New York yesterday morn
ing.
Jacob Helper, of Altoona, the Joly
gate of tho Altoona Engine company,
is In the city ns the represntntlvo of
his company nt the firemen's conven
tion next week. Mr. Kelper was for
many years a resident of this sl'J; and
spent yesterday among old icqualnt
ances. Meadow Brook Washer.
Pes, coal sold to teams 75 cents a ton.
Corner of Cedar avenue and Gibbons
street.
PARK PLACE.
Miss Carrie Reynolds, of Providence
road, has been entertaining Carroll J.
Kelly, a itudent from Jefferson Medical
college, Philadelphia, and Clyclo W. Bhlli
ley, of West Nicholson, for tho past few
days.
Mrs. J. Hansell. of North Main avenup,
Is In New York, attending the Dewey
demonstration.
Messrs O. Sunberry. L. L. Whipple and
John Evans returned yesterday from a
two days' fishing trip at Keen's pond.
They had with them seventy-flvo pounds
of catfish and bass.
Mrs. W. St. Taylor, of Diamond nvenue,
attended tho funeral of her brother In
Now York state on Thursday.
OBITUARY
Edward Gllroy, tho 13-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. John Ullroy, of North
Main avenue, died at C o'clock last even
ing after a week's Illness with spinal
meningitis. He was a bright, energetic
youth who had a most promising futuro
beforo him. Ills death Is n fcovero blow
to parents and has caused Brent sorrow
among thoBe who knew him. The funeral
arrangements havo not yet been completed.
DAY'S DOINGS IN
DUNMORE BOROUGH
LITTLE ELIZABETH WILSON
DIED LAST EVENING.
Tho Unfortunate Littlo Child Was
Unnblo to Live Through Her Se
vens Injuries Illness of Victor
Burschcll Discourages Independ
entsThomas J. McfJowan Died at
His Homo Last Evening He Wns
an Old Resident Miss Mary Mc
Hnlo to Como North Again Fu
neral of Walter Cartor Notes.
Elizabeth, the little daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. James L. Wilson, of Spencer
street, died last evening at 8 o'clock.
Her death was due to frightful burns
which were caused by her dress catch
ing on fire, ns printed In yesterday's
Dunmoro news.
The little girl suffered intensely for
some time after the accident, hut tow
ard evening was resting so much easier
that hopes were entertained for her
recovery. The burns proved too se
vere, however, for tho littlo system
to stand and death relieved her suffer
ings. The heart broken parents have the
sympathy of tho community In their
loss. The little girl was an unusually
bright nnd Interesting child and wns n
general favorite among her playmates.
Tho funeral will bo announced In
Monday's Tribune.
FIREMEN DISHEARTENED.
The Independent Hose company boys
arc unfortunate. During the past
weeks they have been drilling to cap
ture one of tho prizes at thoi firemen's
state convention and now Just at an
lnopportunto time their captain nnd
drill master, Victor Burschell, Is very
111 of typhoid pneumonia.
Without Mr. Burschell the boys feel
lost and have given up all Intentions
of entering the contest. Al Malncs
has been appointed as temporary leader
and will drill the firemen during the re
maining days before the event. That
they will make a good showing Is un
questionable, but without a captured
prize they will hardly bo satisfied.
DEATH Oi' T. J. M'GOWAN.
Thomas J. McGowan died at his home
on Chestnut street last evening of In
firmities from which he had been suf
fering for tho past two years.
Mr. McGowan was born In Dunmoro
and resided hero all his life, for many
years running n store and later a hotel
on Chestnut street. He leaves a widow
and children.
The funeral will take place tomorrow
morning with a solemn mass of re
quiem at St. Mary's church.
MISS M'HALE TO RETURN.
Miss Mary McIIale, of Kim street,
who has been spending the past two
months at Ashley, .North Carolina, Is
expected home the first of next week.
Miss McIIale Is tho first primary
teacher In No. 4 building, but was un
able to take up the responslbiltles of
a teacher at the opening or school in
September. Her many friends will be
pleased to learn of her recovery and
see her again as an active teacher In
our schools.
Miss Ella Scott has been acting as
substitute during tho absence of Miss
McHnle.
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
The funeral of Walter Carter, whose
life was brought to such an untimely
end Thursday afternoon at Spencer's
breaker, will Occur tomorrow afternoon
at 2 o'clock. The services will be held
at the home of the deceased's father,
James Carter, of Jessup avenue, Rev.
Haughton. of St. Mark's Episcopal
church, officiating. Interment will be
made In the Washburn street ceinu
terv. A speclnl meeting of the Independent
Hose company wns held last evening
to arrange for the visiting firemen
which tho members will entertain dur
ing convention week. Their rooms on
South Blnkely street have been repaint
ed and tastefully decorated and will
bo thrown open to the visiting fire
men. To the taxpayers of Dunmore bor
oughThe tnx duplicates for 1S99 have
been placed In my hands for collection.
A rebate of 5 per cent, will be allowed
on all taxes paid before No. 27h. IS'iJ
W. E. Correll, Collector.
Cards are out announcing the com
ing marriage of Miss Edith Wert, of
North Blnkely street, and Mr. Arthur
Case, of Elm street, Oct. 11.
Miss Mary MrOrail, of Elm stre-d,
entertained a largo number of friends
Thursday evening. The occasion was
hr seventeenth nirtnuny.
The funeral of Thomas ,T. TUcGownn,
of Chestnut street, will be held this
morning at 9 o'cliek with a high mass
of requiem In St. Mary's church. j
Rev. Bulgln, or the Christian cnurch.
will prearn tomorrow evening on
"What Think You of Christ; Whoso
Son Is He?"
Mr. William E. Osborne, of Jermyn,
called on Dunmore friends yesterday
afternoon.
NORTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Walter Hickman Injured P. P.
Smith Describes His European
Trip Euneral of Mr. Duffy.
Walter Heckman, a workman at the
Drop Forging company, is minus the
first Joint of the forefinger of his left
hand. Ho was In charge of one of tho
trip hammers Thursday afternoon and
instead of using the tongs provided for
the purpose, was pushing the links ho
was welding under tho hammer with
his flngera.
The digit was clipped off, and the
Joint caught under the hammer was
crushed as thin as a wafer.
THEY WILL ORGANIZE.
At a meeting of the ladies of tho
Holy Rosary parish at St. Mary's hall
on Thursday evening, Mrs. E. J.AVelles,
of Archbald, the supremo deputy of tho
Ladles' Catholic Benevolent associa
tion, took tho first step towards form
ing a local branch of tho organization.
She gave a review of the work It Is
engaged in nnd enlisted the interest of
the ladles therein.
A number of the ladles are favorablu
to having a local branch. The meet
ing came to no definite conclusion, but
another ono will bo ealled In a week
or two to talk over tho matter and will
then probably effect a temporary or
ganlation. HIS EUROPEAN TRIP.
Past Grand P. P. Smith, of Qreen
GEN. JOE WHEELER
PRAISES PERUNA,
The Great Catarrh Cure
JOE WHEELER'S CHARGE
Mnjor General Joseph Wheeler, com-1
mnndlng the cavalry forces In front of
Santiago and the author of "Tho San
tiago Campaign," in speaking of tho
great catarrh remedy, Pe-ru-na, says:
"I Join with Senators Sullivan, Roach
nnd McEncry In their good opinion of
I'e-ru-na. It Is recommended to me by
thoso who have used It as nn excellent
tonic nnd particularly effective as a
cure for catarrh."
United States Senator McEncry
Hon. S. D. McEnery, United States
Senator from Louisiana, says the fol
lowing In regard to Pe-ru-na:
"Pe-ru-na is an excellent tonic. I
have used it sufficiently to say that I
believe it to be all that you claim for It.
S. D. McEncry, New Orleans, Louisi
ana." Itldgo lodge, No. 603, Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows, who recently re
turned from a six weeks' Journey In
Europe, gave an interesting talk to his
lodge brethren on Tuesday evening, on
the scenes that greatly engaged his at
tention while abroad.
The "bobbles" of London, the Tower
bridge, the peculiar electric railway
that runs through tho surf-ot Brighton
Beach; the dykes and windmills of
Holland; tho benutlful Rhine, with its
castles and vineyards; the snow-capped
Alps and placid lakes of Switezrland
and Its frowning Jungrr.nu, and Paris,
with Its beautiful boulevards, cafes
and exposition, nnd the thrill of being
an American were largely dwelt upon
and engaged close attention from all
hearing Mr. Smith.
His talk was heard with great pleas
ure nnd may be repeated many times
without losing interest.
IN THE AUDITORIUM.
One of the brightest entertainments
that grace our modern lyceum plat
forms will be given in the Providence
Auditorium on Friday evening of next
' woel- t wlu be lven b' the cele-
brated entertainer Douglass, tho emi
nent magician and Illusionist, who for
several seasons has toured the country
as a member of tho Keystone Lyceum
bureau. He comes to our city with
highest testimonials from Philadelphia,
Buffalo, Harrlaburg and other places
where he has entertained.
One of his critics speaks of his en
tertainment as follows: "It Is a de
lightful and original entertainment In
modern necromancy, Introducing Inno
vations In keeping with tho latest sci
entific discoveries." He appears In the
Auditorium In the North End upon the
Invitation of the Ladles' Aid society of
the Providence Presbyterian church.
TOLD IN BRIEF.
The rain last evening did consider
able damage. Tho station house was
flooded and the Bldewalks on North
Main avenue were submerged, while
the streets, as usual, were a mass of
mud.
Tho funeral of Michael Duffy took
place yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the residence of his nephew, Mnr
tln Duffy, of McDonough avenue. Do
ceased was 5S years old, and was a resi
dent of this section for many years.
The pall-bearers were Messrs. Cor
nelius Mulherln, Patrick Battle, An
thony Gallagher, Michael Moran, Mar
tin Duffy and Henry Peters. Deceased
is survived by two daughters and one
son.
A pleasant surprise party was held
nt the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Regan, of West Market street, last
evening. They were taken entirely by
surprise, It being the advent of their
i t woddlng
An enjoyable time was
had by all up to a late hour, when re
freshments were served, and ull de
parted for their respective homes.
The two-year-old daughter of Simon
Shunmiskl died nt her home on Charles
street yesterday. The funeral will be
hold today.
Thomas Homes, of Leggetts street,
wns Injured at tho Leggott's Creek col
liery yesterday afternoon. He was sit
ting on a beam, got dizzy and fell off.
He fell a distance of twenty feet and
sprained his ankle.
PERSONAL NOTES.
The many friends of Mrs. Charles
Shook, of Edna avenue, who has been
critically III for the past ten weeks,
will bo happy to learn that she Is now
convalescent.
Misses Annette Davis and JIame
Thomas, of Spring street, are In New
York city.
II. J. Beamish, esq., has taken up his
residence on Summit avenue, near
Ciearview street, In the house formerly
occupied by T. C. Smith.
Miss May Schoert, of New Jersey, Is
the guest of Mis's Grace Bell, of West
Market street.
Charles Be-ibe has been promoted to
the position or foreman of the Warren
Erhret company.
William Jervis, of Wayne avenue, Is
attending the Dewey celebration.
J. H. Armstrong, of School street, Is
entertnlning his aunt. Mrs. Hayden, of
Philadelphia.
Miss Eva Brown, of Green Ridge, Is
in Now York.
Hon. W. J. Lewis, of Edna avenue,
left Thursday for Denver.
Patrick Gibbons, nn employe of th
Von Storch Bhaft, had his left hand
crushed between cars, on which he was
riding to tho foot of tho shaft, on
Thursday evening. The Injured hand
was treated by a physician, who was
called to the shaft. Mr. Gibbons then
left for his home.
John J. aallagher. of Brooklyn, Is
here for a fow days' visit with his par
ents on Oak street.
Mrs. Joshua R. Thomas, of Wood
street, nccompanled by her son-in-law,
Howell Gabriel, are In New York city.
AT SAN JUAN HILL.
United States Senator Snlllvan.
"I desire to say that I have been tak.J
ing Pe-ru-na for some time for catarrh,
and havo found it an excellent medi
cine, giving me more relief than any
thine I have ever taken. W. V. Sulli
van, Oxford, 'Miss."
United States Senator Hoacli.
"Persuaded by a friend I ha'Ve used
Pc-ru-na as a tonic, nnd am glad to
testify that it has greatly helped me In
strength, vigor nnd appetite. I havo
been advised by friends that It Is re
markably olllcnelous as a cure for tho
almost universal complaint of catarrh.
W. N. Roach, Larlmore, North Da
kota." A free book on catarrh rent to any
'address by The Pe-ru-na Drug M'f'g
Co., Columbus, Ohio.
AMUSEMENTS.
I YCEUJYl THEATRE
- llURUUNUnti & KBIS. Lse:s.
11. K. I.ONO, Manager,
One Night Only, Saturday, Sept. 30.
MR. FRANK McKEK PRESENTS
Mr. Otis Harlan
In a Now Play by George R, Sims,
Called
NY INNOCENT BOY
Unlit for Laughing l'urposo Ouly.
Prices 25c, 50c, 75c and S1.00.
Tuesday Evening, Oct. 3
A New Original Romantic Farce
Entitled
119111
Interpreted by Players of
Distinction.
Seats now on sale.
PRICES 25c, DOc., 75c, S1.00.
Wednesday Evening, Oct. i.
Engagement of tho Favorlto American
Character Comedian,
TIM MURPHY
-IN-
Tiie Carpet Bagger
By Ople Read nnd Frank Pixley. Tho
greatest American Ccmedy of recent
years. An excellent cist, headed by A.
8. Llpmun. Special i-cenery.
Prices 23c, DOc, 75c, $1.0U.
ACADEHY OF HUSIC
ItllUflllNDPD ft UP-IK. letnec.
IJUWUUNOP.U & HEIS,
II. K. I.ONO, .Marian;
Last Day of Engagement.
Katherine RoberCo
Mntlneo bill Shall Wo Forgive Her.
Priccs-10 and .n cents.
Evening bill Tho Devil Mine. Prices
10-30-M cents.
All Next Week
Cameron Clemens
In high clnss ripertotro of plays, support,
ed by u capable company.
Price IO-l'O-SO cents. Dime matinees be
ginning Tuesday.
Matinees
Daily.
September 28-29-30.
Hoey & Norton's
20th Century Comedians
The greatest vaudeville show of
the age.
Oct. 2, 3, 4, European Sensation.
So is Councilman Morris, of tho Sec
ond ward, and his wife; Mr. and Mrs.
John Henry, of Green Ridge street, and
Miss Com Grlllln, of Spring street, and
her guest, Miss Gllmore.
Sister Mary, of tho Order of tho
Good Shepherd of Pittsburg, is visit
ing Mrs. Thomas Ruddy, of West Mar
ket street.
Miss Sablna Kane.of Rockwell street,
J who has been ill for tho past month,
has recovered.
The following young men of this sec
tion, formerly of Company n, Eleventh
regiment, atntloned at Porto Rico, have
left for New York to take part in tho
Dewey land parade: Messrs, William
Campbell, Edward Keennn, Thomai
Sullivan and Martin Healey.
CASTOR I A
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Havo Always Bought
Boars tho
Bignaturi of
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