BV THE SCRANTON TRIBUxN THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 181)1). EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON COMPETITIVE PROGRAMME OF NEW YEAR'S EISTDDrOD. Annual Testlval Will Do neld In the Fltst Welsh Conjregtitlonrvl Church Wedding of Joseph A. Mears and Miss Elizabeth Mllnes. Junior B. Y. P. U. Entertainment. Painter Polls from a Scaffold Eire in a Barn Kostembader-Coombs Nuptials Other News Notes and Personals, The second annual eisteddfod under tho auspices of the First "Welsh Con gregational church, South Main ave nue, will uu held on New Years' Day, Januar 1, 1900 Tho candidates for tho competitions are as follows: Choirs competing for the chief prize must not be under thirty In number; Juvenile choirs must not be under thirty In number, and must consist of members not oer sixteen ears of age, six adults, to assist, the adjudl catois will dhlilo or withhold prizes accoiding to merit, poems for competi tion must be In the hands of Secretary Thomns Fllns on or before December 20, 1 891. The competitive numbers and the prices nie as follows. 1 Cliluf compi'tlliiiii, "Uood NlRht, Good Night Beloved," bj choir, prize $Ji. 2 Children's cliorm. "le.ico Ho Still, ' 407 (.expel Hymns 1. 2. n, 4, Frlzo $10 3 Quartette, "O Hush 'J'lieo My Uauj," by A Sullivan, prize JO. 4 Duct, tenor and lin", "Call to Arms," hj It. S. UuhIipi, prlro $4 6 Soprano fcolo, "Lund so Fair," by Alfred Wooler, irl.!e f. 6 Alto solo, "Love's Old Sweet Song." by J L Molls , prlzn 7 Tenor solo, "nteinal IUst," by M. ritcolomlnl. pil7P $1 8 Baritone nolo, "The Hero," by Pro thcrno. iirlze $! 5 Children's ilo "Softly ami Tonder- 1," No 12S, in Pentecostal Hymns; prlzo V 10 Solo for adults over 13 years of age, "Hrjn CnssU"; prlro $1. It Impromptu hptcch, ptlze 75 cents. 12 Adults recitation (Wclhli). "Ymson v t.lofruiM " from ltev T C. Fdv .mis' hook on elocution; nrlze J 1". i:tigllh recltntlon for rlilldrcn, "Cripple Hen." Iv Cleonru I. Cutlln, Slnndnid Hecllntlon No 5; pilzn $150. 14 VlrM slwlit, music reading for four, prlzo ?J 11 Questions on the I.lfo.nf t Paul; I rlzo $1 CO 15 Flvn minute nddreipi, subject "Suet i ss ', prize $1 23 uxpnr.ssio.v or thanks The ladles who conducted tho leoni tlnn and tea Tuesday afternoon for the benefit nf tho AVet Side hospital ambulance fund which was such an unqualified miiccs from both a .social nnd ftnnmtal point of view, wish to thank all thote who so generously con Uwanta Good cough lemetly, take fours French Tar. For Sale at (JKOHGi: V. JENKINS'. ioi S. Main Avenu: Dti- Fur Neckwear You've seen the new coats, with the handsome lapels and smart low collars. Vcrv dressy and very imposing in appearance they are, besides coining as a welcome change to the clumsy storm col lars of the past few seasons. But the throat needs protection from the wintry blast, hence the return to favor of dressy small furs for the neck and shoulders, such as Victorias, Collarettes and Dainty Capes in all classes of furs and combinations with fur trimmings. Our line of these beautilul new creations is complete and in cludes some exquisite examples. Brown flartens, Real Russian Lamb, Russian Fox, Electric Seal jnd other choice and fashionable such as Electric Seal and Russian Fox, Persian Lamb and ilarten, Electric Seal and Persian Lamb, Etc. Prices for Fur Neckwear from $35.00 down. A Rare Special We have two numbers in high class Black Mohair Waists, sizes ?4 and 36 Inches. Heavily braided, fully lined and magnificently finished. The first we sold for $2 00. The Bargain Price Is $1 The second we sold for $2.75. The Bargain Price Is $1.75 A Timely Display of Ladies, Silk Waists is now being made. All the novel weaves of the season arc presented in it, but stieet and evening shades, elite fashions, latest edicts as to style, are to be seen at their best. We Have the Finest $5.00 Globe Warehouse tributed to tho success of tho event, nnd especially to tho Kloctrlc City Wheelmen for the a of their club houso and the following merchants, who furnished tho refreshments' Clarke Uros.. Jonas bong's Sons', F W. Miumn & Cc , 1 J. MoC'nnn, Jor inyn & Duffy, J. T Porter. C. D. Wow man company. Illce. Levy & Co, l'lerco'a market, Maunders' market, Helsor ft vVarnl'o. William Fnrrell Carson As llendr, J Frltn. D D. Hvans, I). O Coin-sen, Ablngton Dairy Company, Max Hlume, J T Williams, A. K. Huntingdon, John Uuoso. ltelntz Ilros , J D Williams, William Trostell, O. W. ClatU nnd Hauer's band. The managers will bo ablo to stn,te definitely within a few days how much money was realized. Certainly enough money was raised with which to punho.se an ambulance and a corn mlttea will soon be appointed to go to New York and purclmso one. mauuikd at kspv. Joseph A. Meats, of South Main uve nue, and Ml Kllzabeth Mllnes, daugh ter ofMr. and Mis. John Mllnes, of Uspy, were united In marriage nt noon yesterday In the Methodist Episcopal church nt Kspy. Tho ceremony was perfoimrd by ltev. Rudolph Flannngan, assisted by ltev J P. Moffat, D. P , of tho Wash burn street Presbyterian church, under an autumnal arch, nnd the church was especially dccoiated for tho occasion. Miss Mary Mllnes, cousin of tho bride, was maid of honor, and John D Williams, of this city, best man Margaret Snyder wus flower girl The ushers were Warren ltlttenbepder, of Hloomburg, Stuart Rea, of JJnltlmoro, John Mllnes, of Espy .Wl'llnm Mllnes, and Arch Mpats o? this city After the ceremony n reception was held at the Mllnes residence. The out-of-town guests were Mr and Mis Evans of Perwlck, Atr nnd Mrs Chas Ucttlnberger, of Hloomsburg, Mrs. Su san Mllnes, Miss Mllian Mllnes, Mr and Mts. c nydoi, Mr nnd Mrs John Menrs, Mis James Meats, Mr. and Mis, E. 11. Parker. Miss Hattle Cooper, I.eo Campbell and W. II llagen, of Scranton. Tho groom Is the senior member of the well known dry goods film of Mears A. Hngen. and his btlde was for merly emploj ed In the store as book keeper. After a shoit wedldng tour Mr. nnd Mrs Meats will reside In tho former's residence at the corner of South Main avenue and Division street TELL ritOM A SCAFFOLD. Thomas Pi Ice, u palntet, lesldlng on South Garfield avenue, fell from a scaffold, a distance of twelve feet, yes terday morning, while at wotk on John L. Jenkins' house on Jackson street, nnd sustained painful injuries. He was lemoved to his home, whete Dr. 13 eel doe attended him Price had erected a scaffold alongside the building and when ho stepped fiotn u window onto tho bo.uds the weight of his body bore them down to tho ground The man was bruised about the body nnd suffered other Injuries He was carried ltvto Jenkins' diug store and made as comfortable as possible, nnd was afterwards con veyed to his lesidence. FIRE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. Fire wus dlscoveied In a barn on the aibbs estate in the lear of 124 and 120 South Main avenue yesterday uf tet -noon, which Is occupied by Joseph Phil lips The flames are supposed to have been sturted by a small boy who was furs. Also combinations in furs )i) Silk Waist in America. An Impure Stomach makes Impute blood Constipation, belching, nervousness, insomnia, palpi tation and biliousness ato danger sig nals that vour stomach Is Incompetent -that It Is doing poor work. Don't ex pet Iment give It Hostetter's Stomach Hitters, and bo well Try it for ma laria or fever and ague. Tho result will astound rtou. (let It at any drug store and see that a Private Roventu Stamp covers the neck of the buttle Therels Mrvototfor-c Nothing Just as Good, Stomach Bitters lighting a fire in nil old stove In the bain A large quantity of lia was burned In the building which was complete ly destroyed. The Franklins, Cotum bias, Hooks and Eagles lcsponded to the alarm. ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL. The Junior Haptlst Young People's union of the Elrst Welsh Haptlst church will hold an etitcrtulnnient and social In tho (hutch this evening. The ptogramme Is ns follows. PART I'lllST Chorus Junior H Y P V. Kecltntlon Miss liloduen Jenkins Poslngs Missis Thomas, Evans Lewis, Williams, Thomns, Dovvcti, Hrownlng and Jenkins Recitation Mls ltessle Richards Recltntlon .Mlsa Olive llowcn Poslngs, "Nearer My Uoil to Theo Misses Hrownlng, Williams, Thomas, Lewis, Jenkins, Hov.cn and Evans Recitation . . Miss Maud Wetheihng PART SECOND "The Merti Sunflower" Misses Hughes, Williams, Thomas. Iiey- non, Evnris, nnd Stanley Thomns R citation . . .. Miss Eva Thomas Recitation Miss EfOe llrownlnu Pcslngs, "Star Bpanglud Runner ' Mioses Row en, Thomas, .Itnkliis, Lewi' Williams, Rrownlttk; and Eau Recitation . . Miss Hcl'n Willi mis Chotus .. . . Junior II Y. P. I" Airnmpaulst, Airs I) 11 i'hnti'.is Chairman, Rev D D Hopkins PRIZE Nt'MHERS DRAWN The following numbers weic diawn at the Pilgrim club dance Tuesday evening In St David's hull, and hold ers presenting the same to the commit tee will receive the prlros So 2296, bicycle, Glfil, gentleman's hat: 4519, fountain pen; 4290, doll; 206, smoking Jacket; 42Ci. gentleman's shoes; 3990, umbrelln; 4293, box cigars; 1711, parlor lamp; 273, ladles' bicvele fchoes, 33G1, gentleman's hat. The memliers of tho committee arc C.wllym Jones, Ocorgo Hoffman and David Johns. WEDDING LAST EVENING. Harry I Kostebader. of Irving av- nue. South Sctanton, and Miss Kate Coombs, daughter of Chailes Coombs, of Fourteenth stieet, wete mnirled at S o'clock last evening nt the parsonag of the Jackson Street Haptlst church by Rev. Thomas de Gi itchy, D. D. The bride was dressed In lavender nnd was attended by Misses Id i Hughes and Elizabeth Coombs Mr. and Mrs. Kostombader will reside in a newly furnished home nt "ID Four teenth stri'et. I C U V. EUCHRE PARTY. St Patilck's Ladles' Irish Catholic Henevolent Union conducted an enjoy nble social bosslon and euchio party In St Leo's hall last evening. About one hundred guests weie pit-sent and all spent .1 vety pleasant evening. The musical ptogramme consisted of a piano solo by Mame Cuslek; duet by the Misses Glenson and Me.oh.mt, and vocal solos by Rose H.'.id'ey and James Folan. Various games were plujed and eight tables were used In the euchre games. Refteshnients were seived at the close of the contests OnNHHAI. NDWR NOTFS Tho Foiulgn 51l8.slon.ity socet, of the Slmpt.011 Methodist npiseopul chuich will meet this evening at the home of Mrs Kit haul Cant nor. The nineteenth birthdaj annlveis.uy of MIhs Sadie Fdwaids was fittingly celehi.ited hiht evening by a patty of young people at her homo on Notth IJiomley avenue The menibeis of the Young Women')! Clulstluu Association mgntiizcil .1 gymnasium class jesteulav afternoon at the rooms on South Main avenue. The Chilstlan Fndeavor soeletj, of the Washhllin Stieet l'tesby teilan church will hold their tegular monthly business meeting In the lectin e tooin of the chute h this evening John H Lewis, of clur n venue, was injured while nt woik in the Hellevue mines last night The etcnt of his iiijutles could not be lent tied at u, late hour. The first of a seiles of monthlv en tettalnments and social for members nnd filends of the Flectrlc City wheel men will be held nt the club house on Tuesday evening, October 10 Services over tho remains of the late Miss Jennie Vnrgason wete held last evening nt the home of deceased's sis ter, Mrs Hall, on Coutt stieet The body will be talcen to Hrookljn, I'n , this morning, whete Interment will be made A meeting of St. Paul's I'loneet corps will he held this evening to make final arnt laments for the banquet next w eek. The Initial Mipept announced for last evening nt the PI) mouth Congiegn tlonal chuich has been postponed until next 'Wc'dnesdin evening Albert L Lewis, district chief of the fire depattment, tendered his resigna tion to Chief AVulkei yesterday Hairy Oreenwood, nf the Fianklln Fnglne company, will probably succeed him Alderman Kellovv held Constable Ira Mitchell under ball for his appearance at court for making threats against Frunk Domlck. II. A. Parsons and Miss Winifred Steams are attending the Congtega tloual Sunday School association meet ing at Plymouth The Sisters of Ilethany of St. David's church have formed themselves Into an embroidery class to woik upon the altar linen.' The ladles aro also work ing on a number of quilts. Committees have also been appointed to do parish cullln?. St David's guild will setve nn oys ter supper In the church this evening. Music will be furnished Jeiwo Quackenbush, manager of the Wlndermero hotel, flreenwnod Lake, Orange county, N. Y.. who was a resi dent of "West Scranton several ears ago, is renewing old acquaintances In the city. A committee tea will be held at the Young "Women's Christian association rooms this evening for members of all committees and association inembors. Steillng Paiker, of Plttston, and Miss Kato UuiTowmun, of Washburn street, will bo man led this evening. Tho lectuio at Hlinnson Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow evening by James O. Shepherd on "A rilgrlmnge to tho Land of Promise." will bo a treat worth hearing. ltev John Wllllnms, of Oranvllle, N. Y, will preach In the Uellevue Welsh Cnlvinlstlc Methodist church this even ing ' The Ladles Aid society of the Wash burn Street Presbterlan chinch will meet today. A business meeting will be held in tho chinch this evening. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS Miss Mnrgatct McCoy, of Tenth street, Is entertaining Miss Knto Rell ly, of Hudson, Pn. Miss Jttlln Kltkulten. of Cntbondale, Is visiting her friend. Miss Mary Cut kin, of South Van Union avenue Miss Mabel Caipenter, nf Adnll, 111, Is the guest of Miss Orvllla Knapp, of Rebecca Venue. Mts. William Illume and son. John, of North Main avenue," are visiting friends In Philadelphia NORTH SCRANION NOTES. Double Tracks Now Completed Mln'- ers' Meeting This Evening. Other News Notes. The Sctanton Tiactlon company com pleted Its double trnck sjstem ftom Providence squute to Putnam stteet yesterday, and this morning, after tho midnight hour had a force of men on hand to make the switch connection nt the latter street This Impiovcuicnt Is ptactlcallv pet ninnent (that putt of the avenue being already seweted) and now much of the debris that litters the nvonuo nnd makes It a dangerous thoioughfaro should he removed speedily nnd the stieet put In driving condition lletter still would It be If the paving opera tions on these two blocks were taken up and completed befote vvintet It was stated lost evening along that poltion of the avenue, below Jones street wheie the sewer npctntltm Is gfllng on, that the lonttaotots on the work will take out an Injunction to pre vent the tunning of stieet cars by the pnitlculnr points whete the dnngetous excavation work Is being done. This move will be undct taken to insure the safety, not only of the men down in the deep tiench, but also of the pavs cngeis riding by on the cats, for If a serious cavo should octiu, there Is no telling how tertlble the tesults might be, and the sewer lontroctots want to avoid this In an effort to uush their work with an lnct eased fotce of w oik men. MINERS' MEETING This evening the miners of this sec tion will hold a meeting In Mulherln'.s hall. National Organizer James, Or ganizer Robeit M. Court tight, J F. Hammes, of tho Stomcuttets' union, and Geotge Osmnn, of the Painters' union, will deliver addt esses The meeting will be under the aus pices of the local union, No 141, of the United Mine Wotkers of Atneika All persons connected w lib the several mines of this section are Invited to at tend. FFNFRAL OF MISS VAKOASON The funeral set vice for Miss Jennie t Vargason, whoe death occuned on Mond.i), took place last evening nt 7 o'clock fioni the home of her sister. Mm Hall, of 1011 Diamond avenue. The deceased was a member of the Court Street Methodist Fplscopal church and was active in Clultinn work. Kev. G. C L) man officiated. Intel ment will be made at Utookln, Susquehanna county, to which place the temains wuto taken on the Del.i waie, Lackawanna and Western ttaln tltl j motnlng. SHOUT NEWS ITF.MS The only police case In Aldet man Myet's vuuit yesterday was that of Patilck Mullen, of Caug.i. stieet, ai rested by Lieutenant Spellnian and Of ficer Saltry at an early motnlng hour for drunkenness and dlsotdeilv con duct. He was lined i. which he couldn't pay nnd In default was com mitted to the county Jail for tan days Thomns ti Jumes, nn aged lesldent of the thus, died )estetdny at his home, U70 Fordham stieet He was 74 vents and C months old and is sitivlved bi .i gtow n family, one of whom Is David James, the well known Jockey The funetal will take place tomouovv after onon ut L'.JO o'clock liiteiment at For i st Hill cemetery. Sai.ih H F.slib.uh, the little daugh ter of Samuel and Ida M. Hshbuch, of Holllev.ud avenue, died )estetd.iy fiotn dlphthetla. Her age was fi )eais and .1 months The funetal will take place this morning at 10 o'clock ttmn the home of the beienved patents and will be urlvute Last evening Thomas Hill, of Sum mit nvenue, und Annlo L Hincc, were mairied at tho Haptlst paisonnge Iioth aie well known young people of this section and their hosts of friends wish them much Joy In theii new i elation In life Ptofessor It. F. Klrchner, the hyp notist, will give an exhlbltoti In St Muij'h hall, this evening Ptofessor Klrchner is well know it In ths cut of the countiy for his wondeiful hyp notic power und Is sine to have a large audience The i lasses in lhtgllsh bianclns will meet nt the Young Women's Cluistlnn nhsoclatlon looms, "048 Notth M iln avenue, this evening A regular Bcsslon of the O'Connell council, Young Men's Institute, will be held this evening. PL'ItSONAL NOTF.S. Misses Anna Hoby and Knto Fallon, of Avoca, visited relatives on West Market stieet Tuesdaj Mr. and Mrs. ltnbcrt Merrick, of Theodoio street, aio enteitainlng Mr. nnd Mis. Thomas McKeelun, of Jer invn Michael and Ocorgo needy, of Arch bald, were the guests of their cousin, Miss Kntle Iteedy, of Wilbur ttieet, last Tuesday. Mis. Daniel Iteese, of Spring street, is in Nanticoke, visiting her mother. Mis. T. i:. Jones Mr nnd Mis. Patilck Illggins, of Shenandoah, who have been visiting Mi. and Mrs. John Kit Hit, of Maiy street, returned homo vcsteid.ty Mrs. Charles Heeso is convalescing at her home on Noith Main avenue OBITUARY Mis Thomas Ljnott.aged 2i entx, died csteid.iy at hor home, corner of Monruo avenue und Grove street, Dunmore. Tha funeral announcement will bo inuda later Florence, tho three nnd a half year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chitrles Mann, died yesterday The funeral will be livid tomoirow af let noon. JoHepli MpsbIU, aged 55 years, died es. tcrduy ut his homo, xa Becoad street x'Ue funeral at.nounceincni will be madp later. DAY'S DOINGS IN DUNA10KE BOROUGH MARRIAGE OP EDITH WERT AND ARTHUR, CLOSE. Dlllllant Wedding nt the Elrst Pres byterian Church East Evening. Coiemony Performed by Rov. W. F. Gibbons ITalr Under tho Aus pices of Neptune Engine Com pany Poisonal Mention of Promi nent People Other Events In the . Borough. One of the prettiest weddings of th season occuned last evening nt th Fit st Presbyterian church, on Chestnut street, when Miss Edith Wert, of Not th HUkely street, and Arthur Close, of Elm street, were united In mnrriage Tho ceremony which made the happv couple husband and wlfo was pet -formed by Rov. W. F. Gibbons, pastot of tho chinch. Tho edltlco was artis tically and beautifully decoiated with palms The htldal party enteted the cltuich to the sweet strains of the orgun and ptoi'peded to tho chancel lull, whete they were met by the pastor, who pro noiiticed the wouls that united the young couple. The bride was attited In nil exquis ite gown of white satin, en trnln, with lai e trimmings, and entiled a bouquet of bridal roses and tunlden hair ferns The bridesmaid. Miss Jessie Weit sister of the btlde was attired In a dt ess of white liberty silk, ovet white taffeta, and carried a bouquet of pink carnations The maids of honor were ?Ilss Okell, of Philadelphia, who wore u dress of white otgandle, over pink taffeta, and Miss HIocs, of Dunmore, who was at tired slmilaily. Et nest Close, a lit other of the gtootii was best mun, nnd the ushers wete Hctheit Close, George Oswald, John Wett and Ralph Wlntets After the cetetnony the gmsts wore teiclved nt the homo of the btlde, on North Hlakely street, and congratula tions extended The house was beauti fully decorated with palms Mr. and Mts Close left on the It o'clock train for a wedding tour, which will Include Huffaln, Niagain Falls and Plttsbuig The gioom Is pilvute secietary to Georgo H. Smith, at the Pennsjlvanl.i Coal company's ofllces In No. 6, nnd his bride Is one of the most popular ladles In the borough. They were the recip ients of many useful and costly gifts NFPTFNH COMPANY'S FAIR. The Neptune's fair was well attended last evening, the H.infleld childien, of North Scranton, singing several songs, to the delight of thci audience. Conideiablo Intel est will be mani fested In this evening's ptogramme, when Petcy Frutchy, the trick bicycle rider, will appear. Tho Hornbaker family will furnl3n the entertainment tomouovv evening nnd Saturday evening the vailous con tests will be decided. NOTFS AND PHHSONALS Mrs AV. II. Hrown, of Tallapoosa, Cleoigia, returned home yesterday from a visit nt the home of het t rents, Mr and Mrs. II. J. Swartz, of Dt Inker street James O M.Wers nnd wUV hive gone on a two weeks' visit with filQi Is in New Yoik state. Mis. Donly, of ltlnghamton, Is vi l iting nt the home of Mrs. John May on Flm stieet. A joung son has bilghtened the home of Mr and Mrs Patilck O'Boyle, of Chestnut street Mts H Adams Hayes, who has been visiting Mrs. II. J Swartz on South Drinker street, leturned home ystei duy. GREEN RIDGE. Mr nnd Mrs. )I Altemus spent yes terday fishing at Cltavel pond. Alts Taylor of Hinoklyn, N A'., Is visiting her dnughter Mrs. F F Arndt of Cnpouso uvc nue Mis ficoige KUe of AVvonilng ave nue gnev n very delightful tea yester tlav it f tet noon. ttlst John I! Roberts of Mons-ey nvenue Ins accepted a pcltlon with Photogiapher Gilllin. Theie will bo n meeting of the 111 otltet hood of St. Paul In the lecture room oT the A shin Methodist KpUco. pat chuich this evening at halt past seven o'clock The Lend a Iln ml Clicle of the Kin's s Daughters of the Green Hldge I'lesbj teilun chinch will met at the home of Miss Mablo Ttoss, colti'l' of Flectile nnd Sanderson nvenue tomorrow even ing Mr Thomas James, an old and r SAVE THE BABY!" The first instinct of he mother - heart is to preserve her little one. Its life and health take precedence even over her own The common dread which women who are look inir forward to the coming of a new and precious baby into the world first feel, is that lliey may not themselves be able to go safely through the trjing orclenl, and secondly comes the fear that the darling little Inby's life or health or general well being may somehow be sacrificed. But there is no real need of apprehen sion in either direction If any woman who is expecting to become n mother will follow the evample of Mrs. Ornu Stiles, of Downing, Dunn Co , Wis., the most perfect cc.lidence may be felt m the happy outcome of thiscntical period, both for the mother aud the child " I have bn Intruding to write to jou ever filnce my baby was born," my Mra htiles in an Interesting letter to Dr R V Pierce or Iluf falo N. Y ' In regard to what your l'aonte Prescription has done for me I cannot praise it euough, for I have not been m well for fte ycart. a I now am In July latt I had a baby boy weight n !bi I was sicL onl a thort time, and kince I got up I have not hart one sicL day I have not had any womb trouble since I got up I wai not nnl) surprised myself but all of my friends here are surprised to see uie so well The properties of this grand " Pre scription " anil what it has accomplished for thousands of women, are more fully described in one chapter of the People's Common Sense Medical Adviser by R. V. Pierce, M D , a splendid thousand-page illustrated volume. It will be sent free paper-bound, for 21 one-cent stamps to ray me cost oi mailing ouiy; or, cioin- ua bouud for 31 stamps The "1'avorltP Prescription ' is entirely free from alcohol, unlike nearl irlvall other nronrli "j all other proprietary tneillciues for women, which merely give a tern. ipb lnr women, wn porary stimulation ami are nicely 10 induce 1 morbid, unhealthy craving The favorite Prescription " gives energy and nerve tone that rint on "1 Is real, healthy and permanent, nMnnHMnaBU A Tissue Dr. J. V. Llttell, of Lafayette, nd writes: "1 have prescribed Johann Hofl's Malt Ex tract and find In It all the requirements of a true nutritive tonic and tissue builder." The oiM's srtatrtt tonic and strength glvt r. Johann HoiTs extract $61.50 $ Portland Seattle Tacoma Chicago & Northwestern Railway EXCURSION tickets wlllbe sold from Chicago October 12 to 15, good for return until November 16, 1899. The Chicago.Portland Special, via Chicago Union Pacific and North western Line, leaves Chicago 6.30 p.m. daily. No change of cars; meals in Dining Cars "a la carte." Buffet Smoking Library Car scn'lce with barber. Portland, Ore., evening of intra any. I nc norm-western Lim ited, electric lighted, leaves for St. Paul 6.30 p. m. daily, making direct connections in Union Depot with all trans-contincnlal lines. Call on any agent for tickets via Chicago & North western Railway or address 46t BraadiMay, Ntv York eoi ciit't St., miMiiipHa JMA LVi.ahfnf.fAn Af . UriAfitai 43 Vint St.. Clmlnnatl 107 Smith Id St , Pitt lb. rg t?7 7A Areait. Cliiitand 17 Campv-Martlu; Ditroli S0l Uata St., Bugalt fcpected lesident of CSleeMi Uulge died esterdav morning at half pist live o'clock at his Into i evidence, Fordham court Funeral announcement will bo made later. Mrs Neeld, wife of D Charles M. Ifeeld Is 1) lng set iouMy 111 at her home on Sanderson avenue. Dr. J. T. Male of Sandeison avenue Is caring for Dr Hei's patients during his absence from town Miss Nellie Itevnolds nrrlved ) ester- day from hei home In California nnd will spend the winter with her grand mother, Mrs F. 13. Reynolds of Sand erson avenue. Drurglst Chailes P. lones and Mr Geoigo Hornbaker are angllnt, at Lake Bassett, Henton The work of grading Flfhmund street from Washington avenue to tho boule vard lias been completed. Columbia avenue has been filled In and made level with tho boulevard and piesents a very much improved appe irance Mr and Mifl. J. Smith of Dickson avenue onteitalncd a paity of joung people last night. Ueficshments were served and a pleasant evening spent by their guests IiTcadow Brook Washer. Pea coal sold to teams 73 cents a ton Corner of Cedar avenue nnd Gibbons street. SOUTH SCRANTON NEWS. Funeial of Andrew Conway Tomor rowSudden Death of August Baker Other News Notes. Andiew Conway, of Crown avenue, who died bo suddenly on Tuesday mo in lng, will be burled from his Iat lesidence on Friday morning at 8 30 o'clock. A high mass of requiem w 111 be cele biated In St. I'etei'a cathedral, from whence the remnlns will bo tuken to the Cathedtal cemetery for Intel men t The Century Hoso company, of which thndcciM!ed was a meinbet, will attend lit 11 body. DDATII OF AUCiFST It VKnit. August linker, while visiting friends In West Fittston, died there- very sud denly. ITndei taker Cuslek lemoved the le mnlns of the unfortunate man to his son's home, J015 Uemington avenue, fiom whence the funeial will be hell this motnlng lutei ment will be made In the Mlnooka eemetety. SHOUT ITC.MS OF lNTFIinST The daughter of Mi. and Mis Fcl waid Kledmuellet, of Neptune place, gave a birthday putty to her many filends yesterday afternoon and even ing All kinds of games were Indulged In and all the young folks had a pleas unt time The Adonis Dancing club held their weekly dance at the new South Side hall, on Plttston avenue, lust evening Music was, furnished by Prof Johnson Tho Sund.iv school teachers of the St Paul Evangelical Protestant church of Piohpect avenue held their quniter ly meeting last night Tlnie was a special session held at Hotel liest bv the Font teen Filenla lust evening James Cumuli Lodge of Odd Fellows met last night nt Fruehan's hall Miss Maiy Walsh, of Wajmart Is visiting at her biotlter's home, Dr J J. Walsh, of Pitt.ston avenue. Mis. Geotgle, of New York, Is visit ing her bt other, Mi. Uichurd Zuleger, of Plttston avenue The Dream of tha Toy. The Sandman lost a dream one night A dream meant for a bov , It rloated round uwhlle, and then It settled cm a To. Iho Toy dreamed that It stood In class Willi aultci a row of bovs; The teacher rapped upon his desk And cried "Lei's noise! Lees noise!" Then, looking at the Toj. he scowled And suld, "Next boy foretell," "Oh, please, sir," cried the littla Toy, "1 don t know how to spell. "Indeed, I don't know how It Is; I'm sure I am a Toy, Although 1 stem to bo In cl iss, And dressed up lllto a boy," ' What s that? What's that"' the tearher ciied In awful tones he spokoj lie ciiiue with stildes across the floor, And then tho Toy awoke. There lay the nursery very still, Tho sholt above Its Iteud, Tim ilia burned dlmlv on the hearth, Tho children wero In bed. Thcro lay tho dolls and Noah's Aik, "Oh, dear 1110," said the Toy, "I Just had such a dreadful dream! I dtcumed I was n boy." Kathcrino Plo In bt. Nicholas, Builder AMUSEMENTS. I YCEUIYL THEATRE L-' DURUUNDriK & KUIS. Uiiee. II. K. I.UNU, Manazer, Matlneo and NlghT" Saturday, Oct. 11. First nppea,ranco In Scranton of the World Famous Beauty nnd Comedienne. ANNA Her Latest and HELD, Grcatost Success In PAPA'S WIFE, Supported by Chns nigelow nd bril liant cast Chorus of 40 stage beautlea. Special Saturday matinee. l'rlces-Mntlnce. 25c., fioc. 76c, J 1 09. livening, 23c, 60c, 73c $1 00, 11.G0. MONDAY OCTOUUR 16, THE GREAT KELLAR Dlsplnvlng his own original dlscoverie In the rtlm of the marvelous 'Cnatlim Revealed" the production of hitman lirc'les trmn empty epacc. "Tim Mvsterlous Disappearance of, Kellai himself "Tho House nnd tho Uraln" tho mys terv of tho lllilc Room. "The. Flight of the Adept" tho prpleq tlon of tho human body thro space. "The Passing of Man" the fading awav of a living person before tho very eye of tho audience, nnd Indeed tho weirdest, most avve-ltiHpirlng performance over sec 11 In America Prices 23e., GOe , 7ic , tl.OO ACADEHY OF HUSIC, r HUKOUNDI3R & RBIS. Lessees. M, R. LONO, Manager. Three nights Thursdav. Friday and Sat 111 day Oct 12, 13 and 14. Matinees Frldis and Saturday The Funniest of Furny Fnrccs FINNEGAN'S BALL Mutlnie Prices Mc , 2Tc Dvcnliig I'rlcea-loc , LSc , I5c , 50c. Week comnicnrlng Mondtiy.Oot. IS Dally Matinee s Conimnnclng Tuerday. Bennett & Moulton Companv and their own oichestra Monda) evening "Dfukr-st Ilussla." Tuesday matinee "Uud's 31rl." Matlneo I'rlco 10c Uvcnlng prices lCo , 20c , 30c Matinees Daily, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, October 12, 13 and 14. Trip to Corny Island Burlesquers Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, October 10, 17 nnd 18. HARRY W. SEAION'S BIQ EXTRA VAGANZACOHPANY TAKE TIME BY THE FORELOCK.' Car load Just arrived. All style and prices the lowest. Workmanship guaranteed even on THE CHEAPER GRADES. Keep us in mind and you won't re gret giving us your patronage you will get gaod9 as represented giving you our easy terms of payment or very lowest prices for cash. Immense stock of Household Goods Stoves, Carpets, Iron Beds, etc. Flva large floors full to the colling at Thos, Kelly's Stom, inland 13 1 Franklin Avenus LIVERITA THE UP-TO-DATE LITTLE LIVER PILL j CURES jBlllousnoss. Constipation. Dyspopsla, jSick-Hoad -lacho and Llvor Complaint. SU&AR COATED, Sold by all drugxlsti or sent by mall. NtnliaMcileilCo.,Cilci PCalekutcr'a KacUth Diamond nraaf. ENNYROYAL PILLS "" !; reuttip. ifcvic an Irili for OhfeftMitr MnglUk Dm , MranJ la Had aid 0U iii.J JU111 .fHi with bin rllWi Taka ' 'lUHtA ttd litafiau liBiUflm .lu.II Relief fp I.aJlf ," H luu, b7 rttm r -, ,- ..vr.i VHflHIlBI VVt"'Pni VBin BdU b U Local DrnuUti. IM1.L VMA.. PA. rhtLaial.i.l..l n.. lt.JI. ..,. AAAitAitit lffltMia JiaitukfttrtHMAieittflaririlrtH ni I llblQU frlTi ilHtm UIo4 1'oL.o, isuiBrui trrori, lil Tlultl vulc)tLcu nnl for Sworn TutliuonUU M Truth u I'r.r. u. F. 1 1IKKL. M. 1)., 0 North Htith dt.. 1'klladelpaTa, 1'a. ruiltlvrlr tb eolr irKUUit U tbt ler to flort CTeo thuih tho moil eilibrftttd itf lulmftlnj yrmimounla4tolUilinlliiritm T T TTfttT'TT1 MAKE PERFECT MEN P NO I' lFPAIBt ffrLoncrr) Thfjovianda ll( can t ifiiorfd la ) Da nallatf aMkiiloRiaf lndirretloniortirtMtf aailr Ttai I atinairt VlaTAP (! nalalal tAAfl Hon lliara an in (m iliva .iaw hUnti latti napoitHi to try run- rhtfkiaudluitr to th tft of .-fATonni rld OnrAoe Ui renrIUl ntrgj tlVJt al I 0a,9aaUtairiiaiaatilcurwQor nonrr r (unded tan bt carried In ! poRl fto'l fverywbtr or mailed la plain wrapper en itMlpUa pric b ini u-ruro u (nu tif , nUac. Sold In Scranton, Pa., by Matthewi Bros. and McGarruh & Thoratu, druftftiu. u urb a rails ImnMhli atTill'HI 1UPI111 MOO PILLS 1 25 CTS. 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