THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE- MONDAY DECEMBER 4, 1890.
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Holiday Goods
Have you seen tho display In our win
dows? Wo haw most everything you cnn
mention In our line. Whut you don't see,
ask for.
Vlollnx. Vlolar, Doublo Bass, Guitar,
Mandolins, Banjos, Autoharps, Zithers,
Cornets, Clarionets, Flutes, riccolos,
Fifes, Bugles, Bnss Drums, Snare Drums,
nnd scores o( other Instruments, witn
their cases nnd trimmings.
Wo tnko pride In our selection of
STRINGS for nil INSTRUMENTS, and
ask our CUSTOMERS to help us to carry
tho very heat lines, by Riving us their
opinion on the strings they use.
We have something ESPECIALLY
FINE In an E VIOLIN BTR1NG, that
will he worth your while to cxamlno nnd
buy.
Have you seen tho
Perry Patent Violin Tailpiece?
We sell thousands of these every yea",
They nro In all wholesalo catnloRiies. No
violin Is complete without It. It keeps
tho violin In perfect tune, besides being
nn ornament to It.
Ask to seo them when next you call nt
205 WYOMING AVL.i HE.
Ice Cream.
DGST IN TOWN.
2 pe per
LACKAWANNA DAIRY CO
Telephone Ordors Promptly Doll versd
Ziy37 Adtmi Avenue.
Scranton Transfer Co.,
Always Reliable.
All kinds of transfer work
promptly and satisfactorily done.
Office 100 Lackawanna Ave.
Office Phono 525. Barn Phono 6982
HUNTINGTON'S BAKERY.
GREHM. m ID FROZEN FRUITS
420 Spruce Street.
SInsonle Templo.
C S. SNYDER,
The Only Dentist
In the City Who Is a Graduate In
Medicine.
420-422 SPRUCE STREET.
DR. H. B. WARE,
SPECIALIST.
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
Omce Hours 9 n. m. to 12.30 p. m. : 2 to 4.
Williams Building, Opp. I'ostolllco.
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CITY NOTES i
HAND C'Kt'SHED.-.Mlchucl Monahan.
of Pino Hrook, who vvoikh In the l'lne
Brook shaft, w is taken to the Lackawan
l.a hospital Saturday, suffeilng from u
badly la.irate I hand. .
TUB WKKK'S EXCHANGES.-Thc ex
changes for li'st week us reported by
tlu- Scranton Clearing Houso association
are as follows: Monday, $ 202.4DG.ril ; Tues
day, $223,873.1.1; Wednetdny, 181.0IS.CS;
Friday, I0b.TOU.3O; Saturday, $lS,fcO0.O0.
Total, $1,000,S83.G7.
PAY DAYS. Tho Delaware, Lacka
wanna and Western company will pay Its
employes at the Oxford, Dodge and Belle
vue mines today. Tomorrow the employes
nt the Sloan, Hampton and ArohuaU.
mines will be paid. The Delaware and
Hudson company paid Saturday at the
Marvine und Leggttt's Creek mines.
RECEPTION FOR GAMBLE. The
Conservatory faculty will give an Infor
mal reception to Ernest Gamble, basso,
and Miss Maude Itlhll, pianist, at their
-'rr.is, corner of Adams avenue und Lin
den street, Wednesday morning at lO.'li)
o'clock. All musicians nnd friends ure
Invited to meet these artists at that
time.
TO ARRANGE KOFI CAT'Cl'S.-Mem-bers
of the Republican vigilant commit
ters of the First. Second and Third dls
trkis of the Seventeenth ward nro re
quested to meet at Alderman Tlown's or
flce on Wednesday evening, the 6th Inst.,
at ".,10 o'clock, for the purpose of fixing
tho date for holding the ward caucus.
Persons v.hu desire to bo candidates are
also Invited to be present.
MEETING THIS AFTERNOON.-Tho
Household Economic section of the Wo
men's club will meet In the Green Ridge
Library building this afternoon at 3.30.
Dr. Gunster. Dr. Alfred Mercer, of Sy
racuse end Dr. Dimful, of the Colliery
Engineer, are expected to speak. Tho
meeting will bo one of Interest nnd a
large attendance is earnestly desired.
Tho women of this section will be glad to
receive new members.
MASS MEETING -A mass meeting
will be held at the Green Ridge library,
tomorrow evening, at 8 o'clock, to con
sider tho condition of the water supply
of Green Hldge. The meeting Is called
by the Men's union nnd the Household
Kconomlc section of the Women's club.
Addresses will bo mnde by S. B. Price,
Charles Robinson. Professor Hawker,
Dr. Logan, deputy stntn Inspector of tho
state board of health; Professor Burdlck.
nev. W. J. Tord nnd others.
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" THE MODEL,"
VIENNA CAPE AND RESTAURANT,
E.MOSES, PROP. 221-223WASH-INOTON
AVENUE, OPP. COURT
HO'JSE.
Dinner Table d'Hote. Breakfast,
Luncheon und Supper a la carte.
Oysters served In any style.
AH table delicacies of the season
served In cafe or delivered to fam
ilies In any quantity desired,
Kino Catering a specialty.
Fresh Invoice nf fancy groceries
nr.d smoked goods, Salmon, Btur
geon. White Fish.
PSl9miSBEL
MEMORIAL SERVICES
OF THE LOCAL ELKS
THEY WERE CONDUCTED IN THE
LYCEUM THEATER.
The Orator of tho Evening Was
School Controller T. J. Jennings,
Who Pronounced a Splendid Eu
logy on tho Departed Members of
tho Scranton Lodge of Elks Fea
tures of the Excellent Programme,
Given in Connection with tho Rit
ualistic Exercises of me Order.
One of the most beautiful services In
the ritual of tho Benevolent and Pro-"
tectlve Order of Klka Is that used on
tho occuslon of their nnnunl memorial
exorcises when tribute Is paid to the
memory of deceased brothers.
This service was held Inst night in
the Lyceum theater, which was taxed
to Its utmost capacity to accommodate
tho number of persons who desired to
bo present. Nearly nil of tho members
of the local lodge were in attendance
nt this Lodge of Sorrow nnd there was
a big delegation present from the
Wllkes-Uarrc lodges.
Tho Btage was handsomely decorated
with plants and flowers by Florist Pal
mer, nnd around It were nrranged In a
half-clrrle, chairs nnd tables bearing
the great sign of the order, the head
of nn elk. At S.10 o'clock the ofllcers
of tho organization filed on to the
stage, together with several prominent
ex-olllclals, and took their places.
Esteemed Leading Knight Fred C.
Smith then made a short address, an
nouncing the purpose of the gathering,
and the meaning of the Lodge of Sor
row. He net called tipon Secretary
William S. Gould to call aloud the
names of the departed members of the
lodge who had died during the year.
THE DEATH ROLL.
They are as follows: Plummer S.
rage, May 14; A. M. Mervine, May 31;
Thomas J, Jordan, August 26; Thomas
J. McTlghe, October 21.
The other absent members are: Scott
D. Shoemaker, August 2G, 1890; Dun
can Wright, jr., April 29, li32; Eman
uel Klzelmann, July 4, 1S93: William
Robinson, September 15, 1S93; George,
S, Throop, M. D., March 23, 1S94; May
land C. Drinker, May 9. 1891; H-iph-rey
Bradley, September 9, 1S94; Allan
N. Lecte, Juno 12, 1S93; Charles Hang,
September 21, 1806; L. T. Paine, Febru
ary 16, 1897; Fred Kapmeyer, May fl,
1897; B. H. Throop, M. D.. June 26,
1S97; E. F. Boyle. August 12, 1897; L.
Amerman, October 7, 1S97; George
Kirby, December 19, 1S97: William P.
Connell, March 3, 189S; William Ma
hon, April 7. 1S9S; John Burnett, Sep
tember SO, 189S.
Exalted Ruler William S. Miller then
questioned the various ofllcers as to
their duties, nnd then gave tho signal
for the sign of sorrow. At this every
Elk on the stage rose to his feet with
arms folded and the opening ode was
sung as follows:
Great ruler of tho universe, all being and
bmign,
Look down upon and bless our work
and be all glory thine;
Oh hear our prayers for the honored
dead, while beurlng In our minds,
Tho memories graven on each heart
for "Auld Lang Syne."
The programme proper then com
menced with a selection given by
Bauer's band. This finished aggrega
tion of musicians gave Suppe's "Pique
Dame" with fine spirit and finish and
scored the hit which they'Invurlably
do.
A violin solo by F. VanderVeken
was the next number. Miss Jennie
Buchwald was the piano accompanist
and played with rare skill. The selec
tions given by Mr. VanderVeken were
"Largo," by Handel, and "Fantasie
of Martha." by Flotow and arranged
by Gregolre and Leonard. Tho vlolj
ist threw all his spirit Into his playing
and fairly made the violin speak to
the very appreciative audience.
MINISTRY OF SORROW.
Miss Bessie Slote now appeared on
the stage and recited tho "Ministry of
Sorrow," of which A. J. Colborn Is the
author. It had a very pretty Idea
which was carried on throughout in a
poetic strain. The young elocutionist
executed the pleje very well and was
enthusiastically applauded. At the
end of her recitation she was present
ed with a large bouquet of white chry
santhemums. P. II. Warren then gave a baritone
solo, singing "Lead Kindly Light." He
rendeied this In fine voice and was ex
cellently accompanied on the piano by
miss liucnwald. Miss Lena Relchart
next came upon the stage and gave a
very nicely-executed piano solo. It
was Hans Seellng's "Dei Lurloy" and
proved a beautiful piece of mu.sle.
The event of tho evening, however,
was tho memorial address. As In years
past some prominent Elks were chosen
for the honor and this year the choice
leu upon school Controller T. J. Jen
nings. His speech produced a profound
effect upon all who heard It. He said:
MR. JENNINGS' ADDRESS.
Exalted Ruler and Brothers, Friends
and Relatives, Ladies nnd Gentlemen;
"The faults of our brothers we write
upon the sands, and their virtues upon
the tablets of love and memory."
The great wheel of time which re
volves but one way has led us on from
year to year through tho varied scenes
and Incidents with all their accom
panying Joys and sorrows, until wo
stand tonight nt the close of the nine
teenth century, at the same time wo
step Into the vestibule of the twentieth
Tho fnst-fadlng year of ninety-nine,
however, seems to atop as It realizes
Its fast approaching end, to allow, the
Serai ton Lodge of Elks to meet In
"memorial session," as we do this first
Sunduy evening In December, In com
pliance with the most sacred law of
"Elkdom." You have been Invited to
participate In this important session
and by your generous attendance and
hearty manifestations of good-will we
hope to make this meeting like unto
those of tho past, lasting reminders of
tho great and important mission of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of
Elks. Wo sincerely thank you. We
publicly acknowledge our debt of grati
tude to those taking part In these ex
ercises. We regret the fact that many
of our friends ore unable to be with
us lu person this evening, owing to our
inability to make room for them, but
we find pleasure In the knowledge that
they are with us In spirit.
BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM.
The beuutlful and commendable cus
tom that devotes a Sunday evenlnir In
eueh vear to the memory of our de
parted brothers has been long estab
lished. All over this fair land of ours
memorial sessions are being conducted
this evenlngund thusover 15,000 brother
Elks are tonight pouring out from their
very souls to tho Most High prayers
for tho future happiness of their de
parted brothers, nnd likewise offering
kind words of hope and consolation to
those of their immediate household.
While It Is true it can no way add to
the virtues of the dead, yet It aoftena
the hearts of the living and fills their
rolnds with earnest thoughts of the life
after death. Among all people, Bavage
as well as civilized, In all ages, It has
been tho custom to do honor to tho
memory of those who fell In battle
whllo In tho service of their country,
nnd this universal feeling springs from
the noblest and tendercst Instincts of
the human heart. Men feel that they
honor themselves when they honor
those whose voice and sword has served
mankind. We revere the memory of
tho bravo soldier, who, whllo wielding
his sword In defense of his country,
gives his life to that country; we bear
him to the grave with everv mark of
respect, of honor and of grief; nnd wo
dedicate monuments to his memory to
show to nil succeeding generations a
people's gratitude.
It Is natural nnd proper that we
should do these things; but, my friends,
it seems to us that no less Is due to
the memory of our departed brothers,
who In civil life devoto their talents
to the advancement of brother Elks to
the peace, Joy and harmony of the lodge
room, and who give their love and life
for wife and family. It Is true they
did not fall on the battle-field, where
tho joy of battle Inspires heroic deeds
and robs death of Its sting. It was not
their fate to henr, as the last sound
that reached their ears on earth, the
exultlrr shout of victory, and to fool
that their blood was poured out In de
fensa of their country's rights; but they
nevertheless gave their lives, willingly,
freely and knowingly to the service of
God and their fellow-men:
Nomarshallng troops, no bivouac song,
No banner to gleam and wave;
But, Oh! these battles, they last so
long
From babyhood to the grave.
THEY WOULD BE IDLE.
My friends, memorial exercises would
be but Idle ceremonies If they were
merely to afford opportunity for public
expression of personal sorrow for the
loss of our departed brothers. They
arc held for another and wiser pur
pose. Commemorating thus, nubllclv.
eminent qualities, whether of soul or
Intellect or of both united, they be
come an incentive to tho emulation of
the living, making them better men and
more firm believers In the tenets of the
Benevolent nnd Protective Order of
Elks. They stimulate in youth and
dawning manhood a worthv ambition
to thrive, to achieve and become living
examnles of the great and ennobling
principles of our order. They nre cal
culated to contribute to a higher order
of society, and to a greater, stronger,
nnd nobler brotherhood of man. Guided
by the unseen aid of the ever-present
power of the God of all goodness nnd
perfection, they become an Inspiration,
and the world at large, the community
In particular, are made better for them.
Since our last memorial session the
hand of death silently and mysterious
ly claimed for mother earth all that
was mortal of Brothers P. S. Page, A.
M. Merwlne, T. J. Jordan nnd T. J. Mc
Tlghe, and their Immortal souls went
forth to their maker. We could with
pleasure, indeed, enumerate at length
the many social and lovable character
istics of the brothers. It was our pleas
ure for years to enjoy their genial com
panionship and particularly in the
lodge room, where their presence was
ever sought and will ever be missed as
from the bosom of their families.
"Though lost to sight, to memory
dear." Our absent brothers, glancing
down the far-receding avenues of past,
while memory holds aloft her torch,
we gaze on those once familiar forms.
How vividly tho many pleasant scenes
of the lodge room nppear. How thrills
the heart with awakening joy as we
view once more those fond associates
of bygone years; what a host of pleas
ant reminiscences throng our mind as,
summoned by Fancy') magic wand,
they pass before us. Lost to sight are
they; for having put on tho raiment
fitted to the struggle, they have gone
forth one by one from the loving bos
oms of their homes and the companlon
shlo of their brother Elks and disap
peared with the countless thousands
from the battle-field of life. Even as
the sparkling water of tho purling
streamlet that courses with harmoni
ous murmur through the verdant glade,
mingles with the silver capped wave
lets of the river below, and are lost In
the broad volume that rolls onward to
the mighty ocean.
THIS CANNOT BE.
It can tint be that this earth Is man's
only abiding place; It can not be that
our life Is a bubble cast upon the ocean
of eternity to float for a moment on Its
waves, then sink Into nothingness.
Why is it that the rainbow and th"
clouds come over us with a beauty that
is not of earth, and then pass and leave
us to ponder upon their faded loveli
ness? Why Is It that the bright form3
of human beauty are presented to our
view but for a moment, and then taken
from us? It is because we are born
for a higher destiny than that of earth;
there is a realm where tho rainbow
never fndes, where the stars will be
spread out before us like the ralndrop.1
on the ocean, and where the beautiful
things that hero pass before us like
shadows will stay In our presence for
ever. In this belief wo are strengthened by
the teachings of our noble order, and
by practicing charity, justice, brotherly
love and fidelity, become worthy and
enjov a place In the eternal lodge in
the great hereafter, where we hope to
remain for all eternity under the pro
tecting care of the grand and exalted
ruler of the universe.
The Benevolent and Protective Order
of Elks is nn order that elevates soci
ety, it Is composed of a grand chain
of golden links, and the links of that
chain are made up of hearts of men
full to verllowing with the subllmo
! principles of this order Charity, Jus-
tlce, Brotherly Love and Fidelity.
It teaches charity in its highest and
noblest forms, for where charity Is the
animating principle of a man's actions,
he loves God, and In loving God, ho
loves his fellow-man, and cheerfully,
and without restraint, renders him nil
assistance possible; and thus It Is that
no one can become, a true Elk without
the practice of charity.
We aro taught to practice justice
toward all mankind, ns tho towering
statue of Justice, with her bandaged
eyes and even balance, teaches man of
the Impartiality of the law so we
must do justice to the living and also
to the memory of the departed.
That grand and ennobling motto of
brotherly love Is constantly before us,
"To do unto others as we would that
thev should do unto us," and Anally,
as the cardinal principle of fidelity em
braces all, wo must be ever faithful to
tho laws of our order, and perforin tho
stipulations of our obligations with the
strictest fidelity.
In conclusion, my friends. It teaches
us that when a brother Is stricken
down with sickness, our duty Is to
smooth back the dampened hair from
the fever-bunied brow, or give cooling
drinks to moisten the fever-parched
Hds. It looks after the welfare of Its
members to protect them from want,
nnd Is ever watchful of the wife and
mother, and guards the sanctltv of
home ties. It Is not afraid to declare
Its alms nnd objects; It wants the
world to know that Its teachings aro
not contrary to the constituted order
of things, to public or Individual Inter
ests, or to tho glory of God.
SELECTION BY TRIO.
The next number on the programme
wns a musical trio, composed of Miss
Buchwuld, pianist, C. Koemplo with
vlollncello by L. VanderVeken, vio
linist. Two selections were rendered,
Andante, Adagio Cantablle by Hadyu,
and Qrnnd Mere by F. VanderVeken.
These two pieces were peformed with
rare skill and tho trio received a hear
ty round of applause as they left the
stage.
Besslo Slote again fuvored with a
recitation. Its subject was rather a
sombre one, but the delivery was gool
and an excellent effect was roduced
In it by the Introduction of a chorus,
Tho recitation dealt with tho death of
a vagrant nt Ills mother's tomb In tho
cemetery, nnd as the recitation pro
gressed the singing of choir Is heard
nearby. A strong chorus In tho wings
sang the snered melodies.
Ralph Williams rendered "Sancta
Maria" In splendid voice. Fnure's
grnnd song never falls to .make an Im
pression and tho audience signified Its
appreciation of both tho song and
singer by warm hand clapping. Miss
E. Thomas rendered a soprano solo,
which made one of the greatest hits of
the evening. The selections rendered
were "Heaven nnd Earth," by Clro Pln
sutl, nnd the Intermezzo of "Cavallero
Kustlcnno," by Mascngnl. In both of
these Miss Thomas scored a great suc
cess nnd after rendering of Mascagnl's
beautiful piece she was recalled to the
stage and presented with a handsoma
bouquet. She wns accompanied In her
singing by Miss Buchwald on tho ji.nno
and Robert Bauer on tho violin.
.The next number was Moskowskl'a
"Fiom Foreign Lands," which wns
played with fine effect by Bauer's band.
Tho audience thoroughly appreciated
tho music and evinced Its satisfaction
by enthusiastically applauding tint Pr
formance to tho echo.
CLOSING EXERCISES.
Tho closing ceremonies of tho memo
rial service were then gone through.
They were presided over by Exalted
Ruler Millar nnd were brought to a
close by the singing of the doxology,
tho audience being invited to join In
and help swell the nnthem with their
voices. This In ought the exercises to
a close. It was one of tho most suc
cessful services ever conducted by the
Elks and aroused general satisfaction
In everv quarter.
Tho affair was conducted by a com
mittee under the chairmanship of J.
G. Reese nnd It Is to the Indefatigable
efforts and Industrious labor of this
committee that the success of the
evening was attained. Their names
followr: J. G. Reese, chairman; W, S.
Gould. Alfred Rice, II. J. Schubert.
George Gunster, E. M. Strong, John
McEnchen, T. Reeve Jones.
This year's ofllcers of the association
nre the following: Exalted ruler, Wil
liam S. Millar: esteemed leading
knight. Fred C. Smith; esteemed loyal
knight, E. M. Strong; esteemed lectur
ing knight, John G. Reese; secretary,
William S. Gould; treasurer, II. J.
Schubert; tyler, John II. Lewis; esquire,
Fred C. Hand; Inner guard, T. C. Mil
ler; chaplain, S. N. Callonder; organ
ist, T. Reeve, Jones; representative to
grand lodge, David J. Reedy; trustees,
C. D. Wegman, John J. Brown, Joseph
Levy, M. F. Sando, John Benore.
YALE MISSIONARY BAND.
Two Members of It Addressed Large
ly Attended Meetings Held Hero
Yesterday Object of Visit.
Messrs. Gage and Vlckery, mem
bers of tho celebrated Yale Mis
sionary band, conducted services
in two of the city churches yesterday,
namely, tho Penn Avenue Baptist and
tho Second Presbyterian, and attracted
especially largo audiences Hn both in
stances. These young men are members of a
band of live who are touring the coun
try preaching on the necessity of mis
sionary work, and aro graduates of
Yale university, class of '9S. They be
long to tho Student Volunteer Move
ment, which was organized some ten
years ago, and which today has a
membership of 4,000. The young people
joining this society do so with tho In
tention of following the command,
"Go ye into the uttermost parts of tho
world and preach the gospel," and are
prepared to go at any time when funds
aro furnished them.
One of the members of the band Is
Arthur B. Williams, jr., of this city,
and Is at present tpuring the western
part of the country with Messrs. Eddy
and Thurston, the other members of
the band.
At the Penn avenue church yester
day afternoon the services began at 4
o'clock and were attended by the mem
bers of the various young people's so
cletlcs connected with the ssvcral
churches throughout tho city, the
members of tho band aiming In par
ticular to Interest tho younger element
In the missionary cause.
Secretary Mahy presided at tho meet
ing and music was furnished by Will
iam Stanton and Charles Doersam
Both the young men spoke on the ur
gent necessity of a general public In
terest In foreign missionary work. It
was stated that for $30 a year a natlvo
missionary could be supported m eith
er Chlnn or India. An object lesson
was given with two pieces of tape, one
long enough to reach around the entire
church representing the total value of
the christian churches In the country,
nnd one about an Inch long, represent
ing the proportionate amount given by
the christian people of this country
every year to support foreign mission
ary work.
In the evening the young men spolo
along tho same lines In the Second
Presbyterian church to a very large
congregation. On Saturday evening
last they met the missionary commit
tee from tho various young people's
societies In the parlors of the Second
Presbyterian church and (he wholo
question of foreign missionary work
and the means of stimulating a greater
Interest In It were discussed.
SUDDENLY EXPIRED.
Old Resident of North Scranton Died
Saturday Evening.
Lewis J. Thomas, a resident of
Wayne avenue, North Scranton, died
suddenly at 8.30 o'clock Saturday even
ing from an attack of rheumatism of
the heart. While talking with some
friends he fell backwards in his chair
and expired.
Deceased was 40 years of age, and up
to about a year ago worked In th
mines, but owing to Illness was com
pelled to earn a living by conducting
a small store near his home. He was
a resident of tho First ward for over
twenty years.
Mr. Thomas Is survived by his wifo
and one daughter, aged 4 years. Three
brothers and one sUter also survive
him. Two of the former, Robert J. nnd
Thomas J. Thomas, reside In North
Scranton.
Conrad's Hat Store open tonight
(Thanksgiving eve) until 10 o'clock.
Smoke the "Hotel Jermyn" cigar, 10c.
Mrs. Wlnslow's Soothing Syrup.
Has been used for over FIFTY YEARS
bv MILLIONS of MOTHERS for their
CHILDREN WHILE TEETHING WITH
PERFECT SUCCESS. It SOOTHES the
CHILI). SOFTENS the GUMS. ALLAYS
nil PAIN; CURES WIND COLIC, and
Is the best remedy for DIAItRHOEA.
Sold by all Diugglsts in every part of tha
world. Ho sure and ask for "Mrs. Wins,
low's Soothing Syrup," and tako no other
Llud. Twenty-live cents a bottle.
TWO HORSEMEN MEET
DEATH AT CROSSING
RUN DOWN DY AN ENGINE AT
LA PLUME.
John Blauvolt and George Water
man, of Nicholson, While Riding
Home Late Saturday Night En
counter a Terrible Death They
Had Had a Runaway and Left
Their Wagon Standing by tho
Roadside Engineer Says Ho Did
Not See Them Until After They
Were Struck Whistled and Rang
the Bell.
John Blauvolt and George Waterman,
two residents of Nicholson, were run
down and killed by a Lacknwnnnn en
gine at La Plume late Saturday night.
They were riding horseback, side by
side, and in passing over the crossing
were struck by the tender of tho en
gine, which was backing down from
tho summit to Nicholson nt a lively
rate. Men nnd horses were killed out
right and badly mangled.
The men had been to Scranton with
a load of hay and were returning
nbout 10.30 o'clock when their team
took fright near Dalton and, running
away, broke tho rigging. They un
hitched the horses, Improvised saddles
and proceeded to ride home.
Engineer Miller says he whistled and
rang the bell as usual on approaching
tho crossing and that there wns a
headlight sot on tho top of tho tender,
as Is the rule on "pusher" engines. He
did not f.ce the horsemen until after
they had been struck, nnd even then
did not know what hnd been run down.
He stopped the engine and with oth
ers of the crew went back, expecting
to find it wns a cow that had been
struck. To his great horror he dis
covered tho men and horses lying In
tho ditch. One of the men was breath
ing slightly, but he died shortly after
being picked up.
The bodies of the two unfortunate
men were taken to the La Plune sta
tion and then removed to their homes
In Nicholson. Their wagon was found
on the Dalton road pome time Inter and
the explanation of how they happened
to bo riding n harnessed team was evi
dent. TRIED TO CUT OFF FINGER.
Desperate Deed ttempted by Thieves
in This City.
A stranger from Wllkes-Barre camo
to this city last Monday. He took
rooms at a private boarding houso and
In the evening, after a stroll, went to
bed. He was awakened late In tho
night by feeling a sharp pain on tho
second finger of his right hand.
In a. moment he sprang to his feet
and at his first movement the Intrud
ers lied, taking with them nearly all
his money and a valuable gold watch.
On his finger wns a diamond ring
which the thieves had unsuccessfully
attempted to remove. Impatient to se
cure the ring they at last attempted
to slash off the finger, und it was the
pain of the attempt which woke the
unfortunate man up.
The next day the latter left town via
the Delaware and Hudson, where he
told tho ticket agent or his trouble, but
did not give his nume. Ho suld ho
would soon return and have the case
investigated. Tho police, who have
been notified, are on the lookout.
THIRD TIME BURGLARIZED.
Ford & O'Boyle's Place Entered for
the Second Time in One Week.
Tho butcher shop of Ford & O'Boyle,
of Eighth street, was opened about a
month ago and since then it has been
robbed three times.
During the first week robbers broke
into and burglarized the place. Tues
day night It was entered again and
onco more on Wednesday evening tho
store was broken into and looted.
Niagara Falls Paper Company.
This great indsutry is the largest of
its kind in the world. The factory oc
cupies twelve acres of land on th
Niagara frontier, near tho canal of
the Niagara Falls Power company. The
water supply Is taken from this canal,
and the main tunnel is utilized for
carrying the waste water from tho
mills. The company uses hydraulic
power, having their own wheel pits.
In which are placed six great turbines
with a capacity of 7,200 horse-power:
140 cords of wood aro reduced to pulp
dally, and the annual consumption la
42,000 cords.
Tho dally cutput is 230,000 pounds
of newspaper, 50,000 pounds of sulphite,
and 200,000 pounds of ground wood.
They make a specialty of news rolls
for perfecting presses: also high grade
and cotton waste news.
The company owns largo tracts of
spruce land near Bay Mills, Mich. They
also operate their own saw mills, and
own a line of boats, constantly em
ployed during the navigation season In
carrying pulp wood to the factory at
Nlagura Falls.
Their process of converting cord
wood Into snow white paper in one of
tho many curiosities to bo saen about
the Falls. The product is staple, and
tho demand ns regular as tho call for
the dally newspaper at every man'
breakfast table. This means a regular
pay roll tho year round, und that en
ables the mill operative to own his own
home, whkh ho may yet acquire at
village prices. The advance on this
home, which must come with the
growth of Niagara Falls, will be money
earned while he sleeps.
Tho Cliff Paper company has a dally
output of twenty-six tons.
MARRIED.
REFSE-PAVIS-ln West Scranton, Deo.
2, JSS9, at tho parsonage of tho Sumne.
Avenuo Presbyterian church, by the
pastor, Rev. L. R. Foster, Fred I5,
Reese, of 145 South Lincoln avenue, nnd
Miss Sarah Jano Davis, of 2113 Jackson
street.
DIED.
GALLAGHER In AVcst Scranton, Dec,
3, ISO:), Mrs. James Gnllrgher. of 2J3
Meridian Mreet. Funeral Tuesday
morning at 9 o'clock, with high mass In
St. Patrick's church. Interment in
Cathedral ci inetcry.
HARR In South Scranton. Dec. 2, 1S9'J.,
Mrs. Mary Harr, aged 39 years. Fu
neral Tuesday morning at 0 o'clock.
Interment In Cathedral cemetery.
THOMAS-ln North Scranton, Dec. 2,
1R!9, Lowis J. Thomas, aged 10 years,
of Wuyno avenue.
W1LLOCK In West Scranton, Dec. 2,
1SW, Winifred. Infant daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Wlllock. of 2953 Frlnk
street. Funeral prlvnto this uftoi
noon. Interment In Washburn street
cemetery.
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A btreak 01 Li ghtmng
may bo brighter than the light from our Lamps, but such a light
is not desirable. Our lamps glvo a soft) whlto light, nlco to read
by, nnd, when shaded by elegantly decorated globes, shed a radl
nnco that is fair to see. Most of our lamps are choice pieces of
China and Bronze, which wo hnvo mounted nnd makes them exclu
sive, there being no two alike. Tho designs aro elegant and ar
tistic. Our prices are Low.
SCRANTON'S LAMP HEADOUaRTBRS,
CuxvaTVfeAX
g Millar & Peck,
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Recognized Headquarters for
Reliable Furs,
tylisSi Tailored Gowns,
Handsome Capes. A ;.':...
Everything in Ladies' Outer Gar
ments, Misses' and Children's Coats and
Capes, Ladies' Silk Waists in new shades
and effects.
i L wldriC Lacka. Ave
Rau) Fiirs Boiighf. Fiirs Repaired.
SOLE AGENCY
Successor to Urotison & Tallman.
412 Spruce Street.
Highest Grade Underwear.
Lowest Prices.
TO BOOM SCBANTON.
Central labor Union to Try nnd
Bring Convention Here.
The Central Labor union held an es
pecially well attended meeting yester
day In Carpenters hall, there belns
over 200 delegates present.
The following: nominations were
made for the next election of officers
which takes place on the first Sunday
In January: President, Martin D. Fla
herty; vice president, Charles K. Bax
ter; recording secrctnry, P. G. Moran;
financial secretary. N. Burke; treas
urer, Georpre Gothler; sergeant nt arms,
M. Tolan; organizer, M. D. Flaherty.
Charles Baxter, of the United Minn
Workers, was chosen delegate to the
Intel notional convention of the Ameri
can Federation of Labor to be held In
Detroit commencing December 11. He
wns Instructed to boom Scranton to the
best of his nbllity for the convention
in 1900 nnd will probably be accompa
nied to the "Lake City" by several
other Scranton labor leaders who will
talk for Scranton.
A circular describing at length the
claims of Scranton for the convention
and tho advantages offered by this city
hns been printed and sent by Secretary
Moran to each of the delegates who will
nttend. Tho outlook for the landing of
the convention for this city Is consid
ered very favorable by Mr. Moran and
others Interested In tho project.
The delegates-from the newly organ
ized clerks nnd street car employes'
unions were present nt yesterday's
meeting for the first time.
OBITUARY
Mrs. Mary Gallagher, wife of Jntnes
Gallagher, of 21" Merldlnn street, died
early yesterday morning, ut her home af
ter a short Illness. Deceased was well
known, having been n resident of this
city for many years. Sho is survived by
her husband and three children, Mrs.
William Itafter, Ben. Gallughcr and
Tcter Gallagher, all of Scranton. The
funeral will occur tomorrow morning. A
high mass of requiem will be sung at
St. Patrick's Catholic church, and Inter
ment will be made in tho Cathedral
cemetery.
Mrs. Mary Harr. aged S3 years, died
at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon at her
homo on Palm street. South Scranton,
nfter a two months' Illness. Deccasod
was born In Mlnooka nnd Is survived by
her husband and threo children, Robert,
Annie nnd Irene. She was a sister-in-law
of Albert Hennc, o.f South Main ave
nue. The funorul services will bo held
at St. John's German Catholic church,
South Main avenue, tomorrow morning,
at 9 o'clock. Interment will bo mado In
the Cathedral cemetery.
Winifred Wlllock. Infant daughter of
Mr. nnd Mrs. Fred Wlllock. of 2013 Frlnk
street, died Saturday, from an attack of
diphtheria. Tho remains will he private
ly Interred In tho Washburn street
cemetery this afternoon.
For morbid conditions, take Beech
am'a Pills.
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1 Smoke the "Hotel Jermyn" cigar, 10c.
134 Wyoming Ave,
"Walk In and look around."
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' Pad once used will con-
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2 Neverslip Calks for win- jj
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rs 126-128 s
K Franklin Avenue. !
THIS WEEK'S PRICES IN
The following prices, which we are
selling goods for this week, nre th
lowest that wo have ever offered.
The goods nre the finest grade and
cannot help but please everyone.
Call and see them.
Fine Diamond Bines at $3.00, worth
10.50.
Solid Gold Band Kings at $1.23, wortll
J3.D0.
Solid Gold Band Rings at J1.00, wortlf
(2.25.
Gold Filled Cuff Buttons, 60c, wortK
SI 25
Cuff Buttons, previous prices $1.00, now
S7c.
Gent's Solid Silver Watch, Elgin move
ment. $3.60.
Ladles' Sterling Silver Watches, worth
$5.50, now fli3.
Gent's Nickel Watches', S. W., price
$3.50. now $1.75. , '
Rogers Brya.'. Spoonf), warranted, 50c.
Rogers Bros'. Butter. Knives, Suaa'
Spoons, PlcUle Forks,"37c., previous "pnc
75c. ' ' '.'
Ladles' Solid Gold Watch, Elgin' move,
ment. $14.30.
Ladles' Gold Fillod Watches at 48.50,
worth $15.00.
We also havo about three hundred La
dles' Sotid Silver Rings, worth 60c. a'nd
75c, will close them at 10c eachv ' ' '
Special salo now going on at'DavW6w
Bros. Attend as we are offering1' goods
at one-fourth thPlr original value.,.
Extra Heavy Solid Silver Thlmb)?a at
I'c- , ,
Davidow Bros
227 Lackawanla Ava . '
HORSE SHOE PADS
Everett's
Horses and carriages are su
perior to thtisc of "a'ny'"ojh.er
livery in the city!
If you should desire to' go
, for a drive dupuUj'iis'dcUKht
.ful heriOft.onveaWi'ecainele
phone 794, an.d7Ev,erett will
send you" a ITrfitJclass tfutfit;
EVERETT'S LIVELY,
320 hU cqvrTiJMflf' wrKtu.