THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE- FRIDAY, JANUARY 19, 1900. EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON rUBLIO SCHOOLS ABE BEING REOPENED. Pupils May Return to Nob. 18 and 10 Today and No. 18 on Monday Next Petty Thefts Attributed to Yellow Kids Republican Club Standing Committees A Boy's frightful Fall Ladles' Aid Elect Officers Other Events of General Interest. All the public schools which have been closed during the past week will be reopened one week ftom the day of closing. An order to thut effect has been Issued by Health OHIcer Dr. W. K. Allen, and the principals will ho governed by that ouler. Nos. 16. 19 and 31 have been reopened and pupils may resume their studies. 1'rlnclpal John T. Jones, of No. IS school, announced to The Tilbune cor respondent last evening that the ses sions at his school will be resumed next Monday morning. It Is hardly prob able that either No. 13 or No. 32 will be closed, ns the Investigation by the au thorities failed to reveal the existence of any contagious dlseaes In that local ity. Only a small percentage of the pupils returned to school at Nos. 1C and 19 ye&terdny, owing to the failure of the teachers to publicly notify them that the buildings were reopened. The rush will occur today, however, and nil the classes will bo resumed. In all proba bility Nos. 3 and V.G will be closed to day and the same methods used In fumigating themas In the other schools. T1IT3 YELLOW KID GANG. Several merchants have complained recently that boys have been stealing various articles from their stoles ami a special watch was kept at two places yesterday for them. The thefts havj been committed by members of the Yel low Kid gang of Hennessy court, and when two of the number were detected. they confessed their part of the work and returned the stolen articles. It has since been learned that the parents of the boys shielded them In their nefarious practice and also that the receivers of stolen goods are known, nnd unless the practice is stopped sev eral arrests will follow. The merchants are not Inclined to gain any notoriety on account of the petty thefts, but arc determined to put a stop io the prac tice engaged in by these boys. FELL. FROM A TU'lLDINO. Daniel Williams, aged 17 years, son of Contractor John Williams, of nock street, fell from the top of a. building yesterday at the corner of Luzerne nnd Tenth streets, and sustained painful Injuries about the head and body. The boy strurl; squarely on his head and how he escaped Instant death Is Uwanta Good cough remedy, take Du lours French Tar. For Sale at GEORGE W. JENKINS'. ioi S. Main Avenus After Inventory, Silk Clearance Sale Iuveutory is just closed and a few weeks ahead comes the opening of new silks for spring wear. In a good many respects there's little difference between silks of last year and silks of this year. They could easily mingle together in the same fixtures and but few people could say which is which. We Are Very Careful, however in fact it's a matter of conscince to keep clean stocks from season to seasou, even if it does en tail a heavy sacrifice, hence the slaughter ot prices re corded below. Ladies will find in the present sale an excelleut opportunity for the displuy of fore thought and good judgment as well as a chance to fill their needs for present wear or the coming spriug at an immense sav ing from regular prices. At 45c and worth TSc Plain and Changeable Taffeta. Silks. Very heavy und a fine tango of colorings. .At 49c and worth 75c - -10 pieces handsome Stripe Taffeta Silks in churmlns' color blends. .At 85c and worth $1.25 15 pieces In light and dark effects of tho most recent designs. At T9c and worth $1.25 A specially elegant lot of Plaid and Check Silks In charming of- fects for smart waists. At 69c and worth $!.oo A great mired lot of Pllks nnd Satins, with black or fancy col ored grounds with novel stripe ef- ftcts or figures. 'At 39c and worth 75c ? Fancy Brocade Silks In assort ed colorings. VIN MARIANI Marlanl Wine World Famous Tonic. Bifore Heals APPETIZER After rieMs DIGESTIVE At all Tltms TONIC All Druggists, Itefuso Substitutes. a miracle. Ills face was badly cut, but no bones were broken. When the workmen picked him up they thought ho was deud, but after being removed to his home, where Dr. Iloberts ux nmlned him, It was discovered, to their astonishment, that the boy was allvo and not seriously Injured. LADIES' AID SOCIETY. The annual meeting of the Ladles' Aid society of the First Uaptlst church wus held yesterday afternoon at tho parsonage on North Hyde Park ave nue and was attended by a very largo number of members. The reports of the secretary nnd treasurer for tho past year were read nnd showed much encouragement. Olllcers were elected as follows: President. Mis. It. O. lieddoc: first vice-president, Mrs. S. V. Mathews; second vice-president, Mrs. Ilclle Dcr shlmer; secretary, Mrs. A. B. Holmes; treasuier, Mis. Charles Hush. The so ciety assumed the responsibility of paying the Interest on the church In debtednes and It was announced that $2."0 wele contributed to tho building fund last year. Hi", Mathews, wife of the pastor, sci veil luncheon, and tin- ladles spent the evening at the parsouage In social converse and wore Joined by several of tin- gentlemen from the church. Tha members decided to conduct an initial sttpptr at the home of Mr. and Mr. James Eaton on Tenth street, Thurs day evening, February 1. IlItOKE GROUND YESTERDAY. The contractors in charge of tho work of building tho new church on the Mutt lot, on South Main avenue, to replucc the First Uaptlst edifice, destroyed by Are a year ago, began operations yesterday by excavating for the foundation. The preliminary work Is under the direction of Contractor John Aswell, who has been awarded the contract tor making tho excava tions and building the foundation. Mr. Aswell will also remove tho foundation of the old church on Scran ton street and the stone will be util ized in the now building. W. H. Wlck hlzer, of the West Mountain, has gen erously contributed u large quantity of stone from his quarry to bo used .n the foundation. A. A. Fletcher, of Wllkes-Barre, will build the superstructure and It Is ex pected that woik will be commenced by his men as soon as the mild weather sets in. COMMITTEES NAMED. At the regular meeting of tho Wwt Side Republican club last evening the newly elected officers assumed their re sponsibilities and transacted the busi ness that came up for consideration. Several new members were admitted und President Iteese appointed the following standing committees for the coming year: Campaign committee W. Gaylord Thomas, W. Ponn Morgan. Charles Acker, Gilft T. Davis, Charles Oliver. At 49c and worth $1.00 This half price lot of Fancy Bro cade Silks Is especially deserving? of attention. At 69c and worth $1.25 A few very choice styles that weie $1.00. also Included. Fancy Brocade Silks In exceptionally handsome designs. At 89c, worth $1.25 and $1.50 Extra select fancy Btocade Silks. Beautiful assortment. Tin so Brocade Sllkh make Ideal linings, peitlcoats, etc., and at the above quotations arc by far the Kicatct bargain ever offered In their line. At 85c and worth $1.25 Black Brocade Silks of exquisite design and rare beauty of finish. At 98c, were $1.50 and $1.75 About 100 yards of highest grade Silks and Satins In lengths suit able for skirts and waists. Lovers of quality ard style combined will come tomorrow morning and go through this little high grade bar gain lot. Warehouse Membership committee Ell. Harris, Ernest Walker, William Lewis, David It. Jones, Fred C. Jones. Finance com mittee Charles Lanlng, W. A. Brown ing, W. K. Thayer, ltcbort Eldred, William Phillips. A SURPRISE PARTY. Mrs. Benjamin Knight, formerly of Wallsvllle, was tendered a surprise party at the home of her son, John B. Knight, of Jackson street, Tuesday evening, It being her seventy-seven.'.1! birthday. Mrs. G. W. Bennett ?nier. talncd the company with grapliaphons selections and at a seasonable hour refreshments were served bv Mrs. J. B. Knight, assisted by Mrs. J. H. Le.v Is. The aged lady received many me ful presents. Those present were; Mrs. Bees. Thomas, Mrs. Reese D. Reese, Mrs. Giles Sanford, Mrs. Benjamin Rey nolds, Mrs. E. J. Mills, Mrs. Thomai Emerson, Mrs. Q. W. Bennett, Mrs. M. O. Jones, Mrs. Edward Eva's, Mr. and Mrs. J. It. Lewis, John Taylo?, of Wallsvlllo; Klburn Harding, Lcroy and Benntc Knight. AT ST. PATRICK'S FAIR. The exhibition drill at St. Patrlck'B fair last evening was witnessed by a large crowd and was cleverly cvecutcd by the members under the direction of Captain McCoy. Commencing this evening every pur chaser of a door ticket will be entitled to a chance on special prizes which will bo disposed of every night. The programme for tonight Is as fol lows: Vocal solo. James Mcllugh; vo cal solo, John Fartdcn: violin solo, Ste phen McDonough. Tho Cumberlanl band, of North Scranton, has been en gaged for tomorrow evening. GENERAL NEWS NOTES. The funeral of the late Michael Thomas will bo held Sunday nfter tioon at 2 o'clock from the home of Martin Maloney, on Second street. Continental hill. Interment will be imido In the Cathedral cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Edwards, of Tripp park, are being congratulated upon the arrival ot a daughter ut their homo yesterday. William Deckelnlck, the South Main avenue hotel keeper, who was reported missing from home, was seen in the central city yesterday In company with two well known men. The funeral of the late Patrick flat tery will be conducted at 2.30 o'clock this afternoon from the residence of deceased's uunt, Mrs. Edward Kenny, 31S Fifth street. Burial will bo made In the Cathedral cemetery. Rev. S. F. Matthews, of North Hyde Park avenue, has recovered from an Illness. Tho new Traders' Building and Loan Association, $5 per month, for about nine years, will net $1,000. Money paid in can be withdrawn any time with 6 per cent. Interest. Money to build, on easy terms. Fltst pay night, Thurs day evening, January 2.". at Co-Operative hall. Invest at home and know what Is being done with your money. Mrs. Thomas Williams, of North Bromley avenue, entertained several ladles at a dinner Wednesday after noon. Washington camp, No. 333, P. O. S. of A., will hold their annual entertain ment In M ears' hall Washington'. birthday. Michael Walsh, of Washburn stree', had his shoulder dislocated recently by falling on the Icy pavement. The Simpson Methodist EpIscop.il church was crowded last evening at the revival services which are being con ducted by Evangelist P. J. Kaln, cf Philadelphia. William Corleas has been electe 1 counsellor of tho Loyal Mystic Chain. The other oftlcers are; Vice counsel lor. Philip II. Coons; secretary, Mrs. May Urbach; treasurer. Mrs. Annlu Carey; prophet, Mrs. Nellie Carey. Miss Clara Watklns. of North llydo Park avenue, has recovered from a serious attack of diphtheria. SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES. Frank Hesslnger Surprised New Officers Installed Other News and Personal Notes. Frank Hesslnger, of Plttston avenue, was last evening tendered a !,urprls party by a number of his friends. The usual party diversions were Indulged In until a seasonable hour, when re freshments were served. Those present were the ' .Uowlng: the Misses Annie Guentcr, K'tte KIrst, Kate Buntz, Alice Jones, Carrie Blat ter, Annie Hartman, Annie and Jose phine Bernhardt, Louisa Blatter, An na and Lena Berghauser, WanJa Bon nick, Alice and Tabltha Fenne, Anna and Lydla Rech, Alvlna Smith; Messrs. George Maus, William Kaelko, George Hartman, Joseph and Florrie Helrie gel, Fred Buntz, William Huester, Fred Kellerman, Elmer Fenne, George Hedrlch, Adam Maus. John Relf, John Dletz, John Seasegger, William Gib bons, Charles Scheuch, William KIrst, William, Frank and Eddie Hesslnger. OFFICERS INSTALLED. Electric City council. Royal Arcan um, met at Storrs' hall last evening and installed officers for the ensuing year as follows: Regent, John F. Mur phy; vice-regent, Gerhardt Bresser; oiator. C. H. Felton; treasurer, Am brose Herz; collector, Oscar Grambo; secietary, Emll Bonn; guide, W. F. Kehren; chaplain, William Daniels; warden, Michael Kelly. After the business of the evening had been disposed of an entertainment was given and refreshments were seived. TOLD IN A FEW LINES. The Democrats of the Twentieth ward met on Wednesday and appoint ed delegates to the convention today to nominate two candidates for a board of six school controllers. The delegates from the different districts arc as fol lows: First district, Alderman John J. Ruddy and Thomas Donlan; Sec ond district, Robert Hamm; Thirl dlstilct, Patrick Kcnncy; Fourth dis trict, Joseph Moore. George Mnllander was yesterday ar raigned before Alderman Lentes ou the charges of assault and battery and threats, preferred by his mothe. Mrs. Carrie Beemer. In default of $300 ball he was committed to the county Jail. The Star Social club will conduct Its eighth annual masquerade ball at TRYGWIfMKTRYGIWN-O! Ask your Grocer toduy to show you i pnekago of QRAJN-O. tho new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The chil dren may drink It without Injury as well hb tin- adult. All who try It, like it. GUAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but It Is made from pure grains, and the most delicate stomucn re ceives It without distress. ', the price ot coffee. 15c. and 25 els. uer luckaire. Hold by all grocers. A Card The people of Scranton are cordially invited to attend at our store a Sampling demon stration of the merits of our new and very successful tonic and rebuilder of strength and health-VINOL. We have engaged Miss Marden, who is an expert in this line, and she will be in our store this week to talk on the subject of VINOL'S de licious qualities and the great good it is doing among weak, debilitated people, pale wo men and children, tired, run-down housewives and mothers, and everybody who needs strength and vigor. This Week Only. Come Esrly. Matthews Bros.. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUQOlSTS. Athletic hall on next Monday owning. An active committee Is In charge of the nrrangements and extensive pre parations are Being made for the event. A bouncing baby boy has arrived at the home ot Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Breen, of Palm street. Miss Anna Foy, of Plttston avenu, Is visiting friends at Avoca. Mrs. S. S. Spruks, of Cedar avenue, is seriously 111. D. J. Clearwater Is slightly Improved In health, though still confined to his room. His daughter, Mayme, He-i at the point of death. She has been ac tive In every good work until about a year ago, when that dread disease consumption began to show signs of its ravages. Revival services are helt.g conducted every night In the Codnr Avenue Meth odist Episcopal church. Great success is attending the services. More fian a score have sought and found the Saviour to this date. The pastor Is ably assisted by Rev. Joseph Madlion in the work. Pea Coal SI. 25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, central city and central Hyde Paik. Address older to J. T. Sharkey, 1014 Cedar ave. 'Phone C6S3. OBITUARY Mrs. Charles Lewert, of 422 Willow street, paused uway yes.telday afternoon at 2.S0 at the nge of 45 o.irs. Deeeused has been 111 for tho past live months and although her death was not wholly un expected, it cainu as a shock to her many friends. Mrs. Lewcrt was a le voted wife and mother, and a valuable member of the Hickory Street Presbyter Ian church. She is survived by lier grief-stricken hus-hand and five children, Kate, John, Walter. Mamie and Hubert. Deceased was a life-long rt-xldent of Scranton, having been born In this city forty-five years ago. Tho funeral will take place on Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Funeral services will be con ducted at the Hickory Street Piosbyter Ian church by Rev. William A. Nordt. Patrick Mellody, of l.tM Penn avenue, Grcin Ridge, died at B 30 o'clock yester dny morning, after an Illness of two weeks from pneumonia. A wife and four children survive him. They are: John, Mary E., Patrick and Peter. A brother, Michael Mellody, and two sisters, Mrs. Michael Flnnerty und Sirs. Dempsey, all of Dunmore, urc also survivors. Mr. Mellody wns a member of Division No. 39. Ancient Order of Hibernians, and of the Dunmore court of the American Or der of Foresters, and was h man well known, and unlveroally esteemed for his many perfections. Tho funeral services will be conducted in St. Paul's church, Orcen Ridge. Jacob Fuchs, of Willow street, died yes terday afternoon at a o'clock, aged i7 cars, from old nge. Deceased resided on tho South Sldo for tho past twenty-live yturs, and during that time made numer ous friends, who will be pained to bear of his demHe. Mr. Fuchs Is survived by two sons, George, the well known hntillpnrr tt IVilur iilnnlln nnil TYin. lei, of Prcscott avenue. The funeral will , take plnco on Sunday nt 1 p. in,, services ut the uouo by Rev. William A. Nordt, and Interment in tho I'itthtou avenue cemetery. Mrs. Bridget Burns, of South Irving nenup, yesterday morning died at I, or leMdencc, Shu was an need lady ami highly respected In the city. The follow I Inc son ami d.uislitcrs survive her: lit- il-k, Mrs. I'.itrlik Davltt. Mrs. James i Polts nnd Mlts Murv Burns, Satuiday morning. Tho funeral will bo held at ) i o'clock, with sei vices at St. Peter's t eathedral, and Interment at Cathedral cemetery, Mrs. S. 13. Ross, mother of Dr. M. W. Ross and Attorney J, Elliot Ross, of this city, died Wednesday morning at her home In Luzerne borough. Having a Great Run on Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. Manager Martin, of the Plerson drug store, Informs us that ho is having a great run on Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He sells five bottles of that medclne to one of any other kind, and It gives great satisfaction. In these days df la grippe there Is nothing like Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop the cough, heal up the sore throat and lungs and give relief within a vjry short time. The sales are growing, and all who try It are pleased with Its prompt action. South Chicago Dally CAlumet. For sale by all druggists. Matthews Brothers, wholesale and re tail agents. DUNMORE DOINGS. "Heart of Erin" Presented Before a Large Audience A Testimon ial Dance Other News Notes. The drama, "The Heart of Erin," was given in Washington hall last evening by the Young Men's Temper ance, Literary and Benr-flcal Dramatic society to a largo audience who ap preciated the efforts of all concerned In the play and showed their approval by liberal applause. The play as produced, showed that It was an ideal Irish drama, and with the special scenery procured recently, made an excellent Impression on thosa present. The drama was given under the folowlng management: Manager, John T. O'Neill; treasurer, P. F. O'Horo; stage director, Stephen J. Evans. Much credit Is due those In the cast for the showing made last evening, as it was made evident that a vast amount of haid work and drilling had been done to bring about the line results apparent. BENEFIT OF FRED HARTNOLL. The friends of Frederick Hnrtnoll have decided to give an informal dunce for his benefit on Wednesday evening, Juary 31. Mr. Hartnoll, It will l3 remembered, was unfortunate last year In contracting a discise which affected both eyes and has Incapacit ated him from his usual duties for many months. The following committee have been appointed, who will arrange the neces sary details for the evening's social departments: Messrs. Frank Cullen, O. R. Winters. George Clifford, Frank DeBow, John Gllllgan, Jnmes O'Horo, Walter NIemeyer, Thomas Taylor, A. J. Miller and T. J. Warg. It Is under tho patronage of Mr. nnd Mrs. James Y. Bryden, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Vlckers, Mr. nnd Mrs. Jumes Moffatt. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Decker. Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Sav age. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Watrous, Mr. and Mrs. J, S. Mangan, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Swift, Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Horan, Mr. and Mrs. Jnmes H. Young, Dr. and Mrs. J. B. Garvey, Mr. and Mm. M. J. Horan, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Mur phy, Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Mangan, Messrs. P. D. Manley and W. C. Burke. BUDGET OF BRIEFS. Much Interest Is being manifested in the entertainment, which will bo given under the auspices of the Metho dist Episcopal chinch In the Indepen dent Order of Odd Fellows' hall to morrow evening, Th entile pro gramme will be given by Lu, B. Cake and Mrs. Ella June Meade-Cake anJ will consist of original readings nnd Impersonations by Mr. Cake and vocal solos and readings by Mrs. Meade Cake. Among the former aro imper sonations of "Bill Nye," "Gottlieb" nnd "Tho Funny Boy" by Mr. Cake. A business meeting of the Christian Endeavor society of the First Tresby iterlan church will be held In tlvj Sunday school rooms of tho church this evening at 8 o'clock. All mem bers arc requested to bo present. The ladles of the Methodist Episco pal church served tea to a largn num ber In the Sunday school rooms of tho church fiom C;30 to ! o'clock hist evening. A neat sum was realized from the same. Andrew Kelly has ncceptcd a posi tion at Stowers' packing house nt Scranton, and has entered on his new duties. There will be a Republican caucus at the polling place of the Third ward, Third district nt S o'clock Monday evening, January 22, for tho election of the poll olllcers, such as Judge, In spector and register of voters. By or der of the vigilance committee. Miss Nettle McIIale, ot Kim street, Is In Dlnghumton visiting friends. Miss Margaret I5rvd-n Is 111 with diphtheria at her home on Dudley street. Weak Men mnr hare out treatment appliance and ren.oUe on trial anil ap proval. It uot a grand lucetu, return all at our cxidm. Pay Nothing. Rot u it health for inru.accret dralni cured, nrrvoui control and vigor, hew book tent un der plain teal without chane. tlJaJslAaW CRIB MKOIOAL OO., BUffAua N.Y. HAPPENINGS OF NORTH SCRANTON BANQUET OF CRYSTAL LITER ARY SOCIETY.' Held Last Evening in the Rooms of tho Society and Attended by Over 100 Persons Clarence McAllister Surprised by His Friends Last Evening Five Poles Charged with Aggravated Assault and Battery. Mrs. Elizabeth Watklns Injured. Other News and Personal Notes. The annual banquet of tho Crystal Literary and Dramatic club was given last night, upwards of one hundred per sons enjoying the occasion. The rooms of tho club In the Ostcrhout building were handsomely prepared for th event, festoons of flags and many potted plants blending in making the scene beautiful. The banquet was served the club and Its guests by Caterer P. H. Durkln, of Lackawanna avenue, and was as ap petizing as the most exacting epicure would demand. It was nearly midnight before the tables were cleared and tho toast list entered upon. The responses were all clever, of course, for the men of the literary circle who make up tho club are easy talkers and say many clever things. The affair lasted along Into tho early morning hours, nnd from the way it was being enjoyed there is no doubt that the hour for dispersing, when It came, was deeply regretted. PLEASANT SURPRISE PAKTY. Clarence MacAllstcr, of Belmont ter race, was tendered a surprise party at the home of his parents last evening, and a most enjoyable time had by nil who were In attendance. All sorts of amusements wetv Indulged In and the young folks made the evening pasj merrily. Those present were Misses Loretto Duggan. Edith Davis, Helen Roderick, Lottie Blrtley, Margaret Lee, Lizzie Halderman, Laura Gabriel, Sara Henry, Bessie Evans, Millie Pierce, Mabel Weiss, Mamie MacAllstor, and Messrs. Lemuel Lewis, Ilufus Richards, James Laird, Thomas Carodine, Garfield Da vies, Eddie Collins. Eddie Burke and Frank Battln. Refreshments were served Just before midnight, and all enjoyed the exercises. MENTIONED IN BRIEF. Frank Razus, Frank Arzovlch, Alex ander Mazaka. Charles Mazaka, George Baronoskl nnd George Durascawlcz, all of the Lloyd street Polish colony, were before Alderman FIdler, last night, ac cused of aggravated assault and bat tery upon one of their fellow-country-men. Owing to the enforced absence of tho man whom they assaulted because of his Injuries, the hearing was put over until today. Mrs. Elizabeth Watklns, of Parker street, while taking In the family wash ing on Wednesday, slipped and fell on the ice in the yard of her home, strik ing on her head and was rendered un conscious for several hours. A phy sician was summoned, and she Is now resting comfortably. The entertainment and contest given on Wednesday evening nt the Welsh Baptist church of West Market street was a fine success. It was for the benefit of John T. Reese, who has been a long sufferer from an accident In tho mines. The gold ring was secured by No. 18, and the gold-headed cane by No. 617. Thomas Jehu was chairman of the affair; Joseph Morris, secretary, and Isaac R. Edwards, treasurer. The revival meetings at the North Main Avenue Baptist church are In creasing In Interest nightly. Wednes day evening more than twenty persons expressed a desire to be saved. Rev. A. B. Bowser, of Danville, who Is as sisting the pastor. Is preaching stirring sermons. An excellent feature of the meetings Is the singing- The meeting will go on for at least ten days yet. All are welcome. The New England supper given at the Christian church last evening by the Ladles' Aid society was largely at tended and was thoroughly enjoyed by nil who participated. Thomas Shotten's little son Dougla Is ejulte seriously sick at the home of his father on ejaK street. The special services of this week in the Providence Presbyterian church will conclude this evening, tho theme of the service will bo "Consecration." The meetings for the past two weeks have been deeply Interesting nnd char acterized by large congregations. Oswald Ferber, of Madlsonvllle. Is a visitor at the home of C. E. Dewitt, on Deacon street. DR. EDS0N WAS ON THE GLOUCESTER (Concluded from Page 6.1 to the sailors under him. One of tho novel features connected with the Gloucester's history was the fact that of the entire crew which sailed from home not a single man was in the least Injured In the whole campaign. A noteworthy Instance of cool-head-edness mentioned was that of a me chanic on tho Gloucester, who, In the very midst of tho battle, when the shells were whlstllni? about him nnd the cannon roaring, clamly sat down and repaired a sun, the entire mechan ism of which had to bo taken apart, nnd which had just ueen renuercu un lets. CENTRE STREET STATION. Is Used in Winter Time as a Lodg ing House for Vagrants. Many are the humorous Incidents con nected with the lodttlni? room In the Centre street police station, over whj!1! destinies presides .Sergeant Iteese Jones, nnd where the wanderers of the streets aro protected nightly from the blasts and chills of wintry weather. Any night at least seven or eight "wearies" are given lodging nnd on some occasions the number goes much higher and the iloor Is covered with hard-breathing street waifs. The mnjorlty lodged aio genuine tramps and vagabonds, but occasion ally some unfortunate victim of hard luck drops In and is ait'orded a night's shelter. Tsually before being granted their boon they are st at some trifling piece of work, so as to give them the Mtlsfnctlon of Knowing they have earned their bod, ami It occasions many an odd spectacle to see big, hulking fellows moving around regret fully with brooms In their hands sweeping up the floor, or some ragged ltufus who hadn't done a stroke of work for many, many moons, sorrow fully carrying a pall of coal upstairs. This winter, however, there are not as many visitors to the place us In bygone seasons. Dr. Jamet1 Headache Powder. FOUR DOSES 10 CENTS. Cheap enough yes, and good as gold. Dr. James' Headache Powders. No matter what tho cause of the headache, Dr. James' Headache Powders will cure it. Restore nervo force make it impossible for headache to exist. No ituptfjlrif drugs. Abiolutely haraleai. At Your Druggists. 4 Doses for 10 Cents. Cure Where) Others Fall. AMUSEMENTS. I YCEUM THEATRE -' BURaUNDER KeiS. Uiseea. H. It. LONU, Manlier, Friday Evening, Jan, 19, That Successful American Play IN OLD KENTUCKY The Original Company Including LAURA BURT AS "MADQE." Prices 31.00, 75c, 50c and 25c ACADEHY OF HUSIC, IIUHOUNDER & RBIS, Lessees. a R. LONO, Manner. Three days, commencing Thursday, Jan. 18. Matinees Trlduy nnd Saturday. W. J. FIELDING'S. Magnificent production of the Great Spectacular Melodrama, "fl GRIP OF STEEL." Now thrilling and delighting lmmcnso audiences on three continents. A superb cast of twenty: appropriate and beautiful costumes; twelvo massive and magnificent scenes. Prices for tho week Evening, 15c, 23c, toe, cue; maunees, im zoc. , ALIi NEXT WEEK. Macfliiley Paffon Co, in a Itcpertolro of New Plays. Monday Night, THE HINISTER'S SON A beautiful Pastoral Comedy Drama by W. 13. Palton. High Class Specialties. Continuous Performance. 22 Peoplo 22. uliu 22 Dally Matinees commencing Tuesday. Popular Prices. Nlsht Prices 10c. 2ie 30c. Day Prices 10c. to nil. Saturday Matinee, 10c, "Oc 1 Matinees Thursday, Friday nnd Saturday January 18, 10 and 20. Robie's Knickerbocker Btirlesqiiers. Better Than Ever. A Brand New Show. For Good Shoes and Rubbers. W. N. BROOKS. To PATENT Good Ideas may be secured by our aid. Address, THE PATENT RECORD. Btltimori, MS, APPEAL TO BE TAKEN. Finance Committee Orders One from Judge Archbald's Ruling. The flnunce committee of the board of control has directed Attorney D. J. lleedy, the solicitor for the hoard, to appeal from the decision of Judge Archbald regarding tho counter-signing of school board warrants by the city controller. An effort will be made to Include this appeal with that now pending In tha supreme court regarding the legality of the board of twenty-one, In orde. that the opinion, eNpected to be hand ed down -next month, may embody bo:h features, OLD FORGE. Mr. and Mrs. William Tlnklepaugh spent Saturday with friends at Moscow. John, the llttlo con of Louis Nlper, Is epjlto sick with pneumonia. A graphaphone entertainment will bo held nt the bilck church Friday evening. January 2ti, JPOO. Miss Maiy Dorr, of West' Plttston. was a gut?st of Mrs. E. Drake on Tuesday. Mr. John Carey Is dangerously 111 with pneumonia. Miss Chuivher, of Nichols, N. Y., In visiting her uncle, Mr. T. J. Steward. The Misses Drown, of Sterling, were the guests of tho Misses Rccd on Sunday. Mr. Alfred Donnelly, of New York, is visiting nts parents in this place. Mr. Oran Heed, who has been ser iously ill with typhoid fever for tha past week, is slowly Improving. Mr. N. C. Cluuron Is spending: .,., ..lr l, XT., it Vn.t .,1... tii,-v ,, vi, , i., ,J, II jiiu pui'iiii iivia ill .'ir, Lewis jiiH sail's nn Tuesday evening was an enJ Joyable affair nnd netted a fine sutiil for thu organ fund. MimaMl Daiij. (Mmm, mm ,f ,z' '"fie '; i ''J
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