!'-,.-tJp'kC ;! C-Si"tW7)r ''"CJ-' '1J ' - ",. 'ti'i' ' M v r- THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE- FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 1900, EVENTS OF DAY IN WEST SCRANTON flQHT IN THE FIRST DISTRICT WARMING UP. Candidates for State Legislature and State Delegates Are Making a Lively Canvass for Votes Initial Tea Conducted by the Ladles' Aid Society of the First Baptist Church Peter Xetue Arrested for Telling and Brandishing a Big Knife Funerals and Other Notes. Considerable Interest la being mani fested In the light for the Republican nomination for representative In tho First legislative district, anil tho friends of tho candidate?, Hon. John Tt. Farr and T. Jefferson Itnynoldi are Tvorklnft diligently In their behalf. Kach candidate Is also making a per sonal canvass nmong the voters, and the caucus, which will be held on-j week from tomorrow, promises to be a lively affair. Four candidates ato lcglstered for delegates to tho state convention to be held at Jlarrlsburg. Two are from North Scranton and two from this side. Tho former are Charles H. Von Slorch and Harry Hlrbeek and the latter aro D. D Kvans and William It. Reese. All four are hustling to win ut tho caucus. LADIKS' AID INITIAL TEA. The Ladles' Aid society of the Fhst Baptist church served an excellent cupper at the homo of Air. and Mrs. "William Fowler, on Jackson street, last evening. From G.30 to 9 o'clock a large number were accommodated and a good sum was realized from the event. The ladles who served the supper were: Sirs. Peckens, Mrs. Swallow, Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Raub, Airs. Stiles, (Mrs. "W. Smith, Mrs. Senderllng, Mrs. Shauger. Mrs. Pratt, Mrs. Pethrlck, Mrs. Phillips, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Reese, Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. n. Smith, Mrs. Shorts, Mrs. Street, Mrs. Bpotts. The young ladies and gentlemen who assisted were: Misses Minnie Reese, Sarah Phillips, Maggie Prltchaid, Frid Neice and George Ahbury. KETUK YELLED TOO LOUD. The peace and quietude of West Icranton In the vicinity of South Main avenue was disturbed at an early hour yesterday morning by Peter Ketue, who was returning to his home on Lu cerne street in company with several other men. Ketue alleged that his companions were Interfering with his liberty and commenced yelling at the top of his voice. Lieutenant Williams and Patrolman David Davis were attracted bv the yells and after a long chase succeeded In arresting the disturber, who was brandishing a large knife. -He was Dufour's French Tar Has Won Success, It Cures Your Cold And Gives You Rest. FOR SALE BY ALL SEALERS. OUR ANNUAL SALE OF HOUSEKEEPING LINENS BEGINS ON TUESDAY, HARCH 6. There is scarcely a thrifty housekeeper in Lackawanna County who does not know what this means therefore elaboration is unnecessary The goods offered are the best of their class that we can find at home or abroad and qualities are guaranteed absolutely. The same re marks apply to the reductions in price named, consequently this an nual sale can be classed as nothing more than AN HONEST MONEY-SAVING OPPORTUNITY the genuineness of which cannot living. Enough said, as the prl (Table Linens. Our own Importations and all of the latest designs. Any number In the list Is worth at least 25c. more on the dollar than we ask. 6 In. Full Bleached Damask at 33c. 62 In. Full Bleached Damask at Zic. 80 In. Full Bleached Damask at 43c. 64 In. Full Bteachcd Damask at 4Sc. 66 In. Full Bleached Damask at 59c. 70 In. Full Bleached Damask at 69c. 72 In. Full Bleached Damask at S9e. 72 In. Full Bleached Damask at $1.10. 72 In. Full Bleached Damask at $1.19. 72 In. Full Bleached Damask at $1.29. 72 In. Full Bleached Damask at $1.35. 72 In. Full Fleached Damask ut $1.55. We have napkins to match most of the above numbers on which the prices are In exactly the same pro portions as the Table Linens. unbleached Table Linens. 60 In. Linen Damask at 22c. 54 In. Linen Damask at 25c. 56 In. Linen Damask at 33c. 66 In. Linen Damask at 39c. 64 In. Linen Damask at 49c. j 72 in. Linen Damatk at 59c. ,, 72, In. Linen Damask at 69c. ' Spe'dUl' Values. Irt Bleached Table Cloths, Turkey Red . Tattle Cloths, Crochet and . Marseilles Bed Spreads, Turkish " Towels and also some rate Baxalms ;in ? or Bleached Table Nap- . kins, ranging In price from 45c. to .1 .$5.00 a dozen. . Imported Linen Sheets. Beautiful goods for those who ap- " ( prcclatlve distinctively high class ' quality. i ;;('Slse 2x2 yards a pair $4.50. .', Size 2,ix2 yards a pair $5.00. Size 2x2 yards a pair $7.25. "leached Pillow Cases. Size 36x45 Plain Hemmed, each 10c. Size 36x45 Plain Hemmed, each lie. - oize 36x50 Plain Hemmed, each 12',c. 1, 1 BJze 36x45 Hemstitched, each 12Vfcc" , , Size 36x45 Hemstitched, each lie. ' Slse 36x50 Hemstitched, each 15c. , f Jse 36x51 Hemstitched, each 17c. Globe Warehouse locked up in the police station and, at tho hearing yesterday morning was lined $5 by Alderman Moses. FUNERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. An Infant chttd of Mr. and Mrs. Pavld J. Evans, of No. 14 Acker ave nue, died yesterday. The funeral will occur this afternoon at 2 o'clock from tho house. Burial will be made In the Washburn street cemetery. Services over the remains of the lata Mrs. James Harris wcc held In the First Welsh Congregational church, at 2,"?u o'clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. David Jones, the pastor, officiated. Tho services were largely attended. Inter ment was mado In tho Washburn street cemetery. The rcmiins of on Infant child of Mr. nnd Mr. Henry C. Urown, of H20 North Hyde Paik avenue, were prl valely burled yesterday afternoon, ow ing to a contagions disease. Margaret, the li-months-old child o Mr. and Mrs. James McDonnell, of Fourth street, was burled In the Cathe dral cemetery yesterday afternoon. A high mas" of reoulcm vt lit be cele brated at the Holy Cross church, Hellovue, at t o'clock tomorrow morn ing at the funeral services of the late Mm. Maigarot Henncgan. The Inter ment will ha made l!i tho Cathedral cemetery. May. thf S -year-old child of Mr. nnd Mrs. John Rorthwlck. of North Hydo Park avenue, was burled yesterday af ternoon. The f uncial of the lato Catherine Fnrrcll was conducted from Holy Crois church yesterday morning and burl.il was mado In the Cathedral cemetery. NOTES AND PERSONALS. Mrs William Watklns Mrs. William Snivels and Mrs. John Llnter, of Pittston, c.il'ed on Miss Elizabeth Jones yesterday nl the residence ot Mr. nnd Mrs. R. J. Hushes, on North Bromley avenue. Mls. Jones is con valescing fioin an eight weeks' Illness from typhoid fever. 'Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Eynon's Sunday schocl classes In the Plymouth Con gregational church will give an old folk's concert the latter part of this month. Mr. nnd Mrs. Gcorga W. Sayers, of Rebecca avenue, entertained friends Wednesday evening In an enjoyable manner. A surprise party was tendered Mor gan Thomas, ot Division street on Wednesday evening the occasion belns his twenty-first 'birthday, Mr. and Mrs. Stcwait Sl.lvely, of North Main averue, were surprised by n party of friends Wednesday even ing and entertained th"tn In a pleas ant manner. Thomas Flnley, n miner In tho Mt. Pleasant mine, sustained slight Injur ies on Wednesday by being struek with a piece of flying coal. Rhota Doebler, of Mldllnsburg, Pa., is visiting f i lends In town. Heniy Squires, of Fourteenth street, Is critically 111 with pneumonia at tho Moses Taylor hospital. The Epworth league of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church met last evening and transacted regular busi ness. Rev. J. B. Sweet preached at the Al lls mission last evening to a good sized audience. The members of the Young Women's Christian association held a well-attended meeting lm their rooms last evening. be called in question by any man ce list which follows is long. Sheets and Billow Cases. In Pure Linen or very best cottons. The numbers quoted below nre all ready for use nnd as they were torn (not cut) before hemming or finishing, they will never twist or go out of shape In service We con sider Dwight Anchor the best cot ton sheets In the world. Bleached Sheets. Size 72x90 Androsgoccln Sheets at 45c. Size Slx90 Androscoggin Sheets at 50c. Size 90x90 Androscoggin Sheets at 55c. Size 72x90 Dwight Anchor Sheets at 50c. Size Slx90 Dwight Anchor Sheets at 53c. Size 90x90 Dwight Anchor Sheets at 60c. Size SlxDO Dwight Anchor Hem stitched Sheets at 65c. Size 90x90 Dwight Anchor Hem stitched Sheets at 70e. Unbleached Sheets, Size 81x90 Androscoggin at 42c. Size 90x90 Androscoggin at 4Sc. Size 81x90 Mohawk at 43c. Size 81x90 Dwight Anchor at 50e. Size 90x90 Dwight Anchor at 55c. Linen Towels. We have lower graded, lower priced towels In stdck than those specified here. This Is a house keeping sale, however, In which wo believe reliable qualities only are wanted. Damask Towels. Size 19x45 Inch a pair 35c. ' Size 22x42 Inch a pair 3"V5c Size 22x50 Inch a pair 40c. Size 22x40 Inch a pulr 595. , . Size 22x42 Inch a pair G2t,ic. 1 Huck Towels. Size Size Size Size Size Size Size 18x34 Inch 20x40 inch 22x43 Inch 20x40 Inch 22x42 Inch 21x40 lnch 22x44 Jnch- -a pair 20c. -a pair 35c. -a pair S7',c. -a pair 40c. a pair 45c. a pair 60c. -a pair 69c. Don't Hiss This. There's only 100 pieces of this ex cellent Bleached Huck Towelling at go at this price. Take It by tho piece or the yard, Just as you please, while it lasts. 10c yard. VIN MARIANI Xarianl Wine World Famous Tonie. All who have tested Vln Marlanl agree as to Its great superiority this can be readily verified by a personal test but guard specially mralnH dangerous sub stitutes nnd would-be Imitators. "Is tho only tonlo rtlmulant without unpleasant reaction." Sold by all Druggists. Retuso Substi tutes. NORTH SCRANTON. The Christian Endeavor society of the Welsh Congregational church will conduct an entertainment In tho above edifice this evening. The chief event of tho entertainment will be Imper sonations by Caswallon Davis, of New ark, N. J. Mr. Davis has achieved widespread reputation In his line and, being a former resident of this end, his presence will be greeted by a crowded house. Aside from the Im personations the best talent obtainable hereabouts has been engaged. Enter tainment will commence at 8 o'clock. Rev. James Hughes will give hU popular lecture on the war In South Africa this evening In the social rooms of the Providence Presbyterian church. Rev. Mr. Hughes was once a resident of Klmberly, In Africa, and for years has been a close student of affairs In that country. His lecture embraces much useful information and beside the speaker Is an entertaining talker. An admittance feo of 15 cents will be secured at the door. The lecture will begin at 7.45 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. I. B.Wescott, of Church avenue, entertained a number of friends of their son, Raymond, Wed nesday evening, In honor of his six teenth birthday. The usual party di versions were indulged In until a sea sonable hour, when refreshments wore served. Thoso present were: Misses Harriet Lloyd, Pearl Hemy, Mabel Weiss, Alice Munn, Lillian Morris, Lulu Griffin, Carrie Evans, Nellie Til son; Messrs. Evan Lewis, David James, John Mackey, William Wescott, Vanoy Stoll, Thomas Cullen. Davo Blrtley, Clarence Henry, Clarence Martlett, Charles and Clark Davis, Thomas Blrtley and Harrison Frethc way. Casswallon J. Davis, cf Trenton, N. J., will give an entertainment In the Welsh Congiegatlonal church, West Market street, this evening, at 8 o'clock. The entertainment will be under the auspices of the Christian Endeavor society of the church. Mr. Davis has been holding entertainments throughout tho country nnd has be?n highly successful in his impersona tions. The following nowly-Qlected officers of Hyde Park encampment, No. 233. Independent Order of Odd Fellows, will bo Installed iMarch 20: Chief patri arch, Noah Williams; high pi lest, E. C. Anderson; senior waiden, Thomas Gray; junior warden. Philip Freyer; scribe, K. A. Blddleman; treasurer, W. C. Cowles; trustee. J. L. Cowles. Last evening E. B. Huckalew. as sistant state secretary of tho Youim Men's Christian association, gave an Interesting address nt the Young Women's Christian nsso;lation rooms. A large number was present and en Joyed the discourse thoroughly. Owing to the address last evening the Bible class will meet this evening. Mrs. Thomas Hawks and son.Georgo, of Pittston, are the guests of Mrs. Ed ward Blrtley. of North Main avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Silkman, f North Main avenue, are suffering with the grip. Mrs. Silkman is somewhat improved. George W. Davis, the popular drug gist, Is repainting and placing new llxtures In his store. , Miss Jennie Thomas, ot Reese strejt, Is visiting friends at Montrose. All news Items for The, Tribune will receive prompt attention If left at Davis" drug store. R. J. Beamish, of Summit avenue, la convalescing, James Boyd, of Cayuga street, who was seriously Injured at the Brlsbln mine on Tuesday, Is improving. Tho small shanty on the Leggetts Creek culm dump burned down last evening. An alarm was sent In from box No. 87. Henry E. Jones, of Wayne avenue, Is 111. A reception was last evening ten dered Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hadley, who were recently rnarrled In Phila delphia, at which a large number ot friends of the young couple were pres ent. It toon place at the home of the brides parents, Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Wharton, and a general pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Pea Coal 91.25 a Ton Delivered to South Side, central city and central Hyde Park. Address oiders to J. T. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar avc. 'Phone 6633. SOUTH SCRANTON. James Gallagher, of South Washing ton avenue, was last evening arraigned before Alderman Lcntes to answer the charges, of selling liquor without a li cense and selling to minors. A half pint bottle of a liquid that looked like whiskey was produced In evidence and Gallagher was held In $500 ball to ap pear at court, John Judge becoming his bondsman. Ground was on Wednesday broken for the new St. John's church, which will be built at the corner of Pittston avenue and Fig street. St. Aloyslus Total Abstinence and Benevolent society held a well attend ed meeting at Pharmacy hall last even ing. Mr. Joseph Albrecht, the Cedar ave nue tailor, returned yesterday from Johnstown, Pa., where he attended the state conventions of the Knights of St. George. Mrs. Sadler, of Salem, Is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Burgess, of Ce dar avenue. Mrs. Fred Welnz, of Cedar avenue, Is ill. Mrs. Harry Bachart, of Cedar ave nue, was yesterday removed to the Insane department of the Hillside Home. The Sauquolt Silk mills fire depart-, ment elected the following officers for the ensuing year at" their regular busi ness meeting held Tuesday evening: President, H. S. Barnlckel; vice-president, Michael Dunn; secretary, Allen Ells; assistant secretary, Ervin C, Mil ler; treasurer, William M, Burdon; In spector, Samuel Kemler; engineer, John Z. Jones; assistant engineer, Da vid Lewis; chief, H. S. Barnlckel; as sistant chief, Thomas Lewis. Delaware Charters, Dover. Del., March S. The following companies were incorporated hero today: Tho Arizona Development company, of Philadelphia and Camdtn. N. J capital tl.000,000 to acquire land and Improve lands In Arizona: tho Cotmlc Utility com pany, of New York, to exploit articles of a new manufacture, capital $10,000. DAY'S DOINGS IN DUNM0RE BOROUGH IURFXISE PARTY FOR XXM RETTA SPENCER, Large Number'of Her Friends Called on Her at Her Home on Clay Ave nue Hid-Year Convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union In the X. E, Church Today. Address by Rev, A. J. Van Cleft and E. D, Nichols Personal Jot tings. A large number of the friends and relatives of Miss Retta Spencer spent a most enjoyable evening at her home on Clay avenue last evening. The oc casion was a surprise party given In honor of Miss Spencer, and the merry surprlsers succeeded In making their hostess completely and pleasantly sur prised. During the evening the Allegro Mandolin nnd Guitar club rendered many pleasing selections. Refresh ments were served at a late hour. Those who enjoyed the evening wercN Misses Alice Buckingham, Florence Spencer. Edna Buckingham, Anna Fasel, Lena Woehrle, Ida Powell, Ellen Cole, Lucy Hess, Addle Young, Bertha Cole. Hattle Fisher, Minnie Foote. Lot tie Hart, Retta Spencer, Anna Space, Minnie Hart; Messrs. Louis Robertson, Peter Selgle, Stewart Space, George Altlmose, Arthur Foote, Jackson Davis, Elmer Davis. Clyde Cowell, Clayton Brode. Nicholas Klein, George Plnk ney, Stephen Richards, Howard Pln ncll, Frank Kraus. TODAY'S CONVENTION. Tho inld-year convention of the Wo men's Christian Temperance union of Lackawanna county will be held In the Methodist Episcopal church, on South Blakely street, today. There will be several sessions and a large number of delegates are expected to be In attend ance. Lunch will be served at the noon hour. The chief lecturer will be E. D. Nich ols, of WIlkes-Barre, who will lecture on "Tho Gospel Law and Prohibition." The. pastor of the church, Rev. A. J. Van Cleft, will deliver the address of welcome. During the sessions there will be given seveial elocution and vocal numbers. The following are the officers of the Women's Christian Temperance union of the 'county: President, Mrs. Maria Vaughn, Moscow; vice-president, Mrs. J. B. Slckler, Peckvllle; corresponding socretaty, Mrs. J. M. Howell, Scranton; recording secretary, Mrs. Ella DePue, Scranton: treasurer, Mrs. M. P. Rhodes, Elmhurst. NOTES OF INTEREST. Tho Young Ladles' Mission circle of the Presbyterian church held an Inter esting meeting at the home of Mrs. Arthur Close, on Elm street, yesterday afternoon. Considerable business was transacted. Court Pride lodge, No. 62, Foresters of America, will hold their second an nual ball in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows' hall, Friday night, March 16. The affair promises to be an excel lent treat to the patrons. Borough orders of all descriptions will be paid by Treasurer Wahlers In the borough building today. Mrs. Victor Burschell and children, of Tunkhnnnoek. are visiting at tho home of Charles Hart, on South Blake ly street. Mrs. William Powell, of Rlgg street, Is seriously ill. MINOOKA. The funeral of the lato Mrs. Thomas Briggs, of Main street, who died Tues day, after a lingering Illness of one year, being afflicted with dropsy, took place yesterday. The deceased was formerly a resident of Green Ridge, and was thirty-five years of age. She is survived by her husband and two children, Edith Mary and Frederick; also two sisters, Mrs. John Collins, of Ashley, and Miss Mary Hannon, of Wllkes-Barre. Interment was made In Mlnooka Catholic cemetery. The funeral of an Infant child of Mr. Patrick Mullen, of Greenwood, took place yesterday afternoon. Mr. Patrick Hennlgan, of Greenwood, who has been dangerously HI, is slowly Improving. OBITUARY Mrs. John Walker, of rittston, died Wednesday evening after an Illness of several months. Slnco the death of her husband. John Walker, she has not been In good health, but was ablo to be around until six weeks ago, when sho was forced to her bed wltli an attack of pneumonia, which was tho cause of her death. Tho deceased was among tho early residents of Pittston and was highly esteemed for her admirabto auulltles and her death Is regretted by a large circle of friends. Sho leaves tho following children to mourn her Ions: T. J. Walker, of tho News, Wllkes-Barre; James, Isaiah, Nel lie, Mrs. Patrick Martin, of Pittston, and Mrs. W. W. Vaughn, of Sayro. Mrs. Thomas Glynn, died last evening at tho homo of her parents, "02 Hampton street, at the age of 23 years. She hud been married only ten months. She Is survived by her husband and the follow ing brothers and sisters: Mrs. Thomas Foy, Mrs. Henry Woods, Mary, Patrick, Charles, Peter. The funeral will take place Monday morning nt 9 o'clock from St. Patrick's church. Jackson street. In terment will bo mado In tho Cathedral cemetery. Alberta Miller, tho 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Miller, of 428 Rail road avenue, died Wednesday. Funeral Friday at 2.30 p. m. Interment In the Cathedral cemetery. John Wisely Zlnsler, aged 2 years and 5 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Zlngler, of 345 First street, died last evening. A PLEASANT EVENING. Smoker and Euchre at Scranton Council, No. 123, Royal Arcauuiu. Scranton council, No. 923, Royal Ar canum, last night gave a very enjoy able progressive euchre and smoker In Odd Fellows' hall, on Wyoming avenue. A very largo number of mem bers were present and enjoyed a most pleasant evening. Euchre wa? played, after which a smoker and genetal per iod of enjoyment was spent. The com mittee In charge of the affair con- TRY GRAIN-0! TRY GRAIN-0! Ask your Grocer today to Show you a package of ORAIN-O, the new food drln'K that takes the place of coffee. Tho chll. dren may drink It without Injury ah well as the adult. All who try tt, like It, ORAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Jsva, but It Is mado from puru grains, and tho most delicate stom ach receive It without distress, it the price of coffee, 16c, and 25 ctv. per pack age. Bold by all grocers. Or. James Head teas Powdtrs, ANY HEADACHE Will yield to the soothing influences of that marvelous little remedy, Dr. James' Headache Powders Act directly on the nerves not to stupefy them, but to soothe and strengthen them. Absolutely harmless. At all Drug Stores. 4 doses 10 cents. Cure Where Others Fall. sisted of J. B. Hawker, W. H. ug gan and Myer Davidow. E. S. Whitney won first prUo In the euchre, a German pipe, and rVunk Horn tooH the second trophy, a cigar case. MOCK TRIAL GIVEN. It Occurred in the Howard Place A. M. E. Church. The Ladles' Home Circle of the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal church last evening gave a mock trial In the church In Howard place. A large number of spectators had gath ered at 9 o'clock, when Court Crier Robert Cox opened court with a loud "Oyez! Oyez!" The case was opened by District At torney Cameron Hughes stating tho case to Judge John Walker. The pris oner, one E. T, Lucas was charged with having stolen on Feb. 1 a silk dress from Miss S. J. Wheeler, which the defendant's wlfo had appropriated to her own use and hence the case. Mr. Hughes was assisted In tho prose cution by John H. Bell, while the pris oner's interests were looked after by Attorneys Alamanza Porter and Louis Morton. Tho prosecution put several witnesses on tho stand to prove their case, Mlsi S. J. Wheeler, Mrs. Charles Brown and Miss Mageio Lilly all testifying as to the prisoner's guilt, while In the lat ter's behalf appeared Dave Brown, Mrs. Anderson and Mrs. E. T. Luce. The progress of the cafe was marked by many windy tilts between the op posing counsel and many arguments full of elocuence. The Jury at last retired. In charge of Tipstaff Marshall Tinker, and took considerable time to deliver Its ver dict. Among the other parties In tho case were Mrs. .:adle Morton, steno grapher: S. V. Emory, clerk of the court, and W. L." Porter, patrolman. The Jury finally found Lucas guilty and sentence was then pronounced by the Judge. The ptisor.er was fined S50 and was sentenced to spend twelve months In the county jail. MEET NEXT THURSDAY. Annual Session of Woman's Home Missionary Society. The annual meeting of the Woman's Homo Missionary society of the Wyo ming district will bo held In tho Court Street Methodist Episcopal church on Thursday, March 13. Two sessions will be held, in the morning commencing at 9.30 o'clock nnd In tho afternoon, be ginning at 1.30. The officers are as fol lows: President, Mrs. T. H. Dale; re cording secretary, Mrs. W. H. Peck: corresponding secretary, Mrs. W. G. Simpson; treasurer, Mrs. R. G. Brooks. A basket lunch will be served at noon and tea and coffee will be furnished In the church. The programme Is as fol lows: . MORNING SKSSION, 9.30. Devotional exercises Mrs. J. L. Race Greeting Mrs. S. A. Lymnn Response Mrs. H. M. Bass Minutes of Meeting Held in Simpson Church Mrs. W. H. Peck Report of Trcusurer ...Mrs. R. G. Brooks Corresponding Secretary's Report, Mrs. W. G. Simpson Solo Miss Eva. Melxell Paper, "Practical Wotk Among Chinese" Mls L. T. Pope Report ot Secretary Deaconess Work, Mrs. A. Orimn Report of Auxiliaries. Singing. Remarks. Mrs. Jlogg Conference Organizer Mrs. Pearce Conference President Appointment of Committees. Adjournment. AFTERNOON SKSSION. 1..T0. Devotional Exercises Mrs, Mogg Report, Secretary ot Supplle.i, Mrs. J. W. Thomas Remarks. Conference Correspondlm: Secretary, Mrs. G. B. Kulp Election of Officers. Recitation Ml;s Myrtle Mills Solo MM Clare Terwllllger Address Rev. L. C. Murdock Reports ot Committees. Collection. Adjournment. RESULT OF A MULE'S KICK. Steve Paul Had to Have His Leg Amputated. Steve Paul, of Throop, a 17-year-old mulo driver at tho Sterriclc Creek mine, was taken to tho Lackawanna hospital yesterday morning with his rlgkt l"it fo badly crushed that it was found necessaiy to amputate it. The mulo drawing his car, It seems, Is of a sin gularly vicious nature, nnd suddenly yesterday morning kicked him in such a violent manner that he was hurled dliectly In the path of an approaching mine car. The wheels passed over his leg anl crushed It In a terrible manner. It be ing simply n mass of btoKen bone and mangled flesh, between tho kneo and ankle. The Lackawanna hospltnl was noti fied and tho sufferer taken there. Th.i limb was amputated, nfter which the boy seemed to rest oulto easily. NORTH BRANCH CONFERENCE. It Will Open at Wilkes-Barre on March 12. The North Branch conference of the Susquehanna synod of tho Evangeli cal Lutheran church, which comprises churche.v from Shamokln to Scranton, will be held In Graco Lutheran church, Wllkes-Barre, from March .- to 14. Rev. Luther H. Waring, pastor of the Graco Lutheran church at Madison avenue and Mulberry street, Is a mem ber of the conference BICYCLE CLUB ELECTS OPPICEM Annual Report Showed an Unusually Prosperous Year. The annual meeting of tho Scranton Blcycto club was held last night nt Its pretty and spacious home on North Washington avenue. Over half of tho two hundred and twenty-five actlvo members attended, and wore gratified by hearing reports which showed that last year was one of the most pros perous Uhd In every other way success ful the organization has experienced. Tho debt on tho new. addition to tho house was reduced $1,000. The election developed several spir ited contests. B. P. Connolly wni chosen president for another year; Hon. H. A. Knapp, vice-president; George A, Millet, secretary: J, F. Broadbent, treasurer: E. C. Coons, captain. B. P. Connolly, J. F. Broadbent, W. W. Berry, C. A. Godfrey, W. F. Boyle, E. G. Pryor. C. R. Shryer. E. D. Fel lows and H, C. Wallace comprise the new directorate. Major Fellows was selected secretary of the board of direc tors, and tho following were named on the principal committees: House committee W. F. Boyle, E. O. Pryor, J. F. Broadbent. Flnuncc It. P. Connolly, E. D. Fel lows, II. C. Wallace. Membership C. R. Shryer, C A. God frey, W. W. Berry. It was deemed advisable by the direc tors to enlarge the membership and eirorts in that direction wilt bo put for ward during the ensuing year. ( KNEIRIM INQUEST. Much Postponed Case at Last Con ducted by Coroner Roberts. The oft-postponed Inquest In the case ot John Knelrlm, of Petersburg, who died last week after a long confine ment to his home as the result of stab wounds Inflicted by William Bowman, was held last night In Petersburg by coroner J. J. Roberts. The latter In formed the Jury of the condition of Knelrlm's body as ho discovered It at the autopsy, and Dr. Bernstein, who had been In attendance on him, also testified, the general trend of the testi mony of both being to the effect that the' wounds were all healed and had little, If anything, to do with Knelrlm's death. The Jury brought In the fol lowing verdict: We, tho undersigned Jurors, Impan elled In this case of John Knelrlm, ac cording to evidence offered, find that said John Knelrlm came to his death from dllitatlon of the stomach, which stato of stomach was not the direct re sult of stnb wounds Indicted on his per son by ono William Bowman, though wo nre Inclined to the belief that the hem orrhage Induced by said wounds tended to hapten death.. (Signed) Jacob Fries, A. P. Price, Julius Osflff. Jacob Wnltz. Christian J. Theur, Joseph Hans, jurors. GRIFFITHS FOR CHAIRMAN. Will Be Supported by Republicans in Common Council. The next chairman of common coun cil will be W. V. Griffiths of the Fourth ward. This Is practically a foregono conclusion. Inasmuch as tho eleven Re publicans of that branch, who consti tute a majority, decided to support him nt a caucus held nfter tho regular meeting. It was also decided nt tho caucus to support Hugh A. Jones for clerk of council. Mr. Jones Is tho present In cumbent. Chairman Keller said before the caucus that ho did not desire tho honor again. The Republican members who will support Messrs. Griffiths and Jon-3 are as follows: D. II. Reese, M. V. Morris, C. E. Godrhall. F. W. Zlzel man, E. M. Tewkesbury, John Nnegeli. Alfred Harvey, T. M, Watklns, Luther Keller and William J. Smith. These, with Mr. Orlfllths himself, constituto a majority of the members. FLYNN IN BAD STATE. Injured Mount Pleasant Miner Loses Sight of One Eye. Michael Flynn, tho minor so badly Injured In Tuesday's awful accident In the Mount Pleasant mine, rested as easily yesterday at the Lackawanna hospital as can well he expected from a man whoso entho body Is terribly burned, one of whose eyes Is blown out and a hand blown off, but hopes are entertained of saving the eyesight of the other eye. Every effort Is being made to save his life and yesterday the doctors at tho Hospital were fa'irly well satisfied with his condition. Thomas Tlgue one ot the other men Injured In tho explosion, was taken to the hospital yesterday. His face is covered with cuts and bruises, as Is also his brenst, the result of being struck by flying pieces of rock. His condition, however. Is not critical. DISCHARGED, THEN ARRESTED, Martin Albreed, Who Assaulted Wolf Seldman, Sent to County Jail. Martin Albreed, who Wednesday af ternoon assaulted Wolf Seldman, In a Penn avenue saloon, breaking a bil liard cue over his head, was arraigned before Mayor Molr yesterday morning' In police court and lined $3. Ho paid this, but was not ut liberty long, as Detective Ike Seldman, a brother of Wolf, re-arrested und took hint before Alderman Fuller, where he was given a hearing on tho charge of aggravated assault and battery". v He was held In $1.0(jj ball and. In de fault, was committed to tho county Jail, there to await trial, RETURN OF DR. SPENCER. Will Move Into Blakely Church Par sonage Next Week. Word was received In this city yes terday that the Dew David Spencer, i). D., will move Into the Blakely church parsonage, on Main street, Blakely, during the coming week. Ho will be there on Sunday next and will preach at the usual hours, morning and evening. Dr. Spencer's services In this com munity as a preacher and pastor are well known and his return here Is cause for rejoicing among his many friends. ONLY THIRTY-TWO CASES. Contagious Disease Appears to Be on ,tbe Decline. What Is looked upon as an extremely hopeful sign Is the fact that tho-uum-br of cases of t-'cailet fever und diph theria reported to the board of health so far this week Is only thirty-two. There was only one) case reported yesterday, nnd on Wednctday thero were only two. Dr. Allen Is not yet prepared to fay that the epidemic Is practically over but ho does say that things have now a brlgnter look than ut any time during the past four or live months. Do You Know Uneeda Biscuit ? To knowUnsjada Blacultu to know the finest form of soda biscuit ever baked. Packed in air tight, mois ture proof boxes. Sold by all dealers. Tskc no imitations. Insist on getting the genuine Unaada Blsculta NATIONAL BISCUIT COMPANV. AMUSEMENTS. MaSWSA.Ai ACADEHY OF HUSIC, BUkUUNOER & UEIS. LeJiee. H. U. LONO, Manner. Thren nights only, Starch 8, 9. 10. Mat Ineo Friday nnd Saturday. Charles . Rlnncy's HlgiSucces--. THE XING OF THE OPIUM RING. 10 Good VaudeUllo Acts. A family of Real C'blncso Actors showing a true pic ture of life In Chlnntown. Matinee prices, 2,'c, 15c. Eenlr.g prices COc, 5c, 31c, 15c. Three nights commencing Monday. March 12. The srentest of nil melodramas, "THE SPAN OF LIFE." with the World's Premier AerolMts, THE DONAZETTA'S. Matinee Prices 1". and 25 cents. Evening Prices, 15, 23, 3i and 60 cents. Matinees Daily. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 12, 13 and 14. AL. REEVES' HE CO 40 People 40. 20 White 20. 20 Black 20. THE. Clark Snover Co., MANUfAcrunens . of the Celebrated UNION-MADE C.C&S. STRIPPED SMOKIHQ NO CHEWINQ TOBACCO. Wls. For Good Shoes Early Spring Styles Now Ready. BUY THE GENUINE SYRUP OF FIGS ...MANUFACTURED BY... CALIFORNIA FIQ SYRUP CO. PT OTE TU E KA ME. MADE ME A MAN AJAX TABLETS FOKITIVELY CUBE 4.CE Iitrrvoua Dtjaj0-.FAtllas llsffl. orr.lmpoKncy. KletplMjnoM.eta, ctand br ALmis or otbtr Eicomm uid India creUonn. irney quickly and turclo reitoro LcetVltalur in oldorTOonK-tna Cttmtnforttndr, boilneuor muctage. tTet.nt uusitr sad Gbnasuuba It tiffin la time. The! sirri the idit RtAO nsaahcvia Immediate Jnp ItOTO- S But and elloots a OUltE itten all etherfal it opon.b-.Tlui the arnulno AJ-x Tablet-.. id -moats a ,n hil-ina. ttif, nwninn Afar Tubl.t. lu, Tiorp on nsr.uu. para caroct t hoasondi and wl 11 euro too. Wa I'' juaz '. Tho . Waalfoasea- uira written troprantea to edoct q rum K fjTS la eachcuocr rotund the money. Prlc ireca me money. -Ticeww-jp."jff;iDfr pucea nun i For sale In Scranton, Pa., by Matthews Bros, and II. C. Sanderson, Drucfists. To PATENT Good Mus may be secured by our aid. Address, THE PATENT RECORD. Baltimore, Ms. Side Path Commission. Wllllamsiiort, .March S. At a nifctlnit ot the blcyclo nlde path commission of Lycoming county, held In this city to day, It was) decided to cull u utute con vention ot hldo path L'ommtsfeloncrs to bo held In thU city on May 13. Tho objects of tho convention Is to t'ormuluto an amendment to the net rieatlng- tho com mltiUon and formulate plans for the trunk llr.es thiough tho utute. Tho Ly comlner committee was tho first created and It was for this rrf.son why they toolc the Initiative for a state convention. Gigantic Oil Seal. Colunibii!, O.. March 8, A special from Toledo cays: The KiikIIsIi petroleum syn dicate of Loudon, tlio forelsn branch ot the Stundnid Oil company. Is reliably re ported to have closed a Kleuntlo deal In the Ohio oil Held, Tho company absorbs tho fudiihy combination of Ohio and Manhattan Oil company. The consldera. tlon la tald to bo 119,000,000. iVP.S&mes WOMMO V Sfl Ill ... . V V, t, V ., i. "f- 1 r" , t. JU
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