6 THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1900. WEST SCRANTON BUT ONE THING IS NEEDFUL TEXT OF SERMON IN SUMNER AVENUE CHU11CH. drenched by Rev. N. F. Stnhl, of Delaware City, Formerly of This City Dewl Sant Lodge of Ivorltes Will Conduct Their Eisteddfod To Jay Fire on Seranton Street. More Lawlessness In the Region of the Keyser Valley News Notes and Personals. Tier. N. F. Stahl, of Delaware City, Delaware, formerly pastor of the Green Hldge Presbyterian church, oc cupied the pulpit of the Sumner Ave nue Presbyterian church last evening, ami preached an eloquent sermon. His text was taken from Luke, x:12, "Hut one thing Is needful." During the course of his remarks Rev. Stahl told of the circumstances under which Christ uttered these words, and how complicated are the conditions of life today. The great question of the hour, ho said, Is how flhnll we right our lives to be saved under the existing conditions. Christ knows the conditions which surround us, and among them all there Is but one thlps needful. Poveity Is not the greatest curse In life, and man can do without money In this world; health Is a great thing, n blessing from tied In Itself; vaca tions, reputation and happiness are not altogether necessary, none are needful, it la possible to do without them, but the sinner should have a savior, the down-trodden and nllllcted should have a redeemer, and Jesus Christ Is the sinner's savior, redeemer and friend. lie Is the great helper who takes u' 1-v the hand and leads us to an ever lasting life. He Is the king to rule over and defend us under all condi tions and circumstances, and his help Is the one thing needful. Dewi f.ant Eisteddfod Today. Kverythlnz Is In readiness for the eisteddfod today at Hears' hall, under the auspices of the Dewl Sant lodge of Ivorltes. Only one change In the printed programme will occur. The committee has decided to make an ad dition to the afternoon session, when a prize of 54 will be offered for the best rendition of the solo, "Xoble Hoy of Truth," by Parry. The preliminaries will be conducted In Ivorlte hall. At 8.30 o'clock the children's solos, piano solo and chll- GRAPE ADE Ask Jenkins about it. cOl S. MAIN flUENOE Globe Warehouse I Ml ' V) mmmm&msmmmmm&m Will Mondflv Labor araains On Tuesday All Day. drcn's recitation will bo heard. At 1 p. m. th" nlto solo and tenor solo and Welsh recitation, and at C p. m. the soprano solo, English recitation for adults, bass solo, tenor solo, duet for tenor and bass and solo for old people. The sessions will begin at 10 a. m., 2 j). m. and 7.30 p. m. The general ad mission will be seventy-five cqnts for the three sessions, thlrty-Ilve cents for the afternoon and fifty cents for the evening. Aftermath of Pay Day. A Folander whose nnme could not be learned was assaulted and robbed on Keyser avenue Saturday night by a number of his country men. The In jured man was so badly batlred up that the services of Dr. Rowland W. Davles were needed. The men work In the Continental mine and were paid Saturday. The victim claims to have been touched for ?20. Patrolmen MeColllgan and Collln3 were called to Ninth street last even ing to quell a disturbance In the block of blazes. No arrests were made. Report comes from Keyser Valley that a disgraceful fight occurred Sat urday evening near the railroad on Jackson street, In which several men were Implicated. Several arrests may follow today. Funeral of Mrs. McQarry. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev. W. I'. O'Donnell at Holy Cross church, Saturday morning, over the remains of the late Mrs. Kd ward McOarry. Rev. J. J. Loughran was deacon und Rev. M. Loftus sub deacon. The church was filled with sorrowing friends nnd relatives of de ceased. The sermon was also preached by Rev. O'Donnell. The pall-bearers and flower-bearers were Lawrence Duhlgg, sr., John Hlg glns, sr., Patrick Joyce, William Oauglian, sr., Thomas Hogan nnd Pat rick Curran, Miles MoIIltt, William White, William DeLacy and Ignatius Xealon. Interment was made In the Cathedral cemetery. Enjoyable Mine Party. A party of young people were shown through the underground workings of the Bellevue mines, Saturday evening, guided by James Doyle. After the ex perience they repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Flanagan, on Hampton street. Refreshments were served, nnd dancing and a cakewalk were the fea tures of the evening. Those present were Helen, Delia, Maine, I.oretta nnd Annie Flanagan, Miss May Murray, of llrooklyn, N. Y.; Lizzie Flanagan, Maud Whalen, Katie McIIugh, Messrs. Edward Rurke, Frank Gllroy, Frank Clarke, Thomns Flanagan and James Mahon. Before Alderman Kelly. One of the most complicated cases ever heard In Alderman Kelly's court was tried Saturday evening, when two Arabian women were arraigned on charges of assault and battery, mak ing threats and malicious mischief. After they were held In ball to appear at court, five Hungarians were ar raigned to answer to charges of as- Be IKlja saulf nnd battery, preferred by the women. The latter are peddlers, and nmotu the best customers are the residents In the Hungarian community on Sev enth street. Recently Mike Spoer nnd John Donlega purchased some goods nnd It being some time from pay day, opened a book account, being debited with $2.25 on the Joint account. Thli was quite n heavy debt In the eyes of the peddlers and made them anxious, and In order to assure themselves that their two debtors would not leave the city on account of the indebtedness they paid a few complimentary visits to their domicile. Spoer nnd Donlega did not appreci ate the visits and, according to the evidence at the hearing, mado some uncomplimentary remarks. This re sulted in a quarrel, which had some remarkable developments. The wo men, It Is alleged, were thrown out nnd when the door was closed In their face, picked up some paving bricks and threw them through the door. One brick, It was said, dropped on the table, smashing the plates, while another struck a baby upon the head and a third struck a woman on the back. Ono of the men was held, one dis charged, and the other three will be given a further hearing. Fire on Seranton Street. The alarm of lire at 0.10 o'clock last evening was caused by the discovery of a blaze in the house at 011 Seranton street. A defective flue was discov ered and the llames wore extinguished without much damage. The axle on the Columbia hose car riage broke down on the way to the lire nnd Driver John Lewis had a nar row eseupo from injury. Funeral of Thomas McGownn. The funeral services over the re mains of the lato Thomas McGowan were well attended at St. Patrick's church, Saturday afternoon. The ser vices were in charge of Rev. Loftus, and Interment was made In the Cathe dral cemetery. The pall-bearers were James Gotlus, James Mcllale, William Hawley, John Cadden, Patrick Urown and John New comb. Simpson Church Notes. The choir was a welcome addition to the services. The pulpit platform was beautifully adorned with Mowers yesterday. Fpeelally noticeable was a large clus ter of water lilies and a mammoth bunch of rich foliage. In the morning the pastor was greet ed with a large congregation and his sermon was helpful and Inspiring. In the evening Rev. Mr. Phillips, of Washlngtonvllle, Pa., preached an ex cellent sermon. The average attendance at Sunday school Is reaching well toward live hundred. The scholars will enjoy a picnic at Nay Aug on Sept. 13. The pastor yesterday announced a reception of members for next Sunday morning and that he desired to meet all the probationers next Friday even ing. Judging from the announcements the week will be especially full of church work. Professor W. W. Jones sang In ex cellent voice a beautiful solo at the evening service. The regular monthly meeting of the ofllcial boanl Is to be held this evening. Stanley Rortree, a government teach er in Porto Rico, delivers an address on "Porto Rico, Its People, Customs and Schools" on Wednesday evening. Thursday evening under the patron age of the Kpworth league a kincto scope, stereo, phonographic entertain ment will bo given. News Notes and Personals. Albert 13. Lewis, of 1120 Division street, foreman jf the Columbia Chemical company, was severely burned about the body on Saturday while at work in the Dickson shops. A quantity of molten metal splashed on him. Rev. John P. Moffatt, D. D., pastor of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church, has returned from his annual vacation, and occupied his pulpit at both services yesterday. James G. Bailey, a ministerial stu dent, who will enter Keystone Acad emy today, conducted the morning service yesterday at the First Raptlst church. The sacraments of the Lord's Supper were administered at the evening service. Mr. and Mrs. William T. Jones, of Frink street, have returned from a four months' trip to leurope. Mrs. William T. Davis, of Wash burn street, Is sojourning at Lake Wl nola. Miss Agnes Crane, of Clarke Rros.,' leaves today for a months' visit in New York. John P. Toohey, of North Lincoln avenue, will leave today for a two weekb' vacation trip to New York nnd the seashore. Miss Catherine Rosar. of Clarke Dros.', leaves today fcrr an extended visit to Philadelphia, Atlantic City and Baltimore. Misses Helen Davis and Frances MeLaln, of North Main avenue, spent Sunday In Wllkes-Rarre. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tewksbury, of Alford, Pa., are visiting their son. Hnyden Tewksbury, of Hulwer street, Tripp park. Louis Reap, of Schnectady, N. Y., who has been visiting friends on Ey non street, will return homo today. FranK Mogovern, of South Lincoln nvenue, U visiting friends in Ber wick. Mrs. Emellno Smith, of North Hyde Park avenue, is visiting her daugh ter, Mrs. Charles Swallow, of Kings ton. Miss Corn Leach, of Jackson street, will leave tomorrow on an extended visit to friends in Salt Lake city. Mr. nnd Mm. N. C. Mayo and Miss Bessie Sloat, of Swetland street, nre visiting In Great Bend. Mr. and Mrs. George Keene and son nre spending a few days with friends in Honesdnle. Miss Nelllo Rlker, of East Lemon, is visiting Miss Lulu Knapp, of North Bromley nvenue. Alfred Twining and Alfred T. Cook, of Swetland street, will spend the com ing week at Lake Wlnola. Arthur Stover, of Price street, has returned from a two weeks' stay along the Delaware. Miss Minnie Reese, of Chestnut street, will leave today for a visit with relatives in New Jersey. The funeral of the late Mrs. Carrie Plttack was conducted yesterday af ternoon from her parents' home on WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK? Don't Blvo them tea or coffee. Have you tiled the new food drink called QHAIN-O? It Is delicious and nourlchlng und takes the placo of coffee. The mora Grain-O you give tho children the more health you distribute through their siu. terns. Graln-O la mado of pure grains, and when properly prepared tastes lika the choice grades of colfre but costs about Vt as much. All grocers sell it. 16c, nnd 25c. WITH ONEJOICE. Scrnnloii People Who Have In vestigated Arc a Unit on the Subject. The voice of the people Is heard all o'er the land. Trumpet notes of truth Sounded from east to west. Seranton has Joined the throng. Mnny a citizen lifts his voice in praise. Enthusiastic people everywhere. Hacks relieved of heavy burdens. Nights of suffering, days of misery, Become nights of rest and days of Joy. It's tho constant working of Doan's Kidney Pills. Aro these reports nil true? Hero's a Seranton citizen; nsk her for her opinion. Mrs. Samuel R. Jones, of 1308 Eynon street, Hyde Park, says; "I suffered for many years with kidney trouble. My doctor said It was catarrh of the bladder. There was a constant, dull pain In the small of my back, which extended up between my shoulders. When stooping or doing any work about the house the pain was so sharp as to be almost unbearable. 1 might say that I hardly knew what it was to be without a backache for years. I could not sleep nights nnd had lo get up often before morning nnd walk the lloor. I heard about Doan's Kid ney Pills nnd my husband got them for mo at Jones' drug "store, on South Main street. 1 noticed a marked Im provement nfter taking the llrst box. I continued tho treatment until I had taken eight or ten boxes. They did me a wonderful amount of good. My husband can nlso Join me In praising Doan's Kidney Pills, ns he was re lieved of a case similar to mine. For sale by nil dculers, or sent by mall on receipt of price, DO cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo. N. Y. Sole agents for the United States. Remember the name, Doan's, and take no other. Emmott street. Services were held in Trinity Lutheran church, and inter ment was mado In Forest Hill ceme tery. William Wrlgley, of Price street, has returned from a week's sojourn In the country. An adjourned meeting of St. David's parlshoners was held In the church yesterday afternoon to arrange for liquidating the indebtedness now on tho church. Rorn To Mr. nnd Mrs. Richard Richard, of Hampton street, a son. Master John Hughes has returned from an extended visit with friends at Gouldsboro. David Jones, of Bloenavon, South Wales, is visiting Thomas Jones, of North Bromley avenue. He will soon leave for Arizona, accompanied by James Tuvey, who has been a resi dent of that state for some time. Miss Mnv Jones, of North Main ave nue, has returned homo from an eight weeks' stay at New York and other places. Walter Lewis, of North Hyde Park avenue, left, on the .1.33 train Satur day for a vllt with friends in Phila delphia. John Lewis, of North Hyde Park avenue, has returned from a camping trip at Lake Sheridan. Miss Jennie Watklns, of Hyde Park avenue, has returned home from a three weeks' vncatlon at Newton. Miss Cora Gnrrlson, of Newton, Is visiting her relatives, Mr. nnd Mrs. Jams Watklns. of North Hyde Park avenue. Misses Mary Jame-3 nnd Margaret Williams, of Rock street, have re turned from a two weeks' stay at Lake Ariel. Morris Thomas, of Clark's Summit, spent Sunday with his parents In Bellevue. Frank J. and Ralph R. Collins, sons of Patrolman Thomas Collins, of South Main avenue, are visiting Arthur Wil liams, of Kingston. Grimth Williams, of New York, is visiting his parents In Bellevue. A bunch of the Electric City Wheel men had a spill on the Elmhurst boule vard last evening, In which Edward Morse and Conrad Lutz were slightly Injured. Miss Kathryn Price, of Keyser ave nue, Is dangerously ill. Rev. Hugh Davis, of the Welsh Calvlnlstlc Methodist church, occupied the pulpit of the Plymouth Congrega tional church last evening. Miss Belle Vlpond, of Academy street, has returned home from an ex tended visit with friends In Ontario. NORTH SCRANTON. Miss Dora Davis, of West Market street, entertnlned the following at her home Friday evening: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hatton, Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Johns, Mr. and Mrs. George Parrlsh, of Plymouth; Professor John T. Ev ans and Mrs. Charles Evans. During the evening Professor Evans and Joshua Johns sang tenor solos. Miss Davis rendered a number of piano se lections. At a seasonable hour re freshments were served. The funeral of Harry Johnson, who was Instantly killed Friday afternoon by a fall of roof In the Dickson mine, will be held this afternoon from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Johnson, 010 Grace street. Interment will be made In Carbondale. The evangelistic services conducted by the Y. W. C. A. during the past week have been so successful that tho meetings will be continued this week in Tent "Good Tidings." All are wel come. Rev. R. J. Reese, pastor of tho Purl tan Congregational church, has re turned home after a sojourn In Mary land. Rev. and Mrs. R. Y. Clymer have returned from Lock Haven, where they have been visiting for the past month. Harry Rumgardner, of North Main avenue, and W. C. Sanders, of Church avenue, have returned from an extend trip trip through New York and the New England states. J. U. Hopewell, of the Providence Register, and daughter, Miss Hazel, left Saturday morning for a trip to Buffalo, Cleveland, Niagara Falls, Toronto. While In Toronto they will visit tho industrial fair, then return home by wuy of St. Lawrence river, Montreal, Quebec and New York. Mr. and Mrs. John Watklns, of Put nam street, nre rejoicing at their home over the arrival of a baby girl. Eno Clark, of Wood street, has re turned homo after a few days' visit at Crystal lake. Frank Cooper, of Kingston, is tho guest of W. C. Sanders. The Ladles' Aid society of the Provi dence M. E. church will hold an Im portant meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock In tho church parlors. Roland Clark nnd sister. Miss Ethel, of North Main avenue, havo returned home from Owcgo, whero they have been tho guests of their uncle. Rev. Dr. Forsyth. Mrs. Peck, of Belmont Terrace, is home after nn extended visit with friends in tho New England states. GATHERED IN SOUTH SCRANTON WEDDED SATURDAY EVENING AT THE DRIDE'S HOME. Miss Annio Kcssinger nnd William Otto Martin, of New York, United. Ceremony Was Performed by Rev. W. A. Nordt Birthday Party In Honor of Miss Celia Heler Party In Honor of Henry Engle, of Birch Street Personals and Short News Notes, In tho presence of tho family and a few invited guests, Miss Annie Hcs slngcr, of Willow street, nnd William Otto Martin, of New York city, wero married Saturday evening at 8 o'clock by Rev. W. A. Nordt, of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church, nt tho bride's home. Miss Louise Evcr hardt, of Honesdnle, attended tho bride, nnd William Hesslnger, a nephew of the brld-, was grooms man. Immediately nfter tho ceremony tho guests sat down to .a wedding supper, where they received the congratula tions of their friends. The couple will begin housekeeping at 314 Willow street. Birthday Party. Miss Cclla Heler, of Cedar avenue, very pleasantly entertained a num ber of her friends at her homo Satur day evening, In honor of her ninth birthday Tho young folks had a very Jolly time, playing games, and spent a most delightful evening. A dainty luncheon was also nerved by tho young hostess. Those present wore: Misses Mabel Coleman, LUlle Heuster, Carrie Kol per, Bertha Heler, Yella Schank, Min nie Heuster, Mamie Dombacher, Jen nie Rose, Anna Rosar, Llllle Dowater, Kate Heler. Eva IleiT,, Lottie Flckus, Mary Froy, Cora Heuster, Nellie Born hart, Lizzie Kclper, Mollle Ledger, Emma Hartman, Adverda Kennedy, Molli" Schank, Irene Katzwlnklo, Mamie Wlrth, Mary Louisa Miller, Francis Mlekus, Fred Kelper, Willie Heuster, Charles Heuster, Clinton Kennedy and Mrs. Amelia Hartman, Mrs. Minnie Heler. Nubs of News. In honor of the home-coming of Hen ry Engle, of Birch street, a small gath ering assembled at his home Satur day evening and spent a very enjoy able time. Games, singing and Hash lights wero among the evening's amusements. Those present were: Misses Estelle Rosar, Mamie Eck, Lottie Hartman, Ida Hornan, Ella Engle. Elizabeth Reapmoro and Messrs. Arthur Sherman, George Roap mlllor, Fred Flclsch, John Fugohn, Theodore Fugohn and Arthur Getz. Miss Elizabeth Woods, of Little Falls, N. Y Is visiting her sister, Mrs. James Keeler, of Cedar avenue. Miss Sara Needham, of Cedar ave nue, has returned from a visit of sev eral weeks at Wllkes-Barre and Har vey's lake. Patrick Donnelly, the veteran busi ness man of South Seranton, returned home Saturday morning after a four months' stay In Europe. Mr. Donnel ly while abroad enjoyed the best of health, enabling him to visit nil tho Important seaports, as well as the most Important cities in Ireland. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mellody, of Ce dar avenue, have returned from n week's stay In Buffalo, N. Y. Chris Ryder, of Maple street, re turned after visiting friends In Mauch Chunk. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Helb, of Pros pect avenue, aro receiving congratula tions on tho advent of a boy. W. J. Bunn's barber shop, on Pitts ton avenue, will close today at 11 o'clock. Mr. McCleary, of Jersey City, Is vis iting Joseph Hannlck, Jr., of Plttston avenue. Mrs. James F. Best, Mrs. August Schlmpff nnd Miss Pontius returned after spending a week at Lake AVInola. Mr. nnd Mrs. William Roth, of Al der street, are visiting friends In Ox ford, N. J. Henry Fuchtel and cousin, William Guthelnz, of Cednr avenue, are spend ing several days at Lake Underwood. William Heinz, of Washington ave nue, will open a cigar store today at Schlmpff's hotel. Miss Laura Saft, of Cedar avenue, has returned from a visit to Wllllams port. J. II. Carlyon, of Willow street, spent Sunday at Dalton. Miss Amelia Koch, of Willow street. Is spending a few days at Lake Ariel. George Hartman and Charles Snyder, of Plttston avenue, aro spending three days fishing nt Lake Seranton. Mrs. John Reuther Is seriously 111 with lung trouble at her home In Nep tune place. The Neptune Engine company will hold their regular monthly meeting this evening at the Neptune Hose house. There will bo a reception tonight nt tho rooms of tho Young Women's Christian association, 1021 Cedar ave nue. In honor of their secretary, Miss Van Nort. Pea Coal $1.25 n Ton Delivered. to South Side, central city and central Hyde Pail;. Address ordcis to .1. T. Shailcy, 1014 Cedar avenue. .'Phone 53. GREEN RIDGE. Miss Blxler, who was the guest of Miss Mabel Fordham, of Capouse ave nue, returned to her home in Easton, Saturday, The meetings of the Brotherhood of St. Paul in the Hull building, on Dick son avenue, will bo discontinued dur ing tho month of September. Mrs. J. F. Hang!, of Dickson avenue, is recovering, after two weeks' Illness. W. W. Patterson, of Philadelphia, visited Green Ridge friends yesterduy. Tho King's Daughters of the Green Ridge Presbyterian church will meet at the homo of Mrs. J. E. Ross, corner of Electric and Sanderson avenues, and it Is expected the first president of the society will bo present. Miss Christina. Lindsay entertained tho Green Ridge Dancing club at her home, on Monsey avenue, Friday even ing. Among the guests were Misses Blanche Hull, Helen Sanderson, Kate Nettleton, Carrie Bennell, Edith Hill, Dorothy Dlmmlck, Eleanor Reynolds, Clare Reynolds, Minnie Morss, Clara Van Cleef, and the Misses Bradford and Stahl, of Delaware: Misses Van Dusen, Gewge Daviflson, Julius and Clarence Mor?s, Donald Hull, Dr. Walter Fordham, Dr. Corser, George Russ, Edwin and Carlton Shafer, John Dunn, George Lathrop. Miss Florence Snowden, of Sunset avenue, is visiting friends in Factory Vllle. Margaret and Leila Woodruff, of Electric avenue, havo returned from Mansfield. OBITUARY. l'crry Decn, of Danville, Fa., died on Satur day night at the ngc of 7.1 yean, after a pro. lonped Illness, Mr. Decn v.a ono ol the licit known men in this region, having been promin ently Identified with the iron business for many Jcars aid having relations with the leading it nnufarlurcis and coal operators ol the state. During inuili ot the time ho was closely tdcntl fed with the growth ond progress ol .Seranton, .Mr. Deen was a man greatly honored and re spected In a wide ilnlc. Ills genial manner ami winning pel tonality made htm .1 prime l.i vorlte anirnc the representative business pcoplf ot thin vcctlon. llj was the possessor ol n splcn. did phjslque ami lolty stature nnd was n no. ttcealle figure whrrewr he wint. lie was the father of Mrs. Wesley M. Oanlner, ot this city; T. K. Deen, esq., and the Misses Helen and Sarah Dean, of Danville, wh'i, with lit wife, survive liim. The funeral wilt take plaec on Wednesdy morning at Ida late residence in Dan. vllle. Thomas Hlchanls, ngrd 67 years, died yesterday ofternoon at his home, corner of Swetland street and Ueheeca avenue, lie had been a sufferer from heart trouble and Hrlght's disease during the past two years. Deceased was for merly fire bow at the Oxford mines. He was born In Wales and came to this country when quite young, settling In Seranton, ami has been here ever ln. His wife and one daughter survlvp him. The funeral services will ho held at 3 o'clock Wodiicfday afternoon at the first Vclh Paptlft church. Ilev. D. It. Hopkins will officiate. Interment will be made In the Waiti burn street cemetery. Joseph llvans, aged SO jcars, father ot DMrlit Superintendent Kvin .T. Kvatu, of the Delaware, I..ukawamu nnd Woitirn collieries, died Satur daj evening at Ihe hitter's residence on Nmth -Multi nvenue. Deee.i'ed was born In Mcrthyr Tydill, i-outh Wales, and had been In the I'nlted States tli ttvonc yearn. Since his wife died, eleven veals ago, he resided with his fon. The fi'iiernl sen Ices will be conducted at the home tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment vill be made In Wavhbnrn street cemetery. Mrs. Adam Shoemaker, of Propect aienuc, died Friday alternoon, after an Illness of sev eral weeks. Deceased was widely known and highly respected. She Is survived by a husband and four children. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Interment In Pltts ton avenue cemetery. Itntli, the young child of Mr. and Mrs. .John Swarlj, of 1310 I.ucrne street, died Saturday. Thu funeral services will be held at the house tills afternoon at 2 o'clock. Purlal will be made In the Washburn street cemetery. Matilda, the 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kntif, of 2OT Hlvcr street, died yes terday morning. The funeral will be held to morrow afternoon. Interment will hi made in the Cathedral cemetery. An Infant child of Jtr. and Mrs. Kugene West, of 111U Wi-st l'.lm street, died yesterday ami will be Interred in the Washburn street cemetery tomorrow aterni n. Senlces will be held at the house at 1 o'clock. FIERCE STRUGGLE WITH BURLY THIEF Desperate Fight for Possession of a Shot Gun Between a Pcckville Irian and a Chicken Thief, H. L. Thompson, of Peckvllle, had a thrilling life and death struggle with a thief on the roadway opposite his home on South Main street at day break yesterday morning. Chicken stealing has grown quite common In that neighborhood of lato and the residents have been on tho alert to trap the thieves. Yesterday morning Mr. Thompson was awakened by a noice that he thought came from ills chlckery and, hastily dressing and arming himself with a double-barreled shotgun, went out to investigate. He found everything serene nround his own premlsesand came to the conclusion that the disturbance was In some neighbor's coop. Advancing to the gate to survey tho street he espied a burly fellow skulk ing along with a large bag slung ncross his shoulders. Mr. Thompson suddenly stepped out in front of the man and called on him to halt. The man halted, but only for an Instant. Simultaneously, ho drop ped tlie bag and sprang on Mr. Thomp son, clutching tho gun with one hand and Thompson's throat with the other. The latter quickly succeeded In loos ing tho hold on his neck, but could not. wrest away the gun. Finally tug ging flc-eely for a time, the men closed In and then began a riesperate strug gle for supremacy and probably life. For fully ten minutes the two wres tled, throttled nnd pummeled each other, without either gaining nn nd vnntage. Finally, they rolled down an embankment one over the other and tho gun between thm. Mr. Thomp son landed on top and found that the muzzle of tho gun was against tho other's leg. One hammer was cocked. To save himself, he thought to wound his nssollant In tho leg and pulled the trigger. The cap ha'l fallen off tho nipple during the struggle and the gun did not discharge. Thompson's strength was rapidly falling him and ho was fearful of col lapsing, when of a sudden the big man with whom he grappled worked himself from underneath Thompson, broke the latter's hold, let loose cf the gun and dashed up tho embank ment and down the road. Thompson quickly brought his gun to his shoulder, .aimed low, nnd ilrod at the fugitive. The latter gave a yell, throw ui his hands and staggered, but In nn Instant recovered hlmself.Jumped over a fence and disappeared around a house. Mr. Thompson was too much exhausted to pursue him, and the fel low made good his escape. Ho Is a Hungnrian, Mr. Thompson thinks, and he will be positive In his Identification of him, he says. If ho ever sees him. The bag which was left behind was found to contain eight chickens nnd two ducks. The gunshot had aroused many of the neighbors, and when Mr. Thompson's calls for help wore heard, several men donned their clothes nnd came running to the scone, among them Moses Jones, who identified the poultry as ills. An attempt had been made to enter his coop during the early part of the night, but the thief was scared away. Thinking he might return, Mr, and Mrs. Jones sat up until 3.30 a. in., watching the hennery from the window of a darkened room. They were In bed only a short time when they heard a commotion In the coop, and when Mr. Jones reached there he found it empty As Thompson and Jones were dis cussing tho nffnlr some time after the others had left a man was seen skulk ing along the roadway. Thinking that it might be the chicken thief. Thomp son walked over to where the man was and, noticing that he had some thing concealed under his coat, asked him what he had. Tho sulker replied: "None of our business." Thompson nnd Jones 'then grabbed the man and took from him n largo bundlo of pa pers, which provel to be tranncrlpts nnd other valuable papers from tho olllco of Justice of the Peace Mason, of Ulakely. It seems the fellow, who is also a Hungarian, Is a resident of the Ridge, and had been arrested and given a w DELICIOUS IN Coffee Tea & Chocolate CONDENSED MILK Bordn.'5 Condeased Mllkeo..-N.Yr W'SH He Don't Know But she does, that "Snow White" flour is the best all around flour sold in Seranton. All good gro cers sell it. VKiiaKc AMUSEMENTS. JYCEUH THEATRE "Burgunder & Rels, Lessees and Managers A. J. Duffy, Business Manager. Labor Day at the Lyceum Theatre MATIXKF. AND NIOHT. I.AHOH DAY, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 3. The Jreatest American Play Ier Written. WILLIAM GILLETTE'S SECRET SERVICE. The Triumphant Success of America, Enfr land, Australia. Presented with all the Original Scenery and Effects. A Phenomenal Cast. Evening Prices 21. 50, 75 and $1.00. 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Thinking to cheat Justice ha had paid a midnight visit to Mason's olllce, smashed tho lock on tho door, ransacked the whole Interior and, be ing unable to read, had gathered to. gether all the papers and was making off with them when captured. Olllcer Smith was notified and took charge of the man, who was placed In the borough lockup. He will bo given a hearing this morning.
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