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WEST SCRANTON
FIERCE BLAZE ON
BELLEVUE HEIGHTS
V., 1. & W. COMPANY HOUSE
TOTALLY DESTROYED.
flames Spread Rapidly nnd Con
sumed tho Building Before Much
Assistance Was Rendered Fun
oral of Lewis Rudler Boy Died
from Lockjaw Harvest Home Fes
tival Services In German Presby
terian Church Speakers for Re
publican Mass Meeting Notes and
Personals.
The alarm of fire from Box 324, Cor
feott avenue and Archbald street, at S.1C
o'clock Saturday evening, caused tin
usual excitement, owing to the flames
being In a house midway between the
Eollevue and DodRe breakers. From
nil parts of tho city the lire appeared
to be rnglnff In one of the collieries.
InvcstlRiitlon proved It was a company
house bcloriRlng' to tho Delaware, Lack
awanna and Western company, situ
ated on Hack street, that was de
stroyed. The hulldlnc: was a frame structure,
and was occupied by the families of
Jumps Graham and Thomas Thomas.
It was almost totally destroyed, the
firemen belnpr handicapped by the lack
of water facilities. The lire started In
a summer kitchen and was soon com
municated to the dwelling. Tho Eagles,
Franklins and Columblns responded,
but owlns to the distance from their
quarters they did not reach the scene
in time to be of much assistance.
Neither family carried any insur
ance.and only a few pieces of Graham's
furniture was saved. Two of the
Thomas children were alone In the
house when the lire started, and had a
narrow escape' from being burned to
death.
The fire furnishes another Illustra
tion of the urgent need of better water
facilities and protection from fire In
Bellevue and Lincoln Heights. Only a
short time ago a house was totally de
stroyed In this section, and also a barn
and several valuable horses.
Harvest Home Festival Services.
The congregation of the Chestnut
Street German Presbyterian church
held Harvest Home festival services
yesterday 'morning, which were con
ducted In the German language. The
edifice was appropriately decorated and
the choir rendered special music.
Rov. Jacob Schoettle, the pastor,
preached a special sermon, taking his
text from the fourth chapter of Gene-
sa
Good Enough Cough
remedy. Dufour's French
Tar is what you need.
A Surprise Bargain Sale
In Ladies' Muslin Night Robes
These are not "cheap and nasty." In fact, the element
of cheapness was never considered when they were
made up. But goodness was considered at every point
and we submit these high class bargain lots to ladies
who understand and appreciate what the word "qual
ity" used in its fullest sense actually means.
s Examples of Fine Needlework
And exquisite taste these Muslin and Cambric Gowns
will meet with unqualified praise from the practical,
critical examiner, and we invite this class of buyers to
visit the department during the sale.
A Few Price Facts Indicating the
Scope of This Unusual Sale.
Lot 1, 79c
Ladies' Gowns, good muslin, a
styles with Hamburg trim, i with
lace. Either is well worth
$i. The sale price this
week is 79C
Lot 2, 89c
Three styles, worth $1.25 each,
best making and good trimmings
in'lace or Hamburg edgings. Q
Sale price this week o"C
Lot 3, 98c
Three beautiful styles in Ham
burg or hemstitched effects, Gowns
well worth $1.35 each. Q
' A marvelous value at " OC
Lot 4, $1.19
- Four styles in rich and artistic
.Hamburg trims. Not one in the
lot was ever made to sell under
$1,50. Choice this & t
week , Pl.lv
Lot 5, $1.30
Qiiality looks out on the face of
these exquisite garments, There
are three styles, in lace and Ham
burg. Either is worth ,- n
$1,75, Choice now.. pl5U
Globe Warehouse
sis, 2-7 verses. His discourse was based
on tho theme, "Our Thanksgiving
should consist of cheerful giving and
Oodly living." Tho service was at
tended by a large congregation.
Republican Mass Meeting.
The speakers for the Republican
mass meeting to bo held at Menrs' hall
next Thursday evening will be Hon.
Marriott llroslus, of Lancaster;. Hon.
John R. Fnrr, Attorney A. J. Colborn,
Jr., and Assistant District Attorney W.
Unylord Thomas. Music will bo fur
nished by the T. J. Reynolds Cllcc club
of sixty voices.
Frank 13. Reese, president of tho
West Side Republican club, will be
marshal of tho parade, and Albert Da
vis will captuln the Rough Riders'
squad, Tho club will meet tomoriow
evening, when the uniforms will be dis
tributed. Death Resulted from Lockjaw.
Willie, the young son of Mr. and Mrs.
F. M. Sterling, of South Main avenue,
who recently cut his hand with n largo
knife, while at work In his father's
meat market, and afterwards suffered
from blood poisoning and lockjaw, died
at Brooklyn, Susquehanna county,
where hu had gone to visit tho family
of Charles Tiffany.
The family are sorely afflicted, hav
ing lost two children onlytwo months
ago. WHIlo was sixteen years of age,
and wns a bright, promising boy, who
had greatly endeared himself to all who
knew him. Tho funeral services worn
conducted at Brooklyn yesterday af
ternoon and were attended by tho par
ents and a number of friends and rela
tives from this side.
Funeral Announcements.
The funeral of the late Lewis A. Rud
ler. who died at the homo of his par
ents, 820 Hampton street, took place at
2 o'clock yesterday lafternoon. Services
were conducted at the Chestnut Street
German Presbyterian church by the
pastor, Rev. Jacob Schoettle, and In
terment was made In the Washburn
street cemetery. The pall-bearers were
Harry Shafer, John Leber, Edward
Christ, Paul Schoon, Henry Schwanger
and George Stelnlcke. Many beautiful
floral offerings were In evidence.
Funeral services over the remains of
the late John Zlntel will be held at 2.30
o'clock tomorrow afternoon In the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church,
and intonnent will be made In the
Washburn street cemetery.
General News Notes.
The Tribune was In error when It
stated that Dr. George Beach would go
to New York to permanently reside.
He will leave tomorrow to take a spe
cial course of study In the Good
Samaritan Dispensary, which will oc
cupy about six months of his time.
Robert Flynn, night yardmaster at
the Taylor yard, and Miss Mary Mal
loy, of Fellows street, will be united in
marriage at Holy Cross church Wed
nesday afternoon, October IV, at 5
o'clock.
A son has been born to Mr. and Mrs.
George Schoen, of Division street.
A young son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Lot 6, $1.49
Combination trims in lace and
Hamburgs. Very fine muslin and
faultless making. Gowns that were
cheap enough at $1.85
$1.49
are now.
Lot 7, $1.89 .
A distinctively high class lot
this. Everything about these
gowns bespeak their character.
$2,25 would be a very moderate
figure for them. This t Q
week we say, however j 1 ,oy
Lots 8, 9, 10, It and 12
Embrace still .higher grades when
no expense has been spared to
make merit count. The reductions
made are on a like ratio with the
illustrations given, and will prove
abundantly satisfactory.
Otber Lot
In extra sizes will also be placed
on the bargain counter this week,
all at reduced prices, and the range
of styles and qualities is complete.
Thomas,, of Twelfth street, felt from a
tree recently and dislocated his shoul
der blade.
A regular meeting of tho Columbia
Chemical company will be held this
evening, and the Franklin Engine com
pany will meet tomorrow evening,
when Delegate Joseph Hall will rolato
his experiences at the state convention
recently held at New Castle.
A special meeting of Local Union, No.
637, flnltcd Mine Workers of Amerlrn,
will be held at Co-operatlvo hall this
nfternoon at 2 o'clock to make arrange
ments for the parade on Wednesday.
Henry J. JDavIs, of North Lincoln
avenue, flreboss at the Mt. Pleasant
mines, Is suffering from Injuries re
ceived recently by a fall of roof In an
airway. Ills left leg and eye are In
jured. Division No, 1, Ancient Order of
Hibernians, will conduct a drawing for
$15 at Harl Qarl hall, Tuesday evening,
October 16.
Mrs. F. C. Hall, of North Main ave
nue, has returned homo from a week's
stay at Easton, Philadelphia and Wil
mington, Del. She was a delegate to
tho convention of the Philadelphia
branch of the Woman's Foreign Mis
sionary society from the Simpson
Methodist Episcopal church.
Pror. Carpenter, formerly of tho New
York Herald, wilt give a free stere
optlcon exhibition at tho corner of
Mnln avenue and Jackson street to
morrow evening.
The members of West Side conclave,
No. 211, Improved Order of Heptasophs,
will meet at their hall tomorrow after
noon at 1.45 o'clock to attend tho
funeral of tho late John Zlntel.
Union services were held last even
ing by the congregations of tho English
and Welsh Baptist churches In the
First Welsh Baptist church.
The choir of the Jackson Street Bap
tist church will meet for rehearsal this
evening. All members are requested to
be present.
Forty hours' devotional services will
be held at St. Patrick's Catholic
church, commencing at tho 10.30 o'clock
mass next Sunday.
A regular meeting of St. Brenden's
council, Young Men's Institute, will be
held this evening In their rooms over
Jenkins' drug store.
The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society of the Plymouth Congregational
church will hold Its first meeting after
the summer months at 7.45 o'clock this
evening. Officers will be elected and
an Interesting programme will be ren
dered. The West Side board of trade will
hold Its regular monthly meeting to
morrow evening.
James Conwell, the tramp who was
arrested by Patrolman David Davis for
frightening women on West Lacka
wanna avenue, was sent to the county
jail by Alderman John in default of a
?5 fine.
Thomas English, of North Van Buren
avenue, was fined $5 In police court
Saturday morning for being drunk and
disorderly.
A young son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred
Warnke, of Washburn street, was
thrown from a bicycle yesterday after
noon, and narrowly escaped being run
over by a street car. Ho sustained
several bruises about the head and
body.
Personal Paragraphs.
P. J. Moore, of Brooklyn, N. Y., Is
visiting former acquaintances in West
Scranton.
Miss Mary Davies, of South Main
avenue, is visiting friends In Wilkes
Barre. Mrs. William C. Jones, of Clark's
place, has returned from a four months'
visit in England.
Miss Ollle Wilklns, of Tripp's nark,
left Saturday to join her parents at
Buffalo, N. Y.
Richard Thomas (Llew Herbert),
who recently returned from Wales, is
seriously ill at his homcon Swetland
street.
Miss Raliel Powell, of North Garfield
avenue, Is visiting relatives In Ed
wardsdale. Miss Emma Coon, of Carbondale, Is
visiting her cousin, Miss Ella Shaw, of
North Hyde Park avenue.
Mrs. William Harris, of Wilkes
Barre, Is visiting her sister, Mrs. David
Evans, of Lafayette street.
Mrs. Baumgardner, of Olyphant, Is
the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ayles
worth, of Jackson street.
Mrs. D. J. Walters, of North Brom
ley avenue, has returned home from a
four months' visit to England and
Wales.
Dr. W. J. L. Davis, of North Main
avenue, has resumed his practice, after
a visit with his parents at Paterson, N.
J. During his short residence here Dr.
Davis has mado many friends and Is
looked upon as a rising young physi
cian. GREEN RIDGE.
Mr. and Sirs. Heibort Taylor, ol Capouse avc.
nue, liae returned from a vMt to New York
city .
Miss Klltio Kenwood, of New York city, is tho
guest of Miss I.auu Meldrum, of ltii.liii.ont ave
nue. Mls Mildred Ulce, of Brooklyn, X. Y ii
lslting Mr. and Mrs. Luther Sinltli, of Wjom.
lilt,- nvt-nuc.
Green Uldge lod, So. 5!)7, I'reo and Accepted
Masons, will luc their icgul.ir meeting in
Masonic hall, Picko:i avenue, this evening.
Tiro members of tho B. M. club took winner
at Lake Scianton last l'rlday evening, and en.
Jojid a dance at the homo of Mis-, Callcndcr, on
their return.
iiriiui C'.irr, of Wyoming seminary, siient yes.
tc-ulay Willi his pjients, Mr, and Mis. Will
C'.irr, of (liecn ltido Mrcet,
Itcv. I. J, L-insIng will deliver a In lure at
tho Prcsbytciinn mission tomorrow evi-nln-j.
'Iho subject will he "Iho (llaciers of tie Alps."
Mr, LiiMlng will speak from pcrson.il olwrta.
I Ion, The proceeds of tho lecture will lie ii-jciI
tn pmcliaso hjiim books fur Iho use of the
mission.
Mi Kvclyn .lows will lcac Tuesday for 8c.
Mark's iihool, New Yoik city.
MINOOKA.
Miss Molllo Pnjder, of Old Porgc, vislti-d
friends in this pluco yesterday.
Tim funeral of the late Henry Cook, who acri.
dentally met death Friday evening by falling
from a ti.iin, will lako place this afternoon at
8 uMock. Intel mi nt will bo made in Minnoka
cemeteiy.
Mr, James Poland, of ,ichb.ild, called on
his brother, the llev, I'atber lloland, yesterday.
MUs Maggie Cotter, of (iircnwood, who i.pcnt
tho past few wrcki at Forest City, has returned
home.
Ihe wedding of MUs Annie MePonough, of this
place, and Thonm Casey, of Scranton, is an
nounced to tjke plato this week.
Mrs. Cornelius Polan, of Davis stiett, passed
anay yesterday morning about 8.30 o'clock. Tho
deceased lias been an Invalid the past seventeen
years, during which time the lias been entirely
helpless. Aside from the effects of paralysis,
she was seemingly In good health until about
a week ago, when she became afflicted with a
heavy cold which resulted in her death. The
deceased was an old resident of this town, and
was my much icspected by all who knew lur.
ESho is survived by her husband and family,
Funeral announcement will bo made later,
Ou tho Farm.
Miss Newly (from the city, suddenly coming
dnon a flock of chickens) "I shouldn't think
one hen could eHo milk enough for so many
littlo ones. What uo you feed her on, grand
ftV Judge.
HERE'S WHAT'S WANTED.
A Citizen of Scranton Sup
plies the Information.
Over half tho complaints of mankind
originate with tho kidneys.
A slight touch of backache at first.
Twinges and shooting pains In the
loins follow. They must bo checked,
they lend to graver complications.
Tho sufferer seeks relief.
Plasters are tried, and liniments for
the back.
So called Kidney cures which do not
cure.
Tho long-lookcd-for result seems un
attainable. If you suffer, do you want relief?
Follow the plan adopted by thin
Scrnnton citizen.
Mrs. J. Betrnnd, of 426 South Wash
ington avenue, says: "If I stooped
during my housework I had to put my
hands on my back before I could rise.
It hurt me at night so that I could
get no healthful rest. I used to turn
over and over and then get up nnd try
all kinds of ways to secure a restful
position. There was such pain In my
side that I could not lie on It, and I
blonted in my body, limbs nnd feet. 1
went to Matthews Bros.' drug storo
nnd got a box of Doan's Kidney Pills
nnd used them regularly. The treat
ment completely cured me."
For sale by all dealers. Price, B0
cents. Foster-Mllburn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y. Sole agents for the United States.
Tlemember tho name Doan's and take
no other.
DUNMORE DOINGS.
Borough Supply of Water Is Getting
Very Low and Scranton Water
May Have to Be Used.
The supply of water In the Dunmore
Gas and Water company's reservoir Is
becoming lower and lower, and unless
there Is rain shortly It will hpcoma
necessary to turn the water from the
Scranton Gas and Water company's
system Into the borough mains to avert
a water famine.
President George B. Smith, of the
company, said last night that there
was now only about twenty feet of
water In the reservoir, the normal
depth being forty feet. Unless there Is
rain soon, he said, an arrangement for
temporary relief would be entered Into
with the Scranton Gas and Water com
pany. The capacity of the reservoir Is
60,000,000 gallons, but there Is only
about 25,000,000 gallons in It now.
No School Board Meeting.
Only two members of the borough
school board were present at the time
appointed for the meeting In the cen
tral building Saturday evening. They
were Secretary Hnggerty and Director
Miller. Several citizens were present
to present petitions to tho board, but
were obliged to leave until such time
as a quoroum of the members will be
on hand.
A meeting will probably be held some
night this week, when the teachers
will receive their orders and will then
be paid their salaries. They have not
been paid since July last.
Breezy Brevities.
The local institute held by the teach
ers of tho ten school buildings in the
High school building Saturday morn
ing proved an Interesting and helpful
session to the teachers. Topics where
by the standard of the schools may
be raised to a higher plane were freely
discussed and commented on. Miss
Margaret Cox, the elocution teacher,
gave a talk, during which she recited
several selections. These meetings are
proving helpful to the teachers and
will be continued throughout the year.
The rally day services conducted In
the Sunday schools of the Methodist
Episcopal and Presbyterian churches
yesterday were well attended, a num
ber of new scholars being brought In.
The exercises were ulso new and in
teresting. The proposed game between the High
school foot ball eleven and the No. 3
school eleven on No. 5 grounds Satur
day afternoon did not take place, tho
No. 9, school eleven failing to arrive on
the scene of action. A game was
played with a picked eleven, In which
the High school came out victorious.
Rev. J. L. Warner, the presiding
elder of this district, preached an ex
cellent sermon In the Methodist Epis
copal church yesterday morning, which
was carefully followed by a large con
gregation. Rev. E, J. Haughton conducted ser
vices in St. 'Mark's church yesterday
morning und evening, after an ab
sence of several months on a vacation
spent In Canada.
Announcement Is made of tho coming
marriage of Miss Mary Scanlon, of
Montrose, and Mr. Pierce Clarey, of
Potter street, this borough. The event
will take place at the homo of the
bride In Montrose, Wednesday after
noon. Harry Warner, a former resident of
this borough, but now of Chicago, spent
several days last week among ac
quaintances In town.
Rev. Young, of Moosle, preached in
tho Presbyterlnn church last ovenlng.
NORTH SCRANTON.
At tho Providence Methodist Episco
pal church yestordny, tho Rov, G, A.
Cure preached a very Interesting ser
mon on the subject "Unsheathing the
Sword," Mr, Cure epoke of tho pres
ent htrlks, saying that tho miners had
Bono through many ordeals, and
praised them for their orderly conduct.
Mlbs Holen McNIsh, of Block street,
entertained a number of friends at
her homo last Thursday evening. Tho
usual party diversion's wcro indulged
In. Dainty refreshments were served,
Thoso present were: Misses Anna
Barrett, Margaret Golden, Kate Gree
ley, Martha Loftus, Mary McDavitt,
Stella McNIsh, Mes3rs. Edward Bar
rett, Charles O'Mulley, John Mur
taugh, Wllllm McNIsh and David Moo
han. ,
The Gospel meeting nt tho Young
Women's Christian association rooms!
yesterday was conducted by Miss Ida
Christmas, of North Main avenue,
Tho Ladle' Aid society of the Provl
denco Presbyterian church will con
duct a rummage sale on the 10th and
17th of October, In Osturhout's store.
The sale which was conducted by tho
ladles In' the early sprinir waa a suc
cess, and this is expected to be a
greater one.
Mrs. Cutler, of Diamond uvenue, Is
111.
Mrs. W, E. Wolfe, of North Main
avenue, Is entertaining her three aunts,
Mrs. Stull, Mrs. Etrlch nnd Mrs.
Wolfe, nil of Phllllpsbttrg, Pa.
Miss Bertha Preston, of Court street,
entertained a few of Iter friends Fri
day evening. During tho evening a
number of flashlight pictures wcro
taken.
Tho members of the North End Re
publican club, No, 1, will meet at their
rooms this evening at 7,30. All mem
bers are requested to bo present, as
business of Importance will ho trans
acted. Arrangements will be mado
for the great Republican rally, which
Is to take place In the North End
soon, the date to be announced later.
Tho men of the North End are to
hold a meeting this evening In tho
Social rooms of the Provldenco Pres
byterian church.
Mr. nnd Mrs. David Rosscr, of Tay
lor, spent yesterday with Mr. nnd
Mrs. D. J. Evans, of Summit avenue.
Dnvld D. Jones and daughter,
Annie, of Taylor, have returned home,
nfter a few days' visit with his mother,
Mrs. D. D. Jones, of Putnam street.
TAYLOR NEWS.
JSlsteddfod Programme Obituary
Personal and Other News of Inter
est. The following Is tho complete pro
gramme for the Christmas day eistedd
fod to be held In the Welsh Congrega
tional church: For choir not less than
thirty In number, "Then Round About
tho Starry Throne," prize $30 and a
chair to tho successful leader; double
quartette, "The Radiant Morn Hath
Passed Away (Hoodward), prize, $8;
children's choir, "Peace Be Still" (gos
pel hymn), prize, U0; duet, "Larboard
Watch," prize, $3; tenor solo, "Love
Lies Bleeding" (Parson Price), prize,
$2; soprano solo, "The Beggar Girl"
(Parry), prize, $2; bass solo, "Noble
Boy of Truth" (Parry), prize, $2; chil
dren's solo, for boys under 15 years of
age, "The Sweet Story of Old" (gospel
hymn), first prize, $1; second prize, 50
cents; children's solo, for girls under
15 years of age, "Windows Open Tow
ard Jerusalem (gospel hymn), first
prize, $1; second prize, 50 cents; old
time Brynlana cassln for men over 50
years of age, prize, $1; reading music
at sight, prize, $1; essay, "A Mother's
Influence on Society," prize, $3; reci
tation, for adults, "The Charge of the
Light Brigade" (Standard Book No. 1),
prize, $2; Welsh recitation, for adults,
"Judah's Humble Supplication to Jo
seph" (Gensls, 44th chapter, last verse),
prize, $2; recitation for children under
15 years of age, "Some Mother's Child"
(Standard Book No. 5), first prize, $1;
second prize, 50 cents; impromptu
speech, prize, $1; impromptu debate,
prize, $1; contest for the best transla
tion of twelve words In English or
Welsh, prize, $1; reading at sight, prize,
50 cents; contest for the most word
on a given letter, prize, 50 cents.
Rev. Dr. Brooks, of Wtlkes-Barre,
delivered a forcible and eloquent ser
mon In the Presbyterian church yester
day morning.
Local union, No. 1013, United Mine
Workers of America, will hold an Im
portant meeting tomorrow to arrange
for Wednesday's parade.
The funeral of the late David J. Da
vis, of Old, Forge, occurred yesterday
afternoon at 2.30 o'clock from his late
residence and was largely attended.
Rev. J. J. Jenkins, of Nebo church,
preached a very Impressive sermon,
speaking of the noble traits of the de
parted one. At the close of the fune
ral services the cortege moved to the
Brick church cemetery, where Inter
ment was made.
Miss Lizzie Powell has returned to
Edwardsdalo after visiting relatives
here.
Emblem division, No. 57, Sons of
Temperance, will meet In regular ses
sion this evening.
The following people from this place
attended the funeral of the late Daniel
E. Moses at Spring Brook yesterday:
Mr. and Mrs. David P. Griffiths, Rev.
D. C. Edwards, Misses Olwen M. How
ell, Annie Davis, Messrs. Richard Rob
erts, John Powell and Sidney Owens.
Mr. A. R. Duke, of the Metropolitan
Life Insurance company, leaves today
for New York city to reside.
Miss Blodwln Jones has returned to
her home In Bellevue after visiting rel
atives hero.
Miss Carrie Witchurch, of PIttston,
was the guest of relatives hero yester
day. Mr. James Morris, Sr., is able to be
around nfter a severe spell of sickness.
Mr. Thomas P. Prendergast, of De
pot street, spent yesterday at Carbon
dale. -
PARK PLACE.
Harry Jeffers, of West Court street,
Is spending two weeks In New York
city.
George Reed, of Parker street, left
last Thursday for New York city, where
he will reside In the future.
N. T. Holley, of Sterling street, is
spending a few weeks with friends In
New York state.
Frank Mackey and family, of Dick
son avenue, have returned home from
a two weeks visit with friends in St.
Louis.
John Schoonover, of Marlon street,
is able to bo about after a week's Ill
ness. The Epworth league of tho Park
Place Methodist Episcopal church will
hold a social at William Ward's house
on Diamond nvenue, Tuesday evening.
The little daughter of Patrolman Pal
mer, of Provldenco road, Is 111 with
typhoid fever.
THE PEABLESS COWABD.
Turned Into a Lion by the Pace of a
Little Girl.
From the Satuul.iy i:cnlnK Post.
General Henry Kyd Douglas, soldier,
jut 1st, statesman and social lion, add
ed to his long and Interesting career of
versatility last summer by winning
great applause and golden comments
at a fashionable cako walk given at
one of tho Northern resorts, There Is
very little Unit General Douglas can
not do. He was the chief of staff un
der Stonewall Jackson and learned tho
art of war from that great general,
Ho was tailed one of the most fearless
and dashing riders in the whole South
ern urmv.
Among tho stories ho tells of his
army experience is that of tho bravest
man he ever know. He saw a young
fellow start to run, then halt, and go
forward marching Into what seemed
to bo tho very Jaws of death. He ex
pected as a matter of course that he
would be killed and gave no more
thought to him until nfter tho battle.
Riding over tho Held ho recognized tho
rash youth. He asked him what had
Impelled him to do such' a bravo thing.
The reply, after some hesitation, was
as follows;
"Well, Colonel, it was Just this way,
I am the worst coward on earth, and
I started to run, and I Intended to keep
on running till I got home, but all of
a sudden tho fuce of a little girl rose
before me, and when I saw her eyes I
knew I just had to light, and then I
waded In and did my best."
SOUTH SCRANTON
FORTY HOURS' DEVOTION AT ST.
MARY'S CHURCH.
Was Begun at the Early Mass Yes
terday Morning and Will Be Con
tinued Till Tomorrow Night The
Clergymen Who Are Assisting.
Pleasant Surprise Party Tendered
Fred Kouski A Mysterious Bad
Man Being Searched for by the
Police Other News Notes.
With yesterday morning's 6 o'clock
mass In St. Mary's church, on River
street, there opened tho forty hours'
devotion, which will terminate Tues
day night. A special feature of tho
mass yesterday morning was tho ex
ceptionally fine singing.
Rev. Adam Christ, of Lebanon, Pa.,
a brother of Rev. Peter Christ, of
St. Mary's church, preached an able
sermon Inst evening to an enor
mous throng of worshippers. Rov.
Father Frnzor, of Danville, will de
liver the sermon tonight, and Rev.
Father Baits, of Wllkcs-Barre, will
preach tomorrow night. Rov. Henry
Christ, of Lancaster; Rev. Father
Straub, of PIttston, nnd Rev. Father
Weldon, of West Scranton, will also
officiate.
Rumor About the Mill.
It was reported on Saturday that the
South steel mills would again resume
operations this week to supply tho
lurgo demand for steel rails placed
with the company. The report caused
a great deal of commotion nnd some
excitement In this section, where most
of the 1,400 men employed In the mill
reside, and the different heads of the
departments were besieged with In
quiries. J. O. Bowers, of PIttston avenue, one
of the foremen, said that he knew
nothing of the mills starting this week
and General 'Manager Wehrum would
say nothing.
Pleasant Surprise Party.
A surprise party was tendered Fred
Kouski, at his homo on Meadow ave
nue, Saturday evening by a large num
ber of his friends. The evening was
spent In singing, dancing and Indulg
ing In various amusements, after which
a collation was served.
Those present were Misses Freda
Miller, Miss Beck, Clara Graber, Miss
Reldenbach, Julia and Emma Kouski,
Miss Hafline, Miss Kellerman and
Kate Kouski. The gentlemen present
were Fred Welnlg, Chris Rose, Philip
Lewert, Fred Neuls, John Roth, Aug
ust Bahr, Charles Sanies, Henry Sames,
Henry Klefer, Victor Noth, Rudolph
Reldenbach, Fred Kouski, Chris Baer,
Fred Kellerman and Fred Kloht.
A Mysterious Bad Man.
Tho police of this part of the city are
on tho watch for a man or boy, who
nightly stations himself near the Bar
ber Asphalt company's works, on South
Washington avenue, and makes Insult
ing remarks to young ladles as they
pass, often stopping them. He does not
confine himself to one locality, but has
a district of several blocks which he
covers, to the great annoyance of
people.
He drew a knife on a young man the
other night, and wanted to know what
he was doing there. The young man
was on business, and he told him so,
whereupon he let him go. As yet his
identity Is unknown, but Lieutenant
Zang's men are closely watching for
him, and one of these nights Mr. "Jack
the Stopper" will be nabbed.
Coming Lecture.
The second lecture of "The People's
Lecture Course" at the Cedar Avenue
Methodist church will be given Thurs
day evening by Rev. A. J. Van Cleft,
D. D., of Dunmore, who will speak on
"Abraham Lincoln, America's Greatest
Son." ,
Mr. Van Cleft's position as an orator
and speaker are too well known here
abouts to require mention. Suffice It to
say that a large crowd will be present
to hear this old but ever favorite sub
ject rendered In an excellent manner.
Brief News Notes.
Residents of Cedar avenue have been
greatly annoyed of late by a gang of
petty thieves, who follow In the wake
of the milkmen and steal the milk left
on porches and In the doorways. Two
cases of this kind were reported Sat
urday morning and several during tho
forepart of last week.
The members of the Ladles' Aid soci
ety of the Cedar Avenue Methodist
church will meet on Wednesday morn
ing In the parlors to resume their win
ter work.
The Young Women's Christian asso
ciation on Cedar avenue held an Inter
esting and well attended service yes
terday afternoon. Miss Anna Krebs
had charge of tho meeting. Special
music wns rendered.
Henry Henn, ono of the permanent
men of the Neptune Engine company,
Is on a ten days' vacation. Fred Boyer,
of Cedar avenue, has taken his place
until his return.
Charles Kaestner, Philip Robinson,
John Domuth, George Okell and Frank
Dunning have returned from a suc
cessful llshlng trip to Lake Henry.
Miss Florence Wlrthelmer, of Cedar
nvenue, has returned, after several
weeks spent in BInghamton.
Mrs. Anna Frlchtol very pleasantly
entertained a number of her lady
friends, at her homo on Willow street,
Saturday night.
OBITUARY.
John Zlntel, who conducted a khoe repairing
shop on Sciantou Bluet for a. number of years,
die tl early Satin day niornlne at Ids ho-iic. 211
North Jlalu avenue, after a liiitrerlnb' illness
fiom a complication of diseases, Pyccafccd was
bom in (letinany and bad been u resident of
Kinnton for the past sixteen years, llo is eur.
lud by bis wife anil four children. Mr. Zln
tel was a inemler of West Sldo conclau1, Order
of Ilentasophs, Kiilhts of tho Cfolden lule
mid Ollio l.i- tf lodge of Odd Fellows, Carbon,
dale. Tho funeral services will be held in the
Washburn Street Presbyterian church at 2.3G
o'clock tomoirow afternoon. Ilurial will be
niadc in tho Washburn street cemetery,
Mis. Alice Coo.Iikli White, widow ot the late
barni'd White, died at b o'clock last evening,
at her residence, Ml Vino ftrcct. She bad bein
an Invalid fur tho past year, hut not until
seven w-ciks aero was the vonllned to hct bed.
She was born In Homer, N. V., Auk. '.'I, 1&16,
snd married Jan. 5, 1830, to Lained White, who
died Aug. 20, MU She is survived by a
daughter, Mrs. CaHIn Seybolt, and Ave grand
daughters. Announcement of tho funeral will
bo given later.
lluidi Cllmnrc, for many years a resident of
that portion of South Scranton known as No. 5.
died at 150 o'clock yesterday morning', after an
Illness of three weeks' duration, lie was. first
Hacked by malaria, which later changed to
typhoid fever. )lr, Qilmore was a well-known
Piatt's
Chlorides
The household disinfectant.
An odorless, colorless liquid; pow
erful, safe and cheap. Instantly de
stroys foul odors and chemically neu
tralizes disease-breeding- matter.
Kspcclally prcporcd to nicot the dallj unitary
uses of tho careful housohcepcrj for purifying
the waste pipes, water closets, sinks, cesspools,
etc.; for sprinkling about the cellars, sublet
and all suspicious placu where disease forms
lurk.
Sold In quart bottles only, by dniRglsti incl
MhIi-cIsm grocers. Prepared only by Henry B
Watt, l'Utt street. New York.
AMUSEMENTS.
I YCEUH THEATRE
Burgunder A Rels. Lessees and Menegira
A. J. Duffy, Business Manager.
TUESDAY, OCT. 9
LAUGHTER LENOTHKNS LIKE!
The Quaint, Quipful Comedian, '
Walter E. Perkins
In tho Century's Greatest Comedy Hit,
The Man from Mexico
By II. A. DuSouchct. author of "My Friend
from India." An established laughing; micctsa
from Maine to California. A cast ot tupcrtot
merit. Laughter lives In every line.
Prices 23c, Mc, V5e., $1.1)0. Advance ia1 o
seats will open at box office, Saturday, Oct.
at 9 a. in.
THURSDAY, OCTOIlEIt II.
ENOAOEMKNT KXTRAOltDlKAtKEI
Eugenie Blair
And Excellent Support, .
Presenting the DWInuiilshcd Success froM
WALLACE'S T1IEAT11E, NEW YOHK.
A Lady of Quality
Ity itn. Francis Hodgson Burnett and Stephen
Townsend. Direction of Hnrl Crcssttt.
Magnificent Scenery, Exquisite Costumes.
riUiJES 25c, 50c, T5e. and J1.00. Advance
snlc of seats at box office, Tuesday, Oct. 9, it
0 a. m.
T
ACADEriY of music,
rX BUkdUNDER A RBIS. Lesfttt.
H. R. BROWN, Manager.
ALL NEXT WEEK
Daniel R. Ryan
Supported by his own superb company, present
In? Monday night,
"The Celebrated Case"
Pally Matinees, 10 and 20 cents.
Evening prices 10, 20 and 30 cents.
New Gaiety Theatre
If. n. LONG, Lessee and Manager.
MONDAY, OCT. S-flarncs and Martcll'a,
a Bid SHOWS IN ONE 2.
DAINTY PAKEE AND
VENETIAN BTTHLESQUEBS
20 Beautiful Choristers. 10 Funny Comedians.
Finest beyond question. The real thins;. 2 big
burlcttas, "A Day's Vacation," and "Paris Up.
side Down."
3 Days Commencing Oct. 11. Usual Matinees.
Al. Beeves' Big Famous Company
Including Inez Mccuskcr, prima donna; Mr. and
Mrs. Wiley Hamilton, Thatcher & Coll-
relic, Joe Linden and 3S others.
PHICES ISc, 25c, 33c and 60c
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FALL STYLES
NOW READY
412 Spruce Street.
Grand display of New
Neckwear and Hosiery.
contractor and foriieily was owner it U Kuf
ray breaker in bouth hcianton, which waa thtn
known as "The Oilinoie." Ifc was bom in
County Slltfo, Ii eland, in 1813. and came to
this country In ISC;!. In 1873 be married Miss
Annie Murwy, who, with tho following children,
uirvivc him: James, William, Annie, Bernard
and llcrblc. 'iho funeral will take rlaco at
8.30 o'clock Wednesday morning, with services
at St. John's church, and interment In the
Cathedral cemetery,
Hay Wademan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Miles
Wadenian, died Friday at tho family homo In
I'eckvlllc, after nn illness of two weeks. Tho
deceased was aged 22 years, possessing an exem.
plary character and disposition which endeared
him to a legion ot friends. Tho funeral will ba
held Monday at 1.S0 o'clock, with services In
tho Methodist Episcopal church of Peckvlllo.
Interment will bo made lit Trospect cemetery.
Mrs. Ann MePonoiigh, of Oil Meridian street,
died at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon, after a
four wicks' illness. She is turvlved by th
following sons and daughters: Michael, Patrick,
John, Mr. Patrick Jojce, Mrs. Martin Brtn
nan. Tho funeral will be held Wednesday
morning with services at tho Holy Cross church,
and interment in the Cathedral cemetery,
Miss Sallle Illiey, aged 21 jcars, the daughter
of Mr. and Jtn. Msthew llllcy, of 1113 Gardner
avenue, died on Satuiday afternoon after a
brief IllncMi. The funeral will be held this
morning at 0 o'clock from St. Paul's church,
Kreen Hldge, and interim nt will be made in
the Cathedral cemetery.
Cora, the young daughter of Mr, snd Mrs.
Alfred Kiblcr, ot PitUton avenue, died Satur.
day morning, after a brief illness. Tho funeral '
wilt take place ibis afternoon from the house,
snd will be in charge of Kcv. l P. Doti Ini
terment in Washburn street cemetery.
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