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Lackawanna
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;cSr'enn Avenuft A. D. WARMAN.
THE WEATHER YESTERDAY.
Local data for Oct. 11, 1000:
lllKhrst temperature .V) degree.
l.uuc.-t timpemtuiu ol degrees.
Humidity:
8 a. m Ml per cent.
5 p. m SO per lent.
PERSONAL.
Mr. anil Mrs. (ieorse V. Kitnuller, I fluty,
rille, Ia., ore; in town and arc stopping at the
l'nurot houe.
Mrs. William foote, mother of S. Voole,
of (iOT OIImj htreet, lias returned from a pleasant
ideation ppent at her summer home in Susque
hanna aunty.
' MM Helen ltucll, of ItariNon aeenuc, salleil
on Saturday on the steamship City of Home
for Scotland. MM Itusell will fciiend the winter
with relatics in Kdinlmrgh.
Mr. and Mid. Joseph Kennedy, of lliirahamton,
nturnliij: home fiom their lirid.il tour, spent
Saturday in Seranton as the guests of .Mrs. 1.
II. Cojno and ihuxhtcr, lloitense. .Mia. Ken
nedy vai Mlii buiie Donnelly and w.ia will
ki.onn in this city ami Dunmote, where she
frequently Usitcd.
l"rofe-or Daniel Pintlicrne, of Milwaukee,
Wis., has rrli.ined to that city fiom DiKland,
where he went to ait ns an adjudicator at the
llojul National eisteddfod at Miciuool, He
is the only alien eer asked to fill that position.
One of his compositions was suntr as n test
piece by a thorns of fcmile edccs. Philadelphia
Press.
WESTCOTT SENT TO
' THE HILLSIDE HOME
In Accordance with Finding's of a
Jury, Judge Archbnld Sent
Him to the Asylum.
No longer will Kelwln Stone Wescott
be heard upon the streets of this city
and no longer will citizens bo com
pelled to listen to blasphemous mouth
ings against Christianity, for the gen
tleman In question was on Saturday
committed to the Insane department
of the Hillside Home by Judge Avch
bald. ,
"When his ease was called up for dis
posal he tried to break out with a
flood of oratory, but the court would
have none of it and committed him
'to 'the Hillside Home, the Jury having
declared him Insane. Ho was led off
q the prisoners' dock protesting vio
lently and was later removed to the
homo.
AVhen Wescott was In his' prime ho
Is said to have- been a man of splendid
Intellect and line attainments. Ho has
a wife living In Connecticut, where
ho once practiced law.
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REPUBLICAN
OBJECT LESSONS.
f North Carolina -f
Dcpositois. -f
4 Hanks. 1611, W9, -f
4 National 2,12.1 0,015
f Statu and 1'rltate 'J.57T S.WJ
-f Total ,, 1,702 J.yuo -f
Increase in No, of elcjiosltois,, iv:ui -f
- Amount of Pqioklts. -f
-f Hanks. 1691. i,!H.
National ? DOajfl.' S ,5Mi,i33
State and I'rivato Ki,Ki J.OiJ.tW
Totil ... 1,1C0,8SI $ iTO,H8 -f
-f Increase in deposits .,,, ! 3,llj,0ll -f
-f Florida. -f
-f Depositors. -f
-f I)an,kn. JSOI. ISM. -f
4- National , 0,202 SJM
-f Statu and I'rivato 1,4 II U.070 -f
-4- Total 7,700 11,1.20 -f
4- Increase in No. of depositor!.. a,H -f
4- Amount ot DeposlU. -f
4- llauVs. 1&P1. If.rj. -f
National $ 2,l3,ol7 ? 3,b$S,C00 -f
4- State atid I'rirate 303,770 S12.710 4-
sy 4
-f Total ...v 3,304,287 4,701,3M -f
4- lBcrta In depoalta f 1,31)7,098 4-
J , . f 1 4- 4- 4- 4-f .4- 4- 4- f -t-1
NEW DEMANDS
ARE IGNORED
(Concluded from t'ago 1.
arrangement Mr. Mitchell' orgdnl.n
tlon dictates for a settlement of the
Btilku,
Making a Mistake.
"The lenders of the orsanlzntlnn, I
trust, will soon see their mlstnlte In
Insisting upon any furtln'f action lv
the companies, and order the strike off.
The companies and operator;! have
given an advance they can not afford
unless they ate able to get n better
price for co.il. Having given It, they
will all bo compelled to make nn earn
est effort to secure better prices, and
wltlmut n doubt, lifter the lcdrictlqn,
caused by the strike, can get better
prices for some time to come, certainly
until after April 1, In my opinion, so
that the suspicion that the advance Im
only given to be taken back after elec
tion, H unfair and unwise.
"The United Mine Workers will lay
themselves open, If they have not al
ready done so, to the charge of being
the largest and mot dangerous trust
to the public wclfaro that has ever
existed, nnd the organization will make
the mistake of all others that have
failed, by going too far and using Its
power to hurt the public, as well ns
those directly Interested.
"If the laws of the country would
allow the operators to combine nnd
pursue the name methods this organis
ation Is pursuing, we could then dis
cuss a plan to put the price of coal
at such a figure as to pay any wages
demanded by our employes. They do
not, and that Is not a solution of the
present trouble.
"Our company will be glad to dis
cuss the matter with our employes
when they are ready to meet us, with
a view to going back to work with
out regard to what Schuylkill opera
tors may do. The strike has already
cost us a great ileal of money and the
men much more, as well as loss of
trade -which we may not recover In
years In the meantime, soft coal
mines are working night nnd day, fill
ing the place of anthracite coal.
"Our men have not presented any
demands. Our only source of Infor
mation, strange to say, Is the news
papers. I have Instructed our superin
tendents a number of times to say to
our men that if they had anything
to talk over, to send a committee, but
none have presented themselves up to
this time. It is useless for me to pre
dict when they will go back to work.
Blnmable for Violence.
"One thing more, the public gener
ally should understand, and that is
th.- absurdity of Mr. Mitchell's claim
of ooserving the law. Paid officers of
the United Mine Workers have for
days and weeks been at the head of
every raid made by the mobs on dif
ferent collieries where the men wanted
to work and did not obey the strike
order in the Lehigh and Schuylkill re
gions. They drove men from their
work by threats and intimidation. This
is still going on, and If the operators
of this valley had not patiently waited
until all of the men in the region were
ready to go back to work a like con
dition would have prevailed in this
region, and today men who are willing
and anxious to go to work are held
back from doing so, knowing full well
that their lives would be in danger
from the very same men who are
counselling 'observe the law,' their
families' lives made miserable and
their homes destroyed,
"It is time the man who wants to
work and earn a livelihood without
being compelled to join a union has a
chance and the American spirit of fair
play once more observed. It Is to be
hoped that the men will return to work
without much further delay and that
conditions will so change that all
grievances will be reduced to a mini
mum." Another prominent operator, Mr. Ed
ward 1. Fuller, when asked the same
question that was submitted to Mr.
Watkins said: "I am not called upon
to do anything. It Is not up to the
operators. We made a proposition to
our employes, or nt least some of the
operators did, and we are waiting for
them to accept or reject It. So far we
have heard nothing from them. Of
course, wo have read In the papers
that some resolutions were passed at
Music Hall, Their contents were not
addressed to us, however, and even
though wo should tnko cognizance of
them what assurance have I or any
other operators that the sentiments
they contain are the sentiments of our
lespeetlve employes.
"I said my employes would be given
an advance in wages If they cared to
have It, nnd I said It direct to them.
I expect they will answer me whether
or not they propose to accept It, or
If it Isn't enough, to tell me they want
more, I don't propose to pay any heed
to a set of resolutions that do not con
cern mo, I try to do business In a
business-like way."
There will bo a meeting ot operators
In this city this afternoon. Nothing
authoritative could bo learned of Its
immediate purpose.
Saturday's Convention.
Saturday's action of the miners' con
vention cannot bo rightly characterized
as more than a step towards tho set
tlement of tho strike. In some quar
ters, Judging from expressions In the
newspapers, It Is taken for granted
that the end of tho strike Is at hand.
This Is not exactly tho fact.
A plausible story that linds much
credence here Is to the effect that tho
ten per cent, offer was nmdo with tho
expectation that It would have to be
amplified and that the ompllflcatlons
will not be wanting. What now ap
pear on tho surfneo to be dltllculties
hindering tho settlement, It Is asserted,
aro not dUllcultles at all, but merely
part of tho plan for settling tho strike
arranged by Senator Hanua through
a mediator who could deal with both
tho operators and the mlno workers'
ofllclals.
It would not do for the mine work
era to Jump nt any proposition tho
operators might mnke, and for tho
same obvfbus reason It would not do
for the operators to jump at any counter-proposition
coming from the min
ers. Therefore, It was planned that
tho operators should make an offer, the
miners should make a counter-offer
and then should como a compromise.
The question now Is, what will this
compromise be
One who has been In tho confidence
of the heads of the coal world all
through thc strike said, yesterday, that
the additional concessions demanded
by the miners would bo granted, but
in an Indirect, roundabout way, An
agreement to continue tho offer for a
dellnlto period will be made, very like
ly by posting notices, and an assur
ance mado that when business condi
tions will permit It the sliding scale
will be done away with. In other
words, the miners will bo called upon
to consent to make modifications in
their counter-proposal, Just ns they
are now demanding Hint the opera
tors' offer shall bo modified. Alt this,
It Is claimed, was figured out and
agreed upon In the negotiations which
preceded tho posting of the tut per
cent, offer.
Somo More Conjectures.
The prbsence of the mysterious "M.
W. Clttrnsoy, of Harrl8Illlrg1,, In this
city, (luring the two days that the
convention was In session, Is figured
out by some to be a corroboration or
tho above story, but In tho face of the
positive public denial by President
Mitchell Hint any political agent has
had any conference with him, nnd the
refusal of Mr. Clurnsoy to be Inter
viewed, the latter story must be taken
ns a conjecture.
There am some features to It, how
ever, which tend to give to It an nlr
of plausibility, "Mr. Gurnscy" must
be somebody or President Mitchell of
the United Mlno Workers would not
have spent four and a half hours In
secret conference with him In whut
was probably tho busiest twenty-four
hours of Mr. Mitchell's life. Yet the
Harrlsbttrg directory contains no "M.
W. Gurnscy," and a newspaper
man who risked Mr. Gurnscy
to prove the directory a liar
by furnishing his street and num
ber that the newspaper men might
verify his claim that he came from
Harrlsburg, was told "It's none of your
concern." This would Indicate that
Mr. Gurnsey Is traveling under nn as
sumed name.
President Mitchell told a Tribune
man that "Mr. Gurnsey was a personal
friend of his and that his calls at the
Vulley House were purely of a social
nature." Later he admitted that was
a "diplomatic evasion" and told that
Mr. Gurnsey was an officer of a rail
road labor organization and was here
to confer about stopping soft coal from
coming Into Seranton by wuy of Har
rlsburg from the West Virginia fields.
Early Satuiday afternoon a Tribune
reporter was told that "Mr. Gurn
sey" had telephoned during the motn
ing to a party In Chicago that "the
day will be spent In talk at the con
vention, but at 4.30 p. in. an agree
ment will be reached." At 4.S0 p. m.
.the convention ndjourned.
When "Mr. Gurnscy" was leaving
his hotel to go to "Harrlsburg."-Saturday
evening, he was asked by a
prominent Scrantonian, with whom ho
had become quite friendly, if he knew
tmy thing as to the truth or falsity ot
the story that the action ot the con
vention meant a settlement of the
strike. "Mr. Gurnscy" replied: "You
can bet your last dollar that the strike
is already settled."
It's a Good Story, Anyhow.
Maybe it's true "Mr. Gurnsey" was
not here as an emissary of tho medi
ators between Mitchell and the opera
tors, but he pretty nearly sizes up as
a license for building a good story to
the effect that he was just such un
emissary, nnd that he came here to see
to it that Mitchell delivered t,he goods.
The following Is a part of the type
written report of the convention pro
ceedings furnished by the press com
mittee, of which President Mitchell
was chairman:
While tho motion was pending President Mitih
ell addicted the loutcntion anil tool: occasion
to deny, pofiitiiely, the statements made by
some of the Mctiopoliluu papers today, chaigiusr
that political inllueuces weic dominating the
contention, and that the rcprcscntathcs ot any
political party had been in conference with hint.
It is significant, In this connection,
that nothing is told of President Mit
chell having conveyed to the conven
tion any Information regarding the as
surance he hud from Mr. Gurnsey that
the railroad men nt Hairlsburg would
stop soft coal from co, '"? here.
The hurried summons to "Mother"
Jones and her coming here from
Hnzleton at 1 o'clock in the morning,
collided with the fact that she and
President Mitchell's confidential man.
Organizer Dllcher, madcu long and
earnest pleas to the delegates to be
conservative and obedient of their
leader's wishes, are taken to have been
precautions against the possibility of
a revolt.
The committee on credentials retired
eai ly in the afternoon and came In at
"110. They were read and explained in
different languages, and a quite lengthy
speech was made by President Mitch
ell, telling how the committee had ar
rived nt Its conclusions in Its task of
crystnlizlng the sentiments expressed
by the delegates. At 4 o'clock the
resolutions were adopted, and fifteen
minutes later the business of the con
vention was over with. The commit
tee on i evolutions was made up of
President Mitchell, the three district
presidents and three delegates from
each district, most of them ofneers.
In tho evening, President MltchPll
gave out the following interview on
the outcome of the convention:
The action of the ileleirntes In convention today
In niceptlni; nn advance ot 10 per cent,, pimld.
Ins they leceitu nssmaiKcs the advance will
lontlmic in foue until April 1 of next ear,
ilcmonstiatis that the miners are considerate of
the public Inteiest linohcd and niu disposed to
be toneillatoiys uud ,ut the mine owni'ia n.
fu-e to join hands with the iiiIiicm in hiliiKln;;
the strike to a close. The U".punslbllty for tho
Miilriini; that will entail on tho poor In the
laipe eastern titles will lest rnlliely with the
ep i.ilois. The opeiatois havo now an oppor.
ti.ii.iy to iroo that the pioposltlon olrcrcd by
them was nude In good faith. If they aie will.
iiifT In pay 0 per c tut. advance they certainly
ouijlit to continue to pay It for sl month!). The
mine woil.cis will all remain on still.e until
they nie oltldally notified by the olhtirs of
the union that the strike is declared at an cud,
Thcio will he no exception to this rule.
1 cannot understand any Rood icaon why the
operators should not accept the condltlom named
in the miners' resolution. I, of course, hope
tint theio will bo u speedy termination of this
icmtest, and I believe that in tho (utuie the
apeiators will bo disposed to treat with mom
ciiradduation their employes than they liato In
tin past.
1 am entirely wtUWcel with the action taken
New
Canned Peas
Finest grades and He
alum grades from 75c per
dozen to $3.00 per dozen,
Sugar Corn
8c to 15c per can, $1,00
to $1.50 per dozen,
Finest California Long
Asparagus 29c; $3,00 doz,
E. G. Goursen
by tho miners. They ill el not ileildc the qiiMtton
w'lth n ler nl ptcJlnit me, Imt took Hie trp
bre.niiii' It satisfied them. It was III Ihelr liaivN.
and they allowed an rxtMoulliury iplrlt ol fair
lies. Means of Communication,
When Mr. Mitchell wits askeel In
what manner the operators would bu
notified, In view that they do not rec
ognlzo the United Mine Workers, he
said tho employeis would probably find
It nut through the newspapers.
"Wo gathered most of our Informa
tion its to what the operators nre do
ing," he said, "from the newspapers,
anil I suppose -they are doing the
same."
AVhen asked If any arrangements
had been perfected for distributing re
lief, Mr. Mitchell thought for owhllo
nml then contented himself by simply
saying, "No."
Most ot the delegates went home
Saturday. President Mitchell remained
over till Monday to close up the con
vention business. He will go to Hazle
ton today, to take up tho work ot per
fecting the organization of thn union.
Tho newspaper correspondents who
came here In President Mitchell's train
returned to Hnzleton yesterday.
OPENING OF THE
PURE FOOD SHOW
An Interesting Event at the Store of
Jonas Long's Sons Programme
for the Week.
Though tho skies were covered with
clouds and weather conditions decid
edly unfavorable, on Saturday, noth
ing could daunt t,he ardor of the
crowds who Hocked to tho opening of
Scranton's annual Pure Pood show.
At '2 o'clock, when the big exposition
opened, the basement of the Jonas
Long's Sons' store was literally
jammed. In tho evening there was
scarc6Iy breathing' room. It formed
one of the biggest assemblages ever
seen In the city.
Tho basement of the Big Store has
been converted Into a beautifully ar
ranged and elaborately decorated fair.
There are upwards of thirty booths,
and each ot them are ornamented In
different tints, the vmi-colors bright
ening up the room In exeiuliite shape.
The food show is desicned to ac
quaint people with new and desirable
products that are pleasing and palat
able. In each booth are one or two
demonstrations of manufacturers from
all over the United States, who ure
represented by demonstrators. These
demonstrators, who are mostly young
ladles, prepato the food for eating and
serve generous portions to all who
visit them, in addition to lecturing on
the method of cooking. So It Is that
women folk look upon these exposi
tions as a blessing to humanity, and
the men certainly can have no fault to
find.
This year's exhibition goes away and
beyond anything of the kind ever be
fore attempted. In fact, It Is doubtful
if ever a food show has been conducted
on so elaborate and lavish a scale.
There are more than one hundred dis
tinct varieties of food shown, from the
simplest preparations by way of break
fast foods to the most delicate and
appetizing of dishes; some of them re
quiring much time and patience to
prepare.
Bauer's Thirteenth Regiment band
furnished the opening attraction on
Saturday, playing from a splendidly
arranged pagoda erected at the Lacka
wanna end of the building. All after
noon and evening thousands of samples
of various kinds were distributed, and
will continue to be during the month
of the show's existence.
A particular and noteworthy feature
of the food show Is the local industrial
exhibit, under the auspices of the
board of trade. This consumes a con
siderable amount of floor spnee, and
all the more Important Industries here
abouts are represented, some with very
elaborate displays.
The food show reflects great credit
upon Jonas Long's Rons and on the
active energy of their Mr. Hallet, the
buyer of groceries, and Mr. Campbell,
the advertising manager, who have
had Its preparation (n charge. It is
not an individual triumph, but one In
which every resident of Seranton has
reason to feel proud.
Musical entertainments nnd lectures
will be a prominent feature of every
day of tho exposition. This week's
programme Is as follows:
MONDAY (irjiid oichcstral piomeiudi; con
cert by Uauei'H orcliotra, fiom 2 o'elouc until
j, personally conducted by 1'iof. Hjner.
TUESDAY A musicale under the auspieea of
Miss Aiae Murphy, pianist, assNted by Miss Lb.ie
Hilt?. M!a Muiphy will he heaid in both ocal
nnd Instrumental work.
WlUiXISDAY Grand promenade concert by
the! celebialcd Seianton Mandolin club, from 2
o'clock until 5, which promises to be one of the
tlnest entertainments of the course,
THUI1SDAY (irand concert by the Keller and
Van Dyke Piano company, and the inlr-uuction
ot their no.v rlcctilral piano, assisted by Itobert
I'lamis' Keller, violinist,
litlDAY Lectures iluiing the afternoon by
scvcial demonstrators of the vaiious preparations
of pure food.
SATURDAY Two ejiand conceits, aiteinoon
and eveuinsr, by the famous Mozart bund of
Curbondale. It will be known as "f'arhondab)
Day," special trains at eiy low lates belnir run
from the Anthracite city to accommodate the
eiowchi, ,
FIRST OF THE SERIES.
Y. M. C. A. Begins Its Sunday Af
ternoon Gospel Meetings.
The first of tho winter teties of Sun
day afternoon meetings at the Young
Men's Christian association rooms, was
conducted yesterday nftc-rnoon by Sec
rotary George G. Mahy. There was a
largo attendance and a very success
ful meeting resulted.
The principal address was made by
J, r, Main, the new assistant secre
tary. J. M. Chance had cluirge of tho
music. Among the features of the
musical programme voru a baritone
solo by D, W. Davis, formerly soloist
In the Central Methodist church,
WIlkos-BaiTe; u cornet hoIo, "Tho
Holy City," by W. H. Stanton, jr., and
a baritone solo, "Pardon, Peace and
Power," by Assistant Secretory Main.
CLEVER WRESTLING MATCH.
Abram Cocker Thrown Three Times
by Prof, M. J, Dwyer,
Abram Cocker, of North Seranton,
attempted to throw Prof. M. J. Dwyer
In a, wrestling match on Saturday
night at tho Seranton lilcycle club,
but Instead of throwing the professor
ho was himself thrown three times
within twenty minutes. Cocker proved
a very clever wrestler, but he wus
too light.
The affair was tho fourth of the
series of Saturday night luncheons and
entertainments being given at the club
and was In charge of the following
committee: F. C, Hand, J, if. Lad
wis, C, A. Qodfiey, Wi W. Berry and
F, C. Stair.
ACTIVE WORK
DURING WINTER
TOTAL 'ABSTAINERS TO WAGE A
SHARP CAMPAIGN.
They Will Endeavoi' to Greatly In
crease the Membership of the
Seranton Diocesan Union Feature
of Yesterday's Quarterly Conven
tion in WeBt Seranton Was the
Speech of Rev. J. J. Curran Has
Ottered a Prize to Society Making
the Greatest Increase in Member
ship. Twelve out of thirteen societies In tho
Second district were represented at the
quarterly convention of the Total Ab
stinence union of Seranton held In St.
David's hall, West Seranton, yesterday
afternoon. The principal feature of
the meeting was an address by Rev.
J. J. Curran, of Wllkes-Barre, on the
cause ot total abstinence. As nn In
centive to the vaiious societies to In
crease their membership during tit's
coming year, the president offers an
oil painting ot Father Mathew to the
organization making the best showing
between now and the next diocesan
convention.
Resolutions were offered outlining
the policy to be adopted by the socle
ties and other business was transacted.
The visitors were entertained by the
local societies, and, altogether, the
convention was one of the most en
joyable ever held In the district.
The convention was called to order
nt 3 o'clock by Vice-President Wil
liam A. Daniels, of South Seranton.
After tho roll call of officers tho com
mittee on credentials, Patrick Carroll,
J. M. McXulty and John A. Ward, re
ported twelve societies represented by
sixty-one delegates. -
Tho delegates represent the soi'etles
comprising the Second district ot the
C. T. A. U. of Seranton, of which Bev.
J. J. Curran Is president; William Dan
iels, vice-president; P. J. Gallagher,
secretary; members of district hoard,
"ill. R. Lavelle, Miss Margaret Dttrkin,
organizer, Mrs. Charles Lasher.
RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE.
The chairman appointed the follow
ing committee on resolutions: Walter
McNIchols, J. H. Devine, J. C. Galla
gher, Mrs. Charles Lasher and Michael
McGarry. The resignation of Treas
urer Cummlngs was tendered and ac
cepted, owing to his being ab'eri from
the city and unable to attend to the
duties of the office. The report of the
district board In reference to the op
plication of an appropriation of S30
caused much discussion. The board
recommended that the money be used
in procuring masses at the different
churches In the district for reclaiming
drunkards, and for the use of current
expenses. The recommendations were
adopted by a vote of 4G to 19.
The committee on resolutions offered
the following, which were adopted and
a copy ordered furnished each society
in the district:
Whereas, We, the delegates of the Second dls
tiict of the Seranton diocese, in convention now
assembled, foel that the cause of total abstinence
lould be further adeanecd by amendments to our
diocesan constitution and by-laws in the follow
intr manner:
I'irat, by a uniformity ot constitution and by
laws to govern the respective societies constitut
ing' the union; therefore, be it
itesolved, That wc lecommenel the constitution
al committee eliaft such laws as will fully em
body tlie above preamble; and be it further
Itesolved, That we recommend to the seeial
societies throughout the diocese of the careful
consideration ot their wants and necessities in
their respective localities and that they instinct
their clelcgjtvs to the next Diocesan convention
as to their determination to assist in the cany
inff out of the said laws until finally appioved
by tjje pioper olllcials to the end that our
noble cause may bo strengthened and fortified
nnd tli.it any avenue that may be opened for tho
advancement of our young men and women Is
worthy of the co-operation and assistance of all
light thinking men; and be it further
Hesolved, That we second and approve any
legitimate efforts that have or may be made
to ictrlct the evils of the liquor traltle.
OVATION TO PRESIDENT CURRAN.
The board of directors were Instruct
ed to confer with the pastors of the
parish In fixing the time for celebrating
the masses ordered. At this point Rev.
J. J. Currnn entered the hall and re
ceived an ovation. He Is president of
the diocese and treasurer of the na
tional organization, and Is one of the
most enerjjetlc workers In the cause
of total abstinence. Upon being Intro
duced he thanked the delegates for the
greeting he received and the Invita
tion extended him to be present. He
explained the Impossibility of his at
tending all district conventions and ex
pressed his gratification at seeing such
a Inrgo representation present.
"It Is very encouraging to those who
have the cause at heart," said the
speaker, "but I want to give you n
suggestion. When In convention or so-
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Ties, 50c
The butterfly ties main
tain the lead with the good
dressers.
They are easy to tie on the
high turn down collars.and
always hold their shape.
Here you get these popular
ties in choice designs and
neat colors.
C. F. BECKWITH & CO.,
DEALERS IN
Mine arudi Mill Supplies
Machinery, Etc.
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rlety meetings the spirit of wrangling
Is not calculated to bring the members
In closer touch with one another. You
should try to mnk your deliberations
and discussions 'pleasnnt, nnd you
ought to know tho spirit of compro
mise. Everything should be subordin
ate to promote the cause of total ab
stinence, nnd you should not be seittab
bllng over petty things which do not
aid the cause nt all. Everything ex
cept principle should be saerlllced to
the cause."
The above quoted remarks were
made by President Curran In view ot
petty squabbles which have character
ized the quarterly meetings In the past.
Continuing, Father Curran called the
attention of the unions In this diocese
to the pledge he made at the Philadel
phia convention, when he promised the
national body a contribution of 2." per
cent, of the total number of new mem
bers during the next year.
4,000 RECRUITS NEEDED.
In order to do this, he said, 4,000
recruits are needed and he Is now
mapping out a plan of campaign. In
outlining his plan, he said:
"One man requires followers who
must be great workers, and the subor
dinates must be able to help In tho
work. There Is little hope of convert
ing old men who are confirmed drunk
ards, and the effort Is not worth tho
trying. It Is young men who are to bo
pledged and encouraged to come Into
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French
Flannels
For Waists
Woman's delight for Fall
and Winter Waists.
They are here in abun
dance, in all the new shades
and fancies.
Come here aud view the
grand collection of fine
French Flannels.
Prices reasonable.
47c and 59c
The Yard.
New Golf Suitings with
handsome plaid backs now on
display.
Clarke Bros
Oarpetings
and Draperies
P.M'Crea&Co
Solicit Your Inspection of
Their Superb Stock at
427 LACKAWANNA AVENUE.
Store and Stock New
SPECIAL PRICES.
Pierce's Market, Penn Avenue
Tlilj will be about tlw aK week of pouch
season, We will recebc dally a limited nuautity
of JiTkOy, York bl.ile nnd Michigan fruit, If
you lue mt bought do not neglect to lrao
y.uir eider tliU wccU If you want pe.ic.hes.
Wo would call attention to tliu lurtlculaily
fine n,u.illty ol our ojstcM, .Mainlce Hlier Coles,
Itcicl.emays, Duck Dims, Mill 1'omls, lllue
Points, etc., etc,
HcmemlH-r we make n specialty of llluo I'ointa
deliuicd on half bhell in carriers.
W. H. Pierce,
19 Lackawanna Ave.
U0. 112, 111 Penn Ac
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And nothing bu
the truth. Our busi
ness is merely to
bring you and our
goods together. Then
you will do the rest.
216 Lackawanna Avenue,
Seranton, Pa.
'PHONE 2W2.
Gloves
p Gentleman,
Coachman,
O Operator,
P Miner,
IV Rail Road Manager
, Trainman,
1 Conductor,
Motorman,
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Teamster,
pj School Boy
C -AT-
CONRAD,
305 Lackawanna Ave.
Heating Stoves,
Ranges,
Furnaces,
Oil Stoves,
Gas Stoves,
fiftl! Heaters.
KS-OT PEKN AVENUE.
HEADQUARTERS FOR
Hen's
Underwear.
Highest
Grades at
Popular
Prices.
412 Spruce Street.
Agency for Young's Hats.
Fifty Iron
Beds with Brass
Trimmings at
Prices Greatly
Reduced
As sample we quote this iron bed
with brass rods and spindles, and
four brass mounts this bed is not
bow foot, but straight.
An eight dollar value,
sale price O.yO
Another pattern with scroll top
on head and footboard, . A
with brass trimmings . . , 4.5U
Other Beds Iron, Enamel Fin
ish," tomorrow's bargain - 0
price 5.9o
Cr?dif You? Certainly!
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221-223-225-22i
Wyoming Avenue.
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