ft 1 r. Fprf" :7 t '? TTw&fi! ,fWmsM n1 VT-I r--jPfr&1rp - t -a ".; TTi' 'P1F1 " . v, w T THE SCRANTON TRIBUNE-TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1900. P PST t PRETTY DOLLS I ATCARNIVAL Clever exhibit under aus pices OF THE Y. W. C. A. Something to Dollght the Children i' and Interest the Older Ones Fea J tures of the Affair and Programme ' for This Evening Lutheran Pm , tors Meet at Bev. A. L. Earner's - Study George Ginader Attempts '. Suicide by Cutting Himself with a ' Razor Death of Former Resident. 'v The doll's carnival was opened last evening In the Uuniior block under very ausplclotiH conditions, and tin; pa tronage was excewlltiffly Ki'iiltfylnir to the promoters. The exhibition Is' t-er- ul illy cleverly arnuined and theiv ;nv holls registered by many, oi" tin; flint ntnllleH of the city. An accurate des cription ot' all the dolls would requite unlimited space, and a visit to the oar nival will give a more pleasing Impres sion than a word picture. The booths nr! arraimed on either side of the store room, and ale decor ated artistically. Kspeclal care has been taken to Interest the children, andiniany a little lieurt will be glnd rlened'by the sight of such an array of dolls. The exhibit will continue throughout the week, afternoon and evening, and a general public Inspec tion Is invited. The entertainment provided lo.t fcvenlng was given by the association quartette, composed of Misses Klizn beth Helser, Bertha Sanders, Edna Saxe) and Vie Jones. They fang ad mirably and. received much praise for their work. The JINserf Suxu and George JIartin played instrumental se lections In a clever manner, and de lighted the large assemblage present, Mr. Jf J. Boberts Is chairman of the doll committee, and the following ladies presided over the various booth last evening: Mrs, O. A. Wil liams, Miss Edna Williams, Mrs. Hai ry Nelmyer, Misses Anna Morgan and "Laura Davis, Mrs. Clarence Shryc-r, Mrs, David J. Davis, Misses Mason and Westcott, Mrs. B. G. Beddoe, Misses Kmma Lewis, Marllla Mott, Elizabeth Heiser, Anna KdwardK and Florence Gibbs. The exhibitors are Florey & Brooks, t'luronce L. Shryer, J. E. Hess Baking Co.. Lewis, Ruddy Davies & Murphy, J W. Tague and Claike Bros. In ad dition to the merchants' booths, there are four stalls occupied by the asso- ABOTJT THIS TIME LOOK OUT FOR ( COUGHS and COLDS TAKE DUFOUR'S FRENCH TAR. in ii In Always o iitiii'l l Ms in ill tt ii Is in In And we have placed our stocks in. these departments in the pink of condition to meet it. Among the Coats for Ladies The Princess back claims' first place as a favorite. It is an easy fitting garment with lots of style to it, and entirely lacking in the slouchiness which marks others of the fashionable art. . A Score of Other Novelties in Sbort Medium and Three-Quarter Length Coats Await Your Inspection This Week. Among the Small We show everything that the heart of woman can wish for, from collarettes with long tabs to the neat little Boas, or in sets with Muff and Neckwear to match. All the furs known to the trade are repre sented, and there are many pretty ideas here which are not to be found elsewhere. Furs for Children as Well. b i i 1 1 Globe Warehouse SCRANTON elation for the exhibit of dolls, iha serving of refreshments and selling candy. Many dolls are for sale, while the registration dolts arc merely on exhibition. The latter are all tastily dressed and present a fascinating ap pearance. There Is also exhibited a Scotch las sie, through the kindness of James Lawcon, formerly of Aberdeen, Scot land, nnd the French doll donated by Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt (Is to be sold to the highest bidder. The highest of fer thus far made for the pretty prise is $5. In one ot the windows there Is n life-size doll, und among the ex hibits Is one they call "baby," which Is tli size of an ordinary Infant. Several pieces of doll's furniture tno also exhibited, nnd Miss Westeott's embroidery class have a pretty dis play of dollies, collar tabs, handker chiefs, fancy ribbon bows, etc. The Hess exhibit consists of a miniature reproduction of their bakery building and accessories, The merchants' ex hibits consist of their stock In Hade and all are cleverly arranged to at tract the patrons. The piogrnnmie for this evening will be as follows: Selections, 'Washburn Street Bible School ntehcitr.i: trio, Miss Elizabeth Lewis. William an John Evans: piano duet, Mrs. D, B. Thomas and Miss Elizabeth Hughes vocal solo, Mrs. Frank Brundage: duet, Mrs. Randolph Jones and Mist Vie Jones: vocal solo, Miss Helen Thomas: recitation, Miss May: dra matic posing. Miss Sadie Jones and class. Lutheran Pastors' Meeting. The Scruntou and Willies-Hit lie Pas tors' association of the Lutherun church held thir monthly meeting yes terday In Rev. A. I. Ramer's study, on South Lincoln avenue. The follow ing clergymen were In attendance: Rev. L. Llndenstruth, Rev. V. L. Hun ton. Ph. D Rev. H. V. J. Seneker, of Wllkes-Kaire: Rev. Theo. Zither, ReV. O. F. RttWPln. Rev. W. Conrad, of Plttston: Rev. F. Elunger, of Carbon dale: Rev. r G. Spleker, Rev. .W. C. L. J.auer, Rev. Jumes Withe and Rev. A. L. Ramer, of Scranton. The opening topic for discussion was the study of the gospel lesson in Greek for next Sunday. A beries of business discussions, pertaining to the church followed, and then the pastors took cognizance of an editorial printed re cently in the Philadelphia North Amer ican, pertaining to Rev. Charles Shel don's attitude towards secular pus times. The clergymen observed thai the edi torial in question was most appropil ate and timely, and they characterized Rev. Sheldon's methods as being "inoie blasphemous than sacred." Rev. Lin denstrutb presented an excellent papei on the question of "Proper Instruction to the children In the church by the catechetical method." He gave uu historical study, tracing the method back to the primitive c-hiis-Uon ,'hnrfh nnil tll church histnrv shows the method to be efficacious. The discussion which followed crowded out .several other papeis, which will be pre sented at suosequeni meetings. The question of preparing ull Krister Furs ai programme w'm discussed, nnd (he pastors thought It advisable to pre pare separate services to meet the re quirements of their respective churches. The next meeting place will be de cided upon by the officers of the as sociation, Rev. Ramer entertained his guests at dinner at Hotel Falrchlld during tha noon hour. Olnader Attempted Suicide, George Ginader, the Jackson street barber, who recently created a sensa tion ninong his friends by mysterious ly disappearing from home, yesterday morning made an unsuccessful! at tempt to end his life by cutting his left hand with a razor, Inflicting an ugly flesh round, from which he near ly bled to death. The relatives of the unfortunate fol low are very reticent about the matter, but from what could be learned of the circumstances Olnader had been drink ing and went to the shop to steep. He was found by his brother Fred lying on the floor In a pool of blood, and Dr. L. H. Raymond was quickly sum moned, When tlie latter arrived Gin ader wus very weak, and It was with dlfllculty that he was removed to his brother's home. His condition yas changed for the better last evening and hopes are en tertalued for his ultimate recovery. This Is the second time Ginader has tried to end his life, the flrst attempt being made In the shop by him some time ago, when he turned on the gas and was nearly asphyxiated. At that time his brother discovered him In the nick of lime. Ginader Is a young man well known about town, and Is married, and lives with his family on North Bromley ave nue, near Lafayette street. He has been In the barber business on Jackson street for a number of years with his brother Fred, Weekly School Deposits. The following deposits for school children were made at the West Side bank yesterday: No. 13 David Owens. $1; Martha Watkln. $1; Elizabeth Lewis, 1: Bertha Kelly, .15; Edna D. Kvans, .10: Nellie Richards, .X2; Catherine Phil lips, .78; Sarah McDonald, .6: Kllza Pi Ice, $1.79; Mary Harris, .'-': total, t;.;i6. No. 19 Miss Lees, $1.40; Miss Mur ray, ,62; Miss Nichols, .46; Miss Beam ish, .91; Miss Morgan, .90; Miss Hut ton, .S:i; Miss Davis, .60; Miss Evans, .70; Miss Kellow, $1.30; Miss Flynn, $1.11: Miss Wade, $1.23; Miss Murphy, SI: Mrs. Ferber, $l.n; Miss Peek, .47; total, $12.99. Death of a Former Resident. Mrs. M. J. Cromer received word yesterday of the death of her sister, Mrs. W. B. Hurlbut, at Hillside Park, Leverville, Johnstown, N. Y. Deceased was 29 years of uge. and had many friends in this city. ' She is survived by her husband, mother, hister and two children. The relatives from this city will attend the funeral. NOTES AND PERSONALS. Misses Harriet Lunney and Celia Coniner, of Jackson street, spent Sun day with friends in Wllkes-Uarre. St. .Mark's Lutheran church council met last evening and Ilev. Ramer's catechetical class also received their instruction. Mrs. Gwendolen C. Evans, the evan-g'-llst. of Nelson, X. Y will pi each at the First Welsh Congregational church this evening. Washington camp, No. 17S, P. O. S. of A., will hold their anniversary en tei tulnment and social at Mears' hall on Wednesday evening, Doc. 12 The proceeds are to be used in furnishing the new hall. A drawing will also be held for a silk umbrella. Thomas Blair, who recently moved to New York, Is spending u few days In town. Nicholas Andiews. of Hampton street, left yesterday for Wilmington, Del., to permanently reside. Announcement is made of the recent marriage at Hackensack. N. J., of Da vid T. Evans and Miss Lillian Dawes, of 221 North Lincoln avenue. A Parlor Bazaar for Sale of fancy articles for Christmas cifts, home-made candy, also Ice cream, at home of Mrs. Newman, 318 Webster avenue, Friday, December 7: 2 to 10 p. in. NORTH SCRANTON. A mectiiig ofthe stationary engineers will be held in St. Mary's hall on Thursday evening, Dec. 6. All station ary engineers are requested to be present as Organizer C. W. Baxter will address the meeting. Mr. Baxter will hold meetings In Olyphunt, Dun more and Hyde Park this, coining week. Henry Twining, of North Main ave nue, ha? returned home from Os wego, where lie visited the home of Rev. William Edgar, formerly pastor of Providence Mothodist Episcopal church, The Runners and Drivers held a so cial at St. Mary's hall last evening. The funeral of William Jenkins took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Dean street. Ser vices were conducted at the home and grave by Rev. A. G. Cure, pastor of the Providence Methodist church, Mnnv floral designs were given as tokens by close friends or the de ceased. Interment was made at the Forest Hill cometery. The pall bear ers were all nephews of the deceased. George Perry ha resigned his po.sl. lion nt W. D. Davis' drug stoio, on North Main avenue. John Morrln, a sailor on board the battleship New York, Is visiting liti parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Morrln. of Keyser avenue. This evening the Young Men's Christian association, of Wilkes-Barre, and tlte North End Star basket ball team will play at the Auditorium, Roy Davenport, of Park Place, wos arraigned last night before Alderman Myers on a charge of larceny and malicious mischief, He was lined ?10 and held In $200 ball for court, Marquette council, Young Men's In stitute, will hold a regular meetlns this evening. .The board of Investigation of the Father AVhltty socloty met last night in their rooms In St. Mary's hall. Raymond Westcott, of Church ave nue, lias returned from Susquehanna county, after a very successful hunt ing trip. Miss Florence Slekler and Charlotte Grey, of North Main avenue, have re turned from a stay with friends at Cnrhondttle. Miss Nunangst has been visiting Miss LelBenrlng, of Nantlcoke. This evening tho Rev, W, F, DavH, of the Memorial church, will deliver his lecture on "Henry Martin, tho Cornish Linguist and Missionary." For many years one of the leading and attractive social and church fea- It Cure tha cetih, DR. JAMES' CHERRY TAR SYRUP Made from the pre scription of an old physician. Tested by years of use. Pleasant to take docs not Bottle in the bottle. Last dose is tho same strength as tho first. Tho one safo, novor failing remedy for coughs and colds of every description. At all Drug Storoa. 85 cents a Bottlo. Don't Accept Bubatltutea. tures In the North End of the city has been the annual turkey suppers and Christmas sale of fancy and useful goods of the ladies of the Providence Presbyterian society. Promptly at R.'IIO o'clock Tuesday evening they will be ready to serve their patrons. Tile sale of Ice cream and candy will also be at tractive features. All the preparations are elaborate and the ladles will be glad to serve four hundred suppers and transact all the affairs of the occasion on a proportionately large scale. The Home and Foreign Missionary societies of the Providence Presbyterian church have their annual praise and thank offering service this afternoon. A special programme has been pre pared for the occasion. It will begin ut 2..10 o'clock. Mrs. William Warner and son. Wll lard, of Hyde Park, spent Sunday the guest of Mrs. P. .Gorman, of Jones street. Mr. and Mrs. John Armbrust spent Sunday with friends on Short avenue. A. H. Keisling has returned home af ter spending Thanksgiving In New York city. DUNMORE. The union revival meetings weie re sumed last night at the Methodist church. The Interest Is growing, as the audience last night was .in evi dence. The large church was well title 1 and all who attended had a spiritual feast. The address was delivered by J. T. Dabney. of the Christian church, who look for his theme, "The Gospel Is the Power of God Unto Salvation." The services will be held in the Presby terian church thl" evening and Rev. A. J. VanCleft will deliver the ser mon. The Young Men's Republican club held a meeting In Frost's hall last night. The constitution passed final reading and other loutine business was transacted. A large number of new ineiubrs were present and the indications are that it will exert much Inlluence in political affairs in the fu ture. Letteia remaining uncalled for dur ing the period ending Dec. 1, J'JOO. Per sons calling for these letters please sa "advertised." Mrs. E. Barthole mnn, care J. D. Jones' Harriet O. Bar ley, J. A. Cross, Mrs. Patrick Deinp fiey, James I.. Davidson, Clay avenue: Ml.ss Sarah Drelbellles, Louis Feld man, John Golden. 217 film .street: Mrs, C. Kimmel, Mrs. John Lyons, Miss M. F. Mnlley. Mrs. John Mc Donald, 790 Preseott avenue; Rev. W. T. McArtbur (2)), Mrs. Yale P. Nyc. 812 Fifth street: M. Ruddy, Swart;: At Blown, Giihsle Zwlck, Lingl Magllo, Pollegrliio Napolltano. A larue foico of men in the employ of the Klnilra Bridge company are re constructing the tiestle work of the Krie and Wyoming Valley Uullroad company, crossing Blakely street. Tlte Dunmoro Dancing class will meet In Manley's hall on Thursday evening. This Is the Initial dance of the class recently organize-l M re place the defunct Twentieth Century-?. Oscar Yost leaves for Philadelphia this morning, where he will purchase holiday goods. Harry Young left yesterday for Philadelphia, where he will resume his medical studies. Miss Mlda Enslei't, ot Butler street, is visiting friends in Franklin, N, J. Mr, Frank Sanders Is busily engaged in moving to Pltrson, whore he for merly resided. Miss Pearl Sutliff is visiting fi lends In 'hlenberg. Born To Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Krot zer, of Chestnut street, a son. Dr. Bevan, of Blakely street, has ic turned from a recent trip to Wash ington, D, C. OBITUARY. 11h. Anna C. Klulinff, agn 7.1 y.at illcil on Sumlay evening; .it llie tamlly rrtiJciuc- en Inir.i; avfiiue, alter i lingoilng illno-i. '1 lie dci i-.iscii was a MkIiI' iyih'c-Ici1 lesldent of the Souli Bitlo. Mi wjb born In 'lllchidc, 1'nisMu, May -27, 1S27, came to Anierfia la May, IMS, .i- mar licd in VHi'i tn tlii surUvin' lunluuil, .nid !-in-m-d to Kcranton in iwli, hhe Is RtmUtd lim ine following children: Mm. Kllralu-tli l.twnt, (icortre, of New Ymk iltv; l-'rrd V, Kialioff, of tlii- eoiniiil.HklciikTa' oftWf, and Will, of tliU city. The (uncial iinlin will Iw hold WVilnci day mcrnliiK .it 10 o'llod: in tho Hickory SI loot VmlotvrU iK-liuii'h, by llcv. W, A. Xoidt. In terment will bo nude In Dieemuwd rei.ietei), Hiiiokl.Mi, .laiob lliltrr, aucd SS jrcJis, ot IlU-koiy ttict-l, a prominent young nun ot Smith Straiitnu, dliil yisterday momint; at his homo, after an lllneM of three years, 't'hu Uci-eaieil w.u iiiiltcmally liked and was picsident oi thu St. Mjtj'h Glee and Dramatic association .uid wciolnry of St, Mji.v'h bodulity, and a piominent member of St, John's chuuli. Fuiuial ThiUhday inornliiK .'it 10 o'clock, with u hU'li ma.i-i in St, Marrf church, and inleimcut In (icrnuii Catholic ceme tery. Illohuid Ml.. aged "ii eam, dint ut the homo of his niece, Mm. Jeptha Von Stwih, of Jimiui, on Sunday last. Tho Itinera! will bo hold this mcrnln? ut 11 o'clock at the Mount lletlitl churi.li. The BeBt Cold Cure Ir one ynti can take without Interrup tion to business. One that does not effect the head or hearing like tho con tinued use of quinine. One that cures speedily und leaves you feeling fresh and clear-headed. Such a one U Krause's Cold Cure. Price 25c. Hold by Matthews Bros. If You Wish to buy, sell, rent, Insure, exchange or npprulse u property, or buy or sell a business, see W, T, Hackett, Price building. 126 Washington avenue. SOUTH SCB ANTON OPENING OF AlnLETIC CLUB'S FAIR. An Immense Throng Gathered Last Night in Athletic Holl Which Had Been Splendidly Decorated for the Occasion Thoso Who Presided at the Many Booths Death of Ray mond Llsk in the Philippines. Birthday Party Given by Miss Clara Wayland Other Notes. The Scranton Athletic club threw open the doors of Athletic hnll on Al der street last night and welcomed the public to Its fair, which was most aus piciously opened, on Immense and Jo vial throng being present. Tlie hall Is lavishly adorned and fes tooned with bunting, drapery, flags, streamers, banners and palms, and ns one enters It presents a charming and varied kaleidoscope of colors. On either side of the hull nre arranged booths, five In number, which are tent-llko In form, varied In color, and from which spears and banners nre hung, making the aisle a veritable midway. In the center of the building is n flower booth, conducted by Marvin & Mulr, und at one end is a small candy booth, while the Irrepressible llshlng pond occupies a prominent corner. The booths have been adorned and deco rated, and are in charge of the ladles wives, sisters and .sweethearts of the boys of tlie club. The articles for sale have all been donated by various llrnis In the central city and outside, and are ot all shape, design and appearance, from dolls' cradles to bedroom suites, and from wash wringers to parlor heaters. Beautiful fancy work, exquisite needle work, quilts enough to stock u county air, lamps, harness everything is displayed. A rummage sale is u weak ling compared with this. While the crowd present was trying not to part with their cash, by dodg ing the young ladles with chance books the rtlnggold band, seated on the stage, discoursed the following programme: Maixh, "Ilomeop" Duncan 0,-crtuic, "The niacl; Prince" Palhy Scliclion, "IIIiip and (bay Patrol" Djln; March, "W. V. Y." Duncan Refreshments are for sale In the basement of the ball. During the even ings tho fair Is conducted, there wilt be a short entertainment, differing each night. A phonograph concert will be the drawing card this evening. The following ladles have charge of the booths: llootlt No. 1 Mrs B. V Moore, rlialrl.idy. A?-H.-dnnt-i, Mn. .1. I'. Host, Mrs. T. II. lnuks, Mrs (.'. A. Miller. Mis. S. J. Kuhnn.in, Mis. 1'hlllp Hubimon, Mix. ( l.arlca Ilolor, Mn. .1. M. Kohnflturnm, ML Maine LoftiM, Mi-" ljnni.i (.laelmcr, Miss Julia Mill. Miss Klizabetli Lloyd. Itootli No. -J Mro. Jacob Rallus, chaiilady. .Wistnnts, MKs I'.mm.i Wlith, Miss Anna I hi, Miss Xcltie Phillips, Mis Adolpb Hciimih-, Mic MuthiaH none, Mks Amelia llartman, MKs Min nie Zinu;, Miss Kate Koar, Month No. it Mr. August Schneider, chalr bidy. Assistants, Mrs. Chailes Munch, Mih. Adulph Ilaminen, Mrs Peter Xeuli., M". deorKo ll.iitmau, Mr-.. Hichard uieier, Mis Tecuir IJc-Miicr, Mi-s Lena Il.n Ini.m, Mks Lena laden. Ml- Lottie Ltutle, MU Louisa Iloinz. booth No. J Miss Hannah Meyers, chairlatly. Astintunpi, MRs Pauline Lindner, Mrs. William Koch, ji .Mis. W'll Klein, Mrs. Linll llciker, Mis Ani.a (Iraebner, Miss Jennie Kaestnei-. Booth No. 5 Mis. I. V. NeuK eiiairlady. .U-b-tanR Mis. C. I'. Armbuist. Miss Lena Ait, Mis Yctta Ait, Mis. Geoiire Wirth, ir., Miss Anna IIURhau-ir, MK-, Lena nershau-er, MIs 1 iiinin lischwindt, Mi- Kate Krt, Miss Alice Iiii-ck, Miss Maine Dippre. Ilefieshmcnt lonnnlLtie Mm. Chailes Wirth, tli.iiil.uly; Ml.s Anna Hippie, Mist llnr.i Hnii-le 111- ami Mrs. S. .1. Fiihimin. A Birthday Party. A very pleasant surprise paity was tendered Miss Clara Wayland last evening, at her home on Stone avenue, by a large number of her friends, the occasion of the Kiadsome visit beinir her fifteenth birthday. The evening was most enjoyably spent In Indulging In various games nnd amusements, In terspersed with music, songs by Miss Jennie Creedcm and recitations by Miss Frances Meyer, and dancing, the music for which being furnished by Miss Sadie Noon. Later, refreshments were served, and the young people departed for home, wishing Miss Wayland many happy birthdays. Those present were Misses Jennie Creedon, Tessle McGoldrick, Frances Meyers, C'ella Barrett, Maine McGnv ern, Mnme Lynch. Belle Keennn, Anna McGovern, Cecilia Kearney, Josephine AVrenu, Margaret McDonnell, Anna Pryor, KUa Golden, Anntik-Shaw, Kate Wrenn, and Messrs. Edward Kotz wlnkle, Hairy Hlgglns, Joseph Hlgglns, Joseph Under, August Kelper, Frank Magulre, Thomas Kennedy, James Jor dan, John Burns, Edward Mi-Govern, Joseph Shaw, Peter List, Owen Myers, Andtew Koche, Will Itogjin, George Hahn, Henry Lavelle, Patrick Connois, Will Walsh, Will Cieedon and Thomas Burns, Pleasant Evening Spent. A pleasant suipiise party was ten dered Joseph' Narody, of Elm stieet, at the home of Mrs. Narody, Saturday evening. Tlie young man was sere naded by the South Side Polish band and the Morunska 'band. Uefreshments were also served, prior to which there were games and dancing Indulged In, Those present were Misses Welomka. Lucille and Julletta Nurodzonek, Jo sephine Nadolska, Anna Plaszynsku, Anna Keller, Julia Keller. Emllle Hell, Valeria Mauroeka, Anna eeker, and Messrs. Joseph Xurodzenuk,, John Po lentz. Joseph Yerka, Joseph Uarszczow ski. John Sklbluskl. Fiank Nledbalskl, John Gorczynskl, Joseph Keller, Alex. Sltyczynskl, Adam Ilzackl, Albort Paw luk, Vincent Hess, Joseph Torba and Leo Sklblnskl. Death of Raymond Llsk. News was received yesterday through thu columns of the Now York .Sun of thu death In tlie Philippine Islands of First Sergeant Haynumd Llsk, of Com pany D, Forty-seventh United States infantry. Nov. -i. His death wuh caused Uy pulmonary congestion. Tho deceased formerly lived on Ce dar avenue, where he was a popular young man, and was formerly a mem ber of the Thirteenth regiment. His death will, no doubt, be a surprise to his relatives and friends in this part of the city, who have communicate! with the war department for partic ulars. Young Llsk was of exemplary char acter und enlisted in Scranton ten years ago as u, private, but, by close application to duty and hard work he rose to tho rank of first sergeant and wat commended for gullantry In action several times. PITHY PARAGRAPHS. Thomas Moran, of 810 South Wash- 00000000000000XX5 The largest, the best, the mos complete assortment of Holiday Novelties in Silverware, Jewelry, and Cut Glass, at the store of Rogers, - Jeweler 213 Lackawanna Avenue. A STATEMENT fUST AS BROAD AS IT IS LONG, WHICH MEANS THAT THE FACTS ARE HERE TO PROVE IT. WE ARE PREPARED FOR AN (EX CEPTIONALLY 131 G HOLIDAY SEASON, AND HAVE THE CHOICEST OF NOVELTIES TO OFFER AT PRICES CONSISTENT WITH ALL FAIRNESS TO YOU. WATCHES AND CLOCKS OF EVERY GOOD SORT; LIT TLE THINGS IN NOVELTY JEWELRY, -AND A GREAT VARIETY OF TOILET, ARTICLES IN SILVER AND GOLD, ADD TO THESE EVERYTHING ; USUALLY TO BE FOUND TN AN UP-TO-DATE JEWELRY STORE. AND YOU'LL T FORM AN IDEA AS TO WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU. ooooooooooooooooo SCRANTON'S LEADING FUR ES TABLISHMENT. P. L. Crane Established 1866. Furs and Fur Garments of all kinds, and our prices are low, it is in fact unsafe to pay less. Call and see our Laylored Suits Jackets. Long Coats, Box Coats, Neckpieces Boas, Muffs and Children's Furs. We carry these in full assortment. Furs repaired. RAW FURS BOUGHT. 324 LACKAWANNA AVENUE WILLIAM MASON Doctor of Mwfr, the Dean oi Auu'ikan 1'ianofortu 'iY.tctieiF, anil a iuuMci.ui wliue Knonlcdgo of his cliont'ii instrument is ton MimiiiaU', wiltra as follows uKdrritug tlio Mason & Hamlin Pianoforte "Auk. 1, 11)00. "Mason I: Hamlin Co., "Hentlcinen: Tin l.'pnitlit I'lauofoite liiili I recently punha-ril of ou is a comtant source of delight to inc. Its beautifully imiic.il loi.o and delicately u.pousie action arc in Midi ad mirable adjustment as lo induce .1 lini-kjl state on the part of the pl.ijcr and een Miitist musical ideas to the toiunoscr. "While lapalilc of rarcst-linr and pathetic ten del litis, it Is .il-o liiilllnihiiiu nuclei Inanira pa-.san'!, and in this u-s.pct it nppmu-lm the nature of .1 C.rand l'i.iiiofoitp, "It I an instrument fur the niujliallj intelll pent, c-.pt cialh for those to whom a drawl l'ianofoilc Is for any ic.ison debarred." We delight In showing the Mason & Hamlin 1'prlRht, and the Iliby (hand, to nil persons ap preciating an absolutely aitisllc piano. L B. POWELL H CO. 131-133 Washington hi inglou nvenue, employed by Leonard HrothorH, of Lackawanna avenue, while working on the roof ot" a hulldluK on Adams avenue, Saturday, fell to the ground and sustained s-jveral bad body bruises und contusions. Dr. JIanley Is attending the young man. An alarm of lire was turned In yes terday afternoon ul 2..".1 o'clock, from box ."7, l'roHiMict avenue und Kim street, and tho AVIIllam Conned, Cen tury and Neptune companies respond ed. They quickly extinguished 11 small blnzo In the home of Joseph Oaluskl, 11 1'olander. The damage done was slight, The cause of the tire Is unknown, Tho members of tlie Xeptuna Engine company met in regular business ses sion lust night. Foster Kennedy, tlie young son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kennedy, of Ce ilur avenue, Is 111 with an attack of the measles ut his home, Mis. Charles. Coleman, of Tleech street, is convalescing after nn Illness of beverul weeks. The Orientals and FiutoU's Indians played an exciting game of foot bull Sunday, which resulted In favor of tho Orientals by n .score of 5 to 0, Camp No. 4H0 Drum corps will hold a special business meeting tills even ing in Freuhun's hull. Cedar avenue. All members aro requested to bo pres ent. j .. . - --1 GREEN RIDGE. "The Merry Milkmaids" will be re peated, by request, In the parlor of tlte Green Hidgo I'reEhyteriun church on or about January 1. Or, Lansing's class will hold their an nual social in the church parlor of thu Green JUdgu Presbyterian church 011 Thuisday evening, December U. Green nidge conclave, No. 1!)9. Im proved Order of Heptusophs, held their annual election und banquet at Ma sonic hall, on Dickson avenue, lust nlslit. The following olllcers were elected for tlie ensuing year; Archon, F, A. Hrleg; provost, J. U. (H'lper; llnancler, G. E. Haldemau; secretary, It. 11. Bykes; treasurer, E. G. Stevens; prelate, Charles Droelsbuugh; inspec tor, Georgo Miller; wurder,, Kzra Gray; sentinel, F. G. Deem; trustees, M. M. Dennett, Joseph liangi, Henry Helbe; ooooo ooooooooooooooooov AMUSEMENTS. I YCEUH THEATRE l)iirunder & Rel.s, Lessee and Manacai" A. J. Duffy, Business Manager. Tuesday and Wednesday, DECEHBER 4 and 5. Tho Legitimate Irish Comedian, Mr. JOSEPH MURPHY In tho most successful Irish plays over written, Presenting Tuesday Night. .. KERRY GOW Wednesday Night, SHAUN RHUE Prices Ordiestra, T.'ic. ; orchestra and drasf cirilcs, jOc; entire balcony, BOe. roi'ii PEitroitiiAxcns. Thursday, Friday, Saturday Night and Saturday MatEnea. Mr. Win. A. BiJiIy'i Beautiful Production, 'Way Down East r.lubiiiatid by Jos. It. (irifimer, as played 127 times In .New Yoilc city. 120 times in Philadelphia. 'jmi times in llclon. 131 times in Chicago. i:cnine; I'liics 'iic., C0e., 73c. and $1.00. .Matinee Prices Kntiio lower floor, 5l)c; entire lull ony, 23f. Seats on sab- Tuesday at 0 a. m. ACADEHY OF riUSIC, BUUUUNDER & KBIS. Lessia. H. A. I1ROWN, Alunagar. ALL THIS WEEK. John A. Iliiiiniileiirs Big Comedy Company,. THE IDEALS I'u-somliij Tiiesilav Matinee "ilagle's Nest." Tiicsilai MkIiI "Xoithl-rn I.ljihts." llwnii.ic Prices -10, ".(), .10 cents. .Mjtliiie Prices HI ami 20 icnU. M Gaiety Theatre II, II. LONG, l.eeo and Manager. 'llllir.i: DAYS, COMMKNCI.Vil MOMMY. Ii:t . !!, MATI.NXE AN1 NIGHT. A siiipri-e to our lutiuntl A !2,000 attraction! THE QUEEN OF THE ORIENT. to star acts anil c.uli one a feature 1 Won't MM the Burlesque. Time Han., Cnmim lit intr. THURSDAY, I)KC. t. A C'lcui' Conjiloineralion ot Sufficient Ktii-iitricitirs. BUTTERFLY BURLESQUERS. l'ielt- filrls. Catchy Music. Gorgeous Coatumes. riticrs l.ic, 23c, :i.v-., 50c. Heating Stoves, Ranges, Furnaces, Oil Stoves, Gas Stoves, Steam and Unotflro HotWatar nBdlHlOi & m-itl PENN AVBNUa A Skin of noauty Is a Joy rorsvar. rkll. T, KEI.IX CUUHAUU'M NHCgrUl JJ CllclAU, OU UADltlAL UKAtllirllk. lii-moiM Til, rtnyiw. moaiaa, UulU I'.ttliw, lliiS, ud aki a in r Ezsarr-u auuuwi. w vrj bimuu os m. M 3 fi C M . (Ll.ln.J .k . MM tn, ana la a ariulna taata to oa iw It U prop. any vaaa. cotp bo eouaurftlt ot IniUarauM. Pr.U Ivly cf tkt kaatp4ai (a jialUDtli liJlollluiUa. I recatniatna -uotia-aua'tCrtani'ula Iati4 barmralaf all tho ilkln pnsank. tt&ej-QooAt Dalers la taa U, S.. CauwlM, an Buaaw, tVlit- T. JWfKlNa. frait'r, K Oraat Jaaaa B.T. repreBentatlve to Supreme conclave at Hoston, J, V. Hopewell. Tliere will be a salo on Thursday at the home at Mrs. Townttend I'ooro forvthe benellt of the areen Hldge Ll biary nssoclutlon. Many beautiful and useful articles will bo on sal. immJF w mi . arrmkw " km vii v I y . J. JJ-v M t VvNot- lt. -..-r. .A, Tiiilv.,.44.'M.-.;AVJ -V